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What is Coming to Hulu in July 2022

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Zoey Deutch and Dylan O’Brien will be starring in NOT OKAY, which is coming to Hulu in July 2022. Joey King will be starring in the new film THE PRINCESS and WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS is returning for a fourth season.

July 1

  • The Princess (Hulu Original)
  • Are You The One?: Complete Season 1
  • Black Ink Crew: Complete Seasons 5 & 6
  • Feud: Complete Season 1
  • Love & Hip-Hop Atlanta: Complete Seasons 4 & 5
  • Rupaul’s Drag Race: Complete Season 9
  • Survivor: Complete Seasons 38 & 39
  • The Amazing Race: Complete Season 32
  • The Challenge: Complete Season 34
  • 127 Hours (2010)
  • Any Given Sunday (1999)
  • Because I Said So (2007)
  • Big Trouble In Little China (1986)
  • Billboard Dad (1999)
  • Black Knight (2001)
  • Bogus (1996)
  • Bohemian Rhapsody (2018)
  • Bride Wars (2009)
  • Cadillac Records (2008)
  • Closed Circuit (2013)
  • Contraband (2012)
  • Death Race (2008)
  • The Descendants (2011)
  • The Expendables (2010)
  • The Expendables 2 (2012)
  • The Expendables 3 (2014)
  • First Knight (1995)
  • Ghost Rider (2007)
  • Godsend (2004)
  • The Gospel According To André (2017)
  • Heist (2001)
  • Hysteria (2012)
  • Independence Day (1996)
  • Insidious (2011)
  • John Dies At The End (2012)
  • Joy Ride (2001)
  • Jumanji (1995)
  • Knock Knock (2015)
  • Kung Fu Hustle (2005)
  • The Last Circus (2010)
  • The Last Days On Mars (2013)
  • Legend Of The Guardians: The Owls Of Ga’hoole (2010)
  • The Librarian: Quest For The Spear (2004)
  • The Librarian: Return To King Solomon’s Mines (2006)
  • The Librarian: Curse Of The Judas Chalice (2008)
  • Little Richard (2000)
  • Maid In Manhattan (2002)
  • The Man Who Knew Too Little (1997)
  • Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein (1994)
  • Milk (2008)
  • Money Train (1995)
  • Nim’s Island (2008)
  • Passport To Paris (1999)
  • Poseidon (2006)
  • Post Grad (2009)
  • Que Pena Tu Vida (2016)
  • Rachel Getting Married (2008)
  • Radio (2003)
  • The Replacement Killers (1998)
  • School Daze (1988)
  • Sexy Beast (1999)
  • The Sitter (2010)
  • Sorry To Bother You (2018)
  • Step Up (2006)
  • Step Up 2 The Streets (2008)
  • Step Up 3D (2010)
  • Switching Goals (1999)
  • Talladega Nights: The Ballad Of Ricky Bobby (2006)
  • Taxi (1998)
  • Te Presento A Laura (2010)
  • That’s My Boy (2012)
  • The Tourist (2010)
  • Urban Legend (1998)
  • Urban Legends: The Final Cut (2000)
  • Urban Legends: Bloody Mary (2005)
  • The Watch (2012)
  • The Wave (2015)
  • What’s Love Got To Do With It (1993)
  • Working Girl (1988)

July 2

  • Asking For It (2021)

July 5

  • Ginger’s Tale (2020)

July 6

  • Maggie: Complete Season 1 (Hulu Original)

July 7

  • How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom: Complete Season 1 (Dubbed)
  • Ultrasound (2021)

July 8

  • Generation Gap: Series Premiere
  • Press Your Luck: Season 4 Premiere
  • Rehearsals (Hazarot): Complete Season 1
  • Minamata (2022)

July 9

  • Gold (2021)

July 10

  • Killing Eve: Complete 4th and Final Season

July 11

  • The $100,000 Pyramid: Season 6 Premiere
  • Celebrity Family Feud: Season 8 Premiere
  • Real Housewives of Potomac: Complete Season 6
  • The Final Straw: Series Premiere
  • Who Do You Think You Are?: Series Premiere
  • Curious George (2006)

July 12

  • Missing: Complete Season 1
  • The Bachelorette: Season 19 Premiere
  • Claim to Fame: Series Premiere
  • The Bob’s Burgers Movie (2022)

July 13

  • Solar Opposites: Complete Season 3 (Hulu Original)
  • The Case Study of Vanitas: Complete Season 1 (Dubbed)
  • What We Do in the Shadows: Season 4 Premiere

July 14

  • Victoria’s Secret: Angels And Demons: Complete Documentary Series (Hulu Original)
  • Everything’s Trash: Series Premiere
  • Room 203 (2022)

July 15

  • Cooks vs. Cons: Complete Season 1
  • Cutthroat Kitchen: Complete Season 14
  • Deadly Women: Complete Season 13
  • Murder Comes To Town: Complete Seasons 1 – 3
  • Obsession: Dark Desires: Complete Seasons 4 & 5
  • The Bachelorette: Complete Season 10
  • Centurion (2010)
  • Filth (2013)
  • Hobo With A Shotgun (2011)
  • I’m Still Here (2010)
  • Ragnarok (2013)
  • Sex, Guaranteed (2017)
  • Venus And Serena (2012)
  • Viva (2015)

July 17

  • The Hater (2022)

July 18

  • The Cursed (2021)

July 19

  • Aftershock (2022)

July 21

  • American Horror Stories: Season 2 Premiere
  • Grown-ish: Season 5 Premiere
  • Milkwater (2020)
  • You Are Not My Mother (2021)

July 22

  • All My Friends Hate Me (2021)

July 24

  • Topside (2022)

July 25

  • King Arthur: Legend Of The Sword (2017)

July 26

  • Santa Evita: Complete Limited Series Premiere (Hulu Original) 

July 29

  • Not Okay (2022) (Hulu Original)
  • The Americans: Complete Series
  • Hatching (2022)

July 31

  • A Day To Die (2022)
  • Client 9 (2010)

Hulu Announces Summer 2022 Schedule: ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING, THE ORVILLE and More

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Hulu has announced its summer 2022 schedule, releasing the premiere dates for all of its summer shows and films, including season 2 of ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING, the return of THE ORVILLE and the premiere of movies such as THE PRINCESS and FIRE ISLAND.

SERIES

Conversations with Friends
Premiere Date: May 15, 2022 (all-at-once)
Episodes: 12
Synopsis: ??“Conversations with Friends” follows Frances (Alison Oliver), a 21 year old college student, as she navigates a series of relationships that force her to confront her own vulnerabilities for the first time.
Cast: The series stars Alison Oliver, Joe Alwyn, Sasha Lane and Jemima Kirke.

Keeper of the Ashes: The Oklahoma Girl Scout Murders
Premiere Date: May 24, 2022 (all-at-once)
Episodes: 4
Synopsis: “Keeper of the Ashes: The Oklahoma Girl Scout Murders” investigates the notorious murder of three young girls in 1977 during their first night at Camp Scott, a Girl Scout sleepaway camp in Oklahoma. The series explores the murders’ impact on those close to the tragedy, details the search for and trial of the alleged killer, and examines the mysteries still surrounding the case. It also documents how investigators recently reopened the case and used state-of-the-art technology to comb through mountains of evidence left behind. Emmy®- and Tony Award®-winning actress and singer Kristin Chenoweth opens up about how a twist of fate prevented her from attending the camp the night of the murders and how the case still haunts her to this day.

Shoresy
Premiere Date: May 27, 2022 (all-at-once)
Episodes: 6
Synopsis: The six-episode, half-hour Hulu Original comedy sees the foul-mouthed, chirp-serving, mother-loving, fan-favorite “Letterkenny” character, Shoresy, join a senior AAA hockey team in Sudbury on a quest to never lose again.
Cast: The series stars Jared Keeso; Tasya Teles (“The 100”); Harlan Blayne Kytwayhat (“Tribal”); Blair Lamora (“Paranormal Nightshift”); Keilani Rose (“Flimsy”); rapper Jonathan-Ismael Diaby; former Montréal Canadien, author and actor Terry Ryan; Ryan McDonell (“The Crossing”); Max Bouffard (“Letterkenny”); former Kahnawake Condor and MMA fighter Andrew “The Canon” Antsanen; legendary all-time tough guy Jon “Nasty” Mirasty; former ‘Canes centre Brandon Nolan; three-time Stanley Cup winner, Jordan Nolan; Listowel’s Keegan Long and North Bay’s Bourke Cazabon.

FX’s Pistol
Premiere Date: May 31, 2022 (all-at-once)
Episodes: 6
Synopsis: “Pistol” is a six-episode limited series about a rock ‘n’ roll revolution. The furious, raging storm at the center of this revolution is the Sex Pistols – and at the center of this series is Sex Pistols’ founding member and guitarist, Steve Jones. Jones’ hilarious, emotional and at times heartbreaking journey guides us through a kaleidoscopic telling of three of the most epic, chaotic and mucus-spattered years in the history of music. Based on Jones’ memoir “Lonely Boy: Tales from a Sex Pistol,” this is the story of a band of spotty, noisy, working-class kids with “no future,” who shook the boring, corrupt “establishment” to its core, threatened to bring down the government, and changed music and culture forever.
Cast: The series stars Toby Wallace as Steve Jones, Anson Boon as John Lydon, Christian Lees as Glen Matlock, Louis Partridge as Sid Vicious, Jacob Slater as Paul Cook, Sydney Chandler as Chrissie Hynde, Talulah Riley as Vivienne Westwood, Maisie Williams as punk icon Jordan, Emma Appleton as Nancy Spungen and Thomas Brodie-Sangster as Malcolm McLaren.

The Orville: New Horizons
Premiere Date: June 2, 2022 (weekly)
Episodes: 10
Synopsis: Seth MacFarlane’s epic space adventure series, “The Orville,” returns exclusively as a Hulu original series. Set 400 years in the future, “The Orville: New Horizons” finds the crew of the U.S.S. Orville continuing their mission of exploration as they navigate both the mysteries of the universe and the complexities of their own interpersonal relationships.
Cast: The series stars Seth MacFarlane, Adrianne Palicki, Penny Johnson Jerald, Scott Grimes, Peter Macon, J. Lee, Mark Jackson, Chad L. Coleman, Jessica Szohr and Anne Winters.

Love, Victor
Premiere Date: June 15, 2022 (all-at-once) (Also streaming on Disney+)
Episodes: 8 (final season)
Synopsis: ??This season finds Victor going on a journey of self-discovery – not only deciding who he wants to be with but, more broadly, who he wants to be. With their post-high school plans looming, Victor and his friends are faced with a new set of problems they must work through to make the best choices for their futures.
Cast: The series stars Michael Cimino, Rachel Hilson, Anthony Turpel, Bebe Wood, Mason Gooding, George Sear, Isabella Ferreira, Mateo Fernandez, James Martinez, Ana Ortiz, Anthony Keyvan and Ava Capri.

FX’s The Bear
Premiere Date: June 23, 2022 (all-at-once)
Episodes: 8
Synopsis: “The Bear” follows Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto (Jeremy Allen White), a young chef from the fine dining world, who comes home to Chicago to run his family sandwich shop – The Original Beef of Chicagoland – after a heartbreaking death in his family. A world away from what he’s used to, Carmy must balance the soul-crushing realities of small business ownership, his strong-willed and recalcitrant kitchen staff and his strained familial relationships, all while grappling with the impact of his brother’s suicide. The Bear is about food, family, the insanity of the grind, the beauty of Sense of Urgency and the steep slippery downsides. As Carmy fights to transform both The Original Beef of Chicagoland and himself, he works alongside a rough-around-the-edges kitchen crew that ultimately reveal themselves as his chosen family.
Cast: In addition to Jeremy Allen White, this half-hour comedy stars Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Ayo Edebiri, Abby Elliott, Lionel Boyce and Liza Colón-Zayas, with Edwin Lee Gibson and Matty Matheson in recurring roles.

Only Murders in the Building
Premiere Date: June 28, 2022 (Weekly)
Episodes: 10
Synopsis: Following the shocking death of Arconia Board President Bunny Folger, Charles, Oliver & Mabel race to unmask her killer. However, three (unfortunate) complications ensue – the trio is publicly implicated in Bunny’s homicide, they are now the subjects of a competing podcast, and they have to deal with a bunch of New York neighbors who all think they committed murder.
Cast: Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez

Maggie
Premiere Date: July 6, 2022 (all-at-once)
Episodes: 13
Synopsis: Dating is hard enough – it’s even harder when you also happen to be a psychic. Maggie’s gift allows her to see into the future of her friends, parents, clients and random people on the street. But when she begins to see glimpses of her own destiny after meeting an unexpected stranger, her romantic life suddenly gets a lot more complicated. Can you let yourself fall in love when you think you know how it ends? She probably should have seen this coming…
Cast: The series stars Rebecca Rittenhouse, David Del Rio, Nichole Sakura, Leonardo Nam, Angelique Cabral, Ray Ford, Chloe Bridges, Kerri Kenney and Chris Elliott.

Solar Opposites
Premiere Date: July 13, 2022 (all-at-once)
Episodes: 11
Synopsis: Co-created by Justin Roiland (“Rick and Morty”) and Mike McMahan (“Rick and Morty,” “Star Trek: Lower Decks”), “Solar Opposites” centers on a team of four aliens who are evenly split on whether Earth is awful or awesome. Korvo (Justin Roiland) and Yumyulack (Sean Giambrone) only see the pollution, crass consumerism and human frailty, while Terry (Thomas Middleditch) and Jesse (Mary Mack) love TV, junk food and fun stuff. In season three, this alien team strives to be less of a team and more of a family.
Cast: The series stars Justin Roiland, Thomas Middleditch, Mary Mack and Sean Giambrone.

Victoria’s Secret: Angels And Demons
Premiere Date: July 14, 2022 (all-at-once)
Episodes: 3
Synopsis: Investigated with journalistic rigor, Matt Tyrnauer directs this searing and provocative exposé of the Victoria’s Secret brand as well as their then CEO, the larger-than-life, enigmatic billionaire, Les Wexner. Truth is not what it seems, as the underworld of fashion, the billionaire class and Jeffrey Epstein are revealed to all be inextricably intertwined with the fall of this legendary brand.

FX’s American Horror Stories
Premiere Date: July 21, 2022 (weekly)
Episodes: 8
Synopsis: “American Horror Stories” is a spinoff of Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk’s award-winning hit anthology series “American Horror Story.” “American Horror Stories” is a weekly anthology series that will feature a different horror story each episode. Since 2011, the creators of “AHS” have redefined the horror genre with various installments featuring a creepy asylum, a coven of witches, a traveling freak show, a haunted hotel and the apocalypse itself. The television series sprouted a legion of dedicated fans who anticipate what terrors the next chapter will hold.

FX’s Reservation Dogs
Premiere Date: August 3, 2022 (two-episode premiere, then weekly)
Episodes: 10
Synopsis: From co-creators and executive producers Sterlin Harjo and Taika Waititi, “Reservation Dogs” is a half-hour comedy that follows the exploits of Elora Danan (Devery Jacobs), Bear Smallhill (D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai), Willie Jack (Paulina Alexis) and Cheese (Lane Factor), four Indigenous teenagers in rural Oklahoma. After the death of the fifth member of the Reservation Dogs, the crew took to stealing, scheming and saving in order to vicariously fulfill his dream of reaching the exotic, mysterious and faraway land of California. But after a promising start to their criminal endeavors, including the legendary heist of a Flaming Flamers chips truck, swiping some old lady’s weed edibles and some low-grade grand theft auto, the plan went bust. The gang disbanded, with everyone trying to forge their own paths. Elora ghosted Bear and took off for California with the Rez Dogs’ mortal enemy, Jackie (Elva Guerra), the leader of a rival gang. Abandoned by his closest friend, Bear seeks a male parental figure to teach him how to “be a man” – but his choice of uncles to emulate leaves a lot to be desired. Meanwhile, Willie Jack thinks everything in their town is falling apart because of the curse she cast on Jackie and she’s determined to put that genie back in the bottle. Cheese who, like Willie Jack, decided that Cali wasn’t for him, reunites with his grandmother who isn’t his grandmother. Lucky for the kids, they have the support of their loving and eccentric community of aunties and uncles to see them through, including Bear’s mother Rita (Sarah Podemski), local law enforcement Big (Zahn McClarnon), Elora’s Uncle Brownie (Gary Farmer), Willie Jack’s parents – Dana (Jennifer Podemski) and Leon (Jon Proudstar) – and Spirit aka William Knifeman (Dallas Goldtooth).

This Fool
Premiere Date: August 12, 2022 (all-at-once)
Episodes: 10
Synopsis: Inspired by the life and stand-up of star and co-creator Chris Estrada, “This Fool” is an irreverent, cinematic half-hour comedy set in working-class South Central Los Angeles. The show centers on Julio Lopez, a 30-year-old who still lives at home who has been dating his girlfriend on and off since high school and finds any excuse to avoid dealing with his own problems. Julio works at Hugs Not Thugs, a gang rehabilitation nonprofit, where he butts heads with his older cousin Luis, an ex-gang member who just got out of prison and moved in with Julio and his family.
Cast: The series stars Chris Estrada as Julio, Frankie Quinones as Luis, Laura Patalano as Esperanza, Michelle Ortiz as Maggie, Julia Vera as Maria and Michael Imperioli as Minister Payne.

FX’s The Patient
Premiere Date: August 30, 2022 (three episode premiere, then weekly)
Episodes: 10
Synopsis: “The Patient” is a psychological thriller from the minds of Joel Fields and Joe Weisberg (“The Americans”) about a therapist, Alan Strauss (Steve Carell), who’s held prisoner by a patient, Sam Fortner (Domhnall Gleeson), who reveals himself to be a serial killer. Sam has an unusual therapeutic demand for Alan: curb his homicidal urges. In order to survive, Alan must unwind Sam’s disturbed mind and stop him from killing again … but Sam refuses to address critical topics, like his mother Candace (Linda Emond). Alone in captivity, Alan excavates his own past through memories of his old therapist, Charlie (David Alan Grier), and grapples with waves of his own repressed troubles – the recent death of his wife, Beth (Laura Niemi), and the painful estrangement from his religious son, Ezra (Andrew Leeds). Over the course of his imprisonment, Alan uncovers not only how deep Sam’s compulsion runs but also how much work he has to do to repair the rift in his own family. With time running out, Alan fights desperately to stop Sam before Alan becomes complicit in Sam’s murders or worse – becomes a target himself.

FILMS/DOCUMENTARIES

The Valet
Premiere Date: May 20, 2022
Synopsis: In “The Valet,” world famous movie star, Olivia (Samara Weaving) faces a PR disaster when a paparazzi snaps a photo of her with her married lover, Vincent (Max Greenfield). The hard-working valet Antonio (Eugenio Derbez) accidentally appears in the same photo and is enlisted to pose as Olivia’s new boyfriend as a cover up. This ruse with Olivia thrusts Antonio into the spotlight and unexpected chaos. In this fish out of water romantic comedy, two worlds and cultures collide as both Olivia and Antonio start to see themselves more clearly than ever before. “The Valet,” directed by Richard Wong and written by Rob Greenberg and Bob Fisher, is the English-language remake of the hit French film.
Cast: Eugenio Derbez (“CODA”), Samara Weaving (“Nine Perfect Strangers”), Max Greenfield (“New Girl”), Carmen Salinas Lozano, Betsy Brandt (“Breaking Bad”), Amaury Nolasco, Marisol Nichols, Carlos Santos, Diany Rodriguez, Tiana Okoye, John Pirrucello, Ravi Patel, Noemí González, and Lunay.

Look At Me: XXXTENTACION
Premiere Date: May 26, 2022
Synopsis: “Look At Me: XXXTENTACION” explores how Florida teenager Jahseh Onfroy became SoundCloud rapper XXXTENTACION, one of the most streamed artists on the planet. Through frank commentary from family, friends and romantic partners as well as unseen archival footage, director Sabaah Folayan offers a sensitive portrayal of an artist whose acts of violence, raw musical talent and open struggles with mental health left an indelible mark on his generation before his death at the age of 20.

Fire Island
Premiere Date: June 3, 2022
Synopsis: Set in the iconic Pines, Andrew Ahn’s ”Fire Island” is an unapologetic, modern-day rom-com showcasing a diverse, multicultural examination of queerness and romance. Inspired by the timeless pursuits from Jane Austen’s classic “Pride and Prejudice,” the story centers on two best friends (Joel Kim Booster and Bowen Yang) who set out to have a legendary summer adventure with the help of cheap rosé and their cadre of eclectic friends.
Cast: The film stars Joel Kim Booster, Bowen Yang, Conrad Ricamora, James Scully, Matt Rogers, Tomás Matos, Torian Miller, Nick Adams, Zane Phillips and Margaret Cho.

Good Luck To You, Leo Grande
Premiere Date: June 17, 2022
Synopsis: In ”Good Luck To You, Leo Grande,” two-time Academy Award® winner Emma Thompson (“Love, Actually”) embodies the candor and apprehension of retired teacher Nancy Stokes, and newcomer Daryl McCormack (“Peaky Blinders”) personifies the charisma and compassion of sex worker Leo Grande. As Nancy embarks on a post-marital sexual awakening and Leo draws on his skills and charm, together they find a surprising human connection.
Cast: The film stars Emma Thompson and Daryl McCormack.

The Princess
Premiere Date: July 1, 2022
Synopsis: When a beautiful, strong-willed princess refuses to wed the cruel sociopath to whom she is betrothed, she is kidnapped and locked in a remote tower of her father’s castle. With her scorned, vindictive suitor intent on taking her father’s throne, the princess must protect her family and save the kingdom.
Cast: The film stars Joey King (“The Act,” “The Kissing Booth”), Dominic Cooper (“Preacher”), Olga Kurylenko (“Black Widow”) and Veronica Ngo (“The Old Guard”). “The Princess” is directed by Le-Van Kiet, written by Ben Lustig (“The Thirst”) & Jake Thornton (“Final Fantasy”) and produced by Neal H. Moritz (the “Fast and Furious” franchise), Toby Jaffe (“Total Recall”) and Derek Kolstad (“John Wick”).

Not Okay
Premiere Date: July 29, 2022
Synopsis: “Not Okay” follows Danni Sanders (Zoey Deutch), an aimless aspiring writer with no friends, no romantic prospects and — worst of all — no followers, who fakes an Instagram-friendly trip to Paris in the hopes of boosting her social media clout. When a terrifying incident strikes the City of Lights, Danni unwittingly falls into a lie bigger than she ever imagined. She “returns” a hero, even striking up an unlikely friendship with Rowan (Mia Isaac), a school-shooting survivor dedicated to societal change, and scooping up the man of her dreams, Colin (Dylan O’Brien). As an influencer and advocate, Danni finally has the life and audience she always wanted. But it’s only a matter of time before the facade cracks, and she learns the hard way that the Internet loves a takedown.
Cast: The film stars Zoey Deutch, Dylan O’Brien, Mia Isaac, Embeth Davidtz, Nadia Alexander, Tia Dionne Hodge, Negin Farsad, Karan Soni and Dash Perry.

Prey
Premiere Date: August 5, 2022
Synopsis: Set in the Comanche Nation 300 years ago, “Prey” is the story of a young woman, Naru, a fierce and highly skilled warrior. She has been raised in the shadow of some of the most legendary hunters who roam the Great Plains, so when danger threatens her camp, she sets out to protect her people. The prey she stalks, and ultimately confronts, turns out to be a highly evolved alien predator with a technically advanced arsenal, resulting in a vicious and terrifying showdown between the two adversaries.
Cast: Amber Midthunder (“The Ice Road,” “Roswell, New Mexico”), Dakota Beavers, Stormee Kipp (“Sooyii”), Michelle Thrush (“The Journey Home”) and Julian Black Antelope (“Tribal”)

What is Coming to Prime Video Canada in February 2022

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A new season of THE MARVELOUS MRS. MAISEL is coming to Prime Video Canada. Canadians can also stream the new Prime series REACHER and the new original film I WANT YOU BACK, starring Charlie Day.

February 1

  • Inside Man
  • Snow White And The Huntsman
  • Straight Outta Compton
  • Ray
  • Strawberry Shortcake’s Berry Bitty Adventures, Season 2
  • Huntsman, The: Winter’s War
  • Scarface
  • The Game
  • Turbo
  • Backdraft
  • Steve Jobs
  • The Big Lebowski
  • Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind
  • About Time
  • Hotel Transylvania 2

February 3

  • The Walking Dead: World Beyond, Season 2
  • Dreamland

February 4

  • Reacher (Amazon Original): Reacher follows Jack Reacher, a veteran military police investigator who has just recently entered civilian life. Reacher is a drifter, carrying no phone and the barest of essentials as he travels the country and explores the nation he once served. When Reacher arrives in the small town of Margrave, Georgia, he finds a community grappling with its first homicide in 20 years. The cops immediately arrest him and eyewitnesses claim to place Reacher at the scene of the crime. While he works to prove his innocence, a deep-seated conspiracy begins to emerge, one that will require Reacher’s keen mind and hard-hitting fists to deal with. One thing above all is for sure: They picked the wrong guy to take the fall.
  • Flashback (Amazon Original): Frederick Fitzell (Dylan O’Brien) is living his best life—until he starts having horrific visions of Cindy (Maika Monroe), a girl who vanished in high school. He reaches out to old friends with whom he used to take a mystery drug called Mercury, but realizes the only solution lies deep within his own memories. So Frederick goes on a terrifying mental odyssey to learn the truth. This mind-bending thriller also stars Hannah Gross and Emory Cohen.
  • Book Of Love (Amazon Original): Uptight English writer Henry discovers that his dull, failing novel has become a smashing success in Mexico, where Spanish translator Maria has rewritten it into a spicy erotic read. Opposites attract as the two travel through Mexico on a book tour in Book of Love.
  • Phat Tuesdays: The Era Of Hip Hop Comedy (Amazon Original): Witness the 90s Black Excellence renaissance of stand-up comedy that came together at The Comedy Store. Phat Tuesdays: The Era of Hip Hop Comedy features a lineup of world-famous comedians and personalities including Anthony Anderson, Tichina Arnold, Nick Cannon, Snoop Dogg, Cedric the Entertainer, Tiffany Haddish, Steve Harvey, Lil Rel Howery, Regina King, Jo Koy, Luenell, Flame Monroe, Jay Pharoah, Craig Robinson, JB Smoove, Chris Tucker, Kym Whitley and so many more.

February 10

  • Don’t Breathe 2
  • Homestay (Amazon Original): Homestay begins when Shiro (Kento Nagao) is informed by a mysterious caretaker that he is dead. Confused, he finds a teenager, Makoto Kobayashi, who also died at the same time, and borrows his body in an attempt to discover the truth behind Makoto’s death. But he only has 100 days to solve the mystery—otherwise his life will also come to a permanent end. In search of his life and soul, Shiro attends high school as Makoto, and as he gets involved with his childhood friend, Akira (Anna Yamada), and the senior he secretly admires, Mitsuki (Rikako Yagi), he gradually gets closer to learning the truth behind Makoto’s death.

February 11

  • Sofia Niño De Rivera: I Would Do It Again (Amazon Original): Sofía filmed her third special in New York in front of an audience from all over Latin America. In her special, Sofia jokes about the first time she went to jail, how much she misses her home country of Mexico when she travels abroad, how horrible it is to have children and why she has two. “I Would Do It Again” leaves you with the urge to repeat all the things you might regret.
  • I Want You Back (Amazon Original): Peter (Charlie Day) and Emma (Jenny Slate) thought they were on the precipice of life’s biggest moments – marriage, kids and houses in the suburbs – until their respective partners dumped them. Horrified to learn that the loves of their lives have already moved on, Peter and Emma hatch a hilarious plan to win back their exes with unexpected results.
  • LOL: Last One Laughing Brazil (Amazon Original): LOL: Se Rir, Já Era brings together 10 of the greatest Brazilian comedians in an epic six-hour battle without being able to laugh as they try to make their opponents laugh. The show is presented by Tom Cavalcante, who has comedian Clarice Falcão by his side to help him in this mission of watching and catching any laughter from the cast.
  • Housebroken

February 16

  • Creed
  • Creed II

February 17

  • Copshop
  • Titane

February 18

  • LOL: Last One Laughing Canada (Amazon Original): Jay Baruchel hosts the much-anticipated Canadian version of the international hit comedy series LOL: Last One Laughing, where 10 of Canada’s top comedic talents face-off in a six-hour wacky competition, their objective is to eliminate others from the house by making each other laugh, while not laughing themselves. The comedian who doesn’t break a smile and outlasts their competitors wins the grand prize of $100,000 for their charity of choice.
  • The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Season 4 (Amazon Original): It’s 1960 and change is in the air. Looking to hone her act, Midge finds a gig with total creative freedom. But her commitment to her craft—and the places it takes her—creates a rift between her and the family and friends around her. The edgy, uncompromising and hilarious new season includes guest appearances from Kelly Bishop, Milo Ventimiglia, John Waters and Jason Alexander.
  • Lov3

February 24

  • Charli XCX: Alone Together (Exclusive Content): Charli XCX, a pop star in quarantine, embarks on a whirlwind journey making an album in 40 days that tests her creative and emotional limits and unites a global community of vulnerable fans.
  • LOL: Last One Laughing Italy, Season 2 (Amazon Original): The pressure is on in season two of the comedy competition series, presented once again by Fedez where ten professional comedians face off for six hours in a row to keep a straight face, while they try to make their opponents laugh. Whoever makes it to the end wins €100,000 to turn over to charity.
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February 28

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ABC Holiday Teasers: Tune In to Themed Episodes of STUMPTOWN, MODERN FAMILY, THE GOLDBERGS and More

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Christmas is only about five weeks away and the networks will be gearing up for holiday-themed episodes of its shows. On ABC, STUMPTOWN, MODERN FAMILY, THE GOLDBERGS and more will be airing special holiday episodes, starting with American Thanksgiving and leading into Christmas and New Years. Fans can also catch replays of films like THE SOUND OF MUSIC and A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS.

Sunday, November 17

  • AMERICA’S FUNNIEST HOME VIDEOS – “3008” – It’s a Thanksgiving celebration on “America’s Funniest Home Videos,” including a woman who is grossed out by having to prepare a turkey for dinner and a little boy who is thankful for dinosaurs; plus, selfies gone wrong and people getting scared. (7:00-8:00 p.m.)
  • KIDS SAY THE DARNDEST THINGS – “Turkey in Space” – In a special Thanksgiving-themed episode, Tiffany shares her favorite Turkey Day traditions and films an infomercial for “Gobble Gobble Wrapping Paper” with kids who frantically gift wrap everything from Thanksgiving leftovers to a live turkey. Later, Tiffany and an 8-year-old girl pitch movie ideas to her big shot Hollywood director friend Jack McBrayer (“30 Rock”). (8:00-9:00 p.m.)

Tuesday, November 19

  • THE CONNERS – “Slappy Holidays” – Chaos ensues when Dan finally gets the entire family together for Thanksgiving dinner. Mixed feelings about the Lunch Box continue to build tension in the house, and Harris makes an unexpected move. Guest starring is Eliza Bennett as Odessa. (8:00-8:30 p.m.)

Wednesday, November 20

  • THE GOLDBERGS – “Angst-Giving” – Even though Beverly’s patience with Pop Pop is put to the test due to his endless Thanksgiving demands, she is able to put aside her own feelings to help heal the long-standing rift between Murray and Pop Pop. Meanwhile, Barry and Erica are ready to return home for the holiday, but Uncle Marvin accidentally drives them to Pittsburgh. Marvin attempts to make it right not knowing if they will make it to Jenkintown in time to celebrate the holiday. Judd Hirsch and Dan Fogler return to guest star as Pop Pop and Uncle Marvin, respectively. (8:00-8:30 p.m.)
  • SCHOOLED – “Friendsgiving” – CB celebrates Thanksgiving by having all of William Penn rally around him after a cooking incident at his house, while the alumni faculty football game brings out the competitive sides of Wilma and Coach Mellor. (8:30-9:00 p.m.)
  • MODERN FAMILY – “The Last Thanksgiving” – Cameron and Mitchell’s friends mistakenly assume they have split up and have definitely chosen a side, and Haley attempts to cook Thanksgiving dinner as a thank you for Claire and Phil’s support with the twins. Meanwhile, Jay invites Phil and Dylan out to fly his model plane, and Phil thinks this is his chance to reclaim his dignity after their first outing 10 years ago went so wrong. (9:00-9:31 p.m.)
  • SINGLE PARENTS – “Every Thursday Should Be Like This” – When Will gets busy cooking Thanksgiving dinner at Douglas’ home, he asks Angie to hang out with Tracy Freeze (guest star Jama Williamson). Angie reluctantly does so, only to realize that Tracy is actually wonderful, except for a secret she’s keeping from Will. Meanwhile, Miggy shows up to Thanksgiving dinner with the kids’ teacher, Ms. Pronstroller (Sarah Yarkin), as his date, and he enlists Douglas’ assistance in helping them form an in-person connection, given all of their previous communication has been via texts, DMs and memes. (9:31-10:00 p.m.)
  • STUMPTOWN – “November Surprise” – Dex goes undercover after she is hired by a local politician to dig up dirt on his political opponent. Meanwhile, Grey and Liz’s romance continues, and Dex celebrates Friendsgiving with the group. (10:00-11:00 p.m.)

Wednesday, November 27

  • A CHARLIE BROWN THANKSGIVING – In the 1973 special, “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving,” created by late cartoonist Charles M. Schulz, Charlie Brown wants to do something special for the gang. However, the dinner he arranges is a disaster when the caterers, Snoopy and Woodstock, prepare toast and popcorn as the main dish. Humiliated, it will take all of Marcie’s persuasive powers to salvage the holiday for Charlie Brown. A special bonus cartoon from Charles M. Schulz, “This Is America, Charlie Brown: The Mayflower Voyagers,” will air with the Peanuts classic, in which history comes to animated screen life in a captivating and informative program about the Mayflower voyagers. The special will air with Spanish audio via SAP. In “This Is America, Charlie Brown: The Mayflower Voyagers,” the year is 1620. After 65 grueling, sea-tossed days, the Pilgrims are in view of America’s shores – and Charlie Brown and the Peanuts crew are with them as they experience firsthand the lifestyle of the early settlers and celebrate the first Thanksgiving. (8:00-9:00 p.m.)

Thursday, November 28

  • THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF DISNEY: MAGICAL HOLIDAY CELEBRATION – “The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration” kicks off the holiday season on ABC. Join celebrity hosts as they present the two-hour prime-time special on Thanksgiving night from Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and Disneyland Resort in California. This magical celebration will feature musical performances with some of today’s top artists among a flurry of Disney holiday entertainment. During the prime-time special, viewers will also be treated to several Disney Parks sneak peeks, including a behind-the-scenes look into future attractions coming to Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and Disneyland Resort in California. Hosts and performers to be confirmed at a later date. (8:00-10:00 p.m.)

Sunday, December 1

  • SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN’ TO TOWN – In the perennial favorite created in 1970 by Rankin-Bass Productions (“Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” “Frosty the Snowman”), Fred Astaire narrates this timeless tale of Kris Kringle (Mickey Rooney), a young boy with an immense desire to do good things for others. The vocal cast features Mickey Rooney as Kris Kringle; Keenan Wynn as Winter; Paul Frees as Burgermeister Meisterburger, Grimsby, the soldiers and the townsmen; Joan Gardner as Tanta Kringle; Robie Lester as Jessica and Andrea Sacino; Dina Lynn, Gary White and Greg Thomas as the children. (8:00-9:00 p.m.)

Monday, December 2

  • THE GREAT CHRISTMAS LIGHT FIGHT – Season Premiere – “701/704” – ‘Tis the season for ABC’s immensely popular decorating competition series, “The Great Christmas Light Fight,” which continues to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with celebrity judges—lifestyle expert Carter Oosterhouse and famed interior designer Taniya Nayak. Season seven of the holiday hit will once again showcase the most extravagant and utterly spectacular Christmas displays America has to offer! In each one-hour episode, four families with dazzling household displays will compete to win $50,000 and the coveted Light Fight trophy. (8:00-10:00 p.m.)

Tuesday, December 3

  • CMA COUNTRY CHRISTMAS – Trisha Yearwood will host and perform on the 10th annual “CMA Country Christmas.” The two-hour music celebration features a night filled with Christmas classics and festive one-of-a-kind collaborations by Yearwood, Kristin Chenoweth, for KING & COUNTRY, Chris Janson, Tori Kelly, Lady Antebellum, Rascal Flatts, Runaway June, CeCe Winans, Brett Young and Chris Young. “CMA Country Christmas” is a production of the Country Music Association. Robert Deaton is the executive producer. (9:00-11:00 p.m.)

Thursday, December 5

  • A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS – Celebrate the joy of the holidays with the classic animated Christmas-themed PEANUTS special, “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” created by the late cartoonist Charles M. Schulz. In the digitally remastered 1965 special, Charlie Brown complains about the overwhelming materialism that he sees everywhere during the Christmas season. Lucy suggests that he become director of the school Christmas pageant and Charlie Brown accepts, but it proves to be a frustrating struggle. When an attempt to restore the proper spirit with a forlorn little fir Christmas tree fails, Charlie Brown needs Linus’ help to learn what the real meaning of Christmas is. In addition, another PEANUTS special based on the works of Charles Schulz, “Charlie Brown’s Christmas Tales,” will also air with the Emmy®-winning classic. (8:00-9:00 p.m.)
  • SAME TIME, NEXT CHRISTMAS – In this original holiday film, Olivia Anderson (played by Lea Michele) is a successful young woman who met her childhood sweetheart during her family’s annual Christmas visit to Hawaii. After being separated by distance and years, the two reunite at the same Hawaiian resort years later, and the old chemistry between them flares up anew—but circumstances conspire to keep them apart. “Same Time, Next Christmas” stars Lea Michele as Olivia Anderson, Charles Michael Davis as Jeff Williams, Bryan Greenberg as Gregg Harris, George Newbern as Woody Anderson, Nia Vardalos as Faye Anderson, Phil Morris as Alec Williams and Dannah Lockett as Madelyn Williams. (9:00-11:00 p.m.)

Monday, December 9

  • THE GREAT CHRISTMAS LIGHT FIGHT – “703/706” – “The Great Christmas Light Fight” showcases the most extravagant and utterly spectacular Christmas displays America has to offer! (8:00-10:00 p.m.)

Tuesday, December 10

  • THE CONNERS – “Smoking Penguins and Santa on Santa action” – Dan is disappointed when everyone but Becky forgets about his birthday. Meanwhile, Darlene is faced with another issue, and Dan excludes Jackie from the family Christmas Santa photo for mistreating Louise. Guest starring is Katey Sagal as Louise, Jay R. Ferguson as Ben and James Pickens Jr. as Chuck. (8:00-8:30 p.m.)
  • BLESS THIS MESS – “Goose Glazing Time” – Mike and Rio are thrilled about having their first Christmas alone together as a married couple, but a wrench is thrown into their romanticized holiday plans as they are interrupted by crisis after crisis. Meanwhile, Kay invites Beau home for Christmas so that they can give Jacob a proper holiday. (8:30-9:00 p.m.)
  • MIXED-ISH – “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” – Alicia and Paul strive to maintain their winter solstice traditions from the commune, but their parents want to have a more traditional Christmas with the kids. Meanwhile, Alicia’s dad, Lynwood (guest star Richard Lawson), competes with Harrison to be the kids’ favorite grandad. (9:00-9:30 p.m.)
  • BLACK-ISH – “Father Christmas” – Pops doesn’t do Christmas, so when he shows up to the house full of holiday cheer with Lynette (Loretta Devine), Dre is thrown off. Pops wants to make up for lost time and go all out this Christmas. The whole family gets into the holiday spirit until someone from Lynette’s past shows up. Anthony Anderson directed the episode. (9:30-10:00 p.m.)

Wednesday, December 11

  • THE GOLDBERGS – “It’s a Wonderful Life” – Hoping to outdo the Kremp family, Beverly decides the Goldbergs must do an even better family holiday card, but Geoff is surprised he is not invited to be in the photo. Meanwhile, a pranking war with Barry and JTP quickly spirals out of control. (8:00-8:30 p.m.)
  • MODERN FAMILY – “The Last Christmas” – Cameron is hoping to keep everyone happy for their annual Christmas dinner, but Mitchell is suspicious he is hiding an ulterior motive. Meanwhile, Claire tries to dodge Jay’s job offer to work at his dog bed company and Luke has to deal with the consequences of kissing Manny’s ex-girlfriend, Sherri. (9:00-9:31 p.m.)
  • SINGLE PARENTS – “Good Holidays to You” – When Graham writes a letter to Santa asking for either a white Christmas or to meet his father, Angie goes on a mission to find snow in Southern California with the help of Will and Sophie. Meanwhile, after Rory, Emma and Amy find out that Poppy and Douglas are romantically involved, the kids use this knowledge to their advantage to guilt their parents into buying them more Christmas presents. (9:31-10:00 p.m.)

Thursday, December 12

  • OLAF’S FROZEN ADVENTURE – In “Olaf’s Frozen Adventure,” Olaf (voice of Josh Gad) teams up with Sven on a merry mission. It’s the first holiday season since the gates reopened and Anna (voice of Kristen Bell) and Elsa (voice of Idina Menzel) host a celebration for all of Arendelle. When the townspeople unexpectedly leave early to enjoy their individual holiday customs, the sisters realize they have no family traditions of their own. So, Olaf sets out to comb the kingdom to bring home the best traditions, and save Anna and Elsa’s “first Christmas in forever.” “Olaf’s Frozen Adventure” features the original cast of Arendelle characters, including Olaf, voiced by Josh Gad (“Marshall,” “Book of Mormon”); Anna, voiced by Kristen Bell (“Frozen,” “Bad Moms”); Elsa, voiced by Idina Menzel (Broadway’s “Wicked,” “Rent” and “If/Then”; Fox’s “Glee”); and Kristoff, voiced by Jonathan Groff (Broadway’s “Hamilton,” Netflix’s “Mindhunter”). (8:00-8:30 p.m.)
  • TOY STORY THAT TIME FORGOT – Pixar Animation Studios’ special for television, “Toy Story That Time Forgot,” features your favorite characters from the “Toy Story” films. During a post-Christmas play date, the “Toy Story” gang finds themselves in uncharted territory when the coolest set of action figures ever turn out to be dangerously delusional. It’s all up to Trixie the triceratops if the gang hopes to return to Bonnie’s room in this “Toy Story That Time Forgot.” The cast includes Tom Hanks as Woody, Tim Allen as Buzz, Kristen Schaal as Trixie, Kevin McKidd (“Grey’s Anatomy”) as Reptillus Maximus, Wallace Shawn as Rex, Timothy Dalton as Mr. Pricklepants, Don Rickles as Mr. Potato Head and Joan Cusack as Jessie. (8:30-9:00 p.m.)
  • THE GREAT AMERICAN BAKING SHOW: HOLIDAY EDITION – Season Premiere – “Cake and Bread Week” – On your marks, get set, bake! The most festive and friendliest competition on television returns with hosts Emma Bunton (Spice Girls) and Anthony “Spice” Adams, and judges Paul Hollywood (“The Great British Baking Show”) and three-time James Beard Award-winning pastry chef Sherry Yard. The heat is on when 10 bakers enter the tent in the two-hour season five premiere of “The Great American Baking Show: Holiday Edition.” Based on the hit U.K. series “The Great British Baking Show,” “The Great American Baking Show: Holiday Edition” features bakers from across the country battling through 24 total challenges with six challenges throughout each two-hour themed episode, all in the hopes of being crowned “America’s Best Amateur Baker.” (9:00-11:00 p.m.)

Friday, December 13

  • AMERICAN HOUSEWIFE – “The Bromance Before Christmas” – Katie looks forward to sharing her favorite childhood Christmas tradition with Taylor, but a surprise visit from her mom, Kathryn (Wendie Malick), threatens her holiday cheer. Meanwhile, Greg is blindsided by Katie’s good intentions; and to make matters worse, Oliver and Anna-Kat break a family heirloom. (8:00-8:30 p.m.)
  • FRESH OFF THE BOAT – “Jessica Town” – Jessica is thriving in the merriment of Christmas, the time of year she takes full control of the household and everything is perfect until Louis does the unthinkable—tries to help, turning her Christmas dream into a holiday nightmare. Meanwhile, Eddie, Emery and Evan find themselves on the naughty list for breaking an expensive gift, which might just require the assistance of elves, or Grandma Huang, to fix. (8:30-9:00 p.m.)

Sunday, December 15

  • THE SOUND OF MUSIC – ABC will air the Rodgers & Hammerstein cinematic treasure “The Sound of Music.” Celebrate the Oscar®-winning classic with popular favorites “Edelweiss,” ”My Favorite Things,” “Climb Every Mountain,” “Do-Re-Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen,” “The Lonely Goatherd” and “The Sound of Music.” (7:00-11:00 p.m.)

Monday, December 16

  • THE GREAT CHRISTMAS LIGHT FIGHT – Season Finale – “702/705” – “The Great Christmas Light Fight” showcases the most extravagant and utterly spectacular Christmas displays America has to offer! (8:00-10:00 p.m.)

Tuesday, December 17

  • SHREK THE HALLS – DreamWorks Animation’s “Shrek the Halls,” a half-hour of entertainment starring America’s favorite ogre and his friends, features the voices of Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz and Antonio Banderas. Just when Shrek thought he could finally sit back, relax and enjoy his happily ever after with his new family, the most joyous of all holidays arrives. It’s Christmas Eve and everyone is filled with holiday cheer—except for Shrek. He isn’t exactly the picture of yuletide joy, but for the sake of Fiona and the kids, he tries to get into the spirit of things as only an ogre can. Unfortunately, everyone seems to have their own ideas about what Christmas is all about, so when Donkey, Puss In Boots, Gingerbread Man and the whole gang try to join in on the fun, Shrek’s plans for a cozy family celebration end up spiraling into one truly unforgettable Christmas. (9:30-10:00 p.m.)

Thursday, December 19

  • DISNEY PREP & LANDING – Walt Disney Animation Studios brings you a half-hour holiday special tale of an elite unit of elves known as Prep & Landing. After working tirelessly on Prep & Landing for 227 years, an elf named Wayne is upset when he doesn’t receive an expected promotion to be the Director of Naughty List Intelligence. Instead, Magee, the North Pole Christmas Eve Command Center Coordinator (NPCECCC for short), partners Wayne with Lanny, an idealistic rookie who has an undying enthusiasm for Christmas. During their Christmas Eve mission, Wayne and Lanny encounter unexpected challenges that push them to their limits. Will the elves be able to guide Dasher, Dancer and the rest of the reindeer pulling Santa’s sleigh through a raging snowstorm to ensure a merry Christmas for all? (8:00-8:30 p.m.)
  • DISNEY PREP & LANDING 2: NAUGHTY VS. NICE – The yuletide adventures of Christmas elves Lanny and Wayne continue. With the Big 2-5 fast approaching, Wayne and Lanny must race to recover classified North Pole technology that has fallen into the hands of a computer-hacking Naughty Kid! Desperate to prevent Christmas from descending into chaos, Wayne seeks out the foremost Naughty Kid expert to aid in the mission, a bombastic member of the Coal Elf Brigade who also happens to be his estranged brother, Noel. (8:30-9:00 p.m.)
  • THE GREAT AMERICAN BAKING SHOW: HOLIDAY EDITION – “Spice and Dessert Week” – Eight bakers return to the tent this week. First up, “Spice Week” with the bakers challenged to create sweet and savory creations using spices. From cinnamon to saffron, the bakers put their best spice flavor combinations together. “Dessert Week” has the bakers creating delicious delicacies like cakes and cookies, including one of Paul Hollywood’s toughest challenges yet! (9:00-11:00 p.m.)

Sunday, December 22

  • I WANT A DOG FOR CHRISTMAS, CHARLIE BROWN – “I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown” centers on ReRun, the lovable but ever-skeptical younger brother of Linus and Lucy. It’s Christmas vacation and, as usual, ReRun’s big sister is stressing him out, so he decides to turn to his best friend, Snoopy, for amusement and holiday cheer. However, his faithful but unpredictable beagle companion has plans of his own, giving ReRun reason to ask Snoopy to invite his canine brother, Spike, for a visit. The cast of “I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown!” includes Jimmy Bennett as ReRun, Adam Taylor Gordon as Charlie Brown, Ashley Rose Orr as Lucy Van Pelt, Corey Padnos as Linus Van Pelt, Hannah Leigh Dworkin as Sally, Nick Price as Schroeder, Jake Miner as Pig Pen/Franklin, Kaitlyn Maggio as the little girl and Bill Melendez as Snoopy. (7:00-8:00 p.m.)
  • KIDS SAY THE DARNDEST THINGS – On a special holiday episode, Tiffany chats with the kids about their favorite holiday traditions. Later, Tiffany plays Santa’s helper to find out who is on the “Nice List,” and celebrates an 8-year-old magician who proves that big tricks can come in small packages. (8:00-9:00 p.m.)
    THE YEAR: 2019 – ABC NEWS – “The Year: 2019” (9:00-11:00 p.m.)

Wednesday, December 25

  • DISNEY PARKS MAGICAL CHRISTMAS DAY PARADE – “Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade” continues Disney’s annual Christmas morning celebration tradition, on ABC. Join celebrity hosts for the two-hour Christmas day special as they follow the famous Christmas Day Parade down Main Street U.S.A., featuring performances by some of today’s top artists across Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and Disneyland Resort in California. Also during the Christmas Day Parade, viewers will be treated to several Disney Parks sneak peeks, including a behind-the-scenes look into future attractions coming to Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and Disneyland Resort in California. Hosts and performers to be confirmed at a later date. (10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.)

Thursday, December 26

  • HAPPY NEW YEAR, CHARLIE BROWN – ABC and the PEANUTS gang will ring in the new year with the animated PEANUTS special “Happy New Year, Charlie Brown,” created by late cartoonist Charles M. Schulz, along with “She’s a Good Skate, Charlie Brown.” In “Happy New Year, Charlie Brown,” the PEANUTS gang is ringing in 1986, and Marcie and Peppermint Patty are throwing a big New Year’s Eve bash. Charlie Brown plans to celebrate the holiday by curling up with a big book that weighs nearly as much as he does, Tolstoy’s “War and Peace.” The book’s weight doesn’t stop him from lugging it to Lucy’s pre-party dance class, where he cuts a mean rug with a rollicking Patty. With just 1131 pages to go, Charlie Brown takes another break, this time for the party, and summons the courage to invite his true love, the little red-haired girl. She doesn’t respond, but hapless Chuck shows up anyway—with Tolstoy in tow. Then, he settles down with the book—on a porch swing in a snowstorm—and in so doing, misses the evening’s big surprise. In “She’s a Good Skate, Charlie Brown,” disaster strikes as Peppermint Patty heads to her first major ice-skating competition with coach Snoopy and faithful companion, Marcie, by her side. As always, the unassuming Woodstock flies in to save the day (8:00-9:00 p.m.)
  • THE GREAT AMERICAN BAKING SHOW: HOLIDAY EDITION – “Pastry and Cookie Week” – The bakers are back and this week they are challenged to create deliciously flaky and flavorful pastries, as well as holiday cookies perfect for any Christmas celebration. (9:00-11:00 p.m.)

Monday, December 31

  • DICK CLARK’S PRIMETIME NEW YEAR’S ROCKIN’ EVE WITH RYAN SEACREST 2020 – (Beginning at 8 p.m.)

Wednesday, January 2

  • THE GREAT AMERICAN BAKING SHOW: HOLIDAY EDITION – Season Finale – “Semi-Final and Final” – The final five bakers remain. With six challenges ahead for these contestants to wow the judges, the pressure is greater than ever before. In the end, only one can be named “America’s Best Amateur Baker.” Find out who wins on the season finale of “The Great American Baking Show: Holiday Edition.” (9:00-11:00 p.m.)

DAYTIME

Wednesday, Noevember 27

  • GENERAL HOSPITAL – This Thanksgiving, while those in Port Charles reflect with gratitude on their many blessings, surprises both warm and shocking sweep through the town. The Quartermaines once again attempt a traditional celebration. Finn celebrates his first holiday with his daughter, and Sonny and Carly bask in the joys of their burgeoning family. (2:00-3:00 p.m., check local listings)

Monday, December 23

  • GENERAL HOSPITAL – The residents of Port Charles are reminded of the true meaning of the holiday season in this year’s Dickensian twist. (2:00-3:00 p.m., check local listings)

Morning Binge: Your Daily Dose of TV News You Need to Know (Tuesday September 19, 2017)

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Welcome to Your Morning Binge, the TV Addict’s daily guide to everything important going on in the world of television today.

What’s On Tonight:
CONAN WITHOUT BORDERS: ISRAEL (10PM TBS)
If anyone can solve a centuries old holy war… it’s Conan O’Brien!

The Paley Center Salutes the Best of Will & Grace (10PM NBC)
Finally, a clip show we can get behind.

ALSO AIRING NEW EPISODES TONIGHT…
JERRY BEFORE SEINFELD, (NETFLIX)
AMERICA’S GOT TALENT (8PM NBC)
IF LOVING YOU IS WRONG (9PM OWN)
AMERICAN HORROR STORY: CULT (10PM FX)
BEING MARY JANE (10PM BET)

NEWS YOU CAN USE:
• WOWZA: Kate Walsh Reveals That She Had a Brain Tumor Removed in 2015
• We Love Lists! 7 Teen Dramas That Wouldn’t Exist Without Gossip Girl
• Gossip Girl Forever: Your one and only source for recaps of the Greatest Show of Our Time.
• Teen Wolf: Tyler Posey, Dylan O’Brien talk about the show’s six-season journey
• Opinion: Why Shonda Rhimes Thinks the Emmys Were “Embarrassing”
• Midnight, Texas Finale: EP Talks Manfred’s Mojo, Fiji/Bobo, [Spoiler]’s Surprise Wedding and More
• Funny Business: Comedy Central’s ‘The Opposition With Jordan Klepper’ Announces Team Of Citizen Journalists
• Column: ESPN Has No Good Options In “White Supremacist” Trump Uproar
• Preview: How ‘Law & Order: SVU’ Is Getting a “Fresh” Take in Season 19
• Ouch! James Corden Admits He’s “Disappointed” by Photo of Himself Kissing Sean Spicer
• Scoop: Behind The Scenes Casting Secrets From “Gossip Girl,” “Arrow,” And More



Afternoon Static: SHERLOCK, EMMYS, TEEN WOLF & More!

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• Teen Wolf exclusive first look: Dylan O’Brien’s officially back in season 6
• First Look: ‘Sherlock’ Finds Man’s Best Friend in Season Four
• Q&A: Tom Hiddleston Talks Emmy Nomination, Responds to Taylor Swift Conspiracy Theories
• Late Night Wars: Stephen Colbert Is Teasing The Return Of ‘Stephen Colbert’
• Game of Thrones’ George R.R. Martin on Emmy Noms: ‘Outlander Was Robbed’
• Scoop: Once Upon a Time casts 24 star as Morpheus
• Kelly Ripa’s 20 Guest Co-Hosts (So Far): By the Numbers
• Funny Business: Why Is Chuck Lorre Doing a Show for Netflix?
• Politico: Bill Maher Pushes Limits By Stretching ‘Real Time’ To Political Conventions
• This Week in Tech: Eddy Cue on Apple’s TV Plans and Why Netflix Isn’t a Competitor
• Tim Goodman: Finally, the TV Academy Got the Emmy Nominations Right

What’s Coming to Netflix Canada in June 2016?

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A new season of ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK is coming to the Canadian streaming service in June, as is the new Netflix series A VERY SECRET SERVICE. In addition, there’s a lot of new Netflix original animated shows for kids, including LEGO FRIENDS and ALL HAIL KING JULIEN.

Check out the full list below of what’s coming to (and leaving) Netflix Canada in June.

Related: What’s coming to Netflix US in June?

June 1

(Dis)Honesty: The Truth About Lies (Dan Ariely)
Professor Dan Ariely examines the truth behind lying: why we do it when we do it and how society suffers from whoppers and little white lies alike.

72 Cutest Animals
This series examines the nature of cuteness and how adorability helps some animal species to survive and thrive in a variety of environments.

72 Dangerous Places
Get up close and personal with avalanches, fiery volcanoes and other natural cataclysm, and learn why some choose to live in their destructive path.

Bob Ross: Beauty Is Everywhere – Collection 1
“The Joy of Painting” host Bob Ross brings his signature wet-on-wet style to a bevy of bucolic landscape paintings celebrating the beauty of nature.

Coraline (Dakota Fanning, Teri Hatcher, John Hodgman)
Curious young Coraline unlocks a door in her family’s home and is transported to a universe that strangely resembles her own — only better.

Good Will Hunting (Robin Williams, Matt Damon, Ben Affleck)
When professors discover that an aimless janitor is also a math genius, a therapist helps the young man confront the demons that are holding him back.

He Named Me Malala
This documentary tells the story of a teenage Pakistani girl shot for her advocacy of women’s education, her survival, and her continued efforts.

Hitman: Agent 47 (Rupert Friend, Hannah Ware, Zachary Quinto)
A genetically engineered assassin dubbed Agent 47 teams with the daughter of a missing scientist to track him down and find the secrets of 47’s past.

Joe (Nicolas Cage, Tye Sheridan, Gary Poulter)
When ex-con Joe hires 15-year-old Gary to help clear trees for a lumber company, he doesn’t expect to become a father figure for the abused boy.

Jungle Book Safari – Season 1 (Emma Tate, Jimmy Hibbert, David Holt)
The adventures of Mowgli, a human foundling raised by Akela’s wolf pack, and his best friends, fatherly bear Baloo and playful panther Bagheera

Luther – Season 4 (Idris Elba, Warren Brown, Dermot Crowley)
A dedicated urban detective tries to keep a grip on his personal life while dealing with the psychological factors underlying the crimes he solves.

Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials (Dylan O’Brien, Kaya Scodelario, Thomas Brodie-Sangster)
Teens immune to the zombie virus that has overtaken the planet make their way through desert terrain pursued by undead and a sinister organization.

Need for Speed (Aaron Paul, Imogen Poots, Dominic Cooper)
Fresh out of the jail, a street racer puts the pedal to the metal in a wild cross-country event to take down the man who framed him for manslaughter.

Octonauts – Season 1 (Keith Wickham, Jo Wyatt, Ross Breen)
An intrepid band of explorers roam the oceans in search of adventure and fun. Led by a valiant polar bear and a daredevil kitten, these eight talented critters are always ready to embark on an exciting new mission.

Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages
When Ash, Pikachu, and their friends visit a desert city by the sea, they meet the Mythical Pokémon Hoopa, who has the ability to summon things-including people and Pokémon-through its magic ring.

Pokémon: XY: Kalos Quest
Fresh adventures and dreams draw Ash and Pikachu to Kalos, where they make new friends, encounter Pokémon and uncover intriguing mysteries.

Spooksville – Season 1 (Keean Johnson, Katie Douglas, Nick Purcha)
In Spooksville, new kid Adam joins forces with two other teens to battle dark forces that have been plaguing the town for centuries.

That Awkward Moment (Zac Efron, Miles Teller, Michael B. Jordan)
When Jason’s relationship crumbles, his two best friends decide to show their solidarity by staying single until he’s ready to get back in the game.

The Fear of 13
After 20 years on Death Row, self-educated inmate Nick petitions the court to be executed, then tells his twisting, turning tale of despair and hope.

The Martian (Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Michael Peña)
Abandoned on the surface of Mars, an astronaut presumed dead after a dust storm struggles to survive the hostile planet and send a message home.

Underdogs (Gabriel Almirón, Federico Cecere, Ezequiel Cipols)
A young man named Amadeo sets off on an unexpected adventure with the players of his beloved Foosball game.

June 2

Hibana: Spark – Season 1 – Netflix Original (Kento Hayashi, Kazuki Namioka, Mugi Kadowaki)
A dramatic series about friendship and conflict between two comedians who search for meaning in life and comedy. Based on the prize-winning book.

Rock the Kasbah (Bill Murray, Kate Hudson, Zooey Deschanel)
When a has-been music producer gets stuck in Afghanistan he discovers a girl with a wonderful voice, then has to find a way to market her talents.

June 3

Bo Burnham: Make Happy – Netflix Original 
Combining his trademark wit and self-deprecating humour with original music, Bo Burnham offers up his unique twist on life in this stand-up special.

Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension (Chris J. Murray, Brit Shaw, Ivy George)
Terrifying found footage takes viewers on a chilling ride when the malevolent spirit returns for yet another supernatural rampage of horror and death.

June 5

Free Birds (Owen Wilson, Woody Harrelson, Amy Poehler)
When two adversarial turkeys find a time machine, they take a wild trip to the past to try to take turkey off the traditional Thanksgiving menu.

Paraíso (Andrés Almeida, Daniela Rincón, Camila Selser)
An overweight couple has been together since childhood, but will their bond break when they move to the city and one joins a weight loss group?

June 7

The Good Dinosaur (Raymond Ochoa, Jack Bright, Sam Elliott)
In a world where dinosaurs and humans co-exist, a runt dinosaur and a Neanderthal boy form a unique friendship and share an unforgettable adventure.

Le Bon Sinosaure (version canadienne-francaise)
In a world where dinosaurs and humans co-exist, a runt dinosaur and a Neanderthal boy form a unique friendship and share an unforgettable adventure.

June 8

Child’s Play (Alex Vincent, Jenny Agutter, Gerrit Graham)
A toy manufacturer unwittingly resurrects the soul of killer-doll Chucky, who immediately returns to his homicidal ways.

Out of Africa (Meryl Streep, Robert Redford, Klaus Maria Brandauer)
A Denmark native shares a marriage of convenience with a womanizing baron. But when they move to Nairobi, she falls for a free-spirited hunter.

June 10

LEGO Friends: The Power of Friendship – Season 2 – Netflix Original
Five best friends face adventures side by side in their hometown. Zany antics, love and missteps are better with friends!

Voltron: Legendary Defender – Season 1 – Netflix Original
In an all-new series, five unlikely heroes and their flying robot lions unite to form the megapowerful Voltron.

June 11

Degrassi: Next Class – Season 1 (Nikki Gould, Ricardo Hoyos, Andre Kim)
Degrassi: Next Class tells the stories of a new generation of students as they navigate their way through high school dealing with real life issues and situations that teenagers actually go through such as Cyber Bullying, Mental illness, Homophobia, racism, drug use, feminism, sexuality, religion, life threatening diseases, online harassment, catfishing and dysfunctional families.

June 13

Steve Jobs: The Man in the Machine
This unflinching documentary examines the exacting work environment created by Apple’s mercurial CEO and his cultlike influence on technology culture.

June 14

Tammy (Melissa McCarthy, Susan Sarandon, Kathy Bates)
Pushed to the limit after losing her job and discovering her husband’s been cheating on her, Tammy agrees to flee town with her alcoholic grandmother.

June 15

Black Mirror: White Christmas (Rory Kinnear, Lindsay Duncan, Daniel Kaluuya)
This sci-fi anthology series in the vein of “The Twilight Zone” reflects on the darker side of technology and human nature.

Dark Matter – Season 1 (Marc Bendavid, Melissa O’Neil, Anthony Lemke)
After waking up aboard a derelict spaceship with no memories, the crew of the Raza investigates the mystery of their identities and destination.

Escape from Planet Earth (Rob Corddry, Brendan Fraser, Sarah Jessica Parker)
This all-ages animated comedy follows the adventures of astronaut Scorch Supernova, a hero of the blue aliens who has a vast appetite for adventure.

Night Owls (Adam Pally, Rosa Salazar, Rob Huebel)
After workaholic Kevin has a drunken one night stand with the beautiful train-wreck Madeline, he’s horrified to discover that she’s actually his boss’ jilted ex-mistress. When she takes a bottle of sleeping pills, Kevin is forced to keep her awake… and over the course of the night the two begin to fall for each other.

June 16

Think Like A Man Too (Kevin Hart, Gabrielle Union, Wendi McLendon-Covey)
All the couples are back for a wedding in Las Vegas, but plans for a romantic weekend go awry when their various misadventures get them into some compromising situations that threaten to derail the big event.

June 17

All Hail King Julien – Season 3 – Netflix Original 
In this Emmy winner for Outstanding Children’s Animated Program, Madagascar booty-shaking King Julien takes on the jungle’s craziest adventures.

Orange is the New Black – Netflix Original (Taylor Schilling, Kate Mulgrew, Laura Prepon)
A privileged New Yorker ends up in a women’s prison when a past crime catch up with her in this Emmy series from the creator of “Weeds.”

June 19

I Am Thor 
Jon Mikl Thor was a bodybuilding, steel bending, brick smashing rock star in the 70’s and 80’s whose theatrical band, Thor, never quite made it big. Years later he attempts a comeback that nearly kills him.

June 20

The Last Witch Hunter (Vin Diesel, Rose Leslie, Elijah Wood)
The last witch hunter is all that stands between humanity and the combined forces of the most terrifying witches in history.

June 21

Pretty Little Liars – Season 6 (Troian Bellisario, Ashley Benson, Lucy Hale)
Rudderless without their missing leader, four formerly tight high school friends band together when a blackmailer threatens to spill their dirt.

June 23

Chicken Run (Mel Gibson, Julia Sawalha, Phil Daniels)
When a bird “flies” into a chicken farm, the fellow chickens see him as an opportunity to escape their evil owners.

June 24

Dragons: Race to the Edge – Season 3 – Netflix Original
From the creators of How to Train Your Dragon comes an all-new Netflix original series that takes Hiccup and Toothless to the edge of adventure.

The Fundamentals of Caring – Netflix Original (Paul Rudd, Craig Roberts, Selena Gomez)
In this inspirational buddy comedy, a young shut-in and his caregiver take a road trip in search of landmarks, but end up finding hope and friendship.

Trumbo (Bryan Cranston, Diane Lane, Helen Mirren)
In 1947, Dalton Trumbo was Hollywood’s top screenwriter, until he and other artists were jailed and blacklisted for their political beliefs.

June 25

Between – Season 1 (Jesse Carere, Ryan Allen, Justin Kelly)
When every 22-year-old or older person in a small town dies, the rest of them strive to survive.

June 26

Muppets Most Wanted (Ricky Gervais, Ty Burrell, Tina Fey)
In the middle of their global tour, the Muppets inadvertently get mixed up in a perilous drama involving a gang of international jewel thieves.

June 30

A Very Secret Service – Season 1 – Netflix Original
At the height of the Cold War in 1960, André Merlaux joins the French Secret Service and contends with enemies both foreign and bureaucratic.

Last Call – Titles that Will be Rotating Off the Service in June 2016

Leaving June 1

Dragons’ Den
Miss Congeniality
Super Troopers
The Adjustment Bureau
This Means War

Leaving June 11

How to Train Your Dragon 2

Leaving June 19

Attack the Block

Leaving June 29

Her
Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa

Morning Static: THE DAILY SHOW, NBC, GOTHAM & More!

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• NBC: Brian Williams suspended for six months
• Jon Stewart announces Daily Show exit on air: ‘It’s been a privilege’
• Yes! Did Comedy Central let its 3 biggest stars slip away?
• Video: ‘Pretty Little Liars’ Star Troian Bellisario Gets a Date on ‘Suits’
• Reality: ‘Dancing With the Stars’ new season news!
• Scoop: ‘Constantine’ Star on Season 2 Arcs, The Spectre, and Movie Casting Talk
• Pilot Watch: Jon Turteltaub To Direct ‘Rush Hour’ Pilot
• Late Night Wars: Former ‘Late Late Show’ host Craig Ferguson gets ‘creative’ on YouTube
• Once Upon a Time: Agnes Bruckner to Recur — as a Troublemaker?
• The Business of Show: ABC Sells Out Oscar Ads at Record Price
• Spider-Man: Dylan O’Brien & Logan Lerman Being Eyed for MCU Reboot
• Won’t they? The power (and pitfalls) of ’shipping
• Fresh Off The Boat is the first time I saw my childhood on TV. That’s why it’s important.
• ‘The Slap’ Review: Dominic Patten On NBC’s Hard-Hitting Drama
• CraveTV: Watch the trailer for ‘Bosch’
• Cool Take: Is ‘Chicago P.D.’s’ Sophia Bush the Next Mariska Hargitay?
• Yes Please: Is ‘Gotham’ Preparing for the Joker’s Arrival?• Duh of the Day: ‘Better Call Saul’ ratings drop from record premiere
• Scoop: Jennifer Esposito to replace Alyssa Milano on Mistresses
• Seconded: 5 reasons Parks and Recreation’s final season is underdelivering
• Strange But True: FXX Aired a Stealth Pilot for a ‘Wheel of Time’ Series Starring Billy Zane
• Super News: Arrow Boss on Oliver vs. New Team Dynamic, Felicity’s Status, ‘Love Letter’ to Fans and Game-Changing Twist
• The Show Must Go On: Jon Stewart may be one of a kind, but “The Daily Show” is more than just one person

SDCC Scoop: Star Holland Roden and Showrunner Jeff Davis Talk TEEN WOLF

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Wondering what’s in store for your favourite genetically-blessed TEEN WOLF teens as the hit MTV series teeters towards what promises to be a shocking fourth season finale!? Why not sink your teeth into some super fun videos and photos from San Diego Comic Con 2014 featuring Holland Roden and showrunner Jeff Davis. [Read more…]

Mark Your Calendars: Your Definitive Guide to Summer 2014’s New and Returning TV Shows

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Summer television has been always a bit unpredictable as the Big 5 networks used to avoid launching new original programming during the summer months since so many television watchers were enjoying the great outdoors. But after a decade or more of watching cable television secure significant audiences for summer run TV shows, the Big 5 have begun to dabble with summer programming.

That does not mean it is any easier to figure out what TV shows are on or which are worth checking out. So in order to try to provide a list of what TV shows are upcoming to keep an eye out for and which to sample, here is a nice quick reference list for the Summer 2014: [Read more…]

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