Television
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The CW's strongest identity going forward: A home for superheroesMay 23, 2016 6:00 am - At the TV upfronts this week, it became clear that to a great degree, much of The CW could be called The GB. That's because the network is set to strip most of its week ...
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Jason Patric moves to 'Wayward Pines' for second seasonMay 23, 2016 6:00 am - By joining “Wayward Pines,” Jason Patric is moving into new territory in multiple ways. The movie and theater actor — and grandson of television icon Jackie Gleason — ma...
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Prospect Heights magician to appear on 'Masters of Illusion'May 23, 2016 1:00 am - As a kid growing up in Prospect Heights, Bill Cook would be glued to the TV watching "Masters of Illusion," a show where magicians dazzled audiences with their tricks. N...
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Constable: Film tells of WWII planes on lake bottomMay 21, 2016 8:00 am - The story behind Wheaton native John Davies' new film of mystery, drama, tragedy, ingenuity and heroism starts precisely the way tales such as these should. "I met a guy...
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Why virtual reality won't transform sports viewing
May 21, 2016 7:29 am - Virtual reality's ability to immerse viewers in new worlds has fueled talk of a fundamental change in how consumers experience media. While interest is growing in the em...
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What's old continues to be new again on TVMay 21, 2016 7:00 am - As cable and streaming-service shows continue to dominate the national television conversation, the broadcast networks are increasingly relying on proven properties to a...
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Jussie Smollett of 'Empire' learns from prank tweet
May 21, 2016 7:00 am - LOS ANGELES (AP) - "Empire" co-star Jussie Smollett recently caused a social media storm after tweeting a cryptic message that implied he may be leaving the show. "I was...
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Fox baseball drama goes to bat this fall; 'Bones' delayed
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Quiet fall, President Sutherland and Jimmy Kimmel's old foil
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A hologram Whitney Houston axed from 'The Voice' next week