On today’s episode, John Morayniss, co-founder and CEO of Blink49 Studios, breaks down the building blocks of his latest content startup venture, which has reached the five-year mark. The alumnus of Alliance Atlantis and Entertainment One explains how Blink49’s focus is pure-play content, from traditional TV and film to vertical media to branded content. The company is hitting a stride with the recent launch of two very different original series, drama "YAGA" airing on AMC+, and "The Golden Life," a celebrity reality show for E!.

On today&rsquo;s episode, John Morayniss, <a href="https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/blink49-vertical-video-murder-at-the-mansion-1236785712/">co-founder and CEO of Blink49 Studios</a>, breaks down the building blocks of his latest content startup venture, which has reached the five-year mark. The alumnus of Alliance Atlantis and Entertainment One explains how Blink49&rsquo;s focus is pure-play content, from traditional TV and film to vertical media to branded content. The company is hitting a stride with the recent launch of two very different original series, drama "YAGA" airing on AMC+, and "The Golden Life," a celebrity reality show for E!.

Producer John Morayniss on Building His Latest Startup Venture With a ‘Surgical Approach’ to 'Owning the Relationship With an Audience’

Chronicle Media chiefs Aaron Sisto and Scott Greenberg detail how they've built an audience simulation platform to help brands and studios reach audiences and "acquire them as fans," as Sisto explains.

Chronicle Media chiefs Aaron Sisto and Scott Greenberg detail how they've built an audience simulation platform to help brands and studios reach audiences and "acquire them as fans," as Sisto explains.

Chronicle Media Takes Aim at Content's Biggest Problem: Discovery

On today’s episode, Variety’s Matt Donnelly and Michael Schneider break down the surprising upheaval at the top of Netflix’s content operations. Peter Rice is in, Bela Bajaria is out and all of Hollywood is speculating about what comes next for the streaming giant.

On today&rsquo;s episode, Variety&rsquo;s Matt Donnelly and Michael Schneider break down <a href="https://variety.com/2026/film/news/netflix-peter-rice-bajaria-messy-dan-lin-jinny-howe-nbcu-1236914573/">the surprising upheaval at the top of Netflix&rsquo;s content operations</a>. Peter Rice is in, Bela Bajaria is out and all of Hollywood is speculating about what comes next for the streaming giant.

How Netflix’s Messy Executive Transition Will Rock Hollywood

On today’s episode, leaders in digital-first content discuss the factors that are funneling viewership, fan engagement and brand deals into the creator economy. Participants in the panel recorded Sept. 17 at Variety’s annual Entertainment and Technology Summit, are Aaron Doades, senior VP of product management for Comscore; Zach Miller, president of JesserCo.; and Jarret Myer, CEO of Uproxx Studios; and Shaun Newsum, CEO of Culture Genesis.

On today&rsquo;s episode, leaders in digital-first content discuss the factors that are funneling viewership, fan engagement and brand deals into the creator economy. Participants in the panel recorded Sept. 17 <a href="https://variety.com/2026/digital/news/variety-entertainment-and-technology-summit-2026-1236864312/">at Variety&rsquo;s annual Entertainment and Technology Summit, </a>are Aaron Doades, senior VP of product management for Comscore; Zach Miller, president of JesserCo.; and Jarret Myer, CEO of Uproxx Studios; and Shaun Newsum, CEO of Culture Genesis.

How Creators Make Money: Digital-First Content Leaders on What Drives Brands and Audiences in the Attention Economy

On today’s episode, Jen Neal, executive VP of live events and specials for NBC, explains how the network manages a busy slate of events and why this audience is indeed special to advertisers. She also hints at what’s in store for NBC’s 100th anniversary live special on Dec. 10.

On today&rsquo;s episode, Jen Neal, executive VP of live events and specials for NBC, <a href="https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/bob-hope-macys-thanksgiving-day-parade-wicked-nbc-specials-1236909503/">explains how the network manages a busy slate of events </a>and why this audience is indeed special to advertisers. She also hints at what&rsquo;s in store for NBC&rsquo;s 100th anniversary live special on Dec. 10.

An NBC Special Presentation: Jen Neal on the Network’s Legacy of Delivering Big Entertainment Events and Beloved Holiday Traditions

On today’s episode,Variety’s Angelique Jackson and Michael Schneider detail the vibes that they picked up in covering Day 1 of the new Skydance. Jackson and Schneider discuss the scene and the mood at the news conference that David Ellison and Ynon Kreiz held Oct. 6 on the Paramount Pictures lot to mark the closing of the hard-fought Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition.

On today&rsquo;s episode,Variety&rsquo;s Angelique Jackson and Michael Schneider detail the vibes that they picked up in covering <a href="https://variety.com/2026/film/news/david-ellison-day-one-skydance-trump-studios-1236903947/">Day 1 of the new Skydance</a>. Jackson and Schneider discuss the scene and the mood at the news conference that David Ellison and Ynon Kreiz held Oct. 6 on the Paramount Pictures lot to mark the closing of the hard-fought Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition.

Day 1 for Skydance: What You Didn’t See at David Ellison and Ynon Kreiz’s News Conference

On today’s episode, Variety’s Matt Donnelly details his Variety cover story on Ben Affleck as the multihyphenate returns to the spotlight as an industry player. Affleck also breaks down the working model of Artists Equity, the production company he runs with Matt Damon that has taken a United Artists-like vow to share the wealth with creative talent.

On today&rsquo;s episode, Variety&rsquo;s Matt Donnelly details his <a href="https://variety.com/2026/film/features/ben-affleck-interview-animals-batman-movie-stars-damon-1236899199/">Variety cover story on Ben Affleck</a> as the multihyphenate returns to the spotlight as an industry player. Affleck also breaks down the working model of Artists Equity, the production company he runs with Matt Damon that has taken a United Artists-like vow to share the wealth with creative talent.

Ben Affleck Tells All About Artists Equity, Fighting to Film in California and Reclaiming His Stature in Hollywood

Stars and creatives behind buzzy shows coming to Broadway – including “A Few Good Men,” “Evita” and “Dolly: A True Original Musical” – gathered Oct. 5 to talk shop and compare notes about working on the Main Stem at Variety’s annual The Business of Broadway breakfast, presented by City National Bank. “Pete Hegseth makes Jessep look like a folk singer,” Whitford says of the rock-ribbed Marine he plays in the upcoming revival of “A Few Good Men.”

Stars and creatives behind buzzy shows coming to Broadway &ndash; including &ldquo;A Few Good Men,&rdquo; &ldquo;Evita&rdquo; and &ldquo;Dolly: A True Original Musical&rdquo; &ndash; gathered Oct. 5 to talk shop and compare notes about working on the Main Stem <a href="https://variety.com/2026/legit/news/rachel-zegler-evita-broadway-audition-1236899263/">at&nbsp;Variety&rsquo;s annual The Business of Broadway breakfast,</a> presented by City National Bank. &ldquo;Pete Hegseth makes Jessep look like a folk singer,&rdquo; Whitford says of the rock-ribbed Marine he plays in the upcoming revival of &ldquo;A Few Good Men.&rdquo;

Aaron Sorkin, Rachel Zegler, Krysta Rodriguez and Bradley Whitford on Bringing ‘A Few Good Men’ and ‘Evita’ to Life: Variety’s The Business of Broadway Breakfast

On today’s episode, Jason Klarman, chief digital officer for Fox News Media, discusses the channel’s milestone 30th anniversary that arrives on Oct. 7. The veteran marketer and programmer who was part of the channel's launch team talks about the brand’s enduring “challenger” mentality, how it's dealing with upstart competitors and how it’s courting younger viewers via streaming and social platforms.

On today&rsquo;s episode, Jason Klarman, chief digital officer for Fox News Media, discusses the channel&rsquo;s milestone 30th anniversary that arrives on Oct. 7. The veteran marketer and programmer who was part of the channel's launch team talks about the brand&rsquo;s enduring &ldquo;challenger&rdquo; mentality, how it's dealing with upstart competitors and how it&rsquo;s courting younger viewers via streaming and social platforms.

Fox News Channel Marks 30 Years On Air: ‘We Saw an Opportunity Nobody Else Saw’

Dan Houser, co-founder and former head writer of Rockstar Games, details his vision for building a new kind of media company rooted in transmedia storytelling across games, TV, film and audio fiction. Houser is the mastermind of the original "GTA" and "Red Dead Redemption" gaming franchises.

Dan Houser, co-founder and former head writer of Rockstar Games, details his vision for building a new kind of media company rooted in transmedia storytelling across games, TV, film and audio fiction. Houser is the mastermind of the original "GTA" and "Red Dead Redemption" gaming franchises.

'Grand Theft Auto' Veteran Dan Houser Builds Absurd Ventures to Create Expansive Transmedia Worlds

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

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