Saturday Night Live, on NBC Global
Some of comedy's most talented up-and-comers liven up the weekend with comedy sketches aimed at pop culture, politics and more. Tonight's new episode features comedian Lena Dunham as host, and The National as the musical guest.
Enlisted, on Fox Citytv
After a slip-up overseas, Staff Sergeant Pete Hill (Geoff Stults) finds himself stationed at Florida's Fort McGee where his two brothers are stationed in this new comedy. While middle brother Derrick (Chris Lowell) loves to cause trouble, youngest Randy (Parker Young) is a dedicated soldier.
Reign, on CW CTV Two
A forced marriage hanging over her head, Mary (Adelaide Kane) has some big decisions to make in a new episode of "Reign." With both Francis (Toby Regbo) and Bash (Torrance Coombs) as suitors, she must consider both her nation and her heart when deciding.
Mixology, on ABC
Ten single people meet and mingle in hopes of finding romance in this brand new episode. As the night wears on, the budding relationships progress.
Trophy Wife, on ABC CTV
The family celebrates Bert's birthday in this brand new episode. Pete Harrison (Bradley Whitford) and his young wife, Kate (Malin Akerman) try to balance three children and two ex-wives in this comedy.
How I Met Your Mother, on CBS Citytv
Ted (Josh Radnor) and his children's mother (Cristin Milioti) get a little closer to their happy ending in this new episode. Meanwhile, the wedding of Barney (Neil Patrick Harris) and Robyn (Cobie Smulders) continues to unfold.
New Releases for the week of March 3 - March 8
The Last Days on Mars
Nearing the end of a six-month mission to Mars to collect specimens, a group of eight astronauts stumble upon a biological agent living and growing on the planet. After coming into contact with the alien specimen, one by one the inhabitants of the output base mutate into zombie-like creatures and begin hunting down their fellow crew members.
Director: Ruairi Robinson. Stars: Liev Schreiber, Elias Koteas, Romola Garai, Olivia Williams. 2013. 98 min. Horror.
Oldboy
Twenty years ago, Joe Doucett was kidnapped, framed for the murder of his wife and put into solitary confinement where, for the next two decades, he spends his time plotting revenge against his captors. Inexplicably and without warning, Joe is released from his makeshift prison and returned to the outside world. Obsessed with identifying his captors and exacting his revenge, Joe sets out to solve the mystery behind his imprisonment but soon realizes he is still a pawn in someone’s conspiracy.
Director: Spike Lee. Stars: Josh Brolin, Elizabeth Olsen, Samuel L. Jackson, Sharlto Copley, Michael Imperioli. 2013. 104 min. Action.
12 Years a Slave
Based on a true story from pre-Civil War United States, Solomon Northup was a free black man from Upstate New York until he was abducted and sold into slavery. During his 12 years as a slave, Solomon worked at a plantation in Louisiana and faced relentless cruelty at the hands of his owner, but also kindness from the most unexpected places.
Director: Steve McQueen. Stars: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael K. Williams, Michael Fassbender, Brad Pitt, Dwight Henry, Benedict Cumberbatch, Paul Dano, Paul Giamatti. 2013. 134 min. Biography.
Hours
As hurricane Katrina beats down on New Orleans, leaving chaos and damage in its wake, a father tries desperately to keep his newborn daughter alive while alone in a hospital with no power. Just before the devastating storm made landfall, Nolan Hayes’ wife died, leaving behind a premature baby girl in critical condition who must rely on an incubator to survive. When the hospital floods and causes failures in the power supply, staff and patients evacuate, while Nolan stays behind to wait for help and make sure the ventilator keeping his daughter alive stays on.
Director: Eric Heisserer. Stars: Paul Walker, Genesis Rodriguez, Nancy Nave. 2013. 97 min. Drama.
The 86th Annual Academy Awards, on ABC CTV
Ellen DeGeneres hosts the biggest Hollywood event of the year for the second time. DeGeneres, who previously hosted the show in 2007, will poke fun at some of the year's biggest film stars as they're honoured for their exceptional work.
Almost Human, on Fox
A high-tech DRN goes on a rampage after being rebuilt in this rebroadcast. With very few clues to go on, Dorian (Michael Ealy) and Kennex (Karl Urban) must get help from the creator to track it down.
Hannibal, on NBC
Will (Hugh Dancy) battles to prove his innocence in this season premiere. As Hannibal (Mads Mikkelsen) and Jack (Laurence Fishburn) try to come to terms with Will's arrest, Alana (Caroline Dhavernas) must pay him a visit in an official capacity.
