“CHILD GENIUS.” Gets off to a lively start.
THE LIFETIME channel provides viewers’ the best “couch companions” by way of new episodes of current TV hits: Season Two of “Zoo” premieres on Aug. 3 at 10 p.m., with experts investigating the mysterious and sudden behavior of animals all over the world.
The second season of “Child Genius: Battle of the Brightest” gets off to a lively start at 10 p.m. on Aug. 4. And “MasterChef Australia” yummily sizzles Mondays to Fridays at 8 p.m.
Finally, get inspired to design your own home by watching “The Block,” Tuesdays to Fridays at 9:30 p.m.!
Sofia makes her mark
After eye-catching roles in “Kingsman: The Secret Service” and “The Mummy,” Sofia Boutella plays Jaylah, the technologically adept alien who saves the life of Scotty (Simon Pegg) on the planet, Altamid, in “Star Trek Beyond.” The character may be an extraterrestrial, but the French actress makes her, in the words of producer J.J. Abrams, “unbelievably spirited, sweet, funny—and tough as hell!”
New reality shows on FYI
In “Teenage Newlyweds,” premiering at 10 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 9, viewers get to follow the lives of three newly married teen couples as they build a future together—while still growing up!
At 9 p.m. on Aug. 2, “Fit to Fat to Fit” follows 10 personal trainers who stop working out, gain weight, then start a weight-loss program!
Finally, “Home Grown Makeover with Frederique and Carter” transforms clients’ homes with an amazing combination of creativity and practicality. Telecast on FYI every Wednesday at 9 p.m.
Horror fan
Teresa Palmer, the star of the new horror-thriller, “Lights Out,” loves her job, because she’s a horror fan in real life! She plays Rebecca, who is compelled to fight off a frightening entity that assaulted her in her childhood—and has a mysterious attachment to their mother!
Orec Mowers
The Turf Company recently conducted a training program for company service and sales departments regarding the use of Orec machines.
Trainers Edi Eguchi and Taro Miyata showed participants the features, uses, specifications, maintenance and trouble-shooting of Orec machine SP851 model Spider mower, which is used by farmers and vegetable and fruit producers, especially in slope areas. Call 890-8017 or e-mail turf@turfcom.net.ph.
New child star
After thousands of girls vied for the plum role of Sophie in Steven Spielberg’s “The BFG,” the iconic director tapped newcomer Ruby Barnhill to portray the star-making role of the orphan who is whisked out of her bed—and taken to Giant Country!
Why did she get the prized part? Spielberg and film lead Mark Rylance were disarmed by Barnhill’s feisty yet sensitive spirit—and she and Rylance had the all-important “chemistry” that all stellar tandems need to delight viewers.