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“Small Things Like These” (April 8)
This historical drama film takes place over Christmas in 1985, when devoted father and coal merchant Bill Furlong (Cillian Murphy) discovers startling secrets kept by the convent in his town, along with some shocking truths of his own. The film reveals truths about Ireland’s Magdalene laundries — horrific asylums run by Roman Catholic institutions from the 1820s until 1996, ostensibly to reform “fallen young women.”
“Angels & Demons” (April 9)
When Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon (Tom Hanks) discovers the resurgence of an ancient brotherhood known as the Illuminati, he flies to Rome to warn the Vatican, the Illuminati’s most hated enemy. Joining forces with beautiful Italian scientist Vittoria Vetra (Ayelet Zurer), Langdon follows a centuries-old trail of ancient symbols in the hope of preventing the Illuminati’s deadly plot.
“Red Dog” (April 10)
Based on a true story, this family comedy drama film sees a red dog unite a disparate local community while roaming the Australian outback in search of his long lost master. Josh Lucas, Rachael Taylor, Keisha Castle-Hughes and Luke Ford and among the cast.
“Magpie” (April 11)
A stylish neo-noir thriller, this film centers on married couple Anette (Daisy
and Ben (Shazad Latif), whose lives begin to fracture when their daughter is cast alongside a glamorous movie star, Alicia (Matilda Lutz). As Anette’s suspicions of Ben’s infatuation with Alicia intensify, their secrets and lies threaten to burst to the surface and destroy them all.
“Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX” - Season 1 (April 8)
“Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends” (April 9)
Team Spidey returns to swing in and save the day with their incredible new Web-Spinner suits that allow them to explore exciting new places beyond their friendly neighborhood. Whether it’s underwater, the ice cold arctic, an erupting volcano, or even outer space, Spidey and his Amazing Friends continue to provide positive examples of what it means to be a Super Hero.
“The Abyss 4K” (April 11)
Bud (Ed Harris) and Lindsey (Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio) are formerly married petroleum engineers who still have some issues to work out. They are drafted to assist a gung-ho Navy SEAL (Michael Biehn) with a top-secret recovery operation: a nuclear sub has been ambushed and sunk, under mysterious circumstances, in some of the deepest waters on Earth.
In this new anime series Amate Yuzuriha (Tomoyo Kurosawa), a high school girl who lives a peaceful life in a space colony floating in space, meets Nyaan (Yui Ishikawa), a war refugee girl, and gets caught up in the illegal mobile suit dueling competition ‘Clan Battle.’ Using the entry name ‘MACHU’, Amate pilots a GQuuuuuuX and throws herself into fierce battles every day.
“Pets” (April 11)
This new documentary explores the extraordinary relationships that exist between animals and their people, all around the world. Highlighting dogs, cats, pigs, goats and even birds of prey, the film takes viewers on a hilarious and poignant journey that celebrates love, loss and licks along the way.
“Doctor Who”Season 2 (April 12)
In Season 2 of this newest iteration of the long-running and much-beloved sci-fi series, The Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa) meets Belinda Chandra (Varada Sethu) and begins an epic quest to get her back to Earth. But, a mysterious force is stopping their return and the time-traveling TARDIS team must face great dangers, bigger enemies and wider terrors than ever before. Millie Gibson also stars.
“G20” (April 10) When the G20 summit comes under siege, U.S. President Danielle Sutton (Viola Davis) becomes the number one target. After evading capture by the attackers, she must outsmart the enemy to protect her family, defend her country and safeguard world leaders in this action-packed thrill ride.
“Godfather of Harlem”Season 4 (April 13) Available via MGM+, Season 4 of this crime drama follows Bumpy Johnson (Forest Whitaker) as he continues his bloody war for control of Harlem against New York’s Mafia families, while contending with the arrival of gangster Frank Lucas (Rome Flynn). After Malcolm X’s (Jason Alan Carvell) tragic assassination, Bumpy must also grapple with his daughter Elise’s (Antionette Crowe-Legacy) involvement with the Black Panthers.
“The Clubhouse: A Year with the Red Sox” (April 8) This immersive series grants unprecedented access to one of sports’ most historic teams: the Boston Red Sox. Follow the 2024 Sox on and off the field for a never-before-seen glimpse into the personal and professional lives of MLB ballplayers as they grapple with the mental pressure and physical demands of a grueling 162-game season.
“North of North” - Season 1 (April 10)
Siaja (Anna Lambe), young Inuk woman, wants to build a new future for herself after a spontaneous — and extremely public — exit from her marriage. But it won’t be easy in a small Arctic town where everybody knows your business.
“America’s Test Kitchen: The Next Generation”Season 2 (Available Now) Host Jeannie Mai and head judge Dan Souza return to mentor and guide 11 aspiring cooks as they compete for the job of a lifetime. In the end, one cook will become the newest ATK cast member, receive an option for a cookbook, and win $100,000. Who has what it takes?
“Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing” (April 9) Billions of views. Millions of dollars. Hundreds of accusations. This explosive docuseries explores the shadowy world of child influencers, honing in on the disturbing allegations of abuse surrounding popular internet celebrity Piper Rockelle and her momager Tiffany Smith.
“Black Mirror”Season 7 (April 10)
Charlie Brooker’s dark, satirical anthology series returns with six brand new episodes, including a sequel to the sci-fi adventure USS Callister. The season’s cast includes Awkwafina, Will Poulter,
“Ransom Canyon” - Season 1 (Netflix — April 17, Series Premiere)
This romance-fueled family drama is a contemporary western saga that charts the intersecting lives of three ranching families, all set against the rugged expanse of Texas Hill Country. Josh Duhamel, Minka Kelly, James Brolin, Eoin Macken and Lizzy Greene are among the cast.
Peter Capaldi, Emma Corrin, Paul Giamatti, Rashida Jones, Billy Magnussen, Cristin Milioti, Chris O’Dowd, Issa Rae and Tracee Ellis Ross, among others.
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Sports Zone
Mavericks. From American Airlines Center in Dallas. (Live) TNT TRUTV NHL Hockey Philadelphia Flyers at New York Rangers. From Madison Square Garden in New York. (Live)
8 p.m. FS1 Concacaf Champions Cup Inter Miami CF vs. Los Angeles FC. Quarterfinal, 2nd Leg. (Live)
10 p.m. TNT TRUTV NHL Hockey St. Louis Blues at Edmonton Oilers. From Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta. (Live)
10:05 p.m. ESPN NBA Basketball Denver Nuggets at Sacramento Kings. From Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Calif. (Live)
10:30 p.m. FS1 Concacaf Champions Cup Pumas UNAM vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Quarterfinal, 2nd Leg. (Live) thurSday
3 p.m. ESPN 2025 Masters Tournament First Round. From Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga. (Live)
5 p.m. ESPN2 College Hockey NCAA Tournament, First Semifinal: Teams TBA. From Enterprise Center in Saint Louis, Mo. (Live)
6:30 p.m. SNY Minor League Baseball Hudson Valley Renegades at Brooklyn Cyclones. From Maimonides Park in Brooklyn, N.Y. (Live)
7 p.m. MSG NBA Basketball New York Knicks at Detroit Pistons. From Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich. (Live) TNT TRUTV NBA Basketball Cleveland Cavaliers at Indiana Pacers. From Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. (Live)
8:30 p.m. ESPN2 College Hockey NCAA Tournament, Second Semifinal: Teams TBA. From Enterprise Center in Saint Louis, Mo. (Live)
9:30 p.m. TNT TRUTV NBA Basketball Minnesota Timberwolves at Memphis Grizzlies. From the FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tenn. (Live) Friday
3 p.m. ESPN 2025 Masters Tournament Second Round. From Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga. (Live)
7:30 p.m. FS1 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Weather Guard Truck Race. From Bristol Motor Speedway Dirt Course in
Palace. From Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England, United Kingdom. (Live)
7:55 a.m. ESPN2 Formula 1 Racing Bahrain Grand Prix, Practice 3. From Bahrain International Circuit in Bahrain. (Live)
10 a.m. USA Premier League Soccer Nottingham Forest vs. Everton. From The City Ground in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England. (Live)
12:25 p.m. ESPN Bundesliga Soccer Soccer action from the German Bundesliga. (Live) WKBW-7 NHL Hockey Washington Capitals at Columbus Blue Jackets. From Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. (Live)
12:30 p.m. WGRZ-2 WICU-12 Premier League Soccer Arsenal vs. Brentford. From Emirates Stadium in London. (Live)
1 p.m. FS1 The American Rodeo The American Rodeo Contender Round. From Globe Life Field in Arlington, TX. (Live) MSG Men’s College Lacrosse Drexel at Hofstra. Action from NCAA men’s college lacrosse. (Live)
1:30 p.m. ESPN2 College Football All the action from NCAA college football. (Live)
2 p.m. WIVB-4 WSEE-35 2025 Masters Tournament Third Round. From Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga. (Live)
2:30 p.m. ESPN United Football League Houston Roughnecks at Memphis Showboats. From Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium in Memphis, Tenn. (Live) WNYW-5 WUTV-29 MLS Soccer New England Revolution at Atlanta United FC. From Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Live)
3 p.m. FS1 MLB Baseball San Francisco Giants at New York Yankees. From Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, N.Y. (Live) WGRZ-2 WICU-12 AMA Supercross Series Round 13. From Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. (Live) WKBW-7 NHL Hockey New York Rangers at Carolina Hurricanes. From Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. (Live) 3:30 p.m. ESPN2 College Softball Oklahoma at Alabama. From Rhoads Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Live)
4 p.m. SNY MLB Baseball New York Mets at Athletics. From Sutter Health Park in Sacramento, Calif. (Live) 5 p.m. USA IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Grand Prix of Long Beach. From Streets of Long Beach
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In Focus
“Government Cheese” - Season 1 (Apple TV+ — April 16, Series Premiere)
A surrealist comedy set in 1969 in the San Fernando Valley, the series tells the story of the Chambers, a quirky family pursuing lofty and seemingly impossible dreams, beautifully unfettered by the realities of the world. When Hampton Chambers (David Oyelowo) is released from prison, his long-awaited family reunion doesn’t go quite as he’d planned. During his absence, Hampton’s wife, Astoria (Simone Missick), and sons, Einstein (Evan Ellison) and Harrison (Jahi Di’Allo Winston), have formed an unconventional family unit, and Hampton’s return spins their world into chaos.
“#1 Happy Family USA” - Season 1 (Prime Video — April 17, Series Premiere)
From creator Ramy Youssef comes this adult animated series following the maniacally upbeat Husseins — the most patriotic, most peaceful and most definitely-not-suspicious Muslim family in America. With satire and absurdity, it redefines finding humor in hardship as they navigate the early 2000s under the watchful eyes of their terrified neighbors. Youssef, Alia Shawkat, Mandy Moore, Timothy Olyphant, Kieran Culkin, Salma Hindy, Randa Jarrar, Chris Redd, Akaash Singh, Paul Elia and Whitmer Thomas voice star.
Time - Week of April 6 - 12, 2025
For many, it’s an Easter tradition. This 1956 film sees Moses (Charlton Heston) parting the Red Sea against Pharaoh Rameses’ (Yul Brynner) wishes, leading his people out of bondage and into the Promised Land. Directed, produced and narrated by Cecil B. DeMille, “The Ten Commandments” airs on ABC this Saturday, April 12. To enjoy the film’s original, epic trailer, movie fans and newcomers alike can visit youtube.com/watch?v=KBzbyIPWVT4
All good vacations must come to an end … except when you’re staying at a White Lotus hotel. There, all vacations — good or bad — must end with a death, accidental or not. With tensions high, guests causing chaos and the sound of gunshots still ringing in our ears, Season 3 of “The White Lotus” concludes this Sunday, April 6, on HBO. Before all is revealed, delve into Season 3’s most memorable characters, at hbo.com/the-white-lotus
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BY JAY BOBBIN
‘The Ten Commandments’ makes its yearly return
Few movies still get yearly showings on broadcast television and “The Ten Commandments” is one of them. Legendary for its Oscar-winning special effects — highlighted by the parting of the Red Sea — and its iconic depiction of Moses by star Charlton Heston, the Cecil B. DeMille-directed 1956 epic movie gets its traditional holiday-season ABC telecast Saturday, April 12. As usual, the film occupies the entirety of that evening’s primetime schedule on the network. Others in principal roles include Yul Brynner, Edward G. Robinson, Yvonne De Carlo, Debra Paget and John Derek. Utilizing the VistaVision widescreen process, DeMille remade his own 1923 silent version of “The Ten Commandments” as the last feature he directed before his death, employing a massive cast that included some performers — some only in bit parts — who would later become better known in their careers. Among them: Woodrow (later “Woody”) Strode, Touch (later “Mike”) Connors, Clint Walker, Michael Ansara and “Family Affair’s” Kathy Garver.
“Cheers” (Catchy Comedy, Sunday, April 6): The Boston bar “where everybody knows your name” is the setting of an all-day “Binge,” stretching into early the following morning — starting with the series pilot and ending with the finale that saw the NBC sitcom run for 11 seasons (1982-93). Ted Danson plays Sam Malone, the former Red Sox pitcher who owns the
Charlton Heston stars in “The Ten Commandments”
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4) Pat Sajak of “Wheel of Fortune” enjoyed the longest run as the host of a single TV game show (40
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