Daily Variety

Hollywood Labor Negotiations: What to Expect as the WGA Heads to the Bargaining Table

On today’s episode, Variety’s Gene Maddaus offers an update on the contract negotiations between SAG-AFTRA and the major studios and streamers. The Writers Guild of America is next up at the table starting March 16. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

COVER STORY: Oscars Rewind With Nicole Kidman as She Revisits Her 2003 Best Actress Win for 'The Hours'

On today’s episode, in our Cover Story segment, Variety’s Matt Donnelly details his sit-down in Nashville with Nicole Kidman for Variety’s pre-Oscars issue, published today in print and online. Kidman revisits the whirlwind experience of her best actress Oscar win for “The Hours” in 2003. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Collab Behind Variety's 10 Creators to Watch List; Why Bars are Hosting More TV Watch Parties

On today’s episode, we’ll hear from Variety’s Antonio Ferme and Harper Mays on how the two assembled Variety’s 10 Creators to Watch list this year reflecting fast-rising, entertainment-centered social media stars. And Variety’s Payton Turkeltaub explains why so many people are taking their TV with cocktails and friends as watch party events for fan-favorite shows proliferate in bars and restaurants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

'Hoppers' Tops the Box Office While 'The Bride' Gets Jilted

On today’s episode, in our Box Office segment, Variety’s Brent Lang unpacks what went wrong for Warner Bros.’ “The Bride” and what went right for Pixar’s “Hoppers” this weekend. And then we step into the Wayback Machine for a look at the stories and personalities who were making news in Daily Variety on March 9, 1976. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hollywood Gets Ready for Oscars; Hanging With 'Baywatch' Hopefuls

In today’s episode, we’ll hear from Variety’s Marc Malkin on how the somber mood in Hollywood and geopolitical uncertainty will affect this year’s Oscar week celebrations leading up to the Academy Awards on March 15. And Ethan Shanfeld paints a colorful picture of all that he observed while attending a “Baywatch” open casting call. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices