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LISTEN: Jon Miller on Media Merger Mayhem: ‘Globalization Is Winning’ Original
Home TV News Jul 17, 2026 7:33am PT 'Strictly Business' is Variety's weekly podcast featuring conversations with industry leaders about media and entertainment Getty Images On this week’s episode of Variety‘s “Strictly Business” podcast, media industry veteran Jon Miller, CEO of Integrated Media, offers his perspective on what it’s like to be part of a megabucks merger that represents an enormous bet on the future. He examines the deals and the varied motives of the biggest players in media.
LISTEN: Jon Miller on Media Merger Mayhem: ‘Globalization Is Winning’
On this week's episode of Variety's "Strictly Business" podcast, media industry veteran Jon Miller, CEO of Integrated Media, offers his perspective on what it's like to be part of a megabucks merger that represents an enormous bet on the future. He examines the deals and the varied motives of the biggest players in media.
LISTEN: What’s Fueling the Box Office Rebound and How Can Hollywood Keep it Going? Original
Home Film News Jul 16, 2026 2:08pm PT 'Daily Variety' podcast dives into news, trends and personalities making headlines in showbiz Paul Blow On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, in our Cover Story segment, Variety’s Brent Lang details the comprehensive report that he delivered with Rebecca Rubin on the summer box office rebound, and what Hollywood and exhibitors must do to keep it going.
How the ‘Must See TV’ Campaign Defined NBC’s Dominance in the 1990s and Changed America’s Viewing Habits Original
Home TV News Jul 15, 2026 11:15am PT NBC was early to recognize the importance of audience targeting as the multichannel universe began to grow ©NBC/Courtesy Everett Collection Today, we’d call it short-form content. In the late summer of 1993, NBC dubbed it “Must See TV.” NBC was far ahead of the curve in the summer of 1993 when it embarked on an image campaign that would come to define the network’s dominance in the 1990s.
Storytelling and Sustainability: 25 Creative Leaders Who Weave Climate Themes Into Narrative Movies and TV Shows Original
Home TV Lists Jul 15, 2026 10:15am PT Getty Images / Lee: Sara Jaye High-octane stock traders in London get wrapped up in a greenwashing scandal as they pursue riches from a green-tech firm IPO. An amoral corporate executive is kidnapped by an unhinged beekeeper upset about pollution killing off his apiary. A lonely woman’s life is changed by connecting with an opinionated octopus.
Content Partners Expands Into Creator Economy, Launching Wonderloom Media With Ed Simpson, Acquiring Dr. Insanity True Crime Franchise Original
Home Digital News Jul 14, 2026 7:30am PT Courtesy of Content Partners Content Partners is extending its reach into the creator economy, teaming with media veteran Ed Simpson on the launch of Wonderloom Media. The venture is designed to partner with promising creators to help them expand their scale and scope of their media activity. Wonderloom Media has made its first acquisition, buying the popular YouTube true-crime channel Dr. Insanity, which counts more than 5 million subscribers.
LISTEN: Why ‘Moana’ Marks a Disney Misstep; ‘Young Washington’ Director Jon Erwin on Making Indie Films Work at the Multiplexes Original
Home Film Box Office Jul 13, 2026 2:58pm PT 'Daily Variety' podcast dives into news, trends and personalities making headlines in showbiz Getty Images for Angel On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, in our weekly Box Office segment, Variety‘s Rebecca Rubin unpacks what went wrong with Disney’s “Moana” live-action remake. And Jon Erwin, the filmmaker behind “Young Washington,” explains how his Wonder Project banner is making indie theatrical films work as a business.
World Cup Viewership Propels Telemundo and Peacock, Smashing TV Ratings Records Original
Home TV News Jul 11, 2026 10:59am PT Mexico's July 5 loss to England ranks as most-watched Spanish-language U.S. telecast of all time Telemundo’s World Cup coverage over the past four weeks has set numerous viewership records for NBCUniversal’s Spanish-language network. But two days in particular stand out to Miguel Lorenzo, senior VP of sports content and production for NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises.
LISTEN: Politics Puts a Spotlight on the Production Exodus From California and Other U.S. Filming Hubs Original
Home TV News Jul 10, 2026 7:30am PT 'Strictly Business' is Variety's weekly podcast featuring conversations with industry leaders about the business of media and entertainment gnepphoto - stock.adobe.com The crisis of runaway production, both in California and nationwide, never seems to stray too far from the headlines thanks to what a political football the issue has become.
LISTEN: Politics Puts a Spotlight on the Production Exodus From California and Other U.S. Filming Hubs
Cynthia Littleton Fri, July 10, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. UTC 2 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. LISTEN: Politics Puts a Spotlight on the Production Exodus From California and Other U.S. Filming Hubs The crisis of runaway production, both in California and nationwide, never seems to stray too far from the headlines thanks to what a political football the issue has become.
James Corden reunites 'Late Late Show' team for World Cup after hours
Cynthia Littleton Three years after he signed off CBS' "The Late Late Show," James Corden is having the time of his life hosting the World Cup after show for Fox, "After Hours With James Corden." On the latest episode of "Daily Variety" podcast, the multihyphenate discusses the joy of indulging in his lifelong love of football and why the call from Fox Sports was the one hosting gig that he's been offered in recent years that he couldn't turn down.
Gen Z Leans Hard into Nostalgia to Spur Music and Content Discovery: Study Original
Home TV News Jul 10, 2026 4:01am PT Photo: Laura Jane Coulson The heart-tugging pull of nostalgia tugs hardest on Gen Z, according to a study involving three generations of consumers in the U.S., U.K. and Australia. “Then is Now: A Study on Modern Nostalgia” surveyed 1,800 people, evenly divided among the U.S., U.K. and Australia and among Gen X, Millennial and Gen Z consumers. The study was commissioned by Vevo, the music video streaming service owned by Sony Music and Universal Music Group.
LISTEN: James Corden Reunites ‘Late Late Show’ Team for Fox’s ‘After Hours’ World Cup Show Original
Home TV News Jul 9, 2026 6:41pm PT 'Daily Variety' podcast dives into news, trends and personalities making headlines in showbiz Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup for Fox Sports Three years after he signed off CBS’ “The Late Late Show,” James Corden is having the time of his life hosting the World Cup after show for Fox, “After Hours With James Corden.” On the latest episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, the multihyphenate discusses the joy of indulging in his lifelong love of football and why the...
Auteurs and Showrunners Dominate Emmy Nominations in Writing and Directing Categories Original
Home TV News Jul 8, 2026 5:40pm PT Five power hitters grab noms in both fields, reflecting how the creative community sees the state of the art Variety Auteurs are out in force in this year’s writing and directing Emmy races and so are veteran pilot and episodic helmers. Female helmers had a big showing in noms for drama series, documentary and variety shows.
LISTEN: What’s Driving Microsoft’s Massive Overhaul of Xbox?
Home Digital News Jul 7, 2026 3:18pm PT 'Daily Variety' podcast dives into news, trends and personalities making headlines in showbiz Xbox On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, Variety’s Jennifer Maas details Microsoft’s massive overhaul of its Xbox unit with 3,200 layoffs and a realignment of operations coming under newly appointed Xbox CEO Asha Sharma.
LISTEN: Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon Fight in France Over Streaming Quotas and Theatrical Windowing Rules Original
Home TV News Jul 8, 2026 3:21pm PT 'Daily Variety' podcast dives into news, trends and personalities making headlines in showbiz Netflix On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, Variety’s Elsa Keslassy explains the battle that is brewing in France between Netflix and other streamers over the country’s programming quotas and its theatrical movie windowing rules. Keslassy, who is Variety‘s international editor based in Paris, says France has a “love-hate relationship” with Netflix.
‘The Pitt’ Leads Emmy Nominations; HBO Max is Tops Among Platforms as Netflix, Apple TV Also Pace the Race Original
Home TV News Jul 8, 2026 10:23am PT 'The Pitt' and 'Hacks' drive HBO Max to 122 nominations; 'Beef' and 'The Beast in Me' boost Netflix to 111; 'Widow's Bay' and 'Pluribus' push Apple TV to its best-ever showing with 89 Warrick Page/MAX “The Pitt” and “Hacks” have earned their keep this year for HBO Max.
‘The Pitt’ Leads Emmy Nominations; HBO Max is Tops Among Platforms as Netflix, Apple TV Also Pace the Race
1 day ago There are plenty of animated shows where casual viewing is totally acceptable. If you’ve seen every episode of Futurama a dozen times and just want to half-watch it while you’re getting stuff done around the house, that’s fine. Sure, you’ll miss some of the visual gags, but you’re still going to …
U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team Eliminated From World Cup Competition in Loss to Belgium
The U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team has been eliminated from World Cup competition in a hard 4-1 loss Monday evening to Belgium in the Round of 16 of the global soccer tournament. Belgium defeated the U.S. in a match held before a capacity crowd at Seattle Stadium. The game is expected to deliver NFL-level ratings as viewership in the U.S. as viewership of the World Cup tournament has steadily increased for Fox Sports and Telemundo/Peacock.
U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team Eliminated From World Cup Competition in Loss to Belgium
Home TV News Jul 6, 2026 7:02pm PT Getty Images The U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team has been eliminated from World Cup competition in a hard 4-1 loss Monday evening to Belgium in the Round of 16 of the global soccer tournament. Belgium defeated the U.S. in a match held before a capacity crowd at Seattle Stadium. The game is expected to deliver NFL-level ratings as viewership in the U.S. of the World Cup tournament has steadily increased for Fox Sports and Telemundo/Peacock.
LISTEN: ‘Minions and Monsters’ Has Tepid U.S. Opening as ‘Young Washington’ Impresses; Why Comcast’s Sky is Buying ITV Original
Home Film News Jul 6, 2026 5:44pm PT 'Daily Variety' podcast dives into news, trends and personalities making headlines in showbiz Courtesy of Angel Studios Variety’s Rebecca Rubin breaks down a muted July 4th holiday weekend at the box office with a tepid U.S. opening for Universal and Illumination’s “Minions and Monsters” but a solid turnout for indie Angel Studios’ “Young Washington.” And Variety‘s K.J. Yossman explains why Comcast’s Sky has struck a deal to buy U.K. broadcaster ITV for...
LISTEN: ‘Minions and Monsters’ Has Tepid U.S. Opening as ‘Young Washington’ Impresses; Why Comcast’s Sky is Buying ITV
Rotten Tomatoes 1 day ago Young Washington’s Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score Is A Welcome Surprise Forbes - Paul Tassi • 1d Yes, your kids may want to see Woody and Buzz and the Minions over Fourth of July weekend, but for the parents and grandparents and non-kid-havers who don’t? There is the historical epic Young Washington, which significantly overperformed expectations.
World Cup Delivers Huge Viewership and Pop Culture Sizzle for Fox, Telemundo and Peacock Original
Home TV News Jul 6, 2026 8:39am PT Tournament has delivered NFL-level numbers for Fox Sports amid strong interest in non-U.S. matches Getty Images The FIFA World Cup tournament barreled into North America this year amid a tide of nativism, political polarization in the U.S. and the usual uncertainty over how well the quadrennial men’s soccer championship would play with American sports fans — especially as this year’s 39-day competition collided directly with the America 250 celebrations.
World Cup Delivers Huge Viewership and Pop Culture Sizzle for Fox, Telemundo and Peacock
Confederation of African Football 1 hour ago World Cup shows African soccer is here. Now it's time to stay. - Andscape andscape.com - William C. Rhoden • 1h Andscape columnist William C. Rhoden explores the intriguing teams, people and themes around the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America.
Anime Expo bookends a big year for anime and Crunchyroll
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Anime Expo in Los Angeles Bookends a Boom Year for the Sector and a Growth Spurt for Crunchyroll Original
Home TV News Jul 5, 2026 8:35am PT Sony's streaming platform courts community and engagement at downtown L.A. event among fans who yearn to gather IRL Variety The cosplay was typically intense and wildly creative among the tens of thousands of anime fans who turned out over the holiday weekend for the four-day Anime Expo in downtown Los Angeles.
Strictly Business From Cannes Lions: NBCUniversal, IBM, State Farm, Autodesk and Coinbase Leaders on Marketplace Trends, AI and Reaching Consumers Original
Home Biz News Jul 3, 2026 11:15am PT 'Strictly Business' is Variety's weekly podcast featuring conversations with industry leaders about media and entertainment Katie Jones On the latest episode of Variety‘s “Strictly Business” podcast, top leaders from NBCUniversal, IBM, State Farm, Autodesk and Coinbase talk shop and compare notes on marketing, tech and consumer trends in conversations with Todd Spangler, Variety business editor.
NBC Taps into America 250 Moment With Heart-Tugging Promos for 2028 Olympics and NBC100 Celebration: ‘There’s No Place Like Home’ Original
Home TV News Jul 3, 2026 9:00am PT Courtesy of NBC NBC hopes to tap into the feel-good sparks coming out of the nation’s Fourth of July celebrations on Saturday by dropping promotional spots for two top priorities into its annual “Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks” special: the 2028 Summer Olympics and its own NBC100 anniversary celebration. The spots will air during NBC’s coverage on Saturday night of the annual fireworks spectacular over New York’s Hudson River.
NBC Taps into America 250 Moment With Heart-Tugging Promos for 2028 Olympics and NBC100 Celebration: ‘There’s No Place Like Home’
NBC hopes to tap into the feel-good sparks coming out of the nation’s Fourth of July celebrations on Saturday by dropping promotional spots for two top priorities into its annual “Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks” special: the 2028 Summer Olympics and its own NBC100 anniversary celebration. The spots will air during NBC’s coverage on Saturday night of the annual fireworks spectacular over New York’s Hudson River. The event has been a staple of NBC’s Independence Day schedule since 2000.
LISTEN: How David Fincher and Zach Cregger Secretly Shaped Netflix’s Video Game-TV Hybrid ‘Unhinged’ Original
Home Gaming News Jul 2, 2026 2:33pm PT 'Daily Variety' podcast dives into news, trends and personalities making headlines in showbiz Netflix On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, Variety’s Jennifer Maas explains how notable directors David Fincher and Zach Cregger helped shape Netflix’s ambitious new property “Unhinged,” which is a video game that plays like a TV series and your smartphone is the controller.
LISTEN: How David Fincher and Zach Cregger Secretly Shaped Netflix’s Video Game-TV Hybrid ‘Unhinged’
entertainment news 13 hours ago 'Weapons' director Zach Cregger is making 'Siren Head' horror film based on viral meme NME - Victoria Luxford • 13h A movie based on the viral Siren Head meme is in development with Weapons director Zach Cregger developing the script.
LISTEN: How David Fincher and Zach Cregger Secretly Shaped Netflix’s Video Game-TV Hybrid ‘Unhinged’
Variety and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article. Pricing and availability are subject to change. LISTEN: How David Fincher and Zach Cregger Secretly Shaped Netflix’s Video Game-TV Hybrid ‘Unhinged’ Thu 2 July 2026 at 9:33 pm UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.
LISTEN: So Long, LeBron! What the Lakers Shakeup Means for the NBA and for L.A.’s Sports Star Power Original
Home TV News Jul 1, 2026 12:53pm PT 'Daily Variety' podcast dives into news, trends and personalities making headlines in showbiz Variety via Getty Images On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, Variety’s Marlow Stern unpacks LeBron James’ decision to leave the Los Angeles Lakers after eight seasons and one championship title. The shakeup leaves one of the NBA’s most high-profile teams a little short on star power. James is undeniably one of the greatest to ever play the game.
LISTEN: So Long, LeBron! What the Lakers Shakeup Means for the NBA and for L.A.’s Sports Star Power
On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, Variety’s Marlow Stern unpacks LeBron James’ decision to leave the Los Angeles Lakers after eight seasons and one championship title. The shakeup leaves one of the NBA’s most high-profile teams a little short on star power. James is undeniably one of the greatest to ever play the game. But as he leaves the Los Angeles Lakers, the team is at a crossroads and in need to rebuilding.
Filmmaker Travon Free Teams With Blink49 Creator Studios and 1Community for Documentary on New York Knicks Championship
Home Film News Jul 1, 2026 8:00am PT Courtesy of Blink49 Creator Studios Filmmaker Travon Free has teamed with Blink49 Creator Studios and 1Community to produce a documentary that examines how everyday New Yorkers responded to the New York Knicks‘ underdog victory in the NBA Finals last month. The untitled project will be produced through Free’s The Unreasnble production banner in partnership with Outerboro Films.
LISTEN: CNBC Chief KC Sullivan on Transforming its Linear TV Business in a Digital World After the Versant Spinoff: ‘We’re Very Much on Offense’ Original
Home TV News Jun 30, 2026 3:22pm PT 'Daily Variety' podcast dives into news, trends and personalities making headlines in showbiz Courtesy of CNBC On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, CNBC president KC Sullivan discusses the channel’s evolution following the Versant Media spinoff. The preeminent financial news network is transforming from a business rooted in linear cable to multiplatform digital.
LISTEN: Box Office: ‘Supergirl’ Stumbles, ‘Toy Story 5’ Flexes and ‘Michael’ Hits a Milestone; Why Comcast is Splitting NBCUniversal and Sky From Cable Original
Home Film News Jun 29, 2026 4:05pm PT 'Daily Variety' podcast dives into news, trends and personalities making headlines in showbiz ©Warner Bros/Courtesy Everett Collection On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, in our Box Office segment, Variety’s Jack Dunn breaks down a rough weekend for “Supergirl” and a big frame for “Toy Story 5” and “Michael.” And Todd Spangler explains why Comcast is hauling out the corporate meat cleaver to separate NBCUniversal and Sky from the core Comcast...
LISTEN: Box Office: ‘Supergirl’ Stumbles, ‘Toy Story 5’ Flexes and ‘Michael’ Hits a Milestone; Why Comcast is Splitting NBCUniversal and Sky From Cable
On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, in our Box Office segment, Variety’s Jack Dunn breaks down a rough weekend for “Supergirl” and a big frame for “Toy Story 5” and “Michael.” And Todd Spangler explains why Comcast is hauling out the corporate meat cleaver to separate NBCUniversal and Sky from the core Comcast cable and tech assets. Variety reporter Jack Dunn says “Supergirl” simply didn’t resonate with enough younger fans in their social feeds to drive a big opening weekend.
Pitches, panels and parties that resonated most
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Cannes Lions: The Pitches, Panels, Parties and Prognostication That Resonated Most During a Scorching Week on the Croisette Original
Home Biz News Jun 27, 2026 1:37pm PT By Cynthia Littleton, Todd Spangler Variety The biggest winners this past week at Cannes Lions were undoubtedly … the ice cream vendors. During a scorching week in the south of France, an estimated 13,000-plus Cannes Lions attendees hustled up and down the Croisette in Cannes for meetings, panels, pitches and more meetings. The glacier carts and kiosks that dish out ice cream, soft serve and sorbets did brisk business all week.
Cannes Lions: Movers and Shakers Tackle Trends in Marketing, AI, Advertising, Content and Ranch Dressing Original
Home Biz News Jun 25, 2026 9:30am PT Vianney Tisseau From AI insights to IRL experiential marketing, the crosscurrents of discussion at Cannes Lions were reflected Tuesday by top movers and shakers in marketing and media who joined Variety in the C-Suite in collaboration with Canva at the Festival of Creativity.
AI, IRL experiences, ranch dressing: Leaders talk trends
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LISTEN: ‘Abbott Elementary’ Exec Producer Justin Halpern Juggles Multiple Series and His Debut Novel Original
Home TV News Jun 25, 2026 5:00am PT 'Daily Variety' podcast dives into news, trends and personalities making headlines in showbiz Getty Images On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, writer and showrunner Justin Halpern speaks with Variety’s Michael Schneider about the road to writing his first novel “Get Lost,” which will be released next month by Hachette’s Cardinal imprint.
LISTEN: ‘Abbott Elementary’ Exec Producer Justin Halpern Juggles Multiple Series and His Debut Novel
entertainment news 3 hours ago Emmy Nominations 2026 Predictions: See All of Our Picks Vanity Fair - By Rebecca Ford, John Ross, Hillary Busis, Chris Murphy, Savannah Walsh, and Joy Press • 3h VF’s experts think The Pitt, Love Story, Pluribus, Hacks, and more shows will have a very good morning when Emmy noms are announced July 8. Once more unto the breach! It’s nearly time for the 2026 Emmy nominations, celebrating the best television to premiere since last summer. (Well, all the best …
‘Strictly Business’ Cannes Lions Edition: Fox’s Rob Wade and Billy Parks Bet on Bringing Scale to the Business of Creators Original
Home Biz News Jun 24, 2026 10:35am PT Executives outline for a special episode of Variety's interview podcast how they aim tap into the heat of the creator economy; creator Josh Richards explains why he teamed with Fox Creator Studios Fox / Andrew Stiles On a special Cannes Lions edition of Variety‘s “Strictly Business” podcast, Fox Entertainment CEO Rob Wade explains why the company is going all-in on the creator economy, launching a division to develop content and businesses with promising...
Every Brand Has a Story to Tell — CMOs Decide How and When to Tell It
Home Biz News Jun 24, 2026 8:00am PT Top marketers from L'Oreal, the NFL, Spotify and Walmart gather at Cannes Lions to about storytelling to build brands and engage consumers at Variety Brand Entertainment for Fans session presented by Walmart Every brand has a story to tell in the modern era of reaching consumers across a multitude of platforms. Storytelling is key to leaving a lasting impact for the brand on the audience.
10 Cannes Lions Events and Trends to Watch for at This Year’s Festival of Creativity Original
Home Biz News Jun 21, 2026 11:50pm PT By Cynthia Littleton, Todd Spangler Getty Images The annual Cannes Lions festival of creativity opens this year with the sectors it covers in the throes of fundamental change — so it’s no surprise that the 2026 event is packed with signs of the future and sessions with leaders who represent the transition that is upending media and entertainment.
James Burrows, ‘Cheers’ Co-Creator and Prolific TV Director, Dies at 85
Cynthia Littleton Fri, June 19, 2026 at 7:06 p.m. UTC 5 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. James Burrows, ‘Cheers’ Co-Creator and Prolific TV Director, Dies at 85 James Burrows, the prolific director who reigned as television's preeminent sitcom helmer for more than 30 years, died on Friday. He was85.
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