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Daily Archives : Jul 22, 2016

After He Was Shot, Man in South Florida Asked Police Officer, ‘Why Did You Shoot Me.’ The Police Officer’s Chilling Response

In an incident that was largely captured on video, police reportedly shot a man who was trying to assist with a situation in which an autistic man had left his facility and was sitting in an intersection in North Miami,…

Jon Stewart Reclaims Late-Night Pulpit — For Now

Jon Stewart, who became a late-night institution during his 16-year run as host of Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show,” has reclaimed a spot in the daypart — but presumably the arrangement is temporary. Stewart has been reconnecting with his old Comedy…

Why the NBA Moved Next Year’s All-Star Game

The NBA announced Thursday that it is moving the 2017 All-Star Game, which had been scheduled to be played in Charlotte. The New York Times reports that the move is a protest against a North Carolina law that eliminated anti-discrimination…

Superhero Series Renewed

A series based on a Marvel superhero has been picked up for a new season. Making the renewal announcement at Comic-Con, Netflix revealed that it will bring back “Daredevil” for season three. The network has already ordered a spinoff series,…

Why a ‘Harry Potter’ Marathon Is Happening on TV

A “Harry Potter” marathon is coming up later this month, and there’s a reason, according to Freeform, which is running the programming event. The occasion is Harry’s birthday. The character reportedly celebrates his birthday on July 31. From what we…

Amazon Announces Lineup for Its 2016 Comedy Pilot Season

Press release from Amazon, July 21, 2016: Amazon today announced the lineup for its 2016 comedy pilot season which will debut August 19 in the US, UK, Germany, Austria, and Japan. Amazon customers can expect more variety than ever in…

‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Let’s Do the Time Warp Again’ to Air Thursday, Oct. 20, on Fox

Press release from Fox, July 21, 2016: Just in time for Halloween, the brand-new production of the 1975 cult classic “THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW: Let’s Do the Time Warp Again” will air Thursday, Oct. 20 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on…

Happy Birthday, Harry! Freeform Celebrates Harry Potter’s Birthday With a Three-Day Marathon Event, Airing July 29 Through 31

Press release from Freeform, July 22, 2016: “It’s not every day yer young man turns eleven, now is it?” And with those words from Hagrid on Harry Potter’s birthday, so began Harry’s new life into the magical world of wizardry…

MTV Announces Final Season of ‘Teen Wolf’ at 2016 San Diego Comic-Con

Press release from MTV, July 21, 2016: MTV today announced to a packed room of over four thousand, die-hard fans at San Diego Comic-Con that its beloved drama horror series “Teen Wolf” will conclude with its sixth and final season…

The Resignation of Roger Ailes and the Stench of Mendacity

  I was stopped mid-article on Wednesday, July 20, while reading in the Financial Times about Roger Ailes, the chairman and CEO of the Fox News Channel, who was expected to exit the company. Here’s what I was reading (you…