Stars Who Got Big Paychecks For Low-Rated TV Shows
Networks are more willing to shell out top dollar for big creators and stars, banking on familiar names to bring in the ratings — and it's a gamble that doesn't always work.
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Stories By Julia Bianco
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What The Cast Of Zoolander Looks Like Today
While some of the Zoolander cast launched incredible careers in comedy, other stars have gone on to do other interesting things in the entertainment industry
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Actors Who Were Almost Cast As X-Men
With lots of heroes and multiple timelines, there are plenty of X-Men roles to go around. These actors just missed making the cut.
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The Best Romantic Comedy Movies You Haven't Seen
Love romantic comedies? You'll want to add all of these underrated gems to your queue.
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The Best Sports Comedy Movies You Haven't Seen
Sure, you've probably seen the movies Happy Gilmore and The Mighty Ducks, but there are lots of sports comedies you probably haven't seen. Here're the best!
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The Best Dark Comedy Movies You Haven't Seen
You've probably seen dark comedy movies like Fargo or Heathers, but here are some dark comedies you should check out that you probably haven't already seen.
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Roles In Hollywood That Were Really Difficult To Cast
Directors and casting agents always have a challenge when looking for that person who truly captures a role. Here are Hollywood's toughest roles to cast.
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Why Vanessa From Deadpool Looks So Familiar
Feel like you've seen Morena Baccarin before? You probably have-and here's where.
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The Real Reason Blade Runner 2049 Flopped At The Box Office
This long-awaited sequel earned some of the best reviews of the year. So why didn't audiences turn out?
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What The Cast Of Princess Bride Looks Like Today
Here's what the main cast of the fantasy classic "The Princess Bride" has been up to in recent years.
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The Real Reasons These Shows Were Brought Back After Being Canceled
In the age of peak TV, a cancellation isn't always the end. With new streaming services popping up all the time and smaller TV networks all competing to get viewership, an established property with a solid fanbase can be incredibly attractive.
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Why Hollywood Won't Cast Tom Welling Anymore
Why didn't "Smallville" send Tom Welling's career up, up, and away? A mix of personal and professional decisions and challenges may be the answer.
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Why Hollywood Won't Cast Josh Radnor Anymore
"How I Met Your Mother" star Josh Radnor has been almost forgotten by Hollywood. Here's why he's had trouble landing roles and what he's been doing instead.
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What The Cast Of Dodgeball Looks Like Today
The classic sports comedy film "Dodgeball" is over 20 years old now. Here's how the stars of the beloved movie have changed over the past two decades.
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How The Cast Of Harry Potter Should Really Look
Here's what the Harry Potter cast would have looked like if their appearances really reflected J.K. Rowling's writing.
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The Untold Truth Of American Ninja Warrior
The show "American Ninja Warrior" has run for over a decade. Here are some of the more obscure facts about the toughest obstacle course on American television.
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Why Hollywood Won't Cast Jim Carrey Anymore
He went from comedy kingpin to falling star. Here's what happened to Jim Carrey, and how he can turn it around.
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The Untold Truth Of Die Hard
The 1988 action classic - and the franchise that followed - have spawned countless behind-the-scenes stories.
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TV Shows That Didn't Make It To Five Episodes
Some new series are so badly received that they're canceled before they get off the ground. Here are shows canceled before they even hit five episodes.
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Joel McHale, Maggie Lawson Join Santa Clarita Diet Season 2
The zombie comedy returns this spring.
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Taken Officially Canceled At NBC
NBC has officially canceled the Clive Standen-starring action series Taken after two seasons.
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Daniel Radcliffe, Owen Wilson To Star In TBS Comedy
It's described as a "Heaven-set workplace comedy."
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Supergirl's Jeremy Jordan Switches To Recurring For Season 4
Supergirl's Jeremy Jordan, who plays Winn on the CW series, is set to only play a recurring role in season 4.
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Every TV Show Canceled In 2018 So Far
For every megahit, there's another new show that fails to find an audience, or an existing show that just keeps on shedding viewers throughout its run.
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Some Of Your Favorite TV Shows Will Not Be Returning This Fall
A wave of cancellations has left some longtime fan favorites without a network home.
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