'Alien: Covenant' trailer is released & can anyone hear you scream?

ALIEN: COVENANT from 20TH CENTURY FOX. The first trailer has been released and in 4 days it has grabbed over 10 million views on the official YouTube channel. This is the sequel to "Prometheus" (2012) that was directed by Ridley Scott. "Covenant" will open in U.S., theaters on May 19, 2017. (I actually liked "Prometheus" which was borderline exciting and laughable).

20th Century Fox says, "Ridley Scott returns to the universe he created, with ALIEN: COVENANT, a new chapter in his groundbreaking ALIEN franchise. The crew of the colony ship Covenant, bound for a remote planet on the far side of the galaxy, discovers what they think is an uncharted paradise, but is actually a dark, dangerous world. When they uncover a threat beyond their imagination, they must attempt a harrowing escape."

'48 Hours' 2 back-to-back episodes Saturday Dec. 31, 2016

48 HOURS on CBS. The second episode is called, "Janet's Secret" that will air this Saturday at 10/9 p.m. It is a repeat on a cold case murder with several suspects. A real "who-done-it?"

CBS says, "She was murdered at 23. Five suspects and cops couldn't arrest anyone. It was the perfect crime for 34 years -- until now. Peter Van Sant has the story."

'48 Hours' 2 back-to-back episodes Saturday Dec. 31, 2016

48 HOURS on CBS. The first episode is called, "Mommie Dearest" that will air this Saturday at 9/8 p.m. It is a repeat and this mother is unbelievable. She came from no money and when she marries into a rich prominent family. She goes crazy. 

CBS says, "A Palm Beach socialite kills her ex-husband and serves no time. Twenty years later, with the same gun, another family member is shot. Richard Schlesinger investigates." 

'A Kind of Murder' has two different women dying in same location

A KIND OF MURDER from MAGNOLIA. I streamed this online from "Amazon" for $6.99. It was released in US theaters on Dec. 16, 2016. According to "Box Office Mojo" that tracks box office receipts. It has garnered only $2,008. It is also with video-on-demand which will have more numbers. 

This film is set at New York in the 1960's and is based on the novel called, "The Blunderer." Two different women die behind a bar & grill. The first woman is the wife of a bookstore owner. The second woman is the wife of a successful architect. This architect writes on his free time and is intrigued by the first woman's suspected murder. He visits the book owner and that's where things begin to unravel for the architect. His own wife's body is found behind that bar & grill under a bridge. A police detective believes both men killed their wives, but cannot prove it. We don't see him investigate, only speculate. 

There is a confrontation after one husband cracks under pressure. It doesn't end well and did both men commit murder? That's where the film leaves us. Check it out if you want.

 

'Dateline' rewind with episode called, 'Vanished' Friday Dec. 30, 2016

DATELINE on NBC. The next episode is called, "Vanished" that will air this Friday beginning at 9/8 p.m. Yes, it is a repeat from a few years back. When any person kills another human being. Sometimes they snap from reality. This is one of those cases where a former friend is obsessed with another who pushes herself over the edge. Keith Morrison reports. 

Below is a news report early in the investigation of Michelle who went missing from where she attended nursing school.

Click photo for DATELINE for TV Preview of VANISHED.

(NBC Logo) 

'Elementary' will return January 2017

ELEMENTARY on CBS. This week's episode has been pre-empted by classic Christmas TV episodes on Sunday Dec. 25, 2016. "I Love Lucy" at 8/7 p.m. "Dick Van Dyke" at 9/8 p.m. "MacGyver" ending prime-time at 10/9 p.m. Looking forward to what Sherlock and Watson will be up to in 2017. If you missed any recent episodes. Click CBS photo below for ELEMENTARY website.

(Sherlock and Watson investigating)

'Blade Runner 2049' trailer has been unleased

BLADE RUNNER 2049 from WARNER BROS. PICTURES. The first trailer has been released to the delight of movie fans. It will premiere in theaters Oct. 6, 2017 and will probably look great on IMAX screens.

Warner Bros. Pictures says, "Thirty years after the events of the first film, a new blade runner, LAPD Officer K (Ryan Gosling), unearths a long-buried secret that has the potential to plunge what's left of society into chaos. K's discovery leads him on a quest to find Rick Deckard (Harrison Ford), a former LAPD blade runner who has been missing for 30 years."

'Dateline' pre-empted by NBC special movie Friday Dec. 23, 2016

DATELINE on NBC. This week's episode will be pre-empted by the movie "Dolly Parton's Christmas of many colors: circle of love." It will air this Friday from 9-11 p.m. (8-10 p.m., central time). If you missed any episodes of "Dateline." Click NBC logo below for official website. 

2 back-to-back episodes of '48 Hours' Saturday Dec. 24, 2016

48 HOURS on CBS. The second of back-to-back episodes is called, "Road to Redemption" that will air this Saturday at 10/9 p.m. This might be a repeat episode which I never saw.

CBS says, " Can a woman end 25 years of pain by forgiving her sister and brother-in-law's killer? "48 Hours" Maureen Maher has the story."

TV Preview below.

2 back-to-back episodes of '48 Hours' Saturday Dec. 24, 2016

48 HOURS on CBS. The first of 2 back-to-back episodes is called, "The Birthday Party" that will air this Saturday at 9/8 p.m. It is a "Live to Tell" story..., 

CBS says, "A federal prosecutor kidnapped at gunpoint on his birthday recounts his bizarre hostage ordeal."

TV Preview below.

'Hawaii Five-0' returns in January 2017

HAWAII FIVE-0 on CBS. Last week's episode was the winter finale 2016. New episodes will return in January of 2017. Meanwhile, "Five-0" will play repeat episodes including this Friday Dec. 23 at 9/8 p.m.

Click photo for HAWAII FIVE-0 on CBS. 

("Five-0" excellent marksman named, Kono).

USA 'Shooter' quickly renewed for 2nd TV season after good TV ratings

Mark Walhberg who played Bobby Lee Swagger in the 2007 movie, "Shooter" is serving as producer. The 10 episode TV series has Ryan Phillipe as Bobby Lee. It has been airing each Tuesday night on cable TV's USA network at 10/9 p.m. The movie was based on the best selling book, “Point of Impact” written by Stephen Hunter. The TV Series has changed Bobby Lee to a family man with a wife and daughter. The movie had him as a loner living with his dog in the mountains. 

According to "TV by the numbers" that tracks all TV ratings. "Shooter" has garnered an average of 2.6 million TV viewers overall. It has reached 970,000 TV viewers in the all important 18-49 adult demographic. The series has aired only 5 episodes and USA has renewed it for a 2nd TV season. It was supposed to premiere last July, but was pushed forward because of real life mass shootings. The crime and chase drama has become a hit. I'm trying to catch up on episodes and each one moves real fast. I like it. Check it out if you can...,

The SAG Awards 2017 Voting is now open...,

The SAG Awards will air live on TNT and TBS Jan. 29, 2017. The nominations have been announced and voting has already begun on Dec. 19, 2016. Voting ends online and by paper ballot at 12 noon on Jan. 27, 2017. The deadline to ask for paper ballots is Jan. 13, 2017 (1-800-961-8287 before 5 p.m. -- California time). Only paid up SAG-AFTRA union members can vote.

There are 4 ways to vote for your favorite acting performances. 

• 1) DVD Screeners that will be mailed to members. 
• 2) Free Screenings. Invitations sent to members by E-mail.
• 3) Online Digital screenings through "iTunes" and other platforms. See website.
• 4) Download Movie Coupons to use at local theaters beginning after January 2017.
• Visit SAG Awards Website for complete information. 

There are 3 steps to vote for SAG Awards. 

• 1) Retrieve Awards PIN number. 
• 2) View SAG award nominee performances. 
• 3) Vote.
• Visit SAG Awards Website for instructions.

I'll be watching "Fences" which opens on Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 2016. It stars Denzel Washington and Viola Davis. Both of them were nominated for this year's SAG Awards. 

'Elementary' Someone uses Joan Watson's ID as a doctor

“Elementary” (CBS) can be seen each Sunday evening at 10/9 p.m. It aired at 9 p.m. (central time) in Albuquerque, NM on KRQE 13. Last night's episode on Dec. 18, 2016 was called, “Pick your poison.” In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 6.21 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.9 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. “The sound of music” (ABC) grabbed 5.34 overall & 1.1 with adults (7-11 p.m.). “Sunday Night Football” (NBC) nabbed 20.88 overall & 7.0 with adults (8:30-11 p.m).

“Elementary” stars, Jonny Lee Miller (Sherlock Holmes), Lucy Liu (Dr. Joan Watson),

Aidan Quinn (Captain Thomas Gregson) & Jon Michael Hill (Detective Marcus Bell).

“Pick your Poison.” Sherlock discovers that Shinwell is still undercover with his old gang. Sherlock is shocked because he wiped Shinwell's fingerprints from a gun used in a murder. He also thought Shinwell was going to clean up his life. Meanwhile, Jeffrey Banks had an overdose and died. He was given a prescription by a doctor using Joan Watson's identification. She hasn't practiced medicine in 10 years. Detective Bell found a drugstore where Joan wrote that prescription by an imposter.

Click photo for “Elementary” over at CBS.

(Sherlock and Watson at a crime scene)

SAG-AFTRA Fall 2016 digital issue is out

SAG-AFTRA union members. Did you get the digital issue in your email? Lily Tomlin is on the cover and is the 2017 life-time achievement honoree. There is a lot of news in this issue and most importantly the SAG-AFTRA strike against Video Game Producers. 

The SAG Award nominations have been announced and the award season has begun. Union members should be receiving invitations in their emails for "movie screenings." I've been getting mine and wish I was in LA to attend. Producers and studios want members to vote for actor and actress performances. I've seen most of the performances here in Albuquerque and will be voting for my favorites.

Click photo for SAG-AFTRA Fall 2016 Digital Magazine. 

(SAG-AFTRA photo)

Zsa Zsa Gabor dies at 99, will remembered for her personal life

Zsa Zsa Gabor had 9 husbands, a film career and spent time in jail for slapping a cop in 1989. She was pushed back into the spotlight after that routine stop by a Beverly Hills policeman. She hadn't worked as an actress in years. There were only 4 TV networks back in 1989 and each had a late evening talk show. Johnny Carson was the "king of late night" and he reveled in Gabor slapping that cop. The jokes were endless...,

Her court trial was fodder for gossip rags and she was all drama. She also made fun of herself on TV sitcoms like, "The Fresh Prince of Bel Air" where a cop was slapped in front of her. Gabor was sentenced to 3 days in jail and it seems that, that's what she would be remembered for. She was glamorous in her prime and even a legend grew over a non-appearance on "The Tonight Show." She supposedly brought a cat with her. Check out Jane Fonda's story/legend when she asks Carson about that cat.

(Moulin Rouge, 1952 classic film. Zsa Zsa Gabor played a singer, bottom 
center, Jose Ferrer, bottom left).

(Zsa Zsa, crying in court)

'48 Hours' Did someone doctor baby x-ray in conviction of daycare worker?

"48 Hours" (CBS) was seen Saturday evening at 10/9 p.m. It aired at 9 p.m. (central time) in Albuquerque, NM on KRQE 13. The episode on Dec. 17, 2016 was called, "The Fight for Melissa." In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 3.15 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.6 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. “20/20" (ABC) grabbed 4.31 overall & 0/7 with adults. “SNL Christmas 2016" (NBC) nabbed 4.06 overall & 1.2 with adults.

"48 Hours" is an investigative program that covers crime & murder in the United States. This episode was reported and narrated by Erin Moriarty.

“The Fight for Melissa.” Melissa Calusinski spent 14 hours talking to police and finally confessed to killing Ben. She was a daycare worker and Ben's skull was fractured which killed him. He had a history of falling back on his head. Melissa was convicted and received 31 years in prison. She has always maintained her innocence and now will get a new trial. Why? Her lawyer claims that someone doctored the x-rays of Ben's head. A doctor may have also committed perjury on the witness stand. 

You can watch episodes of “48 Hours” at CBS. Click photos.

(Melissa)

(Melissa's Lawyer)

'The Mummy' Trailer with Tom Cruise tops $26 million views in one week

THE MUMMY from UNIVERSAL PICTURES. The newest film starring Tom Cruise has grabbed a lot of interest with monster fans. It is updated to 2017 and looks to be an action movie with Cruise at its' center. The 1999 Branden Fraser reboot was family fare with comedy. The original 1932 film had Bela Lugosi as a Mummy who played mind games. It certainly has been a cash cow for Universal Pictures. And it will make more money with Cruise. Check out trailer mash-up with reactions.

Carpool Karaoke with Mariah Carey & friends 'All I want for Christmas'

"The late, late show with James Corden" 2016. Holiday Cheer for music fans. Check out all the singers, songwriters & musicians.

'Dateline' Dalia is recorded on camera hiring a Hit-man to kill her husband

"Dateline" (NBC) can be seen each Friday evening at 9/8 p.m. It aired in Albuquerque, NM at 8 p.m. (central time) on KOB 4. Last night's double episode on Dec. 16, 2016 were called, "The House on the Lake” and “The Sting.” In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 5.16 million TV viewers overall. It reached 1.0 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic (9-11 p.m.). "Hawaii Five-0" (CBS) grabbed 9.33 overall & 1.1 with adults. “Shark Tank” (ABC) nabbed 3.93 overall & 0.8 with adults (repeat).

“Dateline” is an investigative program focusing on crime & murder in the United States. The reporter's of these episodes were Keith Morrison and Dennis Murphy.

“The House on the Lake.” Cal Harris was accused of killing his wife Michelle. She disappeared back in September of 2001 and her body has never been found. It's been 15 years and Cal's life has been turned upside down after four court trials. He was labeled a killer with no evidence found against him. Michelle's blood was left inside her home and her car was abandoned at the end of their long drive-way.

“The Sting.” Dennis Murphy interviewed Dalia Dippolito who was caught on camera hiring a Hit-man to kill her husband. She claimed that her husband Mike stole money from his investors. She then met a stranger who was believed to be the actual Hit-man. He was an undercover police officer. Dalia was convicted in solicitation of first-degree murder and sentenced to prison. She got a new trial after seven years.

Watch episodes of “Dateline” streaming online at NBC. Click photo.

(NBC Logo)

'Hawaii Five-0' Sarah is kidnapped & Chin Ho travels to Mexico

“Hawaii Five-0” (CBS) can be seen each Friday evening at 9/8 p.m. It aired at 8 p.m. (central time) in Albuquerque, NM on KRQE 13. Last night's episode on Dec. 16, 2016 was called, “Ka'ili aku.” In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 9.33 million TV viewers overall. It reached 1.1 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. “Shark Tank” grabbed 3.93 overall & 0.8 with adults (repeat). “Dateline” nabbed 5.16 overall & 1.0 with adults (9-11 p.m).

“Hawaii Five-0” stars, Alex O'Loughlin (Steve McGarrett), Daniel Dae Kim (Chin Ho Kelly), Grace Park (Kono Kalakaua), Scott Caan (Danny Williams), Masi Oka (Max Bergman) & Chi McBride (Lou Grover).

“Ka'ili aku.” It's Chin Ho's birthday and a party is thrown in his honor. He recently lost custody of Sarah to her aunt and uncle in Mexico. He received a phone call during the party and takes off on a motorcycle. He tells Steve that Sarah was kidnapped. The drug enforcement agency (DEA) say that the Mexican police don't know anything. Sarah's bodyguard was shot and she was abducted in broad daylight. The “Five-0” team travel to Jaurez to find Sarah. They set up surveillance in an attempt to track down her kidnapper. The DEA discovers that the kidnapper was found dead inside a torched car. The body was burned beyond recognition.

Click photo for HAWAII FIVE-0 over at CBS.

(Chin Ho plus Sarah's aunt and uncle)

'Dateline' Second update Friday Dec. 16, 2016

DATELINE on NBC. The TV Previews this week have two episodes airing at the same time 9/8 p.m. The second episode is called, "The Sting." It is an update on Dalia Dippolito who reportedly hired a Hit-Man to kill her husband.

NBC says, "In an exclusive interview with Dennis Murphy, Dalia Dippolito denies solicitation to commit first-degree murder after she was accused of hiring a hit man, who turned out to be an undercover police officer, to murder her husband in 2009. On Wednesday, Judge Glenn Kelley in Florida declared a mistrial after the jury announced they could not reach an unanimous verdict in the case. Dennis Murphy reports."

Click photo for DATELINE TV Preview on THE STING.

(NBC Logo)

Watch below 2009 news report from "Today" on NBC. DATELINE will have new information 2016.

'Dateline' First update Friday Dec. 16, 2016

DATELINE on NBC. There will be two episodes this week, but TV previews show both airing at the same time 9/8 p.m. The first is yet another update episode called, "The house on the lake." Cal Harris had gone through numerous court trials. He is accused of killing his wife who went missing back in 2001. Her body has never been found.

NBC says, "The final chapter in a gripping murder case - one man's extraordinary journey through the courts in upstate New York and his children who stood by him to the end. Keith Morrison reports." 

Click photo for DATELINE TV Preview of THE HOUSE ON THE LAKE.

(NBC Logo)

Click logo below for full 2015 episode on previous DATELINE report called,
THE MYSTERY AT EMPIRE LAKE.

(NBC Logo)

'48 Hours' update Saturday Dec. 17, 2016

48 HOURS on CBS. The upcoming episode is called, "The Fight for Melissa" that will air this Saturday at 10/9 p.m. This is an update from the last episode "Blaming Melissa." 

TV promo says, "A day care worker says she loved kids, yet she's in prison for killing one. If she didn't do it, why did she confess? "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty has the latest on the case of Melissa Calusinski."

An all new 'Elementary' Sunday Dec. 18, 2016

ELEMENTARY on CBS. The new episode is called, "Pick your Poison" that will this Sunday at 10/9 p.m. -- TV fans are complaining on "Facebook" because they have to wait for "Elementary" as it always gets bumped back 30 minutes because of NFL Football. Well, the TV ratings have been steady during this Fall TV season. Other loyal fans are tuning in to their favorite TV crime show. I know I am.  

TV Promo says about new episode, "When Watson is implicated in a DEA investigation into doctors writing illegal prescriptions, she and Holmes search for the person using her medical license to sell drugs."