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The mid-season ratings slump

by Adriene Hill
Mar 18, 2016
Network TV shows are back from mid-season breaks, but their audiences aren't.
Coming back after a hiatus during its current season, "Scandal" saw a 15 percent drop-off in same-day viewership. 
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The perils and pleasures of video game voice-over

by Molly Wood
Mar 18, 2016
The video game industry poses a particular challenge to voice actors.
A look at the video game "Seasons of Infamy," a game in which Dee Bradley Baker voice acts in. 
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Meeting Mr. Robot

by Molly Wood
Mar 17, 2016
Showrunner Sam Esmail talks about maintaining the authenticity of the tech world in his show.
(L-R) Actor Rami Malek, writer/producer Sam Esmail and actor Christian Slater attend a dinner celebrating Mr. Robot at the Spotify House in Austin, TX during the SXSW festival.
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"Colony" creators reflect on entertainment industry

by Kai Ryssdal and Bridget Bodnar
Mar 16, 2016
Carlton Cuse and Ryan Condal talk about "Colony," their show on USA Network.
Executive producers Ryan Condal and Carlton Cuse speak onstage during the 'Colony' panel discussion at the NBCUniversal portion of the 2016 Winter TCA Tour at Langham Hotel on January 14, 2016 in Pasadena, California. 
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How "House of Cards" helped remake TV

by Adriene Hill
Mar 3, 2016
The fourth season of "House of Cards" drops Friday on Netflix.
"House of Cards" displayed on several television screens. 
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NBC tries an old trick to reduce ad glut

by Adriene Hill
Feb 29, 2016
The network will feature "bonus" content on a few shows Monday night — with a catch.
Comedian Sid Caesar sits and speaks with writers during rehearsal on the set of his live television sketch comedy series, "Your Show of Shows," 1950.
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Vice gets its own cable TV channel

by Adriene Hill
Feb 29, 2016
Vice, perhaps best known for its digital content, is trying its hand at cable TV.
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Chuck Lorre on creating TV sitcoms

by Kai Ryssdal and Daisy Palacios
Feb 24, 2016
Lorre's CBS sitcom The Big Bang Theory will air its 200th episode on Feb. 25th
Writer/producer Chuck Lorre attends the Inside 'The Big Bang Theory' Writer's Room panel during Comic-Con International 2015.
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Netflix ratings and why you don't get to see them

by Kai Ryssdal
Feb 23, 2016
The new season of "House of Cards" will be out soon, but we won't know how many people watch
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Hollywood's diversity problem goes beyond the Oscars

by Sarah Menendez
Feb 22, 2016
A new study released highlights lack of diverse representation in film and television
The nominees for best actor as seen on screen at the Academy Awards nominations announcement. All the nominees this year are white men. 
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