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

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On today's episode, in our box office segment, Variety's Rebecca Rubin carefully measures the turnout over the Memorial Day weekend holiday for Disney's “The Mandalorian and Grogu.” It was a big test for Disney and Lucasfilm and the strength of the S... more

On today’s episode, in our Box Office segment, Variety’s Rebecca Rubin explains why Lionsgate’s “Michael” made a surprise return to No. 1 in a weekend that marks the calm before the start of summer blockbuster season with Disney’s “The Mandalorian an... more

On today’s episode, Variety’s Michael Schneider breaks down the last lap of upfronts week as Warner Bros. Discovery, Netflix and YouTube grab the megaphone. And Variety music chief Jem Aswad goes deep on the music of “Heated Rivalry” in a session wit... more

On today’s episode, in our Cover Story segment, we put the spotlight on “Survivor” as the reality stalwart hits Season 50. As detailed by Variety’s Emily Longeretta and Selome Hailu, CBS’ innovative and enduring unscripted juggernaut has set the stan... more

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Jem Aswad
Variety music chief
Variety
Episode: Upfronts 2026: What We Learned From TV's Biggest Platforms; Crafting the Music of ‘Heated Rivalry’
Jacob Tierney
Showrunner
Heated Rivalry (HBO Max)
Episode: Upfronts 2026: What We Learned From TV's Biggest Platforms; Crafting the Music of ‘Heated Rivalry’
Peter Peter
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Episode: Upfronts 2026: What We Learned From TV's Biggest Platforms; Crafting the Music of ‘Heated Rivalry’
Scotty Taylor
Music supervisor
Episode: Upfronts 2026: What We Learned From TV's Biggest Platforms; Crafting the Music of ‘Heated Rivalry’
Selome Hailu
Variety writer and reporter; co-author of the Cover Story on Survivor at 50
Variety
Episode: ‘Survivor’ at 50: What Makes CBS’ Reality Franchise So Durable?
Liz Jenkins
Chief Business Officer for NBCUniversal Entertainment
NBCUniversal Entertainment
Episode: Tech Talk, Streaming, Sports and Reboots Dominate Upfronts; NBCUniversal’s Liz Jenkins on Risk-Taking Amid Disruption
Rita Ferro
Disney's president of global advertising
Disney
Episode: Upfronts 2026: Disney’s Rita Ferro Details the Mouse House’s Cross-Platform Push, Embracing Live and Connecting Grammys, Super Bowl and the Oscars for the Biggest Brands
Kate del Castillo
Actor and producer
La Reina del Sur (Telemundo)
Episode: Kate del Castillo Brings 'La Reina del Sur' Back to Telemundo for Season 4: 'Teresa Mendoza Will be Touching Hell,' She Promises
Daniel D'Addario
Variety journalist, chief correspondent
Variety
Episode: Cover Story: How Javier Bardem Tackles Cannes – and Hollywood -- on His Own Terms

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Cynthia Littleton
Host of Daily Variety, Variety

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3.0 out of 5 stars from 10 ratings
  • C'mon. Try harder please.

    Is no one paying attention? Is the no editor? The host uses the wrong title in service of a poor turn of phrase and then Owen reveals far too much of the plot. Kind of shameful and lazy criticism. And why throw Civil War under the bus?

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    GiGi2345678910
    United States8 months ago
  • Unprofessional

    In the first two minutes of their review of One Battle After Another, the host manages to say the name of the movie incorrectly, and then the reviewer Owen immediately spoils a major key plot point in the film with complete disregard to the listener and without any spoiler warning. I would be furious if I hadnt already seen the film.

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    JC Demske
    United States8 months ago

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Overall sentiment appears mixed, with appreciation for industry focus but critiques of execution.

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Upfronts 2026: What We Learned From TV's Biggest Platforms; Crafting the Music of ‘Heated Rivalry’
Q: What stood out about the approach to heated rivalry music and the show's emotional arc?
The panel explained that the music was designed to soundtrack emotion and action, starting with tension and evolving toward warmth and intimacy to reflect character development, especially in a queer love narrative, with the score guiding pacing across episodes.
Upfronts 2026: What We Learned From TV's Biggest Platforms; Crafting the Music of ‘Heated Rivalry’
Q: What was the vibe and messaging from Warner Bros. Discovery at the upfronts?
The vibe blended tribute and wake-up calls, with a Ted Turner tribute and candid jokes that signaled a last big year under the current structure, while executives underscored achievements in TV and film and hinted at changes ahead.
‘Survivor’ at 50: What Makes CBS’ Reality Franchise So Durable?
Q: Emily, what were the most surprising on-set moments you encountered while reporting for the cover story?
Emily discusses the massive scale of the Fiji production, the crew's seamless handling of challenges, and the unexpected nuances of filming in extreme environments that inform the story's deeper look at the game and its production.
‘Survivor’ at 50: What Makes CBS’ Reality Franchise So Durable?
Q: Selome, from your perspective, what makes this show compelling and why has it kept going for 50 seasons and beyond?
Selome explains that Survivor draws people in for diverse reasons, from the social dynamics and character loyalty to the evolving game mechanics, and that its ability to reflect changing cultural conversations while maintaining core human-interest elements keeps audiences engaged.
Upfronts 2026: Disney’s Rita Ferro Details the Mouse House’s Cross-Platform Push, Embracing Live and Connecting Grammys, Super Bowl and the Oscars for the Biggest Brands
Q: What are you most excited to talk about on stage? What do you want to get across to Madison Avenue next week?
Rita Ferro discusses the momentum across Disney's platforms, the live-event strategy, and how the company will connect Grammys, Super Bowl, and Oscars for brands, along with global reach and the role of automation and creator partnerships.

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