In today’s episode, Cineverse CEO Chris McGurk and MicroCo CEO Jana Winograde join host Cynthia Littleton to discuss their new venture to bring super short, low budget drama series to the U.S. They gamely answer the question: How is this not Quibi? And Variety reporter Ethan Shanfeld details how AI tools are accelerating product placement in TV and film.

In today&rsquo;s episode, Cineverse CEO Chris McGurk and MicroCo CEO Jana Winograde join host Cynthia Littleton to discuss their new venture to bring super short, low budget drama series to the U.S. They gamely answer the question: How is this not Quibi? And Variety reporter Ethan Shanfeld details how AI tools are accelerating product placement in TV and film.

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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.

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Daily Variety – Chris McGurk and Jana Winograde on Cineverse’s Big Plans for Micro Dramas; How AI is Fueling Product Placement in TV and Film

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On today’s episode, Bill O’Dowd, founder and CEO of Dolphin Entertainment, offers a deep dive into the art and science of the creator economy. The leader of the parent company of PR heavyweights 42West and Shore Fire Media explains how the heat among social media personalities is changing everything about marketing and advertising, and how it has bulldozed traditional barriers to launching consumer products.

On today&rsquo;s episode, Bill O&rsquo;Dowd, founder and CEO of <a href="https://variety.com/t/dolphin-entertainment/">Dolphin Entertainment,</a> offers a deep dive into the art and science of the creator economy. The leader of the parent company of PR heavyweights 42West and Shore Fire Media explains how the heat among social media personalities is changing everything about marketing and advertising, and how it has bulldozed traditional barriers to launching consumer products.

How the Creator Economy Has Changed Marketing and 'Democratized the Launch of Consumer Products'

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On today’s episode, we’ll hear from Jon Brockett, executive producer and showrunner of Sunday’s Actor Awards. The kudocast veteran discusses producing a live event without strict time limit considerations for Netflix, showcasing host Kristen Bell, paying tribute to Harrison Ford’s long career and invoking vintage Hollywood glamour.

On today&rsquo;s episode, we&rsquo;ll hear from Jon Brockett, executive producer and showrunner of <a href="https://variety.com/2026/film/awards/sag-actor-awards-2026-nominations-one-battle-after-another-1236623773/">Sunday&rsquo;s Actor Awards.</a> The kudocast veteran discusses producing a live event without strict time limit considerations for Netflix, showcasing host Kristen Bell, paying tribute to Harrison Ford&rsquo;s long career and invoking vintage Hollywood glamour.

Daily Variety -- 'We're a Sprint': Actor Awards EP Jon Brockett on Producing the Live Kudocast for Netflix

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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?

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Daily Variety – Chris McGurk and Jana Winograde on Cineverse’s Big Plans for Micro Dramas; How AI is Fueling Product Placement in TV and Film

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