DECEMBER 31, 2017 - JANUARY 6, 2018 staradvertiser.com WEEKEND WAGERS Humor fl ies high as the crew of Flight 1610 transports dreamers and gamblers alike on a weekly round-trip fl ight from the City of Angels to the City of Sin. Join Captain Dave (Dylan McDermott), head fl ight attendant Ronnie (Kim Matula) and fl ight attendant Bernard (Nathan Lee Graham) as they travel from L.A. to Vegas. Premiering Tuesday, Jan. 2, on Fox. Join host, Lyla Berg, as she sits down with guests Meet the NEW SHOW WEDNESDAY! who share their work on moving our community forward. people SPECIAL GUESTS INCLUDE: and places Mike Carr, President & CEO, USS Missouri Memorial Association that make Steve Levins, Executive Director, Office of Consumer Protection, DCCA 1st & 3rd Wednesday Dr. Lynn Babington, President, Chaminade University Hawai‘i olelo.org of the Month, 6:30pm Dr. Raymond Jardine, Chairman & CEO, Native Hawaiian Veterans Channel 53 special. Brandon Dela Cruz, President, Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii ON THE COVER | L.A. TO VEGAS High-flying hilarity Winners abound in confident, brash pilot with a soft spot for his (“Daddy’s Home,” 2015) and producer Adam passengers’ well-being. His co-pilot, Alan (Amir McKay (“Step Brothers,” 2008). The pair works ‘L.A. to Vegas’ Talai, “The Pursuit of Happyness,” 2006), does with the company’s head, the fictional Gary his best to appease Dave’s ego. Other no- Sanchez, a Paraguayan investor whose gifts By Kat Mulligan table crew members include flight attendant to the globe most notably include comedic TV Media Bernard (Nathan Lee Graham, “Zoolander,” video website “Funny or Die.” While this isn’t 2001) and head flight attendant Ronnie the first foray into television for the produc- hina’s Great Wall, Rome’s Coliseum, (Matula), both of whom juggle the needs and tion company, known also for “Drunk History” London’s Big Ben and India’s Taj Mahal demands of passengers all while trying to navi- and “Commander Chet,” the partnership with C— beautiful locations, but so far away, gate the destination of their own lives. Fox will provide “L.A. to Vegas” with perhaps hence the appeal of some of North America’s With the series format being centered the company’s broadest small-screen reach nearby attractions. If you like your fun and around a weekly flight, be prepared to see a ever, letting the laughs land in millions of living thrills presented with a side of glamour and a combination of fresh narratives and ongoing rooms across North America. dash of luck, there’s only one place to go: Las story arcs, with many passengers becom- As for the on-screen talent, McDermott is a Vegas. Though, as anyone who’s traveled there ing regulars. Actors Peter Stormare (“Fargo,” seasoned professional, possessing a wealth can tell you, the fun begins the moment you 1996) and Weeks both appear to be potential of versatility within his CV. A harrowing, tu- board the plane. A new comedy is set to take repeat riders. In fact, Stormare’s character, multuous childhood like his may have stunted viewers on this trek, with flights from “L.A. to Artem, an avid gambler, seems convinced the development of others, but thanks to Vegas” set to commence Tuesday, Jan. 2, on that he’ll only win at the tables if he sits in a the encouragement of his stepmother (play- Fox. particular seat during the flight. Meanwhile, wright Eve Ensler), McDermott took a gamble The crew of Flight 1610 transports excited Weeks’s character, Colin, develops quite an at- on himself, for which both the small and big — often intoxicated — individuals from LAX traction to Ronnie, though it’s currently unclear screen alike are ever grateful. Iconic roles in to Vegas for 48 hours of entertainment, gam- whether this is just a one-time — or skybound television series such as Bobby Donnell in “The bling and memories. Fictional passenger and — relationship. Practice” and both Dr. Ben Harmon and Johnny comedic actor Ed Weeks (“The Mindy Project”) The hype for “L.A. to Vegas” stems not only Morgan in “American Horror Story” have helped summed up the plot nicely while visiting from the stellar casting of the series, but McDermott secure his presence as a skilled Breakfast Television Toronto with fellow cast- from the comedic powerhouse that’s produc- character actor, though often with a more dra- mate Kim Matula (“The Bold and the Beautiful”). ing it. Gary Sanchez Productions has joined matic and serious lean. “L.A. to Vegas” allows According to Weeks, the series depicts a di- forces with 20th Century McDermott to explore his quirkier, verse group of passengers, “stuck on a plane Fox Television to develop zanier side, playing a suave pilot every weekend, L.A. to Vegas and then Vegas this mashup of “The Love with a penchant for sarcasm and back to L.A.,” who start off full of “hopes and Boat” meets a minimal filter. dreams going into the weekend,” only to return “Anchorman” with “shattered hopes and dreams, rings under (2004) on a plane. Kim Matula and the eyes [and] alcohol poisoning.” Gary Sanchez Nathan Lee Graham The plane is helmed by Captain Dave, played Productions is as seen in “L.A. to Vegas” by Dylan McDermott (“The Practice”), an over- run by Will Ferrell 2 STAR CHANNELS DECEMBER 31, 2017 - JANUARY 6, 2018 SOAP UPDATES By Andrew Sawyer celebrate Christmas. The Young and the Restless TV Media Someone unexpect- In an attempt to get some information ed visits JJ. Eli real- about Victor, Paul and Christine invite For the week of December 25 - 29 izes he’s made a big Nikki over for Christmas Eve dinner. Nikki mistake. A Christmas catches on to their plan, but she plays miracle affects the along during dinner. Sharon and Mariah The Bold and the Beautiful Amelia Heinle townsfolk. Lani looks spend Christmas Day trying to find the Steffy is consumed with anxiety as she fol- stars in “The for answers about perfect gift for one another. Billy and Young and the lows up with Dr. Campbell to find out when she the night Theo was Phyllis enjoy their first Christmas as a true can get the results of the paternity test. She Restless” shot. Andre and Chad couple. Hilary reflects on painful childhood thinks about her greatest moments with Liam make a deal regard- memories of Christmas. Nikki is reminded as she wonders what the results of the test ing Kate. JJ visits Theo. Ciara puts Claire on of the true meaning of the season. After could do to their relationship. Later, Steffy notice. Kate makes a big confession. Ciara Nikki tells Victor about her dinner with asks Bill if sleeping with her was a way to get asks Tripp to join forces. Jennifer asks Eric Paul and Christine, Victor suggests they revenge on Liam. Brooke asks Thorne to move out for New Year’s Eve. Abigail realizes that renew their vows on New Year’s Eve to out of her home. Katie tries to seduce Wyatt Andre loves Kate. Abigail finds an odd dis- convince everyone that their reconcilia- into skipping an important meeting he’s called crepancy while planning a New Year’s Eve tion is legitimate. Nikki agrees and invites to. Katie is startled when she answers her door Paul and Christine, but Paul tells her he thinking Wyatt has come back, but it turns out party. Hope gets some good news. Belle sees through her plan and won’t be going. to be Thorne. Thorne and Katie discuss memo- and Shawn leave town. Ciara gets drunk and Nick is torn about going to the vow re- ries, including the time Katie was engaged to causes a scene at the New Year’s Eve party. newal until Victor warns him about hurting Ridge, and Katie offers him a place to stay. Liam Many surprising couples kiss at midnight. Nikki. Jill is updated by Cane and Billy on tells Wyatt that Steffy is pregnant. Ridge and General Hospital the Abbott family drama, and she rethinks Brooke engage in romance. Steffy learns who Sonny shares his regrets. Sam asks for Kiki’s selling Chancellor to Jack. Jill decides to her baby’s father is. Bill admits to Justin that help. Anna wants Finn to learn self-defense. keep the company and appoints Billy as Steffy is pregnant and he confesses that he Ava thinks she has overstepped. Maxie Cane’s co-CEO. Nick tells Chelsea that he didn’t expect to fall for his son’s wife. Steffy corners Amy. 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