Screentime March 3 – 9, 2024

By Dana Simpson

Kate Winslet stars in “The Regime”

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Kate Winslet and Hugh Grant star in “The Regime,” the new limited miniseries premiering Sunday, March 3, on HBO and Max.

Real issues, fictional ‘Regime’: Winslet, Grant star in new political drama

Flip through the pages of your local newspaper or turn the television to your preferred news network and you’ll see it: a plethora of stories chronicling the ins and outs of national politics.

Often times, the politics are related to your own nation, but in order to understand one’s own country’s goals, desires and needs, the news must also look abroad. While these news updates and articles center exclusively on real-world issues in a 24-hour news cycle context, one HBO series is going above and beyond to bring real concerns into a scripted environment.

“The Regime,” a new limited miniseries from creator Will Tracy (“Last Week Tonight With John Oliver”), takes an in-depth look at the intricacies and concerns that come hand in hand with an authoritarian government.

Set in Europe and created as a peek behind the curtain of fascism in the making, “The

Regime” premieres Sunday, March 3, on HBO and Max. Previously operating under the working title “The Palace,” “The Regime” stars “Titanic” (1997) and “Mare of Easttown” actress Kate Winslet in the role of Chancellor. Although the term has often been associated with Germany, Winslet’s chancellor is the sinister and darkly comedic leader of a fictional European country. As the HBO teaser trailer illustrates, the titular regime is determined to see “a new Europe without limits [and] without cruelty,” but what that means for the regime is wildly different from what that means for its country’s people. According to HBO, the miniseries “tells the story of a year within the palace of a modern European authoritarian regime as it unravels,” and who better to tell that story than the people behind some of the most successful business and political dramas of recent years: “Succession” and “The Crown.”

Brought to life by directors Stephen Frears (“The Queen,” 2006) and Jessica Hobbs (“The Crown”), series creator Tracy made sure to bring many talented satirists into the writers’ room with him. Helping him realize his vision for a dark and satirical political dramedy are Gary Shteyngart (“Succession”), Juli Weiner (“Last Week Tonight With John Oliver”), Jen Spyra (“Our Cartoon President”), Sarah DeLappe (“Bodies Bodies Bodies,” 2022) and Tracy’s “The Menu” (2022) co-writer, Seth Reiss. In front of the camera, bigname stars Hugh Grant (“Love Actually,” 2003), Andrea Riseborough (“To Leslie,” 2022) and Martha Plimpton (“Generation”) join Winslet. Additionally, Matthias Schoenaerts (“Red Sparrow,” 2018) and Guillaume Gallienne (“Marie Antoinette,” 2006) star in recurring roles alongside Patrick Fusco (“Quiz”), Vinodini Patel (“Wicked Little Letters,” 2023), Alasdair Hankinson (“The

Lost King,” 2022), Donald Sage Mackay (“The Following Events Are Based on a Pack of Lies”) and Louie Mynett (“The Man Who Fell to Earth”).

While “The Regime” takes place in a fabricated Middle European nation, several locations in the series may look familiar to Austrian viewers, or those who have previously visited the country’s capital city of Vienna. The city, which was used as the series’ primary filming location, is filled with Baroque architecture and an old-world European vibe that provides “The Regime” with a perfect setting, complete with grandiose palaces and gardens. Chief among these edifices is Liechtenstein Garden Palace, which is reportedly the location of much of the series photography, per the German-language online newspaper, Kurier.

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Sunday American Idol

WKBW-7 8 p.m.

There’s no doubt that watching the soon-to-be chosen singers grow and earn their continued spot week after week is wonderful. But, watching the audition process is a magical mix of awe-inspiring talent and aww-inducing concern for the hearing-abled.

Tracker

WIVB-4 WSEE-35 9 p.m.

Colter Shaw (Justin Hartley) is a survivalist expert who travels the country in his camper while solving mysteries and earning rewards. His tracking skills help his clients find the answers they seek as he struggles to deal with his own family issues.

Love & Translation

TLC 10 p.m.

Sparks fly in this new episode. Despite three women looking to leave the house, host Sangita Patel tasks the men and women with a kissing challenge. As the housemates get a chance to connect physically, new connections form while an old flame reignites.

Monday Queens

NGEO 8 p.m.

This new seven-part series dives into the reign of queens in nature. Narrated

by Angela Bassett, it uses the latest in technology to explore how the females of various species climb to power by utilizing cooperation and wisdom rather than brute force.

MasterChef

WNYW-5 WUTV-29 8 p.m.

As this brand-new season premieres, Gordon Ramsay welcomes a new judge and a little taste of home, as his daughter, Tilly, comes aboard to guide a new crop of young chefs into the world of delectable cuisine, sharing her father’s passion and advice.

So You Think You Can Dance

WNYW-5 WUTV-29 9 p.m.

This Season 18 premiere welcomes a new format, where the top 10 compete in dance challenges that replicate a real career from music videos to football halftime shows. Judges Allison Holker, Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Comfort Fedoke return.

Deal or No

Deal Island

WGRZ-2 WICU-12 10 p.m.

The game is in full swing, and the banker’s private island proves to be anything but relaxing, as the remaining 12 players fracture into alliances and the pressure rises as one makes a big move, getting closer to the prize.

Tuesday

The Cleaning Lady

WNYW-5 WUTV-29 8 p.m.

This Season 3 premiere sees the return of Thony De La Rosa (Élodie Yung) and introduces the mother and father from whom Arman Morales (Adan Canto) is estranged: Teresa Morales (Jacqueline Obradors) and Eduardo Morales (Jason Manuel Olazabal).

Extended Family

WGRZ-2 WICU-12 8:30 p.m. Jim (Jon Cryer) finds himself stuck between a

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13. Some soft words

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18. Alternate history romance show set in the Regency era

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29. Sign of smooth operation

30. London’s Old ___ Theatre

31. Proclamation

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36. “Sleepers” actor Brad

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39. Game show hosted by Joel McHale

dance and a derby, having to choose between his two children as Jimmy Jr.’s (Finn Sweeney) annual Pinewood Derby is moved to the same night as Grace’s (Sofia Capanna) very last father-daughter dance.

The Rookie

WKBW-7 9 p.m.

“Rookie” LAPD officer

John Nolan (Nathan Fillion) is less of a rookie at this point, but understands the needs of new partner, Officer Celina Juarez (Lisseth Chavez). But while she is enthusiastic, she wants to solve the disappearance of her sister.

Wednesday

Survivor

WIVB-4 WSEE-35 8 p.m.

For host Jeff Probst, it’s back to Fiji’s beautiful Mamanuca Islands for a new season of this reality television staple. With $1 million at stake, another group of 18 castaways do whatever it takes to outwit, outlast and outplay their peers.

The Masked Singer

WNYW-5 WUTV-29 8 p.m.

The eleventh season of this curious and colorful singing competition kicks off, introducing a new panelist (Rita Ora, temporarily replacing Nicole Scherzinger) and sixteen new singers.

Not Dead Yet

WKBW-7 8:30 p.m.

It’s not over yet … During the premiere of this series’ second season, Lexi’s (Lauren Ash) father and owner of the SoCal Independent, Duncan (Brad Garrett), comes into the office and forms a bond with Nell (Gina Rodriguez), much to Lexi’s dismay.

Animal Control

WNYW-5 WUTV-29 9 p.m.

The threat of rabies really can be funny as this Season 2 premiere finds former cop Frank Shaw

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48. “Downton Abbey” maid

49. Here, in Le Havre

50. Mah-jongg counter

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52. College major, briefly

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8. Never-before-seen

9. “RuPaul’s Drag Race” wrap

10. Frank wrapper

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19. Dropout’s second chance

22. Talk wildly

23. Facial expression. 24. Gym site

25. “Believe” pop diva

26. Uncouth

27. Words not from a folder

32. Ozone layer pollutant, for short

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37. Big name in fishing gear

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Chicago P.D.

WGRZ-2 WICU-12 10 p.m.

Closing out another week of “Chicago Wednesdays,” this new episode follows Chicago P.D.’s Intelligence Unit, led by Sgt. Hank Voight (Jason Beghe), as they investigate the city’s most formidable offenses and navigate a changing criminal justice system.

Thursday

Law & Order

WGRZ-2 WICU-12 8 p.m.

Hugh Dancy, Oldelya Halevi, Camryn Manheim, Mehcad Brooks and Reid Scott star in this long-running procedural. Each new episode follows the stories of the police who investigate crime and the district attorneys that prosecute the offenders.

Next Level Chef

WNYW-5 WUTV-29 8 p.m.

Gordon Ramsay, Nyesha Arrington and Richard Blais mentor cooks from across the U.S., hoping to see them level up their skills and move on to the next round of this cutthroat competition.

Ghosts

WIVB-4 WSEE-35 8:30 p.m. The ghosts inhabiting Sam (Rose McIver) and Jay Arondekar’s (Utkarsh Ambudkar) bed and breakfast get extra rowdy when it comes to Halloween. This

time around, their rowdiness somehow attracts a spectral houseguest that refuses to leave.

CBS News: State of the Union 2024

WIVB-4 WSEE-35 9 p.m.

Love him, loath him or find him somewhat benign, Joe Biden, the 46th President of the United States, addresses the nation with his State of the Union. From inflation and infrastructure to healthcare and climate change, the U.S. has a lot on its plate.

Friday WWE Friday Night SmackDown

WNYW-5 WUTV-29 8 p.m.

Friday nights pair perfectly with a smackdown. This brand-new episode hits the ring, joining as dueling superstars from the WWE do battle in elaborate, twohour showdowns broadcast in real time, allowing wrestlers to work out long-running rivalries.

20/20

WKBW-7 9 p.m.

An award-winning program and a staple for the network, this series features unforgettable, character-driven true crime mysteries, exclusive newsmaker interviews, hard-hitting investigative reports and in-depth coverage of high-profile stories.

Blue Bloods

WIVB-4 WSEE-35 10 p.m.

In its final season, the Reagan clan hopes keep its sense of family firmly rooted both at work and

at home. New York Police Commissioner Frank Reagan (Tom Selleck) leads this family of cops through difficult cases, relationships and community needs.

Saturday

Beverly Hills Cop

AMC 12:45 p.m.

When a childhood friend is murdered, rebellious Detroit cop Axel Foley (Eddie Murphy) pursues the murderers to Beverly Hills, Calif. Axel joins forces with two local detectives (Judge Reinhold, John Ashton).

48 Hours WIVB-4 WSEE-35 10 p.m.

The journalists of CBS News investigate criminal cases that have gripped the nation. Erin Moriarty, Peter Van Sant and others interview family and friends of victims who’ve been on the wrong end of real-life dramas and are seeking justice.

Sangita Patel hosts “Love & Translation” Sunday on TLC

Eddie Murphy stars in “Beverly Hills Cop” Saturday on AMC

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“Apples Never Fall” (Peacock — Mar. 14, Limited Series Premiere)

Based on Liane Moriarty’s New York Times bestselling novel, this series centers on the seemingly picture-perfect Delaney family. Former tennis coaches Stan (Sam Neill) and Joy (Annette Bening) are ready to start their golden years, while they look forward to spending time with their four adult children (Jake Lacy, Alison Brie, Conor Merrigan-Turner, Essie Randles). But, everything changes when a wounded young woman knocks on Joy and Stan’s door.

“Manhunt” (Apple TV+ — Mar. 15, Miniseries Premiere)

Based on The New York Times bestselling and Edgar Award-winning nonfiction book from author James L. Swanson, this series is a conspiracy thriller about one of the best known but least understood crimes in history, the astonishing story of the hunt for John Wilkes Booth (Anthony Boyle) in the aftermath of Abraham Lincoln’s (Hamish Linklater) assassination. Tobias Menzies, Lovie Simone and Will Harrison star.

‘MasterChef Junior’ returns with more Ramsays than ever

If you like your Ramsays sweet, not spicy, then this competition will tickle your taste buds. Season 9 of “MasterChef Junior” premieres Monday, March 4, on Fox.

On air since 2013, this series sees the softer, more encouraging side of chef extraordinaire Gordon Ramsay (“Hell’s Kitchen”) as he instructs, motivates and mentors young chefs (all between the ages of 8 and 13) to be better at their craft through increasingly difficult challenges. This season, Ramsay plans to tackle the task by sprinkling in a taste of home, inviting his daughter, Tilly Ramsay (“Matilda and the Ramsay Bunch”), 22, to join his judging panel alongside the returning Aarón Sánchez (“Chopped After Hours”) and Daphne Oz (“The Chew”).

Tilly, the fourth of Ramsay’s six children, has picked up her father’s flare for fabulous cuisine, having previously appeared in shows such as “Next Level Chef UK,” “Celebrity MasterChef Australia,” “Step Up to the Plate” and Ramsay’s own “Hell’s Kitchen,” proving that she can take the heat in the kitchen just as well as her pops. Now, before moving on to host her own series — “Dish It Out,” which is currently in pre-production — the second-generation Ramsay hopes to inspire young cooks, acting as a relatable bridge between the kid contestants and their adult mentors — not to mention, she’s always ready to shoot a few zingers back at the clever and quippy Gordon.

Featuring many of the same challenges as its predecessor (the far more intense “MasterChef”), this season asks its budding chefs to face skills tests, team challenges, pressure tests, elimina-

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3 p.m. FOOD Spring Baking Championship The bottom bakers create doughnut wedding shower favors; the final three create proposal desserts.

4:30 p.m. WNED-17 Maria’s Portuguese Table Maria Lawton explores the Portuguese tradition in the U.S.

5 p.m. WNED-17 New Scandinavian Cooking Nordic cuisine, culture and history with chef Andreas Viestad.

6 p.m. FOOD Beat Bobby Flay Chefs Maria Mazon and Guillermo Pernot cook up a win against Bobby Flay.

7 p.m. FOOD Beat Bobby Flay Richard Blais and Natalie Morales bring in chefs Johnny Hernandez and Coby Farrow to compete.

8 p.m. FOOD Spring Baking Championship WNYW-5 WUTV-29 MasterChef Amateur chefs compete to become a culinary master and earn the title MasterChef. tueSday

12 p.m. FOOD Chopped Four chefs face a three-round culinary battle where pasta is found on every plate.

1 p.m. FOOD Chopped The chefs get alligator in the first basket and race to see who can make it tender and flavorful.

2 p.m. WXXI-21 Baking With Julia Lauren Groveman makes bagels, matzos, pumpernickel bread.

3 p.m. FOOD Chopped In pursuit of $50,000, four “Chopped” champions are back at the stoves with renewed ambition.

4 p.m. WXXI-21 La Frontera With Pati Jinich Chef Pati Jinich travels from El Paso, Texas, and Juarez to Big Bend National Park.

4:30 p.m. WNED-17 Pati’s Mexican Table Pati Jinich prepares Mexican food in the way it is prepared traditionally in Mexican homes.

WNYB-26 1PL8 With Chef Rich Chef Rich, a former U.S. Marine, teaches how to use food as medicine and be resourceful.

5 p.m. WNED-17 Jacques Pépin: Heart & Soul Chef Jacques Pépin celebrates 60 years in the kitchen.

WXXI-21 La Frontera With Pati Jinich Chef Pati Jinich ventures from Laredo and Nuevo Laredo to Brownsville, Texas.

6 p.m. FOOD Chopped Champions compete for a chance to make it to the grand finale; a basket of tiny eggs.

7 p.m. FOOD Chopped Four repeat champions are back for the Chopped Champions Grand Finale.

8 p.m. FOOD Chopped Four chefs compete in a battle celebrating Chinese cuisine; they scramble to distinguish themselves.

9 p.m. FOOD Alex vs America Three pastry chefs from Kentucky, California and New Jersey face Alex Guarnaschelli’s expertise.

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12 p.m. FOOD The Pioneer Woman Chicken pot pie toast; French onion grilled cheese; mixed mushroom toast with whipped ricotta.

12:30 p.m. FOOD The Pioneer Woman

1 p.m. FOOD Guy’s Grocery Games Four cheese experts make a cheesy international dish using nine ingredients or less.

2 p.m. FOOD Guy’s Grocery Games Guy asks the chefs to make an unforgettable dish after a game of grocery bowling.

WXXI-21 Baking With Julia Mary Bergin prepares chocolate bundt cake with creme brulee and nectarine upside-down chiffon cake.

3 p.m. FOOD Tournament of Champions

4:30 p.m. WNED-17 Ciao Italia Recipes for great Italian cooking.

5 p.m. WNED-17 Cook’s Country Chefs prepare family-friendly recipes; hosts Bridget Lancaster and Julia Collin Davison.

6 p.m. FOOD Guy’s Grocery Games Four chefs representing cuisines from around the world take on Guy Fieri’s global-themed games.

7 p.m. FOOD Guy’s Grocery Games Guy challenges chefs to cook a day’s worth of meals with a budget of just $12 for each round.

8 p.m. FOOD Guy’s Grocery Games

9 p.m. FOOD Guy’s Grocery Games Guy Fieri invites four DDD chefs with vegan joints to compete in Flavortown Market.

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tion rounds and more, narrowing down the competition until only two or three cooks remain. These finalists, then, go on to face each other in an extravagant, three-course cook-off. After all three rounds of judging have been completed, one overall winner is crowned, this season earning themselves $100,000, the “MasterChef Junior” trophy and the impressive title that comes with it.

Based on a format created by Franc Roddam (“Celebrity MasterChef”), this delectable, family-friendly series is produced by Endemol Shine North America and One Potato Two Potato, in hopes of encouraging aspiring young chefs across the country and offering life-changing opportunities season after season.

With all previous episodes currently streaming on Hulu, “MasterChef Junior” returns Monday, March 4, on Fox, with all-new episodes available to watch the next day on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+.

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12 p.m. FOOD Beat Bobby Flay Bryan and Michael Voltaggio tag team; chefs DeeDee Niyomkul and Juan Carlos Bazan cook up a storm.

1 p.m. FOOD Beat Bobby Flay Sunny Anderson and Geoffrey Zakarian escort chefs Paddy Coker and Greg Lutes down the red carpet.

2 p.m. FOOD Beat Bobby Flay Chef Ina Garten brings along actress Laura Benanti to steal Bobby Flay’s spotlight.

WXXI-21 Baking With Julia Steve Sullivan prepares walnut bread; decorative loaves.

2:30 p.m. FOOD Beat Bobby Flay Alex Guarnaschelli and Ree Drummond recruit two gentlemen, Jamarius Banks and Vince Giancarlo.

3 p.m. FOOD Beat Bobby Flay Bobby Flay makes a dangerous wager with “The Kitchen’s” Geoffrey Zakarian and Sunny Anderson.

4 p.m. WXXI-21 America’s Home Cooking: Gadgets & Gizmos Recipes using the slow cooker, air fryer and instant pot, including beef stew and apple cake.

4:30 p.m. FOOD Beat Bobby Flay WNYB-26 1PL8 With Chef Rich Chef Rich, a former U.S. Marine, teaches how to use food as medicine and be resourceful.

5 p.m. FOOD Beat Bobby Flay Buddies Anne Burrell and Marc Murphy bring in international cuisine expert chefs.

6 p.m. FOOD Beat Bobby Flay Al Roker joins Katie Lee to bring a downpour on Bobby Flay’s day; Maria Grubb and Justin Walker.

7 p.m. FOOD Beat Bobby Flay “Chopped” host Ted Allen and judge Marc Murphy bring along Seis Kamimura and Demetrio Zavala.

8 p.m. FOOD Beat Bobby Flay Supermodel and swimwear designer Devon Windsor teams up with chef Michael Symon.

WNYW-5 WUTV-29 Next Level Chef Chefs face unique cooking challenges in a culinary gauntlet to be the food world’s newest superstar.

8:30 p.m. FOOD Beat Bobby Flay Pastry chef Stephanie Boswell and actress Anika Noni Rose see chefs Lindsey Farr and Yara Lamers.

9 p.m. FOOD Beat Bobby Flay Scott Conant and Eric Adjepong unite with chefs Dane Blom and Emme Ribeiro Collins.

10 p.m. FOOD Beat Bobby Flay Alton Brown and Jet Tila invite two James Beard Award-winning chefs to the kitchen to battle it out.

Friday

12 p.m. FOOD Food Paradise Elevated take on Gramma’s meatloaf; Italian family tradition of Sunday gravy; pulled pork.

1 p.m. TRUTV Fast Foodies

TV host Natasha Leggero has the chefs re-create her favorite fast casual burrito.

1:30 p.m. FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Shortrib burger and apple strudel; goat and tandoori chicken; chicken pie and grilled octopus.

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6 p.m. FOOD Diners, DriveIns and Dives A San Diego spot is serving fish and ribs; in Arroyo Seco, N.M., a food truck makes meat pies.

7 p.m. FOOD Diners, DriveIns and Dives Guy Fieri’s diving into dumplings from around the world, like a Japanese joint in Cincinnati.

8 p.m. FOOD Diners, DriveIns and Dives A Boston beer joint uses beer in its crust; a hangout in New Mexico serves up carne asada pizza. OUT American Made Bruce Pettet leads a company on a mission to make the best optics.

8:30 p.m. FOOD Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives A taco joint going above and beyond with their Ahogada Torta and a quesadilla-taco-au jus mashup.

9 p.m. FOOD Diners, DriveIns and Dives

Saturday

12 p.m. WXXI-21 Lidia’s Kitchen Mushroom ragu; Moka coffee; Kaiserschmarrn, a light and fluffy eggy pancake topped with jam.

12:30 p.m. WXXI-21 Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Television Salty-sweet garlic-lemongrass chicken wings; fried egg banh mi; crisp-skin pork belly rice bowls.

1 p.m. FOOD Chopped Competitors race to turn mystery ingredients into extraordinary three-course meals. WNED-17 America’s Test Kitchen Cooking tips, techniques and advice. WXXI-21 Donal’s Irish Adventure An adventure around the picturesque town of Dingle, County Kerry; The Fish Box.

1:30 p.m. WNED-17 Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Television Christopher Kimball demonstrates a bolder yet simpler way of preparing food.

2 p.m. WPSU-3 America’s Home Cooking: Stuffed Host Chris Fennimore explores the concept of stuffed foods and how to prepare them.

2:30 p.m. WNED-17 How She Rolls Carrie Morey balances business and family life in Charleston, S.C.

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2 p.m. MSG 2024 BNP Paribas Open Tennis ATP/WTA First Round. From Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, Calif. (Live)

2:30 p.m. GOLF Women’s College Golf 2024 Darius Rucker Intercollegiate, Final Round. Coverage of women’s college golf. (Live)

3 p.m. WIVB-4 WSEE-35 UEFA Champions League Soccer Teams TBA. Coverage of matches played within the European club football competition. (Live)

6:30 p.m. FS1 College Basketball Villanova at Seton Hall. From Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. (Live)

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A PWHL Wednesday night doubleheader

The inaugural Professional Women’s Hockey League season continues with a Wednesday night doubleheader on March 6 as Boston travels north to take on Toronto at Mattamy Athletic Centre in Toronto, with the match streaming live on YouTube, while PWHL juggernaut Montreal visits New York at UBS Arena in Bridgeport, Connecticut, with all the action broadcast live on MSG. As Boston looks to remain in the top half of the standings, Hamilton, Ontario, native Sarah Nurse and her Toronto teammates have managed to remain in the mix after winning only three of their first eight games during the league’s opening month. During the slow start in January, Nurse managed a goal and two assists, with Natalie Spooner adding to the goal column with five goals throughout the month — surely something Boston will be looking to shut down.

Meanwhile, New York gets set to take on a talented Montreal squad. Since both teams are loaded with offensive talent, it’s no surprise they were among the top teams in total goals through January.

For Montreal, it comes as no shock that they have been the favorite to win it all, with Marie-Philip Poulin proving why she’s one of the top talents in hockey as she leads her team with seven points, including six goals.

However, if there is a spark that can get things going in the right direction for New York, it’s none other than 26-year-old Canadian Ella Shelton.

Shelton has shown all season long why New York made the right selection, taking her fourth overall in the 2023 PWHL draft. The defender out of Ingersoll, Ontario, has already put up impressive numbers this season, sitting top five amongst all players with three goals, five assists and eight points through January — giving New York a big reason to remain optimistic for season ahead.

Full name: Ella Shelton

Birthdate: Jan. 19, 1998 (26)

Birthplace: Ingersoll, Ontario, Canada

Position: No. 17, Defence

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7:30 p.m. TNT NBA Basketball Atlanta Hawks at New York Knicks.

From Madison Square Garden in New York. (Live)

9 p.m. FS1 College Basketball St. John’s at DePaul. From Wintrust Arena in Chicago. (Live)

10 p.m. TNT NBA Basketball Phoenix Suns at Denver Nuggets. From Ball Arena in Denver. (Live)

Team(s): PWHL New York (2023-present), PWHPA Team Scotiabank (2022-23), Canadian Olympic Team (2022), Team Canada (20212023)

Honors and achievements: Olympic Gold medal (2022), two-time Gold medal winner IIHF Women’s World Championships (2021-22)

Hill Club & Lodge in Orlando, Fla. (Live) WNYW-5 WUTV-29 College Basketball Teams TBA. Men’s college basketball action. (Live) 3 p.m. WKBW-7 NHL Hockey Pittsburgh Penguins at Boston Bruins. From TD Garden in Boston. (Live) 4 p.m. WIVB-4 WSEE-35 College Basketball Kentucky at Tennessee. From ThompsonBoling Arena in Knoxville, Tenn. (Live) 4:30 p.m. FS1 NASCAR Xfinity Racing Series NASCAR Xfinity Series Race at Phoenix. From Phoenix Raceway in Avondale, Ariz. (Live) 5 p.m. WNYW-5 WUTV-29 College Basketball Teams TBA. (Live) 5:30 p.m. WPIX-11 College Basketball Boston College at Louisville. From the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Ky. (Live) 6:30 p.m. ESPN College Basketball North Carolina at Duke. From Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C. (Live) 7 p.m. FS1 NHRA Drag Racing Top Fuel NHRA All-Star Callout. Drag racing from the National Hot Rod Association. (Live) 7:30 p.m. MSG NHL Hockey St. Louis Blues at New York Rangers. From Madison Square Garden in New York. (Live) 7:45 p.m. WPIX-11 College Basketball NC State at Pittsburgh. From Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh. (Live) 8 p.m. ESPN2 College Basketball OVC Tournament, Championship: Teams TBA. From Ford Center in Evansville, Ind. (Live) WNYW-5 WUTV-29 College Basketball Teams TBA. Men’s college basketball action. (Live) 8:30 p.m. ESPN UFC 299: O’Malley vs. Vera 2 - Prelims Curtis Blaydes vs. Jailton Almeida, heavyweight. From Kaseya Center in Miami. (Live) WKBW-7 NBA Basketball Boston Celtics at Phoenix Suns. From Footprint Center in Phoenix. (Live) 10 p.m. ESPN College Basketball Arizona at USC. From Galen Center in Los Angeles. (Live) ESPN2 College Basketball WCC Tournament, First Quarterfinal: Teams TBA. From Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. (Live) 11 p.m. FS1 College Basketball Arizona State at UCLA. From Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles. (Live)

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“Queens” - Season 1 (March 5)

Angela Bassett narrates this new National Geographic docuseries, telling the story of how the wildest places on the planet have always been home to powerful leaders, but this a story of a new hero – fierce, smart, resilient and … female. “Queens” features matriarchies and female leaders around the world to tell a story of sacrifice and resilience but also of friendship and love.

“Extraordinary” - Season 2 (March 6)

Season 2 picks back up with Jen (Máiréad Tyers), following her journey as she enrols as a client at the power clinic. Jen soon discovers that the process of finding her power isn’t as easy as she hoped. Ex-cat, now-boyfriend Jizzlord (Luke Rollason) has had an unexpected revelation about his past, and Kash (Bilal Hasna) and Carrie (Sofia Oxenham) are attempting to be mature about their break-up.

“Prometheus” (Available Now)

The discovery of a clue to mankind’s origins on Earth leads a team of explorers to the darkest parts of the universe, with two brilliant young scientists leading the expedition. Shaw (Noomi Rapace) hopes that they will meet a race of benevolent, godlike beings who will in some way verify her religious beliefs. However, neither the scientists nor their shipmates are prepared for the unimaginable terrors that await them.

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“Home Again” (Available Now)

Alice (Reese Witherspoon), a recently separated mother of two, finds her life upended when three young, charismatic filmmakers move into her guest house. But, her unlikely new family and a budding romance come to a crashing halt when her ex-husband shows up, suitcase in hand. A story of love, friendship, and the families we create, this modern romantic comedy has one very big life lesson: starting over is not for beginners.

“Surrounded” (Available Now)

This western drama follows former Buffalo Soldier Mo Washington (Letitia Wright) as she travels West to lay claim on a gold mine. After her stagecoach is ambushed, Mo is tasked with holding legendary outlaw Tommy Walsh (Jamie Bell) captive and must survive the day when the bandit’s gang tries to free him.

“Infinite Storm” (Available Now)

This thrilling drama film follows experienced climber (Naomi Watts) as she ascends Mt. Washington, but she turns back before she reaches the summit as a huge blizzard approaches. On her way down, she encounters a lone, stranded man, and takes it upon herself to get them both down the mountain before nightfall arrives and they succumb to the storm. Based on a true story. Billy Howle also stars.

“Strays” (Available Now)

In this odd-ball adventure comedy, after a fast-talking terrier (Jamie Foxx) shows a naive pup (Will Ferrell) that his beloved owner (Will Forte) is a dirtbag, the dogs embark on an epic adventure for revenge. Isla Fisher, Randall Park, Rob Riggle, Josh Gad, Sofía Vergara, Jamie Demetriou, Harvey Guillén and Jimmy Tatro also voice star.

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“Hot Wheels Let’s Race” - Season 1 (March 4)

Based on the No. 1 selling toy in the world, this animated family series is a high-octane adventure that ignites and unlocks the chal lenger spirit within every racer! The series follows the newest generation of racers as they experience mind-blowing races, extreme stunt contests, and thrill-seeking challenges.

\“Full Swing”- Season 2 (March 6)

Following a diverse group of professional golfers, both returning favorites and new

“The Gentlemen” (March 7)

When Eddie (Theo James) unexpectedly inherit his father’s sizable country estate, his is surprised to discover that it is part of a cannabis empire. On top of that, a host of unsavory characters from Britain’s criminal underworld want a piece of the operation. Determined to extricate his family from their clutches, Eddie tries to play the gangsters at their own game. However, as he gets sucked into the world of criminality, he begins to find a taste for it.

“The Crocodile Hunter: Collision Course” (Available Now)

In this action comedy, Aussie adventurer Steve Irwin, aka The Crocodile Hunter, has nabbed another feisty croc, hoping to save it from poachers. What Steve doesn’t know is that the crocodile has innocently swallowed a top secret US satellite beacon, and the poachers are actually American special agents sent to retrieve it. Crikey! If he can handle venomous snakes, gun-wielding agents shouldn’t be too much of a problem.

“Damsel” (Mar. 8

A dutiful damsel, Elodie (Millie Bobby Brown), agrees to marry a handsome prince, only to find the royal family has recruited her as a sacrifice to repay an ancient debt. Thrown into a cave with a fire-breathing dragon, she must rely on her wits and will to survive. Robin Wright, Angela Bassett, Nick Robinson, Brooke Carter, Ray Winstone and Shohreh Aghdashloo also star.

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“Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian” (Available Now)

Once the night guard at the Museum of Natural History, Larry Daley (Ben Stiller) is now a successful purveyor of infomercial products. Soon after learning that his museum friends have been shipped to the Smithsonian Institution, Larry receives a distress call from Jedediah (Owen Wilson), who warns him that four of history’s greatest villains have come to life and are planning to take over the Smithsonian first, then the world.

“A Hero’s Journey: The Making Of Percy Jackson And The Olympians”

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Fans can discover the magic behind the scenes of “Percy Jackson And The Olympians” in this documentary special. Featuring the series’ breakout stars — Walker Scobell, Leah Sava Jeffries and Aryan Simhadri — acclaimed author Rick Riordan and the creative team, the 50-minute film gives viewers an exclusive look at the production of this popular series.

“X2” (Available Now)

When a mutant named Nightcrawler (Alan Cumming) infiltrates the White House and attempts to assassinate the President, he sets off a chain reaction of anti-mutant measures by the government. Anti-mutant colonel William Stryker (Brian Cox) kidnaps Professor X (Patrick Steward) and attacks the school, leaving Logan (Hugh Jackman), Rogue (Anna Paquin) and Iceman (Shawn Ashmore) among the few lucky to have escaped. Those who remain meet in Boston, where they form an uneasy alliance with Magneto (Ian McKellen).

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ALEX HENDRY

Professional Women’s Hockey League

Questions:

1) Which trio of Olympic gold medalists made history as the league’s first signed players?

2) Talent in the PWHL includes the inaugural recipient of the International Ice Hockey Federation’s (IIHF) Female Player of the Year. Who received this award?

3) The PWHL’s Original Six franchises are located in Canada and the United States. Current teams include: Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and which three others?

4) Who was the first player selected at the 2023 PWHL Entry Draft?

“The Sandlot” (Available Now) When Scottie Smalls (Thomas Guiry) moves to a new neighborhood, he manages to make friends with a group of kids who play baseball at the sandlot. Together they go on a series of funny and touching adventures. The boys run into trouble when Smalls borrows a ball from his stepdad that gets hit over a fence. Mike Vitar, Karen Allen, Denis Leary and James Earl Jones also star.

5) Who was the league’s first goal scorer?

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Questions:

1) What is the name of Stewie’s teddy bear?

2) Which male member of the Griffin family is NOT voiced by series creator Seth MacFarlane?

3) Who voiced the character of Meg Griffin in the first season?

4) How many seasons of “Family Guy” are there so far (as of early 2024)?

5) Where was Peter born?

6) What dog breed is Brian?

7) What is Meg’s first name, according to her (revised) birth certificate?

8) What are the names of Lois’ parents?

9) Brian is a dad — what is his (human) son’s name?

10) Which character spent a day with the cast of “Star Trek: The Next Generation”?

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