On today’s episode, Variety’s Daniel D’Addario goes inside the mind of a man who is playing a serial killer, “Monster: The Ed Gein Story” star Charlie Hunnam, for our Cover Story segment. And host Cynthia Littleton dives into the Variety archives to revisit a front page from October 1956 full of headlines that resonate today.

On today&rsquo;s episode, Variety&rsquo;s Daniel D&rsquo;Addario goes inside the mind of a man who is playing a serial killer, &ldquo;Monster: The Ed Gein Story&rdquo; star Charlie Hunnam, for our Cover Story segment. And host Cynthia Littleton dives into the Variety archives to revisit a front page from October 1956 full of headlines that resonate today.

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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 – COVER STORY: How Charlie Hunnam Transformed into a ‘Monster’ for Netflix; Showbiz News Reverb From the Variety Archives

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On today’s episode, Variety’s Todd Spangler breaks down Netflix’s Q4 2025 earnings report and what the numbers reveal about the streamer’s business momentum. And he reads between the lines on what co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters had to say about the status of Netflix’s $83 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery.

On today&rsquo;s episode, Variety&rsquo;s Todd Spangler <a href="https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/netflix-q4-2025-financial-earnings-subscribers-1236635615/">breaks down Netflix&rsquo;s Q4 2025 earnings report</a> and what the numbers reveal about the streamer&rsquo;s business momentum. And he reads between the lines on what co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters had to say about<a href="https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/warner-bros-discovery-shareholders-reject-paramount-hostile-bid-inferior-scheme-1236637817/"> the status of Netflix&rsquo;s $83 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery.</a>

Daily Variety -- Investors Fret But Netflix Fights for Warner Bros. Discovery Deal

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On today’s episode, Variety’s Rebecca Rubin and Clayton Davis break down the art, the science and the bottom line of Academy Award nominations and how box office receipts influence film awards season.

On today&rsquo;s episode, Variety&rsquo;s Rebecca Rubin and Clayton Davis <a href="https://variety.com/lists/2026-oscars-predictions/">break down the art, the science and the bottom line of Academy Award nominations</a> and how box office receipts influence film awards season.

Daily Variety -- On Oscar Nominations Eve, the Politics and the Receipts for 2025's Top Contenders

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On today’s episode, Variety’s Brent Lang, Peter Debruge and Owen Gleiberman discuss getting ready as film pros for the Sundance Film Festival, which begins Jan. 22. These Sundance veterans give us the long-term view of the festival and its profound impact on the film industry as the annual gathering in Park City, Utah prepares for a big move to Boulder, Colo., in 2027.

On today&rsquo;s episode, Variety&rsquo;s Brent Lang, Peter Debruge and Owen Gleiberman discuss getting ready as film pros for <a href="https://variety.com/t/sundance-film-festival/">the Sundance Film Festival, which begins Jan. 22</a>. These Sundance veterans give us the long-term view of the festival and its profound impact on the film industry as the annual gathering in Park City, Utah prepares for a big move to Boulder, Colo., in 2027.

Daily Variety -- Sundance Film Festival to Pay Tribute to Robert Redford at its Last Waltz in Park City

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Daily Variety – COVER STORY: How Charlie Hunnam Transformed into a ‘Monster’ for Netflix; Showbiz News Reverb From the Variety Archives

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