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9:06pm Aug 11, 2021

Arts Arts

It's Double 'Jeopardy!': Mike Richards And Mayim Bialik Will Be New Hosts

by Neda Ulaby

In a surprise move, Jeopardy! has selected actor Mayim Bialik and current executive producer Mike Richards as permanent new hosts of the game show.
3:40pm Jul 13, 2021

Arts Arts Politics & Government

NC Budget Could Incentivize Lower Budget Film And TV Shoots

by Eddie Garcia

North Carolina’s budget for the next two years could include some changes to the state’s film grant program. If passed, more film crews could be headed to the state.
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9:44am Jun 28, 2021

Arts Arts

Dear Emmy Voters And TV Lovers, Here's What You Shouldn't Miss

by Eric Deggans

As the members of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences wrap up voting on nominations for the Emmys, NPR TV critic Eric Deggans offers a few under-the-radar recommendations.
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5:48pm Jun 24, 2021

Arts Arts

After 28 Quirky Years, Conan O'Brien Is Leaving Late Night

by Eric Deggans

Despite his longevity, O'Brien has always seemed like a host who never fit in easily on television – perhaps, at least in part, by design. He plans to debut a weekly variety show on HBO Max.
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2:39pm Jun 11, 2021

Arts Arts

The Most Wanted Man In France Is Invisible In 'Lupin Part 2'

by John Powers

Omar Sy plays a shapeshifting thief in the Netflix series modeled on Maurice Leblanc's Arsène Lupin novels. The new season offers a winning confection of speed, cool settings and good acting.
4:46pm Mar 22, 2021

Arts Arts Politics & Government

New Bill Could Add $34M To NC Film Grant Program

by Eddie Garcia

A new bipartisan bill filed in the North Carolina legislature would be a multi-million-dollar boost to the state’s film indu

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10:48am Feb 05, 2021

World News World News Science Health & Safety

Africa's Hit Science Show For Kids Is Coming To The U.S.

by Amy Fallon

African TV execs say it's unlike any show for kids that's been produced and broadcast on the continent — especially with its focus on women presenters and scientists.
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12:50pm Sep 25, 2020

Arts Arts Environment

Sir David Attenborough Reaches 1M Instagram Followers In Hours, Breaking World Record

by Reese Oxner

The famed naturalist and broadcaster beat out actress Jennifer Aniston for fastest time to reach one million followers on Instagram, according to Guinness World Records.
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12:13pm Aug 09, 2020

World News World News Health & Safety

A Global Guide To Binge-worthy TV For The Pandemic

by NPR Staff

Lost children! Angry lovers! Time travel! A show referred to as 'The Muslim Game Of Thrones" We asked reporters to tell us about the shows that people are obsessing around the world.
Liveright

11:15am Sep 11, 2019

Books Books Arts

'Audience Of One' Aims To Show How TV Shaped Donald Trump — And Led To His Rise

by Annalisa Quinn

James Poniewozik's book is both brilliant and daring, particularly when it comes to Trump's image-making. But there's a gap, the one between image and audience, that doesn't get enough attention.
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11:51am Jun 25, 2019

National National Books Arts

'I Like To Watch' Is A Passionate, Brilliant Defense Of TV

by Annalisa Quinn

The collection of 32 mostly previously published essays by New Yorker TV Critic Emily Nussbaum includes a new consideration of the question "What should we do with the art of terrible men?"
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5:47am Aug 10, 2018

Politics & Government Politics & Government

It's Hard To Miss The Historical Weirdness Of Trump Embracing A 'Red' Wave

by Ron Elving

On Election Night 1976, TV maps had the GOP in blue, Democrats in red. The same color scheme prevailed in 1980 when Ronald Reagan turned most of the map blue before the West Coast got home for supper.