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Chris Morgan

Chris Morgan is a Detroit-based culture writer who has somehow managed to justify getting his BA in Film Studies. He has written about sports and entertainment across various internet platforms for years and is also the author of three books about '90s television.

EXPERTISE:

Movies, TV, Sitcoms, Indie Music, 90's Culture, Classic Films, NFL, NBA, NHL, Soccer

Prestigious college football programs with current notable championship droughts

Here are some of the headlining names of college football that have a title drought going on.

The 20 greatest movies that take place in small towns

John Cougar Mellencamp famously sang that he was born in a small town. Well, sometimes a film is set in a small town. It’s not all New York and Los Angeles, or even Detroit or Miami.

Austin Butler doesn't want to be James Bond, but leaves the door open to joining the franchise in a different role

While promoting his upcoming film ‘Caught Stealing,’ Austin Butler was asked about possibly taking on the role of James Bond.

Tony Hale feared he'd be replaced as the voice of Forky in 'Toy Story 4'

Hale has said that while he was thrilled to be cast as Forky in 'Toy Story 4', he wasn’t convinced his work would actually make the final cut.

The greatest sitcoms that never won the Outstanding Comedy Series Emmy

“Frasier” won the Emmy for Outstanding Comedy Series five times. That’s tied with “Modern Family” for the most ever. “30 Rock,” “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” “I Love Lucy” — many of the most-beloved sitcoms won Outstanding Comedy Series multiple times.

Charlie Day remains interested in a third "Horrible Bosses" movie

Discussions are reportedly underway about a potential third installment to the comedy franchise. 

Austin Butler has detoxed from method acting thanks to Tom Hardy and Laura Dern

Austin Butler has quickly ascended into Hollywood’s top tier, thanks in large part to his reputation for throwing himself fully into every role.

A Kobe Bryant movie is in development

Warner Bros. has picked up a spec script about Bryant, written by Alex Sohn and Gavin Johannsen.

Showtime abruptly cancels 'Dexter: Original Sin'

Showtime has called an audible on the show.

5 biggest takeaways from the summer movie season

Summer isn't over, but summer movie season certainly is, so we're taking a look at the trends from this years' season.

Mariah Carey slated to receive the MTV VMA Video Vanguard award

Carey has never won a competitive VMA, but she will get to hoist a lifetime achievement award on September 7.

Nicolas Cage in line to star in the next season of HBO's "True Detective"

'True Detective' has always drawn big names and it looks like season 5 will feature another former Oscar winner. 

Which NBA teams have the longest current championship droughts?

Some franchises have a few or several NBA titles. Of course, there will always be fans and pundits who feel, “Sure, but what have you done for me lately?” There are franchises with fresh titles, and franchises that haven’t won in so long they won the Walter A.

The most notable fictional countries from movies and TV

Sometimes, when a real country just won’t do, filmmakers and TV writers invent a fictional country. Maybe it’s to have some fun and be creative. Occasionally it’s to avoid political consternation. These are the most-notable fictional countries from movies and TV.

'The Pitt' season two trailer: Noah Wylie sets up for another adrenaline rush day in the ER

'The Pitt' turned into a breakout hit for HBO Max, giving the platform a bona fide medical drama success for the first time in years.

Daniel Day-Lewis returns to acting in grippingly intense 'Anemone' trailer

The film opens in limited release Oct. 3 before expanding nationwide Oct. 10.

Apple TV+ drops intriguing, inscrutable first look at Vince Gilligan's new show 'Pluribus'

'Pluribus' arrives on Apple TV+ on Nov. 7, and even if we still have almost no idea what’s really going on, the curiosity level is high.

A live-action Archie Comics movie is in the works

After decades of being a staple of comic racks and more recently reimaginings like “Riverdale,” Archie Comics is headed to Hollywood for a proper feature film.

A former prominent Marvel executive headlines 'Survivor' season 49 cast reveal

The next season of Survivor will hit CBS in September. 

Which MLB teams have the longest World Series droughts?

Here is every MLB team’s current title drought, though obviously for some of them “drought” is an overstatement.

Prime Video releases trailer for 'Fallout' season two 

The first images of season two of 'Fallout' just dropped the other day, and now the teaser trailer for the season has arrived: 

Kristin Wiig's "Palm Royale" is coming back for a second season on Apple TV+

The 10-episode second season premieres on Apple TV+ on November 14.

'Stranger Things' creators The Duffer Brothers are leaving Netflix for Paramount

The Duffers’ deal with Paramount kicks in once their current Netflix contract expires in April 2026.

Belle and Sebastian are double-dipping on an album-based nostalgia tour

The tour kicks off in Europe next February before crossing into the U.S. in May, with more dates still to be announced.