Bad blood: The bloody final season of 'True Blood' kicks off on HBO
Sam Trammell, Ryan Kwanten, Anna Paquin, Joe Manganiello and Chris Bauer in a scene from “True Blood”
It looks like Bon Temps is going to war.
Q: Do you know yet if "Mixology" has been picked up for a second season? I've never seen anything like it, the format is so fresh and has great depth. Can you also tell me anything about the girl who plays Kacey?
Though it did have a fairly original premise, ABC opted not to order a second round of "Mixology."
The series, which spent its entire season following a group of people over one night at a bar, never drew a big enough audience to convince ABC to renew it. Though it was never officially canceled, when ABC announced its schedule for next season, "Mixology" wasn't on it.
The Goldbergs, on ABC
When Beverly (Wendi McLendon-Covey) tells Barry (Troy Gentile) that he'll have to earn his own money if he wants to purchase an expensive item, Murray (Jeff Garlin) suggest he come work at the furniture store with him.
Freakshow, on AMC
Todd tries something new in a new episode of this fun reality series. Staging a pop-up show at a local mall, the Freakshow performers do what they can to give the audience a phenomenal show with the help of a guest-star, the half-man Short E. Dangerously.
Q: I recently saw an ad for a new show that Dylan McDermott is going to be in. That reminded me that I can't remember if his last show ended or not. Did that show ever reach a conclusion?
CBS's "Hostages" was a case where the "limited series" trend works well for audiences as well as networks.
The series aired one 15-episode season, at the end of which its complicated kidnapping-and-presidential-assassination plot was wrapped up neatly. I won't say how because you didn't ask directly, and so you may yet be intending to catch up with it on DVD or Netflix.
Handcuffs and heartbreak: 'Rookie Blue' returns for a fifth season
The cast of “Rookie Blue”
Police procedural shows are a dime a dozen on screen these days, but "Rookie Blue" outshines the rest.
From humble beginnings to critical acclaim, the Canadian show stole its way into the hearts of the viewers across North America. It found its voice and, just like the rookie cops of the show, grew perfectly into its own skin.
24: Live Another Day, on Fox
In order to derail the terror attacks planned by Margot Al-Harazi (Michelle Fairley), Jack (Kiefer Sutherland) and President Heller (William Devane) face the unthinkable in this new episode. Meanwhile, Jordan Reed (Giles Matthey) faces imminent danger.
Return to Amish, on TLC
Abe, Rebecca, Kate, Jeremiah and Sabrina are back in a new episode of this spinoff reality series. The young people return to their Amish roots after a foray into the outside world and their lives have been permanently changed. Drama is sure to follow.
Boston bound: CBS' new comedy 'The McCarthys' eyes fall premiere
The cast of “The McCarthys”
Boston bound: With the current prime-time season winding down, all of the major television networks are getting viewers prepped for what's to come in 2014-15. With many dramas being announced across the board, CBS is hoping to hit a home run with a new comedy.
New Releases for the week of June 15 - 21
The Grand Budapest Hotel
From the mind of Wes Anderson comes a story centered around the many ludicrous adventures of the great Gustave H. (Fiennes), a concierge at a famous European hotel between the great world wars. Over time, Gustave forms a close friendship with lobby boy Zero Moustafa (Abraham). Zero tries to help his friend out when a wealthy client mysteriously dies and Gustave inherits a famous Renaissance painting, soon finding himself in a troubling situation involving a battle for an enormous family fortune.
Director: Wes Anderson. Stars: Ralph Fiennes, F. Murray Abraham, Mathieu Amalric, Adrien Brody, Willem Dafoe, Jeff Goldblum, Jude Law, Harvey Keitel, Bill Murray, Edward Norton, Saoirse Ronan, Léa Seydoux, Jason Schwartzman, Tilda Swinton, Tom Wilkinson, Owen Wilson. 2014. 100 min. Comedy.
The Lego Movie
Emmet (Pratt) is nothing to write home about, just an everyday, average Lego mini-figure. When he is mistakenly identified as the chosen one who will save the world, he must join a group of strangers on an unexpected adventure to stop the evil tyrant Lord Business (Ferrell) before the Lego universe is destroyed.
Directors: Phil Lord, Christopher Miller. Stars: Chris Pratt, Elizabeth Banks, Liam Neeson, Will Ferrell, Alison Brie, Will Arnett, Morgan Freeman, Nick Offerman, Charlie Day, Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum. 2014. 100 min. Animation.
Joe
Joe (Cage) is an ex-con who tries to make an honest living working for a lumber company. But when he hires Gary (Sheridan), a young boy from a troubled household with an abusive father, Joe suddenly finds himself becoming a role model to the youngster. As their unlikely bond progresses, both of their lives are dramatically altered when Gary is faced with a great threat, one he cannot handle on his own.
Director: David Gordon Green. Stars: Nicolas Cage, Tye Sheridan, Brian Mays, Gary Poulter, Ronnie Gene Blevins. 2013. 117 min. Drama.
A Fighting Man
This dramatic film tells the story of Sailor O’Connor (Purcell), an undefeated retired Irish boxer who returns to the ring for one last fight. Seizing the opportunity to prove he still has what it takes, the seasoned fighter must defeat a much younger opponent, not to mention the battle raging deep within himself.
Director: Damian Lee. Stars: Famke Janssen, James Caan, Dominic Purcell, Kim Coates, Michael Ironside, Louis Gossett Jr. 2014. 88 min. Drama.