Posted in Movies, News, Reminder, Television on November 6, 2012| Leave a Comment »
The new Lifetime original movie The Christmas Consultant will debut on November 10 at 8 PM.
David Hasselhoff (Baywatch)stars as a sought after consultant hired by a workaholic mother (Caroline Rhea from Sabrina, the Teenage Witch) to get her and her family through the holidays. What she doesn’t bargain for are his taking over her role as head of the household and when Christmas and family collide, she realizes hiring him was the best decision she has ever made.
Posted in Movies, News, Recommendations, Reminder, Television, Video on November 6, 2012| Leave a Comment »
On November 10 the Hallmark Channel movie The Wishing Tree will debut at 8 PM.
Alone on an empty campus over winter break, a heartbroken teacher (Jason Gedrick from Desperate Housewives) helps his most troubled students (Amitai Marmorstein from Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days, Richard Harmon from The Killing and newcomer Emmalyn Estrada) regain confidence when they all volunteer at a small town’s Wishing Tree, a Christmas tree covered with handwritten holiday hopes, which doubles as a fundraiser for local families in need.
The film co-stars Erica Cerra (Eureka) and Teryl Rothery (Stargate SG1 and Kyle XY).
Here is a trailer for The Wishing Tree.
Posted in News, Recommendations, Reminder, Television on November 5, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Here is a list of the new programming options to expect on TV this week:
The finale of the mini-series World Without End will air on Reelz Channel on November 7 at 8 PM.
On November 8, Burn Notice will be back with a two-hour fall premiere on the USA Network, starting tonight at 9 PM.
The Hallmark Channel movie The Wishing Tree will debut at 8 PM on November 10.
Also on November 10, the new Lifetime original movie The Christmas Consultant will debut at 8 PM.
And, the season finale of Bedlam will air on November 10 at 9 PM on BBC America.
The final airing of the new season of Upstairs Downstairs will air on PBS as part of their Masterpiece Classic movie airings on November 11 at 9 PM.
Also on November 11, the Science Channel special Firefly: Browncoats Unite will air at 7 and 10 PM.
And, the new Lifetime movie The March Sisters at Christmas will debut at 9 PM on November 11.
Mark your calendars!
Posted in Movies, News, Recommendations, Reminder, Television, Video on October 31, 2012| Leave a Comment »
The new movie Love at the Thanksgiving Day Parade will debut on November 4 on the Hallmark Channel at 8 PM.
As Chicago gears up for its annual Thanksgiving Day parade, Emily Jones (Autumn Reeser from Last Resort), an eager parade coordinator is shocked when Henry Williams (Antonio Cupo from Bomb Girls), a wealthy new development consultant, is brought in to analyze the parade’s finances. Faced with the challenge of teaching him that the parade means so much more to her than dollar signs, she suddenly finds herself reluctantly falling for him.
This made-for-TV film co-stars Ben Cotton (Alcatraz).
Here is a trailer for Love at the Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Posted in Movies, News, Recommendations, Reminder, Television, Video on October 30, 2012| Leave a Comment »
On November 3 the original Hallmark Channel movie Christmas Song will debut at 8 PM.
New York City high school music teachers Diana and Ken aim to compete in the largest, televised Christmas Carol competition (after their schools are forced to merge due to budget cuts) that will determine the fate of the school’s music program and the teachers’ jobs. This creates a battle of the sexes and music styles with the teachers and students doing anything to win, but (of course) an unexpected romance develops and the true spirit of Christmas could change the competition.
The film stars Natasha Henstridge (The Secret Circle) and Gabriel Hogan (Heartland).
Here is a trailer for Christmas Song.
Posted in Movies, News on October 28, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Based on information provided by the Dark Horizons site and internet research, here are just some of the movies you can expect to see in the movie theatres in November.
Flight
Opens: November 2
The film centers on a commercial airline pilot (Denzel Washington) whose plane malfunctions. He saves the day with some heroic flying and is instantly hailed as a hero, but an investigation into the cause determines he was flying under the influence of drugs and alcohol. As the airline tries to cover up the problem, the pilot attempts to turn his life around. The cast will include Kelly Reilly, Bruce Greenwood, Don Cheadle and John Goodman.
The Man with the Iron Fists
Opens: November 2
The story follows a blacksmith who forges weapons for the inhabitants of a village in 19th century feudal China who are soon forced to defend themselves. The cast includes Russell Crowe, Lucy Liu, Dave Batista and Rick Yune (among others).
Vamps
Opens: November 2
Goody (Alicia Silverstone) and Stacy (Krysten Ritter) are addicted to the night life, clubbing, hooking up and always looking for the next thrill, all the while keeping a big a secret-they happen to be modern-day vampires. But even with lifetimes of dating experience behind them, the duo realizes they still have a lot to learn about love when Stacy unexpectedly falls for the son of a vampire hunter, and Goody runs into the man of her dreams from decades earlier. With their destinies at stake, the girls are faced with a difficult choice; give up their eternal youth for a chance at love, or continue to live their uncomplicated fabulously single lives forever. The cast includes Justin Kirk, Kristen Johnston, Malcolm McDowell and Sigourney Weaver.
Wreck-It Ralph
Opens: November 2
This 3d computer-animated comedy adventure tells the story of a simple 8-bit video game villain character named Wreck-It Ralph who dreams of there being more to life than smashing buildings, so he tries to break out of his ‘bad guy’ limitations by becoming a good guy. Voice will be provided by John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman, Jack McBrayer and Jane Lynch.
Lincoln
Opens: November 9
Based on the Lincoln biography called “Team of Rivals” by Doris Kearns Goodwin, Daniel Day Lewis plays the legendary President of the United States, focusing mainly on the last few months of his life. The big story will be the close vote in the House of Representatives over the 13th Amendment which permanently ended slavery and, of course, the end of the Civil War. The cast includes Sally Field, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Tommy Lee Jones, Lee Pace, Jackie Earle Haley, James Spader, Hal Holbrook, Walton Goggins, Gloria Reuben and Bruce McGill.
Skyfall (007)
Opens: November 9
Daniel Craig is back as the legendary spy – James Bond – in a stand-alone entry that sees a past secret of M’s (Dame Judi Dench) coming back to challenge Bond’s loyalty to her – something bad enough to lead to a full on attack of MI6. The cast includes Javier Bardem, Ralph Fiennes, Albert Finney, Helen McCrory and Naomie Harris.
Anna Karenina
Opens: November 16
This is another adaptation of the Tolstoy classic which follows a married woman in late-19th-century Russian high-society who becomes a social outcast when she has an affair with an aristocrat. The cast includes Keira Knightley, Jude Law, Aaron Johnson, Kelly Macdonald and Matthew Macfadyen.
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part Two
Opens: November 16
The final adaptation of the Twilight franchise will find Bella (Kristen Stewart) now turned into a vampire and her and Edward’s (Robert Pattinson) child growing; but it would seem her mere existence will cause the gathering of vampire clans from around the world to face off with the Volturi who have come to kill Renesmee. The cast includes Taylor Lautner, Peter Facinelli and Michael Sheen (among countless others).
Red Dawn
Opens: November 21
This reboot of the classic 1984 cult film keep the basic premise of students finding out their small town has become the foothold for a foreign invasion by the North Koreans and they organize themselves as a group of guerilla resistance fighters. The cast includes Chris Hemsworth, Josh Peck, Josh Hutcherson, Adrianne Palicki, Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Isobel Lucas.
Life of Pi
Opens: November 21
The film is an adaptation of the award-winning novel by Yann Martel. The story follows a young boy who survives a freighter sinking and is stuck in a lifeboat with a hyena, a zebra, an orangutan, and a Bengal tiger. The cast includes Suraj Sharma, Adil Hussain, Irrfan Khan and Gerard Depardieu.
Rise of the Guardians
Opens: November 21
This animated film will be a contemporary fairytale based on existing fairytale characters, following the story of Santa Claus (Alec Baldwin), the Easter Bunny (Hugh Jackman), the Tooth Fairy (Isla Fisher) and Jack Frost (Chris Pine) teaming up to stop Pitch the Boogeyman (Jude Law) from sending the world into eternal darkness.
The Silver Linings Playbook
Opens: November 21
Bradley Cooper plays a former teacher who, after spending four years in a mental institution, moves back in with his mother and tries to reconcile with his ex-wife. He ends up meeting a young woman (Jennifer Lawrence) in a similar position to him and the pair try to navigate their lives while staying true to who they are. The cast includes Robert De Niro, Julia Stiles and Jackie Weaver.
Hitchcock
Opens: November 23
The relationship between Hitchcock (Anthony Hopkins) and his wife, editor and assistant director Alma Reville. She was Hitchcock’s sounding board and constant collaborator for the fifty-four years of their marriage, and had a keen mind for dialogue and continuity. The cast includes Helen Mirren, Scarlett Johansson, Jessica Biel and Toni Collette.
Killing Them Softly
Opens: November 30
The film is set in New Orleans (adapted from the George V. Higgins novel) and follows Professional enforcer, Jackie Cogan (Brad Pitt), who investigates a heist that occurs during a high stakes, mob-protected, poker game. The cast includes Ray Liotta, Garret Dillahunt, James Gandolfini, Sam Shepard, Richard Jenkins and Bella Heathcote.
Movies coming out in December will be posted at the end of November.
Enjoy!
Posted in Movies, News, Recommendations, Reminder, Television, Video on October 24, 2012| Leave a Comment »
On October 28 the new U.K. series The Secret of Crickley Hall will have a three-hour event debut on BBC America at 8 PM.
Based on the novel by best-selling British author James Herbert, the thriller begins a year after the disappearance of Cam, the son of Gabe Caliegh (Tom Ellis from The Fades) and Eve Caleigh (Suranne Jones from Doctor Who). As the couple and their two daughters attempt to start anew, they head to Crickley Hall – a seemingly perfect countryside house. But when cellar doors start to open on their own, phantom children’s cries are heard through the night and a frenzied cane-wielding specter rears its head – the Caleigh’s realize the house comes with a lot more than they bargained for. Just as they’re ready to move out, Eve Caleigh hears Cam’s cries and all bets are off.
The cast includes Douglas Henshall (Primeval), Sarah Smart (Doctor Who) and Maisie Williams (Game of Thrones).
Here is a trailer for The Secret of Crickley Hall.
Posted in New Shows, News, Recommendations, Reminder, Television, TV Calendar on October 22, 2012| Leave a Comment »
The fall TV season is now in full force with lots of returning shows, new series, mini-series and made-for-TV movies on TV to watch. Here is a list of what will be airing this week on the major and cable networks:
October 22 – The season finale of Switched at Birth will air on ABC Family at 8 PM
October 23 – There will be an all-day marathon of episodes of Pretty Little Liars on ABC Family, leading into the 8 PM airing of the special Halloween episode
October 26 – The season premiere of Touch will return to FOX at 8 PM
October 27 – The Good Witch’s Charm movie will debut on the Hallmark Channel at 9 PM
October 28 – The new BBC America series The Secret of Crickley Hall will have a three-hour event debut at 8 PM
Mark your calendars!
Posted in Movies, News, Recommendations, Television, Video on October 16, 2012| Leave a Comment »
On October 20 the Hallmark Channel film I Married Who? will debut at 9 PM.
Straight-laced Jordan Grady (Kellie Martin, Army Wives) is about to marry her perfect match, Peter Drake (Bradley Snedeker, The Closer) a clean-cut ambitious attorney. Before she walks down the aisle, Jordan and her best friends head to Vegas for a bachelorette party. Determined to get Jordan to loosen up, Claire steers the girls to the hottest nightclub for a few drinks and some fun; but when Jordan wakes up the next morning unable to recall the night before, she panics when she finds she’s in movie star Matt Swift’s (Ethan Erickson, Accidentally in Love) hotel suite with a gigantic diamond on her finger and a marriage certificate lying nearby. Before Jordan can have the marriage annulled and put this nightmare behind her, the impromptu wedding explodes into a publicity stunt fueled by Matt’s manager Eric to promote his latest movie. As Jordan tries to mend her relationship with Peter by promising a quick annulment before their wedding, little does she know that Eric has secretly delayed filing the annulment for Matt. With her wedding day approaching, Jordan finds herself more confused than ever when she starts falling in love with the movie star she’s married to instead of the fiancé she thought was her perfect match.
Here is the trailer for I Married Who?.
Posted in Movies, News, Recommendations, Reminder, Television, Video on October 16, 2012| Leave a Comment »
On October 20 the HBO telefilm The Girl will debut at 9 PM.
Toby Jones plays legendary director Alfred Hitchcock while Sienna Miller plays leading lady Tippi Hedren in a story that looks into her life alongside the man who took her from obscurity to box office fame in the classic thriller film The Birds.
Here is a trailer for The Girl.
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