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Will Lost answer all the questions it's raised?

You would think the failure of remakes like Bionic Woman or Knight Rider would scare off television networks from attempting to recapture the success of an old hit by dressing it up in new clothing. But no. Next season will see each of the broadcast networks airing a TV remake.

Smallville's upcoming two-hour episode "Absolute Justice" is a prime example of the show's celebration of DC Comics history, and as with everything else the program has done during its multi-year run, it will likely frustrate some die-hard fans for the creative liberties it takes, while thrilling them with scenes of the classic heroes come to life.

James Cameron's Avatar is about to break the record set by James Cameron's Titanic as the highest grossing movie of all time. Many journalists and bloggers will argue that it's a case of comparing apples and oranges since ticket prices have gone up (especially if you factor in the even more expensive IMAX ticket prices.)

Is Jack Bauer of 24 the tragic hero of our time?

As much as the NBC executives might want everyone to think the blame lies with Conan O'Brien, it is not his fault. When Conan goes, they will still have to get their house in order, and Mr. O'Brien won't be around as a scapegoat anymore.

Now that Sam Raimi and Toby Maguire are out, will Sony Pictures screw up the Spider-man franchise?

NBC needs to start fresh and make a big splash, throw out its dirty baggage, and rejuvenate the long-lived talk show franchise with a new host. The new show needs to break the mold and not rely on the existing formula.