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3D AGO

BAFTA Nominations Analysis; Wagner Moura (“The Secret Agent”); Autumn Durald Arkapaw (“Sinners”)

"The Secret Agent" star Wagner Moura and “Sinners” cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw on their Oscar nominations. Also, the Roundtable discusses the BAFTA nominations and the new Television Academy category, Outstanding Variety Series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3d ago

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1h 35m
JAN 23

‘Sinners’ Makes History, ‘Wicked For Good’ Gets Snubbed: Mega Roundtable on Oscar Nominations Leaders and Surprises

Oscar nominations are in, and “Sinners” landed a record 16 nominations — surprising some, but not Variety’s Clayton Davis, who called it. The Variety Awards Circuit Podcast Roundtable team looks at this year’s nominations, and some of the real surprises and snubs (and explains why “Wicked For Good” got a goose egg). “One Battle After Another” may still be a frontrunner, but we have ourselves a real Oscar race! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 23

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40 min
4D AGO

Why NBC is Reviving Pilot Season; Breaking Down Luminate's Year-End Streaming Originals Report

On today’s episode, Variety’s Joe Otterson explains the recent burst of pilot orders at NBC and why the network is returning to a TV tradition. And Luminate’s Andrew Wallenstein gives a preview of Friday’s “Strictly Business” podcast episode, which goes deep on Luminate’s just-released Year-End Film and TV Report tracking viewership of streaming originals across all major platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4d ago

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18 min
JAN 16

Recapping the Golden Globes Winners and Losers, and Handicapping Next Week’s Oscar Nominations: Mega Roundtable Edition

Oscar voting is about to come to an end, and the question about which films and performances will dominate this year’s Academy Award nominations is still up in the air. The Variety Awards Circuit Podcast Roundtable team gathered to dissect the state of the race, how the Golden Globes results affected voting, and whether any snubs or surprises are lurking in the wings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 16

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41 min
5D AGO

Voices of Sundance With Natalie Portman, Gregg Araki, Daniel Kwan, Judd Apatow and More

On today’s episode, Natalie Portman, Rob Lowe, Daniel Kwan, Kiernan Shipka, Judd Apatow, Salman Rushdie, Gregg Araki and more sound off on industry issues in interviews conducted at Variety’s Sundance Film Festival studio, presented by Audible. Music legends Kim Gordon and Kathleen Hanna also talk about the music business then and now in connection with Tamra Davis’ Sundance doc “The Best Summer.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5d ago

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16 min
JAN 9

Golden Globes Predictions and SAG/Actor Award Nominations Analysis; Alexander Skarsgård (“Pillion”); Kaouther Ben Hania (“The Voice of Hind Rajab”)

Alexander Skarsgård (“Pillion”) on earning acclaim for a daring performance in a small British indie film tackling subject matter most studios avoid, while director Kaouther Ben Hania (“The Voice of Hind Rajab”) on watching her film reach new audiences as awards season unfolds and how she remains focused on ensuring Hind Rajab’s voice is not forgotten. Also, the Roundtable dissects the SAG-AFTRA Actor Awards, while giving final predictions for this weekend’s Golden Globes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 9

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1h 32m
JAN 21

On Oscar Nominations Eve, the Politics and the Receipts for 2025's Top Contenders

On today’s episode, Variety’s Rebecca Rubin and Clayton Davis break down the art, the science and the bottom line of Academy Award nominations and how box office receipts influence film awards season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 21

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21 min
JAN 22

Investors Fret But Netflix Fights for Warner Bros. Discovery Deal

On today’s episode, Variety’s Todd Spangler breaks down Netflix’s Q4 2025 earnings report and what the numbers reveal about the streamer’s business momentum. And he reads between the lines on what co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters had to say about the status of Netflix’s $83 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 22

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15 min
JAN 26

The Sundance Flu and a Message About Today's Episode

A message from "Daily Variety" host Cynthia Littleton about the episode for Monday, January 26. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 26

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2 min
3D AGO

The Real 'Heated Rivalry': The Competitive State of Streaming Originals

Luminate analysts Andrew Wallenstein and Tyler Aquilina break down the Luminate Year-End Film & TV Report 2025, examining the viewership numbers and trends for streaming originals on Netflix, HBO Max, Amazon, Peacock, Disney+ and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3d ago

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28 min

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