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Tuesday, 4 June 2019

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

 

MALIBU RESCUE (NETFLIX)
· [series premiere] · 6/3/19 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · mondays from 3:01 AM-3:30 AM EST
(from Netflix's web site) On the heels of Junior Rescue training, Team Flounder returns to brave the beach in a series of thrilling saves and lighthearted laughs.
CHERNOBYL (HBO)
· [original mini-series finale] · 6/3/19 at 9:00 PM
(from HBO's press release, April 2019) CHERNOBYL dramatizes the 1986 nuclear accident, one of the worst human-made catastrophes in history, and tells the story of the brave men and women who made incredible sacrifices to save Europe from unimaginable disaster, all the while battling a culture of disinformation. Debuting MONDAY, MAY 6 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT), followed by other episodes subsequent Mondays at the same time, exclusively on HBO, the five-part miniseries stars Jared Harris ("The Crown"; Emmy? nominee for "Mad Men"), Stellan Skarsgård ("Melancholia," "Good Will Hunting") and Emily Watson (Oscar? nominee for "Hilary and Jackie" and "Breaking the Waves"). The miniseries will also be available on HBO NOW, HBO GO, HBO On Demand and partners' streaming platforms.
90 DAY FIANCÉ: THE OTHER WAY (TLC)
· [two-hour series premiere] · 6/3/19 at 9:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · mondays from 9:00 PM-10:00 PM EST
(from TLC's press release, May 2019) How far would you go for love? Fans of 90 DAY FIANCÉ have seen lovestruck foreigners make the big adjustment of moving to America in the franchise that has taken over Sunday night, and now they'll get to follow hopeful couples on a second night of the week where it's the American moving abroad in the name of love. 90 DAY FIANCÉ: THE OTHER WAY premieres Monday, June 3 at 9PM ET/PT, with the first hour of the premiere becoming available to watch early on TLC GO beginning Monday, May 27. 90 DAY FIANCÉ: THE OTHER WAY will follow couples where the American is giving up everything and moving across the globe to be with the person they love. Racing against a ticking clock, these six Americans face the challenges of relocating internationally, overcoming major culture shocks, winning over soon-to-be foreign in-laws, and most importantly, trying to make it down the aisle. Will uprooting their lives in the United States pay off or be the biggest mistake ever?
STILL A MYSTERY (ID)
· [series premiere] · 6/3/19 at 11:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · mondays from 11:00 PM-12:00 AM EST
(from Investigation Discovery's press release, May 2019) Just because a case is closed doesn't mean the truth has been revealed. Suicide or murder? Runaway or kidnapping? Accidental or premeditated? STILL A MYSTERY re-examines cases where unanswered questions still remain. Through original interviews with law enforcement, family members and private investigators, news footage and social media, STILL A MYSTERY dissects the evidence and presents new theories in a quest to uncover the truth.
OSLO KILLING, THE (SUNDANCE NOW)
· [series premiere] · 6/4/19 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · tuesdays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST
(from SundanceTV's press release, October 2018) DRG announced today a deal for The Oslo Killing, a gripping, six-hour true crime series, to be co-produced between Discovery Networks Norway and Sundance Now, in association with Monster, Norway's largest production company. The Oslo Killing will premiere in 2019 in North America, UK, Ireland, and German-speaking Europe on Sundance Now, AMC Networks' direct-to-consumer SVOD service curated with high-quality dramas and true crime series. The Oslo Killing is currently in production with Monster. The Oslo Killing examines an unsolved crime that spans four decades and crosses several countries: Norway, Spain, Argentina and the U.S. In April 1974, Anni Nielsen Iranzo was found brutally murdered at her home in Oslo, Norway. She was beaten and strangled with a rope, while two months pregnant. Initially, the brutality of the act led the police to focus their investigation solely on male suspects. Anni's husband, a Spanish diplomat with shady connections, was number one on their list. The police also considered intruders and people with political motives, such as the Basque separatist movement, but the only witness to the murder told an entirely different story. Anni's four-year-old daughter, Maria, said she saw a woman sitting on her mother's legs. This led the police to a wealthy American woman, Minna Treadwell Thompson, who was having an affair with Anni's husband. Minna was in Oslo at the time of the murder, but safely home in the U.S. when the police sent out an international warrant for her arrest. To this day, the Norwegian police have never been able to extradite Minna Treadwell Thompson. This extraordinary real life Scandinavian crime series follows Maria's emotional journey across the world, from her home in Argentina, to reveal the truth and find justice for her mother once and for all. It tells the never-before-told story about Anni's violent murder and how it stirred up international relations between three countries.
RADKES, THE (USA)
· [series premiere] · 6/4/19 at 10:30 PM
· [regularly airs] · tuesdays from 10:30 PM-11:00 PM EST
(from USA's press release, April 2019) Motherhood is getting REAL! Melissa Radke is taking America by storm for the premiere of #TheRadkes Tuesday, June 4 on USA Network.
LONE STAR JUSTICE (ID)
· [series premiere] · 6/5/19 at 10:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · wednesdays from 10:00 PM-11:00 PM EST
(from Investigation Discovery's press release, May 2019) Everything is bigger in Texas, including Sheriff J.B. Smith's personality. A veteran detective of Smith County, Texas, he knows what it's like to encounter larger-than-life crimes, and he knows he needs the best of the best at his side to solve them. Smith and his handpicked team of detectives, Pamela Dunklin and Joe Rasco, are here to show that when it comes to Smith County, Texas, if you're going to do the crime, you will do the time. Each member of this crime-fighting trio has skills designed to perfectly complement each other: Dunklin leads with her intuition and is not afraid to get down deep into the details; Rasco is the thinker and the feeler of the group, using his analytical mind and empathy to get the core of the crime; and, with Sheriff J.B. Smith as the fearless leader of the unit, Dunklin and Rasco are empowered to tap into the skillsets that put them on the force. In the all-new series LONE STAR JUSTICE, this group recounts their most memorable cases, proving once and for all that in the state of Texas, no one is above the law of the land. LONE STAR JUSTICE premieres on June 5th at 10/9ct, only on Investigation Discovery (ID), America's leading destination for true-crime programming.
UNSPOUSE MY HOUSE (HGTV)
· [series premiere] · 6/6/19 at 9:30 PM
· [regularly airs] · thursdays from 9:30 PM-10:00 PM EST
(from Discovery, Inc.'s press release, April 2019) Unspouse My House proves not all home renovations require a happy couple. Designer and self-proclaimed breakup expert Orlando Soria works with newly single clients to overhaul their homes and heal their lonely hearts with laughter, support and beautiful design. In each episode, Orlando infuses the homes with personalized design elements and delights the client with a surprise space that they didn't know he was going to renovate.
HERO INK (A&E)
· [series premiere] · 6/6/19 at 10:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · thursdays from 10:00 PM-11:00 PM EST
(from A&E's press release, April 2019) A&E Network will premiere the new original unscripted series "Hero Ink" following the daily work at Prison Break Tattoos, a unique shop in Houston, TX that specializes in creating meaningful tattoos for first responders. Bringing together artists who have a connection to the world of first responders and understand their sense of duty, Prison Break Tattoos is a haven for clients to share their stories and pay tribute to the moments on the job that have had a profound impact on their lives. "Hero Ink" premieres Thursday, June 6 at 10pm ET/PT with back-to-back episodes. Each half-hour episode features stories from several first responders - including cops, firefighters, EMS professionals and members of the military. Prison Break Tattoos owner BK Klev, a 25-year veteran of the Houston police department, matches each client with the artist he feels will connect with them best and help tell their story through a tattoo. Featured artists are Rich who served in the NYPD for 11 years, military wife Janice Danger, former Marine "Tony 4 Fingers," Zoey who was rescued by police as a child, and current Houston firefighter Robbie - all with a strong connection to the world of first responders. As the artists work to create a permanent tribute, each client shares their personal and often emotional stories of heroism which are brought to life through body-cam footage, news coverage, and personal photos.
MS. T'S MUSIC FACTORY (LIFETIME)
· [series premiere] · 6/6/19 at 10:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · thursdays from 10:00 PM-11:00 PM EST
(from Lifetime's press release, April 2019) Former recording artist Temmora Levy is on a mission to help future superstars achieve their highest potential through music. After her own tough upbringing in and out of foster homes, Temmora fell in love with the art of singing and performance. Today, Temmora owns Arommet Academy, an artist development academy in Memphis, providing a safe haven for talented children to escape whatever they might be going through. Eight one-hour episodes of Ms. T's Music Factory (working title) are set to premiere beginning Thursday, June 6th at 10pm EST/PST. Juggling the challenges of training the kids while dealing with their stage parents, managing her daughter Meisha's pop girl group KARMA, and keeping up with the daily demands of motherhood and marriage, Temmora definitely has her work cut out for her. Each episode, her students compete for a chance at the coveted spot to open for KARMA at one of their shows. While she makes it her priority for each child to feel loved and accepted, make no mistake, Temmora is no easy critic - if her students want to make it to the top, they better be prepared to work!
ARMISTEAD MAUPIN'S TALES OF THE CITY (NETFLIX)
· [series premiere] · 6/7/19 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · fridays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST
(from Netflix's web site) Returning to San Francisco after a long absence, Mary Ann Singleton reunites with the community of characters at 28 Barbary Lane.
CHEF SHOW, THE (NETFLIX)
· [series premiere] · 6/7/19 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · fridays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST
(from Netflix's web site) Writer, director and food enthusiast Jon Favreau and chef Roy Choi explore food in and out of the kitchen with accomplished chefs and celebrity friends.
RECIPE FOR DANGER (LMN)
· [original telefilm] · 6/7/19 at 8:00 PM
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BIG STAGE, THE (THE CW)
· [series premiere] · 6/7/19 at 9:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · fridays from 9:00 PM-10:00 PM EST
(from The CW's press release, April 2019) Continuing to ramp up its slate of original summer programming, The CW Network will premiere six new series starting with the ultimate talent showcase THE BIG STAGE, hosted by Elizabeth Stanton ("Elizabeth Stanton's Great Big World") and James Maslow ("Big Time Rush"), on Friday, June 7 (9:00-9:30pm ET/PT and 9:30-10:00pm ET/PT). THE BIG STAGE is the ultimate non-competitive platform for talented acts from around the world to display their mastery of performance, with disciplines ranging from singing and stand-up routines to impressive acrobatics and aerial dance, along with everything in between. THE BIG STAGE is executive produced by David McKenzie and David Martin for Associated Television International.
ADRIANA TRIGIANI'S VERY VALENTINE (LIFETIME)
· [original telefilm] · 6/8/19 at 8:00 PM
(from Lifetime's press release, March 2019) Based on a novel by best-selling author, Adriana Trigiani's Very Valentine tells the story of the Angelini Shoe Company, one of the last family-owned businesses in Greenwich Village that has been making exquisite wedding shoes since 1903, but now teeters on the brink of financial collapse. To save the family business from ruin, Valentine Roncalli (Kelen Coleman, Big Little Lies, The Newsroom) - apprentice to and granddaughter of master artisan Teodora Angelini (Jacqueline Bisset, Dancing on the Edge) - must bring the family's old-world craftsmanship into the 21st century. Juggling unpredictable love lives, duty to their family, and a design challenge presented by a prestigious department store, Valentine and Teodora are on a quest to build a pair of glorious shoes sure to beat their rivals. Also, in the course of discovering her true artistic voice, Valentine discovers true love as she turns her life and the business upside down in ways she never expected.
WEDDING MARCH 5: MY BOYFRIEND'S BACK (HALLMARK)
· [original telefilm] · 6/8/19 at 9:00 PM
(from Hallmark Channel's press release, May 2019) Wedding planner Annalise (Busby) must wow investors with a wedding at Mick and Olivia's (Wagner and Bissett) inn when she finds out the best man is her ex-boyfriend Brad (Hynes). Now dealing with the guy who broke her heart, not to mention ten extra relatives showing up, Annalise really feels the pressure when an investor arrives without warning. Luckily, she and Brad work through their awkwardness and he helps out by taking the potential financier river rafting to give Annalise time to execute a superb wedding. Love is everywhere, especially when Mick and Olivia celebrate the 25th anniversary of their first date with surprises galore.
RIPLEY'S BELIEVE IT OR NOT! (TRAVEL)
· [series premiere] · 6/9/19 at 9:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · sundays from 9:00 PM-10:00 PM EST
(from Travel Channel's press release, April 2019) Awe-inspiring talents, unusual objects, strange phenomena and mind-boggling feats are explored in Travel Channel's reboot of the iconic series, "Ripley's Believe It or Not!" premiering on Sunday, June 9 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Hosted and executive produced by actor Bruce Campbell, the 10-episode, hour-long series is inspired by Robert Ripley's obsession with the awesome and his keen eye for what keeps viewers mesmerized. Seventy years after Ripley hosted the first eponymous series, we still can't resist his challenge to, "Believe it, or not!" One hundred years ago, Ripley went on a quest to the farthest reaches of the globe in search of the extraordinary and unusual. Now, hosted from the famed Ripley's Warehouse in Orlando, Florida, Campbell introduces the next generation to astonishing and one-of-a-kind stories. "Shooting this iconic series in the Ripley's warehouse was actually unbelievable," said Campbell. "I was blown away by the treasures that unveil a fascinating time capsule into the past and present. Fans are not going to be disappointed when they see the scope of wonderful and weird stories we reveal every week."
LEGENDS OF THE DEEP (SCIENCE)
· [series premiere] · 6/9/19 at 9:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · sundays from 9:00 PM-10:00 PM EST
(from Discovery, Inc.'s press release, April 2019) The mysteries that lurk beneath the surface of our planet's vast bodies of water rival those that are in outer space. Now in a new four-part Science Channel series, the sister and brother team of Céline and Fabien Cousteau carry on their family legacy as they set out to uncover tales from the sea that remain shrouded in mystery and secrecy.
SMOTHERED (TLC)
· [series premiere] · 6/9/19 at 10:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · sundays from 10:00 PM-11:00 PM EST
(from TLC's press release, May 2019) If you thought you knew what the phrase "Like Mother, Like Daughter" meant, just wait until TLC's new family series sMOTHERED makes its premiere Sunday, June 9 at 10pm ET/PT. TLC's fresh twist on family programming, sMOTHERED, follows four outrageous, mother/daughter duos who take their bonds to the extreme! "At TLC, we love showcasing heartwarming families and extreme relationships like viewers have never seen, and our mother/daughter duos in sMothered are unbelievably dynamic," said Howard Lee, President and General Manager of TLC. "We can't wait to introduce these inseparable, obsessed, loving pairs to our loyal TLC fans as they share some of the most challenging and exciting moments in their lives." These women are a constant presence in each other's lives, but that's just the tip of the iceberg. They do everything together - from dressing in matching outfits, to getting plastic surgery and injections, to sharing the same bath water and even sleeping in the same bed! Every mother/daughter pair prioritizes their unique relationship above all else, often causing rifts between their siblings and significant others. But, the ladies' lives begin to change as they experience various life events, like boyfriends, pregnancy and moving out on their own, and maintaining the same level of closeness may prove impossible. Faced with the reality that their tighter-than-tight relationships could be pulled apart at the seams, these women are determined to find a way to remain attached at the hip. sMOTHERED offers viewers a chance to relish in third-wheel envy as they get to know, and grow to love, these vivacious twosomes, and explore their uncanny, but undeniable, bonds.
SUGAR AND TOYS (FUSE)
· [series premiere] · 6/9/19 at 11:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · sundays from 11:00 PM-11:30 PM EST
adult animated series which sends up toy commercials and PSAs, tackling a range of social issues and featuring bookended host segments with rapper and actor Kyle Harvey
BEST EVER TRIVIA SHOW (GSN)
· [series premiere] · 6/10/19 at 4:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · weeknights from 4:00 PM-4:30 PM EST
(from GSN's press release, April 2019) Game Show Network, the leader in game shows and competitive entertainment, has announced today that BEST EVER TRIVIA SHOW, hosted by Sherri Shepherd ("The View") will debut on June 10 at 4:00 p.m. ET. In BEST EVER TRIVIA SHOW, three contestants face off against three Trivia Experts. The winning player then goes head-to-head in the final round against the Expert who performed the best over the course of the show - the Ultimate Trivia Challenge. If the player gets more correct answers than the Expert, the player wins $10,000 along with the opportunity to come back and win up to a grand total of $30,000 and take his or her spot in trivia history.
KATE PLUS DATE (TLC)
· [series premiere] · 6/10/19 at 10:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · mondays from 10:00 PM-11:00 PM EST
(from TLC's press release, May 2019) Kate Gosselin has been single for almost a decade, and she's finally ready to give love a chance in TLC's new series KATE PLUS DATE, premiering Monday, June 10 at 10PM ET/PT. Raising eight children hasn't granted Kate much time for romance, but with her sextuplets grown and her oldest twins off to college in the fall, the time is right for the well-known mother of multiples to find that special someone. Over the years on TLC, viewers have seen Kate as a mom of eight. Whether wading neck-deep in diapers and sippy cups, scrambling to get the kids off to school or stressing over every last detail of birthday parties, her world has always revolved around being a mom - but moms deserve the chance to find love too! Devoting herself full-time to her eight children has left Kate's dating skills a bit rusty, so she enlists the help of expert matchmakers Rachel DeAlto and Adam LoDolce to guide her through this very new - and often awkward - process. They'll help Kate find her perfect match, setting her up on dates with 10 bachelors over the course of the series. The dates are composed of two activities: one that's fun and interactive, and another that's more intimate where the pair can really see if there's a spark. Kate's college-bound twins Mady and Cara are equally invested in finding their mom a partner, providing encouragement and colorful commentary along the way. Throughout the six-part series, viewers will follow Kate's journey as she evolves from reserved and cautious to open and invested. While the first few dates are awkward, even "painful" in Kate's words, she eventually learns to trust the process with the support of her matchmakers and daughters. Mady and Cara don't hold anything back when it comes to advising their mom, but ultimately, Kate has the final say. After being wooed by all ten mystery men, she is faced with the difficult decision of choosing just two guys to take on a second date. The pressure is on. From adventurous and challenging encounters to fun and surprising moments, Kate puts it all out there on display: the good, the bad and the awkward! Throughout the process, she lets her guard down and learns a lot about herself and exactly what it's going to take to find everlasting love.
CHEERLEADER GENERATION (LIFETIME)
· [series premiere] · 6/11/19 at 10:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · tuesdays from 10:00 PM-11:00 PM EST
(from Lifetime's press release, April 2019) Set in the exciting world of competitive cheerleading, Cheerleader Generation follows the lives of two squads and their fierce, hardworking coaches, Lexington Kentucky's Dunbar High School coach Donna Martin and her daughter, Ole' Miss head coach, Ryan O'Connor. While veteran coach Donna pushes her team to new heights to return Dunbar to its former glory of reigning champs, Ryan is fighting to earn the respect of her peers, her collegiate team and her mother The stakes are high as Donna and Ryan also compete to be the first ever mother-daughter coaches going after national championship titles in the same year while deadling with the real-life drama of college students trying to find their independence, high-school students trying to survive adolescence and their mothers who are trying to keep it all together too. Ten one-hour episodes have been ordered to air this year on Lifetime, beginning June 11 at 10pm ET/PT.
PRESS YOUR LUCK (ABC)
· [series premiere - special night & time] · 6/11/19 at 10:01 PM
· [regularly airs] · wednesdays from 8:00 PM-9:00 PM EST
(from ABC's press release, April 2019) "Press Your Luck" is a game of wits, strategy and even higher stakes as contestants try to avoid the iconic and devilish WHAMMY for a chance at life-changing cash and prizes. During each game, three contestants compete against each other answering questions to earn spins on the Big Board. Contestants then use their spins to win cash and prizes while trying to avoid the WHAMMY, who could take all of their winnings and leave them with nothing. The winning contestant moves on to the All-New Bonus Round to face the WHAMMY in a final battle for the chance to win a fortune.
JASPER & ERROL'S FIRST TIME (VICELAND)
· [series premiere] · 6/11/19 at 10:30 PM
· [regularly airs] · tuesdays from 10:30 PM-11:00 PM EST
(from Viceland's press release, May 2019) Premiering alongside MOST EXPENSIVEST on June 11 at 10:30pm ET is a hilarious new show from one of the co-creators of Jackass and Ridiculousness featuring Davon "Jasper" Wilson and Errol Chatham of LA's influential hip-hop collective Odd Future. JASPER & ERROL'S FIRST TIME follows the young friends as they try to heal current cultural divisions and lead by example to get people to experience the world outside their own proverbial bubble...which means trying things way outside their comfort zone. Whether it's fire walking or bull-riding, cuddle parties or colonics, they'll try it for the first time -- and unite us all in the process.
FIRST RESPONDERS LIVE (FOX)
· [series premiere] · 6/12/19 at 9:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · wednesdays from 9:00 PM-10:00 PM EST
(from FOX's press release, April 2019) FOX has picked up the all-new unscripted series FIRST RESPONDERS LIVE, giving viewers an unprecedented look at fearless first responders, as they answer emergency calls across the country. The series will debut Wednesday, June 12 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. Hosted by Emmy Award-winning television journalist Josh Elliott, the series will provide a raw, in-depth look at the brave American heroes, including firefighters, police officers, EMS technicians and first responders, who put their own lives on the line as they race into danger to save others. Each week, the show will embed cameras in multiple cities across the country, to document a night in the life of these units. Elliott will provide live analysis and commentary, with help from a team of experts, as the show follows first-person accounts of the action.
CARD SHARKS (ABC)
· [series premiere] · 6/12/19 at 9:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · wednesdays from 9:00 PM-10:00 PM EST
(from ABC's press release, April 2019) "Card Sharks" is a suspenseful game where a fortune can be won on the turn of a single playing card! The road to glory and riches begins with two players facing off in a head-to-head elimination race where the winning player claims a $10,000 cash prize and a chance to turn that amount into a life-changing payday. The anticipation builds as the winning contestant risks their prize on predicting seven final cards. The player leaves the game with whatever amount of money they have in their bank after their prediction and results are revealed with the flip of their seventh and final card.
SAVAGE BUILDS (SCIENCE)
· [series premiere] · 6/12/19 at 10:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · wednesdays from 10:00 PM-11:00 PM EST
(from Science Channel's press release, May 2019) Putting his unending curiosity and nearly unparalleled inventiveness to the test, Adam Savage is taking on bigger and badder builds in a new eight-episode series premiering June 12 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on Science Channel. From a 3-D printed titanium suit of armor inspired by Marvel Studios' Iron Man films that actually flies to experimenting with the highly volatile liquid nitroglycerin, SAVAGE BUILDS will propel Adam into explosive and unpredictable worlds with high stakes payoffs. Each episode of SAVAGE BUILDS will focus on one project as Adam collaborates with notable experts in their fields, friends, colleagues, and some of his favorite people on the planet. Among those Adam enlists to help sow controlled mayhem are Academy Award-winning filmmaker Peter Jackson, longtime MythBusters collaborator Tory Belleci and Academy Award-winning actor Gary Oldman. Nothing is guaranteed of course when venturing into the unknown, but whether a build is a success or failure, the results are sure to thrill.
ALIEN HIGHWAY (TRAVEL)
· [series premiere] · 6/12/19 at 10:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · wednesdays from 10:00 PM-11:00 PM EST
(from Travel Channel's press release, May 2019) Chuck Zukowski, a former Colorado law enforcement officer, has been researching and investigating UFO-related incidents for over 30 years. Now, together with his son Daniel Zukowski and investigator Heather Taddy, he is pursuing the cases that authorities ignore, finding evidence that others have missed, listening to witnesses that are otherwise afraid to come forward, searching for definitive proof of UFOs along America's Alien Highway.
JINN (NETFLIX)
· [series premiere] · 6/13/19 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · thursdays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST
(from Netflix's web site) On a field trip to Petra, two jinns -- one good, the other evil -- enter the human realm, turning high school into a supernatural battleground.
ALCASSER MURDERS, THE (NETFLIX)
· [series premiere] · 6/14/19 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · fridays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST
(from Netflix's web site) An analytical examination of the investigation into the 1992 murders of three teens from Alcàsser, Spain, a case that profoundly affected the nation.
AWAKE: THE MILLION DOLLAR GAME (NETFLIX)
· [series premiere] · 6/14/19 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · fridays from 3:01 AM-3:30 AM EST
(from Netflix's web site) Sleepless for 24 hours, contestants in the comedy game show stumble through challenges both eccentric and everyday for a chance at a $1 million prize.
LEILA (NETFLIX)
· [series premiere] · 6/14/19 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · fridays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST
(from Netflix's web site) In the forgotten margins of the segregated communities of a dystopian future, a woman searches for the daughter she lost upon her arrest years ago.
TRINKETS (NETFLIX)
· [series premiere] · 6/14/19 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · fridays from 3:01 AM-3:30 AM EST
(from Netflix's press release, October 2018) When three teenage girls from different corners of the high school cafeteria find themselves in the same mandated Shoplifter's Anonymous meeting, an unlikely friendship forms. Elodie - the grieving misfit, Moe - the mysterious outsider, and Tabitha - the imperfect picture of perfection, will find strength in each other as they negotiate family issues, high school drama and the complicated dilemma of trying to fit in while longing to break out.
UNITÉ 42 (NETFLIX)
· [series premiere] · 6/14/19 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · fridays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST
(from Netflix's web site) A widowed cop tapped to lead a special cybercrimes unit teams up with a former hacker to hunt down tech-savvy criminals who are terrorizing Belgium.
TOO OLD TO DIE YOUNG (AMAZON)
· [series premiere] · 6/14/19 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · fridays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST
new drama which explores the criminal underbelly of Los Angeles by following killers' existential journeys in becoming samurai
T.O.T.S. (DISNEY)
· [series premiere] · 6/14/19 at 9:00 AM
· [regularly airs] · fridays from 9:00 AM-9:30 AM EST
(from Disney Channel's press release, May 2019) Disney Junior has ordered a second season of the animated series "T.O.T.S." - ahead of the series debut, FRIDAY, JUNE 14 (9:00 A.M. EDT/PDT) - on Disney Channel and DisneyNOW. The comedy follows the adventures of best friends Pip and Freddy, a tenacious penguin and a kind-hearted flamingo, who are the only non-stork delivery birds in-training at Tiny Ones Transport Service (T.O.T.S.). Designed for kids age 2-7, "T.O.T.S." stories suggest themes of positively interacting with and nurturing others while celebrating each other's differences. Every episode has an original song and the recurring delivery anthem "Bringing This Baby Home." The series voice cast includes Vanessa Williams (ABC's "Ugly Betty") as Captain Beakman, Megan Hilty (Broadway's "Noises Off" and "Wicked") as K.C. the Koala, Jet Jurgensmeyer ("Last Man Standing") as Pip the Penguin and Christian Simon (Disney Channel's "Sydney to the Max") as Freddy the Flamingo. Each episode features two 11-minute stories that highlight the use of creative thinking, teamwork and problem solving to model for young viewers that there is more than one way to achieve a goal.
LOVE AFTER LOCKUP: LIFE AFTER LOCKUP (WE)
· [series premiere] · 6/14/19 at 9:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · fridays from 9:00 PM-10:00 PM EST
(from WE tv's press release, May 2019) During the explosive second season fans wildly tweeted at each "Love After Lockup" misstep - did our cast heed the advice to run from their shaky relationships, or do they remain blissfully in love? WE tv heard the fans and delivered the spin-off, "Love After Lockup: Life After Lockup" which premieres on Friday, June 14 at 9:00pm ET/PT. The new series follows five returning couples who fans have grown to know and love - or love to hate - as they face parole restrictions, temptation, and turbulence in their lives outside of prison walls. Will these troubled lovebirds break old habits with the support of their loved ones? Or will they break the rules and land back in the clink? Throughout the eight episodes of "Love After Lockup: Life After Lockup," fan-favorites Clint and Tracie; Marcelino and Brittany; Megan, Michael, and Sarah; Scott and Lizzie; and Andrea and Lamar will face new challenges and tackle many firsts in their new lives, from raising children to buying first homes to finding work and staying sober. These committed couples are doing it all while living under the restrictions of parole and dealing with the stresses and occasional turmoil of a new relationship. Now that these former inmates have left prison, will they be able to survive the real world and stay out of prison for good?
JETT (CINEMAX)
· [series premiere] · 6/14/19 at 10:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · fridays from 10:00 PM-11:00 PM EST
(from Cinemax's press release, May 2019) Fresh out of prison, retired professional thief Daisy (aka "Jett") Kowalski is reluctantly drawn back into doing what she does best after being forced to quit following the birth of her child. Narrowly completing a dangerous "final" job, she finds herself pulled back into a series of assignments masterminded by ruthless criminals, who are determined to exploit her skills for their own ends. Created, written, directed and executive produced by Sebastian Gutierrez ("Gothika"), the CINEMAX drama series JETT begins its nine-episode season FRIDAY, JUNE 14 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT). Carla Gugino ("San Andreas," "Sin City," the "Spy Kids" trilogy) executive produces and stars in the title role. The series is also available on MAX GO, CINEMAX On Demand and partners' streaming platforms. JETT also stars Giancarlo Esposito ("Better Call Saul"; Emmy(R) nominee for "Breaking Bad,") as powerful crime lord Charlie Baudelaire, who offers Jett one last task in Cuba, reuniting her with a former flame, but setting off a chain of unexpected events that endangers everyone she cares for.
MASTERS OF DISASTER (DISCOVERY)
· [series premiere] · 6/14/19 at 10:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · not on the schedule
(from Discovery Channel's press release, April 2019) What's old isn't just new again, come doomsday, it'll save your life! Whether threatened by hurricane, power outage or nuclear fallout, most of today's devices that we rely on won't work in a catastrophe - if the internet crashes and power fails modern technology could be rendered useless. Knowing this, survivalists and preppers are on the hunt for bygone technology that will work in any worst-case scenario. Mechanic Beau Boruff, owner of Survival Research Inc., on the outskirts of Chattanooga, Tennessee, leads a talented crew of craftsmen who source, restore, and sell vintage objects that may be useful in any calamity. They are the subject of a new a new six-episode series, MASTERS OF DISASTER, premiering on Friday, May 3rd at 10 p.m. on Discovery. The series will also air on Science Channel following the Discovery premiere.
LOS ESPOOKYS (HBO)
· [series premiere] · 6/14/19 at 11:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · fridays from 11:00 PM-11:30 PM EST
(from HBO's press release, May 2019) The comedy series LOS ESPOOKYS begins its six-episode season FRIDAY, JUNE 14 (11:00-11:30 p.m. ET/PT) on HBO. Created by Julio Torres, Ana Fabrega and Fred Armisen, the primarily Spanish-language (with English subtitles) show follows a group of friends who turn their love for horror into a peculiar business, providing horror to those who need it, in a dreamy Latin American country where the strange and eerie are just part of daily life. The series will also be available on HBO NOW, HBO GO, HBO On Demand and partners' streaming platforms. Ana Fabrega, Julio Torres, Cassandra Ciangherotti and Bernardo Velasco star as Los Espookys, with José Pablo Minor and recurring guest star Fred Armisen. Renaldo (Bernardo Velasco), a horror and gore enthusiast, assembles his close friends to form Los Espookys, a business based on conjuring thrills and chills for a variety of clients. Noble, kind, naïve - and always running out of cellphone minutes - Renaldo is joined in his enterprise by Úrsula (Cassandra Ciangherotti), a resilient and tenacious dental assistant, who handles the logistics and execution of Los Espookys' projects; Úrsula's sister, Tati (Ana Fabrega), who juggles several (very) odd jobs while acting as the group's test dummy; and last - but certainly not least - Renaldo's longtime best friend, Andrés (Julio Torres), the brooding heir to a chocolate empire, who longs to unlock the secrets to his past while avoiding his trophy boyfriend, Juan Carlos (José Pablo Minor). Occasionally dropping by is Tico (Fred Armisen), Renaldo's benign, beloved uncle, who is happily living his own career dream as a parking-valet legend in LA.
MURDER AND JUSTICE: THE CASE OF MARTHA MOXLEY (OXYGEN)
· [series premiere] · 6/15/19 at 7:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · saturdays from 7:00 PM-8:00 PM EST
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TEMPTING FATE (LIFETIME)
· [original telefilm] · 6/15/19 at 8:00 PM
(from Lifetime's press release, April 2019) Based on Jane Green's New York Times best-selling novel of the same name, Tempting Fate follows the story of mother-of two Gabby (Milano) whose picture perfect marriage to Elliott (Steve Kazee, Shameless) is jeopardized when she meets Matt (Zane Holtz, From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series), a handsome younger man who seemingly ignites a fire and desire within her. What begins as a business opportunity soon develops into an emotional affair leading Gabby to eventually succumb to Matt's unrelenting attraction and attention, never foreseeing the life-changing consequences that lie ahead. Tempting Fate is executive produced by Green, Milano, Kim Raver, Manu Boyer, Jocelyn Freid, David Fleming and Kara Feifer with Raver and Boyer co-directing from a script by written by Jennifer Maisel.
ALL THAT (NICK)
· [series premiere] · 6/15/19 at 8:30 PM
· [regularly airs] · saturdays from 8:30 PM-9:00 PM EST
(from Nickelodeon's press release, May 2019) Nickelodeon today unveiled the brand-new cast of '90s icon, All That, featuring a talented and diverse group of comedians who reflect the spirit and humor of today's generation of kids. Ranging in age from 12-15, each kid brings their own unique comedic skill to the show, from impressions of today's biggest celebrities, to original characters inspired by their lives, to physical comedy sketches. Executive produced by original cast members Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell, All That premieres on Saturday, June 15, at 8:30pm (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon.
LOVE, TAKE TWO (HALLMARK)
· [original telefilm] · 6/15/19 at 9:00 PM
(from Hallmark Channel's press release, May 2019) Lily Bellenger (Hemmens), the executive producer of a popular reality wedding show, returns to her college town to film an episode in which three couples plan and execute their weddings for a potential prize of $50,000. While there, Lily encounters her old college beau Scott Meyers (Smith Jr.), who just happens to be one of the grooms to-be who is getting married on her show. As Lily and Scott spend time with each other throughout the week leading up to Scott's on-camera wedding, the spark that drew them to one another more than ten years earlier is rekindled, forcing each to question the choices they have made about their respective futures.
FRANKIE DRAKE MYSTERIES (OVATION)
· [series premiere - special time] · 6/15/19 at 9:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · saturdays from 7:00 PM-9:00 PM EST
(from Ovation TV's press release, January 2019) Frankie Drake Mysteries is set in stylish 1920s Toronto and follows the female-only agency Drake Private Detectives, led by the eponymous Frankie Drake (Lauren Lee Smith) and her partner Trudy Clarke (Chantel Riley). Incorporating a brand of justice that doesn't always follow the law, Frankie and Trudy investigate mysteries and crimes that either the police refuse to take on, or that their clients cannot take to the police at all.
DEATH IN THE BAYOU: THE JENNINGS 8 (ID)
· [series premiere] · 6/15/19 at 10:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · weeknights from 10:00 PM-12:00 AM EST
(from Investigation Discovery's press release, May 2019) Between 2005 and 2009, eight women were found dead in or around the small town of Jennings, Louisiana, their bodies discarded in backroads and bayous. While the causes of death were varied - some with their throats slashed while many were too decomposed to determine - all were connected to one another, oftentimes seen with the same people in their final hours. With a few suspects but no one ever charged, the unsolved cases remain a source of fear and frustration in the community. Now, tired of waiting for justice, one victim's family takes us deep inside their search for answers, revealing a dark underbelly of a small southern town riddled by drug use, violence, and allegations of a major cover-up. Produced by Entertainment One (eOne), the four-part explosive special DEATH IN THE BAYOU: THE JENNINGS 8 premieres on Saturday, June 15 and Sunday, June 16 from 10pm-12am. Jefferson Davis Parish in Louisiana is not unlike many small towns in middle America, so with a population of 10,000, the unsolved murders of "The Jennings 8" created deep-rooted suspicions and unforgiving accusations that have torn the community apart for the past 10 years. Now with exclusive access to the family of one of the slain women, Whitnei Dubois, this special follows her niece Brittany Jones and her sister Taylor Dubois, as the two uncover shocking new information in an attempt to understand what happened to Whitnei. With interviews from family members of the victims, local law enforcement officials, previously apprehended suspects, and more, this cast of unforgettable characters weaves a raw and authentic portrait of a world in which family bonds and long-buried secrets hold the answer to the question that haunts this community: who killed the Jennings 8?
PIRATA & CAPITANO (DFC)
· [series premiere] · 6/16/19 at 8:30 AM
· [regularly airs] · sundays from 8:30 AM-9:00 AM EST
N/A
LIE TO DIE FOR, A (OXYGEN)
· [series premiere] · 6/16/19 at 8:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · sundays from 8:00 PM-9:00 PM EST
N/A
APOLLO'S MOON SHOT (SMITH)
· [series premiere] · 6/16/19 at 8:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · sundays from 8:00 PM-9:00 PM EST
(from Smithsonian Channel's press release, April 2019) Half a century after humanity's historic first step on the Moon, Smithsonian Channel will launch a six-week celebration of this historic accomplishment. Six-part series APOLLO'S MOON SHOT explores the Moon program through unique and rare access to Apollo artifacts from the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum, while a companion augmented reality app enables users to participate in the mission. One-hour documentary THE DAY WE WALKED ON THE MOON relives those iconic 24 hours through the surprising revelations of the men and women who were there and those impacted across the globe. APOLLO'S MOON SHOT premieres Sunday, June 16 at 8 PM ET/PT, and the APOLLO'S MOON SHOT app will be available for download free of charge on iOS and Android platforms this June. THE DAY WE WALKED ON THE MOON premieres Sunday, July 7 at 9 PM ET/PT and will be available to stream on the Smithsonian Channel app and at SmithsonianChannel.com beginning Sunday, June 30. "Smithsonian Channel is uniquely placed to relive and examine these momentous historic events" said David Royle, Chief Programming Officer, Smithsonian Networks. "We have drawn on the expertise of Smithsonian Institution and our unique resources to relive and reexamine events that were the result of scientific brilliance, as well as human endeavor, and forever changed our perception of our place in the universe." APOLLO'S MOON SHOT tells the entire story of America's Moon program through rare, newly restored archival film and unique access to the artifacts of Apollo. From John Glenn's camera, to Apollo 11's command module, to the last space boots on the Moon -still covered in lunar dust - the series reveals the stories of the men and women who made the mission possible. Stunning footage of each mission - some of it rarely seen - is combined with NASA's oral histories taken directly from the astronauts' debriefings upon their return to the Earth. In-depth explorations of astronaut artifacts from the Museum's vaults form an intimate connection between the viewer and the men on the face of the Moon.
ATOMIC AGE DECLASSIFIED (SMITH)
· [series premiere] · 6/16/19 at 9:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · sundays from 9:00 PM-10:00 PM EST
(from Smithsonian Channel's press release, May 2019) Smithsonian Channel will shed light on years of America's history that were shrouded in secrecy and deception in ATOMIC AGE DECLASSIFIED. The three-part series takes viewers back to the Atomic Age of the mid-20th century, a time when there was excitement about the potential of nuclear planes, trains and automobiles and private programs were on a mission to identify the endless possibilities of atoms as an energy source. But recently declassified materials show that our atomic dreams had a dark side, with paranoia and secrecy leading to many near-disasters and raising the question, "How far was America willing to go?" in the volatile atomic race. ATOMIC AGE DECLASSIFIED premieres Sunday, June 16 at 9 PM ET/PT on Smithsonian Channel.
CITY ON A HILL (SHOWTIME)
· [series premiere] · 6/16/19 at 9:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · sundays from 9:00 PM-10:00 PM EST
(from Showtime's press release, January 2019) SHOWTIME will premiere its new one-hour drama series CITY ON A HILL starring Golden Globe winner and Emmy(R) nominee Kevin Bacon (The Following) and Screen Actors Guild(R) award winner Aldis Hodge (Underground) on Sunday, June 16 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Production on the 10-episode series will begin in February in New York and Boston. The announcement was made today by Gary Levine, President of Entertainment, Showtime Networks Inc., at the Television Critics Association's Winter Press Tour. City On A Hill is created and executive produced by Chuck MacLean (Boston Strangler), with multiple Emmy winner Tom Fontana (Homicide: Life on the Street) serving as showrunner, executive producer and one of the writers. The series is set in early 1990s Boston, rife with criminals emboldened by local law enforcement agencies in which corruption and racism was the norm. In this fictional account, assistant district attorney Decourcy Ward (Hodge) arrives from Brooklyn and forms an unlikely alliance with a corrupt yet venerated FBI veteran, Jackie Rohr (Bacon). Together, they take on a family of armored car robbers from Charlestown in a case that grows to involve, and ultimately subvert, the entire criminal justice system of Boston. Produced by SHOWTIME, CITY ON A HILL also stars Jonathan Tucker (Kingdom), Mark O'Brien (Halt and Catch Fire), Jill Hennessy (Crossing Jordan), Lauren E. Banks (Instinct), Amanda Clayton (Tyler Perry's If Loving You Is Wrong), Sarah Shahi (Fairly Legal), Kevin Chapman (BROTHERHOOD) and Tony(R) Award nominee Jere Shea (Passion), with Kevin Dunn (Veep) recurring.
EUPHORIA (HBO)
· [series premiere] · 6/16/19 at 10:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · sundays from 10:00 PM-11:00 PM EST
(from HBO's press release, May 2019) The drama series EUPHORIA begins its eight-episode season SUNDAY, JUNE 16 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT) on HBO. Multimedia superstar Zendaya ("Spider-Man: Homecoming") heads the ensemble cast of the show, which follows a group of high-school students as they navigate a minefield of drugs, sex, identity, trauma, social media, love and friendship. The series is created and written by Sam Levinson (HBO's "The Wizard of Lies"), who also directs five episodes. The series will also be available on HBO NOW, HBO GO, HBO On Demand and partners' streaming platforms. EUPHORIA puts a fresh spin on the coming-of-age narrative, exploring the teenage landscape of substance-enhanced parties and anxiety-ridden day-to-day life with empathy and candor. The series follows 17-year-old Rue Bennett (Zendaya), a drug addict fresh from rehab, who's struggling to make sense of her future. Her life changes dramatically when she meets Jules Vaughn (Hunter Schafer), a trans girl who recently moved to town following her parents' divorce, and like Rue is searching for where she belongs. Also in Rue's orbit are classmates Nate Jacobs (Jacob Elordi), a jock whose anger issues mask sexual insecurities; Maddy Perez (Alexa Demie), Nate's on- and off-again girlfriend; Chris McKay (Algee Smith), a football star who finds the adjustment from high school to college harder than expected; Cassie Howard (Sydney Sweeney), whose sexual history continues to dog her; Lexi Howard (Maude Apatow), Cassie's younger sister and Rue's level-headed childhood friend; and Kat Hernandez (Barbie Ferreira), a body-conscious teen exploring her sexuality.
DAS BOOT (HULU)
· [series premiere] · 6/17/19 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · mondays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST
(from Hulu's press release, May 2019) A story of choices and survival, Das Boot explores the emotional torment of life during World War Two, and the brutal reality of living within a senseless war. During the Autumn of 1942, in occupied France, U-612 is now ready for its maiden voyage, preparing to head into the increasingly brutal warfare with its young crewmen, including the new captain, Klaus Hoffmann. As the 40 young men take on their first mission, they struggle with the cramped and claustrophobic conditions of life underwater. Their personalities are pushed to the limit as tensions rise and loyalties begin to shatter. Meanwhile, at the port of La Rochelle, the world of Simone Strasser spirals out of control as she is engulfed in a dangerous liaison and forbidden love, torn between her loyalty for Germany and the Resistance, and causing her to question everything. Could all she believed to be true, in fact be a lie?
AMPHIBIA (DISNEY)
· [series premiere] · 6/17/19 at 10:00 AM
· [regularly airs] · weeknights from 10:00 AM-10:30 AM EST
(from Disney Channel's press release, May 2019) Disney Channel has ordered a second season of "Amphibia," a frog-out-of-water animated comedy series, ahead of its debut on MONDAY, JUNE 17 (10:00-10:30 a.m. EDT/PDT), on Disney Channel and DisneyNOW. Leaping into the fantastical world of "Amphibia," the series chronicles the adventures of independent and fearless teen Anne Boonchuy (voiced by Brenda Song) after she is magically transported to a rural marshland full of frog people and meets the excitable young frog Sprig Plantar and his family. Created and executive produced by Annie Award-winner Matt Braly ("Gravity Falls"), the series is inspired by his heritage, family and childhood trips to Bangkok, Thailand. In making the announcement, Meredith Roberts, senior vice president, Animation Strategy, Disney Channels, said, "Matt and his team have created an imaginative new world in 'Amphibia,' with multifaceted, relatable lead characters who throughout the series will experience transformational journeys. We are excited to introduce these new characters as part of our Disney Channel animation line up and can't wait for viewers to follow along on their adventures." Starring alongside Song in "Amphibia" is Justin Felbinger (Disney Junior's "Miles From Tomorrowland") as Sprig Plantar, who forges a once-in-a-lifetime friendship with Anne; Amanda Leighton ("This Is Us") as unpredictable pollywog (aka tadpole) Polly Plantar, the youngest member of the Plantar family; and Disney Legend Bill Farmer (the voice of Goofy) as overprotective and traditional grandfather Hop Pop.
GRAND HOTEL (ABC)
· [series premiere] · 6/17/19 at 10:01 PM
· [regularly airs] · mondays from 10:00 PM-11:00 PM EST
(from ABC's press release, April 2019) Eva Longoria executive produces this bold, provocative drama set at the last family-owned hotel in multicultural Miami Beach. Charismatic Santiago Mendoza owns the hotel, while his glamorous second wife, Gigi, and their adult children enjoy the spoils of success. The hotel's loyal staff round out a contemporary fresh take on an upstairs/downstairs story. Wealthy and beautiful guests bask in luxury, but scandals, escalating debt and explosive secrets hide beneath the picture-perfect exterior. The show is based on the Spanish series.
HURRICANE MAN (SCIENCE)
· [series premiere] · 6/18/19 at 10:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · tuesdays from 10:00 PM-11:00 PM EST
(from Science Channel's press release, May 2019) Considered among the most terrifying and destructive natural occurrences on the planet, most people don't go out of their way to put themselves in the center of a storm's path. Most people, however, aren't Josh Morgerman, the subject of a new eight-episode Science Channel series that closely looks at what makes hurricanes so remarkable and the overwhelming impact they have on people around the world. HURRICANE MAN premieres Tuesday, June 18 at 10pm ET/PT on Science Channel. Morgerman, a veteran storm chaser, takes viewers on a global thrill ride into the heart of some of the most destructive hurricanes on the planet. From remote Japanese cities and the far-north jungles of the Philippines, to the coastal waters of America's Deep South and the Pacific shoreline of Mexico, HURRICANE MAN is an action-packed adrenaline rush inside what happens when hurricanes come barreling into our cities. Morgerman gathers scientific data that only a storm chaser would have access to. This allows for scientists to better study and understand these devastating storms HURRICANE MAN also follows the journeys of those surviving these monster cyclones. From the families that remain in the path of the storm, to the local emergency rescue crews risking their lives to save the lives of others, HURRICANE MAN spotlights how people from all different walks of life feel the effects of our planet's most ferocious hurricanes.
AMBITIONS (OWN)
· [series premiere] · 6/18/19 at 10:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · tuesdays from 10:00 PM-11:00 PM EST
(from OWN's press release, May 2019) OWN's steamy new family saga "Ambitions" from record-breaking producer Will Packer ("Girls Trip") is set to premiere on Tuesday, June 18 at 10 p.m. ET/PT following Tyler Perry's hit drama "The Haves and Have Nots" (9-10 p.m. ET/PT). Created by executive producer/writer Jamey Giddens and produced by Will Packer Media in association with Lionsgate and Lionsgate-owned distributor Debmar-Mercury, "Ambitions" stars a dynamic ensemble cast including Robin Givens ("Riverdale"), Brian White ("Scandal"), Kendrick Cross ("Acrimony"), Brely Evans ("Being Mary Jane"), Erica Page ("Ozark") and Essence Atkins ("Marlon"). "Ambitions" explores the sexy, deceitful machinations of love, power and politics in America's hottest urban mecca, Atlanta, Georgia. The series centers around the intense rivalry between formidable legal eagles Stephanie Lancaster (Robin Givens) and Amara Hughes (Essence Atkins), former best friends from college who find themselves adversaries in both their personal and professional lives.
ALTERNATINO WITH ARTURO CASTRO (COMEDY)
· [series premiere] · 6/18/19 at 10:30 PM
· [regularly airs] · tuesdays from 10:30 PM-11:00 PM EST
(from Comedy Central's press release, April 2019) Comedy Central today released the official trailer for its next great sketch series, Alternatino with Arturo Castro, premiering on Tuesday, June 18 at 10:30pm ET/PT. This summer, creator, writer and star Arturo Castro (Broad City, Narcos) tackles more than 45 characters in sketches over ten episodes that showcase his perspective on relationships, everyday awkward moments and much more. Each episode in addition to the sketches has a scripted narrative thread that features a heightened version of Arturo as he goes about daily life as a Latin millennial. "There's no one better to continue Comedy Central's unparalleled legacy in sketch comedy than the undeniably talented writer, performer and overall brilliant Arturo Castro," said Sarah Babineau and Jonas Larsen, Executive Vice Presidents and Co-Heads of Talent and Development, Comedy Central. "Alternatino really stands out for not only how funny it is, and Arturo's impressive range as an actor, but also in how it challenges stereotypes of what it means to be a Latin Millennial." "Comedy Central has been my home for the past 6 years, my literal home, they have big offices and central heating. I couldn't imagine better partners to bring this show to life," said Castro. "I'm honored to be a part of this family and to have the opportunity to amplify the voice of a community that seems to be under siege at the moment. Hopefully, by watching, people will realize that the human experience is at its core the same, no matter what you look like or how much you like brunch, matcha, or fair trade friendship bracelets. Mmm, matcha... " Alternatino with Arturo Castro continues Comedy Central's unparalleled legacy of developing the biggest and most culturally relevant sketch comedy - launching the careers of stars like Dave Chappelle, Amy Schumer, Nick Kroll, Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele - using modern Latino identity (misconceptions and all) as a fresh filter for cultural commentary about our daily lives and the zeitgeist... all rooted in his personal experience.
JUST ROLL WITH IT (DISNEY)
· [series premiere] · 6/19/19 at 8:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · wednesdays from 8:00 PM-8:30 PM EST
(from Disney Channel's press release, April 2019) Breaking through the pack, the ambitious new series "Just Roll With It" blends improvisational comedy with a family sitcom to seize an audacious opportunity that allows the studio audience to vote on the direction of key scenes, throughout the filming, while the actors are backstage. When the actors return to the stage, they have no idea what's coming at them. A feat of planning and physical production each episode, the comedy series was created and is executive produced by Adam Small and Trevor Moore (Disney's "Walk the Prank") with a production crew led by Skot Bright (Disney's "Walk the Prank"). "Just Roll With It" will be previewed FRIDAY, JUNE 14 (9:45-10:15 p.m. EDT/PDT), before its official premiere WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19 (8:00-8:30 p.m. EDT/PDT), on Disney Channel and DisneyNOW. Two adult actors who intuitively know what's funny to kids - Tobie Windham (Disney's "Walk the Prank") and Suzi Barrett (Upright Citizens Brigade comedy group, Disney's "Kirby Buckets") - play fun-loving newlyweds Byron and Rachel. Byron is an on-air radio personality on BEATZ 101 and Rachel is a decorated military veteran who now produces his daily show in their hometown of Akron, Ohio. Talented young actors Ramon Reed (Disney's "The Lion King" on Broadway) and Kaylin Hayman ("One Day at a Time") play preteen stepsiblings Owen Blatt and Blair Bennett, polar opposites who must now somehow learn to be harmonious siblings. At unpredictable intervals unknown to the cast or audience, the scripted action is suddenly interrupted by the sound of a foghorn. The actors are sequestered backstage while the studio audience uses electronic voting devices at their seats to select which of the three comedic scenarios they would like to see take place next. After votes are cast, the crew quickly resets and the actors return to the stage to continue the unscripted scene, improvising throughout it.
RIVERS OF LIFE (PBS)
· [series premiere] · 6/19/19 at 8:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · wednesdays from 8:00 PM-9:00 PM EST
(from PBS's press release, May 2019) In a first-ever co-production partnership, PBS and Smithsonian Channel will simultaneously debut WHEN WHALES WALKED: JOURNEYS IN DEEP TIME, a two-hour film tracing the evolutionary secrets of some of the world's most majestic creatures, from crocodiles and birds to whales and elephants, on Wednesday, June 19 at 9:00 p.m. ET. Also debuting on June 19 at 8:00 p.m. ET, the three-part BBC co-production RIVERS OF LIFE will explore the extraordinary animals, epic landscapes and remarkable people who live alongside three iconic rivers - the Amazon, the Nile, and the Mississippi.
HOLEY MOLEY (ABC)
· [series premiere] · 6/20/19 at 8:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · thursdays from 8:00 PM-9:00 PM EST
(from ABC's press release, April 2019) "Holey Moley," a 10-episode mini-golf competition series, will showcase self-proclaimed mini-golf lovers from around the country as they compete head-to-head through an epic obstacle golf course. In each episode, 12 contestants will put their miniature golf - and physical - skills to the test and face off in never-before-seen challenges on a supersized miniature golf course.
FAMILY FOOD FIGHT (ABC)
· [series premiere] · 6/20/19 at 9:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · thursdays from 9:00 PM-10:00 PM EST
(from ABC's press release, April 2019) Hosted by Ayesha Curry, a renowned restaurateur, founder of Homemade and a New York Times best-selling cookbook author, "Family Food Fight" will feature family teams dishing out their best culinary skills. Tapping into each family's uniquely diverse cultural heritage, "Family Food Fight" takes homestyle cooking to a new level as teams square off with their most prized family recipes. With a mix of fast-paced cooking fun, good humor and healthy rivalries, everyone will cook their hearts out as they strive to impress a panel of culinary experts including host and judge, Curry, and world-renowned chefs, authors, restaurateurs and television personalities Cat Cora and Graham Elliot. Despite the many delectable dishes, only one family will claim the coveted title of America's No. 1 Food Family and take home the $100,000 prize.
SPIN THE WHEEL (FOX)
· [series premiere] · 6/20/19 at 9:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · thursdays from 9:00 PM-10:00 PM EST
(from FOX's press release, March 2019) Brand-new high-stakes game show SPIN THE WHEEL will debut Thursday, June 20 (9:00-10:00 PMET/PT), following MASTERCHEF's time-period premiere on the night. Executive-produced by four-time Emmy Award-winning actor and 10-time Grammy Award-winning musician Justin Timberlake, and hosted by actor, director, writer and comedian Dax Shepard ("Hit and Run"), the show offers life-changing opportunities to win fortunes each episode with the spin of a massive, unpredictable wheel. The show, created by Timberlake and Andrew Glassman ("The Wall"), is a suspenseful, high-energy mix of pop culture trivia, strategy and simple whirling luck, with the possibility of winning incredible sums of cash prizes upwards of $20 million. With massive prize money on the line, contestants must make sweat-inducing, gut-wrenching decisions: whether to walk away, or risk it all to SPIN THE WHEEL one last time.
REEF BREAK (ABC)
· [series premiere] · 6/20/19 at 10:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · thursdays from 10:00 PM-11:00 PM EST
(from ABC's press release, April 2019) "Reef Break" is a sexy, action-packed, one-hour drama, starring Poppy Montgomery as Cat Chambers, a thief-turned-fixer for the governor of a stunning and seductive Pacific Island paradise. Impulsive, reckless, and irresistible, Cat's less-than-perfect past gives her an instinctive gift for understanding crime and criminals as she becomes enmeshed in fast-paced, high-octane adventures and island intrigue.
MR. IGLESIAS (NETFLIX)
· [series premiere] · 6/21/19 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · fridays from 3:01 AM-3:30 AM EST
(from Netflix's web site) Hilarious high school teacher Gabriel Iglesias tries to make a difference in the lives of some smart but underperforming students at his alma mater.
BRAVEST KNIGHT, THE (HULU)
· [series premiere] · 6/21/19 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · fridays from 3:01 AM-3:30 AM EST
(from Hulu's press release, May 2019) Today, Hulu announces the premiere of brand-new Hulu Original animated kids series, The Bravest Knight. Based on wildly popular children's book by Daniel Errico "The Bravest Knight Who Ever Lived," the story chronicles a young pumpkin farmer's adventure as he attempts to become the bravest knight who ever lived. Hulu has ordered 13 episodes of The Bravest Knight from Big Bad Boo Studios. The first five episodes will premiere on Hulu June 21, followed by additional episodes later this year. The new series is breaking boundaries, featuring a household with two dads (Sir Cedric and Prince Andrew), making it one of the first children's television series with an openly gay main character. Following the inspiring and perseverant former pumpkin farmer, Sir Cedric, now grown and married to the prince of his dreams, The Bravest Knight recounts personal tales of his journey. Sir Cedric shares his story with his adopted 10-year-old daughter Nia, on how he transformed from day-time farmer to full-fledged knight. Nia, who is training to become a brave knight herself, learns important values such as honor, justice and compassion; proving that knighthood is much more than slaying dragons.
FINAL LIFE (AMAZON)
· [series premiere] · 6/21/19 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · fridays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST
(from Amazon's press release, May 2019) Shota Matsuda and Taemin (SHINee) are co-stars for the first time! Two men with completely different backgrounds meet and solve harrowing cases together as part of a secret "Special Unit" within the police force. One man harbors an extremely sad past while the other comes from a wealthy family; he undergoes a horrible brain experiment in the United States, which gives him amnesia.
GHOSTS OF MORGAN CITY (TRAVEL)
· [series premiere] · 6/21/19 at 9:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · fridays from 9:00 PM-10:00 PM EST
(from Travel Channel's press release, May 2019) Morgan City, Louisiana, is experiencing an especially troubling spike of unusual emergency calls - unexplained encounters with the ghosts of the bayou city's turbulent past that are frightening its citizens. In the all-new Travel Channel series, "Ghosts of Morgan City," premiering on Friday, June 21 at 9 p.m. ET/PT, Police Chief James "Bo" Blair is now looking to his colleague from another jurisdiction for assistance. Chief Blair learns that paranormal activity in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, has quieted down since that town's police chief, Mike King, worked with a specialty team to solve a rash of hauntings last year. In search of advice, Chief Blair contacts Chief King, eventually following his lead and recruiting local paranormal investigator Jereme Leonard, who teams up with former FBI agent Ben Hansen and psychic medium Sarah Lemos to look into the incidents. In each of the eight one-hour episodes, the paranormal team attempts to figure out what's causing the recent uptick of bizarre activity by looking for patterns and clues in the new cases they investigate. With help from local historian Diane Wiltz, the team digs up the disturbing history associated with the area and begins crossing-over some of the restless spirits wreaking havoc on the small community. When they learn from Morgan City Mayor Frank "Boo" Grizzaffi that the hauntings have spread throughout the parish, the team begins working with the police departments of Patterson, Berwick and Franklin to uncover the truth behind the ghostly infestation of St. Mary Parish.
LEGO CITY ADVENTURES (NICK)
· [series premiere] · 6/22/19 at 11:30 AM
· [regularly airs] · saturdays from 11:30 AM-12:00 PM EST
(from Nickelodeon's press release, May 2019) Nickelodeon and the LEGO Group today announced the all-new high-stakes CG-animated comedy series LEGO(R) City Adventures will premiere on Saturday, June 22, at 11:30 a.m. (ET/PT). A rollercoaster ride of fantastic fun, the series (10 episodes) depicts the funny, smart, and dynamic slices of life within the sprawling and diverse LEGO City community, following the absurd and action-packed adventures of its residents. Premieres continue Saturdays at 11:30 a.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon. "LEGO CITY is our strongest evergreen property globally, and for the first time we are leveraging episodic content to establish characters and personalities that bring the city to life," said Jill Wilfert, Vice President, Licensing & Entertainment for LEGO Group. "We're thrilled to partner with Nickelodeon for this important evolution of LEGO CITY given how well positioned they are to engage children and families with relevant programming." "The LEGO brand is known for creating imaginative and innovative content for kids, and we are excited to collaborate with the LEGO Group to bring the unique characters, style and humor of LEGO City Adventures to life on Nickelodeon," said Layla Lewis, SVP of Global Acquisitions and Content Partnerships, Nickelodeon. LEGO City Adventures explores the intertwining paths of the city's everyday heroes as they work together to stop a mysterious master criminal who begins to wreak havoc on their town. In the premiere episode "Cubs and Robbers," a movie promotion stunt goes wrong, unleashing a humongous 'Cubby the Cop' balloon on the city. Then, in "Billy the Bug," Fire Chief McCloud accidentally buys a malfunctioning Twirly Hat for her nephew.
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD (LIFETIME)
· [original telefilm] · 6/22/19 at 8:00 PM
(from Lifetime's press release, April 2019) To Have and To Hold centers on Alice (Christensen) who still can't believe her high school crush, the dashing, wealthy and successful Joe (Antonio Cupo, Blood & Treasure), would choose to marry her and she willingly allows him to mold her into his ideal socialite wife. Despite Alice's best efforts to be the woman of Joe's dreams, he can't help but be unfaithful to her. When Joe's indiscretions impact his career, Alice's life is further turned upside down. Alice unexpectedly finds herself falling for her best friend Emily's (Carmel Amit, Ghost Wars) boyfriend Harry (Andy Favreau, Champions) and begins to wonder if her fairy tale ending could exist after all. Based on the Jane Green novel of the same name, To Have and To Hold is executive produced by Green, Kim Raver, Manu Boyer, Jocelyn Freid, David Fleming and Kara Feifer with Monika Mitchell directing from a script written by Jennifer Maisel.
LAST BRIDESMAID, THE (HALLMARK)
· [original telefilm] · 6/22/19 at 9:00 PM
(from Hallmark Channel's press release, May 2019) Becca (Boston) is always a bridesmaid, but at her cousin's wedding she meets and bonds with Kyle (Campbell), the handsome videographer covering every stage of the planning, and the charming best man, Aidan. Perhaps she won't be the last woman standing for long.
LICENSE TO KILL (OXYGEN)
· [series premiere] · 6/23/19 at 7:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · sundays from 7:00 PM-8:00 PM EST
(from Oxygen's press release, May 2019) Oxygen, the destination for high-quality crime programming, investigates the jaw-dropping cases of murderous doctors, nurses and medical professionals in the new series, "License to Kill" premiering on Sunday, June 23 at 7pm ET/PT. Hosted by renowned plastic surgeon Dr. Terry Dubrow ("Botched"), the series chronicles the harrowing accounts of patients put into jeopardy by medical professionals' insidious use of their expertise.
YEARS AND YEARS (HBO)
· [series premiere] · 6/24/19 at 9:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · mondays from 9:00 PM-10:00 PM EST
(from HBO's press release, May 2019) The six-part limited drama series YEARS AND YEARS debuts MONDAY, JUNE 24 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO. YEARS AND YEARS follows the members of one family as their complex lives converge on one crucial night in 2019, when Britain is rocked by political, economic and technological advances. Rory Kinnear, Russell Tovey, Jessica Hynes, Ruth Madeley and Anne Reid star, along with Emma Thompson, who plays an outspoken celebrity turned political figure whose controversial opinions divide the nation.
HILLS, THE: NEW BEGINNINGS (MTV)
· [series premiere] · 6/24/19 at 10:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · mondays from 10:00 PM-11:00 PM EST
(from MTV's press release, April 2019) MTV's docuseries, "The Hills: New Beginnings," will make its highly-anticipated debut on Monday, June 24th. Based on the series that changed the reality TV landscape, the much buzzed about show will reunite original cast members and add notable newcomers, as they write their newest chapters in relationships, romance and success. "The Hills: New Beginnings" will premiere in the U.S. before rolling out globally across Viacom's international network of MTV channels in nearly 180 countries. Brandon Thomas Lee and Mischa Barton will join original cast members Audrina Patridge, Brody Jenner, Frankie Delgado, Heidi Pratt, Jason Wahler, Justin "Bobby" Brescia, Spencer Pratt, Stephanie Pratt and Whitney Port for the return of the iconic series "The Hills: New Beginnings." Kaitlynn Carter, Jennifer Delgado and Ashley Wahler will also appear in the series.
KILLER AFFAIR (OXYGEN)
· [series premiere] · 6/25/19 at 8:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · tuesdays from 8:00 PM-9:00 PM EST
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7SEEDS (NETFLIX)
· [series premiere] · 6/28/19 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · fridays from 3:01 AM-3:30 AM EST
(from Netflix's web site) Natsu awakens to a post-apocalyptic world, only to learn that she’d been cryogenically frozen as part of a program to ensure the survival of humanity.
FAMILY BUSINESS (NETFLIX)
· [series premiere] · 6/28/19 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · fridays from 3:01 AM-3:30 AM EST
(from Netflix's press release, September 2018) Family Business is a half-hour comedy about a young man who recruits his best friends to help save his family's business, by transforming their butcher shop into France's first coffee shop. Created and developed by Igor Gotesman. Produced by Les Films du Kiosque and Five Dogs.
O ESCOLHIDO (THE CHOSEN ONE) (NETFLIX)
· [series premiere] · 6/28/19 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · fridays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST
(from Netflix's web site) Three young doctors sent to a remote village in Pantanal to vaccinate residents find themselves trapped in an isolated community shrouded in secrets.
BOBBY DEBARGE STORY, THE (TV ONE)
· [original telefilm] · 6/29/19 at 8:00 PM
(from TV One's press release, May 2019) TV One continues its tradition of highlighting inspirational music figures with the premiere of the original film, THE BOBBY DEBARGE STORY, which will air on Saturday, June 29 at 8 P.M. ET/7C, followed by an encore presentation at 10 P.M. ET/9C. Debuting during Black Music Month, the film's stars include Roshon Fegan (Shake It Up, Greenleaf) in the lead role as Bobby DeBarge, Tyra Ferrell (Boyz InThe Hood, White Men Can't Jump) as Etterlene DeBarge, Blue Kimble (Media) as Tommy DeBarge and Adrian Marcel as James DeBarge. Big Boi (Outkast) portrays legendary music mogul Berry Gordy, while Lloyd appears as Switch member Gregory Williams. In his first role as a leading man, Fegan brilliantly transforms into the falsetto master and takes audiences inside the tumultuous life of the former lead singer of the late 70's R&B/Funk Band Switch. "The most dynamic and powerful acting role I've ever portrayed," shared Fegan. "It was an honor to tell this musical legend's life story." Despite his success in music, Bobby DeBarge, the eldest sibling of the world-famous pop group DeBarge struggled with fame and fortune and found his life in peril. The film explores the highs and lows of the singer's life in the limelight, including his rise to stardom, coping with memories of his dysfunctional childhood, romantic relationships, struggles with substance abuse, incarceration and failing health.
FAMILY PICTURES (LIFETIME)
· [original telefilm] · 6/29/19 at 8:00 PM
(from Lifetime's press release, April 2019) In Family Pictures, Sylvie (Machado) and Maggie (Röhm) are two strangers living on opposite coasts, leading very similar lives with husbands that travel for work too much and daughters about to leave the nest. But when their daughters befriend each other on a college tour, they soon discover a shocking secret that threatens to tear both families apart. Matt Passmore (Jigsaw) also stars as Mark. Based on the Jane Green novel of the same name, Family Pictures is executive produced by Green, Kim Raver, Manu Boyer, Jocelyn Freid, David Fleming and Kara Feifer with Boyer directing from a script by written by Ilene Rosenzweig.
IN THE KEY OF LOVE (HALLMARK)
· [original telefilm] · 6/29/19 at 9:00 PM
(from Hallmark Channel's press release, May 2019) It's been two years since Maggie (Osnes) left Nashville to take over her grandmother's photography business, leaving her boyfriend, Jake (Foster), and their singing duo Colby & Case behind. Her life is content until Jake's sister, Jennifer (Brooks), surprises Maggie by showing up on the island to get married with her brother Jake in tow. Being the wedding photographer, Maggie is thrust into spending time with Jake as she photographs all the pre-wedding events. Tensions run high until Jennifer convinces them to sing her favorite duet together for her first dance. As they rehearse, they begin to see each other in a new light and old patterns start to fall away. But have they grown enough on their own to be able to finally work together in harmony?
ROOK, THE (STARZ)
· [series premiere] · 6/30/19 at 8:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · sundays from 8:00 PM-9:00 PM EST
(from Starz's press release, May 2019) Starz, a Lionsgate company (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B), announced today that the Lionsgate and Liberty Global-produced STARZ Original Series "The Rook" will premiere Sunday, June 30th, 2019 at 8PM ET/PT on STARZ in the U.S. and Canada, and then on the STARZPLAY platform in Germany and Spain. "The Rook" is a supernatural spy thriller, which tells the story of Myfanwy Thomas, a woman who wakes up in the rain beside London's Millennium Bridge with no memory of who she is and no way to explain the circle of latex-gloved dead bodies splayed around her. When Myfanwy discovers she is a high-ranking official in the Checquy, Britain's last truly secret service for people with paranormal abilities, she will have to navigate the dangerous and complex world of the agency to uncover who wiped her memory - and why she is a target.
WHAT JUST HAPPENED??! WITH FRED SAVAGE (FOX)
· [series premiere] · 6/30/19 at 9:30 PM
· [regularly airs] · sundays from 9:30 PM-10:00 PM EST
(from FOX's press release, April 2019) Teased on FOX social pages, THE FLARE is a television drama that now has a very real after-show, called "WHAT JUST HAPPENED??! WITH FRED SAVAGE," dedicated to exploring the fandom surrounding the show. The half-hour hybrid comedy/talk show premieres Sunday, June 30 (9:30-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. THE FLARE is based on fictional author TJ Whitford's sci-fi book series, "The Moon is the Sun at Night," which has been a favorite of Savage's since childhood. The book revolves around a solar event and its effects on Earth - specifically, the small, blue-collar town of Milford, IL - and slowly unfolds into a post-apocalyptic battle for human survival. The after-show will feature multiple segments, including authentic sit-down celebrity interviews, set visits to THE FLARE and interviews with the "cast," as well as discussions with fans and more.
LOUDEST VOICE, THE (SHOWTIME)
· [series premiere] · 6/30/19 at 10:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · sundays from 10:00 PM-11:00 PM EST
(from Showtime's press release, April 2019) SHOWTIME has announced that it will premiere its highly-anticipated seven-part limited series THE LOUDEST VOICE, starring Academy Award(R) and Golden Globe(R) winner Russell Crowe as Fox News founder Roger Ailes, on Sunday, June 30 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. Production is currently underway in New York City. THE LOUDEST VOICE is based on extensive reporting by Gabriel Sherman in his bestselling book, The Loudest Voice in the Room, which included interviews with more than 600 people. In addition to Crowe, the star-studded cast also includes Academy Award nominee Naomi Watts as former Fox News anchor Gretchen Carlson, Golden Globe nominee Sienna Miller (Layer Cake) as Ailes' wife Elizabeth, Oscar(R) nominee and Emmy(R) winner Seth MacFarlane (Family Guy) as former Fox News PR chief Brian Lewis, Screen Actors Guild Award(R) nominee Simon McBurney (The Theory of Everything) as News Corp leader Rupert Murdoch, Annabelle Wallis (Peaky Blinders) as former Fox News booker Laurie Luhn and Aleksa Palladino (Boardwalk Empire) as Ailes' longtime assistant Judy Laterza. Guest stars include Emmy and Golden Globe nominee Josh Charles (The Good Wife) as Casey Close, Gretchen Carlson's husband and Josh Stamberg (The Affair) as former Fox executive, Bill Shine. Emmy nominee Kari Skogland (The Handmaid's Tale) directed multiple episodes. In today's politically charged media landscape, no figure looms larger, even after his passing, than Roger Ailes, who molded Fox News into a force that irrevocably changed the conversation about the highest levels of government. To understand the events that led to the rise of the modern Republican party, one must understand Ailes. The upcoming limited series takes on that challenge, focusing primarily on the past decade in which Ailes arguably became the Republican Party's de facto leader, while also touching on defining events in Ailes' life, including his experiences with world leaders that gave birth to Ailes' political career and the sexual harassment accusations and settlements that brought his Fox News reign to an end. The series aims to shed light on the psychology that drives the political process from the top down.


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