Comedy Bang! Bang!, on Comedy
Host Scott Aukerman pokes fun at the late-night talk show format with a little help from his celebrity friends in this premiere. The new series features film shorts, sketches and games, not to mention appearances by some of the biggest names in comedy.
The Listener, on Bravo
A promising mixed martial arts fighter dies right in front of Toby in this new episode. He uses his special skill as a telepath to investigate the suspicious death. Craig Olejnik and Lauren Lee Smith star in this Canadian drama.
Motive, on ABC CTV
Flynn's latest case involves a mortgage broker who was found dead in the parking lot by his office in this new episode. Armed with a composite police sketch, she investigates and meets a man whose attempts to make amends with his family led to tragedy.
Camp, on NBC Global
Little Otter Family Camp becomes a battleground when Mack announces the annual capture-the-flag competition. Sarah and Grace go for the gusto, others stay out of the line of fire.
Extreme Weight Loss, on ABC
Chris Powell works with 32-year-old Mehrbod, a child of the Iran/Iraq war who arrived in the U.S. when she was young. As a result of the scarcity of food when she was younger, Mehrbod is used to eating whenever food is available and now weighs 420 pounds.
American Ninja Warrior, on NBC
The competition heats up in Miami as the contestants face brand new obstacles, including the utility pole slider, balance bridge and monkey peg. Olympic gold medallist Dee Dee Trotter tackles the course.
New Releases for the week of July 14 - 20
Evil Dead
In this modern remake of the cult-classic film, a relaxing getaway turns into a gruesome and bloody fight for survival when five 20-something friends find themselves being haunted and possessed by evil demons. Hoping to kick a severe drug habit, Mia and her friends head to a remote cabin, where they happen upon an old book that summons the ancient evil beings living in the nearby woods.
Director: Fede Alvarez. Stars: Jane Levy, Shiloh Fernandez, Lou Taylor Pucci, Elizabeth Blackmore. 2013. 91 min. Horror.
42
This bio-pic chronicles the life of legendary baseball player Jackie Robinson. Robinson, who wore the number 42 throughout his career, became the first African-American baseball player in the modern-day major leagues when he signed on to play with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1946. While he faced relentless racism and abuse both on and off the field from rivals, teammates and fans alike, his struggles inspired millions, and his courage would go down in history.
Director: Brian Helgeland. Stars: Chadwick Boseman, Harrison Ford, Nicole Beharie, Christopher Meloni. 2013. 128 min. Biography.
Erased
Ben Logan, a former CIA operative, and his estranged daughter, Amy, become targeted for termination by his former employers and are forced to run while all records of their existence are erased.
Director: Arash Amel. Stars: Aaron Eckhart, Liana Liberato, Olga Kurylenko. 2012. 100 min. Action.
God Don't Make the Laws
After a tragic accident leaves their beloved high school basketball team dead, the inhabitants of Rockwell strike a deal with the devil, causing time to stand still and death and aging to cease for all residents. Despite their bargain, the people of Rockwell are unhappy and find themselves trapped in this miserable state until the arrival of a mysterious drifter causes the hands of time to move forward again. In a town where things have stayed the same for decades, change brings about fear and resistance, in even the best of people.
Director: David Sabbath. Stars: Ella Rae Peck, Lucas Salvagno, Robert Prescott, Peter Vack. 2011. 100 min. Drama.
Bullet to the Head
After their respective partners are murdered, New Orleans hit man James Bonomo and Washington, D.C., Det. Taylor Kwon join forces to bring down their mutual enemy: the man responsible for killing their colleagues.
Director: Walter Hill. Stars: Sylvester Stallone, Sung Kang, Christian Slater, Jason Momoa, Sarah Shahi. 2012. 92 min. Action.
Late Laughs for the week of July 14 - July 20, 2013
The Tonight Show: Jay Leno
This day marks the 42nd anniversary of the war on drugs. Today our partners in Mexico observed it with a moment of silence, followed by hours of laughter.
In a new interview, Ralph Nader said there has never been a bigger con man in the White House than Barack Obama. Can you believe that? Ralph Nader is still alive!
Crossing Lines, on NBC
The team members race to rescue a wealthy teen who's been kidnapped in this special two-part episode. As the boy's life hangs in the balance, Anne-Marie uncovers evidence connecting the case to one in Florence.
Zero hour, on ABC Global
The adventure continues for publisher Hank Galliston, who was pulled into a mystery when his beloved wife was kidnapped. Hank must unlock the secrets of a treasure map found in one of his wife's clocks to save his wife and the rest of the human race.
