Television

Seven Things We Learned About the New Season of 'Game of Thrones' From the Showrunners and Cast

When it was released in December, “The Hobbit” was blasted for being too lackadaisical and too tech-oriented for its own good. But HBO’s "Game of Thrones" is, in its very format, even longer; it focuses on character and period details that establish and explore a principal cast of dozens; and it's a...

Considering A 'Game Of Thrones'-Style Series Set Within Pre-Colonial African Kingdoms...

'Bates Motel': When Being a Prequel Becomes Only a Question of Foreshadowing

A&E's drama "Bates Motel" is, at least in theory, a prequel to the classic 1960 film "Psycho." It's centered around the creaky motel of the title with the iconic house looming behind it, and it has for a main character a sweet but troubled teenage boy named Norman Bates (Freddie Highmore) whose clos...

A Look At TV Pilot Casting Season & Black Actors: 2012 vs 2013, The Forgotten Ones, etc - Part 1

5 Best Bets on TV This Week: Clones, Philip Roth and an 'Adventure Time' Special

Sure, Sunday tends to be overcrowded with high-end TV, including "Shameless," "Californication," "The Walking Dead" and the back-this-week "Game of Thrones," but what to watch the rest of the time? Every Monday, we bring you five noteworthy highlights from the other six days of the week.

S&A 'Scandal' Talk Back - Worth The 2-Week Wait? Will Quinn Survive? Breaking It Down...

David Cross Talks 'Mr. Show,' Alt Comedy and the Longest Set-up for a Joke With Michael Cera at 92Y

"I've got to ask the obvious question," Michael Cera said to David Cross last night to kick off their 92Y conversation. "What's up with the 'Arrested Development' movie?"

Meet JASH: Michael Cera, Tim and Eric, Sarah Silverman and Reggie Watts Launch a YouTube Comedy Channel

The JASH launch event at SXSW this year -- which included a BBQ brunch, a live episode of Scott Aukerman's podcast "Comedy Bang Bang" and a panel discussion -- took place a little early, the creators were the first to admit. "People should check it out, but they should make sure to check it out ever...

Why Everyone Wants a Premium Drama: DirecTV's Chris Long Talks About Getting Into the Game With 'Rogue'

It's commonly accepted that the middle is dropping out of movies -- that there's a widening gap between indies and $200 million tentpole releases, and that finding funding for mid-budget films, the type most likely to be aimed at a mainstream adult audience, has become increasingly difficult.