Host Elizabeth Poett in ‘Ranch to Table’ season 4 (Credit: Courtesy of Magnolia Network)
Magnolia Network’s 2023 October lineup includes new seasons of Ranch to Table, Maine Cabin Masters, Makeover by Monday, and In the Kitchen with Abner and Amanda. In addition, First Time Fixer, Beach Cottage Chronicles, Diary of an Old Home, and Bargain Mansions new seasons will be available to stream this month.
The streamer didn’t announce when viewers can expect new seasons of Artfully Designed or Happy to be Home with the Benkos but did confirm both shows will return for second seasons. Magnolia Network also announced The Established Home has earned a third season order.
Additionally, the streaming service released details on two new shows: Building Outside the Lines and Design Goals. Per Magnolia Network:
“Building Outside the Lines is an eight-episode, hour-long series that follows out-of-the-box designer and builder Jared ‘Cappie’ Capp and his daughter, Alex, as they transform ordinary, pre-existing structures into one-of-a-kind fantasy retreats.
Design Goals is a six-episode, half-hour series produced by Blind Nil and features Brittany Baker and Annie Hawkins who combine clever design, DIY, and thrifty finds to help clients bring their design vision to life.”
Magnolia Network‘s October 2023 Lineup:
Sunday, October 1
Ranch to Table – NEW SEASON – Seventh-generation cattle rancher and entrepreneur Elizabeth Poett tackles the work of running her family’s 14,000-acre ranch while crafting regional dishes using her own fresh ingredients.
In the Kitchen with Abner and Amanda – NEW SEASON – Abner and Amanda Ramirez have fun in the kitchen while whipping up their favorite recipes. As parents to three kids and professional musicians, they embrace the madness of cooking in the kitchen while juggling family life and creative endeavors.
Saturday, October 7
Makeover by Monday – NEW SEASON – Expert DIYer Jenni Yolo refreshes a space over the course of a weekend. Learn how she finds solutions for difficult spaces, works through the creative process, and brings the final product to life with a little help from her husband.
Friday, October 20
First Time Fixer – NEW SEASON – First-time house renovators take their home renovation dreams into their own hands and experience the risk and reward that comes with trying something new.
Beach Cottage Chronicles – NEW SEASON – Discover the inspired designs, architecture and stories behind some of the most beautiful beachfront cottages in America. With each unique home, experience a firsthand look at the joy that comes from living on the water.
Monday, October 23
Maine Cabin Masters – NEW SEASON – Builder Chase Morrill, along with Ashley Morrill-Eldridge and Ryan Eldridge, his sister and brother-in-law, transform cabins in some of the most beautiful areas of Maine. From historic cottages to camp cabins, scenic retreats get the facelifts they need.
Tuesday, October 24
Restoration Road with Clint Harp – NEW SEASON – Carpenter Clint Harp hits the road in search of incredible historical structures across America that are in need of restoration while exploring their origins and dreaming of their futures.
Wednesday, October 25
Bargain Mansions – For home restoration expert Tamara Day, the bigger the home, the bigger the challenge. The Kansas City, Missouri, native is passionate about restoring neglected large homes and bringing them back to life for new families to love.
Friday, October 27
Diary of an Old Home – NEW SEASON – Homeowners offer an intimate look at the original features and modern renovations that make their old homes unique. They also share their passion for understanding and preserving their properties’ distinct histories.
NBC’s popular medical drama Transplant returns to the network’s primetime lineup on October 12, 2023 with season three episode one. “Fracture” finds Bash battling newcomer Dr. Devi over a patient’s treatment.
New season three episodes will air on Thursdays at 9pm ET/PT.
Hamza Haq leads the cast as Dr. Bashir “Bash” Hamed and Sirena Gulamgaus stars as Amira. Rekha Sharma plays Dr. Neeta Devi, Laurence Leboeuf is Dr. Magalie “Mags” Leblanc, and Ayisha Issa stars as Dr. June Curtis. Jim Watson plays Dr. Theo Hunter, Torri Higginson is Claire Malone, and Gord Rand is Dr. Mark Novak.
Joseph Kay created the series and serves as showrunner and executive producer. Additional executive producers include Rachel Langer, Josée Vallée, Jocelyn Deschênes, Bruno Dubé, and Stefan Pleszczynski.
“Fracture” Plot: Bash’s decisions regarding a tricky patient put him in conflict with Dr. Neeta Devi, the new Chief of Emergency Medicine.
Jim Watson, Laurence Leboeuf, Hamza Haq, Rekha Sharma, and Ayisha Issa in ‘Transplant’ season 3 (Photo by: Yan Turcotte/Sphere Media/CTV)
The Season 3 Plot, Courtesy of NBC:
The new season finds Bashir “Bash” Hamed (Haq) continuing his journey to start over, but with each new milestone comes a new challenge. While pursuing Canadian citizenship for himself and his younger sister, Amira (Gulamgaus), Bash closely examines who he’s becoming in his adopted country.
Still being asked repeatedly to prove himself, Bash works closely with his colleagues as they move forward following the dramatic conclusion of season two. Everyone continues to find themselves looking to adapt to change and understand how they fit in, both within and beyond the walls of York Memorial Hospital.
After Dr. Bishop’s (John Hannah) sudden departure, the team gains a new boss with the forward-thinking Dr. Neeta Devi. Dr. Devi has big ideas when it comes to overhauling the emergency department at York Memorial.
Rekha Sharma as Neeta Devi in season 3 episode 1 (Photo by: Yan Turcotte/Sphere Media/CTV)Hamza Haq as Bashir Hamed in season 3 episode 1 (Photo by: Yan Turcotte/Sphere Media/CTV)Rekha Sharma as Neeta Devi and Hamza Haq as Bashir Hamed in the “Fracture” episode (Photo by: Yan Turcotte/Sphere Media/CTV)Ayisha Issa as June Curtis, Hamza Haq as Bashir Hamed Laurence Leboeuf as Magalie Leblanc, and Jim Watson as Theo Hunter in season 3 episode 1 (Photo by: Yan Turcotte/Sphere Media/CTV)Ayisha Issa as June Curtis and Laurence Leboeuf as Magalie Leblanc in season 3 episode 1 (Photo by: Yan Turcotte/Sphere Media/CTV)Hamza Haq as Bashir Hamed and Laurence Leboeuf as Magalie Leblanc in season 3 episode 1 (Photo by: Yan Turcotte/Sphere Media/CTV)Gord Rand as Dr. Mark Novak and Ayisha Issa as June Curtis in season 3 episode 1 (Photo by: Sphere Media/CTV)Hamza Haq as Bashir Hamed and Rekha Sharma as Neeta Devi in season 3 episode 1 (Photo by: Yan Turcotte/Sphere Media/CTV)
Showtime’s Billions season seven episode nine will, finally, find Mike Prince’s enemies making their big move(s). Episode eight felt weirdly out of place and like filler, so hopefully episode nine will more than make up for “The Owl.”
Episode nine, “Game Theory Optional,” will air on Paramount+ with Showtime on Friday, October 6, 2023. Season seven episodes also air on Showtime on Sundays at 8pm ET/PT.
Season seven stars Paul Giamatti as Chuck Rhoades, Corey Stoll as Mike Prince, Maggie Siff as Wendy Rhoades, David Costabile as Mike “Wags” Wagner, Asia Kate Dillon as Taylor Mason, and Dola Rashad as Kate Sacker. Jeffrey DeMunn plays Chuck Rhoades Sr., Sakina Jaffrey is Daevisha “Dave” Mahar, Kelly AuCoin is “Dollar” Bill Stern, Daniel Breaker is Roger “Scooter” Dunbar, and Toney Goins plays Philip Charyn.
Damian Lewis reprises his role as Bobby Axelrod for the final season.
“Game Theory Optional” Plot: Chuck makes a daring and risky move to demonstrate his unwavering commitment to taking Prince down. Prince gets tipped off about a potential mutiny among his ranks. Wendy is tempted by a new opportunity.
Corey Stoll as Michael “Mike” Prince and Maggie Siff as Wendy Rhoades in ‘Billions’ season 7 episode 9 (Photo Credit: Christopher T. Saunders/SHOWTIME)
The Season 7 Plot, Courtesy of Showtime:
In season seven, alliances are turned on their heads. Old wounds are weaponized. Loyalties are tested. Betrayal takes on epic proportions. Enemies become wary friends. And Bobby Axelrod returns as the stakes grow from Wall Street to the world.
Eva Victor as Rian and Maggie Siff as Wedny in “Game Theory Optimal” episode (Photo Credit: Christopher T. Saunders/SHOWTIME)Dola Rashad as Kate Sacker and Daniel Breaker as Roger “Scooter” Dunbar in season 7 episode 9 (Photo Credit: Christopher T. Saunders/SHOWTIME)Maggie Siff as Wendy Rhoades in the “Game Theory Optimal” episode (Photo Credit: Christopher T. Saunders/SHOWTIME)Corey Stoll as Michael “Mike” Prince in season 7 episode 9 (Photo Credit: Christopher T. Saunders/SHOWTIME)Daniel Breaker as Roger “Scooter” Dunbar in the “Game Theory Optimal” episode (Photo Credit: Christopher T. Saunders/SHOWTIME)Eva Victor as Rian in the “Game Theory Optimal” episode (Photo Credit: Christopher T. Saunders/SHOWTIME)
The trailer for The CW’s new procedural introduces Victoria and Darby Spencer who are, despite the show’s title, definitely not sisters. The Spencer Sisters stars Lea Thompson (Back to the Future) as Victoria, a bestselling author and mom of Darby (Stacey Farber, Schitt’s Creek). Both mother and daughter share an interest in solving crimes, and together they take on cases that stump the police.
Episode one, “The Scholar’s Snafu,” will air on October 4, 2023. New season one episodes arrive on Wednesdays at 9pm ET/PT.
Joining Lea Thompson and Stacey Farber in what’s described as a “female-led, lighthearted procedural” are:
Thomas Antony Olajide (Learn To Swim) as Zane Graham, Darby’s high school best friend and local cop.
Edward Ruttle (Arctic Air) as Dr. Lucas Collins, Darby’s high school flame.
Husein Madhavji (Saving Hope) as Alastair Dhumal, Victoria’s IT Consultant (a.k.a. hacker).
Ayesha Mansur Gonsalves (Sort Of) as Sarita Stark, Victoria’s feisty literary agent.
Rodrigo Massa (El Dragon: Return of a Warrior) as Zane’s husband, Antonio Pereira, who operates a Brazilian bistro.
Kaitlyn Leeb (Spinning Out) as Lindsay Yip, a hotshot lawyer who is Lucas’ fiancée.
Adam Hurtig (Cult of Chucky) as the lead detective of the local police force.
Private Eyes‘ Alan McCullough created the series and serves as executive producer and co-showrunner with executive producer Jenn Engels (Sort Of). eOne’s Jocelyn Hamilton and Tecca Crosby and Buffalo Gal Pictures’ Phyllis Laing and Jennifer Beasley are also involved as executive producers.
“The Scholar’s Snafu” Plot: When Darby’s (Farber) friend is wrongfully accused of plagiarism, she and her estranged, best-selling mystery novelist mother Victoria Spencer (Thompson) must put aside their differences and investigate. The episode was written by Susin Nielsen and directed by Andy Mikita.
Paramount+ just released the trailer for Painkiller: The Tylenol Murders, a five-part documentary series that takes a deep dive into the 1982 Tylenol murders. The docuseries premieres on October 10, 2023 and examines the tragic deaths of seven people in Chicago after they purchased bottles that contained pills laced with poison.
The seven innocent victims ranged from 12 (Mary Kellerman) to 35 years old. Three of the unfortunate victims were members of the same family.
Nurse Helen Jensen discovered the thread between the victims, and it was determined someone had opened the packaging, injected captures with cyanide, and then resealed the bottles. The discovery forced stores across the U.S. to remove Tylenol from their shelves, and Johnson & Johnson initiated a recall of all Tylenol capsules.
The FBI and multiple law enforcement agencies investigated, but the person or persons responsible was never apprehended.
‘Painkiller: The Tylenol Murders’ poster (Photo Credit: Courtesy of Paramount+)
The Plot, Courtesy of Paramount+
Painkiller follows as investigators focus on a key suspect: James Lewis. In real-time, the five-part docuseries unravels the dark, complicated mystery of the crime, exploring the various police missteps and the madness that consumed Lewis, who lived in plain sight for more than 40 years. The series meticulously pieces together other crimes to which Lewis was connected, including extortion, dismemberment and another murder.
Four decades later, the grieving families carry the horror of the heinous crime. Past clues and new technology raise the question: Could DNA evidence finally nail the killer?
WBBM Films’ Jeff Harris and See It Now Studios’ Susan Zirinsky and Terence Wrong executive produce.
Olivia Rodrigo, Usher, Nicki Minaj, SZA, Niall Horan, and OneRepublic have signed on to perform as part of the 2023 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour Presented by Capital One. AJR, Sabrina Carpenter, Miguel, Jelly Roll, Big Time Rush, NCT DREAM, and Flo Rida are also set to take the stage during this year’s musical holiday celebration.
The 2023 tour will include stops in Tampa, Dallas/Fort Worth, Los Angeles, Chicago, Detroit, New York, Boston, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, Atlanta, and Miami/Fort Lauderdale. Eligible Capital One cardholders can participate in a special presale beginning Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at 10am local time. The presale runs through Thursday, October 5 at 10am local time.
Ticket sales to the general public open on Friday, October 6 at 12pm local time.
“Our annual iHeartRadio Jingle Ball lineup is one of our most anticipated of the year, and we’re excited to finally share who will be joining us on the road this season,” stated Tom Poleman, chief programming officer for iHeartMedia. “This event always showcases the best in pop music and gives our listeners the chance to celebrate the holiday season alongside their favorite artists. We’re thrilled with this year’s artists, and we can’t wait to see them put on a great show.”
This year’s tour will mark the beginning of a multiyear agreement between iHeartMedia and ABC. ABC will broadcast the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour special on December 21 at 8:00pm ET/PT. Viewers can also check it out the following day on Hulu.
“The biggest holiday music event in America is coming to ABC for the first time,” said John Sykes, president of Entertainment Enterprises for iHeartMedia. “Viewers will have a front-row seat to experience this multicity tour as it rolls across the country.”
2023 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour Presented by Capital One Schedule:
Tampa, Florida – Sunday, Nov. 26, at 7 p.m. EST at Amalie Arena
The star-studded lineup features Niall Horan, Teddy Swims, Zara Larsson, Doechii, Paul Russell, Kaliii and Lawrence.
Dallas/Fort Worth – Tuesday, Nov. 28, at 7:30 p.m. CST at Dickies Arena
The star-studded lineup features Jelly Roll, Doechii, Big Time Rush, Flo Rida, LANY, Paul Russell, Kaliii and P1Harmony.
Los Angeles – Friday, Dec. 1, at 7:30 p.m. PST at the Kia Forum
The star-studded lineup features Olivia Rodrigo, Niall Horan, AJR, Sabrina Carpenter, Miguel, Doechii, Flo Rida, (G)I-DLE and P1Harmony.
Chicago – Monday, Dec. 4, at 7 p.m. CST at Allstate Arena
The star-studded lineup features Nicki Minaj, Jelly Roll, Big Time Rush, Doechii, (G)I-DLE and Kaliii.
Detroit – Tuesday, Dec. 5, at 7:30 p.m. EST at Little Caesars Arena
The star-studded lineup features Usher, Jelly Roll, Lil Durk, Big Time Rush, Flo Rida, Doechii, Kaliii and (G)I-DLE.
New York – Friday, Dec. 8, at 7 p.m. EST at Madison Square Garden
The star-studded lineup features Olivia Rodrigo, SZA, OneRepublic, Sabrina Carpenter, Jelly Roll, Big Time Rush, Doechii, Pentatonix, David Kushner and Melanie Martinez.
Boston – Sunday, Dec. 10, at 6 p.m. EST at TD Garden
The star-studded lineup features SZA, Sabrina Carpenter, OneRepublic, Flo Rida, David Kushner, Melanie Martinez, NCT DREAM and (G)I-DLE.
Washington, D.C. – Monday, Dec. 11, at 7:30 p.m. EST at Capital One Arena
The star-studded lineup features OneRepublic, Jelly Roll, Big Time Rush, Doechii, Flo Rida, Melanie Martinez, David Kushner, NCT DREAM and (G)I-DLE.
Philadelphia – Tuesday, Dec. 12, at 7:30 p.m. EST at Wells Fargo Center
The star-studded lineup features Usher, OneRepublic, Jelly Roll, Big Time Rush, Doechii, David Kushner and (G)I-DLE.
Atlanta – Thursday, Dec. 14, at 7:30 p.m. EST at State Farm Arena
The star-studded lineup features Nicki Minaj, Ice Spice, Sabrina Carpenter, Flo Rida, David Kushner, Kaliii and NCT DREAM.
Fort Lauderdale/Miami – Saturday, Dec. 16, at 7:30 p.m. EST at Amerant Bank Arena
The star-studded lineup features Marshmello, AJR, Flo Rida, Ludacris, LANY, David Kushner, Kaliii and Paul Russell.
A scene from ‘Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie’ from Spin Master Entertainment, Nickelodeon Movies, and Paramount Pictures
The pups devoted to rescue are back up on the big screen and this time with superpowers in Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie, the animated sequel to 2021’s Paw Patrol: The Movie.
The PG-rated film begins with a meteor headed straight for Adventure City, thanks to the work of mad scientist Victoria Vance (voiced by Taraji P. Henson). Naturally, the Paw Patrol kicks into action, working to clear the streets and get everyone out of the way of the gigantic crashing rock.
No one is injured, thanks to the quick work of the Paw Patrol. However, the crash of the meteor exposed the young pups to powerful energy crystals that had been hidden inside the space rock. Once released, these crystals give the Paw Patrol members superpowers.
Each pup receives a different power, such as being able to throw fire and transform into water. One even becomes strong like a boulder. Skye (voiced by Mckenna Grace), a Cockapoo pup, receives the ability to fly, which she’s thrilled about. Her newfound superpower helps her overcome her feelings of insecurity about being the runt of the group.
Because happy pups don’t make for much of a story, a villain is thrown into the mix in the form of their old nemesis, Humdinger. Humdinger has broken out of jail and teamed up with mad scientist Vance to steal the crystals from the Paw Patrol. Humdinger and Vance intend to use the superpowers to transform into supervillains that no one can defeat.
With Humdinger on the loose and up to no good, it falls upon the Paw Patrol to work together and try to stop the mad scientist and Humdinger from destroying Adventure City.
Colorful, cute, and with solid messages for children, Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie is a fun, entertaining film for children 10 and under. The animated kid-friendly feature includes a handful of exciting action scenes. Especially impressive is a scene in which Skye must land a crashing jet onto the main city street with her pup teammates quickly clearing cars and people out of the way.
The movie benefits from a strong voice cast that includes Mckenna Grace, Kristen Bell, James Marsden, Chris Rock, Ron Pardo, Marsai Martin, Christian Convery, and Taraji P. Henson. The animation is an improvement over the Nickelodeon television series but unimpressive by today’s standards.
Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie is a worthwhile watch for children who are fans of the television show and fit in the under-10 age group. There isn’t, however, anything in Paw Patrol for the adults. This one’s strictly for the kiddies who’ll be able to absorb and understand the intended positive messages of teamwork and having the courage to believe in yourself.
GRADE: B-
MPAA Rating: PG for mild action and peril
Running Time: 1 hour 32 minutes
Release Date: September 29, 2023
Directed By: Cal Brunker
Studio: Paramount Pictures
Netflix’s October 2023 lineup includes Mike Flanagan’s much-anticipated horror series The Fall of the House of Usher, starring Carla Gugino, Bruce Greenwood, and Kate Siegel. The documentary series Beckham provides a peek into soccer superstar David Beckham’s personal life and soccer career, and Big Vape: The Rise and Fall of Juul delves into the controversial company.
Netflix’s October schedule also includes comedy specials, a new dinosaur series, and season seven of the adult animated comedy Big Mouth.
Netflix’s October 2023 Calendar:
10/1/23
60 Days In: Season 4
A Beautiful Mind
American Beauty
Backdraft
Casper
Catch Me If You Can
Cinderella Man
Colombiana
Drake & Josh: Seasons 1-3
Dune (2021)
Elysium
Forgetting Sarah Marshall
Gladiator
Hot Tub Time Machine
Kung Fu Panda
Love Actually
Margot at the Wedding
Miss Juneteenth
Mission: Impossible
Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol
Mission: Impossible II
Mission: Impossible III
My Best Friend’s Wedding
Role Models
Runaway Bride
Saving Private Ryan
Scarface
Sex and the City 2
Sex and the City: The Movie
The Adventures of Tintin
The Amazing Spider-Man
The Amazing Spider-Man 2
The Firm
The House Bunny
The Little Rascals (1994)
War of the Worlds
10/2/23
Strawberry Shortcake and the Beast of Berry Bog
10/3/23
Beth Stelling: If You Didn’t Want Me Then – Comedian Beth Stelling is aging in dog years, camping with a fake husband, and monitoring her dad’s raccoon army in this slyly laid-back stand-up special.
10/4/23
Beckham (Documentary) – This four-part documentary series tells the inside story of a global football star and cultural icon. David Beckham is one of the most known names on the planet, yet few people know who he really is. From his humble working-class beginnings in east London, his drive and determination to win, and the battle to find balance between ambition, love and family, David’s story is one of immense ups and downs.
The series takes you on that rollercoaster and builds a surprising, personal, and definitive story of one of the most recognizable and scrutinized athletes of all time.
In Beckham, Academy Award-winner Fisher Stevens along with Academy Award and Emmy Award-winning producer John Battsek are granted unprecedented access to David, his wife Victoria, his family, his friends, and his team-mates. The result is an intimate portrait of a man as well as a chronicle of late-modern sports and celebrity culture.
Keys to the Heart (Film) – Troubled and alone, a boxer moves in with his long-lost mother and autistic pianist brother — but must fit in with a family he hasn’t known for years.
Race to the Summit (Documentary) – Fearless alpine climbers Ueli Steck and Dani Arnold enter into a death-defying rivalry to set speed records on the Swiss Alps’ great north faces.
Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber: Season 1
10/5/23
Everything Now (Series) – After months in recovery for an eating disorder, 16-year-old Mia devises a bucket list of quintessential teen experiences to make up for lost time.
Khufiya (Film) – When a mole in an intelligence unit leads to the murder of an undercover spy, a hardened agent relentlessly pursues him to avenge the death.
Lupin: Part 3 (Series) – As the media and police look to Claire and Raoul, an on-the-run Assane schemes to protect them from afar — but old foes are eager to thwart his plans.
Alden Ehrenreich as Luke and Phoebe Dynevor as Emily in ‘Fair Play’ (Photo Credit: Sergej Radovic / Courtesy of Netflix)
10/6/23
A Deadly Invitation (Film) – A true crime enthusiast is ensnared in her high-society sister’s murder. With a villa full of posh suspects, it’s up to her to find the culprit.
Ballerina (Film) – Grieving the loss of a best friend she couldn’t protect, an ex-bodyguard sets out to fulfill her dear friend’s last wish: sweet, sweet revenge.
Fair Play (Film) – An unexpected promotion at a cutthroat hedge fund pushes a couple’s romance to the brink, threatening to unravel far more than their recent engagement.
10/7/23
Strong Girl Nam-soon (Series) – Gifted with superhuman strength, a young woman returns to Korea to find her birth family — only to be entangled in a drug case that could test her power.
10/9/23
After
Blippi’s Big Dino Adventure
Stranded with my Mother-in-Law (Series) – To win a life-changing prize, couples embark on a journey to an earthly paradise and confront challenges…with the assistance of their mothers-in-law.
10/10/23
DI4RIES: Season 2 Part 1 (Series) – A new year of school is ahead, and the friends are now in a new 3D class. As feelings and relationships are tested, can they manage to stick together?
Last One Standing: Season 2 (Series) – Lights, camera, action! The hit comedy competition wrapped in a scripted drama returns. Who will survive to earn the title of Last One Standing?
10/11/23
Big Vape: The Rise and Fall of Juul (Documentary) – Juul was the fastest-growing company in history. Now, they’re a cautionary tale. Based on the book Big Vape: The Incendiary Rise of Juul by TIME Health Correspondent Jamie Ducharme, and directed by R.J. Cutler, this four-part docuseries unpacks twenty years of Silicon Valley innovation, influence, and insanity to explain the spectacular flameout of the vaping device that almost changed everything.
It Follows
Once Upon a Star (Film) – In 1970, a cinema projection troupe faces roadblocks as they journey across Thailand to entertain eager audiences by live-dubbing beloved films.
Pact of Silence (Series) – A big-time social media influencer plunges headfirst into the lives of four women fueled by a thirst for the truth about her birth — and revenge.
10/12/23
Deliver Us from Evil
The Fall of the House of Usher (Series) – To secure their fortune — and future — two ruthless siblings build a family dynasty that begins to crumble when their heirs mysteriously die, one by one.
GOOD NIGHT WORLD (Anime) – Four miserable members of a dysfunctional household have no idea that they’ve formed a happy family unit in an immersive VR game — with each other.
LEGO Ninjago: Dragons Rising: Season 1: Part 2 – The key to stopping the MergeQuakes from reaching their tipping point lies in the Dragon Cores. Can the Ninja find all three before it’s too late?
10/13/23
The Conference (Film) – A ragtag group of public sector employees battle not only their own discord but also a bloodthirsty killer during a seemingly innocuous retreat.
Ijogbon (Film) – Four teenagers from a rural village in South–West Nigeria stumble upon a pouch of uncut diamonds — but before long, others come looking for the bounty.
Spy Kids
Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams
Spy Kids 3: Game Over
10/15/23
Camp Courage (Documentary) – In this documentary, a girl displaced by the war in Ukraine heads to a summer camp in the Alps with her grandmother, testing the limits of her bravery.
10/16/23
Oggy Oggy: Season 3 – Kind and curious kitty Oggy Oggy wants to spread joy to all his friends and neighbors. But sometimes, he gets into playful mischief instead. Miaow!
Poster for ‘The Devil on Trial’ (Photo Credit: Netflix)
10/17/23
The Devil on Trial (Documentary) – The Devil on Trial explores the first – and only – time “demonic possession” has officially been used as a defense in a U.S. murder trial. Including firsthand accounts of alleged devil possession and a shocking murder, this extraordinary story forces reflection on our fear of the unknown.
Heather McMahan: Son I Never Had – A new stand-up comedy special from Heather McMahan.
I Woke Up A Vampire (Series) – On her 13th birthday, Carmie discovers that she’s actually half human, half vampire — and that mythical powers make middle school way more complicated.
Silver Linings Playbook
10/18/23
Kaala Paani (Series) – When a mysterious illness descends upon the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, a desperate fight for survival collides with a race to find a cure.
10/19/23
American Ninja Warrior Seasons 12-13
Bebefinn: Season 2
Bodies (Series) – Four detectives. Four timelines. One victim. In order to save the future, they’ll need to solve the murder that altered the course of history first.
Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix (Anime) – Branded an enemy of the state, a cyborg supersoldier struggles to find a cause worth fighting for in a dystopian society where nothing is what it seems.
Crashing Eid (Series) – When Razan’s British Pakistani fiance crashes her Saudi family’s Eid celebrations, she attempts to convince them that he is a suitable match.
Crypto Boy (Film) – Following a dispute with his father, a young man falls prey to cryptocurrency’s allure and an entrepreneur’s audacious promises of financial freedom.
Ghost Hunters: Seasons 8-9
Neon (Series) – An aspiring reggaeton star and his best friends move to Miami on a mission, weathering roadblocks and reality checks together in their quest for success.
10/20/23
Big Mouth: Season 7 (Series) – Season seven of Emmy Award winning Big Mouth follows the now teenage students of Bridgeton middle school as they make their way to high school. Change is the only constant as our characters are faced with a new school, new friends, new adversaries, and new Hormone Monsters.
Creature (Series) – When tragedy befalls a reckless scientist in Ottoman-era Istanbul, his student uses untested methods to finish his work — with devastating consequences.
Disco Inferno (Film) – A young couple conjures a dark presence that hungers for their unborn baby as they prepare to burn up the dance floor at LA’s hottest disco.
Doona! (Series) – A college student navigates life and school while dealing with a unique predicament — he’s living with a beautiful former K-pop idol.
Elite: Season 7 (Series) – Omar is back. Iván has a broken heart. Isadora deals with her dangerous family. Is it possible for the students at Las Encinas to trust one another?
Flashback (Film) – A yoga teacher’s life flashes before her eyes during a deadly home invasion, sending her on a desperate race through her past to save the man she loves.
Kandasamys: The Baby (Film) – The in-laws head to Mauritius for the birth of their grandchild and stir up comic trouble in this fourth installment of the Kandasamy franchise.
Old Dads (Film) – Three best friends become fathers later in life and find themselves battling preschool principals, millennial CEOs and anything created after 1987.
Surviving Paradise (Series) – An addictive new reality competition series.
Vjeran Tomic: The Spider-Man of Paris (Documentary) – In his own words, the burglar behind the 2010 robbery of the Paris Museum of Modern Art tells how he pulled off the biggest art heist in French history.
10/23/23
Princess Power: Season 2 – When there’s trouble in the Fruitdoms, these princess pals jump in to help each other — because sometimes problems are too big for just one princess!
10/24/23
The Family Business: Seasons 1-4
Get Gotti (Documentary) – Told from both sides of the law, this documentary from the makers of Fear City follows the FBI’s battle to bring down mob infamous boss, John Gotti.
Minions
Pete Holmes: I Am Not For Everyone – Comedian Pete Holmes delivers a feel-good stand-up set on his awkward post-prostate exam hug, a devilish Midwest meeting and his mom’s voicemail glitches.
Poster for Netflix’s ‘Life on Our Planet’
10/25/23
Absolute Beginners (Series) – Two lifelong teenage friends enjoying summer at the beach meet a handsome, aspiring pro athlete who they try to cast in their sensual short film.
Burning Betrayal (Film) – In this adaptation of Sue Hecker’s novel, an accountant sees her fiance’s betrayal as an opportunity for a sexual awakening, with dangerous consequences.
Life on Our Planet (Documentary) – This is the story of life’s epic battle to conquer and survive on planet Earth. Today there are 20 million species on our planet, yet what we see is just a snapshot in time — 99% of earth’s inhabitants are lost to our deep past. The story of what happened to these dynasties — their rise and their fall – is truly remarkable.
In partnership with Industrial Light & Magic, the series uses the latest technology and science to bring long extinct creatures back to life. Narrated by Morgan Freeman and from executive producer Steven Spielberg and the Emmy Award winning team behind Our Planet, this is the story of Life on Our Planet.
The UnXplained with William Shatner: Season 3
10/26/23
PLUTO (Anime) – When the world’s seven most advanced robots and their human allies are murdered one by one, inspector Gesicht soon discovers that he’s also in danger.
10/27/23
Pain Hustlers (Film) – Liza Drake (Emily Blunt) is a blue-collar single mom who has just lost her job and is at the end of her rope. A chance meeting with pharmaceutical sales rep Pete Brenner (Chris Evans) puts her on an upwards trajectory economically but dubious path ethically as she becomes entangled in a dangerous racketeering scheme. Dealing with her increasingly unhinged boss (Andy Garcia), the worsening medical condition of her daughter (Chloe Coleman), and a growing awareness of the devastation the company is causing forces Liza to examine her choices.
Pain Hustlers is a sharp and revealing look at what some people do out of desperation and others do out of greed.
Sister Death (Film) – After a miraculous childhood, Narcisa becomes a novice and starts teaching girls in a former convent haunted by a disturbing presence.
Tore (Series) – An immature and aimless 27-year-old throws himself into an unknown world of sex, drugs and self-discovery after his closest companion’s death.
Yellow Door: ’90s Lo-fi Film Club (Documentary) – This intimate documentary explores a bygone era of cinematic passion and the emergence of young film enthusiasts in South Korea, including Bong Joon-ho.
10/28/23
Castaway Diva (Series) – Fifteen years after being stranded on a remote island, an aspiring singer reenters society — stopping at nothing to pursue her dream of becoming a diva.
10/29/23
Botched Season 1
10/31/23
Ralph Barbosa: Cowabunga – A new stand-up comedy special from Ralph Barbosa.
SAWYER abruptly woken up during the night by something frightful in ‘The Haunted Museum’ season 2 episode 1 (Photo Courtesy of Travel Channel)
The Haunted Museum returns to Travel Channel’s lineup with new season two episodes beginning on October 26, 2023 at 10pm ET/PT. The second season of the horror anthology series will feature the investigations of evil soul-possessing puppets, serial killer Ed Gein’s cauldron, and a cursed bed. The upcoming season also features episodes involving a cursed guitar, an ancient stone carving, and human skeletons.
The series is executive produced by Eli Roth (Cabin Fever, Hostel) and Ghost Adventures host Zak Bagans, with the creepy stories chosen based on items in Zak Bagans’ Haunted Museum in Vegas.
“Executive producers Eli Roth and Zak Bagans hand-selected writers and directors who could create cinematic stories about the cursed pieces from Bagans’ creepy collection, with introductions from Bagans about its hellish history and how it came to be in his possession,” reads Travel Channel’s synopsis. “An enthusiast for all things haunted, Zak Bagans has amassed a collection of thousands of curiosities from all over the world, exhibited across a sprawling 30-room, 14,000-square-foot mansion museum. These cursed objects take the spotlight in The Haunted Museum, as Zak Bagans and Eli Roth join forces to tell these scripted stories in a frightening format.”
The Haunted Museum Season 2 Episodes:
“The Cursed Brothel Bed”
Premieres Thursday, October 26 at 10/9
“The Cursed Brothel Bed” is centered around the famed Bunny Ranch Brothel where Dennis Hof, the deceased owner of the well-known legal bordello, died on the bed that is said to have a sordid and evil history. In desperate need of money to pay for her son’s medical treatment, a single mother becomes a sex worker at a legal brothel out of state. When a malevolent force attached to her assigned room begins stalking her, she must unravel the mystery before she becomes the entity’s next victim.
“The Devil’s Cauldron”
Premieres Thursday, November 2 at 10/9
In this surreal take on the Ed Gein story, a nurse named Jessie inadvertently comes into contact with a cauldron once used by the infamous grave robber and murderer to render the flesh of his victims. When she becomes infected by the evil attached to the cauldron, she begins having terrifying visions and supernatural encounters with a horrifying stranger. As her condition worsens, Jessie descends into a nightmare traversing time and space.
Inspired Object From Zak’s Museum: After purchasing Ed Gein’s cauldron at a Gein estate sale in 1958, Evelyn Mair’s family had many negative experiences with the cursed item, forcing them to get rid of it.
“Satanic Six String”
Premieres Thursday, November 9 at 10/9c
A troubled teenager stumbles across an old guitar while exploring an abandoned farmhouse. When he plays it, he begins having nightmarish visions of a serial killer who is dead set on continuing his murderous rampage from beyond the grave.
Inspired Object From Zak’s Museum: This guitar was said to be owned by a 13-year-old boy who was found lying dead on his bed with the guitar draped across him. The seller’s online listing mentions black magic, devil worship, and more.
“The Evil Puppet Twins”
Premieres Thursday, November 16 at 10/9
After his ailing grandfather dies, teenager Arthur discovers two vintage puppets in his attic. Once released, the puppets begin to haunt the house with evil intent, looking for a new victim to control.
Inspired Object From Zak’s Museum: A pair of 1800s wooden marionettes with glass eyes that had to be removed from the Carmel Doll Shop in Pacific Grove, California, after a doll collector experienced a series of disturbing events.
“The Stone Face”
Premieres Thursday, November 30 at 10/9
While working at a wealthy art collector’s mansion, a young man finds an ancient stone carving with supernatural powers that suck him into a hellish, hallucinatory nightmare.
Inspired Object From Zak’s Museum: A famous Iron Age carving haunted item Zak bought from the Metamora Museum with suspicions of having an ancient Celtic curse attached.
“Halloween Ritual Coffin”
Premieres Thursday, December 7 at 10/9
A teenager steals a prop coffin on Halloween night unaware that it’s cursed with an ancient evil that latches onto him each Halloween after that. Three decades later, Richard has grown into a tormented serial killer who realizes his last option to break the curse involves recruiting help from the coffin’s previous owner.
Inspired Object Fom Zak’s Museum: According to Zak, “This miniature coffin is filled with a human skull, human hair, rattlesnake rattles, etc. I found it in Virginia City, Nevada, at a woman’s old storage unit. She told me a family owned it and said it was cursed and to never open it.”
“The Witch’s Head”
Premieres Thursday, December 14 at 10/9
William, a wealthy collector of antique oddities, acquires an ancient, mummified head for his personal collection. When he inexplicably slips into an unresponsive state, his family soon discovers that they are being haunted by a malicious entity and are left to fend for themselves against an unimaginable evil.
Inspired Object From Zak’s Museum: One of the most visually terrifying items in Zak’s collection, he alleges it belonged to a Swedish man who was killed for witchcraft in Scotland.
“The Secret Society Skeleton”
Premieres Thursday, December 21 at 10/9
A journalist named Georgia discovers an old 16mm movie buried in the yard of the Gothic mansion she has just moved into. Intrigued, she screens the film, only to be shocked by disturbing images of a secret society’s blood rituals. She becomes obsessed with unraveling the mystery and the skeleton they use in their rituals, but when she discovers a secret too frightening to ignore, obsession turns to madness as she becomes possessed by the dark forces surrounding her.
Inspired Object From Zak’s Museum: Inspired by two skeletons that belonged to an Odd Fellows fraternal society, likely part of initiation rituals that brought recruits face-to-face with their own mortality.
Oxygen True Crime’s Real Murders franchise has added a Los Angeles edition that will explore the seedy underbelly of the City of Angels. Set to premiere on October 6, 2023, Real Murders of Los Angeles is hosted by Garcelle Beauvais and will delve into the murders of a former Raiderette, a UCLA student, and a theater owner, among others.
New episodes will air on Fridays at 9pm ET/PT.
The franchise kicked off with Real Murders of Orange County in 2020 followed by Real Murders of Atlanta in 2022. The latest addition is executive produced by Stephanie Noonan Drachkovitch, David Hale, and Carey Zeiser.
Oxygen offered this description of the upcoming season:
“In the City of Angels, as everyone strives for the unattainable high life, there are some who are willing to kill to get it. Oxygen True Crime expands its Real Murders franchise to Los Angeles as it looks beyond the city’s glamorous façade to expose a dark underbelly where the pursuit of the American Dream can turn deadly.
Actress and Real Housewife of Beverly Hills Garcelle Beauvais, an expert on all things L.A., takes viewers beyond the velvet rope as she serves as the show’s narrator. Beauvais will guide viewers through twists and turns of true stories of victims whose dreams were shattered by ruthless killers whose lust for fame and fortune led them to commit salacious, sinful, and scandalous murders.”
Oxygen True Crime’s ‘Real Murders of Los Angeles’ Poster
Real Murders of Los Angeles October 2023 Episodes:
“Murder on the Marquee” Premiering Oct. 6 at 9 p.m. ET/PT
After the proprietor of the thriving Silent Movie Theater is viciously gunned down in his own lobby, the LAPD leans on luck, a hit TV series, and its vast network of informants to uncover a conspiracy to commit murder.
“Final Photograph” Premiering Oct. 13 at 9 p.m. ET/PT
When a beloved model, actress and former L.A. Raiderette cheerleader vanishes in broad daylight after leaving her Hermosa Beach home, a media frenzy engulfs the entire city as detectives embark on a desperate search for a sociopathic killer.
“Tunnel of Terror” Premiering Oct. 20 at 9 p.m. ET/PT
Detectives are plunged into a world of occult worship and shadowy characters as they try to solve the brutal murder of a promising UCLA student found butchered in a railroad tunnel that has a diabolical reputation.
“Once Bitten” Premiering Oct. 27 at 9 p.m. ET/PT
The shocking murder of a Van Nuys newlywed goes cold for 23 years until detectives bent on justice revisit the brutal evidence, including a bite mark on the victim’s arm that leads them to the most unlikely killer.
