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The writer-agent dispute that is shaking up Hollywood

by Kai Ryssdal and Bennett Purser
Apr 11, 2019
An entertainment lawyer breaks down what's next for television writers.
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He brought "Game of Thrones" languages to life

by Maria Hollenhorst
Apr 10, 2019
David Peterson created the Dothraki and High Valyrian tongues.
Sophie Turner as Sansa Stark in "Game of Thrones" season 8.
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NBC taps into YouTuber Lilly Singh's audience

by Justin Ho
Mar 15, 2019
The replacement for Carson Daly's time slot brings a woman of color to late-night TV.
Lilly Singh speaks on stage during the 2018 WE Day Toronto Show in September.
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A peek behind the curtain at movie ticket prices

by Danielle Chiriguayo
Mar 14, 2019
Why does a night at the movies cost so much? We've got some answers.
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How to predict box office numbers for movies like "Captain Marvel"?

by Renata Sago
Mar 8, 2019
It's a time-consuming endeavor.
In this file photo taken on March 4, 2019 US actress Brie Larson attends the world premiere of "Captain Marvel" in Hollywood, California.
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"Queer Eye" star Karamo Brown on how reality TV affects society

by Kai Ryssdal and Maria Hollenhorst
Mar 5, 2019
The former social worker wants to use his platform to help people live better lives.
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Advertisers love the Oscars, whether you watch or not

by Ben Bradford
Feb 22, 2019
The Academy Awards take place this Sunday and, for the first time since 1989, the show will have no host. Viewership in 2018 fell 19 percent from the year before. In creative attempts to hold on to viewer interest, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has floated and withdrawn proposals for new awards, […]
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"Office Space" nailed workplace frustration. It turns 20 today.

by Sabri Ben-Achour
Feb 19, 2019
The film makes the point that unfulfilled employees are not productive employees.
Ron Livingston, David Herman and Ajay Naidu take revenge on their nemesis, the office fax machine, in a scene from the 1999 movie "Office Space."
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After 50 years, Sesame Street is still poised for success

by Kai Ryssdal and Bennett Purser
Feb 19, 2019
The money and the history behind America's most beloved television show.
Bert (L) and Ernie (R).
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How to be a game show producer

by Eliza Mills
Feb 5, 2019
The executive producer of "The Price Is Right" and "Let's Make a Deal" on what it takes to make a great game.
"Our show rides the waves of the economy," says Mike Richards, executive producer of "The Price Is Right."
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