On today’s episode, Variety box office chief Rebecca Rubin explains the weak starts for “Him” and “A Big Bold Beautiful Journey,” and why Taylor Swift is a friend to exhibition. Brian Steinberg, Variety’s senior TV editor, breaks down the five-way brawl among Jimmy Kimmel, Disney, the FCC, Nexstar and Sinclair.

<p>On today&rsquo;s episode, Variety box office chief Rebecca Rubin explains the weak starts for &ldquo;Him&rdquo; and &ldquo;A Big Bold Beautiful Journey,&rdquo; and why Taylor Swift is a friend to exhibition. Brian Steinberg, Variety&rsquo;s senior TV editor, breaks down the five-way brawl among Jimmy Kimmel, Disney, the FCC, Nexstar and Sinclair.</p>

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.

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

Variety's Strictly Business

Daily Variety 9/22/25 - Box Office: What Went Wrong With ‘Him’ and ‘A Big Bold Beautiful Journey’; What’s Next for Jimmy Kimmel and Disney

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