Fresh off the Xbox Games Showcase during June’s Summer Game Fest season, Xbox president of gaming content and studios Matt Booty discusses upcoming titles, doubling down on subscription gaming, the surge of interest in “Fallout” and the difficulty of shutting down studios like Tango Gameworks. 

Fresh off the Xbox Games Showcase during June’s Summer Game Fest season, Xbox president of gaming content and studios Matt Booty discusses upcoming titles, doubling down on subscription gaming, the surge of interest in “Fallout” and the difficulty of shutting down studios like Tango Gameworks.

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Xbox Game Studios Chief Matt Booty on Showcase Success, Game Pass Strategy, More ‘Fallout’ and Studio Closures

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On today’s episode, in our Cover Story segment, Variety’s Daniel D’Addario details his sit-down in Madrid with Javier Bardem, the incredibly busy Spaniard actor who brings the family drama “The Beloved” to the Cannes Film Festival this year. Bardem opens up to D’Addario about the arc of his career, his advocacy for Palestinians and the depth of his love for his wife, Oscar-winner Penélope Cruz, and the family life they share far outside Hollywood.

On today&rsquo;s episode, in our Cover Story segment,&nbsp;<a href="https://variety.com/2026/film/features/javier-bardem-palestine-penelope-cruz-cannes-1236735211/">Variety&rsquo;s Daniel D&rsquo;Addario details his sit-down in Madrid with Javier Bardem, the incredibly busy Spaniard actor</a> who brings the family drama &ldquo;The Beloved&rdquo; to the Cannes Film Festival this year. Bardem opens up to D&rsquo;Addario about the arc of his career, his advocacy for Palestinians and the depth of his love for his wife, Oscar-winner Pen&eacute;lope Cruz, and the family life they share far outside Hollywood.

Daily Variety – Cover Story: How Javier Bardem Tackles Cannes – and Hollywood -- on His Own Terms

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On today’s episode, we hear from top movie marketers who discuss the uptick in Gen Z and Gen Alpha moviegoing that is helping to drive the spring’s strong box office. And Variety’s Michael Schneider brings us a bonkers "10 Questions With" Colin Hanks and Ryan Reynolds, who collaborated on the documentary “John Candy: I Like Me.”

On today&rsquo;s episode, we hear from top <a href="https://variety.com/2026/film/news/moviegoing-gen-alpha-trailers-variety-marketing-summit-1236728470/">movie marketers who discuss the uptick in Gen Z and Gen Alpha moviegoing</a> that is helping to drive the spring&rsquo;s strong box office. And Variety&rsquo;s Michael Schneider brings us a bonkers <a href="https://variety.com/2026/tv/awards/colin-hanks-ryan-reynolds-john-candy-i-like-me-podcast-1236734952/">"10 Questions With" Colin Hanks and Ryan Reynolds,</a> who collaborated on the documentary &ldquo;John Candy: I Like Me.&rdquo;

Daily Variety -- How Gen Z and Gen Alpha are Saving Moviegoing; 10 Questions With Colin Hanks and Ryan Reynolds

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On today’s episode, in our Box Office segment, Variety’s Jack Dunn breaks down the eye-popping opening weekend for 20th Century’s “The Devil Wears Prada 2” and a strong week 2 hold for last week’s surprise hit, “Michael.” The triumphant return of Miranda Priestly and Co. adds momentum and diversity to what has been a surprisingly strong spring at the multiplexes.

On today&rsquo;s episode, in our Box Office segment, Variety&rsquo;s Jack Dunn breaks down the eye-popping opening weekend for <a href="https://variety.com/2026/film/box-office/devil-wears-prada-2-box-office-opening-weekend-michael-1236732410/">20th Century&rsquo;s &ldquo;The Devil Wears Prada 2&rdquo; and a strong week 2 hold for last week&rsquo;s surprise hit, &ldquo;Michael.&rdquo;</a> The triumphant return of Miranda Priestly and Co. adds momentum and diversity to what has been a surprisingly strong spring at the multiplexes.

Daily Variety – Box Office: ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Steps Lively and Repeats

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Xbox Game Studios Chief Matt Booty on Showcase Success, Game Pass Strategy, More ‘Fallout’ and Studio Closures

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