The 72nd Annual Golden Globe Awards, on CTV, NBC
Tina Fey and Amy Poehler bring viewers the glitz and glamour of Hollywood as they return to co-host this year's ceremony. Drawing some of Tinseltown’s biggest stars, the prestigious awards recognize outstanding achievement in both domestic and international film and television.
The Curse of Oak Island, on History Canada
Join the Lagina brothers and their team of modern-day treasure hunters as they work to uncover the mysteries surrounding Oak Island in this rebroadcast. Located off the coast of Nova Scotia, Oak Island is said to hold cursed buried treasure.
Glee, on Fox
It’s the beginning of the end for the students, staff and alumni of McKinley High School in the premiere of the final season. This season, disgraced TV actress Rachel Berry (Lea Michele) returns to Lima to find Sue Sylvester (Jane Lynch) has banished the arts at McKinley.
Parenthood, on NBC
It's a scary and trying time for the Braverman family when Zeek (Craig T. Nelson) is rushed to the hospital in this new episode. With the family by their patriarch's side, a crisis erupts at the Luncheonette that two members of the family must face.
American Idol, on Fox
Ryan Seacrest hosts as thousands of hopefuls audition for judges Jennifer Lopez, Harry Connick Jr. and Keith Urban in this season premiere. The singing competition series has launched the careers of such superstars as Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood and Chris Daughtry.
Person of Interest, on CBS, CTV
Armed with an all-seeing computer system known as The Machine, the hi-tech vigilantes are at it again. The drama stars Michael Emerson as an eccentric billionaire who has recruited a former CIA operative (James Caviezel) to help him prevent crime.
The Bachelor, on ABC
Ready to put heartache behind him, former “The Bachelorette” suitor Chris Soules begins a new search for true love in this season premiere. He’ll meet 30 potential girlfriends, ranging from a dedicated school guidance counsellor to a raven-haired rebel.
Galavant, on ABC
Joshua Sasse stars as a dashing hero who sets out to reclaim the love of his life and seek revenge on the evil king who took her away. The brainchild of Dan Fogelman, the musical comedy series features music by composer Alan Menken and lyricist Glenn Slater.
New Releases for the week of January 4 - 10
No Good Deed
When Terri’s (Henson) husband goes out of town, the former district attorney is left alone with her two small children in their suburban home. However, her ideal life is quickly and unexpectedly shaken when a handsome stranger (Elba) appears at her door hoping for help after running his car off the road. Terri offers him the use of her phone, but soon finds her family in grave danger from the man who is in fact a dangerous escaped convict who has gained access to her home.
Director: Sam Miller. Stars: Idris Elba, Taraji P. Henson, Leslie Bibb, Kate del Castillo, Henry Simmons, Mirage Moonschein, Kenny Alfonso, Dan Caudill, Tatom Pender, Kelly O’Neal. 2014. 84 min. Thriller.
Boyhood
A story of growing up, from boyhood to manhood, as experienced by Mason (Coltrane), whose life is chronicled from first grade through to the end of high school. Mason Sr. (Hawke) and Olivia (Arquette) are a divorced couple trying their absolute best with their son and daughter (Linklater), taking in all that it means to be a parent, both big events and small. Shot over 12 years, the film accurately portrays the many changes that take place in a young life as it approaches adolescence and then ultimately adulthood.
Director: Richard Linklater. Stars: Ethan Hawke, Patricia Arquette, Lorelei Linklater, Ellar Coltrane, Elijah Smith, Steven Chester Prince, Bonnie Cross, Marco Perella, Jamie Howard, Ryan Power, Libby Villari. 2014. 165 min. Drama.
Love Is Strange
Ben (Lithgow) and George (Molina) have been together for 39 years and now, thanks to the state’s new marriage laws, are finally tying the knot. Not long after, however, Ben is fired from his job at a Catholic school, and the couple can no longer afford the rent on their apartment. Until they sort out their situation, they stay with loved ones in separate abodes, forcing them to temporarily move apart. The newly shared living space proves to be a challenge for everyone involved.
Director: Ira Sachs. Stars: John Lithgow, Alfred Molina, Cheyenne Jackson, Manny Perez, Darren Burrows, Marisa Tomei, Charlie Tahan, Harriet Sansom Harris, Jason Stuart, Olya Zueva. 2014. 94 min. Drama.
16x9, on Global
Carolyn Jarvis is back with more stories that are important to Canadians in this new episode. The hard-hitting news magazine uncovers stories that may otherwise go untold. She and a team of investigative reporters bring viewers the whole picture.
