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Jenny Slate And Kristen Bell Will Stop Playing Biracial Cartoon Characters
Thursday, June 25, 2020
The white actors will no longer play characters on Big Mouth and Central Park. Instead, they ask that Black voice actors be cast. Nick Kroll, co-creator of Big Mouth, apologized and agrees.
HBO Releases A 'Perry Mason' Makeover
Monday, June 22, 2020
HBO has released a 1930s-era noir mystery series starring Matthew Rhys. The new series has reimagined 1950s courtroom drama, Perry Mason.
If You're Grieving Right Now, Here Are 5 Shows That Get It
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
It may sound odd to highlight fictional stories about grief at a time when so much of the real thing is around. But experts say there is catharsis in watching someone struggle with familiar feelings.
Entertainment Companies Express Solidarity With Black Lives Matter
Friday, June 12, 2020
Big streaming services are highlighting TV shows and movies about black life and dropping movies like Gone With The Wind in support of Black Lives Matter.
Dismantling 'The Bachelor's' Racist And Sexist Elements Has Only Just Begun
Friday, June 12, 2020
ABC may believe it has faced down some criticism by naming its first black man, Matt James, to star in The Bachelor. The biggest question hanging over this moment is simple: Why did it take so long?
'Cops' Show Canceled Amid Worldwide Protests Against Police Violence
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Cops, the popular TV show that was about to enter its 33rd season, has been canceled by the Paramount Network. It has been criticized for years for glorifying police and unfairly portraying suspects.
Is It A Crime In Britain To Cheat On A Game Show? New AMC's Miniseries Has An Answer
Monday, June 01, 2020
Stephen Frears is directing a three-part miniseries based on the true story of Charles and Diana Ingram — a British couple accused of attempting a heist on the show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
Elmo Debuts With His New Talk Show
Friday, May 29, 2020
The Not Too Late Show with Elmo has premiered on HBO Max Wednesday, becoming the very first late-night style talk show hosted by a 3 1/2-year-old monster.
Newly Launched HBO Max Gives Access To All Seasons Of 'Friends'
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
The newest major streaming service HBO Max has launched on Wednesday. It is facing a crowded field, but it has Friends, Sesame Street and HBO.
Movie Review: 'On The Record' With Russell Simmons' Accusers
Sunday, May 24, 2020
A new documentary looks at allegations that the hip-hop mogul sexually assaulted several women, and places his case against the larger question of how black women are treated by the #MeToo movement.
Janelle Monae Gets Series Lead Debut In Season 2 Of Amazon Prime's 'Homecoming'
Friday, May 22, 2020
Janelle Monae has her first TV series lead role in Season 2 of Amazon Prime's psychological thriller Homecoming as a vet who wakes up in a rowboat with no memory of who or where she is.
Review: TV Series 'Snowpiercer'
Sunday, May 17, 2020
Snowpiercer is a new series on TNT based on Oscar-winning director Bong Joon-ho's film by the same name.
'Becoming' Offers A Revealing But Selective View Of Michelle Obama
Wednesday, May 06, 2020
Former first lady Michelle Obama speaks candidly in this compelling Netflix documentary based on her memoir. But it's produced by the Obamas' Higher Ground Productions and at times feels like an ad.
CBS' Legal Drama 'All Rise' Tackles Coronavirus As A Story Line
Monday, May 04, 2020
First hour-long network drama filmed virtually since TV production shut-down airs Monday.
When A Beloved Life Ends, Virtual Hugs Can't Replace Human Touch
Sunday, May 03, 2020
How many more might recover, if they had a loved one by their side while fighting for life? An only son aches for the healing power of human touch in his mother's last days, and at her funeral.
Review: 'Hollywood' Is Ryan Murphy's Miniseries For Netflix
Friday, May 01, 2020
Some wide-eyed, not-so-innocents try to make it in 1940's Hollywood. The Netflix miniseries Hollywood is the latest project from superstar producer Ryan Murphy, who's know for Nip/Tuck and Glee.
These TV Services (And More) Are Offering Free Access
Friday, April 24, 2020
Streamers and networks like HBO and AppleTV+ are offering access for free during the pandemic lockdown, and old standbys like PBS are revisiting or reinventing offerings.
Chris Evans Plays A Prosecutor In 'Defending Jacob' Series
Friday, April 24, 2020
Superhero movie star Chris Evans plays a more down-to-earth role of a prosecutor whose 14-year-old son is accused of a murder in Defending Jacob, a limited series on Apple TV+.
'The Last Dance' On ESPN Follows The Swan Song Of Michael Jordan's Bulls
Thursday, April 16, 2020
The Michael Jordan-led Chicago Bulls were the great NBA team of the 1990s. A new 10-part ESPN documentary series looks at the last season of one of the greatest basketball teams in history.
Cast And Audience Both Do 'Saturday Night Live At Home'
Sunday, April 12, 2020
With the cast in isolation, "Saturday Night Live" goes remote with mixed success.