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Friday 1 February 2019

[Reality-TV-Fanatics] New Shows & Movies Premiering in February

 

WHAT NEW SHOWS & MOVIES ARE COMING UP?
CARE BEARS: UNLOCK THE MAGIC (BOOMERANG)
· [series premiere] · 2/1/19 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · fridays from 3:01 AM-3:30 AM EST
(from Boomerang's press release, September 2018) Boomerang, a premium subscription streaming service, announced today they will unlock the imagination of the next generation of Care Bears fans as the official domestic home and world premiere destination for Care Bears: Unlock the Magic(TM), a brand new 2D animated series from Cloudco Entertainment. Currently in production, Care Bears: Unlock the Magic(TM) initial order consists of 48 x 11' regular episodes, 2 x 22' specials and 20 x :20 shorts designed to provide a special comedic focus on individual bears. A current take on The Care Bears(TM) that also plays homage to iconic brand elements like "The Care Bear Stare," Care Bears: Unlock the Magic(TM) sends the Care Bears(TM) on the road for the first time, exploring wonderful, never-before-seen areas surrounding Care-a-lot called "The Silver Lining." And as a result, the bears will get to meet new creatures and employ their powers and wits like never before.
ABC MURDERS, THE (AMAZON)
· [series premiere] · 2/1/19 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · fridays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST
(from Amazon's press release, January 2019) The Prime Original series is based on the novel of the same name by Agatha Christie. The series follows a killer, who uses the alias ABC, and strikes in a methodical pattern, leaving a copy of the ABC railway guide at the scene of each murder. Agatha Christie Presents: ABC Murders will be available in HDR and UHD on compatible HDR devices (Feb. 1).
RUSSIAN DOLL (NETFLIX)
· [series premiere] · 2/1/19 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · fridays from 3:01 AM-3:30 AM EST
(from Netflix's press release, January 2019) Russian Doll follows a young woman named Nadia (Natasha Lyonne) on her journey as the guest of honor at a seemingly inescapable party one night in New York City. Russian Doll is co-created by Natasha Lyonne, Amy Poehler and Leslye Headland, who all serve as executive producers, with Headland and Lyonne as writers for the series. Additional cast include Greta Lee ("KTown"), Yul Vazquez ("Captain Phillips"), Tony Award-winner Elizabeth Ashley ("Ocean's 8") and Charlie Barnett ("Chicago Fire"). Golden Globe(R) winner and Academy Award(R) nominee Chloë Sevigny ("Lizzie"), SAG Award winner Dascha Polanco ("Orange is the New Black"), Brendan Sexton III ("Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri"), Rebecca Henderson ("Appropriate Behavior"), Jeremy Bobb ("The Knick"), Ritesh Rajan ("Stitchers") and Jocelyn Bioh ("School Girls") also guest star.
SIEMPRE BRUJA (NETFLIX)
· [series premiere] · 2/1/19 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · fridays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST
(from Netflix's press release, December 2018) A young witch takes us on a journey through time in between the past and present of the city of Cartagena, where she faces unknown challenges that will make her realize that once a witch, Always a Witch. Cartagena, Colombia, Bruxa, Veronica Orozco, Angely Gaviria, Dylan Fuentes, Norma Nivia, Javier Ramirez, Amor, Mujeres, Empoderada, Viaje en el tiempo, Brujería, Siempre Bruja, witch, love, women, empowerment, empowered women, travel through time, witchcraft, Always a Witch, SIEDate1211!
DEADLY EXCURSION (LMN)
· [original telefilm] · 2/1/19 at 8:00 PM
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TROPICAL COP TALES (ADULT SWIM)
· [series premiere] · 2/2/19 at 12:00 AM
· [regularly airs] · saturdays from 12:00 AM-12:30 AM EST
(from Adult Swim's press release, January 2019) Adult Swim, the #1 cable destination for young adults, will premiere Tropical Cop Tales, an all-new live action comedy series that follows two burnt-out city cops, Keymarion "Primetime" Weeyums (Dominique Witten, Kevin Hart's Guide to Black History) and Demetrius "Meechie" Franks (Ted Ferguson, Between Heaven and Earth) when they relocate to a tropical paradise for a relaxing twilight to their careers. Unfortunately, it is the most un-relaxing place on earth and their Captain (Carl Solomon, The Greasy Strangler) is a champion shouter. Bring earplugs babe yeah? Tropical Cop Tales premieres with back to back episodes on Friday, February 1st at Midnight and 12:15am ET/PT on Adult Swim.
VALENTINE IN THE VINEYARD (HALLMARK)
· [original telefilm] · 2/2/19 at 8:00 PM
(from Hallmark Channel's press release, January 2019) As partners in life and professional winemaking, Frankie Baldwin (Cook) and Nate DeLuca (Penny) have different personality types and styles that combine to make them a formidable team. They've just gotten engaged when Frankie's cousin Lexi (Tegan Moss, "The Good Doctor") and Nate's brother Marco (Marcus Rosner, "UnREAL") spring the news that they are getting married - and on Valentine's Day, a mere four weeks away. Agreeing to keep their plans a secret, Frankie and Nate offer to host Lexi and Marco's big day. As they juggle wedding planning with a high-stakes winery expansion, Frankie and Nate begin to wonder if their differences are more of a hindrance than they realized.
DEATH OF A CHEERLEADER (LIFETIME)
· [original telefilm] · 2/2/19 at 8:00 PM
(from Lifetime's press release, December 2018) In a remake of the cult-classic, Death of a Cheerleader is inspired by Randall Sullivan's Rolling Stone article of the same name about the real-life murder of a popular, affluent and beautiful Northern California high school cheerleader at the hand of a classmate. Bridget Moretti (Aubrey Peeples) is a shy outsider from a lower middle-class background who aspires to be beautiful, popular and perfect in everything. Believing that a friendship with rich and pretty Kelly Locke (Sarah Dugdale), leader of the school's most prestigious clique, will get her all that she desires, Bridget tries to forge a friendship with her. When Kelly rejects Bridget's attempts, it leaves her humiliated and feeling like a failure and ultimately fuels a jealous rage that will lead to murder. Death of a Cheerleader explores the events leading up to and after the shocking crime that took place in this upper-middle class community. Kellie Martin, who starred alongside Tori Spelling in the original, plays the FBI agent who cracks the case.
PHILLY REVIVAL (DIY)
· [series premiere] · 2/2/19 at 9:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · saturdays from 9:00 PM-10:00 PM EST
(from HGTV's press release, February 2018) Philly Revival (6 x 30) is a series that features Rachel Street, a Philadelphia-based real estate agent, general contractor and designer, who specializes in renovating century-old homes.
WORLD'S BEST, THE (CBS)
· [series premiere - special night & time] · 2/3/19 at 10:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · wednesdays from 8:00 PM-9:00 PM EST
(from CBS's press release, November 2018) CBS is building a strong roster of reality programming at midseason with the premieres of two new unscripted competitions and the return of three fan favorites. On Sunday, Feb. 3, immediately following SUPER BOWL LIII (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/7:00-8:00 PM, PT; time is approximate after post-game coverage), the new competition series THE WORLD'S BEST debuts with host James Corden and judges Drew Barrymore, RuPaul Charles and Faith Hill. The first-of-its-kind global talent competition features award-winning acts from every genre imaginable, from every corner of the planet. They not only have to impress the aforementioned American judges, but will also need to break through the "wall of the world," featuring 50 of the world's most accomplished experts from every field of entertainment. Only one act will ultimately be crowned THE WORLD'S BEST. After the post-Super Bowl premiere, the show moves to Wednesdays beginning Feb. 6.
ELVIS GOES THERE (EPIX)
· [series premiere] · 2/4/19 at 10:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · mondays from 10:00 PM-11:00 PM EST
(from EPIX's press release, November 2018) Premium network EPIX(R) continues to amplify its original slate, adding to its scripted greenlights with the docuseries Elvis Goes There. Premiering Monday, February 4, 2019 at 10pm, the four-episode, one-hour series follows renowned journalist Elvis Mitchell as he travels with A-list filmmakers and actors to places of inspiration around the world with unprecedented access, exploring how each location shaped their work and identity. Filmmakers slated to appear are Paul Feig, Sofia Coppola, Ryan Coogler and Guillermo del Toro. Mitchell, who created the project, will executive produce with Cheri Barner and Wildline's Simon Helberg, Jocelyn Towne and Cora Olson. Zero Point Zero Productions' (Anthony Bourdain's Parts Unknown) Lydia Tenaglia, Craig H. Shepherd and Toby Oppenheimer also executive produce.
AMERICAN SOUL (BET)
· [series premiere] · 2/5/19 at 9:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · tuesdays from 9:00 PM-10:00 PM EST
(from BET's press release, April 2018) Inspired by the personal trials and professional successes of a young, ambitious and troubled impresario Don Cornelius. The drama series is an unflinching look at the entrepreneur, his Soul Train dancers, crew and musicians in an unforgiving Hollywood in the 1970's - how they work, play, rise and fall against the backdrop of Soul Train - "the hippest trip in America" and one of the most predominant television shows for African-American culture. Produced by Jesse Collins Entertainment, AMERICAN SOUL is executive produced by Jesse Collins, Jonathan Prince, Devon Greggory and Tony Cornelius with Co-Executive Producer Andy Horne. Greggory and Prince, who created the series will also pen the pilot.
WELCOME HOME (BYUTV)
· [series premiere] · 2/5/19 at 10:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · tuesdays from 10:00 PM-10:30 PM EST
(from BYUtv's press release, January 2019) On Tuesday, Feb. 5 at 10 p.m. ET/8 p.m. MT/7 p.m. PT, "Welcome Home" premieres on BYUtv. Hosts Treger and Rob Strasberg and their team of designers and volunteers furnish and decorate modest living spaces for struggling families coming out of homelessness and abuse shelters. They involve the local community, using donations or gently used goods to make places the families can call home. Produced by Litton Entertainment (The CW's One Magnificent Morning), the show also airs on The CW.
MY GREAT BIG LIVE WEDDING WITH DAVID TUTERA (LIFETIME)
· [series premiere] · 2/5/19 at 10:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · tuesdays from 10:00 PM-11:00 PM EST
(from Lifetime's press release, January 2019) Lifetime is set to reinvent the classic wedding genre with the eight-part event series, My Great Big Live Wedding with David Tutera, slated to join Lifetime's Real Love Tuesdays, on February 5, at 10pm ET/PT. Thinkfactory Media and Lifetime scoured the country and found eight inspirational couples whose remarkable stories of love and survival redefine real love. Every week, one new couple will share their emotional and heart-warming story LIVE from a different city across the country. All of America is invited to watch as these deserving couples work with world-renowned wedding and event planner David Tutera to create the weddings of their dreams. With surprises revealed along the way, each episode will culminate in the live broadcast of the wedding, brought to life by Tutera.
WHITE DRAGON (AMAZON)
· [series premiere] · 2/8/19 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · fridays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST
(from Amazon's press release, January 2019) The Prime Original series follows a sheltered London professor, who tries to unravel the mystery behind his wife's sudden death. As he digs deeper, he's drawn into a web of conspiracy as he tries to find out the truth about the woman he loved. White Dragon will be available in HDR and UHD on compatible HDR devices (Feb. 8).
PEN15 (HULU)
· [series premiere] · 2/8/19 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · fridays from 3:01 AM-3:30 AM EST
(from Hulu's press release, December 2018) PEN15 is middle school as it really happened. Maya Erskine and Anna Konkle star in this adult comedy, playing versions of themselves as thirteen-year-old outcasts in the year 2000, surrounded by actual thirteen-year-olds, where the best day of your life can turn into your worst with the stroke of a gel pen.
DEADLY ROMANCE, A (LMN)
· [original telefilm] · 2/8/19 at 8:00 PM
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VICTORIA GOTTI: MY FATHER'S DAUGHTER (LIFETIME)
· [original telefilm] · 2/9/19 at 8:00 PM
(from Lifetime's press release, December 2018) Executive produced by Victoria Gotti herself, the movie takes us deep into the world of what it was really like to grow up as the daughter of mob boss John Gotti, revealing the glamour, glitz and unique hardships of her world. Sharing never-before-revealed stories about her life, Victoria (played by Chelsea Frei) tells of a sensitive child growing up with a beloved father (Maurice Benard) she worried about constantly; the tragedy of her younger brother's death; and her turbulent romance, forbidden by her father, with the man who later became her husband. Victoria had a front-row seat to a life the world became fascinated with, all while trying to reconcile the loving father she adored with a man the outside world was determined to bring down.
STORY OF US, THE (HALLMARK)
· [original telefilm] · 2/9/19 at 8:00 PM
(from Hallmark Channel's press release, January 2019) Small town Oregon bookstore owner Jamie Vaughn (Lawson) learns that hers and other struggling local businesses face closure by a powerful Portland property developer, led by architect and former flame Sawyer O'Dell (Page). As Valentine's Day approaches and closure seems imminent, Jamie must not only hatch a heartfelt plan to save her beloved bookstore, but she must also sort out her past feelings for Sawyer when her most recent boyfriend Matt returns to town, and she discovers that true love doesn't have to be perfect; it just has to be true.
HEART OF DARKNESS (ID)
· [series premiere] · 2/9/19 at 9:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · saturdays from 9:00 PM-10:00 PM EST
(from Investigation Discovery's press release, January 2019) What if your closest loved ones were monsters in disguise? What if everything you thought you knew about love was wrong? Investigation Discovery (ID), America's leading destination for true-crime programming, announced today the premiere of the six-part series HEART OF DARKNESS, a series about love, hate, and how trust can shatter in an instant. Episodes detail casualties of love, including former partners, jealous friends, scorned sons and daughters, and devoted family members. Twisting through hidden affairs, love triangles and family secrets, HEART OF DARKNESS shows the transfixing power of emotion and how it can beckon the most reasonable people into criminal madness. HEART OF DARKNESS premieres on Saturday, February 9th at 9/8PM CT only on Investigation Discovery. HEART OF DARKNESS proves that love is never predictable, and sometimes the most dangerous people are the ones you least expect. Each episode begs viewers to question the guilty party until the very last moment, exposing further details of bone-chilling crimes.
HUSTLE (VICELAND)
· [series premiere] · 2/10/19 at 9:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · sundays from 9:00 PM-10:00 PM EST
(from Viceland's press release, December 2018) VICE Media's youth lifestyle cable channel, VICELAND, is partnering with Cadillac on a new aspirational docu-series HUSTLE created by Beth Greenwald with executive producers Alicia Keys and Chef Marcus Samuelsson. The eight-episode series is set to premiere February 10 at 9PM. The show, currently in production in New York City, stars John Henry, a Dominican-American business wunderkind who by 25 has already sold his first company, launched a venture capital fund in Harlem, and has been listed on Ebony's 2018 "Power 100" and as one of Forbes Magazine's "30 Under 30" for 2019. After founding and later selling that first business, Henry made a commitment to give back in his community through Harlem Capital, a diversity-focused venture capital firm on a mission to invest in over 1,000 diverse founders over 20 years. Each episode of HUSTLE features Henry meeting a NY based entrepreneur, deep diving into their business and pinpointing the exact issues holding them back. Henry gives them personalized marching orders while setting up opportunities for their businesses that could set them on a new trajectory...if they can take advantage of them. HUSTLE puts Henry's mission of empowering diverse young entrepreneurs on its feet and into the street. That mission has attracted two celebrity entrepreneurs and bona fide New York success stories as executive producers: 15-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter, musician, producer, actress, best-selling author and activist Alicia Keys and multiple award-winning chef and restaurateur, TV personality, best-selling author and philanthropist Marcus Samuelsson.
AMERICA'S LOST VIKINGS (SCIENCE)
· [series premiere] · 2/10/19 at 10:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · sundays from 10:00 PM-11:00 PM EST
(from Science Channel's press release, January 2019) The Vikings are amongst the most feared warriors and ruthless raiders in history. They are also at the center of an incredible mystery. There is evidence that Norseman landed on the coast of North America 500 years before Christopher Columbus. Beyond this, however, the trail goes cold. Now archaeologists and explorers Blue Nelson and Mike Arbuthnot will embark on their biggest ever adventure - to find out how far the Vikings explored into America. To solve this mystery, Blue and Mike will use a combination of state-of-the-art science as well as gripping hands-on experimental archaeology. Their journey is documented in the new six-part Science Channel series AMERICA'S LOST VIKINGS, premiering Sunday, February 10 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. Blue and Mike begin their mission in L'Anse aux meadows in Newfoundland, on the north east coast of Canada. This settlement is proof the Vikings were here around the year 1000. But the purpose of the site is still unknown - Blue and Mike aim to solve that mystery and discover where the Vikings explored next. As they follow the trail of evidence south, they go to extreme lengths to discover how the Viking explorers survived. To put their theories to the test, they plunge themselves into freezing temperatures to test Viking clothing, row a specially constructed Norse boat through icy waters, and learn to fight with Viking weapons. It's a journey that pushes them to their physical limits and beyond - and ultimately takes them further across America than they ever imagined.
BOOMERANG (BET)
· [series premiere] · 2/12/19 at 10:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · tuesdays from 10:00 PM-10:30 PM EST
(from BET's press release, April 2018) BET and Paramount Television are partnering to reboot the 1992 American romantic comedy film BOOMERANG, in which a successful executive finds that his lifestyle choices have turned back on him when his new boss turns out to be a bigger deviant than he is. This updated version explores contemporary workplace dynamics, including the changing role of gender, office politics, relationships, and the conflicts between Generation X and Millennials.
MIRACLE WORKERS (TBS)
· [series premiere] · 2/12/19 at 10:30 PM
· [regularly airs] · tuesdays from 10:30 PM-11:00 PM EST
(from TBS's press release, December 2018) TBS' heaven-set workplace comedy will premiere on Tuesday, February 12 at 10:30 p.m. The series' first teaser, released today, shows God (Buscemi) as you've never seen him before. Based on Simon Rich's book, What in God's Name, this seven-episode limited series turns the perception of heaven on its head while also making the case that humans are worth saving. Radcliffe and Buscemi executive produce and star alongside Karan Soni (Deadpool) and Geraldine Viswanathan (Blockers). Radcliffe plays Craig, a low-level angel responsible for handling all of humanity's prayers. Buscemi plays Craig's boss, God, who has pretty much checked out to focus on petty hobbies. To prevent Earth's destruction, Craig and fellow angel Eliza (Viswanathan) must answer a seemingly impossible prayer: help two humans, Laura and Sam (played by Sasha Compere and Jon Bass), fall in love. Guest stars Tituss Burgess, Margaret Cho, Angela Kinsey, Tim Meadows, John Reynolds, Lolly Adefope and Chris Parnell will also appear throughout the season.
WEIRD CITY (YOUTUBE)
· [series premiere] · 2/13/19 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · wednesdays from 3:01 AM-3:30 AM EST
(from YouTube's press release, January 2019) YouTube revealed the full list of guest stars for WEIRD CITY, a half-hour sci-fi comedy co-created by Academy Award and Emmy Award winning writer Jordan Peele and Emmy Award nominated writer Charlie Sanders (Key and Peele). The six-episode series will debut exclusively on YouTube Premium on February 13, 2019. The all-star list of special appearances includes Sara Gilbert (The Conners, The Talk), Dylan O'Brien (Maze Runner Franchise, Teen Wolf), Ed O'Neill (Modern Family), Rosario Dawson (Luke Cage), Michael Cera (Arrested Development, Superbad), Laverne Cox (Orange Is The New Black), and LeVar Burton (Star Trek) along with Awkwafina (Crazy Rich Asians, Ocean's Eight), Yvette Nicole Brown (Community), Auli'i Cravalho (Moana), Trevor Jackson (Grown-ish, Superfly), Steven Yeun (The Walking Dead, Sorry To Bother You), Eugene Cordero (Kong: Skull Island), Gillian Jacobs (Community, Love), Hannah Simone (New Girl), Malcolm Barrett (Timeless, Preacher) and Mark Hamill (Star Wars). WEIRD CITY is an anthology set in the not-too-distant future metropolis of Weird. Told through the prism of sci-fi and comedy, each episode is an exploration of issues that pertain to present day life. Emmy winner Adam Bernstein (Fargo, Scrubs, 30 Rock), directed the first two episodes. Amy Heckerling (Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Clueless), and Tricia Brock (The Walking Dead, 30 Rock) each directed two episodes.
PARANORMAL CAUGHT ON CAMERA (TRAVEL)
· [series premiere] · 2/13/19 at 10:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · wednesdays from 10:00 PM-11:00 PM EST
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DESIGN TWINS (UP)
· [series premiere] · 2/14/19 at 8:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · thursdays from 8:00 PM-8:30 PM EST
N/A
PACIFIC, THE: IN THE WAKE OF CAPTAIN COOK WITH SAM NEILL (OVATION)
· [series premiere] · 2/14/19 at 10:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · thursdays from 10:00 PM-12:00 AM EST
(from Ovation TV's press release, December 2018) Premieres on Thursday, February 14 at 10pm ET - A sweeping six-part documentary series featuring award-winning, internationally renowned actor Sam Neill as he retraces Captain Cook's voyage across the largest ocean in the world. Ovation will air two one-hour long episodes every Thursday night over three weeks.
DOOM PATROL (DC)
· [series premiere] · 2/15/19 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · fridays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST
(from DC Universe's press release, December 2018) DOOM PATROL is a re-imagining of one of DC's most beloved groups of outcast Super Heroes: Robotman, Negative Man, Elasti-Girl and Crazy Jane, led by modern-day mad scientist Dr. Niles Caulder (The Chief). The Doom Patrol's members each suffered horrible accidents that gave them superhuman abilities - but also left them scarred and disfigured. Traumatized and downtrodden, the team found purpose through The Chief, who brought them together to investigate the weirdest phenomena in existence - and to protect Earth from what they find. Part support group, part Super Hero team, the Doom Patrol is a band of super-powered freaks who fight for a world that wants nothing to do with them. Picking up after the events of TITANS, DOOM PATROL will find these reluctant heroes in a place they never expected to be, called to action by none other than Cyborg, who comes to them with a mission hard to refuse, but with a warning that is hard to ignore: their lives will never, ever be the same. Based on DC characters originally written and drawn by Arnold Drake, Bob Haney and Bruno Premiani#DCUDOOMPATROL premieres February 15. New episodes weekly, only on DC Universe.
LORENA (AMAZON)
· [series premiere] · 2/15/19 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · fridays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST
(from Amazon's press release, January 2019) The Prime Original series is directed by acclaimed documentary filmmaker Joshua Rofé, and reveals the hidden truths in the notorious case of John Wayne and Lorena Bobbitt and challenges the long-held narrative that surrounded this event. The series provides a fresh perspective on the story of Lorena Bobbitt and exposes how this event laid the groundwork for the modern 24-hour news cycle and increasing sensationalist media coverage (Feb. 15).
UMBRELLA ACADEMY, THE (NETFLIX)
· [series premiere] · 2/15/19 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · fridays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST
(from Netflix's press release, October 2018) On the same day in 1989, forty-three infants are inexplicably born to random, unconnected women who showed no signs of pregnancy the day before. Seven are adopted by Sir Reginald Hargreeves, a billionaire industrialist, who creates The Umbrella Academy and prepares his "children" to save the world. But not everything went according to plan. In their teenage years, the family fractured and the team disbanded. Now, the six surviving thirty-something members reunite upon the news of Hargreeves' passing. Luther, Diego, Allison, Klaus, Vanya and Number Five work together to solve a mystery surrounding their father's death. But the estranged family once again begins to come apart due to their divergent personalities and abilities, not to mention the imminent threat of a global apocalypse.
KIM POSSIBLE (DISNEY)
· [original telefilm] · 2/15/19 at 8:00 PM
(from Disney Channel's press release, December 2018) "Kim Possible," a Disney Channel Original Movie based on the beloved animated series, will premiere FRIDAY, FEB. 15 (8:00-9:32 p.m. EST/PST), on Disney Channel and DisneyNOW. In this comedic action-adventure, a live-action transformation of the original series, newcomer Sadie Stanley stars as the iconic teen hero Kim Possible along with Sean Giambrone (ABC's "The Goldbergs") as her best friend and sidekick, Ron Stoppable. Immediately following "Kim Possible," Disney Channel will present a first look at the new eight-part miniseries "Fast Layne," with an episode titled "Mile 1: the Voice in the Shed." "Fast Layne" will move to its regular timeslot with a second installment, "Mile 2: Paid to Drive," on SUNDAY, FEB. 17 (8:00-8:30 p.m. EST/PST). Both episodes will be available on DisneyNOW.
PROVEN INNOCENT (FOX)
· [series premiere] · 2/15/19 at 9:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · fridays from 9:00 PM-10:00 PM EST
(from FOX's press release, October 2018) New legal drama PROVEN INNOCENT will premiere Friday, Feb. 15 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT). Emmy and Golden Globe Award winner and EMPIRE co-creator Danny Strong partners with David Elliot ("Four Brothers") to tell the emotional story of one woman's fight for the innocence of others, as well as her own. PROVEN INNOCENT follows an underdog criminal defense firm led by a fierce and uncompromising lawyer, who was wrongfully convicted in a sensational murder case that made her an infamous media obsession, a household name and a national cause célèbre. The drama stars Rachelle Lefevre ("Under the Dome," "A Gifted Man"), Emmy Award and Golden Globe winner Kelsey Grammer ("Frasier," "Cheers," "Boss"), Russell Hornsby ("Seven Seconds," "Grimm"), Vincent Kartheiser ("Mad Men"), Tony Award winner Nikki M. James ("BrainDead," "The Good Wife," "The Book of Mormon"), Riley Smith ("Frequency") and Clare O'Connor ("Easy"). Adam Armus is an executive producer and showrunner.
FAST LAYNE (DISNEY)
· [series premiere - special night & time] · 2/15/19 at 9:32 PM
· [regularly airs] · sundays from 7:00 PM-7:30 PM EST
(from Disney Channel's press release, December 2018) "Kim Possible," a Disney Channel Original Movie based on the beloved animated series, will premiere FRIDAY, FEB. 15 (8:00-9:32 p.m. EST/PST), on Disney Channel and DisneyNOW. In this comedic action-adventure, a live-action transformation of the original series, newcomer Sadie Stanley stars as the iconic teen hero Kim Possible along with Sean Giambrone (ABC's "The Goldbergs") as her best friend and sidekick, Ron Stoppable. Immediately following "Kim Possible," Disney Channel will present a first look at the new eight-part miniseries "Fast Layne," with an episode titled "Mile 1: the Voice in the Shed." "Fast Layne" will move to its regular timeslot with a second installment, "Mile 2: Paid to Drive," on SUNDAY, FEB. 17 (8:00-8:30 p.m. EST/PST). Both episodes will be available on DisneyNOW.
OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN: HOPELESSLY DEVOTED TO YOU (LIFETIME)
· [original telefilm] · 2/16/19 at 8:00 PM
(from Lifetime's press release, December 2018) Olivia Newton-John: Hopelessly Devoted to You is the remarkable personal and professional journey of international superstar Olivia Newton-John, illustrated through her music. Covering her lasting power across more than five decades in one of the world's toughest industries, the film delves into both Olivia's public persona as well as the private woman behind-the-scenes, including her multiple battles with cancer and her intense fight to survive. Australian singer, songwriter and actress Delta Goodrem (House Husbands, judge on The Voice, Australia) stars as Olivia Newton-John and re-records her classic hits for the film. Hugo Johnstone-Burt (San Andreas, The Wrong Girl) is Bruce Welch and Todd Lasance (The Flash, The Vampire Diaries) plays Lee Kramer. Richard Brancatisano (Chasing Life) is featured as Matt Lattanzi, Anthony Brandon Wong (The Matrix Revolutions) is Patrick McDermott, Morgan Griffin (San Andreas, The Sleepover Club) is young Olivia, and Georgia Flood (American Princess, Wentworth) is young Pat Carroll.
LOVE, ROMANCE & CHOCOLATE (HALLMARK)
· [original telefilm] · 2/16/19 at 8:00 PM
(from Hallmark Channel's press release, January 2019) New York accountant Emma Colvin (Chabert) is heartbroken when her boyfriend leaves her before their planned romantic getaway to Belgium for Valentine's Day. Convinced by a friend to go alone on the trip, Emma has the adventure of a lifetime when her Belgian innkeeper Marie (Bristow) introduces her to renowned chocolatier, Luc Simon (Kemp). Luc and his fellow chocolatiers are in the midst of a competition to create the most romantic chocolate in Belgium for the upcoming Belgian royal wedding. He discovers her kitchen skills and soon she's immersed in the competition and a budding romance develops.
BUBU AND THE LITTLE OWLS (DFC)
· [series premiere] · 2/17/19 at 8:30 AM
· [regularly airs] · saturdays from 8:30 AM-9:00 AM EST
(from Discovery Family Channel's press release, January 2019) Bubu is a curious and energetic young owl who is always in a hurry to explore the world. Along with her brainy younger brother Biel, and cute baby sister Bonie, Bubu is determined to see the forest beyond her family's branch in the highest sequoia tree of the High Branches neighborhood. By working together and making new friends, they'll play, create, sing and find the answers to their questions about the beauty and wonder of nature.
FLACK (POP)
· [series premiere] · 2/21/19 at 10:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · thursdays from 10:00 PM-11:00 PM EST
(from Pop's press release, April 2018) Starring Academy Award(R) and Golden Globe(R) winning actress Anna Paquin ("True Blood," "X-Men," "The Piano") and directed by the Oscar(R)-nominated Peter Cattaneo ("The Full Monty," "Rev."), FLACK is a one-hour dramedy set in the fast-paced and cut-throat world of celebrity public relations. Equal parts hilarity and heart, FLACK reflects the brutal reality and complexities of modern life where problems can go viral in an instant. Paquin stars as Robyn, an American PR executive living in London who's an expert at her craft but a complete self-saboteur when it comes to her personal life. The cast of FLACK includes talent from multiple award-winning films, popular television hits and critically acclaimed series, including: Academy Award and Golden Globe(R)-nominated and Tony(R) Award-winning Sophie Okonedo ("Hotel Rwanda," "Criminal Justice"), Genevieve Angelson ("Good Girls Revolt," "House of Lies"), Lydia Wilson ("Star Trek Beyond," "Black Mirror"), Rebecca Benson ("Game of Thrones," "The White Princess"), Arinzé Kene ("Crazyhead"), Marc Warren ("The Good Wife"), Rufus Jones ("Episodes") and more.
DESUS & MERO (SHOWTIME)
· [series premiere] · 2/21/19 at 11:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · thursdays from 11:00 PM-11:30 PM EST
(from Showtime's press release, November 2018) SHOWTIME will debut DESUS & MERO, the weekly half-hour late-night series starring Desus Nice and The Kid Mero on Thursday, February 21 at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT, which will air on Thursday nights from New York City. The first ever weekly late-night talk show on SHOWTIME will feature popular TV and podcast personalities Desus and Mero speaking off the cuff and chatting with guests at the intersection of pop culture, sports, music, politics and more. Produced for SHOWTIME by JAX Media, DESUS & MERO will be executive produced by Desus Nice, The Kid Mero, Lilly Burns, Tony Hernandez and Victor Lopez. Longtime acquaintances Desus (Daniel Baker) and Mero (Joel Martinez) reconnected online in the early days of Twitter, where they unleashed their potent personalities and found themselves kindred spirits. That led to stints on Complex and MTV, the Bodega Boys podcast, and a daily late-night show on Viceland, developing a feverish following. The quick-witted duo brings a distinct voice to late night, delivering smart and comedic commentary on any and all topics, that keeps audiences buzzing. Desus and Mero continue to host their Bodega Boys podcast.
THIS GIANT BEAST THAT IS THE GLOBAL ECONOMY (AMAZON)
· [series premiere] · 2/22/19 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · fridays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST
(from Amazon's press release, January 2019) The Prime Original series is a globe-spanning exploration of the most compelling, hilarious, confounding, and bizarre topics impacting the global economy, hosted by Kal Penn. This Giant Beast That Is The Global Economy will be available in HDR and UHD on compatible HDR devices (Feb. 22).
LOVE ON THE MENU (HALLMARK)
· [original telefilm] · 2/23/19 at 8:00 PM
(from Hallmark Channel's press release, January 2019) When chef Hank (Kavan Smith) makes a deal with frozen food executive Maggie (Autumn Reeser) in order to save his restaurant, their unexpected attraction complicates matters, leaving Maggie conflicted: Does she choose her allegiance to her cut-throat boss or does she partner -both in work and in love - with Hank?
WHO'S STALKING ME? (LIFETIME)
· [original telefilm] · 2/23/19 at 8:00 PM
(from Lifetime's press release, January 2019) Following a near-death experience when an attacker breaks into her home, Amanda can't shake the feeling that she's still in harm's way. In comes the handsome and stern Detective James Dawson to save the day and keep an especially close eye on Amanda. Taken by his generosity and commitment, Amanda begins to feel safer - unaware that she's letting the real threat get closer than ever. Stars Chelsea Ricketts, Michael Welch, Cara Santana, Shari Belafonte (2019).
O.G. (HBO)
· [original telefilm] · 2/23/19 at 10:00 PM
(from HBO's press release, December 2018) The HBO Films drama O.G., starring Jeffrey Wright, will debut SATURDAY, FEB. 23 at 10:00 p.m. (ET/PT). Filmed in Indiana's Pendleton Correctional Facility, an active maximum-security prison, O.G. follows Louis (Jeffrey Wright), once the head of a prominent prison gang, in the final weeks of his 24-year sentence. His impending release is upended when he takes new arrival Beecher (Theothus Carter), who is being courted by gang leadership, under his wing. Coming to grips with the indelibility of his crime and the challenge of reentering society, Louis finds his freedom hanging in the balance as he struggles to save Beecher. William Fichtner also stars.
EVAN GOES WILD (ANIMAL PLANET)
· [series premiere] · 2/24/19 at 9:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · sundays from 9:00 PM-10:00 PM EST
(from Animal Planet's press release, January 2019) In his first television series, Dr. Evan Antin - voted the Sexiest Veterinarian Alive by PEOPLE magazine - takes Animal Planet's global audiences around the world as he chases his wildlife bucket list; swimming alongside humpback whales in Tahiti, exploring caves with bats and snakes in the Philippines and tangling with crocs in the Yucatan. Evan brings his passion and love for all wildlife to each adventure where, as a practicing veterinarian, he also lends a helping hand to animals in need along the way. EVAN GOES WILD, premieres Sunday, February 24 at 9PM ET/PT. Since he was a kid growing up in Kansas, Evan was intrigued by every aspect of wildlife and wild places. His love for animals led him to veterinary medicine and to become a vet. With more than one million followers, he's the most followed veterinarian on Instagram. Evan's popularity continues to grow because of his loving interactions with animals which he documents and shares with engaging videos and smart facts. In EVAN GOES WILD, Evan leaves his Los Angeles-based clinic behind to take audiences with him to share his bucket list of wildlife experiences in the most awe-inspiring locations.
VICE LIVE (VICELAND)
· [series premiere] · 2/25/19 at 9:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · weeknights from 9:00 PM-11:00 PM EST
(from Viceland's press release, January 2019) VICELAND enters 2019 with a bang, announcing a bold new venture placing live programming at the center of its schedule -- airing "VICE LIVE" two hours a night, four nights a week, starting Monday February 25 from 9-11PM. VICE LIVE taps directly into the core of VICE's DNA - fearless irreverence, boundless curiosity and a DIY sensibility. Originating out of VICE's buzzing Brooklyn Headquarters, VICE LIVE will broadcast live (give or take seven seconds or so) and cover all of the day's hottest topics and trends, capitalizing on VICE's deep bench of young creators with diverse voices from its offices around the world. The show will be another platform for audiences to frame the rapidly-shifting, absurd and often messy culture around them, magnifying the multi-faceted lifestyle/cultural content and commentary that VICE was built on. Whether it's on the culture at-large or specific trends in food, fashion, sex, drugs, music, videogames and beyond VICE LIVE will be hyper-topical, but far from journalistic -- it is the VICE Guide to Right Now.
ENEMY WITHIN, THE (NBC)
· [series premiere] · 2/25/19 at 10:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · mondays from 10:00 PM-11:00 PM EST
(from NBC's press release, December 2018) In this fast-paced, spy-hunting thriller, Erica Shepherd (Jennifer Carpenter) is a brilliant former CIA operative, now known as the most notorious traitor in American history serving life in a Supermax prison. Against every fiber of his being but with nowhere else to turn, FBI Agent Will Keaton (Morris Chestnut) enlists Shepherd to help track down a fiercely dangerous and elusive criminal she knows all too well. For Keaton, it's not easy to trust the woman who cost him so much. While Shepherd and Keaton have different motivations for bringing the enemy to justice, they both know that to catch a spy... they must think like one.
MEXICAN DYNASTIES (BRAVO)
· [series premiere] · 2/26/19 at 10:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · tuesdays from 10:00 PM-11:00 PM EST
(from Bravo's press release, January 2019) Bravo Media jets off to the cultural mecca of Latin America when new docu-series "Mexican Dynasties" premieres Tuesday, February 26 at 10pm ET/PT. Full of the unexpected - fashion, unique restaurants, and museums aplenty - Mexico City is a tastemaker's dream. Three family dynasties - the Allendes, the Bessudos and the Madrazos - whose fortunes stem from the entertainment, beverage and luxury car industries, respectively, offer a glimpse into the multilayered, complex culture found in Mexico. Connected to each other through a string of personal and professional relationships going back decades, these families have Mexico City and all of its offerings in the palms of their hands. With both humor and heart, they challenge stereotypes, raise a few eyebrows and proudly showcase their over-the-top lifestyles. And in a world where the bonds of family know no bounds, they prove that blood is always thicker than tequila.
GONE (WGN)
· [series premiere] · 2/27/19 at 9:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · wednesdays from 9:00 PM-10:00 PM EST
(from WGN America's press release, January 2019) WGN America released today the premiere date and first trailer for "Gone" with a chilling statistic: 83,957 people are missing in the U.S. at any given moment. Starring two-time Golden Globe nominee and SAG Award nominated actor, Chris Noth ("Law & Order"), Leven Rambin ("The Path," "True Detective") and Danny Pino ("Law & Order: SVU," "Mayans M.C."), the missing person's detective procedural will premiere Wednesday, February 27 at 9/8c. The series follows the story of Kit "Kick" Lannigan (Rambin), survivor of a famous child-abduction case, and Frank Novak (Noth), the FBI agent who rescued her. Years later, Novak recruits Lanigan to join a special task force dedicated to solving abductions and missing person's cases. Paired with former Army intelligence officer John Bishop (Pino), Lanigan uses her intuitive wit and martial arts skills to solve cases and bring victims home. Also starring is Tracie Thomas ("UnREAL," "9-1-1," The Devil Wears Prada) and Andy Mientus ("The Flash," "Anger Management").
WHISKEY CAVALIER (ABC)
· [series premiere] · 2/27/19 at 10:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · wednesdays from 10:00 PM-11:00 PM EST
(from ABC's press release, May 2018) "Whiskey Cavalier" is a high-octane, hour-long action dramedy that follows the adventures of tough but tender FBI super-agent Will Chase (codename: "Whiskey Cavalier"), played by Scott Foley. Following an emotional breakup, Chase is assigned to work with badass CIA operative Francesca "Frankie" Trowbridge (codename: "Fiery Tribune"), played by Lauren Cohan. Together, they lead an inter-agency team of flawed, funny and heroic spies who periodically save the world (and each other) while navigating the rocky roads of friendship, romance and office politics. The series is from writer/executive producer Dave Hemingson and executive producer Bill Lawrence with Warner Bros. Television.


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