Marvel gets off on the good foot with the opening weekend of “The Fantastic Four: First Steps.” Michael Schneider breaks down four days of Comic Con that had more cosplay and less big Hollywood news than in recent years. He explains why. 

Marvel gets off on the good foot with the opening weekend of &ldquo;The Fantastic Four: First Steps.&rdquo; Michael Schneider breaks down four days of Comic Con that had more cosplay and less big Hollywood news than in recent years. He explains why.&nbsp;

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Daily Variety — Box Office: Good First Steps for ‘Fantastic Four’; Cosplay Soars at Quieter Comic Con 

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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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On today’s episode, in our Cover Story segment, Variety’s Selome Hailu details her profile of actor Keke Palmer, star of “I Love Boosters,” the Boots Riley comedy that is set to open the SXSW festival next week.

On today&rsquo;s episode, in our Cover Story segment, Variety&rsquo;s Selome Hailu details <a href="https://variety.com/2026/film/features/keke-palmer-i-love-boosters-nickeoldeon-child-stars-1236677702/">her profile of actor Keke Palmer, star of &ldquo;I Love Boosters,</a>&rdquo; the Boots Riley comedy that is set to open the SXSW festival next week.

Daily Variety – Keke Palmer Makes a Career Turn as ‘I Love Boosters’ Heads for SXSW

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Daily Variety — Box Office: Good First Steps for ‘Fantastic Four’; Cosplay Soars at Quieter Comic Con

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