Top Chef Masters, on Bravo
With little time left to make an impression, the chefs participate in a Dinner en Blanc, an event in which foodies show up for an elegant impromptu picnic. Each chef is challenged to use an abundance of ingredients to create a picnic feast.
Q: Who plays Russell Edgington on "True Blood"? I recognize him from somewhere.
The villainous and politically cunning vampire Russell Edgington on HBO's hit "True Blood" is played by screen supporting man and stage leading man Denis O'Hare.
He won a Tony award in 2003 for his lead in the baseball-themed play "Take Me Out," but is probably best known for his work as a supporting star on film and television.
The New Normal, on NBC
When a single mom decides to pack up her daughter and move to Los Angeles, she becomes a surrogate for a gay couple. Bryan and David seem to have it all, but they want a baby and Goldie becomes the girl of their dreams.
The Jeff Probst Show, on Various
Jeff Probst takes on his latest challenge as the host of his own daytime talk show. The "Survivor" host will offer his take on everything from relationships and family matters to public figures and newsmakers of the day.
Q: Is it true Sean Connery was a bodybuilder when he was younger?
It is true, and he was pretty successful, too. Though exactly how successful is the subject of debate.
According to his official website (SeanConnery.com), the Scottish superstar began bodybuilding competitively after leaving Britain's Royal Navy due to a stomach ulcer.
New Releases for the week of Sept. 9 - 15
What to Expect When You're Expecting
Five interconnected couples embark on a nine-month-long road to parenthood. Each couple experiences different challenges, and their pregnancies weave into a comical tale of ups and downs, love and loss. Along their journeys, each couple will learn that, no matter how well prepared you are, many of life's most rewarding challenges are, indeed, unexpected.
Director: Kirk Jones. Stars: Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Lopez, Elizabeth Banks, Anna Kendrick. 2012. 110 min. Comedy.
Snow White and the Huntsman
An evil sorceress seduces and kills a widowed king, taking over his kingdom and oppressing his people. When the evil queen learns that the king's beautiful daughter, Snow White, may hold the key to her undoing, she will stop at nothing to retrieve her and put her to a terrible end. On the run, Snow White receives help from several unusual allies, including the Huntsman sent to kill her.
Director: Rupert Sanders. Stars: Chris Hemsworth, Charlize Theron, Kristen Stewart. 2012. 127 minutes. Action.
For Greater Glory: The True Story of Christiada
Based on true events during the Cristero War. In early 20th-century Mexico, the persecution of Catholics is government sanctioned, with anti-Catholic elements imbued in the Mexican constitution itself. When an apathetic military man witnesses the faith and courage of a young boy, he is inspired to join the cause. Whipping the rebels into shape, he leads them by example, exhibiting bravery and self-sacrifice.
Director: Dean Wright. Stars: Andy Garcia, Mauricio Kuri, Peter O'Toole, Eva Longoria. 2012. 145 min. Drama/War.
Goats
A young man prepares to leave his cozy Tucson home for an East Coast college. Though his life in Tucson is certainly unorthodox, he struggles with the idea of leaving it, his new-age mother and 'Goat Man', the only father he has ever known.
Director: Christopher Neil. Stars: Justin Kirk, Vera Farmiga, David Duchovny, Kerri Russell. 2012. 94 min. Comedy.
Girl In Progress
Grace, a single mom, struggles to make time for everything in her life, including an affair with a married doctor. When her teenage daughter decides to skip the rest of her adolescence and move on to a life without her mother, Grace must re-evaluate her life and work to rebuild their relationship.
Director: Patricia Riggen. Stars: Eva Mendez, Cierra Ramirez, Matthew Modine, Raini Rodriguez. 2012. 93 min. Comedy.
Their best regards: 'Smash' star coaches young Broadway hopefuls
Leslie Odom Jr., who stars in NBC's "Smash," will coach new talent in PBS's "Broadway or Bust"
THEIR BEST REGARDS: Musical theater students hoping to leave a lasting impression while performing on one of New York City's big stages are getting some help from a Broadway-turned-Hollywood star on the rise.
Late Laughs for the week of September 9 - 15, 2012
The Tonight Show: Jay Leno
Congratulations to our buddy, Sylvester Stallone. His movie “The Expendables 2” was Number 1 this past weekend. Some of you might know it by the original title: “Grumpy Old Men.”
President Obama said today he's working on a plan to release oil before November to lower gas prices. It will be released from our strategic election reserves.
Broadway or Bust, on PBS
Sixty of America's best high school theatre performers arrive in New York for the ultimate theatrical boot camp. Cameras capture the drama as Broadway's finest prepare the students for make-it-or-break-it auditions
Hail to the 'King': Sandwich-centered series starts new season
Jeff Mauro is the "Sandwich King"
It’s not quite fall, but it sure feels like it now that kids have all gone back to school and settled into their routine.