MAY 19 – LETTERKENNY: MAY 2-4 *Crave Original Special Premiere*
- The hicks celebrate the May long weekend.
MAY 19 – MINIONS: THE RISE OF GRU *Movie Premiere*
- In the 1970s, young Gru (Steve Carrell) tries to join a group of supervillains called the Vicious 6 after they oust their leader, the legendary fighter, Wild Knuckles (Alan Arkin). When the interview turns disastrous, Gru and his Minions go on the run with the Vicious 6 hot on their tails. Luckily, he finds an unlikely source for guidance, Wild Knuckles himself, and soon discovers that even bad guys need a little help from their friends. MINIONS: THE RISE OF GRU also stars Julie Andrews, Michelle Yeoh, Russell Brand, and Taraji P. Henson.
MAY 19 – WHITNEY HOUSTON: I WANNA DANCE WITH SOMEBODY *Movie Premiere*
- Starring BAFTA Award® winner Naomi Ackie, and Stanley Tucci, WHITNEY HOUSTON: I WANNA DANCE WITH SOMEBODY celebrates the trailblazing life and career of one of the best-selling, and most awarded recording artists of all time. Discovered by record executive Clive Davis (Tucci), Whitney Houston rises from obscurity to international fame in the 1980s to become one of the greatest singers of her generation.
MAY 20 – HBO’s LOVE TO LOVE YOU, DONNA SUMMER *Documentary Premiere*
- An official selection of Hot Docs, HBO’s LOVE TO LOVE YOU, DONNA SUMMER is an in-depth look at the iconic artist as she creates music that takes her from the avant-garde music scene in Germany, to the glitter and bright lights of dance clubs in New York, to worldwide acclaim, with her voice and artistry becoming the defining soundtrack of an era. A deeply personal portrait of Summer on and off the stage, the film features a wealth of photographs and never-before-seen home video footage, often shot by Summer herself. The documentary provides a rich window into the surprising range of her artistry, from songwriting to painting, while exploring the highs and lows of a life lived on the global stage. LOVE TO LOVE YOU, DONNA SUMMER is directed by Oscar® and Emmy®-winning filmmaker Roger Ross Williams (The Apollo), and debuts Saturday, May 20 at 8 p.m. ET.
MAY 23 – Max Original CLONE HIGH *Series Premiere*
- A modern refresh of the 2002 cult classic adult animated series from filmmaking duo Phil Lord and Chris Miller (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse), and Bill Lawerence (TED LASSO), the Max Original animated series CLONE HIGH debuts with two episodes on Tuesday, May 23. After a high school that was secretly being run as an elaborate military experiment to clone the greatest minds in history was put on ice, the clones – including Abe Lincoln, Cleopatra, Joan of Arc, and JFK – have been thawed out 20 years later to resume the experiment with new clone classmates, all while navigating a new set of cultural norms, and overly dramatic teen relationships. The 10-episode season follows a weekly release schedule with two, new episodes streaming `Thursdays, beginning June 1.
MAY 23 – SHAZAM!: FURY OF THE GODS *Movie Premiere*
- Bestowed with the powers of the gods, Billy Batson (Asher Angel / Zachary Levi) and his fellow foster kids are still learning how to juggle teenage life with their adult superhero alter egos. When a vengeful trio of ancient gods arrives on Earth in search of the magic stolen from them long ago, Shazam and his allies get thrust into a battle for their superpowers, their lives, and the fate of the world.
Complete listings for the week of May 18-24
*All Programming Subject to Change
HBO and Max Programming
LOVE & DEATH, Episode 6 (May 18) *Max Original*
THE OTHER TWO, Season 3, Episode 5 (May 18) *Max Original*
A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW, Season 4, Episode 6 *Season Finale* (May 19 at 11 p.m. ET)
LOVE TO LOVE YOU, DONNA SUMMER (May 20 at 8 p.m. ET) *HBO Original Documentary*
100 FOOT WAVE, Season 2, Episode 6 *Season Finale* (May 21 at 8 p.m. ET)
SUCCESION, Season 4, Episode 9 (May 21 at 9 p.m. ET)
BARRY, Season 4, Episode 7 (May 21 at 10:16 p.m. ET)
SOMEBODY SOMEWHERE, Season 2, Episode 5 (May 21 at 10:47 p.m. ET)
WHITE HOUSE PLUMBERS, Episode 4 (May 22 at 9 p.m. ET)
CLONE HIGH, Season 1, Episode 1-2 *Series Premiere* (May 23) *Max Original*
Movies
BULLET PROOF (May 19)
MINIONS: THE RISE OF GRU (May 19)
THE MUPPETS TAKE MANHATTAN (May 19)
R.I.P.D. 2: RISE OF THE DAMNED (May 19)
SHREK THE THIRD (May 19)
WHITNEY HOUSTON: I WANNA DANCE WITH SOMEBODY (May 19)
SHAZAM! FURY OF THE GODS (May 23)
STARZ Programming
50 FIRST DATES (May 19)
ANGRY NEIGHBORS (May 19)
BLINDSPOTTING, Season 2, Episode 7 (May 19)
CHARLIE’S ANGELS (2000) (May 19)
EDGE OF TOMORROW (May 19)
EVAN ALMIGHTY (May 19)
THE MUPPETS TAKE MANHATTAN (May 19)
POWER BOOK II: GHOST, Season 3, Episode 9 (May 19)
THE SCORPION KING (May 19)
SHREK THE THIRD (May 19)
More Riveting TV to Watch
MRS. DAVIS, Season 1, Episode 8 *Season Finale* (May 18)
JERSEY SHORE: FAMILY VACATION, Season 6A, Episode 16: Reunion Pt. 1 (May 19) *MTV Series*
LETTERKENNY: MAY 2-4 *Canadian Special* (May 19) *Crave Original Special*
COUPLES THERAPY, Season 3, Episode 16-17 (May 19)
YELLOWJACKETS, Season 2, Episode 8 (May 19)
VICE, Season 4, Episode 3 (May 21 at 8 p.m. ET)
THE VOICE, Season 23, Episode 17 (May 23)
THE VOICE, Season 23, Episode 18 *Season Finale* (May 24)
