The head of Paramount+ and Pluto TV offers an optimistic update for the growth prospects of his streaming services as the parent company expands its overseas capabilities. Meanwhile, Ryan sticks up for sticking with Amazon Channels and touts the early success of kids programming from "Paw Patrol" to "iCarly."

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The head of Paramount+ and Pluto TV offers an optimistic update for the growth prospects of his streaming services as the parent company expands its overseas capabilities. Meanwhile, Ryan sticks up for sticking with Amazon Channels and touts the early success of kids programming from "Paw Patrol" to "iCarly." Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

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Strictly Business

Variety journalists and industry leaders converse about news and trends in media and entertainment. "Daily Variety" episodes offer entertainment business headlines and news analysis, published Monday through Thursday. "Strictly Business" episodes, published on Friday, feature long-form interviews with the newsmakers, movers and shakers who drive the business of entertainment.

Variety journalists and industry leaders converse about news and trends in media and entertainment. "Daily Variety" episodes offer entertainment business headlines and news analysis, published Monday through Thursday. "Strictly Business" episodes, published on Friday, feature long-form interviews with the newsmakers, movers and shakers who drive the business of entertainment.

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The head of Paramount+ and Pluto TV offers an optimistic update for the growth prospects of his streaming services as the parent company expands its overseas capabilities. Meanwhile, Ryan sticks up for sticking with Amazon Channels and touts the early success of kids programming from "Paw Patrol" to "iCarly."

ViacomCBS Streaming Chief Tom Ryan Sees 'Squid Game'-Sized Hit Potential

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On today’s episode, Variety’s Jennifer Maas explains how notable directors David Fincher and Zach Cregger helped shape Netflix’s ambitious new property “Unhinged,” which is a video game that plays like a TV series and your smartphone is the controller.

On today&rsquo;s episode, Variety&rsquo;s Jennifer Maas <a href="https://variety.com/2026/gaming/news/unhinged-netflix-video-game-ending-fincher-zach-cregger-1236799166/">explains how notable directors David Fincher and Zach Cregger helped shape Netflix&rsquo;s ambitious new property &ldquo;Unhinged,&rdquo;</a> which is a video game that plays like a TV series and your smartphone is the controller.

Daily Variety -- How David Fincher and Zach Cregger Secretly Shaped Netflix’s Game-TV Hybrid 'Unhinged'

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On today’s episode, Variety’s Marlow Stern unpacks LeBron James’ decision to leave the Los Angeles Lakers after eight seasons and one championship title. The shakeup leaves one of the NBA’s most high-profile teams a little short on star power.

On today&rsquo;s episode, Variety&rsquo;s Marlow Stern unpacks <a href="https://variety.com/2026/sports/news/lebron-james-leaving-los-angeles-lakers-nba-luka-doncic-1236799506/">LeBron James&rsquo; decision to leave the Los Angeles Lakers after eight seasons</a> and one championship title. The shakeup leaves one of the NBA&rsquo;s most high-profile teams a little short on star power.

Daily Variety -- So Long, LeBron! What the Lakers Shakeup Means for the NBA and for L.A.'s Sports Star Power

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On today’s episode, CNBC president KC Sullivan discusses the channel’s evolution following the Versant Media spinoff. The preeminent financial news network is transforming from a business rooted in linear cable to multiplatform digital. “We’re very much on offense,” Sullivan told Variety during last week’s Cannes Lions festival.

On today&rsquo;s episode, CNBC president KC Sullivan discusses <a href="https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/comcast-versant-spinoff-january-close-1236599205/">the channel&rsquo;s evolution following the Versant Media spinoff.</a> The preeminent financial news network is transforming from a business rooted in linear cable to multiplatform digital. &ldquo;We&rsquo;re very much on offense,&rdquo; Sullivan told Variety during last week&rsquo;s Cannes Lions festival.

Daily Variety – CNBC Chief KC Sullivan on Transforming the Linear TV Business in a Global World: ‘We’re Very Much on Offense’

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ViacomCBS Streaming Chief Tom Ryan Sees 'Squid Game'-Sized Hit Potential

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