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. Halpern also updates Schneider on a few TV development projects, including the status of high school memoir “I Suck … Read more
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 creators who are eager to grow. Billy Parks, head of Fox Creator Studios, also lays out the vision … Read more
On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, Owen Gleiberman, Variety’s chief film critic, sings the praises of Pixar’s “Toy Story” movies as the fifth installment arrives in theaters on June 19. Pixar’s pioneering CG animated series, which began in 1995, amounts to “some of the greatest movies ever made about childhood,” Gleiberman enthuses. In Gleiberman’s … Read more
Latinos who are striving to build careers in entertainment need to embrace a “F— you” mentality.That was one of the sentiments that emerged from a salon dinner discussion held Tuesday evening in Beverly Hills with about 20 senior industry insiders. The subject was how to make the business case in the C-suites that Hollywood is … Read more
On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, in our Cover Story segment, Variety’s Gene Maddaus unpacks the brawl that has erupted as Hollywood’s systemic problems become a pivotal political issue in the race for L.A. mayor and California governor. The attention now being paid to the prolonged production slump and the exodus of production and … Read more
On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, in our Box Office segment, Variety’s Rebecca Rubin weighs the opening weekend of Steven Spielberg’s “Disclosure Day.” And Todd Spangler breaks down the surprise news of Fox Corp.’s acquisition of Roku. On the performance of “Disclosure Day,” Rubin noted that Spielberg’s stronghold is the Gen X fans who … Read more
On today’s episode of Variety’s “Strictly Business” podcast, Mike Hopkins, head of Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios, gives a wide-ranging interview on the evolution of Amazon’s media strategy, how the MGM acquisition has changed the game, why the streamer is investing heavily in sports — and why Amazon has no regrets about the Melania … Read more
On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, in our Cover Story segment, Variety’s Daniel D’Addario details his time with David Harbour as the actor tries to navigate that trickiest of transitions – moving on from a career-making role after five seasons as Jim Hopper on Netflix’s “Stranger Things.” And Marc Malkin brings us a Red … Read more
On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, Variety‘s Michael Schneider discusses Variety’s plans to take a long look at NBC’s centennial and its role in advancing mass media in the electronic age with the creation of the first radio network. And we have highlights from Kate Aurthur’s recent sit-down with Andy Cohen at the Newport … Read more
On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, Variety’s Jennifer Maas reports on Summer Game Fest, the gaming industry’s annual product showcase. Xbox and Paramount made news with strategic shifts and an executive appointment. Overall, Maas observes the mood among insiders was better at this year’s event compared to last year, when the games sector was … Read more