The weekend is back, as are we, with recommendations for exciting new shows and movies released on OTT platforms and theatres. Get ready with a bowl of popcorn and some refreshments, as you won’t be able to leave your sofa (or bed, if you prefer).
From putting your detective caps on for the new season of ‘Pachinko’ to getting your heart racing with the new K-drama ‘The Frog’, the streaming platforms Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Hulu, and Apple TV+ have ample new titles to show us. Moreover, if you are a keen theatre-goer, the entertainment world has an exciting Hollywood offering, the Channing Tatum starrer ‘Blink Twice’. Let’s get right into the binge-worthy titles that will help you fuel your weekend entertainment ritual.
Angry Young Men: The Salim-Javed Story
Release date: August 20, 2024
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
Summary: Directed by Namrata Rao, the documentary ‘Angry Young Men: The Salim-Javed Story’ tells the tale of the legendary screenwriter duo Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar. It features Salim Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Shatrughan Sinha, Karan Johar, Zoya Akhtar, Salman Khan, and Javed Akhtar.
Watch the trailer here:
Wyatt Earp And the Cowboy War
Release date: August 21, 2024
Where to watch: Netflix
Summary: Directed by Patrick Reams, ‘Wyatt Earp And the Cowboy War’ follows the legendary gunfight faceoff on 26 October 1881, at O.K Corral between lawmen and the Cowboys. Starring Edward Franklin, Tim Fellingham, Peter O’Meara, Jack Gordon, and Christian Mackay in the leading roles.
Watch the trailer here:
Secret Lives Of Orangutans
Release date: August 22, 2024
Where to watch: Netflix
Summary: Directed by Huw Cordey, ‘Secret Lives Of Orangutans’ is narrated by David Attenborough. The TV show follows a multi-generational orangutan family In the jungles of Sumatra.
Watch the trailer here:
GG Precinct
Release date: August 23, 2024
Where to watch: Netflix
Summary: Directed by Yin Chen Hao and Cheng Wei Hao, the Thai series ‘GG Precinct’ is a spin-off to ‘Marry My Dead Body’. It follows GG Precinct squad members who try to track down a serial killer. Greg Hsu, Gingle Wang, Ma Nien-hsien, and Flower Chen star.
Watch the trailer here:
The Frog
Release date: August 23, 2024
Where to watch: Netflix
Summary: Directed by Mo Wan-il, the thriller K-drama ‘The Frog’ follows motel owner and pension home runner Sang Joon and Jeon Young Ha whose lives take a turn upon the arrival of strange guests. Kim Yoon-seok, Yoon Kye-sang, and Go Min-si star.
Watch the trailer here:
Pachinko (Season 2)
Release date: August 23, 2024
Where to watch: Apple TV+
Summary: Directed by Leanne Welham, Arvin Chen, and Sang-il Lee, Season 2 of ‘Pachinko’ continues the story of Sunja and her Korean immigrant family. Lee Min-ho, Kim Min-ah, Anna Sawai, and Jin Ha stars.
Watch the trailer here:
Incoming
Release date: August 23, 2024
Where to watch: Netflix
Summary: Directed by John Chernin and Dave Chernin, the teen drama ‘Incoming’ follows the lives of four incoming freshmen who try to cope with the challenges of adolescence. Mason Thames, Ali Gallo, Isabella Ferreira, Loren Gray, Victoria Moroles, and Raphael Alejandro star.
Watch the trailer here:
Blink Twice
Release date: August 23, 2024
Where to watch: Theatre
Summary: Directed by Zoë Kravitz, the film ‘Blink Twice’ follows a cocktail waitress Frida whose life changes when she joins tech billionaire Slater King on his private island after meeting at a fundraising gala. Channing Tatum, Christian Slater, Naomi Ackie, and Simon Rex star.
Watch the trailer here:
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