AUGUST 6 - 12, 2017 staradvertiser.com MR. FIXIT The new season of Ray Donovan sees the titular Ray (Liev Schreiber, “X-Men Origins: Wolverine”) turn his attention back to his celebrity fi xer fi rm after a shift of focus in season 4. This year, a major client is played by a major talent: look for Oscar winner Susan Sarandon (“Thelma & Louise”) in a recurring role in season 5. Airs Sunday, Aug. 6, on Showtime. – ¶Olelo’s video competition is a celebration for each student’s hard work. LUANE HIGUCHI%=b`bmZeF^]bZM^Z\a^k%PZbZgZ^Bgm^kf^]bZm^ From the annual Youth Xchange Student Video Competition to the year-round after school 49 52 53 54 55 programs, ¶ Şe^eha^eilm^Z\a^kl^fihp^kma^bklmn]^gmlmh^g`Z`^ma^bk\hffngbmr' www.olelo.org ON THE COVER | RAY DONOVAN ‘Ray’ of light Susan Sarandon joins a darker Things were looking good for the Donovans most recent of which could very well turn into a at the end of last season. Ray avoided prison, win in September. season 5 of ‘Ray Donovan’ and we were even granted an unusually light- It’s not just Schreiber who has seen success hearted scene of him playing video games from the show. “Ray Donovan” opened to re- By Jacqueline Spendlove with his kids. His wife, Abby (Paula Malcomson, cord-breaking numbers, becoming Showtime’s TV Media “Deadwood”), announced that her cancer is biggest premiere of all time. It’s won a Critics’ gone, and that she wants the two of them to Choice Television Award, a Golden Globe and an ho knew rich and glamorous celebri- make a fresh start, while his daughter, Bridget Emmy, among its many nominations, and aver- ties had so many hush-hush prob- (Kerris Dorsey, “Brothers & Sisters”), was ac- aged 1.2 million viewers last season. Wlems? Well, maybe they do in real cepted into NYU. The well-known cast is one major draw of life and maybe they don’t, but they sure keep Don’t assume the good times will carry on the show, with Schreiber being just one of a “Ray Donovan’s” eponymous anti-hero busy. throughout the new season, though. The cast number of big-name actors. Oscar winner Jon Last season’s finale episode included some and showrunners aren’t saying much about Voight (“Mission: Impossible,” 1996) plays uncommonly high notes for Hollywood’s prob- what happens this season, but, as Schreiber Mickey Donovan, Ray’s abusive father who lem solver and his rather dysfunctional family, told Collider, “It’s a very dark year for Ray.” He turns up in the first episode after 20 years in but those sweet moments are fleeting. Catch expanded on this in a promo clip: prison. Though murderous, selfish and con- the season 5 premiere of “Ray Donovan,” air- “Fairly early in the season, temptible, Mickey is also charismatic and ing Sunday, Aug. 6, on Showtime. something very profound charming, and the character is a real fan Among the fictional elite, Ray Donovan (Liev and big has changed in favorite. Schreiber “X-Men Origins: Wolverine,” 2009) Ray’s life — something Eddie Marsan (“Jonathan Strange is the guy you call if you need an unsavory I think is going to really & Mr. Norrell”) and Dash Mihok (“The problem dealt with quickly and quietly. A na- shock a lot of people Day After Tomorrow,” 2004) play tive of South Boston, he pulled himself up — and the impact Ray’s two brothers, Terry and from his blue-collar roots to mingle expertly of that on this fam- Bunchy Donovan, who both with the glitterati as he goes about his shady ily, and Ray himself, have their own personal strug- work making their problems discreetly disap- is pretty heavy.” gles to deal with throughout pear. He’s a firm family man at heart, though Schreiber, a pres- the series. Pooch Hall (“The the various and sundry members of the ence both on the Game”) rounds out the Donovan clan are constantly clashing against stage and screen, family as Daryll Donovan, one another. has earned a Ray’s half-brother and The new season sees Ray turning his at- good deal of Mickey’s son from tention back to his celebrity fixer firm, after recognition for his an affair, who now season 4 shifted focus to an ongoing crime role over the past works for Ray. plot line. A major client this year is played by four seasons. He’s Paula Malcomson a major talent: look for Oscar winner Susan received four Golden stars in “Ray Sarandon (“Thelma & Louise,” 1991) in a re- Globe nods and three Donovan” curring role in season 5. Emmy nominations, the 2 STAR CHANNELS August 6 - 12, 2017 SOAP UPDATES By Andrew Sawyer Steve becomes sus- consoled. Ava goes to great lengths to hide TV Media picious that Tripp set her appearance. Griffin is optimistic, but cau- Kayla up at the hos- tiously so. Oscar offers his support. Nelle re- For the week of July 31 - Aug. 4 pital. Chad, Jennifer ceives a gift, which she scrutinizes. Valentin and JJ keep vigil over must deal with an intruder. Julian tries to lift Abigail. Hope and Ava’s mood. Carly looks for Michael. Dante The Bold and the Beautiful Rafe search for Dario. provides some help to Carly. Sam finds her- The world waits anxiously as Bill holds the Kristian Alfonso Roman begins to self struggling with reality. Ava receives a pro- results as to who won the fashion challenge stars in “Days of wonder if Eric once posal that could change her future. between Forrester Creations and Spectra Our Lives” again has feelings The Young and the Restless Fashions. A call from Caroline and Douglas for Nicole. Brady be- Devon and Neil celebrate the opening of their changes the entire course of Thomas’s life. comes upset by a conversation he overhears new office in the GCAC, but Neil worries that Katie and Wyatt push the boundaries of their between Nicole and Maggie. Gabi tells Chad Devon will be distracted working where Hilary attraction to one another. Nicole decides to that Abigail’s marriage to Dario was for green lives. Devon assures Neil he has no lingering skip out on a party that celebrates Zende’s card purposes. Jennifer and JJ wait for news feelings for Hilary. Sharon asks Paul for de- accomplishments, and he is hurt by it. Quinn is about Abigail. Marlena is in a familiar place. tails on the search for Crystal. Later, Crystal over the moon when Eric calls her and tells her Abigail makes it through surgery, but she is calls Sharon and tells her she ran away, but he’s ready to come home. Katie tells Wyatt not out of the woods yet. Chad tells Andre the call is disconnected before Sharon finds about her suspicions regarding Maya and that he intends to turn himself over to the out anything more. Abby and Zack continue Zende. Quinn’s world is completely rocked police once Abigail pulls through. Tripp is more to connect personally and professionally, and when Eric makes an announcement about determined than ever to make Kayla pay. they share their first kiss. Ashley arrives and their marriage. Katie becomes uncomfort- Brady is suspicious about Eric and Nicole re- tells Abby it’s clear she has chemistry with able when Wyatt broaches their flirtations kindling their romance. Eric provides comfort Zack. Abby admits she’s afraid to be vulnera- in Monte Carlo. It isn’t long before Wyatt to Jennifer. Gabi hears Chad declare his love ble after the way her marriage ended. Paul en- becomes excited about the opportunity of a for Abigail. Tripp accuses Kayla of killing Ava. courages Lauren to give Sharon a chance, so new relationship when he is asked to go out Brady gets upset when Nicole lies to him. she invites Sharon and Scott to dinner. Abby on a date. General Hospital tells Victor about her odd conversation with Days of Our Lives Sonny starts to lose hope. Nina finds herself Victoria. Ashley shares with Jack that she Abigail becomes hurt when she saves Chad’s getting defensive. Nathan issues a serious thinks Dina is depressed after the Mergeron life. Marlena gets into deep trouble. John and warning. Carly has some strong words for sale. Ashley then warns Jack to tread lightly in Paul come up with a strategy regarding Victor. Jordan. 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