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Sneak Peek: Brian BanksThe inspirational true story of Brian Banks, an all-American high school football star who finds his life upended when he's wrongly convicted of a crime he didn't commit. Despite the lack of evidence, Banks gets railroaded through a broken justice system and sentenced to a decade of prison and probation. Years later, with the support of Justin Brooks and the California Innocence Project, Banks fights to reclaim his life and fulfill his dreams of playing in the NFL.Director: Tom ShadyacProduced by: Amy Baer, Shivani Rawat, Monica LevinsonCast: Aldis Hodge, Greg Kinnear, Sherri ShepherdDistributor: Bleecker StreetRelease Date: August 9, 2019Runtime: 1 hour 39 minutesGenre: Biography, Drama, SportPG-13 Sneak Peek: The Peanut Butter FalconAfter running away from a residential nursing home to pursue his dream of becoming a pro wrestler, a man who has Down syndrome befriends an outlaw who becomes his coach and ally.Director: Tyler Nilson, Michael SchwartzProduced by: Albert Ber

Miniseries PremiereFour Weddings and a Funeral (Hulu)Four American friends reunite for a fabulous London wedding, but after a bombshell at the altar throws their lives into turmoil, they must weather a tumultuous year of romance and heartbreak.Mid-Season Check-InsYounger (TV Land)Trying to start a new career gets more difficult as you age, which suddenly single-mom Liza realizes when she tries to re-enter the working world at 40. After a young tattoo artist convinces her she looks younger, Liza decides to do something about it. Her solution revolves around trying to pass herself off as 26, courtesy of a makeover by her best friend, Maggie. The newfound confidence helps get her a job assisting temperamental Diana. Teaming with 20-something co-worker Kelsey, Liza hopes to make it a dream career -- while no one discovers her secret. She later has to deal with the fallout of the truth after revealing her secret to Kelsey.Yellowstone (Paramount)Oscar and Emmy winner Kevin Costner is the marquee attraction of the e

Sneak Peek: LuceA liberal-minded couple, Amy and Peter Edgar, are forced to reconsider their image of their adopted son after they discover he has written an extremely disturbing essay for his class at school.Director: Julius OnahProduced by: Julius Onah, John Baker, Andrew YangCast: Naomi Watts, Octavia Spencer, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Norbert Leo Butz, Tim RothDistributor: NEON, Topic StudiosRelease Date: August 2, 2019Runtime: 1 hour 49 minutesGenre: DramaR  First Look: Once Upon a Time... in HollywoodQuentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood visits 1969 Los Angeles, where everything is changing, as TV star Rick Dalton (Leonardo DiCaprio) and his longtime stunt double Cliff Booth (Brad Pitt) make their way around an industry they hardly recognize anymore. The ninth film from the writer-director features a large ensemble cast and multiple storylines in a tribute to the final moments of Hollywood’s golden age.Director: Quentin TarantinoProduced by: David Heyman, Shannon

Series PremieresSouth Side (Comedy Central)Two friends and aspiring venture capitalists who just graduated from community college are ready to take over the world but must work at a rent-to-own store in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood until then.Another Life (Netflix)Astronaut Niko Breckinridge and her young crew face unimaginable dangers as they go on a high-risk mission to explore the genesis of an alien artifact.The Boys (Amazon Prime)When superheroes abuse their superpowers instead of using them for good, The Boys embark on a heroic quest to expose the truth about The Seven and Vought, the conglomerate that covers up their dirty secrets.Pennyworth (Epix)Former British SAS soldier Alfred Pennyworth forms a security company and goes to work with Bruce Wayne's billionaire father, Thomas, in 1960s London. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Lion KingSimba idolizes his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart his own royal destiny on the plains of Africa. But not everyone in the kingdom celebrates the new cub's arrival. Scar, Mufasa's brother -- and former heir to the throne -- has plans of his own. The battle for Pride Rock is soon ravaged with betrayal, tragedy and drama, ultimately resulting in Simba's exile. Now, with help from a curious pair of newfound friends, Simba must figure out how to grow up and take back what is rightfully his.Director: Jon FavreauProduced by: Jon Favreau, Karen Gilchrist, Jeffrey SilverCast: Donald Glover, Seth Rogen, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Alfre Woodard, Billy Eichner, John Kani, John Oliver, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, James Earl JonesDistributor: Walt Disney Studios Motion PicturesRelease Date: July 19, 2019Runtime: 1 hour 58 minutesGenre: Animation, Adventure, Drama See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Series UpdateThe Loudest Voice (Showtime)Based on the best-selling book "The Loudest Voice" by Gabriel Sherman, TV executive and media consultant Roger Ailes' life continues to be a source of interest to many due to the lasting effect he has had on the media world. Primarily focusing on the past decade when Ailes arguably became the Republican Party's de facto leader, and defining events in Ailes' life, including experiences with world leaders that helped launch Ailes' political career and the sexual harassment accusations and settlements that brought his Fox News reign to an end. Series PremieresPandora (CW)Set in the year 2199, "Pandora" is a science fiction action series about a resourceful young woman who has lost everything but finds a new life at Earth's Space Training Academy, where she and her friends learn and train to defend the galaxy from threats, both alien and human. During their adventures, she begins to discover secrets about the nature of her own identity and decides that she must uncove

Series PremieresThe Disappearance (WGN)Anthony Sullivan vanishes mysteriously on his 10th birthday while he is doing a treasure hunt. Anthony's entire family is devastated by his unexplained and very sudden disappearance and events begin the night before he vanishes and the investigation as it begins to take shape. The police search for signs of Anthony and long-buried, devastating family secrets are dredged up to the surface and touches each member of the Sullivan family. `The Disappearance' is a compelling event series that will send CTV viewers on an emotional and intense journey," said Mike Cosentino, Senior Vice-President, Programming, CTV Networks, and CraveTV.Florida Girls (Pop)Having grown up in Florida, series creator and executive producer Laura Chinn draws upon her real-life experiences in the Sunshine State for this comedy about four broke girls who are forced to take stock of their lives when their best friend moves out of their shared mobile home to start a career. Decidedly lowbrow and low-rent

  Off the Cuff  is where you can get personal with the Critic and Referee. This mixed bag of topics could include Documentaries, Reality TV or Animation and will allow you to see what the co-hosts are doing in their free time.Does the greatest TV show actually exist? In this episode, the Critic and Referee dive deep into several shows which have been given this crown and let you know what their thoughts are on the topic. Shows discussed:Breaking BadThe Good WifeThe WireGame of ThronesThe SopranosMad MenThe AmericansFriday Night LightsSix Feet UnderLostRectifyThe LeftoversThe Fall See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

TV Check-InBig Little Lies (HBO)Based on the same-titled best-seller by Liane Moriarty, "Big Little Lies" weaves a darkly comedic tale of murder and mischief in the tranquil beachfront town of Monterey, Calif. Amidst doting moms, successful husbands, beautiful children, and stunning homes exists a community fueled by rumors and divided into haves and have-nots, exposing fractured relationships between husbands and wives, parents and children, and friends and neighbors. Told through the eyes of three mothers -- Madeline, Celeste, and Jane -- the series' narrative explores society's myths regarding perfection and its romanticization of marriage, sex, parenting, and friendship. Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, and Shailene Woodley star as the three prominent "mothers of Monterey." Grownish (Freeform)The Johnson family's eldest daughter is taking her first steps into the real world as she heads off to college. "Grown-ish" explores the first trappings of adulthood, and Zoey must navigate through the trials a

Spider-Man: Far From HomeFollowing the events of Avengers: Endgame, Spider-Man must step up to take on new threats in a world that has changed forever.Director: Jon WattsProduced by: Kevin Feige, Amy PascalCast: Tom Holland, Samuel L. Jackson, Zendaya, Cobie Smulders, Jon Favreau, J. B. Smoove, Jacob Batalon, Martin Starr, Marisa Tomei, Jake GyllenhaalDistributor: Sony Pictures ReleasingRelease Date: July 2, 2019Runtime: 2 hour 09 minutesGenre: Action, Adventure, Sci-FiPG-13 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Off the Cuff  is where you can get personal with the Critic and Referee. This mixed bag of topics could include Documentaries, Reality TV or Animation and will allow you to see what the co-hosts are doing in their free time.In this episode, the Critic and Referee discuss the 30th Anniversary of American film director, producer, writer, and actor, Spike Lee's film, “Do the Right Thing”! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Season PremiereLegion ( FX)David Haller is a troubled young man who was diagnosed with schizophrenia as a child. Shuffled from one psychiatric institution to the next, in his early 30s, David met and fell in love with a beautiful and troubled fellow patient named Syd. After a startling encounter with her, he was forced to confront the shocking possibility that the voices he hears and the visions he sees may actually be real. Syd led David to Melanie Bird, a demanding but nurturing therapist who heads a team of specialists -- Ptonomy, Kerry, and Cary -- each of whom possesses a unique and extraordinary gift. Together, they helped David to recognize and harness his hidden abilities and unlock a deeply suppressed truth -- he had been haunted his entire life by a malicious parasite of unimaginable power.Series PremieresYears and Years (HBO)An ordinary British family contends with the hopes, anxieties and joys of an uncertain future in this six-part limited series that begins in 2019 and propels the characters 15

Series PremieresEuphoria (HBO)An American adaptation of the Israeli show of the same name, "Euphoria" follows the troubled life of 17-year-old Rue, a drug addict fresh from rehab with no plans to stay clean. Circling in Rue's orbit are Jules, a transgender girl searching for where she belongs; Nate, a jock whose anger issues mask sexual insecurities; Chris, a football star who finds the adjustment from high school to college harder than expected; Cassie, whose sexual history continues to dog her; and Kat, a body-conscious teen exploring her sexuality. As the classmates struggle to make sense of their futures, the series tackles the teenage landscape of substance-enhanced parties and anxiety-ridden day-to-day life with empathy and candor.Grand Hotel (ABC)Eva Longoria executive produces this bold, provocative drama set at the last family-owned hotel in multicultural Miami Beach. Charismatic Santiago Mendoza owns the hotel, while his glamorous second wife, Gigi, and their adult children enjoy the spoils of succe

Series PremieresJett (Cinemax)"Whoever says crime doesn't pay is doing it wrong." Such is the slogan of world-class thief Daisy ?Jett? Kowalski. Fresh out of prison, Jett's retirement plans don't last very long when powerful crime lord Charlie Baudelaire offers her one "final" task in Cuba. The scheme not only reunites Jett with a former flame, but sets off a chain of unexpected events that endangers everyone she cares for and pits her against ruthless criminals determined to exploit her skills for their own ends. Carla Gugino, best known for her action-filled turns in the "Spy Kids" film franchise, stars as the reluctant title thief.Too Old to Die Young (Amazon)Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy Martin Jones' life is blown apart in one tragic night, and he is forced into a deadly underground of cartel soldiers, yakuza assassins and mysterious vigilantes as his past sins close in on him.City on a Hill (Showtime)In early 1990s Boston, violent criminals, corruption, and racism are part of the norm. Hailing fro

Season and Series FinalesGood Girls (NBC)When sisters Beth and Annie and their best friend Ruby become fed up with playing by the rules and not getting the respect they deserve, they band together to take control of their lives -- by holding up a local grocery store. Beth's the perfect wife and mother, but her used-car-dealing, cheating husband has sent her family into financial ruin; Ruby is happily married to a policeman but can't afford the medical bills and experimental drugs to help her daughter; and Annie, a single mom, is caught in a nasty custody battle with her ex. In desperate need of money, the women plan the heist expecting to ease their financial burdens. But new to the game of crime, they get pulled in deeper than they ever imagined -- and the only way out of this will be together.Killing Eve (AMC/BBC America)Eve's life as a spy is not adding up to what she had hoped it would be when she started. She is a bored, very smart, MI5 security officer who is very desk-bound. Villanelle is a very talent

Season PremieresElementary (CBS)This take on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic character has disgraced Sherlock Holmes fleeing London for present-day Manhattan after a stint in rehab. He arrives to find that his father has assigned a sober companion to live with him - Dr Joan Watson, a former surgeon whose medical licence was revoked three years earlier after she lost a patient. She now seeks penance by helping addicts stay clean. However, Holmes has his own plan for keeping on the straight and narrow, throwing himself into his work as a police consultant in New York City. The two find that they make a good team and are soon cracking some of the NYPD's most-difficult cases.She's Gotta Have It (Netflix)Iconic filmmaker Spike Lee revisits his first feature film with this Netflix original series of the same name. Brooklyn-based artist Nola Darling struggles to stay true to herself and her dreams while dividing her time between her friends, her job and her lovers -- all three of them. That trio includes married bu

Series PremieresBlood & Treasure (CBS)A globe-trotting action-adventure drama about a brilliant antiquities expert and a cunning art thief who team up to catch a ruthless terrorist who funds his attacks through stolen treasure. Danny McNamara is a former FBI agent specializing in stolen arts and antiquities. Lexi Vaziri is a resourceful art thief who is haunted by the tragic loss of her father, which she blames on Danny. When terrorist Karim Farouk absconds with a priceless artifact and kidnaps Danny's mentor, Dr. Anna Castillo, Danny recruits Lexi to help him bring Farouk to justice and rescue Anna. As they crisscross the world hunting for their target, Danny and Lexi unexpectedly find themselves at the center of a 2,000-year-old battle for the cradle of civilization.The Name of the Rose (Sundance)In Italy 1327, accompanied by his apprentice, a Franciscan monk journeys to an isolated abbey in the Alps for a canonical function, only to discover that the abbey is now witness to several, mysterious murders.

The Last Black Man in San FranciscoJimmie and his best friend Mont try to reclaim the house built by Jimmie's grandfather, launching them on a poignant odyssey that connects them to their past, even as it tests their friendship and sense of belonging in the place they call home.Director: Joe TalbotProduced by: Brad Pitt, Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, Joe Talbot, Christina Oh, Khaliah NealCast: Jimmie Fails, Jonathan Majors, Danny Glover, Tichina Arnold, Rob Morgan, Mike Epps, Finn Wittrock, Thora BirchDistributor: A24Release Date: June 7, 2019Runtime: 2 hour 00 minutesGenre: Drama Late NightA late-night talk show host's world is turned upside down when she hires her first and only female staff writer. Originally intended to smooth over diversity concerns, her decision brings about unexpectedly hilarious consequences as the two women who are separated by culture and generation become united by their love of a biting punchline.Director: Nisha GanatraProduced by: Mindy Kaling, Howard Klein, Scott Rudin, Jil

Upcoming Series PremiereThe Hot Zone (National Geographic)In 1989, the Ebola virus appears in chimpanzees in a research lab in the suburbs of Washington, D.C., and there is no known cure; a U.S. Army scientist puts her life on the line to head off an outbreak before it spreads to the human population. Series PremiereCatch-22 (Hulu)Artful dodger Yossarian is a bombardier in the U.S. Air Force during World War II who is upset that thousands of people who he has never met are trying to kill him. His biggest problem isn't the enemy, though, it's his own army that keeps increasing the number of missions soldiers must fly in order to complete their service. And if Yossarian tries to make an attempt to avoid his assignments, he will be in violation of catch-22, a bureaucratic rule that states a man is considered insane if he willing continues to fly dangerous missions, but a request to be removed from duty is evidence of sanity and makes him ineligible to be relieved of his duty. Oscar winner George Clooney ser

In this episode of Off The Cuff, the Critic and Referee, give you their thoughts on the finale of the last season of Game of Thrones. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.