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Culture Archive

Archives for January 2015

Culture
Stephen Colbert’s CBS show could be completely unlike any late-night show out thereStephen Colbert’s CBS show could be completely unlike any late-night show out there
Culture

With a complete vacuum opening up in late-night, the network has room to experiment.

By Emily St. James
Technology
Whistle Sports Video Network Is Not ESPN, and It Has Raised $28 MillionWhistle Sports Video Network Is Not ESPN, and It Has Raised $28 Million
Technology

Its hook? Unconventional sports aimed at a younger audience.

By Peter Kafka
Culture
The new Avengers: Age of Ultron trailer is here, and it’s awesomely darkThe new Avengers: Age of Ultron trailer is here, and it’s awesomely dark
Culture

Marvel released a darker, more brooding taste of the highly-anticipated Avengers sequel.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Culture
CBS gives Stephen Colbert’s Late Show a premiere dateCBS gives Stephen Colbert’s Late Show a premiere date
Culture

CBS has announced that Colbert’s first show will be September 8.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Culture
The Golden Globes made an important statement about diversity on televisionThe Golden Globes made an important statement about diversity on television
Culture

The Golden Globes recognized stories that weren’t being told five, ten, or 15 years ago

By Alex Abad-Santos
Culture
Kelly Clarkson’s new single sounds freakishly like Jimmy Eat World’s biggest hitKelly Clarkson’s new single sounds freakishly like Jimmy Eat World’s biggest hit
Culture

This is a little too close to seem like a coincidence

By Kelsey McKinney
Culture
Netflix just dropped the trailer for House of Cards’ third seasonNetflix just dropped the trailer for House of Cards’ third season
Culture

Frank Underwood is back!

By Brandon Ambrosino
Culture
9 questions about Nickelodeon slime you were too embarrassed to ask9 questions about Nickelodeon slime you were too embarrassed to ask
Culture

The slime recipe, the connection between Gak and heroin, and more.

By Phil Edwards
Culture
The Good Wife dealt with the Ferguson protests in its worst episode in yearsThe Good Wife dealt with the Ferguson protests in its worst episode in years
Culture

The show’s characters — mostly white, all privileged — are poorly equipped to deal with these issues.

By Emily St. James
Technology
Jason Kilar Brings Vessel, YouTube’s Newest Challenger, to Code/MediaJason Kilar Brings Vessel, YouTube’s Newest Challenger, to Code/Media
Technology

The guy who built Hulu is trying to make a second splash in Web video. He’ll tell us why, and how he plans to do it, live onstage next month. You should be there.

By Peter Kafka
Culture
The Golden Globe winners, losers, and big momentsThe Golden Globe winners, losers, and big moments
Culture

Who gave the best speeches? How were Tina Fey and Amy Poehler as hosts this year?

By Emily St. James
Technology
SUHD, Quantum Dots and Nano-What? Your Guide to TV Terms for 2015.SUHD, Quantum Dots and Nano-What? Your Guide to TV Terms for 2015.
Technology

Are these actual improvements in display tech, or are they just slick marketing?

By Lauren Goode
Technology
Twitter Lets You See the Future of TV (Ratings)Twitter Lets You See the Future of TV (Ratings)
Technology

More tweets = more eyeballs.

By Peter Kafka
Culture
The full list of 2015 Golden Globe WinnersThe full list of 2015 Golden Globe Winners
Culture

All the winners from this year’s Golden Globe Awards

By Kelsey McKinney
Culture
Watch: George Clooney’s fantastic Golden Globes speech about love, losing, and freedomWatch: George Clooney’s fantastic Golden Globes speech about love, losing, and freedom
Culture

The actor talked about meeting the love of his life and about never backing down when it comes to free speech.

By Alex Abad-Santos