Louisa Harland as Nell Jackson in Renegade Nell.
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The Disney series is a magical mega-mix of Sally Wainwright’s greatest hits.
A cameraman films the Ohio State Buckeyes before a 2018 game.
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March Madness might look very different if not for the Supreme Court.
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Mary & George depicts the real-life story of Mary Villiers and her son George, and their social climbing at the early 17th century English royal court.
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Stan’s new comedy-crime series is loosely inspired by the mysterious disappearance of Paddy Moriarty from the tiny town of Larrimah, Northern Territory.
The dress actress Lupita Nyong'o wore to the 86th Academy Awards in 2014 became a story in and of itself.
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Through their media savvy, two consultants were able to make the Oscars as much about the attire as the gold statuettes.
Tony Curran (centre) as James I and Nicholas Galitzine (right) as George Villiers.
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It was sometimes thought that men who had sex with men would give birth to monsters.
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As my research into jurors and jury decision making shows, our system is far from perfect.
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From Russian Doll to Severance, a spate of conceptual TV series are rehearsing thought experiments challenging our assumptions about the world.
Oliver’s sexuality is shown rather than explicitly stated in Saltburn.
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In recent years, TV shows have started to explicitly state a character’s sexuality. But bisexual characters rarely have such moments in film.
Lorne Michaels holding one of his Emmy Awards in 2022.
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The show has served as the nation’s laugh track for decades. Who will take over when he retires?
Millions of dollars go into each Super Bowl ad.
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Marketers are increasingly focused on reaching narrow audiences – but when it comes to mass appeal, the Super Bowl doesn’t miss.
Callum Turner in Masters of the Air.
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The American military buildup in Britain –popularly known as the “friendly invasion” – was an unprecedented moment in British history.
Jodie Foster and Kali Reis in True Detective: Night Country.
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The show’s creators have gone beyond cheap and overused stereotypes to allow for a more realistic depiction of contemporary indigenous lives.
Jon Hamm as Roy Tillman in Fargo.
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I’ve been writing on representations of domestic abuse since the noughties. It has been gratifying to see the increase in fictional depictions of this theme in the 21st century.
U.S. Sen. John Kerry grills representatives from the cable industry during a 1990 hearing on consumer protections.
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Like their cable predecessors, streaming companies have lured customers in with low rates and promises of a better viewing experience. Now they’re cashing in.
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December 18, 2023
Beth Johnson , University of Leeds ; Ciara Molloy , University of Sheffield ; Gill Jamieson , University of the West of Scotland ; Kadian Pow , Birmingham City University ; Kristyn Gorton , University of Leeds ; Matthew Higgins , University of Portsmouth ; Matthew Wills , University of Bath ; Thi Gammon , King's College London , and Tim Rock , University of Bath
These are the shows that had our creative experts glued to the small screen in 2023.
Producer Norman Lear on the set of his hit TV series ‘All In The Family,’ standing between its stars, Jean Stapleton and Carroll O'Connor.
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The TV producer showed how storytelling can bridge divides and serve as a beacon of truth in a complex world.
Daily Wire co-CEO Caleb Robinson, co-CEO Jeremy Boreing and editor emeritus Ben Shapiro attend the red carpet premiere of ‘Lady Ballers’ on Nov. 29, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Through action films, dramas and kids’ cartoons, right-wing activists are working to build their own alternative entertainment universe insulated from Hollywood’s purported liberal biases.
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The series addresses the role of samurai, what life was like for women and people of mixed heritage, and violence in Edo-period Japan, with varying degrees of accuracy.
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New legislation will require smart TV manufacturers to ensure we can easily find local broadcasters when we turn on our TVs.