'The Crown' Gets A Fresh Polish
The cast has changed, but the formula — i.e., heavy hangs the (figure)head that wears the crown — remains comfortingly intact.
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The Familiar Favorites Of Disney+
The streaming service Disney+ launched this week with a lot of content, including High School Musical: The Musical: The Series. It's a cheeky take on a familiar brand, but it gets fans in the door.
'From Book To Script To Screen,' Reese Witherspoon Is Making Roles For Women
Frustrated by the lack of leading roles for female actors, Witherspoon decided to start her own production company. Her new project, The Morning Show, takes on sexual harassment in the news industry.
What's Good, What's Bad And What's Back On Disney+
The Disney streaming service premiered this week with a combination of existing content from several giant brands, new originals and technical difficulties.
'The Mandalorian' Has The Nostalgia And Storytelling That Star Wars Fans Want
The Mandalorian is the first Star Wars live-action spinoff series and the highest profile program on the new Disney+ streaming service. It may be a barometer of Disney+'s chances.
Disney+ Brings A Catalog Of Old And New Gems To Streaming
Not surprisingly, Disney+ streaming service offers an array of Disney, Marvel, Pixar and Star Wars features. What's less expected — and maybe even more welcome — is its menu of new programming.
Alex Trebek Gets Choked Up In Monday's Final Jeopardy!
Contestant Dhruv Guar used his answer in the final round to wish host Alex Trebek, who's being treated for pancreatic cancer, well. He wrote: What is We Love you, Alex.
After Comic Garry Shandling's Death, Judd Apatow Found Zen In His Diaries
"He completely changed my life," Apatow says of his mentor. It's Garry Shandling's Book, which Apatow edited, explores the insecurities and personal trauma that Shandling turned into comedy.
The Cozy Snowbound Sweater-Wearing Guide To 2019 Holiday Movies
Yes, it's here again: the season when cable and streaming networks offer a deluge of holiday stories — 61 in all! — full of happy couples, moppets and people learning the true meaning of Christmas.
Watching (And Writing) The Watchmen
A new HBO adaptation of the legendary comic is receiving rave reviews.