On today’s episode, in our Box Office segment, Variety's Rebecca Rubin unpacks what went wrong with Disney’s “Moana” live-action remake. And Jon Erwin, the filmmaker behind “Young Washington,” explains how his Wonder Project banner is making indie theatrical films work as a business.

On today&rsquo;s episode, in our Box Office segment, Variety's&nbsp;Rebecca Rubin unpacks what went wrong with <a href="https://variety.com/2026/film/box-office/moana-box-office-opening-weekend-weakest-disney-live-action-remake-1236808979/">Disney&rsquo;s &ldquo;Moana&rdquo; live-action remake.</a> And Jon Erwin, the filmmaker behind <a href="https://variety.com/2026/film/news/young-washington-director-jon-erwin-ai-1236801002/">&ldquo;Young Washington,&rdquo; explains how his Wonder Project banner</a> is making indie theatrical films work as a business.

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Variety journalists and industry leaders converse about news and trends in media and entertainment. "Daily Variety" episodes offer entertainment business headlines and news analysis, published Monday through Thursday. "Strictly Business" episodes, published on Friday, feature long-form interviews with the newsmakers, movers and shakers who drive the business of entertainment.

Variety journalists and industry leaders converse about news and trends in media and entertainment. "Daily Variety" episodes offer entertainment business headlines and news analysis, published Monday through Thursday. "Strictly Business" episodes, published on Friday, feature long-form interviews with the newsmakers, movers and shakers who drive the business of entertainment.

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Daily Variety -- Box Office: ‘Moana’ is Disney Misstep; ‘Young Washington’ Director Jon Erwin on Making Indies Work at the Multiplexes

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On today’s episode, Variety’s Gene Maddaus explains the legal rationale behind the lawsuit filed July 13 by 12 state attorneys general to block the Paramount-Warner Bros. takeover. And Columbia University Law School professor Eric Talley breaks down the power the AGs have to wield and why they will use the pressure of litigation to demand concessions from Paramount.

On today&rsquo;s episode, Variety&rsquo;s Gene Maddaus explains the legal rationale behind <a href="https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/paramount-blasts-state-ags-lawsuit-warner-bros-deal-1236809840/">the lawsuit filed July 13 by 12 state attorneys general to block the Paramount-Warner Bros. takeover.</a> And Columbia University Law School professor Eric Talley <a href="https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/paramount-blasts-state-ags-lawsuit-warner-bros-deal-1236809840/">breaks down the power the AGs have to wield</a> and why they will use the pressure of litigation to demand concessions from Paramount.

Daily Variety -- What’s Next for Paramount-Warner Bros. as State AGs Sue; Columbia University’s Eric Talley on Why the Case May Lead to Merger Concessions

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On today's episode, Luminate analyst Tyler Aquilina details his report, "Hollywood Exodus," on the production crisis in L.A. in a conversation with host Andrew Wallenstein.

On today's episode, <a href="https://luminatedata.com/blog/the-data-behind-l-a-s-lagging-tv-production/">Luminate analyst Tyler Aquilina details his report, "Hollywood Exodus,"</a> on the production crisis in L.A. in a conversation with host Andrew Wallenstein.

Politics Puts a Spotlight on the Production Exodus From California and Other U.S. Filming Hubs

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Three years after he signed off CBS’ “The Late Late Show,” James Corden is having the time of his life hosting the World Cup after show for Fox, “After Hours With James Corden.” The multihyphenate discusses the joy of indulging in his lifelong love of football and why the call from Fox Sports was the one hosting gig that he's been offered in recent years that he couldn't turn down.

Three years after he signed off CBS&rsquo; &ldquo;The Late Late Show,&rdquo; James Corden is having the time of his life hosting <a href="https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/world-cup-ratings-fox-telemundo-peacock-1236802168/">the World Cup after show for Fox, &ldquo;After Hours With James Corden.&rdquo;</a> The multihyphenate discusses the joy of indulging in his lifelong love of football and why the call from Fox Sports was the one hosting gig that he's been offered in recent years that he couldn't turn down.

Daily Variety –- James Corden Reunites 'The Late Late Show' Team for Fox's 'After Hours' World Cup Show

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Daily Variety -- Box Office: ‘Moana’ is Disney Misstep; ‘Young Washington’ Director Jon Erwin on Making Indies Work at the Multiplexes

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