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    Jun 19, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  1. James Gandolfini, dead at 51, made Tony Soprano an icon

    James Gandolfini, the barrel-chested actor forever known to millions of TV fans as mobster Tony Soprano on the HBO series “The Sopranos,” has died at the age of 51.
    James Gandolfini, the barrel-chested actor forever known to millions of TV fans as mobster Tony Soprano on the HBO series “The Sopranos,” has died at the age of 51. “Our hearts are shattered and we will miss him deeply. He and his...

    Tags: Primetime Emmy Awards, Mad Men (tv program), Celebrities, Not Fade Away (movie), Breaking Bad (tv program)

    2. Jun 9, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  2. The Sunday Conversation: Michael Shannon can be such a bad guy

    Actor Michael Shannon's recent high-profile run of villains turns to Superman's nemesis, General Zod, in Warner Bros.' "Man of Steel," opening June 14. Shannon, 38, lives in Brooklyn with actress Kate Arrington and their daughter, Sylvia.
    Actor Michael Shannon's recent high-profile run of villains turns to Superman's nemesis, General Zod, in Warner Bros.' "Man of Steel," opening June 14. Shannon, 38, lives in Brooklyn with actress Kate Arrington and their daughter, Sylvia. Do you...

    Tags: Terence Stamp, Entertainment, Watchmen (movie), Man of Steel (movie), Al Capone

    3. Jun 12, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  3. '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.
    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: Bill Hader, Patton Oswalt, Jimmy Fallon, IFC (tv network), Fred Armisen

    4. Jun 3, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  4. 'The Sopranos' tops WGA's top 101 TV shows of all time

    They say that television is a writer's medium, so it makes sense that the Writers Guild of America would have its own list of the 101 greatest TV shows of all time.
    They say that television is a writer's medium, so it makes sense that the Writers Guild of America would have its own list of the 101 greatest TV shows of all time. At the top of the list is "The Sopranos," HBO's multiple award-winning hit series that...

    Tags: The Dick Van Dyke Show (tv program), The Sopranos (tv program), Breaking Bad (tv program), Homeland (tv program), New York City Police Department

    5. Jun 3, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  5. WGA list: Why are TV comedies embraced but movies dissed?

    If you&rsquo;ve been on the Web or social media the past 24 hours, you no doubt have caught some of the arguments about <a href="http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/tv/showtracker/la-et-st-sopranos-wga-top-101-tv-shows-all-time-20130531,0,4500137.story">the Writers Guild list of the 101 best TV shows of all time.</a> &ldquo;The Wire&rdquo; should be higher! &ldquo;Seinfeld&rdquo; over &ldquo;Sopranos"! And many such unresolvable issues.
    If you’ve been on the Web or social media the past 24 hours, you no doubt have caught some of the arguments about the Writers Guild list of the 101 best TV shows of all time. “The Wire” should be higher! “Seinfeld” over...

    Tags: Jean Stapleton, Casablanca (movie), When Harry Met Sally (movie), Entertainment, The Blues Brothers (movie)

    6. Jun 3, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  6. Scorched 'Earth'! Finke and Deadline split? RIP Jean Stapleton.

    <span style="font-size: small;">After the coffee. Before deciding if I should try 'The Killing' again. </span>
    After the coffee. Before deciding if I should try 'The Killing' again. The Skinny: Pretty good episodes of "Mad Men" and "Veep" last night. I would have liked them better if I wasn't working while they were on! Monday's headlines include the box office...

    Tags: Time Warner Cable Inc., Jean Stapleton, The Sopranos (tv program), The Killing (tv program), Comcast Corporation

    7. Jun 3, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  7. 'The Wire': No. 9 on 'best-written' series list but zero Emmys

    "The Wire," HBO's groundbreaking and multi-layered drama about drugs, politics and life in Baltimore, is generally regarded by TV critics and experts as one of TV's finest and most eloquent dramas ever. The show has gained even more admirers and acclaim since it went off the air in 2008 following a five-year run.
    "The Wire," HBO's groundbreaking and multi-layered drama about drugs, politics and life in Baltimore, is generally regarded by TV critics and experts as one of TV's finest and most eloquent dramas ever. The show has gained even more admirers and acclaim...

    Tags: Career and Workplace, All in the Family (tv program) , Mad Men (tv program), The Sopranos (tv program), The Killing (tv program)

    8. Jun 3, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  8. 'Life of Pi' screenwriter David Magee to receive UCLA honor

    &ldquo;Life of Pi&rdquo; screenwriter David Magee has been named this year&rsquo;s recipient of the <a href="http://www.uclascreenwriters.com/" target="_blank"><span class="runtimeTopic">UCLA</span> Screenwriters Showcase</a> Excellence in Screenwriting Award.
    “Life of Pi” screenwriter David Magee has been named this year’s recipient of the UCLA Screenwriters Showcase Excellence in Screenwriting Award. Magee, who earned adapted screenplay Oscar nominations for last year's “Pi” as...

    Tags: University of California, Los Angeles, Will Smith, Life of Pi (movie), After Earth (movie)

    9. Jun 3, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  9. The best-written TV show? 'The Sopranos,' of course

    The Writers Guild announced its 101 best-written TV series on Sunday night, and it will surprise exactly no one to learn that David Chase and "The Sopranos" topped the list, followed closely by "Seinfeld" (Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld, creators) at No. 2.
    The Writers Guild announced its 101 best-written TV series on Sunday night, and it will surprise exactly no one to learn that David Chase and "The Sopranos" topped the list, followed closely by "Seinfeld" (Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld, creators) at No....

    Tags: AMC (tv network), Taxi (tv program), David Chase, The Sopranos (tv program), Breaking Bad (tv program)

    10. Jun 5, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  10. 'The Borgias' will end its reign on Showtime after three seasons

    "The Borgias," Showtime's drama about the infamous Borgia dynasty controlled by Pope Alexander VI, will end its run with its third season finale on June 16.
    "The Borgias," Showtime's drama about the infamous Borgia dynasty controlled by Pope Alexander VI, will end its run with its third season finale on June 16. Creator and executive producer Neil Jordan said he recently decided not to proceed with a fourth...

    Tags: The Borgias (tv program), Nick Offerman

    11. Jun 5, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  11. Readers respond: Great TV shows left off WGA's list of 101 best

    As predicted, the Writers Guild of America's recent announcement of what its members voted to be the 101 best-written TV shows has unleashed the power of the loyal opposition. And no opposition is as loyal as a viewer defending his or her favorite television show.
    As predicted, the Writers Guild of America's recent announcement of what its members voted to be the 101 best-written TV shows has unleashed the power of the loyal opposition. And no opposition is as loyal as a viewer defending his or her favorite...

    Tags: NCIS (tv program), The Brady Bunch (tv program), The Smothers Brothers, The Wire (tv program)

    12. May 29, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  12. Michelle Rodriguez to quit acting after 'Fast & Furious 6'?

    On a recent sunny Tuesday, Michelle Rodriguez wheeled up to a popular Abbot Kinney lunch spot on her electric bicycle looking trim and relaxed -- none the worse for wear for someone recently resurrected from moviedom&rsquo;s sweet hereafter.
    On a recent sunny Tuesday, Michelle Rodriguez wheeled up to a popular Abbot Kinney lunch spot on her electric bicycle looking trim and relaxed -- none the worse for wear for someone recently resurrected from moviedom’s sweet hereafter. In the 2009...

    Tags: Pharmaceuticals, The Fast and the Furious 6 (movie), John Ortiz, Celebrities, Vin Diesel

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