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'Downton Abbey's' Julian Fellowes is glad about character's death
"Downton Abbey" creator Julian Fellowes appeared at a recent event at the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences and to hear him tell it, there won't be much mourning following one of the series' most shocking character deaths. Here's the part where...
Tags: Game of Thrones (tv program), Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, Liam Neeson, CMT (tv network), Downton Abbey (tv program)
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'Portlandia' gets two more seasons on IFC
Fans of feminist bookstores, locally sourced beef and "Battlestar Galactica" rejoice! IFC's comedy series "Portlandia" has been renewed for two more seasons. The series, which stars Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein in a variety of roles representing...
Tags: IFC (tv network), Jimmy Fallon, Betty White, Fred Armisen, Patton Oswalt
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'Portlandia' hits the Emmy campaign trail with James Carville
When you're aiming for an Emmy award nomination, sometimes you have to pull out the big gun to make an impression. "Portlandia," IFC's acclaimed quirky comedy that pokes gentle fun at Portland, Ore., and its offbeat residents, has done just that as it...
Tags: IFC (tv network), International Organizations, James Carville, Politics, Elections
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Oregon governor enters fracas over closing of SAG-AFTRA office
A squabble within SAG-AFTRA over closing the union's Oregon branch has reached all the way to governor's office. Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber has taken the surprising step of wading into the union's controversial decision to shut its Oregon office,...
Tags: IFC (tv network), Career and Workplace, Grimm (tv program), Screen Actors Guild, John Kitzhaber
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Kanye's rant, Armisen's exit and more 'SNL' finale backstory
The 38th season finale of "Saturday Night Live" airs this weekend and with it come more than a few questions about the confirmed departure of one cast member, the possible departure of two others and the unpredicatable nature of the tempermental musical...
Tags: IFC (tv network), Entertainment, Jason Sudeikis, Fred Armisen, Darrell Hammond
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Amazon 'TV pilots' are set to fly (Part 1)
Los Angeles Times Television CriticAmazon, the online bookseller turned online department store, turned e-book-reader manufacturer, turned publisher, turned video streaming service, turning movie-and-TV studio, has posted its first 14 "TV pilots" -- six kids' shows and eight grown-up...Tags: Joe Lewis, Entertainment, Workaholics (tv program), Television Industry, Amazon.com Inc.
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IFC developing Garfunkel & Oates and baby doll soap opera series
IFC announced a development slate of 11 projects on Wednesday, three pilots and eight scripts, and based on their descriptions, the channel appears to be going even more idiosyncratic in its projects. Among the projects possibly coming soon to the...
Tags: IFC (tv network), Seann William Scott, Entertainment, International Organizations, Kathryn Hahn
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Adding Ferrell and Stiller, IFC builds on its offbeat-comedy rep
IFC is out to prove that big things can come out of small, quirky shows. Sparked by the success of "Portlandia," the series poking gentle fun at Portland, Ore., and its offbeat residents that has charmed both critics and viewers, the basic cable network...
Tags: IFC (tv network), Comedy Central (tv network), Entertainment, International Organizations, Fred Armisen
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Netflix gets into the awards game with the Flixies
Just when you thought awards season was behind us, Netflix decides to get into the game with its own awards. But don't worry, these awards take a realistic look at just how you use Netflix and you won't even have to watch Seth MacFarlane sing about...
Tags: Entertainment, 90210 (tv program), Elections, The Walking Dead (tv program), Skins (tv program)
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Daum: Confessions of a TV couch potato
I recently attended a lecture by a distinguished man of letters. A poet, novelist, playwright and literary critic, this man also edits journals, directs literary festivals, collaborates on documentary projects, teaches full time at a university and is...
Tags: Time (magazine), The Sopranos (tv program), Jersey Shore (tv program), Lost (tv program), Newspaper and Magazine
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Pendleton's new indie spirit
Los Angeles Times Fashion CriticCan Pendleton conquer the hipster class? For many, the brand is associated with career clothes and mom jeans, with Indian blankets and plaid shirts worn by the Beach Boys. But Pendleton has been working to attract a new generation of contemporary...Tags: The Beach Boys, Isabel Marant, Proenza Schouler, Consumer Goods Industries, Project Runway (tv program)
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