On today’s episode, Variety’s Gene Maddaus details the Writers Guild of America’s four-year contract agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers that will be sent out to members for a ratification vote on April 16. This time around, the guild’s focus was all about shoring up its health care plan.

On today&rsquo;s episode, Variety&rsquo;s Gene Maddaus details the <a href="https://variety.com/2026/film/news/wga-deal-321-million-health-fund-residuals-ai-1236711731/">Writers Guild of America&rsquo;s four-year contract agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers</a> that will be sent out to members for a ratification vote on April 16. This time around, the guild&rsquo;s focus was all about shoring up its health care plan.

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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 – What Did the Writers Guild of America Achieve in its Four-Year Contract With Studios and Streamers?

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On today's episode, Variety's Jennifer Maas takes a deep dive on the rabid fandom around Hasbro's Magic: The Gathering collectible trading card game. Maas collected insights and perspectives from die-hard fans who attended the MagicCon fan convention held May 1-3 in Las Vegas.

On today's episode, Variety's Jennifer Maas takes a deep dive on the rabid fandom around Hasbro's Magic: The Gathering collectible trading card game. Maas collected insights and perspectives from die-hard fans who attended the MagicCon fan convention held May 1-3 in Las Vegas.

Inside the Unprecedented Growth of Hasbro's Magic: The Gathering and Trading Card Game's High-Stakes Pro Competition

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On today’s episode, global star Kate del Castillo details the return of “La Reina del Sur” for a fourth season on Telemundo next year. Her widow-turned-crime boss character Teresa Mendoza will “be touching hell,” del Castillo promises. She also touches on the state of the content marketplace and how the Trump administration’s brutal crackdown on undocumented immigrants has changed life for Latinos in the U.S.

On today&rsquo;s episode, global star <a href="https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/la-reina-kate-del-castillo-telemundo-upfront-world-cup-1236740146/">Kate del Castillo details the return of &ldquo;La Reina del Sur&rdquo; for a fourth season on Telemundo next year.</a> Her widow-turned-crime boss character Teresa Mendoza will &ldquo;be touching hell,&rdquo; del Castillo promises. She also touches on the state of the content marketplace and how the Trump administration&rsquo;s brutal crackdown on undocumented immigrants has changed life for Latinos in the U.S.

Daily Variety -- Kate del Castillo Brings 'La Reina del Sur' Back to Telemundo for Season 4: 'Teresa Mendoza Will be Touching Hell,' She Promises

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On today’s episode, in our Cover Story segment, Variety’s Daniel D’Addario details his sit-down in Madrid with Javier Bardem, the incredibly busy Spaniard actor who brings the family drama “The Beloved” to the Cannes Film Festival this year. Bardem opens up to D’Addario about the arc of his career, his advocacy for Palestinians and the depth of his love for his wife, Oscar-winner Penélope Cruz, and the family life they share far outside Hollywood.

On today&rsquo;s episode, in our Cover Story segment,&nbsp;<a href="https://variety.com/2026/film/features/javier-bardem-palestine-penelope-cruz-cannes-1236735211/">Variety&rsquo;s Daniel D&rsquo;Addario details his sit-down in Madrid with Javier Bardem, the incredibly busy Spaniard actor</a> who brings the family drama &ldquo;The Beloved&rdquo; to the Cannes Film Festival this year. Bardem opens up to D&rsquo;Addario about the arc of his career, his advocacy for Palestinians and the depth of his love for his wife, Oscar-winner Pen&eacute;lope Cruz, and the family life they share far outside Hollywood.

Daily Variety – Cover Story: How Javier Bardem Tackles Cannes – and Hollywood -- on His Own Terms

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Daily Variety – What Did the Writers Guild of America Achieve in its Four-Year Contract With Studios and Streamers?

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