The Cricket's Daily 3: Hollywood's gender gap widens a bit

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Here's what is happening in pop culture:

• Only 7 percent of the top-grossing Hollywood movies are directed by women — a number down slightly from 1998 levels — according to a study from San Diego State University. [Variety]

• Start pouring the coffee: Kyle MacLachlan will be reprising his role of Agent Dale Cooper in Showtime's upcoming revival of "Twin Peaks." [Vulture]

• Have you seen the new trailer to "Avengers: The Age of Ultron"? Geek out at your own pace. [Entertainment Weekly]