HereBԪַs a collection curated by The Associated PressBԪַ entertainment journalists of whatBԪַs arriving on TV, streaming services and music and video game platforms this week.
MOVIES
BԪַ Just a week after hitting theaters the neo-noir thriller anchored by Julianne Moore, arrives on Apple TV+ on Friday. No one is quite who they seem in the film, directed by Benjamin Caron, whose credits include BԪַAndorBԪַ and BԪַThe Crown,BԪַ as we delve into myriad cons among New YorkBԪַs well-heeled set. In his review, AP Film Writer Jake Coyle wrote that the Before its lesser third act, BԪַSharperBԪַ BԪַ propelled especially by the performances of newcomer Briana Middleton and the more veteran Sebastian Stan BԪַ manages to juggle its plot twists with panache.BԪַ
BԪַ Gina Prince-BythewoodBԪַs action epic arrives on Netflix on Thursday, perfect for a rewatch or to finally get those holdouts on board with one of last yearBԪַs most exciting mainstream blockbusters. The film starring Viola Davis as an African warrior was widely expected to get some Oscar nominations but was wholly shut out from every category. Prince-Bythewood wrote a moving essay in The Hollywood Reporter recently reflecting on the state of the industry, in which her film was a critical and audience hit, but still missed out on awards recognition.
BԪַ If youBԪַve already made it through last weekBԪַs streaming rom-com options, on Prime BԪַ, and on Netflix, another starry offering is coming to video on demand in time for ValentineBԪַs Day viewing. available to rent on Tuesday, brings together Diane Keaton, Richard Gere, Susan Sarandon, Emma Roberts, Luke Bracey and William H. Macy for a classic meet-the-parents set up.
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MUSIC
BԪַ You can take away PinkBԪַs dinner, fun, liquor, soul, dog, birthday cake and everything she loves but donBԪַt take away her dancing shoes. ThatBԪַs the message from an explosion of pop she wrote with hitmakers Max Martin and Shellback, with a video of Pink roller-dancing through a supermarket. The single is on BԪַTrustfall,BԪַ her ninth studio album set for release on Friday, which features appearances from The Lumineers, Chris Stapleton and First Aid Kit. ItBԪַs BԪַan exploration of the highs and lows of uncertainty, freedom and letting go.BԪַ
BԪַ BTS star J-Hope has a documentary dropping Friday that chronicles three milestones: the making of the singerBԪַs first solo album, BԪַJack In the Box,BԪַ his 2022 Lollapalooza performance as the first South Korean artist to headline the festival and the albumBԪַs listening party. BԪַJ-Hope in the BoxBԪַ will release globally on Disney+. J-Hope BԪַ born Jeong Hoseok BԪַ is on hiatus from BTS while the rest of the band BԪַ RM, Jin, Suga, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook BԪַ fulfill their mandatory military duties in South Korea.
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TELEVISION
BԪַ Billy Crudup stars in a new Apple TV+ series called Set in the future BԪַ which looks like a mashup of BԪַThe JetsonsBԪַ and BԪַPleasantville,BԪַ Crudup plays Jack, a traveling salesman of lunar timeshares. He is a leader among his colleagues (including Hank Azaria) for his unwavering optimism and sales numbers, but beneath the surface, life isnBԪַt so perfect and thereBԪַs a darker side to Jack who has secrets he doesnBԪַt want revealed. BԪַHello Tomorrow!BԪַ debuts Friday.
BԪַ Roseanne Barr has been relatively quiet since she was fired from ABC in 2018. At the time, the comedian was riding high from the success of a BԪַRoseanneBԪַ revival in 2018. Things turned when Barr posted a racist tweet, (which she apologized for), prompting ABC to quickly cut ties and cancel the sitcom. Now, Barr has taped her first comedy special in almost 20 years and has taken it to the streaming service Fox Nation. The one-hour set called was filmed in front of an audience in Houston. Fox Nation will also debut a documentary about Barr called BԪַWho is Roseanne Barr?BԪַ Both debut Monday.
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VIDEO GAMES
BԪַ Hunting games have come a long way since 1984BԪַs Duck Hunt, with the prey getting ever more ferocious while the weaponry gets ever more elaborate. CapcomBԪַs Monster Hunter series has dominated the genre lately, but Electronic Arts is getting in on the action with from the Japanese studio best known for the hack-and-slash franchise Dynasty Warriors. You start off with a simple katana, but Wild HeartsBԪַ BԪַKarakuriBԪַ feature lets you build defensive structures, traps and vehicles on the fly. YouBԪַll need all the firepower you can muster to take down these magic-fueled behemoths BԪַ but, fortunately, you can invite friends to help out. The hunt begins Friday on PlayStation 5, Xbox X/S and PC.
BԪַ Then again, maybe you like wild animals. from the French studio Casus Ludi, would be more up your alley. ItBԪַs the tale of a fawn and a wolf cub who get lost in a snowstorm and help each other find their way back to their families. The critters are adorable, and the hand-drawn, black-and-white landscapes are elegantly gorgeous. Blanc is a quiet, nonviolent, cooperative journey BԪַ maybe ideal for teaming up with a young child on the couch or online. It will be available Tuesday on Nintendo Switch and PC.
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