Wonder Project CEO Kelly Merryman Hoogstraten discusses the launch last month of the company's subscription streaming platform with Amazon and how it reinforces the indie studio's content brand.

Wonder Project CEO Kelly Merryman Hoogstraten discusses the launch last month of the company's subscription streaming platform with Amazon and how it reinforces the indie studio's content brand.

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Industry leaders converse about business deals, strategy and the future of media and entertainment on Variety's weekly interview series.

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Wonder Project CEO Kelly Merryman Hoogstraten on 'House of David,' 'Sarah's Oil' and a Purpose-Built Media Brand

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On today’s episode, in our Box Office segment, Variety’s Jack Dunn unpacks another big weekend for “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” as well as the art of analyzing Friday night box office numbers. And Marc Malkin brings us a Just for Variety interview with John Waters, the iconoclastic director who turns 80 on April 22.

On today&rsquo;s episode, in our Box Office segment, Variety&rsquo;s Jack Dunn unpacks <a href="https://variety.com/2026/film/box-office/box-office-super-mario-galaxy-movie-scores-second-weekend-you-me-tuscany-opening-1236719765/">another big weekend for &ldquo;The Super Mario Galaxy Movie&rdquo;</a> as well as <a href="https://variety.com/2026/film/news/box-office-the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-you-me-amp-tuscany-1236719521/">the art of analyzing Friday night box office numbers.</a> And <a href="https://variety.com/2026/film/columns/john-waters-oscars-chris-rock-will-smith-donald-trump-1236712921/">Marc Malkin brings us a Just for Variety interview with John Waters</a>, the iconoclastic director who turns 80 on April 22.

Daily Variety -- Box Office: 'Super Mario Galaxy Movie' Holds Strong for Universal; John Waters Cruises to His 80th Birthday

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On today's episode, filmmaker Paul Feig speaks with Variety's Matt Donnelly about the state of moviemaking, Hollywood's great contraction and why he is an unabashed fan of popcorn pics. The conversation was held April 8 at Variety's annual Power of Law breakfast event in Los Angeles.

On today's episode, f<a href="https://variety.com/2026/biz/news/paul-feig-patricia-l-glaser-power-of-law-breakfast-1236711958/">ilmmaker Paul Feig speaks with Variety's Matt Donnelly</a> about the state of moviemaking, Hollywood's great contraction and why he is an unabashed fan of popcorn pics. The conversation was held April 8 at <a href="https://variety.com/lists/legal-impact-report-2026-hollywood-top-attorneys/">Variety's annual Power of Law </a>breakfast event in Los Angeles.

Filmmaker Paul Feig Talks Test Screenings, Loving Popcorn Movies and Bringing Fans Back to Theaters

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On today’s episode, Variety’s Brent Lang and Elsa Keslassy analyze this year's Cannes Film Festival lineup which puts the accent on European auteur filmmakers. And top Hollywood litigator Patricia Glaser talks tough about social media, the Southern California economy, and she offers a full-throated defense of Casey Wasserman at Variety's Power of Law breakfast.

On today&rsquo;s episode, Variety&rsquo;s Brent Lang and Elsa Keslassy analyze this year's <a href="https://variety.com/2026/film/festivals/cannes-film-festival-2026-lineup-1236711319/">Cannes Film Festival lineup </a>which puts the accent on European auteur filmmakers. And top Hollywood litigator Patricia Glaser talks tough about social media, the Southern California economy, and she offers a <a href="https://variety.com/2026/biz/news/paul-feig-patricia-l-glaser-power-of-law-breakfast-1236711958/">full-throated defense of Casey Wasserman at Variety's Power of Law breakfast.</a>

Daily Variety – Cannes Film Festival Slate Prizes European Auteurs; Patricia Glaser Defends Casey Wasserman and More From Variety’s Power of Law

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Wonder Project CEO Kelly Merryman Hoogstraten on 'House of David,' 'Sarah's Oil' and a Purpose-Built Media Brand

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