Q: I just started rewatching "Schitt's Creek," and noticed the name Sarah Levy in the credits. I know that Eugene and Dan Levy are father and son in real life as well as on the show, but who's Sarah? Is she related?
The cute parallel of real father and son Eugene and Dan Levy recreating that relationship as Johnny and David Rose on "Schitt's Creek" overshadowed this fun fact: Sarah Levy, Eugene's daughter, is on the show as well, but she's not playing a relative.
Despicable Me, on NBC
After he and Lucy (Kristen Wiig) are fired from the Anti-Villain League, Gru (Steve Carell) teams up with his long-lost — and more successful — twin brother to take down a vengeful 1980s child star, who may turn out to be Gru's most formidable nemesis.
Video Releases for the week of Feb. 5 - 11
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Following the tragic death of T'Challa, the king of Wakanda, his sister Shuri (Wright) is encouraged by their mother, Queen Ramonda (Bassett), to resume her attempts to synthetically recreate the "heart-shaped herb" destroyed by Erik Killmonger (Jordan) but capable of granting superhuman abilities, like those of the Black Panther. Meanwhile, the CIA and U.S. Navy SEALs launch an expedition to locate a potential underwater deposit of vibranium and are attacked from the depths; this unwittingly unleashes a dangerous new threat on the world, and it soon sets its sights on Wakanda.
Director: Ryan Coogler. Stars: Letitia Wright, Lupita Nyong'o, Danai Gurira, Winston Duke, Angela Bassett, Tenoch Huerta Mejia, Martin Freeman, Dominique Thorne, Florence Kasumba, Michaela Coel, Michael B. Jordan. 2022. 161 mins. Action.
Spoiler Alert
Following his partner Kit Cowan’s (Aldridge) nearly yearlong battle with terminal cancer, TV guide writer Michael Ausiello (Parsons) reflects on their 14-year relationship. From meeting Kit in a gay nightclub in Manhattan, and Kit coming out to his parents, Bob (Irwin) and Marilyn (Field), Michael retraces the steps of his and Kit’s decade-plus partnership leading up to its known conclusion. "Spoiler Alert" is based on the book "Spoiler Alert: The Hero Dies" by Michael Ausiello.
Director: Michael Showalter. Stars: Jim Parsons, Ben Aldridge, Sally Field, Bill Irwin, Antoni Porowski, Nikki M. James, Jeffery Self, Tara Summers, Paco Lozano. 2022. 112 mins. Comedy.
Legion of Super-Heroes
Following the destruction of her home planet, Krypton, Kara (Donnelly) joins her cousin Superman (Criss) on Earth. Taking her cousin’s advice, Kara attends the Legion Academy in the 31st century, where a new generation of heroes hopes to train in order to become members of the illustrious Legion of Super-Heroes. While training at the Academy, Kara finds herself not only making new friends but also an enemy in Brainiac 5 (Shum Jr). While honing her new and powerful abilities, Kara must also investigate the shadowy presence of the Dark Circle, whose members seek to access a potentially deadly weapon housed within the Legion Academy itself.
Director: Jeff Wamester. Stars: Jensen Ackles, Matt Bomer, Harry Shum Jr., Jennifer Hale, Meg Donnelly, Gideon Adlon, Yuri Lowenthal, Darren Criss. 2023. 83 mins. Animation.
Late Laughs for the week of Feb. 5 - Feb. 11
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Today [Jan. 11], New York Republicans called on Congressman George Santos to resign, and Santos responded, saying he won't. But since it's Santos, that means he will, maybe. Santos said he's not a quitter, and he proved it at the '92 Olympics, where he won five gold medals.
Over in a ‘Flash’: Stephen Amell to reprise ‘Arrow’ role
Stephen Amell will appear in an upcoming episode of “The Flash”
Over in a ‘Flash’: As the CW’s “The Flash” kicks off its ninth and final season this Wednesday, Feb. 8, fans are gearing up for some last twists, storyline endings and star appearances during the series’ final run.
Food fight: Chefs settle old scores in 'Superchef Grudge Match'
Darnell Ferguson hosts “Superchef Grudge Match”
It’s time to settle some long-simmering feuds on TV (and, no, this has nothing to do with any “Real Housewives” drama).
The Hunger Games, on AMC
It's a "Hunger Games" marathon as AMC airs all four films back-to-back. Jennifer Lawrence stars as Katniss Everdeen, a resourceful teen whose defiance in the first instalment, 2012's "The Hunger Games," inspires rebellion and retaliation in the sequels.
Young Rock, on NBC
In this new episode, Dwayne tells tales of wrestling icons in their younger years. He recounts how Pat Patterson (Kiff VandenHeuvel) found love; how Andre the Giant (Matthew Willig) met his destiny; and how Peter Maivia (Maura Fuifui) helped an actor.
Back in business: Ex ‘Daily Show’ host honors best in music
Trevor Noah returns as master of ceremonies of the 65th Annual Grammy Awards
Groundhog Day, on AMC
Okay campers, rise and shine: it's Groundhog Day (again) and AMC is marking it with repeat airings of this 1993 classic from director Harold Ramis. Bill Murray stars as weatherman Phil, who is forced to relive Groundhog Day over and over (and over) again.
