Rueben's Ramblings

On March 18, the Sundance Channel 7-part mini-series Top of the Lake will debut its first two-hours at 9 PM.

This mystery revolves around the disappearance of Tui, a pregnant 12-year-old. Investigative detective Robin Griffin (Elizabeth Moss from Mad Men) must lose herself in order to find the missing girl. During the investigation, she collides with Matt Mitcham (Peter Mullan from War Horse), Tui’s father, a local drug lord, and G.J (Holly Hunter from Saving Grace), a guru at a local women’s camp. As the case unfolds, in a paradise where honest work is hard to find, Robin will find that her limits are tested, sending her on a journey of self-discovery.

The cast also includes David Wenham (Lord of the Rings), Jay Ryan (Beauty And the Beast) and Lucy Lawless (Spartacus: Vengeance).

Here is a trailer for Top of the Lake.

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On March 15, the Hallmark Channel movie Return to Nim’s Island will debut at 8 PM.

Bindi Irwin, daughter of the late Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin stars in this sequel about a now 14-year old Nim who is more determined than ever to protect her island and its wildlife.

The film also stars Matthew Lillard.

Here is a trailer for Return to Nim’s Island.

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On March 9, the Hallmark Movie Channel movie Our Wild Hearts will debut at 8 PM.

The film is a coming of age story about a sophisticated young girl Willow Johnson who leaves Malibu for the beautiful High Country of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in order to find her father Jack Thomas and potentially create a loving relationship with him. After she meets up with Jack, the young girl will discover her first love is a wild, but gifted mustang she names Bravo. The steed’s indomitable spirit helps Willow find a love for spontaneity and adventure with the father she thought she would never know.

The film is a family affair for actor-director Ricky Schroder, his wife Andrea and their children Cambrie, Holden, Luke and Faith.

Here is a trailer for Our Wild Hearts.

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The History Channel will also debut their new mini-series Vikings, consisting of 9 one-hour episodes, on March 3 at 10 PM.

The mini-series will follow historical figure Ragnar Lothbrok (Travis Fimmel from Tarzan and The Beast) as he rises up the ranks to become King of the Viking tribes.

The cast includes box office star Gabriel Byrne, Jessalyn Gilsig (Glee), Gustaf Skarsgard (brother of Alexander Skarsgard) and Katheryn Winnick (Bones).

Here is a trailer for Vikings.

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On March 3, the 10-hour five-part mini-series The Bible will air on the History Channel at 8 PM.

The mini-series will feature live-action and CGI scenes narrated by Emmy winner Keith David and featuring a musical score by Oscar winner Hans Zimmer. Among the cast is Roma Downey (Touched By An Angel), playing Mother Mary. Among the stories to be told are Noah’s Ark, the Exodus, Daniel in the Lion’s Den and the crucifixion/resurrection of Jesus.

Here is a trailer for The Bible.

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The HBO mini-series Parade’s End will debut on February 26 at 9 PM.

Married to Sylvia (Rebecca Hall), a callous socialite who has given birth to a child that may not be his, English aristocrat Christopher Tietjens (Benedict Cumberbatch from Sherlock) becomes entranced by Valentine Wannop (Adelaide Clemens), a fearless young woman who unexpectedly turns his world upside down. As war breaks out across Europe, Christopher, compelled by an outmoded code of conduct, feels obligated to remain loyal to his wife as he leaves a heartbroken Valentine to fight in France.

Christopher struggles to adapt to his new life as an army officer. When he returns to England briefly, suffering from shell shock, he is alarmed to discover himself the target of vicious rumors. Rejected by his father and brother, alienated from Sylvia, with only Valentine to support him, he attempts to hold on to sanity and meaning as the old world order collapses amidst tremendous upheaval.

The cast also includes Rupert Everett, Janet McTeer and Miranda Richardson.

NOTE: This mini-series will also air on February 27 and 28 at 9 PM.

Here is a trailer for Parade’s End.

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