MANILA, Philippines - Catch Dr. Michael Holt (Patrick Wilson) as he goes through a change of heart in A Gifted Man, a drama about a charismatic, ultra-motivated surgeon whose life changes forever when his deceased ex-wife begins teaching him the meaning of life from the hereafter. Holt is an exceptional doctor who lives a materialistic life of luxury thanks to his obsessive career and powerful and wealthy patients. However, his world is rocked when his ex-wife, Anna, an idealistic free-clinic doctor, dies and mysteriously appears to him. Catch the season premiere on Jan. 17, 2012, airing every Tuesday night at 10:55.
Physical transformations abound in each episode of Face Off, a new reality-competition series set in the magical realm of world-class special effects and makeup artistry. The series features 12 aspiring special effects makeup artists who will compete for a shot at successful makeup effects, stardom and the chance to break out in the competitive field. The contestants are tasked with elaborate feature challenges, including executing full-body paint makeup on models and creating their own horror villain. Not only will the show incorporate special effects makeup, it will also exhibit a wide range of skill sets including prosthetics, 3-D design, sculpting, eye enhancers, casting and molding. Watch incredible revelations of the competitors’ finished work beginning Jan. 9, 2012, airing double episodes every Monday night at 7:35.
Meanwhile, the world’s nerdiest secret agent is back as AXN Beyond airs the fourth season of the action-comedy series Chuck. With Chuck’s new intersect abilities — resulting from a data upgrade and some actual spy training — he is now fully equipped with deadly fighting skills and ready to face the Ring, the enemy spy organization. The new season features more missions, more action and more romance as Chuck’s relationship with Sarah gets more serious, while he takes on his most personal mission yet: Finding his long-missing mother. All the action begins Jan. 13, 2011, airing every Friday night at 10:55.