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DC’s Latest Debacle? • The ‘Aquaman’ sequel is a hot mess, but it still might work

‘We Haven’t Seen Anything Like This for Decades’ • War reporters describe the scene on the ground after Hamas’ attack of Israel

Tossed Salad and Scrambled Eggs, New Order • ‘Frasier’ returns to Boston in the beloved comedy’s revival, but it isn’t going down memory lane — yet

Everything Has Changed • How Taylor Swift is shaking up the movie business by bringing Eras to the big screen

THE NEW YORK PARTY • ON OCTOBER 5, VARIETY CELEBRATED THE INDIVIDUALS PROFILED IN VARIETY’S 2023 NEW POWER OF NEW YORK IMPACT LIST.

Terence Davies • The British art-house filmmaker’s quiet passion elevated masterpieces like ‘The Long Day Closes’

When Oscar Maestros Collide • Scorsese and Spielberg could face off for best picture — or wind up sharing the win

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A MODEST PROPOSAL • Hollywood leaders must find a way to modernize union contracts amid the industry’s difficult transition to streaming

A CENTURY OF INNOVATION • WALT DISNEY BUILT A CREATIVE JUGGERNAUT WITH A DRIVE FOR PERFECTION AND BUSINESS SAVVY

25 MOST ICONIC DISNEY CHARACTERS • FROM MICKEY MOUSE TO URSULA, THESE CREATIONS HAVE MADE A LASTING IMPACT ON HOLLYWOOD AND BEYOND

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Fox • Acquired in 2019

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Lucasfilm • Acquired in 2012

NEVER TOO OLD FOR IT • VARIETY’S INTERNATIONAL CORRESPONDENT IS AMONG THE GROWING LEGION OF MATURE DISNEY FANS — A GROUP THE MOUSE HOUSE IGNORES AT ITS PERIL

ASIAN OUTPOSTS OF MAGIC • DISNEY PARKS IN JAPAN AND CHINA KEEP EXPANDING

TUNED IN • MEMORABLE MUSIC HAS BEEN INTEGRAL TO DISNEY’S SUCCESS

MIND YOUR BUSINESS • WITH ‘FAIR PLAY,’ DIRECTOR CHLOE DOMONT CREATES THE KIND OF STEAMY, PSYCHO-SEXUAL THRILLER WE HAVEN'T SEEN SINCE THE '80S AND '90S

Variety Voters’ Guide: Grammys Phase 1

A Lock … Until It’s Not • It might seem like a Swift sweep is in the offing, but history shows that the Grammys are rarely truly predictable

Ladies First—Finally? • Female rappers, long overlooked by the Grammys, are due for a big showing in 2023

The Morgan Wallen Conundrum • Despite sometimes-unsavory behavior, the country singer is one of the most popular artists in the world — but neither is the reason why he’s a Grammy long shot

The ‘Barbie’ Quandary • The blockbuster’s soundtrack overflows with Grammy-worthy songs, so how to choose which ones enter race?

Latin Music Looks to Break Through • Karol G, Shakira, Peso Pluma and more set their sights beyond Grammy genre categories

AI vs. the Grammys • What would it take for ‘Heart on My Sleeve,’ the song using fake, AI-generated vocals, to qualify for a trophy?

‘Barbie’ vs. ‘Spider-Man’ • The blockbuster films are also the top contenders in the 2024 Grammy visual media categories

Eugenio Derbez Gets Dramatic • Variety Legend and Groundbreaker and his shingle develop the future of cross-border entertainment

The Stars Shine for Newport Beach Film Festival • Oceanside event celebrates actors, directors, writers and a strong lineup of awards contenders

How to Learn to Love AI • The View Conference will mull AI’s creative potential

Biz Bible Hits Mad Ave. • Variety teams with Canva during Advertising Week

Lessons in Chemistry

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THE BUSINESS OF BROADWAY • ON OCTOBER 2, THEATER’S BIGGEST STARS JOINED VARIETY TO CELEBRATE A NEW SEASON OF PLAYS, MUSICALS AND...