Posted in Ratings, Television on August 23, 2022| Leave a Comment »
The primetime line-up on the major networks last night was filled with reality, game shows and repeats along with new episodes from two Monday night dramas.
Here is how those two Monday night drama fared in the overall ratings last night:
8 PM Show:
Roswell, New Mexico (The CW) [NEW] – 360,000 viewers
9 PM Show:
In the Dark (The CW) [NEW] – 253,000 viewers
What did you watch on TV last night. Please share.
Posted in Movies, Recommendations, Reminder, Television, Video on August 23, 2022| 2 Comments »
On August 27, the new Hallmark Channel movie Game, Set, Love will debut at 8 PM.
Former pro tennis player Taylor (Davida Williams) reluctantly agrees to coach her former doubles partner Ashley (Jennifer Khoe) and her new partner Will (Richard Harmon), who needs to repair his reputation and career. Although Taylor and Will clash at first, she’s surprised to discover a different side to him. Even more surprising is when Taylor finds herself entering the tournament with Will after Ashley is sidelined by an injury. As they get ready to compete, the pair learns they just may be a perfect match.
The film also stars Tracy Austin.
Here is a trailer for Game, Set, Love:
Posted in Movies, Recommendations, Reminder, Television, Video on August 23, 2022| Leave a Comment »
The GAC Family movie Love in Bloom will debut on August 27 at 8 PM.
Amelia (Susie Abromeit) has the perfect life; a successful floristry in Chicago and a boyfriend who is about to propose. When her soon-to-be-married little sister and fiancé become marooned at a mountain retreat days before their wedding in Primrose River Australia, Amelia and the Best Man, Grayson Tanner (Julian Haig), are tasked with stepping in to save the wedding. Amelia finds new meaning in the town’s beautiful gardens, and love when she least expects it.
Here is a trailer for Love in Bloom:
Posted in Recommendations, Reminder, Television on August 23, 2022| Leave a Comment »
Trying to figure out what to watch tonight? Be it new episodes of the TV season, reairs of cable series or a movie, here are some suggestions
NOTE: The finale of Only Murders in the Building will debut online on Hulu today.
4:45 PM:
Ford v Ferrari movie on FXM
5:30 PM:
Road House movie on AMC
Avengers: Infinity War movie on FX
6 PM:
Pearl in Paradise movie on Hallmark Channel (Encore)
7 PM:
Groundswell movie on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries (Encore)
Ready Player One movie on TNT
7:28 PM:
Spider-Man: No Way Home movie on Starz
7:45 PM:
Message in a Bottle movie on Showtime 2
7:55 PM:
Ford v Ferrari movie on FXM
8 PM:
Leonardo on The CW (NEW)
FBI on CBS (Reair)
Snowkissed movie on Hallmark Channel (Reair)
Tombstone movie on AMC
Belfast movie on HBO 2
Philomena movie on TMC
9 PM:
Devils on The CW (NEW)
FBI: International on CBS (Reair)
Fantasy Island on FOX (Reair)
Kiss at Pine Lake movie on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries (Reair)
Die Hard movie on Encore
10 PM:
Titans on TNT (NEW)
FBI: Most Wanted on CBS (Reair)
Independence Day movie on TruTV
Enjoy!
Posted in New Shows, Recommendations, Reminder, Television, Video on August 22, 2022| Leave a Comment »
On August 26, the new Netflix series Partner Track will debut online.
At an elite New York City law firm, Ingrid Yun (Arden Cho from Teen Wolf, the MTV thriller series) fights to make partner, and hold onto her principles, while balancing romance, friends and family expectations.
The series also stars Dominic Sherwood (Shadowhunters) and Nolan Gerard Funk (The Flight Attendant and Awkward.).
Here is a trailer for Partner Track:
Posted in Recommendations, Reminder, Television on August 22, 2022| Leave a Comment »
Here is the list of the programming options to expect on TV this coming week:
On August 23, the season finale of Only Murders in the Building will air online today on Hulu; and that same night, the series finale of Motherland: Fort Salem will air on Freeform at 10 PM.
The new drama Mike will debut online on August 25 on Hulu. The 8-episode limited series explores the tumultuous ups and downs of the boxing career and personal life of Mike Tyson (Trevante Rhodes) – from being a beloved global athlete to a pariah and back again. The cast includes Grace Zabriskie, Harvey Keitel, Laura Harrier and Russell Hornsby.
On August 25, the new Peacock drama Everything I Know About Love will debut online. The central love story of Everything I Know About Love is between childhood best friends Maggie and Birdy. But it is also a raucous girl gang show, set in a 2012 London house-share inhabited by four girls – Maggie, Birdy and their mates from university, Amara and Nell. The cast includes Bel Powley, Emma Appleton, Marli Siu, Aliyah Odoffin, Jordan Peters and Connor Finch.
The third and final season of See will debut online on Apple TV+ on August 26.
Also on August 26, the new Netflix series Partner Track will debut online. At an elite New York City law firm, Ingrid Yun (Arden Cho from Teen Wolf, the MTV thriller series) fights to make partner, and hold onto her principles, while balancing romance, friends and family expectations. The series also stars Dominic Sherwood (Shadowhunters) and Nolan Gerard Funk (The Flight Attendant and Awkward.).
On August 27, the GAC Family movie Love in Bloom will debut at 8 PM. Amelia (Susie Abromeit) has the perfect life; a successful floristry in Chicago and a boyfriend who is about to propose. When her soon-to-be-married little sister and fiancé become marooned at a mountain retreat days before their wedding in Primrose River Australia, Amelia and the Best Man, Grayson Tanner (Julian Haig), are tasked with stepping in to save the wedding. Amelia finds new meaning in the town’s beautiful gardens, and love when she least expects it.
The new Hallmark Channel movie Game, Set, Love will debut on August 27 at 8 PM. Former pro tennis player Taylor (Davida Williams) reluctantly agrees to coach her former doubles partner Ashley (Jennifer Khoe) and her new partner Will (Richard Harmon), who needs to repair his reputation and career. Although Taylor and Will clash at first, she’s surprised to discover a different side to him. Even more surprising is when Taylor finds herself entering the tournament with Will after Ashley is sidelined by an injury. As they get ready to compete, the pair learns they just may be a perfect match. The film also stars Tracy Austin.
On August 28, the UPtv movie Styled With Love will debut at 7 PM. Moving from small town Iowa to Chicago, an ambitious personal stylist hires a professional photographer to help promote her new fashion venture; a partnership which teaches her that when it comes to finding love and success in the city, all you need to do is stay true to the style in your own heart. The cast includes Cory Lee, Dennis Andres and Kathy Maloney.
The Hallmark Movies & Mysteries movie Unthinkably Good Things will debut on August 28 at 9 PM. The inaugural movie from the Mahogany division of Hallmark, this made-for-TV movie focuses on Allison (Karen Pittman), who is at a crossroads in her career and love life. She is in need of the love and support of her two friends Melina (Joyful Drake) and Reesa (Erica Ash). When they visit her in Tuscany, the reunion causes each woman to reexamine the state of her own life and relationships. While they have different personalities and perspectives, they know each other’s truths and help to make life-changing decisions. The cast includes Jermaine Love and Lance Gross.
Lastly, on August 28, the series finale of Animal Kingdom will air on TNT at 9 PM and that same night, the MTV Video Music Awards will air on MTV at 8 PM.
Mark your calendars!
Posted in Recommendations, Reminder, Television on August 22, 2022| Leave a Comment »
Trying to figure out what to watch tonight? Be it new episodes of the TV season, reairs of cable series or a movie, here are some suggestions
5:30 PM:
National Treasure movie on Freeform
Stillwater movie on Showtime
6 PM:
Royally Ever After movie on Hallmark Channel (Reair)
Skyscraper movie on FX
6:05 PM:
Thor: The Dark World movie on Starz
6:30 PM:
Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore movie on HBO
7 PM:
Murder, She Baked: A Deadly Recipe movie on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries (Reair)
Sixteen Candles movie on AMC
The Terminator movie on Showtime 2
7:13 PM:
The Iron Lady movie on Encore
8 PM:
House of the Dragon on HBO (Encore)
Fallen Angels Murder Club: Friends to Die For movie on Lifetime (Encore)
My One & Only movie on Hallmark Channel (Reair)
Adventureland movie on Cinemax
Frozen (animated) movie on Disney
The Blind Side movie on TNT
8:30 PM:
National Treasure: Book of Secrets movie on Freeform
9 PM:
NCIS on CBS (Reair)
Leverage: Redemption on ION (Reair)
Hannah Swensen Mysteries: Sweet Revenge movie on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries (Encore)
10 PM:
House of the Dragon on HBO (Encore)
Fallen Angels Murder Club: Heroes and Felons movie on Lifetime (Encore)
NCIS: Hawai’i on CBS (Reair)
Leverage: Redemption on ION (Reair)
10:30 PM:
The Blind Side movie on TNT
Enjoy!
Posted in Daily/Weekly Updates on August 21, 2022| Leave a Comment »
Hey All,
Here are the news items from this past week:
RENEWALS
The Chi has been renewed for a 6th season by Showtime. (TV Line)
NOT HAPPENING (AFTER ALL)
The proposed reboot of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, which was to feature a black actress as the titular heroine and has been in development since 2018, is now “on pause”. (The Hollywood Reporter and TV Line)
OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
It looks like Nexstar, the TV station group giant has acquired a 75% stake in The CW; and with that announcement it appears the network won’t be “a hub for broadcast-TV’s teen dramas anymore, as it was revealed that the average age of the network’s viewers is 57.4 years of age. Tom Carter, the COO and President of Nexstar, stated that the network “will add more cost-effective unscripted programming and high-quality syndicated programming to its lineup.” The network’s co-owners – Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Global – will continue to produce original scripted content, primarily for the 2022-23 broadcast season. Beyond that, Nexstar will extend its creative partnership with the two companies “if mutually agreeable.” (TV Line)
MOVING
The John Wick prequel series will move from Starz over to Peacock. The 3-part “special event” will premiere sometime in 2023. The event series will be told from the perspective of hotel manager, a young Winston Scott (played by Colin Woodell and based on Ian McShane’s character in the John Wick films), who is dragged through 1975 New York to face a past he thought he’d left behind. In an attempt to seize control of the iconic hotel, which serves as a meeting point for the world’s most dangerous criminals, Winston charts a deadly course through the mysterious underworld of New York City. (TV Line)
BOX OFFICE NEWS
Viola Davis has joined the cast of The Hunger Games prequel movie The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, playing Volumnia Gaul, the mastermind of the diabolical teen death-match. (Variety)
Black-ish creator Kenya Barris will write and direct a reimagining of Wizard of Oz. Specifics about the film are being kept under wraps. (Variety)
It looks like Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie may be working together again (they are currently filming a live-action version of Ken and Barbie). It is being reported the well-known actors will appear in a reboot of the Ocean’s Eleven franchise. (Variety)
The creators of Cobra Kai are working on their next project. Sam and Victor’s Day Off, a spin-off of the box office film Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, is their latest project. Based on unnamed characters from the original movie, Sam and Victor were valets who took Cameron’s father’s red Ferrari on a joy-ride. (Variety)
TV CASTING NEWS
The Lord of the Rings alum Elijah Wood will have a season-long guest arc in season two of Yellowjackets, playing Walter, a dedicated Citizen Detective who will challenge Misty (series regular Christina Ricci) in ways she won’t see coming. Also, Simone Kessell (Obi-Wan Kenobi) has joined the cast of Yellowjackets, playing the adult version of Lottie. (TV Line)
Kirby Howell-Baptiste (The Sandman and season 4 of Veronica Mars), Colin Farrell and Amy Ryan will star in the upcoming Apple series Sugar. Details on the show are scarce, but it is to be a genre-bending contemporary take on the private detective story set in Los Angeles. (Variety)
Neve Campbell (Lincoln Lawyer and Party of Five) and Steven Pasquale (Rescue Me) will star in the upcoming ABC series Avalon from David E. Kelley and Michael Connelly. The series takes place in the main city of Avalon on Catalina Island, where LA Sheriff Department Detective Nicole “Nic” Searcy (Campbell) heads up a small office. Meanwhile, Pasquale will play Detective William Claypool, a Los Angeles County Sheriff detective. (Variety)
The following cast members will return for season 19 of Grey’s Anatomy Chandra Wilson, James Pickens, Jr., Kevin McKidd, Kim Raver, Kelly McCreary, Anthony Hill, Caterina Scorsone, Camilla Luddington, Chris Carmack and Jake Borelli. Series regular Scott Speedman, will now appear in a recurring capacity. (TV Line)
Jordan Elsass is leaving Superman & Lois, where he plays twin Jonathan Kent, for the show’s upcoming 3rd season. The exact nature of his departure is unknown, but it’s being reported that it is not the result of a “workplace-related issue.” The role will be recast. (Variety and TV Line)
The 2nd season of FX’s Feud will star Tom Hollander, Diane Lane and Calista Flockart, who are joining Naomi Watts and Chloe Sevigny. This season of the anthology series will tell the true story of how Truman Capote was friends with numerous members of New York high society until he published excerpts of his unfinished novel “Answered Prayers.” Watts will play famed socialite Barbara “Babe” Paley, while Sevigny will play C.Z. Guest. Hollander will star as Capote, with Lane playing Nancy “Slim” Keith and Flockhart playing Lee Radziwill. (Variety)
A DIFFERENT ADAPTATION
While The Time Traveler’s Wife was cancelled by HBO after only one season, the story will continue in a different adaptation. It will now take the shape of a musical to premiere at the Chester Storyhouse (in England) this autumn, before it takes on a West End run. David Hunter will play the titular time traveller, Henry DeTamble while Joanna Woodward will play Clare Abshire. Grammy Award-winning composers Joss Stone and Dave Stewart are in charge of the score. (Radio Times)
STREAMING ORIGINAL FILMS NEWS
Jason Momoa and producer Peter Safran are teaming up to develop a feature biopic about Duke Kahanamoku, the legendary Hawaiian Olympic swimmer who is widely credited with popularizing surfing as a sport. (Variety)
That’s it. Enjoy!
Posted in New Shows, Recommendations, Reminder, Television, Video on August 21, 2022| Leave a Comment »
On August 25, the new Peacock drama Everything I Know About Love will debut online.
The central love story of Everything I Know About Love is between childhood best friends Maggie and Birdy. But it is also a raucous girl gang show, set in a 2012 London house-share inhabited by four girls – Maggie, Birdy and their mates from university, Amara and Nell.
The cast includes Bel Powley, Emma Appleton, Marli Siu, Aliyah Odoffin, Jordan Peters and Connor Finch.
Here is a trailer for Everything I Know About Love:
Posted in New Shows, Reminder, Television, Video on August 21, 2022| Leave a Comment »
The new drama Mike will debut online on August 25 on Hulu.
The 8-episode limited series explores the tumultuous ups and downs of the boxing career and personal life of Mike Tyson (Trevante Rhodes) – from being a beloved global athlete to a pariah and back again.
The cast includes Grace Zabriskie, Harvey Keitel, Laura Harrier and Russell Hornsby.
Here is a trailer for Mike:
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