In today’s episode of the “Daily Variety” podcast, in our Box Office segment, VarietyRebecca Rubin breaks down the spectacular $264 million world premiere of Universal Pictures’ “The Odyssey.” It couldn’t have come at a better time for Imax, the large-format exhibitor that delivered more than 50% of opening weekend revenue. Anticipation for Nolan’s follow-up to
A group of 12 Democratic state attorneys general is suing to block Paramount Skydance’s merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, arguing that the transaction violates antitrust law by giving the combined company undue power in three markets: wide-release theatrical distribution, blockbuster movies and basic cable television. Paramount says the lawsuit “distorts established antitrust law” and that
Three years after signing on with CBS’ “The Late Late Show,” James Corden is having fun hosting Fox’s World Cup after-show, “After Hours With James Corden.” In the latest episode of the “Daily Variety” podcast, the all-rounder talks about the joy of giving himself over to his lifelong love of football and why the call
In today’s episode of the “Daily Variety” podcast, VarietyElsa Keslassy’s Elsa Keslassy explains the battle brewing in France between Netflix and other streaming services over the country’s programming quotas and its theatrical movie window rules. Keslassy, what is it VarietyNetflix’s international editor, based in Paris, claims that France has a “love-hate relationship” with Netflix. The
VarietyRebecca Rubin looks back on a quiet Fourth of July holiday weekend at the box office with a tepid U.S. opening for Universal and Illumination’s “Minions and Monsters,” but a strong showing for Angel Studios’ “Young Washington.” AND VarietyKJ Yossman explains why Comcast’s Sky has reached a deal to buy British broadcaster ITV for $2.1
On today’s episode, Variety’s Brian Steinberg reports on the triple-header kickoff of Upfronts week after attending Monday’s NBCUniversal, Fox and Amazon Prime Video presentations. He parses each platform’s pitch to Madison Avenue. And we’ll hear from NBCUniversal Entertainment chief business officer Liz Jenkins on risk-taking in the time of disruption, in remarks delivered this month at