Reese Witherspoon and Will Ferrell star in an upcoming wedding comedy titled “You’re Cordially Invited,” while The Weeknd unveils his much-anticipated album “Hurry Up Tomorrow.” These titles, along with other exciting media releases, will soon be available for viewers and listeners across various platforms.
Among the curated streaming selections, director Robert Zemeckis brings “Here,” featuring Tom Hanks, while Sterling K. Brown makes a return to television as a Secret Service agent. There’s also a sequel to the 2022 gaming sensation, “Citizen Sleeper,” anticipated to attract players once again.
NEW MOVIES TO STREAM JAN. 27-FEB. 2
– Dive into the chaos of competing weddings in the comedy “You’re Cordially Invited.” This film focuses on Witherspoon, who is planning her sister’s wedding, and Ferrell, who’s navigating his daughter’s nuptials. Stream the movie starting Thursday on Prime Video, where two families come together at a wedding venue on a Georgian island.
– Nicole Kidman and Harris Dickinson take center stage in Halina Reijn’s “Babygirl,” available through premium video-on-demand from Tuesday. This erotic thriller from A24 blends dark humor with kink as Kidman portrays a powerful Manhattan executive drawn into a whirlwind of manipulation and seduction by an intern (Dickinson). Critics have noted its modern twist on 1990s erotic films like “Basic Instinct.”
– “Here,” directed by Robert Zemeckis, enters the streaming arena on Thursday via Netflix, following a mixed reception in theaters last October. The film utilizes a distinctive filming style, chronicling a single piece of land from prehistoric to modern times. Hanks and Robin Wright star in this captivating visual experiment.
NEW MUSIC TO STREAM JAN. 27-FEB. 2
– A celebration of music awaits with the special “Ladies & Gentlemen… 50 Years of SNL Music,” airing Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET on NBC and also available on Peacock. This three-hour retrospective, directed by Questlove and Oz Rodriguez, features iconic performances and sketches from the renowned comedy show, along with insights from various artists, including Billie Eilish and Mick Jagger.
– Concluding an era in music, The Weeknd will drop “Hurry Up Tomorrow” on Friday, marking the finale of his groundbreaking trilogy that initiated with “After Hours” in 2020. As listeners eagerly await what the artist will deliver next, speculation surrounds potential hit tracks reminiscent of his previous anthems.
NEW SHOWS TO STREAM JAN. 27-FEB. 2
– Sterling K. Brown returns to the small screen in the drama series “Paradise,” a new creation alongside Dan Fogelman. In this show, Brown plays a Secret Service agent who stumbles upon a murder linked to shocking truths, with the first three episodes launching on Hulu on Tuesday and subsequent episodes arriving weekly.
– “The Recruit,” featuring Noah Centineo, makes a return to Netflix for its second season after a prolonged hiatus due to the Hollywood strikes. The series follows a lawyer’s turbulent entrance into the CIA, balancing suspense with humor, showcasing Centineo’s charm that has captured hearts before.
– The gripping true crime docuseries “Scamanda” will premiere on Thursday, exposing the deceitful saga of Amanda Riley, a woman who pretended to have cancer to manipulate others for sympathy and financial gain. Originally detailed in a podcast, this story is now adapted for television with assistance from ABC News.
NEW VIDEO GAMES TO PLAY
– “Citizen Sleeper,” a unique survival game set on a derelict space station, was a surprise hit last year, blending innovative gameplay with commentary on capitalism. The sequel, “Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector,” releases on Friday, allowing players to explore a rickety spaceship and navigate asteroid belts for parts and crew in a high-stakes environment, available on platforms including PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch.
