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'Game of Thrones': New episode includes another dark twist'Thrones' has divided fans again with a disturbing scene. Did the sequence make sense within the story, or was it an unnecessary narrative choice?
'Spy' tops the box office over 'Entourage,' 'San Andreas'As 'Entourage,' which fizzled at the box office, garners criticism for its portrayal of women, box office champ 'Spy' has actress Melissa McCarthy headlining an action comedy.
Jonathan Batiste: What you need to know about the new 'Late Show' bandleaderStephen Colbert recently revealed that musician Jonathan Batiste will serve as bandleader on his incarnation of the CBS show 'Late Night.' Bringing on Batiste means the musical side of late-night shows continues to be more and more diverse in its genres.
Tony Awards: Unusual productions are leading contendersThe Broadway shows 'Fun Home' and 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time' aren't only contenders for some of the biggest Tony Awards – they're some of the most inventive Broadway shows in years.
'Spy': Why Melissa McCarthy's action comedy stands outOver the past few decades, female-led comedies have been box office hits, but many have been romantic comedies. McCarthy's starring in movies that aren't primarily concerned with her getting the guy.
'Outlander' finale: Is there too much rape on TV?Some viewers were outraged by a plotline involving sexual assault on HBO's 'Game of Thrones.' Soon after, the season finale of the Starz hit show 'Outlander' also included the theme.
'Guardians of the Galaxy 2' star Chris Pratt talks script, fans reactIn a recent interview, Chris Pratt said that the script for the 'Guardians of the Galaxy' sequel made him 'teary-eyed.' What do fans have to say?
'Macbeth': The new trailer and its award season chancesA new version of 'Macbeth' stars Michael Fassbender and Marion Cotillard. The two are both Oscar nominees, but will the movie succeed with the Academy or at the box office?
'Mission: Impossible 5': How the franchise has found under-the-radar talentThe fifth film in the 'Mission: Impossible' will be helmed by another new director. In choosing directors, the franchise has previously brought on new talent that later turned into some of the biggest names in Hollywood.
Stephen Colbert: What's behind his Internet push for the 'Late Show'Colbert, the incoming host of 'Late Show' following David Letterman's retirement, recently debuted a video promoting his new show. There's also now a website, Twitter account, and podcast, among other material, for the show. Here's what's most likely behind all the new promotions.
'Tangled': A new TV show and how the movie influenced 'Frozen''Frozen' became the pop culture phenomenon, but its heroine and action sequences owe something to the animated movie that came before, 'Tangled.' This may explain executives' desire to revive 'Tangled' as a TV show.
'Entourage': Here's how the movie could succeedSome movie versions of TV shows have won over audiences and critics, while others have been misfires. If 'Entourage' doesn't take itself too seriously and has an original story, it could succeed.
Clint Eastwood: 'Sully' Sullenberger biopic is a perfect fit for the directorEastwood will reportedly direct a movie about Chesley 'Sully' Sullenberger, who successfully landed a plane in the Hudson River in 2009 after the plane encountered trouble.
'The Good Dinosaur' trailer: Are dinosaurs back in pop culture?A trailer has been released for the upcoming Pixar movie 'The Good Dinosaur.' We don't know yet if the stories and characters of 'Jurassic World' and the Pixar movie will be interesting to audiences, but Steven Spielberg and Pixar are hard to resist.
Eddie Redmayne: Here's who he's playing in the 'Harry Potter' worldActor Redmayne has officially come aboard to star in the 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them' movie, playing a character who is an expert on magical creatures. The planned movie is only one of many that's expanding previously successful fictional universes.
Netflix and ads? Here’s what’s really happeningSome Netflix users recently saw ads for Netflix original programming when they watched TV shows or movies on the streaming service. What's going on?
'Game of Thrones': How the new episode addressed fans' complaintsThe newest episode of 'Thrones' has received near-universal positive reviews. Part of the reason it got such a good reception is that it included many storylines and events that viewers have been waiting a long time to see.
Taraji P. Henson: A look at her big win at the Critics' Choice TV AwardsWinners at the 2015 Critics' Choice TV Awards included 'The Americans,' 'Silicon Valley,' and actress Taraji P. Henson, who won the Best Actress in a Drama prize. Henson is the first black actress to do so and a black actress has still not yet won the equivalent prize at the Emmy Awards.
'Fuller House': New cast and why the show will be important for NetflixMore cast members from the original ABC sitcom 'Full House' have reportedly come aboard for the new Netflix show 'Fuller House.'
'The Big Bang Theory': How the cast and crew are helping STEM studentsThe Big Bang Theory Scholarship Endowment will aid students attending UCLA who are majoring in STEM subjects. Series co-creator Chuck Lorre and stars including Jim Parsons, Johnny Galecki, and Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting contributed.
