Variety Interview Studio Returns to San Diego with Google TV
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- Variety's Interview Studio returns to San Diego on July 24-25 with Google TV as title partner, featuring in-depth conversations with talent from announced properties including "Percy Jackson and the Olympians," "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds," and "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power."
- Nintendo joins as a partner this year, hosting an exclusive gaming lounge where talent can play "Nintendo Switch Sports Resort" on the Switch 2 system as a first-look ahead of its official release.
- Google TV VP & GM of TV Platforms Shalini Govil-Pai said the company is "passionate about celebrating creative excellence" and proud to spotlight "directors, actors, and talent who push the boundaries of storytelling."
- Variety co-president and publisher Dea Lawrence called the event a "defining fixture of the entertainment industry," noting partners Google TV and Nintendo will help create "an unforgettable experience that brings super-fans together."
- The lineup spans 15 announced titles, featuring Michelle Yeoh for "Blade Runner 2099," Alan Ritchson for "Reacher & Neagley," Rebecca Ferguson for "Silo," and Jeffrey Dean Morgan for "The Walking Dead: Dead City."
- "Splatoon Raiders" will also be available to play in the Nintendo lounge alongside "Nintendo Switch Sports Resort," with the activation including "The Rizzler" for "cast interaction" and "lighthearted competition."
- Conversations recorded at the studio will be published across Variety.com and Variety's social channels following the event.
Why it matters: Google TV extends its entertainment-industry brand presence at a marquee July 24-25 San Diego event, while Nintendo secures a high-profile launch platform for Switch 2 titles including 'Nintendo Switch Sports Resort' ahead of release — and Variety locks in cast content from 15 announced properties to publish across its owned channels.
