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BIZ + BUZZ • The Super Bowl moves from one-show-fitsall to tailored telecasts

This Gun Not for Hire? • Film armorers see a changed landscape after ‘Rust’ shooting

Mickey’s Boardroom Adventure • Disney faces a brawl with activist investors. What’s the endgame for the Mouse’s foes?

Course Correction • How ‘Abbott Elementary’ got around the gap in its storyline created by the writers strike

Closing In on the Races Too Close to Call • Assessing the fiercely contested categories that can win your Oscar pool

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HE iS KENOUGH • RYAN GOSLING PUSHED HIMSELF HARDER THAN HE EVER HAS AS AN ACTOR TO PLAY BARBIE’S LEADING MAN

SHŌGUN, AGAIN • AFTER 10 YEARS OF DEVELOPMENT HELL, FX’S NEW ADAPTATION OF THE CLASSIC 1975 JAMES CLAVELL NOVEL IS A STORY FOR OUR TIMES

AWARDS CIRCUIT • Honors bestowed by the guild traditionally lead to Academy appreciation

DGA’s Big Screen Noms

Production Designers Gave Life to Dark Themes • Many of this year’s ADG Awards contenders reflect the fears and anxieties of today’s world

FOCUS • Artistic director Carlo Chatrian sets his last Berlin fest edition but new leadership will face fiscal and other pressures

Imbalancing Act • Disruptions threaten global indies as they strive to adapt to market changes on eve of EFM

Resident Optimist Takes a Bow • After a fabled tenure, Constantin’s chief is handing the reins to his deputy

New Captain Spies Opportunities • As Oliver Berben takes command at Constantin, he’ll keep an eye out for growth

From ‘Youth’ to Avenger: Mark Ruffalo’s Best Roles • The ‘Poor Things’ actor gets a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Shooting Range • Ontario’s locations and incentives draw global productions as it invests in underrepresented communities

Indigenous Industry Rises • Various initiatives and creatives tap into First Nations talent and Ontario’s facilities

Media Giants Invest in Northern Exposure • Ontario’s stability draws Amazon MGM and Netflix expansion while new tech heats up VFX sector

Green Dream for Behind the Screen • Ontario spearheads initiative to help productions hit sustainability goals

Spectacle and Substance • The fest juggles eclectic programming, educational initiatives in its 39th year

Starry Tributes Add Sparkle to Coastal Fest • Event’s awards-season vicinity lures high-profile attendees

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The Finest in Cinematic Crafts • Variety’s Artisans Awards celebrate the people behind the onscreen magic

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