INSIDE THIS ISSUE Horoscopes ........................................................... 2 Now Streaming ...................................................... 2 Puzzles ................................................................... 4 TV Schedules ......................................................... 5 Clooney’s high- Gordon Ramsey “The Hunt” Top 10 ................................................................... 6 6 stakes heist 7 gets even wilder 7 comes home Home Video .......................................................... 7 June 6 - June 12, 2020 Hulu’s “Crossing Swords” from the executive producers of “Robot Chicken” Skullduggery and seduction abound in adult stop-motion animation BY GEORGE DICKIE birthday clown. Clearly, landing a position at the “When you get to the stage, you take your Imagine, if you will, a kingdom where corruption, castle and getting out of that household would be experiences as a kid thinking about playing with these libidinousness and avarice are admired, where welcome salvation. toys and then as an animator how can you express cheaters always prosper and the virtuous are laughed Except the royal couple is no better. The king (Luke this in a clear way with purpose? And then as a result at and derided. Evans, “Clash of the Titans”) is a spoiled brat who on camera, you get a performance that hopefully is It is in this medieval world of peg people in won’t do anything for himself while the queen (Alanna communicating simple things like jousting or other “Crossing Swords,” a decidedly adult stop-motion Ubach, “See Dad Run”) will try to bed anything that acting things.” animated comedy from “Robot Chicken” executive moves. Patrick, obviously, has a tough row to hoe. For the voices, Harvatine and Root had actors producers Tom Root and John Harvatine IV that already in mind for some characters but others The series is full of irreverent humor as well as begins streaming Friday June 12, on Hulu, where a required a search. Putting what they think they should profanity, stop-motion violence and sexual content. goodhearted young peasant named Patrick (voice of sound like on tape, they then matched those with None of the characters have arms or legs, so Nicholas Hoult, “X-Men: Dark Phoenix”) harbors lofty audition tapes. One stood out. expressing actions in stop-motion required a little dreams of landing a squire position at the royal castle, “Alanna Ubach is fantastic, of course, but she imagination. much to the disdainful amusement of his father (voice wasn’t like at the top of our minds,” Root says. “And of Breckin Meyer, “Robot Chicken”) and mother (voice “Even though they’re just peg people with no arms then she put herself on tape as essentially doing her of Wendi McLendon-Covey, “The Goldbergs”), who and legs,” Harvatine explains, “we can emote a lot ... very heightened version of (Queen Elizabeth II) and regard him as the black sheep of the family. with the expression, the eyebrows and eyes. Picture it was so funny. And just out of nowhere, we were like, Mom and Dad would like Patrick to be more like taking like a little object and just kind of moving it ‘Well, that’s just perfect. We’ve got to do that.’ ... And his siblings: Ruben (Adam Ray, “Spy”), a member of back and forth mimicking,” he continues, “as if you’re just the attitude she brought to the character, it kind a gang of forest bandits; Coral (Tara Strong), a pirate like a little kid telling a story, so you think about that, of didn’t matter what she was doing, it’s just really queen; and Barney (Tony Hale, “Veep”), an alcoholic too.” fun.” CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF Great Quality • Great Prices • Great Service WE STRIVE TO BE SUMTER’S #1 FURNITURE STORE OVER 40,000 SQ. FT. OF DEALS SHOP US ONLINE! WWW.OUTLETFURNITURE.COM Cash, Check, Credit Cards & Financing are available. See Store For Details. 2891 Broad Street | Sumter, SC 29150 • LAYAWAY AVAILABLE Like Us On 803-469-8733 Facebook! Open: Mon-Fri: 9:30am-7pm | Sat: 9:30am-5pm | Closed Sunday 2 | JUNE 6 - JUNE 12, 2020 Sumter Scene THE SUMTER ITEM Horoscopes New Streaming Movies & Shows The luckiest signs this week: Aries, Taurus and Pisces ARIES You’ll expand your profes- sional network and social circle this week. You’ll also succeed in mixing business with pleasure. TAURUS You’ll work on a demanding pro ject that’ll be profitable in the long run. Be patient. Prosperity is overdue, but it’s coming. GEMINI A course taken over the summer will provide you with additional qualifications in your field. You may take a trip that broadens your out- look and improves your self-esteem. CANCER If there’s tension in your re- lationship, you’ll start to look for a concrete solution. Quality time with your part- ner is important. Make sure not to bring problems home from the office. LEO “Jeffrey Epstein: “13 Reasons Why” “Crossing Swords” “Movie: Brick If you’re single, a bold The fourth and final season of This stop-motion-animated stranger will invite you on a Filthy Rich” Mansions” trip around the world. From director Lisa Bryant this young adult drama finds comedy series follows the Set in a dystopian Detroit Proficiency in another lan- (“Unspeakable Crime: The the senior class of Liberty adventures of a good-hearted of the near future, this 2014 guage will prove valuable High readying for graduation peasant who realizes his on a business trip. Weigh all Killing of Jessica Chambers”) action film — a remake of the the pros and cons before comes this four-part docuseries and many tearful goodbyes. coveted position of squire at superior 2004 film “District 13” ma king a decision. in which women give their But that will mean they’ll have the royal palace comes with — follows a heroic undercover to keep a dangerous secret definite drawbacks in the form VIRGO firsthand accounts of sexual cop (Paul Walker) who joins Expect to start projects with abuse by mysterious tycoon buried and face heartbreaking of libidinous monarchs, crooks forces with an ex-con (David a lot of details that take a Jeffrey Epstein, whose death decisions that could impact and charlatans. Worse, he’s Belle, essentially recreating the long time to sort out. You their futures forever. Dylan now the black sheep of his may be offered a long- was ruled a suicide while in character he played in “District awaited promotion that’ll be jail after being arrested for his Minnette, Alisha Boe and criminal family and his siblings 13”) to rescue the latter’s a great source of pride. crimes in 2019. (ORIGINAL) Brandon Flynn are among cast are intent on making him kidnapped girlfriend (Catalina returnees. (ORIGINAL) suffer. Nicholas Hoult, Breckin LIBRA Denis) and save the city from Your charisma will ensure Meyer, Tony Hale, Luke Evans apocalyptic destruction. RZA you’re loved, supported and and Adam Pally head the voice also stars. This was the last film followed wherever you go. cast. (ORIGINAL) You’ll suggest a venture at Walker completed before his work or at home, and every- death in November 2013. one will be on board. SCORPIO Your kids and their school activities will require a lot of attention and involvement this week. You’ll get the green light from the bank to finance a property and some major renovations. SAGITTARIUS Find a way to express your- self clearly so you can over- come a financial concern. A big step with your partner, such as buying a house, will cement your future to- gether. CAPRICORN This is an excellent time to apply for a loan or consoli- date your debts. Don’t hesi- tate to knock on your boss’ door and ask for a raise. “Lenox Hill” “Movie: Da 5 Bloods” “Movie: Gloria” “Movie: The They won’t refuse you this This documentary series From director Spike Lee From Chile comes this 2013 week. Conjuring” captures the highs and lows (“Do the Right Thing,” comedy/drama about a The director who launched the AQUARIUS of working at New York City’s “BlacKkKlansman”) comes this free-spirited older Santiago “Saw” franchise, James Wan, New challenges are on the renowned Lenox Hill Hospital drama movie about a group woman and the realities of horizon and possibly some shows he has what it takes new be ginnings. You may through the lives of four of four veterans who return her whirlwind romance with a to freshen up another horror prepare to go back to medical professionals — two to Vietnam looking for the former naval officer who she concept with this paranormal school or take steps to de- brain surgeons, an emergency remains of their former squad meets out while clubbing. velop your spiritual side. investigation melodrama ... room physician and a chief leader, as well as a buried Chilean stage legend Paulina asurprisingly strong force at PISCES resident OBGYN — showing treasure they left behind. García (“I’m Not Lorena”) stars the 2013 summer box office. Your health may be an ob- each physician’s struggle to Chadwick Boseman, Isiah as the title character, in a cast stacle this week. You’ll need Vera Farmiga (“Bates Motel”) to take time to find the right balance their personal and Whitlock Jr., Delroy Lindo with Sergio Hernández, Diego and Patrick Wilson (“Fargo”) — doctor or treatment to im- professional lives, and delving and Clarke Peters head the Fontecilla and Fabiola Zamora also one of Wan’s “Insidious” prove your quality of life, into each patient’s personal talented cast. (ORIGINAL) for director Sebastián Lelio but you won’t have to wait stars — play supposed experts long to see results. journey. (ORIGINAL) (“The Year of the Tiger”). on the supernatural who end up in over their heads when they probe a family’s haunted farmhouse. COMING SOON COMING SOON “Kipo and the Wonderbeasts” (Season 2) “Love, Victor” (Season 1) “Father Soldier Son” “Taste the Nation with Padma Lakshmi” “One Way for Tomorrow” (Season 1) CLARENDON HALL Building Wealth for Over a Century Termite Season Now Enrolling is Here! K-3 to 12th Grades Send those household pests packing with our professional extermination services.