Q: Who does the voice of the bad guy, Rothbart, in "Barbie of Swan Lake"? It sounds so familiar.
That voice is certainly distinctive, but of course it would have to be, since it was also supposed to be the voice of a popular Seattle radio host.
The evil wizard Rothbart in the 2003 direct-to-DVD animated film "Barbie of Swan Lake" is voiced by Kelsey Grammer, best known as the uptight psychiatrist Frasier Crane on the hit sitcom "Frasier," and the classic sitcom from which it spun off, "Cheers."
Supernatural, on CW
When Dean re-emerges from Purgatory, he isn't alone in this season premiere. He heads straight for Sam, but their reunion isn't exactly what he expected. Later, Sam and Dean set out in search of Kevin.
NCIS, on CBS
When the body of a NCIS facilities manager turns up four months after she went missing, the team investigates the cause of her mysterious death. After psych evaluations, Gibbs becomes concerned about Abby's recurring nightmares.
Q: Are shows like "Hardcore Pawn," "Lizard Lick Towing" and "Operation Repo" all real? The people seem like they're acting and you're watching "Jerry Springer."
While the shows do all attempt to present a cavalcade of oddballs, much like Jerry Springer did with his now-iconic (and largely staged) talk show, whether or not these three TruTV series are actually true or not is the subject of debate. Oddly, some of that debate is happening within the network.
Castle, on ABC
Nathan Fillion stars as mystery writer-turned-police consultant Richard Castle in this new episode. Fans of the series can also look forward to the release of the graphic novel "Castle: Richard Castle's Storm Season."
Bob's Burgers, on Fox
Bob and Linda face another exciting day at the restaurant when a motorcycle gang visits to honor their fallen leader. Then, a bully tries to put Louise in her place by stealing her bunny ears.
Martha makes a move: PBS preps new Martha Stewart series
"Martha Stewart's Cooking School" will debut on PBS
Say what you will about Martha Stewart, but you’ve got to admire her tenacity and resilience.
New Releases for the week of Sept. 30 - Oct. 6
Dark Shadows
Confined for centuries by his ex-girlfriend, a witch, vampire Barnabas Collins finally escapes and returns home. Finding his mansion inhabited by his maladjusted posterity, the vampire poses as a distant relative from England and quickly gets sucked into family drama. While he goes about trying to fix the broken relationships around him, Barnabas begins to fall in love with a beautiful woman with ties to his past. But his evil ex has other plans. Barnabas must defeat the witch and break the curse that has haunted his family for generations if he is to save his descendants and the life of the woman he loves.
Director: Tim Burton. Stars: Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer, Helena Bonham Carter, Eva Green, Johnny Lee Miller, Chloe Grace Mortez. 2012. 113 min. Comedy.
People Like Us
When his estranged father dies, Sam, at the insistence of his girlfriend, returns home to face his dysfunctional family. Discovering that his father left no money to him but a large sum to a stranger named Josh Davis, Sam is full of anger and resentment. He follows clues that lead him to the mysterious beneficiary, only to discover a branch of his family tree that had remained a secret until now.
Director: Alex Kurtzman. Stars: Chris Pine, Elizabeth Banks, Michelle Pfeiffer, Olivia Wilde, Michael Hall D'Addario. 2012. 114 min. Drama.
Funkytown
Follow the intersecting stories of eight people in Montreal at the height of the disco era. Seeking fame and fortune, they are forced to make decisions that could cost them dearly, never knowing that upcoming political and social events will change their lives in unforeseeable ways.
Director: Daniel Roby. Stars: Patrick Huard, Justin Chatwin, Paul Doucet. 2011. 132 min. Drama.
Cowgirls 'n Angels
Ida, a young and rebellious girl, has always dreamed of finding her father. Knowing little about him except that he was a rodeo rider, she sets out on a quest to find her dad, a quest that takes her to places she never imagined she'd be. Recruited by the trick-riding team "Sweethearts of the Rodeo," Ida discovers her own hidden talents, and finds a loving and accepting family in the girls she rides with. Though Ida hopes to find her father, it is the search for him that will forever alter her life.
Director: Timothy Armstrong. Stars: James Cromwell, Jackson Rathbone, Bailee Madison, Alicia Witt. 2012. 92 min. Family.
'Biggest' comeback: Michaels returns to help 'Loser' kids shape up
Jillian Michaels is returning to "The Biggest Loser"
Late Laughs for the week of September 30 - October 6, 2012
Jimmy Kimmel Live!: Jimmy Kimmel
I thought of a great invention: the iPhone 6. You don't even have to order it. Apple has collected so much information about you that it knows you want it, and it's coming to your house!