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The ‘90s were an excellent era for sitcoms. Not all of them have stood the test of time, though. From a non-nostalgic perspective, which of these sitcoms “hold up”?

Entertainment News / TV Insider / June 11

Kenny Loggins Reunites With ‘Footloose’ Stars Kevin Bacon & John Lithgow for Surprise Performance

Kenny Loggins just reunited with Footloose stars Kevin Bacon and John Lithgow for a surprise performance of the titular song on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / June 8

John Lithgow makes Tony Awards history with Giant win

John Lithgow has become the oldest man to win an acting prize at the Tony Awards. The 80-year-old star won Best Actor in a Play for his role as Roald Dahl in Giant, while also making history after waiting 53 years between competitive acting wins at the prestigious ceremony.

Entertainment News / Netflix Junkie / June 8

John Lithgow Celebrates the 'Harry Potter' Series’ TV Format for Giving the Story More Breathing Room Than a Two-Hour Movie

John Lithgow has praised HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter TV series for its eight-episode format, saying the extended runtime allows for far more storytelling than the two-hour movies ever could.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / June 7

Daniel Radcliffe reveals John Lithgow’s ‘sweet’ verdict on new Harry Potter cast

Daniel Radcliffe has revealed he recently received an encouraging update on HBO’s forthcoming Harry Potter television adaptation from John Lithgow, who is taking on the role of Albus Dumbledore.

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Emmy-winning shows from the '90s that have been mostly forgotten

Winning Emmys is often associated with iconic shows that have stood the test of time, but it is no guarantee. Sure, people remember “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” “Frasier,” or “The West Wing,” but not every Emmy-winning show has remained part of the broader cultural conversation.

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20 TV shows and films that critics hate, but fans adore

While the professionals were busy writing scathing reviews and analyzing plot holes, the rest of us were too busy laughing to care.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / April 6

Harry Potter star John Lithgow struggles to 'contemplate' how long he'll be playing Albus Dumbledore

John Lithgow admits playing Albus Dumbledore until he's almost 90 is "an extremely difficult thing to contemplate". The 80-year-old actor has signed on

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / April 4

John Lithgow believes that J.K. Rowling's trans views have been 'misrepresented'

John Lithgow feels that J.K. Rowling's views on trans issues have been "misrepresented". The 80-year-old actor will play Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore

Entertainment News / Total Apex Entertainment / April 3

HBO Max Magic: Behind The Scenes of Harry Potter April 5, 2026

In a thrilling 1m 26s trailer, HBO may have just revived a thirst for “Harry Potter” and the magic of the wizarding world. Since the announcement of the show’s release, coming to HBO Max streaming on Christmas Day 2026, many have been quibbling over whether or not the show will be worth sitting down to watch.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / February 1

John Lithgow puzzled by J.K. Rowling's 'inexplicable' trans views

John Lithgow finds J.K. Rowling's trans stance "ironic and inexplicable". The 80-year-old actor will play Albus Dumbledore in the upcoming Harry Potter TV series and thinks that the author's advocacy for single-sex spaces is at odds with the inclusive themes of her wizardry novels.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / April 28, 2025

Social Media Reacts to ‘Harry Potter’ Star John Lithgow Rejecting J.K. Rowling Backlash

John Lithgow has responded to backlash surrounding his decision to take the role of Albus Dumbledore for Max’s new Harry Potter series, despite the widespread furor over J.K.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / April 27, 2025

John Lithgow: Harry Potter will be 'last major role'

John Lithgow has admitted playing Albus Dumbledore in the 'Harry Potter' reboot series will likely be his final "major role". The 79-year-old actor has been cast as the Hogwarts headmaster in the upcoming HBO adaptation of J.K.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / April 20, 2025

‘Harry Potter’: John Lithgow Responds to Criticism, Nicola Coughlan ‘Wouldn’t Touch’ TV Show

As Nicola Coughlan is swearing off any involvement with HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter TV show, John Lithgow says he’s “very excited” yet “very intimidated” to be playing Albus Dumbledore.

Entertainment News / Yardbarker / April 14, 2025

John Lithgow headlines cast announcements for HBO "Harry Potter" series

With the cinematic gravy train having reached the end of the line years ago, the world of "Harry Potter" is coming to television.

The 20 most memorable twists from the 'Harry Potter' films

Entertainment News / Nerdist / March 25, 2025

DEXTER: RESURRECTION Will Revive the Trinity Killer and ADA Miguel Prado

Dexter: Resurrection is, well, resurrecting some characters that we thought were long gone. The word “resurrection” is right there in the title, after

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The 20 greatest sitcoms from the 1990s

Before the turn of the 21st century, network television was primetime viewing, making for a golden age of sitcoms. These shows continue to make audiences laugh thanks to clever writing and lovable characters.

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The 20 most entertainingly wicked TV villains

Television has given audiences an array of dislikable, evil, and entertainingly wicked villains, with some being so memorable that it is hard to separate the actor from the character. These shows are not complete without their central antagonist.

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The 20 best movies about cryptids

It’s no secret that Hollywood — and audiences — love a good monster movie, and it’s even better when the monster is a cryptid. Whether it’s the Bigfoot or the Loch Ness Monster, the Yeti or the Wendigo, cryptozoology has much to offer the movies.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / April 19, 2024

John Lithgow & William Shatner Pulled Epic Prank on ‘3rd Rock From the Sun’ Set (Video)

Two years ago, Joseph Gordon-Levitt revealed that his former 3rd Rock From the Sun co-star John Lithgow had a real gift for getting everyone into panic mode on April Fool’s Day.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / January 29, 2024

The movies of 1984 and their enduring pop culture influence

1984 was a huge year for Hollywood movies, rivaled perhaps only by 1982. Like the toys, comics, cartoons, and music of that year, so many of the ’84 films have a staying power that’s simply uncanny.

20 of the most notable firsts in pop culture, from music to sports

24 films that turn 24 in 2024

20 actors we predict will break through in 2024

Which films are turning 50 in 2024?

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25 fantasy films that have the most fun

These types of films are potent reminders of the fact that fantasy, more than any other genre, shows the radical power of escapism.

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The 22 best new TV shows of 2022

These days, new television shows drop constantly. You can’t keep up with them all. Some come and go, and missing them isn’t too big of a deal. Then, there are the new shows that are worth checking out. Out of the dozens of new TV shows that debuted in 2022, these are the 22 best of the bunch. Give them a watch if you haven’t yet.

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The 20 best TV shows of 2022

Chronicling television has never been trickier. In truth, to provide a list of the year's best television shows is to offer an unspoken caveat that there are things you missed. Here are the 25 best shows of the year while acknowledging that some of these seasons began in 2021, as is the nature of the medium.

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