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Global Content Industry Leaders Gather to Discuss ‘Multilateralism for the Moving Image’ at France’s Lumiere Summit Original
Home Film News Sep 4, 2026 8:10am PT Variety is the official media partner of the Sept. 7 conference in Sant-Paul-de-Vence that will bring together key industry players and government decision-makers CHAD_SALVADOR_CAMERA_1 / Alberto Rodriguez / Gilbert Flores / Michael Buckner/GG2025 Hollywood heavyweights and top players in content and exhibition from around the world will gather in Saint-Paul-de-Vence on Sept.
Owner of L.A. Rams and Denver Nuggets Buys Los Angeles Angels Baseball Team Original
Home TV News Sep 1, 2026 11:46am PT Getty Images Kroenke Sports and Entertainment has acquired a majority stake in the Los Angeles Angels, adding a Major League Baseball franchise to a list of sports assets that includes the Los Angeles Rams, Denver Nuggets and Colorado Avalanche. Financial details of the deal were not immediately clear.
Michael Strahan Looks Back at How America Healed After 9/11 With ABC News’ ‘United We Stand’ Special Original
Home TV News Aug 31, 2026 1:44pm PT Two-hour Courtesy of ABC News Michael Strahan was a little more than halfway through his NFL career when 9/11 happened. The defensive end spent all 15 seasons of his pro football career with the New York Giants.
LISTEN: Holywater Tech Chief Bogdan Nesvit on the Explosive Growth of Microdramas: ‘Studios and Creators are Knocking on Our Doors’ Original
Home TV News Aug 28, 2026 2:11pm PT Variety's 'Strictly Business' podcast features conversations with industry leaders about the business of media and entertainment Courtesy of Holywater Tech On today’s episode of Variety‘s “Strictly Business,” Bogdan Nesvit, co-CEO and co-founder of Holywater Tech, details the explosive growth of the company’s My Drama and My Muse apps, and he details what he sees as the key to making vertical media more mainstream.
Guillermo del Toro, James Gunn, ‘Beyond the Spider-Verse’ Directors Set for Crunchyroll’s Inaugural Anime Future Forum
Anime giant Crunchyroll plans to dissect the growing business of anime with its first-ever thought leadership summit to be held as a precursor to New York Comic Con in October. The Crunchyroll Anime Future Forum will be held Oct. 7 at New York’s Javits Convention Center, with conference tracks focusing on four key themes: fandom, […]
Vertical Media on Track to Generate $150 Billion in 2026 as the Booming Sector Fights Crowded Content Field and High Subscriber Acquisition Costs Original
Home Digital News Aug 21, 2026 4:00pm PT Meta, ByteDance and YouTube projected to generate 94% of vertical revenue outside of China this year AR/COL/Liuyi/Qinfan/Vigloo/ABC TV There’s no doubt that 2026 will go down as a milestone year for the growth in popularity of vertical media content in the U.S. The sector is booming but still incredibly diffuse. That will change as microdramas and other formats proliferate and generate more advertising, subscription and in-app purchase revenue.
LISTEN: Amazon Courts Creators to Build Businesses and Scale the Attention Economy for Brands Original
Home Digital News Aug 21, 2026 1:01pm PT Variety's 'Strictly Business' podcast features conversations with industry leaders about the business of media and entertainment Courtesy of Amazon Creator Services On today’s episode of Variety‘s “Strictly Business” podcast, Matt Sandler and Angie More of Amazon explain how the digital behemoth is diving in to the creator economy to build business and bring scale in ad buying to big brands.
LISTEN: How ‘Dateline’ Became a Content Dynamo for NBC News Original
Home TV News Aug 19, 2026 1:47pm PT 'Daily Variety' podcast dives into news, trends and personalities making headlines in showbiz NBC On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, “Dateline” executive producers Liz Cole and Paul Ryan detail how the venerable newsmagazine became a digital content dynamo for NBC News.
Producers Scout for K-pop Talent With U.S. Appeal During KCON Fan Festival in Los Angeles
Home TV News Aug 19, 2026 5:00am PT 'Girls Planet 2027' TV show marks collaboration between KCON producer CJ ENM and music powerhouse Republic Collective Konuk_RYU In a makeshift audition booth assembled in a far corner on the ground floor of the Los Angeles Convention Center, a steady stream of K-pop lovers took their shot this past weekend. As part of the annual KCON Korean entertainment and culture festival, producers of a hit Korean talent competition series held auditions on Aug.
Producers Scout for K-pop Talent With U.S. Appeal During KCON Fan Festival in Los Angeles
In a makeshift audition booth assembled in a far corner on the ground floor of the Los Angeles Convention Center, a steady stream of K-pop lovers took their shot this past weekend. As part of the annual KCON Korean entertainment and culture festival, producers of a hit Korean talent competition series held auditions on Aug. 14-15 for the upcoming season of "Girls Planet," a making-of-the-band story in which viewers will vote on the members of a new all-female K-pop group.
‘Heroes’ Creator Tim Kring Pays Tribute to Hayden Panettiere as a ‘Singularly Talented Actor’ With a ‘Deep Understanding of Human Nature’ Original
Home TV News Aug 18, 2026 3:47pm PT ©NBC/Courtesy Everett Collection Hayden Panettiere was a seasoned professional by the time she auditioned for “Heroes” at the age of 16. But unlike many actors who start working as kids, Hayden had no sense of jaded child actor quality to her. Although confident in her abilities, she was still guileless, sweet and always open to suggestions. It was a fait accompli that she would embody the role of Claire Bennet, aka the Cheerleader, from the moment we met her.
Chris Carter explains how he got a second shot at 'The X Files' film
On today's episode of "Daily Variety" podcast, "The X-Files" creator Chris Carter explains to Variety 's Michael Schneider how he got the chance to do a director's cut of his 2008 "The X-Files: I Want to Believe" feature film. The new cut dubbed "The X-Files: I Wanted to Believe: Vrach Frankenshteyn" debuted Aug. 14 on Hulu and Disney+ outside the U.S. Carter points out that his preferred cut is actually shorter than the original release, which ran 144 minutes, per IMDB.
Digital Media Veteran Adam Boorstin Joins MrBeast’s WatchTime Studios as General Manager Original
Home Digital News Aug 18, 2026 7:01am PT Courtesy of Adam Boorstin Digital media veteran Adam Boorstin has joined Beast Industries‘ WatchTime Studios as general manager overseeing the production of original content in a range of genres for various platforms. Boorstin joined the company earlier this month after a 10-year run with Studio71, a cutting-edge digital services provider that helps creators scale their content across disparate platforms.
LISTEN: How Chris Carter Got a Second Shot at ‘The X-Files: I Want to Believe’ Film Original
Home TV News Aug 17, 2026 5:39pm PT 'Daily Variety' podcast dives into news, trends and personalities making headlines in showbiz Penske Media via Getty Images On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, “The X-Files” creator Chris Carter explains to Variety’s Michael Schneider how he got the chance to do a director’s cut of his 2008 “The X-Files: I Want to Believe” feature film. The new cut dubbed “The X-Files: I Wanted to Believe: Vrach Frankenshteyn” debuted Aug.
LISTEN: How Chris Carter Got a Second Shot at ‘The X-Files: I Want to Believe’ Film
LISTEN: How Chris Carter Got a Second Shot at ‘The X-Files: I Want to Believe’ Film Tue 18 August 2026 at 12:39 am UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. LISTEN: How Chris Carter Got a Second Shot at ‘The X-Files: I Want to Believe’ Film On today's episode of "Daily Variety" podcast, "The X-Files" creator Chris Carter explains to Variety's Michael Schneider how he got the chance to do a director's cut of his 2008 "The X-Files: I Want to Believe" feature film.
LISTEN: How Chris Carter Got a Second Shot at ‘The X-Files: I Want to Believe’ Film
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Disney Leaders Talk Streaming Strategy and Growth Drivers: Sports, Local Language, Vertical Media and Emerging Formats Original
Home TV News Aug 15, 2026 4:30pm PT The Walt Disney Company Amid a torrent of fan-friendly news about Disney projects across the media spectrum, Disney leadership took time on the first day of the three-day D23 fan fest weekend in Anaheim for panels that offered a behind the scenes look at the Mouse House’s business strategies and vision for driving growth in the streaming era.
Disney Leaders Talk Streaming Strategy and Growth Drivers: Sports, Local Language, Vertical Media and Emerging Formats
Finance 1 day ago Mortgage rates fall to lowest level in nearly 4 weeks ABC News - ByMax Zahn • 1d The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage is 6.69%, Mortgage News Daily said.
Darren Walker Opens His Home to Friends and Anonymous Content Emmy Nominees in Celebration of ‘Joy, Reflection, Delight and Awe’ Original
Home TV News Aug 15, 2026 7:00am PT Todd Williamson/JanuaryImages for Anonymous Content Darren Walker may be new to Los Angeles as he takes the helm of Anonymous Content as president and CEO, but he’s had long relationships with key players in town for years, given his distinguished career in philanthropy and nonprofits. Sally Field is one of those people. So Walker was excited to learn when he took the role at Anonymous Content at the start of this year that Field was a client.
Darren Walker Opens His Home to Friends and Anonymous Content Emmy Nominees in Celebration of ‘Joy, Reflection, Delight and Awe’
4 hours ago Star Wars is heading into its 50th anniversary next spring in an unusual position. Lucasfilm certainly isn't short on ways to keep the galaxy-changing franchise alive — there are countless Skywalker-focused books lined up in the next year, Star Wars: Unlimited is expanding deeper into the decade, …
Disney Leaders Talk Streaming Strategy and Growth Drivers: Sports, Local Language, Vertical Media and Emerging Formats
Disney Leaders Talk Streaming Strategy and Growth Drivers: Sports, Local Language, Vertical Media and Emerging Formats Amid a torrent of fan-friendly news about Disney projects across the media spectrum, Disney leadership took time on the first day of the three-day D23 fan fest weekend in Anaheim for panels that offered a behind the scenes look at the Mouse House’s business strategies and vision for driving growth in the streaming era.
A Bulldog in Business: How Moving into the Booth Opened Other Doors for Dodger Great Orel Hershiser Original
Home TV News Aug 13, 2026 8:45am PT Getty Images Orel Hershiser knows that he is a bona fide Los Angeles icon. But he has no illusions — he wouldn’t have the business opportunities he enjoys today without the platform provided by his broadcasting gig with the team. “You have a resume, but the resume slowly dies,” Hershiser says. “You have to be active. You have to be pertinent.
Dodger Great Orel Hershiser on the Devotion to Broadcasting, Baseball and Faith That Led Him to Hollywood Walk of Fame Original
Home TV News Aug 13, 2026 8:30am PT Famed pitcher to receive a star for his work as baseball analyst and color commentator on Aug. 13 Jesse Grant / Courtesy of NBC As a baseball player coming up in the late 1970s, Orel Hershiser was never seen as a red-hot prospect. No scouts made the trek to Bowling Green State University in Ohio to check out his arm.
A Bulldog in Business: How Moving into the Booth Opened Other Doors for Dodger Great Orel Hershiser
A Bulldog in Business: How Moving into the Booth Opened Other Doors for Dodger Great Orel Hershiser
Disney+ nabs Formula E racing global streaming rights
Disney+ has nabbed global streaming rights in more than 140 territories to ABB FIA Formula E World Championship racing that showcases the state of the art in electric vehicles. The landmark rights deal for Formula E - which operates separately from the larger Formula 1 - will bring consistency to the racing league's TV platforms in 144 markets around the world. In the U.S.. Formula E events will air on ESPN+ (now known as ESPN Select).
Disney+ Grabs Global Rights to Formula E Racing Events
Home TV News Aug 11, 2026 6:00am PT Courtesy of Formula E Disney+ has nabbed global streaming rights in more than 140 territories to ABB FIA Formula E World Championship racing that showcases the state of the art in electric vehicles. The landmark rights deal for Formula E — which operates separately from the larger Formula 1 — will bring consistency to the racing league’s TV platforms in 144 markets around the world. In the U.S.. Formula E events will air on ESPN+ (now known as ESPN Select).
LISTEN: Summer Box Office Will Surpass the $4 Billion Benchmark Original
Home Film Box Office Aug 10, 2026 2:18pm PT 'Daily Variety' podcast dives into news, trends and personalities making headlines in showbiz Everett Collection On today’s episode, in our Box Office segment, Variety’s Rebecca Rubin reports that the good news keeps on coming for the movie biz as “Spider Man: Brand New Day” soars in weekend two and “The Odyssey” becomes Christopher Nolan’s highest-grossing film.
LISTEN: NBCUniversal Media Group Chief Matt Strauss on Growing Peacock, Testing Membership Rewards and Becoming a Daily Habit With Users Original
Home TV News Aug 7, 2026 10:49am PT Variety's 'Strictly Business' podcast features conversations with industry leaders about the business of media and entertainment SXSW Conference & Festivals via On today’s episode of Variety‘s “Strictly Business” podcast, Matt Strauss, chairman of NBCUniversal Media Group, expands on the evolution of the Peacock streamer and his view of the “the great re-bundling” that is underway for streaming media.
Fear, loathing and endless potential at AI4 conference in Las Vegas
On today's episode of "Daily Variety" podcast Variety 's Corbin Bolies reports from Las Vegas where he is covering the AI4 conference with a slew of top leaders and true believers. The excitement around generative AI is still as hot as the temperature in Sin City, but the polarizing effect of the technology is evident as well, Bolies reports.
LISTEN: Fear, Loathing and Endless Potential: AI4 Conference Takes Stock of Transformative Technologies Original
Home Digital News Aug 6, 2026 4:18pm PT 'Daily Variety' podcast dives into news, trends and personalities making headlines in showbiz Cheyne Gateley for Variety On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, Variety’s Corbin Bolies reports from Las Vegas where he is covering the AI4 conference with a slew of top leaders and true believers.
LISTEN: Fear, Loathing and Endless Potential: AI4 Conference Takes Stock of Transformative Technologies
Variety and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article. Pricing and availability are subject to change. Cynthia Littleton Thu, 6 August 2026 at 11:18 pm UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.
FCC Eliminates TV Station Ownership Cap in Win for Nexstar and Other Big Broadcasters Original
Home TV News Aug 6, 2026 8:59am PT The 2-1 vote fell along party lines, with dissenting commissioner Anna Gomez saying the move is 'unlawful on its face' Getty Images The FCC has formally moved to eliminate the longstanding national limit on the number of TV stations that a single entity can own on a 2-1 vote that is likely to draw legal challenges.
National Comedy Center chief on preserving humor as history
On today's episode of "Daily Variety" podcast, Journey Gunderson, executive director of the National Comedy Center in Jamestown, N.Y., explains why it's important to have an institution devoted to the study of comedy. Jamestown, which is the hometown of Lucille Ball, will be abuzz with laughs as the center hosts the annual Lucille Ball Comedy Festival Aug. 7-9, headlined by Jerry Seinfeld, Bert Kreischer and Seth Meyers.
Disney considers launching free streaming channels
Disney is looking to join the free streaming channel boom as newly named CEO Josh D'Amaro doubles down on streaming as one of two key pillars to drive future growth. During Disney's quarterly earnings call, D'Amaro confirmed that Disney is considering launching FAST channels as a means of expanding its streaming advertising industry and for free services to become a "funnel" for consumers to sign on for Disney+, Hulu and other subscription services.
Disney Looking to Launch Free Streaming Channels as CEO Josh D’Amaro Doubles Down on the Streaming Biz Original
Home TV News Aug 5, 2026 6:20am PT 'We're just playing a different game,' Disney chief tells analysts as he details his vision for streaming and experiences as the Mouse House's key growth drivers Getty Images Disney is looking to join the free streaming channel boom as newly named CEO Josh D’Amaro doubles down on streaming as one of two key pillars to drive future growth.
Disney Looking to Launch Free Streaming Channels as CEO Josh D’Amaro Doubles Down on the Streaming Biz
5 hours ago Ukraine hit at least two warehouses belonging to Russia’s e-commerce giant Wildberries in overnight strikes on Monday, adding to a series of drone attacks that have targeted the online retailer. Ukrainian forces have repeatedly struck warehouses belonging to Russia’s largest online retailer as part …
ESPN Taps Creators to Help Promote the NFL Season and its First Super Bowl Telecast
ESPN Taps Creators to Help Promote the NFL Season and its First Super Bowl Telecast
ESPN Taps Creators to Help Promote the NFL Season and its First Super Bowl Telecast Original
Home TV News Aug 4, 2026 6:58pm PT Getty Images ESPN has lined up its fourth annual “Creator Network” of digital stars who will fan out across the country to promote the 2026 NFL season that is set to culminate with the Super Bowl airing on ESPN for the first time.
LISTEN: National Comedy Center’s Journey Gunderson on Preserving Humor as History Original
Home TV News Aug 4, 2026 4:50pm PT 'Daily Variety' podcast dives into news, trends and personalities making headlines in showbiz Lena McBean On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, Journey Gunderson, executive director of the National Comedy Center in Jamestown, N.Y., explains why it’s important to have an institution devoted to the study of comedy. Jamestown, which is the hometown of Lucille Ball, will be abuzz with laughs as the center hosts the annual Lucille Ball Comedy Festival Aug.
LISTEN: National Comedy Center’s Journey Gunderson on Preserving Humor as History
Variety and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article. Pricing and availability are subject to change. Cynthia Littleton Tue, 4 August 2026 at 11:50 pm UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.
Hearst Clinches Deal to Buy Out A+E Global Media Stake From Disney Original
Home TV News Aug 4, 2026 1:18pm PT Courtesy of Netflix Hearst has set a deal to acquire Disney’s 50% stake in A+E Global Media, the parent company of Lifetime, History Channel, A&E Network and other assets in a deal that calls for Hearst to pay Disney $1.2 billion in cash. Disney and Hearst have been 50-50 partners in A+E Global Media for more than a decade. Hearst also owns a roughly 18% stake in Disney’s ESPN but that is separate from A+E Global Media and unaffected by the transaction.
LISTEN: It’s a Brand New Day for the Box Office Thanks to ‘Spider-Man’ and ‘The Odyssey’
Home Film News Aug 3, 2026 3:15pm PT 'Daily Variety' podcast dives into news, trends and personalities making headlines in showbiz ©Sony Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, Variety’s box office expert Rebecca Rubin breaks down an astounding weekend at global turnstiles with the debut of Sony Pictures’ “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” and weekend three of Universal Pictures’ “The Odyssey.” Rubin details the eye-popping numbers posted by the opening...
TKO Raises Investor Guidance Again as UFC and WWE Flex Muscle With Fans and Marketers Original
Home TV News Aug 3, 2026 1:09pm PT Company beats the Street's expectations on revenue, earnings and sees gains in margin Getty Images TKO posted another strong quarter fueled by strong demand from fans and marketers for UFC and WWE events. The parent company of the two leagues surpassed the Street’s expectations on revenue and adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization with its second quarter results released Monday.
LISTEN: California Film Commissioner Colleen Bell Talks State Tax Incentive Battles and Hollywood’s Future: ‘These Are Jobs Programs’ Original
Home Biz News Jul 25, 2026 7:00am PT 'Daily Variety' podcast dives into news, trends and personalities making headlines in showbiz Getty Images On the latest episode of Variety‘s “Strictly Business” podcast, Colleen Bell, director of the California State Film Commission, discusses her wins in her role as the Golden State’s film chief and the hurdles that remain to restore a high volume of TV and film lensing activity in Hollywood’s backyard.
Madison Wells Balances Art, Commerce and Audience Demands as Gigi Pritzker’s Banner Backs Movies, TV Shows, Live Events and More Original
Home Film News Jul 24, 2026 7:00am PT Producer Gigi Pritzker and distribution veteran Dan Steinman talk building the indie content banner on Variety's 'Strictly Business' podcast On today’s episode of Variety‘s “Strictly Business” podcast, Madison Wells Media chief Gigi Pritzker and newly appointed president and chief content officer Dan Steinman discuss how the well-positioned indie navigates the ups and downs of a transforming marketplace. “We have to be smarter,” Pritzker says.
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