On today’s episode, Variety's Rebecca Rubin explains why “Chainsaw Man” topped “Deliver Me From Nowhere” to lead the box office this weekend. And Nick Vivarelli reports on the scene in Lucca, Italy, where he’s covering a fan event that is bigger than San Diego Comic-Con.

On today&rsquo;s episode, Variety's Rebecca Rubin explains why &ldquo;Chainsaw Man&rdquo; topped &ldquo;Deliver Me From Nowhere&rdquo; to lead the box office this weekend. And Nick Vivarelli reports on the scene in Lucca, Italy, where he&rsquo;s covering a fan event that is bigger than San Diego Comic-Con.

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Daily Variety – Box Office: Why ‘Chainsaw Man’ Cleared a Path at the Turnstyles; Lucca Comics & Games Brings Cosplay to Medieval Italian Town

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On today’s episode, in our Cover Story segment, Variety’s Brent Lang takes a long look at Disney’s incoming CEO Josh D’Amaro and the challenges that await the parks and experiences veteran as he takes the helm of the Mouse House next month.

On today&rsquo;s episode, in our Cover Story segment, Variety&rsquo;s Brent Lang takes <a href="https://variety.com/2026/film/features/disney-ceo-josh-damaro-star-wars-marvel-ai-1236671533/">a long look at Disney&rsquo;s incoming CEO Josh D&rsquo;Amaro </a>and the challenges that await the parks and experiences veteran as he takes the helm of the Mouse House next month.

Daily Variety -- Who is Josh D'Amaro and What's Next for Disney?

On today’s episode, Variety’s Michael Schneider speaks to “Ted Lasso” and “Shrinking” exec producer Bill Lawrence on the relaunch of “Scrubs” on ABC and Hulu. Lawrence explains how he’s busier than ever in his career – after surviving “a couple of five- and eight-year gaps when I couldn’t get anything going on TV.”

 

On today&rsquo;s episode, Variety&rsquo;s Michael Schneider speaks to &ldquo;Ted Lasso&rdquo; and &ldquo;Shrinking&rdquo; exec producer <a href="https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/scrubs-reboot-ted-lasso-season-4-update-bill-lawrence-1236310101/">Bill Lawrence on the relaunch of &ldquo;Scrubs&rdquo; on ABC and Hulu.</a> Lawrence explains how he&rsquo;s busier than ever in his career &ndash; after surviving &ldquo;a couple of five- and eight-year gaps when I couldn&rsquo;t get anything going on TV.&rdquo;
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Daily Variety -- Bill Lawrence on the Relaunch of 'Scrubs' and Rise of 'Rooster'

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On today’s episode, Variety’s Rebecca Rubin explains why Sony Pictures’ family film “G.O.A.T” topped the box office and how Elvis in Imax can still pack ‘em in. And Aramide Tinubu discusses some of the overlooked gems on her list of the best Black-led TV series of the past 10 years.

On today&rsquo;s episode, Variety&rsquo;s Rebecca Rubin explains why&nbsp;<a href="https://variety.com/2026/film/box-office/box-office-wuthering-heights-goat-milestones-globally-1236669645/">Sony Pictures&rsquo; family film &ldquo;G.O.A.T&rdquo; topped the box office </a>and how Elvis in Imax can still pack &lsquo;em in. And Aramide Tinubu discusses some of the overlooked gems on her list of <a href="https://variety.com/lists/black-tv-shows-of-the-past-decade/">the best Black-led TV series of the past 10 years.</a>

Daily Variety -- Box Office Monday: 'GOAT' Unmoors 'Wuthering Heights' From No. 1; Revisiting Overlooked Black TV Gems

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Daily Variety – Box Office: Why ‘Chainsaw Man’ Cleared a Path at the Turnstyles; Lucca Comics & Games Brings Cosplay to Medieval Italian Town

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