Brent Lang
Variety's executive editor and box office reporter, providing analysis of weekend box office results and trends for the film industry.
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Dec 8, 2025 • 13min
Daily Variety – David Ellison Tries to Pry Warner Bros. and HBO From Netflix; ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’ Impresses at Box Office
Brent Lang, Variety's executive editor and box office reporter, dives into the heated rivalry between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery as they eye Netflix's turf. He discusses the impressive $63M debut of 'Five Nights at Freddy’s 2,' highlighting its success with budget-friendly filmmaking. Lang also examines the thriving trend of video game adaptations and their appeal, particularly among younger audiences, and expresses hopes that upcoming releases like 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' will revive annual box office totals.
Nov 17, 2025 • 17min
Daily Variety – Box Office: ‘The Running Man’ Stumbles as ‘Now You See Me’ Conjures the Win; Focus Features Chief Peter Kujawski on Moviegoing and Fandom Psychographics
Brent Lang, Variety's executive editor and box-office reporter, examines the surprising success of 'Now You See Me' and the struggles of 'The Running Man.' He shares insights into audience reactions and studio strategies that shape film performances. Joining him is Peter Kujawski, Chairman of Focus Features, who discusses the future of theatrical moviegoing and the innovative use of psychographics to target diverse adult audiences. They also explore the lessons learned from Focus Fest and how box office revenue is reinvested to foster groundbreaking films.
Oct 22, 2025 • 18min
Daily Variety -- Sundance Film Festival Preps for Final Frame in Park City; TV Rolls Dice on Board Games
Brent Lang, an entertainment reporter for Variety specializing in film festivals, shares insights on the future of the Sundance Film Festival as it prepares for its last hurrah in Park City before relocating to Boulder in 2027. He discusses the festival's evolving mission amid the streaming boom, venue changes, and the financial motivations behind the move. Additionally, the conversation explores the rising trend of adapting vintage board games like Monopoly and Catan into TV shows, highlighting creative strategies for successful adaptations.
