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Part of the Electronic Reference Sources site, this page includes links to entertainment, literary, and other types of awards.

"A searchable database of cartoon information, animated guides, cartoon character and crew lists; everything from Disney cartoons to adult cartoons."

Extensive movie information, including movie trailers, movie showtimes, listings for theaters across the U.S., movie soundtracks, entertainment news, movie reviews, special features, and more.

The official database for Broadway theater information, including records of productions from the beginnings of NewYork theatre until today, information on pertinent people, interesting facts, and production statistics.

A free database of information on movies and TV titles, plus actors and actresses, directors, and others involved with film.

Search New York Times movie reviews. Included in the free review archive are all films reviewed since 1960 and reviews of all Best Picture Academy Award winners.

The latest theatre news; listings for Broadway, off-Broadway, regional, touring, London, and summer stock productions; feature stories and interviews; ticket sales; seating charts; and more. Also includes access to the Playbill Vault which bills itself as "the largest Broadway database on the Internet."

A comprehensive movie review site capturing the consensus of professional critics from across the nation.

Information on the New Jersey Film Festival, which offers over 100 screenings annually of independent, classic, international, and experimental films and videos.

Part of the Electronic Reference Sources site, this page includes links to entertainment, literary, and other types of awards.

African American portal and urban music destination with channels covering news, entertainment, money, health, music, community, and more.

"A searchable database of cartoon information, animated guides, cartoon character and crew lists; everything from Disney cartoons to adult cartoons."

Enables users to search the content of television programs from leading TV content providers including PBS, the NBA, Fox News, and C-SPAN, among others.

A free database of information on movies and TV titles, plus actors and actresses, directors, and others involved with film.

Links to Web sites for radio and television networks and stations in the U.S.

National Public Radio's latest news headlines; program listings and descriptions; live Webcasts; etc. Includes a "find stations" directory of local stations.

Includes program listings, television schedules, a station listings, news, and more for the Public Broadcasting Service.

A directory of public radio stations in the US and worldwide, with links to the Websites, audio, and information on programming.

A radio station search engine with links to over 10,000 radio station web pages and over 2,500 audio streams from radio stations in the U.S. and around the world. Searchable by location or call letters.

"Includes listings of local radio stations on the web, radio station that offer streaming webcast services, and in depth listings of local radio broadcast stations including digital radio throughout North America. Also featured are national and regional broadcast networks, shortwave radio, satellite radio, hospital radio, cable radio, closed circuit/campus radio and radio service providers, as well as a growing list of links to sites that deal with the radio broadcasting industry."

TV listings for all local areas; news and gossip; features, articles, and reviews; star profiles; soap opera updates; and more. Must register to get localized listings.

A free database of biographical and discographical information on musical performers and recordings from every era and genre.

This online bookstore also allows users to read reviews on books, music, software, and other items, and contribute their own comments.

Compiles reviews for film, music, television, and games. Uses Metascores to combine all of the individual critic scores into an overall grade for each item, while retaining links to the original reviews.

Affiliated with The Star Ledger, The Jersey Journal, and other newspapers, this site includes local links, news, sports, entertainment, and other resources for the state.