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Q: Remember the show "Burn Notice"? I miss that show. What ever happened to the actor who played Jesse? I thought he was an underrated member of that cast.

Author: 
Adam Thomlison / TV Media

You're right that in a show that made a star of its lead, Jeffrey Donovan ("J. Edgar," 2011), and revived the careers of Bruce Campbell ("Army of Darkness," 1992), Gabrielle Anwar ("The Tudors") and Sharon Gless ("Cagney & Lacey"), the actor who played Jesse, who didn't join as a regular until halfway through the show's run, was a little overshadowed.

Hollywood Game Night, on NBC

Two contestants rub elbows with celebrities as they play party games in the hopes of winning up to $25,000 in this new episode. Jane Lynch hosts, while comedian and TV host Chris Hardwick and actor Mike Colter play high-stakes games.

Jane Lynch hosts "Hollywood Game Night"
Jane Lynch hosts "Hollywood Game Night"

Grittier 'Grantchester': Murder mystery gets heavier in season 3

Author: 
Jacqueline Spendlove / TV Media
Morven Christie and James Norton as seen in "Grantchester"

Morven Christie and James Norton as seen in "Grantchester"

There are a few things I've learned from British television: You should always offer your guests tea, hats are essential ladies' wedding attire, and clergy folk have much more thrilling jobs than I thought they did.

Big Brother, on CBS

Julie Chen introduces viewers to the new Houseguests in this two-hour season premiere. The contestants live together in a specially designed house outfitted with 87 HD cameras and more than 100 microphones as they compete for $500,000.

Julie Chen hosts "Big Brother"
Julie Chen hosts "Big Brother"

Q: What ever happened to "Rehab Addict"? Are we ever going to see some new shows from Nicole Curtis? I have learned so much from her and really miss her shows.

Author: 
Adam Thomlison / TV Media

A lot has happened to Nicole Curtis since May 2016, when the season 7 finale of "Rehab Addict" aired on HGTV. She's faced multiple personal and legal challenges (and some that are both) in the year and a half since she finished filming the most recent season. The good news, however, is she's currently busy filming season 8.

No date has been announced for the new installment, but her Facebook page has been filled for the past few months with photos of her hard at work on a new series of renos.

Animal Kingdom, on TNT

Craig (Ben Robson) begins to have second thoughts as the Cody family prepares to set the megachurch heist in motion in this new episode of the acclaimed crime drama. Meanwhile, Smurf (Ellen Barkin) gets a surprise visit from Javi (Alex Meraz).

Shawn Hatosy stars in "Animal Kingdom"
Shawn Hatosy stars in "Animal Kingdom"

Superhuman, on Fox

Five new contestants take the stage to display their extraordinary abilities in this new episode. Judges Mike Tyson, Christina Milian and Dr. Rahul Jandial are left speechless after witnessing what might be the best challenge to date.

Kal Penn hosts "Superhuman"
Kal Penn hosts "Superhuman"

Q: Who does the voice of the king in "Trolls"? It sounds like Robin Williams but I know it's not.

Author: 
Adam Thomlison / TV Media

There were actually three kings in the 2016 animated hit "Trolls" -- the king of the Trolls, King Peppy, was voiced by Jeffrey Tambor, while the two kings of the villainous Bergens were voiced by John Cleese and Christopher Mintz-Plasse.

All three men are certainly funny enough to be mistaken for the late comedic legend Robin Williams, but it's likely Tambor you're thinking of, with his equally baritone and somewhat nervous-sounding voice.

Ten years on: 'Zoo' jaunts forward a decade in season 3

Author: 
Jacqueline Spendlove / TV Media
James Wolk stars in "Zoo"

James Wolk stars in "Zoo"

New Releases for the week of June 25 - July 1

Power Rangers

While exploring an old gold mine not far from their high school, five teenagers stumble upon some mysterious coins that grant them supernatural abilities. Upon returning to the mine, they find an ancient spacecraft and a being that tells the teenagers about the return of the villainous Rita Repulsa (Banks), who threatens to destroy all life on Earth. Skeptical at first, the teens learn to use their new powers, but with Rita drawing ever closer to getting her hands on the powerful Zeo Crystal, and her evil minion, Goldar, hunting the teens, the new Power Rangers have to learn to work together and trust each other in order to have any hope of defeating her.

Director: Dean Israelite. Stars: Dacre Montgomery, Naomi Scott, Elizabeth Banks, Bryan Cranston, RJ Cyler, Ludi Lin, Becky G., Bill Hader. 2017. 124 min. Action.

 

T2 Trainspotting

Twenty years after the events of "Trainspotting" (1996), Mark "Rent Boy" Renton (McGregor) returns to Edinburgh to reconnect with the old friends whose money he stole. He finds them still living the lives of criminals, with Spud (Bremner) still struggling with his addiction, pub owner Simon (Miller) blackmailing men, and Begbie (Carlyle) doing time in prison. For Mark, who's been living a quiet and boring life in Amsterdam for the past 20 years, the lure of his old life proves irresistible and he quickly partners up with his old friends. 

Director: Danny Boyle. Stars: Ewan McGregor, Robert Carlyle, Ewen Bremner, Jonny Lee Miller. 2017. 117 min. Drama.

 

CHIPS

Upon graduating from the California Highway Patrol's training program, rookie Jon Baker (Shepard) is partnered up with Ponch (Peña), a hardened and experienced pro. It doesn't take long for Jon to discover that his partner is actually an undercover FBI agent investigating potentially crooked cops who recently staged a daring robbery of an armored car. Together, the slick professional and the inexperienced rookie work to bring down a treacherous traitor within the force.

Director: Dax Shepard. Stars: Michael Peña, Dax Shepard, Jessica McNamee, Adam Brody, Ryan Hansen, Kristen Bell, Vincent D'Onofrio. 2017. 100 min. Action.

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