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Variety journalists and entertainment leaders deliver business news and analysis tailored for industry insiders.

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15:48

Johnny Carson Centennial: Tracing His Path to ‘The...

Daily Variety ·

2025/10/23

On the day of his 100th birthday, a special Vintage Variety episode looks back at the arc of Johnny Carson’s early career and his rise to becoming an TV icon, as chronicled through in the pages of Variety.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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18:41

Sundance Film Festival Preps for Final Frame in Park...

Daily Variety ·

2025/10/22

On today’s episode, Brent Lang discusses the Sundance Film Festival’s future as it prepares for its final outing in Park City, Utah in January before moving to Boulder, Colo., in 2027. And Joe Otterson weighs in on why vintage board games – think Clue, Monopoly, Catan – are hot properties for TV development.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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19:16

Box Office: 'Black Phone 2' Connects for Blumhouse in...

Daily Variety ·

2025/10/21

On today’s episode, in our Box Office segment, Variety’s Rebecca Rubin explains why “Black Phone 2” made a connection with moviegoers, and she dissects the record tally for the horror genre this year. And business editor Todd Spangler offers a Q3 earnings preview on what to expect for Netflix, Comcast, Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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20:24

AI Vs. Script Readers – Who Does the Job Better?;...

Daily Variety ·

2025/10/16

On today’s episode, Variety’s Gene Maddaus details recent efforts to test AI-powered software against professional script readers. The results only raise more questions. Plus, a roundtable on the biz and buzz at the Mipcom global content market in Cannes with Variety international veterans Elsa Keslassy, John Hopewell and Leo Barraclough.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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19:44

Go Deep Inside the Hive Mind of Matt and Ross Duffer...

Daily Variety ·

2025/10/15

On today's episode, Variety's Adam B. Vary and Kate Aurthur talk about going deep inside the upside down for their cover story on the final season of "Stranger Things" and the twin brothers who are the brains behind it, Matt and Ross Duffer; plus host Cynthia Littleton has an eye-opening discussion with French YouTuber Inoxtag at Mipcom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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16:29

Mattel's Robbie Brenner, Banijay's Marco Bassetti and...

Daily Variety ·

2025/10/14

On today's episode, Variety's Leo Barraclough talks about the mood and the buzz along the Croisette on Day 2 of the Mipcom content market in Cannes, France. He also details his sit-down with Mattel Studios president Robbie Brenner. Plus, highlights from Variety's C-Suite Conversations session with Banijay CEO Marco Bassetti, who was honored at Mipcom with the Variety Vanguard Award for contributions to the global television industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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19:54

Box Office Yawns as 'Tron: Ares,' 'Roofman' and 'Kiss...

Daily Variety ·

2025/10/13

On today’s episode, Variety's Brent Lang unpacks disappointing opening weekends for “Tron: Ares,” “Roofman” and “Kiss of the Spider Woman.” And international editor Elsa Keslassy reports on the buzz by the sea in Cannes as the annual Mipcom content market begins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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20:57

Tatiana Siegel on Bari Weiss and What Her New Job...

Daily Variety ·

2025/10/09

On today’s episode, Variety’s Tatiana Siegel discusses her deep dive on Bari Weiss and what her new role as editor-in-chief means for CBS News. And longtime international correspondent Nick Vivarelli on the pulse of the media biz in Italy as he covers the Rome Media Market.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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16:25

Horror Master Jason Blum on Frights, Fights and the...

Daily Variety ·

2025/10/08

On today’s episode, our Cover Story segment features Variety’s Matt Donnelly discussing his sit-down interview with Jason Blum, who will receive Variety’s first-ever Horror Impact Award. And William Earl, Variety’s executive digital director and resident horror expert, details the research that went into Variety’s inaugural Horror Impact list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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20:44

Alex Winter and Keanu Reeves on the Journey From...

Daily Variety ·

2025/10/07

On today’s episode, Variety’s Brent Lang interviews Alex Winter and Keanu Reeves as they breathe new life into “Waiting for Godot” on Broadway. And Ellise Shafer in London reflects on how the U.K. is paying tribute to a native son as the documentary “Ozzy: No Escape From Now” premieres. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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21:26

Box Office: Taylor Swift Leaves ‘Em Wanting More;...

Daily Variety ·

2025/10/06

On today’s episode, Variety’s Rebecca Rubin breaks down the Taylor Swift effect on the box office as her album release party for “Life of a Showgirl” hit the multiplexes for one weekend only. And Variety’s legit editor Gordon Cox explains this year’s selections for our annual 10 Broadway Stars to Watch list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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18:07

COVER STORY: How Charlie Hunnam Transformed into a...

Daily Variety ·

2025/10/02

On today’s episode, Variety’s Daniel D’Addario goes inside the mind of a man who is playing a serial killer, “Monster: The Ed Gein Story” star Charlie Hunnam, for our Cover Story segment. And host Cynthia Littleton dives into the Variety archives to revisit a front page from October 1956 full of headlines that resonate today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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18:29

Why Electronic Arts is Taking the Private Equity...

Daily Variety ·

2025/09/30

On today’s episode, Variety’s Jennifer Maas explains the $55 billion buyout deal that will see Electronic Arts be taken over by three private equity firms. And music reporter Thania Garcia discusses Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show gig and why it’s such a significant decision for the Puerto Rican superstar.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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20:57

‘One Battle After Another’ Banks on Word of Mouth to...

Daily Variety ·

2025/09/29

On today’s episode, Variety’s Rebecca Rubin breaks down the opening weekend for “One Battle After Another” at the box office. And veteran international correspondent John Hopewell reports from San Sebastián in Spain where the annual film festival drew Angelina Jolie, Jennifer Lawrence and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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17:48

Daily Variety — Los Angeles Film School Accused of...

Daily Variety ·

2025/09/25

On today's episode, Variety's senior media reporter Gene Maddaus about his investigative report on Los Angeles Film School. The private business is facing allegations of massive student loan fraud. Variety’s gaming chief Jennifer Maas has the scoop on mobile gaming company Scopely.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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19:45

Sterlin Harjo Embraces Tulsa Noir in 'The Lowdown';...

Daily Variety ·

2025/09/24

On today's episode, Variety TV chief Michael Schneider speaks to showrunner Sterlin Harjo, whose new series "The Lowdown" bows today on FX. Clayton Davis, Variety's chief awards editor, discusses the surprise news that Christopher Nolan has taken on a side gig as president of the Directors Guild of America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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18:37

Owen Gleiberman on Why 'One Battle After Another' is...

Daily Variety ·

2025/09/23

On today’s episode, Variety chief film critic Owen Gleiberman explains why the new Paul Thomas Anderson drama “One Battle After Another” is a movie for our times. And music chief Jem Aswad reflects on the legacy of Sylvia Rhone as the music industry veteran announces her retirement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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19:42

9/22/25 - Box Office: What Went Wrong With ‘Him’ and...

Daily Variety ·

2025/09/22

On today’s episode, Variety box office chief Rebecca Rubin explains the weak starts for “Him” and “A Big Bold Beautiful Journey,” and why Taylor Swift is a friend to exhibition. Brian Steinberg, Variety’s senior TV editor, breaks down the five-way brawl among Jimmy Kimmel, Disney, the FCC, Nexstar and Sinclair. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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20:31

COVER STORY: Julia Roberts Gets Provocative in Luca...

Daily Variety ·

2025/09/18

Variety co-Editor in Chief Ramin Setoodeh tells all in our Cover Story segment about his sit down with Julia Roberts and the cast of Luca Gaudagnino’s provocative new film “After the Hunt.” And chief music critic Chris Willman revisits a moment in time that defines an era: Lilith Fair.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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19:48

9/17/25 - Shari Redstone on Why She Invested in...

Daily Variety ·

2025/09/17

In today's episode, former Paramount Global majority owner Shari Redstone details her new investment in Israeli production banner Sipur. Variety business editor Todd Spangler and TV news editor Joe Otterson break down the latest on Redstone’s old shop as Paramount prepares a bid for Warner Bros. Discovery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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