New Episodes of MASTERS OF SEX and CALL ME FITZ and Movie Premieres Every Weekend, This November on The Movie Network

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• Dysfunctional Fitzpatrick family saga, CALL ME FITZ, continues Mondays at 10 p.m. ET/MT

• Dr. William Masters (Michael Sheen) and Virginia Johnson (Lizzy Caplan) continue to shed light on the science of sex in all new episodes of MASTERS OF SEX on Sundays at 10 p.m. ET/MT
• Canadian original documentary FILTHY GORGEOUS: THE BOB GUCCIONE STORY premieres Nov. 8 at 9 p.m. ET/MT
• TMN movie premieres include THE PAPERBOY, ADVENTURES OF BAILEY: A NIGHT IN COWTOWN, DJANGO UNCHAINED, GANGSTER SQUAD, THE HOST, IVAN THE INCREDIBLE, BULLET TO THE HEAD, MY AWKWARD SEXUAL ADVENTURE, KILLING THEM SOFTLY, THE ORANGES, ADVENTURES IN ZAMBEZIA, and MAGIC MAGIC

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Below is a chronological listing of The Movie Network programming highlights for November. All programming is subject to change (all times ET; visit themovienetwork.ca to confirm local broadcast times).

Friday, Nov. 1

9 p.m. – THE PAPERBOY (2013)

Ward Jansen (Matthew McConaughey, TRUE DETECTIVE) is a star reporter for a Miami newspaper and has returned home with close friend Yardley (David Oyelowo, Lincoln) to investigate a racial murder case. THE PAPERBOY also stars Nicole Kidman (The Railway Man), John Cusack (The Butler), and Zac Efron (Parkland).

Saturday, Nov. 2

7 p.m. – ADVENTURES OF BAILEY: A NIGHT IN COWTOWN (2013)

Bailey, the Baker’s family dog, is settling into his new home very well, until a shady character snatches Felix, a dog from the neighbourhood. Bailey and the gang must now rescue Felix, but face a multitude of obstacles along the way.

9 p.m. – DJANGO UNCHAINED (2012)

With the help of a German bounty hunter (Christoph Waltz, Inglourious Basterds), a freed slave (Jamie Foxx, Ray) sets out to rescue his wife (Kerry Washington, Django Unchained) from a brutal Mississippi plantation owner. Also starring Leonardo DiCaprio (The Great Gatsby), Samuel L. Jackson (The Avengers), and Walton Sanders Goggins Jr. (JUSTIFIED).

Sunday, Nov.  3

10 p.m. – MASTERS OF SEX – “Brave New World”– Season 1, Episode 6 of 12

In the aftermath of the miscarriage, Libby (Caitlin FitzGerald) and Masters (Michael Sheen) travel to Miami for some much needed rest and relaxation, but Masters is drawn back into his work by a sexually adventurous couple next door. Alone in the hospital, Johnson (Lizzy Caplan) enlists Jane (Heléne Yorke) in an effort to debunk Freud’s theory that one kind of female orgasm is better than another.

Monday, Nov.  4

10 p.m. – CALL ME FITZ – “It’s All Fun and Games Until Someone Loses a Fitz” – Season 4, Episode 5 of 10

It’s a rainy night at the Fitzpatrick house, and Larry (Ernie Grunwald) takes the opportunity to use large amounts of alcohol to con the family into playing his favourite game. Larry ends up discovering far more about the Fitzpatricks than he ever wanted to know.

Friday, Nov.  8

9 p.m. – FILTHY GORGEOUS: THE BOB GUCCIONE STORY (2013)

FILTHY GORGEOUS: THE BOB GUCCIONE STORY features candid interviews with colleagues, lovers, family members, and pundits including two of Guccione’s sons, Nick and Bob Jr., the founder of Spin and Gear magazines, and many of his closest confidantes and Penthouse Pets. Notable appearances include: Alan Dershowitz, Penthouse’s 1st Amendment Lawyer and confidante; Xaviera Hollander, aka The Happy Hooker, Penthouse columnist for 30 years; Al Goldstein, publisher of competitor Screw magazine; Jane Homlish, Guccione’s personal assistant for 35 years, and Victoria Johnson, Guccione’s lover and Penthouse Pet of The Year, 1978.

Saturday, Nov.  9

9 p.m. – GANGSTER SQUAD (2013)

A secret crew of police officers led by two determined sergeants (Josh Brolin, Men In Black 3 and Ryan Gosling, The Place Beyond The Pines), work together in an effort to take down the ruthless mob king Mickey Cohen (Sean Penn, Milk) who runs the city. Also starring Emma Stone (Crazy, Stupid, Love.), Nick Nolte (LUCK), and Giovanni Ribisi (Avatar).

Sunday, Nov.  10

9 p.m. – MASTERS OF SEX – “All Together Now” – Season 1, Episode 7 of 12

Masters and Johnson continue their sexual response study – now as participants – but Johnson fears their work may be interfering with Masters’ home life. Libby pressures Dr. Haas to resume her fertility treatments in secret. Meanwhile, Haas struggles to let go of feelings for Johnson as his relationship with Vivian (Cleo Fraser) deepens.

Monday, Nov.  11

10 p.m. – CALL ME FITZ – “O-Rigins” – Season 4, Episode 6 of 10

Wedding bells are ringing at casa Fitzpatrick as Ken and Elaine get set to re-tie the knot. Everyone except for Fitz  is convinced the wedding is a secret ploy to bring down Fitzpatrick motors once and for all.

Friday, Nov.  15

9 p.m. – THE HOST (2013)

A race of aliens come to Earth and threaten mankind by taking over their bodies and erasing their memories. Melanie (Saoirse Ronan, The Way Back) will risk everything to protect the people she cares most about, proving that love can conquer all in a dangerous new world. Also starring Jake Abel (SUPERNATURAL), Max Irons (THE WHITE QUEEN), and Frances Fisher (TOUCH).

Saturday, Nov.  16

7 p.m. – IVAN THE INCREDIBLE (2012)

A lonely and bullied 8-year-old boy finds a kindred spirit in a friendly crane operator, in this remake of the 1981 Danish film Gummi-Tarzan, starring Alex Svanbjerg (Rubber Tarzan).

9 p.m. – BULLET TO THE HEAD (2012)

After watching their respective partners die, a New Orleans hitman (Sylvester Stallone, The Expendables) and a Washington D.C. detective (Sung Kang, Fast & Furious 6) form an alliance in order to bring down their common enemy. Also starring Sarah Shahi (PERSON OF INTEREST), Christian Slater (BREAKING IN), and Jason Momoa (GAME OF THRONES).

Sunday, Nov.  17

10 p.m. – MASTERS OF SEX – Season 1, Episode 8 of 12

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Monday, Nov.  18

9 p.m. – CALL ME FITZ – “The Hard Weiner of Truth” – Season 4, Episode 7 of 10

Still reeling from the shocking truth about his father, Fitz takes a drive down memory lane that leaves him with an even bigger identity crisis than he started with.

Friday, Nov.  22

9 p.m. – MY AWKWARD SEXUAL ADVENTURE (2013)

To win back his ex-girlfriend, a conservative accountant (Jonas Chernick, DEGRASSI: THE NEXT GENERATION) enlists the help of an exotic dancer (Emily Hampshire, Cosmopolis) to guide him on a quest for sexual experience.

Saturday, Nov.  23

9 p.m. – KILLING THEM SOFTLY (2012)

Jackie Cogan (Brad Pitt) is an enforcer hired to restore order after three guys rob a Mob protected card game, causing the local criminal economy to collapse. Also starring James Gandolfini (THE SOPRANOS), Richard Jenkins (SIX FEET UNDER), and Scoot McNairy (Argo).

Sunday, Nov.  24

10 p.m. – MASTERS OF SEX – Season 1, Episode 9 of 12

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Monday, Nov.  25

10 p.m. – CALL ME FITZ – “Brotherly Love” – Season 4, Episode 8 of 10

After accepting Pat Childs’ offer to work at The O-Mobile dealership, Fitz quickly learns that life in the corporate world is not the cakewalk he hoped it would be. Thanks to Larry, Fitz discovers he could be in for a big pay out if he figures out a way to get canned.

Friday, Nov.  29

9 p.m. – THE ORANGES (2011)

The enduring friendship between the Walling and Ostroff families is tested when Nina (Leighton Meester, GOSSIP GIRL), the prodigal Ostroff daughter, returns home for the holidays after a five-year absence and begins an affair with David (Hugh Laurie, HOUSE M.D.), head of the Walling family. Also starring Adam Brody (HOUSE OF LIES), Allison Janney (MASTERS OF SEX), and Oliver Platt (THE BIG C).

Saturday Nov.  30

7 p.m. – ADVENTURES IN ZAMBEZIA (2012)

A naive but high-spirited young falcon travels to the bird city of ‘Zambezia’ where he discovers the truth about his origins and, in defending the city, learns how to be part of a community. ADVENTURES IN ZAMBEZIA stars Leonard Nimoy (Star Trek: Into Darkness), Samuel L. Jackson (AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D.), and Abigail Breslin (THE CALL).

9 p.m. – MAGIC MAGIC (2013)

A vacationing insomniac (Michael Cera, ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT) loses the ability to distinguish dreams from reality while travelling the Chilean countryside with a group of adventurers.

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