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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 does a basketball legend team up with Sony to translate his brand into TV and film content? He turns to Jeron Smith, a veteran of Nike and the Obama-era White House, who explains how Curry is focusing on family, faith and sports as core themes to...

Stephen Curry's Right-Hand Man in Hollywood

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On today’s episode, Variety’s Rebecca Rubin and Clayton Davis break down the art, the science and the bottom line of Academy Award nominations and how box office receipts influence film awards season.

On today&rsquo;s episode, Variety&rsquo;s Rebecca Rubin and Clayton Davis <a href="https://variety.com/lists/2026-oscars-predictions/">break down the art, the science and the bottom line of Academy Award nominations</a> and how box office receipts influence film awards season.

Daily Variety -- On Oscar Nominations Eve, the Politics and the Receipts for 2025's Top Contenders

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On today’s episode, Variety’s Brent Lang, Peter Debruge and Owen Gleiberman discuss getting ready as film pros for the Sundance Film Festival, which begins Jan. 22. These Sundance veterans give us the long-term view of the festival and its profound impact on the film industry as the annual gathering in Park City, Utah prepares for a big move to Boulder, Colo., in 2027.

On today&rsquo;s episode, Variety&rsquo;s Brent Lang, Peter Debruge and Owen Gleiberman discuss getting ready as film pros for <a href="https://variety.com/t/sundance-film-festival/">the Sundance Film Festival, which begins Jan. 22</a>. These Sundance veterans give us the long-term view of the festival and its profound impact on the film industry as the annual gathering in Park City, Utah prepares for a big move to Boulder, Colo., in 2027.

Daily Variety -- Sundance Film Festival to Pay Tribute to Robert Redford at its Last Waltz in Park City

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Creator Hannah Stocking and executives from Tubi, Smosh, Betches Media, RHEI and LV8 detail how digital natives hustle for clicks, likes and bucks. Recorded live on Jan. 8 at Variety's Business of Creators Summit held at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

Creator Hannah Stocking and executives from Tubi, Smosh, Betches Media, RHEI and LV8 detail how digital natives hustle for clicks, likes and bucks. Recorded live on Jan. 8 at <a href="https://variety.com/2026/digital/news/ces-business-of-creators-summit-2026-key-takeaways-1236627004/">Variety's Business of Creators Summit</a> held at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

Hannah Stocking and Creator Economy Leaders on How Digital Natives Hustle for Clicks, Likes and Bucks

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Stephen Curry's Right-Hand Man in Hollywood

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