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18 ENTERTAINMENT EXTRA Royal Center Locker Plant 1 x 9" By Michelle Rose TV Media F rom "Iron Chef" to "BBQ Brawl" and "Throwdown," Food Network star/restaurant owner Michael Symon knows what it takes to stand out in a culinary competition. But in his newest series, Symon won't be the one competing; instead, he'll be watching all the action unfold, just like viewers at home. "BBQ USA" begins its inaugural weekly run Monday, July 11, on Food Network and discovery+, and as you'd expect from the title, the show offers a behind-the- scenes look at the biggest, toughest barbecue competi- tions held across the country. In each of its six one-hour episodes, Symon travels to a different stop on the compe- tition barbecue circuit to catch up with teams of grill- ing experts and pitmasters honing their craft to prove they're the best in 'cue. You probably won't want to watch on an empty stomach, either, since Symon isn't just talking about barbecue. He's also sampling everything on camera, from smoked brisket to fall-off-the-bone ribs. "Having the chance to travel the country and watch these 'cue stars compete on the grandest barbecue stage was a dream come true," Symon said in a statement. "I love a good, old-fashioned culinary showdown. It doesn't matter if it's pork, chicken or ribs, there is noth- ing better than getting over the grill or smoker in the summertime to show off your skills while interacting with the dedicated fan base that brings these barbecue con- tests to life." In Tifton, Georgia, Symon attends the Rhythm & Ribs BBQ Festival, where longtime friends/rivals The Rescue Smokers and Off The Chain BBQ battle it out for top scores, awards and bragging rights alongside newcomers Pete's Pit and Atomic City Smokers. In another episode, Symon visits the Lone Star State for Cedar Fest, where a Missouri-based team, Gettin' Basted, is hoping to beat the locals at their own brisket game. Other episodes include stops in Alabama, Kansas and New Jersey, and you can be sure Symon attended the big- gest event, Memphis's May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest, where legends such as Melissa Cookston and Myron Mixon (the winningest man in barbecue) defend their titles. It all begins Monday, July 11, with the Food Network premiere of "BBQ USA." Episodes are also available to stream weekly on discovery+. That's my 'cue: Competitive barbecue circuit continues with 'BBQ USA' Chef Michael Symon in "BBQ USA" The Twin Following a tragic car accident in New York that claimed the life of one of their twin boys, Rachel (Palmer), Anthony (Cree) and their remaining living son, Elliot (Ruggeri), look for a new start in Finland. Shortly after moving to the countryside, Elliot's behavior begins to take on a sinister tone. Amid her grief, Rachael strug- gles to deal with Elliot's increas- ingly disturbing actions while the neighboring townspeople become progressively more om- inous. Director: Taneli Mustonen. Stars: Teresa Palmer, Steven Cree, Bar- bara Marten, Tristan Ruggeri, Andres Dvinjaninov. 2022. 109 mins. Horror. Black Site In the wake of the death of her husband and young daughter in a bombing in Turkey, CIA Agent Abby Trent (Monaghan) re- quests a reassignment to escape her grief. In charge of a black site — a high-security govern- ment facility that houses some of the most dangerous criminals on the planet — Trent throws herself into her work. Upon the arrival of a dangerous target, code name "Hatchet" (Clarke), to the site, Trent soon discovers Hatchet's connection to her family's murder. After she under- estimates Hatchet's criminal abilities, he quickly escapes and takes charge of the black site, threatening to unleash a bevy of dangerous criminals upon Trent. Director: Sophia Banks. Stars: Michelle Monaghan, Jai Court- ney, Jason Clarke, Uli Latukefu, Todd Lasance, Pallavi Sharda, Phoenix Raei, Logan Huffman, Joey Vieira. 2022. 93 mins. Ac- tion. Teresa Palmer stars in "The Twin" video releases Cass Plaza 2 x 2" U Know Pizza 2 x 2.5"

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