The Streaming Market has recently seen two major changes. There are streaming services like Disney and Warner Brothers removing large amounts of their exclusive content. Or in some cases don’t even release it, i.e. Batgirl. Whilst Netflix has moved ahead with its plans to crack down on password sharing. There has been a negative reaction to both these […]
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Pop Culture Maniacs Podcast #34: Disney+, Hulu, and the Great Content Purge
Kieran and Jean discuss the news about Disney+ and Hulu removing a large amount of their original content and the potential impact it might have for audiences and the entertainment industry.
Pop Culture Maniacs Podcast #33: Warner Bros. Discovery
Kieran Freemantle and Jean Henegan discuss the recent issues afflicting Warner Bros. Discovery.
Escape to LA: Oprah’s Interview with Meghan & Harry Highlights a Royal Mess
She is portrayed as a woman locked in a house, unable to make her own decisions, travel freely, or calm the fire from the tabloids outside. And often, she has no one (save fans) to protect her. I typed that opening a few weeks ago after watching The New York Times Presents Framing Britney Spears. […]
Timeless Cast Returns and Discusses Show’s Legacy
The cast of NBC’s Timeless (which last aired in 2018) reunited Saturday night to perform a live table read of a popular episode and discuss the show’s impact with fans as part of a $30,000 fundraiser for Feeding America. The online event featured show regulars Malcolm Barrett (Rufus), Matt Lanter (Wyatt), Abigail Spencer (Lucy), Goran […]
Making Space TV Great Again: TV Coverage Counting Down to NASA/SpaceX Launch
It’s hard for us to imagine, but most students in America haven’t seen a U.S. spacecraft carry astronauts into space. It’s been more than nine years since the last space shuttle mission, so anybody not in high school is likely too young to remember watching a space mission “live.” Add to the fact that, for […]
Humans or Devils? Writers and stars of CBS drama “Evil” contemplate show
NEW YORK–Do humans create evil or is there a supernatural or unexplained force that may be at play when things go terribly wrong? That is the driving question behind the new CBS drama Evil, and the creators and cast talked about their inspiration for the show and what drives their characters forward last weekend after […]
Unveiling Dickinson’s Secrets: Writers and stars of Apple’s “Dickinson” discuss challenges of bringing Emily to a new generation
NEW YORK– Rebelliousness, sexuality, and Wiz Khalifa guest-starring as Death riding around a carriage that only Emily sees. Yes, you heard me: rapper Wiz Khalifa as Death. (And the inside scoop: he brought his mom with him to the set to film his scenes!) This isn’t your AP English teacher’s Dickinson. AppleTV+ helped launch Dickinson […]