In today’s episode, Variety’s Todd Spangler and Gene Maddaus discuss the latest legal moves for AI heavyweights Anthropic and Midjourney in their copyright infringement battles. And Variety’s Ethan Shanfeld describes comedy’s annual “mad dash” as “Saturday Night Live” finalizes its Season 51 cast.

In today&rsquo;s episode, Variety&rsquo;s Todd Spangler and Gene Maddaus discuss the latest legal moves for AI heavyweights Anthropic and Midjourney in their copyright infringement battles. And Variety&rsquo;s Ethan Shanfeld describes comedy&rsquo;s annual &ldquo;mad dash&rdquo; as &ldquo;Saturday Night Live&rdquo; finalizes its Season 51 cast.

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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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Daily Variety – AI Legal Jousting in Hollywood Intensifies; ‘Saturday Night Live’ Sets Season 51 Cast Amid Comedy’s ‘Mad Dash’

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On today’s episode, in our Box Office segment, Variety’s Brent Lang unpacks what went wrong for Warner Bros.’ “The Bride” and what went right for Pixar’s “Hoppers” this weekend. And then we step into the Wayback Machine for a look at the stories and personalities who were making news in Daily Variety on March 9, 1976.

On today&rsquo;s episode, in our Box Office segment, Variety&rsquo;s Brent Lang unpacks <a href="https://variety.com/2026/film/box-office/the-bride-bombs-box-office-opening-weekend-pixar-hoppers-scores-1236681832/">what went wrong for Warner Bros.&rsquo; &ldquo;The Bride&rdquo; and what went right for Pixar&rsquo;s &ldquo;Hoppers&rdquo;</a> this weekend. And then we step into the Wayback Machine for a look at the stories and personalities who were making news in Daily Variety on March 9, 1976.

Daily Variety -- 'Hoppers' Tops the Box Office While 'The Bride' Gets Jilted

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On today’s episode, Radial Entertainment CEO Jeff Shultz explains why he’s shopping for content libraries now that the Pluto TV and Paramount alum has taken the reins of the TV and film venture backed by OakTree Capital Management. Radial was formed last year through OakTree’s combination of FilmRise and Shout Studios.

On today&rsquo;s episode, Radial Entertainment CEO Jeff Shultz explains why he&rsquo;s shopping for content libraries now that the Pluto TV and Paramount alum has taken the reins of <a href="https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/radial-entertainment-jeff-shultz-ceo-1236591786/">the TV and film venture backed by OakTree Capital Management</a>. Radial was formed last year through OakTree&rsquo;s combination of FilmRise and Shout Studios.

Radial Entertainment Shops for Content Libraries as Pluto TV and Paramount Alum Jeff Shultz Takes Over as CEO

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In today’s episode, we’ll hear from Variety’s Marc Malkin on how the somber mood in Hollywood and geopolitical uncertainty will affect this year’s Oscar week celebrations leading up to the Academy Awards on March 15. And Ethan Shanfeld paints a colorful picture of all that he observed while attending a “Baywatch” open casting call.

In today&rsquo;s episode, we&rsquo;ll hear from Variety&rsquo;s Marc Malkin on how<a href="https://variety.com/2026/awards/news/barbra-streisand-oscars-performance-honor-robert-redford-1236679351/"> the somber mood in Hollywood and geopolitical uncertainty</a> will affect this year&rsquo;s Oscar week celebrations leading up to the Academy Awards on March 15. And Ethan Shanfeld paints a colorful picture of all that he observed while <a href="https://variety.com/2026/tv/features/inside-baywatch-reboot-casting-call-1236671569/">attending a &ldquo;Baywatch&rdquo; open casting call.</a>

Daily Variety -- Hollywood Gets Ready for Oscars; Hanging With 'Baywatch' Hopefuls

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Daily Variety – AI Legal Jousting in Hollywood Intensifies; ‘Saturday Night Live’ Sets Season 51 Cast Amid Comedy’s ‘Mad Dash’

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