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What's your movie 'constituency'?

Feb 27, 2017
Wesley Morris, New York Times culture critic, says the best picture nominees had very different audiences.
 A view of the stage during the 89th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on February 26, 2017 in Hollywood, California.
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Norman Lear and Gloria Calderon Kellett on rebooting 'One Day at a Time'

Feb 2, 2017
The Netflix version centers on a Cuban-American family and problems that face all U.S. citizens.
Gloria Calderon Kellett and Norman Lear are rebooting  "One Day at a Time."
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Anna Kendrick's still not sure she's 'made it'

Nov 16, 2016
Anna Kendrick talks about award shows, crappy apartments, and why the fear is good.
Actress Anna Kendrick appears onstage during The 58th GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on February 15, 2016 in Los Angeles, California.

 
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Black stuntmen and women still fighting

Jan 22, 2016
The Black Stuntmen’s Association has worked since the 60s to get jobs for African Americans.

The Force is strong in the job market

Jan 8, 2016
Did the Force awaken jobs in the entertainment industry?

Got Minion mania? Here's who you have to thank

Jan 4, 2016
Chris Meldandri runs Illumination Entertainment, the company behind "Despicable Me"

Adele's record-breaking success not easy to replicate

Nov 30, 2015
Adele’s new album “25” sold more than 3 million copies in its first week.

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Fred Savage on-screen again for 'The Grinder'

Sep 28, 2015
The actor turned director-producer talks about the four pillars of his work ethic.
After many years behind the camera, Fred Savage is returning to TV for Fox's "The Grinder."
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The Oscars by the numbers

Jan 15, 2015
In honor of the 2015 Academy Awards nominees, we share some random facts.