Help wanted: 'Chopped' has chefs vying for position
Scott Conant, Maneet Chauhan, Ted Allen and Chris Santos in "Chopped: Desperately Seeking Sous Chef"
Jump to the '90s: 'That '70s Show' cast to appear in spinoff
Laura Prepon, Ashton Kutcher, Topher Grace, Mila Kunis, Danny Masterson and Wilmer Valderrama from "That '70s Show"
Jump to the '90s: Get ready to head back to Point Place, Wisconsin, because Netflix is moving forward with its planned "That '70s Show" spinoff.
The Baby, on HBO
Natasha (Michelle de Swarte), Mrs. Eaves (Amira Ghazalla) and Bobbi (Amber Grappy) are desperate to leave the Jupiter House in this new episode, but find their plans thwarted when the other children suddenly become possessed and begin wreaking havoc.
Late Laughs for the week of May 29 - June 4
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Well, guys, today is May 4, also known as Star Wars Day — as in "May the fourth be with you." That's right, it's Star Wars Day. Or for guys in their 30s celebrating it, Solo de Mayo.
Jump to the '90s: 'That '70s Show' cast to appear in spinoff
Laura Prepon, Ashton Kutcher, Topher Grace, Mila Kunis, Danny Masterson and Wilmer Valderrama from "That '70s Show"
Jump to the '90s: Get ready to head back to Point Place, Wisconsin, because Netflix is moving forward with its planned "That '70s Show" spinoff.
New Releases for the week of May 29 - June 4
Big Gold Brick
After being hit by a car, aspiring writer Sam Liston (Cohen) is propositioned by the man who hit him, Floyd Devereaux (Garcia). In order to quell his guilt, Floyd offers Sam the opportunity to write his biography in addition to free room and board in his elaborate home. Accepting the offer, Sam soon becomes acquainted with Floyd's second wife, Jacqueline (Fox); mischievous teenage son, Edward (Castrounis); and his daughter from his first marriage, former music prodigy Lily (Hale). As the pair begin to work together on the biography, mysterious secrets come to light.
Director: Brian Petsos. Stars: Andy Garcia, Emory Cohen, Megan Fox, Lucy Hale, Oscar Isaac, Frederick Schmidt, Leonidas Castrounis, Shiloh Fernandez. 2022. 132 mins. Comedy.
The Devil You Know
Recently released from jail, Marcus Cowans (Epps) is making an effort to turn his life around for the better. Working a new job as a bus driver for the city, potential new romantic prospects allow Marcus to become an example for his brother, Drew (Catlett), who is hanging out with the wrong crowd. After the senseless murder of a family, Det. Joe McDonald (Ealy) sets his sights on Drew, setting off cascading emotions as the Cowans family navigates not only the justice system but complicated family relationships as well.
Director: Charles Murray. Stars: Omar Epps, Michael Ealy, William Catlett, Vaughn W. Hebron, Michael Beach, B.J. Britt, Ashley A. Williams, Murray Gray, Sarah Drescher, Conor Sherry, Sarah Minnich, Theo Rossi. 2022. 116 mins. Thriller.
The Burning Sea
Following the collapse of an offshore oil rig platform in the North Sea, researchers Sofia (Thorp) and Arthur (Larsen) must abandon the rescue mission when they soon discover that a catastrophic seismic event is poised to sink all the Norwegian oil rigs in the area. During the evacuation, Sofia, Arthur and a group of scientists, researchers and politicians must do everything in their power to save the oil rig workers and the North Sea in its entirety.
Director: John Andreas Andersen. Stars: Kristine Kujath Thorp, Henrik Bjelland, Rolf Kristian Larsen, Anders Baasmo Christiansen, Bjørn Floberg, Anneke von der Lippe, Christoffer Staib, Ane Skumsvoll. 2021. 104 mins. Action.
A 'Swift' spinoff: 'Nancy Drew' crew stars in new CW series
Ashleigh Murray and Tian Richards in "Tom Swift"
Transplant, on NBC
Hamza Haq stars as Dr. Bashir "Bash" Hamed, a refugee of the Syrian Civil War who now works at York Memorial Hospital in Toronto in this Canadian medical drama. Amid citizenship struggles and red tape, Hamed hones skills picked up in the war back home.
A 'Swift' spinoff: 'Nancy Drew' crew stars in new CW series
Ashleigh Murray and Tian Richards in "Tom Swift"
Q: Why was "Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy" delayed? Wasn't it originally supposed to start in March?
The second season of CNN's "Searching for Italy," hosted by acting great Stanley Tucci ("The Devil Wears Prada," 2006), was delayed because of the war in Ukraine. The circumstances made it so that a light and generally pleasant travel show would have felt off-key on the 24-hour news network. This sort of preemption seems to be part of CNN's policy.