In the last episode of VarietyOn the “Strictly Business” podcast, Colleen Bell, head of the California State Film Commission, discusses her triumphs in her role as the Golden State’s film chief and the hurdles that remain in restoring a high volume of film and television lensing activity to Hollywood’s backyard. Bell says the last few
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
On today’s episode of the “Daily Variety” podcast, in our Cover Story segment, Variety’Brent Lang details the full report he delivered with Rebecca Rubin on the summer box office rebound and what Hollywood and exhibitors need to do to keep it moving forward. Lang, who is VarietyThe executive editor who oversees all film coverage, emphasizes
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
On today’s episode of the “Daily Variety” podcast, in our weekly box office segment, VarietyDisney’s Rebecca Rubin looks at what went wrong with Disney’s live-action remake of “Moana.” And Jon Erwin, the filmmaker behind “Young Washington,” explains how his Wonder Project brand is making independent films work like a business. The box office dynamics around
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