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Author George RR Martin: ‘Game of Thrones’ finale was ending, also beginning
NEW YORK — What’s next for “Game of Thrones?” The author, whose work was adapted into the HBO series that drew a record-setting numbers of viewers for Sunday’s finale, says it’s “been a wild ride.” George RR Martin wrote on Monday that it “was an ending, but it was also...
‘Game of Thrones’ finale brings a record 19.3 million viewers to HBOVideo
HBO’s highly anticipated finale of “Game of Thrones” on Sunday was the most watched program in the premium cable network’s history, with 19.3 million viewers. Citing Nielsen data, HBO said 13.6 million viewers watched the final TV chapter of the Stark family saga on television, surpassing the 13.4 million viewers...
‘Game of Thrones’ finale leaves fans burned out, disappointed
Be advised — there will be spoilers. “Game of Thrones” came to the end of the line with Sunday’s series finale — enter into the unending winter of discontent. Longtime fans have been beset with goofs, gaffes and disappointment this season and the finale was no exception. From the Washington...
James Holzhauer returns to ‘Jeopardy!’: Here’s what he’s done so far
The two-week teacher’s tournament was a short distraction. The real chase resumes Monday when “Jeopardy!” champion James Holzhauer returns to face two new opponents vying to stop his historic run on the show. Holzhauer, a professional sports gambler from Las Vegas, has taken the show by storm, becoming a national...
‘American Idol’ finale ends in an upsetVideo
Throughout the “American Idol” Season 17 finale Sunday night, the winner seemed almost too obvious; especially when Alejandro Aranda, the 24-year-old singer-songwriter from Pomona, California, performed an original track called “Out Loud.” At the end, the studio audience screamed and cheered so loudly that it nearly drowned out the judges....
‘Game of Thrones’: Series finale goes back to where things began
***WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD THROUGH THE SERIES FINALE OF ‘GAME OF THRONES’*** ***SERIOUSLY, LIKE THE WHOLE WAY THROUGH*** ***TO THE VERY END*** In the end, it was all about the Starks. This series began and ended with the members of House Stark. Sure, the prologue introduced the Night’s Watch and what...
‘John Wick 3’ dethrones ‘Avengers: Endgame’ with $57 million
LOS ANGELES — The box office has a new king and his name is John Wick. The third installment of the hyper violent Keanu Reeves franchise has taken the top spot at the North American box office and ended the three-week reign of “Avengers: Endgame.” Studios on Sunday say “John...
Leslie Jones, ‘SNL’ take on Alabama’s abortion ban in season finaleVideo
Though the “Saturday Night Live” season finale opened with members of the Trump administration singing a corruption-themed parody of Queen’s “Don’t Stop Me Now,” the episode’s most heated political moment arrived during the “Weekend Update” segment. Cast member Leslie Jones rolled in wearing a red cloak and white bonnet recognizable...
‘Satan and Adam’: Mt. Pleasant native films unlikely blues duoVideo
A filmmaker from small-town Western Pennsylvania makes a movie about an unlikely blues duo busking on the streets of New York City. It sounds like a movie in itself — especially because it was 30 years in the making. That’s the story behind “Satan and Adam,” a documentary directed by...
’60 Minutes’ Steve Kroft to retire from the show
The ticking clock for the longest tenured reporter at “60 Minutes” is about to go silent. CBS says Steve Kroft, 73, will retire from the news magazine at Sunday’s season finale. It will cap his 30th season and Kroft will discuss his plans to step down on the air. Kroft...
WQED’s ‘Serving Time, Too’ explores struggles of inmates’ childrenVideo
The latest WQED-TV documentary delves into the lives of children of incarcerated parents. Two million American children have at least one parent in jail or prison. In Allegheny County, there are 7,000, and the numbers are growing, WQED reports. Children become the invisible victims, and are the subject of WQED’s...
‘Busy Tonight,’ the difficult truth about women-led late-night TV showsVideo
Busy Philipps will soon be free for the foreseeable future. The actress and late-night talk show host has drilled this fact into viewers since announcing the cancellation of her series, “Busy Tonight.” Philipps joined the male-dominated late-night lineup in October, but she confirmed the show’s cancellation in a May 6...
‘Catch-22’ is reminder that the Greatest Generation also had its cynicsVideo
There were once 16 million Americans who fought and survived World War II; this year, the number of those veterans who are still alive will dip below 400,000; in five years, fewer than 100,000 will be left. What remains, besides history books and memorial sites, is an extraordinary culture trove...
‘Big Bang Theory’ exits TV airwaves with emotional episode
LOS ANGELES — “The Big Bang Theory” closed out its run as television’s top-rated comedy with an emotional final episode that saw some big changes for the show’s group of geeky misfits. The long-running series on CBS concluded with two final episodes, “The Change Constant” and “The Stockholm Syndrome,” in...
Who’s ready for a new Archie Bunker, live on your TV?
Archie Bunker is coming back to prime-time network TV and he might look a little different to viewers — even if what he says is exactly the same. Woody Harrelson is stepping into the iconic role as part of a 90-minute ABC special celebrating writer, director and producer Norman Lear....
‘Games of Thrones’ petition to remake final season nears 500,000 signatures
***WARNING: SPOILERS THROUGH SEASON 8, EPISODE 5 OF ‘GAME OF THRONES’*** Nearly a half-million petitioners at Change.org are ready to mount a dragon and burn the final season of HBO’s “Game of Thrones” to the ground, very similar to what Daenerys Targaryen just did in the most recent episode, “The...
CBS defends ‘Bull’ renewal despite sexual harassment claims
Kelly Kahl, president of CBS Entertainment, defended on Wednesday the decision to renew the TV drama “Bull” despite allegations of sexual harassment against star Michael Weatherly, which resulted in a $9.5-million settlement with his accuser, actress Eliza Dushku. In a breakfast with reporters ahead of CBS’ annual upfront presentation in...
Review: ‘John Wick 3’ is like Sichuan cooking: numbing yet spicyVideo
“Do what you do best, John.” That tidbit of wisdom — delivered late in the film “John Wick: Chapter 3 — Parabellum” to the title character — is good advice for anyone, really, if also not terribly deep. But then again, neither is the film. This third installment in the...
George Romero’s archives headed to University of Pittsburgh
“Oh, the horror,” many students cramming for finals at the University of Pittsburgh undoubtedly have uttered under their breaths. Now it’s true. Officials at Pitt on Thursday announced the University Library System has acquired the archives of the late iconic horror filmmaker George A. Romero. Many consider Romero, a Pittsburgh...
Review: ‘The Sun Is Also a Star’ is beautiful, but implausibleVideo
“The Sun Is Also a Star ” is a beautiful looking film. The TV stars Yara Shahidi of “grown-ish” and Charles Melton of “Riverdale” are beautiful. New York City is beautiful. Even the MTA is (kind of) beautiful. Director Ry Russo-Young’s film is shot by cinematographer Autumn Durald with such...
Review: ‘A Dog’s Journey’ offers up an interesting, complex storyVideo
Engaging critically with Dog Movies can be a challenge for a critic. Who wants to be the crank who scoffs that the heartwarming animal movie is just too contrived and sentimental? But it can be hard to avoid, with the sickly sweet pandering pabulum of recent films like “A Dog’s...
‘Game of Thrones’: Breaking down ‘The Bells’Video
***WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD THROUGH SEASON 8, EPISODE 5 OF ‘GAME OF THRONES,’ AND MILD BOOK SPOILERS*** House Thrones’n’at was once again divided when it came to the penultimate episode of HBO’s “Game of Thrones” series. This week Cassie Nedelco, Tammy Painter and Patrick Varine discuss whether we buy into Daenerys...
Comedian Tim Conway dead at age 85
Comedian Tim Conway has died at age 85, after a battle with dementia, People reports. Representative Howard Bragman confirmed to People that the comic died at 8:45 a.m. Tuesday in Los Angeles. Conway was best known for his work on CBS’ “The Carol Burnett Show,” winning four Emmy Awards for...
Disney takes over Hulu
BURBANK, Calif. — Disney is taking full control of Hulu, extending the reach of its streaming abilities. Disney said Tuesday that it’s taking operational control of the streaming service immediately. NBCUniversal owns 33% of Hulu right now. According to the agreement, Disney can demand Comcast, which owns NBCUniversal, sell the...
HBO features Bill Nye The Science Guy swearing about climate change
Once known for his child-friendly educational programming, Bill Nye “The Science Guy” took a much more adult tone in a discussion about climate change Sunday. Here’s Nye’s appearance. A warning if you click on it: The video contains strong language. “The planet’s on (expletive) fire,” Nye said in the sketch...
