Category: Television

When the Phone Number in That TV Show Actually Connects Somewhere

Passing on the classic 555 number, “Stranger Things” is the latest show to offer Easter eggs for viewers who try to call a fictional character.
Jimmy Kimmel’s ABC Deal Is Extended Through May 2027

“Jimmy Kimmel Live!” became a flashpoint about free speech in the country after it was temporarily suspended this year.
Trump Stands in the Middle as Netflix and Paramount Vie for a Megadeal

The president has shattered norms by pledging to “be involved” in the regulatory fate of a transaction that could reshape the news and entertainment industries.
Golden Globes 2026 Snubs and Surprises: ‘Wicked: For Good’ Misses a Major Nomination

Though its stars are up for acting prizes, the film is not in the running for best musical or comedy, only for box office achievement.
How Sarah Sherman of ‘SNL’ Plans to Make Audiences Squirm in New HBO Special

In her debut comedy special, the “S.N.L.” cast member takes her love of the grotesque to theatrical proportions. You may want a barf bag.
Netflix Deal for Warner Bros. Adds New Twist to Rivalry With HBO

Netflix’s blockbuster deal to buy Warner Bros., including HBO, is the latest twist in a rivalry that has reshaped the entertainment industry.
Angst Turns to Anger in Hollywood as Netflix Hooks Warner Bros.

Much of the entertainment capital fears that Netflix’s deal will lead to more job losses and theater closings and fewer boundary-pushing movies.
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, ‘Mortal Kombat’ Actor, Dies at 75

The actor, born in Japan, starred in dozens of film and television shows, including Amazon’s “The Man in the High Castle.” His career spanned more than three decades.
Melissa McCarthy, the Cast of ‘S.N.L.’ and more Attend American Museum of Natural History Gala

It was all gratitude for the prehistoric beasts that once roamed the earth at the American Museum of Natural History gala in New York.
Netflix to Buy Warner Bros in $83 Billion Deal

The deal to acquire the Hollywood behemoth’s television and film studios as well as HBO Max will bulk up the world’s biggest paid streaming service.
Paul Williams, Songwriter for the Muppets and the Carpenters, Takes a Bow

Paul Williams is known for his ability to elicit both laughter and tears. This week, he and his decades of music will be celebrated at the 92nd Street Y.
Why Are There So Many Films Right Now Based on the Bible?

Films that take their stories from the Old or New Testament are filling screens big and small. To understand why, it helps to know Hollywood history.