On today's episode, Variety's Adam B. Vary and Kate Aurthur talk about going deep inside the upside down for their cover story on the final season of "Stranger Things" and the twin brothers who are the brains behind it, Matt and Ross Duffer; plus host Cynthia Littleton has an eye-opening discussion with French YouTuber Inoxtag at Mipcom.

On today's episode, Variety's Adam B. Vary and Kate Aurthur talk about going deep inside the upside down for their cover story on the final season of "Stranger Things" and the twin brothers who are the brains behind it, Matt and Ross Duffer; plus host Cynthia Littleton has an eye-opening discussion with French YouTuber Inoxtag at Mipcom.

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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 – Cover Story: Go Deep Inside the Hive Mind of Matt and Ross Duffer and the Final Season of ‘Stranger Things’; French YouTuber Inoxtag Scales New Heights

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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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On today’s episode, Variety’s Michael Schneider examines the questions swirling around HBO as the storied brand braces for Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. Casey Bloys and Co. are waiting on word of how the premium TV pioneer will operate under Paramount Skydance, if the $110 billion acquisition is completed.

On today&rsquo;s episode, Variety&rsquo;s Michael Schneider examines<a href="https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/what-happens-hbo-paramount-skydance-buys-warner-bros-1236675254/"> the questions swirling around HBO</a> as the storied brand braces for Paramount&rsquo;s takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. Casey Bloys and Co. are waiting on word of how the premium TV pioneer will operate under Paramount Skydance, if the $110 billion acquisition is completed.

Daily Variety -- It’s HBO: What Will the Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Mean for TV’s Premium Pioneer?

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Daily Variety – Cover Story: Go Deep Inside the Hive Mind of Matt and Ross Duffer and the Final Season of ‘Stranger Things’; French YouTuber Inoxtag Scales New Heights

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