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The Sally Field We Knew—and Didn’t Know

Crisis in the Magic Kingdom • Disney CEO faces unrest in the ranks but retains support of board

The Incredible Shrinking Pilot Season • The big five are ordering fewer of these offerings as COVID accelerates a shift in TV development

‘Pachinko’ Demands Big Bet • Small-screen adaptation of trilingual tale reflects cultural awakenings and a changing TV landscape

Better Together? • HBO Max and Discovery Plus face content and tech hurdles as the streamers combine

Tegna and the Private-Equity Battle for Local TV • Investors eye station deals but rapid sales turnover is bad for broadcasters

One Oscar to Rule Them All: What Wins the Top Award? • Final projections for the 94th Academy Awards ceremony

EXPOSURE

STAYING HUNGRY • After winning two Oscars and three Emmys, SALLY FIELD is still going strong at 75 with a trio of splashy projects

SALLY FIELD’S NOTABLE ROLES

QUICK TAKES

WANDA SYKES WON’T BE STAR-STRUCK • The first-time Oscar host talks ‘House of Gucci,’ the category controversy and the time she shushed Michelle Obama

WILL PACKER IS READY TO LEAD OSCAR CEREMONY’S RATINGS REVIVAL • Balancing pre-ceremony predictions and criticism with grace, the prolific producer and successful showman hopes to deliver

FASHION REFRESH • Celebrity stylists get creative with sustainable and diverse designs

RED CARPET REWIND • Ahead of the Academy Awards, Variety looks back at three nominees’ fashion highlights

PREP AND PAMPER • Sculpted skin and gleaming visages are top priority for glowing looks

EVAN FUNKE PREPARES TO TANTALIZE • With deep roots in both Oscar history and authentic Italian cuisine, one of Hollywood’s top chefs gets ready for the big night

THE ULTIMATE PARTY GUIDE • Film biz celebrates Oscar week in person again

SPIRITUALITY SHINES BRIGHT • Stars put their faith in designer Brooke Rayn’s jewelry

HOLLYWOOD HANGOUTS READY WITH FACELIFTS • Thanks to emerging and evolving spaces, newly opulent venues await

DESTINATION RELAXATION • Unwind apres awards season at these restorative locales

RACE TIPS FROM FOUR QUADRANTS • The potential is there for setting marks and breaking records on awards night

ACADEMY HONORS LEGACY TROUPE • Danny Glover to receive Jean Hersholt prize, while trio get honorary awards

94TH ACADEMY AWARDS BALLOT • Pick your favorites to win

From the Bank to ‘Boyz’ to the Walk of Fame • Morris Chestnut aims to mentor the next generation

High-Rise Living Heats Up • The downtown Los Angeles luxury real estate market resurges as pandemic eases

Nobody Does Buzz Better • Publicists Awards fete industry’s top praisery pros

Sun Valley Back on the Slopes • Idaho fest to honor Woody Harrelson, Amy Poehler and Danny Strong

A Foreboding Slurp Informs True-Crime Tale • Composers create an offbeat ‘Jaws’-like theme for ‘The Thing About Pam’

Choreographer Highlights the Process of Dancing in Lizzo’s ‘Big Grrrls’

Designing a Family History for ‘Pachinko’

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The Lost City

Ke Huy Quan • ‘When you’re in a movie with the queen of martial arts movies, you need to step up your game’