New Releases for the week of April 14 - 20
Django Unchained
In 1858, deep in the southern United States, Django -- a slave who has been separated from his wife -- is freed when Dr. King Schultz, a German dentist and bounty hunter, kills Django's captors. Schultz offers Django his freedom in exchange for information. After successfully helping Schultz hunt down his bounty, Django partners with the dentist, who agrees to help him track down and rescue his wife, Broomhilda.
Director: Quentin Tarantino. Stars: Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kerri Washington, Samuel L. Jackson. 2012. 165 min. Drama.
A Monster in Paris
When Emile, a shy film projectionist, and his eccentric inventor friend Raoul accidentally free a monster from a professor's laboratory, they find themselves on a mission to save the monster from the city's ruthless police chief. With the help of cabaret singer Lucille and a wacky scientist and his monkey, Emile and Raoul hunt for the monster that is not only a harmless, oversized flea, but also has a passion for singing and the talent to back it up.
Director: Bibo Bergeron. Stars: Vanessa Paradis, Bob Balaban, Catherine O'Hara. 2011. 90 min. Animated.
The Colombian Connection
Former cop Jack Hooks is sent to prison after being set up by his partner for a crime he didn't commit. When the DEA approaches Hooks with an early release deal, he heads deep into the underworld of marijuana smuggling. In an attempt to bring down his corrupt partner's drug trade, Hooks will make one big run and head deep into the heart of Columbia.
Director: Julian Higgins. Stars: Tom Sizemore, Robert Thorne, Bertie Higgins. 2011. 101 min. Action.
Delhi Safari
A mismatched group of animals -- a leopard cub and his mother, a monkey, a bear and a parrot -- journey to Delhi to try to save their forest from a man who intends to destroy it to erect a balcony.
Director: Nikhil Advani. Stars: Jane Lynch, Cary Elwes, Christopher Lloyd, Vanessa Williams, Brad Garrett, Jason Alexander. 2012. 96 min. Animated.
State of Emergency
The military quarantines a small town after an explosion at a chemical facility releases a deadly toxin causing mutations in the town's residents. Isolated and confused, survivors of the accident are left trapped inside the red zone to fight for their lives while trying to evade flesh-eating zombies.
Director: Turner Clay. Stars: Jay Hayden, Andy Stahl, Tori White. 2010. 90 min. Thriller.
Once Upon a Time, on ABC, CTV
The consequences of Storybrooke's magic come to light in a special retrospective edition of ABC's critically acclaimed drama "Once Upon a Time." Get the inside scoop on the characters and look at what lies ahead.
Late Laughs for the week of April 14 - 20, 2013
The Late, Late Show: Craig Ferguson
Justin Bieber says he's growing a mustache. He's going to post the finished result on Twitter, assuming Twitter still exists in the year 2050.
It is spring in L.A. Flowers are blooming, sundresses are coming out, and Taylor Swift is gathering up new boyfriends to last through the summer.
Saturday Night Live, on NBC
Big screen star Vince Vaughn takes the stage in Studio 8H once again as he joins the cast for an evening of wacky comedy sketches in "Saturday Night Live." Joining him is musical guest Miguel.
Blue Bloods, on CBS, CTV
The murder of two Wall Street brokers uncovers a drug ring as the Reagan family tries to keep their city safe. Danny and Linda are at odds when Linda won’t allow the questioning of a hospitalized suspect.
Religion and power: Season 3 of 'The Borgias' brings back notorious crime family
Jeremy Irons in "The Borgias"
A month ago, the world eagerly awaited the selection of a new pope. Pope Francis of Argentina was elected, a humble man with a love for the poor and the downtrodden. Now, as the Catholic world rallies around its new leader, the television world turns its attention to a very different pope, one with a sordid history of adultery, bribery and murder.
Parks and Recreation, on NBC, Citytv
Leslie's latest project involves giving the Pawnee Animal Control Department a big makeover. Meanwhile, Ann believes Ron needs medical attention, and the guys try to recruit donors for their charity.
Modern Family, on ABC, Citytv
When Phil has trouble selling Claire and Cam's flipped house, he recruits the whole family and resorts to desperate measures in "Modern Family." Benjamin Bratt guest stars as Javier, who brings along his new girlfriend.
NCIS, on CBS, Global
A Navy reservist calls on the team when she returns home to find her living room covered in blood and her husband missing in "NCIS." Tony is concerned that Ziva could have a risky plan for avenging her father's death.
The Carrie Diaries, on Citytv
A season of nostalgic fun comes to a close in this finale as Carrie and her pals face one last adventure together in "The Carrie Diaries." AnnaSophia Robb stars as a teenage Carrie Bradshaw.
