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  1. Daily Variety -- 'We're a Sprint': Actor Awards EP Jon Brockett on Producing the Live Kudocast for Netflix

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    Daily Variety -- 'We're a Sprint': Actor Awards EP Jon Brockett on Producing the Live Kudocast for Netflix

    On today’s episode, we’ll hear from Jon Brockett, executive producer and showrunner of Sunday’s Actor Awards. The kudocast veteran discusses producing a live event without strict time limit considerations for Netflix, showcasing host Kristen Bell, paying tribute to Harrison Ford’s long career and invoking vintage Hollywood glamour. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    14min
  2. Daily Variety -- Who is Josh D'Amaro and What's Next for Disney?

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    Daily Variety -- Who is Josh D'Amaro and What's Next for Disney?

    On today’s episode, in our Cover Story segment, Variety’s Brent Lang takes a long look at Disney’s incoming CEO Josh D’Amaro and the challenges that await the parks and experiences veteran as he takes the helm of the Mouse House next month. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    13min
  3. Daily Variety -- Bill Lawrence on the Relaunch of 'Scrubs' and Rise of 'Rooster'

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    Daily Variety -- Bill Lawrence on the Relaunch of 'Scrubs' and Rise of 'Rooster'

    On today’s episode, Variety’s Michael Schneider speaks to “Ted Lasso” and “Shrinking” exec producer Bill Lawrence on the relaunch of “Scrubs” on ABC and Hulu. Lawrence explains how he’s busier than ever in his career – after surviving “a couple of five- and eight-year gaps when I couldn’t get anything going on TV.”   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    15min
  4. Daily Variety -- Box Office Monday: 'GOAT' Unmoors 'Wuthering Heights' From No. 1; Revisiting Overlooked Black TV Gems

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    Daily Variety -- Box Office Monday: 'GOAT' Unmoors 'Wuthering Heights' From No. 1; Revisiting Overlooked Black TV Gems

    On today’s episode, Variety’s Rebecca Rubin explains why Sony Pictures’ family film “G.O.A.T” topped the box office and how Elvis in Imax can still pack ‘em in. And Aramide Tinubu discusses some of the overlooked gems on her list of the best Black-led TV series of the past 10 years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    17min

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    Ted Sarandos Fights to Seal Warner Bros. Deal: Netflix Co-CEO on Battling ‘Misinformation,’ the Future of HBO Max and His ‘Blood Oath’ for Theatrical Exhibition

    On a special episode of Variety's "Strictly Business" podcast, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos speaks out as the streaming giant fight to complete its quest to buy Warner Bros. and HBO, even as Paramount Skydance has secured a seven-day shot at impressing the WBD board with a better offer. Sarandos, in a wide-ranging discussion, is not shy about calling out what he sees as “misinformation” spread by the Paramount Skydance team. “It's probably cheaper to make noise than it is to raise your bid,” he says. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    33min

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    Sheila Ducksworth on Year One of 'Beyond the Gates' Taking Root With Fans in Daytime TV

    On today’s episode, Sheila Ducksworth, executive producer of the CBS daytime soap “Beyond the Gates” and president of the CBS Studios/NAACP content venture, explains why the partners were determined to launch the first new daytime soap in decades and why it has taken root as "Beyond the Gates" marks its one-year anniversary. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    21min
  7. Daily Variety – 'Kpop Demon Hunters' Unite: Stars and Singers Gather to Celebrate the Movie’s Success and Significance

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    Daily Variety – 'Kpop Demon Hunters' Unite: Stars and Singers Gather to Celebrate the Movie’s Success and Significance

    On today’s episode, Variety’s Jazz Tangcay explains how she pulled off the “Kpop Demon Hunters” summit held Feb. 17 at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood in tandem with the publication of Variety’s standalone special issue on the animated musical smash. Includes highlights from the screening and panel that brought together the six actors and singers -- EJAE, Ji-young Yoo, Audrey Nuna, Arden Cho, May Hong and Rei Ami -- for the first time to discuss how the Netflix-Sony Pictures hit has touched their hearts and changed their careers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    16min
  8. Daily Variety – What’s Next for Warner Bros. Discovery’s M&A Love Triangle?; Remembering Robert Duvall’s ‘Symphonic’ Talent

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    Daily Variety – What’s Next for Warner Bros. Discovery’s M&A Love Triangle?; Remembering Robert Duvall’s ‘Symphonic’ Talent

    On today’s episode, we’ll hear from Variety’s Todd Spangler on the latest developments in the three-way M&A love triangle between Warner Bros. Discovery, Netflix and Paramount Skydance. And Owen Gleiberman pays tribute to the “symphonic” talent of Robert Duvall. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    17min
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Industry leaders converse about business deals, strategy and the future of media and entertainment.

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    Variety
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  • Anos de atividade
    2025 - 2026
  • Episódios
    511
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    Strictly Business

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