Daily Variety

On today’s episode, we’ll hear from Variety’ s Marc Malkin on his chat with Zendaya on the red carpet for A24’s "The Drama ." And Variety reporter Jack Dunn details one of his cult-favorite digital series,  Tim Heidecker's “On Cinema at the Cinema” and why it’s had such a long run with Gen Z cinephiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for...

On today’s episode, hear from Nancy Grace on Kouri Richins, Eva Pilgrim, producers of “Quiet on Set,” “The Fall of Diddy,” “Lost Women of Alaska,” “Wisecrack” and executives from ID, Audible, Pushkin Industries, Sony Podcasts and more in highlights from Variety’s True Crime Summit at SXSW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

On today’s episode, in our Box Office segment, Variety ’s Rebecca Rubin unpacks the rise of the Hoover-verse as author Colleen Hoover’s latest film adaptation, Universal’s “Reminders of Him,” is No. 1 at the multiplexes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Variety ’s Gene Maddaus offers an update on the contract negotiations between SAG-AFTRA and the major studios and streamers. The Writers Guild of America is next up at the table starting March 16. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, in our Cover Story segment, Variety ’s Matt Donnelly details his sit-down in Nashville with Nicole Kidman for Variety ’s pre-Oscars issue, published today in print and online . Kidman revisits the whirlwind experience of her best actress Oscar win for “The Hours” in 2003. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

On today’s episode, we’ll hear from Variety ’s Antonio Ferme and Harper Mays on how the two assembled Variety’s 10 Creators to Watch list this year reflecting fast-rising, entertainment-centered social media stars. And Variety ’s Payton Turkeltaub explains why so many people are taking their TV with cocktails and friends as watch party events for fan-favorite shows proliferate in bars and restaura...

On today’s episode, in our Box Office segment, Variety ’s Brent Lang unpacks what went wrong for Warner Bros.’ “The Bride” and what went right for Pixar’s “Hoppers” this weekend. And then we step into the Wayback Machine for a look at the stories and personalities who were making news in Daily Variety on March 9, 1976. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.c...

In today’s episode, we’ll hear from Variety ’s Marc Malkin on how the somber mood in Hollywood and geopolitical uncertainty will affect this year’s Oscar week celebrations leading up to the Academy Awards on March 15. And Ethan Shanfeld paints a colorful picture of all that he observed while attending a “Baywatch” open casting call. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Se...

On today’s episode, in our Cover Story segment, Variety ’s Selome Hailu details her profile of actor Keke Palmer, star of “I Love Boosters, ” the Boots Riley comedy that is set to open the SXSW festival next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Variety’ s Michael Schneider examines the questions swirling around HBO as the storied brand braces for Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. Casey Bloys and Co. are awaiting word on how the premium TV pioneer will operate under Paramount Skydance, if the $110 billion acquisition is completed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystud...

On today’s episode, in our Box Office segment, Variety’s Rebecca Rubin breaks down the weekend that roared with the opening of Paramount’s “Scream 7.” And Reilly Steel, associate professor at Columbia Law School, discusses how the fight between Netflix and Paramount Skydance over Warner Bros. Discovery reflects the collision of troubling business, legal and political trends. Learn more about your...

On today’s episode, we’ll hear from Jon Brockett, executive producer and showrunner of Sunday’s Actor Awards. The kudocast veteran discusses producing a live event without strict time limit considerations for Netflix, showcasing host Kristen Bell, paying tribute to Harrison Ford’s long career and invoking vintage Hollywood glamour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See...

On today’s episode, in our Cover Story segment,  Variety ’s Brent Lang takes a long look at Disney’s incoming CEO Josh D’Amaro and the challenges that await the parks and experiences veteran as he takes the helm of the Mouse House next month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Variety ’s Michael Schneider speaks to “Ted Lasso” and “Shrinking” exec producer Bill Lawrence on the relaunch of “Scrubs” on ABC and Hulu. Lawrence explains how he’s busier than ever in his career – after surviving “a couple of five- and eight-year gaps when I couldn’t get anything going on TV.”   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.co...

On today’s episode, in our Monday Box Office segment, Variety’s Rebecca Rubin explains why Sony Pictures’ family film “G.O.A.T” topped the chart and how Elvis in Imax can still pack ‘em in. And Aramide Tinubu discusses some of the overlooked gems on her list of the best Black-led TV series of the past 10 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/liste...

On today’s episode, Variety ’s Jazz Tangcay explains how she pulled off the “Kpop Demon Hunters” summit held Feb. 17 at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood in tandem with the publication of Variety ’s standalone special issue on the animated musical smash. Includes highlights from the screening and panel that brought together the six actors and singers -- EJAE, Ji-young Yoo, Audrey Nuna, Arden Cho,...

On today’s episode, we’ll hear from Variety ’s Todd Spangler on the latest developments in the three-way M&A love triangle between Warner Bros. Discovery, Netflix and Paramount Skydance . And Owen Gleiberman pays tribute to the “symphonic” talent of Robert Duvall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Variety 's Rebecca Rubin breaks down a solid weekend at the box office with a diverse mix of new titles, led by Emerald Fennell's buzzy "Wuthering Heights" from Warner Bros. and animated family film "GOAT" from Sony Pictures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Variety ’s Gene Maddaus offers the latest on SAG-AFTRA’s contract negotiations with Hollywood’s largest studios and streamers. And Emily Longeretta pays tribute to James Van Der Beek , an actor who came to help define his generation of TV and movies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode, Variety ’s Michael Schneider discusses “The Simpsons” reaching another astounding industry milestone, Episode No. 800. He details his reporting with producers and longtime cast members on how the beloved Fox animated series defies the gravity of its years to stay strong in Season 37. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for...

On today’s episode, Variety ’s Elsa Keslassy explains the significance of the big move by France to expand its national production tax incentive and why it matters to the U.S. And Jazz Tangcay reports on Variety ’s Artisans Awards that were handed out at the Santa Barbara Film Festival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

On today’s episode, in our Box Office segment, Variety’s Rebecca Rubin breaks down a typically weak Super Bowl weekend at the turnstiles in the U.S. , and she examines “Zootopia 2’s” staying power at the international box office . Marc Malkin presses Netflix’s Ted Sarandos about the fate of the Warner Bros. Discovery deal at the Directors Guild Awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...

On today’s episode, in our Cover Story segment, Variety ’s Daniel D’Addario details his behnd-the- scenes reporting on “Love Story,” the latest installment of the FX franchise, this time focusing on the romance between JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette. And Jennifer Maas explains how she pulled off a meeting of great minds of D&D -- Brennan Lee Mulligan and Matthew Mercer -- for a video that is bur...

On today’s episode, host Cynthia Littleton unpacks the big leadership transition news out of Disney and what it means for Josh D’Amaro and Dana Walden . Plus, highlights from Ted Sarandos’ politically charged grilling in the Senate as the Netflix co-CEO fights for the Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

On today episode, in our Box Office segment, Variety 's Rebecca Rubin breaks down the weekend numbers with “Melania” surprising , “Send Help” leading and “Iron Lung” setting a new bar for DIY creator films at the multiplexes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.