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"Hitman Trilogy"
Players take on the role of Agent 47 as he stalks and kills his prey with a variety of weapons. Fun for the whole family. Published by Eidos Interactive for PlayStation2 and PC. Rated M. Available June 19.

"Resident Evil 4 Wii Edition"
This most recent chapter in the popular horror/action game series is already available for other platforms, but the Wii edition makes use of the console's unique controller to create a more energetic, interactive experience. Published by Capcom. Rated M. Available June 19.

"The Sims: Pet Stories"
Care for virtual pets, tame different kinds of pet personalities and have your Sims people and their pets compete in local shows. published by Electronic Arts for PC. Rated T. Available June 19.

"Transformers: The Game"
Based on the upcoming big-budget movie, this action game lets players defend Earth as the good Autobots or attack Earth as the evil Decepticons. Publisher Activision notes that everything in the game environment - buildings, vehicles - can be destroyed. Rated E-10+. Available June 19.


MUSIC:

Bon Jovi, "Lost Highway": After winning a Grammy for the song "Who Says You Can't Go Home," the band goes whole hog with this album of country music. Released by Mercury Nashville. In stores June 19.

Mandy Moore, "Wild Hope": The singer-actress labored for two years on this folk album. Released by Firm Music. In stores June 19.

Brad Paisley, "5th Gear": The country singer looks back on his younger days with humor and a hard-rock edge. Released by Arista. In stores June 19.

Lifehouse, Who We Are": The band says their fourth album will "rock a little harder" than their previous disc. Released by Geffen Records. In stores June 19.

T-Pain, "Epiphany": the singer-rapper's sophomore album features guest appearances by Akon, Yung Joc, Shawnna of DTP, Cee-Lo and Baby Cham. Released by Jive. In stores June 19.

The White Stripes, "Icky Thump": The band - well, all two of them - describe their sixth album as a mishmash of all kinds of American genres. Released by Warner Bros. In stores June 19.


TV:

All times are EDT/PDT.

Sunday, June 17

"Bridezillas": More bad behavior from shrill, spoiled brides. 9 p.m. WE.

"Mystery!": Michael Kitchen returns chief detective Christopher Foyle in a new chapter of "Foyle's War," the mystery series set in Britain during World War II. This time Foyle and his inspectors must investigate a murder at a U.S. Army base. 9 p.m., PBS.

"Flight of the Conchords": A new comedy about two folk musicians from New Zealand and their misadventures in New York. 10:30 p.m., HBO.

Monday, June 18

"Age of Love": A "reality" show with pro tennis player Mark Philippoussis courts and flirts with a group of women, not knowing that half of them are in their 40s. 9 p.m., NBC.

"The Closer": Kyra Sedgwick returns as tough cop Brenda Leigh Johnson as the third season begins with Brenda facing department budget cuts and her boyfriend wanting to get more serious. 9 p.m. TNT.

Tuesday, June 19

"NOVA": Archaeologists examine the bones of long-extinct giant predators in Australia in this segment entitled "Bone Diggers." 8 p.m., PBS.

"AFI Lifetime Achievement Award": Al Pacino gets the award this year, meaning mucho clips from the "Godfather" films and hopefully few clips from "Scent of a Woman." Morgan Freeman hosts. 9 p.m., USA.

Wednesday, June 20

"AFI's 100 Years ... 100 Movies: 10th Anniversary Edition": The American Film Institute revises its list of 100 great films, providing fodder for endless debate among movie buffs. 8 p.m., CBS.


BOOKS:

Jane Green, "Second Chance": A death brings together a group of friends who haven't seen each other in years. Published by Penguin Group. In stores June 19.

Elizabeth Rogers, "The Green Book: The Everyday Guide to Saving the Planet One Simple Step at a Time": Practical tips on how to help save the environment, with stories from celebrities about how they made their lives greener. Published by Crown Publishing Group. In stores June 19.

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