On today’s episode, Variety’s Gene Maddaus details recent efforts to test AI-powered software against professional script readers. The results only raise more questions. Plus, a roundtable on the biz and buzz at the Mipcom global content market in Cannes with Variety international veterans Elsa Keslassy, John Hopewell and Leo Barraclough.

On today&rsquo;s episode, Variety&rsquo;s Gene Maddaus details recent efforts to test AI-powered software against professional script readers. The results only raise more questions. Plus, a roundtable on the biz and buzz at the Mipcom global content market in Cannes with Variety international veterans Elsa Keslassy, John Hopewell and Leo Barraclough.

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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.

Variety's Strictly Business

Daily Variety -- AI Vs. Script Readers – Who Does the Job Better?; Microdramas, Creators and YouTube Dominate Mipcom Buzz

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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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On today’s episode, Cinema United CEO Michael O’Leary addresses the alarm among exhibitors at the prospect of Netflix acquiring Warner Bros. and HBO. He also discusses the state of moviegoing and points to some positive signs that have emerged amid a rocky year at the box office.

On today&rsquo;s episode, Cinema United CEO Michael O&rsquo;Leary addresses the alarm among exhibitors at the prospect of Netflix acquiring Warner Bros. and HBO. He also discusses the state of moviegoing and points to some positive signs that have emerged amid a rocky year at the box office.

Cinema United Chief Michael O’Leary on Why Exhibitors Fear Netflix Buying Warner Bros. and Why Gen Z Might Save Moviegoing

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Daily Variety -- AI Vs. Script Readers – Who Does the Job Better?; Microdramas, Creators and YouTube Dominate Mipcom Buzz

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