On today’s episode, Variety’s Todd Spangler weighs in on the collision of AI and Big Tech jobs as layoff notices fly. And Jennifer Maas discusses the growth of indie streamer Dropout.

On today&rsquo;s episode, Variety&rsquo;s Todd Spangler weighs in on the collision of AI and Big Tech jobs as layoff notices fly. And Jennifer Maas discusses the growth of indie streamer Dropout.

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

Daily Variety – AI Drives Big Tech Layoff Bloodbath; Indie Streamer Dropout Raises Price and Fans Cheer

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On today’s episode, we dive into the creation of Variety’s 120th anniversary issue with deputy editor Trish Deitch and design director Ted Keller. The two discuss how we tackled 12 decades of showbiz history – and why the discovery of a long-forgotten photo of Liberace and Michael Jackson sparked joy in the newsroom.

On today&rsquo;s episode, we dive into the creation of <a href="https://variety.com/p/variety-magazine-120-anniversary/">Variety&rsquo;s 120th anniversary issue </a>with deputy editor Trish Deitch and design director Ted Keller. The two discuss how we tackled 12 decades of showbiz history &ndash; and why the discovery of a long-forgotten photo of Liberace and Michael Jackson sparked joy in the newsroom.

Daily Variety – Inside Variety’s 120th Anniversary Issue: How We Tackled 12 Decades of Hollywood’s Highs and Lows

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On today’s episode, we go back in time to December 16, 1905, to celebrate Variety’s 120th birthday. Showbiz historians David Monod and Peter Rader explain what the entertainment marketplace was like at the time Variety was born.

On today&rsquo;s episode, we go back in time to December 16, 1905, to <a href="https://variety.com/p/variety-magazine-120-anniversary/">celebrate Variety&rsquo;s 120th birthday.</a> Showbiz historians David Monod and Peter Rader explain what the entertainment marketplace was like at the time Variety was born.

Happy 120th Birthday, Variety! When Vaudeville, Gramophones, Caruso and Bernhardt Ruled Entertainment

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On today’s episode, Variety’s Marc Malkin helps put Rob Reiner’s legacy and impact in Hollywood into perspective. And Rebecca Rubin breaks down the weekend box office as “Zootopia 2” reclaims the No. 1 spot and “Ella McKay” stumbles.

On today&rsquo;s episode, Variety&rsquo;s Marc Malkin helps put<a href="https://variety.com/2025/film/opinion/rob-reiner-tribute-the-princess-bride-director-murdered-1236608743/"> Rob Reiner&rsquo;s legacy and impact in Hollywood</a> into perspective. And Rebecca Rubin breaks down the weekend box office as <a href="https://variety.com/2025/film/news/box-office-zootopia-2-ella-mccay-five-nights-at-freddys-2-1236608109/">&ldquo;Zootopia 2&rdquo; reclaims the No. 1 spot and &ldquo;Ella McKay&rdquo; stumbles.</a>

Daily Variety –- Rob Reiner’s Long Legacy on Screen and in California; ‘Hamnet’ Impresses on a Ho-Hum Box Office Weekend 

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Daily Variety – AI Drives Big Tech Layoff Bloodbath; Indie Streamer Dropout Raises Price and Fans Cheer

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