
TV
‘Uncharted waters’: Union tells Hollywood writers to fire their agents
The abrupt directive on Friday followed a breakdown in talks over proposed changes to the agreement that has guided the basic business relationship between writers and agents.
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From sword battles to cosplay, Philly is ready for ‘Game of Thrones’ final season
The first episode of the fantasy saga’s final season airs Sunday night. People are hosting viewing parties from their businesses and living rooms.
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He brought ‘Game of Thrones’ languages to life
David Peterson won a contest to create a fictional language for the show called Dothraki.
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Holy franchise, Batman! You’re 80!
For eight decades, the Caped Crusader has kept watch over the streets of Gotham City and beyond. In honor of the Dark Knight, Marketplace does the numbers.
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Beyond ‘Bandersnatch,’ the future of interactive TV is bright
The December 2018 premiere of Netflix’s “Black Mirror: Bandersnatch” offered consumers a new way to influence the entertainment they’re watching.
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Too much video streaming to choose from? It’s only going to get worse
It can be frustrating when viewers try to figure out which service has what they want to watch — Netflix, Prime, Hulu? Even more streaming sites are launching this year.
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Just what is Apple going to unveil Monday?
On Monday, Apple is holding a special event tagged with the line "It's showtime!" That's led to wide speculation the company will finally reveal its streaming service.
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Celebs, coaches charged in college bribery scheme
Federal authorities called it the biggest college admissions scam ever prosecuted by the U.S. Justice Department, with parents paying an estimated $25 million in bribes.
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Della Duck, intrepid space explorer and amputee, comes to TV
Della Duck is a brave and resourceful fowl, the sort that refuses to be defeated by a solo crash landing on the moon — even when it costs her a leg.
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Actor Smollett indicted on 16 counts stemming from reported attack
The actor, who is black and gay, told police in late January that he was attacked because of his sexuality by two men in downtown Chicago who wrapped a rope around his neck.
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Luke Perry dead at 52 after suffering stroke
A publicist for Luke Perry says the "Riverdale" and "Beverly Hills, 90210" star has died. He was 52.
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South Jersey fans turn out for ‘hometown hero’ Ariel Versace’s debut in ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’
RuPaul’s Drag Race is in its 11th season and for the first time a drag queen from South Jersey has made the program.
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Listen 3:33Nielsen estimates about 16 million watched Michael Cohen
The Nielsen company says that 15.8 million people watched President Donald Trump's former lawyer, Michael Cohen, testify against him on television before a congressional commi
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Meet the host of WHYY’s new ‘Movers & Makers’ program
"Movers & Makers" intends to pull back the curtain, showing the region, people and places that you might not know about. It premieres Thursday night at 9 on WHYY-TV.
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Listen 5:53Colorism reveals many shades of prejudice in Hollywood
"Colorism" is the idea that light-skinned minorities are given more privilege than their darker-skinned peers.
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