From movies like John Wick and Wild Life to series like SmartLess and Prehistoric Planet, there’s plenty to watch this week.
Posted Date – Mon 05/22/23 10:15am
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Hyderabad: Of course, many are eagerly anticipating this Sunday’s “Succession” finale. But what if you weren’t following the Roy family drama? There’s tons of new TV, movies, music and games on devices near you that you can’t miss. AP entertainment reporters’ picks for products worth your time include streaming of the latest “John Wick” movie, new Matchbox Twenty music the end of a long drought, and a video game that lets you play one of Middle-earth’s most famous characters and the television adaptation of the graphic novel “American Born Chinese.”
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It’s hard to believe a truly selfless gesture from a company’s employees, especially when it comes to their wealth, but whether it’s Patagonia’s first CEO Kris McDivitt Tompkins or her late husband, North Face and Esprit’s founder, Doug Tompkins, did not follow the rules.
From the makers of the Academy Award-winning “Free Solo,” new documentary “Wild Life” tells the couple’s story, their love of the outdoors, their adventurous spirit and how they put their fortune into “wild life” by buying wild animals. Rebuild” conservation efforts span approximately 2.2 million acres in Argentina and Chile. It will stream on Disney+ and Hulu starting Friday, May 26.
It’s been a strong week for Sundance documentaries on the streaming side, as “Victim/Suspect” debuts Tuesday on Netflix. Director Nancy Schwartzman’s film follows journalist Rae de Leon as she investigates a disturbing pattern: In the United States, women who report sexual assault often become suspects . The film delves into the flaws and holes in the system that can lead to chilling trends.
For even more escapism, Keanu Reeves’ indefatigable assassin John Wick is back for a fourth movie, which will be available Tuesday on video-on-demand. This time, Wick went to Paris. He is still being hunted, but has also gone on the offensive. The Associated Press’ Mark Kennedy wrote in his review that the installment elevates and expands the franchise. “The fourth is sleeker, classier, crazier — kind of like Paris itself,” Kennedy said. It’s also a bittersweet farewell to Charon, the Continental hotel concierge played by Lance Reddick, who died shortly before the film’s release.
new music to play
Pop-rock singers Matchbox Twenty released their fifth studio album, “Where The Light Goes,” on Friday, May 26, ending more than a decade in the making. It’s an upbeat album that opens with a horn-soaked chorus of “Friends” – the chorus goes to “All My Friends Are Here”, which features the voice of band member Paul Doucet’s son – and other highlights include writing Singer Amanda Hills duets with frontman Rob Thomas on the upbeat “No Other Love” and single “Wild Dogs,” which captures that moment when you’re young and finally find your person. some time.
Sing along to an album of music from the fifth and final season, celebrating the end of “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.” The album features Dinah Washington’s “Relax Max,” Doris Day and Peggy Cavanaugh’s “I Love the Way You Say Goodnight,” Barbra Streisand’s “Who Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf” and Tony Bennett’s “I Wanna Be Around.” Fans will appreciate actor Hank Azaria’s “Nancy (with a smiley face)” and The actors sing “Everything is growing!”
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Dinosaurs reappear in season two of Apple TV+’s “Prehistoric Planet.” Produced by Jon Favreau and the team behind Planet Earth, the documentary series used the latest technology to not only create dinosaurs that looked real, but also immerse viewers in their habitats. Sir David Attenborough returns to tell. The second season of “Prehistoric Planet” is presented as an event series, which premieres on Monday and then has new episodes every day of the week.
Every episode of the “SmartLess” podcast, hosted by Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett, features interesting conversations with guests, but one of the best parts of the trio is They play jokes on each other. These old friends bicker and tease each other like family. In 2022, the guys took their show to six cities, talking to surprise guests in front of sold-out live audiences. If you weren’t one of the lucky ones to watch them live, it turns out the cameras are rolling. “Smartless: On the Road” premieres Tuesday on Max.
New action comedy series “American Born Chinese” is based on the graphic novel by Gene Luen Yang. It stars Ben Wang as a high school student struggling to survive everyday life as a first-generation American in a Chinese family. He meets an exchange student from Taiwan and finds himself embroiled in a war of ancient Chinese gods. The series balances coming-of-age stories and mythology in the spirit of graphic novels. It also boasts a cast that includes Academy Award winners Ke Huy Quan and Michele Yeoh, as well as Chin Han and Daniel Wu. Recurring actors include Stephanie Hsu, Ronnie Chieng and Jimmy O. Yang. “American Born Chinese” premieres Wednesday on Disney+.
new video games to play
You are going to Middle-earth. Which character do you want to be? Frodo? Gandalf? Legolas? Daedalic Entertainment is betting on a more conflicted protagonist in The Lord of the Rings: Gollum. Instead of wielding cool weapons and flashy spells, Gollum has to rely on stealth and spider-like climbing skills to survive. He also has to endure the taunts of his alter ego Smeagol, Gollum the good hobbit before being corrupted by his “precious” One Ring. German studio Daedalic is known for its story-heavy adventures like the Deponia series, so it might be interesting to see how it handles the story in JRR Tolkien’s sprawling world. Gollum’s Journey begins Friday, May 26 on Xbox X/S/One, PlayStation 5/4, and PC.
In a typical post-apocalyptic video game like Fallout or The Last of Us, there are still plenty of people roaming the planet. Private Division’s After Us isn’t kidding – in its future, humans have been wiped off the face of the planet. You play as Gaia, the “spirit of life,” and your mission is to collect the lost souls of all extinct species. Oiled monsters known as the Devourers are out to thwart any hope of revival. Despite the grim setting, We’re After looks gorgeous, reminiscent of the haunted wasteland from the 2012 classic Journey. Barcelona-based Piccolo Studio says it’s a story about “sacrifice and hope,” so Earth may not be finished yet. It’s coming to Xbox X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC on Tuesday.
