New Line Cinema founder and Hollywood legend Bob Shaye talks about why he joined the board of directors at Brat TV, a producer of scripted series targeting Gen Z on myriad digital platforms, along with Brat co-founder Rob Fishman, who gives an update on his company's progress. 

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New Line Cinema founder and Hollywood legend Bob Shaye talks about why he joined the board of directors at Brat TV, a producer of scripted series targeting Gen Z on myriad digital platforms, along with Brat co-founder Rob Fishman, who gives an update on his company's progress.  Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

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

Strictly Business

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.

Variety's Strictly Business

New Line Cinema founder and Hollywood legend Bob Shaye talks about why he joined the board of directors at Brat TV, a producer of scripted series targeting Gen Z on myriad digital platforms, along with Brat co-founder Rob Fishman, who gives an update on his company's progress.

Bob Shaye Joins Brat TV as Strategic Investor

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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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On a special episode of Variety's "Strictly Business" podcast, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos speaks out as the streaming giant fight to complete its quest to buy Warner Bros. and HBO, even as Paramount Skydance has secured a seven-day shot at impressing the WBD board with a better offer. Sarandos, in a wide-ranging discussion, is not shy about calling out what he sees as “misinformation” spread by the Paramount Skydance team. “It's probably cheaper to make noise than it is to raise your bid,” he says.

On a special episode of&nbsp;Variety's "Strictly Business" podcast, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos speaks out as the streaming giant fight to complete its quest to buy Warner Bros. and HBO, even as Paramount Skydance has secured a seven-day shot at impressing the WBD board with a better offer. Sarandos, in a wide-ranging discussion, is not shy about calling out what he sees as &ldquo;misinformation&rdquo; spread by the Paramount Skydance team. &ldquo;It's probably cheaper to make noise than it is to raise your bid,&rdquo; he says.

Ted Sarandos Fights to Seal Warner Bros. Deal: Netflix Co-CEO on Battling ‘Misinformation,’ the Future of HBO Max and His ‘Blood Oath’ for Theatrical Exhibition

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Bob Shaye Joins Brat TV as Strategic Investor

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