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- 'Mad Max: Fury Road': A look at what Tom Hardy said about gender in the movie
'Max' has drawn praise from many for its lead female character, portrayed by Charlize Theron. Theron is joined this summer by other female leads like Scarlett Johansson in 'Avengers: Age of Ultron,' Emilia Clarke in 'Terminator: Genisys,' and Melissa McCarthy in 'Spy.'
- 'San Andreas': Why Hollywood went ahead with an original movie this summer
Conventional wisdom would dictate that a movie without brand name recognition would get lost in the noisy summer movie season. Here's why movie executives most likely went ahead with the disaster movie.
- Here's how Jessica Lange's coming back to Broadway
Lange will appear on Broadway in one of the most acclaimed plays of all time. She's coming back to a Broadway which recently experienced its most financially successful and well-attended season ever.
- 'Point Break': A look at the trailer and why it's being remade
A trailer has been released for the remake of the Patrick Swayze movie 'Point Break.' The original movie's resemblance to a certain box office-topping franchise may have been what made movie executives go ahead with a 'Point' remake.
- Is Hugh Jackman going to be in the 'Deadpool' movie?
'Deadpool' actor Ryan Reynolds recently said in an interview that 'it seems like [Jackman] is open to' appearing in the film. Movie executives would most likely like to see Jackman in the film as introducing new characters with old ones has been a successful move for various superhero films.
- Jon Stewart: Here's how he's taking 'concrete action' to aid veterans
'The Daily Show' host Jon Stewart recently revealed that he runs a boot camp for veterans who want to get involved in TV.
- Reese Witherspoon as Tinkerbell: How the 'Peter Pan' character should be updated
The 'Wild' actress is reportedly set to star as Peter Pan's sidekick in an upcoming live-action take on the fairy's story. Why a new spin on the character is welcome, and how the upcoming movie could be a good way to make that happen.
- Red Nose Day: How 'Game of Thrones,' Ed Sheeran raised money for charity
NBC's Red Nose Day telethon had reportedly raised more than $10 million by halfway through the program. Popular segments included a musical version of 'Game of Thrones' and singer Sheeran teaming up with Kermit the Frog for the song 'Rainbow Connection.'
- 'Late Show' host David Letterman signs off for the last time
After a record-breaking 33 years as a late night talk show host, David Letterman's farewell show brought back many frequent guests and fan favorites.
- 'Mad Men': The creator answered these questions about the finale
'Mad' creator Matthew Weiner recently discussed the series finale of the show in an event at the New York Public Library. He offered thoughts on the final moments of the episode and when he knew that a certain character would meet their end.
- Will NBC succeed with the US version of Red Nose Day?
The Red Nose Day telethon will be coming to NBC on May 21. Here's a look at how the fundraiser has succeeded before in Britain, raising money for various charities.
- David Letterman: Here's what will happen on his final night
David Letterman's final episode of 'Late Show' will air on CBS Wednesday. The network is staying mostly quiet on what the last show will include, but here's what we know.
- 'The Voice' winner: Are the judges the real stars of the show?
A new winner has been crowned on 'The Voice,' but a champion on the singing show has yet to really break through. Are the judges on 'The Voice' more of a draw than those competing?
- 'Dancing With the Stars' winner: Are viewers tired of reality competitions?
Two new winners were recently announced on 'Dancing.' Shows like 'Dancing' and 'The Voice' are still hits, but with ratings down and 'American Idol' on the way out, is there TV competition fatigue?
- 'Game of Thrones': When does sensationalism lose viewers?
Following a controversial rape scene on the newest episode of 'Thrones,' many fans are objecting to the sequence and some are saying they're done with the show for good. This isn't the first time depictions of sexual violence on the show have angered viewers.
- 'Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials': New trailer and why the first film did well
A new trailer has been released for the film 'Scorch,' which is based on the second installment in James Dashner's young adult series. The first became a box office champion after having been released in the quieter fall movie season, showing how thinking on the best movie release dates is changing.
- 'Arrow': Season 4 and how the superhero world is getting happier
'Arrow' creator Marc Guggenheim has dropped some hints about the upcoming season and says the new episodes will be 'lighter.' Here's how he most likely arrived at that decision and why darker-is-better isn't always the case anymore in the superhero movie world.
- 'Pan' movie trailer: Why producers and audiences keep returning to this story
A new trailer has been released for the upcoming movie 'Pan,' which is a new take on the story by J.M. Barrie. With the story's current popularity, what makes executives and moviegoers keep returning to the boy who wouldn't grow up?
- Taylor Swift at BBMAS: What are the keys to her enduring success?
Taylor Swift at BBMAs: Swift dominated the 2015 Billboard Music Awards, again. What makes her such a success year after year?
- Mad Men finale: What just happened – and why?
What was 'Mad Men' creator Matthew Weiner thinking when he created the finale of the critically acclaimed show? Here's a look at what he's said about his conclusion to the AMC TV series.