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JESUS: HIS LIFE An Epic Retelling

ARETHA!

Celebrating The Queen Of Soul STAR WARS’

MARK HAMILL Joins The Cast Of “Knightfall”

The Fix: © 2018 American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. Credit: ABC/Ed Herrera.

ROBIN TUNNEY

TAalks “The Fix” Soapy Whodunit From Marcia Clark

LUCK OF THE IRISH

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Spotlighting The Best Irish Actors On TV Today

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Jennifer Hudson

Aretha!

A Grammy Celebration

Aretha Franklin

For The Queen Of Soul

Céline Dion

CBS, March 10

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Tyler Perry: © 2019 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Credit: Cliff Lipson/CBS.

Alicia Keys and SZA

Aretha Franklin: Credit: TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images.

Tyler Perry

Ehrlich and music director Rickey Minor carefully considered the talents of each of the special’s performers when selecting songs from Franklin’s impressive catalog of hits. Ehrlich reveals, “Jennifer Hudson [who will star as Franklin in the upcoming biopic Respect and who kicks off the evening with a rousing rendition of ‘Think’] was remarkable.

Janelle Monáe does ‘Rock Steady,’ and it’s pretty incredible. Everybody — I mean all the artists — really delivered. The gospel segment that we did with Yolanda, Shirley Caesar and BeBe Winans is great.”

Other song pairings include Céline Dion singing “A Change Is Gonna Come” and Patti LaBelle delivering a soulful rendition of “Call Me.” Alicia Keys played piano and sang “Day Dreaming” with SZA, and Yolanda Adams sang “Young, Gifted and Black” while Common interjected it with politically motivated rap lyrics. “Obviously, you can’t do an Aretha tribute show without doing ‘Natural Woman,’” says Ehrlich, “and I thought, ‘OK. Let’s move it now to the next generation.’ So I had Alessia Cara, Fantasia, Brandi Carlile and Andra Day sing it.

“Even though Aretha wasn’t there at the show, her spirit was there,” Ehrlich continues. “You could tell that these artists lovingly approached every song that they did.”

Jennifer Hudson: © 2019 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Credit: Cliff Lipson/CBS. Celine Dion: © 2017 Tony Barson. Credit: Tony Barson/Getty Images.

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ess than six months after Aretha Franklin’s passing due to pancreatic cancer, musical superstars gathered for a celebration of her life and work in Aretha! A Grammy Celebration for the Queen of Soul. The star-studded event features performances of Franklin’s best-loved songs by artists including Yolanda Adams, Shirley Caesar, Alessia Cara, Brandi Carlile, Chloe x Halle, Kelly Clarkson, Common, Céline Dion, Fantasia, Jennifer Hudson, Alicia Keys, John Legend, Patti LaBelle, Janelle Monáe, SZA and BeBe Winans.

Legendary TV producer Ken Ehrlich, who executive produces the special, reveals that when he was seeking artists to join the tribute, “We didn’t get many noes.” He adds, “Every artist that came here to do the show did it because of the respect and love and influence that Aretha Franklin was on their lives.”

The CBS two-hour concert event is hosted by actor/producer Tyler Perry and features a special tribute from Smokey Robinson, Franklin’s childhood friend and fellow Motown superstar. During the January taping of the event at Los Angeles’ Shrine Auditorium, Robinson shared memories of Franklin and said, “She was a gifted songwriter, a fantastic musician and a great, formidable activist. For me, she was my little sister who I loved so much. I still love her so much.”

Alica Keys and SZA: © 2019 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Credit: Cliff Lipson/CBS.

Music Royalty Gathers For A Night Of Remembering And Revelry. By Kellie Freeze

Kenan Thompson: © 2018 Getty Images. Credit: Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for Entertainment Weekly.

Kate Winslet: © 2017 Getty Images. Credit: C Flanigan/Getty Images.

Travis Fimmel: Credit: Jonathan Hession/HISTORY.

The Middle: © 2009 ABC/Craig Sjodin.

Free Solo: © National Geographic. Credit: National Geographic/Jimmy Chin.

IN THE WORKS NBC ORDERS THREE NBC has given a pilot order to Saving Kenan, a family comedy starring Saturday Night Live stalwart 1 Kenan Thompson. The series follows a newly widowed father trying to be everything for his kids as his persistent father-in-law wants to be more involved. NBC also gave pilot orders to Uninsured, a comedy from the producers of The Goldbergs about a couple who must move in to help the husband’s debtridden parents, and Like Magic, about a woman who wants to make it big as a headlining magician.

FROM THE OSCARS TO THE SMALL SCREEN 2 Kate Winslet will return to TV to star in and executive produce an upcoming HBO limited series, Mare of Easttown. It will follow Winslet’s character as she investigates a Pennsylvania murder. This marks Oscar winner Winslet’s first regular TV role since the 2011 miniseries Mildred Pierce.

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Rosario Dawson as an investigator who returns to her Texas town when her sister is murdered. Soon, the search for a killer becomes a fight against her corrupt hometown.

TNT’s Ridley Scott-produced drama Raised by Wolves, which secured a straight-to-series order in October, has cast Vikings actor 3 Travis Fimmel in a key role. The show centers on two androids tasked with raising human children on a new planet that threatens to be pulled apart by religious differences.

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When you think of actors from Ireland, some big names come to mind: Liam Neeson, Colin Farrell, Pierce Brosnan. So with St. Patrick’s Day coming up, we decided to put the spotlight on some of the best Irish actors gracing our TV sets this year.

SARAH BOLGER

Mayans M.C.

AIDAN GILLEN Project Blue Book

Gillen was born in Dublin and has appeared in groundbreaking television shows, Folk The Wire, Peaky including Queer as Folk, Blinders and, in what may be his most famous role, on Game of Throne Thrones as the wily Littlefinger. He can now be seen in the alieninvestigation drama Project Blue Book on History.

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RUTH NEGGA Preacher

Though born in Ethiopia, Negga grew up in Limerick, attended Trinity College Dublin and has dual citizenship.

She was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of Mildred in the 2016 film Loving. She has made appearances on Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and currently stars in AMC’s supernatural caper Preacher as bad girl Tulip opposite Dominic Cooper.

Ruth Negga: © 2018 AMC Networks Entertainment LLC. and Sony Pictures Television Inc. All Rights Reserved. Credit: Alfonso Bresciani Fiona Shaw: Credit: BBC AMERICA/Sid Gentle Films Ltd.

Murphy is from County Cork and has been in some of Ireland’s most beloved films, including Intermission and The Wind That Shakes the Barley Barley. He is most identified with his collaborations with director Christopher Nolan in the Dark Knight trilogy, Inception and, most recently, Dunkirk Dunkirk. Since 2013, Murphy has played the lead in the gangster show Peaky Blinders, which will return for a new season on Netflix in 2019.

Born in County Cork, Shaw has made a career of stunning stage roles. She is currently in the acclaimed series Killing Eve on BBC America (returning for Season 2 in April). Before that, her roles included the Harry Potter films and the HBO series True Blood. She has said of the Irish, “There once was a demographic survey done to determine if money was connected to happiness, and Ireland was the only place where this did not turn out to be true.”

Aidan Gillen: © 2018. Credit: Ed Araquel.

Peaky Blinders

Killing Eve

Cillian Murphy: © 2017 Credit: Nicky J Sims/Getty Images.

CILLIAN MURPHY

FIONA SHAW

Sarah Bolger: Maarten de Boer.

Along with others on this list, Bolger, who was born in Dublin, was a part of The Tudors, with an award-winning portrayal of Mary Tudor.

She’s also recognizable to audiences from her three seasons as Princess Aurora on Once Upon a Time. Though she has said, “Ireland’s always going to be my home,” Bolger currently lives in the States with a main role in FX’s biker drama Mayans M.C.

WARREN CHRISTIE

Warren Christie: © 2018 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. Credit: Virginia Sherwood/NBC.

Robert Sheehan: Courtesy of Netflix.

Brian F. O’Byrne: © 2018 Syfy Media, LLC. Credit: Jonathan Hession/Syfy.

Maria Doyle Kennedy: Credit: Aimee Spinks.

Ferdia Walsh-Peelo: © 2019. Credit: Jonathan Hession/History.

Liam Cunningham: © HBO. Credit: Helen Sloan

The Village

Though raised primarily in Canada, Christie was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Upon discovering an interest in performing in college, he landed roles in numerous television series, including guest spots on The L Word, Supernatural and, most recently, The Resident and Chicago Fire.. He played a lead role in Syfy’s Alphas and now appears in the new NBC drama The Village.

ROBERT SHEEHAN

The Umbrella Academy

Sheehan was born in County Laois and first started acting when he was 14. He’s been in award-winning shows in the U.K., including Misfits and Love/Hate, and starred in the recent film Mortal Engines. He can now be seen playing troublemaker sibling Klaus in The Umbrella Academy on Netflix.

BRÍAN F. O’BYRNE Nightflyers

O’Byrne is from County Cavan on the northern border of Ireland and is known for his performances on Broadway. He has multiple nominations and a win at the Tonys as well as an Emmy nomination for the miniseries Mildred Pierce with Kate Winslet.

On his Syfy show Nightflyers, which was recently added to Netflix, he is a member of a space crew on a mission to find other life forms.

MARIA DOYLE KENNEDY Outlander

Kennedy was raised in County Wexford before settling in County Wicklow as a child with her family, and she still has close ties with her hometown. She is an accomplished singer, with nine solo studio albums, as well as an actress seen on The Tudors, Downton Abbey and Orphan Black. She currently plays the role of Jocasta Cameron in the popular Starz series Outlander.

FERDIA WALSH-PEELO Vikings

Born in County Wicklow, WalshPeelo was trained as a boy soprano and soon learned to play the piano and guitar. His acting debut was in the 2016 film Sing Street. Right now he can be seen in Vikings on History, having joined the show in its fifth season playing Alfred the Great.

LIAM CUNNINGHAM Game of Thrones

Born in Dublin, Cunningham originally worked as an electrician in the ’80s. He saw an advertisement for acting school and decided to give that a try, beginning a long career as a utility actor. Of course, his most recognizable role is as Davos Seaworth (Jon Snow’s right-hand man) in the HBO series Game of Thrones, which will begin its final season in April.

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Robin Tunney Channels Marcia Clark In New Legal Thriller. By Kellie Freeze

The Fix: © 2018 American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. Credit: ABC/Ed Herrera.

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obin Tunney returns to television in ABC’s The Fix as a former Los Angeles district attorney who gets another chance to prosecute the A-list celeb she feels got away with murder.

Eight years after the murder prosecution of movie star Severen “Sevvy” Johnson (Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje) ended in a crushing defeat, Maya Travis (Tunney) is lured from her peaceful life in rural Washington state after another woman with ties to the star is murdered.

Faced with a second chance to prosecute, Maya is set on justice, redemption … and revenge. “When somebody’s out for revenge, they never think they are,” laughs Tunney.

The drama unearths deeply rooted secrets and shocking twists around every corner, and nothing — even the facts — is as it seems. Tunney compares the frenetic, edge-of-your-seat action to her prior series Prison Break and promises jaw-dropping cliffhangers to keep viewers guessing.

“You’re positive who did it, and then all of a sudden you’re like, ‘No!’” The legal thriller comes from executive producers and cowriters Elizabeth Craft, Sarah Fain and Marcia Clark, lead prosecutor on the O.J. Simpson murder trial and now a bestselling author. Although Clark and Maya share similarities — each is a brilliant prosecutor villainized for doing her job — “clearly the character is not Marcia Clark,” Tunney says. “It’s entertainment; it’s a revenge drama concocted by Marcia Clark. It’s a nighttime series, and it’s not meant to be the truth.

I think it’s trying to say some things about our legal system and how our culture treats powerful women, but at the end of the day, it’s relentlessly entertaining.”

Tunney admits that her preparation for the role included rewatching the O.J. Simpson trial. She wanted to see and understand the sexism that Clark faced.

“Judge Ito would call her ‘Marcia,’ and he

called Bob Shapiro ‘Mr. Shapiro.’ That’s not OK,” says Tunney. “If Marcia was a man, she’d be a powerhouse. And we have an episode about that — how being a woman with strong convictions and strong opinions, you’re considered to be a bitch.”

Tunney shares that her conversations with Clark led her to understand how a high-profile trial can thrust a DA into a very public spotlight. “A district attorney is somebody who studied law; they didn’t sign up to be on TV and become a celebrity,” says Tunney. “I became a public figure. When you decide you want to become an actor, you’re not gonna have privacy, and that’s the way it’s going to be.

But these people are public servants, so I think that that was something that was incredibly hard for Marcia to adjust to.

And we spoke about it, and the idea that basically you’re representing the office and your clients when you’re in public.”

Maya differs from other female protagonists on TV in that she is happy and fulfilled by both her work and her life, and her success in one doesn’t come at the expense of the other. And while Maya isn’t perfect, she’s not irreparably broken either. Tunney credits her character’s fully realized nature to the fact that the minds behind The Fix are primarily female. “I am so happy and proud to, in my lifetime, work on a show that was created by three women, directed by a woman, produced by a woman,” she says.

In this series, Tunney not only is free to explore a character with professional integrity and conviction who is emotional and emotionally complex, but she also gets to share high-conflict, high-stakes scenes with costars Scott Cohen, Adam Rayner, Merrin Dungey, Breckin Meyer, Marc Blucas and Mouzam Makkar. “It’s fun to break things. It’s fun to yell,” laughs Tunney, when asked about shooting the series’ intense scenes. “I don’t do it in my own life, so it’s so fun!”

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ABC,

Mondays beginning March 18

WHAT’S NEW

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Abby’s

Stop in at the “best bar in San Diego” and you’ll find Abby (Natalie Morales), who runs this unlicensed neighborhood hangout in her backyard, along with a colorful cast of oddballs who call the place home. Just be prepared to follow some rules. Neil Flynn (The Middle, Scrubs) also stars in this comedy from Michael Schur (The Good Place, Parks and Recreation) and Josh Malmuth (Superstore, New Girl). Premieres on NBC March 28

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Free Solo: © National Geographic. Credit: National Geographic/Jimmy Chin.

Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin’s Oscar-nominated documentary follows world-class climber Alex Honnold as he attempts to be the first climber to scale Yosemite’s famous El Capitan “free solo,” without the aid of ropes, harnesses or safety gear. The film chronicles Honnold’s preparation for and attempt at the historic feat, and also delves into what makes him uniquely apt to attempt the impossible.

Premieres on National Geographic March 3

Abby’s: © 2018 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. Credit: Justin Lubin/NBC.

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Free Solo

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Sarah

Played By: Michaela McManus Her Story: A single mom and nurse raising her teenage daughter.

Katie

Played By: Grace Van Dien Her Story: The teenage daughter of Sarah who’s faced with a lifechanging decision.

Nick

Played By: Warren Christie His Story: An injured veteran who’s returned from war and shares a special connection with Sarah.

Ron

Played By: Frankie Faison His Story: The heart and soul of the building who is married to the love of his life, Patricia.

Patricia

Played By: Lorraine Toussaint Her Story: The confidant and the mother figure who puts everyone’s needs before her own.

Ava

Moran Atias: Credit: Aingeru Zorita/De Facto Inc.

The Village © 2018 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. (inset photos): Credit: Virginia Sherwood/NBC. (Ron): Credit: Peter Kramer/NBC.

Played By: Moran Atias Her Story: An immigrant facing deportation and losing her son.

The Village This drama follows a group of people dwelling in the same Brooklyn apartment building. While they aren’t related by blood, they have become an unlikely family as they help one another through their struggles. “The Village is not at all foreign to me,” said star Lorraine Toussaint at a press conference. “It’s an old New York that I knew. Sometimes gentrification can take away some of the family elements in the city. I’m so happy that our show, with the extraordinary, diverse characters in it, is able to bring back a New York that I grew up living in.”

Premieres on NBC March 19

Gabe

Played By: Daren Kagasoff His Story: A hunky young law student balancing school and caring for his grandfather Enzo.

Enzo

Played By: Dominic Chianese His Story: The happy-go-lucky “Pops” dealing with the frustrations of aging.

Ben

Played By: Jerod Haynes His Story: A cop looking out for his neighbors.

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Jesus: His Life This eight-part series uses a combination of scripted drama and interviews with prominent religious and historical experts to retell the life of Jesus Christ, from his birth to his death and resurrection.

Each episode is told through the perspective of a key figure in Jesus’ life: Joseph, John the Baptist, Mary, Caiaphas, Judas Iscariot, Pontius Pilate, Mary Magdalene and Peter. Two episodes will air weekly over the four weeks leading up to Easter Sunday.

Premieres on History March 25

Million Dollar Mile In this unprecedented competition series, contestants will have the chance to win $1 million every time they run the Million Dollar Mile. Standing in their way is the most challenging obstacle course ever designed and a group of elite athletes with one mission: to stop the contestants from winning the money at all costs. The 10-episode series is hosted by former college and NFL football quarterback Tim Tebow, and sportscasters Matt “Money” Smith and Maria Taylor. SpringHill Entertainment, the production company founded by LeBron James and Maverick Carter, is among the producers.

Premieres on CBS March 27

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Million Dollar Mile: © 2018 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Credit: Michael Yarish/CBS.

WHAT’S NEW

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What We Do in the Shadows

This series spinoff of the 2014 cult-hit comedy film What We Do in the Shadows centers on four centuries-old vampires who live together in a house in Staten Island and have their nightly lives filmed by a documentary crew. The undead denizens try to maintain their lifestyles and satisfy their bloodthirst while adjusting to the modern world. Kayvan Novak, Matt Berry, Natasia Demetriou, Harvey Guillen and Mark Proksch star.

Premieres on FX March 27

Meet Alison Wilson, a recent widow who discovers her spy novelist husband was secretly married to three other women. Determined to uncover the truth about the man she loved, she soon finds herself at the center of a mystery that proves truth can be stranger than fiction. Portraying her own grandmother, actress Ruth Wilson (The Affair, Luther) stars alongside Iain Glen.

Premieres on PBS March 31

What We Do in the Shadows: Credit: FX.

Mrs. Wilson: Credit: BBC/MASTERPIECE.

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Mrs. Wilson

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Good Girls: Š 2018 NBCUniversal Media, LLC.

RETURNING FAVORITES

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Good Girls

Season 2 of the dramedy is about Beth (Christina Hendricks), Ruby (Retta) and Annie (Mae Whitman) dealing with the consequences of their criminal behavior. What happens in the wake of their actions will have life-changing consequences that ripple throughout the entire season.

Premieres on NBC March 3

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American Gods

The conflict between the Old and New Gods rages on, with Mr. Wednesday (Ian McShane) attempting to rally the Old Gods into inciting a war. Shadow Moon (Ricky Whittle) continues to encounter all manner of deities as an epic confrontation looms.

Premieres on Starz March 10

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American Gods: © 2018 Starz Entertainment, LLC. Credit: Ken Woroner. (inset) © 2018 Starz Entertainment, LLC Credit: Jasper Savage.

Knightfall: Credit: Larry Horricks/History.

Knightfall History’s drama about the legendary Knights Templar returns for Season 2 with a major addition to the cast. Mark Hamill (the Star Wars saga) plays Talus, a grizzled veteran of the Crusades who puts Templar initiates through rigorous mental, physical and spiritual training. Tom Cullen returns as Landry, the disgraced Templar whose affair with France’s Queen Joan (Olivia Ross) not only jeopardizes his place among the Templars, but also the future of the order itself.

Premieres on History March 25 13

A fresh new rivalry is promised for the series’ fourth season. Axe’s (Damian Lewis) newest archenemy is his former protégé Taylor (Asia Kate Dillon), who left him to form a new hedge fund. Maybe Chuck (Paul Giamatti) and Axe will work together this season?

Premieres on Showtime March 17

Veep Julia Louis-Dreyfus returns as Selina Meyer, the former vice president and president, as she hits the campaign trail in search of another term in the Oval Office. The comedy took a nearly two-year hiatus while its star successfully battled breast cancer, but is back for seven episodes in the series’ seventh and final season.

Louis-Dreyfus shares, “I think that where our show ends up ultimately is a place I’m very happy about, and I think it will surprise viewers, too.”

Premieres on HBO March 31

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Veep: Credit: Colleen Hayes/HBO.

RETURNING FAVORITES

RETURNING Understanding FAVORITES TV Everywhere March

TAKE YOUR FAVORITE SHOWS WITH YOU!

Traveling for spring break? Whether you are on the beach or on the road, you can keep up with your favorite shows (or just keep the kids occupied!). To access your favorite TV shows when you are on the go, just use Midco’s TV Everywhere. TV Everywhere is an online feature that lets you watch a select group of networks and programs from your computer, tablet or smartphone — whenever and wherever you want. That’s television anywhere, anytime and on any device, conveniently organized at one site.

TV Everywhere is free with Midco cable TV, and it enables multiscreen viewing, so everyone can watch what they want at home or on the go — anywhere there’s an internet connection. With many exciting streaming choices, there’s entertainment for all ages!

For details and more information, visit Midco.com/Support/Cable-TV/TV-Everywhere/

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ON DEMAND

(Action) Arthur Curry learns of his destiny as the heir to the underwater kingdom of Atlantis.

He has trained to be Aquaman, the protector of the deep. As a ruler with a very special set of powers, it is up to Aquaman to lead his people and be a hero. Jason Momoa, Amber Heard, Premieres March 26 Willem Dafoe (PG-13, 2:23) (HD) 16

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Aquaman

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-verse

Mary Poppins Returns

(Animated) Versions of SpiderMan from different dimensions all must come together to stop a threat of massive destruction.

Voices of Shameik Moore, Jake Johnson, Hailee Steinfeld (PG, 1:57) (HD) Premieres March 19

(Musical Comedy) Our favorite nanny returns to help the Banks siblings yet again.

Mary will get them through with a song or two along the way. Emily Blunt, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ben Whishaw (PG, 2:10) (HD) Premieres March 19

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March NEW RELEASES

Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald

(Adventure) Peace in the wizarding and Muggle worlds is threatened by Grindelwald. Newt Scamander is needed to help keep us safe. Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterston, Johnny Depp (PG-13, 2:14) (HD) Premieres March 12

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American Fútbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/12 And Then There Was Eve. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/12 Bryan Callen: Complicated Apes. . . . . 3/12 Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald . . . . . . . . 3/12 Green Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/12 Jerry Lewis: The Man Behind The Clown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/12 Madonna And The Breakfast Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/12 Mega Time Squad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/12 Mortal Engines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/12 Over The Limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/12 Strange Events 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/12 Finding Steve McQueen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/15 Iceman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/15 Mission Of Honor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/15 Never Grow Old . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/15 A Tuba To Cuba . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/15 Big Kill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/19

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Book Of Monsters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/19 Mary Poppins Returns. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/19 The Russian Bride. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/19 Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/19 This Mountain Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/19 Dragged Across Concrete. . . . . . . . . . . . 3/22 Triple Threat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/22 Wheely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/22 Aquaman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/26 Capernaum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/26 If Beale Street Could Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/26 Jill-Michele Meleán: White/Latina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/26 MFKZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/26 My Hero Academia: Two Heroes . . . . . 3/26 Roof Culture Asia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/26 Second Act . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/26 Stan & Ollie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/26 Swell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/26 17

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March NEW RELEASES

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Creed II

Instant Family

Green Book

(Drama) As Adonis Creed continues under the tutelage of Rocky Balboa, he prepares to face top contender Viktor Drago, son of Ivan Drago, in one of the toughest tests of his career. Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone, Florian Munteanu (PG-13, 2:10) (HD) Premieres March 5

(Comedy) When a couple decides to adopt a foster child, they are surprised to learn there are actually three children who come as a package. The result — an instant family. Mark Wahlberg, Rose Byrne, Octavia Spencer (PG-13, 1:58) (HD) Premieres March 5

(Drama) A working-class Italian-American bouncer takes a job driving around an African-American classical pianist on his concert tour in the Deep South. Viggo Mortensen, Mahershala Ali, Linda Cardellini (PG-13, 2:10) Premieres March 12 (HD)

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(Comedy) Street-smart Maya trades in her dead-end job for a dream position with a highend firm. A fake resumé and Facebook page got her foot in the door, but now she must try to perform like the person everyone thinks she is. Jennifer Lopez, Vanessa Hudgens, Milo Ventimiglia (PG-13, 1:43) (HD) Premieres March 26

(Action) Hundreds of years after civilization was destroyed by a catastrophic event, Hester Shaw joins forces with rebel leader Anna Fang to fight against mobile predator cities that devour everything in their path. Hera Hilmar, Hugo Weaving, Jihae (PG-13, 2:08) Premieres March 12 (HD)

(Comedy) England is at war with the French, and Queen Anne, being in a frail state, is tended to by Lady Sarah, who also takes care of running the country and providing everything that the queen desires.

When a new servant comes calling, things are about to change for everyone. Olivia Colman, Rachel Weisz, Emma Stone (R, 1:59) (HD) Premieres March 5

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SEASON PREMIERE

The Meg Megalodon is an ancient shark thought to be the largest that ever existed. Once presumed extinct, this living fossil resurfaces and begins terrorizing the oceans. Jason Statham, Li Bingbing, Rainn Wilson (PG-13) Premieres on HBO March 23

Veep The seventh and final season of the hit comedy returns with Selina Meyer, former VP (and, briefly, president), unable to live life as a civilian and contemplating a return to public office.

Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Timothy Simons, Tony Hale (TV-MA) Premieres on HBO March 31

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The island that housed the elaborate theme park is threatened by a volcano whose impending eruption endangers the surviving dinosaurs. Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Jeff Goldblum (PG-13) Premieres on HBO March 9

Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom: © 2018 UNIVERSAL STUDIOS and AMBLIN ENTERTAINMENT, INC. and LEGENDARY PICTURES PRODUCTIONS, LLC.

A security expert finds himself trapped in a blazing skyscraper 200-plus stories above ground, with his family held hostage inside.

Dwayne Johnson, Neve Campbell, Pablo Schreiber (PG-13) Premieres on HBO March 2

Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom

Skyscraper: © 2018 Universal Studios. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Credit: Kimberley French.

Skyscraper

Veep: Credit: Colleen Hayes/HBO

PREMIUMS

March

Show Dogs

When an inmate is granted 36 hours out of prison to see her dying mother, a rookie corrections officer struggles to keep her under control. Melissa Leo, Tessa Thompson, Edgar Ramírez (R) Premieres on Showtime March 1

Police dog Max is on the case when a baby panda is stolen. Can Max work with his human partner Frank to solve the case? Will Arnett, Natasha Lyonne, voice of Chris “Ludacris” Bridges (PG) Premieres on Showtime March 5

Wildling

Winchester

Anna spends her entire childhood under the care of a mysterious man. He keeps her locked in an attic, making her fear the Wildling, a childeating monster that roams the outside. Liv Tyler, Bel Powley, Brad Dourif (R) Premieres on Showtime March 8

An eccentric firearms heiress believes she is being haunted by those who were killed by the weapon that bears her name. Helen Mirren, Sarah Snook, Jason Clarke (PG-13) Premieres on Showtime March 9

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Show Dogs: Global Road Entertainment Credit: Adrian Rogers.

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Winchester: Winchester Film Productions Credit: Ben King.

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PREMIUMS

Puzzle

This coming-of-age comedy follows a group of friends in L.A. looking for love, sex and fame. One character’s foreboding dreams suggest there’s something sinister going on. Avan Jogia, Beau Mirchoff, Kelli Berglund (TV-MA) Premieres on Starz March 10

Agnes discovers a passion for solving jigsaw puzzles, which unexpectedly draws her into a new world. Her life unfolds in ways she could never have imagined. Kelly Macdonald, Irrfan Khan, David Denman (R) Premieres on Starz March 13

Searching

Venom

David Kim’s daughter goes missing. Trying to find her, he searches her laptop and internet history, and soon realizes he may not have really known her. John Cho, Debra Messing, Joseph Lee (PG-13) Premieres on Starz March 16

Reporter Eddie Brock stumbles upon a secret program to take the next evolutionary step by combining humans with an aggressive symbiote. When he is infected, his new alter ego, Venom, emerges. Tom Hardy, Michelle Williams, Woody Harrelson (PG-13) Premieres on Starz March 30

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Now Apocolypse: Credit: Starz.

Puzzle: © 2017 BIG BEACH Credit: Linda Kallerus.

Searching: © 2018 CTMG, Inc. Credit: ELIZABETH KITCHENS PHOTOGRAPHER.

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Venom: © 2017 CTMG, Inc. All Rights Reserved. **ALL IMAGES ARE PROPERTY OF SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT INC. Credit: Frank Masi

NEW SERIES

Victoria & Abdul

The Snowman

A young Indian clerk named Abdul begins a friendship with Queen Victoria that defies all norms — and teaches the longstanding queen more than anyone could imagine. Judi Dench, Ali Fazal, Eddie Izzard (PG-13) Premieres on Cinemax March 1

A serial killer is at work, and with the help of a new recruit, Detective Harry Hole must connect cold cases to a new missing person’s report to stop the killer. Michael Fassbender, Rebecca Ferguson, Chloë Sevigny (R) Premieres on Cinemax March 1

Battle of the Sexes

Goodbye Christopher Robin

Victoria and Abdul: © 2017 Focus Features LLC. All Rights Reserved. Credit: Peter Mountain.

The Snowman: © 2017 Universal Studios. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Credit: Jack English.

Battle of the Sexes: ©2016 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation Credit: Melinda Sue Gordon.

Goodbye Christopher Robin: © 2017 Fox Searchlight Pictures.

March

The ultimate battle of the sexes takes center court when Bobby Riggs, a former No. 1 tennis champion, challenges Billie Jean King, the current No. 1 female tennis player, to a match.

Emma Stone, Steve Carell, Andrea Riseborough (PG-13) Premieres on Cinemax March 6

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A rare glimpse into the relationship between beloved children’s author A.A. Milne and his son Christopher Robin, whose toys inspired the world of Winnie the Pooh. Domhnall Gleeson, Margot Robbie, Kelly Macdonald (PG) Premieres on Cinemax March 17

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Turn Up Charlie: Credit: Nick Wall/Netflix.

March 1

March 8

Season 1 March 15

The Order

Walk. Ride.

Rodeo.

Triple Frontier

Turn Up Charlie

The Dirt

The Notebook

Available March 1

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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind Season 1 March 7

March 13

March 22

Available March 1

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street After Life

Season 1 March 8

Season 5, Part 2 March 15

Arrested Development

March 29

Christopher Robin

Available March 5

March 8

Queer Eye

Season 3 March 15

The Highwaymen Santa Clarita Diet Season 3 March 29

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How to Get Away With Murder

Season 5 Available March 30

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The Highwaymen: Merrick Morton/Netflix.

Santa Clarita Diet: Credit: Saeed Adyani/Netflix.

Formula 1: Drive to Survive

The Boy Who Harrnessed The Wind: Credit: Ilze Kitshoff/Netflix. The Order: Credit: Dan Power/Netflix. After Life: Credit: Natalie Seery. Formula 1: Drive To Survive: Credit: Netflix. Walk Ride Rodeo: Credit: Greg Peters/Netflix. Triple Frontier: © 2019 Netflix/All Rights Reserved. Arrested Development: Credit: Netflix. Queer Eye: Credit: Christopher Smith/Netflix.

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