Family Tools, on ABC
Jack continues his quest to prove to his father, and everyone else for that matter, that he can successfully run the family business. The new comedy marks the return of Leah Remini to television.
The Voice, on NBC
The moment the vocalists have been waiting for has finally arrived as the winner is announced in this two-hour season finale. Some of the most talented vocalists in America hope to win a lucrative recording contract.
Q: I was just wondering if "Vegas" will be returning any time soon.
CBS has decided that "Vegas" wasn't a solid bet, and so it has folded on the series after just one season.
Gambling puns aside, "Vegas" just didn't have the viewership required to maintain a slot on the most-watched network on television.
Though it started strong, with its premiere drawing 14.85 million viewers (easily winning its timeslot), it finished with less than half that -- only 7.2 million sets of eyes watched its season (and series) finale on May 10.
The Glades, on A&E
Detective Jim Longworth seeks out women who ogle men as he looks into the death of a male strippe. Matt Passmore stars as Longworth, a charming investigator who struggles to solve the unusual murders.
'X' marks the spot: Two new judges joining 'The X Factor'
Kelly Rowland has joined the judging panel of "The X Factor"
'X' marks the spot: Simon Cowell seems to be surrounding himself with ladies.
When the third season of "The X Factor," Fox's hit singing competition, gets underway this fall, Cowell will find himself as the only guy sitting at the judges table.
Long Island Medium, on TLC
When Theresa Caputo attends a bingo game, she inadvertently freaks out her dad. Later, the famed medium tries to help one of the town's local organizations by doing a group reading.
Late Laughs for the week of June 16 - June 22, 2013
Conan: Conan O'Brien
It's been reported that Californians donated almost $600,000 to Chris Christie's re-election campaign. And by Californians, I mean my monolog writers. They want that guy to stick around!
President Obama is in a lot of hot water lately. Despite the scandals, 53 per cent of Americans say they approve of the job he's doing. The other 47 per cent are being audited.
Musical meals: Trisha Yearwood brings country to the kitchen
Trisha Yearwood as seen in "Trisha's Southern Kitchen"
Food and music are a classic pairing. Whether it's something classical playing in the background during your upscale dinner party, or an upbeat tune that fills the home while you're baking fresh breads and tarts on the weekend, music can infuse our food and improve the overall dining experience.
New Releases for the week of June 16 - 22
Stoker
On her 18th birthday, India Stoker's life is rattled by a horrendous car accident that leaves her father, Richard, dead and India alone with her unstable mother, Evelyn. When her uncle Charlie -- a man she never knew existed -- announces that he will stay with India and her mother, she grows suspicious of his intentions. India begins to uncover Charlie's dark secrets, but rather than fear her uncle, she becomes more and more infatuated with the mysterious man.
Director: Chan-wook Park. Stars: Mia Wasikowska, Nicole Kidman, Matthew Goode, David Alford, Dermot Mulroney. 2013. 99 min. Drama.
Jack the Giant Slayer
When Jack, a young farm hand in the Kingdom of Cloister, accidentally opens a gateway to a fabled land full of giants with a handful of magical beans, his beloved Princess Isabelle is carried into the sky to the land of giants by an enormous bean stalk. Jack volunteers to join the knight's army alongside the princess' betrothed, to save Isabelle and earn her love.
Director: Bryan Singer. Stars: Nicholas Hoult, Ewan McGregor, Stanley Tucci, Eleanor Tomlinson. 2013. 114 min. Adventure.
21 & Over
On the eve of his medical school interview, Jeff Chang begrudgingly accepts an invitation to celebrate his 21st birthday by going out for just one drink with best friends Casey and Miller. When the promising med-school student overindulges, Jeff's friends decide it's time to take him home. Unfortunately, they can't remember where he lives.
Director: Jon Lucas, Scott Moore. Stars: Miles Teller, Justin Chon, Sarah Wright, Skylar Astin. 2013. 93 min. Comedy.
Quartet
At a home for retired musicians, former opera singers Reggie, Cecily and Wilfred are preparing to take part in an annual concert in celebration of Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi's birthday. When Reggie's ex-wife, Jean, arrives at the home, disrupting the trio's balance, the performance -- which is of particular importance this year due to the home's diminishing funds -- is threatened.
Director: Dustin Hoffman. Stars: Maggie Smith, Tom Courtenay, Billy Connolly, Michael Gambon. 2012. 98 min. Comedy.
Movie 43
A series of interwoven comedy segments, each done by a different director, are revealed when deranged and out-of-work movie producer Charlie Wessler pitches a script full of outrageous storylines to a film executive.
Director: Bob Odenkirk. Stars: Dennis Quaid, Hugh Jackman, Kate Winslet, Greg Kinnear, Emma Stone. 2013. 94 min. Comedy.
Zero Hour, on ABC
With White Vincent wounded and in trouble, his captive Laila manages to convince him to let her help him. Now that he's weak and vulnerable, a desperate Laila keeps an eye out for an opportunity to escape.
