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Daily Variety

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One Battle After Another
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Venice Film Festival
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Variety journalists and entertainment leaders deliver business news and analysis tailored for industry insiders.

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Matt Strauss
chairman of NBCUniversal Media Group
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Corbin Bolies
AI Beat Reporter, Variety
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Episode: Fear, Loathing and Endless Potential: AI4 Conference Takes Stock of Transformative Technologies
Journey Gunderson
Executive director of the National Comedy Center
National Comedy Center
Episode: National Comedy Center's Journey Gunderson on Preserving Humor as History
Colleen Bell
Director of the California State Film Commission
California State Film Commission
Episode: California Film Commissioner Colleen Bell Talks State Tax Incentive Battles, Hollywood’s Future and More
Angelique Jackson
Senior entertainment writer for Variety
Variety
Episode: Cover Story: Travis Scott Ascends to Culture Moguldom Through Music, Movies, Retail, Business and More
Reba McEntire
Music legend and star of NBC's Happy's Place
Reba McEntire's team / NBC
Episode: Reba McEntire Revels in 50 Years of Making Music and Season 3 of NBC’s ‘Happy’s Place’
Michael Tiddes
Director of Scary Movie (latest installment)
Independent/Wayans collaboration
Episode: ‘Scary Movie’ Gets a Second Wind in PVOD With Extended Director's Cut
Jennifer Storms
NBCUniversal's Chief Marketing Officer for Television and Streaming
NBCUniversal Television and Streaming
Episode: How NBC’s ‘Must See TV’ Branding Campaign of the 1990s Changed America’s Viewing Habits
Eric Talley
Professor of Law at Columbia Law School
Columbia Law School
Episode: What’s Next for Paramount-Warner Bros. as State AGs Sue; Columbia University’s Eric Talley on Why the Case May Lead to Merger Concessions

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Cynthia Littleton
Host of Daily Variety

Reviews

3.6 out of 5 stars from 14 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 States10 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 Statesa year ago

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Feedback points to strong industry context and access to top reporters.
Some reviews call for crisper editing and fewer tangents, but praise depth of analysis for entertainment business topics.
Listeners note high insider value but some critique pacing and occasional spoilers or mislabeling of titles.

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It’s Tick-Tock Time for Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Merger as Judge Sets March Trial Date
Q: All right, Todd. So for somebody who was mostly off the grid for two weeks, catch me up in terms of where we stand with the legal process that has at least temporarily blocked them from moving forward on this merger.
Todd explains that Paramount paused the merger to avoid an injunction hearing, with the possibility of a November date discussed as time remains of the essence, while the antitrust case continues with the 12 states and WGA pursuing a course that could lead to settlement or prolonged litigation.
Fear, Loathing and Endless Potential: AI4 Conference Takes Stock of Transformative Technologies
Q: What did you take away from your one-on-one with Scott Mann and Flawless?
The core takeaway is that Flawless offers practical AI-enabled tooling for post-production and localization that can reduce costs and speed up workflows, while still requiring human oversight and collaboration with creators to protect artistic intent.
California Film Commissioner Colleen Bell Talks State Tax Incentive Battles, Hollywood’s Future and More
Q: What is the strategy around above-the-line coverage in the program, and why?
The focus was on improving the effective tax rate and the overall competitiveness of the program, even though above-the-line considerations were discussed, delivering tangible economic benefits was prioritized.
California Film Commissioner Colleen Bell Talks State Tax Incentive Battles, Hollywood’s Future and More
Q: How has the understanding in Sacramento and among legislators shifted regarding the utility of tax credits?
There is a much stronger understanding that tax credits are an investment that can yield a large return, supported by economic impact data and bipartisan backing.
California Film Commissioner Colleen Bell Talks State Tax Incentive Battles, Hollywood’s Future and More
Q: Coming off a momentous 12-month period, what is your single biggest contribution during your tenure?
Launching 4.0, modernizing the program, increasing funding, and delivering the first application window quickly after signing—creating momentum and bringing thousands of cast and crew jobs and billions in economic activity.

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A business- and culture-focused discussions from seasoned entertainment reporters and industry insiders, with a steady stream of high-profile guests from Variety and the broader media landscape. Episodes frequently analyze box office trends, studio strategies, branding campaigns, mergers and regulatory developments, and the evolving role of technology and AI in media, often framed around timely industry headlines and major deals. Notable strengths include deep industry context, access to top journalists and executives, and a track record of unpacking complex media shifts for insiders. Potential listeners who want actionable insights for PR, sponsorships, or media strategy will likely find the show valuable, especially if they follow enterta... more

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