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What’s New NOW On September 24 “Jeff Dunham: Beside Himself” The comic/ventriloquist gives his take on everything from parenting to pink eye to political correctness while breaking out his litany of eccentric puppet characters in this stand-up performance recorded in June at American Airlines Center in his hometown of Dallas. (ORIGINAL) New September 27 “Movie: In the Shadow of the Moon” Jim Mickle (“We Are What We Are”) directed this period thriller movie about a troubled late-20th century police detective in Philadelphia on the trail of a serial killer whose crimes are timed to the lunar cycle. Boyd Holbrook (“Narcos”), Michael C. Hall (“Dexter”), Bokeem Woodbine (“Billionaire Boys Club”) and Cleopatra Coleman (“The Last Man on Earth”) head the cast. (ORIGINAL) Premiere “The Politician” A wealthy teen with ambitions to one day be president must navigate the treacherous landscape of running for president of his high school’s student body in this satirical series from creator Ryan Murphy (“Glee,” “American Horror Story”). Ben Platt, Bob Balaban, Benjamin Barrett and Lucy Boynton head the cast. (ORIGINAL) Series Premiere “Bard of Blood” From India comes this political espionage thriller series based on the novel by Bilal Siddiqi, about a mission to rescue four Indian intelligence agents from captivity in Pakistan. Emraan Hashmi (“Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai”), Sobhita Dhulipala (“Chef”), Amit Bimrot (“Raid”) and Shamaun Ahmed (“Elar Char Adhyay”) head the allAsian cast. (ORIGINAL) Series Premiere

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September 22 “Movie: The First Monday in May” Andrew Rossi (“Eat This New York,” “Page One: Inside the New York Times”) directed this 2016 documentary that gives a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the “China: Through the Looking Glass” exhibition, an exploration of Chinese-inspired Western fashion, at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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(ORIGINAL) “Niko and the Sword of Light” The Dark Champion pursues Niko, Lyra and their friends as they race to find the amulet of power before Nar Est and their foes as the second half of Season 2 of this animated action series gets underway. Andre Robinson, Kari Wahlgren and Tom Kenny head the voice cast.

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“Underground Railroad” (date TBA) Oscar-winner Barry Jenkins (“Moonlight”) directs this limited series based on a Colson Whitehead awardwinning novel by the same name. Stars include Thuso Mbedu (“Is’thunzi”), Chase W. Dillon (“First Wives Club”) and Aaron Pierre (“Krypton,” “Brittania”).

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WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 22 TO 28, 2019 THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: LIBRA, SCORPIO AND SAGITTARIUS

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ARIES

You’ll face a challenge that allows you to demonstrate your full potential. Eager to get into shape, you’ll find ways to start moving and get some exercise with friends

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It’s not always easy to balance your career and your family. Luckily, you can count on those closest to you to help with your responsibilities. If you’ve been in a relationship for a while, you may start to talk about living together.

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Drive safely! Your friends will invite you to join them for a spontaneous activity. Your negotiation skills will be put to work and you’ll seem to resolve conflict with just your smile.

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You’ll start the week with a desire to conquer the world. Learn to channel your energy so you’re not burning the candle at both ends. In your love life, let romance happen naturally.

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Think before you put your ideas into action. It’s more important to make a budget and stick to it than it is to achieve your personal objectives. Stress will wear you out quickly.

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Jimmy Smits won an Emmy Award during his tenure on “L.A. Law,” but he’s still having to brush up on legal matters for his new series role.

With stints on such other shows as “NYPD Blue,” “The West Wing,” “Dexter” and “Sons of Anarchy” also under his belt, the actor returns to weekly television as the NBC drama “Bluff City Law” premieres Monday, Sept. 23. Smits stars as renowned Memphis lawyer Elijah Strait, who reunites with his impulsive attorney daughter Sydney (played by Caitlin McGee) upon her mother’s death. She ponders his offer to rejoin his firm, though their vastly differing styles signal complications to come.

After portraying “L.A. Law’s” idealistic Victor Sifuentes, the sincere Smits notes that his new alter ego Strait “doesn’t have the kind of bounce in the same way. Luckily, besides having a really great pilot script that is a wonderful jumpoff point for all these characters and this (father-daughter) relationship, we had some really great technical people that were able to work with us that are (Memphis) attorneys ... and a particular duo that have the same type of father-anddaughter relationship. That was really helpful as well.”

Co-star McGee reasons that her new connection to Smits “reflects our relationship in the show as well as our relationship in life. He has more experience as an actor than I do. We’re all just getting to know these characters,

and how we approach the law in the show is very different.

He’s conservative (in the series), and I like to wage war and get thrown in jail and such, but I think it’s just fun to work with someone who has that experience. We’re all starting from scratch with these people and getting to know them ourselves.”

Series creator and writer Dean Georgaris (“The Brave”) vows that “Bluff City Law’s” cases will stay in step with the times: “Issues like free speech, issues like privacy, these are things that we’re all talking about right now. Frankly, it’s a really interesting time because these definitions are changing. Every week, we’ll be taking those on – and, by the way, sometimes from a more comedic perspective. If it’s all drama, I think it doesn’t feel real. If you don’t laugh every now and then, it’s not representative of life.”

With fellow “24” alum Jayne Atkinson also in the “Bluff City Law” cast, Smits says the decision to tackle another series doesn’t come easily for him. Admitting that the location filming is leaving him “homesick,” he notes, “The bottom line for me has got to be what’s on the page and who the people you’re going to be working with are. And, is the work going to be challenging?”

There will be lots of people surrounding you this week. While inspiring and exciting, it’s important to take time to rest. At work, a project or task may be significantly delayed.

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You’re pressed for time this week.

Luckily, you know how to create and stick to a schedule. You’ll be able to accomplish everything on your to-do list and even relax afterwards. Your friends will join you for a well-deserved outing.

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With vacation prices at their lowest, you may decide to go on a last-minute trip. By taking a step back from your responsibilities, you’ll be able to make important decisions about your career.

CAPRICORN

Change is afoot at home and at work. You’ll be able to put an end to a taxing situation and start achieving your personal goals. An emotional hurricane will motivate this transformation.

AQUARIUS

Your patience will serve you well this week. You may finally come to an agreement with certain groups or with the courts. You’ll assert your rights as well as those of your people. A marriage proposal will come out of nowhere.

PISCES

Work will be stressful this week. If you make time for your love life, you’ll benefit: being with your partner will relax you. Little changes to your routine can make a big difference in your relationship.

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BY BRUCE MILLS bruce@theitem.com Four National Bank of South Carolina branch locations in Sumter and one each in Manning and Bishopville will soon get a facelift as the bank transitions its signage and other legal branding to its parent company’s name.

Since January, Synovus has implemented a staggered brand transition across five states of all of its non-Synovus bank divisions, company spokesman Lee Underwood said Friday.

With 38 branches in South Carolina, NBSC will complete that brand transition of signage, business cards, pens and other legal branding this month. The signage transition in Sumter County is scheduled for the middle of the month,

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NBSC was actually founded in Sumter in 1905. Synovus acquired NBSC in 1995.

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Gerard Butler’s Top 10 Movies

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“Den of Thieves” (2018): Butler is perfectly brawny as a troubled Los Angeles police detective on a collision course with a vicious robbery team.

“Olympus Has Fallen” (2013): A nicely rugged Butler plays a former Secret Service man who literally battles his way back to honor when terrorists invade the White House.

“Chasing Mavericks” (2012): The part of a famously radical surfer is a fine fit for Butler in this fact-inspired drama.

“Machine Gun Preacher” (2011): Butler is quite effective in the true story of an unlikely savior of indentured youngsters in the Sudan.

“How to Train Your Dragon” (2010): Milking his Scottish roots, Butler is distinctive as the voice of Stoick the Vast in this animated fantasy.

“Law Abiding Citizen” (2009): A not entirely unsympathetic Butler is excellent as a grieving man determined to even the score with those who let the killers of his wife and child go free.

“RocknRolla” (2008): A wonderfully gritty Butler plays one of the thieves involved in dealings and double-crossings in London’s underworld.

“P.S. I Love You” (2007): In a role that set him up for romantic comedies, Butler is hugely engaging – mainly in flashbacks – as a deceased man mourned by his wife (Hilary Swank).

“300” (2006): Much of the film’s imagery is computer-generated, but there’s no mistaking Butler’s very real physicality as King Leonidas in the often brutal saga of the Spartans’ uprising.

BY JAY BOBBIN

Gerard Butler has Round 3 as ‘Fallen’ Secret Service agent A movie based on a popular gaming app might seem like a money grab to get young audiences where they live, but “The Angry Birds Movie” fared pretty well at the box office ... thus ensuring that we now get “The Angry Birds Movie 2.”

For those who fear the malady known as “sequel-itis,” which afflicts us with sequels that really aren’t necessary, this actually isn’t a bad follow-up. That might not be the highest praise possible, but at least this is creative and entertaining enough to keep you from feeling you’ve simply fallen prey to a plot to get you to open your wallet or purse at the box office.

The voice cast is largely a “Saturday Night Live” who’s-who led by “Angry Birds Movie” returnee Jason Sudeikis as Red, who debates joining the residents of Pig Island – formerly

“The Phantom of the Opera” (2004): It’s no small feat to play the title character in one of the most popular musicals of all time, and Butler pulls it off impressively.

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the birds’ enemies – to mount an opposition to an eagle brigade that is targeting the hogs and has the birds next on its list.

Red and pig leader Leonard, voiced by fellow “SNL” alum Bill Hader, then assemble a team to mount a defense based on the recruits’ special skills ... sort of like “The Magnificent Seven,” one of the amusing nods that the filmmakers make to classic stories here.

Josh Gad, Leslie Jones, Maya Rudolph, “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend’s” Rachel Bloom and Peter Dinklage (“Game of Thrones”) also have significant voice roles, making for a neat assortment of sounds. And the computerized animation is unique enough to set this apart from so many other entries in the genre lately.

As successful as many apps are, trying to develop their characters and concepts into feature-length films is a very particular challenge. A game on a phone, computer screen or other devices doesn’t require a full back story, yet the one developed by moviemakers has to stay true enough to the characters to seem like a logical extension.

“The Angry Birds Movie 2” achieves that, despite it being no simple feat, and also does it in a way that can appeal to viewers who don’t even know what an app is. (Yes, such individuals do exist, hard to believe though that may be.)

Maybe the best thing about “The Angry Birds Movie 2” is that it won’t make you angry about paying to see a sequel that wasn’t needed. The picture is enjoyable in its own right – about the birds, but not for the birds.

“SHAFT” To invoke the classic Isaac Hayes theme song, can you dig it? After the versions of the detective story made by directors Gordon Parks and John Singleton, this latest take merges several generations of Shafts as the franchise approaches the 50-year mark. Original star Richard Roundtree and his successor, Samuel L. Jackson, both are back – but the real focus here is on their characters’ grandson and son, played by Jessie T. Usher (“Survivor’s Remorse”). He’s an FBI employee, and even though he frowns upon his relatives’ method of fighting violence with more violence, he has to rely on them to probe a friend’s death. While entertaining enough, the Tim Story-directed picture (co-written by Kenya Barris, of “black-ish” fame) can’t decide whether it wants to be part of the genre or a parody of it, giving the film a continually shifting tone; however, the presence of Regina Hall as the youngest Shaft’s mother is a bonus.

DVD extra: “making-of” documentary. ››› (R: AS, N, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand)

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Movie Schedule

Week of September 22

HUSTLERS

R, 1 hr 50 min Comedy, Drama, Suspense/Thriller

THE GOLDFINCH R, 2 hr 29 min Drama

IT CHAPTER TWO (2019) R, 2 hr 49 min Horror, Suspense/Thriller

DON’T LET GO PG, 1 hr 55 min Drama

ANGEL HAS FALLEN R, 1 hr 54 min Action/Adventure, Suspense/Thriller

OVERCOMER PG, 1 hr 55 min Drama

GOOD BOYS (2019) R, 1 hr 35 min Comedy

SCARY STORIES TO TELL IN THE DARK PG-13, 1 hr 51 min Horror, Suspense/Thriller

FAST & FURIOUS PRESENTS: HOBBS & SHAW PG-13, 2 hr 18 min , Action/Adventure

THE LION KING (2019)

“YESTERDAY” Say that George, John, Paul and Ringo never united, and say that an entire catalog of some of the best-known songs of all time never existed. That’s the premise of this enjoyable fantasy based on the conceit of a world without the Beatles. Driven by two top talents, director Danny Boyle and writer Richard Curtis, the tale subjects the world to a 12-second blackout in which all memory of the Fab Four is wiped out ... almost. Only one struggling musician, played nicely by Himesh Patel, remembers the Beatles and their tunes – and decides to claim the songs as his own. That results in the character ultimately having an ethical crisis as the public marvels at his creative genius, which of course is really the genius of others. It also yields some moments of inspired humor, as when Ed Sheeran suggests that a certain song would be better with the title “Hey Dude.” This pleasant diversion also is helped by good acting turns by Lily James and “Saturday Night Live’s” Kate McKinnon as the hero’s manager and agent, plus a funny cameo by James Corden. DVD extras: seven “making-of” documentaries; audio commentary by Boyle and Curtis; deleted scenes; outtakes; alternate opening and ending. ››› (PG-13: AS, P) (Not rated: AS, N, P, V) “CHILD’S PLAY” Yes, Chucky is back! The homicidal doll gets a rebirth in this acceptable update of the horror tale that launched a franchise. Aubrey Plaza’s typical edge is welcome as she inherits the role of a woman whose young son Andy (Gabriel Bateman) becomes the delighted owner of a “Buddi” doll enhanced with artificial intelligence – and, for the purposes of this version, the voice of “Star Wars” icon Mark Hamill. Mayhem soon ensues, and unless Andy can manage to convince anyone that Chucky is the culprit, tragedy could be the result for all concerned.

Brian Tyree Henry (“Atlanta”) co-stars as the detective next door who, expectedly, gets a lot more than he bargained for; Tim Matheson also appears as the tech tycoon behind the doll’s creation. DVD extras: four “making-of” documentaries; photo gallery. ››› (R: AS, P, V) “PAVAROTTI” Ron Howard clearly is a fan of music’s greats, having done his acclaimed “Eight Days a Week: The Touring Years” documentary about the Beatles several years ago ... and more recently turning his attention to an opera legend by directing this fine profile. Of course, a wealth of performance footage is included as the story of Luciano Pavarotti’s life and career is recounted, but the result also incorporates previously unseen footage. It also features comments by such friends and associates as Jose Carreras and Placido Domingo – who teamed with Pavarotti on the celebrated Three Tenors initiative – as well as Princess Diana, Nelson Mandela, Spike Lee, Bono and Stevie Wonder. DVD extras: three “making-of” documentaries. ››› (PG-13: P) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “HOLOCAUST” One of the most acclaimed of all television miniseries gets a relaunch on home video, thanks to its debut on Blu-ray. A winner of four Emmy Awards – encompassing the performances of Meryl Streep, Michael Moriarty and Blanche Baker – writer Gerald Green’s (“The Last Angry Man”) emotionally powerful 1978 drama follows two German families in the years before and during World War II. Moriarty plays a lawyer who joins the Nazi Party to support his wife and children, rising through the ranks quickly and ultimately being placed in charge of literal lifeor-death decisions. Streep and Baker portray members of a clan that chafes under Nazi rule, making huge sacrifices to maintain their existence as best they can, given the circumstances.

James Woods, Fritz Weaver, Rosemary Harris, David Warner, Ian Holm, Joseph Bottoms, Tovah Feldshuh and Sam Wanamaker also are members of the outstanding cast. ›››› (Not rated: AS, V)

PG, 1 hr 58 min Action/Adventure, Drama, Family, Sci-Fi/Fantasy “CHARMED: SEASON ONE” (Oct. 1)

AD ASTRA PG-13 Sci-Fi/Fantasy

“CHERNOBYL” (Oct. 1) “SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME” (Oct. 1)

DOWNTON ABBEY (2019) PG, 2 hr 2 min Drama

ABOMINABLE (2019) PG, 1 hr 37 min Action/Adventure, Animated

“SESAME STREET: 50 YEARS AND COUNTING!” (Oct. 1) “TELL ME A STORY: SEASON ONE” (Oct. 1)

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RETURNING FAVORITES:

Sept. 5 Sunday Night Football (NBC)

BY MICHELLE WILSON

Sept. 8 Football Night in America (NBC) Sept. 16 Dancing With the Stars (ABC) Sept. 23 The Good Doctor (ABC) Bull (CBS) The Neighborhood (CBS) 9-1-1 (Fox) The Voice (NBC)

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The Unicorn

Sept. 23 at 8:30 p.m. on CBS

Sept. 26 at 8:30 p.m. on CBS

What do socks and a heart attack have in common? The title of this new comedy, of course! Billy Gardell stars as a man in the compression sock biz who falls for his nurse (Folake Olowofoyeku) while recovering from a cardiac event. Tune in to see if she flatlines his attempts to win her over.

Wade (Walton Goggins) is a devoted father and widower who is clueless about the dating scene. With surrounding women seeing him as a hot commodity, Wade’s family and friends help him find love once again.

All Rise

Sept. 26 at 8:30 p.m. on NBC

Sept. 23 at 9 p.m. on CBS

Perfect Harmony

Court is now in session. Lola Carmichael (Simone Missick) drops the hammer on the justice system and crime as she takes the bench, pushing the boundaries of what a judge can be.

A former Princeton music professor (Bradley Whitford), whose life has hit a sour note, may have just found the boost he needs when he stumbles upon a small-town church choir that desperately needs a tune-up -- in more ways than one.

Prodigal Son

Carol’s Second Act

Sept. 23 at 9 p.m. on Fox

Sept. 26 at 9:30 p.m. on CBS

A criminal psychologist (Tom Payne) has more than enough qualifications to help the NYPD solve their cases. Did we mention his father (Michael Sheen) is an incarcerated serial killer? Bellamy Young and Lou Diamond Phillips also star.

A new career is just what the doctor ordered for Patricia Heaton as she stars as a woman in her 50s who pursues her dream job, while swallowing the fact that she’s much older than her peers.

Bluff City Law Sept. 23 at 10 p.m. on NBC No bluffing! Jimmy Smits returns to TV as a lawyer who looks to reconnect with his daughter (Caitlin McGee) by asking her to rejoin his firm. They just might change the world -- if they can get along.

mixed-ish Sept. 24 at 9 p.m. on ABC

Sunnyside Sept. 26 at 9:30 p.m. on NBC A group hoping to become American citizens hires former New York City Councilman Garrett Modi (Kal Penn) to help them achieve their dream. Since losing it all politically, Garrett must rediscover his purpose in life.

Evil Sept. 26 at 10 p.m. on CBS

In this “black-ish” sitcom spinoff, Rainbow Johnson recounts her experience growing up in the ‘80s in a mixed-race family. Stars include Arica Himmel and Mark-Paul Gosselaar.

Psychologist Kristen Bouchard (Katja Herbers) doesn’t believe in the supernatural but she’s about to get a nightmarish conversion when she joins forces with a Catholic priest-in-training (Mike Colter) as they investigate the church’s unexplained mysteries.

Emergence

Bless the Harts

Sept. 24 at 10 p.m. on ABC

Sept. 29 at 8:30 p.m. on Fox

A girl (Alexa Swinton) with no memory of who she is or where she came from is at the center of a mysterious larger-than-life conspiracy being investigated by a local police chief (Allison Tolman).

Kristen Wiig and Maya Rudolph lend their voice talent to this animated comedy series about a Southern family struggling for status and wealth but rich in friends, family and laughter.

Stumptown Sept. 25 at 10 p.m. on ABC Criminals beware! Don’t mess with Dex Parios (Cobie Smulders), an Army veteran and private investigator whose style doesn’t always follow the legal rulebook.

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