Today's Entertainment TV - Sept. 10-16, 2023

“The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon,” the sixth series in the Walking Dead franchise, premieres Sunday, Sept. 10, on AMC and AMC+. Norman Reedus (“The Boondock Saints,” 1999) reprises his role as Daryl, who “washes ashore in France” and tries to find his way home. Along the way, he meets a group of people who each have an impact on his journey — for better or for worse. Melissa McBride (“The Mist,” 2007) guest stars as Carol.

Norman Reedus in “The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon”

Across

1. Narc’s find

4. President after F.D.R.

7. Attention-getters

11. Letterman’s one-time rival

13. “Well, lookee here!”

14. Perlman of “Cheers”

15. Otis product

17. Canadian/ American fantasy series “Wynnona ___”

18. TV drama about a family of cops

20. “Star Wars”

Force-user

21. Online admin

25. Be unsure of

28. Spanish coins

29. “Frozen” (2013) princess

30. Deep in thought

31. Prepares a banana for eating

33. Tennis legend Monica

34. Place to see floats

36. Mandela’s org.

37. Recentlyrevived judicial sitcom

42. “The Mod Squad” role

45. Infantry need

46. Motown’s Marvin

47. Opposite of wet, in many product names

48. Visored cap

49. Chemical endings

50. Equinox mo.

51. Cleopatra’s undoing Down

1. One of the common folk

2. Honeycomb section

3. Quebec tire

4. How many sporting events are contested

5. “Scram!”

6. Pamplona runners

7. Speedy “Top Chef” technique

8. ___ Na Na

9. Prescription notation

10. Gullible one

12. Causes to fall

16. Aid in crime

19. Salon supply

22.

Insidious: The Red Door Terrifying nightmares return to taunt the Lambert family, having previously defeated the demonic spirits that stalked them years ago. Father and son, Josh (Wilson) and Dalton (Simpkins), have grown distant following their harrowing battle into the Further, facing the sinister Lipstick-Face Demon (Bishara). Now divorced from Renai (Byrne), Josh has repressed his memories of being possessed, while Dalton prepares to leave home for college. As the Lamberts go their separate ways, lingering nightmares draw them back together, realizing the repressed demons have returned with heightened vengeance. Learning new family secrets long forgotten, father and son must return to the Further to confront their family’s legacy.

Director: PatrickWilson. Stars: Ty Simpkins,PatrickWilson, Rose Byrne,Sinclair Daniel, HiamAbbass,Joseph Bishara, LeighWhannell.2023.107 mins. Horror.

Corner Office

A distant, uptight office worker discovers a personal paradise inside his drab company workspace after walking into an empty corner office. The newest employee at Authority Inc., Orson (Hamm) draws the ire of his gossipy co-workers while showing equal disdain towards them privately. Venturing into an empty corner office, Orson’s outlook and work rate are rejuvenated while providing an inner peace foreign to the surroundings he works in. As Orson thrives, resentment from his colleagues builds. But even

more concerning — nobody else can see the corner office Orson is enthralled with.

Director: Joachim Back. Stars: Jon Hamm,Danny Pudi,Sarah Gadon,Christopher Heyerdahl, Allison Riley,Bill Marchant, Kimberley Shoniker.2023.101 mins.Comedy.

Air

In 1984, a basketball talent scout, Sonny Vaccaro (Damon),

is tasked by Nike, Inc. CEO Phil Knight (Affleck) to recruit a generational talent to reverse the company’s plummeting shoe sales. Faced with waning popularity in the competitive basketball shoe division, Vaccaro stakes his — and Nike’s — reputation on the promising talent of young college player Michael Jordan (Young). Facing overmatched resources from rival bidding companies, Vaccaro makes a plea to Michael’s wise

Extreme Sudoku

and protective mother, Deloris (Davis), to consider the underdog shoe company. The results would change basketball, and fashion, history forever. Director: BenAffleck. Stars: Matt Damon,BenAffleck, Jason Bateman,Viola Davis, Chris Messina,ChrisTucker, DamianYoung.2023.112 mins. Drama.

Patrick Wilson in “Insidious: The Red Door”

From the list, find each word and circle its letters in the puzzle to reveal a message relating to this week's theme

Back to School

Don’t just

ATLAS

BACKPACK

BINDERS

BOOKS

CHALK

COMPASS

DESK

ERASER

EXAMS

FILE FOLDER

GLOBE

GLUE

GRADES

GYM

HIGHLIGHTER

HISTORY

INK

LEARN

LESSONS

LIBRARY

MAP

MARKERS

MATHEMATICS

PAPER

PASTE

PENCIL

PRINCIPAL

QUESTION

QUIZ

RECESS

RULER

SCIENCE

STAPLER

STUDENT

TAPE

TEACHER

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Late Laughs

The Late Show With Stephen Colbert

Oklahoma voters overwhelmingly rejected an effort to legalize recreational marijuana. What are you thinking, Oklahoma? Your whole state is a pipe. ... Oh, it’s a “panhandle,” sure.

Belgium is struggling to incinerate all of the cocaine

it seized in yet another record year. Well, there’s an easy fix. If they’re struggling to keep up, give the people running the incinerator cocaine. They will not sleep until the job is done.

After a series of very public setbacks, Elon Musk’s 2022 wealth loss exceeds $100 billion. Listen, Elon, I know belt-tightening is no fun,

but you’re not alone in these tough economic times. OK, all of us are having to cut back on how many cars we have to shoot into space.

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

There’s a new smart device called Companion that babysits your dog by entertaining it, feeding it and monitoring its health. Yep. There’s also a cheaper option. It’s called not having a dog.

Former president Trump released his book, “Letters to Trump,” which is a collection of 150 private letters sent to him by big name celebrities and politicians. Yeah, the book actually features letters from Putin and Kim Jong

Un. But, kind of concerning, they’re Valentine’s Day cards. The book even contains a letter from Hillary Clinton. Well, technically, it’s letters cut out of various magazines and glued.

I heard about a British fisherman who caught a goldfish that was over 60 pounds. ... The goldfish was like, “So I went a little overboard on Thanksgiving, OK? What, everyone’s a judge?”

Well, get this. A man in the U.K. thought he was losing his hearing and then discovered that part of an earbud had been stuck in his ears for five years. After doctors removed it, he was like, “Thanks. I’ve had that song stuck in my head since 2017.”

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Well, kids, what the former president of the United States said about me and Stephen Colbert and all the late-night hosts, I guess, is this: “These Losers are dying, they are bad for our Country, which is in serious decline. Nobody wants to watch this negativity anymore. There’s nothing funny about them. They’re highly overpaid, easily replaceable fools!” And yet, unlike you, we still have our jobs.

Mashed potatoes are the second most popular side item, according to

Campbell’s. The soup people released what they call the State of the Sides report. The No. 1 most popular side item was stuffing, and the report also found that twothirds of Americans prefer the side dishes to the main course, which, you hear that turkeys? We’re killing you for fun.

A lot of Republicans wish that this monster they helped create would go away, but he [Trump] just keeps coming back. He’s like herpes: once your party has him, you can’t get rid of him — all you can do is try and shorten the outbreaks.

Late Night With Seth Meyers

A museum in Texas broke a Guinness World Record by printing the world’s largest book, which is seven feet tall and 11 feet wide. It also set a record by being the first book of 2022 that isn’t about Trump.

A source recently told “People” magazine that former president Trump respects and admires former first lady Melania Trump and wants to make her happy. But he plans to stay married to her anyway.

Rapper Snoop Dogg launched a pet accessory line called Snoop Doggie Doggs, which includes plush toys, bowls and leashes. Even crazier, he hadn’t done that already.

CHANNEL GUIDE

STREAMING NOW

“Virgin River” - Season 5, Part 1

The town is rocked by a shocking series of events when “Virgin River” returns to Netflix with Season 5, debuting its first 10-episode installment Thursday, Sept. 7. Season 5, Part 2 is set to release Thursday, Nov. 30, with two special holiday episodes. Now firmly settled in Virgin River, nurse practitioner Mel (Alexandra Breckenridge, “This Is Us”), who moved to the small Northern California town in Season 1, is pushed to make a big decision about her future at the clinic while her pregnancy unexpectedly sparks an emotional connection to her past this season. Meanwhile, Jack (Martin Henderson, “Grey’s Anatomy”) faces his own demons and, of course, Charmaine (Lauren Hammersley, “Sullivan’s Crossing”), in an attempt to prove himself to Mel, as Doc (Tim Matheson, “Hart of Dixie”) and Hope (Annette O’Toole, “Halt and Catch Fire”) must find solace and those around them when their identities are thrown into question. Season 5 also features “surprising new relationships, a shocking breakup, a difficult court trial, a heartbreaking goodbye, and a wildfire that threatens the town, bringing some people of Virgin River together while tearing others apart” (per Netflix). Based on the book series of the same name by Robyn Carr, “Virgin River” was created for television by Sue Tenney (“Good Witch”). The series also stars Benjamin Hollingsworth (“Code Black”), Colin Lawrence (“Riverdale”), Sarah Dugdale (“In the Shadow of the Moon,” 2019), Zibby Allen (“Grey’s Anatomy”), Marco Grazzini (“Kim’s Convenience”), Mark Ghanimé (“Helix”)and Teryl Rothery (“Arrow”).

“Predators” - Season 1

The visually-stunning nature docuseries, “Predators,” makes its way into the Netflix streaming lineup Wednesday, Sept. 6. A five-part series, “Predators” follows the lives of five different predator species around the world as they work to survive in their ever-changing environments. Looking at cheetahs, polar bears, lions, pumas and wild dogs, the series allows viewers to experience life through the eyes of these outstanding creatures as these powerful hunters fight to maintain their dominance. Narrated by Tom Hardy (“The Dark Knight Rises,” 2012), “Predators” comes from production company True To Nature and is executive produced by Wendy Darke (“Nature’s Microworlds”) and Vanessa Coates (“Springwatch”).

“The Banshees of Inisherin” (2022)

Nominated for nine awards — including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress and Best Original Screenplay — at the 95th Academy Awards, the star-studded and highly acclaimed film, “The Banshees of Inisherin” (2022) will be available for all to watch, as it makes it streaming debut, Monday Sept. 4, on Hulu. The film acts as the second collaboration between writer-director Martin McDonagh (“Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri,” 2017) and stars Colin Farrell (“The Lobster,” 2015) and Brendan Gleeson (“Calvary,” 2014), who previously worked together on McDonagh’s 2008 directorial debut, “In Bruges.” Set on a remote, fictional island settled off the west coast of Ireland during the 1920s, the story follows as the Irish Civil War draws towards its end, and friends Pádraic (Farrell) and Colm (Gleeson) face an impasse after one abruptly ends their relationship, unleashing a series of drastic consequences for both. What started as a lifelong partnership quickly devolves into an unspeakable rivalry, one that just may separate them forever.

“The Menu” (2022)

Dinner is served. Starring Ralph Fiennes (“The Grand Budapest Hotel,” 2014), Anya Taylor-Joy (“The Queen’s Gambit”) and Nicholas Hoult (“The Great”), 2023’s most delicious horror comedy, “The Menu,” will be available to stream on Hulu as of Sunday, Sept. 3.

Written by Seth Reiss (“The Onion”) and Will Tracy (“Succession”), this Mark Mylod (“Game of Thrones”) directed feature follows as food-loving Tyler Ledford (Hoult) brings his date, Margot Mills (Taylor-Joy), to an exclusive restaurant on a private island – a restaurant owned by celebrity chef Julian Slowik (Fiennes) – in search of a life-changing meal. The duo are joined by food critic Lillian Bloom (Janet McTeer, “Me Before You,” 2016), wealthy regulars, beasts of business and movie stars, each looking to experience what Slowik’s unique fare has to offer. As each course is served, it becomes clearer and clearer, however, that the chef’s meal may be far more than decadent — it’s deadly as well. “The Menu” also stars Hong Chau (“The Whale,” 2022), Paul Adelstein (“Intolerable Cruelty,” 2003), John Leguizamo (“Moulin Rouge!,” 2001), Aimee Carrero (“The Last Witch Hunter,” 2015) and more.

“I Am Groot” - Season 2

The galaxy’s most mischievous toddler is back to stealing hearts in Season 2 of “I Am Groot,” premiering Wednesday, Sept. 6, on Disney+. A photorealistic animated series of shorts, Season 2 follows the beloved Guardians of the Galaxy franchise character, Groot (voiced by Vin Diesel, “F9: The Fast Saga,” 2021), as “this time, Baby Groot finds himself exploring the universe and beyond aboard the Guardians’ spaceships, coming face-to-face — or nose-to-nose — with new and colorful creatures and environments” (Per Disney+). Throughout five new original shorts, Baby Groot “[explores] his glory days growing up — and getting into trouble — among the stars” (Disney+). Expanding on the original Marvel character created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, the series is directed and written by Kirsten Lepore (“Hi Stranger,” 2016), who executive produces the series alongside Kevin Feige (“Black Panther,” 2018), Louis D’Esposito (“Iron Man,” 2008), Victoria Alonso (“Avengers: End Game,” 2019) and Brad Winderbaum (“Thor: Love and Thunder,” 2022).

“The Little Mermaid” (2023)

Enjoy life under the sea with Disney’s live-action remake of its 1989 hit animated film, “The Little Mermaid,” available to stream on Disney+, Wednesday, Sept. 6. Loosely based on the 1837 fairy tale of the same name by Hans Christian Andersen, “The Little Mermaid tells the story of Ariel (Halle Bailey, “grownish”), a spirited young mermaid who dreams of grand adventures. However, as the youngest and most defiant of King Triton’s (Javier Bardem, “No Country for Old Men,” 2007) daughters, Ariel finds herself caught under her father’s strict rule. When a trip to the surface leads her to fall for the handsome Prince Eric (Jonah Hauer-King, “World on Fire”), Ariel makes a deal with an evil sea witch named Ursula (Melissa McCarthy, “God’s Favorite Idiot”) in order to experience life on land. When things don’t exactly go to plan, Ariel finds her life and her father’s kingdom in jeopardy. Directed by Rob Marshall (“Chicago,” 2002) and featuring a screenplay by David Magee (“Life of Pi,” 2012).

“Sitting in Bars with Cake” (2023)

Inspired by true events and based on the cookbook of the same name by Audrey Shulman (“Love, Inheritance and Lunch,” 2019), the new rom-com “Sitting in Bars with Cake” premieres on Prime Video, Friday, Sept. 8. Young and doing their best to navigate life in Los Angeles, Corinne (Odessa A’zion, “Hellraiser,” 2022), the ultimate extrovert, convinces her best friend, Jane (Yara Shahidi, “grown-ish”), an introverted and extremely talented home baker, to commit to a year of baking cakes and bringing them to bars — called “cakebarring” — in order to meet new people and work on building up confidence. As the friends work their way through L.A.’s vibrant nightlife scene, “Corinne receives a life-altering diagnosis, and the pair face a challenge unlike anything they’ve experienced before,” in a madcap adventure that is “a moving celebration of female friendship, forging identity and finding joy in the most unexpected places” (per Prime Video). With a screenplay written by Shulman, “Sitting in Bars with Cake” is directed by Trish Sie (“Pitch Perfect 3,” 2017) and executive produced by Shahidi, Janet G. Knutsen (“Rizzoli & Isles”) and Teri Simpson (“Carrie Pilby,” 2016). The film also stars Bette Midler (“Beaches,” 1988), Ron Livingston (“Band of Brothers”), Martha Kelly (“Baskets”), Maia Mitchell (“The Fosters”), Charlie Morgan Patton (“80 For Brady,” 2023), Simone Recasner (“The Big Leap”), Rish Shah (“Ms. Marvel”), Aaron Dominguez (“Only Murders in the Building”), Will Ropp (“The Fallout,” 2021), Adina Porter (“The 100”) and Navid Negahban (“Homeland”).

Groot in “I am Groot”

Odessa A’zion and Yara Shahidi star in “Sitting in Bars with Cake”

Alexandra Breckenridge and Martin Henderson star in “Virgin River”

Colin Farrell stars in “The Banshees of Inisherin”