The Problem With Rebooting Childhood Faves

Remakes of our favorite TV shows and movies are flooding streaming services. But how can we adapt these childhood classics to the present moment while paying homage to their past?

Remakes of our favorite TV shows and movies are flooding streaming services. But how ca... more

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Reviving iCarly Despite the Problematic Legacy of its Original Producer

It's been 14 years since iCarly debuted on Nickelodeon. With a more mature revival of the series now streaming on Paramount+, audiences are considering if they should watch it despite the original producer's allegations of abuse towards child stars.

Reviving iCarly Despite the Problematic Legacy of its Original Producer

Remakes, Reboots, and Revivals

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Respectful Representation in the Gossip Girl & Sex & The City Reboots

With glaringly white and wealthy casts and characters, Gossip Girl and Sex and The City have made mistakes when it comes to the representation of class, race, and gender and sexuality. How will their reboots properly respect identity-related matters?

Respectful Representation in the Gossip Girl & Sex & The City Reboots

BuzzFeed Daily

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Dealing with the Disappointment of the Failed Lizzie McGuire Reboot

Hillary Duff announced on Instagram that the Lizzie McGuire reboot has been cancelled, as an authentic revival seemed to be too mature for Disney+ audiences. The disappointment that followed forces us to ask -- who exactly are these reboots for?

Dealing with the Disappointment of the Failed Lizzie McGuire Reboot

Chicks in the Office

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Representing the Present while Respecting the Past in Saved by The Bell

With a combination of new and old cast members, the Saved by the Bell reboot imposes contemporary sensibilities upon the framework of the original show. How does the Saved by the Bell revival deal with current political issues?

Representing the Present while Respecting the Past in Saved by The Bell

Pop Culture Happy Hour

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Gossip Girl Star Jordan Alexander on LGBTQ+ Representation

Gossip Girl Star and LGBTQ+ Activist explains her fondness for queer visibility in New York City and how the Gossip Girl Reboot will reflect the city’s spirit of diversity and inclusion.

Gossip Girl Star Jordan Alexander on LGBTQ+ Representation

Second Life

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iCarly Returns Without Sam: Why Jennette McCurdy Quit Acting

iCarly fans were disappointed to hear that co-star Jennette McCurdy wouldn't be returning to play Sam on the show’s reboot. Jennette McCurdy explains her unfavorable relationship with acting and how it was shaped by familial and financial pressures.

iCarly Returns Without Sam: Why Jennette McCurdy Quit Acting

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The Problem With Rebooting Childhood Faves

Reviving iCarly Despite the Problematic Legacy of its Original Producer

Remakes, Reboots, and Revivals

Respectful Representation in the Gossip Girl & Sex & The City Reboots

BuzzFeed Daily

Dealing with the Disappointment of the Failed Lizzie McGuire Reboot

Chicks in the Office

Representing the Present while Respecting the Past in Saved by The Bell

Pop Culture Happy Hour

Gossip Girl Star Jordan Alexander on LGBTQ+ Representation

Second Life

iCarly Returns Without Sam: Why Jennette McCurdy Quit Acting

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