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VARIETY
Weekly Magazine from Los Angeles ,United States

- First issue: 1905
- American trade journal.
- Initially a theater magazine which evolved into a movie magazine.
- Daily Variety was launched in 1933.
- Published by Variety Ltd.
- Website: www.variety.com

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21 December 2022

Ringing In the New Year With ‘Psycho’

Contributors

Looking Back on a Year Packed With Drama • Hollywood girds for more industry upheaval after a tumultuous 2022

The Latest Weinstein Verdict: He’s Still Guilty • Even in the #MeToo era, these cases remain challenging to try

2022’s TV Ratings Winners and Losers

Bill Nighy Is ‘Living’ the Oscar Dream • The veteran British actor could finally receive awards recognition

THE 100 GREATEST MOVIES OF ALL TIME

STEVEN SPIELBERG ON ‘GOODFELLAS’

GINA PRINCE-BYTHEWOOD ON ‘BRIDESMAIDS’

ETHAN HAWKE ON ‘DAZED AND CONFUSED’

JUDD APATOW ON ‘WAITING FOR GUFFMAN’

JONATHAN MAJORS ON ‘THE DARK KNIGHT’

TODD FIELD ON ‘2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY’

AUDREY DIWAN ON ‘VAGABOND’

JASON BLUM ON ‘VERTIGO’

CHLOE OKUNO ON ‘CARRIE’

BAZ LUHRMANN ON ‘CASABLANCA’

Contenders: Best Picture

Oscar May Not Play With the Old Rulebook • Cannibal love story, Telugu-lingo actioner, donkey drama jostle for best picture attention

In Praise of the Written Word • Scribes discuss their favorite films of 2022 in insightful essays

‘Living’ It Up With Nighy and Ishiguro • Director Hermanus worked with writer and thesps to bring ‘emotions to life’

Babylon

I Wanna Dance With Somebody

Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu • “She’s not a saint either — she has dark sides, and I have a blast playing them all the way.”

15 December 2022

Can ‘Avatar’ Help Rescue the 2022 Box Office?
Contributors
Tenpercentery Titan Tells All • CAA’s Bryan Lourd offers his candid view on urgent industry issues for 2023
Enter ‘Sandman’ • Netflix’s Peter Friedlander explains the streamer’s focus on engagement
Sundance Gears Up for In-Person Return
5 Films to Watch
That’s His Jam • Britain’s Mo Gilligan gets his big break with a U.K. version of Jimmy Fallon’s primetime game show
A Few Things the Globes Noms Got Right • There were missed opportunities, but the HFPA is showing signs of improvement
RETURN to Pandora • Sam Worthington never wanted to be ‘Avatar’ famous, but 13 years later, he’s learned how to be a movie star on his own terms
TAYLOR SWIFT + MARTIN MCDONAGH
JOSEPH KOSINSKI + RIAN JOHNSON
GINA PRINCE-BYTHEWOOD + RYAN COOGLER
SARAH POLLEY + FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA
CHINONYE CHUKWU + TYLER PERRY
JAMES CAMERON + ROBERT RODRIGUEZ
LOVE LETTERS TO SOME GREAT MOVIES • This year, society almost got back to normal, with some caveats, and we all went back to film festivals and theaters, thankful for the myriad features from some of the best filmmakers around. In the following 18 essays, directors offer praise and insight into their favorite films — or movies that moved them the most or ones they found just plain astonishing — of 2022.
Voters’ Guide: Grammys Phase 2 • Emerging artists from TikTok mingle with veteran rockers, Latin musicians and Brandi Carlile, making for an interesting awards ceremony set for Feb. 5 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
Doing the Grammy Dance • Brandi Carlile reflects on her career arc, Americana vs. country and why queer acceptance lags in mainstream music
History Waits in the Wings • Viola Davis inches closer to EGOT status with Grammy nom
TikTok Buzz Turns Into Noms • Grammys’ new artist nominees found fame on the social media app
Grammy Rock Categories Show Signs of Life • Dinosaurs still rule the Earth, but noms for Idles and Turnstile give reason for hope
Worth the Wait • Jorge Drexler breaks down his Latin Grammy-winning record ‘Tinta y Tiempo’
Crescent City Salute • Music film contender ‘Jazz Fest’ salutes the ‘life-affirming’ sounds of New Orleans
Oscar Contenders Address Mental Illness Head-On • Awards hopefuls tackle depression and the shadow it casts on families
Oscar Speaks in Foreign Tongues • Screenplay category is not shy about nominating international films
In a World of ‘Safe’ Movies, Pix Take Risks • From ‘Everything Everywhere’ to ‘Tár’ helmers did it their way
NEOM OPENS ITS DOORS • Officially open for business, Saudi Arabia’s sustainable region sets new production standards
SCALING REGIONAL PRODUCTIONS
Avatar: The Way of Water
Variety
Kindred
Noah Centineo • “I like to think of myself as the anti-Tom Cruise.”

7 December 2022

Actors on Actors Signals the Start of Oscar Season
Contributors
Lost in the Stream • CNN’s decision to gut sibling HLN is sign of tough times for nets that were once cable staples
Exhibitors Yearn for Surprise Gifts From Holiday Box Office • Theater owners expect ‘Avatar 2’ to easily dominate given the thin pipeline of new releases
TV News Biz Gets Tawdry for Leaders
LA3C Festival Celebrates Region’s Artistry, Culture
A Big Swing at 60 • APA positions itself for growth at a moment of upheaval for Hollywood talent agencies
1951-2022: Kirstie Alley
The Secret to Great ‘Sex’
What Women Want? More Oscar Nods for Writing • There are alarmingly few female contenders for screenplay recognition
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THE BUSINESS OF LIFESTYLE
Oscars Wild!
Viola Davis The Woman King (SONY) & Jennifer Lawrence Causeway (APPLE ORIGINAL FILMS/A24)
Michelle Yeoh Everything Everywhere Allat Once (A24) & Cate Blanchett Tár (FOCUS FEATURES)
Eddie Redmayne The Good Nurse (NETFLIX) & Ana de Armas Blonde (NETFLIX)
Kate Hudson & Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (NETFLIX) & Glen Powell (SONY) Devotion Top Gun: Maverick (PARAMOUNT)
Margot Robbie Babylon (PARAMOUNT) & Carey She Said (UNIVERSAL) & Mulligan
Adam Sandler Hustle (NETFLIX) & Brendan Fraser The Whale (A24)
Austin Butler Elvis (WARNER BR OS.) & Janelle Monáe (NETFLIX) Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
Paul Dano The Batman (WA RNER BROS.) The Fabelmans (UNIVERSAL) & Brian Tyree Causeway (APPLE ORIGINAL FILMS/A24) Henry
Joe Alwyn Stars at Noon (A24) Catherine Called Birdy (AMAZON STUDIOS) & Paul Mescal Aftersun (A24)
Laura Dern The Son (SONY PICTURES CLASSICS) & Michelle Williams The Fabelmans (UNIVERSAL)
Letitia Wright Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (DISNEY) & John Boyega Breaking (BLEECKER STREET) The Woman King (SONY)
Jamie Lee Curtis Everything Everywhere All at Once (A24) & Colin Farrell The Banshees of Inisherin (SEARCHLIGHT)
Directors/Intl. Film Previews/Oscar Shortlist • Foreign-language movies break into other categories, including the director race, while we handicap the shortlist nominees. Also, pics in Critics Choice phase 1 and European Film Awards are in the mix.
Through the Female Gaze • Gender, personal experiences affected quartet of helmers in awards race
DGA and Academy Connect • All but eight guild winners have failed to score an Oscar
Docs on the Awards Season Path • Newcomers mingle with vets for a shot at making the shortlist
Intl. Directors Stand in Hollywood’s Spotlight • From Mexico to South Korea, these helmers deserve Oscar recognition
Tough Truths in Tender Film • ‘Armageddon Time’ probes the socio-economic seeds planted in 1980
Critics Choice Awards Ready for Their Close-up • Expanding beyond film and TV, org is planning to move up kudos ladder
Euro Film Awards Turn Into Month-Long Celebration • Matthijs Wouter Knol is looking to make continent’s cinema shine brighter
Does European Film Awards Success Fuel Oscar Buzz? • Acad hopefuls are looking to use Euro kudos as a springboard
Breaking Into Oscar’s Intl. Film Race • With help from festivals, countries push aside the usual suspects
Philippines Film ‘Missing 8’ Double Dips • Intl. Emmy nominee wins acclaim as a film
The World Is Oscar’s Oyster • No longer confined, international films break into many races
Intl. Film Category Yields Plenty of Pics...

30 November 2022

Hitmakers Issue Goes Deep Into the Grooves
Contributors
Peeling Back the Layers on Netflix’s ‘Glass Onion’ Strategy • The streamer deliberately limited the number of theaters releasing the sequel
Taking Their Best Shot at the Bard • Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo revisit ‘Romeo and Juliet’ with carefully curated cuts from their catalog
The Last Breakfast • Angela Yee takes the measure of her dozen years with Power 105’s hip-hop institution
Carved Out of the Big Bucks • Dozens of men in the music business have side hustles, but female execs? Not so much …
Passing the Torch on a ‘Willow’ Remake
In: A Killer Dress Out: Cable-Knit Sweater
Slap or No Slap, ‘Emancipation’ Deserves a Shot • Will Oscar voters see past Will Smith’s bad behavior at this year’s ceremony?
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’Tis the Season
A Divine Duet • ‘Cold Heart’ is not only one of 2022’s biggest songs — the ELTON JOHN-DUA LIPA hit is the latest example of the music legend’s mentorship of young artists
‘Levitating’ to a Lofty Perch
The 25 Most Consumed Songs of 2022
Making the Cut • Who are the people responsible for birthing — and breaking — the biggest songs of the year? Variety’s list of 2022’s Hitmakers includes the creators, executives and connectors in the music industry who can spot a magical combination of talents and turn it into a smash.
RICKY REED • The two-time Grammy winner explains the science of hitmaking and Lizzo’s smash ‘About Damn Time’
LATTO’S ‘BIG ENERGY’
KID HARPOON & TYLER J0HNSON • The secret to making a Harry Styles smash? Kick out the jams
THE KIDS WERE ALL RIGHT • Lin-Manuel Miranda credits lockdown for the surprise success of ‘We Don’t Talk About Bruno’
SELENA GOMEZ’S ‘MY MIND & ME’ • The tune from the documentary about her struggles with depression is her way of telling people, ‘Iseeyou’
The Artist Whisperers • Engineers have the ears of the talent — and now a piece of the publishing
KARA DIOGUARDI • The former ‘American Idol’ judge matches creators to deliver hits, like Gayle’s Grammy-nommed ‘Abcdefu’
FUTURE’S ‘WAIT FOR U’ FEATURING DRAKE AND TEMS
ATLANTIC RECORDS • Celebrating its 75th year, the music powerhouse continues its two-decade hot streak with Julie Greenwald and Craig Kallman at the helm
JESSE COLLINS • The Emmy-winning creative is Hollywood’s go-to producer to deliver musical extravaganzas
OMAR APOLLO • In a year of firsts for the Mexican American singer-songwriter, 2022 brought a viral hit and a Grammy nomination
EBONIE WARD • The Future whisperer also counts Gunna and Flo Milli on her roster
A Letter From Prison
FUTURE • The Atlanta rapper has spread his magic around, elevating the work of top artists
SAM SMITH & KIM PETRAS • Their Grammy-nominated song ‘Unholy’ is a queer anthem and a No. 1 hit
WHISTLE WHILE YOU WORK • How Ryan Tedder turned OneRepublic’s ‘I Ain’t Worried’ into a sleeper smash for ‘Top Gun: Maverick’
LATTO • Internet trolls be damned, the Queen of the South ruled the charts this year
LIZZO’S ‘ABOUT DAMN TIME’ • The artist’s infectious celebration of post-COVID merrymaking was finely crafted by an ace team
IMAGINE DRAGONS • How Rick Rubin helped bandleader Dan Reynolds be more vulnerable than ever
REMIX RUN • An Ariana Grande feature extended the life of the Weeknd’s ‘Save Your Tears’
AMY COLES • The Sony Music Publishing exec locked in the sync of 2022, Kate Bush’s ‘Running Up That Hill’
HIP-HOP VOICES • These...

22 November 2022

THE WACO WAY
For This Sequel, Will the Force Be With Bob Iger?
Contributors
When You Wish Upon a CEO • Elton John, the AMAs and Bob Iger’s stealth return collided on a Sunday night that Disney executives will never forget
Bob 2.0’s Biggest Blunders • Chapek made some key mistakes in his tenure as Disney CEO
Scaring Up a Properly ‘Kooky’ Creation • How ‘Wednesday’ production designer came up with look for Addams Family Netflix series
The Little Contenders That Should • Evocative films like ‘Till’ and ‘Close’ are just as deserving of best picture consideration as ‘Wakanda’ and ‘Maverick’
Tools of the Trade • Apps and other tech offerings designed for DIY digital creators are proliferating amid rising demand
Further Resources for Content Creating
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Idina Menzel and Aaron Lohr
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BUILT FROM SCRATCH • Joanna and Chip Gaines have unrivaled reach among lifestyle TV stars thanks to their powerful Magnolia brand
BORN TO BUILD • Property Brothers Drew and Jonathan Scott are down to change the world with wainscoting, affordable home furnishings and a growing roster of TV shows
LIFESTYLE LEADERS 2022
CULTURE CATALYSTS DINNER
SAG Awards Preview • The SAG Awards must go on — we just don’t know where or when yet. Variety cuts through the uncertainty to analyze the movies and TV shows mostly likely to impress thesps.
Early Peek at Likely SAG Awards Nominations • Variety answers questions on what SAG-AFTRA voting body looks like and which films and TV series are likely front-runners
Designing Spielberg’s ‘Fabelmans’ • Rick Carter creates look on ‘a whole other level’
Mountain Film Festival Feast • Whistler fields strong Canadian content and emerging talent
Nigeria Builds for the Future • New construction looks to lure foreign shoots as biz plans to boost crew strength
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FILMING IN Rome, Italy
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FILMING IN Auckland, New Zealand
Hubs Keep Production Spinning • New Mexico hosts heavy-hitters Netflix, NBCUniversal while also servicing indies
Cherokee Nation Throws in Extras • From cash rebates to diverse scenery, tribe adds sweet treats
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FILMING WITH Fresco Film Services
Extreme Makeover for Peru • ‘Transformers: Rise of the Beasts’ shoot raises profile of the country as a place to stage big-budget pics
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FILMING AT Shinfield Studios
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FILMING IN ALULA
Productions Boom in South Africa • Big-budget projects fill up soundstages while the country wrestles with other challenges
BILAL BAIG • Playwright, Performer, Showrunner, Producer
JUSTIN DELORME • Composer
SOPHIE DUPUIS • Director, Screenwriter
SASHA LEIGH HENRY • Writer, Director, Producer
BRITT KERR • Producer
JULES KOOSTACHIN, ASIVAK KOOSTACHIN • Director, Writer; Actor
CHANDLER LEVACK • Writer, Director
KELLY MCCORMACK • Writer, Director, Actor
GAIL MAURICE • Director, Writer, Actor
DANIEL ROHER • Documentarian
Red Sea Opens for Global Cinema • Festival showcases regional talent and awards season faves
Variety Honors Labaki, Kapoor • Inaugural Intl. Vanguard Awards honor Cannes darling and Bollywood movie star
Six Rising Arab Film Players to Meet at Red Sea Festival • Execs in the vanguard of entertainment from the Middle East
London Production Gathering Brings Back...

16 November 2022

Reader Beware — Timothée Chalamet Might Devour You
Contributors
Recording Academy Can Exhale This Year • Fewer Grammy snubs and surprises as good buzz feeds the Beyhive
How ‘She Said’ Became a True Survivors’ Tale • Filmmakers took great care to involve victims of Harvey Weinstein in the #MeToo production
Tales From the Crypto
Winter Rolls Into ‘Tulsa’
‘Star Wars’ Super Fan Gets His Best Shot With ‘Andor’
‘Succession’ Helmer Dines on the Rich Again
No Kidding — Comedies Will Be Contenders • Several of 2022’s standout Oscar hopefuls lean on laughs to engage audiences
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EAT, PREY, LOVE • Cannibals thrive in Luca Guadagnino’s haunting love story ‘Bones and All,’ starring Timothée Chalamet and Taylor Russell
My Dog Blue • Steve Burns, the original host of ‘Blue’s Clues,’ is back with his Handy Dandy Notebook
Three’s Company • In an exclusive conversation with Variety, Christina Applegate, Linda Cardellini and creator Liz Feldman emotionally break down the final season of ‘Dead to Me’
Golden Globes TV/Phase 1: Critics Choice TV/Governors Awards
Can the Golden Globes Restore Their Luster? • Despite many unanswered questions, the HFPA’s annual awards ceremony is coming back to NBC
Thesps Sharpen Their Skills • More shows call on actors to convey emotional truths but also move like expert cooks, archers and fighters
Finding Inspiration in Grief • Zoe Saldaña tapped her own life experiences for Netflix’s ‘From Scratch’
Finding Truth in Dark Places • Actor Jake Lacy had to adjust his charm to play a predator in ‘Friend of the Family’
Academy Salutes Outstanding Quartet • The Governors Awards will bestow the Jean Hersholt and three Honorary Oscars
Scottish Athlete Becomes German ‘Quiet’ Scribe • Sports and pic biz both test endurance
A Hero’s Welcome • ‘Deadpool’ and ‘Spirited’ star Ryan Reynolds to be feted at American Cinematheque
Horror Blooms Fresh • Jason Blum and his Blumhouse get their due
Fleishman Is in Trouble
Devotion
Glen Powell • “It’s funny to meet someone where you’re basically naked and pitching them.”
THIRST TRAPS • Bones and All’s Timothe, e Chalamet, Luca Guadagnino and Taylor Russell

9 November 2022

BRAVE NEW WAKANDA
The WALT DISNEY Company • CONGRATULATES ITS CHILDREN’S & FAMILY EMMY® AWARD NOMINEES
A Journey Back to Wakanda, With Grief and Danger
Contributors
NETFLIX • PROUDLY CONGRATULATES OUR 2022 CONGRATULATES ITS CHILDREN’S & FAMILY EMMY AWARD NOMINEES
Residual Problems • Hollywood employers are looking to stockpile scripts and shows, as an industry in transition braces for tough labor talks next year
Charlie Collier Makes His Case for Roku • The former Fox Entertainment CEO arrives at the digital company as it’s taking big swings
Social Insecurity • What does Twitter mean for brands under its volatile new leader?
It’s Brine Time in Primetime for CBS • Colbert’s ‘Pickled’ reflects TV’s insatiable demand for new forms of sports and entertainment
EXECUTIVE SHUFFLE
‘Sex’ Star Finally Finds Her Groove
More Evening Jolts of ‘Joe’ on the Way? • MSNBC’s a.m. anchor team is looking to expand further into primetime with deepdive specials
YouTube’s Charm Offensive With the Music Industry Pays Off • Platform’s paid subscribers soar from 50 million to 80 million in a year
His Comeback Story Is 30 Years in the Making • ‘Everything Everywhere’ co-star Ke Huy Quan is poised as kudos contender after long screen absence
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RESCUING ‘BLACK PANTHER’ • Angela Bassett, Letitia Wright and director Ryan Coogler discuss how their grief over Chadwick Boseman’s death inspired Marvel’s $250 million sequel, ‘Wakanda Forever’
THE SURVIVOR • SARAH AUBREY definitely didn’t sign up for this.
Artisan Preview
Packed Race Kicks Off • Artisan categories burst with contenders making for a very competitive season
‘Babylon’ Embraces Hollywood’s History • Damien Chazelle’s period pic plays with the transition from old to new
‘Wakanda’ Warriors • New characters and settings add to the worlds envisioned by the key women behind ‘Wakanda Forever’
Hybrid Superhero Standoff • ‘Black Adam’ team combined practical and visual effects for battle
Spielberg’s Gang Back in Force • Director gathered trusted artisans for the story of ‘The Fabelmans’
‘RRR’ Revs Ups the Action • Director and DP juggled CGI animals, stunts and real fire in setpiece sequence
Lenser Goes Big for War Pic • ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’ DP used large-format cameras to convey the hell of battle
Altered States Drive Race • Makeup that transforms actors looks to be the big winner this year
Setting the Stage for ‘Women’ • DP Luc Montpellier prepped the mood for the drama
Score Built With Old, New Themes • Composer Simon Franglen honored the late James Horner with his ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ music
Docs Hit High Notes • Audiences drawn to upbeat films on sports, music and celebrities
Fall Fest Holds Influential Place in Awards Calendar • DOC NYC is famous for highlighting features that go on to win Oscar
‘Beer’ Drafts the ‘Real Guys’ for Script • Viet vets help make Farrelly’s comedy-drama factual
New Generation Steers Biz in Better Direction • Hollywood looks for leaders who can bring about positive change
Young Turks Head to Showbiz C-Suites • From representation to law, music, film and TV, these are Hollywood’s New Leaders
RICHMUSIC
Christina Applegate Achieves ‘Childhood Dream’ • The ‘Dead to Me’ actor got her SAG card at age 5 and a Walk of Fame star this month
Movies Shine Light on Military Experience • Projects explore veterans’ issues, probe meanings of...

2 November 2022

The Russo Brothers Know How to Put On a Show
BIZ + BUZZ • The industry watches with a wary eye as the maverick investor seals a $44 billion deal to acquire the ailing social media platform
‘Girls5eva’ Reunites (Again) at Netflix • How the Peacock comedy found its way to a bigger platform with the blessing of NBCUniversal leaders
How Low Can Broadcast Ratings Go? • CBS’ ‘East New York’ and ‘Fire Country’ are this fall’s early freshman leaders
Dressing Harry Styles • ‘My Policeman’ designer Annie Symons had to craft looks ranging from swim trunks to bobby outfits
Working Out Daddy Issues on Network TV
Boseman’s Legacy Could Bring Bassett to an Oscar • Can the MCU land its first acting nom?
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THE FUTURISTS • WITH AGBO, JOE AND ANTHONY RUSSO ARE USING THEIR MARVEL EXPERIENCE AND OUTSIDER SENSIBILITY TO BUILD AN INDEPENDENT STUDIO FOR THE FUTURE OF ENTERTAINMENT, WHEREVER THAT LEADS
INSIDE THE RUSSO UNIVERSE • BY PROMOTING HER TO CHIEF CREATIVE OFFICER AT AGBO, THE RUSSO BROTHERS HAVE HAPPILY THROWN THEIR YOUNGER SISTER, ANGELA RUSSO-OTSTOT, INTO THE DEEP END
Int’l Film Preview
Int’l Film Selections Beset by Internal Politics • Local drama driven by egos means countries don’t always submit their best
A Simple Fix to a Complicated Category • Variety’s chief critic suggests a rethink of int’l film competition
1-Inch Barrier Can Be Too High • Foreign-language films struggle to break through to other categories
The Sun Never Sets on Oscars • Int’l race entries come from nearly all the continents of the globe
Oscar Voters: Don’t Overlook Some Pre-Fall Festival Gems • Pics from early in the year have terrific kudos potential
Location, Inflation, Re-Evaluation • Business managers are advising clients about real estate investments in a shifting market
Playing Hard, Working Harder Pays Off • Whether he’s enriching superstars or helping the homeless, Variety’s honoree is a man for all seasons
Advisers Guard and Grow Assets of Showbiz Stars • Experts steer clients through a swerving economy
Hail! Hail! Rock and Roll Hall of Fame • Inductees for the class of 2022 span a century of music and a lifetime of influence
The Book of Jimmy • On the eve of Iovine’s induction into the Rock Hall, the producer, executive and entrepreneur takes a fresh look back at his extraordinary career
Music’s Big Voice • Legendary lawyer Allen Grubman earned his spot in the Rock Hall by demanding respect for artists
A Rapper’s Delight • Sylvia Robinson was a hit artist before she became an influential hip-hop mogul
Starry Salute to Hip-Hop Pioneers Salt-N-Pepa • With their arrival on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the duo cements a place for female MCs
Festival Goes Live • AFI Fest returns as an in-person event with awards season hopefuls, docs and shorts
The Laughs Return • The New York Comedy Festival comes roaring back post-pandemic
Spector
Variety
The Philosophy of Modern Song
Weird Al Yankovic • “I think early-60s Al playing early-20s Al probably wouldn’t fly.”

26 October 2022

Let the Oscar Race Begin
Contributors
How Bad Will the Recession Get for Hollywood? • The industry will have to tighten its belt to endure the economic slowdown
An Ardent ‘Call’ for Action
Blurring Fact and Fiction in ‘Reasonable Doubt’
’Tis the Holiday Movie Season • This year’s festive lineup is bigger than ever and features unexpected talent
Sony Stakes a Claim in Israel’s Music Scene
A New Comedy Pipeline for a New Era
Pin Curls and Braids Define Looks for Black Period Films • Artisans use a variety of techniques to recreate hair and makeup from days gone by
Academy Branches Must Embrace Cinema’s Evolution • The disqualification of ‘Apollo 10½: A Space Age Childhood’ reflects a narrow mindset
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Fright Night • Who doesn’t love celebrating Halloween with a horror movie? Here, we ask Hollywood stars to recall the scariest movie they’ve ever seen.
A DIFFERENT HUGH • The once and future Wolverine gives the performance of his career in Florian Zeller’s wrenching drama ‘The Son’
mother COURAGE • With every cell of her body, Danielle Deadwyler embodies Mamie Till, whose relentless pursuit of justice for her 14-year-old son, Emmett — lynched in 1955 — changed the course of history forever
The Imagen FOUNDATION IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE WINNERS OF THE 37th Annual Imagen Awards
Kudos Season Launch • As the film awards campaign starts off, Variety surveys the landscape for hopefuls that are eyeing nominations and eventual victories in best picture and other top races.
The Story of the Billion-Dollar Backup Group • ‘Elvis’ omitted the Jordanaires, whom the King considered essential to his sound
Circuit Contenders Are Off and Running • Variety spotlights hopefuls in the pursuit of awards glory
Advice on Oscarcast: Go Crazy! • No time for Band-Aids, ceremony needs major surgery
Inventive Indies Weather Stormy Market • As AFM approaches, distribs try on new strategies and options for their wares
Equity Not Equal for Indies • Recouping investments more risky now but some players are good bets
Filmmaking on the Rise in Colombia • With new incentives, crews and diverse locations, the Latin American country lures shoots
Fledgling Industry Races to Keep Up With Shooting • Investors sought to ramp up soundstages in Colombia
Thessaloniki Fest’s Rise Parallels Resurgent Greek Film Biz • New generation of filmmakers rode out crisis and found international success
In Birthplace of Western Drama, Series Make Mark • Growing demand plus cash rebates drive local production
OCTOBER 17 NEW YORK
Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio
OCTOBER 14 NEW YORK
God Forbid
THE NEW YORK PARTY • october 19
Keegan-Michael Key • “I thought to myself, ‘How has no one come up with this yet?’”

19 October 2022

Meghan’s Next Chapter in Hollywood: Royal Producer
Contributors
The Dash for Streaming Ad Cash • Netflix and Disney+ court subscribers by launching ad-supported tiers as media buyers brace for a flood of digital inventory
‘Survivor’ Distributor Banijay Outlasts the Rest • The biggest production outfit outside the U.S. is adding muscle to its business model — and is determined to keep its rights
Here’s Johnny! • The death-defying stuntman pulls off new tricks on Hulu’s ‘Reboot,’ but Knoxville isn’t ruling out more ‘Jackass’
Up Close and Personal
Two for the Show • ‘High School’ stars Railey and Seazynn Gilliland on being plucked from TikTok to play Tegan and Sara
Will Voters Listen to What ‘She Said’ About Weinstein? • Films about the issue of sexual assault could strike a chord with industry viewers — or hit a nerve
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Oct. 15 Academy Museum Gala • Academy Museum, Los Angeles
Oct. 12 ‘Black Adam’ Premiere • AMC Empire 25, New York
Oct. 11 ‘Halloween Ends’ Premiere • TCL Chinese Theatre, Hollywood
Oct. 12 ‘The Watcher’ Premiere • The Paris Theater, New York
Oct. 12 ‘The Piano Lesson’ Opening • Ethel Barrymore Theatre, New York
Oct. 13 ‘She Said’ Premiere • Alice Tully Hall, New York
No Turning Back • Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, gets candid about her Netflix and Spotify deals, Queen Elizabeth II’s legacy and her future
The Royal Treatment • MEGHAN CHAMPIONS WORKING MOTHERS
Which Way, L.A.? • Karen Bass and Rick Caruso spar over how to fix the city’s homelessness problem, in their battle over the mayoralty of Hollywood’s hometown
Southern Hospitality Charms Showbiz for 25 Years • Savannah Fest gives students the chance to interact with showbiz pros
Delayed But Definite • Costume designer Sandy Powell to receive Variety’s Creative Impact Award
Crafting Careers in Showbiz • Variety will salute 2022’s class of 10 Artisans to Watch, who are carving below-the-line paths, at SCAD
Fest Toons Up Hollywood • Animation Is Film brings the best to enthusiastic audiences for fifth year
Build Back Better, San Diego-Style • Film fest unspools in full live mode with awards contenders and galas
Czech Doc Fest Takes on Russia’s War • Ji.hlava supports Ukrainian filmmakers, while showcasing American talent
She Said
The School for Good and Evil
Drake Rodger • “It’s like Romeo acting opposite Juliet and not being able to spew out some poetic love.”

12 October 2022

Yes, the Star of ‘The Mummy’ Could Win an Oscar
Contributors
The Long Road Back • Musicians grapple with glut of post-COVID tours, economic uncertainty and fierce competition
Five Years After #MeToo, Weinstein Is Back on Trial • His is one of four highprofile sexual violence cases playing out in courtrooms this week
Turns Out You Can Go Home Again • Production designer Happy Massee used steam and period pics to revisit ’80s in ‘Armageddon Time’
Remembered • 1925-2022: Angela Lansbury
Style and Substance • In her new book, CNBC’s Julia Boorstin studies how women lead
Five Reasons to Love This New York Indie Mainstay • Sony Pictures Classics has racked up more than 150 Oscar nominations in the three decades since its formation
Riding the Genre Wave
‘Wagatha’ Producer Reels In Buzzy Projects
Will Nice Guys (and Gals) Finish First? • This season of awards hopefuls has some very likable and beloved contenders
EXPOSURE
New York Film Festival • Alice Tully Hall, New York City
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The New York Issue
These Two Went ‘Whale’ Watching • Brendan Fraser makes a triumphant, Oscar-worthy return to movies in Darren Aronofsky’s acclaimed new drama
Truth and Fiction • At Darren Aronofsky and Ari Handel’s Protozoa Pictures, the movie magic is based in fact
Growing Up Too Fast • Can an intimate musical like ‘Kimberly Akimbo’ survive spectacle-laden Broadway?
Good Times Square • Carolines on Broadway is back and ready to spotlight the next generation of stand-ups
Dialing It Up • Model, celebrity feminist and social media star Emily Ratajowski is coming out with a new podcast … her way
Married to Their Work • Samuel L. Jackson and director LaTanya Richardson Jackson bring August Wilson back to Broadway
A Bear Market • How Wall Street fell out of love with media stocks
The New Power of New York List
Lea Michele
Sutton Foster
Jesse at the Bat • As ‘Take Me Out’ returns for an unexpected encore, Jesse Williams reflects on race, sexuality and onstage nudity
Michael R. Jackson
Maya Hawke
Sara Ramirez
Bowen Yang
Variety Voters’ Guide: Grammys Phase 1
Latin Music Poised for Major Showing in 2023 Race • Bad Bunny, Rosalia, Anitta and Becky G have released some of the year’s biggest albums, but will it translate to big wins?
Do You Get Déjà Vu? • The 2023 Grammy nominations — announced on Nov. 15 — are as unpredictable as ever, but one race is certain to return: Beyoncé vs. Adele
The Write Stuff • After years of lobbying, the Grammys have finally created an award specifically for non-performing songwriters
Game On • A new category for scoring interactive play is long overdue, says the creative community
The Wide-Open Race of Remixes • Is Sickick the new Imanbek? Committee members will decide the dance-heavy category
Can Anyone Top Kendrick Lamar? • Five years after his last full-length, the Compton king seems like a sure bet for rap album — but upsets have happened before
From Knobs to Noms • Past producer winners — like Greg Kurstin and Jack Antonoff — had big years, but is it time for a new face?
We Need to Talk About ‘Encanto’ • Best-selling soundtrack features eight songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda
Accidental Anthem • Dove Cameron’s cheeky ‘Boyfriend’ lofts the singer-actor to Grammy consideration
Orange County Fest Draws Hollywood Eyes • Newport Beach Film Festival takes a ‘Weird’ turn

4 October 2022

PRIME MOVER • JENNIFER SALKE HARNESSES THE POWER OF TOLKIEN TO ENERGIZE AMAZON STUDIOS
power of WOMEN • WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 LOS ANGELES
Amazon Studios Grows Up With Some Tolkien Magic
Contributors
Asia’s Free Agent for Change • Peter Chan hopes to build a busy indie studio with his latest venture in Hong Kong
Blind Optimism or Fraud? • MoviePass’ former leaders have run afoul of the SEC, which claims they lied about their business
Late-Night Flight
Wait. What Did George R.R. Martin’s Collaborators Say? • Critics on Twitter are breathing fire at the married authors’ offensive comments about inclusive casting in fantasy shows
Plastic Sofa Covers? It’s ‘Elementary’
‘The Mole’ Burrows Back Into the U.S. TV Landscape
Buzz for ‘White Noise’ Is Muted — but Why? • Noah Baumbach’s latest film scored two major fest spots, yet surprisingly little heat surrounds it
EXPOSURE
Sept 28 Variety’s Power of Women L.A. • Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, Beverly Hills
EXPOSURE
SEIZING THE RINGS • ONE DOWN, FOUR TO GO: JENNIFER SALKE BANKS ON FIVE SEASONS OF MYTH AND SPECTACLE TO BUILD AMAZON STUDIOS INTO A GLOBAL LEADER
this guy is going places • Like young Russell Crowe and Brad Pitt before him, Harris Dickinson, who blew audiences away at Cannes in ‘Triangle of Sadness,’ is not just another very pretty face
Domee Shi Pulls Inspiration From Her Past • Variety’s Creative Impact in Animation honoree forges her own path at Pixar
Nickelodeon Brings in the Network Cavalry • Paramount’s various subsidiaries add programming width to kiddie channels
Drawing the Future • Variety’s 10 Animators to Watch will be feted Oct. 6 with a cocktail pour at Nickelodeon Animation Studio
Leveling Up on Gaming • Variety and Pixel United fete these impact honorees at the Leaders in Gaming & Entertainment Breakfast Oct. 4
Middleburg Film Festival Fetes Above- and Below-the-Line Artists • Honorees Rian Johnson and his editor Bob Ducsay to participate in conversation at the fest
Small Town, Big Film Love • Mill Valley fest celebrates 45 years with the latest awards hopefuls
Andrea Berloff Brings Grit and Gripping Drama to Big Screen • Variety’s Creative Impact in Screenwriting honoree ascends filmmaking ranks
Scribe Tribe’s Rising Stars • Variety’s 10 Screenwriters to Watch are making a splash on awards and film festival circuits
Hamptons Parties Like It’s 2019 • Festival reasserts itself as a must-stop on the awards season circuit
Amsterdam
The Lincoln Project
WRITERS GUIDE OF AMERICA WEST • The WGAW wishes to honor the following members for their devotion to their craft and contribution to all of our lives. They will be missed.
Paul Reiser • “Don’t show me everything; don’t show me the magic.”

28 September 2022

The Power of Giving Back
Inside the Elusive NFT Sale of Tarantino’s Royale With Cheese • Recriminations abound among the group that purchased the token before the market crashed
Sizing Up the TV Season — and Beyond • Top network and platform content execs gamely answer Variety’s annual survey
Epix Embraces Its New Corporate Identity
1971-2022 Zack Estrin
Moving Beyond TikTok Fame
New Leader, New Logo
Skirting the Issue • ‘Blonde’ costume team used math and more to revisit Marilyn Monroe’s most iconic outfits
A Popular Movie Could Win Best Picture This Year — Really • ‘Everything Everywhere’ is one of numerous films with broad appeal and in the hunt for Oscar glory
OUR TOWN • JUST FOR VARIETY
EXPOSURE
EXPOSURE
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The Power of Women Issue
THE CLINTONS’ NEXT ACT • Hillary and Chelsea Clinton aim to inspire with their new production company
YAAS, QUEEN SUGAR! • How Oprah Winfrey and Ava DuVernay changed the industry by championing women directors
THE AVA EFFECT • Introducing the 42 women who directed Ava DuVernay’s “Queen Sugar”
MALALA’S NEW MISSION • The Nobel laureate tests the Hollywood waters as a producer for Apple TV+
Fighting for Inclusion
FINDING HER VISION • Elizabeth Olsen leverages her Marvel fame to make change
Giving It All and More
PACKING A PUNCH • These executives, creatives, movers and shakers on Variety’s 2022 Women’s Impact Report saw opportunity, took chances and adapted to changes in the entertainment business
INCISIVE ANALYSIS. VARIETY INTELLIGENCE PLATFORM • A subscription service for the business of media
LEAP OF FAITH • Google’s Social Impact Award honoree, Jacqueline Martinez Garcel, left New York to build up California Latinos
Master of the Mic • Baseball announcer Jaime Jarrín’s career blossomed after he and the Dodgers moved to Los Angeles
Salute to the Voz of Excellence • Jaime Jarrín’s gift for calling games helped my family bond around baseball
Streak of Kindness • Jaime Jarrín’s legacy is defined by empathy and a strong work ethic
After 65 Years, BFI London Fest Can Still Surprise • Film festival director Tricia Tuttle balances prestige with cinematic discovery
N.Y. Film Festival Keeps the Faith • Now marking its 60th edition, the fest stays true to its founding principles
Busan Festival Doubles Down on Discovery Function • Fest evolves along with revived global demand for Korean content
China Returns to Busan • Big-budget pics will screen as country promotes recovering film business
Ticket to Paradise
Bros
Guy Fieri • “I don’t want a fucking luncheon. I want a rager.”

21 September 2022

Marilyn Monroe Was Never on Time Contributors Broadway Gears Up for Fall Season Rife With Uncertainty • With ‘Phantom’ gone, what does ‘normal’ even look like anymore? Artisan Oscar Buzzometer • Craft titans worked behind the scenes on some of this season’s buzziest films Broadcasters Get Into the Fall Spirit • Major networks have lined up promo pushes for their new shows Get Ready for an Epic Emmy Traffic Jam • The 2023 TV awards season is looking even more packed than the last one Gala Celebrates Music Creators, Executives, Change-makers Sunrise Shake-Up • Chris Licht plans on leveraging Warner Bros. Discovery talent on CNN’s retooled morning show JUST FOR VARIETY MUST ATTEND Street Art Finds a Home VERIETY CHANEL EXPOSURE VARIETY CAST RECEPTION SEPTEMBER 9 TORONTO Her ‘Blonde’ Ambition • ANA DE ARMAS put everything she had into playing MARILYN MONROE. And you’ll never see either woman the same way again. Christmas with Candace • IN HOLLYWOOD’S NEW WAR OVER CHRISTMAS MOVIES, CAN THE ‘FULL HOUSE’ STAR HELP BOOST THE CONSERVATIVE GREAT AMERICAN FAMILY? Oscar Buzz and Bloody Murder 007 Producers Leave Imprint in Hollywood • Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson set hands and feet at TCL Chinese Theatre Will Rogers Pioneer Assistance Fund Honors Bond Pair • Broccoli and Wilson are ‘legends and icons’ in showbiz From ‘Walking Dead’ to Walk of Fame • Honoree Norman Reedus never envisioned the TV and film success he’s found Beverly Hills Bar Assn. Honors Two Legal Eagles • Mathew Rosengart puts advocacy at the heart of his career COCKTAIL PARTY SEPTEMBER 10 TORONTO Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery Reboot Long Live the Movies! Fall Festivals Come Roaring Back to Life • As Venice continued its awards-season ascent, Toronto made an impressive comeback while Telluride played it quiet, focusing mostly on docs VERIETY @ TORONTO Brent Faiyaz • “When I watch Tarantino films, it just makes me want to make music.”

15 September 2022

The Industry Calendar Never Rests Contributors Requiem for a Queen • The global press is mobilizing to cover the monarch’s funeral on Sept. 19 Remembered: 1930-2022 Jean-Luc Godard • ‘Breathless’ filmmaker provided key spark for French New Wave New Season, New Closer • CBS’ long-running newsmagazine, ‘60 Minutes,’ hasn’t stopped experimenting with its format Green Scene • Organizers of Norway’s Øya, possibly the world’s most eco-friendly music fest, explain how it’s done Game On for Amazon Prime • Can the streamer get football fans on board Thursday nights? ‘Revenge,’ Gen Z Style • Jennifer Kaytin Robinson revisits teenage troubles for Netflix comedy pic EXPOSURE Toronto Intl. Film Festival Toronto ‘Pinocchio’ Premiere ‘Gutsy’ Premiere D23 Expo THE EDUCATION OF QUINTA BRUNSON • THE MULTI-HYPHENATE FEELS THE WEIGHT OF HER EMMY-WINNING SUCCESS AS THE SOPHOMORE YEAR OF ‘ABBOTT ELEMENTARY’ BEGINS STUCK IN REVERSE • THE KUDOCAST’S TOP MOMENTS DEMONSTRATE WHY EMMY VOTERS NEED TO RECOGNIZE A WIDER VARIETY OF SHOWS HEARTFELT SPEECHES ELEVATE THE SHOW • VARIETY’S TV CRITICS GENTLY SPAR OVER THE HIGHS AND LOWS OF THIS YEAR’S PRIMETIME EMMYS KUDOCAST CLOSE ENCOUNTERS • EMMY NOMINEES AND PRESENTERS KICKED OFF THE TELEVISION INDUSTRY’S BIG NIGHT WITH A WALK DOWN THE GOLD CARPET BEFORE HEADING INTO THE MICROSOFT THEATER FOR THE 74TH ANNUAL CEREMONY NIGHT MOVES • THE EVENING DIDN’T END WHEN THE LAST EMMY WAS HANDED OUT — CHAMPAGNE BOTTLES WERE POPPING INTO THE WEE HOURS WON LOVE • CHECK OUT THE NIGHT’S FRESHLY MINTED WINNERS WITH THEIR SHINY NEW STATUETTES CASUAL AFFAIRS • THE INDUSTRY GOT ITS PARTY ON IN THE DAYS AND NIGHTS LEADING UP TO THE BIG CEREMONY EXECUTIVES COMING THROUGH! • INDUSTRY INSIDERS TOOK TIME TO MIX AND MINGLE ON THE EMMYS’ GOLD CARPET Campaigns That Elevate Great Product • Brand marketing gurus take cues from fans to promote film and TV Brand Marketing Mavens Drive Hit Campaigns • Variety highlights the successful promos behind the year’s top series and films AFCI Cineposium Marks Several Firsts • Confab meets in person in Latin America as pandemic eases Colombia Takes Lead in Latin America • Incentives, crews, locations available to lure productions New Zealand Focuses on Diversity • Heritage Trust works to preserve film materials for future generations British Columbia Tackles Growth • Creative B.C. bows website with training and networking for crews Biz Flirts With Financial Wild West • NFTs and cryptocurrency entice producers looking for funding but buyer beware Indies Wrestle With Inflation • Producers see budgets balloon over skyrocketing interest rates and COVID costs Inaugural Fest Focuses on Spanish-Language Culture • Viva Texas includes tribute to Frido Kahlo Zurich Film Festival Flexes Star Muscle • A heady mix of Hollywood and auteur films, and a stellar guestlist awaits Inside Bowie’s Brain With Sound and Vision • Audio pros teamed with director Brett Morgen for complex production on ‘Moonage Daydream’ Luma Pictures Surfs VFX and Previz Wave How ‘Goodnight Mommy’ Visuals Build Fear, Tension Blonde The Handmaid’s Tale Rina Sawayama • “I don’t know if I’ll ever get used to seeing myself in a movie, to be honest.”

7 September 2022

Make Way for the Fall Contributors Rising Global Force Takes the Stage • Seoul-based CJ ENM aims to scale up in Hollywood and flex Korea’s muscle Emmy Comedy Race Is Still Anyone’s Guess • ‘Squid Game’ gains drama momentum heading into Primetime kudocast Thin Line Between Laughs and Screams Price Wasn’t the Problem for MoviePass, Ex-CEO Insists in Memoir His Back Pages • Jann Wenner talks about magazine publishing and the power of rock in his memoir Designed for Battle • Gersha Phillips relied on African artisans to create costumes for ‘The Woman King’ Rooting for Emmy Night Surprises • As the Television Academy evolves, so may its voting tendencies EXPOSURE MUST ATTEND JUST FOR VARIETY A Moment Like This America’s Idol • KELLY CLARKSON changed TV as the first winner of ‘American Idol,’ but can she save daytime as the next queen of talk? THE PRODUCERS 2022 • At a time when TV audiences needed great TV as much as they wanted it, these content creators came through Prolific Producer Leaves Imprint on TV • Variety’s Creative Consciousness Award honors David E. Kelley Emmys Commemorative • After two years of limited ceremonies and virtual elements, the Television Academy looks forward to giving out the trophies and celebrating in person. Back to Normalish, With Precautions • COVID-19 protocols loosen at the Primetime Emmys, but it’s not business as usual The Ultimate Emmys Party Guide • Showbizzers are eager to mix and mingle in person again after staying home in 2020 and 2021 Plan Your Home-Viewing Fete • If you’re throwing a bash for TV’s big night, here are some ideas for the perfect beverage The Spanish Connection • As movie and TV shoots soar, film commissions become vital Making Film Commissions Count • SFC helps producers chart negotiate shooting resources SFC Ambassadors Tout Spain’s Credentials • James Costos, Terry Gilliam and Aitana Sánchez-Gijón among notable figures to help promote the network’s efforts A Guide to the Spanish Film Commissions • From Alicante to Zaragoza, these offices keep the film biz humming From Fest for a Privileged Few to Event for the Public • 70 years after its start, San Sebastian brings in global films and filmmakers 10 Takes on the Festival • San Sebastian promises to wow audiences with Spanish Screenings Pitch Films to Int’l Buyers • Zinemaldia challenge, investors conference They Are the ‘World’ • Movistar+’s series ‘Offworld’ is a showcase for Spanish creators Back on the Block • ‘Prison 77’ is the latest effort from Movistar+ to boost young filmmaking talent ‘Simple’ Tackles Complex Issues • Anna R. Costa adapts Cristina Morales’ acclaimed novel in this Movistar+ series New Tech Still Needs Storytelling Skills • Variety summit panelists tackle changing media The Idea That Made ‘Carmen’ Sing Onscreen • Composer Nicholas Britell helped Benjamin Millepied’s reimagined tale come to life ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ Teases a Secret With Costumes White Noise The Kingdom Exodus Vicky Krieps • “I was too young to understand, but I was sure there was something darker.”

31 August 2022

Billy Eichner Takes TIFF Contributors TRUTH SEEKERS SUMMIT Superhero-Sized Problems Await New DC Chief • Whoever takes the role will have to overcome corporate and creative challenges Oscar Spoiler Alert • The 2022 film calendar is still not locked, even as fall festival season begins Numbers Tell the Tale for ‘Dragon’ and ‘Rings’ ‘Copenhagen’ Comeback for ‘Drive’ Director Will the Global Box Office Catch Hollywood’s Cold? • After growth spurt, overseas movie markets show signs of a slowdown Great Expectations for British TV Titans Pay Off Executives Branch Out Why Gender Should Skip These Races • The industry trend is clear as awards orgs remove male and female labels from kudo categories JUST FOR VARIETY CHECK, PLEASE! Hollywood & Vine Paints the Town EXPOSURE WRiTe in the KISSER • BILLY EICHNER ‘BROS’ OUT WITH A GROUNDBREAKING ROMANTIC COMEDY ABOUT GAY CULTURE — BUT WILL AUDIENCES PAY TO SEE IT? The Party Returns to Toronto • The festival and city once again welcome crowds of film lovers, A-listers and industry mavens Pre-Screening Bites • Toronto’s lively food and drink scene expands with five new restaurants Back With Massive Buzz • TIFF’s lineup is packed with great pics, but these are the ones we can’t wait to see Creative Arts Emmys Finds the Perfect Balance • The two-night event will honor below-the-line talent at in-person ceremonies and galas ‘Sk8er Boi’s’ Muse Grows Up • Avril Lavigne celebrates 20 years since her debut album ‘Let Go’ with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Artists Take Top Honors • The Tribute Awards continue to be the fest’s biggest fundraiser Production Hub Heats Up • Streamers make a home in Spain as production investment rockets up How to Tap Into Spain • Incentives can be found in every corner of the country The Best of What Spain Offers • Incentives, talent and facilities give projects a big boost One-Stop Shop Opens • The Spain Audiovisual Bureau makes it easy for producers to access anything needed to lense in the country Building for the Future • The Spain Film Commission tackles several challenges in action plan to bolster growing locations industry Spain’s Bustling Biz • A sampling of some international productions in the country since 2012, main locations and shoot dates Island Shooting at Its Best • Marvel’s ‘Eternals’ embraced the elements on windswept Canary Islands Case Study: ‘The Crown’ • The Netflix hit found almost everything it needed in Spain Inside Owain Arthur’s Hair-Raising Makeover • How the ‘Rings of Power’ crew let the actor’s expressiveness show through a 16-piece beard The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul. Lashana Lynch • “I’d been looking for a very complicated woman to play for a very long time.”

24 August 2022

Hollywood Goes to the City of Canals Contributors Variety Amazon Casts Its Net for Top Movie Exec • The streaming giant is weighing the merits of top film leaders as it debuts its biggest TV bet yet TV Awards Shows Scramble to Remain on Air • The Hollywood Foreign Press Assn. and SAG-AFTRA are facing stiff headwinds as they fight for network backing The High Cost of High Inventory • HBO Max is jettisoning shows from its on-demand library to reduce expenses CNN Breaks Up With Brian Stelter • The cancellation of ‘Reliable Sources’ means one less spotlight for press analysis ‘Top Gun’ Filmmakers Take a Victory Lap — and Look Ahead EXECUTIVE SHUFFLE Fall Fests Rev Up International Oscar Race • The competition that got underway at Cannes continues with strong Venice contenders Make Way for the Children • New Emmy competition concentrates on programming for the younger set JUST FOR VARIETY EXPOSURE WHERE THE WILDE THINGS ARE • In ‘Don’t Worry Darling,’ things aren’t as they seem, but director Olivia Wilde knows exactly where she wants to be RETIRE? QUELLE HORREUR! • As Venice gives Catherine Deneuve the Golden Lion for lifetime achievement, she plans for more roles OSCAR SEASON’S BIG LAUNCH • Venice loads up on potential awards players for its 90th anniversary JOLIE BACK IN CHARGE • In an exclusive first look, the actor turned director reflects on her new film ‘Without Blood’ ‘THE SON’ RISES ON THE LIDO • Florian Zeller looks to repeat ‘The Father’s’ artistic success with a new film ‘Star Wars’ Grows Up • With ‘Andor,’ Lucasfilm and ‘Rogue One’ screenwriter Tony Gilroy have created the first ‘Star Wars’ TV series for adults Seaside Celebration of Cinema • Deauville embraces the diversity of the U.S. film industry Hotel Danieli Celebrates 200 Years of Dreams • Venice’s legendary lodging has played a big role in films and the festival’s history A Final Rub of the Magic Lamp • Oscar-winning DP John Seale caps a nearly five-decade career with ‘Three Thousand Years of Longing’ VFX Supervisor Helps ‘The Champion’ Take a Swing for Global Understanding The Patient Vol. II Alia Bhatt • “I like to take challenges that maybe seem a little out of reach, seem a little impossible.”

17 August 2022

UNICORN OR TROJAN HORSE? • HOLLYWOOD STRUGGLES TO MAKE SENSE OF THE BONKERS WORLD OF WEB3 The Entertainment Insider’s Guide to Web3 The Multiplexes Are Alive With the Sound of Movies • After a pandemic lull, audiences flocked to spectacles such as ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ and ‘Elvis’ Price Wars, in Reverse • Top streamers are hiking subscription rates. So which ones deliver the best binge for the buck? Anne Heche ‘Never Hid From Her Past’ • 1969-2022: Actor was gifted, passionate and worked hard to counter her ‘crazy’ reputation The Rosebud Moment for ‘Succession’ Season 3 ‘Hulk’-ing Out for the Small Screen • Marvel’s half-hour legal comedy is its most technically challenging show to date Once a Rebel, Still Rocking • Billy Idol has a new EP on Dark Horse and a documentary in the works ‘Beast’ Leans Into Family Suspense Making It ‘Werk’ Overseas Why Kenan Wanted the Hosting Job • The ‘SNL’ vet said yes to the thankless task of being Emmy emcee JUST FOR VARIETY MUST ATTEND A ‘Regeneration’ of Black Cinema at the Academy Museum EXPOSURE Can Crypto Be Boffo? • Hollywood is trying to suss out whether blockchain technology will add up to a windfall or a washout for the content business RATTLING THE CHAIN • THE NEXT ITERATION OF THE INTERNET IS FULL OF PROMISE AND PERIL FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY How to Speak Web3 • A glossary of terms that guide this emerging online universe FUNGIBLE RIGHTS FIGHTS • WEB3 TECHNOLOGIES OPEN A MINEFIELD OF LEGAL BATTLES OVER WHO OWNS WHAT A Market in Flux • Investors went all-in on crypto last year, but the blockchain biz has taken hits so far in 2022 BRIDGE TO THE FUTURE? • THE MURDOCHS ARE BLOCKCHAIN BELIEVERS, INVESTING TO KEEP FOX ENTERTAINMENT AHEAD OF THE CURVE THE SKEPTICAL INQUIRER • ‘THERE’S NO REALWORLD-USE CASE’ FOR CRYPTOCURRENCIES, SAYS A FINANCIAL SYSTEMS SCHOLAR CAN SEX SAVE STREAMING? • OUTLETS LIKE NETFLIX AND HULU ARE TAPPING INTO AN APPETITE FOR SOFT-CORE FARE Après Emmys Getaways • Destinations to relax after a peak TV awards season Emmys Music Cheat Sheet • Sizing up the nominees in 7 races including score, song and supervision Nominated Main Title Composers Confront the Skip Intro Button • The industry standard is a thorn in the side of music professionals but also spurs experimentation, say creatives in the Emmy race Needle Drops Catapult Classic Songs • Now more than ever, a well-placed synch — as in Kate Bush’s “Running Up That Hill” in “Stranger Things” — can mean hundreds of millions of streams A Hunger to Make a Difference • ‘We Feed People’ team uses Emmy nom as a call to action Diverse Voices Matter, On Screen and Off • Kareem Abdul-Jabbar examines the inherent biases that affect narration performers Celebrities on Celebrities • A-list talent goes behind the camera to study stardom W. Kamau Bell Uses His Voice for Good • The ‘We Need to Talk About Cosby’ director is determined to shine a light on industry darkness Variety Talk Series Variety Special Reality Host Korean Wave Hits With Big Impact • Pandemic problem-solving and global breakout redefine the rules of the country’s booming entertainment industry K-Dramas Can’t Be Denied • Series’ rise on the pop culture stage — thank you, Netflix — has created a global market for niche streaming services

10 August 2022

Holy Tax Write-Off, Batgirl! Contributors High-Stakes Balancing Act • Warner Bros. Discovery ruffles feathers as it tries to manage its assets in a declining pay TV world Exhibitors Brace for Morass at the Multiplex • After a busy summer, few surefire successes are on the horizon Remembered: 1948-2022 Olivia Newton-John • Fans found it easy to honestly love the Australian singer-actor who hit big with ‘Grease’ Taking TV’s Temperature • UTA lit leaders weigh in on the Emmy landscape and the rise of AVOD Why It’s Important to Look Both Ways How Amazon’s Turn at Bat Compares to Penny Marshall’s ‘League’ 1929-2022 Bert Fields Starz Programming Chief Leans in, With Swagger EXECUTIVE SHUFFLE Nonsense in Longform Noms Needs to Be Fixed • This Emmy category has a long history of wacky choices JUST FOR VARIETY MUST ATTEND CHECK, PLEASE! EXPOSURE The Young Hollywood Issue Hy BeckyG • Rising from humble Mexican American origins, the teen pop star-turned-empowered businesswoman has knocked down obstacles one at a time brooKlYn peLtz BecKham • The scion of Britain’s other royal family has found his passion — and made a name for himself — through cooking haLLe bAiLeY • The singeractor is poised to make a big splash with Disney’s live-action ‘The Little Mermaid’ aNguS CloUd • His ‘Euphoria’ character Fez is a fan favorite, but the first-time actor is not the guy he plays on TV NEXT GENERATION HEAVY HITTERS • Variety’s Power of Young Hollywood list spotlights showbiz powerhouses Passing the Directing Baton • Liz Patrick took over helming duties from vet ‘Saturday Night Live’ helmer Don Roy King Walking the Tightrope • How ‘Hacks’ co-creator Jen Statsky balances a successful series and home life Lead (Drama) Directing (Comedy) Directing (Limited Series) Writing (Drama) Writing (Comedy) Writing (Limited Series or TV Movie) Character Counts for Emmy Voters • Contenders took a deep dive into relationships and storylines that run the gamut of sublime to ridiculous Supporting Actor (Drama) Supporting Actress (Drama) Supporting Actor (Comedy) Supporting Actress (Comedy) Supporting Actor (Limited or TV Movie) Supporting Actress (Limited or TV Movie) Poet Laureate of L.A. Streets Is Immortal on Walk of Fame • Nipsey Hussle’s legacy stretches far beyond his music Renaissance City Spotlights Talent • Sarajevo festival is the place to discover exciting films from Southeast Europe ‘SNL’ Stalwart Keeps Boots on the Ground • Walk of Fame honoree Kenan Thompson shows why he’s all that and more Broadway Meets TikTok as Tuner Heads to TV • ‘13: The Musical’ crew adds pop sensibility to live performance for Netflix film ‘League’ Costume Chief Draws on Field of Dreams Emergency Declaration Luck 10 TO WATCH COMICS D’Arcy Carden • “This is out of my comfort zone. I’m so used to playing the weirdo goofball.”

3 August 2022

VARIETY • HOLLY WOOD DIDN’T KNOW WHAT TO DO WITH JENNIFER COOLIDGE. THEN CAME THE ROLE OF A LIFE TIME. SHE FOUND HER SELF AT THE WHITE LOTUS. Welcome to a New Era of Variety Streamers Go Broad — and Risk Confusion • Disney and others are loading up their streaming platforms with content that promises to blur long-established brands ‘Prey’ Reimagines ‘Predator’ With Frontier Setting • Native American input was key to adapting the action franchise for a new generation Stars of Upcoming TV Premieres Daddy Doesn’t Always Know Best • Patton Oswalt ups the ante on cringe comedy in his latest film Nichelle Nichols Mo Ostin Italy’s Mob Tales Open Up to Women • ‘Bang Bang Baby’ is among a group of offerings with a decidedly female point of view Starry Climate Scofflaws Spur Carbon Scrutiny RECESSION COULD SEND MEDIA LAYOFFS SURGING It’s Time for Action on Variety-Talk • Late-night exits are further shrinking the pool of candidates for yakker trophies JUST FOR VARIETY MUST ATTEND EXPOSURE THE HEATON COOLIDGE • Fans knew she was capable of the heartbreaking, soulful, Emmy-nominated performance she gives on HBO’s ‘The White Lotus.’ The only person who needed convincing was JENNIFER COOLIDGE. Living in a Fantasy • Some of TV’s biggest hits, from ‘Game of Thrones’ to ‘Stranger Things,’ were totally unexpected. Now, several franchise genre shows, like HBO’s ‘House of the Dragon,’ Amazon’s ‘Lord of the Rings’ and AMC’s ‘Interview With the Vampire,’ aim to manufacture smash success. SPORTS&ENTERTAINMENT A ‘Race’ That Won’t Quit • The husband-and-wife duo behind the hit CBS series show off their Emmys and souvenirs Here to Make Friends • Nominated reality TV shows play up the happy over the nasty Proactive and Provocative • Production designers share insight into what makes their nominated episode stand out Reality Competition Series Reality Series Truth Be Told • Emmy-nominated limited series actresses reflect on bringing real women to the screen The Happiest of Endings • ‘Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist’ got a rare second chance at closure Limited/Anthology Series & TV Movie Fight Club for Assassins • ‘Bullet Train’ stunt coordinator teaches Brad Pitt, Sandra Bullock how to do battle — in character Training the Next Class of Stunt Performers Exceptional Minds Alumni Get VFX Posts Prey Reservation Dogs Joey King • “My character’s biggest strength is her mind.”

27 July 2022

NFT KING • MADONNA AND U2 MANAGER GUY OSEARY IS LEVERAGING HIS SUCCESS TO BECOME THE NEXT GREAT TECH WHISPERER The Biggest Stories of the Week From Our Reporters Amid Studio Changes, Oscar Season Promises Big Entries • Belt-tightening may affect campaigns for this year’s awards hopefuls Twitter to Musk: Pay Up • The big question in the legal battle is how much the tech baron will be forced to shell out Comic-Con Ramps Up Fan Experiences EXECUTIVE SHUFFLE Bob Rafelson • The director of ‘Five Easy Pieces’ first found success with a TV series about a zany band France Says ‘Mais, Non!’ to Nixing Film Official • Despite a pending sexual assault case, Dominique Boutonnat secures a second term Kelly McCormick Packs a Punch as Action Producer Variety Bolsters International Team BET’s Big Bets Pay Off in Emmy Noms • CEO Scott Mills has lured high-profile creatives to the channel and its streaming service JUST FOR VARIETY MUST ATTEND EXPOSURE THE SECRET OF GUY'S SUCCESS • From NFTs to stadium tours, Guy Oseary never fails to bet big on talent he believes in YACHT ROCKERS • Woody Harrelson, Matthew McConaughey and Chris Rock dish on the friend they hail as ‘a great curator of people’ A Guide to Guy • Oseary’s universe thrums with activity as a cross section of talent traverses music, film, TV, art and tech MADONNA’S RAY OF LIGHT • Oseary and the superstar client who put him on the map have an unusually deep bond THE DOMINO EFFECT • Investment partners Ashton Kutcher and Guy Oseary are forever in the hunt for ‘the next big thing’ TAKING ARABIC MUSIC GLOBAL • Weeknd manager Wassim ‘Sal’ Slaiby vows to bring Arab pop stars into the mainstream through his new label partnership with Universal THE ISRAELI FACTOR • U.S.-based labels are taking notice of the multilingual talent that the tiny nation has to offer A ROYALTY BATTLE ROYAL • The future of music is at stake as publishers, labels and streaming giants brawl over their piece of the pie What’s Old Is New Again • This year’s nominations prove that nostalgia reigns supreme It’s Time to Spread the Wealth • TV Academy voters keep a tight focus on a handful of series despite abundant options Togs for the Times • Emmy-nominated costume designers went the extra mile to create unique looks That Sense of Place • Emmy nominees for production design deliver worlds inspired by opulence and mid-century architecture Dancing With the Camera • Choreographers add modern changes to classic storytelling Titles Tap Into Deep Themes • Opening credits not only stand out, but also convey feeling CGI Adds to Story • Major programming was massively changed by visual effects Diversifying Killer Music • ‘Only Murders’ theme song was created with Home Depot buckets Superstar Songs Snubbed • In the music categories, big names are often overlooked A Loud and Welcome Tweak • In an exciting change, the TV Academy is recognizing more diverse groups in the music categories The First-Timers Club • For a dozen of the accomplished guest actor and actress nominees, 2022 could mark their inaugural Emmy win TV’s Worldwide Opening • The Emmy nominations reflect the globalization of the small-screen biz Global Indie Temple Opens Doors to Hollywood • Locarno Fest has repositioned itself as a hub for filmmakers of all kinds of movies A New Yorker’s-Eye View of Texas • How dark comedy ‘Vengeance’ captures its fish-out-of-water protagonist

20 July 2022

THE END OF OWNERSHIP • Inside Movie and TV Star Salaries The Biggest Stories of the Week From Our Reporters FELIZ CUMPLEAÑOS Offstage Drama • ‘Paradise Square,’ a Broadway musical about a turbulent chapter in American history, has become mired in lawsuits Volume Dealers • TV’s upfront market is strong, but wary buyers drive hard CPM bargains Running to Run the Academy Bad Bunny Is Good News for Latin Music Make-or-Break Time for Comic-Con • The upcoming (masked) confab marks the fan fest’s first live July event since 2019 Cracking the Code for ‘Easter Sunday’ HOW MUCH HIGHER CAN SPORTS RIGHTS SOAR? ‘Black-ish’ Siblings Trade Roles on Spinoff • Marcus Scribner takes the baton from Yara Shahidi in ABC’s ‘Grown-ish’ No Matter What, ‘Succession’ Topped Emmy Noms • The TV Academy sidestepped debate over corporate bragging rights JUST FOR VARIETY MUST ATTEND EXPOSURE BYE-BYE, BACKEND • ACTORS, WRITERS AND DIRECTORS ARE ANGRY THAT PROFIT PARTICIPATION DEALS ARE ALL BUT DISAPPEARING, SETTING THE STAGE FOR TOUGH 2023 CONTRACT TALKS PAYBACK TIME? WAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE • A-list salaries continue to rise, but an economic downturn and cloudy streaming waters could change everything HOW MUCH DO MOVIE STARS MAKE? INSIDE TV ACTORS’ PAYCHECKS Timing Is Everything • With the race tighter than ever, scheduling strategy comes into play for front-runners Crime Clan’s MotherSuperior • Laura Linney adds Walk of Fame star to accolades as ‘Ozark’ finishes Netflix run King Lear Reaches a Milestone • As the mega TV producer reaches his 100th birthday, he is still laughing and telling important stories Pros Look to Level Up in Biz • Variety’s Sports and Entertainment event spotlights trends, top athletes KUDOS • TO THE 2022 EMMY® NOMINEES A Rich Trail of Clues • A parrot, a painting and a secret compartment illuminate the life of the victim on this season’s ‘Only Murders in the Building’ Creating International Intrigue for the Russo Brothers’ ‘Gray Man’ Animation, Lip-Syncing Bring ‘My Old School’ to Life The Last Movie Stars Entering Heaven Alive Michael Aloni • “It was pandemic lockdown, and it felt like the city was just for us — like our own playground.”

14 July 2022

TOM BRADY CAN’T LOSE • The NFL GOAT is looking beyond the field — producing movies, NFTs and even a clothing line. As for football: ‘Could this be my last year? Absolutely.’ The Biggest Stories of the Week From Our Reporters Distributors Flex Plex Pecs • Movie studios are reeducating consumers about where to watch the latest releases ‘Trash’ Talking With a ‘Dope Queen’ • Phoebe Robinson leans into her podcast experiences for Freeform’s new comedy How Tax Incentives Overlap With Abortion Rights • Some states that offer robust production credits now severely restrict reproductive freedom Norman Jewison on James Caan: ‘We Lost a Great One Here’ • The director of ‘Rollerball’ praises the actor for his intense commitment to acting and his vulnerability Marvel Hero on Screen, Bloody Villain Onstage Keeping Up the Fight for Gun Control HBO Max Rankles Global Industry With European Pivot • Streamer’s exit from some international originals criticized as ‘big mistake’ Reveling in the Female Gaze • Juliette Binoche explains her bond with Claire Denis and why she turned down Steven Spielberg three times Looking Ahead at Tomorrow Studios • Marty Adelstein and Becky Clements’ banner expands with Scott Free, Julia Garner deals JUST FOR VARIETY MUST ATTEND New Heimat Gym Is Made for Hollywood Louis Vuitton Men’s Store Opens on Rodeo Drive CHECK, PLEASE! EXPOSURE GAME TIME FOR BRADY • AFTER WINNING SEVEN SUPER BOWLS, WHAT’S HE GOING TO DO NEXT? THE FAMED QUARTERBACK IS READY TO PLAY A DIFFERENT GAME — AS A MULTIFACETED CEO AND CONTENT CREATOR EMMY NOMS REVEALED • As frequent favorites are overlooked, new series take the spo tlight 74th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards Ballot Don’t Ignore the Quirks • While snubs can turn into Emmy noms, other gems lay ready for discovery Blurred Lines • Variety’s TV critics dive deeper into the big trends from the Emmys Series Scorecard • 2022 Emmy nominations breakdown by series Women Dominate But Diversity Issues Persist • Emmy noms include Asian representation on an upward trend, but other areas are lacking THE WHITE ALBUMS • SUCCESSIVE RELEASES HINT AT A SPLIT MUSICAL PERSONALITY, BUT VINYL HAS PROVED A MITIGATING FACTOR FOR THE ARTIST WHO OWNS HIS OWN PRESSING PLANT A Co-starring Role for Mother Nature • Murder mystery ‘Where the Crawdads Sing’ leans into the marshy world of a complex character Finding the Musical Sound of Dreams Revisiting the Couture of Dior for ‘Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris’ The Rehearsal The Gray Man Quinn Shephard • “Film was the one place where you could kind of do everything.” 39 WINS • LA PRESS CLUB’S 64TH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA JOURNALISM AWARDS

22 June 2022

The Biggest Stories of the Week From Our Reporters The ‘Halo’ Effect • The video game-based series brings a handy global metaverse to Paramount+ Summer Retreat • From new power players to bear market jitters, what to expect as moguldom descends on Sun Valley Netflix’s Charm Offensive Gail Berman Gets to Face the Music Again Variety Sets Design Department Leaders ‘Vida the Vet’ Is Spin Master’s Newest Bet Trading In Zombies for Vampires • AMC Networks aims to rebuild with Anne Rice-inspired series after ‘Better Call Saul,’ ‘The Walking Dead’ bow out Don’t Forget About These Worthy Contenders • With so many quality TV shows and performances this year, get ready for lots of Emmy snubs Rising Voices JUST FOR VARIETY MUST ATTEND EXPOSURE IT’S HAMMER TIME • » IN ‘THOR: LOVE AND THUNDER,’ NATALIE PORTMAN FINALLY GETS TO FLEX HER BICEPS AS A MIGHTY SUPERHERO SO LONG, ‘SNL’ • AFTER EXITING HER POST ON THE BELOVED NBC SKETCH SHOW, AIDY BRYANT IS OUT TO PROVE SHE CAN PLAY MORE THAN JUST THE BEST FRIEND AWARDS CIRCUIT Emmy Nominations Ripe for Making History • From talent to networks and streamers, records are ready to be set Unsung Heroes of TV • Variety shines a light on the teams you may have missed this Emmys season Creativity and Imagination Inspire VFX Shop • From ‘Star Wars’ to ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘Boba Fett,’ Phil Tippett celebrates 40 years in special effects biz TIPPETT PASSION PROJECT READY FOR PRIMETIME Digital Studio Builds Kids’ Biz on YouTube Stars • Pocket.watch has grown into a franchise powerhouse as it celebrates fifth anniversary POCKET.WATCH POTPOURRI Karlovy Vary Fest Expands Its Horizons • Czech event widens geographic, creative and commercial scope Boom Times for Production Pros • Film commissioners from around the world hit AFCI Week to swap info and learn what’s new Second Home Splurge Fuels Market • Summer real estate report: Pandemic-induced buyers hit more off-beat markets Capturing the Kardashians • Cinematographer had to be ready to drop everything for the fly-on-the-wall shoot How ‘Marcel the Shell With Shoes On’ Survived the Big Screen Natalie Portman Got Ripped for ‘Thor’ Minions: The Rise of Gru Menudo: Forever Young Zawe Ashton • “I sent my agent and my manager an email saying, ‘Get me in a corset, ASAP.’”

15 June 2022

Bob Chapek Arouses Anger, Shock and Awe With Peter Rice’s Firing The Biggest Stories of the Week From Our Reporters Big Drama at Disney TV • Dana Walden promises ‘relentless’ focus on audience following Peter Rice’s surprise exit Comcast Stirs It Up • The company has failed to land a major M&A deal in recent years, but it may still be shopping From Watergate to Trump, Truth Can’t Be Silenced A GOLDEN GAMING OPPORTUNITY FOR NETFLIX Papa Don’t Preach • How a filmmaker’s new take on beloved film ‘Father of the Bride’ shows the boundaries of tradition Game On for Cablers • FX, USA Network load up on sports to stay relevant with viewers, distributors When a Show’s End Is Just the Beginning • Revived ‘Bosch’ follows a long TV tradition of spinoff series JUST FOR VARIETY MUST ATTEND CHECK, PLEASE! EXPOSURE ON THE EDGE • AS ‘BETTER CALL SAUL’ COMES TO AN END, FANS ARE DYING TO KNOW WHETHER RHEA SEEHORN’S CHARACTER LIVES — OR BREAKS BAD The Reinvention • Peter Fetterman became an esteemed photo collector and gallery owner after flopping in Hollywood: ‘I went cold turkey and never looked back’ Emmys: The Writer & the Director/Daytime Emmys Fan-Fueled Twitter Accounts Boost Series • Netflix co-opts no context trend for ‘Sex Education’ marketing Newcomers to the Emmys Circle • Helmers finally get a chance at a nomination and perhaps a win with these buzzy series Scribes’ Secrets • Top television creators delve deeper at Variety’s annual Night in the Writers’ Room Daytime Emmys Return But With a Makeover • After three years, the awards show will take place live in a full theater From ‘Sesame Street’ to ‘Jump Street’ • Walk of Fame honoree Holly Robinson Peete’s career has come full circle ‘Doc McStuffins’ Opened STEM Careers • Ten years after its debut, the groundbreaking toon series still impacts girls of color Just What the ‘Doc’ Ordered • Famous voices helped ‘McStuffins’ tackle big issues like adoption, cancer and same-sex parents Banijay Opens Hollywood Doors to Minorities • Cris Abrego and Karla Pita Loor broaden professional opportunities in the unscripted space Champions for Change • Variety highlights advocates for inclusivity who’ve made an impact in the industry over the past year A Century of Giving Back • The Motion Picture & Television Fund hits 100 with eye on future and a continued mandate to help entertainment industry workers 72 NOMS • LA PRESS CLUB’S 64TH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA JOURNALISM AWARDS Boosting Funds and Spirits • The MPTF gala celebrates the org but also raises money for its work The Greatest Awards Show You’ve Probably Never Seen • Songwriters Hall of Fame ceremony returns to honor Mariah Carey, Eurythmics, Pharrell Williams, Lil Nas X and more Execs and Creatives Peer Into the Future • Cannes Lions convene live and find a changed world Short Films Long on Inspiration • Palm Springs fest returns to in-person event with 300 films Sending Buzz Lightyear Into Cinematic Orbit • How film noir inspired the look of the ‘Toy Story’ spinoff Latino South Florida Theme Inspires ‘Father of the Bride’ Dresses How ‘Evil’ Revisited a Science Experiment From the Early 1900s Lightyear The Old Man Daryl McCormack • “I was like, I have a feeling there’s not many other people going to be in this film.”

8 June 2022

More Sex Crime Trials for Cosby, Weinstein in Los Angeles View From the Top • Paramount Pictures chief Brian Robbins weighs in on ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ and the state of the movie business Warner Players Dine on New Prospects CNN Rethinks Its Chyron Crutch Not Just Playing by the Book • The author of ‘To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before’ oversaw Amazon’s adaptation of ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ Can Johnny Depp Stage a Comeback? • After legal victory, the former A-lister will still struggle to land major roles Putting a Cape on Inclusion • Disney+ series ‘Ms. Marvel’ mixes Muslim culture and entertainment to tell the tale of a teen from Jersey City Mad Gene Makes Moves • Oscar Isaac and Elvira Lind sign a first-look deal with Endeavor Content for their production banner TV Trend Alert: They’re Everywhere • Pickleball and private body parts are among the recurring motifs this awards season EXPOSURE MUST ATTEND Actors on Actors Andrew Garfield & Zendaya Amanda Seyfried & Jared Leto Jenn ifer Aniston & Sebastian Stan Samuel L. Jackson & Viola Davis Martin Short & Jean Smart Jeremy Strong & Anne Hathaway Adam Scott & Quinta Brunson Tom Hiddleston & Lily James Jung Ho-yeon & Sandra Oh Courteney Cox & Faith Hill Cynthia Nixon & Bowen Yang Christina Ricci & Sydney Sweeney Josh Brolin & Josh Brolin The Gender Dynamics of ‘Saturday Night Live’ Hosts • Male performers dominate in turns and Emmy submissions Guest Actor and Actress Ensembles Seize Broadway Spotlight • Tonys reward season that underscored collective effort Beginners’ Luck • Meet the artists who broke through in their first time on Broadway Broadway Bytes: Lifetime Honor and Notable Nominations • Five-time Tony winner says theater is her first love Gallic Cartoon, VFX Biz Booms • Streamers boosted the French visual effects and animation sectors Annecy Returns to the Fore • The premier animation event is back to full strength Monte-Carlo Bets on Crowd-Pleasers • Festival mixes splashy premieres with long-running soaps Sardegna Festival Hopes to Goose Italian B.O. • Parade of celebs serves to celebrate film and television Theaters Look for Rebound • CineEurope confab faces challenge of growth in world edging back to normal Change in Showbiz Thinking Takes Incremental Steps • Variety’s inclusion summit features creators and artists boosting industry diversity Ms. Marvel Hustle Katja Herbers • “I think she will always try to find a psychological or scientific explanation for anything.”

1 June 2022

How Many Children Must Die Before We Have Gun Control? Networks Hang Tough • ‘Yellowstone’ and a few freshmen broadcast shows were among the bright spots this TV season The Real Winners at Cannes LGBTQ ‘Deviant’s War’ Takes Off at Amazon Ray Liotta Made Casts and Crews Better • ‘GoodFellas’ and ‘Field of Dreams’ actor was ‘incapable of being false’ ‘The Boys’ Is Back in Town • Amazon’s sleeper superhero hit returns for more mayhem after a two-year absence Behind the ‘Music Man’ Magic • Warren Carlyle helped Hugh Jackman perfect his dance moves for the Tony-nominated revival The Fine Art of a Good Needle Drop • Music supervisors gain Emmy respect, but still face ‘false impressions’ about soundtrack work JUST FOR VARIETY MUST ATTEND Pretty in Pride • Six fashion brands are giving back to the LGBTQ community this Pride Month EXPOSURE EXPOSURE POWER OF PRIDE CRAVING SOME CHE • By playing a non-binary comedian on ‘And Just Like That …,’ Sara Ramírez has forever changed ‘Sex and the City’ FOOD FOR THOUGHT • How Antoni Porowski is branching out beyond his role as the culinary expert on ‘Queer Eye’ IN THE ‘LOOP’ • How Michael R. Jackson created the year’s boldest Broadway musical and became a Tony darling THE MASKED SINGER • He might not show his face, but country artist Orville Peck isn’t hiding from anybody AN ACT OF DEFENSE • As a trans woman, here’s why the adage ‘representation matters’ really does MAKING BLACK WOMEN PROUD • Aunjanue Ellis on being bisexual and the homophobia she still encounters in her life and career ANGELIC UPSTART • The gloriously retro, bittersweet album ‘Big Time’ was inspired by Angel Olsen’s coming out and the death of her parents COMING OUT FROM THE DARK • As Elvira, she thrived with her spooky alter ego, but Cassandra Peterson is now free to be herself PRIDE IMPACT LIST • For Variety’s biggest Power of Pride list yet, we’re celebrating these 55 LGBTQ entertainers who represent the vast spectrum of storytelling savvy across the industry. From Oscar winner Ariana DeBose to ‘Bridgerton’ heartthrob Jonathan Bailey, from ‘Heartstopper’ scribe Alice Oseman to ‘Our Flag Means Death’ breakout Vico Ortiz, these actors, comedians, musicians, writers, producers, directors and executives continue to expand opportunities and trailblaze representation. Cinematic Spirit of Massachusetts • Bay state’s incentives create thriving production industry as series, features take advantage of diverse locations, talent THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FILMING IN Massachusetts Marina Studios Offers Safe Harbor • The biggest soundstage in the state gives productions what they need and want in the Boston area Solid State Technology Boosts VFX • Massachusetts sees more post-production talent headed to regional shingles Incentive Changes Boost Biz • Massachusetts makes program permanent, which triggers influx of big-budget series and features Film Tourists Flock to the Bay State • Fans seek out sites from classics such as ‘Jaws’ and ‘Cheers’ to recent faves ‘Little Women’ and ‘Free Guy’ For Your Crafts Consideration/Music for Screens • From costume and production design, to hair and makeup and music, we shine the spotlight on below-the-line contenders for the Emmys. ‘Squid Game’s’ Textbook Production Design • Killer sets were inspired by Korean tomes David Lynch Inspired ‘Russian Doll’ Set • Time-traveling second season steps back to the 1980s Recreating ‘Godfather’s’ Look for Paramount+ Series • ‘The Offer’ makeup...

25 May 2022

No Wonder Hollywood Is Depressed The Biggest Stories of the Week From Our Reporters Back, but Forever Changed • Shows are a no-show as upfront presentations lean into sports and streaming instead At Cannes, a Slow Market Gradually Heats Up • Netflix’s megadeal for ‘Pain Hustlers’ spurs sales activity at the fest Music to All Their Ears • An unusual group of collaborators teamed up for the ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ soundtrack A New Spin on the Recording Contract NETFLIX STILL ON TOP DESPITE TUMBLE Peak TV Has Led to Peak Awards Consultants • PR gurus are tripping over each other as they try to garner attention for shows and performers during Emmy season JUST FOR VARIETY MUST ATTEND EXPOSURE EXPOSURE THE BURSTING POINT • THE MARKET CRASH IS FORCING HOLLYWOOD GIANTS TO REASSESS DIGITAL STRATEGIES AND DEBT-DRIVEN CONTENT SPENDING Market Cap Massacre • Investors bail on media stocks as streaming reaches a saturation point Tight Squeeze • Hollywood may regret relying on debt to drive direct-to-consumer initiatives as economic conditions worsen How High Is the Sky? • NETFLIX’S FIRST-QUARTER SURPRISE IS DRIVING TOUGHER SCRUTINY OF THE WORLDWIDE MARKET FOR SUBSCRIPTION STREAMERS The Sisterhood • The sixth film in the dinosaur series, ‘Jurassic World Dominion,’ underscores the hit franchise’s feminist evolution A Pitch for Series That Deserve Kudos • Variety’s chief TV critics highlight shows and talent that are serious contenders Comedy Road Warrior Takes New Turn • After four decades of stand-up, Bill Engvall is relishing his final tour ‘Anatomy’ of a Landmark Show • This month, the ABC medical drama celebrates 400 episodes and 18 seasons How ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Took Flight • Production designer got help from the Navy to secure real fighter planes for long-awaited sequel How Julia Roberts Becomes Martha Mitchell in ‘Gaslit’ Makeup on the Edge for ‘A Black Lady Sketch Show’ Elvis Cruel Country Maisie Williams • “There’s so much more that I have to give, and I could never have done with Arya.”

18 May 2022

TV’s Biggest Pack • Dick Wolf blazes new trails and vows to be ‘last man standing’ in broadcast TV
A Landmark Closing: Say It Ain’t So!!!
The Biggest Stories of the Week From Our Reporters
Media’s Rough Ride • Amid stock gyrations, investors are reassessing the industry’s streaming future
Still Prescient, After All These Years • Judd Apatow and Michael Bonfiglio spotlight George Carlin in a two-part documentary for HBO
Where in L.A. Can Indie Movies Play Now?
THE INEXORABLE PACE OF CORD CUTTING
TV Learns How to Depict Mental Health • ‘The Girl From Plainville’ co-creator Liz Hannah on doing it right
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New Roku Search Data Helps Marketers Win Streaming Pop Culture • From trending genres to award nominees, Roku Search reveals what’s hot; Plus, Roku unveils the Top 10 movie and series searches for April 2022
Miracle on WOLF Street • How the prolific producer reconquered TV by delivering shows at unprecedented scale
HIGH-OCTANE TV • The cornerstone of Wolf Entertainment is its formidable stable of branded dramas
Day Time Disruption • As hosting stalwarts ELLEN DEGENERES, WENDY WILLIAMS, MAURY POVICH, JERRY SPRINGER and DR. OZ leave the scene, the daypart faces its biggest shake-up since OPRAH exited
Emmy Sneak Peek • As the nominations voting window approaches, networks and streamers vamp up in-person FYC events and welcome crowds with pricey draws
Emmy Campaigns Back in Force • Awards FYC returns to in-person events with TV Academy members eager to mingle
Busiest Man in the Biz Finds Joy in Giving Back • Hollywood Walk of Fame honoree Greg Berlanti funnels passion for storytelling into his own shows and those of others
CAREER INSIGHTS • Greg Berlanti reflects on lessons he’s learned over his long career.
WHAT BERLANTI WATCHED • The producer shares his favorite shows growing up
Mavens on Constant Lookout for New Promos • Variety Marketing Visionary Award honorees reflect on digital success in the past year
Showbiz Visionaries Examine Future of Media • Topics at Variety’s Entertainment Marketing Summit range from appealing to social good to the re-imagination of digital outreach
New Media Mavens • Variety’s Digital Marketing Impact Report spotlights the creative minds behind content promotions
A New Lens for L.A. Screenings • The industry’s shift to direct-to-consumer models means less content is up for grabs, but international TV buyers are still coming to shop
Are the Kids All Right? • Amid spiking rates of adolescent depression and suicide, the depiction of teen mental health in showbiz grows more believable
NORTHWESTERN U. SHINES SPOTLIGHT ON MENTAL ILLNESS • New film program promotes stories about clinical depression
Variety Voice of Inspiration Honoree Is Master of Her Career • Regina Hall will be feted at the Reel Works gala
95 Years of Hollywood History • TCL Chinese Theatre’s past is entwined with showbiz
A California Look for ‘Stranger Things’ • Production design team helps Byers family relocate — and adds a little mystery
Bringing ‘MJ’ to Broadway
How ‘Essex Serpent’ Added Turmoil Through Designs
Top Gun: Maverick
Harry’s House
Jessica Biel • “I got really interested in why and how did this very normal woman commit this crazy act of violence?”

10 May 2022

Time to Speak Out Against Likely Abortion Ban
The Biggest Stories of the Week From Our Reporters
Uncovered
Stars of Upcoming TV Premieres
Ads That Make You Want to Twitch • At the upfronts, dollars are going to be stretched between networks and their digital rivals
If It Worked for ‘Schitt’s Creek’… • Roku beefs up original offerings with a comedy from the Great White North
No Winners in This Messy Courtroom Battle • Legal experts doubt the trial between Johnny Depp and ex-wife Amber Heard will break new ground
Dylan Museum Looks Back in Tulsa
SOCIAL MEDIA SLOWDOWN TESTS INVESTOR LOYALTY
Cannes Films Gathering Early Buzz • Actioners and environmental thrillers are stoking interest from potential buyers
Emmy Daypart Departure • A subtle eligibility change underscores the TV industry’s move to a post-linear era
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‘The Staircase’ Premiere • Museum of Modern Art, New York
New York City Center Gala • Plaza Hotel, New York
GLAAD Media Awards • New York Hilton Midtown
Easterseals Disability Film Challenge Awards • Cary Grant Theatre, Sony Pictures Studios, Culver City
Variety ’s Power of Women New York • The Glasshouse, New York
PORTRAIT OF AN ARTIST • In ‘Showing Up,’ MICHELLE WILLIAMS reunites with director Kelly Reichardt for a look at the joys and frustrations of the creative process
MORE THAN YACHTS AND LATTES • Why Cannes? Because of the art, the commerce, the stars and the contribution to world cinema for 75 years
LOOKING AHEAD, STAYING AHEAD • Cannes topper Thierry Frémaux guides the 75th edition of the glamorous film festival through a fast-changing world
21ST CENTURY CANNES • How TikTok plans to shake up the South of France, bringing hip tech to a backdrop of tuxedos and ballgowns
Pathé Doubles Down on Content • Variety’s Intl. Achievement in Film Award honoree moves ahead with big investments in movies, while also plunging into premium TV series production.
Pathé Gaumont Revamps Filmgoing Experience • Exhibition chain adapts to meet customer demands
Pathé Follows Haute Couture Model in U.K. • Cameron McCracken, head of the British arm, focuses on quality
Passing on the Love of Movie Heritage • Foundation preserves, restores and promotes classic Pathé films
Sales Slate Reflects Growing Global Ambitions • Pathé is selling two of France’s biggest-ever productions
TV Arm Pursues Large-Scale Event Shows • Pathé’s projects range from period epics to edgy, contemporary shows
French Film Remake Creates History • Pathé backed ‘CODA’ went on to win big at the Oscars
End of an Era • Paillard exits Cannes Market after overseeing unparalleled growth and change in the biz
Wild Tales Fuel Cannes Lore • Market’s dealmakers provide the fun and games
Biz Still Embraces Basics • Film market pre-sales may be down but not out — it all depends on selling the sizzle
Incentive to Build • European governments sweeten deals for producers
‘Walking’ to His Own Beat • As he finishes his first film since 2015, the forever iconoclastic Peter Greenaway reflects on his career
Putting the Pieces Together • Greenaway pic backer APX Capital Group looks to be a one-stop shop for co-productions
Banks Face New World Order • Lending sector has seen players exiting the field, while those soldiering on adapt to reality of the worldwide indie pic market

4 May 2022

Venus Williams Considers Life Beyond the Court
The Biggest Stories of the Week From Our Reporters
High Anxiety • Hollywood is bracing for more fallout from mergers and a streaming slowdown
Rating CinemaCon • Which studios wowed the crowd, and which lacked sizzle
Broadening Horizons • Israeli actor Niv Sultan returns for another season of ‘Tehran’ on Apple TV+ — now co-starring Glenn Close
Is ‘Happening’ Ancient History or Current Events?
UNEXPECTED VULTURES CIRCLE AILING UBISOFT
Mining the Asian American Experience • Melvin Mar and producing partner Jake Kasdan have eight active TV and film projects leveraging AAPI storytelling
Why the Emmys Telecast Is Better Than the Oscars • But there’s still a need to shake things up. How about a ‘Law & Order’ ceremony?
OUR TOWN • JUST FOR VARIETY
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POWER OF WOMEN
Venus Williams • Charity: Yetunde Price Resource Center
Drew Barrymore • Charity: World Central Kitchen
Amanda Seyfried • Charity: International Network for Aid, Relief and Assistance
Camila Cabello • Charity: Healing Justice Project
Queen Latifah • Charity: Jalen Rose Leadership Academy
Kim Cattrall • ‘Sex and the City’ made her an international icon, but the actor explains why she stopped playing Samantha to pursue other roles, including on ‘Queer as Folk’ and ‘How I Met Your Father’
Women in the War Zone • Female journalists in Ukraine face gender-specific challenges and special insight into what they’re covering
Vision for the Future • Google Social Impact Award honoree Topeka K. Sam helps formerly incarcerated women build new lives
Leaders Drive Wide Range of Change • Variety highlights those who made an impact on the media landscape in the past year
Power of Women
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2022 VARIETY POWER OF WOMEN HONOREES
THANK YOU TO OUR POWER OF WOMEN NEW YORK GIFT BAG PARTICIPANTS • Variety’s annual invite-only event celebrates the achievements of six outstanding women in entertainment who have made a significant impact in philanthropy and charity. All guests receive this exclusive Variety Gift Bag.
Friends and Fans Help James Hong Land His Star • Actor and activist shows his range from ‘Blade Runner’ to ‘Seinfeld’
Order in the Court • Walk of Fame honoree Greg Mathis dispenses TV justice with jokes and inspiration
Kicking Down Barriers Onstage • Director-choreographer Camille A. Brown makes history at the Met and on Broadway
Music Supervisor in Sync With ‘Winning Time’
Building Sonic Armies for ‘Halo’
The Staircase
Happening
Quincy Isaiah • “I think you’re seeing Magic grow throughout the season, but I feel like you’re also seeing Quincy grow as an actor.”

27 April 2022

Buyouts, Sell-Offs and Bad Behavior
Uncovered
How Elon Musk Backed Twitter Into a Corner • The mega-billionaire’s moves left the social giant’s board with no options. Hollywood asks, now what?
Streaming Slams Into a Wall • Netflix’s subscriber shock and CNN+’s flameout reflect new economic realities of the direct-to-consumer biz
Newsies Bring Back D.C. Glitz • The White House Correspondents’ Dinner returns with host Trevor Noah — and more cameras for all the stars
Costumers Fight to Close Pay Gap • Artisans have stepped up campaign for greater equity with their peers
Through the Eyes of a Nephew • Jordan Walker-Pearlman is collaborating on a documentary about his famous uncle, Gene Wilder
Stream Me Up
Massive Comedy Festival Is No Joke
WWE MAKES PEACOCK CROW
It’s Getting a Bit Too Crowded Out There • With more Emmy contenders than ever, this is undoubtedly the most jampacked spring in TV history
POWER OF LAW
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EXPOSURE
Walden’s Pond • DISNEY’S TV OPERATIONS HAVE NEVER BEEN STRONGER AFTER TWO TOUGH YEARS OF POSTMERGER RESTRUCTURING
Cavalcade of Content • The Walt Disney Television leader steers vital creative engines for the Mouse’s many TV platforms
THE POWER OF PETER PARKER • TWENTY YEARS LATER, THE MAKERS OF ‘SPIDER-MAN’ EXPLAIN HOW AN EARNEST TEENAGE NERD RESCUED THE SUPERHERO GENRE AND CHANGED HOLLYWOOD FOREVER
Keeping Up With Fulwell 73 • How James Corden and Ben Winston’s company got into business with Hollywood’s biggest stars
Roses and Thorns Drive Dating Franchise • After a milestone 20 years, ‘The Bachelor’ thrives in spite — or maybe because — of its many controversies
Titans of Unscripted TV • Whether it was on a streamer, broadcast or cable, these execs and creatives made their mark on TV’s top reality shows
Kentucky Opens Doors to Production • Boosters tout generous new incentive program, diverse locations, hospitality and other factors to lure projects to Bluegrass state
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FILMING IN Kentucky
REBUILD EFFORT UNDERWAY • Kentucky’s production community ramps up facilities
Makeover Magic • Wrigley Media Group transforms old multiplex into new soundstage complex
Entertainment Educators Talk State of Teaching Cinema • James Schamus and Joely Proudfit proffer film school philosophies
30 Film Schools for Everyone • From Northridge to Nashville, these entertainment education programs have a lot to offer
Dishing Up Diverse Programming • After two years of virtual events, Toronto’s Hot Docs fest brings more than 200 films to live auds
Setting the Stage for an Aristocratic Pirate • ‘Our Flag Means Death’ designers mixed history with broad theatricality to present a big canvas for the HBO Max sitcom
Putting Some Visual Punctuation on ‘Ozark’
Palomino
Downton Abbey: A New Era
Elle Fanning • “I think the toughest part was to balance the fiction and reality.”

20 April 2022

Cannes Has Trouble Fulfilling Its Promises to Women Directors
This Could Get Ugly • Johnny Depp’s defamation case against ex-wife Amber Heard is revealing some dark details about the A-list actor
The Early Champs • Dismissed as lightweights, Sony and Paramount instead show real box office might
Stars of Upcoming TV Premieres
An ‘Offer’ Paramount Could Not Refuse • How a 90-something producer led the studio to a limited series about the making of one of its crown jewels
Left for Dead, ‘Beetlejuice’ Scores an Unlikely Revival
GLAAD, Black List Unveil LGBTQ Script Rankings
All in the Franchise-ish • ‘Black-ish’ leaves strong legacy at Disney as ABC comedy ends
Building Irony, One Partnership at a Time
MOST POPULAR STREAMERS
Time for an Awards Reset • Exorcising Dolby’s demons as we head smack into Emmy season
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EXPOSURE
A FIST FULL OF DRAMAS • SHOWRUNNER TAYLOR SHERIDAN WRAIGLES ABUMPER CROP OF SERIES THAT REFLECT HIS MAVERICK STORYTELLING VISION
A Sprint, Not a Marathon • The ‘Yellowstone’ showrunner works overtime to seize a moment for content creators that may not come again
PLANNING FOR HEAVEN’S DOOR • Music legends Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, Neil Young and others secure their financial legacies with megabucks song-catalog sales
Emmy Season Kickoff • The award competition starts off with a lot of questions and more contenders than ever, but reading the signs from earlier kudofests can give voters a high-quality filter of how the TV races may shape up
First-Timers and Farewells Poised to Fuel Emmys Race
How Jean Smart Designed the Career of Her Dreams • ‘Hacks’ star focused on stage before switching to the screen
Multi-Emmy Winner Jean Smart Straddles Comedy and Drama • Walk of Fame honoree says amazing roles are coming on a ‘silver platter’ now
Power of Law 2022 • Variety recognizes the best of the showbiz legal eagles on our impact list, while our 2022 honoree, Mathew Rosengart, made headlines around the world.
Legal Eagles Shape the Future • As entertainment lurches into a new reality, lawyers provide navigation for their clients
Rosengart Reigns Supreme • Britney Spears’ legal counsel is king of Hollywood litigators
Rosengart Is the Boss • Power attorney played guest DJ on Sirius XM’s Springsteen channel E Street Radio
The CORE Matter • Mathew Rosengart handles legal affairs for Sean Penn’s nonprofit, which recently expanded its charitable work to Ukraine
Legendary Leader • Fresh off the success of ‘Dune,’ Joshua Grode is optimistic about the future of the biz
Legal Impact Report • The entertainment industry’s top attorneys fight for their clients and win in the courtroom and at the negotiating table
Litigators
Transactional
No Limits to Justice for All • Andrew Brettler knows what it’s like to represent clients already tried in the court of public opinion
In-House
Up Next
Showbiz Law Pioneer Saw It All • After a long, high-profile run in entertainment law, Latham & Watkins’ Joe Calabrese is taking it easy
Humanist Comedian Makes an Impression • Lily Tomlin’s hands and feet will be imprinted at the Chinese Theatre
The Future of the Arthouse • There is good news for indie films as CinemaCon starts
Blockbuster Plan for Future • Imax bullish on the future of moviegoing as it tees up tentpoles and auteur-driven fare for its theaters

5 April 2022

The Slap That Won’t Stop Stinging
New Owners, Same Challenges • Networks remain skeptical about Nielsen’s TV measurement methods
Grammy Snubs and Surprises
TV STILL MORE PROFITABLE THAN STREAMING
The Last Mile • WarnerMedia and Discovery cruise toward deal-closing date as questions abound
Streaming Turbulence
Fingers on History • ‘The Simpsons’ uses deaf actors for the first time in its 33-year run
Second Chances • Martin McDonagh brings ‘Hangmen’ back to Broadway with a renewed appreciation for the stage
JUST FOR VARIETY
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EXPOSURE
Grammy Awards • MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas
Post-Parties
Pre-Parties
DO YOU BELIEVE IN MAGIC? • FROM BASKETBALL BATTLES WITH LARRY BIRD AND MICHAEL JORDAN TO BECOMING THE FACE OF HIV TO THAT INFAMOUS LATE-NIGHT TALK SHOW, THE LAKERS STAR REVISITS HIS EXTRAORDINARY LIFE IN A NEW DOCUSERIES
Monstrous Bosses • How Kathleen Robertson rebooted ‘Swimming With Sharks’ as a TV series for Roku after Quibi imploded
DJ Khaled Rose From Record Stores to ‘The Best!’ • Music star works with top names but keeps focus on family and friends
The Best! • DJ Khaled’s top tracks
Estefans Keep Musical Miami Connection Tight • Married superstars’ art is inspired by and inspires the Magic City
Giving Back • Gloria and Emilio Estefans’ philanthropic works fill many community needs
Miami Stakes Showbiz Claim • South Florida lures heavy hitters from music, TV and film while celebrating Latino heritage
Miami Hit List • South Florida’s tastemakers push the envelope on global entertainment
South Florida Sees Luxury Rush • High-end real estate snapped up as low inventory gives sellers the upper hand
Bob Odenkirk Answered ‘Saul’s’ Call • ‘SNL’ writer segued from writing comedy to starring in drama
Standups Salute Mirth Mecca’s Golden Milestone • Career incubator of top comics marks 50 years in Hollywood while looking forward
Leading Lady • How Mitzi Shore transformed the Comedy Store
Memorable Moments • A look at significant events in the history of the Comedy Store
Defining Strength • Ashanti’s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame comes 20 years after her breakout single, and she’s busier than ever
‘Everything Everywhere’ Limits the Double Takes • Stunt coordinator helps stars do the work in action comedy from the Daniels
The Twisted Lighting of ‘Severance’
Mick Jagger Horses Around With Spy Series Theme
Tokyo Vice
WRITERS OF AMERICA WEST • The WGAW wishes to honor the following members for their devotion to their craft and contribution to all of our lives. They will be missed.
Wet Leg
Lucius • “Nothing beats being in a room with 500 fans screaming your own lyrics.”

30 March 2022

Oscarcast Needs to Find Its Identity • Can the Academy Awards rebound from the slap heard round the world?
WINNERS’ CIRCLE • Those who took home this year’s Oscars share their moment in the spotlight
THE WINNERS
'CODA' FOR THE WIN • Troy Kotsur becomes the second deaf actor to earn an Academy Award on a triumphant night for Apple original films
KUDOS • TO THE 2022 OSCAR WINNERS & NOMINEES
ARTISANS TAKE CENTER STAGE • Craft winners celebrate their wins — even if they were denied a live TV moment with Oscar
SUNDAY NIGHT FEVER • HOLLYWOOD TURNED UP THE PARTY VOLUME AT LONG LAST FOR OSCAR WEEKEND
GRAMMYS 2022
THE STAGE IS SET • As the show moves to Las Vegas for yet another broadcast remix — thanks, omicron — what will music’s biggest night look like?
Instant Vintage • The retro sounds of Silk Sonic nabbed four Grammy noms this year. Here’s a look at other albums written intentionally (and often hilariously) to sound old.
LONG TIME COMING • Black women are making their voices heard in Nashville and beyond
TESTED AND TRIED • Terence Blanchard and Jon Batiste compare notes on making music in troubled times
WORST GRAMMYS EVER? • The 1992 ceremony took music’s biggest night to a new low
Street Urchins Made Good • The Red Hot Chili Peppers cement their rock-royalty status with a star on a boulevard they know so well
Supernatural Studio • The myth of the haunted ‘Blood Sex Sugar Magik’ sessions, dispelled … or is it?
Making ‘Unlimited Love’ • The Peppers’ 12th studio album reunites the band with guitarist John Frusciante
Savvy Business Leader Took Global Path to C-Suite • Sky Studios boss Cécile Frot-Coutaz, Variety Int’l Achievement in TV awardee, discusses content and strategy
Gillian Anderson Relishes Playing Radical Women • From Margaret Thatcher to Eleanor Roosevelt, the Variety CannesSeries Icon awardee has portrayed feminist role models
Inside the Animated Houston of ‘Apollo 10½’ • How live-action touches convey the nostalgia of Richard Linklater’s childhood
Making Moves for Charli XCX
‘Ghosts’ Hunt: Finally Finding Trevor’s Pants
Ambulance
How We Roll
Jazmine Sullivan • “The why for me is the story — it’s where the important stuff lies.”

23 March 2022

The Sally Field We Knew—and Didn’t Know
Crisis in the Magic Kingdom • Disney CEO faces unrest in the ranks but retains support of board
The Incredible Shrinking Pilot Season • The big five are ordering fewer of these offerings as COVID accelerates a shift in TV development
‘Pachinko’ Demands Big Bet • Small-screen adaptation of trilingual tale reflects cultural awakenings and a changing TV landscape
Better Together? • HBO Max and Discovery Plus face content and tech hurdles as the streamers combine
Tegna and the Private-Equity Battle for Local TV • Investors eye station deals but rapid sales turnover is bad for broadcasters
One Oscar to Rule Them All: What Wins the Top Award? • Final projections for the 94th Academy Awards ceremony
EXPOSURE
STAYING HUNGRY • After winning two Oscars and three Emmys, SALLY FIELD is still going strong at 75 with a trio of splashy projects
SALLY FIELD’S NOTABLE ROLES
QUICK TAKES
WANDA SYKES WON’T BE STAR-STRUCK • The first-time Oscar host talks ‘House of Gucci,’ the category controversy and the time she shushed Michelle Obama
WILL PACKER IS READY TO LEAD OSCAR CEREMONY’S RATINGS REVIVAL • Balancing pre-ceremony predictions and criticism with grace, the prolific producer and successful showman hopes to deliver
FASHION REFRESH • Celebrity stylists get creative with sustainable and diverse designs
RED CARPET REWIND • Ahead of the Academy Awards, Variety looks back at three nominees’ fashion highlights
PREP AND PAMPER • Sculpted skin and gleaming visages are top priority for glowing looks
EVAN FUNKE PREPARES TO TANTALIZE • With deep roots in both Oscar history and authentic Italian cuisine, one of Hollywood’s top chefs gets ready for the big night
THE ULTIMATE PARTY GUIDE • Film biz celebrates Oscar week in person again
SPIRITUALITY SHINES BRIGHT • Stars put their faith in designer Brooke Rayn’s jewelry
HOLLYWOOD HANGOUTS READY WITH FACELIFTS • Thanks to emerging and evolving spaces, newly opulent venues await
DESTINATION RELAXATION • Unwind apres awards season at these restorative locales
RACE TIPS FROM FOUR QUADRANTS • The potential is there for setting marks and breaking records on awards night
ACADEMY HONORS LEGACY TROUPE • Danny Glover to receive Jean Hersholt prize, while trio get honorary awards
94TH ACADEMY AWARDS BALLOT • Pick your favorites to win
From the Bank to ‘Boyz’ to the Walk of Fame • Morris Chestnut aims to mentor the next generation
High-Rise Living Heats Up • The downtown Los Angeles luxury real estate market resurges as pandemic eases
Nobody Does Buzz Better • Publicists Awards fete industry’s top praisery pros
Sun Valley Back on the Slopes • Idaho fest to honor Woody Harrelson, Amy Poehler and Danny Strong
A Foreboding Slurp Informs True-Crime Tale • Composers create an offbeat ‘Jaws’-like theme for ‘The Thing About Pam’
Choreographer Highlights the Process of Dancing in Lizzo’s ‘Big Grrrls’
Designing a Family History for ‘Pachinko’
Halo
The Lost City
Ke Huy Quan • ‘When you’re in a movie with the queen of martial arts movies, you need to step up your game’

16 March 2022

Disney’s Bob Chapek Still in Hot Water Over ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Imbroglio
These Movies Heated Up SXSW • The Texas festival, which returned for the first time since 2019, brought hope for Hollywood’s spring slate of theatrical releases
Ball in the Family • DeVaughn Nixon beat out brother Norm Nixon Jr. to play their Laker dad in HBO’s ‘Winning Time’
Sony’s Streaming Bet Is All About Anime • After buying Crunchyroll for $1.2 billion, the conglom is tooning its digital strategy to the superfan business
‘Windfall’ Hits Close to Home for Lily Collins
Mastering the Art of Julia Child Projects
William Hurt • Oscar-winning actor was meticulous yet embraced the moment
Celebrities Game for a Tropical Challenge
ROSY MEDIA EMPLOYMENT PICTURE
All Eyes on PGAs as Oscar Voting Begins • The film that takes the Producers Guild’s top honor may do the same at the Academy Awards
AN OPEN LETTER TO OUR “BANK TO THE STARS” • To City National Bank and Royal Bank of Canada.
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VAMPIRE WEEKEND JARED • Jared Leto is set to carry a comic book movie for the first time, playing Marvel antihero Morbius
YOU HAD ME AT ‘HALO’ • After 17 years of trying, the blockbuster video game has finally been adapted into a scripted TV series
Producers Guild Awards • The PGA membership gathers (at last!) to celebrate at an in-person event as Oscar voters get ready to mark their ballots and the dramatic awards season nears the final showdown.
Back and Better Than Ever • PGA goes in-person with awards as the org embraces change and challenges
Guild Fetes the Best • Return of PGA’s Honorary Awards adds exceitment to in-person ceremony
Last Looks as Voting Begins • Checking the top categories at the Academy Awards
DPs Shine a Light on the Latest Crop of Films and Shows • Top lensers to be feted by ASC in smaller ceremony
Cinema Audio Society Salutes Craft and Fellowship • Paul Massey and Ridley Scott to be honored along with film/TV pros
WGA Awards Sticks to Virtual Format During Uncertainty • Writers org celebrates scribes while adhering to core values
Diversity Triumphs Highlight Casting Society’s 40th Anniversary • Virtual Artios Awards celebrates year marked by many triumphs
Oscar Wilde Awards Salute Irish Connection • After a hiatus in 2021, ceremony moves to bigger space for COVID safety
Cruz and Iglesias: Mothers of Inventions • ‘Parallel’ nominees talk about their magical link and helmer Almodóvar
A Rebel and a ‘Creature’ of Hollywood • A conversation with Francis Ford Coppola on ‘The Godfather’ and his Walk of Fame star
Boy Wonder Coppola Grows Up in Hollywood • Before there was ‘The Godfather,’ there was Corman and Cannes
Tune in for This Talent • Variety’s 10 Europeans to Watch TV spotlights actors and content creators poised for a 2022 breakthrough
Series Mania’s Rise Reflects Buoyancy of Scripted Biz • The festival is a place where scriptwriters, producers and platforms can meet
Last-Minute Oscar Push for Top Contributors • Consider the work of these crew members when marking your ballot
Elevating Black Designers
A Clarion Call for Safety on Set
Everything Everywhere All at Once
The Girl From Plainville
Maren Morris • “I was intentionally leaving behind songs that were just depressing.”

9 March 2022

History in the Making at This Year’s Oscars
Great Reawakening • Producers believe Broadway may finally be on the road to recovery as COVID diminishes
C-Suite Shuffle • Creative executives are hot commodities as Hollywood charts its streaming future
Shady Ladies Invade the Small Screen
ROBLOX IS BIGGER THAN EVER — BUT HITTING A SNAG WITH YOUNGEST USERS
The Talent Hack • Management firms are selling stakes to production outfits eager to access marquee names
Developing Situation • Cate Blanchett banner Dirty Films juggles an eclectic slate
Baseball Lockout Hits Local Outlets Hardest • Loss of games due to MLB labor standoff sends regional networks scrambling
BAFTAs, CCAs Might Hold Key to Oscars • The front-runner for both ceremonies is ‘The Power of the Dog,’ but ‘Belfast’ might mount a comeback
Just for Variety: Oscar Nominees Luncheon • During the Academy’s annual gettogether on March 7 at the Fairmont Century Plaza hotel, some of the year’s biggest hopefuls stopped by Variety’s suite to chat and pose for a portrait. Here are four of the afternoon’s standouts.
EXPOSURE
EXPOSURE
THE NEXT KHAPTER • INSIDE THE KARDASHIANS’ PLAN TO STREAM THEIR WAY TO GREATER FAME AND WEALTH AS PART OF A NEW DEAL WITH HULU
AUSTIN’S ALCHEMY RETURNS • The festival’s in-person return is a sign of normalcy after its 2020 cancellation signaled the start of the pandemic
THE 10 HOTTEST THINGS TO CHECK OUT AT SXSW
Animation and Music
Animated Actors Craft Characters That Count • Voice performers used lots of methods to make sure their toon counterparts had emotional depth
New Perspective on Old Relationships • Oscar-nominated animated features delve into issues surrounding often messy situations found in families
Nominated Composers Cover Range of Genres • Voters use the category to score points
Songs to Savor • From Billie Eilish to Queen Bey and Van Morrison, nominees are inspired
Germaine Franco Makes History for Film Music • First Latina to be nominated and first woman to score a Disney film wins praise from peers
Entertainment: Great Escape? • The Critics Choice Awards nominees offer a response to troubled times
Crystal’s Career Mirrors Modern Showbiz History • Critics Choice honoree’s roots go deep into American entertainment
The DGA’s New Face • This year’s awards will be the first under president Lesli Linka Glatter
BAFTA Rule Changes Leave Awards in Flux • British Academy is torn between influencer status and individualism
BAFTAs Hope Rebel Wilson Shakes Up Ceremony • Aussie comedian reps a sharp change in direction for the event
Sounds Abound • Golden Reel noms mirror Oscar frontrunners
Guillermo del Toro’s Organic Approach to Filmmaking • ‘Nightmare Alley’ is a different film from those of his younger days
Hollywood’s Global Champion • MPA’s CEO Charles Rivkin talks China, piracy, incentives and much more
States Learn to Love Incentives • How ‘Chicago’ and the MPA brought productions back to the U.S.
The War on Piracy • MPA’s content-protection wing works with legal to ensure artists’ rights are protected globally
MPA Senior Leaders Take Diverse Approach • Team members make sure they change along with the industry
DEI Program Advocates ‘Holistic’ Art • The group has been ahead of the pack with its goals on racial depictions
Data Bank: An Invaluable Industry Resource • The org has collected stats for nearly a century, covering a broad spectrum of showbiz
Taiwan Goes Deep at SXSW •...

23 February 2022

Journalism’s Acid Test: Self-Coverage
Uncovered
Rising Stations • Broadcast outlets draw M&A interest as investors focus on fundamentals and future innovation
SAG Awards Ready for Live Takeoff
‘NCIS’ Favorite Finds New Role — Behind the Scenes
Black Excellence Exists in the Small Moments of Every Day • Striving for perfection is how many Black children were brought up — but it isn’t everything
Variety Elevates Brent Lang
NFT AWARENESS, OWNERSHIP RISE
Stacked Actors of ‘Studio 666’ • Dave Grohl explains why Foo Fighters romp through upcoming horror pic
Can You Hear Me Now? • Virtual goodbyes, technical glitches and access issues turn TCA into a seven-week endurance test
Stars of Upcoming TV Premieres
The Race for Lead Actress Is Wide Open • No Oscar nominees in the category come from best picture contenders, making it hard to handicap
JUST FOR VARIETY
New York’s The Hole Gallery Debuts Los Angeles Outpost
Celeb Chef Curtis Stone Gets Ready to Cook for 640 at the SAG Awards
EXPOSURE
LIZZO’S SISTERHOOD • THE ‘TRUTH HURTS’ SINGER IS EXECUTIVE PRODUCER AND STAR OF AMAZON’S REALITY SERIES ‘LIZZO’S WATCH OUT FOR THE BIG GRRRLS,’ WHERE SHE SEARCHES FOR A NEW SET OF PLUS-SIZE BACKUP DANCERS
Never-Ending Stories • Blockbusters such as ‘No Time to Die’ and ‘The Batman’ are getting long-winded. What’s behind the bloat?
Unbound TV • Producers revel in the freedom to vary episode run times — but it can be exhausting for viewers
Helen Mirren Continues Her Reign • SAG Life Achievement Award honoree moves from ‘Queen’ to ‘Duke’
Love and Loss During the Time of COVID • Int’l film nominees feature youth in search of a place in the world
Critics Take Victory Lap Over Runaway Int’l Nominees • Strong support sent voters to watch and respect films
Doc Race Puts Best Fact Forward • Nascent nonfiction distributors shake up race, add fresh faces and int’l flavors
NAACP Image Awards Salute Social and Cultural Action • Voting rights and midterm elections comprise themes of ceremony script
Editors Ace Punching Up Pace • ACE Eddies nominations celebrate gurus of shape and time
Oscars Go From Heyday to Mayday • Old standards of success won’t work anymore in our brave new world
Ranking Thesp’s ‘Strange’ Magic • Walk of Fame honoree Benedict Cumberbatch’s 10 best performances
Homebuying Booms Beyond Westside • In areas outside the L.A. Basin, real estate shortages send prices high while inventory shrinks
Selling the Luxe Life • These top-producing agents in California, Florida and New York lead a hot market to even more record sales
Miami Film Festival Celebrates Global Movie Culture • In-person program to honor international auteurs and pics
Cinema Italiano Festa in L.A. • Filming Italy — Los Angeles set to fete Giancarlo Giannini and fresh film and TV titles
‘Euphoria’ Music Supervisor Channels Nostalgia • Alt-rock and hip-hop hits from the 1980s and ’90s help the show find its groove
Making an Impact on Black History — and Entertainment — Through Hair Design
Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber
Cyrano
Katy Perry • “There are moments in the show where I think, ‘WWLD — What Would Liza Do?’”

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