Q: Did Joely Richardson take the role in "Return to Me" because of her sister?
In a dark and eerie coincidence, no, the film actually came first.
In the 2000 romance "Return to Me," Joely Richardson plays a young woman who dies of head trauma after a car accident. Her heart is donated to another young woman in need of a transplant, which kicks off the film's story -- Richardson's character's husband unknowingly falls in love with the recipient.
Late Laughs for the week of July 5 - 11, 2020
Late Night With Seth Meyers
The Department of Agriculture announced last week that a dog in New York had tested positive for the coronavirus. "Aw, that's too bad," said the cat who coughed on him.
Today is the 71st anniversary of the publishing of George Orwell's novel "1984." Look for it in your bookstore's "Told You So" aisle.
Perry Mason, on HBO
Strickland (Shea Whigham) and Virgil (Jefferson Mays) help Mason (Matthew Rhys) acquire physical evidence without authorization in this new episode. Meanwhile, Della (Juliet Rylance) tries to figure what’s going on with E.B. (John Lithgow).
New Releases for the week of July 5 - 11
Trolls World Tour
After learning that they are only one of six musical Troll tribes scattered across six different lands, Queen Poppy of the Pop Trolls (Kendrick) and Branch (Timberlake) learn from Poppy's father, King Peppy (Dohrn), that each tribe -- Pop, Funk, Classical, Techno, Country and Rock -- possesses a magical string that is the source of all the tribe's powers. When Poppy receives an invitation from Barb, Queen of the Rock Trolls (Bloom), asking her to meet up to reunite the genres of music, she begins her journey to Volcano Rock City, home of the Rock Trolls. However, Barb's intentions are not what they seem, and Poppy and the gang must navigate new friends and fearsome foes to save the music.
Directors: Walt Dohrn, David P. Smith. Stars: Anna Kendrick, Justin Timberlake, Rachel Bloom, James Corden, Ron Funches, Kelly Clarkson, Anderson .Paak, Sam Rockwell, Mary J. Blige, Kenan Thompson, Walt Dohrn. 2020. 90 mins. Animation.
Belzebuth
Following the murder of his infant son in a Mexican maternity ward, homicide detective Emmanuel Ritter (Cosio) and his colleague Demetrio (Sefami) are tasked with examining ongoing horrific attacks on children on the border between Mexico and the United States. Enlisting priest Vasilio Canetti (Bell) and paranormal investigator Ivan Franco (Ellington) to help, the detectives dive headlong into a case that takes an unnerving turn as the murders are linked to primeval demon Belzebuth.
Director: Emilio Portes. Stars: Tobin Bell, Tate Ellington, Joaquín Cosio, Giovanna Zacarías, Aurora Gil, Aida López, José Sefami. 2019. 114 mins. Horror.
Hope Gap
Living quiet, tranquil lives in the coastal town of Seaford, England, Grace (Bening) and Edward (Nighy) move through the routines that have served them well throughout their decades of marriage. Complete and total opposites, Edward is a stuffy high school history teacher while Grace is a whimsical poetry anthologist. While their only son, Jamie (O'Connor), is visiting to celebrate their 29th wedding anniversary, Edward informs Grace that he is in love with someone else and is leaving her. Grace's life begins to unravel in the small seaside town.
Director: William Nicholson. Stars: Annette Bening, Bill Nighy, Josh O'Connor, Aiysha Hart, Ryan McKen, Joe Citro. 2019. 100 mins. Drama.
More 'Ugly Delicious': Netflix serves up second helping of David Chang series
David Chang as seen in "Ugly Delicious"
As the chef behind the Momofuku global restaurant empire, David Chang has conquered the food world and has all the accolades to prove it. But ever since his first TV endeavor, Season 1 of PBS's "The Mind of a Chef," Chang seems to be increasingly gravitating towards food media.
Meet your new 'Bachelor': Matt James is ready to hand out roses
Matt James is "The Bachelor"
Meet your new 'Bachelor': ABC announced that Matt James is "The Bachelor" once the reality dating show returns in early 2021.
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, on Showtime
Tune in for this film adaptation of Alvin Schwartz's young adult horror series. On Halloween in 1968, a group of teens find a novel of spooky tales, but when a new story begins to appear in the book, its characters begin to come to life and haunt them.
Role models: 'Mixed-ish,' 'Black-ish' and 'Grown-ish' feature diverse casts
Tika Sumpter stars in "Mixed-ish"
Television can be a powerful medium. In some cases, prime time gives Black communities a much-needed platform to amplify their voices so that they may share their experiences with a wider audience. In the past few years, a few smart comedies have entertained viewers with diverse casts and a whole lot of heart.
Blue Bloods, on CBS
Tom Selleck stars as NYPD Police Commissioner Frank Reagan, patriarch of a law enforcement family in this smash-hit blend of procedural and family drama. Donnie Wahlberg and Will Estes also star as Reagan's sons, Danny and Jamie, respectively.
Q: I know shows like "Wheel of Fortune" and "Jeopardy" film upwards of four shows per day. How many do "Let's Make a Deal" and "The Price is Right" film?
Fewer. "Let's Make a Deal" shoots three shows per day, while "The Price Is Right" generally shoots two.
The main reason for the difference is pretty obvious: time. "Jeopardy" and "Wheel of Fortune" are half-hour shows, while "Let's Make a Deal" and "The Price Is Right" are both an hour long.