Zack Snyder’s ‘Rebel Moon – Part 2: Scargiver’ and Taylor Swift’s album ‘The Tortured Poets’ Department’ are now on Netflix, new TV, movies and more coming to devices near you , music, and games are part of it.
Among the streaming services worth your time, chosen by Associated Press entertainment journalists: The animated film “Migration,” in which a family of ducks is lured to fly south for the winter and is the butt of a joke. Some even feature Conan O’Brien. On display on Max’s new travel show, “Conan O’Brien Must Go.”
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— In “Migration,” the latest animation from Illumination, the creators of “Despicable Me” and “Super Mario,” on Peacock Friday, the cautious father (Kumail Nanjiani) of a family of ducks is persuaded to fly south for the winter. Brothers movie. “Migration,” written by “White Lotus” creator Mike White, is another more kid-friendly look at the pros and cons of exotic vacations. In my review, I wrote that “Migration” was “vividly animated with a warm cartoon tone that Daffy would be proud of.” But it never fully spreads its wings. ” Starring Elizabeth Banks, Danny DeVito, Carol Kane, Awkwafina, and Keegan-Michael Key.
— The films of Zack Snyder, creator of such brave CGI creations as “Man of Steel,” “Justice League,” and “Army of the Dead,” tend to be either love-hate or hate-watch movies. . If you’re the former, the release of Rebel Moon – Part 2: Scargiver (Friday on Netflix) will be the date you’ve been buzzing about since the first film was released in December. Sofia Boutella and Djimon Hounsou lead an ensemble cast in Snyder’s Star War riff space opera.
– If a movie is too packed with content, what about a movie that passes by like a brief encounter? A new series streaming on Criterion Channel asks, “How Much Can Happen in One Night? ” he asks. This series collects some of the best movies where everything happens from dusk until dawn. The night may pass in conversation (“Dinner with Andre”) or bloodshed (“Night of the Living Dead”), but in each case the sun eventually comes and lifts the spell of the night. solve. Among the highlights are Elaine May’s “Mikey and Nicky,” Martin Scorsese’s “After Hours,” Jim Jarmusch’s “Night on Earth,” and Agnes Varda’s “From 5 to 7.” ‘Cleo’ and so on.
— AP Film Writer Jake Coyle
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— It’s Taylor Swift’s world, and we just keep living in it. On Friday, the saviors of modern pop music and the American economy will release their long-awaited 11th studio album, The Tortured Poets Department. Swift surprise announced the release in February at the 2024 Grammy Awards after winning the trophy for Best Pop Vocal Album for his 10th LP, Midnights. The day after the Grammys, Swift released the tracklist, featuring 16 songs and two features. “Fortnite” and “Florida!!!” featuring Post Malone, who was just featured on Beyoncé’s “Act ll: Cowboy Carter.” Featuring Florence + The Machine. At a show in Melbourne, Australia, Swift described the album as a “lifeline,” adding, “I’ve never had an album where I needed more songwriting than Tortured Poets.”
— Three decades into their career, Pearl Jam’s 12th studio album, Dark Matter, will be released on the same day as Swift’s album — but don’t think of it as competition . They keep it in the family. Both records are signed to Republic Records. “Dark Matter,” produced by Andrew Watt, is Pearl Jam’s first new album since 2020’s “Gigaton.” The album is a hard rock collection of songs by the saints of the 1990s Seattle scene, described by Andrew Dalton of the Associated Press as “athletic in its speed and aggression.” , and persistence sounds like a man that age would feel pain afterwards. ” Please listen responsibly.
— AP Music Writer Maria Sherman
new shows streamed
— Fresh off an Oscar nomination, Lily Gladstone is co-starring with Riley Keough in Hulu’s new limited series “Under the Bridge.” Based on the true crime novel by Rebecca Godfrey, “Under the Bridge” tells the story of the murder of Canadian teenager Leena Burke in the late 1990s. Gladstone plays a police officer investigating the case, and Keogh plays Godfrey, who immerses himself in Vark’s world to detail not only what happened, but also the social and cultural implications surrounding her death. “Under the Bridge” premieres on Hulu on Wednesday, and already both Gladstone and Keough are garnering Emmy buzz.
— Conan O’Brien loves to be the butt of jokes, and it’s on full display in Max’s new travel show, “Conan O’Brien Must Go.” Cameras follow comedians as they visit countries such as Ireland, Thailand, Argentina and Norway. When the series was announced last May, Max released these words from O’Brien: “Fans around the world had never asked me to visit them, so I did.” “Conan O’Brien Must Go” debuted on Max on Thursday.
— “Bridgerton” star Nicola Coughlan is leaving her Regency days and stepping into the present by starring in Tubi’s British comedy “Big Mood.” Coughlan plays Maggie, a young playwright who suffers from bipolar disorder and decides to go off her medication to unleash her creativity. Maggie relies on her loyal best friend Eddie (Lydia West) to get through her daily challenges, but their friendship is tested as Maggie’s mental state deteriorates. “Big Mood” will premiere on Friday Tubi.
— The popular fantasy children’s book series “The Spiderwick Chronicles” has been adapted for television. The story follows teenage twins Simon and Jared and their older sister Mallory after they move to an old family property called Spiderwick, which is inhabited by magical creatures. The show also stars Christian Slater, Joy Bryant, and Jack Dylan Grazer. “The Spiderwick Chronicles” premieres Friday on the Roku Channel.
— National Geographic’s popular Secrets Of series has a new addition called Secrets of the Octopus. His three-part series, debuting Sunday, details the surprising characteristics of octopuses. These marine animals may look funny, but they have a level of intelligence that allows them to problem solve, make plans, and communicate with other species. Narrated by Paul Rudd and executive produced by James Cameron, this documentary series is inspired by Cy Montgomery’s books and research.
— Alicia Rancilio
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— Harold The second thing you notice about Halibut after its goofy title is its unique graphics. German indie studio Slow Bros. has built the entire game around hand-crafted models, and the result looks like stop-motion animation. The story takes place on the Fedora, a city-sized spaceship that escaped from Earth 250 years ago but unfortunately crash-landed at the bottom of a foreign ocean. Harold himself is a clumsy young assistant to the ship’s chief scientist, trying to find a way to get the ship back into space. Will Harold help them make a fresh start, or will they find themselves drawn into the mysteries of this strange planet? Play on PlayStation 5, Xbox X/S, and PC.
— Lou Kesten
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