Season 2 of “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power,” premiering Thursday, Aug. 29, on Prime Video, follows the rise of Sauron (Charlie Vickers) as a primordial force of evil in Middle Earth.
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BY JAY BOBBIN
EUPHORIA ON HBO
Q: I was glad to hear that Season 3 of “Euphoria” is finally happening. Wil Sydney Sweeney still be part of the cast?
A: Though production on new episodes of the HBO drama isn’t slated to start until early in 2025, that’s the plan. And still having her on board is a big deal for the cable network, since Sweeney’s star has risen considerably in recent years, thanks also to her starring roles in the movies “Anyone but You” and “Immaculate.” Her hosting stint on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” last season didn’t hurt her popularity, either.
Not only for Sweeney but for the other returning “Euphoria” regulars, it will be interesting to see what the upcoming installments give them to play, since they’ve also been showing their range in other projects. Zendaya, Hunter Schafer, Jacob Elordi and Colman Domingo are among those who also have been making the most of their opportunities, and the fact that they’ve been so busy is one reason it’s taken so long for the cameras to roll on “Euphoria” again.
The cast will be without Barbie Ferreira and the late Angus Cloud, but there has been much speculation that the series will return with a five-year time jump for the characters. Since the last time the show was on was early 2022, such a creative move wouldn’t be all that jarring, given how much of a gap there will have been in seasons of the saga by the time it returns. That also would address the ages of the actors and their “Euphoria” alter egos in moving the series out of a high-school milieu, given how often critics carp about performers having to play much younger than they actually are.
Charlie Vickers in “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power”
sports this week
AUTO RACING
Sunday
7:55 a.m. ESPN Formula 1 Racing Dutch Grand Prix. From Circuit Zandvoort in Zandvoort, North Holland, Netherlands. (Live)
11 a.m. USA IMSA Weathertech SportsCar Championship Michelin GT Challenge at VIR. From VIRginia International Raceway in Alton, Va. (Live)
2:30 p.m. USA IndyCar Racing Bitnile.com Grand Prix of Portland. From Portland International Raceway in Portland, Ore. (Live)
Monday
10 a.m. BSMW NASCAR Race Rewind 2023 Cook Out Southern 500. From Sept. 3, 2023.
Thursday
10 a.m. BSMW NASCAR Race Rewind 2023 Cook Out Southern 500. From Sept. 3, 2023.
Friday
9 a.m. BSMW NASCAR Race Rewind 2023 Cook Out Southern 500. From Sept. 3, 2023.
5:25 a.m. ESPN2 Formula 1 Racing Italian Grand Prix, Practice 3. Third free practice of round 16 of
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the 2024 Formula One World Championship, the Italy Grand Prix at Autodromo di Monza in Monza, Italy. (Live)
Saturday
8:55 a.m. ESPN2 Formula 1 Racing Italian Grand Prix, Qualifying. Qualifying of round 16 of the 2024 Formula One World Championship, the Italy Grand Prix at Autodromo di Monza in Monza, Italy. (Live)
11:30 a.m. USA NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out Southern 500, Qualifying. From Darlington Raceway in Darlington, S.C. (Live)
2:30 p.m. USA NASCAR Xfinity Racing Series Sport Clips Haircuts VFW Help A Hero 200. From Darlington Raceway in Darlington, S.C. (Live) BASEBALL
Sunday
6 a.m. BSMW St. Louis Cardinals at Minnesota Twins. From Target Field in Minneapolis.
9 a.m. ESPN2 2024 Little League Baseball World Series Third-Place Game: Teams TBA. From Howard J. Lamade Stadium in South Williamsport, Pa. (Live)
BY ROBERTO JOZEF
In the ‘Cards’: Cardinals meet Broncos for a matchup in Denver
It’s the final week of NFL preseason action, with the Denver Broncos getting set to host the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, Aug. 25, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. In what’s sure to be an exciting final week of preseason football, the game is broadcast live on CBS.
Entering his sixth season in the NFL, Kyler Murray heads into the 2024-25 season focused and motivated to prove to himself, his team and the league that he can be a reliable and productive first-string quarterback in the NFL. After coming off a torn ACL in December 2022 that saw him miss the entire 2023 off-season, training camp and a majority of the regular season, the pressure for Murray to perform is on, with only one winning record (2021) in his five previous seasons with the Cardinals.
Despite being just 27 years old, Murray understands how quickly an NFL career can come and go. Speaking to reporters at training camp, Murray echoed those sentiments.
“You never know when the game is going to get taken away from you,” said Murray. “You’ll never know how long you’re going to be playing. So my goal is to be the best, and since I was four years old my dream was to be a quarterback in the NFL, win Super Bowls, and that’s what I strive to do every single day.”
While the injury may have set Murray back slightly, his play in the final nine games of last season gives the Cardinals plenty of reason for optimism. Coming off his ACL injury, Murray racked up 44 carries for 244 yards and three touchdowns, putting him in the top six among quarterbacks over the final nine weeks of the 2023 season, including going from 26.5 rushing yards per game before the Week 14 bye and improving to 34.5 rushing yards in four games post-bye week.
Additionally for the Cardinals, their major off-season acquisition of wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., the return of Michael Wilson and tight end Trey McBride, who is coming off a breakout season — posting 81 receptions for 825 yards — are sure to be a significant boost for Murray and the Cardinals as they look to return to their winning ways entering the 2024-25 NFL regular season.
Full name: Kyler Cole
Murray
Birthdate: Aug. 7, 1997 (27)
Birthplace: Bedford, Texas
Height/weight: 5-10/207 pounds
Team: Arizona Cardinals (2019-present) Honors and achieve-
10 a.m. BSMW Athletes Unlimited Pro Softball Teams TBA. From Parkway Bank Sports Complex in Rosemont, Ill.
1 p.m. BSMW St. Louis Cardinals at Minnesota Twins. From Target Field in Minneapolis. (Live)
2 p.m. WLS WQAD WTVO 2024 Little League Baseball World Series Championship: Teams TBA. From Howard J. Lamade Stadium in South Williamsport, Pa. (Live)
6 p.m. ESPN Teams TBA. All the latest action from Major League Baseball. (Live) ESPN2 Statcast Edition: Houston Astros at Baltimore Orioles. From Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore. (Live)
12 a.m. BSMW St. Louis Cardinals at Minnesota Twins. From Target Field in Minneapolis.
3 a.m. ESPN2 Teams TBA. All the latest action from Major League Baseball.
Monday
6 a.m. BSMW St. Louis Cardinals at Minnesota Twins. From Target Field in Minneapolis.
3 p.m. BSMW St. Louis Cardinals at Minnesota Twins. From Target Field in Minneapolis.
6:30 p.m. BSMW San Diego Padres at St. Louis Cardinals. From Busch Stadium in St. Louis. (Live)
12 a.m. BSMW San Diego Padres at St. Louis Cardinals. From Busch Stadium in St. Louis.
Tuesday
6 a.m. BSMW San Diego Padres at St. Louis Cardinals. From Busch Stadium in St. Louis.
9 a.m. BSMW Athletes Unlimited Pro Softball Teams TBA. From Parkway Bank Sports Complex in Rosemont, Ill.
3 p.m. BSMW San Diego Padres at St. Louis Cardinals. From Busch Stadium in St. Louis.
5:30 p.m. TBS Houston Astros at Philadelphia Phillies. From Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. (Live)
6:30 p.m. BSMW San Diego Padres at St. Louis Cardinals. From Busch Stadium in St. Louis. (Live)
12 a.m. BSMW San Diego Padres at St. Louis Cardinals. From Busch Stadium in St. Louis.
Wednesday
6 a.m. BSMW San Diego Padres at St. Louis Cardinals. From Busch Stadium in St. Louis.
6:30 p.m. BSMW San Diego Padres at St. Louis Cardinals. From Busch Stadium in St. Louis. (Live)
12 a.m. BSMW San Diego Padres at St. Louis Cardinals. From Busch Stadium in St. Louis.
Thursday
6 a.m. BSMW San Diego Padres at St. Louis Cardinals. From Busch Stadium in St. Louis.
1 p.m. BSMW San Diego Padres at St. Louis Cardinals. From Busch Stadium in St. Louis. (Live)
7 p.m. BSMW San Diego Padres at St. Louis Cardinals. From Busch Stadium in St. Louis.
9 p.m. BSMW Athletes Unlimited Pro Softball Teams TBA. From Parkway Bank Sports Complex in Rosemont, Ill.
2 a.m. BSMW Athletes Unlimited Pro Softball Teams TBA. From Parkway Bank Sports Complex in Rosemont, Ill.
Friday
6 a.m. BSMW San Diego Padres at St. Louis Cardinals. From Busch Stadium in St. Louis.
3 p.m. BSMW San Diego Padres at St. Louis Cardinals. From Busch Stadium in St. Louis.
6 p.m. BSMW St. Louis Cardinals at New York Yankees. From Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, N.Y. (Live)
12 a.m. BSMW St. Louis Cardinals at New York Yankees. From Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, N.Y.
Saturday
12 p.m. BSMW St. Louis Cardinals at New York Yankees. From Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, N.Y. (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 New York Yankees. From Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, N.Y.
BASKETBALL
Sunday
7 a.m. NBATV Hardwood Classics New York Knicks at Detroit Pistons - Popcast. Game 5 of the 1984 Eastern Conference first-round playoffs. Isiah Thomas’ 35 points and 12 assists were not enough to overcome Bernard King’s 44 points and 12 rebounds as the Knicks defeat the Pistons 127-123.
WBBM WHBF WHIO WIFR WMBDWNBA Basketball Las Vegas Aces at Chicago Sky. From Wintrust Arena in Chicago. (Live)
3 p.m. NBATV WNBA Basketball Los Angeles Sparks at Dallas Wings. From College Park Center in Arlington, Tex. (Live)
5 p.m. NBATV Hardwood Classics Orlando Magic at Chicago Bulls. Michael Jordan scores 64 points but his Chicago Bulls come up short against the Orlando Magic. Led by rookie Shaquille O’Neal, who scores 29 points and grabs 24 rebounds, Orlando wins the game 128-124. From Jan. 16, 1993.
7 p.m. NBATV Hardwood Classics Los Angeles Lakers at Golden State Warriors. Kobe Bryant and Antawn Jamison both score 51 points in a 125122 overtime game. From Dec. 6, 2000.
9 p.m. NBATV Hardwood Classics Toronto Raptors vs. Philadelphia 76ers. Game 7 of the 2001 Eastern Conference Semifinals. From May 20, 2001.
11 p.m. NBATV Hardwood Classics Cleveland Cavaliers at Boston Celtics. Game 7 of the 2008 Eastern Conference semifinals. LeBron James scores 45 points but it wasn’t enough as the Cavaliers lose to the Celtics, who advance to the Eastern Conference Finals.
1 a.m. NBATV Hardwood Classics Washington Wizards at Orlando Magic. Tracy McGrady (62 points and 10 rebounds) and Gilbert Arenas put on a show (40 points) for NBA fans. From March 10, 2004.
3 a.m. NBATV Hardwood Classics 2007: Orlando Magic at Toronto Raptors. Chris Bosh’s career night is better than Dwight Howard’s, as Bosh scores a career-high 41 points to overcome Howard’s career-high 32 points as the Toronto Raptors emerge with a 113-103 victory over the Orlando Magic. From Feb. 7, 2007.
Monday
8 a.m. NBATV WNBA Basketball Los Angeles Sparks at Dallas Wings. From College Park Center in Arlington, Tex.
10 a.m. NBATV WNBA Basketball Indiana Fever at Minnesota Lynx. From the Target Center in Minneapolis.
2:30 p.m. NBATV WNBA Basketball Los Angeles Sparks at Dallas Wings. From College Park Center in Arlington, Tex.
4:30 p.m. NBATV WNBA Basketball Indiana Fever at Minnesota Lynx. From the Target Center in Minneapolis.
6:30 p.m. NBATV WNBA Basketball Indiana Fever at Atlanta Dream. From State Farm Arena in Atlanta. (Live)
9 p.m. NBATV WNBA Basketball New York Liberty at Phoenix Mercury. From Footprint Center in Phoenix. (Live)
11 p.m. NBATV WNBA Basketball Indiana Fever at Atlanta Dream. From State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
1 a.m. NBATV WNBA Basketball New York Liberty at Phoenix Mercury. From Footprint Center in Phoenix.
3 a.m. NBATV WNBA Basketball Indiana Fever at Minnesota Lynx. From the Target Center in Minneapolis.
5 a.m. NBATV WNBA Basketball Indiana Fever at Atlanta Dream. From State Farm Arena in Atlanta. Tuesday
7 a.m. NBATV WNBA Basketball New York Liberty at Phoenix Mercury. From Footprint Center in Phoenix.
9 a.m. NBATV WNBA Basketball Indiana Fever at Minnesota Lynx. From the Target Center in Minneapolis.
11 a.m. NBATV WNBA Basketball Los Angeles Sparks at Dallas Wings. From College Park Center in Arlington, Tex.
1:30 p.m. NBATV WNBA Basketball New York Liberty at Phoenix Mercury. From Footprint Center in Phoenix.
4:30 p.m. NBATV WNBA Basketball Indiana Fever at Atlanta Dream. From State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
7 p.m. NBATV WNBA Basketball Las Vegas Aces at Dallas Wings. From College Park Center in Arlington, Tex. (Live)
9:30 p.m. NBATV WNBA Basketball Las Vegas Aces at Dallas Wings. From College Park Center in Arlington, Tex.
ments: 2x Pro Bowl (2020, 2021), NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year (2019), Heisman Trophy Winner (2018), Manning Award (2018)
9 a.m. NBATV Hardwood Classics Atlanta Hawks vs. Boston Celtics. Game 7 of the 1988 Eastern Conference semifinals. Larry Bird out duels Dominique Wilkins with 47 points, 20 of them in the 4th quarter.
11 a.m. NBATV Hardwood Classics Portland Trail Blazers vs. Boston Celtics. Larry Bird scores 49 points, from March 15, 1992.
3 a.m. NBATV WNBA Basketball Las Vegas Aces at Dallas Wings. From College Park Center in Arlington, Tex.
5 a.m. NBATV WNBA Basketball New York Liberty at Phoenix Mercury. From Footprint Center in Phoenix.
Wednesday
7 a.m. NBATV WNBA Basketball Indiana Fever at Atlanta Dream. From State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
sports this week
9 a.m. NBATV WNBA Basketball Las Vegas Aces at Dallas Wings. From College Park Center in Arlington, Tex.
4 p.m. NBATV WNBA Basketball Las Vegas Aces at Dallas Wings. From College Park Center in Arlington, Tex.
6 p.m. NBATV WNBA Basketball Connecticut Sun at Indiana Fever. From Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. (Live)
9 p.m. NBATV WNBA Basketball New York Liberty at Los Angeles Sparks. From Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. (Live)
11 p.m. NBATV WNBA Basketball Connecticut Sun at Indiana Fever. From Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
1 a.m. NBATV WNBA Basketball New York Liberty at Los Angeles Sparks. From Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
3 a.m. NBATV WNBA Basketball Connecticut Sun at Indiana Fever. From Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
5 a.m. NBATV WNBA Basketball Indiana Fever at Minnesota Lynx. From the Target Center in Minneapolis.
Thursday
7 a.m. NBATV WNBA Basketball New York Liberty at Phoenix Mercury. From Footprint Center in Phoenix.
9 a.m. NBATV WNBA Basketball Indiana Fever at Atlanta Dream. From State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
11 a.m. NBATV WNBA Basketball Las Vegas Aces at Dallas Wings. From College Park Center in Arlington, Tex.
1:30 p.m. NBATV WNBA Basketball New York Liberty at Los Angeles Sparks. From Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
4 p.m. NBATV WNBA Basketball Connecticut Sun at Indiana Fever. From Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
9:30 p.m. NBATV WNBA Basketball Connecticut Sun at Indiana Fever. From Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Friday
6:30 p.m. WCPX WNBA Basketball Indiana Fever at Chicago Sky. From Wintrust Arena in Chicago. (Live)
9 p.m. WCPX WNBA Basketball New York Liberty at Seattle Storm. From Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle. (Live)
EXTREME
Sunday
2 p.m. ESPN2 X Games Ventura 2024 Women’s Skateboarding, Vert Final. From Ventura, Calif.
3 p.m. ESPN X Games Ventura 2024 Men’s BMX, Park Final. From Ventura, Calif.
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FOOTBALL
Sunday
12 p.m. ESPN High School Football Rabun GapNacoochee School (GA) at Baylor (TN). Action from high school football. (Live)
1 p.m. NFLNET Tennessee Titans at New Orleans Saints. From Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (Live)
3:30 p.m. WBBM WHBF WHIO WIFR WMBD Arizona Cardinals at Denver Broncos. From Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (Live)
7 p.m. KWQC WEEK WMAQ WREX New England Patriots at Washington Commanders. From Commanders Field in Landover, Md. (Live)
Thursday
7 p.m. ESPN North Dakota State at Colorado. From Folsom Field in Boulder, Colo. (Live) KLJB WFLD WYZZ North Carolina at Minnesota. From Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. (Live)
2:30 a.m. NFLNET New England Patriots at Washington Commanders. From Commanders Field in Landover, Md.
Friday
11 a.m. NFLNET Baltimore Ravens at Green Bay Packers. From Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
2 p.m. NFLNET San Francisco 49ers at Las Vegas Raiders. From Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
6 p.m. ESPN Temple at Oklahoma. From Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla. (Live)
7 p.m. NFLNET Los Angeles Chargers at Dallas Cowboys. From AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
9:30 p.m. ESPN TCU at Stanford. From Stanford Stadium in Stanford, Calif. (Live)
12 a.m. NFLNET Minnesota Vikings at Philadelphia Eagles. From Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.
2 a.m. ESPN Temple at Oklahoma. From Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla.
2:30 a.m. NFLNET Tennessee Titans at New Orleans Saints. From Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.
3:30 a.m. ESPN TCU at Stanford. From Stanford Stadium in Stanford, Calif.
Saturday
9 a.m. NFLNET Flag Football Girl’s Nike Kickoff Classic. Coverage of flag football action.
10 a.m. NFLNET High School Football UK Academy vs. Massillon. Action from high school football.
11 a.m. ESPN Virginia Tech at Vanderbilt. From Vanderbilt Stadium in Nashville, Tenn. (Live)
KLJB WFLD WYZZ Penn State at West Virginia. From Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W.V. (Live)
WLS WQAD WTVO Clemson vs. Georgia. From Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Live)
1 p.m. NFLNET NFL Football Football action from around the National Football League.
2 p.m. WGN Portland State at Washington State. From Gesa Field at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash. (Live)
WPWR Virginia Union at Kentucky State. From Alumni Field in Frankfort, Ky. (Live)
2:30 p.m. ESPN Colorado State at Texas. From Darrell K. Royal - Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas. (Live)
KLJB WFLD WYZZ Texas-El Paso at Nebraska. From Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. (Live)
WBBM WHBF WHIO WIFR WMBD Akron at Ohio State. From Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (Live) WLS WQAD WTVO Miami at Florida. From Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Fla. (Live)
3:30 p.m. NFLNET NFL Football Football action from around the National Football League.
5:30 p.m. WGN Idaho State at Oregon State. From Reser Stadium in Corvallis, Ore. (Live)
6 p.m. ESPN Western Kentucky at Alabama. From Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Live)
NFLNET NFL Football Football action from around the National Football League.
6:30 p.m. KWQC WEEK WMAQ WREXFresno State at Michigan. From Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich. (Live)
WBBM WHBF WHIO WIFR WMBDUCLA at Hawaii. From Clarence T. C. Ching Athletics Complex in Honolulu. (Live)
WLS WQAD WTVO Notre Dame at Texas A&M. From Kyle Field in College Station, Texas (Live)
9 p.m. NFLNET NFL Football Football action from around the National Football League.
9:30 p.m. ESPN New Mexico at Arizona. From Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. (Live)
12 a.m. NFLNET NFL Football Football action from around the National Football League.
3 a.m. NFLNET NFL Football Football action from around the National Football League.
4 a.m. ESPN Western Kentucky at Alabama. From Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala. GOLF
Sunday
6 a.m. USA 2024 AIG Women’s Open Final Round. From The Old Course at St. Andrews in Fife, Scotland. (Live)
11 a.m. KWQC WEEK WMAQ WREX 2024 AIG Women’s Open Final Round. From The Old Course at St. Andrews in Fife, Scotland. (Live)
1 p.m. KWQC WEEK WMAQ WREX PGA Tour Golf BMW Championship, Final Round. From Castle Pines Golf Club in Castle Rock, Colo. (Live)
Saturday
1:30 p.m. KWQC WEEK WMAQ WREX2024 TOUR Championship Third Round. From East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta. (Live)
BY ALEX HENDRY
The Paralympic Games
Answers:
1) The modern Paralympic Games traces its origins to 1948, utilizing sports as a rehabilitation effort for injured combat veterans and civilians post-World War II. Held in London, England, and named after the hospital the program was first started from - what was the inaugural name of the Paralympic Games?
2) What European city hosted the first official Summer Paralympics in 1960?
3) Which Summer Paralympics started the tradition of having the event being held in the same location as the Summer Olympics?
4) True or false: The hoop used in wheelchair basketball is the same height and size as the one used in the Summer Olympics?
5) What two sports are exclusive to the Summer Paralympics?
6) Blind football (or soccer) was first officially featured at the Paralympics in 2004 - which nation has won every gold medal (so far) in blind football?
7) Initial Paralympic Games primarily consisted of wheelchair athletes however the competitive field was expanded to include athletes with other forms of disability beginning with which games?
8) Known for its intense physical action and hard collisions, which Paralympic event is a mixed sport?
9) What nation has won the most combined medals at the Summer and Winter Paralympics?
10) In boccia, what is the name of the target ball?
OLYMPICS
Wednesday
12 p.m. USA 2024 Paris Paralympics Coverage of the 2024 Summer Paralympics. (Live)
4 a.m. USA 2024 Paris Paralympics Coverage of the 2024 Summer Paralympics.
5 a.m. USA 2024 Paris Paralympic Games (Live)
Thursday
4 a.m. USA 2024 Paris Paralympic Games (Live)
5 a.m. USA 2024 Paris Paralympics Coverage of the 2024 Summer Paralympics.
Friday
1 p.m. USA 2024 Paris Paralympics Coverage of the 2024 Summer Paralympics.
8 p.m. KWQC WEEK WMAQ WREX 2024 Paris Paralympics Coverage of the 2024 Summer Paralympics. (Live)
SOCCER
Sunday
9 p.m. ESPN2 NWSL Soccer North Carolina Courage at Seattle Reign. From Lumen Field in Seattle. (Live)
Saturday
6:30 a.m. USA Premier League Soccer Arsenal vs. Brighton & Hove Albion. From Emirates Stadium in London. (Live)
9 a.m. USA Premier League Soccer Everton vs. AFC Bournemouth. From Goodison Park in Liverpool, Merseyside, England. (Live) 11:30 a.m. KWQC WEEK WMAQ WREX Premier League Soccer West Ham United vs. Manchester City. From London Stadium in London. (Live)
6:30 p.m. WCPX NWSL Soccer Seattle Reign at Racing Louisville FC. From Lynn Family Stadium in Louisville, Ky. (Live)
8:30 p.m. WCPX NWSL Soccer Utah Royals FC at Houston Dash. From Shell Energy Stadium in Houston. (Live)
TENNIS
Monday
11 a.m. ESPN 2024 U.S. Open Tennis First Round. From the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, N.Y. (Live)
6 p.m. ESPN 2024 U.S. Open Tennis First Round. From the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, N.Y. (Live) ESPN2 2024 U.S. Open Tennis First Round. From the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, N.Y. (Live)
Tuesday
11 a.m. ESPN 2024 U.S. Open Tennis First Round. From the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, N.Y. (Live)
6 p.m. ESPN 2024 U.S. Open Tennis First Round. From the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, N.Y. (Live)
Wednesday
11 a.m. ESPN 2024 U.S. Open Tennis Second Round. From the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, N.Y. (Live)
6 p.m. ESPN ESPN2 2024 U.S. Open Tennis Second Round. From the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, N.Y. (Live)
Thursday
11 a.m. ESPN 2024 U.S. Open Tennis Second Round. From the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, N.Y. (Live)
5 p.m. ESPN2 2024 U.S. Open Tennis Second Round. From the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, N.Y. (Live)
6 p.m. ESPN2 2024 U.S. Open Tennis Second Round. From the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, N.Y. (Live)
Friday 11 a.m.
2024 U.S. Open Tennis Third Round. From the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, N.Y. (Live)
5 p.m. ESPN2 2024 U.S. Open Tennis Third Round. From the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, N.Y. (Live)
6 p.m. ESPN2 2024 U.S. Open Tennis Third Round. From the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, N.Y. (Live)
Saturday
10 a.m. ESPN2 2024 U.S. Open Tennis Third Round. From the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, N.Y. (Live)
6 p.m. ESPN2 2024 U.S. Open Tennis Third Round. From the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, N.Y. (Live)
Stoke Mandeville Games
Rome
1988 (Seoul, South Korea)
True (3.05 meters)
Boccia and Goalball
Summer Paralympics (Toronto)
Wheelchair rugby
United States (2,616)
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BY DANA SIMPSON
When Charlie (Zariella Langford) is kidnapped, Lucy (Krysten Ritter) is forced to make a difficult decision. Meanwhile, Kira (Keeley Hawes) and Eleanor (Rya Kihlstedt) connect the 12 unidentifiable files to Darros’ (James Hiroyuki Liao) larger plan, leading to an epic Season 1 finale of “Orphan Black: Echoes,” making its debut Sunday, Aug. 25, on AMC. For episodes, extras and more, visit amc.com/shows/ orphan-black-echoes—1063535
Elves, Ents and Orcs: Season 2 of ‘The Rings of Power’ makes its debut
Ancient evil is nothing new for the Elves, Hobbits, Dwarves and other peoples inhabiting Middle Earth. Beginning with 1914’s “The Voyage of Éarendel the Evening Star” — considered to be the first of author J.R.R. Tolkien’s ever-developing Middle Earth fantasy saga — up to the modern day, there is seemingly no end to the grip that Tolkien’s lore has on the world at large. From the literary series to board games, tabletop role-playing games, video games, movies and more, it feels as though everyone in the modern day has consumed something of Tolkien’s within their lifetime.
Newest on the scene, of course, is Prime Video’s “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power,” which premiered Sept. 1, 2022 on the streaming platform. Across its eight episodes, elves, and distant cousins, Galadriel (Morfydd Clark, “Saint Maud,” 2019) and Elrond (Robert Aramayo, “The King’s Man,” 2021) take on respective missions to regain their race’s power and defeat the persistent forces of evil threatening Middle Earth. Ultimately, when their own plans fall short of success, they turn to the infamously coveted Rings of Power to get their way. Unfortunately, gaining power is never clear-cut and simple.
Back to complete their missions or die trying, Galadriel and Elrond must now face an infamous primordial evil in the show’s newest season: the powerful future ruler of Mordor, Sauron (Charlie Vickers, “Medici”). Season 2 of “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” begins Thursday, Aug. 29, on Prime Video.
While the focus of Season 2 is primarily on the rise of Sauron — formerly only
After a challenging childhood in which he was constantly handed off to different guardians, René Belbenoît found his way to becoming an accomplished petty thief. When the law caught up with him, Belbenoît utilized his skills to escape a French Guiana penal colony, soon inspiring the plot of countless Hollywood films. Learn of the man behind the myth in a new episode of “History’s Greatest Escapes with Morgan Freeman,” premiering Monday, Aug. 26, on History. For more mysteries, stream episodes of the series at history.com/shows/ great-escapes-with-morgan-freeman/ season-1
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seen as Halbrand in the series — as the leading antihero in Middle Earth, fans of the first season may be happy to hear that the team behind the scenes plans to “[fix] a big Season 1 complaint” regarding the differences between Galadriel’s character in “The Rings of Power” and that within Peter Jackson’s (“King Kong,” 2005) Lord of the Rings trilogy. Much of her character development, as fans of the novel know, can be attributed to her ownership and use of the Elven ring Nenya.
“This season we get to ... [see] a real different side to Galadriel,” explains executive producer Lindsey Weber, as reported by ScreenRant.com. “She’s humbled. ... She’s had to face the question of whether she’s wrong, and decide which way to go to set right what she’s had a hand in unleashing on Middle Earth.”
Returning alongside Clark, Aramayo and Vickers this season are Owain Arthur (“The Palace”) as Prince Durin IV, Ismael Cruz Córdova (“Mary Queen of Scots,” 2018) as Arondir, Peter Mullan (“Children of Men,” 2006) as King Durin III, Ema Horvath (“Don’t Look Deeper”) as Earien, Markella Kavenagh (“Romper Stomper”) as Nori Brandyfoot and Benjamin Walker (“Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter,” 2012) as High King Gil-galad and Calam Lynch (“Bridgerton”) in a role that has yet to be named, to list just a few. Deadline also reported that “15 actors were added in recurring roles at the end of 2022.” Among them is notable addition Rory Kinnear (“The Imitation Game,” 2014) as friendly Hobbit-savior Tom Bombadil, a man “older than the old,” who did not make it into the Jackson film adaptations.
The auditions are over, and now, the real games begin. Celebrity judges Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel and Sofia Vergara watch on (along with the rest of America) as singers, dancers, and other talented performers take to the stage for their first live performances in the voting round. The competition is breathtaking, but only one can win Season 19 of “America’s Got Talent,” airing a new episode this Tuesday, Aug. 27, on NBC. Think you’ve got what it takes to make it big? Audition for “AGT’s” virtual open call by visiting agtauditions.com/
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Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing DISC 5 p.m.
Call it gut-wrenching or just wrenching as the all-stars are tasked with bow hunting and game processing challenges. When two camps land warthogs, one team quickly preserves its catch while the other team mishandles the meat, forcing medics to step in.
The Girl on the Milk Carton OXYGEN 7 p.m.
When 13-year-old Jonelle Matthews went missing from her own living room in 1984, the disappearance rattled her small town. As her family searched, Jonelle soon earned the tragic distinction as the first missing child to appear on a milk carton.
Mysteries of the Deep TRAV 7 p.m.
Everything’s better down where it’s wetter as host Jeremy Wade looks into declassified submarine missions, including a high-speed chase involving the U.S Coast Guard and a drug-running sub and a mysterious sunken Nazi submarine carrying toxic cargo.
Ol’ Dirty Bastard: A Tale of Two Dirtys A&E 8 p.m.
Born Russell Tyrone Jones, Ol’ Dirty Bastard developed a unique persona and rhyme style that set him apart from his contemporaries. This documentary looks at the short life of a founding member of Wu-Tang Clan, the iconic hip-hop group.
Evil Lives Here ID 8 p.m.
Season 15 makes its debut with a nerve-wracking tale, in which a woman notices some dark tendencies in her sister’s young son, Chance. Chance seemingly lacks empathy, and is known to explode into violent rages in which he harms his own mother.
Orphan Black: Echoes AMC 9:05 p.m. BBCA 9:10 p.m.
Lucy (Krysten Ritter) must make a difficult decision when Charlie (Zariella Langford) is kidnapped. Meanwhile, Kira (Keeley Hawes) and Eleanor (Rya Kihlstedt) connect the 12 unidentifiable files to Darros’ (James Hiroyuki Liao) larger plan.
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All American: Homecoming WCIU 7 p.m.
In this brand-new episode, Lando (Martin BobbSemple) steps in to take Simone (GeffriMaya) to an important appointment. The duo helps each other see the best in themselves, leaving Simone confident enough to make a confession to someone important.
Houses of Horror: Secrets of College Greek Life A&E 8 p.m.
While attending Cal State LA, Kristin and Kenitha decided to rush The Divine Nine, a highly-regarded group of Black Greek organizations. In September of 2002, their dreams turned deadly when rushing led them to enter a rough ocean fully clothed.
History’s Greatest Escapes with Morgan Freeman HISTORY 8 p.m.
With a challenging life as a boy being shifted between various guardians, young René Belbenoît became an accomplished petty thief. When the law caught up with him, he escaped a French Guiana penal colony and his story became the plot of Hollywood movies.
The 1% Club KLJB WFLD WYZZ 8 p.m.
Some game shows rely on pure knowledge, but this one relies on logic, probability and just how well players know their neighbors. Host Patton Oswalt asks contestants increasingly difficult questions, ending with what only 1% of the population gets right.
Unexpected TLC 8 p.m.
For teens, getting pregnant is a sure-fire way to be forced to grow up quickly, but there’s still no guarantee. Kayleigh and others doubt that Graham will take responsibility anytime soon. Then, Lilly and Lawrence are ready to commit and do what’s best.
The Wall KWQC WEEK WMAQ WREX 9 p.m.
Pairs of contestants take on challenging trivia questions and a 40-foot wall for a chance to win millions of dollars. From wrong answers to wrong bounces, fortunes can be had or lost in seconds. Ultimately, it takes nerves and smarts to get the win.
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Deadliest Catch DISC 7 p.m.
Mother Nature blows back as the four remaining captains battle to tank their fall quotas. Landon prays for deliverance on his first solo mission, while Sig persists in fishing in 20-foot seas. Ferocious tides risk washing a Time Bandit crewman overboard.
American Masters WTTW WTVP 7 p.m.
Best known for such classics as “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” “Days of Wine and Roses” and the “Pink Panther” movies, director Blake Edwards redefined comedy for more than four decades. His body of work continues to influence directors, actors and audiences.
The Real Housewives of Dubai BRAVO 8 p.m.
Things take a turn for the dramatic at the launch of Lesa’s new skincare line, as Lesa confronts Caroline Brooks about comments she made. The situation spirals further out of control when Taleen decides to add ample fuel to the fire.
The Quiz With Balls KLJB WFLD WYZZ 8 p.m.
Families must work together in order to answer trivia questions that could earn them $100,000. But there is the little issue of a platform, a pool of water and several massive balls aimed directly at them, waiting for a wrong answer. Jay Pharoah hosts.
The Surreal Life MTV 8 p.m.
Colombia has seen some crazy stuff over the course of its history, but celebs Macy Gray, Chet Hanks, Ally Brooke, O.T. Genasis, Kim Zolciak, Johnny Weir, Josie Canseco and Tyler Posey are leaving their mark in a search for unscripted authenticity.
Welcome to Plathville TLC 9 p.m.
After living apart for months, Ethan and Olivia finally proceed with their divorce during this new episode. Meanwhile, Kim and Barry struggle to finalize their own separation, watching on as Ethan and Olivia both reorient themselves with singledom.
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“No Gain No Love” (Aug. 26)
What does it take to have it all? is K-drama rom-com follows Son Hae-yeong (Shin Min-a), who is tired of feeling like she’s losing in every aspect of her life — from love, to her career, to her family. Fed up with things not going the way she wants, Hae-yeong arranges a fake marriage to Kim Ji-uk (Kim Youngdae), a hard-working and generous neighborhood convenience store employee.
“ e Courier” (Aug. 25) is true-life spy thriller tells the story of unassuming British businessman Greville Wynne (Benedict Cumberbatch), who is recruited into one of the greatest international con icts in history. Under orders from the UK’s MI6 and CIA operative Emily Donovan (Rachel Brosnahan), he forms a covert, dangerous partnership with Soviet o cer Oleg Penkovsky (Merab Ninidze) in an e ort to provide crucial intelligence needed to prevent a nuclear confrontation.
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“UNTOLD: Sign Stealer” (Aug. 27)
During football games, signs and signals from the coaching sta help players on the eld to see what play they’re running, where they’re supposed to go and much more. In the fall of 2023, Connor Stalions, who developed a database of thousands of signals, was working as an analyst for the Michigan Wolverines.
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“Superkitties” - Season 2, New Episodes (Aug. 28)
Adorable and packed with adventure, this animated series follows four erce and furry superhero kittens — Ginny, Sparks, Buddy and Bitsy — who are on a mission to make their town of Kittydale a more caring and “pawesome” place.
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Q: Is Zack, JWoww’s fiance from “Jersey Shore,” actually a wrestler? Could I see him on the shows?
A: Zack Clayton is indeed more than just “The Jersey Shore” star Jennifer (JWoww) Farley’s arm candy. He’s a real professional wrestler, and he has been since before he and JWoww ever got together — though she said on an episode of “The Viall Files” podcast that they’ve actually known each other since they were kids.
You can currently catch Clayton working on shows put together under the TNA Wrestling brand. Their shows are distributed on YouTube and their own TNA+ streamer, as well as via pay-per-view services.
“Jersey Shore” fans will also love this: Clayton currently fights as a member of the Full Blooded Italians, a long-running wrestling faction that’s appeared in the likes of WWE, ECW and MLW. Fans may also be interested to know that “Clayton” is just a stage name. He was born Zack Carpinello, so it’s not just a gimmick — he is, in fact, Italian.
Clayton was born in Bethlehem, N.Y., however, in recent years the ring announcers have been saying he hails “from the Jersey Shore,” most likely because of his association with the long-running reality hit.
I should clarify that Clayton appears on MTV’s “Jersey Shore: Family Vacation,” which is technically a spinoff/continuation of the original show, “The Jersey Shore.” The seventh “Family Vacation” season aired this spring, ending with a teaser for Season 8, which will see the gang (Zack included) head to New York City and Las Vegas.
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“Slow Horses” - Season 4 (Apple TV+ — Sept. 4, Season Premiere)
Adapted from “Spook Street,” the fourth novel in the CWA Gold Dagger Award-winning Mick Herron series, this new season opens with a bombing that detonates personal secrets, rocking Slough House’s already unstable foundations. Gary Oldman, Kristin Scott Thomas, Jack Lowden, Saskia Reeves, Rosalind Eleazar, Christopher Chung, AimeeFfion Edwards, Kadiff Kirwan and Jonathan Pryce also return to the cast.
“Tell Me Lies” - Season 2 (Sept. 4, Season Premiere)
In this adaptation of Carola Lovering’s novel of the same name, the tumultuous, eight-year relationship between Lucy Albright (Grace Van Patten) and Stephen DeMarco (Stephen DeMarco) becomes more toxic over the years, permanently altering not only their own lives, but also the lives of everyone around them.
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MasterChef KLJB WFLD WYZZ 7 p.m.
When there’s no time to waste, it’s important to rely on your team. During this brand-new episode, the chefs must work in pairs and switch off cooking duties during a tag team challenge. Given only 45 minutes, they must prepare a dish featuring coffee.
Killer Lies: Chasing a True Crime Con Man NGC 7 p.m.
Stéphane Bourgoin was a provocative serial killer expert who rose to fame at the same time serial killers were being sensationalized in the growing true crime industry. But his origin story caught the attention of online sleuths, uncovering a web of lies.
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire WLS WQAD WTVO 7 p.m.
In this 25th anniversary celebration of the classic game show, host Jimmy Kimmel welcomes celebrity contestants and a hot seat guest of their choosing to answer increasingly difficult questions in hopes of winning big for a charity of their choice.
Good Bones HGTV 8 p.m.
There’s never a dull moment when Karen looks to work on some quirky projects. At her new colorful house in Wilmington, N.C., she gets some help from a few familiar faces from Indianapolis. Then, she gets an opportunity to give back in her new town.
Toby Keith: American Icon KWQC WEEK WMAQ WREX 8 p.m.
The late country superstar Toby Keith is celebrated in concert at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. Performers and special guests include Trace Adkins, Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Jelly Roll, Darius Rucker, Carrie Underwood, Lainey Wilson and more.
Odysseus Returns WTTW WTVP 8 p.m.
This docuseries follows as Makis Metaxas discovers the home of King Odysseus, the legendary hero of Homer’s epic poem, “The Odyssey.” As word of Metaxas’ discovery spreads around the world, a storm of controversy begins to brew surrounding the case.
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The First 48 A&E 7 p.m.
This brand-new episode delves into a case in which a surveillance camera perched on a Minneapolis bus catches a shooting outside a church. The footage leaves detectives unsure if the shooter acted in self-defense, spawning more unanswered questions.
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WBBM WHBF WHIO WIFR WMBD 7 p.m.
Following another live vote, one houseguest is sent home; just not before giving their exit interview. Meanwhile, the remaining houseguests battle it out to become the next Head of Household. Who will come out on top this time? Julie Chen Moonves hosts.
Beat Bobby Flay FOOD 8 p.m.
A brand-new episode airs as part of a “BBB” marathon. This time, Eddie Jackson huddles up with chefs Nick Shipp and Natalie Blake and NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport to come up with a play that might just get Bobby to fumble the ball.
World’s Funniest Animals WCIU 8:30 p.m.
Host Elizabeth Stanton and a celebrity panel spotlight funny animal videos. This includes everything from viral internet clips of funny animal moments, to animal outtakes from film and TV, to videos of babies and pets, to pieces on celebs and their pets.
House Hunters International HGTV 9 p.m.
Hoping to expose their daughter to the culture, a young family decides it’s time to leave Cleveland, Ohio, in order to return to his homeland of Bavaria, Germany. However, finding a home large enough that meets mom’s expectations proves challenging. Alone Australia
HISTORY 10:05 p.m.
This reunion brings together Andreas, Chace, Jack, Jason, Krzysztof, Leanne, Mike, Rick, Suzan and Tamika for the first time since they were dropped into the wilds of New Zealand and tasked to survive isolated from the world. Hamish Blake hosts.
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Family Empire: Houston OWN 7 p.m.
This week, tempers flare and family members are left on edge following the reveal of some long-held secrets amongst the Bradens. Meanwhile, Jermeshia preps for a long-awaited pitch, hoping her family doesn’t derail her dreams before they come true.
The Serpent Queen STARZ 7 p.m.
Catherine de Medici (Samantha Morton) has placed all her cards on the table in hopes of keeping her marriage viable and the French monarchy on the right side of living. However, there are others looking to exploit their positions in this season finale.
Cold Case Files: DNA Speaks
A&E 8 p.m.
In 1981, 31-year-old Linda Slaten is brutally strangled inside of her Lakeland, Fla., home. Her death unravels a complex web of suspects, but further answers are only revealed when DNA exposes the sinister underbelly of a seemingly peaceful community.
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WBBM WHBF WHIO WIFR WMBD 8 p.m.
Is winning thousands of dollars worth the tongue-tying results of competing in this classic game show revival? With over $50,000 on the line, the teams that step up to take five guesses at solving hidden words certainly think so. RuPaul hosts.
Inside the NFL WCIU 8 p.m.
The Emmy Award-winning weekly sports show returns with its season premiere as host Ryan Clark leads a panel of football experts — including Chad Johnson and Chris Long — in analyzing off-season trades, preseason performances and recaps of last season. Wiggin’ Out With Tokyo Stylez WE 9:30 p.m.
It’s wigs for the win as renowned wig maker Tokyo Stylez creates a mind-blowing design for rapper Flo Milli. But will this star-studded look work for her? Then, Baby Tate needs a custom wig for an upcoming photo shoot. Does Tokyo have two dazzlers in her?
"Deadliest of Friends" The Backyard "A Family Affair" Girl "A Devastatin g Disappearance" The Girl on the Milk Carton Snapped "Viktoriya Nasyrova" 141 241 241 PARMT <+++ John Wick: Chapter 3 -- Parabellum ('19) Halle Berry,Ian McShane, Keanu Reeves Yellowstone "Daybreak" Yellowstone "Kill the Messen ger"
750 318 545 PARSHO (4:20) <+++ The Perfect Storm <++ Sasquatch Sunset ('24) Jesse Eisenberg, Christophe Zajac-Denek, Riley Keough. (P) <+++ The Wolf of Wall Street ('13) Jonah Hill, Margot Robbie, Leonardo DiCaprio. New York stockbr oker Jordan Belfort (Leonardo DiCaprio) develops habits of excess and corruption. <++ Hardcore Henry ('15)Danila Kozlovsky, Sharlto Copley. 630 340 535 STZENC (5:20) <+++ Avengers: Age of Ultron ('15) Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Robert Downey Jr. (:45) <+++ Friday Night Lights ('04) Derek Luke,Jay Hernandez, Billy Bob Thornton. A football coach leads high- school pla yers in Texas. (:45) <+++ Assault on Precinct 13 ('05) Laurence Fishburne,John Leguizamo, Ethan Hawke. (:40) <+++ The Bourne Identity
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Jenkins ('08) (:55) <+ Blue Streak ('99) Luke Wilson, Peter Greene, Martin Lawrence. (:55) <+++ Dumb & Dumber ('94) Jim Carrey
RuPaul hosts “Lingo”
Boy ('16) Rupert Evans, Jim Norton, Lauren Cohan. A young nanny believes that
doll is alive
Identity ('03)Ray Liotta, Amanda Peet, John Cusack
(5:15)
Rises ('12)
Hathaway,Tom Hardy,Christian Bale. All Elite Wrestling: Rampage (N)
Batman Begins ('05) Michael Caine, Liam Neeson,Christian Bale.
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25 180 311 FREE Movie < Disenchanted ('22) Patrick Dempsey,Amy Adams (:05) <+++ Raya and the Last Dragon ('21) (:35) < Descendants: The Rise of Red ('24) (:40) <+++ Tangled ('10) Mandy Moore. Movie 116 136 248 FX (7:00) <+++ Captain America: The First Avenger ('11) <+++ Thor ('11) Natalie Portman,Anthony Hopkins, Chris Hemsworth. <+++ Iron Man 3 ('13)Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, Robert Downey Jr.. <+++ Black Widow ('21) Florence Pugh,David Harbour, Scarlett Johansson.
260 185 312 HALL Reba Reba < Under the Autumn Moon ('18)Wes Brown, Natalie Lisinska, Lindy Booth. < Very, Very, Valentine ('18)Cameron Mathison, Damon Runyan, Danica McKellar. < Sand Dollar Cove ('21) Chad Michael Murray, Clare Bowen, Aly Michalka. < Romance With a Twist ('24) Olivier Renaud, Candice Lids tone, Jocelyn Hudon. < Autumn Dreams ('15) Jill Wagner.
700 300 501 HBO (7:10) < Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (:15) <++ Joy ('15) Robert De Niro, Edgar Ramírez, Jennifer Lawrence. (:20) < Smoking Tigers ('23)Jun-ho Jeong, Abin Andrews, Ji-young Yoo. (:55) Hard Knocks (:55) <++ Sherlock Holmes ('09)Jude Law, Rachel McAdams, Robert Downey Jr.. (:05) Real Time With Bill Maher (:05) <+++ The Sixth Sense ('99)
(7:35)
Negotiator ('98) Kevin Spacey, David Morse, Samuel L. Jackson
Tropic Thunder ('08)Jack Black, Robert Downey Jr., Ben Stiller. <+++ Heat ('95) Robert De Niro, Val Kilmer, Al Pacino. A bank robber (Robert De Niro) leaves scant clues for a detective (Al Pacino)
Memory ('23) Peter Sarsgaard, Brooke Timber, Jessica Chastain. (:55)
('23) Ariana DeBose.
(7:50) <+++ The Bourne Identity ('02) Matt Damon. (:50) <+++ The Bourne Supremacy ('04) Franka Potente, Brian Cox, Matt Damon. (:45) <+++ The Bourne Ultimatu m ('07) Julia Stiles, Joan Allen, Matt Damon. (:40) <+++ The Bourne Legacy ('12)Rachel Weisz, Edward Norton, Jeremy Renner. <+++ The Bourne Identity ('02)Franka Potente, Chris Cooper, Matt Damon.
<+++ Despicable Me ('10) Steve Carell. <+++ Despicable Me 2 ('13) Steve Carell. < Despicable Me 3
(:45)
Way, Way Back ('13) Toni Collette, Allison Janney, Steve Carell.
Gump ('94)Robin Wright, Gary Sinise, Tom Hanks.
Black Snake Moan ('07) Christina Ricci, Justin Timberlake, Samuel L. Jackson.
Ain't Them Bodies Saints ('13) Rooney Mara. (:40) <++ The Island ('05) Ewan McGregor.
Begins
Michael Caine, Christian Bale.
The Dark Knight Rises ('12) Anne Hathaway,Tom Hardy,Christian Bale. (:15) <++ Den of Thieves ('18) Gerard Butler.
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Tolkien TV
Questions:
1) What is the very first line spoken in “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power”?
2) In which country did “Rings of Power” Season 1 film?
3) How many elven rings were created during the first season of “Rings of Power”?
4) What is the ancient breed of Hobbits featured in “Rings of Power”?
5) What is the name of the fictional region that eventually becomes Mordor?
6) A young Elrond is played by Robert Aramayo in “Rings of Power” — who played him in the Peter Jackson films?
7) In “Rings of Power,” a young Galadriel is portrayed by Morfydd Clark — who played the character in the Peter Jackson films?
8) In all the “Lord of the Rings” adaptations, which beings are known as Durin’s folk?
9) Who composed the musical score for “Rings of Power”?
10) Where was Season 2 filmed?
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“The Perfect Couple” (Netflix — Sept. 5, Miniseries Premiere)
Amelia Sacks (Eve Hewson) is about to marry into one of the wealthiest families on Nantucket Island. Her disapproving future mother-in-law, famous novelist Greer Garrison Winbury (Nicole Kidman), has spared no expense in planning what promises to be the premiere wedding of the season — until a body turns up on the beach. As secrets come to light, the stage is set for a real-life investigation that feels plucked from the pages of one of Greer’s novels. Suddenly, everyone is a suspect.
“Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist” (Peacock — Sept. 5, Limited Series Premiere)
Based on the acclaimed true crime podcast, the series follows the infamous story of how an armed robbery on the night of Muhammad Ali’s (Dexter Darden) historic 1970 comeback fight changed not only one man’s life but ultimately transformed Atlanta into the “Black Mecca.” When a hustler named Chicken Man (Kevin Hart) hosts an afterparty to celebrate the fight with a guest list of the country’s wealthiest, the night ends with the most brazen criminal underworld heist in Atlanta’s history. Don Cheadle also stars.
Morfydd Clark in “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power”
Jeff Mauro, Sunny Anderson, Geoffrey Zakarian and Katie Lee Biegel from “The Kitchen”
The Kitchen FOOD 10 a.m.
It’s an hour of delicious outdoor summer recipes with co-hosts Sunny Anderson, Katie Lee, Jeff Mauro and Geoffrey Zakarian, as they offer up meal tips, simple dinner recipes and more while playing trivia games and talking all things food.
New House No Debt A&E 11 a.m.
Looking to leave the glitz and glamour of Las Vegas behind, couple Roianne and Ted are excited to know their next move will also be their last. Wanting to find a home that leaves them debt free, they debate between living in North Carolina or Georgia.
College Football WLS WQAD WTVO 6:30 p.m.
It’s a big-time way to start a season full of hope as the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame head to Kyle Field in College Station, Texas, to take on Texas A&M. With A&M looking like the toughest team of the season, a win here could propel ND all year long.
Head Over Heels HALL 7 p.m.
Addison’s (Rebecca Dalton) dream comes true when she lands an internship with an acclaimed luxury show designer just before Fashion Week. However, she struggles to balance her integrity and family values as she forges a path toward success and romance.
Twisted Neighbor LIFE 7 p.m.
When Colleen (Kathryn Kohut), a young cookbook editor, moves into the trendy community of Sunny Vista, she finds her neighbors are obsessed with a neighborhood app. When one goes missing, group chat goes overboard hunting for a prime suspect.
Some Like It Hot TCM 7 p.m.
TCM’s Summer Under the Stars marathon comes to a close with a day dedicated to prolific actor Tony Curtis. This 1959 comedy classic sees Curtis and Jack Lemmon star as two musicians that disguise themselves as women to escape the wrath of the mafia.
PARSHO (4:55) <++ I.S.S. ('23) < Breathe ('24) Milla Jovovich, Quvenzhané Wallis, Jennifer Hudson. (P) (:05) <+++ The Hateful Eight ('15) Kurt Russell, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Samuel L. Jackson. While seeking shelter from a blizzard, bount y hunters, a prisoner and a sheriff meet four strangers.
Bourne Supremac y ('04) Franka Potente, Brian Cox, Matt Damon. (:55) <+++ The Bourne Ultimatu m ('07) Julia Stiles, Joan A llen,Matt Damon. Jason Bourne continues to look for clues to his identity. (:55) <+++ The Bourne Legacy ('12)Rachel Weisz,Edward Norton, Jeremy Renner
TBS (5:00) <++ Despicable Me 3 ('17) <+++ Beetlejuice ('88) Alec Baldwin,Geena Davis, Michael Keaton. <+++ Beetlejuice ('88) Alec Baldwin,Geena Davis, Michael Keaton. <+++ Despicable Me
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300 +++ (2006, Action) Gerard Butler, Lena Headey. Badly outnumbered Spartan warriors clash with the Persian army at the Battle of Thermopylae. E! Sat. 5 p.m.
40 Year-Old Virgin, The +++ (2005, Romance) Steve Carell, Catherine Keener. Three co-workers unite to help their virgin buddy’s sex life. MAX Tue. 10:05 p.m.
48 HRS. +++ (1982, Action) Nick Nolte, Eddie Murphy. A rumpled detective (Nick Nolte) and a slick convict (Eddie Murphy) hunt a killer in San Francisco. TMC Thu. 7 p.m.
AAfrican Cats +++ (2011, Documentary) A lion cub, a mother cheetah and a lion king illustrate family bonds on the African savanna. BYUTVMon. 7 p.m., Sat. 8:30 p.m.
Ain’t Them Bodies Saints +++ (2013, Drama) Rooney Mara, Casey Affleck. A man (Casey Affleck) takes the blame when his lover (Rooney Mara) shoots and wounds a policeman. TMCSat. 3 p.m. All the Money in the World +++ (2017, Thriller) Michelle Williams, Christopher Plummer. Billionaire J. Paul Getty refuses to pay kidnappers $17 million in exchange for his grandson. STZENCSun. 3:57 p.m.
American Gangster +++ (2007, Crime Story) Denzel Washington, Russell Crowe. A chauffeur rises to prominence as a powerful crime boss in the 70s. STARZ Sat. 10:05 p.m.
Assault on Precinct 13 +++ (2005, Action) Ethan Hawke, Laurence Fishburne. Gunmen attack a crumbling police station to kill a gangster (Laurence Fishburne). STZENCFri. 9:46 p.m.
Avengers, The +++ (2012, Action) Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans. Superheroes join forces to save the world from an unexpected enemy. FXSat. 6 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. STZENCThu. 11:05 p.m., Fri. 5:20 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. 9:03 p.m., Mon. 6:30 p.m.
Avengers: Infinity War +++ (2018, Action) Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth. Iron Man, Thor and the rest of the Avengers battle their most powerful enemy yet -- the evil Thanos. TNTSun. 6 p.m., Mon. 3:27 p.m.
BBatman Begins +++ (2005, Action) Christian Bale, Michael Caine. Bruce Wayne (Christian Bale) becomes Gotham City’s Dark Knight. TNTFri. 10 p.m. Batman, The +++ (2022, Action) Robert Pattinson, Zoë Kravitz. Batman ventures into Gotham City’s underworld when a killer leaves behind a trail of cryptic clues. HBOWed. 9 p.m.
Bears +++ (2014, Documentary) In Alaska, filmmakers chronicle a year in the lives of a brown bear and her two cubs. BYUTVFri. 7 p.m.
Black Panther +++ (2018, Action) Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan. Black Panther must save his nation and the rest of the world from a powerful old enemy. TNTSat. 11 p.m.
Black Swan +++ (2010, Drama) Natalie Portman, Mila Kunis. A ballerina’s grip on reality begins to slip as her drive to succeed threatens to consume her. HBO Wed. 11:59 p.m.
Black Widow +++ (2021, Action) Scarlett Johansson, Florence Pugh. A dangerous conspiracy forces Natasha Romanoff, aka Black Widow, to confront her past. FXSat. 3 p.m.
Bourne Identity, The +++ (2002, Action) Matt Damon, Franka Potente. An amnesiac (Matt Damon) with a dangerous past dodges assassins. STZENC Fri. 11:38 p.m., Sat. 4 p.m.
Bourne Legacy, The +++ (2012, Action) Jeremy Renner, Rachel Weisz. A specially enhanced government agent (Jeremy Renner) goes on the run when his life may be forfeit. STZENCSat. 9:53 p.m.
Bourne Supremacy, The +++ (2004, Action) Matt Damon, Franka Potente. Ex-CIA agent Jason Bourne fights back when the CIA tries to kill him. STZENC Sat. 6:02 p.m.
Bourne Ultimatum, The +++ (2007, Action) Matt Damon, Julia Stiles. Jason Bourne (Matt Damon)
continues to look for clues to unravel his true identity. STZENCSat. 7:54 p.m.
Brave +++ (2012, Animated) Voices of Kelly Macdonald, Billy Connolly. A courageous Scottish princess (Kelly Macdonald) must figure out how to undo a beastly curse. DISNFri. 7 p.m.
CCandyman +++ (2021, Horror) Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Teyonah Parris. An artist explores the macabre history of Candyman, not knowing it would unravel his sanity. VH1Sun. 9:30 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. 5:43 p.m.
Chasing Amy +++ (1997, Romance) Ben Affleck, Joey Lauren Adams. A heterosexual cartoonist (Ben Affleck) falls for a lesbian (Joey Lauren Adams). TMC Thu. 10:15 p.m.
Cinderella ++++ (1950, Animated) Voices of Ilene Woods, Eleanor Audley. Poor Cinderella meets her Prince Charming, thanks to her fairy godmother. FREEFRMTue. 3:35 p.m.
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Cinderella +++ (2015, Children) Cate Blanchett, Lily James. A spirited young woman (Lily James) finds herself at the mercy of her cruel stepfamily. DISN Thu. 7 p.m., FREEFRMSun. 8:25 p.m.
City of God +++ (2002, Drama) Alexandre Rodrigues, Leandro Firmino. A young man and his best friend descend from robbery to drug dealing and murder. MAXSat. 9:35 p.m. D
Dark Knight Rises, The +++ (2012, Action) Christian Bale, Anne Hathaway. Batman re-emerges from his self-imposed exile to battle a merciless terrorist named Bane. TNTFri. 5:15 p.m.
Dark Knight, The ++++ (2008, Action) Christian Bale, Heath Ledger. Batman (Christian Bale) battles a vicious criminal known as the Joker (Heath Ledger). HBOWed. 4:25 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. FXWed. 7 p.m., Wed. 9:30 p.m.
Defiant Ones, The +++ (1958, Drama) Tony Curtis, Sidney Poitier. Two men (Tony Curtis, Sidney Poitier)
escape from chain gang shackled together. TCMSat. 9:15 p.m.
Despicable Me +++ (2010, Animated) Voices of Steve Carell, Jason Segel. One of the world’s greatest villains meets his match in three little orphans. TBSSat. 11 p.m.
Despicable Me 2 +++ (2013, Animated) Voices of Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig. Gru and his new partner hunt the perpetrator of a spectacular heist. TBSSat. 3 p.m.
Die Hard With a Vengeance +++ (1995, Action) Bruce Willis, Jeremy Irons. McClane (Bruce Willis), shopkeeper (Samuel L. Jackson) seek terrorist bomber (Jeremy Irons). PARSHOSun. 4:05 p.m.
Do the Right Thing +++ (1989, Drama) Danny Aiello, Ossie Davis. A race riot starts at Sal’s (Danny Aiello) pizza parlor on a hot day in Brooklyn. TCM Tue. 7 p.m.
Doctor Strange +++ (2016, Action) Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor. Dr. Stephen Strange discovers the world of magic after meeting the Ancient One. TNTSun. 3:30 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. COMEDY Sun. 8 p.m., FXMon. 5 p.m.
Double Indemnity ++++ (1944, Crime Story) Fred MacMurray, Barbara Stanwyck. A claim adjuster (Edward G. Robinson) knows about a scam involving murder. TCMSun. 7 p.m.
Dumb and Dumber +++ (1994, Comedy) Jim Carrey, Jeff Daniels. A dog groomer (Jeff Daniels) and a limo driver (Jim Carrey) chase a dream girl (Lauren Holly). TBSFri. 10:54 p.m.
Duplicity +++ (2009, Thriller) Julia Roberts, Clive Owen. Two corporate spies (Julia Roberts, Clive Owen) become embroiled in a clandestine love affair. MAXMon. 3:09 p.m.
EElysium +++ (2013, Sci-Fi) Matt Damon, Jodie Foster. In 2154 the wealthy live on a luxurious space station, while the poor scrape by in Earth’s ruins. MAXThu. 5:50 p.m. F
Fast Times at Ridgemont High +++ (1982, Comedy) Sean Penn, Jennifer Jason Leigh. Teens (Sean Penn, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Judge Reinhold) date, dream, party and aggravate teachers. AMCSat. 11 p.m.
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). VH1Fri. 4:30 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. AMC Wed. 10 p.m.
Fifth Element, The +++ (1997, Sci-Fi) Bruce Willis, Gary Oldman. A New York City cabdriver tries to save 2259 Earth from impact with an onrushing anti-life force. AMCSun. 5 p.m., Sun. 11:24 p.m., Thu. 9 p.m., Fri. 4 p.m.
Firm, The +++ (1993, Drama) Tom Cruise, Jeanne Tripplehorn. An Ivy League lawyer (Tom Cruise) goes to work at a small Memphis firm no one has ever left alive. PARSHOTue. 4:25 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. STZENCSun. 9:43 p.m., Fri. 7:45 p.m.
From Here to Eternity +++ (1953, Drama) Burt Lancaster, Montgomery Clift. A sergeant, a former boxer and an officer’s wife interact at an Army base near Pearl Harbor. TCMMon. 7 p.m.
Frozen +++ (2013, Animated) Voices of Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel. A fearless princess and a mountaineer set out to free their kingdom from eternal winter. FREEFRMTue. 5:30 p.m.
Frozen II +++ (2019, Animated) Voices of Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel. Elsa the Snow Queen embarks on a journey to the enchanted forests and dark seas beyond her kingdom. FREEFRMTue. 7:55 p.m.
Gay Divorcee, The ++++ (1934, Musical) Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers. A woman (Ginger Rogers) mistakes a flirt (Fred Astaire) for her lawyer’s co-respondent. TCMFri. 3 p.m.
Get on the Bus +++ (1996, Drama) Richard Belzer, De’aundre Bonds. Black Los Angeleans tell their
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stories during a bus trip to the Million Man March. TCM Tue. 9:15 p.m.
Gladiator +++ (2000, History) Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix. Gen. Maximus (Russell Crowe) seeks revenge for his family’s deaths. PARMTTue. 10 p.m., Wed. 7 p.m.
Gone Girl +++ (2014, Mystery) Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike. The husband of a missing woman becomes the chief suspect in her disappearance. E! Sat. 10:30 p.m.
Guardians of the Galaxy +++ (2014, Sci-Fi) Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana. An adventurer (Chris Pratt) must unite four disparate misfits against a cosmic threat. FX Sun. 7 p.m., Sun. 9:30 p.m., Sat. 9 p.m.
HHarry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets +++ (2002, Children) Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint. The young wizard and his best friends investigate a dark force that is terrorizing Hogwarts. MAXSun. 8 p.m. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone +++ (2001, Children) Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint. An orphan (Daniel Radcliffe) attends a school of witchcraft and wizardry. MAXSun. 4:58 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. PARSHOMon. 10:05 p.m., Sat. 8:05 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! Fri. 5 p.m.
IIdentity +++ (2003, Thriller) John Cusack, Ray Liotta. A killer terrorizes people (John Cusack, Ray Liotta, Amanda Peet) stranded at a remote hotel. TMC Fri. 11 p.m.
Invention of Lying, The +++ (2009, Comedy) Ricky Gervais, Jennifer Garner. In a land where falsehood is unknown, a writer learns to lie for personal gain. HBO Thu. 10:31 p.m.
Italian Job, The +++ (2003, Thriller) Mark Wahlberg, Charlize Theron. Master thief Charlie Croker and his crew plan to steal back their gold. TMCSun. 5:05 p.m.
JJohn Wick +++ (2014, Action) Keanu Reeves, Michael Nyqvist. An ex-hitman (Keanu Reeves) comes out of retirement to hunt down the mobsters who ruined his life. PARMTThu. 7 p.m.
John Wick: Chapter 2 +++ (2017, Action) Keanu Reeves, Common. Legendary hit man John Wick squares off against some of the world’s deadliest killers in Rome. PARMTThu. 9:30 p.m., Fri. 3:30 p.m.
John Wick: Chapter 3 -- Parabellum +++ (2019, Action) Keanu Reeves, Halle Berry. Hit man John Wick fights for his life when he becomes the target of the world’s top assassins. PARMTFri. 6 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. STARZSun. 10 p.m., Thu. 6:23 p.m.
LLast Time I Saw Paris, The +++ (1954, Drama) Elizabeth Taylor, Van Johnson. Money ruins writer (Van Johnson) and wife (Elizabeth Taylor) in postwar Paris. TCMMon. 5 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. BBCASun. 3:36 p.m.
Lincoln Lawyer, The +++ (2011, Thriller) Matthew McConaughey, Marisa Tomei. An unorthodox defense attorney takes the case of a playboy accused of attempted murder. PARSHOWed. 9 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. FREEFRMSun. 4:20 p.m.
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M3GAN +++ (2022, Horror) Allison Williams, Violet McGraw. A roboticist designs a lifelike doll for her niece, but it soon becomes violent and overprotective. STARZSun. 5:19 p.m., Fri. 4:20 p.m.
Mission: Impossible -- Fallout +++ (2018, Action) Tom Cruise, Henry Cavill. Ethan Hunt and the IMF team must prevent terrorists from detonating three nuclear devices. FXTue. 7 p.m., Tue. 10 p.m.
Moana +++ (2016, Animated) Voices of Auli’i Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson. A once-mighty demigod and a spirited teenager embark on an epic adventure across the ocean. DISNSun. 7 p.m., FREEFRM Sat. 5:50 p.m.
Murder, He Says +++ (1945, Comedy) Fred MacMurray, Helen Walker. Pollster (Fred MacMurray) and bank teller’s daughter (Helen Walker) pester rural clan. TCMSun. 9 p.m.
My Cousin Vinny +++ (1992, Comedy) Joe Pesci, Marisa Tomei. A Brooklyn lawyer (Joe Pesci) defends his cousin (Ralph Macchio) in Alabama. BRAVO Sun. 3 p.m., Sun. 5:30 p.m.
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New Jack City +++ (1991, Crime Story) Wesley Snipes, Ice-T. Undercover officers (Ice-T, Judd Nelson) and their boss target a crack king (Wesley Snipes). PARSHOTue. 10:45 p.m.
Nightcrawler +++ (2014, Thriller) Jake Gyllenhaal, Rene Russo. A freelance cameraman (Jake Gyllenhaal) goes to extreme measures to get shots of shocking crimes. STZENCMon. 8 p.m.
Nightmare on Elm Street, A +++ (1984, Horror)
John Saxon, Ronee Blakley. Freddy Krueger, a badly burned boogeyman with razors on his glove, haunts teens in their dreams. MAXFri. 9:54 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. STARZWed. 11:25 p.m., Thu. 9 p.m.
Ocean’s Eleven +++ (2001, Comedy Drama)
George Clooney, Matt Damon. A parolee (George Clooney) and his gang plan a big Las Vegas heist. TOONSun. 4 p.m.
Ocean’s Thirteen +++ (2007, Comedy Drama)
George Clooney, Brad Pitt. Danny Ocean (George Clooney) and his gang plot revenge against a man who wronged one of their own. TBSSun. 4:30 p.m.
Ocean’s Twelve +++ (2004, Comedy Drama)
George Clooney, Brad Pitt. Indebted criminals (George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon) plan an elaborate heist in Europe. TBSSun. 11 p.m.
Ordinary Angels +++ (2024, Drama) Hilary Swank, Alan Ritchson. A fierce hairdresser rallies an entire community to help a girl who needs a liver transplant. STARZTue. 8 p.m.
PPerfect 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. PARSHOFri. 4:20 p.m.
Point Break +++ (1991, Action) Patrick Swayze, Keanu Reeves. An FBI man (Keanu Reeves) turns surfer to nab rubber-masked bank robbers. PARSHO Tue. 7 p.m.
Pretty in Pink +++ (1986, Romance) Molly Ringwald, Jon Cryer. Rich teen (Andrew McCarthy) asks an unpopular one (Molly Ringwald) to senior prom. AMCSat. 7 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. HBOFri. 6:55 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. DISNSat. 7 p.m.
Public Enemies +++ (2009, Action) Johnny Depp, Christian Bale. G-man Melvin Purvis (Christian Bale) vows to nab notorious criminal John Dillinger (Johnny Depp). STZENCMon. 10:01 p.m.
Pulp Fiction ++++ (1994, Crime Story) John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson. Two hit men (John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson), a boxer and a crime boss meet their fates. PARSHOSun. 8 p.m., Thu. 7 p.m. R
Ralph Breaks the Internet +++ (2018, Animated)
Voices of John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman. Ralph and Vanellope embark on an adventure inside the internet to find a spare part for a game. FREEFRM Wed. 6:30 p.m.
Raya and the Last Dragon +++ (2021, Animated) Voices of Kelly Marie Tran, Awkwafina. A lone warrior must track down the last dragon to save the world from ancient monsters. DISNMon. 7 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. TMCSun. 3 p.m.
Rocky Balboa +++ (2006, Drama) Sylvester Stallone, Burt Young. Aging Rocky’s plan to fight a few small matches escalates into a battle with the world champion. PARSHOSun. 6:15 p.m.
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story +++ (2016, Sci-Fi) Felicity Jones, Diego Luna. Resistance fighters embark on a daring mission to steal the Empire’s plans for the Death Star. TNTTue. 10:18 p.m., Wed. 7 p.m.
Rudy +++ (1993, Drama) Sean Astin, Ned Beatty. Illinois youth (Sean Astin) beats odds to play Notre Dame football. CMTSun. 7:15 p.m. Rush Hour +++ (1998, Action) Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker. Mismatched police partners (Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker) seek a kidnapped girl. BETSat. 7 p.m. S
Salt +++ (2010, Action) Angelina Jolie, Liev Schreiber. A CIA officer (Angelina Jolie) goes on the run after a defector accuses her of being a Russian spy. STARZSun. 11:37 p.m.
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. NICKWed. 4 p.m. Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings +++ (2021, Action) Simu Liu, Awkwafina. Martial-arts master Shang-Chi gets drawn into the web of the mysterious Ten Rings organization. FXFri. 8 p.m.
She Said +++ (2022, Drama) Carey Mulligan, Zoe Kazan. Journalists Megan Twohey and Jodi Kantor expose sexual abuse allegations against Harvey Weinstein. STARZMon. 9 p.m.
Sing +++ (2016, Animated) Voices of Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon. A pig, a mouse, a porcupine, a gorilla, an elephant and other animals enter a singing competition. MAXSun. 11:10 p.m., Wed. 5:52 p.m.
Something’s Gotta Give +++ (2003, Romance)
Jack Nicholson, Diane Keaton. A man (Jack Nicholson) falls for the mother (Diane Keaton) of his young girlfriend. HBOFri. 4:44 p.m.
Split +++ (2016, Thriller) James McAvoy, Anya Taylor-Joy. A psychotic man who has 23 personalities holds three teenage girls captive in an underground cell. MAXSat. 11:10 p.m.
Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith +++ (2005, Sci-Fi) Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman. Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen) joins the dark side and becomes Darth Vader. TNTThu. 10:08 p.m.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens +++ (2015, Sci-Fi) Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill. Han Solo and his young allies face a new threat from the evil Kylo Ren and the First Order. STARZFri. 11:47 p.m.
Star Wars: The Last Jedi +++ (2017, Sci-Fi) Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher. Luke Skywalker comes to a crossroad when he meets a woman who wants to learn the ways of the Jedi. TNTTue. 3:58 p.m. Super 8 +++ (2011, Sci-Fi) Kyle Chandler, Elle Fanning. Disappearances and other inexplicable events follow a devastating train crash in 1979 Ohio. TMCSat. 10 p.m.
TTangled +++ (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. FREEFRMSat. 3:40 p.m. Trading Places +++ (1983, Comedy) Dan Aykroyd, Eddie Murphy. Tycoon brothers switch rich man (Dan Aykroyd) and poor man (Eddie Murphy), for sport. IFCSun. 3:30 p.m., SUNDANCSat. 4 p.m., Sat. 8:30 p.m.
Transformers +++ (2007, Action) Shia La Beouf, Tyrese Gibson. Humanity’s fate hangs in the balance when two races of robots bring their war to Earth. AMCThu. 6 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. PARSHOWed. 7 p.m.
Trouble Along the Way +++ (1953, Comedy Drama) John Wayne, Donna Reed. Divorced football coach (John Wayne) and daughter save priest’s (Charles Coburn) college. TCMMon. 11:15 p.m.
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Unstoppable +++ (2010, Action) Denzel Washington, Chris Pine. Two men must stop an unmanned, runaway train before it crashes and spills its toxic cargo. AMCMon. 7 p.m., Tue. 4 p.m.
Untouchables, The ++++ (1987, Crime Story) Kevin Costner, Sean Connery. Eliot Ness (Kevin Costner) and men fight Al Capone (Robert De Niro) in Chicago. PARSHOMon. 8:05 p.m.
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Vacation With Derek +++ (2010, Comedy Drama) Michael Seater, Ashley Leggat. A girl (Ashley Leggat) and her stepbrother (Michael Seater) must save her grandmother’s resort. BYUTVMon. 8:30 p.m.
Way, Way Back, The +++ (2013, Comedy Drama) Steve Carell, Toni Collette. A water-park employee becomes friend and mentor to a withdrawn, fatherless boy. TMCSun. 8:45 p.m.
We Were Soldiers +++ (2002, War) Mel Gibson, Madeleine Stowe. A lieutenant colonel and approximately 400 U.S. troops battle 2,000 North Vietnamese in 1965. PARSHOWed. 4:30 p.m.
Wedding Singer, The +++ (1998, Romance) Adam Sandler, Drew Barrymore. An entertainer (Adam Sandler) and a waitress (Drew Barrymore) work at weddings. IFCFri. 4:30 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 Fri. 8 p.m.
Wreck-It Ralph +++ (2012, Animated) Voices of John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman. After years of losing to his adversary, an arcade-game character decides that he wants to be a hero. FREEFRMWed. 4:30 p.m.
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X-Men: Days of Future Past +++ (2014, Action) Hugh Jackman, James McAvoy. The X-Men join forces with their earlier selves to change a pivotal historical event. FXFri. 11 p.m.
