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Why Feature Length T.V. Episodes Need to Stop

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Ever since the dawn of Netflix, maybe even before with shows like The Wire and The Sopranos, television has become the go to place to tell dramatic stories. Actors who have made their name on the silver screen dump the superhero blockbuster fest for a chance at staring in a limited series on a premium network, written by the latest hotshot writer all to flex their acting muscles. Hell Matthew Mcconaughey got an unprecedented second wind in his career because of  a T.V. series which enabled him to cut loose bringing out whatever hidden talents that was suppressed. You ask someone 10 years ago if Matthew would win an Oscar for Best Actor they'd spit in your face for saying something so offensive. But T.V. is still launching careers and right now at its peak it's wonderful. To see dramatic stories with huge budgets told over time with compelling actors and writing, from the slow burn of The Night Of to the fast fury of Narcos, most of it is truly addicting entertainment to wa...

Colin Trevorrow Kicked Off Star Wars IX

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And just like that Star Wars Episode IX has no director. Disney has just announced that Colin Trevorrow is no longer taking point. He was attached to the film way back in 2015 and has been working with Lucasfilm as well as other directors attached to this new trilogy on creating a brand new story without George Lucas. Here's what Starwars.com posted about the Jurassic World director leaving the project: “Lucasfilm and Colin Trevorrow have mutually chosen to part ways on  Star Wars : Episode IX. Colin has been a wonderful collaborator throughout the development process but we have all come to the conclusion that our visions for the project differ. We wish Colin the best and will be sharing more information about the film soon.” Ah yes. The "creative differences" excuse. But in this case it might be true. There has been no rumors about behind the scenes grumbling or producer-director clashes regarding Colin and the Disney team. All signs pointed to everyone movi...