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The Leftovers
Set in a small New York suburb, this new HBO Original Series
follows a police chief and father of two (Justin Theroux)
as he and others try to maintain some normalcy after two
percent of the world’s population abruptly disappears without
explanation. The ten-episode drama also stars Liv Tyler
and Amy Brenneman. Premieres 6 July at 8.45pm on HBO
(StarHub Channel 601).
A La Vie, A La Mode
Quirky fashion personality, Elizabeth Bost, introduces viewers
to all things fashion, from the front row of Paris Fashion Week
to backstage with haute couture icons like Karl Lagerfeld
and Vivienne Westwood, and interviews with Parisian stylists,
photographers and celebrity trendsetters like Jessica Alba.
It’s all presented with a dash of French humour, including
Bost’s wicked impersonations of
Vogue
’s Anna Wintour.
Don’t speak French? No problem – there are English subtitles
for all you fashionistas interested in watching this half-hour
show. Premieres 6 July at 4pm on TVMONDE (StarHub
Channel 152).
The World Wars
Narrated by two-time Oscar nominee Jeremy Renner (
The
Hurt Locker
), this three-night miniseries features gripping
dramatic scenes, stunning computer-generated imagery
and interviews with contemporary leaders, including John
McCain, Colin Powell, John Major and David Miliband, along
with noted historians from around the world.
The World Wars
takes viewers on an epic ride through the bloodiest century
in history, exploring two of the most cataclysmic conflicts in
history, WWI and WWII. Premieres 26 to 28 July at 10pm on
HISTORY Channel (StarHub Channel 401).
The Wahlburgers
From the streets of Dorchester, Massachusetts to the red
carpets of Hollywood, Boston’s most famous family, the
Wahlbergs, has taken on a new, sizzling business venture.
Paul Wahlberg, brother of actors Mark and Donnie, has set
his sights on making it big in the burger business, and joins
forces with his brothers to take the city – and country – by
storm. Expect lots of antics as the family members, and the
eccentric employees who work for them, face the challenges
that come along with running a burger joint. Premieres 24 July
at 8pm on Lifetime (StarHub Channel 514).