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BY DANA SIMPSON
When an existing novel suddenly adopts new cover art flaunting glossy celebrity faces, there’s an excellent chance that a well-produced film or series adaptation will soon follow. One of the most frequent practitioners of this marketing ritual is none other than the big red N itself: Netflix.
Arguably modern streaming’s flagship service, Netflix reportedly grossed $45.18 billion in 2025 (per StockAnalysis.com) and accrued more than 109 billion views across all film and television content worldwide (per Netflix’s 2025 Engagement Reports). Of these views, Collider reported in April, book adaptations accounted for “a jaw-dropping 9 billion views globally “ and “20% of all hours watched” on the platform. Needless to say, Netflix has certainly figured out that a good book makes for engaging screen fare — especially if the book or author comes with its own following.
American mystery novelist Harlan Coben is one such author, and Netflix welcomes yet another of his eerie crime gems to the screen this summer. “I Will Find You,” an adaptation of his 2023 novel of the same name, premieres Thursday, June 18, on the streamer.
Coben published his first novel, “Play Dead,” in 1990 and began garnering more attention with the 1995 release


of his first installment in the 12-book (to date) Myron Bolitar sports-world mystery series. In 2006, Coben bore witness to the first adaptation of his work (the French film “Ne le dis a personne” based on his 2001 novel “Tell No One”), and by 2018 the author hit it big when Netflix came knocking with a “multi-million-dollar, five-year deal under the terms of which 14 of Coben’s books [would] be adapted into series or films for the online platform, with him overseeing the projects in various capacities” (per Deadline).
The deal has since been extended and expanded; first in 2022 with an added 12 titles over four years, and most recently this year when Netflix announced that 11-time Emmy winner David E. Kelley (“Big Little Lies”) would share executive producer and showrunner duties with Kyle Long (“Suits”) on the highly anticipated adaptation of Coben’s Myron Bolitar series.
But Coben fans are eating well as they await the long-discussed show, and in a bookshop near you, a box of his books has just arrived, all containing copies of “I Will Find You” and sporting pristine, actor-clad jackets.
“I Will Find You,” Coben’s 13th series under the Netflix banner, stars Sam Worthington (“Avatar,” 2009) as a family man who is convicted of murder following the disappearance of his
son, Matthew (Ashton Cressman, “When Hope Calls”).
“The eight-episode series, adapted by [‘Quantum Leap’s’ Robert] Hull from Coben’s 2023 novel of the same name, follows Worthington as David Burroughs, who’s wrongfully serving a life sentence for murdering his son,” reads the official Netflix description. “But when he receives word that his son may actually be alive, David embarks on a truth-finding mission that leads him out of prison and into a world of deceit and despair.”
The series co-stars “Severance” and “Darkest Miriam” (2024) star Britt Lower as David’s former sister-in-law, Rachel, a “decorated reporter whose life fell apart after she was fired,” as described by Netflix. “When she discovers evidence suggesting an incredible secret, Rachel views it as a once-in-a-lifetime story that could be her ticket back to journalism.”
Desperate to save their beloved family member and free David from an unjust life sentence in prison, the one-time siblingsin-law team up. Along their journey, however, the pair finds that just about everyone is keeping a secret — and some are more dangerous than they had bargained for.




ARIES
You’ll begin a new life phase by selling the family home. Now that your children have left the nest, you’re ready to embrace new challenges. You’ll approach these changes with optimism, curiosity and serenity.
TAURUS
Careful budgeting can make your vacation plans a reality. Whether you travel alone, with your partner or with friends, the experience will bring discovery, fun and lasting memories. It will also improve your personal and material wellbeing.
GEMINI
Your spontaneous nature pushes you to act quickly, which is attractive but sometimes misleading. Be observant, seek advice from loved ones and avoid rushing decisions. Thoughtful planning will prevent overspending and regret.
A revealing dream may clear away your doubts about the future. This intuitive message could guide your career toward new heights. Pay close attention to subtle signs. They’ll bring clarity to your professional direction.
LEO
Feeling under pressure, you’ll have a strong urge to pause. Express your creativity with home improvements. You’ll indulge in new ornamental pieces, fun hues or original ideas to create a comforting space that reflects your real desires.
VIRGO
You’ll be responsible for organizing a casual event for many people. Your hospitality, diplomacy and creativity will ensure success. This challenge will strengthen your personal relationships and boost your confidence in your ability to spread joy.
LIBRA
Every project starts with an inspiring dream. You’ll find the drive to turn your dreams into reality. This momentum will help you grow both personally and professionally, fueling your desire for a prosperous and fulfilling future.
SCORPIO
An unexpected event will upset your emotional balance, causing you to reconsider your choices. You may feel called to travel, especially on a spiritual level. You’ll uncover important answers about your destiny and your desired path.
SAGITTARIUS
Align your goals with your partner’s desires to protect your relationship. Taking a step back will help you recognize your accomplishments and desires. Together, you can build a shared path grounded in calm and mutual understanding.
CAPRICORN
A stressful negotiation will test your nerves. Meanwhile, an unexpected romantic declaration may disrupt your daily life, especially if you’re already in a relationship. This confession will require clarity and sensitivity to avoid conflict or misunderstanding.
AQUARIUS
Setting your ego aside will lead to more genuine self-confidence. Even if facing others’ opinions of you feels challenging, you’ll learn to trust yourself and affirm your worth as you pursue your ambitions.
You’ll feel pride in the achievements of one of your children, such as a first success or a diploma. At work, your honesty and openness will be acknowledged, bringing well-earned appreciation and praise.


After the explosive events of “My Fault: London” (2025), Noah (Asha Banks) and Nick (Matthew Broome) return — stronger, closer and more in love than ever. But as life begins to pull them in different directions, their relationship faces its toughest challenge yet. Noah heads to Oxford to pursue her studies, while Nick finds himself consumed by the growing demands of work. When new people enter their lives, stirring unexpected emotions and lingering jealousy, cracks begin to form.

From “Longlegs” director Osgood Perkins, this 2025 horror flick joins Malcolm (Rossif Sutherland) and his girlfriend, Liz (Tatiana Maslany), for a romantic anniversary weekend spent in the countryside. When Malcolm’s mouthy cousin, Darren (Kett Turton), shows up at their cabin with his own girlfriend, however, the weekend goes from peaceful to awkward to truly frightening, as unusual things begin to happen.












































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“America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders”Season 3 (June 16)
Watch the drama unfold as rookies and returning veterans alike vie for a spot on the 2025 DCC squad. With 30 veterans and countless hopeful newcomers looking to make the cut, the competition proves fiercer than ever before. Once senior director Kelli Finglass and head choreographer Judy Trammell settle numbers for the squad, the girls begin training camp in preparation for the 2025-26 NFL season.




BY JAY BOBBIN






“The X-Files: I Want to BelieveDirector’s Cut” (Available Now)
Mulder’s (David Duchovny) relentless pursuit of the truth has cost him everything — driven out of the FBI and into years of isolation, while his former partner Dr. Dana Scully (Gillian Anderson) has long since traded casework for a quieter life as a hospital physician. But when a federal agent goes missing, Dr. Scully is called in — and, as always, Mulder isn’t far behind. This extended edition of the 2008 film features more frightening moments from director Chris Carter.




























Q: Will the Bethany Joy Lenz series “Hope Valley: 1874” ever be on the regular Hallmark Channel instead of Hallmark+?


A: We fully expect that it will, and unless it occurs sooner, it’s likely that the first-season episodes that debuted exclusively on Hallmark+ will be shown on Hallmark Channel shortly before the premiere of the show’s second season, which was recently ordered. The sophomore year of the drama likely won’t premiere until 2027, so it could take a while for Season 1 to reach Hallmark Channel, but we’d be shocked if that doesn’t happen.

















































































































For one, the first season can be used as a very long promotional exercise to potentially inspire more viewers to become Hallmark+ subscribers for Season 2. It’s true that in cases such as “Mistletoe Murders,” the given show moved to Hallmark Channel while also continuing on Hallmark+ for its second round. While that could also happen with “Hope Valley: 1874” ultimately, it’s currently being positioned to continue only on Hallmark+ with new episodes.































































BY JAY BOBBIN
“Lilith” (1964): Before adopting his iconic “rebel” image, Fonda did noteworthy work as an institutionalized young man who falls in love with the title fellow patient (Jean Seberg).
“The Wild Angels” (1966): Fonda got a radical screen makeover that stayed with him for pretty much the rest of his career in this Roger Cormandirected saga of a biker gang that has trouble with a rival group. Co-stars include Nancy Sinatra and then-spouses Bruce Dern and Diane Ladd.
“Easy Rider” (1969): A landmark film directed by Hopper, Fonda also produced and co-wrote this counterculture drama that did as much as any film to signal the start of a “new” Hollywood, with Fonda and Hopper playing bikers who encounter trouble while traveling the Southwest with a new lawyer acquaintance (Jack Nicholson’s star-making role).
“The Hired Hand” (1971): Also the star here, Fonda made his directing debut with this story of a drifter who has a shaky reunion with his wife (Verna Bloom) and daughter (Megan Denver). Footage that was taken out by Fonda, but restored for a TV version, features Larry Hagman.

‘The Towering Inferno’ gives TCM a fiery night
BY JAY BOBBIN
“The Towering Inferno” doesn’t fire up TV very often, but after more than 50 years, it’s still a thrill-packed attraction.
A true blockbuster of its time, producer Irwin Allen’s 1974 adventure-drama leads the night as this month’s Turner Classic Movies salute to disaster films continues Wednesday, June 17. The Oscar-winning picture has a place in Hollywood history as the first production to unite two major studios, since coming off his huge success with “The Poseidon Adventure” (1972), Allen had the clout to bring together 20th Century Fox and Warner Bros., each of which had the rights to different novels about a skyscraper on fire.
Veteran screenwriter Stirling Silliphant (“In the Heat of the Night,” 1967) welded the tales into the saga of the opening night of San Francisco’s Glass Tower, the “tallest building in the world,” catering to both businesses and everyday tenants. Its architect (played by Paul Newman) suspects something is wrong when faulty wiring is found there earlier in the day, and though he advises the site’s builder (William Holden) to put off that night’s heavily publicized gala, the warning makes no impact. It doesn’t take the proverbial rocket scientist to guess what happens next, as a full-fledged blaze breaks out on a high floor of the structure after partygoers have arrived for the festivities. The city’s fire chief (Steve McQueen) moves his forces into action, occasionally chastising the architect — who gives as good as he gets — for designing a building tall enough to potentially make effective firefighting all but impossible. (Right at the start, the picture is dedicated to the world’s fire-foiling personnel.)
Apart from the plentiful pyrotechnics, “The Towering Inferno” weaves in a number of personal stories, adhering to a trademark of the genre. The Newman character’s girlfriend (Faye Dunaway) considers a job promotion that could test the relationship; Holden’s daughter (Susan Blakely) debates ending her marriage to the construction weasel (Richard Chamberlain) whose cost-cutting likely caused the fire; a con man (Fred Astaire) assesses his latest would-be victim (Jennifer Jones); and the Tower’s public-relations man (Robert Wagner) has a secret affair with an employee (Susan Flannery).
Also present are Robert Vaughn as a senator, O.J. Simpson as the security supervisor and Mike Lookinland (“The Brady Bunch’s” Bobby) as a young tenant who needs rescuing more than once. As a game for fans of the performers here, it’s fun to survey how many of them also worked with one another on other projects. (For instance, Holden and Dunaway famously reteamed on 1976’s “Network” two years later.)
While John Guillermin (“King Kong,” 1976) is credited as the director of “The Towering Inferno,” the fire sequences were guided by Allen himself, and behind-the-scenes footage shows what a big role he played in the drama’s climax. Other memorable stunt sequences involve a passenger-filled outdoor elevator hanging on the building’s side, a mangled stairwell blown out by a gas leak, and a breeches buoy set up to evacuate people to a nearby rooftop.
The movie’s Oscar wins were for Best Cinematography, Best Film Editing and Best Original Song (“We May Never Love Like This Again,” sung in a cameo by Maureen McGovern, who had a hit with the Academy Award-honored “The Morning After” from “The Poseidon Adventure”). Many disaster-film purists regard “The Towering Inferno” as the biggest and best of them all, and at nearly three hours, it still delivers the goods — and then some.





“Dirty Mary, Crazy Larry” (1974): You can guess which one Fonda plays in this drama about amateur criminals — the other title one portrayed by Susan George — chased by a determined lawman (Vic Morrow) after they stage a kidnapping along with a colleague (Adam Roarke). FXM shows the film on Monday, June 15.
“Race With the Devil” (1975): Business partners (Fonda, Warren Oates) go on vacation with their wives (Lara Parker, Loretta Swit) and run afoul of devil worshippers in this thriller, which FXM also runs on Monday, June 15.
“Escape From L.A.” (1996): Riding a surfboard, Fonda does a fun send-up of his standard screen persona as anti-hero Snake Plissken (Kurt Russell) is sent on another mission that’s literally do-or-die for him.
“Ulee’s Gold” (1997): Fonda earned an Oscar nomination and some of his strongest reviews as a beekeeper sitting on stolen money that he’d rather wash his hands of.
“The Limey” (1999): In a solid supporting role, Fonda plays a recording mogul who was involved with the late daughter of a British gangster (Terence Stamp) determined to find out exactly how she died.
“3:10 to Yuma” (2007): This Western remake furnishes another good co-starring part for Fonda, cast here as a bounty hunter who seeks an outlaw (Russell Crowe) after a stagecoach holdup.













BY DANA SIMPSON

From quaint English towns to sprawling American cities, a police detective’s job is rarely simple. And while avid TV viewers will already be familiar with the procedural process — arrive on scene, gather evidence, narrow the suspect pool, conduct interviews and interrogations, and finally, catch the criminal — every so often an unusual case presents itself with very little evidence and no suspects to question. In those instances, arguably even more than in others, it’s important to have patience.
“Patience,” the Channel 4 series named for its neurodivergent lead character Patience Evans (Ella Maisy Purvis, “A Kind of Spark”), premieres its second season in North America Sunday, June 14, on PBS. Having premiered a week earlier on the PBS Passport and PBS Masterpiece streaming services, the eight-episode second instalment of the series follows Patience as she “searches for her mother” and “faces challenges in love and loss” while also adjusting to new member on the team.
Jessica Hynes (“Miss Austen”) joins the cast this season as DI Frankie Monroe, a replacement for Laura Fraser’s (“Breaking Bad”) DI Bea Metcalf, the hardworking detective who initially brought
Patience out of the Criminal Records Office and into the field where she could exercise her keen mind and help the squad solve a series of mysterious deaths in England’s Yorkshire County. According to PBS’s Season 2 press release, Patience and Monroe’s “differences spark tension, but they must learn to work as a team” if they are going to work together at all.
And while Season 2 premieres with a supernatural bent that is uncharacteristic of “Patience,”
Maria Bruno Ruiz, PBS’s vice president of program content strategy and scheduling, assures audiences that the series will continue to lean into all the elements viewers loved in the first season, while also evolving the series as a whole.
“Audiences connected with ‘Patience’ in its first season, and we’re excited to bring the mystery back for another chapter,” said Bruno Ruiz in a press statement. “With new cases, new characters and deeper emotional stakes, Season 2 builds on what viewers loved while expanding the world of the show.”
Returning to “Patience” alongside Purvis are Nathan Welsh (“The Ledge,” 2022) as DS Jake Hunter, a well-meaning police officer and workplace big brother figure to Patience; Mark Benton (“Anna and the Apocalypse,” 2017) as DCI Calvin Baxter, the team’s stable, often fatherly leader; Adrian Rawlins (“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2,” 2011) as Douglas Gilmour, Patience’s godfather and the man who legally raised her following the death of her biological father; Tom Lewis (“Gentleman Jack”) as Elliot Scott, a young co-worker of Patience’s for whom she has a growing fondness; Ali Ariaie (“The Great”) as DC Will Akbari, a keen-eyed young detective at the precinct; and Liza Sadovy (“The Rumour”) as Dr. Loretta Parsons, the lead forensics expert in York.


“SCREAM 7”
The horror franchise continues with this entry, marking the 30th anniversary of the series, with original writer Kevin Williamson still on board as director and co-writer. Neve Campbell also is back (after a much-reported pay dispute led her to bow out of the preceding chapter) as heroine Sidney, whose daughter (Isabel May) is threatened by the latest incarnation of the deadly Ghostface, leading to a gathering of the young woman’s friends to try to ferret out the killer by bringing all potential targets together. Courteney Cox, David Arquette, Matthew Lillard, Jasmin Savoy Brown and Mason Gooding return as well; Anna Camp, Michelle Randolph, Mckenna Grace and Joel McHale are among other additions to the cast. The picture’s success cemented the development of an eighth edition that’s currently

BY CAROLINE COLLACUTT
An event that “honors culture’s biggest and most obscure comments with humor, performances and unapologetic specificity” (per NBC), the 5th Annual Las Culturistas Culture Awards will be simulcast Wednesday, June 17, on Bravo and Peacock.
Hosted by Matt Rogers (“Fire Island,” 2022) and Bowen Yang (“Saturday Night Live”), this one-ofa-kind variety special features “more than 100 unique award categories, live musical performances and unexpected celebrity encounters,” all while (lovingly) poking fun at traditional awards shows.
on the pair’s hit podcast ‘Las Culturistas,’ in which Yang and Rogers would spontaneously make up ridiculous awards categories for their audience’s entertainment, was transformed into a high production-value send-up of the glitz, glamor and self-seriousness of shows like the Grammys, Oscars and Emmys.
“Yang and Rogers wasted no time in skewering the award show format, proving definitively that ‘every podcast should also be TV,’ and that ‘everything on TV should be a gay fever dream,’ as they pointed out in their opening monologue,” Daw concluded.
As for how the relationships are changing headed into Season 2, Monroe’s arrival has definitely disturbed the smooth waters created and maintained by Metcalf’s calm and encouraging leadership style. But as Monroe settles into the job and the detectives adapt to what is newly expected of them, Patience and Elliot grow ever closer.
Don’t miss the second season of “Patience” when it premieres Sunday, June 14, on PBS. The series is also available now to stream via PBS Passport and PBS Masterpiece.
BY JAY BOBBIN
in the works. *** (R: AS, P, GV) (Also on Blu-ray, 4K Ultra HD and Digital)
“ THE SUPER MARIO GALAXY MOVIE”
The animated mega-hit comes to home video relatively shortly after its theatrical debut, with Mario and Luigi (voiced by Chris Pratt and Charlie Day, returning from 2023’s “The Super Mario Bros. Movie”) tackling new situations that begin on a relatively mundane level — for them, anyway — but ultimately take them across the universe to face much bigger adventures involving Princess Peach (fellow returnee Anya Taylor-Joy), her sister Princess Rosalina (Brie Larson) and the sinister Bowser Jr. (Benny Safdie). The device known as the Super Scope furnishes some of the perils they face. Jack Black and Keegan-Michael Key also are back in the voice cast, with Glen Powell, Donald Glover, Luis Guzman and Issa Rae among additional newcomers. DVD extras: seven “making-of” documentaries. *** (PG: AS, V) (Also on Blu-ray, 4K Ultra HD, 4K Ultra HD Steelbook and Digital)
“A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON”
The HBO “Games of Thrones” prequel, co-created by franchise mentor George R.R. Martin, follows the medieval adventures of Ser Duncan “Dunk” the Tall (played by Pe-
ter Claffey) as he sets out to make his own reputation in his world. He engages in such traditional activities as jousting, and his path is not an easy one, as opponents set him up to face charges for illegal activities he has allegedly participated in. His squire “Egg” is portrayed by Dexter Sol Ansell in the series that adapts Martin’s “Tales of Dunk and Egg” novellas; cast members also include Daniel Ings, Shaun Thomas, Tanzyn Crawford, Danny Webb, Henry Ashton and Daniel Monks. The series has been renewed for a second season that is expected to premiere next year. *** (Not rated: AS, N, P, GV) (Also on Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD)
“READY OR NOT 2: HERE I COME”
Virtually the only returnee among the actors, Samara Weaving is back in this horror-comedy sequel from the original 2019 picture’s creators as a bride who survived a bizarre family ritual. The follow-up opens right on the heels of the first story as she recovers from her ordeal while reuniting with her estranged sister (Kathryn Newton, who has experience in this genre from such projects as 2020’s “Freaky”). The siblings are targeted in another lethal game of hide-andseek, with the two of them literally on the run as they face various challenges — some of them quite deadly — involving their pursuers, who have some serious rivalries
This year’s humor-filled award categories include Most Iconic Building or Structure (with nominees such as The Flatiron Eataly, The Millennial Apartment in “The Drama,” Spongebob’s Pineapple home, and more); Best Picture — Literal Picture (Olivia Rodrigo, “you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love” album cover, official “Ella McCay” movie poster, Vintage Splash Mountain on-ride photo with cousin we don’t speak to anymore); “Hunger Games” Award for Best Huge Franchise (M&Ms, the Bronte sisters, “Goosebumps”); and more, with all nominations listed on Instagram.
Ahead of last year’s event — the first to be televised by Bravo — former Billboard Pride editor Stephen Daw wrote: “What started as a bit
among one another. Sarah Michelle Gellar gets to make a nod to her “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” past as one of the oppressors, with Shawn Hatosy, filmmaker David Cronenberg (“Scanners,” 1981) and Elijah Wood also featured. *** (R: AS, P, GV) (Also on Blu-ray and Digital)
“HAMILTON”
A milestone of American musical theater was captured on film during three of its Broadway performances in 2016, with Lin-Manuel Miranda’s much-acclaimed and enormously successful take on the personal and political lives of Alexander Hamilton initially being released on Disney+ in 2020. (It had been intended as a theatrical film, which it ultimately became in 2025 to commemorate the show’s 10th anniversary.) In the production that now comes to physical home video on 4K Ultra HD as America’s 250th birthday nears, writer-composer Miranda portrays Hamilton, who served under George Washington in the Revolutionary War and later became Secretary of the Treasury — with Aaron Burr (Tony Award winner Leslie Odom Jr.) playing a particularly pivotal part in the saga directed by Thomas Kail. This version earned two Primetime Emmy Awards. ****
(PG-13: AS, P, V)
“ERASER”
One of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s best action movies makes its 4K Ultra HD debut, with the 1996 adventure-drama casting the later
When it was announced that the awards would be returning in 2026, Matt and Bowen shared their thoughts in a joint statement: “We are beside ourselves with joy, excitement and more that The Culture Awards will be back on Bravo and Peacock in 2026! This is officially a frontrunner in the category of Best Decision Ever Made, though it faces stiff competition from ‘Meryl Streep decides to try acting’ and ‘dumping that loser!!!’ We’ll see you soon! No Addison Rae song is safe.”
See who wins the Hilary Duff Award for Millennial Excellence — will it be gentle parenting but it backfires or the indoor fern? — when the 5th Annual Las Culturistas Culture Awards broadcast on Bravo and Peacock Wednesday, June 17.
California governor as a federal marshal who’s particularly skilled at “erasing” all traces of people before they enter the Witness Protection Program. His main assignment here involves a potential whistleblower (played by actress-singer Vanessa Williams) whom others want to keep from revealing details about a revolutionary new weapon, making her reluctantly reliant on the Schwarzenegger character for protection. In an especially fabulous stunt sequence, the lawman escapes villains by jumping from an airborne plane ... but that’s only where the danger starts for him. Two new documentaries are included as special features. *** (R: AS, P, V) (Also on DVD, Blu-ray and Digital)
“HAIRSPRAY” (1988) (CRITERION COLLECTION) (JUNE 23)
“THE LAST SHOWGIRL” (BLURAY) (JUNE 23)
“CRIME 101” (JUNE 30)
“KING KONG” (1976) (4K ULTRA HD) (JUNE 30)
“LAST SUMMER” (BLU-RAY) (JUNE 30)
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