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The new revival of the 1988 series works because it reclaims Black people's part in history.

Alex tries to negotiate her return to TMS in a couple of different ways, while Mitch eats gelato in Italy and feels sad.

Rebecca suffers a loss, and her friends and loved ones rally to her side. Meanwhile, Ted starts to open up to Sharon in earnest and Keeley gets a surprise.

Novak's latest project is The Premise, an anthology series which he writes and directs. Episodes deal with current issues, like social media obsession and celebrity worship, and end with a twist.

Netflix has acquired The Roald Dahl Story Co. (RDSC), which manages the British author's catalogue. "Human beans" just can't get enough, as Dahl's loveable BFG might say.

The uneven Disney+ series views the Star Wars universe through an anime lens. The result points up the visual potential — and narrative limitations — of the franchise.

The report discovered that the biggest growth among Hispanics in the media industry was in service jobs, while management jobs had the lowest representation.

Remakes of TV classics don't have to be bland. The Wonder Years now centers on a Black family's experiences in 1968; Scenes from a Marriage flips the script on traditional gender roles.

Lucasfilms has partnered with several Japanese anime studios for the new animated series Star Wars: Visions — but this isn't the first time Star Wars has drawn inspiration from Japanese entertainment.

Comedian and actor A.J. Johnson has died at age 55. Johnson starred as Ezal, a homeless man with drug addiction, in Ice Cube's Friday.

The Crown, Hacks, Ted Lasso and The Queen's Gambit all did well on Sunday night. But the Emmys also laid bare the problems with production and representation that plague nearly every awards season.

Netflix's royal family drama The Crown and Apple TV+'s comedy Ted Lasso scored major wins at the Emmys. Despite honoring a roster of deserving and well-liked shows, the ceremony fell a bit flat.