On today’s episode, Variety’s Michael Schneider discusses “The Simpsons” reaching another astounding industry milestone, Episode No. 800. He details his reporting with producers and longtime cast members on how the beloved animated series defies the gravity of its years to stay strong in Season 37.

On today&rsquo;s episode, Variety&rsquo;s Michael Schneider discusses <a href="https://variety.com/t/the-simpsons/">&ldquo;The Simpsons&rdquo;</a> reaching another <a href="https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/the-simpsons-800-episodes-save-yeardley-smith-life-1236660389/">astounding industry milestone, Episode No. 800.</a> He details his reporting with producers and longtime cast members on how the beloved animated series defies the gravity of its years to stay strong in Season 37.

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Daily Variety -- 'The Simpsons' Celebrates 800 Episodes and Takes Aim at 1,000: 'It's a Gift' 

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On today’s episode, Variety’s Jennifer Maas reports on the return of BookCon to New York and the emergence of a new generation of romance novels – think “Heated Rivalry” -- as a creative force in Hollywood. And the entertainment industry is eager to get to know John Ternus, who will succeed Tim Cook as Apple CEO in September.

On today&rsquo;s episode,&nbsp;Variety&rsquo;s Jennifer Maas reports on <a href="https://variety.com/2026/biz/news/bookcon-2026-schedule-reservations-authors-details-1236724520/">the return of BookCon to New York </a>and the emergence of a new generation of romance novels &ndash; think &ldquo;Heated Rivalry&rdquo; -- as a creative force in Hollywood. And the entertainment industry is eager to get to know <a href="https://variety.com/2026/digital/news/apple-tim-cook-john-ternus-ceo-1236726395/">John Ternus, who will succeed Tim Cook as Apple CEO in September</a>.

Daily Variety -- Hollywood Wants to Know More About Tim Cook's Successor at Apple; BookCon Returns With Focus on Romantasy and Adaptations

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On today’s episode, Variety’s Brent Lang breaks down the weekend box office, and Lang gives us his takeaways and impressions about the state of the film industry from his time at CinemaCon last week.

On today&rsquo;s episode, Variety&rsquo;s <a href="https://variety.com/2026/film/news/box-office-super-mario-galaxy-movie-3rd-weekend-lee-cronin-the-mummy-1236725452/">Brent Lang breaks down the weekend box office</a>, and Lang gives us his takeaways and impressions about <a href="https://variety.com/t/cinemacon/">the state of the film industry from his time at CinemaCon last week.</a>

 Daily Variety – Box Office: ‘Mother Mary’ Shows Promise, ‘Lee Cronin’s The Mummy’ Not So Much; CinemaCon Buzzes About Windows and Warner Bros. 

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Aleen Dreksler, CEO and founder of Betches Media, details the digital media brand's origin story and why it blossomed into a hub for comedy and community designed for women. The episode also features a separate conversation from the SXSW festival that highlighted Variety's recent 10 Creators to Watch list.

Aleen Dreksler, CEO and founder of <a href="https://variety.com/2024/digital/news/nfl-betches-media-partnership-women-1236248686/">Betches Media, </a>details the digital media brand's origin story and why it blossomed into a hub for comedy and community designed for women. The episode also features a separate conversation from the SXSW festival that highlighted&nbsp;<a href="https://variety.com/lists/creators-to-watch/">Variety's recent 10 Creators to Watch list.</a>

Betches Media CEO and Founder Aleen Dreksler on Building a Digital Hub for Women With Comedy and Community

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Daily Variety -- 'The Simpsons' Celebrates 800 Episodes and Takes Aim at 1,000: 'It's a Gift'

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