On today’s episode Variety executive editor Brent Lang explains why the strong opening for “Weapons” and “Freakier Friday” are a good sign that mid-budget movies can still be superhero counter-programming at the box office. And Variety international veteran John Hopewell weighs in from Locarno on why mid-sized European film festivals are more important to the industry and movie marketing than ever before.

<p>On today&rsquo;s episode Variety executive editor Brent Lang explains why the strong opening for &ldquo;Weapons&rdquo; and &ldquo;Freakier Friday&rdquo; are a good sign that mid-budget movies can still be superhero counter-programming at the box office. And Variety international veteran John Hopewell weighs in from Locarno on why mid-sized European film festivals are more important to the industry and movie marketing than ever before.</p>

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Industry leaders converse about business deals, strategy and the future of media and entertainment on Variety's weekly interview series.

<p>Industry leaders converse about business deals, strategy and the future of media and entertainment on Variety's weekly interview series.</p>

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Daily Variety — Box Office Monday: ‘Weapons,’ ‘Freakier Friday’ Impress  as Superhero Alternatives; Why the Locarno Film Festival Punches Above its Weight

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