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Golden Globe Awards: The 2012 nominees

Who are the nominees for the prestigious Golden Globes? Check out our list.

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Emilia Clarke, Anna Chlumsky share their reactions to their Emmy nominations

Emilia Clarke of 'Game of Thrones' and Anna Chlumsky from 'Veep' discuss their feelings about receiving Emmy nods. Check out reactions from other actors below.
Emmy nominations make history as online-only 'House of Cards' receives major nominations

The Emmy nominations were led by 'American Horror Story: Asylum' and 'Game of Thrones,' which scored 17 and 16 nods, respectively. The Emmy nominations also honored series such as 'Mad Men' and 'Downton Abbey.'
Culture Cafe Chris Pratt in 'Guardians of the Galaxy': Who else could join him for the comic book movie?

Chris Pratt is playing the lead role in the Marvel film 'Guardians of the Galaxy.' Will actors such as Benicio del Toro and Lee Pace portray other members of the superhero team?
Culture Cafe 'The Big Bang Theory,' 'Game of Thrones' capture Critics' Choice Awards

'The Big Bang Theory' and 'Breaking Bad' were two of the big winners during the 2013 Critics' Choice Awards, with 'The Big Bang Theory' snagging the Best Comedy Series award and 'Breaking Bad' tying with 'Game of Thrones' for Best Drama series. Check out the full list of winners.
Culture Cafe Amy Poehler SNL: The former cast member returns for a 'Really!?!' segment with Seth Meyers

Amy Poehler returned to 'SNL' for the May 18 season finale to riff on the IRS scandal with former deskmate Seth Meyers. Amy Poehler appeared on 'SNL' from 2001 to 2008.
Smash canceled: NBC's new line up announced

Smash cancelled: In addition to Smash, the other NBC shows cancelled include the newsmagazine "Rock Center," the Matthew Perry comedy "Go On" and "The New Normal," ''Up All Night," ''Guys With Kids," ''1600 Penn" and "Whitney."
A 'mockumentary' chapter ends

As 'The Office' ends this May, a look back on how it influenced the TV comedy genre and what made it work.
Culture Cafe Alison Brie, Nick Offerman and others will star in 'The Lego Movie'

Alison Brie, Chris Pratt, Will Arnett, and other comedy actors will voice characters in the film currently titled 'The Lego Movie.'
Chapter & Verse Amy Poehler will release an 'nonlinear diary,' her first book, in 2014

Poehler will release a book inspired by her 'interest in helping young women navigate the adult world.' Poehler recently hosted the Golden Globes and stars on 'Parks and Recreation.'
Golden Globes: 'Argo' surprises, and so does the Jodie Foster speech

'Argo' won best motion picture at the Golden Globes, but wasn't even nominated for an Oscar. Jodie Foster gave an unusual speech that indicated she was gay and leaving Hollywood. But later, Jody Foster backtracked.
'Lincoln,' 'Argo' face off in Golden Globes hosted by Tina Fey, Amy Poehler

The Golden Globe Awards' top honor, best movie drama, could go to either 'Lincoln' or 'Argo' Sunday. Hosted by comedians Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, the award show is sure to be a raucous star-studded evening.
Golden Globe Awards: The 2012 nominees

Who are the nominees for the prestigious Golden Globes? Check out our list.
Culture Cafe Elizabeth Banks joins a superhero movie with... Legos?

Elizabeth Banks is rumored to have signed on for a movie that has Batman and Superman, but in an unexpected format. Banks starred this spring in 'The Hunger Games.'
Amy Poehler, Tina Fey comedy team to host Golden Globes (+video)

Amy Poehler stars in 'Parks and Recreation.' Tina Fey headlines '30 Rock.' The two leading ladies of comedy will replace Ricky Gervais as host of the Golden Globes award night. Amy Poehler and Tina Fey worked together on 'Saturday Night Live.'
Culture Cafe Emmy nominations 2012: the good and the bad

Emmy nominations show some deserving recipients, but other shows and actors have gotten snubbed again.
Culture Cafe Emmy nominations: 'Mad Men,' 'American Horror Story' come out ahead (+video)

The two drama series each earned 17 nods as Emmy nominations were announced Thursday morning.
Culture Cafe 'Community' returns to NBC in March

'Community' will make its return to NBC on March 15 after a hiatus and fears of cancellation.
Peyton Manning is retiring, according to Rob Lowe tweet

Peyton Manning missed the entire 2011 NFL season due to neck surgery. Now, actor Rob Lowe apparently has found out that Peyton Manning will retire.
Culture Cafe 'The Vampire Diaries' has the best new male character on TV in 2011

'The Vampire Diaries' actor Joseph Morgan was the best new actor on a TV show with his villainous Klaus
Dunder Mifflin: 'Office' paper now real. Can it top these fiction-to-fact products?

Dunder Mifflin paper – the product at the heart of NBC’s hit comedy “The Office” NBC Universal – is now a real product. It's even on sale, $34.95 for a 20-pound carton, at online office supplier quill.com and the NBC online store. Manufactured by quill.com, the paper bears the Dunder Mifflin logo and slogans “Limitless paper in a paperless world” and “Quabity first." Dunder Mifflin paper is the latest in a long line fictional TV and film goods that turn into successful products. Will "The Office" office paper do as well as these Top 6 items?
11/29/2011 06:23 pm
Culture Cafe Emmy winners include 'Mildred Pierce,' 'Modern Family'

Jane Lynch hosting falls a little flat but Emmy winners Kyle Chandler and Margo Martindale are highlights of the night.
09/19/2011 03:05 pm
The reality of fall TV

An upstart genre shows its influence as reality TV dominates the fall lineup and finds its techniques adopted across the TV landscape.
09/12/2011 11:33 am
The rising demand for overseas television: America's United Nations of cable TV

Satellite TV lets immigrants cocoon in their own culture. Does it also alienate?
06/27/2011 03:04 pm
Chapter & Verse "Parks and Recreation" jumps into the book business with "Pawnee: The Greatest Town in America"

"Parks and Recreation" deputy director Leslie Knope (a character who exists only on TV) will publish a book about Pawnee (a place every bit as fictional as Knope).
06/16/2011 02:35 pm
Culture Cafe Nick Offerman of 'Parks and Recreation' offers his views on life, Los Angeles and his character, Ron Swanson

In an interview with 'Parks and Recreation' star Nick Offerman, one can’t help but be struck by the eloquence and sincerity of his words. So get ready, because if, based on Ron, you think you know Offerman, you’re in for a surprise.
06/07/2011 12:45 pm