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June 2021

GAL GADOT

Makes A Global Impact Michael Bolton & Zooey Deschanel Team Up For

THE CELEBRITY DATING GAME

Star Annie Murphy Headlines New AMC Series

Lifetime’s SUMMER OF SECRETS

STARRING • Jennie Garth • Julie Benz • Annabeth Gish • Angie Harmon FEATURING • Soccer Mom Madam • Gold Digger Killer • Ashley Reeves Story & More!

This Year, Westminster Lets The Dogs Out. By Jeff Pfeiffer

The popular, long-running series America’s Funniest Home Videos has often featured humorous video submissions starring pets and other animals, mixed in among clips of toddlers saying outrageous things or dads taking footballs to the groin. But in Nat Geo Wild’s new spinoff, America’s Funniest Home Videos: Animal Edition (premiering June 11), hosted by Alfonso Ribeiro, animal lovers won’t have to sit through boring human videos to get to the stuff they really want — this series, befitting its home channel, is all about hilarious and cute critter content. — Jeff Pfeiffer

Due to the pandemic, this year’s installment of the famous Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show — traditionally held in February inside Madison Square Garden — moves to a new month and to a new, outdoor location: Lyndhurst, a property of the National Trust for Historic Preservation in Tarrytown, New York. This marks the first time that this storied event has been held outside, but that shouldn’t be a problem — least of all for the doggos (unless they keep wanting to go inside, then out again, then back in …). Among the pooches featured in this 145th installment of what is the second-longest continuously run American sporting event after the Kentucky Derby are first-time entrants from four breeds recently recognized by the American Kennel Club: the barbet (Sporting group), Belgian Laekenois (Herding), Biewer terrier (Toy) and dogo Argentino (Working). On Saturday, June 12, the first evening of group judging airs live on FS1 and features the Hound, Toy, Non-Sporting and Herding groups. The Sporting, Working and Terrier groups, as well as Best in Show, will be judged Sunday night (June 13) live on FOX. Pre-show programming will kick off both evenings. Earlier in the afternoons of both days, you can watch select live coverage of Breed Judging and Junior Showmanship Preliminaries, while on Saturday, FOX will also air the finals of the Masters Agility Championship, one of the highlights of Westminster weekend, featuring the best agility dogs around competing for barking rights.

If You LIKE... TRY Remember when word of mouth and water-cooler talk were how you discovered new TV shows, good restaurants and your next great read? Now we’ve got recommendation engines matching us up to what to watch next. Here we keep it simple.

IF YOU LIKE THIS Schitt’s Creek, Claws, Good Girls

True-crime stories

TRY THIS Kevin Can @#$% Himself (AMC)

Cellmate Secrets (Lifetime)

Meerkat Manor, Walk on the Wild Side

When Nature Calls (ABC)

Wanna Go Outside?!

America’s Funniest Home Videos: Credit: lisegagne/Getty Images/iStockphoto.

ANIMAL EDITION

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Hype TV NEWS Hype Hype Hype

In The Works

By Taylor Neumann

NEW NCIS If you’re a fan of NCIS and its various spinoffs, then you’ll be happy to hear that another offshoot is joining the family this fall. The franchise is adding NCIS: Hawaii to the family, even as NCIS: New Orleans wrapped up last month. Hawaii will mark the first installment of the series with a female lead, following the first woman in the role of special agent in charge of NCIS Pearl Harbor and her team.

CANCELED

Guess Who: © Hasbro Gaming

In an update to a series previously mentioned in this column, the ABC pilot (which was still unnamed) starring Alec Baldwin and Kelsey Grammer as unusual roommates has been dumped by the network, despite originally receiving a straight-to-series order. Networks don’t usually bail on these agreements, but reportedly, after viewing the produced pilot, ABC was no longer interested.

Understanding TV Everywhere

Summer Of Secrets

What’s New

Returning Favorites

Series Finales

On Demand

New on HBO

New on Showtime

New on Starz

New on Cinemax

On Netﬂix

Understanding TiVo

IN OTHER NEWS NBC is developing a game show based off of the board game Guess Who? It’s been in the works since 2019 and only just landed at NBC. In each episode, contestants will use their intuition to make snap judgments. The series may come with its own built-in audience, if game sales are anything to go by — Hasbro states that an average of 2 million boards are sold annually around the world.

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STRAIGHT TO SERIES Hulu is finally figuring out just what to do with How I Met Your Father, the longgestating spinoff from the CBS comedy How I Met Your Mother. Hilary Duff has been cast in the lead role of the mother telling her son the namesake story. The project has received a straight-to-series order.

RETURNING Understanding FAVORITES TV Everywhere August

WHEN WE SAY TAKE YOUR TV EVERYWHERE, WE MEAN EVERYWHERE

You can stream your favorite shows and movies online or through an individual network app downloaded on your device for FREE. Here’s how to enjoy beach time and TV time with Midco. 1. Connect to Wi-Fi on your computer or device. • If you have Midco internet and are on your Midco home network, it will automatically authenticate you. 2. Go to a network’s website (Discovery, HGTV, Food Network, etc.), and log in with your Midco credentials. 3. Select a show to watch, and get streaming!

Not all networks are available in all areas, and networks are subject to change. The number of available TV Everywhere networks depends on your TV package.

NEW LIFETIME ORIGINALS CRIME SCENE SUMMER

SUMMER

OF SECRETS New Series & Six Original Lifetime Films All Inspired By True Stories. By Barb Oates

Rizzoli & Isles star Angie Harmon to host

CELLMATE SECRETS Lifetime, Fridays beginning June 4

Uh-oh, the tea is about to be spilled. Lifetime’s new six-episode documentary series is like the TMZ of true crime, as it tracks down former friends, prison guards, cellmates and lovers of some of the most famed felons and defendants of today to reveal new insights and information about them. Casey Anthony. Drew Peterson. Joyce Mitchell. Jodi Arias. All of their stories are told in a new light, along with an enhanced re-airing of the Lifetime original movies that followed their true stories. Rizzoli & Isles’ Angie Harmon narrates the series and couldn’t be happier with her new gig. “I’ve always been a really diehard fan of shows like 48 Hours and Dateline. They’re fascinating. They always feel like the inside scoop on whatever topic or crime that they’re focusing on. When I was actually pregnant with my third child, I was super sick. I just watched these shows all of the time, and I loved them,” Harmon shares. “I don’t know why. I think it just kind of goes with the characters that I seem to be attracted to and get cast playing. And now it’s doubly fascinating for me because it’s after the crime and what these people have been doing in prison, who they’ve become friends with and then what these friends now say about them.” Cellmate Secrets is more like The Bachelor’s “After the Final Rose” episodes, where the stories catch you up on lives following their court

case and, if applicable, take you behind bars. “To me it’s like this sort of whole other level — kind of an underbelly, if you will — of what they’ve been doing since they were put away,” Harmon explains. “These are people who have spent time with them, and people who sort of almost are bewitched and entranced with these people. Every single [episode] is a crazy, kind of dramatic ending. It’s all this stuff that you didn’t really know during the case, because it’s all happened afterward.” “My jaw drops on just the narcissistic sociopath that exists in these episodes and how they are just completely and totally void of any emotion or of consequence or holding themselves accountable,” Harmon concludes. “Second to that, you have these people who are just sort of like entranced by [these criminals]. And that in itself is just as equally jawdropping because you know that someone murdered her child and put her in a suitcase and got away with it. I mean, sorry, call me old-fashioned, but I don’t want to be friends with them. I’m good. Nope. No, thanks.” Continued

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CRIME SCENE NEW LIFETIME ORIGINALS SUMM LEFT FOR DEAD: THE ASHLEY REEVES STORY

Lifetime, Saturday, June 12

Starring: Jennie Garth (Beverly Hills, 90210), Anwen O’Driscoll (Burden of Truth) The Real Story That Inspired The Film: In April 2006, 17-year-old Ashley Reeves and 26-year-old Samson Shelton, a teacher in her community, were involved in an altercation, and Reeves was left for dead in the woods. After spending 30 horrific hours in the cold, gravely wounded, lying in the dirt, Ashley was found alive by the police. Her injuries were so severe that she had to relearn how to swallow, talk and move her head and arms. Shelton was sentenced to 20 years in prison for attempted first-degree murder. Just reading about Ashley’s story brings out so many emotions — what was your initial reaction when you read through the script and learned more about her story? Jennie Garth: It shook me for sure. The fact that I have three teenage daughters just made it way too close to home, and impossible to turn away from. Tell us about your character and her journey in this film. What was this like through a mother’s eyes? I play Michelle Reeves, Ashley’s mother. In the beginning of the movie, the mother/daughter relationship is going through what most mother/ daughter relationships go through ... change. So right out of the gate Michelle is struggling to get a hold of her place in Ashley’s life at this moment. I could very much relate to that transition and the challenges a mother faces with that. I could also relate to Ashley’s position, remembering my own need for autonomy from my mom. Then the tragedy happens and really turns all their worlds upside down. The instincts to protect, defend and fix your child’s problems drives everything Michelle does in the film. How much more emotional and/or more sensitive are you to playing a role like this where the material is inspired by real events and real people? It always sort of ups the stakes. I always want to represent the person’s story as accurately and sensitively as I possibly can. I’ve had the opportunity to represent quite a few real-life stories over the course of my career. Those stories are often the most unbelievable and compelling. But I’d have to say as an actor my job is to bring that same commitment to any role I play, whether a real-life depiction or a completely fictional plot. 6

Jennie Garth and Anwen O’Driscoll

M M SU LS NA IGI OR E IM ET LIF W NE S ET CR SE OF ER M Annabeth Gish

SOCCER MOM MADAM

Julie Benz

Sunday, June 6

Left For Dead: The Ashley Reeves Story: Credit: Lifetime

Soccer Mom Madam: Credit: Lifetime

Secrets of a Marine’s Wife: Credit: Saamuel Richard/Lifetime

Doomsday Mom: Credit: Kristine Cofsky/Lifetime

Starring: Jana Kramer (One Tree Hill)

GONE MOM

Saturday, June 5 Starring: Annabeth Gish (The X-Files), Warren Christie (Motive) The Real Story That Inspired The Film: In 2017, Jennifer Dulos, a Connecticut mother of five, filed for an emergency order for full custody of her children, telling the courts her soon-to-be ex-husband (Fotis Dulos) exhibited “irrational, unsafe, bullying, threatening and controlling behavior” and that she was afraid for their safety. She lost her request. Two years later, on May 24, 2019, Jennifer went missing.

The Real Story That Inspired The Film: Anna Gristina was a suburban mom of four who prosecutors accused of running a long-standing, multimilliondollar, high-end escort service for New York’s elite. In 2012, the 44-year-old Gristina pled guilty to a single count of promoting prostitution (she maintained she was starting a dating service) and was sentenced to time served and five years’ probation (she served four months at Rikers Island in New York City).

SECRETS OF A MARINE’S WIFE Saturday, June 19

Sadie Calvano

Starring: Sadie Calvano (Mom), Evan Roderick (Arrow), Andre Anthony

The Real Story That Inspired The Film: In June 2014, 19-year-old Erin Corwin went missing. Married to U.S. Marine Cpl. Jon Corwin and expecting her first child, her body was found nearly two months later in an abandoned mine shaft near Twentynine Palms Marine base in California. Christopher Brandon Lee, a U.S. Marine who Erin was having an illicit affair with, later admitted in court to strangling her and pushing her head-first down the mine shaft in a fit of rage.

Jana Kramer

SECRETS OF A GOLD DIGGER KILLER Sunday, June 13

Starring: Julie Benz (Dexter), Eli Gabay The Real Story That Inspired The Film: On Oct. 2, 1999, an intruder broke into the Austin, Texas, home of millionaire business tycoon Steven Beard and shot him in the stomach. He died four months later due to complications. Beard (75 at the time of his death) was the co-owner of a local television station, who had wed local cocktail waitress Celeste Johnson (36 at the time of his death) and later adopted her 17-year-old twin daughters. Six months after Beard died, Celeste married her fifth husband.

DOOMSDAY MOM Saturday, June 26

Starring: Lauren Lee Smith, Marc Blucas, Linda Purl, Patrick Duffy The Real Story That Inspired The Film: This odd and tragic story is Lauren Lee Smith still unfolding. At the center of all of it is Lori Vallow Daybell and her fifth and current husband — doomsday author Chad Daybell. Lori’s children Joshua “JJ” Vallow (7) and Tylee Ryan (17) were last seen in September 2019. In June 2020, the remains of both JJ and Tylee were found on Chad’s property. Both Lori and Chad were charged with conspiracy to conceal or destroy evidence. This case, however, extends to three additional suspicious deaths. 7

WHAT’S NEW

Kevin Can @#$% Himself

Michael Bolton and Zooey Deschanel (New Girl) team up as hosts of this wry wink at modern dating that features a star-studded roster of celebrity singles from television, music, comedy, movies and reality TV. Similar to the classic series, each episode follows two celebrities who each pick one lucky suitor from a hidden panel of three bachelors and/or bachelorettes based on answers to a variety of questions. But there’s a twist! The celebrity identities will remain a mystery to their suitors, who are given clues via hilarious parody song performances by Bolton. Premieres on ABC Monday, June 14

Kevin Can @#$% Himself: Credit: Jojo Whilden/AMC

The Celebrity Dating Game

Housewife Allison McRoberts (Annie Murphy) decides to ﬁght back against her subservient life married to a man-child husband (Eric Petersen). The series goes back and forth between the “sitcom” part of her life and the grittier inner workings of her mind. Premieres on AMC Sunday, June 20

June

The Cube

The Republic of Sarah

Schoolteacher Sarah Cooper (Stella Baker) ﬁghts back against the mining company trying to take over her small town by declaring its independence as its own country, and now she’s in charge. Premieres on The CW Monday, June 14

Meerkat Manor: Rise of the Dynasty

This new installment of the Emmy-nominated, cult favorite 2005-08 natural history series Meerkat Manor continues the compelling saga of the heartstring-tugging, dramatic tale of survival revolving around three families of meerkats who are descendants of legendary meerkat matriarch Flower. Neighbors and rivals who share a bloodline are forced to compete for food and resources in an environment that is undergoing a great deal of change: the Kalahari Desert in South Africa. Actor Bill Nighy, narrator of the original series’ British broadcasts, returns as narrator, his ﬁrst time narrating U.S. broadcasts in the Meerkat franchise. Premieres on BBC America Saturday, June 5

This high-octane series spotlights contestant pairs who must demonstrate skill, nerve and determination as they endure seemingly simple physical and mental tasks, all while conﬁned in the Cube — an intimidating glass box with its own mind and attitude. Teams have nine lives to win at seven games and score a $250,000 jackpot. Former NBA star Dwyane Wade hosts. Premieres on TBS Thursday, June 10

WHAT’S NEW

When Nature Calls

Biography: KISStory

This four-hour, two-night event chronicles the band’s ﬁve decades in the business as founders Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, along with current members Tommy Thayer and Eric Singer, as well as guests Dave Grohl (Nirvana, Foo Fighters), Tom Morello (Rage Against the Machine), manager Doc McGhee (Mötley Crüe, Bon Jovi), music producer Bob Ezrin (Alice Cooper, Pink Floyd) and more tell the wild story of the most successful and inﬂuential band in the world. Premieres on A&E Sunday & Monday, June 27 & 28

Wonder Woman star Gal Gadot is an executive producer of this documentary — a full-length collection of the six short-form episodes that aired on Nat Geo’s YouTube channel earlier this year — in which she introduces real-life people whom Gadot refers to as “my Women of Wonder” because of their inspiring work. Each woman featured is making an extraordinary impact on her community, and though they come from very different backgrounds they are all connected by their unwavering determination and commitment to improving the lives of the people around them. Premieres on Nat Geo Thursday, June 24

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You, Me and My Ex

How close is too close when it comes to staying friends with your ex? Flirting with your ex and referring to them as your “soulmate” might start the questioning of relationship boundaries, but manscaping your ex while living under the same roof is where most will draw the line. For five former couples, nothing seems to be too close for comfort. The series follows five partners who have an ex as their BFF. Viewers will see how these partners navigate having their significant other’s ex abnormally present in their life. Relationships, marriage and children are no longer one-size-fits-all, and the couples in this series redefine the norm and forge their own paths toward the lives and families they want. Premieres on TLC Sunday, June 20

Gal Gadot: Credit: Jason Bell.

IMPACT With Gal Gadot

Biography Kiss Story: Credit: Brian Lowe/A&&E

This laugh-out-loud, onehour comedy looks at the lighter side of the natural world. Based on the format of BBC’s Walk on the Wild Side, the family-friendly series takes fascinating footage from nature documentaries and adds hilarious voice-overs from comedians and actors. Premieres on ABC Thursday, June 17

June

10.

Court Cam Presents Under Oath

It is incredibly rare for a defendant to take the stand during a trial in their own defense, and in this new series, viewers are given an unprecedented look at defendants fighting for their freedom with their words. Hosted by Dan Abrams, each episode will cover everything from firsthand defendant testimony, juxtaposed with contentious crossexamination, to the final verdict. Premieres on A&E Wednesday, June 2

145th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show: Credit: Stephanie Keith/Getty Images

Hunting Atlantis: Credit: Discovery Channel

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Hunting Atlantis

The lost city of Atlantis has fascinated philosophers and historians for nearly 2,400 years. Now, with a new trail of evidence, expert Stel Pavlou and volcanologist Jess Phoenix set out on a quest to solve the greatest archaeological mystery of all time — the rediscovery of Atlantis. Pavlou is the author of the groundbreaking new theory on the date for Atlantis’ destruction near the beginning of the ﬁfth millennium BCE. Phoenix’s expertise is in volcanic hazards. In this series, they travel around the world exploring ancient sites and uncovering clues in search of the legendary lost city. Premieres on Discovery Channel Wednesday, June 2

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145th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Group Judging, Night 1

This year, due to the pandemic, the famous Westminster dog show — traditionally held in February inside Madison Square Garden — moves to a new month and to a new, outdoor location: Lyndhurst, a property of the National Trust for Historic Preservation in Tarrytown, New York. But it still features plenty of cute doggos vying for Best in Show, including ﬁrst-time entrants from four breeds recently recognized by the American Kennel Club: the barbet (Sporting group), Belgian Laekenois (Herding), Biewer terrier (Toy) and dogo Argentino (Working). The ﬁrst evening of breed judging features the Hound, Toy, NonSporting and Herding groups. Premieres on FS1 Saturday, June 12

145th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Group Judging, Night 2

Westminster’s second night features the judging of the Sporting, Working and Terrier groups, followed by the determination of which doggo is Best in Show. The Working and Sporting groups, respectively, feature the dogo Argentino and the barbet, two of the four breeds making their debuts at Westminster this year. Premieres on FOX Sunday, June 13 11

RETURNING FAVORITES

LEGO Masters

Beat Shazam

Season 11 of MasterChef promises to be the most intense in the series’ history. Chef Gordon Ramsay, chef Aarón Sánchez and renowned restaurateur Joe Bastianich have invited culinary legends Emeril Lagasse, Paula Deen, Roy Choi, Nancy Silverton and Morimoto to raise the “steaks” of the competition. Only 15 home cooks will have the chance to impress the legends with all-new challenges, including a head-to-head battle with Ramsay. Premieres on FOX Wednesday, June 2

America’s Got Talent

The 16th season of AGT features a new set of aspiring performers looking to compete for the ultimate $1 million prize. Executive producer Simon Cowell returns to the star-studded judging panel with Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel and Sofía Vergara. Terry Crews also returns as host. This season promises some of the wildest acts to ever grace the stage after an unprecedented number of submissions poured in from across the country. Premieres on NBC Tuesday, June 1 12

Jamie Foxx returns as host for Season 4 of the musical quiz show in which teams race against each other and the clock to identify the biggest hit songs of all time. Premieres on FOX Thursday, June 3

A new batch of builders compete in Season 2 of LEGO Masters, featuring ambitious challenges like an earthquake tower challenge, a demolition derby and a LEGO fashion show. The winning team carries away $100,000, the ultimate LEGO trophy and the grand title of LEGO Masters. Will Arnett returns as host. Premieres on FOX Tuesday, June 1

MasterChef: Legends

June

Alone

Alone: Credit: Brendan George Ko/History

The hit nonﬁction survival series returns for Season 8. Ten contestants will ﬁght to survive in the Canadian wilderness on the shores of Chilko Lake, British Columbia — a location with one of the densest grizzly bear populations on Earth. Survivalists are dropped off in undisclosed, remote locations and equipped with just 10 survival tools and enough camera gear to self-document their experiences. The survivalist who endures the longest — facing total isolation, punishing weather and deadly predators — will win the $500,000 grand prize. Premieres on History Thursday, June 3

Hosted by black-ish star Anthony Anderson, To Tell the Truth is the funny reimagination of the beloved game show that features prominent pop-culture icons as well as unique commentary and banter from Anderson’s mother, Mama Doris. Premieres on ABC Sunday, June 6

Celebrity Family Feud

To Tell the Truth

The Bachelorette

Katie Thurston, who appeared on Matt James’ recent season of The Bachelor, steps into her own spotlight this time as 34 men compete for her affections and the chance for true love. Premieres on ABC Monday, June 7

Hosted by the highly popular stand-up comedian, actor, author and Emmy winner Steve Harvey, Celebrity Family Feud has celebrities along with their immediate family members or extended TV families going head-to-head in a contest to name the most popular responses to survey-type questions posed to 100 people for a chance to win money for a charity of their choice. Premieres on ABC Sunday, June 6

RETURNING FAVORITES

10. The Hustler

Hosted by comedian Craig Ferguson, each episode follows ﬁve contestants as they collaborate to answer a series of 10 trivia questions worth $10,000 each, with the goal of building a collective prize pot that increases with each correct answer. The catch? One of the ﬁve contestants, the Hustler, already knows the answers because every question is inspired by his or her life and interests, but they must keep their identity a secret in order to have a shot at winning the grand prize. Premieres on ABC Thursday, June 17

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David Makes Man

Season 2 of the Peabody Award-winning series ﬁnds David (Kwame Patterson) as a rising businessman, now in his 30s, who is facing an opportunity that will change him and his community forever. The mounting pressures, however, are forcing David to choose between the instincts that helped him survive or ﬁnding a new way to truly live. Premieres on OWN Tuesday, June 22 14

This series from executive producers and hosts Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman returns for a third season of celebrating the creativity and craftiness in all of us. This season’s eight episodes highlight how making things brings together communities, friends, neighbors and families, serving as a reminder of the importance of positivity and imagination. Premieres on NBC Thursday, June 24

Making It

SERIES FINALES

Bless the Harts

The animated comedy following the Harts, a Southern family that is always broke and forever struggling to make ends meet, wraps up after two seasons. FOX Sunday, June 20

Queen of the South

The fifth and final season of this crime drama based on the hit telenovela La Reina del Sur comes to an end. The series tells the powerful story of Teresa Mendoza (Alice Braga), a woman who is forced to run from the Mexican cartel and seek refuge in America, and her eventual rise to power over her own drug-trafficking empire. USA Network Wednesday, June 9

Keeping Up With the Kardashians

Conan

Conan O’Brien’s longrunning late-night show comes to an end in this hourlong ﬁnale that looks back on the past 11 years of this iteration of his lengthy late-night career. O’Brien, the longestserving current late-night talk show host in the U.S., began his late-night career in 1993 when NBC tapped him to take over as host of Late Night. His late-night career has since spanned three shows over 28 years. TBS Thursday, June 24

TV’s most famous reality family is ﬁnally calling it quits after 20 seasons. The Kardashian-Jenner clan has shared just about everything with their TV fans, from inﬁdelities to births to heartbreaking divorces. “It’s been a really excruciating decision to make,” matriarch Kris Jenner said to their crew about ending the show. “This journey’s been the most incredible thing that we’ve ever done, and we can’t even express the appreciation that we had for you along the way.” E! Thursday, June 10 15

ON DEMAND

(Comedy) Kayla has taken a job at the Royal Gate Hotel under false pretenses. Doing her best to succeed, she encounters the mischievous Jerry and must ﬁnd a way to rid the hotel of his shenanigans before her supervisor Terence ﬁnds out. Kayla’s big plan is to hire Tom to catch Jerry. Chloë Grace Moretz, Michael Peña, Jordan Bolger (PG, 1:41) Premieres June 1 16

Tom & Jerry

(Drama) Greville Wynne is a businessman who gets introduced to a source in the Russian government who shares secrets with the West. While Wynne starts as a simple courier, he becomes deeply invested in a vital exchange intended to end the Cuban Missile Crisis. Benedict Cumberbatch, Merab Ninidze, Rachel Brosnahan (PG-13, 1:51) Premieres June 1

Spiral: From the Book of Saw (Horror) In the new chapter from the book of Saw, a detective is put through the ringer in a series of events that features an eerily similar set of identiﬁers to the infamous Jigsaw. Chris Rock, Samuel L. Jackson, Max Minghella (R, 1:33) Premieres June 1

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Boogie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6/1 The Courier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6/1 Hindi Tayo Pwede . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6/1 Peter Rabbit’s Storytime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6/1 Port Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6/1 The Resort. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6/1 Spare Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6/1 Spiral: From The Book Of Saw . . . . . . . . 6/1 Tom & Jerry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6/1 Death In Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6/4 Flashback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6/4 Grace And Grit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6/4 Under The Stadium Lights . . . . . . . . . . . 6/4 Frida. Viva La Vida . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6/6 City Of Lies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6/8 The Clockwork Girl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6/8 Gully . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6/8

Under the Stadium Lighs: © Saban Films.

The Courier

June NEW RELEASES

Under the Stadium Lights (Drama) A small-town high school football team is struck by doubts and personal challenges. Based on the true story of the 2009 Abilene Eagles, this inspirational tale of the underdog proves that life is bigger than football. Milo Gibson, Laurence Fishburne, Abigail Hawk (PG-13, 1:49) Premieres June 4

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Miranda Veil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6/8 Terror Eyes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6/8 Akilla’s Escape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6/11 Occupation: Rainfall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6/11 Red 48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6/11 Rock Dog 2: Rock Around The Park . . 6/11 Enfant Terrible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6/15 The Misﬁts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6/15 Night Walk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6/15 The Space Between . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6/15 Voyagers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6/15 The Wishmas Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6/15 The Birthday Cake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6/18 Censor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6/18 Rollers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6/18 The Serpent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6/18 Siberia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6/18

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June NEW RELEASES

Night Walk (Action) A man is imprisoned for the death of his girlfriend. While behind bars, he vows to ﬁnd who might be responsible for his girlfriend’s death and how many corrupt individuals are involved. Sean Stone, Mickey Rourke, Eric Roberts (R, 1:37) Premieres June 15

The Misﬁts (Action) Unconventional thieves learn a massive amount of gold is stored in a prison. To steal the gold, they will have to go to prison, so that’s just what they are going to do in this action ﬁlm from director Renny Harlin. Pierce Brosnan, Rami Jaber, Nick Cannon (R, 1:35) Premieres June 15

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Siberia (Drama) A man who tends bar at a snowbound roadhouse does not understand the language of many of his patrons and searches for answers in a nearby cave. The journey opens the door to spirits, but are they a part of his imagination or something else? Willem Dafoe, Dounia Sichov, Simon McBurney (NR, 1:32) Premieres June 18

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(Drama) LAPD detective Russell Poole has spent nearly 20 years investigating the murder of the Notorious B.I.G. when a journalist teams up with him to ﬁnd out why the case remains cold and who might be intent on keeping it that way. Johnny Depp, Forest Whitaker, Toby Huss (R, 1:52) Premieres June 8

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PREMIUMS

Kajillionaire

This documentary follows Andy Señor Jr.’s journey of directing a stage production of Rent in Cuba, the country’s ﬁrst Broadway musical produced by an American company in more than 50 years. (TV-MA) Premieres on HBO June 15

Fatale

The Little Things

After a one-night stand, a successful married man ﬁnds himself entangled in a cunning police detective’s latest investigation. Hilary Swank, Michael Ealy, Mike Colter (R) Premieres on HBO June 19

A rural deputy sheriff sent to Los Angeles for a quick assignment instead becomes embroiled in the search for a serial killer who is terrorizing the city. Denzel Washington, Rami Malek, Jared Leto (R) Premieres on HBO June 26

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A family who cons people for a living is about to change their life as they invite a stranger into the mix to help pull off a big score. Richard Jenkins, Debra Winger, Evan Rachel Wood (R) Premieres on HBO June 7

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June

I, Tonya

Mark Wahlberg stars in the true story of boxer “Irish” Micky Ward, who traveled an unlikely road to a world championship along with his half brother, who trains him. Also stars Christian Bale, Amy Adams (R) Premieres on Showtime June 2

Tonya Harding rises in the ranks at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships. But after her chief rival is attacked, the resulting media storm reveals that Tonya’s life differs greatly from everyone’s expectations. Margot Robbie, Sebastian Stan, Allison Janney (R) Premieres on Showtime June 2

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The Fighter

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The Kings This four-part series chronicles the success of boxing’s “Four Kings” of the 1980s: Roberto Durán, Marvelous Marvin Hagler, Thomas “The Hitman” Hearns and Sugar Ray Leonard. (TV-MA) Premieres on Showtime June 6

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Winter’s Bone Ree Dolly is a teenage girl in the Ozarks who has to hunt down her meth-cooking father and get him to court or her family will lose their home to a bail bondsman. Jennifer Lawrence, John Hawkes, Kevin Breznahan (R) Premieres on Showtime June 10

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Ahead of the Curve

Based on Anaïs Nin’s erotic short stories, this sixpart series follows New York heiress Lucy Savage, who is fresh off the trans-Atlantic steamer and ready for love and marriage in exotic climes. Juno Temple, Hugh Skinner, Yumna Marwan (TV-MA) Premieres on Starz June 6

This documentary feature tracks the power of lesbian visibility and community from the early 1990s to the present day through the story of Frances “Franco” Stevens’ founding of Curve magazine. (TV-MA) Premieres on Starz June 7

Redemption Day

Monster Hunter

When the love of his life is kidnapped and held for ransom by terrorists, war hero Brad Paxton races against the clock to rescue her in a daring and deadly operation. Gary Dourdan, Serinda Swan, Andy Garcia (R) Premieres on Starz June 7

This action fantasy based on the video game follows Artemis and her loyal soldiers in a new world as they engage in a desperate battle for survival against enormous enemies with incredible powers. Milla Jovovich, Tony Jaa, Ron Perlman (PG-13) Premieres on Starz June 17

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Little Birds

Cats

Emma.

A ridiculously brilliant cast, dazzling costuming, and emotionally fueled songs and dance sequences make up this ﬁlm adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s beloved musical. James Corden, Judi Dench, Taylor Swift (PG) Premieres on Cinemax June 1

Emma works through her days growing up providing advice to all. But what about her own journey through misguided matches? Can she ﬁnd her own romance? Anya Taylor-Joy, Johnny Flynn, Bill Nighy (PG) Premieres on Cinemax June 8

Downhill

Never Rarely Sometimes Always

June

After barely escaping an avalanche, Billie and Pete are forced to reevaluate their marriage and how they feel about each other. Julia LouisDreyfus, Will Ferrell, Miranda Otto (R) Premieres on Cinemax June 11

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Two teenage girls from Pennsylvania travel to New York to seek out medical help after an unintended pregnancy complicates their lives. Sidney Flanigan, Talia Ryder (PG-13) Premieres on Cinemax June 15

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Awake

Available June 9 Original Film After a global event takes away humanity’s ability to sleep, chaos quickly begins to consume the world. Only Jill (Gina Rodriguez), an ex-soldier with a troubled past, may hold the key to a cure in the form of her own daughter.

Good on Paper

Available June 23 Original Film Based on a mostly true story, this comedy is written by and stars comedian Iliza Shlesinger. Andrea Singer (Shlesinger) always put her stand-up career first, and while dating came easy, love wasn’t a priority — that is, until she meets Dennis. 24

Wish Dragon

Available June 11 Original Film In this animated fantasy comedy, Din (voice of Jimmy Wong), a college student with big dreams but small means, and Long (John Cho), a cynical but all-powerful dragon, set off on a hilarious adventure through modern-day Shanghai.

The Ice Road

Available June 25 Original Film After a remote diamond mine collapses in far northern Canada, a big-rig ice road driver (Liam Neeson) must lead an impossible rescue mission over a frozen ocean to save the trapped miners. Laurence Fishburne also stars.

Sweet Tooth

Fatherhood

Jagame Thandhiram

Available June 3 Original Film The latest adventures of the popular anime characters are set in April, when the cherry blossoms are in bloom and Tokyo celebrates the largest total solar eclipse of the century.

Available June 18 Original Film Kevin Hart and Alfre Woodard lead the cast of this drama based on the 2011 memoir Two Kisses for Maddy: A Memoir of Loss and Love by Matthew Logelin, a heartwarming, funny and emotional true story.

America: The Motion Picture

Available June 30 Original Film In this wildly tongue-in-cheek animated history comedy, a chainsaw-wielding George Washington (Channing Tatum) assembles a team of rabble rousers to defeat Benedict Arnold and King James.

Available June 4 Original Series Ten years ago, “The Great Crumble” wreaked havoc on the world and led to the mysterious emergence of hybrids — babies born part human, part animal. This series is based on the DC comic book series by Jeff Lemire.

Available June 18 Original Film This action/thriller, one of Netflix’s first big Indian Tamillanguage films, tells the story of Suruli (Dhanush), a nomadic gangster who has to choose between good and evil in a war for what one can truly call home.

Luis Miguel — The Series Season 2 Finale Available May 30 Original Series

The Naked Director Season 2 Available June 24 Original Series

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Available June 3 Original Film Dylan Pettersson (Molly Nutley), a 23-year-old woman, has big dancing aspirations. When she is talked into cleaning at a struggling drag club, the club's star dancer and choreographer (Fredrik Quiñones) discovers Dylan’s talent.

Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Eternal The Movie

Available Now Original Series This inspiring Korean drama follows Geu-ru (Tang Jun-sang), a young man with Asperger’s syndrome, and Sang-gu (Lee Je-hoon), who suddenly finds himself as Geu-ru’s guardian. The two help the final move of those who have passed away.

Dancing Queens

Move to Heaven: Credit: Netflix Dancing Queens: Credit: Jan Tove/Netflix Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Eternal The Movie: Credit: Netflix Sweet Tooth: © 2021 Netflix, Inc. Credit: Kristy Griffin Awake: © Netflix, 2021. Credit: Peter H. Stranks/Netflix Good On Paper: © 2021 Netflix Inc. Credit: Alex Lombardi The Ice Road: © 2021 Netflix, Inc. America: The Motion Picture: © 2021 America, The Motion Picture, LLC. Luis Miguel: © 2021 Netflix, Inc. Credit: Camila Jurado

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