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Golden Globes: What wins for 'The Revenant,' 'The Martian' could mean for Oscars season'The Revenant' won the best drama award at the Golden Globes, while 'The Martian' took the best comedy or musical prize. The victories mean two very different films are now an important part of the awards season race.
'Game of Thrones': The possibility of eight seasons and does fewer seasons mean more creativity?Those behind the HBO hit drama 'Game of Thrones' are currently involved in negotiations for seventh and eighth seasons of the show (the sixth debuts this spring). How has the model for a successful TV show changed over the decades?
Beyonce at Super Bowl 50: A look at the NFL's selection process for halftimeSinger Beyonce will return to the Super Bowl stage after having headlined the halftime show in 2013. She joins past acts such as Katy Perry and Bruno Mars.
'The Revenant': What does the movie's violence mean for its awards season chances?'Revenant,' which stars Leonardo DiCaprio, includes scenes that many critics say are difficult to watch. Will this hurt the movie's chances with the Academy?
'Daredevil' Season 2 and how Netflix's superhero diversity will continueThe second season of 'Daredevil' will premiere on the streaming service later this year. While the leads for Marvel movies haven't reflected wide diversity yet, those for the Marvel TV series on Netflix do.
People's Choice Awards winners: Why digital categories were recently addedThe People's Choice Awards aired on Jan. 6 and winners included the sitcom 'The Big Bang Theory' and singer Taylor Swift. Both the People's Choice Awards and similar programs like the Teen Choice Awards recently added categories that honor social media stars.
'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' has become the highest-grossing movie domestically of all time'Force' is now the highest-grossing film domestically without adjusting for inflation. It has done so in a marketplace that is far different than when, for example, past record-holder 'Titanic' arrived on the scene.
'Girls' ending at HBO. Series exemplifies female-led hit TV showReports say the HBO comedy directed by Lena Dunham will end after its sixth season ('Girls' will debut its fifth next month). The lack of women TV and film directors continues to stir discussion.
'The Shannara Chronicles': What does the new show say about the changing fortunes of MTV?MTV's new fantasy program 'Shannara' debuted on Jan. 5. The network has been releasing more scripted series. Last year, it struggled with ratings compared to years before.
'American Crime' season 2: What ABC learned from cable showsThe second season of ABC's program 'Crime' debuts on Jan. 6. As broadcast networks adjust to the new TV world, 'Crime' shares some features with cable shows, such as a shorter run and a new story each season.
'American Idol': Will another TV show ever experience the same success?'American Idol' returns for its final season on Jan. 6. The show was once a ratings smash but has gotten much lower ratings in recent years.
Guns 'n' Roses will play Coachella: How they compare to past headliners?The band Guns N' Roses will reunite to play at this spring's music festival Coachella. The group is the newest rock act to take the stage at Coachella after past headliners like Paul McCartney, AC/DC, and Roger Waters.
Judd Apatow's 'Love': What it will add to Netflix's comedy lineup'Love' stars 'Community' actress Gillian Jacobs and Paul Rust. Apatow's most recent directing credits include the hit comedy movie 'Trainwreck' and the film 'This Is 40.'
Can 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' beat 'Avatar' for the all-time box office title?'Force' has passed 'Titanic' to become the second-highest-grossing film domestically (not adjusted for inflation). How does its cultural impact compare to past box office champions like 'The Sound of Music'?
'Downton Abbey': The newest season premiere and the influence of the showThe premiere for the final season of 'Downton' aired on Jan. 3. As the end of the British program nears, how is its influence being felt in the television industry?
'Sherlock: The Abominable Bride': What's different this time?'Sherlock' stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman. The new installment finds Sherlock and Watson living in the late nineteenth century rather than the normal modern setting of the show.
The 2015 movies that unexpectedly succeeded at the box officeSure things like 'Avengers: Age of Ultron' hit it big, but there were some films that did better than expected to become winners at this year's box office.
'The Revenant': The newest 'true story' film to impress Oscar voters?'Revenant,' which stars Leonardo DiCaprio, is one of the movies this year to have been based on a true story, a genre that's become an awards season staple.
'Joy': Director David O. Russell melds fact and fiction againOther directors may release historical dramas, but Russell's recent work has often seen him taking inspiration from real events and creating his own story. 'Joy' stars Jennifer Lawrence.
'Sisters': How 'Saturday Night Live' talent continues to fuel the multiplexFormer 'Saturday Night Live' cast members Tina Fey and Amy Poehler star in the comedy 'Sisters.' The two play siblings who decide to throw a party at their parents' house.
