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  • What’s New on TV, Netflix, Digital, and DVD/Blu-ray This Week: August 8-14

    At a loss for what to watch this week? From new TV, we’ve got you covered.

    New Video on Demand, Rental Streaming, and Digital

    “The Nice Guys”
    Ryan Gosling and Russell Crowe play private eyes who team up to solve the case of a missing girl and the suspicious death of a porn star in this critically acclaimed police thriller/buddy comedy set in 1970s Los Angeles. The movie is out on DVD and Blu-ray August 23, but the digital release is Tuesday, August 9. The Blu-ray includes the special features “Always Bet on Black” and “Worst. Detectives. Ever. Making The Nice Guys.” The DVD just has the first feature.

    “Amateur Night”
    A self-doubting father-to-be (Jason Biggs) takes a job as a driver to make extra cash, and unexpectedly ends up driving three call girls. During the course of one wild night, he proves he is up to the job of being a responsible father. Catch the comedy on VOD and digital August 12, which is the same day it hits theaters.

    “Nina Forever” (Shudder)
    This 2015 British horror-comedy premieres exclusively on Shudder, the AMC-backed streaming service, on August 10. Rob (Cian Barry) struggles to overcome his grief after his girlfriend Nina (Fiona O’Shaughnessy) dies in a car crash. Eventually, he falls for his co-worker, Holly (Abigail Hardingham). Their relationship is complicated when Nina comes back from the afterlife to sarcastically torment the new couple whenever they try to have sex. Awkward! Critics gave this one a thumbs-up and you can check it out at www.shudder.com.

    New on DVD and Blu-ray

    “A Hologram for the King”
    In this adaptation of the best-selling David Eggers novel, Tom Hanks plays Alan Clay, a recently divorced American businessman who is sent overseas to pitch a state-of-the-art holographic teleconferencing system to a king. As Alan tries to navigate new customs, he’s thrown into a series of wonderful misadventures. The movie is out on DVD, Blu-ray, and Digital HD August 9, and bonus features include three featurettes: “The Making of A Hologram For The King,” “From Novel to Screen: The Adaptation of A Hologram For The King,” and “Perfecting The Culture.”

    Check out this exclusive clip with the filmmakers talking about how they needed to cast Tom Hanks, and stay for the end for a funny outtake from Hanks himself:
    “11.22.63”
    Here’s another novel adaptation, this one from Stephen King. James Franco stars as a high school teacher who is encouraged by his friend (Chris Cooper) to go through a portal back in time to prevent the assassination of JFK. The Hulu original series arrives on Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital HD on August 9. The release comes with the bonus feature “When the Future Fights Back,” with Franco and executive producers Stephen King, J.J. Abrams, and Bridget Carpenter talking about creating the event series.

    “Supergirl” Season 1
    Kara Zor-El (Melissa Benoist) is ready to fly into your home — faster than a speeding bullet! — with the August 9 release of “Supergirl: The Complete First Season” on Blu-ray and DVD. Special features include the 2015 Comic-Con panel, “The Man From Mars” documentary, “A World Left Behind: Krypton” documentary on the planet, a gag reel, and deleted scenes.

    New on Netflix

    “The Get Down” Part 1 (Netflix Original)
    Baz Luhrmann (“Moulin Rouge”) and a team of collaborators put together this music-driven drama set in New York in 1977, following the rise of hip-hop and the last days of disco, as told through the lives of South Bronx kids who would change the world. Check it out starting August 12.

    “Ask the StoryBots” Season 1 (Netflix Original)
    Five curious little creatures track down the answers to kids’ biggest questions, like how night happens or why we need to brush our teeth, in this educational children’s series premiering August 12.

    “Project Mc” Season 2 (Netflix Original)
    Teenage spy McKeyla teams up with three other super-smart girls to become secret agents who use their science and tech skills to save the day in this Netflix kids series, which launches Season 2 on August 12.

    “No Country for Old Men”
    The Coen Brothers’s Oscar-winning adaptation of Cormac McCarthy’s novel is ready for streaming on August 11. Josh Brolin, who also starred in the Coen Bros.’s latest film, “Hail, Caesar!,” stars as Llewelyn Moss, who finds the aftermath of a drug deal and decides to keep the cash left behind. That leads both a killer (Oscar winner Javier Bardem) and the local sheriff (Tommy Lee Jones) to try and track Moss down.

    TV Worth Watching

    “unREAL” (Monday on Lifetime at 10 p.m.)
    “Money. Dick. Power.” Rachel and Quinn showed off those matching tattoos in the Season 2 premiere, but the rest of the season has shown them battling each other. Now, as we prepare for the August 8 season finale, “Friendly Fire,” the female “Breaking Bad” team/reality show producers appear to be back on the same side — the side that’s protecting themselves and “Everlasting” from Coleman and Yael’s exposé attempt. This has been a dark, controversial season — covering race, gender, rape, mental illness, you name it — and it remains to be seen if we’ll end the 10-episode run on Rachel and Quinn’s side or rooting for their takedown.

    “The Great British Baking Show” (Friday on PBS at 9 p.m.)
    The most positive, uplifting meringue of a reality show sadly ends its current season this Friday, August 12. PBS viewers had been spoiled with back-to-back episodes, but the downside of that is that the season passed rather quickly. Since “Baking Show” is just the U.K.’s “The Great British Bake Off” with a slightly different name, the spoilers are already out on who won this season — which we’re calling Season 3, even though it’s “Series 6” for the U.K. and it aired for them this time last year. Season/Series 7 hasn’t started airing in the U.K. yet because of the BBC’s coverage of the summer Olympics, but it should be airing after that, and then we’ll get to see it in the U.S. … eventually.

    “Hitchcock/Truffaut” (Monday on HBO at 9 p.m.)
    In 1962, French New Wave auteur François Truffaut spent a week in Hollywood with his idol, Alfred Hitchcock, resulting in a revered book of interviews covering Hitch’s entire career. This documentary combines rare original audio recordings and behind-the-scenes-photos from the historic exchange, offering an illuminating look of Hitch’s legacy. The doc, narrated by Bob Balaban, also includes new observations from filmmakers Wes Anderson, Olivier Assayas, Peter Bogdanovich, David Fincher, Richard Linklater, Martin Scorsese and Paul Schrader.

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  • What’s New on TV, Netflix, Digital, and DVD/Blu-ray This Week: August 1-7

    At a loss for what to watch this week? From new TV, we’ve got you covered.

    New on DVD and Blu-ray

    “Batman: The Killing Joke”
    From “Batman v Superman” and “Suicide Squad” to “The Killing Joke,” this is a big year for the Caped Crusader and the Clown Prince of Crime. This animated adaptation of the infamous 1988 graphic novel — following Batgirl/Barbara Gordon (Tara Strong) and Batman/Bruce Wayne (Kevin Conroy), and sharing a version of the Joker’s (Mark Hamill) origin story — just premiered at Comic-Con, and had a brief theatrical release before its digital debut July 26. It’s out on DVD and Blu-ray August 2, so you can see if the buzz and controversy were warranted.

    “The Lobster”
    There’s a good chance you’ll be hearing more about this film at the 2017 Oscars. The critically acclaimed drama offers an edgy, absurdist perspective on relationships and conformity, and it arrives on DVD and Blu-ray August 2. Colin Farrell stars as Davis, who has just been dumped by his wife in a world where single people have 45 days to find true love, or else they are turned into the animal of their choice and released into the woods. (!) He ends up escaping to join a rebel faction called The Loners, where he meets a woman (Rachel Weisz) who stirs up unexpected feelings. The Blu-ray and DVD include the behind-the-scenes featurette “The Fabric of Attraction: Concocting The Lobster.”

    “Meet the Blacks”
    This comedy send-up of the horror film “The Purge” arrives on Blu-ray, DVD, Digital, and On Demand August 2. Carl Black (Mike Epps) moves his family to Beverly Hills for a better life, but their arrival coincides with the annual purge, where crime is legal for 12 hours. Bonus features include “The Making of Meet the Blacks,” the “Hit the Gas” music video, behind the scenes of “Hit the Gas,” a “Don’t Hate Wiring!” parody commercial, and outtakes.

    Check out this exclusive behind-the-scenes clip with the cast discussing working with Mike Tyson, who co-stars in the movie:

    “The Trust”
    Nicolas Cage and Elijah Wood play Las Vegas cops who stumble on the location of a hidden vault belonging to local drug dealers. Things don’t go according to plan from there in this twisty crime thriller, which is out on DVD, Blu-ray, and Digital HD on August 2. Bonus features include the featurettes “The Dynamics of a Duo: Nicolas Cage and Elijah Wood” and “The Visuals of Vegas,” plus audio commentary with directors Alex and Benjamin Brewer.

    “Louder Than Bombs”
    Jesse Eisenberg, Gabriel Byrne, Devin Druid, Amy Ryan, David Strathairn, and Isabelle Huppert star in this drama arriving on DVD August 2. Here’s the synopsis: “Three years after the death of his war photographer wife, a man keeps everyday life going with his shy teenage son. A planned exhibition of his wife’s photographs prompts his older son to return to the house he grew up in – and for the first time in a while, the father and the two brothers are living under the same roof.” Extras include director’s commentary by Joachim Trier, and a behind-the-scenes making-of featurette.

    New Video on Demand, Rental Streaming, and Digital

    “The Huntsman: Winter’s War”
    Heck with summer, “Winter’s War” is arriving on Digital HD August 2, before the Blu-ray, DVD, and On Demand releases August 23. The home release will include an all-new extended edition, plus bonus features. Charlize Theron (evil Queen Ravenna) and Chris Hemsworth (Huntsman Eric) reprise their roles from “Snow White and the Huntsman” in this prequel/sequel to the 2012 film, which also stars Emily Blunt as Ravenna’s sister Freya and Jessica Chastain as Eric’s fellow warrior and love, Sara.

    “Game of Thrones” Season 6
    The most recent season of HBO’s dragon drama will be available for download on Digital HD (iTunes, Vudu, Amazon Video, Google Play, Flixter, etc.) starting Monday, August 1. Bonus features include “Bran’s Journey,” “The Dothraki World,” “Inside Game of Thrones: Prosthetics,” and “The Game Revealed.”

    Check out this portion of “Bran’s Journey,” with the cast and crew talking about THAT sequence from “The Door”:

    “Sun Choke”
    In this psychological thriller — available on VOD and iTunes August 2, before its limited theatrical release August 5 — Sarah Hagan plays a woman recovering from a violent psychotic break. She’s subjected to a bizarre daily holistic health regimen, enforced by her lifelong caretaker, but when she develops an obsession with a stranger, her demons begin to surface. The early reviews for this one are pretty encouraging, if you don’t mind narrative ambiguity.

    “High-Rise”
    Tom Hiddleston, Jeremy Irons, Sienna Miller, Luke Evans, and Elisabeth Moss star in this adaptation of J.G. Ballard’s classic 1975 novel about a high-rise building where wealthy individuals occupy the top floors with the best amenities, and the people stuck on the lower floors suffer blackouts and other service disruptions, leading to class warfare and revolts. The film is out on Digital HD, Blu-ray, and DVD on August 2. Bonus features include audio commentary from Tom Hiddleston, director Ben Wheatley, and producer Jeremy Thomas; an in-depth look at adapting the novel from the page to the screen; a look at the ’70s set design, special effects, and more.

    Check out the film’s trailer, which features Tom Hiddleston nearly naked on a balcony:

    “In the Deep”
    Remember: It is NEVER safe to go back in the water. In this thriller, out on Digital/DVD/On Demand August 2, two sisters (Mandy Moore and Claire Holt) get trapped at the bottom of the ocean during a diving expedition, and battle injuries, lack of oxygen, and great white sharks in their fight to reach safety. This film was previously titled “47 Meters Down” before going with “In the Deep,” which — fun fact — was the original title of Blake Lively’s “The Shallows.”

    “Agatha Raisin & the Quiche of Death” (Acorn TV)
    “Catastrophe” star Ashley Jensen plays London PR exec Agatha Raisin in this quintessentially British village mystery based on the bestselling books by M.C. Beaton. In the feature-length pilot movie, Agatha fulfills a lifelong dream of retiring to a small village. Desperate to fit in, she enters the local quiche-baking competition, only to find herself a suspect when her entry kills the judge. Oops! To save her reputation, Agatha sets out to solve the murder. The pilot premieres August 1 at Acorn.tv, and Series 1 premieres August 8.

    New on Netflix

    This week starts a new month, and you know what that means — a ton of new titles are arriving as of August 1, and a bunch more are leaving. Here are some of the exclusives arriving this week.

    “The Little Prince”
    This is the first animated feature film adaptation of the beloved story, and it’s debuting in the U.S. on Netflix this Friday, August 5. It premiered in May 2015 at the Cannes Film Festival and it was supposed to have a theatrical release in the U.S., but instead it’s here. C’est la vie. The all-star vocal cast includes Jeff Bridges, Rachel McAdams, Paul Rudd, Bud Cort, Marion Cotillard, Benicio Del Toro, James Franco, Ricky Gervais, Paul Giamatti, Riley Osborne, Albert Brooks, and Mackenzie Foy. Here’s the synopsis from Netflix: “A little girl lives in a very grown-up world with her mother, who tries to prepare her for it. Her neighbor, the Aviator, introduces the girl to an extraordinary world where anything is possible, the world of the Little Prince.”

    And here’s the main trailer:

    “Funny or Die Presents: Donald Trump’s The Art of the Deal: The Movie”
    You may be familiar with this “Funny or Die” spoof, starring Johnny Depp as Donald Trump, since it made a big splash when it appeared out of nowhere back in February. It’s now available for streaming on Netflix, starting August 1. Depp and a dozen other major celebs star in this “lost film” based on Trump’s own 1987 advice book. The “TV movie” starts with an intro from Ron Howard, and includes appearances from Alfred Molina, Robert Morse, Patton Oswalt, Jack McBrayer, Michaela Watkins, Henry Winkler, Stephen Merchant, Christopher Lloyd, Kristen Schaal, Andy Richter, Paul Scheer, Rob Huebel, Tymberlee Hill, Alf, Jordan Coleman, Joe Nuñez, and Jeremy Konner.

    “David Cross: Making America Great Again”
    Speaking of funny and Donald Trump, David Cross (always Tobias Fünke) appears to combine both in his original stand-up comedy special, which takes aim at the current political landscape in a set filmed live at the Paramount Theatre in Austin, Texas. Catch it on Netflix August 5.

    TV Worth Watching

    “The Bachelorette” (Monday on ABC at 8 p.m.)
    It’s time for JoJo to choose between Robby Hayes and Aaron Rodgers’s estranged brother, Jordan. Even though she probably made her decision a long time before the Season 12 finale (read the spoilers and see if they pan out), ABC still has to stretch this puppy out to make it seem “shocking” and dramatic. Then we have the “After the Final Rose” special where JoJo and her Chosen One can update fans on how they’ve felt about the tabloid coverage and whatnot.

    “Bachelor in Paradise” (Tuesday on ABC at 8 p.m.)
    You’re not off the hook yet! The Bachelor Nation train stays in motion with the return of “Bachelor in Paradise,” collecting rejects from the past few seasons, putting them in a tropical location together, and seeing what happens. This season reportedly ends with three engagements (read those spoilers here) and it’s possible one of them may actually result in a real wedding.

    “Meet the Donors: Does Money Talk” (Monday on HBO at 9 p.m.)
    This in-depth documentary, from Alexandra Pelosi, takes viewers behind the scenes at top-dollar political fundraisers, and chats with dozens of mega-donors from both political parties to find out why they are pouring millions into the 2016 election. The doc debuts August 1, just after the Republican and Democratic conventions, and will also be available on HBO NOW, HBO GO, and HBO On Demand.

    Here’s the trailer:
    “Kingdom” (Wednesday on Audience Network at 9 p.m.)
    The Season 2 finale of this drama, starring Frank Grillo as mixed martial arts legend Alvey Kulina, airs August 3. Here’s the synopsis for “No Sharp Objects”: “The rematch between Jay (Jonathan Tucker) and Ryan (Matt Lauria) for Jay’s lightweight title belt could not come at a worse time for a reeling Jay. Alvey rescues an old friend from a bad spot.”

    2016 Summer Olympics (starts Friday on NBC at 7:30 p.m.)
    Welcome to Rio! The 2016 Olympics start with the Opening Ceremony on August 5, from 7:30 p.m. to midnight. On Saturday, August 6, check out the U.S. Women’s Soccer Team from 4 to 6 p.m. on NBCSN, then see the men’s team in action Sunday from 9 to 11 p.m. on NBCSN. The fun continues until the Closing Ceremony on August 21.

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  • What’s New on TV, Netflix, Digital, and DVD/Blu-ray This Week: July 18-24

    At a loss for what to watch this week? From new TV, we’ve got you covered.

    New on DVD and Blu-ray

    “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice”
    Superman, Wonder Woman, and Batman are ready to come home with you in the July 19 disc release of BvS. The “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Ultimate Edition” features an R-rated extended cut of the film, with 30 more minutes of story and action not seen in theaters. Blu-ray and DVD bonus features include the featurettes “Uniting the World’s Finest,” “Gods and Men: A Meeting of Giants,” “The Warrior, The Myth, The Wonder,” “Accelerating Design: The New Batmobile,” “Superman: Complexity & Truth,” “Batman: Austerity & Rage,” “Wonder Woman: Grace & Power,” “Batcave: Legacy of the Lair,” “The Might and the Power of a Punch,” “The Empire of Luthor,” and “Save the Bats.”

    “Miles Ahead”
    Don Cheadle plays Miles Davis — and also makes his directorial debut — in this portrait of the music icon’s life, available July 19 on Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital HD. Ewan McGregor co-stars as music reporter Dave Braden, with Emayatzy Corinealdi as Davis’s wife Frances Taylor. Bonus features include commentary with director Don Cheadle and co-writer Steven Baigelman; the featurette “The Truth: Becoming Miles Davis”; and the 2016 Sundance Film Festival Q & A with Don Cheadle, Ewan McGregor, Emayatzy Corinealdi, and LaKeith Lee Stanfield.

    Check out this exclusive extras clip with Don Cheadle and the filmmakers discussing the legacy of Miles Davis:

    “Elvis & Nixon”
    Michael Shannon plays Elvis Presley opposite Kevin Spacey as President Richard Nixon in this comedy following the real-life meeting of the two men in 1970. The movie — co-starring Alex Pettyfer, Johnny Knoxville, Colin Hanks, Evan Peters, and Ashley Benson — is out on Blu-ray and DVD July 19, and extras include audio commentary with director Liza Johnson and executive producer Jerry Schilling; and a “Crazy But True” featurette, in which the cast and crew talk about the untold story behind Elvis and Nixon.

    “Demolition”
    Jake Gyllenhaal plays an investment banker who unravels after losing his wife in a car crash. He starts writing complaint letters to a vending machine company, and the messages find their way to a customer service rep played by Naomi Watts. Watch the characters bond over their respective crises when the movie arrives on disc July 19.

    “The 100” Season 3
    The CW’s popular post-apocalyptic series, based on the young adult book by Kass Morgan, will release the 16 episodes of Season 3 on July 19. The DVD and Blu-ray include several behind-the-scenes featurettes, a gal reel, and deleted scenes.

    New Video on Demand, Rental Streaming, and Digital

    “Keanu”
    Key & Peele — and the cuuuuuutest little gangsta kitten — star in this comedy available on Digital HD July 19, ahead of the Blu-ray release August 2. Jordan Peele plays Rell, who is dumped by his girlfriend but finds some happiness when a kitten (named Keanu!) appears on his doorstep. When someone steals Keanu, Rell and his cousin Clarence (Keegan-Michael Key) attempt to infiltrate a street gang to get Keanu back. The Blu-ray release will include a gag reel, deleted scenes, and the featurette “Keanu: My First Movie.”

    “Mother’s Day”
    Jennifer Aniston, Julia Roberts, Kate Hudson, Jason Sudeikis, and Timothy Olyphant lead the ensemble cast of this Garry Marshall dramedy connecting a group of people in the week leading up to Mother’s Day. The film arrives on Digital HD July 19, with the Blu-ray, DVD, and On Demand releases coming August 2. The Blu-ray and DVD will include a gag reel, plus deleted scenes with introductions by director Garry Marshall.

    “Veep”
    The worse things get for President Selina Meyer on screen, the better things get for the HBO show itself: The political comedy was just nominated for 17 Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Comedy Series (which it won last year), Outstanding Actress (Julia Louis-Dreyfus), Outstanding Supporting Actor (Tony Hale, Matt Walsh), Outstanding Supporting Actress (Anna Chlumsky), and Outstanding Writing and Outstanding Direction. See why it definitely deserves the accolades when Season 5 arrives for Digital HD download on iTunes, Vudu, Google Play, Flixster, etc. on Monday, July 18.

    New on Netflix

    “BoJack Horseman” Season 3 (Netflix Original)
    Will Arnett’s Bojack Horseman is back for his third season, premiering July 22 on Netflix. Bojack is a star with a hit movie, and he may even win an Oscar. But will that make him happy? The big questions are ahead in Season 3, and you can get a preview here in the official trailer:

    “Degrassi: Next Class” Season 2 (Netflix Original)
    It’s summer, but there’s no slacking for Degrassi fans — you can stream Season 2 of this fifth series (!) in the Degrassi franchise starting July 22. “Next Class” Season 2 follows a group of high school sophomores and juniors, picking up where the first season left off. Netflix also renewed “Next Class” for Seasons 3 and 4, which will have 10 episodes each; they are expected to stream in 2017.

    “Liv and Maddie” Season 3
    This one is also probably for the younger fans, following the continued adventures of identical twins Liv (a popular TV star whose show has just finished its run) and Maddie (a basketball star whose popularity is on the rise until Liv returns to their high school). Stream the third season of the Disney Channel sitcom starting July 19.

    TV Worth Watching

    “Looking” (Saturday on HBO at 10 p.m.)
    Say goodbye to “Looking” in this feature-length TV movie, which wraps up the HBO series that was cancelled after two seasons. After living in Denver for nearly a year, Patrick (Jonathan Groff) returns to San Francisco for the first time to celebrate the wedding of old friends. In the process, he must face the unresolved relationships he left behind and make difficult choices about what’s truly important to him.

    “American Ninja Warrior” (Monday on NBC at 8 p.m.)
    The impressive and inspiring obstacle course series just earned itself an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Reality Competition Program. Season 8 is now in progress, with the Atlanta Finals airing July 18. Here’s the NBC synopsis: “The top 30 competitors from the Atlanta qualifier tackle an even more challenging course that features 10 obstacles, including the Salmon Ladder, Floating Monkey Bars, Clacker and Invisible Ladder.”

    “Bones” (Thursday on FOX at 8 p.m.)
    Season 11 will ends its 22-episode run with a finale called “The Nightmare in the Nightmare,” directed by Seeley Booth himself, David Boreanaz. According to FOX, “In the Season 11 finale, the search for the Puppeteer, a serial killer who turns his victims into marionettes, continues, but Brennan can’t shake her guilt of failing to catch the perpetrator due to her brief period of retirement.” The 12th and final season, featuring 12 episodes, will end the series in 2017.

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  • What’s New on TV, Netflix, Digital, and DVD/Blu-ray This Week: July 11-17

    At a loss for what to watch this week? From new TV, we’ve got you covered.

    New on DVD and Blu-ray

    “Green Room”
    In one of his final films, Anton Yelchin plays a member of a punk rock band forced to battle murderous white supremacists at a remote Oregon roadhouse. Patrick Stewart shows his range as the diabolical club owner in this critically acclaimed horror thriller out on DVD and Blu-ray July 12. Check out a portion of MonkeyGoose Magazine’s review: “All of this could easily have devolved into ‘B’ movie territory if it weren’t for the amazing cast. Anton Yelchin and Imogen Poots (reunited after their underrated work on the Fright Night remake) make for strong protagonists that you find yourself quickly rooting for, while Patrick ‘Jean-Luc Picard’ Stewart plays against type as the ice cold club owner and de facto skinhead leader. The acting is top notch; it’s easy to feel a connection to the characters and feel that these are very real parts of a world. The cast is a highlight — better than this type of film can usually muster.” Blu-ray and DVD special features including audio commentary with director Jeremy Saulnier and the featurette “Into the Pit: Making Green Room.”

    “The Dresser”
    Ian McKellen is Norman and Anthony Hopkins is “Sir” in this British drama film based on the 1980 play by Ronald Harwood, set in a touring Shakespearean theater company. Backstage hand Norman is devoted to the brilliant but tyrannical head of the company, Sir, and struggles to support the deteriorating star as the company works to carry on during the London blitz. Watch the film, co-starring Emily Watson and Vanessa Kirby, on DVD July 12.

    Here’s one of Anchor Bay’s DVD bonus clips with the cast and filmmakers:

    “The Divergent Series: Allegiant”
    Tris (Shailene Woodley) and Four (Theo James) lead rebels over the city wall into a strange, threatening new world in “Allegiant,” the third film in the “Divergent” series. It’s out on DVD, Blu-ray, and On Demand July 12. Bonus features include audio commentary with producers Douglas Wick and Lucy Fisher; and six featurettes: Allegiant: Book to Film, Battle in the Bullfrog: The Stunts and Choreography Behind This Thrilling Sequence, Finding the Future: Effects & Technology, Characters in Conflict: The Motivations Behind the Film’s Antagonists, The Next Chapter: Cast & Characters, and Building the Bureau.

    “Colony” Season 1
    If you love post-apocalyptic sci-fi shows, consider binge-ing on the 10 episodes of “Colony” Season 1. The USA Network show’s first season is out on DVD only July 12. Set in the near future, “Colony” follows the Bowman family (led by Josh Holloway and Sarah Wayne Callies) as they struggle to survive an occupied Los Angeles, now a dangerous world divided into collaborators vs. the resistance. Season 2 is coming next year, so you have some time to catch up.

    New on Netflix

    “Stranger Things” (Netflix Original)
    Winona Ryder stars as Joyce, a mom searching for her missing son, in this trippy new sci-fi series set in a small Indiana town in 1983. As Joyce and local authorities search for answers, they unravel a series of extraordinary mysteries involving secret government experiments, unnerving supernatural forces, and a very unusual little girl. Watch the eight episodes exclusively on Netflix starting July 15.

    “Rebirth” (Netflix Original)
    Netflix is expanding its exclusive film debuts, including this psychological thriller from writer-director Karl Mueller, starring Fran Kranz, Adam Goldberg, Kat Foster, Nicky Whelan, Harry Hamlin, Andrew .J West, Sheryl Lee, and Pat Healy. Here’s Netflix’s tease: “Long-lost buddy Zack (Goldberg) gets suburban dad Kyle (Kranz) on a bus to a Rebirth seminar, sending him down a rabbit hole of psychodrama, seduction, and violence.”

    Those aren’t the only Netflix exclusives this week. You can also check out “Magi: The Adventures of Sinbad” Season 1 on July 14; “The Adventures of Puss in Boots” Season 3 on July 15; and “Tony Robbins: I Am Not Your Guru” also on July 15.

    TV Worth Watching

    “Mr. Robot” Season 2 (Wednesday on USA at 10 p.m.)
    It’s the end of the economic world as we know it, so what the fsociety happens now? Find out when this Golden Globe-award winning drama returns July 13. USA’s 12 episode second season starts with back-to-back episodes, followed by a special live after-show, “Hacking Robot.” According to Variety, the episodes — titled eps2.0_unm4sk-pt1.tc and eps2.0_unm4sk-pt2.tc — pick up 30 days after the fsociety 5/9 hack on Evil Corp. Season 2 will explore the consequences of that attack as well as the illusion of control. Plus we have to further explore the relationship between Elliot Alderson (Rami Malek) and the man he just can’t seem to leave behind (Christian Slater).

    Here’s the Season 2 trailer:

    “Vice Principals” Season 1 (Sunday on HBO at 10:30 p.m.)
    Missing “Veep”? Check out Danny McBride and Walton Goggins in HBO’s new comedy timeslot filler following two veep wannabes. Season 1, Episode 1, “The Principal,” airs July 17, with this synopsis: “When the principal of a high school retires, two vice principals go to extremes to land the vacant job.”

    “Power” Season 3 (Sunday on Starz at 9 p.m.)
    Season 3 of this Starz crime drama brings 10 new episodes, starting July 17. Omari Hardwick plays the lead role of James St. Patrick, aka “Ghost,” owner of a New York City nightclub and major player in one of the city’s biggest illegal drug networks. Here’s the official synopsis for the Season 3 premiere, “Call Me James”: “James prepares to leave Ghost behind; Angela must choose between honor and love; Shawn’s death leaves Tasha reeling; Tommy is forced to make bold moves.”

    New Video on Demand, Rental Streaming, and Digital

    “The Boss”
    Michelle Darnell (Melissa McCarthy) is out of prison and ready to rebuild her empire in this all-star comedy available on Digital HD July 12, before the Blu-ray, DVD, and On Demand release July 26. Kristen Bell co-stars, along with Peter Dinklage, Kathy Bates, and Cecily Strong. The Blu-ray and Digital extras include an exclusive look at McCarthy’s original 2005 comedy performance as Michelle Darnell in the Groundlings sketch that started it all.

    “Hardcore Henry”
    The first action movie filmed completely from the first-person shooter perspective, “Hardcore Henry” — about a guy who wakes up with no memory, is told he was just brought back from the dead, and then starts getting shot at — is out on Digital HD July 12, before the disc and demand release July 26. The Blu-ray, DVD, and digital releases include deleted scenes and commentary with the director and actor/producer.

    “Difficult People” (Hulu)
    Our two wonderfully obnoxious friends Julie and Billy are back to snap at more innocent bystanders in the return of this Hulu comedy series on Tuesday, July 12. According to Entertainment Weekly, Season 2 will see Billy (Billy Eichner) try to find a boyfriend while Julie (Julie Klausner) does everything in her power to avoid deepening her relationship with Arthur (James Urbaniak). On the career front, Billy and Julie are still hoping to break big. The good news is that she has found an empty office where Arthur works, so, without his knowledge, she and Billy set up shop there and draft a family friend to serve as their intern.

    Watch what happens on the intern front in this hilarious (“Who’s Conan?”) first look:

    “Criminal”
    As the tagline says, this is the story of the right man in the wrong body. Kevin Costner, Gary Oldman, Tommy Lee Jones, Alice Eve, Gal Gadot, and Ryan Reynolds star in this thriller about a dead CIA operative (Reynolds) whose memories are implanted into a death row inmate (Costner). Watch it on Digital July 12, and on disc July 26. Special bonus features include deleted scenes, a “Criminal Intent” featurette, a Director’s Notes featurette, and Madsonik’s “Drift and Fall Again” music video.

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  • What’s New on TV, Netflix, Digital, and DVD/Blu-ray This Week: July 4-10

    At a loss for what to watch this week? From new TV, we’ve got you covered.

    New on DVD and Blu-ray

    “I Saw the Light”
    Watch Loki go country as Tom Hiddleston takes on the role of legendary singer-songwriter Hank Williams in this rise-and-fall story following the icon until his untimely death at age 29. “I Saw the Light,” co-starring Elizabeth Olsen as Hank’s first wife Audrey, is available on Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital all on Tuesday, July 5. Bonus material includes two featurettes and (digitally on iTunes only) commentary with director Marc Abraham. Blu-ray and digital exclusives include deleted scenes and the featurette “A Night in Nashville: Premiere and Musical Performance by Tom Hiddleston.”

    Check out this exclusive performance clip from the “A Night in Nashville” featurette:

    “The Adderall Diaries”
    Based on the best-selling book by Stephen Elliott, “The Adderall Diaries” follows a famous-but-troubled author’s (James Franco) obsession with a high-profile murder case, which brings his own dark past into light. Ed Harris, Amber Heard, Cynthia Nixon, and Christian Slater co-star in the release, which is out July 5. Blu-ray and DVD special features include deleted scenes, audio commentary with director Pamela Romanowsky, and the featurette “The Adderall Diaries: A Director’s Perspective.”

    Watch this exclusive behind-the-scenes clip with director/screenwriter Pamela Romanowsky talking about the addition of Amber Heard’s character, Lana:

    “House of Cards” Season 4
    If you don’t have Netflix, you shouldn’t let that stop you from binge-watching the most fantastic political drama of our time. It’s Underwood vs. Underwood in Season 4, and the twists and turns are fascinating, even if they pale in comparison to the insanity of the real-life 2016 political election. Watch it all on DVD/Blu-ray July 5.

    New Video on Demand, Rental Streaming, and Digital

    “Barbershop: The Next Cut”
    You have another appointment at Calvin’s Barbershop: This critically acclaimed (90 percent on Rotten Tomatoes) comedy comes out on Digital July 5, then Blu-ray/DVD July 26. Sequel to 2004’s “Barbershop 2: Back in Business,” “The Next Cut” is the fourth film in the Barbershop film series, which also includes 2005’s “Beauty Shop.” It’s been more than 10 years since checking in on Calvin (Ice Cube) and company, including Eddie (Cedric the Entertainer), and major changes have hit the shop, including the male safe-space going coed. Eve, Nicki Minaj, Common, J.B. Smoove, and Anthony Anderson co-star in the socially conscious film, which comes with four special features on DVD/Blu-ray, including a gag reel.

    “Emma’s Chance”
    Greer Grammer (“Awkward”) plays Emma, a young woman forced to complete community service at a horse ranch following a dare gone wrong. She ends up bonding with an abused horse named Chance and, when the ranch is threatened with sale to an unsavory type, Emma hatches a plan to save the day. The family film, co-starring Missi Pyle and Joey Lawrence, debuts on DVD and Digital July 5.

    Check out this exclusive clip with Greer Grammer and Missi Pyle, with Emma first meeting Chance and learning how horses are a lot like people:

    “It’s So Easy and Other Lies”
    This authorized music documentary of Duff McKagan -– founding member and bass player for Guns N’ Roses and Velvet Revolver — is based on his New York Times best-selling memoir, and chronicles his rise to fame and fortune, struggles with alcohol and drug addiction, and ultimate life transformation. Watch it on VOD and iTunes July 5.

    Here’s the trailer:

    “The Mindy Project” (Hulu)
    Season 4 of Mindy Kaling’s Hulu comedy started back in September 2015 and, after 26 episodes, it’s time for the season finale. “Homewrecker” premieres July 5. Don’t worry, though, because Season 5 will start up fairly soon — in October — bringing 16 more episodes.

    New on Netflix

    “The Big Short”
    Netflix is offering a great list of selections in July, including this Best Picture/Director/Supporting Actor/Editing nominee, which did win an Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay. Based on the true story and best-seller by Michael Lewis (“Moneyball,” “The Blind Side”), this inventive, star-studded look at the collapse of the economy hits Netflix July 6.

    “The Invitation”
    This is why it’s safest to just avoid parties. In this thriller from director Karyn Kusama, a man (Logan Marshall-Green) attends a dinner party at his former house and starts to believe his ex-wife (Tammy Blanchard) and her new husband (Michiel Huisman) have dark plans for the guests. Critics gave this horror thriller a thumbs up and you can see for yourself on Netflix starting July 8.

    “The Last Kingdom” Season 1
    Looking for another historical epic to devour? Consider streaming this British TV series, set in the late ninth century AD and adapted from Bernard Cornwell’s historical novels series “The Saxon Stories.” The eight episodes of Season 1 are available on July 10. According to Deadline, Netflix is co-producing Season 2 (which is now filming), taking over from BBC America, which broadcast Season 1 in the U.S.

    TV Worth Watching

    “Outlander” (Saturday on Starz at 9 p.m.)
    Steffan HillYes, it’s Independence Day in the U.S., but later this week we have to head to Scotland for the supersized “Outlander” Season 2 finale. Here’s the synopsis for Episode 13, “Dragonfly in Amber” (which is also the title of the second book in Diana Gabaldon’s series): “In the present, Claire reveals the truth to her daughter, Brianna; in the 18th century, Jamie does everything he can to save his loved ones as the Battle of Culloden begins.” TVLine also shared this finale tease: “Pretty much every scene of the finale contains a spoiler, but I can tell you that you will meet Roger and Brianna very soon after the extended episode begins, and that Richard Rankin and Sophie Skelton don’t disappoint in the series-crucial roles.” Starz has already renewed the series for two more seasons, so when the story ends this week, rest assured it’s just beginning.

    “A Capitol Fourth” (Monday on PBS at 8 p.m.)
    If you like to spend July 4 watching fireworks from your TV set, you have options. In “A Capitol Fourth,” Tom Bergeron hosts the celebration of America’s 240th birthday from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol. The event will feature Smokey Robinson, Kenny Loggins, Gavin DeGraw, Cassadee Pope, Amber Riley, Jackie Evancho, Sutton Foster, the cast of the Broadway musical “On Your Feet!” and Alisan Porter. Jack Everly and the National Symphony Orchestra will close the show with Tchaikovsky’s “1812 Overture” and, of course, fireworks. If you’d rather, switch over to NBC at the same time for the “Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular” featuring Willie Geist and Tamron Hall hosting coverage of Manhattan’s 40th annual fireworks display; performers include Kenny Chesney, 5 Seconds of Summer, Meghan Trainor, and the Radio City Rockettes.

    “The Night Of” (Sunday on HBO at 9 p.m.)
    “Game of Thrones” is over for the year (cue Jon Snow’s sad face gif) but HBO is filling its timeslot with this eight-part crime procedural miniseries co-created by Steven Zaillian (“Schindler’s List,” “American Gangster”). The first episode, “The Beach,” was directed by Zaillian and already premiered online; it’ll air on TV this Sunday, July 10. Here’s the synopsis for the premiere: “What starts as a perfect night for Pakistani-American student Nasir ‘Naz’ Khan (Riz Ahmed) becomes a nightmare when he’s arrested for murder.”

    Check out the trailer, which features John Turturro in the role that was originally meant for the late “Sopranos” star James Gandolfini:

    “Tyrant” (Wednesday on FX at 10 p.m.)
    Season 3 of this FX drama starts July 6, following Bassam “Barry” Al-Fayeed, the younger of two sons of an infamous Middle-Eastern tyrant. Here’s the synopsis for the Season 3 premiere, “Spring”: “With Jamal’s life in danger and Abuddin on the verge of plunging into chaos, Barry steps forward as interim president and sets the stage for democratic elections. Daliyah takes a leading role in the nation, bringing her close to Barry. Swept up in the tides of revenge, army leaders overstep their bounds in securing peace. An American General who shares history with Leila arrives in Abuddin.”

    “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” (Sunday on Bravo at 8 p.m.)
    Teresa Giudice is out of jail and back on reality TV in Season 7 of RHoNJ. Bravo’s Housewives guru Andy Cohen teased the new season to Bustle: “It’s so good. Expect tears, water works. It’s really good. The first episode centers around Teresa getting out of jail. It’s a tear jerker.” He also said new housewives Siggy Flicker and Delores Catania are “great,” adding, “Siggy’s hilarious — piece of work. She shows up in the first episode having just had a facelift. Her face is still healing.” Check out the Season 7 trailer over here.

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  • What’s New on TV, Netflix, Digital, and DVD/Blu-ray This Week: June 27-July 3

    At a loss for what to watch this week? From new TV, we’ve got you covered.

    New on DVD and Blu-ray

    “Kung Fu Panda 3”
    Join the ultimate band of kung fu pandas for the June 28 DVD/Blu-ray release of this blockbuster family film. An all-star vocal cast — Jack Black, Bryan Cranston, Dustin Hoffman, Angelina Jolie, J.K. Simmons, Jackie Chan, Seth Rogen, Lucy Liu, David Cross, and Kate Hudson — combine for the third film in the franchise, following Po, his long-lost father, a bunch of adorable new panda friends, and a supernatural villain. The “Awesome Edition” bonus features include two all-new shorts, the sing-along “Everybody Loves a Panda Party,” “Po’s Posters of Awesomeness,” “Panda Paws,” “Make a Panda Party Paper Pal,” “Play Like a Panda,” “The Origin of ‘Skadoosh,’” and “Faux Paws Deleted Scenes.”

    “Eye in the Sky”
    Colonel Katherine Powell (Helen Mirren) runs a top secret drone operation to capture terrorists in Kenya; when she discovers the targets are planning a suicide bombing, the mission escalates from “capture” to “kill.” But when pilot Steve Watts (Aaron Paul) is about to engage, a 9-year-old girl enters the kill zone, launching an ethical debate over “collateral damage” and the implications of modern warfare. The film is out on Blu-ray, DVD, and On Demand June 28, featuring two in-depth featurettes. FYI, this was the great Alan Rickman’s final on-screen performance, so consider watching it in his honor.

    Here’s the trailer:

    “Whiskey Tango Foxtrot”
    Tina Fey heads an all-star cast (Margot Robbie, Martin Freeman, Billy Bob Thornton, Alfred Molina) in this satirical war film based on real-life reporter Kim Barker’s memoir about covering conflict in the Middle East. The movie comes out on Blu-ray, DVD, and On Demand June 28, with more than 45 minutes of bonus features, including a making-of featurette, details on the real Kim Barker, and more.

    New Video on Demand, Rental Streaming, and Digital

    “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice”
    Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, and Gal Gadot are available for download this week: Zack Snyder’s superhero faceoff arrives on Digital HD June 28, ahead of the Blu-ray and DVD releases July 19. Both the theatrical cut and the Ultimate Edition — with 30 minutes of new footage in an extended R-rated cut — will be available in this week’s digital release.

    Here’s the new trailer for the Ultimate Edition:

    “Confirmation”
    Head back to the early ’90s with Kerry Washington and Wendell Pierce as they revive the contentious Supreme Court nomination hearings pitting Anita Hill v Judge Clarence Thomas. Watch the powerful drama — exploring sexual harassment, victims’s rights, and race relations — when it arrives on Digital HD on Monday, June 27; the release includes discussions with Washington and Pierce on the historical impact of the hearings, plus a “Character Spot” with cast members discussing their characters.

    “Suffragette” (HBO Now)
    HBO Now has a bunch of theatrical premieres coming in July, including “Jem and the Holograms” and “Vice” on July 1, “Suffragette” (with Carey Mulligan and Meryl Streep) on July 2, and “Blackhat” (with Chris Hemsworth) on July 3. There’s also a long list of titles being added to the streaming service on July 1, so check out the full roundup.

    New on Netflix

    This week marks the start of a new month, and you know what that means — a ton of new titles are being added to Netflix as of July 1, and plenty of titles are going out the door. Some of the new additions include all three “Back to the Future” movies and the four “Lethal Weapon” movies. There are also some cool original series arriving this week…

    “Marcella” Season 1 (Netflix Original)
    Anna Friel stars in this British crime series that started airing in the U.K. in April and arrives on Netflix July 1. Friel’s former detective Marcella Backland is devastated when her husband leaves her and their two children. She ends up returning to the murder squad after 12 years away, but the serial killer she once investigated may be back, too. The series co-stars a who’s who of British TV, including “Downton Abbey” alum Laura Carmichael and “Game of Thrones” alum Harry Lloyd.

    “Marco Polo” Season 2 (Netflix Original)
    Power has a price. The 10 episodes of “Marco Polo” Season 2 arrive on Netflix July 1. Check out the trailer below to see the escalating battle for the Mongol empire.

    “A Very Secret Service” Season 1 (Netflix Original)
    You don’t have to wait for July to start streaming a new series. Here’s the synopsis for this French series, available June 30: “At the height of the Cold War in 1960, André Merlaux joins the French Secret Service and contends with enemies both foreign and bureaucratic.”

    TV Worth Watching

    “The Great British Baking Show” (Friday on PBS at 9 p.m.)
    The most magically delicious competition show — always sweet, never bitter — returns July 1! This season already aired last year in the U.K. (as Series 6), but it’s just Season 3 to the PBS audience. In Friday’s premiere, 12 amateur bakers attempt to make Madeira cake, frosted walnut cake, and black forest gateau. Also, we’re guessing, judges Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood will offer some frosty glares of disapproval, and hosts Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins will present some quality “walnut” innuendo.

    “Zoo” (Tuesday on CBS at 9 p.m.)
    Here’s what you can expect from the special two-hour premiere of “Zoo” Season 2, which includes episodes titled “The Day of the Beast” and “Caraquet”: Following the dramatic shift in violent animal behavior, the team attempts to rescue Jamie and the leopard whose DNA may hold the key to curing the animal crisis. Also, the team discovers a shocking mutation that threatens the life of one of their own.”

    “Frontline: Policing the Police” (Tuesday on PBS at 10 p.m.)
    This new documentary takes viewers inside the police department in Newark, N.J., which Frontline describes as “a poor city plagued by violent crime, where the victims and perpetrators are usually black, and the police force itself is largely black and Latino.” The special examines the challenges of trying to change how officers operate in this community after decades of mutual mistrust. You can check out the intriguing doc on PBS June 28 or online at pbs.org/frontline/film/policing-the-police.

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  • What’s New on TV, Netflix, Digital, and DVD/Blu-ray This Week: June 13-19

    At a loss for what to watch this week? From new TV, we’ve got you covered.

    New on Netflix

    “Orange Is the New Black” Season 4
    Go ahead and get your panties in a bunch, then give them to Piper for future sale, ’cause OITNB is locking you in for a fourth year. The Netflix original series returns this Friday, June 17, with all 13 episodes available to stream at once. Season 4 brings back old friends, adds new faces, and introduces unexpected alliances. And apparently it’s better than ever? Here’s the start of a review from TV Guide: “After a sophomore season that was plagued by a conflict that led nowhere (remember Vee?) and a Season 3 that was mixed at best, the fourth season of Netflix’s breakout hit matches, and possibly exceeds, its initial outing in terms of quality and binge-ability.” Watch and judge for yourself, when you’ve got tiiii-iiii-iiiiiime!”

    “All Hail King Julien” Season 3
    King Julien is back in this DreamWorks Animation series set before the events of “Madagascar.” Season 3 arrives only on Netflix June 17, and here’s the official synopsis: “Everyone’s favorite dancing lemur brings back the party with Mort, Maurice, and Clover in fun-filled adventures in Madagascar! King Julien sets sail on a wild ride when he is held captive by pirates, performs a booty-shaking dance recital and competes in the Jungle Games. Mort is abducted by aliens, Clover discovers ‘fast food,’ Julien’s needy parents show up, and so much more in this Emmy Award winning original series.”

    Check out this exclusive “Meet the Parents” clip:

    “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” Season 3
    Watch Phil Coulson and the S.H.I.E.L.D. team when the 22 episodes of Season 3 arrive on Netflix on June 16.

    “Grey’s Anatomy” Season 12
    Meredith Grey’s latest dramatic journey just ended in mid-May, but you can stream all 24 episodes of Season 12 starting June 18.

    New on DVD and Blu-ray

    “10 Cloverfield Lane”
    John Goodman as Henry; Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Michelle; and John Gallagher Jr. in 10 CLOVERFIELD LANE; by ParamountAfter surviving a car accident, Michelle (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) wakes up to find herself in an underground bunker with two men (played by John Goodman and John Gallagher Jr.), and she’s told a massive chemical attack has left the outside air unbreathable. Watch what happens next when this critically acclaimed thriller from producer J.J. Abrams and director Dan Trachtenberg arrives on Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD, and On Demand on June 14. The Blu-ray includes commentary from Trachtenberg and Abrams, plus more than 30 minutes of behind-the-scenes footage.

    “Eddie the Eagle”
    Taron Egerton and Hugh Jackman star in this feel-good dramedy based on the real-life story of underdog ski jumper Eddie “The Eagle” Edwards and his incredible showing at the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics. The film is out on DVD and Blu-ray June 14, and special features include the documentary “Let The Games Begin: Soaring with Eddie the Eagle.”

    Check out this exclusive clip of Taron and the hair/makeup team discussing the elaborate process it took to transform him into Eddie:

    “The X-Files: Event Series”
    Do you want to believe you can bring the “X-Files” event series home, along with tons of special features? You should, ’cause you can! Mulder and Scully’s 2016 adventure aired as a six-episode Season 10, and it arrives on DVD and Blu-ray June 14. (You can also now get a re-issued “The X-Files: The Collector’s Set,” featuring all 10 seasons on Blu-ray.) “The X-Files: The Event Series” bonus features include deleted and extended scenes, a gag reel, commentary, a recap of the wildest monsters of the week from the original series, and a few behind-the-scenes featurettes.

    “London Has Fallen’”
    London Bridge is falling down (x3) in this action thriller starring Gerard Butler and several others from “Olympus Has Fallen.” It’s out on Blu-ray, DVD, and On Demand on June 14, with special features including “The Making of London Has Fallen,” and “Guns, Knives & Explosives.”

    Check out this behind-the-scenes clip:

    “45 Years”
    Charlotte Rampling was nominated for the Best Actress Oscar for this highly acclaimed drama, out on DVD/Blu-ray June 14. As her 45th wedding anniversary approaches, a woman’s (Rampling) view of her marriage is altered when she learns that her husband (Tom Courtenay) was once engaged to someone else.

    New Video on Demand, Rental Streaming, and Digital

    “Eye in the Sky”
    Here’s another critical darling you should check out, starring Helen Mirren, Aaron Paul, Jeremy Northam, and the late great Alan Rickman in his final on-screen performance. The ethical dilemmas of modern warfare are examined from all sides in this taut thriller out on Digital HD June 14, and on disc/demand June 28. Extras include “Perspective” and “Morals” featurettes with Mirren, director Gavin Hood, and producer Colin Firth.

    “Get a Job”
    An all-star cast made this comedy about four years ago, and it only just surfaced this past year, arriving on Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital HD June 14. Watch Miles Teller, Anna Kendrick, Bryan Cranson, Marcia Gay Harden, Brandon T. Jackson, Nicholas Braun, and Christopher Mintz-Plasse in this story about college graduates navigating a tough economy. Extras include in-character video resume outtakes, and the featurette “Where it All Began: the Cast of Get a Job.”

    Check out this exclusive behind-the-scenes clip with Bryan Cranston and Miles Teller talking about Cranston’s role as Teller’s father:

    “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee” (Crackle)
    Jerry Seinfeld’s Emmy-nominated original series is back for its eighth season, with a new episode arriving every Thursday morning starting June 16 on Sony’s free streaming network, Crackle. Guests set to appear this season include Margaret Cho, Lorne Michaels, Jim Gaffigan, John Oliver, JB Smoove, and Judd Apatow.

    TV Worth Watching

    “Wrecked” (Tuesday on TBS at 10 p.m.)
    Yep, this is supposed to remind you of “Lost.” Co-creators Justin and Jordan Shipley said the iconic series was the “touchstone” for “Wrecked,” a comedy offering a new perspective on the whole plane-crashes-on-an-island thing. “On ‘Lost,’ there were, like, 40 people who survived on the island, but you really only followed the 10 most attractive and most equipped [to get by],” Justin told TVLine, “But what about the other 30? Most flights are filled with people who have no [survival] skills whatsoever — how do they grapple with this larger-than-life scenario? And then we unpacked it from there.” Plus, in this version, there is no Smoke Monster and no Others. The first episode airs June 14 with the cheeky title “All Is Not Lost.” Here’s the synopsis: “A British ex-special forces agent leads a rescue mission after a commercial flight crashes on an uninhabited island; the survivors make a discovery that could change everything.”

    “Aquarius” (Thursday on NBC at 9 p.m.)
    If you want more David Duchovny after getting the “X-Files” event series on disc, check him out as a 1960s L.A. officer investigating cult leader Charles Manson. Season 2 starts June 16 with a two-hour (commercial free) premiere combining three episodes: “I’m So Tired,” “Happiness Is a Warm Gun,” and Why Don’t We Do It in the Road.” Here’s the general synopsis: Hodiak tackles a new case involving missing young women. Also: Charmaine takes on a risky undercover operation; and Manson and his growing family move into the home of their new benefactor.”

    Check out the promo:

    “Animal Kingdom” (Tuesday on TNT at 9 p.m.)
    TNT’s new drama, based on the Australian film of the same name, follows a 17-year-old boy who moves in with his wild relatives in a surf community after the death of his mother. Ellen Barkin plays the lead role of Janine “Smurf” Cody, the character Jacki Weaver played her way to a Best Supporting Actress Oscar nomination in the 2010 movie. Here’s the pilot synopsis: “An upcoming heist is planned and Joshua ‘J’ Cody (Finn Cole) discovers the intense nature of his estranged grandmother.”

    “Another Period” (Wednesday on Comedy Central at 10 p.m.)
    “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” meets “Downton Abbey” in this hilarious (and shameless) comedy starring Natasha Leggero and Riki Lindhome, with backup from Michael Ian Black, Jason Ritter, Christina Hendricks, Paget Brewster, David Wain, and more. The Season 2 premiere, airing June 15, is called “Tubman” with this Comedy Central synopsis: “Lillian and Beatrice meet Harriet Tubman, who gives them advice on how to become famous; Peepers hires a new servant; Chair gives birth to baby Kermit.”

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  • What’s New on TV, Netflix, Digital, and DVD/Blu-ray This Week: May 30-June 5

    At a loss for what to watch this week? From new TV, we’ve got you covered.

    New Video on Demand, Rental Streaming, and Digital Only

    “London Has Fallen”
    It’s Memorial Day in the U.S., so instead of watching our landmarks get blown up on screen, why not head across the pond and see how the U.K. likes it. “London Has Fallen” has its Digital HD release on May 31, then on disc/demand June 14. Gerard Butler, Morgan Freeman, Angela Bassett, and company return for this sequel to “Olympus Has Fallen,” following the aftermath of the British Prime Minster’s death. Bonus features include “The Making of London Has Fallen,” featuring interviews with cast and crew; and “Guns, Knives & Explosives,” delving deeper into Butler’s character, Mike Banning, and the extensive training he needed to play a Secret Service agent.

    Check out this exclusive clip on the logistics of making the film, including making sure there are enough trousers for the actors to wear. Really!

    “Hello, My Name Is Doris”
    Two-time Oscar winner Sally Field leads an all-star cast (Max Greenfield, Beth Behrs, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Stephen Root, Natasha Lyonne) in this coming-of-age-story about a quirky 60-something woman who takes a chance on love with a much-younger new co-worker (“New Girl” star Greenfield). Catch it on Digital May 31, then Blu-ray and DVD June 14. Extras include an alternate opening, deleted and extended scenes, and filmmaker commentary.

    “Strawberry Shortcake: Campberry Stories”
    Here’s one for the kids. (Or for you — grown-ups can be Strawberry Shortcake fans, too. Not here to judge.) Follow SS and her friends on their annual campout in Very Beautiful Meadow when they decide to see who can tell the most outrageous story. It’s available on Digital HD platforms May 31.

    TV Worth Watching

    “Roots” (Monday on A&E, Lifetime, and History at 9 p.m.)
    This remake of the landmark 1977 TV miniseries will run over four consecutive nights, starting Memorial Day, simulcast on the History Channel and sister networks, A&E and Lifetime. The eight-hour miniseries stars Forest Whitaker, Anna Paquin, Laurence Fishburne, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Anika Noni Rose, T.I., Matthew Goode, Mekhi Phifer, and James Purefoy, with Malachi Kirby as Kunta Kinte.

    Watch the powerful trailer:

    “POV: Of Men and War” (Monday on PBS at 10 p.m.)
    Here’s another strong option for Memorial Day viewing. This latest episode of PBS’s POV documentary series follows a dozen combat veterans and their families as the soldiers undergo intense residential PTSD therapy at the Pathway Home, a unique specialized care facility. Filmmaker Laurent Bécue-Renard reveals the enduring consequences of PTSD and the role treatment can play in helping soldiers reclaim their lives.

    “Outcast” (Friday at 10 p.m. on Cinemax)
    Cinemax’s new horror series, based on the comic by “The Walking Dead” creator Robert Kirkman, debuts June 3. “Outcast” follows Kyle Barnes (Patrick Fugit), who has been plagued by possession since he was a child. He sets out to find answers, but what he discovers could mean the end of life on Earth. (Eh. That’s OK. We had a good run.) The first season has 10 episodes and it already has a Season 2 renewal, so you don’t have to worry about being left high and dry if you get hooked.

    Check out the Season 1 trailer:

    “Feed the Beast” (Sunday on AMC at 10 p.m.)
    David Schwimmer and Jim Sturgess star in this new crime drama (based on a Danish series) about two best friends who open a restaurant together in their hometown of the Bronx. According to the AMC’s synopsis, “Together, they take on the insanity of the New York restaurant world, and navigate its underbelly of petty criminals, corrupt officials and violent mobsters.” The original start date was May 31, but it got moved to June 5, to air after “Preacher.”

    New on DVD and Blu-ray

    “Triple 9”
    A veteran cop and his rookie nephew uncover a conspiracy that hits close to home in “Triple 9,” which arrives on DVD, Blu-ray, and On Demand May 31. Every other great actor in Hollywood is in this movie, including Woody Harrelson, Casey Affleck, Anthony Mackie, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Aaron Paul, Norman Reedus, Kate Winslet, Clifton Collins Jr., Teresa Palmer, Michael K. Williams, and Gal Gadot. Extras include deleted scenes and a behind-the-scenes look the making of the thriller.

    Check out this exclusive deleted scene starring Woody Harrelson as Sgt. Detective Jeffrey Allen:

    “Pride + Prejudice + Zombies”
    The Bennett sisters and Mr. Darcy are force to slay zombies in the adaptation Jane Austen never saw coming for her classic novel. Lily James, Sam Riley, Jack Huston Matt Smith, Charles Dance, and Lena Headey star in the film, which is out on DVD and Blu-ray May 31. The DVD has tw featurettes, and the Blu-ray has four featurettes, plus deleted scenes, a gag reel, and “Mr. Collins Line-o-rama.”

    “Gods of Egypt”
    This is SPARTA! a pretty big week for Gerard Butler releases. You can watch him as London falls, and then here in Egypt for this battle between good and evil. Butler and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau play rival gods Set and Horus, who both want to rule the universe. The Blu-ray and DVD, out May 31, include six featurettes, including behind-the-scenes videos on the costumes, hair, makeup, location, visual effects, stunts, action, and casting.
    “Race”
    This sports biography, based on track-and-field athlete Jesse Owens’s real-life triumphs at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, comes out on Blu-ray an DVD on May 31. Bonus features for both versions include “The Making of Race,” with interviews from the cast and filmmakers’ ” Becoming Jesse Owens,” featuring Stephan James and director Stephen Hopkins; and ” The Owens Sisters,” with Jesse’s three daughters sharing unique insight into their father’s life.

    New on Netflix
    It’s a new month, and that means a ton of stuff is being added to Netflix as of June 1, and some other stuff is going bye-bye. Hold on to your butts, ’cause three of the new titles coming Wednesday are dino-mite:

    “Jurassic Park” (1993)
    “The Lost World: Jurassic Park” (1997)
    “Jurassic Park III” (2001)

    “Hibana: Spark” (Netflix Original)
    Netflix is debuting Season 1 of this new series on June 2, based on the award-winning book by Naoki Matayoshi. It’s set in Japan (with Japanese subtitles) and follows the friendship and conflict between two comedians who search for meaning in life and comedy.

    “Pretty Little Liars” Season 6
    Also on June 2, Netflix will start streaming the 20 episodes of PLL Season 6. You should have just enough time to watch them all before Season 7 premieres June 21 on Freeform.

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  • What’s New on TV, Netflix, Digital, and DVD/Blu-ray This Week: May 23-29

    At a loss for what to watch this week? From new TV, we’ve got you covered.

    New on DVD and Blu-ray

    “The Finest Hours”
    Chris Pine, Casey Affleck, Ben Foster, and Eric Bana lead a band of brothers on the high sea in this action thriller based on the true story of a 1952 U.S. Coast Guard rescue. Check it out on Blu-ray Combo Pack, Digital HD, Disney Movies Anywhere, and On-Demand on May 24. There’s a ton of great bonus footage including the new documentary “Against All Odds: The Bernie Webber Story”; “Brotherhood,” with the cast members reflecting on the bonds they forged during the shoot; “Two Crews,” with Chris Pine and Casey Affleck sharing insights into Bernie Webber and Ray Sybert; behind-the-scenes interviews with real U.S. Coast Guard members; and new deleted scenes.

    Check out this exclusive clip from the Blu-ray, with the cast talking about their bonding experience:

    “Zoolander 2”
    Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, and Will Ferrell can strut into your home — then pose — when the “Zoolander” sequel arrives on Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD, and On Demand May 24. “The Magnum Edition” combo pack takes you on location to Rome with Ben Stiller and the cast as they discuss the legacy of Zoolander; plus, watch Kristen Wiig’s Alexanya Atoz introduce her revolutionary new beauty product, “Youth Milk,” in a special featurette.

    “The Player”
    Robert Altman’s Hollywood satire is getting the Criterion treatment on May 24 in a special edition Blu-ray with all the fixins. Extras include audio commentary from 1992 featuring director Robert Altman, writer Michael Tolkin, and cinematographer Jean Lépine; an interview with Altman from 1992; new interviews with Tolkin, actor Tim Robbins, associate producer David Levy, and production designer Stephen Altman; the Cannes Film Festival press conference from 1992 with cast and crew; “Robert Altman’s Players,” a short documentary about the shooting of the film’s fund-raiser scene; “Map to the Stars,” a gallery dedicated to the cameo appearances in the film; deleted scenes and outtakes; the film’s opening shot, with alternate commentaries by Altman, Lépine, and Tolkin; trailers and TV spots; plus an essay by author Sam Wasson.

    New Video on Demand, Rental Streaming, and Digital Only

    “Hail, Caesar!”
    The Coen Brothers are back with another A-list comedy set during Hollywood’s Golden Age. Watch it on Digital HD May 24, then Blu-ray, DVD, and On Demand on June 7. George Clooney, Channing Tatum, Scarlett Johansson, Jonah Hill, Josh Brolin, Tilda Swinton, Ralph Fiennes, Frances McDormand, and the brand new Han Solo, Alden Ehrenreich, star in the film, which will come with a bunch of bonus features on Blu-ray and DVD.

    “Eddie the Eagle”
    Taron Egerton, who was almost the new Han Solo, stars as “Eddie the Eagle” — the most famous ski jumper in British history — opposite Hugh Jackman as his Olympic trainer in this inspiring biography/dramedy, which is out on Digital HD May 27 and then DVD/Blu-ray June 14. Special features include the documentary “Let The Games Begin: Soaring with Eddie the Eagle”; “All or Nothing: The Hero’s Heart”; “An Unlikely Friendship: Eddie & Peary”; and “Attitude is Altitude: Filming the Ski Jumps.”

    “13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi”
    John Krasinski, James Badge Dale, and Pablo Schreiber star in director Michael Bay’s action film based on the nonfiction book, “13 Hours: The Inside Account of What Really Happened in Benghazi.” The film will be ready to download on Digital HD May 24, before it arrives on Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD, and On Demand June 7.

    New on Netflix

    “Bloodline” Season 2 (Netflix Original)
    Friday is a big day for Netflix, with four original series debuting May 27. Arguably the most intriguing is the second season of this underrated thriller following the dark secrets of the Rayburn family in Florida. Here’s Netflix’s teaser for “Bloodline” Season 2: “You can’t escape the past. The Rayburns struggle to conceal an unthinkable crime and begin to unravel in the midst of mounting lies, betrayal, and paranoia.”

    Check out the haunting trailer:

    “Chef’s Table” Season 2, Part 1 (Netflix Original)
    Are you ready for a second helping of chef biographies? This documentary series profiles the most renowned chefs in the world. The “first course” of six episodes premieres May 27, followed by four special episodes later in the year, with the the “third course” highlighting another six chefs in early 2017. Featured chefs for the start of Season 2 include Alex Atala, Dom, (São Paulo); Ana Roš, Hiša Franko (Kobarid); Dominique Crenn, Atelier Crenn (San Francisco); Enrique Olvera, Pujol (Mexico City); Gaggan Anand, Gaggan (Bangkok); and Grant Achatz, Alinea, Next, The Aviary (Chicago).

    “The Do-Over” (Netflix Original)
    David Spade plays a depressed bank manager whose life turns upside-down when a friend from his past (played by Adam Sandler) manipulates him into faking his own death. The pair take on the identities of two other guys, then quickly discover that those men are in deep trouble. Paula Patton, Nick Swardson, Luis Guzmán, Jared Sandler, Renee Taylor, and Torsten Voges co-star in the comedy.

    It’s available for streaming May 27; here’s the trailer:

    “Mako Mermaids” Season 4 (Netflix Original)
    Netflix is also releasing the fourth season of this family series on May 27. According to EnStarz, Season 4 will feature a new mermaid named Weilan (Linda Ngo), “who brings trouble to Mako in the form of a Chinese water dragon. Ondina (Isabel Durant) won’t be fond of her, but Mimmi (Allie Bertram) will play peacemaker.” If all of that makes sense to you, enjoy.

    TV Worth Watching

    “The Bachelorette” (Monday on ABC at 9 p.m.)
    “Worth watching” is always a stretch when it comes to Bachelor Nation; “watching ironically” is closer to the truth. This year, lucky JoJo Fletcher gets to date an erectile dysfunction specialist, a guy dressed as Santa, a guy who rides in on a unicorn, and Aaron Rodgers’s brother. Take that, Caila! The two-hour “Bachelorette” Season 12 premiere promises to be the wonderful trainwreck we’ve come to expect, and it will air right after the big “Dancing With the Stars” Season 22 finale, where “America’s Next Top Model” winner Nyle DiMarco will most likely pick up another reality TV show title.

    “Nashville” (Wednesday on ABC at 10 p.m.)
    This is it. After four seasons, Rayna Jaymes (Connie Britton) and Juliette Barnes (Hayden Panettiere) will hang up their mics on May 25. The Season 4 finale, appropriately titled “Maybe You’ll Appreciate Me Someday,” was directed by series creator Callie Khouri and has this synopsis from ABC: “Rayna resorts to drastic measures when she learns that Maddie has crossed paths with a duplicitous figure from her past. Juliette must choose how to publicly reckon with the truth of Jeff Fordham’s death – a decision that directly affects Layla. Scarlett and Gunnar consider parting ways as bandmates, and Will finally decides to do what he should have done long ago – step up as the leader of a cause and a community.”

    “Arrow” (Wednesday on The CW at 8 p.m.)
    Heads up: Season 4 closes with Episode 23, “Schism,” which airs May 25 with this official synopsis from The CW: “Oliver (Stephen Amell) teams up with a surprising force in an attempt to stop Damien Darhk (guest star Neal McDonough) and his magic once and for all.” Charlotte Ross (Donna Smoak) told TVLine the finale will be “intense, painful, shocking and scary,” adding, “It’s very open-ended for many characters — to such a degree that you will have no idea how Season 5 will resume, and which characters may be returning or which characters will be gone for good.” Not another cliffhanger!

    “Wayward Pines” (Wednesday on FOX at 9 p.m.)
    Season 2 of this psychological thriller from executive producer M. Night Shyamalan and author Blake Crouch, premieres May 25 with “Enemy Lines”: “As the residents of Wayward Pines struggle against the rule of the First Generation, a new resident emerges from suspended animation to help preserve the endangered human race.” Jason Patric, Djimon Hounsou, and Hope Davis star, with Terrence Howard and Carla Gugino in guest appearances.

    Check out this behind-the-scenes look at Season 2:

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  • What’s New on TV, Netflix Streaming, Digital, and DVD/Blu-ray This Week: May 9-15

    At a loss for what to watch this week? From new TV, we’ve got you covered.

    New on DVD and Blu-ray

    “Deadpool”
    Not every movie — not even every good movie — is worth an immediate Blu-ray investment, but you’re going to want to clear a sexy spot in your house for Ryan Reynolds’s “Deadpool.” The top R-rated movie around the world is out on DVD and Blu-ray May 10. We could list the Blu-ray features, but it’s much more fun to get them from the Merc with a Mouth himself:

    “Regression”
    Emma Watson and Ethan Hawke star in this psychological horror film from writer/director
    Alejandro Amenabar (“The Others”). The film releases on Blu-ray, DVD, Digital HD, and On Demand on May 10.

    “Where to Invade Next”
    Michael Moore’s latest incendiary documentary/opinion piece, this time about the American military, comes out on DVD/Blu-ray on May 10.

    “Scream: The TV Series”
    A viral YouTube video leads to murder and other trouble for the teenagers of Lakewood in this MTV adaptation of the late Wes Craven’s film “Scream.” Season 1 of the TV series arrives on DVD May 10, which should give you enough time to catch up and prepare for the premiere of Season 2 on May 31. Special features include a gag reel and deleted scenes.

    New Video on Demand, Rental Streaming, and Digital Only

    “Pride and Prejudice and Zombies”
    As the wise Seth Grahame-Smith once wrote, “It is a truth universally acknowledged that a zombie in possession of brains must be in want of more brains.” The Bennett sisters and Mr. Darcy unite to fight a zombie (walker?) outbreak in 19th century England in this film adaptation of the best-selling novel that was itself based on Jane Austen’s classic. Lily James leads a stellar cast, including “Game of Thrones” Lannisters Charles Dance and Lena Headey, plus Sam Riley, Jack Huston, Bella Heathcote, Douglas Booth, and Matt Smith. Catch the movie on Digital HD May 10 before the Blu-ray/DVD releases on May 31. Bonus featurettes include “Courtship, Class and Carnage: Meet the Cast” and “From Austen to Zombies: Adapting a Classic.” Blu-ray exclusives include deleted scenes, a gag reel, the featurettes “The Badass Bennet Sisters” and “Creating the Unmentionables,” and a Mr. Collins Line-o-rama.

    Check out this exclusive behind-the-scenes clip with the cast, including Lena Headey admitting she wanted to do this film, in part, because “I’ve wanted to wear an eyepatch for 20 years”:

    “Kung Fu Panda 3”
    It’s panda party time! The “Kung Fu Panda 3: Awesome Edition” arrives on Digital HD on May 13, well ahead of the Blu-ray and DVD releases on June 28. Jack Black returns to voice Po, who reunites with his long-lost father and travels to a secret village meeting a bunch of fun new panda friends and family members. But Po also has to train these newbies into a band of Kung Fu Pandas to battle supernatural villain Kai. Extras include a bunch of fun (and adorable) featurettes, plus deleted scenes.

    “I Am Your Father”
    May 4th was Star Wars Day, but you can continue the celebration with this documentary
    about David Prowse, the actor behind the mask of Darth Vader in the Star Wars saga. The doc is available for download May 10. Check out the trailer:

    New on Netflix

    “Chelsea” (Netflix Original)
    Chelsea Handler’s new half-hour Netflix talk show, which should not be confused with her “Chelsea Does…” series, debuts May 11. As Netflix teased, “It’s not her first talk show, but it’s a first of its kind. Ideas, people, and places that fascinate her, three times a week, all in her unique style.” According to ScreenCrush, her guests for the first week’s three episodes include Drew Barrymore, Pitbul, U.S. Secretary of Education John B. King, Gwyneth Paltrow, Tony Hale, TEDTalk’s Chris Anderson, Amy Dallen, and the cast of “Captain America: Civil War.” Here’s more from the synopsis: “Join Chelsea as she travels around the world – from Russia, Japan, and Mexico City, across the U.S. and back again to Sony Pictures Studios, where she tapes in front of a LIVE in-studio audience – to explore the subjects that matter most to you.”

    “Bleeding Heart”
    Jessica Biel plays a yoga instructor who tries to protect her estranged sister (Zosia Mamet) from an abusive relationship in this 2015 drama, available on Netflix May 12. Kate Burton, Edi Gathegi, Joe Anderson, and Harry Hamlin co-star.

    “Goosebumps”
    Jack Black leads the cast of this 2015 family horror comedy, based on the book series by R.L. Stine, and you can watch it on Netflix starting May 11.

    TV Worth Watching

    “Quantico” (Sunday on ABC at 10 p.m.)
    This is a huge week for season finales, including “Damien,” “Grandfathered,” “New Girl,” “The Grinder,” “Underground, “The Big Bang Theory,” “Scandal,” “2 Broke Girls,” “The Vampire Diaries,” “Hawaii Five-O,” and “Quantico.” Very few freshman series have success like Priyanka Chopra’s “Quantico,” and even though it has slipped in the ratings over the course of Season 1, it is still keeping fans talking, and guessing. The finale, Episode 22 is called “Yes,” with this official synopsis from ABC: “It’s graduation day for the NATS of Quantico, while, in the future, Alex (Chopra) and her team find themselves head-to-head with the terrorist.”

    “The Last Man on Earth” (Sunday on FOX at 9:30 p.m.)
    Thank Tandy this show is coming back for a third season, ’cause it is just not in front of our half-shaven faces nearly enough. Season 2 of Will Forte’s crazy not-so-solo ride through a fairly pleasant apocalypse ends with “30 Years of Science Down the Tubes.” According to FOX, in the May 15 finale, “Phil and Mike grow closer than ever and the whole Malibu group gets a big friggin’ surprise.” Don’t kill off Mike, please! Or really anyone!

    “The Amazing Race” (Friday on CBS at 8 p.m.)
    Season 28, which was cast with Internet stars (please don’t do that again, CBS), comes to a close May 13 with the title “The Only First That Matters.” Who will win this, Tyler & Korey, Dana & Matt, or Sheri & Cole? (Probably Tyler & Korey but it would be great for underdogs Sheri & Cole to pull out a surprise victory.)

    “Inside Amy Schumer” (Thursday on Comedy Central at 10 p.m.)
    Not everything this week is about finales. Amy Schumer’s fourth season just started April 21, and so far it’s as sharp as ever. The May 12 episode is called “Sociopath” and here’s what to expect: “Amy plays the saxophone; attempting to buy a shirt; getting elected President of the United States.”

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