Despicable Me, on NBC
After he and Lucy (Kristen Wiig) are fired from the Anti-Villain League, Gru (Steve Carell) teams up with his long-lost — and more successful — twin brother to take down a vengeful 1980s child star, who may turn out to be Gru's most formidable nemesis.
Video Releases for the week of Feb. 5 - 11
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Following the tragic death of T'Challa, the king of Wakanda, his sister Shuri (Wright) is encouraged by their mother, Queen Ramonda (Bassett), to resume her attempts to synthetically recreate the "heart-shaped herb" destroyed by Erik Killmonger (Jordan) but capable of granting superhuman abilities, like those of the Black Panther. Meanwhile, the CIA and U.S. Navy SEALs launch an expedition to locate a potential underwater deposit of vibranium and are attacked from the depths; this unwittingly unleashes a dangerous new threat on the world, and it soon sets its sights on Wakanda.
Director: Ryan Coogler. Stars: Letitia Wright, Lupita Nyong'o, Danai Gurira, Winston Duke, Angela Bassett, Tenoch Huerta Mejia, Martin Freeman, Dominique Thorne, Florence Kasumba, Michaela Coel, Michael B. Jordan. 2022. 161 mins. Action.
Spoiler Alert
Following his partner Kit Cowan’s (Aldridge) nearly yearlong battle with terminal cancer, TV guide writer Michael Ausiello (Parsons) reflects on their 14-year relationship. From meeting Kit in a gay nightclub in Manhattan, and Kit coming out to his parents, Bob (Irwin) and Marilyn (Field), Michael retraces the steps of his and Kit’s decade-plus partnership leading up to its known conclusion. "Spoiler Alert" is based on the book "Spoiler Alert: The Hero Dies" by Michael Ausiello.
Director: Michael Showalter. Stars: Jim Parsons, Ben Aldridge, Sally Field, Bill Irwin, Antoni Porowski, Nikki M. James, Jeffery Self, Tara Summers, Paco Lozano. 2022. 112 mins. Comedy.
Legion of Super-Heroes
Following the destruction of her home planet, Krypton, Kara (Donnelly) joins her cousin Superman (Criss) on Earth. Taking her cousin’s advice, Kara attends the Legion Academy in the 31st century, where a new generation of heroes hopes to train in order to become members of the illustrious Legion of Super-Heroes. While training at the Academy, Kara finds herself not only making new friends but also an enemy in Brainiac 5 (Shum Jr). While honing her new and powerful abilities, Kara must also investigate the shadowy presence of the Dark Circle, whose members seek to access a potentially deadly weapon housed within the Legion Academy itself.
Director: Jeff Wamester. Stars: Jensen Ackles, Matt Bomer, Harry Shum Jr., Jennifer Hale, Meg Donnelly, Gideon Adlon, Yuri Lowenthal, Darren Criss. 2023. 83 mins. Animation.
Food fight: Chefs settle old scores in 'Superchef Grudge Match'
Darnell Ferguson hosts “Superchef Grudge Match”
It’s time to settle some long-simmering feuds on TV (and, no, this has nothing to do with any “Real Housewives” drama).
The Hunger Games, on AMC
It's a "Hunger Games" marathon as AMC airs all four films back-to-back. Jennifer Lawrence stars as Katniss Everdeen, a resourceful teen whose defiance in the first instalment, 2012's "The Hunger Games," inspires rebellion and retaliation in the sequels.
Groundhog Day, on AMC
Okay campers, rise and shine: it's Groundhog Day (again) and AMC is marking it with repeat airings of this 1993 classic from director Harold Ramis. Bill Murray stars as weatherman Phil, who is forced to relive Groundhog Day over and over (and over) again.
The Price Is Right at Night, on CBS
Superfans, tonight's episode is dedicated to you. This instalment of the classic game show celebrates its most dedicated viewers, and features prizes such as a trip to Switzerland and a once-in-a-lifetime dinner experience with host Drew Carey.
La Brea, on NBC
This time-jumping drama returns with a double-episode mid-season premiere. In the first hour, the Harrises return to 10,000 B.C. to upload a virus that will stop all sinkholes; in the second story, Lucas and Sam investigate a survivor's murder.
Alert: Missing Persons Unit, on Fox, CTV
Nikki Batista (Dania Ramirez) and Jason Grant’s (Scott Caan) quest for answers continues in this new episode. Meanwhile, the MPU (Missing Persons Unit) works quickly to locate and help another missing, abducted or kidnapped person before it’s too late.
The big gamble: 'Chopped: Casino Royale XL' continues this week
Ted Allen hosts “Chopped: Casino Royale XL”
Even if you associate the words with the first James Bond film of the Daniel Craig era, or the first James Bond novel by Ian Fleming (or even the 1967 parody film), the words “Casino Royale” are synonymous with a high-stakes gamble — and that’s what the latest “Chopped” tournament is all about.
90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way, on TLC
This popular "90 Day" franchise spinoff returns for its fourth season. Tonight's premiere introduces this season's couples: Jen and Rishi, Kris and Jeymi, Nicole and Mahmoud, Daniele and Yohan, Gabriel and Isabel and Debbie and Oussama.
