By Rick Gables
Two When Calls the Heart alums, Pascale Hutton and Kavan Smith, star in Hallmark Channel’s new original movie You Had Me at Aloha, which premieres Saturday, June 5, at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Filmed entirely on location in Oahu, the movie is part of the network’s annual “Summer Nights” programming event. When the host of a popular travel show resigns, the network enlists Paige (Hutton), to step in for the next season set in Hawaii. Unbeknownst to her, they have also hired Ben (Smith), who likes to push everything to the extreme. As these two new co-hosts clash over their opposing ideas for production, they grapple with the fact that not only do they need each other to further their careers, but they also balance each other on and off the screen.
PBS will premiere NOVA: Ship That Changed the World on Wednesday, June 2, at 9 p.m. ET (check your local listings.) Five centuries ago, the Age of Exploration and Europe’s imperial colonization of far-off lands was launched by a revolution in ship design that made long-distance ocean voyages practical. But exactly how this momentous innovation happened eludes historians. Now, the excavation of a rare intact wreck discovered off the coast of Sweden offers vital new clues to a maritime mystery.
Scott McGillivray returns to HGTV for season two of Vacation House Rules, premiering Saturday, June 5, at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Relying on his years of smart real estate and renovation experience, Scott will teach families how to take their vacation property and unlock its full rental potential. With his guidance, even the most neglected and unlivable properties will be transformed into unique, gorgeous and profitable vacation homes for visitors to enjoy. In the new season, a gloomy cottage is transformed into a family-friendly retreat, a lakeside cabin is elevated to a five-star winter sanctuary, and an abandoned art studio gets upgraded to a chic vacation rental.
TBS will premiere the American version of the The Cube on Thursday, June 10, at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Based on the UK mega-hit and hosted by NBA All-Star Dwyane Wade, this high-octane series spotlights contestant pairs who must demonstrate skill, nerve and determination as they endure seemingly simple physical and mental tasks, all while confined in an intimidating glass box. Working on their own or as a team, each pair has nine lives to complete seven games in hopes of winning the $250,000 jackpot. New challenges are introduced each episode.