The Real Reason TV Sitcoms Stopped Using Laugh Tracks
The reason TV sitcoms stopped using laugh tracks spans decades and is largely influenced by new production technology and the rise of a new comedic genre.
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Quentin Tarantino Addresses One Of Pulp Fiction's Biggest Unanswered Questions
Decades after Pulp Fiction was released, director Quentin Tarantino addressed a big, unanswered question about one of its most memorable characters.
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The Real Reason The Last Airbender Never Got A Sequel
A live-action movie directed by M. Night Shyamalan was made back in 2010, and was supposed to be the first in a trilogy. So, what happened to its sequel?
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The Real Reason Glee Ended After Season 6
In addition to its early critical acclaim, the Fox series' ratings also managed to smash expectations. But why did the series end after just six seasons?
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The Truth About Superstore's Cloud 9 Store
Superstore has convinced some fans that it's a direct riff on Walmart, but where is it actually filmed? Here's the truth about Superstore's Cloud 9 store.
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The Surprising Cast Member Who Trained The Dogs In John Wick: Parabellum
To bring the same emotionality as Keanu Reeves' had to the first chapter, Halle Berry built a relationship with the John Wick 3 canines on and off-screen.
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John Wick 4 Star Offers Promising Tease About Filming Start Date
John Wick star Ian McShane had little to say about a specific start date but did suggest plans were still set for filming to begin around this time.
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Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse 2 Release Date, Cast And Plot
When Sony announced Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, the first animated entry into the big-screen Spidey canon, fans probably didn't anticipate an Oscar win.
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How Stranger Things' Mind Flayer Came To Life
When the Mind Flayer debuted in Stranger Things' third season, it looked like something out of a nightmare.
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Why The Ghost Key In Locke & Key Is More Important Than You Think
Locke & Key's Keyhouse Manor holds too many mystical keys to count, even as showrunners Carlton Cuse and Meredith Averill promise more ahead
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Why Eliza From Into The Dark: The Current Occupant Looks So Familiar
Eliza from Into the Dark: The Current Occupant is played by Kate Cobb, a face you may have seen before catching the Independence Day-themed horror flick
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The Jurassic Park Sequel Story You Can Only Learn In The Theme Parks
If you've never gone to Universal Studios Islands of Adventure, you likely don't know of Isla Aventura, John Hammond's second attempt at creating Jurassic Park.
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Chris Pratt Reportedly Joining Thor: Love And Thunder
According to The Hollywood Reporter's Heat Vision newsletter, Chris Pratt has officially joined the cast of the latest Thor installment
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What You Need To Know About Safin's Mask In No Time To Die
No Time to Die costume designer Suttirat Anne Larlarb reveals that the white, cracked Phantom of the Opera-esque mask was actually based on a Japanese mask
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A Huge Netflix Star Has Just Been Cast In Black Adam
Black Adam has added a Netflix A-lister sure to make you — and all the boys — love the upcoming DC superhero film.
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The Last Of Us II Star You Didn't Realize Was In Star Trek Discovery
Rising star Ian Alexander said his groundbreaking Last of Us Part II and Star Trek: Discovery roles were different, but helped him learn similar lessons.
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The Best New Movies And TV To Watch On Netflix In April 2020
As with the onset of any new season, the turning of the calendar means that Netflix is clearing its library of old content and bringing in fresh additions.
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Dewey From Unstoppable Looks Completely Different Now
You've seen Ethan Suplee, but you might not recognize the 44-year-old Unstoppable and My Name Is Earl actor following his dramatic physical transformation.
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We Finally Understand Why Elf 2 Won't Ever Happen
In a 2020 interview, James Caan revealed why Will Ferrell and Jon Favreau couldn't work out a deal to make "Elf 2."
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The Real Reason Peter Capaldi Left Doctor Who
Here's why Peter Capaldi walked away from Doctor Who.
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The One Rise Of Skywalker Scene That's Being Censored
Star Wars fans can finally see The Rise of Skywalker. Unfortunately for some, there's a significant piece of this galactic tale that they won't be able to see.
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The Real Reason Karla Souza Left How To Get Away With Murder
Karla Souza starred as Laurel on the show How To Get Away With Murder, but didn't appear as much on the show's final season. Here's why.
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Mads Mikkelsen Gives Hannibal Fans A Bit Of Hope About Season 4
During a podcast appearance, Hannibal star Mads Mikkelsen teased that the long-awaited season 4 is possible now that the show has found "a new home on Netflix."
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The Real Reason Alfred Enoch Left How To Get Away With Murder
When How to Get Away with Murder premiered on ABC back in 2014. Why did Alfred Enoch leave the show?
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The Real Reason Timeless Was Canceled
Over the course of its two seasons, the sci-fi fan favorite Timeless was actually canceled twice. How did that happen, and what was NBC's reason for doing it?
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Why The Invisible Man Is Rated R
The tagline for Blumhouse Productions' latest take on The Invisible Man teases that "what you can't see can hurt you." Here's why The Invisible Man is rated R.
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Star Wars: Jedi Temple Challenge Release Date, Host And Missions
Just weeks after the launch of the streaming platform and the release of the newest Star Wars show The Mandalorian, Disney and Lucasfilm are expanding even further into space with another series set in the galaxy far, far away: Star Wars: Jedi Temple Challenge.
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