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How Travel Channel Turned To The Paranormal

Phil Keoghan

Celebrates Everyday Heroes

DAKOTA FANNING &LUKE EVANS Return To New York’s Dark Gilded Age In “The Alienist”

Hype TV NEWS Hype Hype Dan Aykroyd narrates Hotel Paranormal

Journeying Into The Unknown If you’re a regular viewer of the Travel Channel, you’ve probably noticed a not-so-subtle change in its programming strategy. The network that once focused on, as its name implies, things like exotic travel spots has turned its schedule over to a lineup of series that are not about vacation horror stories, but actual horror stories — featuring ghosts, Bigfoot and other paranormal mysteries. These programs boast creepy titles like Portals to Hell, Ghost Adventures, Ghost Nation, Destination Fear, Kindred Spirits, The Dead Files, Expedition Bigfoot, Paranormal Caught on Camera and many others. A new series joins that mix this month — Hotel Paranormal, which debuts July 11 and is narrated by Ghostbusters cowriter/ costar Dan Aykroyd (a real-life paranormal buff himself). The series will feature spine-tingling stories of supernatural encounters people have had at hotels of various types. Unlike the subjects that programs like this investigate, there’s not much of a mystery behind why

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Travel changed its itinerary in this way starting in 2018 — people love these shows. “Travel Channel had its highest-rated year ever in 2019,” says Matthew Butler, general manager of the network. “Our audience can’t get enough of this content — they have an insatiable desire to investigate the unknown. “While [we] may not be programming travel content in the way that we used to, we’ve always remained true to our mission of providing content that encompasses exploration and adventure, passionate hosts, and great storytelling.” Butler promises that the remainder of this year will feature more of that; notably, October 2020 will see the return of the channel’s popular, monthlong “Ghostober” programming event that began in 2018. “And it’s not all scary,” he adds, “because we know our viewers also like to have fun. Audiences can look forward to exciting and entertaining new content that expands on the [paranormal] genre in a fun, new way.”

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Tough as Nails on CBS

Water sports, competition shows

Dark murder mysteries

Cannonball on USA Network The Alienist on TNT

Hotel Paranormal: Dan Aykroyd: Credit: Jeremy Kohm Tough as Nails: ©2019 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Credit: Michael Yarish. The Alienist: TM & © 2019 Turner Entertainment Networks, Inc. A WarnerMedia Company. All Rights Reserved. Credit: Marc Hom

Travel Channel Has Made The Paranormal Its Primary Destination. By Jeff Pfeiffer

In The Works

By Taylor Neumann

FROM BOOK TO SCREEN Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight is adapting Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations for FX. The project will reunite him with Tom Hardy, who previously appeared on Blinders. Knight also adapted A Christmas Carol for the network last year. The series will be six parts and is a joint production with the BBC.

FROM NETFLIX Bill Skarsgård, who is probably most well known for playing Pennywise the clown in the recent It movies, will now play Swedish criminal Clark Olofsson in a six-part Netflix series, Clark. It’s a Swedish-language adaptation of the infamous bank robber’s memoir, which detailed his crimes.

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Top 50 Lifetime Movies

The Alienist

What’s New

Returning Favorites

Understanding TV Everywhere

On Demand

New on HBO

New on Showtime

New on Starz

New on Cinemax

On Netﬂix

Understanding TiVo

SERIES ORDERS Clarice — the thriller series about The Silence of the Lambs’ Clarice Starling — has been given a series order from CBS, and with that comes some casting news: Kal Penn (Sunnyside) and Michael Cudlitz (The Kids Are Alright) have taken roles on the show as fellow agents at the FBI. The starring role of Starling herself will be played by Rebecca Breeds.

ROBERT DOWNEY JR.’S “SWEET TOOTH” Netflix has picked up Sweet Tooth, a drama based on characters from DC Vertigo comics. The series comes from the producing pair of Robert Downey Jr. and wife Susan Downey, and will feature James Brolin as the voice of the narrator.

Celebrates �� Years

From Heather Graham To Heather Locklear, The Lifetime Original Remains A Favorite. By Barb Oates

Do You Remember These Lifetime Originals?

3. FLOWERS IN 1. STEEL 2. ALMOST THE ATTIC (2014) MAGNOLIAS (2012) GOLDEN: THE Taking top honors in Lifetime’s JESSICA SAVITCH This was the first of many films based off of V.C. list is this heart-wrenching (1995) STORY Andrews’ book series, remake of the 1989 classic. This one featured an all-black cast including superstars Queen Latifah, Phylicia Rashad and Alfre Woodard. Watch July 4 at 11:30am.

Sela Ward and Ron Silver starred in this tragic true story of one of America’s first female news anchors.

and starred Heather Graham, Ellen Burstyn and Kiernan Shipka.

16. FIFTEEN AND PREGNANT

(1998) 4. LIFE IS NOT A FAIRY TALE: THE

FANTASIA BARRINO STORY

(2006) This biopic was based on the life of American Idol winner Fantasia Barrino, a teen mom living in poverty who rose to fame. The film was the No. 1 basic cable movie premiere in 2006 for women ages 18-49. 4

5. THE PREGNANCY PACT (2010) This one made headlines, as it was loosely based on the alleged true story of a group of teen girls in Gloucester, Mass., who conspired to get pregnant.

11. HOMELESS TO HARVARD: THE LIZ MURRAY STORY

(2003) Thora Birch starred in

this moving story about a young girl who rose above poverty and a troubling family life. Watch July 4 at 10am.

All times Central

Inspired by a true story, the film chronicled the journey of 15-year-old Tina (Kirsten Dunst) when she becomes pregnant, and her parents must grapple not only with their own current marital crisis, but also their opposing views on adoption.

14. WE WERE THE MULVANEYS

(2002) Beau Bridges,

23. ANGELS FALL (2007)

Blythe Danner and Tammy Blanchard shared the story of a close-knit rural family who is shattered by a rape. Watch July 5 at 9am.

Based on the book by bestselling author Nora Roberts, this movie starred Heather Locklear, who fans were happy to see return to TV, where she gave a sensitive performance as a chef who gets wrapped up in a murder.

???. DRIVEN TO THE EDGE (2020) Will this new original make it in future Top 50 rankings? A woman’s new friendship with a fellow rideshare passanger takes a disturbingly dark and obsessive turn. Watch July 5 at 7pm.

Source: Lifetime

Driven to the Edge: Courtesy of Marvista Entertainment/Lifetime Angels Fall: © 2006. Credit: Lifetime Entertainment Services. Life Is Not a Fairy Tale: The Fantasia Barrino Story: © 2006. Credit: Lifetime.

1. Steel Magnolias (2012) 2. Almost Golden: The Jessica Savitch Story (1995) 3. Flowers in the Attic (2014) 4. Life Is Not a Fairy Tale: The Fantasia Barrino Story (2006) 5. The Pregnancy Pact (2010) 6. Drew Peterson: Untouchable (2012) 7. Video Voyeur: The Susan Wilson Story (2002) 8. The Craigslist Killer (2011) 9. The Memory Keeper’s Daughter (2008) 10. Human Trafficking, Part 2 (2005) 11. Homeless to Harvard: The Liz Murray Story (2003) 12. Coco Chanel (2008) 13. Dangerous Child (2001) 14. We Were the Mulvaneys (2002) 15. Whitney (2015) 16. Fifteen and Pregnant (1998) 17. A Girl Like Me: The Gwen Araujo Story (2006) 18. Lizzie Borden Took an Ax (2014) 19. Human Trafficking, Part 1 (2005) 20. Odd Girl Out (2005) 21. Midwives (2001) 22. Obsessed (2002) 23. Angels Fall (2007) 24. The Truth About Jane (2000) 25. Who Is Clark Rockefeller? (2010) 26. Montana Sky (2007) 27. Northern Lights (2009) 28. Murder in the Hamptons (2005) 29. Ambulance Girl (2005) 30. Too Young to Be a Dad (2002) 31. Plain Truth (2004) 32. The Client List (2010) 33. The Two Mr. Kissels (2008) 34. The Gabby Douglas Story (2014) 35. The Secret Life of Zoey (2002) 36. Abducted: The Carlina White Story (2012) 37. Sophie & the Moonhanger (1996) 38. Dawn Anna (2005) 39. A Change of Heart (1998) 40. Her Best Friend’s Husband (2002) 41. Any Mother’s Son (1997) 42. Hit & Run (1999) 43. Flirting With Forty (2008) 44. The Dive From Clausen’s Pier (2005) 45. Gracie’s Choice (2004) 46. Widow on the Hill (2005) 47. Petals on the Wind (2014) 48. What Makes a Family (2001) 49. Mom at Sixteen (2005) 50. Dancing in the Dark (1995) Toni Braxton: Unbreak My Heart (2016)

Almost Golden: The Jessica Savitch Story; Flowers in the Attic; Fifteen and Pregnant; The Pregnancy Pact; Homeless to Harvard: The Liz Murray Story; We Were the Mulvaneys: Credit: Lifetime.

rom Sleeping With My Student to Psycho Stripper, there’s no denying some Lifetime Original Movies stop you dead in your tracks with their salacious titles. The Lifetime Original Movie dates back to July 31, 1990, with the Nancy Allen starrer Memories of Murder. For 30 years, Lifetime originals have solidiﬁed their place in the pop culture lexicon. The movies have garnered over 63 Emmy nominations, eight Golden Globe nominations and 20 Critics’ Choice nods. Many, however, are best remembered as being worthwhile biopics, punch-you-in-the-gut tear-jerkers, unbelievable truecrime stories or sensationalized cheesy guilty pleasures you just couldn’t turn away from. All summer long, Lifetime celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Lifetime Original Movie by re-airing some of these classics. Here we put the spotlight on some of the top titles.

LIFETIME ORIGINAL MOVIES

TOP 50

THE ALIENIST:

ANGEL OF DARKNESS 6

Dakota Fanning Dives Back Into The Dark Side Of New Yorkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gilded Age. By Ryan A. Berenz

Factual Fiction

Premieres on TNT Sunday, July 19

n early 2018, TNT debuted The Alienist, an often gruesome psychological murder mystery set in 1896 Manhattan, where the Gilded Age’s economic expansion, industrial advances and scientific achievements hid a grimy underbelly of corruption, organized crime and social inequality. In a dark corner of this world stalked a killer with a compulsion for ritualistically killing young boys. With the police force crippled by crookedness, it was up to psychologist (a.k.a. “alienist”) Dr. Laszlo Kreizler (Daniel Brühl), newspaper illustrator John Moore (Luke Evans) and police secretary Sara Howard (Dakota Fanning) to crack the case. The Alienist returns for a sequel season, called Angel of Darkness, based on the second book of Caleb Carr’s Kreizler series. While not exactly light summer entertainment, viewers who couldn’t take their eyes off the first season will definitely get hooked into the disturbing case of a Spanish diplomat’s kidnapped infant daughter and the ritualistic murder of a baby snatched from its mother in a hospital. The story picks up in 1897, as the case of a young woman wrongly sentenced to death brings Kreizler, John and Sara back together. Sara has opened her own private detective agency, and while her biggest clients have been wealthy ladies who want to know if the servants are stealing silverware, she’s about to take on the toughest challenge of her young career. “We see Sara get kind of propelled into the next level of her life,” Fanning says. “She has forced her way into a man’s world even more so by opening her own detective agency. She’s kind of riding through this period of still being the ‘lady detective’ and still coming up against barriers. But she’s persevering, and even just being a lady detective is groundbreaking.” Sara provided a unique opportunity for Fanning, as well. “It was my first time getting to go back and play the same character again, and it was really exciting,” she says. “I felt like I had gotten to know her so well while doing The Alienist, so I was very protective of her this time around.” Meanwhile, John is a reporter for The New York Times and engaged to vapid socialite Violet Hayward (Emily Barber), but his relationship with Sara remains complicated. “John and Sara definitely have some unfinished or unrequited feelings for each other, and that’s definitely a part of this story,” Fanning teases. “For Sara, so much of the time we see her being strong and we see her being tough and we see her breaking down barriers and pushing boundaries and fighting. In the scenes that Sara and John have together, you see her as just a young woman ... you see the softer side of Sara in those scenes. That was really lovely to get to play out. I can say that the journey’s not over for them.”

While a fictional story, The Alienist interwove actual historical events and famous figures Theodore Roosevelt of the period into its narrative — with a twist of embellishment. Thenpolice commissioner and future president Theodore Roosevelt (Brian Geraghty) was a major Brian character throughout Geraghty the first season. “I’ve always loved that there have been real characters peppered through a fictional world,” says star Dakota Fanning. “I definitely think it adds a layer of something extra to the story, and I do think people respond to that.” Angel of Darkness opens with the case of Martha Napp (Hebe Beardsall), a young mother convicted — despite an astounding lack of evidence — and sentenced to death at Sing Sing Correctional Facility for the killing of her infant daughter. Napp is to be the first woman put to death in the newfangled electric chair, which is believed to be “more humane” and less messy than the gallows. Roosevelt, who is now the assistant secretary of the Navy, is asked to intervene in halting the execution. In truth, the first woman to be executed in the electric chair was 49-year-old Martha M. Place in 1899. Place was found guilty of murdering her 17-year-old stepdaughter. Despite an appeal to then-governor Roosevelt to commute the sentence, Place was put to death at Sing Sing. Also in Angel of Darkness, we find William Randolph Hearst sensationalizing newspaper headlines, Elizabeth Cady Stanton fighting for social justice and Americans of Spanish descent enduring heightened acts of racism driven by political tensions between the U.S. and Spain. 7

WHAT’S NEW

Tough as Nails

World’s Biggest Tiger Shark?

Kick off Sharkfest 2020 by following Emmy Award-winning cinematographer Andy Casagrande and marine biologist Kori Garza as they journey to a remote lagoon in French Polynesia to dive with the “tigers of Tahiti” in search of the world’s largest living tiger shark, Kamakai. While there, they capture cooperative hunting tactics between two juvenile tiger sharks for the first time ever on film! Sharkfest 2020 includes five weeks of action-packed shark programming with 17 original premieres and the best shark programming from National Geographic/Nat Geo Wild’s massive library as part of its biggest ever shark spectacular. Premieres on Nat Geo Sunday, July 12

American Masters: Unladylike: Credit: Library of Congress

Explore the stories of pioneering women in American politics who advocated for suffrage and civil rights over 100 years ago, including the ﬁrst women in the U.S. Congress and state Senate, and a cofounder of the NAACP. Premieres on PBS Friday, July 10

American Masters: “Unladylike2020”

Mary Church Terrell (18631954) — pioneering civil rights activist, writer and educator

World’s Biggest Tiger Shark?: © National Geographic. Credit: Andy Brandy Casagrande IV

The Amazing Race’s Phil Keoghan hosts this new 10-episode competition series that celebrates everyday Americans who consider the calluses on their hands a badge of honor. Competitors have their strength, endurance, agility and mental toughness tested in challenges that take place in real-world work environments. One by one, they will be eliminated until the Tough as Nails winner is named. But even after they “punch out” of the individual competition, they will have the opportunity to win additional prizes in the team competitions that continue. Premieres on CBS Wednesday, July 8

July

Cannonball

Cannonball: Credit: USA.

Hosted by Rocsi Diaz and WWE Superstar Mike “The Miz” Mizanin, this new 10-episode competition series features contestants from all across America facing off in one of the biggest, wettest, slippery-est water sports competition ever created. From sliding off a 100-foot waterslide to rocketing off one of the world’s fastest drop towers, contestants will battle a variety of water obstacles to win a $10,000 cash prize. Premieres on USA Network Thursday, July 9

Lost Resort

Deep in the jungle of Costa Rica is a mystical wellness retreat where nine strangers from all walks of life gather for what they believe will be a healing, life-changing experience. Part provocative social experiment and part ﬁsh-out-of-water comedy, the series shows that anything can happen when you let go of your past, embrace the unknown and take part in some bizarre therapies that range from rage rituals to orgasmic dance. Premieres on TBS Thursday, July 23

WHAT’S NEW

I’ll Be Gone in the Dark

Jackson Galaxy must navigate a new normal and help families with their cats that have gone out of control during quarantine … without entering their homes. Bring on the surveillance cameras! Premieres on Animal Planet Saturday, July 18 10

It’s the reunion show you’ve always wanted to see! Beloved characters from NBC’s 30 Rock — including Liz Lemon (Tina Fey), Jack Donaghy (Alec Baldwin), Tracy Jordan (Tracy Morgan), Jenna Maroney (Jane Krakowski), Kenneth Parcell (Jack McBrayer) and more — will return for this one-time event and celebrate the stories and talent featured in NBCUniversal’s 2020-21 television season. Premieres on NBC Thursday, July 16

30 Rock Upfront Reunion Special

I’ll Be Gone In The Dark: Credit: Robyn Van Swank/HBO.

My Cat From Hell: Cat Sh#t Crazy!

30 Rock Upfront Reunion Special: Credit: Art Streiber/NBC

This six-part documentary series is based on Michelle McNamara’s 2018 bestselling book in which she investigates the violent predator who became known as the Golden State Killer. Premieres on HBO Sunday, June 28

July

Color Splash: Hot or Not

David Bromstad looks back on some of his favorite Color Splash episodes and designs, walking viewers through his choice of colors, materials and textures. He’ll talk about some of his favorite moments, critique some older designs that haven’t exactly stood the test of time and, of course, dish out some hot design tips. Premieres on HGTV Friday, July 3

10.

Outcry

In a controversial case, Texas high school football star Greg Kelley was convicted of child molestation. This ﬁve-episode series explores the quest for truth and justice that followed in the wake of his sentencing. Outcry follows a raw and divided community over the course of three years as both sides of the appeal process worked in pursuit of opposing truths. Premieres on Showtime Sunday, July 5

11.

P-Valley In this eight-episode series based on the play by Katori Hall, the lives of the dancers at a Southern strip club are revealed in all of their glittery and gritty glory. The series is exclusively directed by women and stars, among others, Brandee Evans (The Bobby Brown Story), Nicco Annan (This Is Us) and Shannon Thornton (Power). Premieres on Starz Sunday, July 12

RETURNING FAVORITES

Marriage Boot Camp: Hip Hop Edition

This season Phaedra and Medina, Willie and Shanda, Tahiry and Vado, Kurupt and Toni, and Hazel-E and De’von have the awards, the view counts, the platinum records and the love of millions of fans, but they can’t seem to secure a relationship with the person who matters most. Dr. Ish’s unique sensibilities will be doled in a tough-love fashion in order to pull these celebrities out of the clouds and put them back into reality, along with Judge Lynn Toler, who brings her own style to the drills, which aim to test the boot campers and reveal which couple makes beautiful music together, and who should go solo. Premieres on WE tv Thursday, July 2

In a special two-hour premiere, host Randy Fenoli is back spreading his mission to “educate, elevate and empower” a bride to choose the most important dress in her life and to realize her own personal beauty. The ﬁrst hour features a COVID-19 special, followed by The Bachelor fan favorite Caila Quinn searching for her wedding dress. Premieres on TLC Saturday, July 11

The UnXplained

The anthology series created by brothers Mark and Jay Duplass begins its fourth and ﬁnal season tonight, providing one last glimpse into the lives of the guests in Room 104. Each episode tells the unique story of the characters who pass through a single room of a typical American chain motel. The premiere episode will be the ﬁrst time in the series that Mark Duplass stars, writes, directs and performs original music. Premieres on HBO Friday, July 24

Room 104: Credit: Tyler Golden/HBO

Room 104

The UnXplained: Credit: Jose Ginarte

Host/executive producer William Shatner returns to introduce another season of explorations into mysterious subjects that have bafﬂed humanity for centuries. Premieres on History Saturday, July 11

Say Yes To The Dress: Credit: TLC

Say Yes to the Dress

RETURNING Understanding FAVORITES TV Everywhere August

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ON DEMAND

(Drama) Based on Jake Tapper’s book, this is the true story of the most heroic battle in Afghanistan as the U.S. Army Combat Outpost Keating came under attack by scores of Taliban. Scott Eastwood, Caleb Landry Jones, Orlando Bloom (R, 2:02) Premieres July 3 14

The Outpost

(Drama) In the midst of World War II, an Englishwoman takes in a young boy to give him a place to live while a story of love and friendship evolves. Gemma Arterton, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Penelope Wilton (NR, 1:39) Premieres July 31

(Thriller) An investigative reporter uncovers a Canadian connection to Thailand and an enormous heroin operation, but who really is the money behind the scenes? Antoine Olivier Pilon, Jim Gafﬁgan, Josh Hartnett (R, 2:15) Premieres July 24

WHAT’S NEW THIS MONTH PREMIERES

BEGINNING PREMIERES

Cat Sticks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7/1 Second Samuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7/1 What We Don’t Say . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7/1 John Lewis: Good Trouble . . . . . . . . . . . . 7/3 Mr. Jones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7/3 The Outpost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7/3 A Seat At The Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7/3 The Swing Of Things . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7/3 Between Shadow And Soul . . . . . . . . . . 7/7 Browse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7/7 Elvis From Outer Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7/7 Homewrecker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7/7 Ingenium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7/7 Inmate #1: The Rise Of Danny Trejo . . 7/7 Kim McVicar: Please Notice Me . . . . . . 7/7 The Medicine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7/7 Parts Unknown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7/7

Most Wanted

Summerland

July NEW RELEASES

Money Plane (Action) An airborne casino that ﬂies outside of the law is the target for a professional thief who is trying to clear his debt and save his family. Can he pull off the high-stakes robbery? Adam Copeland, Denise Richards, Kelsey Grammer, Thomas Jane (R, 1:26) Premieres July 10

BEGINNING PREMIERES

Root Of The Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7/7 Termination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7/7 Vic The Viking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7/7 The Wild Goose Lake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7/7 Archive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7/10 Money Plane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7/10 Coven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7/14 Enter The Fat Dragon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7/14 Magical Reef: The Islands Of The Four Kings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7/14 Michelin Stars: Tales From The Kitchen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7/14 The Runners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7/14 Useless Humans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7/14 Ghosts Of War. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7/17 A Nice Girl Like You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7/17 The Sunlit Night. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7/19

BEGINNING

Guest Artist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7/21 Jay Mohr: American Treasure . . . . . . . . .7/21 Amulet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7/24 Fisherman’s Friends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7/24 Most Wanted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7/24 Retaliation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7/24 God Knows Where I Am. . . . . . . . . . . . . 7/28 Gundala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7/28 Shark Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7/28 Woodland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7/28 Yes, God, Yes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7/28 The Big Ugly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7/31 The Fight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7/31 Summerland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7/31 Tijuana Jackson: Purpose Over Prison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7/31 15

July NEW RELEASES

Irresistible (Comedy) Writer/director Jon Stewart tells the story of a small Wisconsin town that both Democratic and Republican strategists pour into in an effort to change the dialogue for their party on both a local and national level. No one ever imagined a small mayoral race would lead to national attention. Steve Carell, Rose Byrne, Chris Cooper (R, 1:41) Available Now

You Should Have Left (Horror) The Conroys head to a beautiful vacation home in the country in an attempt to put some of their past behind them, though it is quickly apparent that a sinister spirit connected to the house has other plans for their peaceful retreat. Kevin Bacon, Amanda Seyfried, Avery Essex (R, 1:33) Available Now

You Should Have Left: Credit: Blumhouse Productions.

ON DEMAND

Force of Nature (Action) As a hurricane rages outside, a cop works to evacuate the residents of an apartment building, but is met by resistance from a man whose daughter can’t get him to leave. To make matters worse, the cop may have just interrupted a gang of thieves trying to pull off a major heist. Emile Hirsch, Kate Bosworth, Mel Gibson (R, 1:31) Available Now

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This is the untold, extraordinary story of Harriet Tubman’s escape from slavery and her ﬁght to change the course of history. Cynthia Erivo, Leslie Odom Jr., Janelle Monáe (PG-13) Premieres on HBO July 18

Room 104

Motherless Brooklyn

The fourth and ﬁnal season of the anthology series is back with 12 new episodes, providing one last look at the lives of the guests in Room 104. Mark Duplass, Hari Nef, Logan Miller (TV-MA) Premieres on HBO July 24

Edward Norton wrote, directed and stars in this intense 1950s crime drama that follows a loner private detective who is committed to solving the murder of his only friend. Edward Norton, Bruce Willis, Gugu Mbatha-Raw (R) Premieres on HBO July 25

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SEASON PREMIERE

Room 104: Credit: Tyler Golden/HBO

The Battle of Midway is brought to the screen from the perspective of some of the men who fought. Ed Skrein, Patrick Wilson, Woody Harrelson (PG-13) Premieres on HBO July 4

Midway

July

NEW SERIES

Obvious Child

This ﬁve-part investigative documentary series examines the gripping story of Texas high school football star Greg Kelley, his controversial conviction for child molestation, and the quest for truth and justice that followed. (TV-MA) Premieres on Showtime July 5

Standup comic Donna, depressed after being dumped, meets a nice “rebound” guy and proceeds to have a wild and crazy night that leads to an unplanned pregnancy. Jenny Slate, Jake Lacy, Gaby Hoffmann (R) Premieres on Showtime July 23

Room

A Most Violent Year

Outcry

Five-year-old Jack and his mother are captives in a small, windowless space — the only home Jack has ever known. When they escape, they will have to face the real world. Brie Larson, Jacob Tremblay, Sean Bridgers (R) Premieres on Showtime July 24

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Abel Morales works to establish himself in the heating oil business. But in New York City in the ’80s, people don’t follow any rules. Can he stay clean amid the violence? Oscar Isaac, Jessica Chastain, Albert Brooks (R) Premieres on Showtime July 25

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The gang is back together! This time, however, the game has changed and is more dangerous than ever. Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart, Karen Gillan, Danny DeVito, Nick Jonas, Awkwaﬁna (PG-13) Premieres on Starz July 3

Six strangers come together for what they believe will be one of the most immersive escape rooms ever, with a large cash prize to the ﬁrst one to get out. Deborah Ann Woll, Taylor Russell, Tyler Labine (PG-13) Premieres on Starz July 9

NEW SERIES

P-Valley This female-directed series tells the stories of the women working at a Southern strip club and the patrons who frequent the business. Based on the play by Katori Hall. Brandee Evans, Nicco Annan, Shannon Thornton (TV-MA) Premieres on Starz July 12

Little Women This is the beloved story of the March sisters, which is as relevant to women today as it was when Louisa May Alcott’s novel was written. Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Florence Pugh (PG) Premieres on Starz July 31

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Escape Room

Jumanji: The Next Level

PREMIUMS

Little

Shutter Island

When Jordan, a powerful business owner who is mean to everyone, wakes up as the 13-yearold version of herself, she’ll need to drop the attitude to survive. Regina Hall, Issa Rae, Marsai Martin (PG-13) Premieres on Cinemax July 1

After a child murderer disappears from a remote island mental hospital, a U.S. marshal and his partner are sent to investigate. They soon discover that the facility hides deadly secrets. Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo, Ben Kingsley (R) Premieres on Cinemax July 3

What starts as a group of teenagers trying to break the rules and get alcohol turns into a regular party at a stranger’s house and so much more. Octavia Spencer, Diana Silvers, Juliette Lewis (R) Premieres on Cinemax July 10

A simple vacation turns terrifying when a family is stalked by what appears to be their own doppelgängers. Lupita Nyong’o, Winston Duke, Elisabeth Moss (R) Premieres on Cinemax July 17

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I ORIGINAL SERIES, FILMS & DOCUMENTARIES

Street Food: Latin America

Unsolved Mysteries

The Baby-Sitters Cable Girls Season 5B Club

Desperados

Ju-On: Origins Season 1 Available July 3

Mucho Mucho Stateless Amor: The Legend Available July 8 of Walter Mercado

The Protector

The Old Guard

Dark Desire

Fatal Affair

Cursed

The Kissing Booth 2

Offering to the Storm

The Umbrella Academy

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