The Grammy Nominations Concert Live!, on CBS
LL Cool J graces the stage of the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles to host an evening of award-winning music. Drake, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, Robin Thicke and Keith Urban are all slated to appear in the star-studded celebration.
Q: I was just watching the first "Bourne Identity" movie and was wondering what happened to the lead actress in that movie. Has she done anything since?
Franka Potente hasn't had as much post-"Bourne Identity" (2002) success as star Matt Damon. Indeed, most of her success came before.
Damon was something of a Hollywood it-boy ahead of being cast as the titular super-agent with amnesia, riding the crest of a wave of hits that included "Saving Private Ryan (1998) and "The Talented Mr. Ripley" (1999), but many forget that Potente was in much the same position.
A killer time: Bonnie and Clyde tear up the small screen
Emile Hirsch and Holliday Grainger star in "Bonnie and Clyde"
One of history’s most iconic couples is about to tear up the small screen in an unprecedented network event.
The Crazy Ones, on CBS
Victoria's Secret model Adriana Lima, who's scheduled to walk the catwalk in the company's annual runway show, guest stars as herself in this new episode. Starring Robin Williams, the new comedy was recently given a full-season order from the network.
Christmas in Rockefeller Center, on NBC
Celebrity guests perform traditional and modern holiday tunes as New Yorkers enjoy the official kick-off of the season. In what has become an annual tradition, the special features the lighting of the world's most famous Christmas tree.
Q: I really enjoyed watching "The Million Second Quiz" and testing my knowledge on the online game to qualify as a potential contestant. Even though it didn't have the ratings that NBC had hoped for, is there any word on whether it's coming back or not?
No, there's no word yet, and there may not be for a while.
NBC has boasted about how different and "state-of-the-art" the prime-time game show is -- "The Million Second Quiz" includes home viewers via a mobile app, offering the chance to be chosen as a future contestant.
Boston's Finest, on TNT
Tension erupts between rival gangs with back-to-back shootings in the same night in this new episode. As a result, Det. Tim Stanton aims to put an end to the battles with an investigation that involves both the gang and Gang and Fugitive units.
Q: Who is Barbara Broccoli? I've seen her name on a couple of James Bond movies, but I don't think I've seen it anywhere else (and it's the sort of name you remember).
You're right, you haven't seen Barbara Broccoli's name anywhere but on Bond-film credits, because that's pretty well all she's done.
Barbara is the daughter of Albert R. Broccoli, the more prolific British film producer who co-produced the first big-screen Bond film, "Dr. No," in 1962, and backed every subsequent one until his death in 1996, at which time his daughter and stepson, Michael G. Wilson, stepped up to run the family blockbuster-producing business (officially titled EON Productions).
CMA Country Christmas, on ABC
Jennifer Nettles gets into the festive spirit as she and other country music stars share their personal holiday traditions and memories. The concert special features appearances by Trace Adkins, Luke Bryan, Sheryl Crow, Kellie Pickler and more.
New Releases for the week of December 01 - December 07
The Wolverine
While living out his days as a recluse in the Yukon, Logan, the Wolverine, is contacted by a fellow mutant on behalf of an officer he rescued during the atomic bombing of Nagasaki. After learning the officer, Yashida, is now dying of cancer, Logan travels to Japan to visit the ailing man who wants to repay his life debt. Soon, Logan finds himself in a life-or-death battle that forces him to confront his inner demons and struggle with immortality.
Director: James Mangold. Stars: Hugh Jackman, Will Yun Lee, Tao Okamoto, Rila Fukushima. 2013. 126 min. Action.
The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones
Seemingly ordinary teenage girl Clary Fray discovers that she is a descendent of a long line of Shadowhunters, a group of warriors tasked with protecting our world from demons, and has inherited special powers from her mother. When her mother disappears, Clary must join forces with others like her to rescue her. But to find her mother, Clary will have to navigate an alternate New York called Downworld, where dangerous demons, warlocks, vampires and other deadly creatures roam.
Director: Harald Zwart. Stars: Lilly Collins, Jamie Campbell Bower, Robert Sheehan, Kevin Zegers. 2013. 130 min. Adventure.
The Smurfs 2
In an attempt to harness the all-powerful smurf-essence, the evil Gargamel creates a couple of Smurf-like creatures he calls the Naughties. When he realizes that only Smurfette knows the spell that will turn the Naughties into real Smurfs, Gargamel kidnaps Smurfette and takes her to Paris, where he is admired by millions who believe him to be the world’s greatest sorcerer. With the help of their real world friends, the Winslows, Papa, Clumsy, Grouchy and Vanity will have to return to the real world to save Smurfette before it’s too late.
Director: Raja Gosnell. Stars: Neil Patrick Harris, Jayma Mays, Katy Perry, Brendan Gleeson, Hank Azaria. 2013. 105 min. Family.
Drinking Buddies
Luke is in a serious relationship with his girlfriend of six years, while Kate is trying to play it cool with her music producer boyfriend. Despite their relationships, Luke and Kate flirt and drink while working at a Chicago brewery. The pair are perfect for each other, and the more they drink, the blurrier the line between “friends” and "more than friends” becomes.
Director: Joe Swanberg. Stars: Olivia Wilde, Jake Johnson, Anna Kendrick, Ron Livingston, Jason Sudeikis. 2013. 90 min. Comedy.