The president of Bell Media is a native New Yorker and veteran TV executive who took the reins of one of Canada’s largest media conglomerates in 2023. He’s determined to raise the company’s profile as player in global content and platforms.

The president of Bell Media is a native New Yorker and veteran TV executive who took the reins of one of Canada&rsquo;s largest media conglomerates in 2023. He&rsquo;s determined to raise the company&rsquo;s profile as player in global content and platforms.

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.

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Canadian Media Myths Debunked With Bell Media’s Sean Cohan 

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On today’s episode, we’ll hear from Jon Brockett, executive producer and showrunner of Sunday’s Actor Awards. The kudocast veteran discusses producing a live event without strict time limit considerations for Netflix, showcasing host Kristen Bell, paying tribute to Harrison Ford’s long career and invoking vintage Hollywood glamour.

On today&rsquo;s episode, we&rsquo;ll hear from Jon Brockett, executive producer and showrunner of <a href="https://variety.com/2026/film/awards/sag-actor-awards-2026-nominations-one-battle-after-another-1236623773/">Sunday&rsquo;s Actor Awards.</a> The kudocast veteran discusses producing a live event without strict time limit considerations for Netflix, showcasing host Kristen Bell, paying tribute to Harrison Ford&rsquo;s long career and invoking vintage Hollywood glamour.

Daily Variety -- 'We're a Sprint': Actor Awards EP Jon Brockett on Producing the Live Kudocast for Netflix

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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?

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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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Canadian Media Myths Debunked With Bell Media’s Sean Cohan

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