On today’s episode, hear from top industry executives on the latest shifts in streaming and linear strategies, the rise of YouTube and savvy IP management. The full opening session from the Variety Entertainment & Technology Summit features Starz’s Alison Hoffman, NBCUniversal’s Lisa Katz, Amazon MGM Studios’ Laura Lancaster, Warner Bros. TV Group’s Brett Paul, Sony Pictures TV’s Katherine Pope and Fox’s Michael Thorn.

On today&rsquo;s episode, hear from top industry executives on the latest shifts in streaming and linear strategies, the rise of YouTube and savvy IP management. The full opening session from the Variety Entertainment &amp; Technology Summit features Starz&rsquo;s Alison Hoffman, NBCUniversal&rsquo;s Lisa Katz, Amazon MGM Studios&rsquo; Laura Lancaster, Warner Bros. TV Group&rsquo;s Brett Paul, Sony Pictures TV&rsquo;s Katherine Pope and Fox&rsquo;s Michael Thorn.

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.

Variety's Strictly Business

Top TV and Studio Leaders on Why Streamers Want to Experiment With Broadcast Series Norms

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On today’s episode, Cinema United CEO Michael O’Leary addresses the alarm among exhibitors at the prospect of Netflix acquiring Warner Bros. and HBO. He also discusses the state of moviegoing and points to some positive signs that have emerged amid a rocky year at the box office.

On today&rsquo;s episode, Cinema United CEO Michael O&rsquo;Leary addresses the alarm among exhibitors at the prospect of Netflix acquiring Warner Bros. and HBO. He also discusses the state of moviegoing and points to some positive signs that have emerged amid a rocky year at the box office.

Cinema United Chief Michael O’Leary on Why Exhibitors Fear Netflix Buying Warner Bros. and Why Gen Z Might Save Moviegoing

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On today’s episode, Variety’s Peter Debruge and Matt Donnelly break down the Sundance lineup and what to expect at the festival’s nostalgic final outing in Park City, Utah. And Jennifer Maas previews The Game Awards to explain how the event has grown into the Oscars for video games by blending kudos and ballyhoo.

On today&rsquo;s episode, Variety&rsquo;s Peter Debruge and Matt Donnelly break down <a href="https://variety.com/2025/film/festivals/sundance-lineup-2026-natalie-portman-charli-xcx-olivia-wilde-1236604904/">the Sundance lineup</a> and what to expect at the festival&rsquo;s nostalgic final outing in Park City, Utah. And Jennifer Maas <a href="https://variety.com/2025/gaming/news/game-awards-nominations-2025-list-1236583686/">previews The Game Awards</a> to explain how the event has grown into the Oscars for video games by blending kudos and ballyhoo.

 Daily Variety – Sundance 2026 Lineup Blends New Discoveries and Nostalgia; How The Game Awards Blend Kudos and Ballyhoo 

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On today’s episode, Michael O’Leary, president and CEO of Cinema United, discusses the state of moviegoing and the reaction among exhibitors to the Netflix-Warner Bros. Discovery news. He unpacks why movie theater owners are so worried about Netflix taking the keys to Hollywood’s biggest producer of theatrical films.

On today&rsquo;s episode, Michael O&rsquo;Leary, president and CEO of Cinema United, discusses the state of moviegoing and the reaction among exhibitors to the Netflix-Warner Bros. Discovery news. He unpacks why movie theater owners are so worried about Netflix taking the keys to Hollywood&rsquo;s biggest producer of theatrical films.

Daily Variety – Cinema United Chief Michael O’Leary on the Threat to Moviegoing Posed by Netflix Buying Warner Bros.: ‘We Cannot Survive Only on Blockbusters’

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Top TV and Studio Leaders on Why Streamers Want to Experiment With Broadcast Series Norms

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