JUNE 30 - JULY 6, 2019 staradvertiser.com DIVIDE & CONQUER Witness the rise and fall of Roger Ailes (Russell Crowe), former chairman and CEO of Fox News, and one of the most powerful men in America, in The Loudest Voice. The star-studded cast includes Naomi Watts, Seth MacFarlane and Sienna Miller. Premiering Sunday, June 30, on Showtime. NEW EPISODE! Join host, Lyla Berg as she sits down with guests Meet the who share their work on moving our community forward. people SPECIAL GUESTS INCLUDE: and places Karen Ewald, Museum Director Lieutenant Governor Josh Green that make 1st & 3rd PoRai Lincoln, Hawaiian Cultural Coordinator, Hawai‘i Wednesday of the Month, Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site & Archives 6:30 pm | Channel 53 olelo.org special. Leeanne Ferrer, Executive Director, Pacific Islanders in Communications ON THE COVER | The LOUDEST VOICE The architect An unrecognizable Russell big-screen A-listers did not cross over to the includes flashbacks to his earlier days as a small screen, and television stars rarely made television executive and media consultant. Crowe is ‘The Loudest Voice’ the leap to features. A movie star working To understand the current political climate in television gigs was often a sign of the end of a the United States, we must understand the By Francis Babin bankable career, but things have changed a lot man who helped shaped our present reality. TV Media now that we’ve entered the era of “peak TV.” The Showtime bio outlines the genesis of Nowadays, it’s a common sight to see major Fox News — a fateful encounter with Richard very now and then, a subject becomes a film stars on HBO, Netflix or even basic cable. Nixon on the set of “The Mike Douglas Show” hot topic in Hollywood. For some reason, With that said, it’s still newsworthy when — as well as the allegations of sexual mis- Emultiple people sometimes have the Academy Award winners make the transition. conduct and settlements that brought down same idea around the same time, resulting in “The Loudest Voice” is headlined by an Ailes. television series and films with very similar almost unrecognizable Russell Crowe In 2016, multiple women came forward plots being released close together. There are (“Gladiator,” 2000) as Roger Ailes, with Sienna claiming Ailes had sexually harassed them countless examples of these twin projects Miller (“The Lost City of Z,” 2016) as Beth Ailes, after former “Fox & Friends” co-host and host (see 1998’s “Deep Impact” and “Armaged- ex-wife of the media giant, and Naomi Watts of “The Real Story” Gretchen Carlson filed suit don”) with many more on the way in the near (“Gypsy”) as Gretchen Carlson, a former Fox against her old boss. In the wake of these alle- future. News anchor. Rounding out the cast gations, many sordid details about Fox News’s The final years of former chair- are Seth MacFarlane (“The Orville”), toxic corporate culture were released to a man and CEO of Fox News Roger Annabelle Wallis (“Peaky Blinders”), largely unsurprised public. Under Ailes’ tyranni- Ailes is the subject of dueling Simon Burney (“Rev.”), Josh Charles cal leadership, Fox News became a television 2019 productions. Jay Roach’s (“The Good Wife”) and Aleksa powerhouse, but for many employees, working (“All the Way,” 2016) upcom- Palladino (“Boardwalk Empire”). there was a nightmare. ing film “Fair and Balanced” Based on the 2014 bestselling The miniseries hails from Blumhouse produc- and Showtime’s series “The book “The Loudest Voice in the tions, which is responsible for the wildly popu- Loudest Voice” dig deep Room: How the Brilliant, Bombastic lar horror films “Get Out,” (2017), “Insidious” into the life of the Roger Ailes Built Fox News — (2010) and its sequels, the “Paranormal highly influential and Divided a Country” by Activity” franchise (2007 to 2015) and many Gabriel Sherman, the sev- and controversial more hits. Recently, the company has started en-episode miniseries figure. On Sunday, to branch out with non-horror television proj- June 30, witness focuses on the last ects like last year’s lauded “Sharp Objects.” the rise and fall of decade With that said, the company’s creations still one of the most of Ailes’ have a tinge of horror to them, just not in powerful men in life, but it what might be considered the traditional way. America with the Sienna Miller Co-president of Blumhouse Television Marci premiere of “The in a scene from Wiseman stated at the ATX Television Festival Loudest Voice.” “The Loudest in Austin earlier this year, “It’s not just horror, For decades, Voice” but what’s horrifying.” 2 STAR CHANNELS June 30 - JULY 6, 2019 BeSt BetS Sunday Tuesday Thursday The Loudest Voice OutDaughtered Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks SHOW 7 p.m. TLC 9 p.m. Spectacular Russell Crowe stars as Roger Ailes in this The Busby family moves out of their mold- KHNL 7 p.m. drama based on the Gabriel Sherman’s best- infested home, but it’s anything but smooth Some of the biggest stars in the world cel- selling book of the same name. In this pre- sailing as the quints’ night-time antics esca- ebrate Independence Day in style as they miere, Ailes joins forces with media magnate late in this new episode. Meanwhile, Adam perform in New York City in this live two-hour Rupert Murdoch (Simon McBurney) to create secretly plans a surprise birthday party for special. In addition to musical performances, Fox News Channel. Naomi Watts also Danielle. the show features a dazzling fireworks stars. Wednesday display. Monday Press Your Luck Friday Divorce KITV 7 p.m. Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. HBO 7 p.m. Elizabeth Banks kicks off an evening KITV 7 p.m. Sarah Jessica Parker returns as of retro game-show fun with this new The S.H.I.E.L.D. agents embark on another Frances, whose post-divorce life episode. She hosts as three con- thrilling mission in the first part of a special takes an unexpected turn in the new testants answer questions to new two-part episode. Inspired by the char- season of this comedy. Thomas earn spins on the Big Board. acters from Marvel Comics, the drama fol- Haden Church co-stars as her ex- However, they have to avoid lows an elite group of special agents as they husband Robert, while James the dreaded Whammy, investigate strange events. Lesure joins the cast as her who could leave them with new love interest this season. nothing. Saturday Monday Coke Zero Sugar 400 KHNL 1 p.m. FX 7 p.m. NASCAR returns to NBC with this year’s Legion Coke Zero 400 from the legendary Daytona Powerful mutant David Haller (Dan Stevens) gets ready for a journey in a new episode International Speedway in Florida. Part of of the critically acclaimed drama “Legion,” airing Monday, July 1, on FX. This season, the Sprint Cup Series, this highly anticipated Haller enlists the help of Switch (Lauren Tsai), who has the ability to travel through stock car race attracts some of the sport’s time. best drivers. June 30 - JULY 6, 2019 STAR CHANNELs 3 on DemAnd ‘Stranger’ than ever New season of ‘Stranger Things’ premieres on Independence Day NEW ON NETFLIX: of the charming friendship that has devel- “The Expendables,” 2010) go from small-time oped between Dustin (Gaten Matarazzo, “The boxer to heavyweight champion all over again. “Stranger Things” Season 3 Blacklist”) and Steve (Joe Keery, “Chicago The first film of the series may have won three Fire”), while Max (Sadie Sink, “American Academy Awards, but “Rocky IV” (1985) is Reunited and ready for anything, the “Stranger Odyssey”) and Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown, my personal favorite — it’ll hit you right in Things” kids are back for more horror, comedy, “Intruders”) begin to bond as the only two girls the feels, and Ivan Drago (Dolph Lundgren, sincerity, horror, friendship, romance and hor- in their group of friends. We’re in for another “Universal Soldier,” 1992) is the best villain ror. Did I mention horror? The terrifying Upside Down has more surprises for our heroes this wild ride when the much-anticipated third sea- ever to step into the ring. season, and while they deal with the normal son of this fantastic Netflix original premieres struggles of growing up, small-town life, bud- Thursday, July 4. ding relationships and more, they must also face terrifying demons from another dimen- NEW ON HULU: sion. Now that I’ve adequately primed you for “Into the Dark: Culture Shock” the horror bits, I can also tell you to expect NEW ON AMAZON PRIME: a lot of touching and hilarious moments. This is the horror series that keeps on giving, “Rocky” (I - V) Showrunners have promised to give us more and you can stream a new episode on Thursday, If you’re craving action, suspense, an under- July 4. It should come as no surprise that the dog story, a love story, Oscar-caliber per- episode that premieres on Independence Day formances or just a quality 1980s training plays with themes of citizenship and patrio- montage, Prime has you covered. The first tism. This one follows a young Mexican woman, five Rocky films are available for streaming played by Martha Higareda (“Altered Carbon”), as of Sunday, June 30, and there’s nothing who crosses into the United States illegally in Noah Schnapp, Finn Wolfhard and Caleb quite like going back to the beginning and the hope of capturing a little of the American McLaughlin in “Stranger Things” watching Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone, dream for herself.