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Friday, 1 May 2020

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

 

ALMOST HAPPY (NETFLIX)
· [series premiere] · 5/1/20 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · fridays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST
(from Netflix's web site) Sebastián is a radio show host of modest fame, trying to find a way in the world as he deals with his ex-wife (whom he still loves) and two kids.
HOLLYWOOD (NETFLIX)
· [series premiere] · 5/1/20 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · fridays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST
(from Netflix's web site) A group of aspiring actors and filmmakers in post-World War II Hollywood try to make it big — no matter the cost. From Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan.
INTO THE NIGHT (NETFLIX)
· [series premiere] · 5/1/20 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · fridays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST
(from Netflix's web site) When the sun suddenly starts killing everything in its path, passengers on an overnight flight from Brussels attempt to survive by any means necessary.
RECKONING (NETFLIX)
· [series premiere] · 5/1/20 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · fridays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST
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PROP CULTURE (DISNEY+)
· [series premiere] · 5/1/20 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · fridays from 3:01 AM-3:30 AM EST
(from Disney+'s press release, April 2020) Film historian and prop collector Dan Lanigan reunites iconic Disney movie props with the filmmakers, actors, and crew who created and used them in some of Disney's most beloved films. Throughout this journey, Dan will recover lost artifacts, visit private collections, and help restore pieces from the Walt Disney Archives to their original glory. Among the films featured this season are Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, Mary Poppins, The Muppet Movie, Tron and Who Framed Roger Rabbit?
UPLOAD (AMAZON)
· [series premiere] · 5/1/20 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · fridays from 3:01 AM-3:30 AM EST
(from Amazon's press release, July 2018) Upload is a sci-fi sitcom that takes place in the near future, where people who are near death can be "uploaded" into a virtual afterlife of their choice. In 2033, secretly romantic Brooklyn-born Nora works customer service for a luxurious virtual reality environment. When handsome L.A. party boy Nathan's self-driving car crashes, his high-maintenance girlfriend uploads him permanently into Nora's VR world. Upload is created and written by Daniels who also serves as showrunner, executive producer and will direct the pilot. The series stars Allo and Amell and is executive produced by Klein.
TRYING (APPLE TV+)
· [series premiere] · 5/1/20 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · fridays from 3:01 AM-3:30 AM EST
(from Apple's press release, January 2020) Apple today announced that "Trying," its first original series from the UK to debut on Apple TV+, will premiere Friday, May 1 around the world. All Jason and Nikki want is a baby. But it's the one thing they just can't have. Starring Rafe Spall and Esther Smith, "Trying" is a new comedy series about growing up, settling down and finding someone to love. BAFTA Award winner Imelda Staunton also stars. The series, featuring eight half-hour episodes, hails from BBC Studios and is written by Andy Wolton.
BETTY (HBO)
· [series premiere] · 5/1/20 at 11:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · fridays from 11:00 PM-11:30 PM EST
(from HBO's press release, April 2020) Based on Crystal Moselle's critically acclaimed feature "Skate Kitchen," HBO's new six-episode half-hour series BETTY, debuts FRIDAY, MAY 1 (11:00-11:30 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO. The series will also be available on HBO NOW, HBO GO, HBO On Demand and partners' streaming platforms. Starring Dede Lovelace, Moonbear, Nina Moran, Ajani Russell, and Rachelle Vinberg, who all starred in the original film, BETTY follows a diverse group of young women navigating their lives through the predominantly male-oriented world of skateboarding, set against the backdrop of New York City. Opinionated and loyal, Janay (Lovelace) is strong willed and stubborn in ways that both help and hurt her. Honeybear (Moonbear) is a quiet storm. Her flagrant style is a ruse; an armor she wears to hide her emotional struggles. Kirt (Moran) is a lover (to the ladies), a fighter (to the rest of the world), and a little kid in the body of a woman. She's the funniest person alive, but even if she knew it, she wouldn't care. Meanwhile, Indigo (Russell) is a street-savvy hustler trapped in the body of a well-to-do art school drop-out. On the edge of the group is Camille (Vinberg), guarded, perceptive, intelligent and awkward. She wants to be down with the dudes in the skate park and has fought hard for the small space she's carved out with them, but she needs to realize that cool points don't actually add up to the sum of anything, especially in the eyes of the other girls.
REPUBLIC OF DOYLE (OVATION)
· [series premiere] · 5/2/20 at 9:00 AM
· [regularly airs] · saturdays from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM EST
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DEADLY MILE HIGH CLUB (LIFETIME)
· [original telefilm] · 5/2/20 at 8:00 PM
(from Lifetime's press release, April 2020) Deranged female flight instructor, Tanya (Allison McAtee), obsesses over her handsome student, Jake (Marc Herrmann), using her piloting skills to destroy the people in his life and seduce him into loving her.
MOVING ROMANCE, A (UPTV)
· [original telefilm] · 5/3/20 at 7:00 PM
(from UPtv's press release, April 2020) Emily inherits her family's moving company and immediately butts heads with manager Scott, who thought he was being groomed to take over.
PSYCHO ESCORT (LIFETIME)
· [original telefilm] · 5/3/20 at 8:00 PM
(from Lifetime's press release, April 2020) Diane (Victoria Barabas) has been a single mother to son Jake (Jacob Sandler) after her husband's death. Though Diane is not ready to date, she doesn't want to attend another work event alone, so decides a rent-a-date through a service where she can hire someone to pose as her boyfriend at the suggestion of her sister Lori (Kat Fairaway). Diane meets her match, Miles (Nick Ballard), who is charming and handsome but it soon becomes evident that Miles has a disturbing dark past.
MING'S DYNASTY (FUSE)
· [series premiere] · 5/3/20 at 11:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · sundays from 11:00 PM-11:30 PM EST
(from Fuse Media's press release, April 2020) This single camera sitcom will make its U.S. TV premiere on Fuse. Aspiring rappers Whyte Wine (Calwyn Shurgold) and Young Riesling (Antony Hall) are forced to give up their dream of making it big in Toronto when Riesling has to return to rural Alberta to manage his family's restaurant, the Ming Ho Garden. Based on Hall's childhood experiences growing up around his family's restaurant, this series is produced by 775 Media Corp and Touchpoint Films/Hey'd Saffer for CBC.
DISNEY GALLERY: THE MANDALORIAN (DISNEY+)
· [series premiere - special night] · 5/4/20 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · fridays from 3:01 AM-3:30 AM EST
(from Disney+'s press release, April 2020) In "Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian," Executive Producer Jon Favreau invites the cast and crew to share an unprecedented look at the making of the series which quickly became a pop culture phenomenon after premiering in November. Debuting on the day that a worldwide community of fans celebrate all-things-Star Wars -- Monday, May 4 -- "Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian" is an eight-episode documentary series that pulls back the curtain on "The Mandalorian." Each chapter explores a different facet of the first live-action Star Wars television show through interviews, never-before-seen footage, and roundtable conversations hosted by Jon Favreau. "'Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian' is an opportunity for fans of the show to take a look inside and get to see a different perspective, and perhaps a greater understanding, of how The Mandalorian came together and some of the incredibly talented contributors throughout Season 1," said Favreau. "We had a great experience making the show and we're looking forward to sharing it with you." Topics this season include the filmmaking process, the legacy of George Lucas' Star Wars, how the cast brought the characters to life, the series' groundbreaking technology, the artistry behind the show's practical models, effects, and creatures, plus the creative influences, the iconic score, and connections to Star Wars characters and props from across the galaxy. "Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian" will premiere three days after "The Mandalorian" will wrap its first season in the United Kingdom, France, Italy, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Austria, and Switzerland. New episodes of "Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian" will stream every Friday on Disney+.
GOLD DIGGER (ACORN TV)
· [series premiere] · 5/4/20 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · mondays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST
(from Acorn TV's press release, March 2020) May 4: GOLD DIGGER (Acorn TV Exclusive), a twisty relationship thriller starring Primetime Emmy(R) winner Julia Ormond (Mad Men, Sabrina, Legends of the Fall) and Ben Barnes (Westworld, Chronicles of Narnia) - Two episodes to premiere weekly through May 18 (6 episodes in total)
CAMP GETAWAY (BRAVO)
· [series premiere] · 5/4/20 at 10:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · mondays from 10:00 PM-11:00 PM EST
(from Bravo's press release, February 2020) Come join Bravo at the summer camp where adults escape to play all day... and night with "Camp Getaway," premiering Monday, April 6 at 10pm ET/PT. The series follows the staff of the ultimate adult playground, as they navigate the challenges and surprises that accompany working for a camp that offers a non-stop good time. Looking to escape the stress of the mundane work week, guests head to "Camp Getaway" seeking adventure, relaxation and endless happy hours. The upstairs and downstairs worlds collide as the staff live, love and work together, while tending to the ever-changing eccentric and outrageous wishes of their demanding summer camp guests. Though each staff member brings a different level of experience to the table, they all share a love for this lifestyle that enables them to let loose on the weekends... and not always after the guests leave.
TIRDY WORKS (TRUTV)
· [series premiere] · 5/5/20 at 10:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · tuesdays from 10:00 PM-10:30 PM EST
(from truTV's press release, April 2020) truTV is set to premiere the unscripted sitcom Tirdy Works, a half-hour series set in a small rural town with four paved roads and a booming moose turd business. Airing Tuesday, May 5 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT, this hilarious, off-kilter look at entrepreneurship, parenthood and life is told through the eyes of businesswoman Mary Winchenbach and her family set in Somerville, Maine. What started with a single turd and a simple concept led to Mary's moose-poop creations taking America by storm after a local news story went viral. She's never been traditional, and now the pot-smoking, part-time comic, and mother-of-three has become big sh*t in a small town. Helping Mary bring her art to the masses is her longtime partner Deb, teenage daughter Katie, and a colorful cast of locals, including self-described "bitch on the hill" Tammi and her carpenter husband Craig, who help Mary assemble her crafts; Mary's 16-year-old neighbor Dale, her unwavering Jack of all trades; and Courtney, the deaf town prankster who lends his handyman abilities. At first glance, Mary's a no-holds-barred, blue-collar risk-taker. But deep down, she cares most about making people happy, providing jobs and helping everyone lighten up. In order to make others' dreams come true, Mary has to figure out how to increase production, plan for expansion, cope with growing pains and pull the locals of Somerville together. And the clock is ticking with another brutal Maine winter just around the corner.
BAD MOTHERS (SUNDANCE NOW)
· [series premiere] · 5/7/20 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · thursdays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST
(from Sundance Now's press release, April 2020) Sarah's (Tess Haubrich, The Wolverine, Alien: Covenant), suburban bliss is destroyed when her husband has an affair with her best friend, Charlotte (Melissa George, The Good Wife, Home and Away), head of the Bedford Mothers' Club. Ousted from the snooty club, Sarah finds unexpected support among the titular Bad Mothers. The new friends exact revenge on Charlotte, which leads to deadly results. Also starring Mandy McElhinney (Love Child, Comedy Inc.), Jessica Tovey (Wonderland, Home and Away), Shalom Brune-Franklin (The Heart Guy) and Don Hany (East West 101, Picnic at Hanging Rock).
BRUH (BET+)
· [series premiere] · 5/7/20 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · thursdays from 3:01 AM-3:30 AM EST
(from BET's press release, April 2020) Today, BET+ and Tyler Perry Studios announced that the new original series TYLER PERRY'S BRUH will launch on Thursday, May 7 exclusively across all platforms. The first three episodes of the 24-episode season will be available to stream at launch, with a new episode dropping each subsequent week. Perry's second original series for BET+, the dramedy follows four longtime friends as they navigate life and relationships through the strength of their brother-like bond. In a society where relationships between men of color are often misjudged and misrepresented, TYLER PERRY'S BRUH, embraces male vulnerability versus hypermasculinity. See the official trailer for TYLER PERRY'S BRUH here. "Bruh," a slang term made popular by Black-Greek culture, refers to a friend so close they are more like a brother. For John, Tom, Mike and Bill, no expression could characterize their camaraderie more accurately. Whether fulfilling career dreams or finding love, these four college buddies now in their 30's find themselves learning to stand on their own two feet, while leaning on each other for support and guidance. Sometimes their love is tough and their honesty brutal, but they manage to see each other through every scenario with levity and laughter.
CELEBRITY WATCH PARTY (FOX)
· [series premiere] · 5/7/20 at 8:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · thursdays from 8:00 PM-9:00 PM EST
(from FOX's press release, April 2020) On the all-new unscripted series CELEBRITY WATCH PARTY, premiering Thursday, May 7 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX, viewers go into the homes of celebrities and their families, as they watch and react to the week's most interesting television shows. In the premiere episode, viewers will step into the homes of celebrities, including Rob Lowe, Meghan Trainor, Joe Buck, Raven-Symoné, Master P and Romeo, JoJo Siwa, Steve Wozniak, Curtis Stone, and Robert and Kym Herjavec. Additional talent participating in the series to be announced. The hour-long reality series from Studio Lambert, offers fans a peek into the home lives of their favorite celebrities, as they film themselves reacting, along with their families, to the most hilarious and exciting shows and talked-about news events on television each week. It's an insightful, funny and sometimes emotional critique of America's most popular and topical TV shows and news stories.
NO MERCY, NO MALICE WITH PROFESSOR SCOTT GALLOWAY (VICE)
· [series premiere] · 5/7/20 at 10:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · thursdays from 10:00 PM-10:30 PM EST
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CHICO BON BON: MONKEY WITH A TOOL BELT (NETFLIX)
· [series premiere] · 5/8/20 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · fridays from 3:01 AM-3:30 AM EST
(from Netflix's web site) This fun, silly series teaches preschoolers about the mechanical world and how things work. Based on Chris Monroe's picture book series.
EDDY, THE (NETFLIX)
· [series premiere] · 5/8/20 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · fridays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST
(from Netflix's web site) A jazz club in the heart of multicultural Paris faces danger in this musical drama series from "La La Land" director Damien Chazelle.
VALERIA (NETFLIX)
· [series premiere] · 5/8/20 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · fridays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST
(from Netflix's web site) A writer in a creative and marital crisis finds refuge and support in her three best friends. Based on the novels by Elisabet Benavent.
SOLAR OPPOSITES (HULU)
· [series premiere] · 5/8/20 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · fridays from 3:01 AM-3:30 AM EST
(from Hulu's press release, March 2020) Co-created by Justin Roiland (Rick & Morty) and Mike McMahan (ex-writer's assistant on Rick & Morty), Solar Opposites centers around a team of four aliens escape their exploding home world only to crash land into a move-in ready home in suburban America. They are evenly split on whether Earth is awful or awesome. Korvo (Justin Roiland) and Yumyulack (Sean Giambroni) only see the pollution, crass consumerism, and human frailty while Terry (Thomas Middleditch) and Jesse (Mary Mack) love humans and all their TV, junk food and fun stuff. Their mission: protect the Pupa, a living super computer that will one day evolve into its true form, consume them and terraform the Earth.
MATERNAL SECRETS (LIFETIME)
· [original telefilm] · 5/9/20 at 8:00 PM
(from Lifetime's press release, April 2020) For Aubrey (Kate Mansi), it was supposed to be the trip of a lifetime - a week in Bermuda to celebrate her pregnancy. But when her boyfriend Jackson (Sean Stolzen) disappears without a trace, Aubrey's dream vacation becomes an island nightmare. When Jackson's mother, Rose (Kelly McGillis), arrives on the island with a woman claiming to be Jackson's ex-fiancé, Aubrey doesn't know who to trust or what to believe.
CHANGE OF HEART (UPTV)
· [original telefilm] · 5/10/20 at 7:00 PM
(from UPtv's press release, April 2020) Straitlaced Diane finds herself stranded at a delightful bed and breakfast where the friendly owner is keen on playing matchmaker for Diane and her handsome son.
I KNOW THIS MUCH IS TRUE (HBO)
· [series premiere] · 5/10/20 at 9:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · sundays from 9:00 PM-10:00 PM EST
(from HBO's press release, March 2020) The six-part limited series, I KNOW THIS MUCH IS TRUE, will now debut SUNDAY, MAY 10. The program was originally scheduled to debut Monday, April 27. Starring Mark Ruffalo, from writer and director Derek Cianfrance, I KNOW THIS MUCH IS TRUE stars Ruffalo as identical twin brothers Dominick and Thomas Birdsey in a family saga that follows their parallel lives in an epic story of betrayal, sacrifice and forgiveness. Based on Wally Lamb's award-winning New York Times bestseller of the same name, the cast also includes Melissa Leo, Rosie O'Donnell, Archie Panjabi, Imogen Poots, John Procaccino, Rob Huebel, Philip Ettinger, Aisling Franciosi, Michael Greyeyes, Guillermo Diaz, Marcello Fonte, Bruce Greenwood, Brian Goodman with Juliette Lewis and Kathryn Hahn.
FIND LOVE LIVE (TLC)
· [series premiere] · 5/10/20 at 11:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · sundays from 11:00 PM-12:00 AM EST
(from TLC's press release, April 2020) America has grown accustomed to swiping left and swiping right, but what if you had the chance to find your soul mate while you are live on TV? On Sunday, May 10, TLC debuts a bold new entrant to its late-night lineup with FIND LOVE LIVE, an innovative new series that seeks to help singles find their future partner from the comfort and safety of their couch. The series airs live at 11pm ET/PT for three consecutive Sunday's through May 24th. Viewers can expect the unexpected with this unprecedented -- and unpredictable -- new series. America is invited to call in and log on immediately to try to win the hearts of the featured single onscreen, or weigh in and cheer on via social media, and get a peek inside the virtual first encounters of the resulting pairs. "The runaway success of relationship programming like the '90 Day Fiancé' franchise proves that the eternal story of love, of finding "the one," continues to captivate viewers. Even in the days of social distancing, people want to make a meaningful connection and, hopefully, end up sharing their lives with that special someone," said Howard Lee, President and GM of TLC. "And with the country staying home, what better way to celebrate love and togetherness, than helping singles find their match virtually and for the rest of us to root for them in the process." Originally scheduled to premiere earlier this month by utilizing a traditional full production crew, FIND LOVE LIVE will now air as a remote production. Hosted by Sukanya Krishnan (FOX5NY), the production of the show will follow strict social distancing guidelines. All dates will be virtual. TLC is dedicated to help our viewers to stay informed, stay safe and stay connected. We have partnered not only with No Kid Hungry but Love Is Louder so that people can stay both physically but mentally safe. Visit tlc.com/givealittle for resources.
JJ VILLARD'S FAIRY TALES (ADULT SWIM)
· [series premiere] · 5/11/20 at 12:15 AM
· [regularly airs] · mondays from 12:15 AM-12:30 AM EST
(from Adult Swim's press release, March 2020) Here's the complete April Fools' lineup from Adult Swim: Gemusetto Machu Picchu - highly-anticipated second season is coming this fall; Genndy Tartakovsky's Primal - second half of premiere season airs this fall; Dream Corp LLC - season 3 invades your brain this summer; Tigtone - season 2 reveals all-new quests to conquer this fall; YOLO: Crystal Fantasy - brand new animated series premieres August 9th; The Shivering Truth - surreal second season debuts on May 10th; Robot Chicken - the 10th season continues this summer and includes the show's epic 200th episode; Lazor Wulf - season 2 howls with more laughs this fall; JJ Villard's Fairy Tales - brand new animated series premieres May 10th; 12 Oz. Mouse - long-awaited 3rd season comes this summer; Tender Touches - expect more drama when season 3 returns this summer.
TRIAL BY MEDIA (NETFLIX)
· [series premiere] · 5/11/20 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · mondays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST
(from Netflix's press release, March 2020) In our modern media landscape where real courtroom dramas have increasingly been transformed into a form of entertainment, the Netflix documentary series TRIAL BY MEDIA reflects on some of the most dramatic and memorable trials in recent history. Since televised coverage introduced a new emphasis on creative storytelling and showmanship into the legal system, the courtroom has never been the same. Over six compelling parts, TRIAL BY MEDIA explores the many ways in which the press have contributed to reshaping public perception about guilt or innocence before, during or after a trial. The series features cases reaching across different areas of the law including the unforgettable Jenny Jones made-for-Court TV murder trials, the sensational story of Rod Blagojevich's political fall, and the case of Amadou Diallo, an unarmed African immigrant who was shot 41 times by police in New York City.
BARKITECTURE (QUIBI)
· [series premiere] · 5/11/20 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · weeknights from 3:01 AM-3:10 AM EST
(from Quibi's press release, February 2020) These dog houses are OFF THE LEASH luxurious. Because today and every day is #LoveYourPetDay. Tyler Cameron and Delia Kenza. Barkitecture. Coming April 2020. Only on Quibi.
ASIAN AMERICANS (PBS)
· [series premiere] · 5/11/20 at 8:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · weeknights from 8:00 PM-9:00 PM EST
(from PBS's press release, July 2019) Today at the Television Critics Association Press Tour, PBS and WETA announced ASIAN AMERICANS, a new five-part documentary series currently in production and expected to broadcast in May 2020 on PBS. The series examines what the 2010 U.S. Census identifies as the fastest growing racial/ethnic group in the United States. Told through individual lives and personal histories, ASIAN AMERICANS explores the impact of this group on the country's past, present, and future. Led by a team of Asian American filmmakers, including Academy Award(R)-nominated series producer Renee Tajima-Peña (Who Killed Vincent Chin?, No Más Bebés), ASIAN AMERICANS examines the significant role of Asian Americans in shaping American history and identity, from the first wave of Asian immigrants in the 1850s and identity politics during the social and cultural turmoil of the twentieth century to modern refugee crises in a globally connected world.
BAKEAWAY CAMP WITH MARTHA STEWART (FOOD)
· [series premiere] · 5/11/20 at 9:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · mondays from 9:00 PM-10:00 PM EST
(from Food Network's press release, March 2020) Emmy(R) Award-winning television personality, acclaimed cookbook author and trusted lifestyle expert Martha Stewart helps guide six talented amateur bakers in the new primetime series Bakeaway Camp with Martha Stewart, premiering Monday, May 4th at 9pm ET/PT on Food Network. A culinary retreat that is anything but, through four one-hour episodes the six campers must brave the outdoor elements for a once in a lifetime opportunity to perfect their baking skills under the watchful eye of Camp Director Martha Stewart, along with camp counselors and baking experts Carla Hall and Dan Langan. Together with host Jesse Palmer, Martha leads the bakers through challenges each episode that test their skills over two rounds, with the most impressive baker of the first heat getting a personal one-on-one mentoring session with their idol, Martha, in her home kitchen. Equal parts baking boot-camp and camp-inspired games and challenges, the baker that displays the least amount of progress at the end of each episode will pack their bags and head home, with the last camper standing winning a kitchen filled with appliances worth $25,000. Welcome to Bakeaway Camp! "As a renowned baker armed with a one of a kind sense of humor, Martha Stewart is everything you can ask for in a camp director," said Courtney White, President, Food Network. "Viewers get to witness the adoration these bakers have for Martha, as they are transported out of their environment and into the outdoors to participate in unique challenges with a chance to receive mentorship from the legend herself."
AMY SCHUMER LEARNS TO COOK (FOOD)
· [series premiere] · 5/11/20 at 10:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · mondays from 10:00 PM-11:00 PM EST
(from Food Network's press release, April 2020) Acclaimed stand-up comedian and Emmy Award(R)-winning actress Amy Schumer and her husband, James Beard Award-winning chef Chris Fischer, have quarantined themselves, their son, his nanny Jane, and their dog at their home in the woods as they share a behind-the-scenes look at their lives in the new Food Network series Amy Schumer Learns to Cook. Premiering Monday, May 11th at 10pm ET/PT with back-to-back half-hour episodes each week, Chris and Amy bring viewers into their kitchen and share what home-life is like, including Jane's promotion to part-time camera operator when the baby is napping. During this unusual time, phoning a friend becomes a reality as the couple also stay in contact with family and some surprise celebrity friends via video, all-the-while Chris, who specializes in farm-to-table cuisine, creates comfort food through eight episodes with a whole lot of fennel as Amy takes the lead tending to the bar. "Watching Amy and Chris is intimate, real, fun and just great TV," said Courtney White, President, Food Network. "The nanny holds the camera, as Chris makes incredibly delicious food and Amy's sharp wit delivers laugh out loud moments all the way through. Mix that with poignant moments of a family sharing their challenges during this pandemic and you have a series that many will relate to and some will likely become addicted to." "We hope people like the show, we did our best," said Schumer and Fischer.
STEP UP TO THE PLATE (BYUTV)
· [series premiere] · 5/12/20 at 8:30 PM
· [regularly airs] · tuesdays from 8:30 PM-9:00 PM EST
(from BYUtv's press release, March 2020) "Step Up to the Plate" is a 15-episode competitive cooking series that aired on CBBC, the British children's channel owned by the BBC. In the energetic show, a "Kitchen Crew" made up of children ages 10 to 14 runs a busy restaurant, dealing with obstacles they would face in the real world. Themed menus, including diner, zombie, tropical, medieval and magical, stretch their imaginations. "Step Up to the Plate" was acquired from Cineflix (HGTV's "Property Brothers," History's "American Pickers").
JEFF'S HOMEMADE GAME SHOW (BYUTV)
· [series premiere] · 5/12/20 at 9:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · tuesdays from 9:00 PM-9:30 PM EST
(from BYUtv's press release, March 2020) Created and hosted by Second City alum Jeff Rogers, "Jeff's Homemade Game Show" turns a visit to a family's home into an instant game show using common on-site household objects, locations and activities. Family members can win cash and prizes by participating in homegrown challenges such as stacking cans from their kitchen into a pyramid, returning items that have been removed from their living room to the correct locations, catapulting cereal into a milk-filled bowl, collecting as much loose change as possible, and guessing the expiration date of a condiment in their refrigerator. The 10-episode series was co-produced by BYUtv and World View Productions, whose credits include A&E, FX, PBS, Showtime and more.
LAST NARC, THE (AMAZON)
· [series premiere] · 5/15/20 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · fridays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST
(from Amazon's press release, April 2020) Amazon Prime Video has released the trailer for The Last Narc, a provocative four-part docuseries that centers on the most notorious murder in the history of the DEA - the 1985 kidnapping and murder of DEA Agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena. The series will premiere May 15, 2020 exclusively on Prime Video in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. The Last Narc tells the story of a fallen hero, the men who killed him, and the one man who risked everything to find out what really happened and why. Highly decorated special agent Hector Berrellez, who was assigned to lead the DEA's investigation of Camarena's murder, peels back the layers of myth and propaganda to reveal the bone-chilling truth about a conspiracy that stretches from the killing fields of Mexico to the halls of power in Washington, D.C. Berrellez's powerful testimony appears alongside that of Camarena's brave widow, as well as three Guadalajara Cartel insiders. These men were corrupt Jalisco State policemen who, at the time of Camarena's murder, served as bodyguards to legendary drug lords Rafael Caro Quintero and Ernesto Fonseca Carrillo. Eventually, they became informants for Berrellez and helped him crack the most infamous murder of the War on Drugs.
IT'S A DOG'S LIFE WITH BILL FARMER (DISNEY+)
· [series premiere] · 5/15/20 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · fridays from 3:01 AM-3:30 AM EST
(from Disney+'s press release, April 2020) The iconic voice of Goofy and Pluto for more than 30 years, Disney Legend Bill Farmer steps out from behind the microphone to meet his own favorite characters - dogs! Join Bill as he crosses the country meeting dogs doing all kinds of incredible jobs that make our lives better. In the series premiere, Bill is at sea with a dog who sniffs for whale poop. Then, he meets a dog keeping a sheep ranch moving.
GREAT, THE (HULU)
· [series premiere] · 5/15/20 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · fridays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST
(from Hulu's press release, March 2020) The Great is a satirical, comedic drama about the rise of Catherine the Great from outsider to the longest reigning female ruler in Russia's history. Season One is a fictionalized, fun and anachronistic story of an idealistic, romantic young girl, who arrives in Russia for an arranged marriage to the mercurial Emperor Peter. Hoping for love and sunshine, she finds instead a dangerous, depraved, backward world that she resolves to change. All she has to do is kill her husband, beat the church, baffle the military and get the court onside. A very modern story about the past which encompasses the many roles she played over her lifetime as lover, teacher, ruler, friend, and fighter.
INHUMAN RESOURCES (NETFLIX)
· [series premiere] · 5/15/20 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · fridays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST
(from Netflix's web site) Alain Delambre, unemployed and 57, is lured by an attractive job opening. But things get ugly when he realizes he’s a pawn in a cruel corporate game.
UNREMARKABLE JUANQUINI, THE (NETFLIX)
· [series premiere] · 5/15/20 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · fridays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST
(from Netflix's web site) A magician hired for a party lands in hot water when he makes a kingpin disappear during a performance — but is then unable to make him reappear!
WHITE LINES (NETFLIX)
· [series premiere] · 5/15/20 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · fridays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST
(from Netflix's web site) When her brother is discovered dead, a Manchester woman leaves her quiet life to travel to Ibiza, where she seeks the truth about his disappearance.
ENGAGED TO A PSYCHO (LMN)
· [original telefilm] · 5/15/20 at 8:00 PM
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QUEEN AND THE CONQUEROR, THE (NETFLIX)
· [series premiere] · 5/16/20 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · fridays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST
(from Netflix's web site) Years after Spanish conquistador Pedro de Heredia betrayed her people and broke her heart, indigenous woman Catalina reenters his life to get revenge.
KILLER TWIN (WT) (LIFETIME)
· [original telefilm] · 5/16/20 at 8:00 PM
(from Lifetime's press release, April 2020) Raised by her single mom Patricia (Jennifer Taylor), Tess Houston (Lorynn York) is ready for the next chapter of her life to begin. While attending her college orientation weekend, Tess is shocked when she is approached by Sammy Crain, and realizes she is her identical twin sister! After learning the story of how they were separated at birth, Tess is excited to connect with Sammy. But when Sammy's adoptive parents turn up dead, Tess is mistaken for Sammy and suspected of their murder. As Tess struggles to convince people of her innocence, Patricia slowly sees through Sammy's charade and so begins a game of cat-and-mouse that could have deadly consequences.
FEAR NOT WITH IYANLA VANZANT (OWN)
· [series premiere] · 5/16/20 at 9:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · saturdays from 9:00 PM-10:00 PM EST
(from OWN's press release, April 2020) Executive Produced and hosted by popular inspirational life coach and star of OWN's hit series "Iyanla: Fix My Life," Iyanla Vanzant offers guidance on how to live beyond fear, one step at a time. This weekly series includes heart-to-heart conversations with experts and notable guests that explore the basis of human fear, offering guidance and tools that will support guests and viewers in living beyond the stress and anxieties they are now attributing to the Coronavirus pandemic. Guests will include Oprah Winfrey, Grammy Award-winning gospel singer Bebe Winans, and financial educator Tiffany "The Budgetnista" Aliche. The series is produced by Bunim/Murray.
GIRLFRIENDS CHECK IN (OWN)
· [series premiere] · 5/16/20 at 10:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · saturdays from 10:00 PM-11:00 PM EST
(from OWN's press release, April 2020) Good girlfriends can get you through anything in life - especially during quarantine. With the help of a little tech and a lot of sisterhood, each week different female celebrity friends will hold a virtual chat room "check in" - spilling the tea about their relationships, their families, sharing new recipes, and reminding us that we are truly all in this together. Episodes of "Girlfriends Check In" will feature actress, author, producer and director Meagan Good with her sister La'Myia Good Bellinger, and actresses Tasha Smith and Grace Byers from "Empire." The fun will continue with "The Real" host Loni Love along with comedian and internet star B. Simone, actress and television personality Tami Roman, and celebrity hair stylist Robbi Rogers. More names to be announced. The six-episode series is produced by Critical Content.
TOUCHED BY ROMANCE (UPTV)
· [original telefilm] · 5/17/20 at 7:00 PM
(from UPtv's press release, April 2020) Young nurse Emma inspires a famous novelist to reconnect with her estranged son, Justin. With Justin's arrival, Emma may just have found the companion she never thought she needed.
HIGHTOWN (STARZ)
· [series premiere] · 5/17/20 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 production has commenced on the new STARZ Original Series "Hightown," from Rebecca Cutter ("Gotham"), Gary Lennon (STARZ Original Series "Power") and Jerry Bruckheimer TV. "Hightown" stars Monica Raymund ("Chicago Fire") and James Badge Dale (Hold the Dark, 13 Hours). The first look photo taken from the set of "Hightown" (from left to right) features Director of Photography Radium Cheung, actress Monica Raymund, and Director Rachel Morrison. "'Hightown' is a crime drama about fiercely flawed people using whoever and whatever they can to get through the night. Through these characters, 'Hightown' explores themes of addiction and recovery and the possibility of redemption." Writer and executive producer Rebecca Cutter adds, "I cannot wait to see how Rachel Morrison and this brilliant cast bring the story to life." The scripted crime drama begins when a body washes ashore on Labor Day weekend and is discovered by an irreverent National Marine Fisheries Service officer, Jackie Quinones (Raymund), who is determined to help solve the murder even if the state cops want her nowhere near the case.
AU PAIR NIGHTMARE, THE (LIFETIME)
· [original telefilm] · 5/17/20 at 8:00 PM
(from Lifetime's press release, April 2020) Looking to escape her past, Taylor (Brytnee Ratledge) applies to be the Au Pair for a well-to-do, small-town family. Invited into their world, Taylor starts to suspect her very private, new employers, Alessandra (Annie Heise) and John (Tristan Thomas), are hiding something, and her curiosity quickly puts her directly in their crosshairs. Now, she'll have to discover their darkest secret if she has any hope of making it out of her new home alive!
SNOWPIERCER (TNT)
· [series premiere] · 5/17/20 at 9:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · sundays from 9:00 PM-10:00 PM EST
(from TNT's press release, April 2020) TNT announced today that, in an effort to give viewers more compelling original content at a faster pace, the network is moving its highly anticipated post-apocalyptic sci-fi thriller up to Sunday, May 17 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. "Snowpiercer is one of the most anticipated original series of 2020 and in this climate, viewers are craving thrilling, engaging, edge-of-your-seat content that speaks to them on a deeper level," says Brett Weitz, general manager for TNT, TBS and truTV. "It is extremely important that we continue with our promise to meet audiences where they are, and to that effect, we are moving up Snowpiercer's premiere so that fans can enjoy this futuristic series even earlier." Set more than seven years after the world has become a frozen wasteland, Snowpiercer centers on the remnants of humanity who inhabit a perpetually moving train, with 1001 cars, that circles the globe. Class warfare, social injustice and the politics of survival play out in this riveting television adaptation based on the graphic novel series and film from Oscar(R) winner Bong Joon Ho (Parasite). The series was renewed for a season two prior to season one airing. Production on season one wrapped and season two production is nearly completed. Snowpiercer stars Oscar(R) winner Jennifer Connelly (A Beautiful Mind), Grammy(R) and Tony(R) Award winner Daveed Diggs (Hamilton, Black-ish), Emmy(R) nominee Alison Wright (The Americans), Mickey Sumner (Frances Ha, Battle of the Sexes), Susan Park (Ghostbusters), Iddo Goldberg (Peaky Blinders, The Zookeeper's Wife), Katie McGuinness (Dirty Filthy Love), Tony Award(R) winner and Grammy(R) nominee Lena Hall (Hedwig and the Angry Inch), Annalise Basso (Bedtime Stories), Sam Otto (Jellyfish), Roberto Urbina (Narcos), Sheila Vand (Argo) and Jaylin Fletcher (Saturday Church).
AMERICAN ARISTOCRAT'S GUIDE TO GREAT ESTATES, AN (SMITH)
· [series premiere] · 5/17/20 at 9:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · sundays from 9:00 PM-10:00 PM EST
(from Smithsonian Channel's press release, April 2020) Julie Montagu, Viscountess Hinchingbrooke, gives an all-access pass into some of Great Britain's most magnificent homes, revealing their incredible histories and the aristocratic families, both past and present, who have taken up residence in each estate. AN AMERICAN ARISTOCRAT'S GUIDE TO GREAT ESTATES is an intimate tour of estates with priceless treasures, exquisite gardens, aristocratic dramas and deep secrets. In the new eight-part series, Julie explores the challenges of living in a national treasure and the creative ways owners keep their estates running. AN AMERICAN ARISTOCRAT'S GUIDE TO GREAT ESTATES premieres Sunday, May 17 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Smithsonian Channel. Julie Montagu, an all-American girl from Illinois, moved to London for work, where she met her future husband, Luke. Upon their marriage, she became Viscountess Hinchingbrooke and moved to her husband's historic family estate in Dorset - 16th century Mapperton House. Each episode explores how homeowners balance their sacred trust to maintain centuries-old houses with raising their families and accommodating the public. Julie's title brings its perks and her inside connections give her access to some of Britain's most illustrious aristocrats, from the 10th Duke of Roxburghe, who lives in Scotland's largest inhabited castle, to the Duke of Buccleuch, the biggest individual landowner in Britain and a relative of the Montagu family. They share colorful and sometimes scandalous stories behind the exquisite portraits and priceless artifacts that reflect the rich history of each home.
DEAD STILL (ACORN TV)
· [series premiere] · 5/18/20 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · mondays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST
(from Acorn TV's press release, March 2020) May 18: DEAD STILL (Acorn TV Original)-a darkly comic murder mystery set in 1880s Ireland starring Michael Smiley (Luther, Kill List), Frederick Regan (Aidan O'Hare, Jackie, Pilis), Kerr Logan (Game of Thrones, Alias Grace) and Eileen O'Higgins (Brooklyn, Mary Queen of Scots) (6 episodes - binge premiere)
BIG FLOWER FIGHT, THE (NETFLIX)
· [series premiere] · 5/18/20 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · mondays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST
(from Netflix's web site) Teams of florists, sculptors and garden designers push their talents to the limit to create extravagant floral installations in this competition show.
DC'S STARGIRL (DC)
· [series premiere] · 5/18/20 at 9:00 AM
· [regularly airs] · mondays from 9:00 AM-10:00 AM EST
(from DC Universe's web site) The new DC UNIVERSE drama series, STARGIRL follows high school sophomore Courtney Whitmore (series star BREC BASSINGER) as she inspires an unlikely group of young heroes to take up the legacy of a long lost superhero team – The Justice Society of America – and stop the villains of the past.
SWEET MAGNOLIAS (NETFLIX)
· [series premiere] · 5/19/20 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · tuesdays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST
(from Netflix's web site) Maddie Townsend has a lot on her plate -- including three kids, a cheating husband and one unlikely suitor who has everyone in town talking.
SECRET LIFE OF LELE PONS, THE (YOUTUBE)
· [series premiere] · 5/19/20 at 12:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · tuesdays from 12:00 PM-12:30 PM EST
(from YouTube's web site, April 2020) In this raw and intimate five-part series, internet personality and music artist Lele Pons shares a side to her that no one knows about... Her lifelong struggle with Tourette Syndrome and OCD. Viewers will follow along on her journey of building and expanding her music career while battling what was previously hidden. Link to official trailer HERE. "The Secret Life of Lele Pons" is a Shots Studios Production.
GENETIC DETECTIVE, THE (ABC)
· [series premiere] · 5/19/20 at 10:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · tuesdays from 10:00 PM-11:00 PM EST
(from ABC's press release, April 2020) From ABC News comes "THE GENETIC DETECTIVE" debuting TUESDAY, MAY 19 (10:00 - 11:00 p.m. EDT). The all-new series follows investigative genetic genealogist CeCe Moore as she uses her unique research skills to transform the face of crime solving. By working with police departments and crime scene DNA, Moore is able to trace the path of a violent criminal's family tree to reveal their identity and help bring them to justice. "The Genetic Detective" is a co-production with ABC News and XCON Productions. Carrie Cook and Marc Dorian serve as co-executive producers for ABC News. Christine Connor is executive producer and Christopher K. Dillon is co-executive producer for XCon Productions. CeCe Moore is producer.
GAME ON! (CBS)
· [series premiere] · 5/20/20 at 8:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · wednesdays from 8:00 PM-9:00 PM EST
(from CBS's press release, April 2020) CBS announced today the series premiere dates for two new reality series. The comedic game show GAME ON!, hosted by Keegan-Michael Key, from Fulwell 73 executive producers Ben Winston and James Corden, will debut Wednesday, May 20 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT). The reality competition series TOUGH AS NAILS, from executive producer Phil Keoghan, will premiere Wednesday, July 8 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT), on the CBS Television Network. The season premiere of THE AMAZING RACE, originally announced for May 20, will be scheduled later in 2020. GAME ON!, hosted by Emmy and Peabody Award-winning actor, writer and producer Keegan-Michael Key, is a series that celebrates the entertainment of sports, based on "A League of Their Own," the BAFTA-winning U.K. series. The show pits two teams of three, captained by tennis champion and entrepreneur Venus Williams and Super Bowl champion Rob Gronkowski, alongside comedians Bobby Lee and Ian Karmel and rotating sports stars, comedians and celebrities, against each other in over-the-top physical challenges, absurd trivia and epic field competitions.
MARRIED AT FIRST SIGHT: COUPLES' CAM (LIFETIME)
· [series premiere] · 5/20/20 at 8:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · wednesdays from 8:00 PM-9:00 PM EST
(from Lifetime's press release, April 2020) Lifetime greenlights new Married at First Sight spin-off series, Married at First Sight: Couples' Cam, a self-shot series following the highs, lows, humor, drama and domestic life of fan favorite Married at First Sight couples from ten seasons on the air. Following the couples ongoing stories in real time, in the completely raw and self-shot show, the couples invite viewers into their homes via mounted cameras, diary cams and virtual group chats. The series will also feature never-before-seen footage captured by couples, revealing deeply intimate access to their lives, including births of their MAFS babies, and other personal highlights of their lives, since their time on their seasons. The show will also bring the couples together virtually as they discuss their own hopes, dreams and futures. Six episodes have been ordered to premiere beginning May 20 at 8pm ET/PT on Lifetime.
ULTIMATE TAG (FOX)
· [series premiere] · 5/20/20 at 9:01 PM
· [regularly airs] · wednesdays from 9:00 PM-10:00 PM EST
(from FOX's press release, May 2019) Hosted by football superstars and brothers JJ, TJ and Derek Watt, ULTIMATE TAG is a high-octane physical competition show based on the classic playground game of chase. The thrilling, energy-sapping competition will premiere in 2020.
LABOR OF LOVE (FOX)
· [series premiere] · 5/21/20 at 9:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · thursdays from 9:00 PM-10:00 PM EST
(from FOX's press release, April 2020) This summer, FOX levels up dating to mating by taking viewers along on one woman's unconventional journey toward potential love and motherhood with the new unscripted show LABOR OF LOVE. The groundbreaking series, hosted by award-winning actress Kristin Davis ("Sex and the City"), and produced by Propagate Content ("Charmed," "Haunted," "Running Wild With Bear Grylls") and Full Picture ("Project Runway"), will debut Thursday, May 21 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. LABOR OF LOVE focuses on Kristy Katzmann, a 41-year old, smart, successful and beautiful career woman who seems to have it all - that is, except the one thing she wants the most. Like so many women in America today, she is ready to have a child and start a family, but has yet to meet the potential father of her children. Kristy will be matched with 15 sexy, sophisticated and like-minded men, who are ready to let their paternal sides shine. Each week, the aspiring fathers-to-be will be faced with challenges that will put their parenting and partnership skills to the test. If they prove worthy, they will advance to the next week, and for those who don't, Kristy will let them know that she does not see herself starting a family with them. After eight weeks of intuitive and hilarious challenges, breathtakingly romantic dates and some heartwarming, yet borderline awkward gestures from the men, mother-to-be Kristy, with the help of Kristin as a sounding board, will decide if she has found the man with whom she'd like to settle down and start a family or if she'd rather continue on the path to motherhood on her own.
BIG FIB, THE (DISNEY+)
· [series premiere] · 5/22/20 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · fridays from 3:01 AM-3:30 AM EST
(from Disney+'s press release, April 2020) Ever thought you could spot a fib better than a kid? Find out on The Big Fib. A new Disney+game show, hosted by Yvette Nicole Brown and featuring Rhys Darby as her robot sidekick, C.L.I.V.E. In each episode of this comedy game show, a kid starts by playing a warm up round where a silly liar and an authentic expert share fabulous fibs and fun facts. Starring up and coming comedic talent, this round is played for laughs as well as always having a nugget of real information about the topic be it ice cream, tree climbing or toy design. Next our kid contestant plays the main round where they question an expert who's paired with a really good liar on the same topic. It's up to our kid to find the fibber. There are visual clues, fascinating props, a hot seat round of rapid fire questions and various topics, including jellyfish, venom and killer plants. The show culminates with the expert and liar standing under the Fib Foam machine to await their fate. If our kid chooses correctly, the liar gets foamed. The Big Fib is full of outrageous truths that sound like lies and audacious lies that sound like the truth.
CONTROL Z (NETFLIX)
· [series premiere] · 5/22/20 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · fridays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST
(from Netflix's web site) When a hacker begins releasing students' secrets to the entire high school, the socially isolated but observant Sofía works to uncover his/her identity.
HISTORY 101 (NETFLIX)
· [series premiere] · 5/22/20 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · fridays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST
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I WAS LORENA BOBBIT (LIFETIME)
· [original telefilm] · 5/25/20 at 8:00 PM
(from Lifetime's press release, April 2020) It's been 26 years, but everyone still knows the notorious case of Lorena Bobbitt. But what's gotten lost in the countless tabloid headlines and tasteless jokes that followed was the story of a severely abused young woman whose torment - both physical and mental - at the hands of her husband pushed her over the edge. In this Lifetime Original movie, Lorena tells her story, and we follow her journey from a wide-eyed, immigrant bride to a battered wife, and an unlikely media sensation, with her ultimately emerging as a strong, thoughtful woman who has devoted her life to advocating for other abused women. Stars Dani Montalvo and Luke Humphrey (2020).
TO CATCH A BEAUTICIAN (VH1)
· [series premiere] · 5/25/20 at 9:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · mondays from 9:00 PM-10:00 PM EST
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GRANT (HISTORY)
· [series premiere] · 5/25/20 at 9:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · weeknights from 9:00 PM-11:00 PM EST
(from History's press release, April 2020) HISTORY announced today that its six-hour miniseries event, "Grant," executive produced by Pulitzer Prize-winning author and biographer Ron Chernow and Appian Way's Jennifer Davisson and Leonardo DiCaprio and produced by RadicalMedia in association with global content leader Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) will premiere Memorial Day and air over three consecutive nights beginning Monday, May 25 at 9PM ET/PT on HISTORY. The television event will chronicle the life of one of the most complex and underappreciated generals and presidents in U.S. history - Ulysses S. Grant. "Ulysses S. Grant is one of our most brilliant, yet misunderstood presidents and HISTORY is committed to telling the compelling stories, like his, of those who have shaped our great nation," said Eli Lehrer, Executive Vice President and General Manager for HISTORY. "This is an important part of American history that deserves to be told and we look forward to delivering our latest premium core history documentary series to our audience." At the time of his death, Ulysses S. Grant was the most famous man in the world and stood alongside men like George Washington and Abraham Lincoln in the pantheon of American heroes. However, today Grant is largely forgotten, his rightful legacy tarnished by a fog of myth, rumor and falsehood. The three-night miniseries event, "Grant," tells the remarkable and quintessentially American story of a humble man who overcomes incredible obstacles, rises to the highest ranks of power and saves the nation not once, but twice. With a seamless blend of dramatic scenes, expert commentary and beautifully enhanced archival imagery, this series uncovers the true legacy of the unlikely hero who led the nation during its greatest tests: The Civil War and then Reconstruction - the herculean task of reconciling the North and the South. During this time, Grant acted as a pillar of strength when our country suffered its greatest-ever loss of American life. One of the most courageous and unexpected initiatives of Grant's presidency was protecting the right to vote for the four million formerly enslaved people freed at the end of the war in the face of violent and widespread resistance. "Grant" features on-camera interviews with top experts in the field including Ron Chernow, retired United States Army General and former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) director David Petraeus, acclaimed author and journalist Ta-Nehisi Coates and professor of English at West Point Elizabeth Samet to name a few. "Grant" is the second premium presidential miniseries from HISTORY and will air off the heels of "Washington," which became the #1 miniseries on all of cable in nearly three years with 2.6 million total viewers.
BARKSKINS (NGC)
· [series premiere] · 5/25/20 at 9:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · mondays from 9:00 PM-11:00 PM EST
(from National Geographic Channel's press release, April 2020) BARKSKINS examines the mysterious massacre of settlers in the vast and unforgiving wilds of 1690s New France that threatens to throw the region into all-out war. Likely suspects abound - the English, the Hudson's Bay Company and a band of Kanien'kehá:ka (Iroquois) possibly in league with the English looking to drive the French from the territory - but who or what brought these settlers to such a tragic end? National Geographic's new eight-part limited series, BARKSKINS, created by Elwood Reid and based on the bestselling novel of the same name by Annie Proulx, transports viewers to the wild frontier of the late 17th century. BARKSKINS premieres this Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, at 9/8c with back-to-back episodes over four weeks. BARKSKINS is set in Wobik, a small settlement in what is now the Canadian province of Quebec. As the Catholic Church sends Jesuit priests to convert the indigenous people, France sends indentured servants to populate its territory, along with "Filles Du Roi" ("Daughters of the King"), young women to be matched with husbands, start families and help the colonies prosper. This disparate group of outcasts, rogues and innocents must navigate brutal hardships, competing interests and tangled loyalties at the crossroads of civilization: 1690s New France. "BARKSKINS is a primeval story of survival and the quest to build a civilization out of the endless forest," said Reid, creator and executive producer. "The settlers who've come to seek their fortune in the vast and unforgiving 'New World' - the landless poor, street urchins, religious seekers, rapacious traders and the penniless young women hoping to marry into land and wealth - are met with the brutal reality of their dreams as they attempt to carve their place in it. They find themselves in the forest of the world, a dark and uncaring place, long settled by indigenous nations who view their arrival with disdain, and a recognition that an alliance with these disparate newcomers is increasingly necessary for survival." The series tells a thrilling story of exploration, adventure and ambition among dreamers and fighters - some with a utopian vision of the world, others crass and conniving, but all navigating the perils of a treacherous new frontier. As tensions escalate, unlikely alliances are forged, old antagonisms deepen and new families are formed against the seemingly endless natural riches and hidden dangers of the new American continent. BARKSKINS' depiction of the collision between civilization and commerce is timeless, as is its spirit of adventure, natural wonder and survival of the fittest.
CRAFTOPIA (HBO MAX)
· [series premiere] · 5/27/20 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · wednesdays from 3:01 AM-3:30 AM EST
(from WarnerMedia's press release, April 2020) Craftopia is an epic kids crafting competition show hosted and executive produced by YouTube influencer Lauren Riihimaki aka (LaurDIY). Creating and demonstrating crafts to over 8.9 million subscribers on her YouTube channel, LaurDIY has been deemed the "millennial Martha Stewart" by Forbes. On Craftopia, 9 to 15-year old contestants put their imaginations to the test and make their crafting dreams come true in a magical studio. After racing to fill up their carts with inspiring materials from the studio "store," crafters meet larger-than-life challenges, making truly inventive and amazing creations in order to take home the 'Craftrophia.'
LEGENDARY (HBO MAX)
· [series premiere] · 5/27/20 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · wednesdays from 3:01 AM-4:00 AM EST
(from WarnerMedia's press release, April 2020) Pulling directly from the underground ballroom community, voguing teams (aka "houses") must compete in unbelievable balls and showcase sickening fashion in order to achieve "legendary" status. The cast includes MC Dashaun Wesley and DJ MikeQ as well as celebrity judges Law Roach, Jameela Jamil, Leiomy Maldonado, and Megan Thee Stallion. From Scout Productions, Emmy Award (R) winners David Collins (Queer Eye), Rob Eric (Queer Eye) and Michael Williams (Queer Eye) serve as executive producers. Jane Mun (People's Choice Awards, MTV Music Awards, America's Best Dance Crew) and Josh Greenberg (Lip Sync Battle, Sunday Best, America's Best Dance Crew) serve as executive producers and showrunners.
LOONEY TUNES CARTOONS (HBO MAX)
· [series premiere] · 5/27/20 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · wednesdays from 3:01 AM-3:15 AM EST
(from WarnerMedia's press release, April 2020) Looney Tunes Cartoons, an all-new series from Warner Bros. Animation starring the cherished Looney Tunes characters. Looney Tunes Cartoons echoes the high production value and process of the original Looney Tunes theatrical shorts with a cartoonist-driven approach to storytelling. Marquee Looney Tunes characters will be featured in their classic pairings in simple, gag-driven and visually vibrant stories. The new series will include 80 eleven-minute episodes, each comprised of animated shorts that vary in length and include adapted storylines for today's audience. Fans can also look forward to holiday-themed specials. Looney Tunes Cartoons is produced by Warner Bros. Animation and features a talented group of voice cast members including Eric Bauza, Jeff Bergman and Bob Bergen. Pete Browngardt (Uncle Grandpa) and Sam Register (Teen Titans Go!) serve as executive producers.
LOVE LIFE (HBO MAX)
· [series premiere] · 5/27/20 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · wednesdays from 3:01 AM-3:30 AM EST
(from WarnerMedia's press release, April 2020) Love Life, the first full-length scripted series to star Oscar(R) nominee Anna Kendrick, is about the journey from first love to last love, and how the people we're with along the way make us into who we are when we finally end up with someone forever. This fresh take on a romantic comedy anthology series is from creator and co-showrunner Sam Boyd (In a Relationship) and is produced by Lionsgate Television and Feigco Entertainment. The series will follow a different protagonist's quest for love each season, with each half-hour episode telling the story of one of their relationships. Anna Kendrick (Pitch Perfect, A Simple Favor) stars in the first season along with Zoë Chao (Downhill, Strangers), Peter Vack (Someone Great, The Bold Type), Sasha Compere (Miracle Workers, Uncorked), and Lesley Manville (Phantom Thread, Another Year).
NOT TOO LATE SHOW WITH ELMO, THE (HBO MAX)
· [series premiere] · 5/27/20 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · wednesdays from 3:01 AM-3:30 AM EST
(from WarnerMedia's press release, April 2020) Elmo is the host of his very own talk show and he's going to bring you some (not-too-late) fun with an all-new, celeb-studded talk show series. This brand-new "primetime" series brings familiar Sesame Street friends like Elmo, Cookie Monster, celebrity guests, and laughs the whole family can enjoy! Elmo will interview guests such as fellow late-night hosts Jimmy Fallon and John Oliver, comedian John Mullaney, New York Times best-selling author Kwame Alexander, actress Blake Lively, and award-winning musical acts Lil Nas X and The Jonas Brothers.
MARRIED AT FIRST SIGHT: AUSTRALIA (LIFETIME)
· [series premiere] · 5/27/20 at 9:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · wednesdays from 9:00 PM-11:00 PM EST
(from Lifetime's press release, April 2020) On the heels of the best Married at First Sight season ever, coupled with the highest rated finale in franchise history*, Lifetime heads Down Under with the acquisition of Married at First Sight: Australia. After ten seasons of Married at First Sight making everlasting relationships in the United States, Lifetime brings fans more of what they love with twelve new couples, including one same-sex duo, from the other side of the world. The top-rated import features double the drama, passion and romance, in addition to beautiful locales, with two-hour episodes airing each Wednesday and Thursday at 9pm ET/PT on Lifetime, beginning May 27th. Married at First Sight: Australia details the matching of each couple by experts John Aiken, Mel Schiling and Dr. Trisha Stafford, leading to their weddings and honeymoons, and follows as they settle into their domestic lives together. At the end of the social experiment, each couple must decide if it's happily ever after for them, or if it's time to get a divorce and go their separate ways. Married at First Sight: Australia will follow new episodes of Married at First Sight: Couples' Cam, debuting May 20th at 8pm ET/PT.
DOROHEDORO (NETFLIX)
· [series premiere] · 5/28/20 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · thursdays from 3:01 AM-3:30 AM EST
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SPACE FORCE (NETFLIX)
· [series premiere] · 5/29/20 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · fridays from 3:01 AM-3:30 AM EST
(from Netflix's web site) A comedy series about the people tasked with creating Space Force, a new branch of the U.S. military. From Greg Daniels and star Steve Carell.
CENTRAL PARK (APPLE TV+)
· [series premiere] · 5/29/20 at 3:01 AM
· [regularly airs] · fridays from 3:01 AM-3:30 AM EST
(from Apple's press release, January 2020) Apple today announced that "Central Park," an animated musical comedy from Emmy Award winner Loren Bouchard ("Bob's Burgers"), executive producer Josh Gad ("Frozen") and executive producer Nora Smith ("Bob's Burgers"), will premiere exclusively on Apple TV+ this summer. "Central Park" is an animated musical comedy about the Tillermans, a family that lives in Central Park. Owen, the park manager, and Paige, his journalist wife, raise their kids Molly and Cole in the world's most famous park, while fending off hotel heiress Bitsy Brandenham and her long suffering assistant Helen, who would love nothing more than to turn the park into condos.
GROOMZILLA (UPTV)
· [original telefilm] · 5/31/20 at 7:00 PM
(from UPtv's press release, April 2020) A newly engaged woman makes a wish that her fiancé take the planning of their wedding seriously, and to her surprise and dismay, her wish comes true.
LAUREL CANYON (EPIX)
· [series premiere] · 5/31/20 at 9:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · sundays from 9:00 PM-10:00 PM EST
(from EPIX's press release, January 2020) Premium network EPIX(R) has announced that its two-part doc series Laurel Canyon will premiere Sunday, May 31st at 10p.m., and conclude the following Sunday, June 7th at 10p.m. Directed by Alison Ellwood (History of the Eagles), the series features an intimate portrait of the artists who created a music revolution through a wealth of rare and newly unearthed footage and audio recordings. Featuring all-new, original interviews with Jackson Browne, Don Henley, Michelle Phillips, Graham Nash, Linda Ronstadt, Bonnie Raitt, Roger McGuinn and more, the uniquely immersive and experiential docuseries takes us back in time to a place where a rustic canyon in the heart of Los Angeles became a musical petri dish.
QUIZ (AMC)
· [series premiere - special time] · 5/31/20 at 10:00 PM
· [regularly airs] · sundays from 9:00 PM-10:00 PM EST
(from AMC's press release, April 2020) AMC announced today that the premiere date for its three-part drama series Quiz will be Sunday, May 31 at 10/9c. The second and third episodes will air on Sunday, June 7 and Sunday, June 14 at 9/8c, respectively. The full series will also be available to binge on AMC Premiere beginning Sunday, May 31 at 10/9c. A three-part drama directed by the globally renowned Stephen Frears (A Very English Scandal, Florence Foster Jenkins, Philomena, The Queen) and written by playwright James Graham(Brexit: An Uncivil War, Ink, This House, Labour of Love), Quiz tells the extraordinary and sensational story of how Charles and Diana Ingram attempted an 'audacious heist' on the quiz show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? Major Ingram (Matthew Macfadyen), his wife Diana (Sian Clifford) and an accomplice, Tecwen Whittock (Michael Jibson), who was sitting in the audience, were accused of cheating their way to a million pounds on what was the most popular game show on earth in 2001. The couple stood trial for conspiring by coughing during the recording to signify the correct answers to the multiple-choice questions posed to the Major by host, Chris Tarrant (Michael Sheen).

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