What to stream this week: ‘Dune 2’ adds spice, J.Lo goes to space, Lenny Kravitz rocks

“Dune: Part 2,” Jennifer Lopez in the sci-fi action film “Atlas” and a “South Park” episode skewering weight-loss drugs are some of the new television shows, movies, music and games headed to one device near to you.

Also among the worthwhile streaming offerings selected by Associated Press entertainment journalists: A spectacular documentary about the Blue Angels, Shay Mitchell explores drinks around the world and Lenny Kravitz is back with his first full-length album in six years , “Blue Electric Light.”

– The spice will be flowing in Max starting Tuesday, when Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune: Part Two” finally hits the streaming service. The film continues the saga of Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) as he learns the ways of the Fremen who live in the desert after the death of his father in “Part One.” It’s also a decidedly more action-packed spectacle than the first film, introducing a host of new characters, including the demonic Feyd Rautha played by Austin Butler as a scene-stealing threat. In his review, AP film writer Jake Coyle wrote that “Like its predecessor, ‘Dune: Part Two’ vibrates with a heady expressionism of monoliths and mosquitoes, feverish visions and messianic fervor — more dystopian dream, or nightmare, than a straightforward narrative.”

— A different kind of eye-popping spectacle will also be available on Prime Video on Thursday in the documentary “The Blue Angels” about the daring U.S. Navy pilots who have thrilled audiences at air shows since 1946. Produced by JJ Abrams and “Top Gun: Maverick” star Glen Powell, filmmaker Paul Crowder had unprecedented access to the pilots, both on the ground and in the air, to give audiences a front-row seat to the show. They filmed the stunts using a helicopter with an IMAX-certified camera mount — it was the first civilian aircraft allowed to fly in their operating airspace — and unlike “Top Gun: Maverick,” there were no re-enactments or second takes. .

– The ever-prolific Jennifer Lopez already has another film on the way in the sci-fi action film “Atlas,” which premieres on Netflix on Friday, May 24. She plays the titular character, a data analyst who must learn to trust AI in order to save humanity, in a cast that includes Simu Liu, Sterling K. Brown and Mark Strong. Lopez said that at its core, it’s a love story. “Atlas” was directed by “San Andreas” director Brad Peyton.

– Lindsey Bahr, AP Film Writer

– Lenny Kravitz is back with his first full-length album in six years: “Blue Electric Light.” (The album follows 2018’s “Raise Vibration.”) It’s a testament to his status as one of the last remaining true rock stars, evident from the moment he released the album’s first single, “TK421.” (The title could very well be a reference to “Star Wars,” so it’s best not to make too much of it — and instead watch the “not safe for work” music video that accompanies the groovy track’s release. Seriously, wait until you’re home.) Last year, Kravitz described the album as “the album I didn’t make when I was a teenager” to the Associated Press.

– You’ve seen almost all eight hours of Peter Jackson’s Beatles documentary “Get Back” on Disney+. Now, get ready to watch a definitive documentary about the American band, the Beach Boys, on the same platform starting Friday, May 24th. (Let the lively rivalry continue!) Aptly titled “The Beach Boys,” this doc boasts never-before-seen footage and all-new interviews with members Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, David Marks and Bruce Johnston.

— At the epicenter of the Memphis music scene in the 1950s and 1960s was Stax Records, home to Otis Redding, Isaac Hayes, Booker T. & the MG’s, The Staple Singers and many others; a funk, R&B and soul label that celebrated interracial creative endeavors at a point in American history when doing so was fatal. Now, there is a documentary that serves to chronicle the institution’s legacy: “Stax: Soulsville, USA” which starts Monday on HBO Max.

– “The Tuba Thieves,” which will be available to stream on the PBS app on Monday, is not about stealing tubas. Well, at least not completely: From 2011 to 2013, tubas began disappearing from Los Angeles high schools. Filmmaker Alison O’Daniel, who identifies as deaf/hard of hearing, used these thefts as a starting point in her experimental work that attempts to understand the role of sound in our lives. That’s music to anyone’s ears.

— Argentine and Spanish singer Nathy Peluso will release her third album and first in four years, “Grasa,” following the 2020 Latin Grammy-winning “Calambre.” She co-wrote and co-produced most of the album with Manuel Lara (known for his work with Kali Uchis and Bad Bunny), and it shows. The album is an eclectic exploration of a variety of genres: salsa, ballads, hip-hop, R&B and beyond. It’s also packed with collaborations, including a delightfully surprising take on Dev Hynes’ Blood Orange on “El Dia Que Perdí Mi Juventud.”

—AP Music Writer Maria Sherman

– A six-part series from Poland called “Murderesses” will stream on Viaplay starting Tuesday. It is based on a true crime novel by Katarzyna Bonda, about a rookie police officer who investigates the disappearance of her father, who has been missing for a year. Excavation of it reveals family secrets.

– Did chef Gordon Ramsay meet his match on season two of “Gordon Ramsay’s Food Stars?” He goes up against fellow Brit, restaurateur and reality TV star Lisa Vanderpump to find new talent in the food and drink industry. They each lead teams of contestants who compete in various challenges and the winner receives $250,000 for their brand. It’s like “Shark Tank” meets “The Voice” meets “The Apprentice.” The second season premieres Wednesday on Fox. The series also streams on Hulu, Tubi and Fox.com.

– Shay Mitchell, best known for the original series “Pretty Little Liars,” takes her love of travel seriously. Mitchell hosts her own travel show on Max, but with a difference. “Thirst with Shay Mitchell” aims to seek out exclusive drinks from each region, absorbing the local culture. Mitchell is willing to try everything, one sip at a time.

– The fourth season of “The Ms. Pat Show” arrives on BET+ on Thursday. It stars comedian Patricia “Pat” Williams, known in showbiz as Mrs. Patt, who draws on her life experience as a suburban mother who grew up in a tough neighborhood and has a history of drug dealing. Jordan E. Cooper created the series with Ms. Pat and is also its showrunner. He wrote and starred in the play “Ain’t No Mo’,” which made him the youngest black American playwright in Broadway history.

– “South Park” has never shied away from poking fun at controversial topics. In a new special, weight-loss medications are all the rage in South Park. The kids get involved when Cartman is denied access. “South Park: The End of Obesity″ will stream on Paramount+ on Friday, May 24.

– For a more family-friendly animated option, “My Adventures with Superman” returns for season two on Saturday, May 25, on Adult Swim. Jack Quaid voices Clark Kent/Superman as the young roommate of his best friend, Jimmy Olson, played by Ishmel Sahid. Alice Lee voices Lois Lane. The cheerful version of the DC Comics hero is also broadcast on Max.

– Alicia Rancilio

– Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice shook unsuspecting gamers in 2017 with a story in which the scariest monsters may or may not have emerged from the protagonist’s own psychosis. Things don’t get much easier for her when Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II begins – it’s not like mental health care was a high priority among Vikings in 10th century Iceland. Still, Senua is determined to rescue her. those who have fallen victim to the horrors of tyranny,” although the question remains: can she do this without losing her mind? British developer Ninja Theory is promising a “brutal” sequel to one of the scariest and most nerve-wracking games in history, so consider yourself warned. Testing resumes Tuesday on Xbox X/S and PC.

— Paper Trail also follows a young woman trying to make her way in the world, but it’s a much less stressful journey. Paige lives in a comfortable home with loving parents, but it’s time to go to college. The path isn’t always simple, but Paige has a special talent: she can treat the environment as if it were paper, bending it to reconnect broken paths. The result, from British studio Newfangled Games, is a series of colorful 2D mazes with charming graphics that look like they were made by hand. Check out Paige on Tuesday on PlayStation 5/4, Xbox X/S/One, Nintendo Switch, iOS, Android, and PC.

-Lou Kesten

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