The Most Bizarre Ways Movies Got Funded
From wealthy musicians to terrifying mobsters, here are the most bizarre ways that movies have been funded.
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Actors You Didn't Know Appeared On NewsRadio
From hilarious comedians to future stars of critically acclaimed dramas, here are the actors you didn't know appeared on NewsRadio.
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Sitcom Moments That Went Too Far
Sitcoms are among the oldest forms of TV programming, and with a history that extensive, there are bound to be some unfortunate or distasteful moments. Here are some sitcom moments that went too far.
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Scenes Movie Studios Secretly Deleted
It's more common than most would think that the movies we love have been edited before release.
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The Strangest Reasons Shows Were Renewed
These TV shows were renewed by sandwich-buying campaigns, complaints from members of Congress, and many other strange reasons.
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Movies That Angered People Before They Even Came Out
From classic films to massive bombs, we're taking a look at the movies that ticked everybody off before they even hit theaters.
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The Star Trek Cast's All-Time Favorite Moments
Star Trek as a franchise spans over 50 years, more than a dozen movies, and around 800 episodes over a number of TV series. Here are some favorite moements.
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Major Crimes That Happened On Set
The history of cinema is filled with crime, both in front of the camera and behind the scenes. Sometimes the crime is baked into the making of the movie, and sometimes the crime is just something that happened by accident but was nonetheless a crime.
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Sad Reasons These TV Shows Were Canceled
There are many factors that can lead to the cancellation of a TV series, but here are some of the saddest reasons ever that TV shows got the plug pulled.
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Stephen King Roles That Changed Actors Forever
Whether it's working on a classic Stephen King movie or one of his more frowned-upon films, getting involved with the King of Horror can make a star, revive a career, or give an actor a new perspective. From helpful psychics to horrified housewives, these King roles changed these actors forever.
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These '90s Sitcoms Were Canceled And Here's Why
The 1990s brought a tidal wave of sitcoms crashing onto television's shores. Some were amazing, some were terrible, but all of them, in time, came to an end.
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Tragic Details About 'Macho Man' Randy Savage
As outlandish as he was in the ring, he was very different in his personal life. He was just as passionate, but many recalled a more reserved and paranoid man.
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Tragic Details About The Gilligan's Island Cast
From sad backstories to upsetting endings, here are the tragic details about the Gilligan's Island cast.
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The Best First Movie Roles Of A-List Actors
It takes years to make it in the movies. But sometimes, an actor gets lucky, and lands a fantastic role the very first time. These A-listers rocketed to stardom right out of the gate -- and we're here to celebrate the incredible inaugural roles that launched them.
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The Real Reason These Biopics Never Happened
If you've ever wondered why some famous figure hasn't had their story told, here's why these biopics never made it to the screen.
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Roles Actors Apologized For
Mistakes are part of life. But when you're an actor, millions of people watch your mistakes unfold on the big screen.
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Secrets That Were Kept From TV Casts During Filming
From the identity of killers to the return of big characters, here are the secrets that were kept from TV casts during filming.
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Actor Injuries That Were Written Into Storylines
There's never a good time to get hurt, especially in Hollywood - but these movies and TV shows found a way to work actors' real-world injuries into storylines.
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The Real Reason These Popular '80s Cartoons Were Canceled
The 1980s launched a ton of cartoon franchises -- only to see so many of them canceled mysteriously. Was it network politics? Bad toy sales? Sheer foolishness? Turns out it was often all of those things ... and more. Join us as we explore the real reasons these 1980s cartoons were canceled.
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Scenes Star Trek Actors Regret Filming
With the massive amount of movies and episodes, it makes sense that many Star Trek moments are embarrassing for the actors involved.
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Sitcom Actor Careers That Bombed After The TV Series Was Over
From personal troubles to monstrously bad career decisions, here's the story behind some of the biggest post-sitcom career bombings.
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Lines In The Matrix Resurrections That Mean More Than You Realize
Some lines in The Matrix Resurrections mean more than viewers realize. Here are a few of our favorites and what they mean within the larger world of the films.
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Tragic Details About The Iron Sheik
Aside from being consistently awesome, the Iron Sheik is also one of wrestling's more tragic figures - so much so that it's almost a miracle he's still alive.
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The Real Reason You Don't Hear From These Sci-Fi Stars Anymore
Few actors get pigeonholed more than sci-fi actors, which part of the reason why you don't hear from these sci-fi stars anymore.
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Action Stars Who Went Too Far
Being a big star means that indiscretions have more public impact. Here are some action heroes who went too far.
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The Real Reason These Popular '90s TV Characters Were Killed Off
We're taking a look at those '90s TV characters who died, despite their popularity. Why did they bite the dust? Read on to find out.
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The Real Reason These '00s Sitcoms Were Canceled
From forgotten duds to cult classics, here are the real reasons these '00s sitcoms you know and, well, maybe don't love but vaguely remember got canceled.
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