Castle, on ABC
Castle (Nathan Fillion) breaks his leg in a tribute to the Alfred Hitchcock classic "Rear Window" (1954) in the special 100th episode. When he thinks he witnesses a neighbour's murder, he sets out to solve the case on his own.
New Releases for the week of December 29 - January 04
Shaolin Warrior
Hoping to escape his life of crime and prove himself worthy of being a warrior of the Shaolin Abbot, a young man requests to join the Shaolin Temple. His request is refused, and instead he accepts a job as groundskeeper, where he practises his kung fu and hones his skills. When an invading army attacks, the young man finds himself alone in defending the temple.
Director: Dou Xiao. Stars: Ye Jianwei, Chen Ke, Liu Ruicheng. 2013. 92 min. Action.
Freedom Force
When a devious plot to change the course of history is discovered, four special kids are chosen to travel back in time to return famous historic stories to their rightful place. Deemed the “Freedom Force,” the kids face a number of dangers, including deep jungle, runaway hot air balloons and even a giant octopus, on their quest to restore history. But if the mad president and minister of cultural affairs get their way, the course of history will be forever altered.
Director: Eduardo Schuldt. Stars: Christopher Lloyd, Sarah Michelle Gellar. 2013. 82 min. Family.
Sweetwater
While trying to build an honest and meaningful life with her husband in the rugged plains of New Mexico, a former prostitute is dragged into a bloody vengeful triangle after she catches the eye of a sadistic and powerful religious leader. With her life so violently destroyed, she partners with an offbeat renegade sheriff with violent tendencies to take down the maniacal preacher.
Director: Logan Miller. Stars: Ed Harris, January Jones, Jason Isaacs, Eduardo Noriega, Stephen Root. 2013. 95 min. Western.
Ritual
When his ex-wife, Lovely, murders a man after he tries to drug and kidnap her in a motel, Tom runs to her aid. But when Tom and Lovely find a VHS tape depicting the ritualistic murder of a woman, they learn that the man Lovely murdered was connected to a dangerous cult. The couple soon realize they’ve become entangled in a dangerous world of kidnapping, violence and satanic rituals and are being pursued by a group that will stop at nothing to get what they want.
Director: Mickey Keating. Stars: Derek Phillips, Larry Fessenden, Dean Cates. 2013. 90 min. Horror.
The 36th Annual Kennedy Center Honors, on CBS
Some of the entertainment industry's most beloved performers are recognized for their work. This year's recipients include opera singer Martina Arroyo, composer Herbie Hancock, songwriter Billy Joel, actress Shirley MacLaine and musician Carlos Santana.
WWE Tribute to the Troops, on NBC
Once again wrestling stars and other celebrities honour the work of the men and women in the military. This marks the 11th anniversary of the event, which brings entertainers to service men and women to recognize their hard work and sacrifices.
Undercover Boss, on CBS
Find out how being on the show has changed the lives of some of the most memorable employees. A minimum wage worker turned franchise owner and a former homeless employee who's moved into her own home are among those profiled.
Glee, on Fox CTV Two
The kids of New Directions just keep on giving with back-to-back holiday episodes. First, the singers are faced with a difficult decision when they're asked to perform at two different events on the same day. Later, Artie (Kevin McHale) finds out what life would be like if he hadn't been paralyzed.
Dragons: Gift of the Night Fury, on Fox CTV Two
Fox has a special Christmas treat for youngsters with this special. Featuring Hiccup, Astrid and Stoick from the hit feature film "How to Train Your Dragon," this touching holiday special follows what happens when the dragons of Berk inexplicably leave.
How The Grinch Stole Christmas, on ABC
Jim Carrey brings one of Dr. Seuss' most famous characters to life in Ron Howard's big-screen adaptation. The actor stars as a cantankerous green creature who's intent on ruining Christmas for the cheerful residents of Whoville.
Hollywood Game Night, on NBC
Host Jane Lynch brings back the laughs with a special holiday edition of the hit summer series. Two teams consisting of contestants and celebrities face off in a variety of pop culture games. Tonight's guests include Ray Romano, Rachel Bilson and Cheryl Hines.
The Sound of Music, on ABC CTV
Julie Andrews stars as Maria, a young woman who leaves a convent to become a governess in this classic musical. The film, which was based on the iconic Rodgers and Hammerstein stage musical, also stars Christopher Plummer as the widowed Capt. Von Trapp.
