On today’s episode, in our Cover Story segment, Variety’s Brent Lang details the comprehensive report that he delivered with Rebecca Rubin on the summer box office rebound, and what Hollywood and exhibitors must do to keep it going.

On today&rsquo;s episode, in our Cover Story segment, Variety&rsquo;s <a href="https://variety.com/2026/film/box-office/movie-theaters-rebound-box-office-obsession-project-hail-mary-1236810214/">Brent Lang details the comprehensive report that he delivered with Rebecca Rubin</a> on the summer box office rebound, and what Hollywood and exhibitors must do to keep it going.

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Strictly Business

Variety journalists and industry leaders converse about news and trends in media and entertainment. "Daily Variety" episodes offer entertainment business headlines and news analysis, published Monday through Thursday. "Strictly Business" episodes, published on Friday, feature long-form interviews with the newsmakers, movers and shakers who drive the business of entertainment.

Variety journalists and industry leaders converse about news and trends in media and entertainment. "Daily Variety" episodes offer entertainment business headlines and news analysis, published Monday through Thursday. "Strictly Business" episodes, published on Friday, feature long-form interviews with the newsmakers, movers and shakers who drive the business of entertainment.

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Daily Variety -- Cover Story: What’s Fueling the Box Office Rebound and How Can Hollywood Keep it Going?

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On today’s episode, Jon Miller, CEO of Integrated Media, offers perspective on what it’s like to be part of a mega-bucks merger that represents an enormous bet on the future. He examines the flurry of deals that are pending, and how the varied motives of the biggest players in media are driving the sector.

On today&rsquo;s episode, Jon Miller, CEO of Integrated Media, offers perspective on what it&rsquo;s like to be part of a mega-bucks merger that represents an enormous bet on the future. He examines the flurry of deals that are pending, and how the varied motives of the biggest players in media are driving the sector.

Jon Miller on Media Merger Mayhem: ‘Globalization is Winning’ 

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On today’s episode, as part of Variety’s ongoing series celebrating NBC’s centennial, we revisit the history of NBC’s “Must See TV” branding campaign that came to define the network’s dominance in the 1990s. Jennifer Storms, NBCUniversal’s chief marketing officer for television and streaming, explains how that sturdy foundation helps them reach multiplatform viewers today.

On today&rsquo;s episode, as part of <a href="https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/nbc-firsts-broadcasting-color-late-night-garroway-nbc100-1236770818/">Variety&rsquo;s ongoing series celebrating NBC&rsquo;s centennial</a>, we revisit the history of NBC&rsquo;s &ldquo;Must See TV&rdquo; branding campaign that came to define the network&rsquo;s dominance in the 1990s. Jennifer Storms, NBCUniversal&rsquo;s chief marketing officer for television and streaming, explains how that <a href="https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/nbc-america-250-promo-2028-olympics-nbc100-celebration-1236801253/">sturdy foundation helps them reach multiplatform viewers</a> today.

Daily Variety – How NBC’s ‘Must See TV’ Branding Campaign of the 1990s Changed America’s Viewing Habits

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On today’s episode, Variety’s Gene Maddaus explains the legal rationale behind the lawsuit filed July 13 by 12 state attorneys general to block the Paramount-Warner Bros. takeover. And Columbia University Law School professor Eric Talley breaks down the power the AGs have to wield and why they will use the pressure of litigation to demand concessions from Paramount.

On today&rsquo;s episode, Variety&rsquo;s Gene Maddaus explains the legal rationale behind <a href="https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/paramount-blasts-state-ags-lawsuit-warner-bros-deal-1236809840/">the lawsuit filed July 13 by 12 state attorneys general to block the Paramount-Warner Bros. takeover.</a> And Columbia University Law School professor Eric Talley <a href="https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/paramount-blasts-state-ags-lawsuit-warner-bros-deal-1236809840/">breaks down the power the AGs have to wield</a> and why they will use the pressure of litigation to demand concessions from Paramount.

Daily Variety -- What’s Next for Paramount-Warner Bros. as State AGs Sue; Columbia University’s Eric Talley on Why the Case May Lead to Merger Concessions

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Daily Variety -- Cover Story: What’s Fueling the Box Office Rebound and How Can Hollywood Keep it Going?

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