On today’s episode, Variety’s Peter Debruge and Matt Donnelly break down the Sundance lineup and what to expect at the festival’s nostalgic final outing in Park City, Utah. And Jennifer Maas previews The Game Awards to explain how the event has grown into the Oscars for video games by blending kudos and ballyhoo.

<p>On today&rsquo;s episode, Variety&rsquo;s Peter Debruge and Matt Donnelly break down <a href="https://variety.com/2025/film/festivals/sundance-lineup-2026-natalie-portman-charli-xcx-olivia-wilde-1236604904/">the Sundance lineup</a> and what to expect at the festival&rsquo;s nostalgic final outing in Park City, Utah. And Jennifer Maas <a href="https://variety.com/2025/gaming/news/game-awards-nominations-2025-list-1236583686/">previews The Game Awards</a> to explain how the event has grown into the Oscars for video games by blending kudos and ballyhoo.</p>

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Industry leaders converse about business deals, strategy and the future of media and entertainment on Variety's weekly interview series.

<p>Industry leaders converse about business deals, strategy and the future of media and entertainment on Variety's weekly interview series.</p>

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 Daily Variety – Sundance 2026 Lineup Blends New Discoveries and Nostalgia; How The Game Awards Blend Kudos and Ballyhoo 

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