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Q: I need help finding the name of an actress -- she played the ex-girlfriend, Rana, in "127 Hours." Can you tell me who she is, and what else she's done?

Author: 
Adam Thomlison / TV Media

Rana, the ex-girlfriend who trapped hiker Aron Ralston (played by James Franco) thinks back on while close to death in 2010's "127 Hours," was played by French actress Clémence Poesy.

She is actually more famous to North American audiences for her role as Fleur Delacour in three of the Harry Potter films. She was introduced as Harry's competitor in the fourth film, "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" (2005).

Motive, on ABC

Flynn's latest case involves a mortgage broker who was found dead in the parking lot by his office in this new episode. Armed with a composite police sketch, she investigates and meets a man whose attempts to make amends with his family led to tragedy.

Kristin Lehman stars in "Motive"
Kristin Lehman stars in "Motive"

Camp, on NBC

Little Otter Family Camp becomes a battleground when Mack announces the annual capture-the-flag competition. Sarah and Grace go for the gusto, others stay out of the line of fire.

Rachel Griffiths in "Camp"
Rachel Griffiths in "Camp"

Q: Is "Hannibal" coming back for another season?

Author: 
Adam Thomlison / TV Media

NBC left fans on the edges of their seats, gripped by suspense -- almost like an episode of a good thriller, come to think of it -- before it finally renewed "Hannibal."

The serial-killer drama is based on the Thomas Harris books that previously spawned a series of films, including the Oscar-winning 1991 picture "The Silence of the Lambs."

Whose Line Is It Anyway?, on CW

Actress and comedian Aisha Tyler welcomes back cast members Ryan Stiles, Wayne Brady and Colin Mochrie in this season premiere. Improv games determined by ideas from audience members.

The cast of "Whose Line Is It Anyway?"
The cast of "Whose Line Is It Anyway?"

Q: Jason Isaacs has a heavy English accent in "The Patriot" and the "Harry Potter" movies, but in "Awake," there's no accent. Can he turn it on and off like Hugh Laurie? Which is his real accent?

Author: 
Adam Thomlison / TV Media

Jason Isaacs is British to the core, hailing from Liverpool, England, the port city that gave us the Beatles.

It's not surprising that he would be able to keep his native accent for his film career, but have to drop it for TV -- the small screen is famously unwelcoming of other voices. This goes to the extent that commercials from other English-speaking countries such as Britain and Australia are often dubbed over with Americans -- and, to be fair, they do the same there.

American Ninja Warrior, on NBC

The competition heats up in Miami as the contestants face brand new obstacles, including the utility pole slider, balance bridge and monkey peg. Olympic gold medallist Dee Dee Trotter tackles the course.

Matt Iseman hosts "American Ninja Warrior"
Matt Iseman hosts "American Ninja Warrior"

Moving on up: Four 'Grey's Anatomy' cast members upped to series regulars

Author: 
Andrew Warren / TV Media
Camilla Luddington and Jerrika Hinton in "Grey's Anatomy"

Camilla Luddington and Jerrika Hinton in "Grey's Anatomy"

Moving on up: There have been some promotions at the Seattle Grace hospital.

ABC's hit medical drama "Grey's Anatomy" was renewed for a 10th season in May, and it's looking like a lot of secondary characters have earned themselves spots as series regulars.

Food court fun: Escape the heat with Food Network's newest fare

Author: 
Andrew Warren / TV Media
Briana Shidell and Carlie Peterson with "Food Court Wars" host Tyler Florence

Briana Shidell and Carlie Peterson with "Food Court Wars" host Tyler Florence

When the mercury rises on up to sweat-inducing heights in the middle of summer, folks take refuge from the sizzling sun wherever they can. Whether it's a day at the beach or an evening down at the air-conditioned cinema, we all have our favorite haunts to cool down in.

Late Laughs for the week of July 14 - July 20, 2013

The Tonight Show: Jay Leno

This day marks the 42nd anniversary of the war on drugs. Today our partners in Mexico observed it with a moment of silence, followed by hours of laughter.

 

In a new interview, Ralph Nader said there has never been a bigger con man in the White House than Barack Obama. Can you believe that? Ralph Nader is still alive!

 

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