The founder and CEO of Los Angeles-based Confluential Company explains how he’s found success in a challenging environment for independent film and TV producers. Oliver, co-creator and producer of the OWN unscripted series “Black Love,” details how he has diversified the company with a recent capital investment and why he’s determined to invest in BIPOC storytellers.

The founder and CEO of Los Angeles-based Confluential Company explains how he’s found success in a challenging environment for independent film and TV producers. Oliver, co-creator and producer of the OWN unscripted series “Black Love,” details how he has diversified the company with a recent capital investment and why he’s determined to invest in BIPOC storytellers.

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Industry leaders converse about business deals, strategy and the future of media and entertainment on Variety's weekly interview series.

Industry leaders converse about business deals, strategy and the future of media and entertainment on Variety's weekly interview series.

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‘Black Love’ Producer Tommy Oliver on Navigating the Post-Peak TV Marketplace, Paying a ‘Black Tax’ in Hollywood and Banking on BIPOC Stories

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On today’s episode, in our Cover Story segment, Variety’s Brent Lang takes a long look at Disney’s incoming CEO Josh D’Amaro and the challenges that await the parks and experiences veteran as he takes the helm of the Mouse House next month.

On today&rsquo;s episode, in our Cover Story segment, Variety&rsquo;s Brent Lang takes <a href="https://variety.com/2026/film/features/disney-ceo-josh-damaro-star-wars-marvel-ai-1236671533/">a long look at Disney&rsquo;s incoming CEO Josh D&rsquo;Amaro </a>and the challenges that await the parks and experiences veteran as he takes the helm of the Mouse House next month.

Daily Variety -- Who is Josh D'Amaro and What's Next for Disney?

On today’s episode, Variety’s Michael Schneider speaks to “Ted Lasso” and “Shrinking” exec producer Bill Lawrence on the relaunch of “Scrubs” on ABC and Hulu. Lawrence explains how he’s busier than ever in his career – after surviving “a couple of five- and eight-year gaps when I couldn’t get anything going on TV.”

 

On today&rsquo;s episode, Variety&rsquo;s Michael Schneider speaks to &ldquo;Ted Lasso&rdquo; and &ldquo;Shrinking&rdquo; exec producer <a href="https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/scrubs-reboot-ted-lasso-season-4-update-bill-lawrence-1236310101/">Bill Lawrence on the relaunch of &ldquo;Scrubs&rdquo; on ABC and Hulu.</a> Lawrence explains how he&rsquo;s busier than ever in his career &ndash; after surviving &ldquo;a couple of five- and eight-year gaps when I couldn&rsquo;t get anything going on TV.&rdquo;
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Daily Variety -- Bill Lawrence on the Relaunch of 'Scrubs' and Rise of 'Rooster'

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On today’s episode, Variety’s Rebecca Rubin explains why Sony Pictures’ family film “G.O.A.T” topped the box office and how Elvis in Imax can still pack ‘em in. And Aramide Tinubu discusses some of the overlooked gems on her list of the best Black-led TV series of the past 10 years.

On today&rsquo;s episode, Variety&rsquo;s Rebecca Rubin explains why&nbsp;<a href="https://variety.com/2026/film/box-office/box-office-wuthering-heights-goat-milestones-globally-1236669645/">Sony Pictures&rsquo; family film &ldquo;G.O.A.T&rdquo; topped the box office </a>and how Elvis in Imax can still pack &lsquo;em in. And Aramide Tinubu discusses some of the overlooked gems on her list of <a href="https://variety.com/lists/black-tv-shows-of-the-past-decade/">the best Black-led TV series of the past 10 years.</a>

Daily Variety -- Box Office Monday: 'GOAT' Unmoors 'Wuthering Heights' From No. 1; Revisiting Overlooked Black TV Gems

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‘Black Love’ Producer Tommy Oliver on Navigating the Post-Peak TV Marketplace, Paying a ‘Black Tax’ in Hollywood and Banking on BIPOC Stories

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