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- 6 days ago12 min
California Film Commissioner Colleen Bell Talks State Tax Incentive Battles, Hollywood’s Future and More
On today’s episode, Colleen Bell, director of the California State Film Commission, discusses her wins in her role as the Golden State’s film chief and the hurdles that remain to restore a high volume of TV and film lensing activity in Hollywood's backyard. Bell says the past few years have been a “seminal moment” for the entertainment industry in California. “People want to shoot their projects here. Public policy needs to evolve to meet the moment,” she says.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 1 weeks ago18 min
Cover Story: Travis Scott Ascends to Culture Moguldom Through Music, Movies, Retail, Business and More
On today’s episode, in our Cover Story segment, Variety’s Angelique Jackson details the time she spent with multihyphenate superstar Travis Scott, who comes off a record-setting music tour with a high-profile role in the movie of the moment, Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 1 weeks ago12 min
Reba McEntire Revels in 50 Years of Making Music and Season 3 of NBC’s ‘Happy’s Place’
On today's episode, country music superstar Reba McEntire discusses celebrating her golden anniversary in music this year with a series of EP releases that pair a newly recorded song with several vintage tunes. McEntire also weighs in on how she’s navigated a turbulent TV marketplace to get her NBC comedy “Happy’s Place” to a third season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 1 weeks ago10 min
‘Scary Movie’ Gets a Second Wind in PVOD With Extended Director's Cut
On today’s episode, “Scary Movie” director Michael Tiddes explains how he came to be trusted with the revival of Shawn and Marlon Wayans’ beloved horror comedy franchise. And Tiddes details the extras in the extended director’s cut that bowed today on PVOD platforms.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 1 weeks ago12 min
Box Office: Christopher Nolan Gets Moviegoers Out in Force for the Trojan Horse
On today’s episode, in our box office segment, Variety’s Rebecca Rubin breaks down the spectacular $264 million worldwide opening for Universal Pictures’ “The Odyssey.” It couldn’t have come at a better time for Imax, the large-format exhibitor that delivered more than 50% of the opening weekend receipts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 2 weeks ago14 min
Cover Story: What’s Fueling the Box Office Rebound and How Can Hollywood Keep it Going?
On today’s episode, in our Cover Story segment, Variety’s Brent Lang details the report he delivered with Rebecca Rubin on the summer box office rebound, and what Hollywood and exhibitors must do to keep it going.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 2 weeks ago16 min
How NBC’s ‘Must See TV’ Branding Campaign of the 1990s Changed America’s Viewing Habits
On today’s episode, as part of Variety’s ongoing series celebrating NBC’s centennial, we revisit the history of NBC’s “Must See TV” branding campaign that came to define the network’s dominance in the 1990s. Jennifer Storms, NBCUniversal’s chief marketing officer for television and streaming, explains how that sturdy foundation helps them reach multiplatform viewers today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 2 weeks ago18 min
What’s Next for Paramount-Warner Bros. as State AGs Sue; Columbia University’s Eric Talley on Why the Case May Lead to Merger Concessions
On today’s episode, Variety’s Gene Maddaus explains the legal rationale behind the lawsuit filed July 13 by 12 state attorneys general to block the Paramount-Warner Bros. takeover. And Columbia University Law School professor Eric Talley breaks down the power the AGs have to wield and why they will use the pressure of litigation to demand concessions from Paramount.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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