Journey's end: The final season of AMC's 'Hell on Wheels' is packed with drama
Anson Mount and MacKenzie Porter as seen in "Hell on Wheels"
Q: What is the real story behind "Castle's" cancelation? I saw a story that Stana Katic was leaving and the focus would be on Richard Castle. Then, all of a sudden, the whole thing was canceled.
When ABC "took an axe" to its schedule last month (in AVClub.com reporter Sam Barsanti's words), it triggered a lot of shock among viewers. But "Castle" fans were at least a little bit prepared for the news, since it had already been announced that one of the show's two leads was leaving.
There are two different explanations going around for why Stana Katic left the show: one exciting and one boring. But they both seem to be more or less separate from the reason for the show's cancelation.
Gold Medal Families, on Lifetime
Olympic hopefuls and their families invite cameras into their lives as they reveal what it takes to achieve their dreams of glory in this new docu-series. They reveal what kind of economic hardships and personal sacrifices they make to become elite athletes.
Devious Maids, on Lifetime
As Marisol (Ana Ortiz) deals with her new roommate, Daniela (Sol Rodríguez) and Carmen (Roselyn Sanchez) encounter an unexpected visitor in this new episode. Meanwhile, Genevieve (Susan Lucci) makes a new friend, and Rosie's (Dania Ramirez) suspicions grow.
Q:When I watched what I thought was the season finale of "Nashville," I noticed it said "series finale." It was a really good show; why was it canceled?
You're not the only one puzzled by this decision. Lionsgate, the studio that produced "Nashville," had signed new showrunners for a fifth season, and was otherwise operating as if it were pretty sure ABC would renew it.
Late Laughs for the week of June 26 - July 2, 2016
The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon
Trump criticized Hillary Clinton over the weekend, claiming that her views are "just words" read off a teleprompter. But Hillary denied it, saying: "I've had these speeches memorized since I was 6."
New Releases for the week of June 26 - July 2
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot
With a run-of-the-mill job as a TV journalist and a boyfriend (Charles) who travels a lot for his job, Kim Baker (Fey) is looking for a bit more excitement in her life. She agrees to take a short-term assignment in Afghanistan, where she befriends the other international journalists, including Scottish photographer Iain (Freeman) and Australian correspondent Tanya (Robbie). Although she takes some time to adjust to working in a war zone, Kim is soon generating stories featuring candid remarks from soldiers, incredible footage from combat zones and insightful thoughts from Afghan women. As her short assignment in Afghanistan morphs into a year-long stay, those around her begin to worry that Kim is becoming addicted to the adrenalin that working in such a dangerous place provides.
Directors: Glenn Ficarra, John Requa. Stars: Tina Fey, Martin Freeman, Margot Robbie, Alfred Molina, Josh Charles, Billy Bob Thornton. 2016. 112 min. Comedy.
Kung Fu Panda 3
After kung fu master Shifu (Hoffman) retires, he passes the role of instructor on to the Dragon Warrior, Po (Black). Much to his dismay, Po finds that teaching isn't an easy job at all, but his spirits are lifted when he finally meets his biological father, Li (Cranston). Just as father and son start to bond, however, an army of jade statues attacks their valley. The pandas learn that the only way to defeat the statues and their power-hungry master is for Po to learn how to master chi, which his father offers to teach him.
Directors: Alessandro Carloni, Jennifer Yuh. Stars: Jack Black, Bryan Cranston, Dustin Hoffman, Angelina Jolie, J.K. Simmons, Jackie Chan, Seth Rogen, Lucy Liu. 2016. 95 min. Animation.
Eye in the Sky
With the help of surveillance drones, an international team led by Col. Katherine Powell (Mirren) prepares to capture a group of extremists who have come together in a safehouse in Kenya. When an undercover Kenyan agent on the ground discovers that the extremists are planning an imminent suicide bombing, the urgency of the mission intensifies, forcing those in power to make life-or-death decisions with minimal information.
Director: Gavin Hood. Stars: Helen Mirren, Aaron Paul, Carl Beukes, Babou Ceesay. 2015. 102 min. Drama.
Summer terror: Freeform's summer camp series brings nightmares to life
Elizabeth Lail as seen in "Dead of Summer"
Summer terror: July and August aren't called the "dead of summer" for nothing. Freeform's latest offering tackles one of the most cherished of youth activities, and one of the horror genre's most beloved tropes: summer camp. "Dead of Summer" premieres Tuesday, June 28.
The $100,000 Pyramid, on ABC
Michael Strahan hosts as celebrities team up with players from across the country to win money in this premiere. In this new version of the classic game show, celebrities give and receive clues as they try to guess words.
Easy clean up: Chefs and celebs duke it out in 'Celebrity Food Fight'
Andy Richter hosts "Celebrity Food Fight"
Who says that food fights are just for kids? Adults may be the grown-ups (obviously), but that doesn't mean that they have to act like it all the time, right? Well, Food Network has been tossing adults into the metaphorical frying pan with "Celebrity Food Fight."
