Barbara Walters Presents: The 10 Most Fascinating People, on ABC
In what has become an annual tradition, Barbara Walters interviews this year's headline makers, celebrities and more. Over the years, the legendary broadcast journalist has interviewed Hillary Rodham Clinton, Nelson Mandela and Tom Cruise.
The Voice, on NBC
After weeks of intense competition, inspiring triumphs and heartbreaking eliminations the remaining vocalists find out who will walk away a winner in this two-hour season finale. One singer will be awarded this year's title.
Q: What happened to "CSI: NY" this season? Will it be back?
Unfortunately, no, it won't be back. After nine seasons, many -- though not all -- of which were hits, "CSI: NY" was very quietly canceled this past spring.
That said, the writers apparently had an idea that it was coming. They had to fight very hard to get another season in 2012-13 -- "CSI: Miami" wasn't so lucky -- and so they had a sense that it would be their last.
Mom, on CBS
When Bonnie (Allison Janney) and Chef Rudy (French Stewart) start dating, Christy (Anna Faris) gets stuck in the middle in this new episode. "Two and a Half Men" star Jon Cryer stepped behind the camera to direct this installment.
Laughing With Canadians: NBC is teaming up with northerly neighbors
Colin Mochrie is set to guest star in "Working the Engels"
Laughing With Canadians: NBC has teamed up with a Canadian company in an unprecedented deal to co-produce a new comedy, and a screen legend has signed on in a starring role.
Crooners' Christmas: Celebrity songsters light up the small screen
Michael Bublé as seen in "Michael Bublé's 3rd Annual Christmas Special"
Christmas is coming, bells are ringing and music is in the air -- and on TV.
Late Laughs for the week of December 15 - 21, 2013
The Late Show: David Letterman
Tomorrow will be the 150th anniversary of the Gettysburg Address. It's one of the better-known speeches of all mankind, but at 272 words it was was pretty short. It was supposed to be longer, but what happened was Lincoln kept thanking people and the band played him off.
Happy birthday to Larry King. He's 80-years-old today. It's also his 30th year of looking 80.
Bake it up: Martha Stewart brings baking to the masses in 'Martha Bakes'
Martha Stewart as seen in "Martha Bakes"
There really is no one quite like Martha Stewart.
New Releases for the week of December 14 - December 21
Elysium
In the distant future, the extremely wealthy have moved to a pristine manmade space station called Elysium while the rest of humanity is left to fight for survival on the now-overpopulated and dilapidated planet Earth. Government officials have put in place strict anti-immigration laws to preserve the luxurious lifestyle of the citizens of Elysium, denying the citizens of earth the same level of medical care. When factory worker Max Da Costa is exposed to radiation and offered a prognosis of less than a week, he knows his only chance for survival lies on the forbidden space station and he enlists the help of a smuggler. Faced with certain death, Max agrees to take on a daunting mission that will not only save his life, but could better the lives of those left on Earth.
Director: Neil Blomkamp Stars: Matt Damon, Jodie Foster, Sharlto Copley. 2013. 109 min. Action.
Kick-Ass 2
After the death of his father, Red Mist – who has taken on a new identity – puts an evil plan into motion to make Kick-Ass and Hit Girl pay, putting them and their loved ones in peril. Meanwhile, the teenage vigilantes have been trying to navigate high school as normal kids, and a new wave of self-made superheroes have joined the fight.
Director: Jeff Wadlow. Stars: Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Chloë Grace Moretz, Christopher Mintz-Plasse. 2013. 103 min. Action.
Prisoners
While attending dinner at a neighbour’s, Keller Dover’s six-year-old daughter and her friend disappear. The only lead is a rundown RV that had been parked outside earlier, but with little evidence to hold the driver, police are forced to let him go. Knowing that every passing minute puts his daughter’s life further in danger, Keller decides to take matters into his own hands while the police continue to pursue multiple leads. Desperate and running out of time, Keller is willing to do anything to reach the girls.
Director: Denis Villeneuve. Stars: Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal, Viola Davis, Maria Bello, Terrence Howard. 2013. 153 min. Crime.
Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters
When Camp Half-Blood is attacked and its protection compromised, Percy and his group of friends set off on a dangerous mission. They must recover the Golden Fleece from the Sea of Monsters in order to save their safe haven and stop an ancient evil from rising.
Director: Thor Freudenthal. Stars: Logan Lerman, Alexandra Daddario, Brandon T. Jackson. 2013. 106 min. Adventure.
Survivor: Blood vs. Water, on CBS
As the battle between former players and their loved ones comes to a conclusion, this season's Sole Survivor is crowned. Following the big reveal, Jeff Probst hosts a live, one-hour reunion show during which the players talk about the season.
