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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 Brian Steinberg breaks down the implosion at "60 Minutes." Scott Pelley joins the list of correspondents getting the ax as a new executive producer, Nick Bilton, and CBS News editor in chief Bari Weiss look to put their ... more

On today’s episode, in our Box Office segment, Variety’s Rebecca Rubin unpacks the eye-popping stats delivered by A24’s “Backrooms” and weekend three of Focus Features' “Obsession.” It’s a one-two punch of low-budget horror from digital-native direct... more

On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, Rand Getlin, director-executive producer of the HBO documentary “U.S. Against the World: Four Years With the Men’s National Soccer Team,” discusses the road to the World Cup and the rising popularity of ... more

On today’s episode, Variety’s Gene Maddaus tries to make sense of California’s fractious electoral politics as the June 2 primary approaches. He explains why incumbent Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is hoping that the primary leaves her in a runoff aga... more

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Recent Guests

Brian Steinberg
Senior TV editor, Variety
Variety
Episode: '60 Minutes’ Explodes With Firings, a Hiring and Questions About the Venerable News Program’s Future
Rand Getlin
Director and Executive Producer of HBO documentary The US Against the World
HBO/Park Stories
Episode: 'The U.S. Against the World' Director-Producer Rand Getlin Documents the Road to the World Cup
Gene Maddaus
Variety writer covering politics and public policy
Variety
Episode: Karen Bass, Spencer Pratt and the Brawl in the L.A. Mayoral Race
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
Composer
Independent/ Montreal-based
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’
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

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Cynthia Littleton
Host of Daily Variety, Variety

Reviews

3.2 out of 5 stars from 11 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 States9 months ago

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

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'60 Minutes’ Explodes With Firings, a Hiring and Questions About the Venerable News Program’s Future
Q: What are you hearing from the people in charge of CBS News and what are you hearing from Bilton in terms of the future of this program?
There's a sense they want 60 Minutes to be more timely with more big news gets and interviews, while also leveraging digital platforms beyond TV; they're discussing how to balance fresh, timely reporting with the hallmark long-form journalism the show is known for.
'Backrooms' and 'Obsession' Rattle the Box Office as Gen Z Embraces its Own Horror Helmers
Q: What does the data say about the audience, and how does that shape the future of similar projects from digital-native creators?
Rubin explains that a young, engaged audience and a two-brand collaboration (A24 and Focus Features) amplified discovery, underscoring a potential new model where creator-driven content can succeed theatrically with the right studio partnerships.
'Backrooms' and 'Obsession' Rattle the Box Office as Gen Z Embraces its Own Horror Helmers
Q: Rebecca, let's start with the buzzy horror movies. What got in the water? What has made Obsession and now Backrooms just the talk of Gen Z?
Rubin notes that both films came from YouTube creators who cultivated loyal online fan bases, which translated into strong theater turnout and a sense of community around the releases.
Karen Bass, Spencer Pratt and the Brawl in the L.A. Mayoral Race
Q: What is your read on Bass in terms of how she feels at this stage, having to defend her administration?
Bass appears confident about making a runoff against Pratt, while facing pressure from industry allies and unions; the landscape suggests a potentially tight race with a clear emphasis on solid endorsements and fundraising to sustain a competitive campaign.
'The U.S. Against the World' Director-Producer Rand Getlin Documents the Road to the World Cup
Q: How did you manage four years of material and still deliver a five-hour cut in time for the World Cup?
He describes the gargantuan scheduling and edit process, the importance of a strong post-production workflow with Bruton Strobe and Outpost, and the tough choices involved in distilling 600 hours of footage into a coherent, emotionally resonant narrative that still preserves nuance and truth.

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