Adam Sandler plays an astronaut on a solo mission to the edge of the solar system in the sci-fi drama Spaceman, and Disney+’s animated coming-of-age story Iwájú, set in a futuristic Lagos, Nigeria, are just a few. . New TV, movies, music, and games delivered to a device near you.
Streaming services worth your time, chosen by Associated Press entertainment journalists, also include the video game “Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth” and the rap lyrics that law enforcement secretly used against defendants for decades. There’s a Paramount+ documentary that reveals the company’s use of “Napoleon,” starring Joaquin and directed by Ridley Scott. Phoenix attacks Apple TV+.
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— Ridley Scott’s “Napoleon” finally debuts on Apple TV+ on Friday, March 1st. This historical epic, starring Joaquin Phoenix as the French leader and Vanessa Kirby as his wife Josephine, divided critics at the time of its release due to its unexpected tone and humor. Ta. AP film writer Jake Coyle wrote in his review: “Don’t mistake ‘Napoleon’ for a run-of-the-mill historical epic…What we have here is a magnificent tapestry of history centered around hideous, almost satirical portraiture. Scott’s spectacle and Phoenix’s nakedness. The combination of the Emperor’s performances makes ‘Napoleon’ a fascinatingly off-kilter experience.”
— Adam Sandler plays Jakob Prochaska, an astronaut on a solo mission to the edge of the solar system, in the sci-fi drama Spaceman, which will be released on Netflix on Friday, March 1st. The commander is played by Isabella Rossellini and Carey Mulligan. The wife he left behind on earth. Paul Dano also voices an extraterrestrial spider named Hanush. The film, directed by Johan Renck (who directed all five episodes of HBO’s gruesome “Chernobyl” series), is based on the 2017 novel “Spaceman of Bohemia.”
— For families looking for something new, Peacock Kids has the DreamWorks sequel “Megamind vs. Doom Syndicate,” arriving Friday, March 1 and starring Will Ferrell as the voice of the reformed villain. He will be replaced by Keith Ferguson.
— The Criterion Channel also has a fun new series dedicated to Razzie winners, including “Heaven’s Gate,” “Ishtar,” “Cocktail,” “Showgirls” and “Gigli” (opening Friday, March 1). Some works have become beloved classics, while others have not. But in the case of Elaine May’s Ishtar, it’s hard to judge whether Roger Ebert called the film “a truly frightening film, a lifeless, large-scale, boring piece of failed comedy.” It’s up to the viewer to decide. They’re on the side of fans like Martin Scorsese and Quentin Tarantino.
— AP Film Writer Lindsay Barr
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— Paula Cole this week releases Lo, her first collection of all-original songs in nearly a decade. The Grammy Award winner has released three singles from the 11-song set, including the deeply personal ballad “Invisible Armor,” in which she sings, “I’m alone at the center of my life.” included. Her other singles include the funky “The Replacements & Dinosaur Jr.” And the unforgettable “Green Eyes Crying”. “The autobiographical snapshot touches on stories of identity, social justice, and history,” the singer said in her statement.
— The use of rap lyrics as evidence in criminal trials is common but controversial. Paramount+’s new documentary As We Speak: Rap Music on Trial reveals how law enforcement has secretly used artwork against defendants for decades . Directed by JM Harper and starring rapper Kemba, the film doesn’t care if someone is innocent or guilty. It asks whether lyrics can be used for belief. The doc screened at the Sundance Film Festival and appeared on his streaming platform on Tuesday.
— Check out Oasis singer Liam Gallagher and The Stone Roses guitarist John Squire team up to celebrate the sound of Manchester. Two singles, ‘Just Another Rainbow’ and ‘Mars To Liverpool’, mix rock’n’roll, indie sludge and 60s psychedelia. Their self-titled album, released on Friday, March 1st, features Greg Kurstin, who produced and played bass, and Joey Waronker (Beck, REM, Atoms for Peace) on drums. . Long-time friends, Gallagher and Squire collaborated when Squire joined Gallagher on stage at Gallagher’s recent show at Knebworth, where his iconic two-night stand at Oasis took place in 1996. I came up with an idea. This guy will drink champagne for two supernovas.
— AP Entertainment Writer Mark Kennedy
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— FX’s newest series is Shogun, a Japanese historical drama based on the 1975 novel by James Clavell. You may remember that the 1980 miniseries starring Richard Chamberlain, also based on this book, was a huge hit at the time. This 10-episode version of him is described as a more faithful adaptation to the scope of the novel, with Clavell’s daughter Michaela serving as executive producer. This epic story is set hundreds of years ago in Japan, under the rule of a military dictator known as the Shogun. His first two episodes of “Shogun” will premiere on FX and Hulu on Tuesday.
— A new Disney+ animated series called “Iwájú” is a coming-of-age story set in a futuristic Lagos, Nigeria. The story, presented in a comic book style, tells the story of her two best friends, Thora and Cole, who have a strong bond despite their different class systems. Their friendship is tested by a technology guru who uses his expertise to distract from a secret criminal organization. All six episodes of “Iwájú” will be released on Disney+ on Wednesday.
— “The Good Wife” and “The Good Fight” were full of great characters, but the best of them all was Carrey, who played the underrated, dumb, kind, and wise lawyer.・It was Elsbeth Tascione played by Preston. In the new drama “Elsbeth,” which premieres Thursday on CBS, Tascioni stars in her own story, starting over in New York with a new job as an NYPD investigator. Episodes will also be streamed on his Paramount+.
— Jamie Dornan is back as “The Tourist.” You can find him on Netflix. The series originally aired on the BBC and received high ratings, and season 1 was streamed on his Max. Now, Netflix has acquired both of the show’s two seasons. Season 1 is already streaming and Season 2 will be available on Thursday. The series begins with Dornan, known as “The Man”, losing his memory after a car accident in the Australian outback. He has no idea who he is or why he is there, and every clue points to a dark past. Season 2 takes Dornan’s man and his girlfriend to Ireland, and the mystery continues.
— Alicia Rancilio
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— Final Fantasy VII is undoubtedly a landmark piece in video game history, so when publisher Square Enix decided to remake it, they went all out and turned the 1997 blockbuster into an epic trilogy. I changed it to His 2020 Final Fantasy VII Remake of Part 1 won over new fans without tarnishing the memories of old fans. That’s where Part 2, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth comes into play. While our hero Cloud and his friends are still battling the power company that is draining the world’s resources, the villain Sephiroth is planning a different kind of global destruction. About two-thirds of the way through the original, there’s a huge plot twist. Whether Square decided to recreate that moment remains a mystery. You’ll find out on Thursday on PlayStation 5.
— Lou Kesten
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