The 40th Annual People's Choice Awards, on CBS Global
Beth Behrs and Kat Dennings welcome the nation's most popular artists to the stage. The awards show gives fans the opportunity to vote for their favourites in a variety of categories that include movies, music and television.
Killer Women, on ABC
Tricia Helfer returns to regular season television as tough-as-nails ranger Molly Parker in this action-packed new drama. As Parker fights for justice, she also begins an affair with sexy DEA Agent Dan Winston (Marc Blucas).
Hostages, on CBS CTV
After a brief hiatus, Dylan McDermott and Toni Collette return with a vengeance in this special two-hour series finale. The show chronicles a daring plot in which a seemingly rogue FBI agent (McDermott) takes the President's surgeon and her family hostage.
Timber Kings, on HGTV
A crew of daring builders struggle to navigate three impossibly narrow, icy bridges in this premiere episode. The new series follows the master log smiths from B.C.'s Pioneer Log Homes as they construct massive, multi-million-dollar log homes all over the world.
New Releases for the week of January 5 - January 11
Runner Runner
When the dean learns of his scheme to earn money by referring students to online gambling for which he receives a cut, master's student Richie Furst is forced to use his own poker skills online to get the money he needs. When he loses all of his money to gambling tycoon Ivan Block, Richie travels to Costa Rica to confront the man he’s positive has cheated him and ends up being seduced by the promise of great wealth and fortune. But the more Richie learns about his benefactor, the more uneasy he becomes with their partnership, and soon Richie finds himself caught between a corrupt and immoral entrepreneur and the FBI officials who will stop at nothing to take him down.
Director: Brad Furman. Stars: Ben Affleck, Justin Timberlake, Gemma Arterton, Anthony Mackie. 2013. 91 min. Crime.
Thanks for Sharing
In New York City, an ambitious environmental consultant, a long-married business owner and an emergency room doctor each struggle with different stages of the same 12-step program as they try to overcome their addiction to sex. As each individual tries to navigate the road to recovery, a challenging and confusing world is made more difficult by their compulsion and a myriad of other personal issues.
Director: Stuart Blumberg. Stars: Mark Ruffalo, Tim Robbins, Gwyneth Paltrow, Josh Gad, Patrick Fugit, Pink, Joely Richardson. 2012. 112 min. Comedy.
Closed Circuit
Fellow lawyers and former lovers, Martin and Claudia, find themselves unexpectedly reunited when they end up on the defence team of the same high-profile terrorism case. Soon after the case begins, the pair discover they’ve landed themselves in a vast web of coverups and corruption, and their knowledge of classified information has put their lives and reputations in jeopardy.
Director: John Crowley. Stars: Eric Bana, Rebecca Hall, Jim Broadbent, Julia Stiles, Kenneth Cranham. 2013. 96 min. Drama.
The 12 Disasters of Christmas
On Christmas Eve, a series of disasters signals the end of days as the people of the small town of Calvary fight to survive massive earthquakes and other natural phenomena. But there is hope, and it lies in the hands of a young woman -- if only her father can convince the townspeople that his daughter really is “The Chosen One,” destined to save them from their fiery apocalyptic end.
Director: Steven R. Monroe. Stars: Ed Quinn, Magda Apanowicz, Holly Elissa. 2012. 87 min. Sci-fi.
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., on ABC CTV Two
Coulson (Clark Gregg) and his highly skilled agents are left to pick up the pieces in the aftermath of the events chronicled in the big-screen movie "Thor: The Dark World" (2013). The result could mean the end for one member of the team.
Blue Bloods, on CBS
An off-duty cop's plan goes awry when he tries to stop a bank robbery and the thieves steal his gun, only to wound a bystander. Elsewhere, Frank (Tom Selleck) has a dilemma when he's attracted to an acquaintance of Erin's (Bridget Moynahan).
The Taste, on ABC
Culinary competitors compete to impress a panel of esteemed judges in this season premiere. Four culinary superstars coach teams of four in the hopes of creating the best flavours, which will later be evaluated in a "blind spoon" challenge.
Tournament of Roses Parade, on NBC
Weather anchor Al Roker and "Today" host Hoda Kotb kick off the New Year by bringing viewers coverage of this year's lavish Tournament of Roses Parade. Featuring 44 elaborate floral floats, the popular parade is celebrating its milestone 125th year with a "Dreams Come True" theme.
New Year's Eve With Carson Daly, on NBC
Carson Daly rings in the New Year with some of today's hottest musical acts. In addition to welcoming musical guests, Daly brings holiday revelers all of the action from Times Square, New York's iconic New Year's destination.
