Summer sci-fi: Culminating fifth season of 'Killjoys' premieres on Syfy
Hannah John-Kamen stars in "Killjoys"
Bring the Funny, on NBC
Judges Jeff Foxworthy, Chrissy Teigen and Kenan Thompson weigh in after a variety of comedy acts perform in this new episode. The summer competition series features all sorts of performers, from standup comedians and sketch troupes to vaudevillians and musicians.
Divorce, on HBO
Frances (Sarah Jessica Parker) and Robert (Thomas Haden Church) don't see eye-to-eye when their son, Tom (Charlie Kilgore), writes an anti-college essay in this new episode. Meanwhile, Robert's sister Cathy (Amy Sedaris) shows up unexpectedly.
New releases for the week of July 14 - 20
Shazam!
After saving his friend from bullies and being deemed pure of heart, streetwise foster kid Billy Batson (Angel) is selected by the ancient wizard Shazam (Hounsou) to be endowed with a very special power. By calling the wizard's name, Billy is transformed into a full-grown superhero (Levi), complete with super strength, speed, intellect and flight, plus the ability to manipulate electricity. When Shazam becomes a viral sensation, he becomes the target of Thaddeus Sivana (Strong), an embittered physicist who was rejected as Shazam's champion years earlier and who has gained powers of his own.
Director: David F. Sandberg. Stars: Zachary Levi, Mark Strong, Asher Angel, Djimon Hounsou, Adam Brody, Grace Fulton. 2019. 132 min. Action.
Breakthrough
Based on the book "The Impossible," this film is based on true events. Fourteen-year-old John (Ruiz) is a Guatemalan boy being raised by loving parents in Missouri, Joyce (Metz) and Brian (Lucas) Smith. When he and two friends venture out on a frozen lake, heedless of a neighbor's warning, tragedy strikes when the ice breaks and the boys fall through. John is the only one of the three who doesn't make it back to the surface, and when two rescuers dive in, they're unable to find John. Just when they're about to give up, one of the rescuers, Tommy (Colter), hears a voice telling him to turn back, and he retrieves the drowning boy. Though barely alive, John begins to make a gradual recovery, and his mother relies on her faith for a miracle to bring him back from the brink of death.
Director: Roxann Dawson. Stars: Topher Grace, Josh Lucas, Chrissy Metz, Mike Colter, Marcel Ruiz, Dennis Haysbert. 2019. 116 min. Drama.
Teen Spirit
Violet (Fanning) is a shy teenager from a small European town who longs to pursue her passion to sing. She gets her chance when she enters an international singing competition, and with the help of an unlikely mentor (Buric), she impresses audiences and executives alike. With raw talent, integrity and a fierce ambition, Violet's dreams of pop stardom are right at her fingertips.
Director: Max Minghella. Stars: Elle Fanning, Agnieszka Grochowska, Archie Madekwe, Zlatko Buric. 2018. 93 min. Drama.
Case closed: Final season of 'Suits' debuts this week
Gabriel Macht and Katherine Heigl star in "Suits"
Case closed: Hold off on the eulogy -- "Suits" may be coming to an end, but it's not there yet.
Case closed: Final season of 'Suits' debuts this week
Gabriel Macht and Katherine Heigl star in "Suits"
Case closed: Hold off on the eulogy -- "Suits" may be coming to an end, but it's not there yet.
Late Laughs for the week of July 14 - 20, 2019
The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon
I hope everyone had a great Father's Day! Like a lot of people, I spent the day on FaceTime, looking up my dad's nose.
Later this year, Domino's is going to start testing self-driving delivery cars. Yeah, self-driving delivery cars. If your pizza doesn't crash into your house in less than 30 minutes, it's free.
The $100,000 Pyramid, on ABC
NFL stars Rob Gronkowski and Julian Edelman go head to head as they try to help contestants win money in a new episode of this game show. Later, former "Saturday Night Live" cast member Bobby Moynihan takes on reality TV personality Kelly Osbourne.
Recaps for the week of July 8 - 12
Sean Dominic as seen in "General Hospital"
The Bold and the Beautiful
Liam makes a vow to keep Hope from marrying Thomas. Xander is overheard when he talks about murder, and ultimately finds the evidence he's been looking for. Ridge and Brooke don't see eye to eye when it comes to Thomas and his intentions towards Hope. Thomas pressures Hope into an engagement. Xander tells Zoe that he's sure Thomas is responsible for Emma's death. Ridge reminds Thomas that Caroline will always be Douglas's mother. Thomas is stunned when he goes to visit Liam and Steffy tells him that Liam has gone to visit Hope. Brooke tells Katie and Donna about Hope's engagement. Thomas is with Steffy when he gets a frantic call from Zoe. Liam tells Hope why she shouldn't marry Thomas. Putting himself in harm's way, Xander confronts Thomas about Emma. Brooke tells Hope how she really feels about Thomas, and Xander issues a crushing ultimatum. Sally sees Wyatt kiss Flo, and sends Flo out for some errands in order to get some one-on-one time with Wyatt. Thomas and Hope tell Douglas about their big news. Thomas manipulates Douglas and Hope in order to get Hope to marry him right away.
Days of Our Lives
Someone is surprised by the contents of a secret room. Hope peppers Xander with questions about Ted's disappearance. Rex confesses something to Sarah. Brady tells Chloe about Gabi's plan to take down Stefan. Ciara and Marlena go after Eve for the way she's treated Claire. Claire says goodbye to Salem, and Tripp connects with Haley. Belle and Shawn turn to each other for comfort when they worry about their daughter's situation. Ted confesses to Kate. Hope and Eli begin to put things together, and Kristen confronts Xander. Ciara and Ben try to work through what happened with Claire.Stefan is attacked, and Hope gets angry with Eve. Xander reconsiders his plans. Gabi and Stefan are caught making out in Julie's office. Kristen reveals herself to Ted and Kate.
General Hospital
Kim is glad to have something to look forward to. Bonnie sakes things up, and Obrecht turns to Franco. Jax gets a happy surprise, and Drew decides to forgive. Ava is devastated. Kim is apologetic, and Sasha makes a choice. Alexis helps Olivia. Oscar's will reading involves some surprises. Willow begins down the path of healing. Sam helps calm Lucas down. Laura tries to convince Lulu to go after her husband. Maxie is determined to confront Dante.
The Young and the Restless
Billy tries to find Victoria, who has totally forgotten about his birthday. She explains that she's been distracted by her plans to bring Dark Horse down for good. Billy is impressed with her determination to sabotage Adam and Phyllis, and they head off to the street fair together. Phyllis runs into Paul, and he asks her about her disappearance, but she avoids giving him an answer. Phyllis tries to warn Adam that Chelsea is a con artist, but he refuses to believe it. Elena starts an EMT job, but the loss of her first patient leaves her shaken. Devon gets frustrated with Ana. Lola and Kyla have a hard time adjusting to Celeste being in town. Lola snaps after Celeste pushes her too far. Devon insists that Ana needs some extra help if she's going to run LP successfully, and asks Theo to be her mentor.
Hope in the Wild, on CBS
Hope Swinimer and her team set out to rescue and rehabilitate animals so they can return to the wild. Each installment of this series educates viewers on the daily jobs of the animal care team as they encounter various species.
