On today’s episode, Variety’s Todd Spangler details the growing opposition within media and entertainment to Paramount Skydance’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. And Marc Malkin talks to documentary filmmaker Morgan Neville about his Focus Features documentary “Lorne,” about the enigmatic “Saturday Night Live” leader.

On today&rsquo;s episode,&nbsp;Variety&rsquo;s Todd Spangler details the<a href="https://variety.com/2026/film/news/mark-ruffalo-blasts-paramount-warner-bros-merger-senate-hearing-1236722756/"> growing opposition within media and entertainment to Paramount Skydance&rsquo;s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery</a>. And Marc Malkin talks to documentary filmmaker <a href="https://variety.com/2026/tv/columns/lorne-michaels-staurday-night-live-uk-smarter-funnier-cooler-1236721839/">Morgan Neville about his Focus Features documentary &ldquo;Lorne,&rdquo;</a> about the enigmatic &ldquo;Saturday Night Live&rdquo; leader.

Industry leaders converse about business deals, strategy and the future of media and entertainment.

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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 – Hollywood Marshals Opposition to Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Merger. Will It Matter?; ‘Lorne’ Measures the Man Behind ‘SNL'

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On today’s episode, in our Cover Story segment, we put the spotlight on “Survivor” as the reality stalwart hits Season 50. As detailed by Variety’s Emily Longeretta and Selome Hailu, CBS’ innovative and enduring unscripted juggernaut has set the standard for the reality-competition genre for 26 years and counting.

On today&rsquo;s episode, in our <a href="https://variety.com/2026/tv/features/survivor-50-editing-backlash-mike-white-lion-1236745458/">Cover Story segment, we put the spotlight on &ldquo;Survivor&rdquo;</a> as the reality stalwart hits Season 50. As detailed by&nbsp;Variety&rsquo;s Emily Longeretta and Selome Hailu, CBS&rsquo; innovative and enduring unscripted juggernaut has set the standard for the reality-competition genre for 26 years and counting.

Daily Variety -- ‘Survivor’ at 50: What Makes CBS’ Reality Franchise So Durable?

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On today’s episode, Variety’s Brian Steinberg reports on the triple-header kickoff of Upfronts week after attending Monday’s NBCUniversal, Fox and Amazon Prime Video presentations. He parses each platform's pitch to Madison Avenue. And we’ll hear from NBCUniversal Entertainment chief business officer Liz Jenkins on risk-taking in the time of disruption, in remarks delivered this month at SeriesFest in Denver. "We've found our cruising altitude again," she says.

On today&rsquo;s episode,&nbsp;Variety&rsquo;s Brian Steinberg reports on <a href="https://variety.com/t/upfronts/">the triple-header kickoff of Upfronts week</a> after attending Monday&rsquo;s NBCUniversal, Fox and Amazon Prime Video presentations. He parses each platform's pitch to Madison Avenue. And we&rsquo;ll hear from NBCUniversal Entertainment chief business officer Liz Jenkins on risk-taking in the time of disruption, in remarks delivered this month at <a href="https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/lord-of-the-flies-spartacus-house-of-ashur-seriesfest-1236723049/">SeriesFest in Denver.</a> "We've found our cruising altitude again," she says.

Daily Variety – Tech Talk, Streaming, Sports and Reboots Dominate Upfronts; NBCUniversal’s Liz Jenkins on Risk-Taking Amid Disruption

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On today’s special Upfronts-themed episode, Rita Ferro, Disney’s president of global advertising, offers a preview of the Mouse House’s May 12 presentation to advertisers in New York. Ferro details Disney’s plan to link the live spectacle of the Grammys, the Super Bowl and the Oscars for big brands. She gives her perspective on the state of the scatter market, the mood of the upfront compared to last year, and how Disney is embracing the creator economy.

On today&rsquo;s special <a href="https://variety.com/t/upfronts/">Upfronts-themed episode</a>, Rita Ferro, Disney&rsquo;s president of global advertising, offers a preview of the Mouse House&rsquo;s May 12 presentation to advertisers in New York. <a href="https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/oscars-disney-advertising-super-bowl-grammys-live-shows-1236632874/">Ferro details Disney&rsquo;s plan to link the live spectacle of the Grammys, the Super Bowl and the Oscars</a> for big brands. She gives her perspective on the state of the scatter market, the mood of the upfront compared to last year, and how Disney is embracing the creator economy.

Daily Variety – Upfronts 2026: Disney’s Rita Ferro Details the Mouse House’s Cross-Platform Push, Embracing Live and Connecting Grammys, Super Bowl and the Oscars for the Biggest Brands

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Daily Variety – Hollywood Marshals Opposition to Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Merger. Will It Matter?; ‘Lorne’ Measures the Man Behind ‘SNL'

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