Idris Elba narrating a National Geographic series about the millions of soldiers erased from the history of World War II and the action-comedy romance “Hit Man” coming to Netflix are some of the news in television, films, music and games going to a device near to you.
Also among the worthwhile streaming deals selected by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists: Dakota Johnson plays a woman questioning her sexuality in “AM I OK?” Nigerian singer Tems’ debut album is released and the late fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld is featured in a new six-part series for Hulu.
– “Hitman” is finally coming to Netflix. A charming and entertaining action-comedy romance based on a “somewhat true story,” “Hit Man” stars Glen Powell as a mild-mannered philosophy professor whose life takes a turn when he begins working undercover for the police as a police officer. fake killer. It’s all fantasies, fun and convictions until he meets the beautiful Madison (Adria Arjona from “Andor”) and starts living a double life. Richard Linklater directed the film, which he co-wrote with Powell. A sensation at the fall film festivals, “Hit Man” was picked up by Netflix, which seems like a good home for it, protecting it from any “box office disappointment” narrative. In my AP analysis, I was a little hung up on some of the choices and the logic, but I wrote, “It’s perfectly enjoyable: a bright, easy-to-digest Powell showcase that doesn’t try to be anything other than fun.”
– In Max, Dakota Johnson plays a woman questioning her sexuality in “IM OK?,” which begins broadcast on Thursday. Johnson’s company, TeaTime Pictures, helped produce the film directed by Tig Notaro and Stephanie Allynne and co-starring Sonoya Mizuno. Close to the film’s premiere at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival, Johnson spoke to the AP about what attracted her to the project. “There were some things I loved, but I think it was the idea of a woman in her 30s still figuring out who she is,” Johnson said. “I loved the idea of someone being afraid of her sexuality and her truth. And then the female friendship aspect: I liked this kind of more intense subject matter that was infused into a kind of buddy comedy.
– Even before releasing her debut album – “Born in the Wild”, which will be released Friday, June 7th – Nigerian singer Tems won a Grammy. (This was for her contributions to the Future track “WAIT FOR U,” which also featured Drake.) She was nominated for an Oscar, having co-written “Lift Me Up” from “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” performed by Rihanna. And she co-wrote “Move” by “Renaissance” by Beyoncé. The praise is many – and in “Born in the Wild” they are deserved. OR&The B, pop and Afrobeats artist marries all her influences here, starting with the lead single and love letter to Lagos, “Love Me JeJe”.
— In 2024, the avant-garde pop artist Charli XCX is returning to the raves of his youth. It’s a funny statement to make about a 31-year-old super-producer/songwriter/hitmaker, but it’s the truth. “Brat,” her fourth full-length release, amplifies Charli IT anthem “360”. (A lyric chosen from the chorus: “I’m everywhere/I’m so Julia,” she sings, a reference to model/actor/memoirist Julia Fox.) Turn up the volume, smell the smoke machine, feel the sweat.
— On Friday, June 7, one of the most exciting voices in contemporary country music, Carly Pearce, will release a new album, “Hummingbird”. It’s his first since 2021’s “29: Written in Stone,” a follow-up to his “29” EP, which chronicled his divorce from singer-songwriter Michael Ray. This is important to note, because it gives this release additional context: Still Concerned in pain and loss, but now energized by a new sense of autonomy and hope, Pearce’s songwriting is sharper than ever. The title track is deep bluegrass; “fault line” reminds us of the country of the 70s à la Tammy Wynette and George Jones. She also co-produced the album with collaborators Shane McAnally and Josh Osborne.
— There’s no shortage of great music documentaries flooding Paramount+, and on Tuesday, another will be added to the list. “Let the Canary Sing” is a feature-length documentary about Cyndi Lauper, exploring his rise to fame, his political activism and, most important of all, his successes. Because “Time After Time”, “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” “All Through the Night”, am I right?
– AP Music Writer Maria Sherman
– The National World War II Museum says black men and women served in all branches of the military during World War II, but their stories are largely incalculable. Two new documentaries premiere Monday on National Geographic that highlight his service. “Erased: WW2’s Heroes of Color” is executive produced and narrated by Idris Elba. “The Real Red Tails,” narrated by Sheryl Lee Ralph, recaps the discovery of a World War II Tuskegee Airmen plane in Lake Huron, Michigan. Both stream the next day on Hulu and Disney+.
– A ninth season of “Below Deck Mediterranean” sails to Bravo on Monday with a 75-minute premiere episode. Aboard a luxury charter yacht led by captain Sandy Yawn and her chief steward, Aisha Scott, cameras capture the crew’s conflicts with one another while also tending to guests. The show airs the next day on Peacock.
— Since his release from prison in late December for plotting to kill his abusive mother, Gypsy Rose Blanchard remained in the public eye. She walked red carpets, was the subject of tabloid gossip and even met Kim Kardashian. Lifetime cameras followed Rose as she acclimated to freedom in a new docu-series, “Gypsy Rose: Life After Prison” premieres Monday.
— In a new FX limited series called “Cut,” Ed O’Neill (“Modern Family,” “Married with Children”) plays former Clippers team owner Donald Sterling, who was recorded making racist comments that were leaked to TMZ. This led to Sterling stepping down as owner of the Clippers and being banned for life by the NBA. “Clipped” also stars Laurence Fishburne as Doc Rivers and Jacki Weaver as Sterling’s wife, Shelly. The series is based on an ESPN 30 for 30 podcast called “The Sterling Affairs.” “Clipped” premieres Tuesday on Hulu.
— Daniel Brühl is already receiving positive reviews from critics for his portrayal of late fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld in a new six-part series for Hulu premiering Friday, June 7. “Becoming Karl Lagerfeld” focuses on Lagerfeld’s rise in the fashion world as designers of Chloé and Fendi. The series also doesn’t shy away from Lagerfeld’s complex legacy because, in addition to his contributions to fashion, he also made controversial comments about the #MeToo movement, same-sex marriages and plus-size models.
— The NHL has its answer to the Puppy Bowl with its first Stanley Pup game broadcast on the NHL Network. Stanley the Puppy will feature rescue dogs representing the 32 NHL teams. The 16 dogs representing teams competing in the hockey playoffs will compete for the Stanley Pup. “Stanley Pup” will air in the U.S. on Friday, June 7th at 8pm ET on NHL Network and ESPN+ and on Sportsnet in Canada on Saturday, June 8th at 6:30pm ET.
– Candice Carty-Williams adapted her popular 2019 novel “Queenie” for television. It follows Queenie Jenkins, a British-Jamaican woman living in South London, recovering from a bad break-up and trying to navigate her mid-twenties. The show stars Dionne Brown as Queenie along with British R&Musician B Bellah, Samuel Adewunmi, Michelle Greenidge and Joseph Marcell. “Queenie” premieres Friday, June 7 on Hulu.
– You can go to a galaxy far, far away with Zynga Star Wars: Hunters. In the hottest sport on the planet Vespaara, teams of four fight with their blasters and lightsabers. Gladiators include droids, Wookiees, Jawas, and even some regular humans from the Dark and Light sides of the Force. Arenas range from a lush Ewok village to the desert planet Tatooine and the surface of a Death Star. The main game is free to download and play on mobile devices, although of course Zynga expects you to pay for costumes and season passes. Join the fray Tuesday on Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android.
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