
James Gunn Didn’t Want to Make ‘Superman.’ What Changed His Mind?
His hit reboot is meant to kick off years of new projects from the rebranded DC Studios. But for a long time, Gunn couldn’t figure out the character.
His hit reboot is meant to kick off years of new projects from the rebranded DC Studios. But for a long time, Gunn couldn’t figure out the character.
Adapted from the Esi Edugyan novel, this Hulu series follows a child who escapes slavery and embarks on a life of swashbuckling adventure.
The term has fallen out of fashion, but the experimental spirit of the genre lives on in the refreshingly off-kilter Brent Weinbach and Eddie Pepitone.
Shari Lewis’s pioneering role in children’s television becomes clear in a new film that can be perfunctory about her life.
CBS “will be ending ‘The Late Show’ in May,” Colbert told his audience on Thursday. He kept the announcement brief and light.
Many questioned the timing of and motivation for the announcement, noting that Mr. Colbert hosted the most-watched show in late night television.
And just like that, a “Sex and the City” revival seemed to remember the first word in the franchise title.
The show will end in May, the network said, calling it “a purely financial decision.”
The series is substantive, well crafted and a little melancholy, centered on a group of Black train porters in Canada in the 1920s.
Wesley and Samin Nosrat on the fancy food, big egos and new season of the show.
Onscreen, at least, there are enough rangers to keep Yosemite running and to investigate a mysterious death at El Capitan.
The Hollywood upstart has upgraded the Cherry Lane Theater for plays and more. Coming this fall: films chosen by Sofia Coppola, food from Frenchette and the voice of Barbra Streisand.
A new documentary explores how Steven Spielberg’s hit reshaped the movie industry 50 years ago and why it resonates today. Hint: It’s not the shark.
A series dramatizes the 1997 chess match between a world champion and an IBM computer, a precursor of modern anxieties about artificial intelligence.
Jordan Klepper and other hosts poked holes in the president’s claim that his uncle had been the future terrorist’s professor at M.I.T.
Hay más de una forma de interpretar al más clásico de los superhéroes. Así es como seis actores han abordado al personaje.
According to the host Ken Jennings, trivia is overlooked as a “great social force.”
There’s more than one way to play the most classic of superheroes. Here’s how six actors have approached the role.
As the genre has boomed on cable, the incarcerated have found themselves watching more and more of it.
Thirty years ago, MTV sent camera-friendly kids on a first-of-its-kind road trip, turbocharging the reality TV fame factory that powers culture today.
The Emmy-nominated actor talks about his role as the messy-but-sexy “Neighbor Guy,” and learning to pay “focused attention” in his own marriage.
People torched the hats in videos, apparently upset about the Jeffrey Epstein case. “People in China were like, ‘Oh, come on, we worked so hard making them,’” Fallon said.
La 77.ª ceremonia de los Premios Emmy está prevista para el 14 de septiembre. Consulta todos los nominados a continuación.
The show, about a teenager suspected of killing a schoolmate, won three Gotham Television Awards last month and was a hot topic in the weeks after it was released.
The buzzy series are the early favorites in the drama category.
The breakout medical hit received nods for outstanding drama series, lead actor, supporting actress, writing and directing for its first season.
Past winners like “Hacks” and “The Bear” lost some ground this year, making Apple TV+’s Hollywood satire starring Seth Rogen the one to beat.
Some big names (Alfonso Cuarón, Elisabeth Moss) were left off the Emmy nomination list while some underdogs (Jeff Hiller, “Common Side Effects”) sneaked on.
Se han anunciado los nominados al mejor programa de entrevistas y a la mejor serie de telerrealidad. Las listas de las demás categorías se conocerán esta mañana.
Nominations for the 77th Emmy Awards will be announced on Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. ET. See below for a live list of nominees.
The nominees will be announced at the Television Academy’s Los Angeles headquarters.
As a vote to cut more than $500 million per year in federal funding nears, stations are making their pitches to lawmakers, listeners and “Viewers Like You.”
Can’t catch the live revival of this retelling of “Oedipus at Colonus”? Stream a version with Freeman and Robert Earl Jones, or four more stage-related shows.
President Trump’s most conspiracy-minded supporters can’t believe he wants them to forget about the Jeffrey Epstein conspiracy theories.
Samuel Haskell, 37, was accused of dismembering his wife and his in-laws. He was the son of Sam Haskell III, an Emmy-winning film producer and veteran talent agent.
The BBC said it would stop working with Mr. Wallace after dozens of sexual misconduct allegations were upheld.
At the urging of President Trump, Congress is expected to vote this week on whether to cut $500 million per year for public radio and TV stations.
A proposal before the Senate to strip funding from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting could be catastrophic for local stations, particularly those in rural areas.
In the 1970s, “Bicentennial Minutes” modeled a kind of unity we’re unlikely to match for the nation’s next big birthday.
The Prime Video show returns with its third and final season — and maybe an answer for Lola’s love triangle.
After the finale, here are the big moments and takeaways for the seventh season of the show.
The rock star-turned-activist reflects on the 1985 benefit concert and why it could not happen now.
La secuela de la serie, ahora en su tercera temporada, somete a sus queridos personajes a un desfile de humillaciones. Es extrañamente cautivador.
Rewatching old shows may seem like a waste of time, but a repeat viewing is rewarding in its own way.
The actor has a man-out-of-time quality that makes him surprisingly like his character. But he is hyperaware of the present expectations riding on his performance.
The two giant video companies have far different strategies, but the same goal: controlling your TV set.
The actor, who plays a railroad magnate on HBO’s period drama, is into Russian war novels, “lefty” podcasts and his home gym.
It took a misplaced elbow, a quirk of Los Angeles geography and some whistling from his wife to produce one of television’s most memorable melodies.
Chris and Paul Weitz talked about Season 1 of the acclaimed Apple TV+ series and the challenges of being a responsible human being — or cyborg.
The behaviors are extreme and exciting, but the show itself isn’t bleak. It is bright and funny, colorful and surprising.
He also won TVs, musical instruments, a parachuting session, makeup, household appliances and much, much more. “It’s a lot,” he acknowledged.
Más de una década después de que la plataforma tomara medidas enérgicas contra la infracción de los derechos de autor, miles de películas, programas de televisión y deportes en directo sin licencia están disponibles.
The “Daily Show” host called the threat “an attack on all of America, because now we all have to picture him with his bare belly glistening in the sun.”
Guiseppe’s mother has opinions about her son’s new relationship with Anthony. Carrie gets defensive about seeming to flirt with her neighbor.
Mr. Cathcart was known for playing the characters Professor Oak and Meowth in the long-running franchise. He also made appearances in other popular animated series such as “Yu-Gi-Oh!” and “One Piece.”
When Nickelodeon canceled “The Tiny Chef Show,” fans rallied around the wee gourmand. But his TV future remains uncertain.
This new Netflix comedy by Lena Dunham is the surprisingly mild tale of a young woman fleeing New York after a catastrophic breakup.
“Do you know how racist and antisemitic you have to be for Elon Musk to step in?” Anthony Anderson, sitting in for Jimmy Kimmel, asked rhetorically.
Phylicia Rashad has joined the cast as an aristocratic matriarch. In an interview, she, Audra McDonald and Denée Benton discuss the show’s depiction of Black families.
The show’s sequel, now in its third season, subjects beloved characters to a parade of humiliations. It’s oddly captivating.
Lena Dunham wanted to open up the world of romantic comedies with her new Netflix series. In interviews, she and the stars Megan Stalter, Janicza Bravo and Emily Ratajkowski discuss how they did it.
An endorsement from Benjamin Netanyahu for the Nobel Peace Prize is like “a Husband of the Year nomination from O.J. Simpson,” the “Daily Show” host said.
For fans of “Peep Show” and Sharon Horgan, this warped series about a dysfunctional family is in some ways a satire of the trauma comedy.
The “Daily Show” host said the drama around President Trump’s big policy bill was about as authentic as a World Wrestling Entertainment match.
También interpretó a un personaje mitad humano, mitad demonio en la serie “Hechiceras” y a un cirujano plástico mujeriego en la serie de FX “Nip/Tuck”.
Over the last 20 years, television has changed, but the malignant narcissists of “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” have not.
A new project by the History Channel explores the triumphs and injustices of Jim Thorpe’s career. “He’s one of the greatest Americans,” the director Chris Eyre said.
Lena Dunham’s new rom-com comes to Netflix, and two reality shows air.
La entrega final de la exitosa serie de Netflix deriva hacia una conclusión bastante predecible, aunque con la aparición inesperada de una superestrella.
He played the half-human, half-demon Cole Turner in the WB supernatural series “Charmed” and a self-destructive playboy in the FX series “Nip/Tuck.”
Networks are releasing fewer scripted series than they did several years ago, but brand extension mania has only intensified in franchises like “Dexter,” “Yellowstone” and “Power.”
Charlotte decides she can no longer keep a secret. Tensions between Aidan and his ex erupt, just not the way Carrie would have wanted.
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association, which ran the awards show until a couple of years ago, has voted to investigate the deal that sold the event to a joint venture.
This Turkish Netflix series puts a metaphysical spin on the small-town murder mystery formula.
For nearly 50 years, he was ubiquitous on British television — first as a reporter and then as an imperturbable presenter on Independent Television’s “News at Ten.”
En la cuarta temporada de la exitosa serie de FX, los reconocimientos están en la mente de Carmy Berzatto y su equipo. Pero, ¿en qué medida ayudan a los negocios en la vida real?
The host of “Somebody Feed Phil” and creator of “Everybody Loves Raymond” has become a global star with little more than fun-guy charm. That’s enough.
Victoria Mahoney, director of “The Old Guard 2,” experienced homelessness early in her career. Thanks to sheer grit and a few mentors, she made a big-budget leap.
The 38-year-old plays the enigmatic love interest in Lena Dunham’s new show, “Too Much.” But he also has the kind of career as a writer and director that Jesse Eisenberg wants.
A “Jaws” documentary, “Sinners,” “Washington Black” and the low-budget “Monster Island” arrive, and “Foundation” and “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” return.
For his portrayal of the former president on “Saturday Night Live,” Carvey admitted that he had to toe a careful line.
How did comedians “getting real” become such a common trope in TV and movies?
A fire-and-brimstone preacher, he reached millions and made millions in a global enterprise before tumbling from grace over his encounters with a prostitute.
Audiences have bullied past contestants, but after an islander has become particularly divisive, the series is taking more steps to keep fans from harassing stars and their families.
This month brings an “Old Guard” sequel and Lena Dunham’s return to TV.
The final season of the Netflix hit brought the story to a largely predictable conclusion, with one last twist at the end.
The restaurant’s business challenge in Season 4 — balancing comfort food and haute cuisine — is also a metaphor for the show’s creative issues.
Netflix airs the documentary series on the bike race and various networks release shark stories.
Once you’ve spent some time on the track with Brad Pitt, steer your way toward these other suspenseful racing movies and shows.
The Netflix hit has left a lasting legacy as a major cultural export, but also one that exposed some unsettling aspects of Korean society.
He was best known for one enduring TV theme, but he had a startlingly diverse career as a composer, arranger and conductor in a wide range of genres.
A ton of great titles are leaving next month for U.S. subscribers, many of them very soon. Catch them while you can.
“The Bear” returned for its fourth season this week with high-stakes restaurant drama and high-wattage cameos.
Depictions of the submarine captain from “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea” have almost always been white. An AMC series hews closer to Jules Verne’s intentions.
States have spent at least $25 billion to attract movie and TV filming. Texas and New York are increasing their subsidies, while Georgia and Louisiana are broadening their programs.
California politicians once derided a $50 million proposal by Arnold Schwarzenegger. With the support of unions, they’re now strongly backing a $750 million subsidy.
Lisa Kudrow’s critically beloved cult comedy will return to HBO next year, the network announced on Friday.
As the affable deputy sheriff on the popular CBS show, Mr. Hurst became a beloved figure for many fans of the show.
Como presentador invitado esta semana, el actor y director mexicano llamó la atención de Laura Ingraham, que dijo que nunca había visto el programa.
After a divisive previous season, the fine-dining dramedy regained some momentum. But other aspects of Season 4 might leave fans cold. Here, we recap it all.
The British actor is the engine that drives the popular new Netflix series.
It’s time for Netflix’s global phenomenon to give up its final answers, if there are any.
“Tell Me Everything” is more of a puff piece than its subject might have liked, but the film is at its best examining TV journalism’s evolution.
While filling in for Kimmel this week, the actor-director got the attention of Laura Ingraham, who said she’d never seen the show before.
The Goldenblatts and the Wexleys go glamping on Governors Island, but all is not well. Carrie meets her moody new neighbor.
Murder? Of course. But this British series also gets excited about things like Viking gold, Chinese artifacts and Dutch master paintings.
Before becoming known as an unusual breed of television correspondent and commentator, he had a long association with President Lyndon B. Johnson.
Only six months have passed since the Season 2 premiere, but there was plenty to keep track of. Here’s a quick look at where things left off.
Seth Meyers y Jimmy Fallon hablaron del alto al fuego y las reacciones de Trump. Diego Luna llevó a su abogado de inmigración.
Though best known for comedy, he also played serious roles, including a sinister sheriff in “Mississippi Burning.” The director Alan Rudolph cast him in nine films.
El miércoles vuelve la exitosa comedia dramática que transcurre en una cocina. Esto es lo que hay que recordar de la tercera temporada, que terminó en suspenso.
By making the number explicit, Celine Song’s new film reflects modern dating realities in a way rom-coms rarely have before.
Ads for consumer A.I. are struggling to imagine how the product could improve your day — unless you’re a barely functioning idiot.
Seth Meyers said that even with “zero standards of expectations for Trump,” he was shocked to see the president use profanity on the White House lawn.
Our biggest cinematic universe ends its current phase with a Disney+ series about a young engineering genius with Ironman dreams.
A former Broadway actress, she was a no-nonsense foil for the unruly Fred Sanford. She also warmed hearts with a recurring role on the “The Waltons.”
Inspired by the bleak, real-life phenomenon of Nigerian “baby factories,” the Netflix series nonetheless manages not to be a didactic, punishing slog.
First on TV and then on the pop charts, he became so popular so young, he once said, that he “didn’t really have time to have an ego.”
The kitchen dramedy returns Wednesday, a year after its divisive third season ended on a cliffhanger. Here’s what to remember for the new episodes.
The “Tonight Show” host said it was crazy that the president had “launched an attack on Iran, his own parade and a cellphone in the same week.”
The South Korean writer-director won an Emmy and the attention of the world with his dystopian action drama. As Netflix releases the third and final season, he is happy it’s over.
The Hulu original series returns for its fourth season, and a new crime drama from Dennis Lehane airs.
Gillis built a bro-comedy fan base and endured a quasi cancellation. With his Netflix sitcom ‘Tires,’ he’s trying to map the leap from edgelord to the mainstream.
Con la reunión de BTS, el regreso de “El juego del calamar” y un espectáculo de Broadway premiado, la ola cultural coreana sigue avanzando.
With BTS poised to reunite, “Squid Game” returning and a Broadway show winning awards, the Korean cultural wave keeps on rolling.
The Food Network chef, who died Tuesday at 55, was remembered in a star-studded service that sent her off with a singalong.
A model who was crowned Miss Sweden in 1961, she became best known for commercials that one observer said “replaced the ‘hard sell’ with the ‘sex sell.’”
The city’s medical examiner has not determined a cause, but an internal police document says the TV chef was found surrounded by pills.
She channeled her experiences — and frustrations — as a Los Angeles prosecutor into an award-winning career as a television writer and producer.
In Marvel’s new series, she reprises her role from “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” a young genius who is building a super suit to rival Tony Stark’s.
Aidan says he invited Carrie to stay with him longer in Virginia because he felt guilty. But is that really true?
She was a blunt and bossy domestic dominatrix on the series “How Clean Is Your House?” honing a persona as the rudest woman on reality television.
Season 2 of this docuseries about the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders is an intense look at found families and all the healing and trouble that come with them.
Producing or directing, he made more than 50 films over 50 years, including a series on the English language and an exploration of J. Edgar Hoover’s secret life.
No podemos escapar de la influencia de la élite tecnológica, y ahora, en relatos como “Mountainhead” y “Careless People”, imaginamos que ellos no pueden escapar de nosotros.
Created by Kevin Williamson, this new drama set in North Carolina is a pulpy family saga of violence and secrets, land and legacy.
In a new documentary made by the “Law & Order: SVU” star, she examines her own clouded origins and the mother she barely knew: Jayne Mansfield.
South Korea’s population is in a tailspin. The country’s most popular dramas are trying to tell you why.
These “Baroness von Sketch” alums think so, making it the main character in their new comedy.
The clash of conservative titans had Meyers feeling like a Roman emperor: “I just want someone to feed me grapes while I say, ‘Let them fight.’”
The chef, who died Tuesday, built her stardom on a big, down-to-earth personality in which viewers could see themselves.
El retorno de éxitos como “Severance” y “The White Lotus” ha dado mucho de que hablar, pero ¿cuál de ellos está en nuestra lista de lo mejor de la televisión?
The streaming giant announced a deal on Wednesday to show live and on-demand programming from one of France’s television networks, TF1.
D.I.Y. influencers indulge our most ambitious housing fantasies — and cash in on them.
The heart surgeon turned TV star has championed healthy lifestyle habits. But he’s also promoted sham diet pills and ineffective Covid-19 treatments.
La historia interna de cómo Bob Iger socavó y maniobró a Bob Chapek, el sucesor que él mismo eligió, y volvió al poder en Disney.
The inside story of how Bob Iger undermined and outmaneuvered Bob Chapek, his chosen successor, and returned to power at Disney.
John F. Kennedy and Richard M. Nixon were the last presidential candidates to debate with no live audience during a general election.
The first two episodes of the show, which was filmed during the city’s pandemic restrictions, were released last week but were not available there.
Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day.