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Meghan’s Next Chapter in Hollywood: Royal Producer

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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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EXPOSURE

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.”

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