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Is Netflix expecting ‘Arrested Development’ to bomb?

By Chloe Wilson • February 27, 2013

It was announced this morning that Ben Stiller would be reprising his role on "Arrested Development." Stiller plays Tony Wonder on the cult comedy, a fellow magician and rival for Gob. While great news for "Arrested Development" fans, this is just one more celebrity in an already star-studded season. Previously announced guest stars include Kristen…

The saddest ‘Revenge’ yet?

By Chloe Wilson • February 18, 2013

Last night on ABC's 'Revenge,' a long loved and loathed character was killed off. If you watch 'Revenge' and haven't seen the episode yet - spoiler alert! Amanda Clarke, the original Emily Thorne, was murdered by Jack Ryan last night on the popular ABC soap. Whether you liked her or hated her, you have to…

“New Girl” takes a giant step

By The Ithacan • January 30, 2013

For anyone who watches "New Girl" but didn't catch last night's episode, I recommend you stop reading here. Spoilers ahead! Many viewers get irritated when the romance of two main characters is drawn out for season after season after season. If you were worried about "New Girl" following that trend, then last night's episode was…

Girl meets public: Star of “Girl Meets World” gets cast

By Chloe Wilson • January 29, 2013

The buzz about Disney Channel's upcoming "Boy Meets World" sequel "Girl Meets World" hasn't died yet. After a nationwide casting search, the nineties spinoff has found its "Girl." Having credits in both "The Back-up Plan" and the fourth "Spy Kids" film, 11-year-old Rowan Blanchard has been given the title role. This is great news -…

Top 5 holiday TV specials

By Chloe Wilson • December 17, 2012

Many are finally getting the chance to enjoy the holidays, and what better way to celebrate than by lounging on the couch watching a December-only TV event? Here are five of my favorite holiday specials you can catch on your television. 1. “Year Without a Santa Claus" I wouldn’t go so far as to say…

Annual List of “Power Women in Entertainment” Released

By Chloe Wilson • December 5, 2012

"The Hollywood Reporter" has released its annual list of the top 100 women in the entertainment industry. On the 21st edition of the list, released this morning, five of the top ten spots are held by women who work in television. Topping the list for the third year in a row is Anne Sweeney. She…

“Girl Meets World” gets its “Boy” back

By The Ithacan • November 28, 2012

The upcoming “Boy Meets World” sequel “Girl Meets World” plans have been viral for a while now, but news broke this week that the main couple from the "Boy Meets World" are officially signed on to “Girl Meets World” — making it sound more and more promising. Ben Savage and Danielle Fishel, who respectively played Cory…

The End of Bieber Fever

By Chloe Wilson • November 26, 2012

Last night, Justin Bieber performed during the half-time show of the 100th Grey Cup in Toronto, Canada. Maybe it was because he wasn’t performing to his usual crowd of preteen girls, but when Beiber asked the crowd to make some noise, he got something he wasn’t expecting. Boos. Outwardly, Bieber didn’t react, but he had…

R.I.P. “ABDC”

By Chloe Wilson • November 12, 2012

MTV seems to be cutting back on its reality programming. First, the network cancelled popular show “Jersey Shore” and now, “America’s Best Dance Crew” has been cancelled The show ran for seven seasons and was produced by Randy Jackson, a music producer best known for his role as an “American Idol” judge. Instead of Jackson,…

Potential(ly bad) results of Disney’s LucasFilms acquisition

By Chloe Wilson • October 30, 2012

Social media blew up yesterday when Disney announced that it had purchased LucasFilms for 4.05 billion dollars and also promised “Star Wars: Episode 7” (a.k.a. “Star Wars: Let’s Rake in the Dough”) in 2015. This deal has great media industry potential, but for every great idea this deal could spawn, there are five more that…

The “Sandy”s of television

By Chloe Wilson • October 28, 2012

With impending Hurricane Sandy, the name has become one of the week’s most popular buzzwords. An a peace offering to the year’s most dangerous storm, here are some television characters that share the Hurricane’s name. Sandy, “Friends” He’s not a major character, but in the episode “The One With The Male Manny,” Ross and Rachel…

Showtime gives ‘Homeland’ another season

By Chloe Wilson • October 21, 2012

Is this proof that the Emmys actually have clout within the television industry? Showtime’s “Homeland,” which swept the drama category at the 2012 Emmy ceremony, was recently renewed for a third season. The show is currently in currently in the middle of its second season. Based on “Homeland”’s ratings, the move make sense. The premiere…