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Harry Shearer: What may be behind that 'Simpsons' announcementToday actors have more opportunities to explore than ever and no one embodies that more than Shearer, who is involved with a radio show and another TV series which centers on Richard Nixon. However, starring in a long-running sitcom does limit how much actors can explore other mediums.
Canceled TV shows: Why 'The Mindy Project' or 'The Following' may actually returnStreaming services looking to boost their profiles like Netflix and Yahoo Screen brought back critically beloved shows like 'Arrested Development' and 'Community.' Could 'The Mindy Project" or "The Following" return?
Why Ava DuVernay joining Marvel would be a big step forwardThe ACLU recently requested that state and federal agencies look into the lack of female directors working in Hollywood. If hired, DuVernay would be the first woman to direct a Marvel Studios film.
Canceled TV shows: What NBC's thinking with its cancellations and fall lineupNBC, once the home of such sitcoms as 'Seinfeld' and 'Friends,' just canceled multiple comedies and is loading its fall schedule with dramas. Here's why the network is heading in this direction (and why there's hope for shows succeeding without great ratings).
Canceled TV shows: Here's what's not coming back this fallNetworks have made their decisions on their shows and we now know which programs will be returning. Were some promising new programs canceled before they got a chance to shine?
'Agent Carter' renewed: Good timing for the female-led comic book TV showThe news that 'Agent Carter,' the ABC TV show that centers on World War II-era heroine Peggy Carter (Hayley Atwell), has been renewed comes as some fans decry superhero Black Widow's portrayal in 'Avengers: Age of Ultron' and female-led superhero movies remain a couple of years away.
'The Mindy Project' canceled: What's left for network TV comedy?'The Mindy Project' was reportedly canceled by Fox but may air on Hulu, which would make it the newest critically-acclaimed comedy to go over to a streaming service. What well-reviewed comedies are left on network channels?
'Avengers: Age of Ultron': Why Joss Whedon quit Twitter and Black Widow backlashThe movie's director said he did not leave Twitter because of feminists' complaints over the role of Black Widow in the latest superhero adventure.
Will Poulter cast in 'It': Why diverging from the original is a good thingActor Will Poulter has reportedly been cast as villain Pennywise in the remake of Stephen King's novel 'It.' Poulter is much younger than actor Tim Curry was when Curry delivered his iconic portrayal. Here's why not being afraid to make changes when remaking a story is a good idea.
Star Wars Day: What J.J. Abrams can learn from 'The Phantom Menace'Many 'Star Wars' fans are doing their best to forget the prequel trilogy and look forward to the upcoming 'Star Wars' film 'The Force Awakens.'
Hulu will stream 'Seinfeld': Good business for the streaming service?Hulu has reportedly made a deal to stream old episodes of the classic sitcom 'Seinfeld.' Old TV shows like 'Friends' and 'Gilmore Girls' have been popping up all over streaming services recently.
'Chicago Fire,' 'P.D.,' 'SVU': Why crossover episodes help networksAs cable and online-only shows continue to make headlines, crossover episodes like the one planned on NBC involving 'Chicago Fire,' 'Chicago P.D.,' and 'Law & Order: SVU' can bring in viewers for struggling networks.
'Game of Thrones': A look at that plot change and why the show is different from other book adaptationsThe most recent episode of 'Thrones' included a big change from the source material books written by George R.R. Martin. The fact that the show is making major changes and running out of source material makes the show unlike almost any other book adaptation.
How 'Grey's Anatomy' can move forward after the recent plot twistMany 'Grey's' fans were shocked by the most recent episode of the ABC medical drama. But in eleven seasons, the show has already weathered a lot of change and this newest development most likely won't sink the show. (Spoilers follow!)
'The Equalizer' sequel: Do Oscar-winning actors in action movies always mean box office success?The last few years have seen acclaimed actors like Liam Neeson and Sean Penn pop up in action movies. Does adding a renowned actor to an action film always result in a box office hit?
'Marvel's Daredevil' renewed for season 2 – here's what the show did rightThe Netflix superhero drama 'Daredevil' was recently renewed for a second season. Making a superhero TV show isn't always a winning proposition, but according to critics, factors like a strong cast and having its setting be a single neighborhood have separated 'Daredevil' from other shows.
'Batman v Superman': Why the trailer's themes could make dubious fans pay attentionAn official trailer for the film starring Henry Cavill and Ben Affleck was recently released. The movie will hit theaters in 2016.
'Batman v Superman' leaked trailer: Can Warner Bros. succeed with these two superheroes?A new trailer for the film 'Batman v Superman' recently appeared online and has sparked a lot of discussion. Can the upcoming film present satisfying versions of the famous superheroes?
'True Story' finds James Franco and Jonah Hill turning from comedy to chilling dramaHill takes on the role of New York Times reporter Michael Finkel, who discovers that criminal Christian Longo is posing as the journalist. The movie opens on April 17.
'Orphan Black': Here's what to expect from the new season'Black' stars Tatiana Maslany as multiple characters who are all caught in a strange conspiracy. The show airs on BBC America in the US.
