Vacation Creation, on ABC
Host Andrea Feczko presents deserving people with once-in-a-lifetime vacation experiences. The show provides unforgettable opportunities for those who would not otherwise be able to travel, transporting them to far-away places for some rest and relaxation.
New releases for the week of August 11 - 17
Avengers: End Game
Still reeling from the aftermath of Thanos's (Brolin) snap, the surviving Avengers struggle to come to terms with their new reality and the immeasurable losses they've suffered. When Scott Lang (Rudd) reappears after five years in the quantum realm, he, Natasha Romanoff (Johansson) and Steve Rogers (Evans) theorize that they could travel through time to steal the Infinity Stones and undo the devastation wrought by Thanos. They must convince a much-altered Bruce Banner (Ruffalo) and a reticent Tony Stark (Downey Jr.) to help them with their scheme, and reunite the remaining Avengers for one more high-stakes mission.
Directors: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo. Stars: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Don Cheadle, Paul Rudd, Benedict Cumberbatch, Chadwick Boseman, Brie Larson, Tom Holland, Karen Gillan, Zoe Saldana, Evangeline Lilly, Josh Brolin. 2019. 181 mins. Action.
All Is True
When the Globe Theatre burns down during a production of one of his plays, William Shakespeare (Branagh) leaves London and moves home to Stratford with his wife, Anne (Dench), and his two daughters. After being away for years, the playwright finds himself a guest in his own home, and struggles to find a purpose. As he reconnects with his family and searches for meaning in his life, the aging Bard discovers that fulfillment doesn't necessarily go hand in hand with success.
Director: Kenneth Branagh. Stars: Kenneth Branagh, Judi Dench, Ian McKellan, Lydia Wilson, Jimmy Yuill, Kathryn Wilder. 2018. Biography. 101 mins.
Finding Steve McQueen
It's 1972, and thrill-seeker Harry Barber (Fimmel), a.k.a Steve McQueen, is on the run from the FBI after pulling off a major bank robbery. This film is based on real events, and follows Barber and a group of his close friends as they plan and carry out a major heist in an effort to steal $30 million from President Richard Nixon's secret (and illegal) political slush fund. With the full force of the FBI after them, the friends must lay low and play it cool -- but quiet living has never been Barber's strong suit.
Directors: Mark Steven Johnson. Stars: Travis Fimmel, Rachael Taylor, William Fichtner, Forest Whitaker, Lily Rabe, Jake Weary. Crime. 91 mins.Finding Steve McQueen
Infamous and terrifying: AMC's first anthology horror series heads into Season 2
Derek Mio stars in "The Terror: Infamy"
The first season of AMC's chilling series "The Terror" garnered rave reviews, so of course the network has brought it back for Round 2. On Monday, Aug. 12, the second season of the channel's hit historical horror series (now christened as a yearly anthology program) returns, dubbed "The Terror: Infamy."
Q: I'm a huge fan of the movie "The Transporter," particularly for the visuals -- the look of it. Where was it filmed?
The short answer is France, but you probably want more detail.
"The Transporter" (2002) is probably the best-known film from director/producer Luc Besson's EuropaCorp production house, which is beloved by fans over here for producing American-style action films with a European sensibility. (It also has its detractors, who have called it a "Eurotrash action factory," but we're not talking about them right now.)
Real Time With Bill Maher, on HBO
Outspoken comedian and political commentator Bill Maher returns with his unique brand of humour in this new episode. He welcomes celebrities and experts who discuss current events, politics and more in this late-night talk show.
Infamous and terrifying: AMC's first anthology horror series heads into Season 2
Derek Mio stars in "The Terror: Infamy"
The first season of AMC's chilling series "The Terror" garnered rave reviews, so of course the network has brought it back for Round 2. On Monday, Aug. 12, the second season of the channel's hit historical horror series (now christened as a yearly anthology program) returns, dubbed "The Terror: Infamy."
The Wall, on NBC
Chris Hardwick hosts as contestants answer questions in the hopes of winning a life-altering cash prize in “The Wall,” airing Thursday, Aug. 8, on NBC. If they answer correctly, a green ball is dropped down a four-story wall in order to add to the player's cash total, but if they're wrong, a red ball subtracts from the prize.
Q: I heard Daniel Craig is going to be in a new Agatha Christie movie. Which story are they doing?
Rian Johnson can be a confusing guy to fans of classic literature. With his breakout debut, "Brick" (2005), he proved that he can make a tribute to a genre so faithfully you forget what you're watching isn't a classic itself. He seems poised to do that again with "Knives Out," which is a tribute to Agatha Christie, not a rendition of Agatha Christie.
Card Sharks, on ABC
Joel McHale hosts as contestants play an intense card game in the hopes of winning as much as $10,000 in this new version of the classic game show. Contestants are invited to predict which cards are higher or lower as they play across the game board.
Pandora, on CW
A deadly infection spreads in this new episode. Jax (Priscilla Quintana) joins Xander (Oliver Dench) as he responds to an emergency call from a secret lab only to discover the scientists have been infected by a deadly experiment.
