A winning 'Game': HBO's fantasy epic is bigger than ever
Kit Harington in a scene from "Game of Thrones"
Just as our winter is retreating to make room for spring, a more frigid and frightening winter is advancing on the seven kingdoms of Westeros.
Beauty and the Beast, on Showcase
No-nonsense homicide detective Cat Chandler relies on help from the mysterious Vincent. Although Vincent has a good heart, he is capable of transforming into a terrifying and powerful creature when he's angry.
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, on CBS
The CSIs remember a fallen member of their team when a reverend is found dead at Warrick Brown's gravesite. The evidence found at the scene of the crime leads the investigators back to Warrick's ex-wife and her new beau.
Q: Why did Vanessa Ferlito leave after the second season of "CSI: NY," and what is she doing now?
Ironically, Vanessa Ferlito left "CSI: NY" because she wanted to go home ... to New York.
The series is actually shot in Los Angeles, and while the Brooklyn-born Ferlito told TVGuide.com that she originally signed on "you don't say no to" a high-profile show like the "CSI" spinoff, she eventually got homesick, as well as hungry for a little variety. "I really wanted to be home in New York. I wanted to still do movies and theater."
Go On, on NBC
Matthew Perry welcomes former "Friends" co-star Courteney Cox, who guest stars as Talia, a recent widow. When Anne offers to set up Ryan with her new friend, Talia ends up flirting with both of them. Elsewhere, Yolanda goes on a cruise to find a man.
Recaps for the week of March 25 - 29
Anthony Geary stars as Luke in “General Hospital”
The Bold and the Beautiful
Katie and Bill get into a huge fight about the difficulties in their marriage after she walks in on him with Brooke in a compromising position. Later, Katie confronts Brooke while Bill drowns his sorrows with a bottle of scotch. Maya goes out with Carter to get her mind off of Rick, while Rick tries yet again to fend off Caroline's advances. Meanwhile, Eric makes an announcement about his relationship with Taylor at a news conference. Taylor is accosted by Bill and Brooke separately about feeding into Katie's suspicions about them. Maya works out her feelings for Rick in conversations with Dayzee, and Caroline and ponders a possible future with him.
Days of Our Lives
Will gives in to Sami's insistence they go to Stefano for help taking care of Nick, and shortly thereafter, Sami and EJ move into the DiMera mansion. Things between Abigail and Cameron heat up, but he's not happy when she puts the brakes on yet again. Kate and Rafe have a misunderstanding about Will, but they both soon realize they were wrong and they end up in bed. Jennifer struggles to convince Daniel she doesn't love him when Chloe threatens to keep him away from his son. Nick opens up to Gabi a little more about his time in prison and is later shocked when he runs into angry ex-inmate Vargas.
General Hospital
Just as Sabrina is about to give up on Patrick, he begins to tell her how he really feels about her. Laura upsets Scott by turning to Luke during a crisis moment, but she later ends up lashing out at Luke. Carly gets to show off the newly renovated Metro Court Ballroom, while Lucy announces a special guest choreographer to participate in the Nurses' Ball. In their search for Lulu, Dante and Anna find something startling that might be a clue to her whereabouts. Felicia tries to figure out her issues with Mac and Frisco by talking to Maxie, while Tracy breaks into the lab to pilfer the secret relish formula.
The Young and the Restless
Lauren intends to return Carmine's room key, but lust takes them by force and they end up in bed. Later, Michael asks her to go to marriage counseling and she rejects the idea. Tyler opens up to Lily about his father after visiting Gus and hearing him deny having killed his mother. Cane grows concerned for Katherine during lunch when she demonstrates signs of forgetfulness, but she tells him she already knows what's wrong. Things get awkward between Summer and Kyle when Phyllis walks in on them during an uncomfortable moment. Victor and Nikki's wedding reception quickly unravels when Bob, posed as a waiter, pulls out a gun and starts shooting.
Q: Will Ashley Judd's show "Missing" ever be back? It ended with the audience assuming that she had been captured and/or killed. Not a very good way to end a show, in my opinion.
It was not a great way to end a show, but the producers of "Missing" didn't know it would be the end.
The news broke on May 11 that ABC would not renew the mid-season series, a week before its season finale aired -- that meant, of course, that the finale had been filmed and finished long before.
Late Laughs for the week of March 24 - 30, 2013
Conan: Conan O'Brien
We are 24 hours away from massive, across-the-board budget cuts. If the cuts go into effect, major airports could face delays up to 90 minutes -- or as JetBlue calls it, an on-time departure.
These budget cuts are serious. It could negatively affect water and sewage services. In other words, all of America is about to embark on a Carnival cruise.
New Releases for the week of March 24 - March 30
Parental Guidance
When Artie and Diane agree to look after their three grandchildren while the kids' "helicopter" parents are out of town, their methods of tough rules and lots of love are put to the test. It's 21st-century behaviors versus old-fashioned ways as Artie and Diane try to prove to their daughter Alice that they can be trusted to look after the kids.
Director: Andy Fickman. Stars: Billy Crystal, Bette Midler, Marisa Tomei, Tom Everett Scott. 2012. 105 min. Comedy.
Zambezia
Kai, a young and naive falcon, leaves behind his home and father to travel to the bustling city of Zambezia. He arrives just as the city is preparing for the Spring Celebration and earns himself a spot on the defense patrol made up of Zambezia's best fliers. Meanwhile, Marabou storks, tired of scavenging off Zambia's leftovers, have teamed up with the vicious Budzo to try to take control of the city.
Director: Wayne Thornley. Stars: Leonard Nimoy, Jeremy Suarez, Abigail Breslin, Jeff Goldblum, Samuel L. Jackson. 2012. 83 min. Animation.
Killing Them Softly
When three men rob a Mob-protected poker game and send the local criminal economy into a crisis, Jackie Cogan is hired by the Mafia. Cogan, a professional hit man, is tasked with restoring order and tracking down the men responsible for the heist.
Director: Andrew Dominik. Stars: Brad Pitt, Ray Liotta, Richard Jenkins, James Gandolfini, Scott McNairy, Vincent Curatola. 2012. 97 min. Thriller.
House Arrest
Chanel is used to living the high life, until one day she is unexpectedly arrested while shopping with her boyfriend. Sentenced to house arrest for a crime she didn't commit, Chanel is forced to move back in with her mother and daughter, who live in the ghetto. With her boyfriend DeAndre still in jail, Chanel must decide between taking the blame and proving her innocence.
Director: William Washington. Stars: Stacey Dash, The Game, Cory Belvins, Aki Aleong. 2012. 103 min. Comedy.
The Frankenstein Theory
After being suspended from the university where he worked, Prof. John Venkenheim leads a documentary film crew to the Arctic Circle to defend his academic reputation by proving that Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein" was based on fact. With the help of his team, Prof. Venkenheim sets out to find the legendary monster.
Director: Andrew Weiner. Stars: Kris Lemche, Joe Egender, Timothy V. Murphy. 2013. 87 min. Horror.
Revenge, on ABC
Victoria continues her work with her charitable foundation and enlists the help of Amanda's foster brother. Meanwhile, Emily attempts to recapture some of her missing past and settle a score with one of the people responsible for her current situation.
