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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, Variety’s Todd Spangler details the growing opposition within media and entertainment to Paramount Skydance’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. And Marc Malkin talks to documentary filmmaker Morgan Neville about his Focus Fea... more

On today’s episode, Variety’s Gene Maddaus details the Writers Guild of America’s four-year contract agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers that will be sent out to members for a ratification vote on April 16. This tim... more

On today’s episode, Variety music mavens Jem Aswad, Chris Willman and Steven J. Horowitz unpack the first weekend of the Coachella music festival. The three discuss the experience of attending the desert gathering in person versus taking it in as “Co... more

On today’s episode, in our Box Office segment, Variety’s Jack Dunn unpacks another big weekend for “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” as well as the art of analyzing Friday night box office numbers. And Marc Malkin brings us a Just for Variety interview ... more

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Patricia Glaser
Top entertainment litigator featured at Power of Law Breakfast
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Episode: Cannes Film Festival Slate Prizes European Auteurs; Patricia Glaser Defends Casey Wasserman and More From Variety’s Power of Law
Paul Feig
Writer-director of Bridesmaids and Handmaid and other works
Freelance/Independent
Episode: Cannes Film Festival Slate Prizes European Auteurs; Patricia Glaser Defends Casey Wasserman and More From Variety’s Power of Law
Cindy Lin
Executive Director, UCLA Ziffren Institute for Media, Entertainment, Technology and Sports
UCLA
Episode: The Inside Scoop on the Farewell Season of ‘Hacks’; Power of Law: Ziffren Institute Chief Cindy Lin on Cutting-Edge Issues for Entertainment Law
Andra Day
Actor and singer involved with No Kid Hungry fundraiser
No Kid Hungry
Episode: Andra Day on Why She Supports No Kid Hungry's Campaign to End Childhood Hunger: 'It's of the Utmost Importance'
Bradley Bell
Writer-producer, Bell Philip Television Productions
Bell Philip Television Productions
Episode: Box Office: ‘Project Hail Mary’ Holds on Tight to No. 1; Why Producers of ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ are Launching a Streaming App
Todd Spangler
Variety reporter and head of breaking news coverage
Variety
Episode: OpenAI Shuts Down Sora, Disney Dodges Video AI Bullet, For Now
Gene Maddaus
Variety head legal writer and business editor
Variety
Episode: OpenAI Shuts Down Sora, Disney Dodges Video AI Bullet, For Now
Kate Aurthur
Variety journalist, managing editor
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Episode: ‘The Comeback’: Lisa Kudrow Brings Valerie Cherish Back for a Final Adventure on HBO
Brent Lang
Box Office editor for Variety
Variety
Episode: ‘Project Hail Mary’ Brings the Business for Amazon MGM; Hong Kong Filmart Reflects China’s Muscle, AI’s Advance and Microdrama Fever

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Cynthia Littleton
Co-editor in chief of Variety and host of Daily Variety, Cynthia provides insightful commentary on major trends and developments within the entertainment industry.

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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 States6 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 States7 months ago

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Some listeners appreciate the in-depth discussion of industry trends and find the insights valuable for their careers.
Criticism has been directed towards the occasional inaccuracies and spoilers in the host's commentary, leading to some frustration among the audience.

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Cannes Film Festival Slate Prizes European Auteurs; Patricia Glaser Defends Casey Wasserman and More From Variety’s Power of Law
Q: What is it that you're seeing that makes you feel like he needs all of the support in this room?
Patricia Glaser framed Casey Wasserman's LA Olympic bid as a high-stakes project requiring broad industry support, arguing that his leadership and network are essential despite negative press, and that the community should back his efforts for the region's benefit.
Cannes Film Festival Slate Prizes European Auteurs; Patricia Glaser Defends Casey Wasserman and More From Variety’s Power of Law
Q: Brent, do you think that the festival is your sense that they're trying to make a statement about the importance of auteur-driven cinema?
Elsa Keslassy and Brent Lang discussed that the emphasis on European and auteur-driven projects reflects broader industry dynamics, with less reliance on big American franchises and more focus on director-driven narratives, which could influence Cannes' prestige and future award-season conversations.
The Inside Scoop on the Farewell Season of ‘Hacks’; Power of Law: Ziffren Institute Chief Cindy Lin on Cutting-Edge Issues for Entertainment Law
Q: What do you think some of the themes will be at this year's UCLA Entertainment Symposium given the 50th anniversary?
Cindy Lin responds that the focus will be on legacy and change, with emphasis on content creation, AI integration, and exploring alternative distribution models and audience strategies as the industry evolves.
'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' Illuminates the Box Office But Leaves Room for 'Project Hail Mary'
Q: So, Rebecca, tell us, how did Super Mario Galaxy Movie perform?
Rebecca Rubin explains that the film opened on a Wednesday, generating a strong five-day domestic take of about $190 million and roughly $372 million worldwide, marking it as a top opening of the year and a robust follow-up to the first Mario film.
Andra Day on Why She Supports No Kid Hungry's Campaign to End Childhood Hunger: 'It's of the Utmost Importance'
Q: Andra Day, thank you so much for joining me to talk about a great organization, No Kid Hungry.
Day discusses her motivation for supporting No Kid Hungry, the teamwork behind the event, and the organization's dual focus on immediate hunger relief and long-term policy advocacy.

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What is Daily Variety about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This podcast provides insightful commentary and analysis on the latest developments in the entertainment industry, catering specifically to industry professionals. Listeners can expect discussions about significant events in Hollywood, including contract negotiations, box office trends, and major announcements from prominent studios and streaming services. The unique blend of business news and entertainment analysis makes this an invaluable resource for those keen on understanding the inner workings of the industry and staying ahead of the curve.

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