Strictly Business

Naman Ramachandran, an international reporter for Variety covering the UK and South Asia, dives into the hit Bollywood rom-com 'Saiyaara', discussing its remarkable success and its implications for India's evolving film market. He highlights how this film resonates with changing audience expectations. The podcast also touches on 'Superman's' second-week box office performance, noting significant trends in movie attendance, and explores CBS's bold move to cancel 'The Late Show With Stephen Colbert' amid shifting viewer habits.

Join Alex Morgan, recently retired soccer superstar and part owner of the San Diego Wave, and her business partner Dan Levy from Wasserman as they share insights on empowering female athletes. Morgan discusses her passion for helping athletes navigate career transitions and build wealth through ventures like Togethxr. They dive into the growth of women’s sports, tackling challenges, and the importance of community and collaboration. Their efforts aim to elevate women's sports while advocating for gender equity and financial investment in female athletics.

Dive into the lively recap of the ESPY Awards, celebrating the triumphs of female athletes. Discover ESPN's plans for a new streaming app designed to enhance viewer accessibility in sports. Explore the magic behind Disney Imagineering as creative insights reveal the marvels of Disneyland, celebrating its 70th anniversary. Listen to personal stories that highlight the nostalgic impact of the park and get a sneak peek of exciting upcoming events like Comic-Con. It's a blend of sports, entertainment, and whimsical creativity!

Senior business writer Jennifer Maas discusses what to expect from Netflix’s second quarter earnings report on Thursday. Business editor Todd Spangler details the “frog boiling in water” factor in his cover story on President Trump’s aggressive attacks on news media and First Amendment protections.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Variety's Michael Schneider and Clayton Davis discuss the surprises and the final tallies for the 77th annual Emmy Award nominations. Owen Gleiberman, Variety's chief film critic, revisits Robert Altman's "Nashville" on its 50th anniversary and recalls how the movie changed his life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Variety previews "Daily Variety," a new podcast featuring conversations with Variety journalists and guests about news, personalities and trends making headlines in the entertainment industry. It's hosted by Cynthia Littleton, co-editor in chief of Variety and host of Variety's "Strictly Business" podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ESPN on-air analyst for both men and women's pro and collegiate hoops discusses the current state of NBA and WNBA as media properties, as well as her new Disney Plus show "Vibe Check" and her recent foray into scripted series production for Peacock. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On a bonus episode of Variety's Strictly Business podcast, Variety reporter Ethan Shanfeld describes the scene and the reaction after Sean Combs was acquitted on the most serious charges in his federal sex trafficking, racketeering and prostitution case that has made headlines for the past two months.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daisy Stall, EVP & group head of entertainment finance at California Bank & Trust, shares her extensive knowledge gained from three decades in film and TV financing. She discusses the dramatic changes in funding models driven by streaming services and the shift towards private finance as traditional banks step back. Daisy highlights the role of AI in reducing costs and streamlining investments, while also addressing the impact of rising interest rates on Hollywood. Her insights into the evolving landscape reveal both challenges and exciting opportunities for creators.

The newly appointed leader of one of Hollywood’s largest talent agencies sketches out his vision of the fast-changing entertainment landscape and what it means for the talent represented by his firm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.