 JULY 9 • 2020 | 35

THE PEACOCK 
SPREADS ITS WINGS 
The new Peacock network pre-
mieres “for everybody” on July 15. 
Everybody comes with qualifiers. 
Certain cable company customers 
are already getting Peacock with 
their subscriptions. “Everybody” 
can see some of the shows (with 
ads) if they have an internet 
connection. If you pay $5 per 
month, you can see everything on 
Peacock. Peacock is connected to 
NBC, and many old NBC series will 
be on the channel. 
 Peacock original series 

starting on July 15 include The 
Capture, Brave New World and 
Intelligence. Capture is a six-epi-
sode British series that aired in the 
U.K. last fall and got great reviews. 
It focuses on a British veteran of 
the Afghan War who is a suspect 
in a horrible domestic crime. Ron 
Perlman, 70, has a supporting 
role. 
Brave New World stars Alden 
Ehrenreich, 30. It’
s based on the 
famous 1932 dystopian novel by 
Aldous Huxley. Ehrenreich was dis-
covered by Steven Spielberg, who 
chanced to see him in a funny bat 
mitzvah video. Ehrenreich is talent-
ed, but he’
s had the misfortune to 

star in three big-budget films that 
flopped (Beautiful Creatures, Rules 
Don’
t Apply and Solo: A Stars Wars 
Story).You can see him at his best, 
I think, in Hail, Caesar!, a Coen
brothers’
 film that was a critical 
and box-office hit. 
Finally, there’
s Intelligence, a 
six-episode British sitcom set in 
the U.K. David Schwimmer, 53, 
co-stars as Jerry Bernstein, an 
American National Security Agency 
employee who acts as a liaison 
to a British cybercrime unit. The 
first season aired in Britain last 
February and a second season 
has been ordered. Schwimmer’
s 
ex-wife, Zoe Buckman, 35, is a 
Brit and they have a 9-year-old 
daughter. 
 Over on HBO, the documen-
tary Showbiz Kids premieres on 
Tuesday, July 14. HBO publicity 
says: “[It] peels back Hollywood’
s 
velvet curtain, shining a spotlight 
on the glamour and allure of work-
ing in the entertainment industry 
while also affording a sobering 

window on the tolls that early 
success can take on young profes-
sionals.” 
Interviewees include Mara 
Wilson, 32, and Evan Rachel 
Wood, 32. Both are the children 
of Jewish mothers and both 
were raised Jewish. Wilson’
s first 
big role was in Mrs. Doubtfire 
(she was 6). She also starred in 
Matilda. Wood’
s breakthrough role 
was in the film Thirteen. She was 
15 when it opened. 
 The documentary director is 
Alex Winter, 54. He began as a 
child actor and is best remem-
bered as “Bill” in Bill and Ted’
s 
Excellent Adventures (1990) and 
its 1991 film sequel. Born in the 
U.K., he was raised in the states 
by his American Jewish mother. As 
an adult, he’
s had more success 
as a documentary maker than as 
an actor. However, he’
ll hit the big 
screen again in August when a 
third Bill and Ted film adventure 
(co-starring Keanu Reeves as Ted) 
is released. 

NATE BLOOM COLUMNIST

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STAYING CONNECTED
At this time of social distancing, 
the Jewish News will try to bring 
awareness to events/learning 
situations offered online by 
synagogues, temples and 
community organizations.

BOOK TALK
ONGOING
The Jewish Theological Seminary 
originally aired a talk by author Laura 
Arnold Leibman on “The Art of the 
Jewish Family” on June 22, 2020. 
View at jtsa.edu/art-of-the-jewish-
family.
LIVESTREAM CONCERT
8 PM, JULY 11
The Chamber Music Society of 
Detroit will present another chamber 
music concert: Julia Bruskin on cello 
and Aaron Wunch on piano. View at 
CMDetroit.org.

AN AMERICAN CLASSIC
2-3:30 PM, JULY 14
The Jewish Historical Society of 
Michigan will present Barbara 
Cohn, co-author of The Detroit 
Public Library: An American Classic
(2017) and a master’
s candidate 
in museum studies at Johns 
Hopkins University, highlighting 
Jewish Detroiters instrumental in 
the foundation and sustenance of 
the Detroit Public Library from the 
1800s to the 1960s. Hear many 
surprising and inspiring stories, 
including the conflict between the 
Detroit Library Commission and the 
Detroit Police “Censorship Squad.” 
Format: Zoom (virtual conference 
platform). Cost: Free for members, 
$18 for non-members. Register by 9 
pm Monday, July 13. Instructions for 
joining the Zoom call will be sent the 
day before.

FAMILY ROOM SERIES
7:30 PM, JULY 12
The Ark in Ann Arbor presents Annie 
& Rod Capps, folk artists. View on 
the Ark’
s Facebook page. Upcoming: 
8 pm, July 14, enjoy Alex Cuba, 
singer-songwriter who performs in 
English and Spanish; and 8 pm, July 
16, listen to Kiana June Webber, 
singer, formerly of Chelsea, Mich.

WIND-DOWN WEDNESDAY
7 PM, JULY 15
Sib4Sib is hosting a Facebook live 
event featuring Dr. Jackie Issner, 
Ph.D,. licensed psychologist and 
Sib4Sib clinical adviser. Wind-down 
Wednesday is an opportunity to learn 
more about Sib4Sib and participate 
in a family-friendly mindfulness 
activity, like connecting with ones 
you love. On the Sib4Sib Facebook 
page. More info and to add to your 
calendar: Sib4Sib.org/wdw.

MEDITATION & MOVEMENT
8 PM, JULY 15
Federation’
s We Need to Talk 
presents ttrained yoga and 
meditation teacher Stacy Bishop 
is back to once again help people 
relax, re-center and recharge. This 
class is open to all ages, and no 
experience is necessary. Info: Amy 
Wayne, (248) 203-1483, awayne@
jfmd.org.

READER ALERT
ONGOING
Southfield Public Library Summer 
Reading Program has begun. All 
summer programs will be virtual. Log 
your reading, complete challenges, 
play games and earn badges when 
you register at southfieldlibrary.
readsquared.com.

Compiled by Sy Manello/Editorial 
Assistant. Send items at least 14 
days in advance to calendar@
thejewishnews.com.

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