On today’s episode, “Dateline” leaders Liz Cole and Paul Ryan discuss the ever-expanding footprint of the NBC News newsmagazine that has become a ubiquitous presence in media and pop culture. “The audience knows what to expect from us. They’re going to get storytelling. They know that very reliably we’re taking them on a journey to justice,” Ryan says.

On today&rsquo;s episode, &ldquo;Dateline&rdquo; leaders Liz Cole and Paul Ryan discuss <a href="https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/lester-holt-dateline-podcast-last-appeal-nbc-news-1236533587/">the ever-expanding footprint of the NBC News newsmagazine </a>that has become a ubiquitous presence in media and pop culture. &ldquo;The audience knows what to expect from us. They&rsquo;re going to get storytelling. They know that very reliably we&rsquo;re taking them on a journey to justice,&rdquo; Ryan says.

How ‘Dateline’ Became a Multiplatform Content Dynamo for NBC News

On today’s episode, highlights from Variety’s annual Showrunners Breakfast include heartfelt remarks from Ryan Murphy on how he was inspired by Norman Lear and “All in the Family" as he received Variety's Norman Lear Creative Conscience Award. And five Emmy-nominated showrunners discuss television then and now as they offer advice to next-generation creatives. The participants are Ashley Nicole Black (“Shrinking”), Debora Cahn (“The Diplomat”), Dan Harmon (“Rick and Morty”), Jeff Luini (“Welcome to Wrexham”) and Jonathan Tropper (“Your Friends and Neighbors”).

On today&rsquo;s episode, highlights from Variety&rsquo;s annual Showrunners Breakfast include heartfelt remarks from Ryan Murphy on how he was inspired by Norman Lear and &ldquo;All in the Family" as he received Variety's Norman Lear Creative Conscience Award. And five Emmy-nominated showrunners discuss television then and now as they offer advice to next-generation creatives. The participants are Ashley Nicole Black (&ldquo;Shrinking&rdquo;), Debora Cahn (&ldquo;The Diplomat&rdquo;), Dan Harmon (&ldquo;Rick and Morty&rdquo;), Jeff Luini (&ldquo;Welcome to Wrexham&rdquo;) and Jonathan Tropper (&ldquo;Your Friends and Neighbors&rdquo;).

Ryan Murphy Talks Norman Lear, Top Showrunners Weigh in on TV’s Future

On today's episode, "The X Files" creator Chris Carter explains to Variety's Michael Schneider how he got a second shot at his 2008 film "The X Files: I Want to Believe" with the director's cut that premiered Aug. 14 on Hulu and Disney+ outside the U.S.

On today's episode, <a href="https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/chris-carter-x-files-i-want-to-believe-directors-cut-1236836849/">"The X Files" creator Chris Carter</a> explains to Variety's Michael Schneider how he got a second shot at his 2008 film "The X Files: I Want to Believe" with the director's cut that premiered Aug. 14 on Hulu and Disney+ outside the U.S.

How Chris Carter Got a Second Shot at 'The X Files: I Want to Believe' Film

On today's episode, Luminate's Andrew Wallenstein speaks with retired athletes Blake Griffin and Ryan Kalil. Since moving on from their playing days in NBA and NFL, the two have headed the  production company Mortal Media. And now, they're adding a few more jobs to their resumes: co-owners of a Mexican-league football team, and co-stars of the unscripted series "We Are Osos" that bows Aug. 3 on YouTube.

On today's episode, Luminate's Andrew Wallenstein speaks with <a href="https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/blake-griffin-ryan-kalil-were-are-osos-youtube-docuseries-1236834402/">retired athletes Blake Griffin and Ryan Kalil. </a>Since moving on from their playing days in NBA and NFL, the two have headed the&nbsp; production company Mortal Media. And now, they're adding a few more jobs to their resumes: co-owners of a Mexican-league football team, and co-stars of the unscripted series "We Are Osos" that bows Aug. 3 on YouTube.

Retired Athletes Blake Griffin and Ryan Kalil Return to Sports as Team Owners and TV Producers in YouTube Docuseries ‘We Are Osos’

On today’s episode, documentarian Leslie Iwerks dives into the world of “Disney Worldbuilding,” a study of how creative visions are brought to life as IRL experiences at Disney parks and other locations.

On today&rsquo;s episode, documentarian <a href="https://variety.com/2026/artisans/news/leslie-iwerks-disney-worldbuilders-jennifer-lee-1236826968/">Leslie Iwerks dives into the world of &ldquo;Disney Worldbuilding,&rdquo;</a> a study of how creative visions are brought to life as IRL experiences at Disney parks and other locations.

Leslie Iwerks Trains Her Lens on ‘Disney Worldbuilding’ With James Cameron, Jon Favreau, Kevin Feige, Peter Docter and More

On today's episode, Variety's Todd Spangler analyzes the latest moves in Paramount Skydance's quest to close its deal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery for $110 billion. And Dodger great Orel Hershiser talks baseball, broadcasting, business and faith as he prepares to receive his Hollywood Walk of Fame star on Aug. 13 for his work as a sportscaster.

On today's episode, Variety's Todd Spangler analyzes the latest moves in <a href="https://variety.com/2026/film/news/david-ellison-move-paramount-out-of-california-states-antitrust-lawsuit-1236831936/">Paramount Skydance's quest to close its deal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery</a> for $110 billion. And Dodger great Orel Hershiser talks baseball, broadcasting, business and faith as he prepares to receive his Hollywood Walk of Fame star on Aug. 13 for his work as a sportscaster.

Will Paramount Bail on the Golden State? Dodger Great Orel Hershiser on Broadcasting, Baseball and Faith

On today's episode, in our Box Office segment, Variety's Rebecca Rubin reports that the good news keeps on coming for the movie biz as "Spider Man: Brand New Day" soars in weekend two and "The Odyssey" becomes Christopher Nolan's highest-grossing film. Most important, the summer tally to date has already reached the $4 billion benchmark that was the norm pre-COVID.

On today's episode, in our Box Office segment, Variety's Rebecca Rubin reports that the good news keeps on coming for <a href="https://variety.com/2026/film/box-office/spiderman-brand-new-day-box-office-near-record-second-weekend-1236830807/">the movie biz as "Spider Man: Brand New Day" soars in weekend two and "The Odyssey" </a>becomes Christopher Nolan's highest-grossing film. Most important, the summer tally to date has already reached the $4 billion benchmark that was the norm pre-COVID.

Daily Variety -- Summer Box Office Will Surpass the $4 Billion Benchmark

On today's episode of Variety's "Strictly Business," Matt Strauss, chairman of NBCUniversal Media Group, details the evolution of the Peacock streamer and his view of the "the great re-bundling" that is underway for streaming media.

On today's episode of Variety's "Strictly Business," Matt Strauss, chairman of NBCUniversal Media Group, <a href="https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/matt-strauss-nbcuniversal-peacock-streaming-strictly-1236829718/">details the evolution of the Peacock streamer and his view of the "the great re-bundling" </a>that is underway for streaming media.

NBCUniversal Media Group Chief Matt Strauss on Growing Peacock, Testing Membership Rewards and Becoming a Daily Habit With Users

On today’s episode,Variety’s Corbin Bolies reports from Las Vegas where he is covering the AI4 conference with a slew of top leaders and true believers. The excitement around generative AI still runs as hot as the temperature in Sin City, but the polarizing effect of the technology is evident as well, Bolies reports.

On today&rsquo;s episode,Variety&rsquo;s Corbin Bolies reports from Las Vegas where he is <a href="https://variety.com/2026/film/news/inside-googles-efforts-creatives-hooked-on-ai-1236827944/">covering the AI4 conference with a slew of top leaders and true believers.</a> The excitement around generative AI still runs as hot as the temperature in Sin City, but the polarizing effect of the technology is evident as well, Bolies reports.

Fear, Loathing and Endless Potential: AI4 Conference Takes Stock of Transformative Technologies

On today’s episode, Variety’s Todd Spangler offers an update on where things stand for Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger process now that a judge has set a March trial start date for the antitrust case brought by 12 state attorneys general and the Writers Guild of America. “I think he feels like he’s been misunderstood,” Spangler says of Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison.

On today&rsquo;s episode, Variety&rsquo;s Todd Spangler offers an update <a href="https://variety.com/2026/film/news/david-ellison-breaking-point-paramount-wb-merger-trial-1236828418/">on where things stand for Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger process now that a judge has set a March trial start date</a> for the antitrust case brought by 12 state attorneys general and the Writers Guild of America. &ldquo;I think he feels like he&rsquo;s been misunderstood,&rdquo; Spangler says of Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison.

It’s Tick-Tock Time for Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Merger as Judge Sets March Trial Date

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