celebrity update
Elizabeth Banks
BY JAY BOBBIN
OF PRESS YOUR LUCK ON ABC
Q: I’m glad to see Elizabeth Banks and “Press Your Luck” back on the ABC schedule, but I know I’ve seen some of the episodes before. Are there new ones coming?
A: There are. One of the strong suits of the gameshow revival has been its repeatability, but it’s true that those who watch the program constantly may well recognize certain episodes as ones they’ve seen before. Reruns are being used during the early part of ABC’s summer season, but new installments are slated to resume on July 18.
A big reason for that timing may be the network’s desire to use “Press Your Luck” as the lead-in for a new game that premieres that night. “Lucky 13,” with Shaquille O’Neill and Gina Rodriguez (the latter coming off the now-canceled ABC sitcom “Not Dead Yet”) as interestingly paired co-hosts posing 13 true-or-false trivia questions to contestants who have the chance to win $1 million.
That sum also continues to be the top prize on “Press Your Luck,” and Banks has been so busy with work as an actress and filmmaker lately, it’s a lucky thing for ABC that she wants to continue to make the game she was eager to revive when the current version premiered in 2019. It will be entering its sixth season in July, with Banks serving as one of the executive producers (along with her husband, Max Handelman) as well as the host.
As with most game shows, multiple episodes of “Press Your Luck” can be taped in one day, so the time commitment for Banks to turn out a whole season lasts only so long. Still, she has many other creative commitments — which presently include an animated, adult-themed “Flintstones” series update titled “Bedrock” (she’s an executive producer and the voice of Pebbles) and a movie thriller titled “DreamQuil” — so it’s no small thing that she isn’t letting “Luck” run out.
sports this week
AUTO RACING
Sunday
7:55 a.m. ESPN Formula 1 Racing Austrian Grand Prix. From Red Bull Ring in Austria. (Live)
2:30 p.m. KWQC WEEK WMAQ WREX NASCAR Cup Series Ally 400. From Nashville Superspeedway in Nashville, Tenn. (Live)
4 p.m. KLJB WFLD WYZZ NHRA Drag Racing Summit Racing Equipment Nationals. From Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio.
9 p.m. ESPN2 Formula 1 Racing Austrian Grand Prix. From Red Bull Ring in Austria.
Monday
9 a.m. BSMW NASCAR Race Rewind 2023
Grant Park 220. From July 2, 2023. From Chicago Street Race.
11 p.m. BSMW NASCAR Race Rewind 2023 Grant Park 220. From July 2, 2023. From Chicago Street Race.
playerprofile
Tuesday
6 a.m. BSMW NASCAR Race Rewind 2023
Grant Park 220. From July 2, 2024. From Chicago Street Course.
11 p.m. BSMW NASCAR Race Rewind 2023
Grant Park 220. From July 2, 2024. From Chicago Street Course.
Wednesday
2 a.m. BSMW NASCAR Race Rewind 2023
Grant Park 220. From July 2, 2024. From Chicago Street Course.
Thursday
11 p.m. BSMW NASCAR Race Rewind 2023
Grant Park 220. From July 2, 2024. From Chicago Street Course.
5:25 a.m. ESPN2
Friday
Formula 1 Racing British Grand Prix, Practice 3. Third free practice of round 12 of the 2024 Formula One World Championship, the Great Britain Grand Prix at Silverstone in Silverstone, England. (Live)
BY ROBERTO JOZEF
Teen prospect Miles Russell gets set to make his pro debut
Golf fans are in for a treat this week as 15-year-old sensation Miles Russell prepares to make his PGA Tour debut at the 2024 Rocket Mortgage Classic, June 27-30 at Detroit’s own Detroit Golf Club. The tournament broadcasts live on CBS.
As the PGA Tour heads to Detroit, all eyes will be on Russell, the youngest champion in Junior Players Championship history. Now, as one of the youngest players to ever make the PGA Tour cut, the Jacksonville Beach, Florida, native is set to make his pro golf debut in a highly competitive tournament.
“Ever since I first started playing golf, my dream has been to compete on the PGA Tour and test my game against the best players,” Russell said in a statement. “I’m looking forward to making the most of the experience later this month.”
Leading up to his debut, Russell was the American Junior Golf Association player of the year in 2023. In 2024, Russell has continued his impressive play, posting a 5-under 66 at the LECOM Suncoast Classic in April, finishing the final round on an impressive run with seven birdies in 10 holes, making him the youngest player to complete a top-25 finish on either the PGA Tour or the Korn Ferry Tour since at least 1983.
While much of the focus will be on the 15-year-old phenom Russell, Rickie Fowler will try to defend his Rocket Mortgage Classic title. However, this season has seen Fowler struggle considerably since winning at the Detroit Golf Club in 2023.
Speaking to reporters at the Rocket Mortgage Classic media day, Fowler remained optimistic as he looks to become the first two-time champion at the tournament.
“A lot comes down to process and having self-belief. Things have been very close,” Fowler said via Zoom. “We’ve had a lot of good rounds. I just haven’t been able to piece them together and put a good week together,” said Fowler.
Full name: Miles Russell
Birthdate: Nov. 1, 2008
Birthplace: Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Height/weight: 5-6/116 pounds Honors and achievements: Boys Junior PGA Championship winner
(2023), The Junior PLAYERS Championship winner (2023), Raised $64,000 for Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation
Saturday
8 a.m. BSMW NASCAR Race Rewind 2023
Grant Park 220. From July 2, 2024. From Chicago Street Course.
8:55 a.m. ESPN2 Formula 1 Racing British Grand Prix, Qualifying. Qualifying of round 12 of the 2024 Formula One World Championship, the Great Britain Grand Prix at Silverstone in Silverstone, England. (Live)
9 a.m. USA NASCAR Xfinity Racing Series The Loop 110, Qualifying. Racing action from the NASCAR Xfinity Series. (Live) 11:30 a.m. USA NASCAR Cup Series Grant Park 165, Qualifying. Racing action from the NASCAR Cup Series. (Live)
2:30 p.m. KWQC WEEK WMAQ WREX NASCAR Xfinity Racing Series The Loop 110. From Chicago Street Course in Chicago. (Live)
BASEBALL
Sunday
6 a.m. BSMW Cincinnati Reds at St. Louis Cardinals. From Busch Stadium in St. Louis.
1 p.m. BSMW Cincinnati Reds at St. Louis Cardinals. From Busch Stadium in St. Louis. (Live)
6 p.m. ESPN Texas Rangers at Baltimore Orioles. From Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore. (Live)
12 a.m. BSMW Cincinnati Reds at St. Louis Cardinals. From Busch Stadium in St. Louis.
3 a.m. ESPN2 Texas Rangers at Baltimore Orioles. From Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore.
Monday
6 a.m. BSMW Cincinnati Reds at St. Louis Cardinals. From Busch Stadium in St. Louis.
3 p.m. BSMW Cincinnati Reds at St. Louis Cardinals. From Busch Stadium in St. Louis.
Tuesday
5:30 p.m. BSMW St. Louis Cardinals at Pittsburgh Pirates. From PNC Park in Pittsburgh. (Live)
7 p.m. TBS Philadelphia Phillies at Chicago Cubs. From Wrigley Field in Chicago.
12 a.m. BSMW St. Louis Cardinals at Pittsburgh Pirates. From PNC Park in Pittsburgh.
Wednesday
6 a.m. BSMW St. Louis Cardinals at Pittsburgh Pirates. From PNC Park in Pittsburgh.
3 p.m. BSMW St. Louis Cardinals at Pittsburgh Pirates. From PNC Park in Pittsburgh.
5:30 p.m. BSMW St. Louis Cardinals at Pittsburgh Pirates. From PNC Park in Pittsburgh. (Live)
12 a.m. BSMW St. Louis Cardinals at Pittsburgh Pirates. From PNC Park in Pittsburgh.
Thursday
9 a.m. BSMW St. Louis Cardinals at Pittsburgh Pirates. From PNC Park in Pittsburgh.
11:30 a.m. BSMW St. Louis Cardinals at Pittsburgh Pirates. From PNC Park in Pittsburgh. (Live)
7 p.m. BSMW St. Louis Cardinals at Pittsburgh Pirates. From PNC Park in Pittsburgh.
Friday
6 a.m. BSMW St. Louis Cardinals at Pittsburgh Pirates. From PNC Park in Pittsburgh.
2 p.m. BSMW St. Louis Cardinals at Pittsburgh Pirates. From PNC Park in Pittsburgh.
5:30 p.m. BSMW St. Louis Cardinals at Washington Nationals. From Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. (Live)
12 a.m. BSMW St. Louis Cardinals at Washington Nationals. From Nationals Park in Washington, D.C.
Saturday
3 p.m. BSMW St. Louis Cardinals at Washington Nationals. From Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. (Live)
6 p.m. KLJB WFLD WYZZ MLB Baseball All the latest action from Major League Baseball. (Live)
7 p.m. BSMW St. Louis Cardinals at Washington Nationals. From Nationals Park in Washington, D.C.
BASKETBALL
Sunday
11 a.m. NBATV WNBA Basketball Dallas Wings at Seattle Storm. From Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle.
12 p.m. ESPN WNBA Basketball Atlanta Dream at New York Liberty. From Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. (Live)
2 p.m. ESPN WNBA Basketball Indiana Fever at Phoenix Mercury. From Footprint Center in Phoenix. (Live) WCIU WNBA Basketball Minnesota Lynx at Chicago Sky. From Wintrust Arena in Chicago. (Live)
Monday
9 p.m. NBATV WNBA Basketball Dallas Wings at Seattle Storm. From Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle. (Live)
Tuesday
8:30 p.m. ESPN WNBA Basketball Indiana Fever at Las Vegas Aces. From T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. (Live)
Wednesday
7 p.m. NBATV WNBA Basketball Phoenix Mercury at Dallas Wings. From College Park Center in Arlington, Tex. (Live)
Thursday
12 a.m. BSMW Overtime Elite Semifinals: YNG Dreamerz at RWE. Game 2.
Friday
6:30 p.m. WCPX WNBA Basketball Atlanta Dream at Dallas Wings. From College Park Center in Arlington, Tex. (Live)
9 p.m. WCPX WNBA Basketball Las Vegas Aces at Los Angeles Sparks. From Crypto. com Arena in Los Angeles. (Live)
Saturday
12 p.m. WBBM WHBF WHIO WIFR WMBD WNBA Basketball New York Liberty at Indiana Fever. From Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. (Live)
5 p.m. NBATV NBA Summer League: California Classic
7 p.m. NBATV WNBA Basketball Washington Mystics at Minnesota Lynx. From the Target Center in Minneapolis. (Live)
9 p.m. NBATV NBA Summer League: California Classic
11 p.m. BSMW Overtime Elite Semifinals: YNG Dreamerz at RWE. Game 2. BOXING
Saturday
8 p.m. ESPN Boxing Shakur Stevenson vs. Artem Harutyunyan. From Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. (Live) CYCLING
Saturday
7 a.m. KWQC WEEK WMAQ WREX 2024 Tour de France Stage 8. Coverage of the 111th edition of the cycling event. (Live) EXTREME
Sunday
12 p.m. WQAD WTVO X Games Ventura 2024 From Ventura, Calif. (Live)
2 p.m. WLS X Games Ventura 2024 From Ventura, Calif. (Live) FOOTBALL
Sunday
12 p.m. NFLNET Super Bowl Classics XXI: Denver Broncos vs. New York Giants. The Giants score 30 second-half points behind Super Bowl MVP quarterback Phil Simms on their way to a 39-20 victory over the Broncos. From Jan. 25, 1987.
3 p.m. NFLNET Super Bowl Classics XXV: Buffalo Bills vs. New York Giants. From Jan. 27, 1991 in Tampa.
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7 p.m. NFLNET Super Bowl Classics XLII: New England Patriots vs. New York Giants. Eli Manning spearheads the Giants comeback as New York defeats New England in one of the greatest upsets in Super Bowl history, denying the Patriots’ bid at a perfect season. From Feb. 3, 2008.
9:30 p.m. NFLNET Super Bowl Classics XLVI: New England Patriots vs. New York Giants. The Giants come out on top with a 21-17 victory over the Patriots. Eli Manning posts an MVP-worthy performance highlighted by a nine-play, 88-yard drive for the game-winning touchdown late in the fourth quarter.
Monday
2 p.m. NFLNET NFL Football Football action from around the National Football League.
7:15 p.m. NFLNET NFL Football Football action from around the National Football League.
2:15 a.m. NFLNET NFL Football Football action from around the National Football League.
Tuesday
2 p.m. NFLNET NFL Football Football action from around the National Football League.
7 p.m. NFLNET NFL Football Football action from around the National Football League.
12 a.m. NFLNET NFL Football Football action from around the National Football League.
Wednesday
2 p.m. NFLNET NFL Football Football action from around the National Football League.
7 p.m. NFLNET NFL Football Football action from around the National Football League.
12 a.m. NFLNET NFL Football Football action from around the National Football League.
Thursday
2 p.m. NFLNET NFL Football Football action from around the National Football League.
7:15 p.m. NFLNET NFL Football Football action from around the National Football League.
11:15 p.m. NFLNET NFL Football Football action from around the National Football League.
2:15 a.m. NFLNET NFL Football Football action from around the National Football League.
Friday
2 p.m. NFLNET NFL Football Football action from around the National Football League.
sportsquiz
Questions:
8 p.m. NFLNET NFL Football Football action from around the National Football League.
12 a.m. NFLNET NFL Football Football action from around the National Football League.
Saturday
9 a.m. NFLNET NFL Football Football action from around the National Football League.
12 p.m. NFLNET NFL Football Football action from around the National Football League.
3 p.m. NFLNET NFL Football Football action from around the National Football League.
6 p.m. NFLNET College Football All the action from NCAA college football.
5 a.m. NFLNET Super Bowl Highlights Catch the highlights of Super Bowls from yesteryear.
5:30 a.m. NFLNET Super Bowl Highlights Catch the highlights of Super Bowls from yesteryear.
GOLF
Sunday
11:30 a.m. KWQC WEEK WMAQ WREX 2024 U.S. Senior Open Championship Final Round. From Newport Country Club in Newport, R.I. (Live)
12 p.m. WBBM WHBF WHIO WIFR WMBD LPGA Tour Golf Dow Championship, Final Round. From Midland Country Club in Midland, Mich. (Live)
2 p.m. WBBM WHBF WHIO WIFR WMBD PGA Tour Golf Rocket Mortgage Classic, Final Round. From Detroit Golf Club in Detroit, Mich. (Live)
Saturday
2 p.m. WBBM WHBF WHIO WIFR WMBD PGA Tour John Deere Classic, Third Round. From TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Ill. (Live)
MOTORCYCLE RACING
Saturday
1 p.m. KWQC WEEK WMAQ WREX Pro Motocross Championship RedBud National. From RedBud MX in Buchanan, Mich. (Live)
OLYMPICS
Sunday
6:30 p.m. KWQC WEEK WMAQ WREX U.S. Olympic Trials Track and Field. From Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore. (Live)
7:30 p.m. KWQC WEEK WMAQ WREX U.S. Olympic Trials Gymnastics. From the Target Center in Minneapolis. (Live)
RACKET SPORTS
Thursday
7 p.m. ESPN2 PPA Tour Pickleball Denver Open. Coverage of pickleball action from various cities across the United States. (Live)
Saturday
8 p.m. ESPN2 APP Tour Pickleball Newport Beach Open. From The Tennis and Pickleball Club at Newport Beach in Newport Beach, Calif. (Live)
SOCCER
Sunday
11 a.m. KLJB WFLD WYZZ 2024 UEFA European Championship Round of 16: Teams TBA. From Veltins-Arena in Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. (Live)
12 p.m. ESPN2 NWSL Soccer Seattle Reign at NJ/NY Gotham FC. From Red Bull Arena in Harrison, N.J. (Live)
2 p.m. KLJB WFLD WYZZ 2024 UEFA European Championship Round of 16: Teams TBA. From Rhein Energie Stadium in Cologne, Germany. (Live)
7 p.m. KLJB WFLD WYZZ 2024 Copa America Mexico vs. Ecuador. Group B. (Live)
Monday
2 p.m. KLJB WFLD WYZZ 2024 UEFA European Championship Round of 16: Teams TBA. From Deutsche Bank Park in Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany. (Live)
Tuesday
2 p.m. KLJB WFLD WYZZ 2024 UEFA European Championship Round of 16: Teams TBA. From Red Bull Arena in Leipzig, Saxony (Sachsen), Germany. (Live)
Thursday
8 p.m. KLJB WFLD WYZZ 2024 Copa America Quarterfinal: Teams TBA. From NRG Stadium in Houston. (Live)
Friday
11 a.m. KLJB WFLD WYZZ 2024 UEFA European Championship Quarterfinal: Teams TBA. From MHPArena in Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany. (Live)
2 p.m. KLJB WFLD WYZZ 2024 UEFA European Championship Quarterfinal:
BY ALEX HENDRY
Sports Child Prodigies
1) Before his record-breaking soccer career began - this 13-year-old signed his first contract on a napkin. Who is he?
2) Winning the 1997 Australian Open at the age of 16 - who is the youngest winner of a Grand Slam tournament (in the Open Era)?
3) Dubbed “The Next One” as a child - which hockey superstar began his major-junior career at 16 with the Rimouski Oceanic?
4) Straight out of high school and into the NBA - which St. Vincent - St. Mary High School star was drafted first overall in the NBA Draft?
5) At age 14, she became the first gymnast in Olympic history to be awarded a perfect judges score of 10.0. Who is she?
6) Nicknamed the “Baltimore Bullet” - who made their U.S. Olympic debut at the age of 15?
7) Before the championships and accolades, this five-year-old was demonstrating his putting skills to the viewers of “That’s Incredible!” - who is he?
8) Prior to rewriting the Formula One record-book, which driver made his F1 debut before even officially owning his own drivers license?
9) Which future National League MVP would make his MLB debut at age 19 on April 28, 2012 at Dodger Stadium?
10) Signing with the LPGA on October 5, 2005 - which golfer joined the professional tour at age 15?
Teams TBA. From Volksparkstadion in Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany. (Live)
6 p.m. ESPN2 USL Championship Soccer Birmingham Legion FC at Charleston Battery. From Patriots Point Athletics Complex in Mt. Pleasant, S.C. (Live)
Saturday
11 a.m. KLJB WFLD WYZZ 2024 UEFA European Championship Quarterfinal: Teams TBA. From Merkur Spiel-Arena in Düsseldorf, Germany. (Live)
12 p.m. ESPN NWSL Soccer Houston Dash at Chicago Red Stars. From SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Ill. (Live)
2 p.m. KLJB WFLD WYZZ 2024 UEFA European Championship Quarterfinal: Teams TBA. From Olympiastadion in Berlin, Germany. (Live)
6:30 p.m. WCPX NWSL Soccer Orlando Pride at Kansas City Current. From CPKC Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. (Live)
9 p.m. WCPX NWSL Soccer NJ/NY Gotham FC at Angel City FC. From BMO Stadium in Los Angeles. (Live)
TENNIS
Sunday
5 a.m.
ESPN 2024 Wimbledon
Championships First Round. From the AllEngland Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, England. (Live)
Monday
5 a.m.
ESPN 2024 Wimbledon
Championships First Round. From the AllEngland Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, England. (Live)
Tuesday
5 a.m.
ESPN 2024 Wimbledon
Championships Second Round. From the All-England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, England. (Live)
Wednesday
5 a.m.
ESPN 2024 Wimbledon
Championships Second Round. From the All-England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, England. (Live)
Thursday
5 a.m. ESPN 2024 Wimbledon
Championships Third Round. From the All-England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, England. (Live)
Saturday
6 a.m. ESPN 2024 Wimbledon
Championships Third Round. From the All-England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, England. (Live)
12 p.m. WLS WQAD WTVO 2024 Wimbledon Championships Singles Third Round. From All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, England. (Live)
WATER SPORTS
Answers:
Monday
1 a.m. BSMW Women’s Water Polo United States vs. Italy. From San Diego.
Tuesday
9 p.m. BSMW Women’s Water Polo United States vs. Italy. From San Diego.
Wednesday
9 a.m. BSMW Women’s Water Polo United States vs. Italy. From San Diego.
Thursday
5 p.m. BSMW Women’s Water Polo United States vs. Italy. From San Diego.
Friday
9 a.m. BSMW Women’s Water Polo United States vs. Italy. From San Diego.
2:30 a.m. BSMW Women’s Water Polo United States vs. Italy. From San Diego.
Saturday
12 p.m. BSMW Women’s Water Polo United States vs. Italy. From San Diego.
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BY SARAH PASSINGHAM
Private Investigator Alexa Crow (Lucy Lawless) jumps in to solve a “death by stirfry,” eager to clear the name of Reuben’s (Joseph Naufahu) good friend – a private chef who stands accused of killing one of his clients. Always fighting the good fight, Crow returns in a brand-new episode from Season 4 of “My Life is Murder,” premiering Monday, July 1, on BBC America. To watch the official trailer for this fourth season, visit youtube. com/watch?v=XTOpMHyOzys
‘Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F’ continues Detroit cop’s hijinks in Los Angeles
One of film’s most beloved and unorthodox police detectives is back on his beat, 30 years since audiences last saw him take down crime in Los Angeles’ most famous ZIP code. Eddie Murphy (“You People,” 2023) stars in the brand new action-comedy “Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F,” premiering Wednesday, July 3, on Netflix.
Murphy reprises his role as Detective Axel Foley — who first made his iconic appearance in 1984’s “Beverly Hills Cop,” which was followed up by sequels in 1987 and 1994 — a Detroit police officer whose work often takes him to sunny California and the glamorous, storied suburb of Beverly Hills to chase down drug lords, weapons kingpins and counterfeiting rings.
Joining Axel yet again is his trusty partner, Lt. Billy Rosewood, portrayed by Judge Reinhold (“Fast Times at Ridgemont High,” 1982). Joseph Gordon-Levitt (“Mr. Corman”) is Bobby Abbott, a detective with the Beverly Hills Police Department and ex-boyfriend of Axel’s estranged daughter, Jane (Taylour Paige, “Zola,” 2020).
So, what brings Axel back to the 90210 from his home in the Motor City this time, four decades since his first mayhem-filled assignment? Axel’s daughter Jane, a criminal defense attorney, receives a threat to her life, prompting her father to team up with old and new partners and pin down the danger.
In an official trailer for the film, Axel, Billy and Bobby drive chaos all over Beverly Hills, from crash landing a helicopter on a golf course, to chasing down bad guys in a snow plow and steering a cargo
After centuries of storytelling, what’s one more episode? Journalist Daniel Molloy (Eric Bogosian) finds himself at the end of his rope, as he decides he’s heard enough from vampires Louis (Jacob Anderson) and Arman (Assad Zaman), now worrying for his safety. Meanwhile, Claudia (Delainey Hayles) suffers from a grave sense of confinement, and searches for more. Season 2 of “Interview With the Vampire” concludes this Sunday, June 30, on AMC, with all prior episodes available to stream online, at amc.com/shows/ interview-with-the-vampire—1053259
PUZZLE SOLUTIONS
truck through a palatial home’s sitting room. The crime-fighting crew will get to the bottom of this case at any cost.
Reprising their roles from previous Beverly Hills Cop franchise films are Paul Reiser (“Mad About You”) as Police Chief Jeffrey Friedman; John Ashton (“Gone Baby Gone,” 2007) as Sgt. John Taggart; and Bronson Pinchot (“Chilling Adventures of Sabrina”) as former foe, Serge.
Joining the cast in this installment is Kevin Bacon (“Leave the World Behind,” 2023) as Capt. Grant, who welcomes Axel back to the force — but can he be trusted? Axel has dealt with crooked cops before, so it wouldn’t be the first time he found corruption went all the way to the top.
In a recent appearance on “The Daily Show,” Bacon told Jordan Klepper, “I’m not afraid of being a bad guy in the movie,” summing up his philosophy on being hated on screen by saying, “to me, it’s just great parts and I just want to be them. And I’m exorcising some demons.”
A newcomer to the Beverly Hills Cop franchise, Gordon-Levitt talked to Empire about his role in the upcoming film, saying, “this character is a bit straight-laced — I am an actual Beverly Hills cop, whereas Axel Foley is a cop from Detroit who finds himself in Beverly Hills — but he’s not a simple straight man.”
Anyone going toe-to-toe with Murphy is the straight man by default, but Gordon-Levitt shared that his character isn’t just there to question Axel’s hijinks. “I also get my licks in. I wouldn’t be living up to this crazy opportunity if I wasn’t going to have a few myself. We got to do some really fun stuff.”
You know what they say: disco never dies. Regardless, by the summer of 1978, the once untouchable genre faced mass marketing and rampant commercialism, both fighting to turn the tide. With the end of an era approaching, and “Stayin’ Alive” playing endlessly on the radio, over-saturation drove anti-disco sentiment to new heights. A “new-wave” approaches in the final episode of “Disco: Soundtrack of a Revolution,” airing Tuesday, July 2, on PBS. Go back in time with photos from the era, available at www.pbs.org/show/ disco-soundtrack-of-a-revolution/
2024 BET Awards
BET COMEDY NICK VH1 7 p.m.
With awards like Best Female R&B/Pop Artist, Best Collaboration, Album of the Year, Best Movie and Sportswoman and Sportsman of the Year, the BET Awards feature the best of the best in Black entertainment. Taraji P. Henson hosts from LA’s Peacock Theater.
Naked and Afraid XL
DISC 7 p.m.
Facing an unprecedented two-day extraction, the final eight survivalists hunt, fish, and trap potential food. An emergency overnight in the jungle causes fears and tensions to flare. Malorie’s struggles may cause medics to step in and end her challenge.
The Great Food Truck Race FOOD 7 p.m.
Let the games begin. Season 17 of this fan-favorite competition kicks off as host Tyler Florence welcomes nine food trucks to the NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, which will act as the starting line for a Gulf Coast road trip worth $50,000.
Interview With the Vampire AMC 8 p.m.
Journalist Daniel Molloy (Eric Bogosian) has heard enough from Louis (Jacob Anderson) and Armand (Assad Zaman) and has grave concerns for his safety in this season finale. Meanwhile, Claudia (Delainey Hayles) is suffering from a sense of confinement.
House of the Dragon HBO 8 p.m.
Set some 200 years before the events of “Game of Thrones,” this season sees the continent of Westeros on the verge of a catastrophic civil war as King Aegon (Tom Glynn-Carney) and Queen Rhaenyra (Emma D’Arcy) prepare to battle for the Iron Throne.
The Chi PARSHO 8 p.m.
Emmett (Jacob Latimore), Jake (Michael Epps) and Kiesha (Birgundi Baker) come together after an incident leaves them looking for answers. But when they learn the reason for the commotion, they grow closer through connection in this season finale.
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Why Men Are Clueless STARZ 4:15 p.m.
Time is of the essence for Omar Baker (Avery Kidd Waddell), a writer who’s coming up short in both his career and relationship. When his girlfriend Terra (Carmen Serano) gives him one week to get his act together, he relies on his friends to help.
American Ninja Warrior KWQC WEEK WMAQ WREX 7 p.m.
People from all over the United States step up to challenge the world’s most notorious obstacle course for fame and glory. Who will have the mental fortitude to reach the summit of Mount Midoriyama? Matt Iseman, Akbar Gbajabiamila and Zuri Hall host.
Mayor of Kingstown PARSHO 8 p.m.
Things go from bad to worse when Iris (Emma Laird) decides to move forward by tackling her past. Then, Mike (Jeremy Renner) looks to exploit a new angle as Bunny (Tobi Bamtefa) and Konstantin (Yorick van Wageningen) ramp up their power struggle.
The Great American Recipe WTTW WTVP 8 p.m.
With a new location, two new judges (Tim Hollingsworth and Francis Lam) and eight new home cooks, this third season has seen a lot of change. This week, to remind themselves of home, the chefs prepare their favorite comfort foods and special dishes.
My Life Is Murder BBCA 9 p.m.
When you’re a chef, food poisoning can be a career killer. Alexa (Lucy Lawless) jumps in to investigate a “death by stir-fry” to help clear the name of Reuben’s (Joseph Naufahu) good friend, a private chef who stands accused of killing one of his clients.
Holy Marvels With Dennis Quaid HISTORY 9:05 p.m.
Delve into the legendary treasures of the Copper Scroll, the Syamantaka Gem and King Solomon’s mines in this brand-new episode. While these stories have captivated the world for centuries, some wonder if their vast fortunes could still be out there.
DJ Hollywood as seen in “Disco: Soundtrack of a Revolution”
Doubling Down With the Derricos
TLC 7 p.m.
Moving can often come with some big feelings. This week, as Deon and Karen pack up the house, they must deal with their kid’s emotional reactions. Meanwhile, Darian looks forward and makes some drastic plans for her future, and GG gets her MRI results.
Supermarket Stakeout
FOOD 8 p.m.
Nothing says “welcome to the parking lot” like a delicious flatbread competition. Host Alex Guarnaschelli has the four chefs forage the lot for ingredients. Then, it’s off to the fryers to crisp a little something before the final two spice things up.
Disco: Soundtrack of a Revolution
WTTW WTVP 8 p.m.
“Stayin’ Alive” may have been an anthem for the ages when it was released in 1977. However, within a couple of years, the end was near as oversaturation and crass commercialization began to drive anti-disco sentiment to new heights in this series finale.
Hard Knocks: Offseason With the New York Giants HBO 9 p.m.
It’s shocking that the New York Giants will be playing its 100th season this year. The premiere of this five-part original series goes behind the scenes to look at the steps it’s taking in the off-season to prepare for this historic milestone.
Password KWQC WEEK WMAQ WREX 9 p.m.
In this modernized version of the iconic word-guessing game following the likes of “Password Plus” and “Super Password,” celebrities team up with everyday contestants to play along. This week, Wiz Khalifa and Jimmy Fallon join the fun.
FBI: Most Wanted WBBM WHBF WHIO WIFR WMBD 9 p.m.
During this episode from Season 5, Nina (Shantel VanSanten) and Scola (John Boyd) bump heads over parenting styles. Meanwhile, a drug deal gone wrong leads to the kidnapping of two teens, and the task force begins a daring hunt to rescue them.
The Black Phone ('21)Mason Thames, Madeleine McGraw, Ethan Hawke. (P) (:45) <+++ 8 Mile ('02) Kim Basinger,Brittany Murphy,Marshall Mathers. A Detroit man (Eminem) tries to achieve succ ess as a rapper. (:40) < Operation Fortune: Ruse de
The STREAM Scene
“13 Hours: e Secret Soldiers of Benghazi” (June 30)
In Libya, 2012, Islamic militants attack the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, killing Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens (Matt Letscher) and Sean Smith (Christopher Dingli), an o cer for the Foreign Service. Stationed less than one mile away are members of the Annex Security Team (James Badge Dale, John Krasinski, Max Martini), former soldiers assigned to protect operatives and diplomats in the city.
“Zappa” (June 30) is feature documentary takes an in-depth look into the private life and work of American musician, composer, and bandleader Frank Zappa. It explores his rich, often controversial musical career and features unfettered access to the Zappa vault and archival footage.
celebrity update
BY ADAM THOMLISON
Where all the top choices can be found in one place!
“Star Trek: Prodigy” - Season 2 (July 1)
Moving to Net ix from Paramount+ for its second season, this animated Star Trek franchise spino for kids follows a motley crew of young aliens who must gure out how to work together while navigating a greater galaxy, in search of a better future. ese six young outcasts know nothing about the ship they have commandeered but, over the course of their adventures together, they will each be introduced to Star eet.
Lili Taylor
“Shark Beach With Anthony Mackie: Gulf Coast” (July 1) Kicking o National Geographic’s 2024 Sharkfest, this new installment of “Shark Beach” follows actor Anthony Mackie as he navigates the waterways of New Orleans, where he was born and raised. As Mackie explores the growing rumors that shark encounters may be on the rise in the Gulf of Mexico, he works with a team of experts, consulting the latest in scienti c research, to nd better ways for humans and sharks to coexist.
Q: Who is the actress who played Mary Todd Lincoln in “Manhunt”? And what’s she doing next?
A: In “Manhunt,” the Apple TV+ miniseries about the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, Lincoln’s wife was played by Lili Taylor.
Taylor’s best known for starring in the weird and controversial indie film “I Shot Andy Warhol” (1996), but she’s been a fixture of the big and small screens since 1988 when she came to fame as part of the ensemble of another cult favorite, “Mystic Pizza.”
As for what’s next for Taylor after “Manhunt,” first off, it’s not clear if her other streaming series will be back. She stars in the Amazon Prime series “Outer Range,” a sci-fi western in which she plays the matriarch of the Abbot family, opposite Josh Brolin (“Avengers: Endgame,” 2019). Its second season was released just a few weeks ago, with no word yet on a third. The story is still very much up in the air, and it seems to have been a hit for Amazon, so there’s reason to believe we’ll get more.
But in the meantime, Taylor will be taking a little diversion down a pretty well-known street. She’s booked a role in the upcoming teen-centric horror film “Fear Street: Prom Queen,” based on the book of the same name by R.L. Stine.
The “Fear Street” books were mega-sellers for Stine and helped pioneer the lucrative teen-horror literary genre as we know it today. “Prom Queen” is filming now, with no release date announced so far.
For Peace of Mind
crossword puzzle
Across
1. TV show set in William McKinley High School
5. Love handles, essentially 9. Doctors’ org. 12. Blue-ribbon 13. “___ of the Planet of the Apes” (2011) 14. One of the Bobbsey twins 15. Who killed Laura Palmer? show
17. Budget column heading: Abbr.
18. A’s opposite, in England
19. Show with a lot of Chase scenes?
21. Son of, in Arabic names 22. Grind down 23. Blueprints
26. Film critic Roger
Item for Miss Muffet 29. Back muscles, for short
RN’s outfit 32. Man of morals
33. A-Team mission, e.g. 35. Beast of burden
36. Evan Rachel Wood series
38. “Inside the NBA” channel
41. Hairy cousin in “The Addams Family”
42. Dunder Mifflin’s series
44. “To Tell The Truth” fib
45. Actress Skye
46. Reply to “That so?”
47. Little boy
48. Farm females
49. Oceanic Flight 815 show
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1. The Great Gatsby’s real last name
2. Rob of “The West Wing”
3. Tennyson lady
4. Hallow ending
5. Common refrigerant
6. “Taken” (2008) star Neeson
7. “Don’t __ _ Why” (Billy Joel song)
8. To _ __ (certainly!)
9. “Got some thoughts?”
10. Concern
11. Comic Sandberg
16. Banned contaminants
20. “Bridgerton” extras
21. Grant membership to 23. Windows machines
24. Actress Myra ___ Taylor
25. “___ Development”
27. Amt. in the “Great British Baking Show”
31. Young Sheldon accessory
32. Home row letters
34. Not at all
35. Healing plants
36. Comic Ferrell
37. Actress Russo
38. Bandleader Puente
39. Mark Harmon CBS series
40. Midterm or final
43. Chick-___-A (fast food chain)
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“Sunny” (Apple TV+ — July 10, Series Premiere)
Rashida Jones stars in this thriller series as Suzie, an American woman living in Kyoto, Japan, whose life is upended when her husband and son disappear in a mysterious plane crash. As “consolation” she’s given Sunny (voiced by Joanna Sotomura), one of a new class of domestic robots made by her husband’s electronics company. Though at first, Suzie resents Sunny’s attempts to fill the void in her life, gradually they develop an unexpected friendship. Together they uncover the dark truth of what really happened to Suzie’s family and become dangerously enmeshed in a world Suzie never knew existed.
“Sausage Party: Foodtopia” - Season 1 (Prime Video — July 11, Series Premiere)
Based off the 2016 animated feature “Sausage Party,” this animated series follows Frank (Seth Rogen), Brenda (Kristen Wiig), Barry (Michael Cera) and Sammy (Edward Norton) as they try to build their own food society. David Krumholtz, Will Forte, Sam Richardson, Natasha Rothwell and Yassir Lester also voice star.
MasterChef KLJB WFLD WYZZ 7 p.m.
The amateur chefs are dropping like flies as the generational mix is separating the good from the “not-as-good.” Gordon Ramsay, Aarón Sánchez and Joe Bastianich are sharpening their knives as this larger-than-ever competition heats up.
The Price Is Right WBBM WHBF WHIO WIFR WMBD 7 p.m.
Celebrating active-duty military, veterans and their families, this Fourth of July special episode welcomes The Band of The Golden West from Sacramento, Calif., performing with airmen-musicians under the command of Lt. Col. Cristina Moore Urrutia.
American Pickers HISTORY 8 p.m.
In this “Best of” episode, Mike and Frank head to the bayous of Mississippi to save a vintage bathing beauty motel sign from a derelict building. Then, Robbie and Danielle look forward to a day at the beach when they find vintage swimwear.
Hope in the Water WTTW WTVP 8 p.m.
Farmed fish has a bad rep thanks to years of pollution and neglect. However, new technologies and ancient techniques may hold the answers. Actress Shailene Woodley joins a team of divers who turn “zombie” urchins into food in this series finale.
Murder at the Motel A&E 9 p.m.
After a long day of traveling, there’s nothing like the respite of a roadside motel. That is, so long as you wake up to check out the next day. In each new episode, hear real-life stories from victims and victims’ families regarding deadly motel crimes.
Alien Encounters: Fact or Fiction DISC 9 p.m.
This new episode shares three “out of this world” stories, involving a lobsterman from Maine who relives a haunting, harrowing encounter, a family who witnessed a strange string of lights in the sky and a man who believes he can communicate with aliens.
<+ Pixels ('15)Kevin James, Michelle Monaghan,Adam Sandler. (:50) <+++ Django Unchained ('12) Christoph Waltz,Leonardo DiCaprio, Jamie Foxx. A former slave and a German bounty hunter roam the American South in search of wanted crim nals.
The First 48 Presents: Homicide Squad Atlanta A&E 5 p.m.
The entire first season of this “First 48” series airs.
This premiere episode follows as a rookie detective unravels the mystery of a teen found stripped and shot to death in an Atlanta city park, a case that captures the hearts of the public.
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives FOOD 7 p.m.
Since Georgia is the epicenter of soul food and seafood, Guy decides on traveling to the Peach State to sample a little of everything. On Tybee Island, he finds a spot with gourmet hot dogs, while in Savannah, Ga., he gets a soul food special of oxtail.
Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular KWQC WEEK WMAQ WREX 7 p.m.
You can’t have a Fourth of July celebration without fireworks and few places do it up like Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular in NYC. This 48th edition of the show will feature larger than life pyrotechnics and drones set to the sounds of America.
America’s Funniest Home Videos WLS WQAD WTVO 7 p.m.
In a world where no one’s funny bones are safe, this long-running series swoops in to save the day with a little levity and a whole lot of laughter. Three episodes air in a row, following as host Alfonso Ribeiro reviews audience-submitted clips.
A Capitol Fourth 2024 WTTW WTVP 7 p.m.
The calendar aligns and the stars are out as PBS celebrates America’s 248th birthday with musical performances by some of the biggest names in music and tributes to America’s military forces. This 44th annual concert will be a rockin’ good time. World’s Funniest Animals WCIU 8:30 p.m.
From disastrous dogs and courageous cats to rambunctious rabbits and hilarious hamsters, this brand-new episode follows host Elizabeth Stanton and her celebrity guest panel as they review clips of animal’s funniest moments, all caught on film.
<+++ Tucker: The Man and His Dream ('88) Joan Allen, Martin Landau, Jeff Bridges. (:55) <+++ Heathers ('89) Christian Slater, Shannen Dohert y, Winona Ryder. A teenager grows tired of her class-conscious peers. (:40) <+++ Casino ('95) 109 139 247 TBS Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang The Big Bang Theory <+++ The Hangover ('09) Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis,Bradley Cooper.
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WBBM WHBF WHIO WIFR WMBD 7 p.m.
Love word games? Good things as host RuPaul will have contestants’ tongues tied unravelling words in a race against time. Guess wrong, but have another letter from the right word, they go again. If not, the challenger gets a chance to win.
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives FOOD 8 p.m.
Where there’s smoke, there’s something heating up. Guy is on the road in Boulder, Colo., checking out a pizza place that knows how to spice things up. Then, Mesa, Ariz., offers tantalizing turnovers, while a BBQ joint in Memphis, Tenn., fans the flames.
Down in the Valley STARZ 8 p.m.
Inspired by “P-Valley,” this series is a mesmerizing tour of the Deep South, exposing a complex region that is equal parts poignant, joyful and magical. Each episode sees host Nicco Annan gets immersed in the people, sensuality, music and culture.
Deb’s House
WE 9 p.m.
Famed music mogul Deb Antney is looking for rap’s next superstar female MC. She identifies eight up-and-comers and moves them into her house in hopes of molding them into a sisterhood of tenacious talent before exposing them to industry execs.
Roots of Comedy With Jesus Trejo WTVP 9 p.m.
This fascinating documentary series offers viewers a backstage pass to the highs and lows of comedy, with installments exploring how comics mirror our society. During this new episode, Samoan comic Adam Pasi performs for his parents for the first time.
The Proof Is Out There: Alien Edition HISTORY 9:05 p.m.
With over seventy percent of the Earth’s surface covered by water, perhaps instead of looking up for UFOs we should be looking down? Journalist Tony Harris and his team of experts will present and analyze evidence of unidentified submerged objects and render a verdict.
in the BackyardReal Murders "Terror in East Point " Real Murders "Deadly Election" Mark of a-Killer "Summer of Fear" 141 241 241 PARMT (5:30) Yellowst. Yellowstone "Going Back to Cali" Yellowst. "Cowboys and Dreamers" Yellowstone "All for Nothing" Yellowstone "The Beating" <++++ Raiders of the Lost Ark
750 318 545 PARSHO (4:45) <+++ Pearl ('22) Mia Goth. Couples Therapy "409" < Charlie's Angels ('19)Naomi Scott,Ella Balinska, Kristen Stewart. (P) (:40) <++ Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle ('03) Drew Barrymore, Lucy Liu, Cameron Diaz. Private detectives try to retrieve cryptic information. (P) <++ What Men Want ('19)Tracy Morgan,Aldis Hodge, Taraji P. Henson.
630 340 535 STZENC (:05) <++ Marry Me ('22) Owen Wilson, Chloe Coleman, Jennifer Lopez. A singer marries a stranger after her fiance cheats on her. <+++ Friday Night Lights ('04)Derek Luke, Jay Hernandez, B illy Bob Thornton. A football coach leads high- school pla yers in Texas. <+++ John Wick: Chapter 4 ('23) Donnie Y en,Bill Skarsgård, Keanu Reeves. John Wick takes his fight against the High Table global.
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Adam ('22) Aldis Hodge,Pierce Brosnan,The Rock (:40) <++ Hancock ('08) Charlize Theron, Jason Bateman, Will Smith. Movie
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260 185 312 HALL (7:00) < Jolly Good Christmas ('22) < Haul Out the Holly: Lit Up ('23) Wes Brown, Stephen Tobolowsky, Lacey Chabert. < My Christmas Family Tree ('21)Andrew W. Walker, James Tupper, Aimee Teegarden. < Magic in Mistletoe ('23)Paul Campbell, Mila Jones, Lyndie Greenwood. < Write Before Christmas ('19)Chad Michael Murray, Torrey DeVitto. < One Royal Holiday ('20) Laura Osnes.
(7:35) <+ Gods of Egypt ('16) Nikolaj Coster-Waldau. (:45) < Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple ('24) (:15) <++ Mortal Kombat ('95)Linden Ashby, Bridgette L. Wilson, Robin Shou (:55) Hard Knocks (:35) <++ Godzilla ('14) Ken Watanabe, Elizabeth Olsen, Aaron Johnson. (:45) <++ Godzilla: King of the Monsters ('19) Kyle Chandler.
206 112 229 HGTV Battle on the Beach Battle
UnXplained "The Truth About Bigfoot" UnXplained "Leading Double Lives" The UnXplained "What Lies Below?" UnXplained "Secrets of Abandoned Places" The UnXplained The UnXplained "The Search for Atlantis" The UnXplained
<++ Trolls World Tour ('20) (:45) <+++ The Secret Life of Pets ('16) (:45) <++ The Boss Baby 2: Family Business ('21)
127 251 OXY Dateline: Secrets Deadly Waters Deadly WatersDeadly "Killer Wave " Deadly "Ghost Ship" Accident "In the Fire" Accident, SuicideAccident, SuicideAccident, SuicideAccident, Suicide
241 241 PARMT (7:00) < Indiana Jones & the Last Crusade Yellowstone "All for Nothing" Yellowstone Yellowstone Yellowstone Yellowst. "The World Is Purple" Yellowstone Yellowstone
750 318 545 PARSHO (7:45) <+++ Die Hard 2 ('90) Bonnie Bedelia, William Atherton, Bruce Willis. (P) <++++ Terminator 2: Judgment Day ('91)Linda Hamilton, Edward Furlong, Arnold Schwarzenegger. (P) <+++ Rocky Balboa ('06) Burt Young, Sylvester Stallone. (:15) <+++ Casino Royale ('06)Eva Green, Mads Mikkelsen, Daniel Craig. (:45) <+++ Die Hard ('88)Alan Rickman, Bruce Willis.
630 340 535 STZENC (7:25) <++ Oz the Great and Powerful ('13) James Franco. (:40) <+++ Friday Night Light s ('04) Derek Luke, Jay Hernandez, Billy Bob Thornton. (:40) <++ Wimbledon ('04)Paul Bettany, Sam Neill, Kirsten Dunst. (:20) <+++ John Wick: Chapter 4 ('23) Donnie Yen, Bill Skarsgård, Keanu Reeves. (:15) <++ About My Father ('23) Sebastian Maniscalco. (:45) < Oz the Great 109 139 247 TBS ModFam Friends Friends Friends Friends Friends Friends (:25) <+++ Shazam! ('19) Mark Strong,Zachary Levi. (:55) <++ Aquaman ('18) Amber Heard,Jason Momoa. (:55) < Deep Blue Sea 46 183
TLC Doubling Down Doubling Down Doubling Down 7 Little Johnstons 7 Little Johnstons 7 Little Johnstons Untold Stories of ER Untold Stories of ER Stories ER "W peout!" My 600-Lb. Life
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trivia quiz
Questions:
BY STAFF WRITERS
Founding Fathers
1) Who voiced Benjamin Franklin in the educational animated series “Liberty’s Kids”?
2) Who won an Emmy for his portrayal of America’s second president in the HBO miniseries “John Adams?”
3) Who portrayed George Washington in the 2000 film “The Crossing?”
4) In an episode of “Family Ties,” which founding father gets some writing advice from Alex P. Keaton (Michael J. Fox)?
5) In which year did Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “Hamilton” (currently streaming on Disney+) first debut on Broadway?
voiced Benjamin Franklin in
6) In “National Treasure” (2004), who made the ocular device (glasses) used to read the secret map on the back of the Declaration of Independence?
7) Which British actor portrayed John Hancock in the History Channel miniseries “Sons of Liberty?”
8) Which silversmithing Founding Father crafted the knife given to President Bartlet’s personal aide, Charlie, in “The West Wing?”
9) Who played Thomas Jefferson’s wife Martha in the 1972 film “1776?”
10) What is the name of the spy ring featured in the AMC series “Turn: Washington’s Spies?”
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“Exploding Kittens” - Season 1 (Netflix — July 12, Series Premiere)
Based on the hit card game, this new animated comedy sees God (Tom Ellis) get fired and sent to Earth to reconnect with humanity. The catch? He’s trapped in the body of a chubby house cat. As part of his rehabilitation, he moves in with a dysfunctional family and tries to solve their problems, but ends up spending a lot of time chasing laser pointers. And to top it off, Godcat’s next-door neighbor, who is also a cat, turns out to be none other than his nemesis, the Antichrist.
“Mammals” - Season 1 (BBC America/ AMC+ — July 13, Docuseries Premiere) Renowned naturalist Sir David Attenborough presents this new series, which reveals how mammals have conquered the Earth, uncovering the secrets to their success with their winning design, incredible adaptability, unrivaled intelligence and unique sociability. Viewers get to see how mammals have taken advantage of every major environment on earth, now found in every ocean and on every continent, from frozen wildernesses, dense jungles, baking deserts, even the dark depths of the open ocean and the skies above our forests.
Anthony Michael Hall, Chevy Chase, Beverly D’Angelo and Dana Barron in “National Lampoon’s Vacation”
National Lampoon’s Vacation
AMC 6 p.m.
Despite his best intentions of spending time with his wife (Beverly D’Angelo) and kids (Anthony Michael Hall, Dana Barron), Clark Griswold’s (Chevy Chase) family vacation to Wally World quickly devolves into a series of unfortunate, yet hilarious, events.
Three Wise Men and a Baby: Extended Cut HALL 7 p.m.
A must-watch from the 2022 holiday season that sees three brothers (Tyler Hynes, Andrew Walker, Paul Campbell) take a merry stroll to self-discovery when they are forced to work together to care for a baby. This extended cut adds deleted scenes.
Amish Affair LIFE 7 p.m.
When Amish leader Aaron’s (Ryan McPartlin) wife becomes ill, he hires Hannah (Mackenize Cardwell) to move in and help. The chemistry between the pair is undeniable, so Hannah quits. But when Aaron’s wife dies suspiciously, Hannah gets framed for murder.
Love & Marriage: Huntsville OWN 7 p.m.
This week, Courtney and Stormi face changing winds, as Sunni and Moses head on a double date with Maurice and Kimmi, then debate buying a house in Huntsville. Plus, Stormi learns some surprising new details regarding Martell and Latricia’s past together.
Accident, Suicide, or Murder OXYGEN 7 p.m.
Season 5 continues with this troubling tale, finding a man found burned to death in his home workshop. Soon, his wife is charged with his murder, but the ensuing arson investigation uncovers more details, pointing in a very different direction.
Outlaw Posse PARSHO 7 p.m.
The outlaw Chief (Mario Van Peebles) returns to Montana in 1908 to grab the gold he hid years before. But his former partner, Angel (William Mapother), is on the hunt as well. Also stars Whoopi Goldberg, Neal McDonough and Edward James Olmos.
Terrence Howard,Carmen Ejogo, Jeffrey Wright. The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. leads a 1955 bus protest. (:55) House of the Dragon (:05) Fantasmas (:40) <++ The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey ('12) Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage, Ian Mc Kellen.
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750 318 545 PARSHO (4:45) <+++ Die Hard ('88) Alan Rickman, Bruce Willis. < Outlaw Posse ('24)William Mapother, John Carroll Lynch, Mario Van Peebles. An outlaw seaches for stolen gold in the hills of Montana. (P)
The Wolf of Wall Street ('13) Jonah Hill,
James Franco. A circus magician is hurled into the magical land of Oz <++ Wimbledon ('04)Paul Bettany,Sam Neill,Kirsten Dunst. Two tennis players fall for each other (:40) <++ Brown Sugar ('02)Sanaa Lathan,Mos Def, Taye Diggs Childhood friends won't admit the y love each other. (:35) <+++ Joy Ride ('23) 109 139 247 TBS (4:55) <++ Deep Blue Sea ('99) <++ The Meg ('18) Li Bingbing,Rainn Wilson,Jason Statham.
('99) Saffron Burrows,Thomas Jane. (:35) < The Meg
40 Year-Old Virgin, The +++ (2005, Romance) Steve Carell, Catherine Keener. Three co-workers unite to help their virgin buddy’s sex life. MAXSun. 8 p.m., IFCSat. 9:15 p.m.
8 Mile +++ (2002, Drama) Marshall Mathers, Kim Basinger. A young man (Eminem) in Detroit tries to overcome obstacles and achieve success as a rapper. STZENCTue. 9:47 p.m.
AAkeelah and the Bee +++ (2006, Children) Laurence Fishburne, Angela Bassett. An 11-year-old girl (Keke Palmer) in South Los Angeles discovers she has a talent for spelling. BYUTVMon. 8 p.m.
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues +++ (2013, Comedy) Will Ferrell, Steve Carell. Ron Burgundy tries to stay classy when he and his team go to work at a 24-hour news channel. PARSHOWed. 8:35 p.m.
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy +++ (2004, Comedy) Will Ferrell, Christina Applegate. A 1970s newsman (Will Ferrell) feels threatened by a female employee (Christina Applegate). PARSHO Wed. 7 p.m.
Ant-Man and The Wasp +++ (2018, Action) Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly. Ant-Man and the Wasp uncover secrets from the past while battling a powerful new enemy. TNTMon. 7 p.m. Avatar +++ (2009, Sci-Fi) Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana. A former Marine (Sam Worthington) falls in love with a native (Zoe Saldana) of a lush alien world. FREEFRMThu. 3:10 p.m.
Avengers, The +++ (2012, Action) Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans. Superheroes join forces to save the world from an unexpected enemy. FXSun. 7 p.m., Sun. 10 p.m., Thu. 5 p.m.
Avengers: Age of Ultron +++ (2015, Action) Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth. Things go awry when Tony Stark tries to jumpstart a dormant peacekeeping program. FXThu. 8 p.m., Thu. 11 p.m.
Avengers: Endgame +++ (2019, Action) Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans. The Avengers devise a plan to bring back their vanquished allies for an epic showdown with Thanos. TNTSun. 4:05 p.m., Mon. 3:15 p.m.
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Batman Begins +++ (2005, Action) Christian Bale, Michael Caine. Bruce Wayne (Christian Bale) becomes Gotham City’s Dark Knight. TNTTue. 10 p.m., Wed. 6 p.m.
Batman, The +++ (2022, Action) Robert Pattinson, Zoë Isabella Kravitz. Batman ventures into Gotham City’s underworld when a killer leaves behind a trail of cryptic clues. TNTWed. 8:45 p.m.
Big Short, The +++ (2015, Comedy Drama) Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling. In 2008, shrewd and greedy investors take advantage of an impending economic collapse in America. PARSHOSun. 3:30 p.m., Sun. 11 p.m.
Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) +++ (2020, Action) Margot Robbie, Rosie Perez. Harley Quinn, Huntress, Black Canary and Renee Montoya battle Gotham crime boss Black Mask. HBOWed. 7 p.m. Black Phone, The +++ (2021, Horror) Ethan Hawke, Mason Thames. A captive boy hears the voices of a killer’s previous victims through a disconnected phone. STZENCTue. 8 p.m.
Boycott +++ (2001, Docu-Drama) Jeffrey Wright, Terrence Howard. The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. leads a protest after Rosa Parks refuses to surrender her bus seat. HBOSat. 7 p.m. Brokeback Mountain +++ (2005, Romance) Heath Ledger, Jake Gyllenhaal. In 1960s, two cowboys have a secret romance over many years and each one’s shaky marriage. HBOFri. 6:42 p.m. Bronx Tale, A +++ (1993, Drama) Robert De Niro, Chazz Palminteri. Bus driver’s (Robert De Niro) son (Lillo Brancato) looks up to mob boss (Chazz Palminteri) in 1960s. BBCAMon. 10:03 p.m. Bros +++ (2022, Romance) Billy Eichner, Luke MacFarlane. Sparks fly between two commitment-phobic men as they embark on something resembling a relationship. STARZTue. 11:35 p.m., Wed. 6 p.m.
Bucket of Blood, A +++ (1959, Horror) Dick Miller, Barboura Morris. Beatniks like an espresso-house busboy’s (Dick Miller) sculptures, corpses coated with clay. TCMWed. 8:30 p.m.
CCalamity Jane +++ (1953, Musical) Doris Day, Howard Keel. Sharpshooter Jane (Doris Day) aims for Wild Bill Hickok (Howard Keel). TCMWed. 3 p.m.
Captains Courageous +++ (1937, Adventure)
Spencer Tracy, Freddie Bartholomew. Portuguese fishermen pick up a rich man’s son (Freddie Bartholomew) who has fallen overboard. TCM Tue. 10:45 p.m.
Casino +++ (1995, Crime Story) Robert De Niro, Sharon Stone. A bookie (Robert De Niro) and his pal (Joe Pesci) make a Las Vegas casino an empire. STZENCThu. 11:40 p.m., Fri. 3:02 p.m.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory +++ (2005, Children) Johnny Depp, Freddie Highmore. Five children tour the wondrous factory of an odd confectioner (Johnny Depp). MAXSat. 8 p.m.
Charlie’s Angels +++ (2000, Action) Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore. Three detectives (Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore, Lucy Liu) try to rescue a computer pro. VH1Fri. 7 p.m., Sat. 4:30 p.m.
Cinderella +++ (2015, Children) Cate Blanchett, Lily James. A spirited young woman (Lily James)
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finds herself at the mercy of her cruel stepfamily. FREEFRMSat. 7:45 p.m.
Close Encounters of the Third Kind ++++ (1977, Sci-Fi) Richard Dreyfuss, François Truffaut. An Indiana lineman and other UFO sighters finally have documented contact with space aliens. TCMSat. 7 p.m.
Clueless +++ (1995, Comedy) Alicia Silverstone, Stacey Dash. A Beverly Hills teen (Alicia Silverstone) strives to make a difference. FREEFRMTue. 5 p.m.
Coco +++ (2017, Animated) Voices of Anthony Gonzalez, Gael García Bernal. A boy embarks on a journey through the colorful Land of the Dead to discover his family’s history. FREEFRMMon. 7:30 p.m.
Conjuring, The +++ (2013, Horror) Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson. Paranormal investigators (Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson) confront a powerful demonic entity. MAXSat. 10:26 p.m.
Crocodile Dundee +++ (1986, Comedy) Paul Hogan, Linda Kozlowski. Rich reporter (Linda Kozlowski) and he-man (Paul Hogan) tour Outback and Manhattan. SUNDANCSun. 11 p.m.
Croods: A New Age, The +++ (2020, Animated) Voices of Nicolas Cage, Emma Stone. The prehistoric Crood family is challenged by a family who claims to be better and more evolved. E!Mon. 11:30 p.m.
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon +++ (2000, Adventure) Chow Yun-Fat, Michelle Yeoh. Two martial artists (Chow Yun-Fat, Michelle Yeoh) hunt a stolen 400-year-old sword. HBOSun. 4:37 p.m.
Crowd, The ++++ (1928, Drama) Eleanor Boardman, James Murray. A young couple struggle to make the most of their life in the heart of a large, impersonal city. TCMSun. 11:30 p.m.
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Dances With Wolves ++++ (1990, History) Kevin Costner, Mary McDonnell. A Union officer (Kevin Costner) at a frontier outpost befriends the Lakota and adopts their culture. BBCAFri. 7 p.m.
Day the Earth Stood Still, The +++ (1951, Sci-Fi) Michael Rennie, Patricia Neal. Klaatu (Michael Rennie) and robot Gort warn Earth about nuclear war. TCMSat. 9:30 p.m.
Deadpool +++ (2016, Action) Ryan Reynolds, Morena Baccarin. Armed with accelerated healing powers, Deadpool hunts down the man who nearly destroyed his life. HBOThu. 3:04 p.m.
Deadpool 2 +++ (2018, Action) Ryan Reynolds, Josh Brolin. Wisecracking mercenary Deadpool joins
forces with a team of mutants to fight the all-powerful Cable. FXSat. 7 p.m., Sat. 9:30 p.m.
Departed, The +++ (2006, Thriller) Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon. An undercover cop gains a mobster’s confidence, while a career criminal infiltrates the police. AMCMon. 3 p.m.
Die Hard +++ (1988, Action) Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman. A New York policeman (Bruce Willis) outwits foreign thugs in an L.A. high-rise. PARSHO Sat. 4:45 p.m.
Django Unchained +++ (2012, Western) Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz. A former slave and a German bounty hunter roam the American South in search of wanted criminals. STZENCWed. 9:49 p.m. Doctor Strange +++ (2016, Action) Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor. Dr. Stephen Strange discovers the world of magic after meeting the Ancient One. TNTTue. 4:30 p.m.
Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story +++ (2004, Comedy) Vince Vaughn, Christine Taylor. Dodgeball teams (Vince Vaughn, Christine Taylor, Ben Stiller) compete for $50,000 in Las Vegas. COMEDYSat. 5:30 p.m.
Dune: Part Two +++ (2024, Sci-Fi) Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya. Paul Atreides unites with Chani and the Fremen while seeking vengeance for the death of his family. HBOThu. 9:14 p.m. F
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off +++ (1986, Comedy) Matthew Broderick, Alan Ruck. A teen (Matthew Broderick) plays hooky in Chicago with friends (Alan Ruck, Mia Sara). FREEFRMTue. 7:25 p.m.
Few Good Men, A +++ (1992, Drama) Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson. Navy lawyers (Tom Cruise, Demi Moore) defend Marines for a murder at Gitmo. BBCA Thu. 8 p.m.
Fighter, The +++ (2010, Drama) Mark Wahlberg, Christian Bale. Two brothers (Mark Wahlberg, Christian Bale) reunite to train for a historic boxing match. TMCSat. 9 p.m.
Finding Dory +++ (2016, Animated) Voices of Ellen DeGeneres, Albert Brooks. Dory (Ellen DeGeneres) the forgetful fish embarks on an epic quest to find her mother and father. FREEFRMSun. 8:50 p.m. Finding Nemo ++++ (2003, Animated) Voices of Albert Brooks, Ellen DeGeneres. A clown fish (Albert Brooks) searches for his son (Alexander Gould). FREEFRMSun. 6:20 p.m.
Forrest Gump ++++ (1994, Comedy Drama) Tom Hanks, Robin Wright Penn. An innocent man (Tom Hanks) enters history from the ‘50s to the ‘90s. PARMTThu. 10:30 p.m., PARSHOThu. 7 p.m. Friday Night Lights +++ (2004, Drama) Billy Bob Thornton, Derek Luke. A high-school football coach in Odessa, Texas, tries to lead his players to the state championship. STZENCFri. 8 p.m. G
Gift, The +++ (2015, Thriller) Jason Bateman, Rebecca Hall. A horrifying secret emerges when a married couple encounter an acquaintance from the man’s past. TMCSat. 7 p.m.
Gladiator +++ (2000, History) Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix. Gen. Maximus (Russell Crowe) seeks revenge for his family’s deaths. PARMTMon. 7 p.m. Grease +++ (1978, Musical) John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John. 1950s good girl (Olivia Newton-John) and greaser (John Travolta) try to be like each other. CMTSat. 9 p.m.
movies of the week
HHangover, The +++ (2009, Comedy) Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms. After a wild stag party, three groomsmen must find their missing pal before his wedding. TBSThu. 10 p.m.
Hateful Eight, The +++ (2015, Western) Samuel L. Jackson, Kurt Russell. While seeking shelter from a blizzard, bounty hunters, a prisoner and a sheriff meet four strangers. PARSHOThu. 9:30 p.m. Heathers +++ (1989, Comedy) Winona Ryder, Christian Slater. Quirky teen lovers (Winona Ryder, Christian Slater) topple trio of too-cool Heathers. STZENC Thu. 9:54 p.m.
Help, The +++ (2011, Drama) Viola Davis, Emma Stone. An aspiring writer turns her 1960s Mississippi town on its ear by interviewing Black women. E! Tue. 4 p.m., Tue. 7 p.m., Sat. 4 p.m., Sat. 7 p.m.
Hercules +++ (1997, Animated) Voices of Tate Donovan, Josh Keaton. The half-mortal strongman (Tate Donovan) must become a hero to rejoin the gods on Mount Olympus. FREEFRMMon. 3 p.m. Hustle & Flow +++ (2005, Drama) Terrence Howard, Anthony Anderson. A pimp (Terrence Howard) wants to rap his way out of his dead-end life. PARSHO Mon. 9:45 p.m.
IIndependence Day +++ (1996, Sci-Fi) Will Smith, Bill Pullman. A fighter pilot, a computer whiz and others fight back after alien ships zap Earth’s major cities. FREEFRMThu. 6:50 p.m., FXMon. 4 p.m.
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade +++ (1989, Adventure) Harrison Ford, Sean Connery. Jones (Harrison Ford) and his father (Sean Connery) race Nazis to the Holy Grail. PARMTSat. 11:30 p.m.
Inglourious Basterds +++ (2009, War) Brad Pitt, Mélanie Laurent. Jewish soldiers go on the hunt for Nazi scalps in German-occupied France. PARMT Mon. 10:30 p.m.
Inside Man +++ (2006, Thriller) Denzel Washington, Clive Owen. A tough detective matches wits with a bank robber, while an enigmatic woman has her own agenda. STARZFri. 3:50 p.m.
Insidious +++ (2010, Horror) Patrick Wilson, Rose Byrne. Parents (Patrick Wilson, Rose Byrne) must protect their comatose son from malevolent forces. MAX Tue. 10:02 p.m.
JJarhead +++ (2005, War) Jake Gyllenhaal, Peter Sarsgaard. Marines (Jake Gyllenhaal, Peter Sarsgaard, Jamie Foxx) band together during the Gulf War. STZENCTue. 4:19 p.m.
John Wick: Chapter 4 +++ (2023, Action) Keanu Reeves, Donnie Yen. Hit man John Wick takes his fight against the High Table global as the price on his head grows. STZENCFri. 10:01 p.m.
Joker +++ (2019, Crime Story) Joaquin Phoenix, Robert De Niro. A failed comedian begins a slow descent into madness as he transforms into a criminal mastermind. HBOWed. 4:55 p.m.
Joy Ride +++ (2023, Comedy) Ashley Park, Sherry Cola. Four Asian American friends embark on an epic journey of bonding, belonging and wild debauchery. STZENCSat. 11:34 p.m.
KKing of Comedy, The +++ (1983, Comedy Drama)
Robert De Niro, Jerry Lewis. A would-be comic (Robert De Niro) hounds a late-night talk-show host (Jerry Lewis). TMCThu. 5:10 p.m.
LLady Bird +++ (2017, Comedy Drama) Saoirse Ronan, Laurie Metcalf. A teen (Saoirse Ronan) navigates a loving but turbulent relationship with her strong-willed mother. HBOMon. 11:38 p.m.
Last Samurai, The +++ (2003, Adventure) Tom Cruise, Ken Watanabe. A Westerner (Tom Cruise) learns the ways of the samurai in the 1870s. BBCA Fri. 3:30 p.m., Fri. 11 p.m.
LEGO Movie, The +++ (2014, Animated) Voices of Chris Pratt, Will Ferrell. An ordinary LEGO figurine (Chris Pratt) mistakenly becomes part of a quest to stop a tyrant’s plan. MAXTue. 8 p.m.
Lethal Weapon 3 +++ (1992, Action) Mel Gibson, Danny Glover. Detectives (Mel Gibson, Danny Glover) and a wild woman crush a guns-to-gangs deal. BETThu. 3 p.m.
Lifeboat +++ (1944, Drama) Tallulah Bankhead, William Bendix. A chic writer, a stoker and others drift with the U-boat captain who has sunk their ship. TCMTue. 7 p.m.
Little Mermaid, The ++++ (1989, Animated) Voices of Jodi Benson, Pat Carroll. A mermaid who is fascinated with life on land, falls for a human prince. FREEFRMSat. 3:35 p.m.
Little Shop of Horrors, The +++ (1960, Comedy) Jonathan Haze, Jackie Joseph. A clerk (Jonathan Haze) in a Skid Row flower shop feeds people to his talking plant, Audrey Jr. TCMWed. 11:15 p.m.
Looking for Mr. Goodbar +++ (1977, Thriller) Diane Keaton, Richard Gere. Shy schoolteacher (Diane Keaton) picks up strange men (Richard Gere, Tom Berenger) in singles bars. TCMFri. 10 p.m.
MMan With the X-Ray Eyes, The +++ (1963, Sci-Fi) Ray Milland, Diana Van der Vlis. Eyedrops let a doctor (Ray Milland) see through clothes, skin and casino cards. TCMWed. 7 p.m.
Marcel the Shell With Shoes On +++ (2021, Comedy) Voices of Jenny Slate, Isabella Rossellini. A viral film brings a 1-inch-tall shell millions of fans and new hope of reuniting with his family. TMCMon. 10:50 p.m.
Moneyball +++ (2011, Drama) Brad Pitt, Jonah Hill. A baseball manager (Brad Pitt) on a tight budget takes a new approach to assembling his team.
BYUTVSat. 7 p.m., Sat. 11:11 p.m.
Most Wonderful Time of the Year, The +++ (2008, Drama) Henry Winkler, Brooke Burns. A snowbound stranger brightens the holidays for a family (Henry Winkler, Brooke Burns). HALLThu. 6 p.m.
Muppets Take Manhattan, The +++ (1984, Children) Voices of Jim Henson, Frank Oz. Kermit the Frog seeks backers for a Broadway show whose profits would allow him to marry Miss Piggy. BYUTV Thu. 9 p.m.
My Cousin Vinny +++ (1992, Comedy) Joe Pesci, Marisa Tomei. A Brooklyn lawyer (Joe Pesci) defends
his cousin (Ralph Macchio) in Alabama. IFCFri. 7 p.m., Sat. 4:45 p.m.
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New York, New York +++ (1977, Musical) Robert De Niro, Liza Minnelli. Singer (Liza Minnelli) and saxophonist (Robert De Niro) wed in postwar big-band era. TCMFri. 7 p.m.
Nope +++ (2022, Horror) Daniel Kaluuya, Keke Palmer. A man and his sister discover something sinister in the skies above their California horse ranch. STARZSun. 8:01 p.m.
North by Northwest ++++ (1959, Thriller) Cary Grant, Eva Marie Saint. A foreign spy (James Mason) chases a hapless New Yorker (Cary Grant) cross country. TCMThu. 10:15 p.m.
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Officer and a Gentleman, An +++ (1982, Drama) Richard Gere, Debra Winger. A hardened loner shapes up for a military drill instructor and a factory girl from town. TCMSun. 7 p.m.
On the Waterfront ++++ (1954, Drama) Marlon Brando, Eva Marie Saint. An ex-boxer (Marlon Brando) stands up to a corrupt union boss. TCM Thu. 7 p.m.
Other Guys, The +++ (2010, Comedy) Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg. Two desk-bound detectives (Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg) get a chance to work on a real case. E!Sun. 6:30 p.m., MTVWed. 7 p.m.
Paddington +++ (2014, Children) Hugh Bonneville, Sally Hawkins. A kindly family comes to the rescue of a Peruvian bear who became lost in a London train station. BYUTVFri. 7 p.m.
Past Lives +++ (2023, Romance) Greta Lee, Teo Yoo. After decades apart, two deeply connected childhood friends are reunited for one fateful week. TMCTue. 7 p.m.
Pearl +++ (2022, Horror) Mia Goth, David Corenswet. Pearl, trapped on a farm with her controlling parents, longs to escape and get her revenge. PARSHOFri. 4:45 p.m.
Perfect Storm, The +++ (2000, Thriller) George Clooney, Mark Wahlberg. The crewmen of the Andrea Gail encounter a storm with hurricane-strength winds and 100-foot waves. USA Tue. 9:08 p.m.
Pretty in Pink +++ (1986, Romance) Molly Ringwald, Jon Cryer. Rich teen (Andrew McCarthy) asks an unpopular one (Molly Ringwald) to senior prom. CMTSat. 11:30 p.m., TMCThu. 3:30 p.m.
Pretty Woman +++ (1990, Romance) Richard Gere, Julia Roberts. A corporate raider (Richard Gere) hires a hooker (Julia Roberts) to act as a business escort. WCIUSun. 6 p.m.
Princess and the Frog, The +++ (2009, Animated) Voices of Anika Noni Rose, Bruno Campos. A young woman’s (Anika Noni Rose) encounter with a royal amphibian leads to a wild adventure. WLS WQAD WTVO Sun. 8 p.m.
Problemista +++ (2023, Comedy) Júlio Torres, Tilda Swinton. An aspiring toy designer takes a job assisting an erratic employer to chase his dream in New York. HBOMon. 8:10 p.m.
RRaiders of the Lost Ark ++++ (1981, Adventure) Harrison Ford, Karen Allen. Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford) braves snakes and Nazis to find the biblical ark of the covenant. PARMTFri. 11 p.m.
Ratatouille +++ (2007, Animated) Voices of Patton Oswalt, Ian Holm. A French rat (Patton Oswalt) enjoys good food and longs to become a chef. FREEFRMMon. 5 p.m.
Reluctant Debutante, The +++ (1958, Comedy) Rex Harrison, Kay Kendall. Parents (Rex Harrison, Kay Kendall) survive London debut of his U.S. daughter (Sandra Dee). TCMFri. 3 p.m.
Rocketman +++ (2019, Musical) Taron Egerton, Jamie Bell. The epic musical story of Elton John and his transformation from shy piano prodigy to pop icon. PARSHOWed. 3 p.m.
Rocky II +++ (1979, Drama) Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire. Underdog Philly fighter (Sylvester Stallone) gets another shot at heavyweight champ. AMCThu. 4:30 p.m.
Rocky III +++ (1982, Drama) Sylvester Stallone, Mr. T. Ex-champ boxer (Sylvester Stallone) trains for rematch with new champ (Mr. T). AMCThu. 7 p.m.
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Secret Life of Pets, The +++ (2016, Animated) Voices of Louis C.K., Eric Stonestreet. A terrier and
his canine pal encounter a rebellious bunny and his gang of abandoned pets. NICK Mon. 6 p.m. She Said +++ (2022, Drama) Carey Mulligan, Zoe Kazan. Journalists Megan Twohey and Jodi Kantor expose sexual abuse allegations against Harvey Weinstein. STARZ Sat. 3:50 p.m., Sat. 11:40 p.m. Signs +++ (2002, Thriller) Mel Gibson, Joaquin Phoenix. A widower (Mel Gibson) investigates huge circles in his crop fields. AMC Sun. 5:30 p.m. Snowpiercer +++ (2013, Sci-Fi) Chris Evans, Song Kang-ho. During Earth’s second ice age, less-fortunate passengers aboard a supertrain plan a revolt. AMC Tue. 9:30 p.m.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens +++ (2015, SciFi) Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill. Han Solo and his young allies face a new threat from the evil Kylo Ren and the First Order. TNT Sat. 9 p.m. Suicide Squad, The +++ (2021, Action) Margot Robbie, Idris Elba. Armed supervillains trek through a dangerous island jungle on a search-and-destroy mission. TNT Fri. 6:15 p.m.
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Tangled +++ (2010, Animated) Voices of Mandy Moore, Zachary Levi. Long-haired Rapunzel strikes a deal with a charming bandit to help her escape from a prison tower. FREEFRM Sat. 5:35 p.m. Thor +++ (2011, Action) Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman. After his reckless actions reignite an ancient war, the Norse god is banished to Earth. FX Sun. 4:30 p.m.
Tropic Thunder +++ (2008, Comedy) Ben Stiller, Jack Black. A pampered actor and his co-stars become part of a real war in a Southeast Asian jungle. PARSHO Mon. 3 p.m., Thu. 5 p.m., TMC Sun. 9 p.m.
Troy +++ (2004, Adventure) Brad Pitt, Eric Bana. Warrior Achilles leads Greek forces in the Trojan War, ignited when Paris abducts Helen of Troy. AMC Wed. 4:30 p.m.
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Up +++ (2009, Animated) Voices of Edward Asner, Christopher Plummer. A crotchety balloon salesman (Ed Asner) discovers a stowaway aboard his flying house. FREEFRM Wed. 5 p.m.
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Wall Street +++ (1987, Drama) Michael Douglas, Charlie Sheen. A yuppie broker (Charlie Sheen) courts a corporate raider (Michael Douglas) with inside information. STZENC Sun. 10:07 p.m. Wanted +++ (2008, Action) James McAvoy, Morgan Freeman. An office drone (James McAvoy) becomes part of a secret society of assassins. MAX Fri. 8 p.m.
Waterloo Bridge +++ (1940, Romance) Vivien Leigh, Robert Taylor. Star-crossed ballet dancer (Vivien Leigh) and British officer (Robert Taylor). TCM Mon. 8:30 p.m.
Wedding Crashers +++ (2005, Comedy) Owen Wilson, Vince Vaughn. Partygoers (Owen Wilson, Vince Vaughn) spend a wild weekend with a politician’s family. COMEDY Sat. 7:30 p.m. Wolf of Wall Street, The +++ (2013, Comedy Drama) Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Hill. New York stockbroker Jordan Belfort (Leonardo DiCaprio) develops habits of excess and corruption. PARSHO Tue. 10:45 p.m., Sat. 9 p.m. Women, The +++ (1939, Comedy) Norma Shearer, Joan Crawford. Socialites gossip about their friend’s (Norma Shearer) husband’s girlfriend (Joan Crawford). TCM Fri. 4:45 p.m.
Wonder Woman +++ (2017, Action) Gal Gadot, Chris Pine. Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot) discovers her full powers and true destiny while fighting alongside men. TNT Fri. 10 p.m.
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Yankee Doodle Dandy ++++ (1942, Musical) James Cagney, Joan Leslie. Song-and-dance man George M. Cohan recalls his life from his youth in vaudeville to later success. TCM Thu. 4:30 p.m. Z
Zero Dark Thirty +++ (2012, Drama) Jessica Chastain, Jason Clarke. An elite group of intelligence and military operatives devotes itself to finding Osama bin Laden. PARSHO Mon. 5:20 p.m. Zootopia +++ (2016, Animated) Voices of Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman. Police rabbit Judy Hopps works with a wily fox to solve a mystery in the metropolis of Zootopia. FREEFRM Wed. 7 p.m.