Ten industry insiders reflect on the upheaval of producing news and topical shows during the harsh early months of COVID. 'The idea that America would essentially shut down was just shocking,' says ABC News' Chris Dinan.

Ten industry insiders reflect on the upheaval of producing news and topical shows during the harsh early months of COVID. 'The idea that America would essentially shut down was just shocking,' says ABC News' Chris Dinan.

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

Strictly Business

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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How COVID Changed TV Production Forever

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On today’s episode, Paramount Skydance goes hostile for Warner Bros. Discovery. Will David Ellison bust up WBD’s engagement to Netflix? And Variety's Brent Lang breaks down the weekend box office as “Five Nights at Freddy’s 2” adds another win for video game adaptations on the big screen.

On today&rsquo;s episode, <a href="http://variety.com/2025/tv/news/paramount-hostile-takeover-bid-warner-bros-discovery-1236603175/">Paramount Skydance goes hostile for Warner Bros. Discovery.</a> Will David Ellison bust up WBD&rsquo;s engagement to Netflix? And Variety's Brent Lang breaks down <a href="https://variety.com/2025/film/news/box-office-five-nights-at-freddys-2-debut-zootopia-2-900-million-1236602529/">the weekend box office as &ldquo;Five Nights at Freddy&rsquo;s 2&rdquo;</a> adds another win for video game adaptations on the big screen.

Daily Variety – David Ellison Tries to Pry Warner Bros. and HBO From Netflix; ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’ Impresses at Box Office

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'Apt.' co-writer Theron Thomas discusses the ins and outs of being one of the music industry's most consistently successful songwriters. He reminisces on his early days making music in his native St. Thomas, and he traces his career trajectory to the present day.

'Apt.' co-writer Theron Thomas discusses the ins and outs of being one of the music industry's most consistently successful songwriters. He reminisces on his early days making music in his native St. Thomas, and he traces his career trajectory to the present day.

'Apt.' Co-Writer Theron Thomas on the Competitive Business of Songwriting

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On today’s episode, we hear from Brooke Zaugg, executive director of Faith & Media Initiative, on the coalition’s work to influence portrayals of spirituality and people of faith in media and pop culture. And Variety’s Marc Malkin talks with Richard Gere about his new documentary on the Dalai Lama, “Wisdom of Happiness.”

On today&rsquo;s episode, we hear from Brooke Zaugg, executive director of Faith &amp; Media Initiative, on the coalition&rsquo;s work to influence portrayals of <a href="https://variety.com/lists/faith-media-impact-report-2025/">spirituality and people of faith in media and pop culture.</a> And Variety&rsquo;s Marc Malkin talks with <a href="https://variety.com/2025/film/news/richard-gere-dalai-lama-documentary-20-year-oscar-ban-trump-1236597598/">Richard Gere about his new documentary on the Dalai Lama, &ldquo;Wisdom of Happiness.&rdquo;</a>

Daily Variety – Exploring How Spirituality and People of Faith are Portrayed in Pop Culture; Richard Gere on his Dalai Lama Doc ‘Wisdom of Happiness’

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How COVID Changed TV Production Forever

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