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First look: ‘Blossoms Shanghai,’ Wong Kar-wai’s first foray into television
After being tripped up by shut down productions do to the coronavirus pandemic, iconic and influential director Wong Kar-wai will begin production on Blossoms Shanghai... Read More
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New teaser for ‘Fargo’ Season 4; series release date still up in the air
The long-awaited fourth season of the Emmy-winning anthology series Fargo was held up from its initial release in April, when the coronavirus stopped its (and... Read More
BAFTA TV Awards: ‘Chernobyl’ wins; ‘Fleabag’ and ‘The Crown’ upset by ‘Stath Lets Flats’ and ‘The End of the F***ing World’
Just as it did at the Emmys, HBO’s Chernobyl took top prizes at the BAFTA TV awards, winning Best Miniseries and Leading Actor for Jared... Read More
Gotham Awards move to January; will extend eligibility window
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2021 Oscar Predictions: BEST PICTURE and BEST DIRECTOR (July)
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Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande lead 2020 MTV Video Music Award nominations
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Amazon Studios acquires Regina King’s ‘One Night in Miami’ out of Toronto
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First look at new Disney/Pixar release ‘Luca’
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2026 Chicago Critics Film Festival Reviews: ‘Black Zombie,’ ‘The Last One for the Road,’ ‘Loafers,’ ‘You Had to Be There’ 
‘The Traitors’ Leads 8th Annual Critics Choice Real TV Awards Nominations