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In the beginning...: Fox's new series tells the origin stories of Gotham City's most well-known characters

Author: 
Jacqueline Spendlove / TV Media
The cast of “Gotham”

The cast of “Gotham”

Comic book adaptations have taken off on both the big screen and the small.

Rush, on Bravo

Tom Ellis stars as renegade physician Dr. William P. Rush in a new episode of this medical drama. Once a top surgeon at a prominent L.A. hospital, Rush now runs an unorthodox private doctor service treating the city's elite - specifically, those members of society who need a doctor that can keep his mouth shut.

Tom Ellis as seen in "Rush"
Tom Ellis as seen in "Rush"

The Mysteries of Laura, on NBC

Don't miss the premiere of this new police procedural comedy-drama. Debra Messing stars as Laura Diamond, an NYPD homicide detective who juggles her job and her chaotic family life as a soon-to-be-divorced mother of a pair of unruly twin boys.

Laz Alonso and Debra Messing as seen in "The Mysteries of Laura"
Laz Alonso and Debra Messing as seen in "The Mysteries of Laura"

The Mindy Project, on Fox

Danny (Chris Messina) and Mindy (Mindy Kaling) establish professional boundaries for their budding relationship when season 3 kicks off with a new episode. Meanwhile, Jeremy (Ed Weeks) struggles to put together a charity fundraiser.

Mindy Kaling stars in "The Mindy Project"
Mindy Kaling stars in "The Mindy Project"

Mom, on CBS

Christy (Anna Faris) and Bonnie (Allison Janey) help Violet (Sadie Calvano) when she goes into labor in this rebroadcast. Despite outward evidence to the contrary, Christy is sure that her mom has feelings for her dad. The comedy series has scored a renewal for a second season.

Allison Janney and Anna Faris as seen in "Mom"
Allison Janney and Anna Faris as seen in "Mom"

American Dad, on Fox

Everyone's favorite animated CIA agent is back when a new season kicks off. In this hour-long premiere, Roger is left with no choice but to sell his attic bar to a restaurant chain following a heart attack. Elsewhere, Steve and his friends are faced with the prospect of losing their virginity to a sexy new neighbor.

Klaus and Roger as seen in "American Dad"
Roger as seen in "American Dad"

Tender loving care: Fox's 'Red Band Society' gives darkly comedic take on pediatric patients

Author: 
Jacqui Wiens / TV Media
Octavia Spencer stars in “Red Band Society”

Octavia Spencer stars in “Red Band Society”

New Releases for the week of September 14 - 20

The Fault in Our Stars

Hazel Lancaster (Woodley), a 16-year-old cancer patient, has her life taken on an extraordinary journey after catching the eye of another attendee during a Cancer Kid Support group. Gus Waters (Elgort) is a cancer survivor who immediately takes a liking to Hazel, and although she attempts to keep him at arm's length due to her terminal diagnosis, the two fall deeply in love. Gus and Hazel’s miraculous relationship continues to flourish as they both share irreverent humour and a similiar outlook on life, refusing to let Hazel’s illness stand in the way of their devotion.

Director: Josh Boone. Stars: Shailene Woodley, Ansel Elgort, Willem Dafoe, Laura Dern, Nat Wolff, Lotte Verbeek, Sam Trammell, Mike Birbiglia, Ana Dela Cruz. 2014. 126 min. Romance.

 

Godzilla

Godzilla returns as "the world’s most famous monster" and is forced to go head-to-head against new and deadly creatures that threaten mankind’s very existence. The government tries to hide the prehistoric monster from the public, blaming the devastation left in his wake on natural disasters, but scientist Joe Brody (Cranston) believes there's more to the story than the government is letting on. He discovers a sonar anomaly, but no one -- including his son Ford (Taylor-Johnson) -- thinks an investigation is worth it until it's too late. With humanity’s scientific tampering and arrogance having offset the balance of nature, Godzilla has awoken once again to restore it.

Director: Gareth Edwards. Stars: Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Bryan Cranston, Ken Watanabe, Elizabeth Olsen, Juliette Binoche, Sally Hawkins, David Strathairn, Carson Bolde, Richard T. Jones. 2014. 123 min. Action.

 

Jungle Master

In this animated adventure, a young girl named Rainie (Justice) is upset when her mother misses her birthday. She goes to confront her mother, but she's accidentally whisked away to a magical jungle that she doesn't recognize. There she meets the excitable Blue (Peck), who happens to be the Jungle Master. The two need to work together as they head out on a grand adventure to get Rainie home, help turn Blue into a true leader and save the jungle.

Director: Xu Kerr. Stars: Victoria Justice, David Spade, Josh Peck, Jon Lovitz, Jane Lynch, Shondalia White. 2013. 90 min. Animation.

 

Think Like A Man Too

A place for showgirls, casinos and now a hot spot for couples to get married, Las Vegas sets the stage for the second instalment in this comedy series. Cedric (Hart) and his many friends are all together in "The Entertainment Capital of the World" for Michael (Jenkins) and Candace's (Hall) wedding day. Though they all hope to spend a romantic weekend together, the many temptations Las Vegas has to offer throws the group into many misadventures, placing them in compromising situations that threaten to ruin the big day.

Director: Tim Story. Stars: Kevin Hart, Regina Hall, Terrence Jenkins, Michael Ealy, Jerry Ferrara, Meagan Good, Taraji P. Henson, Romany Malco, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Gary Owen, Gabrielle Union, La La Anthony, Kevin Hart. 2014. 106 min. Comedy.

The 'Monk' is in: 'Nurse Jackie' welcomes a new doctor to the ER

Author: 
Andrew Warren / TV Media
Betty Gilpin and Peter Facinelli as seen in “Nurse Jackie”

Betty Gilpin and Peter Facinelli as seen in “Nurse Jackie”

The 'Monk' is in: The golden boy has checked himself out, but the vacancy sure didn't last long.

Showtime's "Nurse Jackie" is still keeping the exact 2015 premiere date for its seventh season under wraps, but news of casting changes has been leaking out.

Back at the farm: Third season of 'Farmhouse Rules' grows on the Food Network

Author: 
Andrew Warren / TV Media
Nancy Fuller stars in “Farmhouse Rules”

Nancy Fuller stars in “Farmhouse Rules”

Growing up on a farm is becoming less and less common these days. Like it or not, the family farm is a dying breed, and not many kids get to enjoy sitting down to a home-cooked meal that's been made with only the freshest of ingredients from their own backyards.

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