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Jurnee Smollett-Bell, one of the stars of “Underground”, speaks about the difficulty in portraying an enslaved character.

Fusion Festival Premiere Takes Different Angle on Slavery

Adrienne Messina, Contributing Writer April 11, 2016
Fusion celebrated alum Misha Green by hosting a screening of the new WGN show "Underground", a series about the Underground Railroad that Green co-created.
"The Idiot" is on display at Brennan & Griffin Gallery in Red Hook at 62 Delavan Street in Brooklyn, NY from April 1st - May 22nd.

Creepily Cheerful Art Inspired by Dostoevsky on Display in ‘The Idiot’

Tony Schwab, Staff Writer April 8, 2016
"The Idiot," Dave McDermott's new art gallery in Red Hook mixes the upsetting and the humorous.
George Lopez stars in the new TV Land show, "Lopez".

George Lopez Gains Self-Awareness in New Show

Carter Glace, Staff Writer April 6, 2016
George Lopez, in his latest project, has a new show on TVLand where he plays a fictionalized version of himself.
The UniverSoul Circus is currently set up in the Bronx through the end of May and is full of tricks and feats fit for all ages.

UniverSoul Circus Makes You a Kid Again

Lily Dolin, Staff Writer April 4, 2016
The UniverSoul Circus has come to the Bronx, complete with all the classic circus acts — including trapeze artists, magicians and clowns.
“The Path” is a new Hulu series created by NYU Dramatic Writing alum Jessica Goldberg and airs on Wednesdays.

Alum Creates Complex Hulu Show

Natalie Whalen, Staff Writer April 4, 2016
NYU Dramatic Writing alum Jessica Goldberg created the new Hulu series "The Path", starring Aaron Paul and Michelle Monaghan as members of a cult.
NYU's latest comedy group wear sports clothes.

NYU Athletes — the Funniest Comedy Troupe You’ve Never Heard Of

Aud Del Rey, Chairman of the Hooligans April 1, 2016
NYU's latest comedy troupe dresses in sports gear, uses sports equipment and plays sports.
The Catch, Shonda Rhimes' newest television show premiered March 24th on ABC.

ABC Drops the Ball on ‘The Catch’

Lily Dolin, Staff Writer March 31, 2016
"The Catch", the new ABC show from Shonda Rhimes follows a private investigator (Mireille Enos) who becomes the victim of a con by her ex-fiance (Peter Krause).
Don Hany and Melissa George portray doctors in NBC's new drama, "Heartbeat".

NBC Drama ‘Heartbeat’ Flatlines

Tony Schwab, Staff Writer March 30, 2016
"Heartbeat" is a new NBC drama about a rule-breaking, renegade heart surgeon and her intriguing personal life.
Ella Barnes is one of the 19 graduating Tisch seniors whose works are being shown in the SHOW TWO 2016 exhibit.

Womanhood Buds and Grows in Tisch Exhibit

Talia Milavetz, Entertainment Editor March 28, 2016
The Tisch Photography & Imaging BFA Thesis Exhibition features eclectic works in photography and multimedia from Tisch seniors.
Currently on show at the Woodland Gallery, the "Kingdom" exhibit features the street art of BK Foxx.

Street Artist Creates Show to Advocate for Wildlife

Qianqian Li, Contributing Writer March 25, 2016
"Kingdom", the new solo show from street artist BK Foxx, focuses on threats to wildlife and the conservation of nature.
Flaked is the new Netflix series created by and starring Will Arnett as the lead.

Don’t Flake on ‘Flaked’

Tony Schwab, Staff Writer March 24, 2016
Will Arnett stars in the new Netflix series "Flaked" as a struggling self-help guru in California.
"The Characters" is a new Netflix comedy show with 8 episodes featuring 8 hilarious comedians.

Comedians Personalize Episodes of New Netflix Original Series ‘The Characters’

Adrienne Messina, Contributing Writer March 23, 2016
Netflix's show "The Characters" features sketches from a different comedian each episode.