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Telly Titan • Forward-thinking and fiercely loyal, ITV CEO Carolyn McCall wants to change the world, one television show at a time
ITV’s Boss Shares Her Vision for the Future
Contributors
A French Connection: Leo, Indy and Wes? • Cannes is trying to attract a star-studded lineup, but cost-cutting studios may not be on board
She’s With the Band • How Riley Keough and the ‘Daisy Jones & the Six’ cast transformed into ’70s rockers
Oscar-Worthy Spirits on the Big Night • Bar cart essentials for a legendary viewing party
Unions Seek Peek Behind Garden Wall • Push for viewership data may become a flash point in Hollywood contract talks
Variety Promotes Two Veteran Sales Leaders
Variety Gets New Video Executive Producer
‘Everything’ Wins Big at PGA and SAG • A24’s record-breaking sci-fi comedy is the front-runner as final voting opens
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EXPOSURE
Master of the Turnaround • ITV chief Carolyn McCall grapples with a wildly changing business landscape --but that’s where she thrives
revenge of the nerds • Where other film makers tried and failed to adapt ‘Dungeons & Dragons,’ John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein got the tone just right
what’s hot in texas • Twelve must-see movies and shows from SXSW
the funnies • Rolling out Variety’s first Power of Comedy Awards
BUY MY SHOW • Top European TV sales execs talk deals, dilemmas and learning to play nice again
Parting Shots • As awards season comes to a close, previous kudosfests show the path to Oscars
Planting a Bigger Tent on the Beach • The Independent Spirit Awards find creative solutions for industry changes
Evolving Tools Serve Eternal Art • Tech remains a key component of a cinematographer’s talent, but adept storytelling forms the core
Precision Cutters • This year’s ACE Eddie nominees used a variety of techniques to ratchet up the drama on their movies
Going Abroad in ‘Fleishman’ • Nostalgia a pulsing force in limited series nominee
FILM NOMINATIONS
Black Org Proves Crucial Relevance in Showbiz • In 20 years African American Film Critics Assn. has withstood the ebbs and flows of a fickle industry
Finding the Perfect Fit • Casting Society of America nominees talk about their role in movies
Michael B. Jordan Shares His Creed • Actor-director says he just ‘got here’ as he gets his Walk of Fame star
Iranian Creatives Champion Change • Women-led protests against the regime have included strong showbiz support despite dangerous consequences
All-Stars Around the World • Variety’s Intl. Women’s Impact Report spotlights talents, creatives and execs delivering globally successful entertainment
Celebrating the Human Connection • Music and dance abounds at the 40th edition of the Miami Film Festival
Staying Humble in a ‘Star Wars’ Spectacle • ‘Andor’ star Diego Luna will be honored with the inaugural Variety Virtuoso Award
The Making of an Acting Legend • Variety’s honoree Nicolas Cage has tried all genres
Creed III
Daisy Jones & the Six
Kerry Condon • “It was much different than the other characters that I had done.”