Is Skibidi Toilet ready for its closeup? The animated YouTube sensation is being prepped for a potential move to film and TV, according to this week's guest, the film-industry veteran Adam Goodman, who is working alongside director Michael Bay to guide creator Alexey Gerasimov as they plot the future of the controversial character Generation Alpha already considers an icon. 

Is Skibidi Toilet ready for its closeup? The animated YouTube sensation is being prepped for a potential move to film and TV, according to this week's guest, the film-industry veteran Adam Goodman, who is working alongside director Michael Bay to guide creator Alexey Gerasimov as they plot the future of the controversial character Generation Alpha already considers an icon.

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Skibidi Toilet: Inside the Internet Phenomenon's Hollywood Plans

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On today’s episode, we’ll hear from Variety’s Antonio Ferme and Harper Mays on how the two assembled Variety’s 10 Creators to Watch list this year reflecting fast-rising, entertainment-centered social media stars. And Variety’s Payton Turkeltaub explains why so many people are taking their TV with cocktails and friends as watch party events for fan-favorite shows proliferate in bars and restaurants.

On today&rsquo;s episode, we&rsquo;ll hear from Variety&rsquo;s <a href="https://variety.com/lists/creators-to-watch/">Antonio Ferme and Harper Mays on how the two assembled Variety&rsquo;s 10 Creators to Watch </a>list this year reflecting fast-rising, entertainment-centered social media stars. And Variety&rsquo;s Payton Turkeltaub explains why so many people are taking their TV with cocktails and friends as <a href="https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/tv-watch-parties-survivor-traitors-heated-rivalry-1236679771/">watch party events for fan-favorite shows proliferate in bars</a> and restaurants.

Daily Variety -- The Collab Behind Variety's 10 Creators to Watch List; Why Bars are Hosting More TV Watch Parties

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On today’s episode, in our Box Office segment, Variety’s Brent Lang unpacks what went wrong for Warner Bros.’ “The Bride” and what went right for Pixar’s “Hoppers” this weekend. And then we step into the Wayback Machine for a look at the stories and personalities who were making news in Daily Variety on March 9, 1976.

On today&rsquo;s episode, in our Box Office segment, Variety&rsquo;s Brent Lang unpacks <a href="https://variety.com/2026/film/box-office/the-bride-bombs-box-office-opening-weekend-pixar-hoppers-scores-1236681832/">what went wrong for Warner Bros.&rsquo; &ldquo;The Bride&rdquo; and what went right for Pixar&rsquo;s &ldquo;Hoppers&rdquo;</a> this weekend. And then we step into the Wayback Machine for a look at the stories and personalities who were making news in Daily Variety on March 9, 1976.

Daily Variety -- 'Hoppers' Tops the Box Office While 'The Bride' Gets Jilted

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On today’s episode, Radial Entertainment CEO Jeff Shultz explains why he’s shopping for content libraries now that the Pluto TV and Paramount alum has taken the reins of the TV and film venture backed by OakTree Capital Management. Radial was formed last year through OakTree’s combination of FilmRise and Shout Studios.

On today&rsquo;s episode, Radial Entertainment CEO Jeff Shultz explains why he&rsquo;s shopping for content libraries now that the Pluto TV and Paramount alum has taken the reins of <a href="https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/radial-entertainment-jeff-shultz-ceo-1236591786/">the TV and film venture backed by OakTree Capital Management</a>. Radial was formed last year through OakTree&rsquo;s combination of FilmRise and Shout Studios.

Radial Entertainment Shops for Content Libraries as Pluto TV and Paramount Alum Jeff Shultz Takes Over as CEO

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Skibidi Toilet: Inside the Internet Phenomenon's Hollywood Plans

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