New releases for the week of July 21 - 27
Hellboy
Hellboy (Harbour), a demonic but friendly paranormal investigator, is called to England to assist on a hunt for three dangerous giants. After defeating the enormous beasts, Hellboy learns that he is the descendant of King Arthur and that it's up to him to use the sword Excalibur to save London from a myriad of demons, including the recently resurrected evil Blood Queen Nimue (Jovovich), before a portal to hell engulfs the entire city. This film is the third live-action film to feature the Dark Horse Comics character of the same name.
Director: Neil Marshall. Stars: David Harbour, Milla Jovovich, Ian McShane, Penelope Mitchell. 2019. 120 min. Action.
Alita: Battle Angel
When Alita (Salazar), a cyborg woman, is awoken by Dr. Dyson Ido (Waltz) after a catastrophic event, she discovers that she's in a brand new body with no memory of her past. She is told by some new friends that she should not investigate her past, but Alita soon discovers she is a competent fighter, and in an effort to uncover her true identity, she uses her new skills to enter a battle royale-style racing tournament featuring cyborg gladiators. After a devastating defeat at the hands of cyborg serial killers, Alita is hell-bent on revenge as she navigates a twisted, unfamiliar world.
Director: Robert Rodriguez. Stars: Rosa Salazar, Christoph Waltz, Jennifer Connelly, Keean Johnson, Mahershala Ali, Ed Skrein. 2019. 122 min. Action.
Missing Link
Sir Lionel Frost (Jackman) is a dispirited investigator of mythical beings in search of a creature whose discovery will thrust him into an elite club. After navigating the Pacific Northwest, Frost finds a sasquatch in the forest and nicknames him Mr. Link (Galifianakis). Mr. Link persuades Frost to help him search for his long lost relatives, the yetis in the Himalayas. Along the way, the pair encounters Frost's old friend Adelina Fortnight (Saldana), who helps them on their dangerous journey. Throughout their adventure, Frost comes to realize that the club is not what he thought, and he is forced to reconsider his goals and what he would do to accomplish them.
Director: Chris Butler. Stars: Hugh Jackman, David Walliams, Zoe Saldana, Stephen Fry, Matt Lucas, Zach Galifianakis, Timothy Olyphant. 2019. 94 min. Animation.
Back in the fold: Jimmy Smits returns to NBC this fall
Jimmy Smits and Caitlin McGee from "Bluff City Law"
Back in the fold: Jimmy Smits is back. Then again, the talented Emmy winner has never been away.
Back in the fold: Jimmy Smits returns to NBC this fall
Jimmy Smits and Caitlin McGee from "Bluff City Law"
Back in the fold: Jimmy Smits is back. Then again, the talented Emmy winner has never been away.
Big Little Lies, on HBO
Meryl Streep joins the cast as Celeste's (Nicole Kidman) mother-in-law, Mary Louise, in the new season of this critically acclaimed series. Based on the novel of the same name, the show follows five women who become embroiled in a murder investigation.
Big Little Lies, on HBO
Meryl Streep joins the cast as Celeste's (Nicole Kidman) mother-in-law, Mary Louise, in the new season of this critically acclaimed series. Based on the novel of the same name, the show follows five women who become embroiled in a murder investigation.
Boxing: PBC Fight Night, on Fox
Super Middleweight champion Caleb Plant takes on unbeaten fighter Mike Lee at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas in this PBC Fight Night event. Plant is determined to defend his title, while Lee fights to join the Super Middleweight elite.
Hot stuff: ABC's 'Grand Hotel' puts the sizzle in summer
Demián Bichir and Roselyn Sanchez star in "Grand Hotel"
With its stunning hotels, sizzling-hot beaches and even hotter nightlife, Miami is a haven for people looking for a taste of the high life. Yet, life in Miami isn't all fun in the sun, and a new series set in a posh hotel explores the dark side of the sunshine state.
Live PD, on A&E
Host Dan Abrams presents an unfiltered look at what happens inside some of the country's busiest police forces in this new episode. The docuseries uses live footage from dash cams, fixed rigs and handheld cameras that follow officers on a typical Friday night shift.
Hollywood Game Night, on NBC
Celebrities try to help contestants win up to $25,000 by playing goofy party games in this new episode. Hosted by Jane Lynch, the award-winning show challenges the players to games involving pop culture, wordplay and more.
Snowfall, on FX
Franklin (Damson Idris) must adjust his business model when he faces mounting problems on the street in this new episode. Elsewhere, Andre (Darius McCrary) investigates a murder, and Teddy (Carter Hudson) gets a surprise visitor when he returns home.
