Families looking for fresh entertainment can find a solid mix of movies, series, music and games on their favorite platforms this week. Below is a concise guide to the most notable releases, drawn from the Associated Press entertainment roundup.
Movies on Stream
Toy Story 5 has arrived on Disney+. Co‑written and directed by Andrew Stanton, the sequel pits the beloved toys against new technology as they vie for the attention of their owner, Bonnie. AP film writer Jake Coyle notes that while the film may not quite reach the heights of the first three installments, it still upholds Pixar’s trademark quality and thoughtfulness.
Backrooms is now streaming on HBO Max. The film, created by 20‑year‑old YouTuber‑turned‑filmmaker Kane Parsons, offers a “fitfully unsettling nightmare” that leans heavily on its eerie, dated‑decor setting, according to Coyle’s review.
Tuner, a thriller on Paramount+, follows piano tuner Leo Woodall’s character as he uses his acute hearing to crack safes and navigate a criminal underworld. Director Daniel Roher, known for the Oscar‑winning documentary Navalny, delivers a smart, original story that the AP likens to a spiritual descendant of Good Will Hunting.
UNABOMBER debuts on Netflix, starring Jacob Tremblay as the infamous Ted Kaczynski. The cast also includes Russell Crowe as a psychologist and Shailene Woodley as the lead FBI agent.
New Music Releases
Country veteran Kenny Chesney drops his 21st studio album, Silver Sands Marina, on the day of this article’s release. The record delivers stadium‑ready country anthems with big hooks and heartfelt lyrics, continuing Chesney’s long‑standing appeal.
Pop artist Tinashe returns with the surprise EP Popstar. The project showcases a daring blend of sped‑up tracks like “Melatonin,” falsetto‑laden choruses, and a Kesha‑style talk‑sung hook on “Too Easy.” Critics note the EP’s willingness to experiment, even if it veers away from conventional pop romance.
Series Premieres and Revivals
Brothers arrives on Apple TV, pairing Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson as exaggerated versions of themselves in an eight‑episode comedy. The plot centers on Harrelson’s character moving his family to McConaughey’s Austin ranch after a family crisis, with a secret that hints the two may actually be brothers.
Netflix revives the beloved HBCU sitcom A Different World for a new season nearly four decades after its original debut. Original cast members Jasmine Guy, Kadeem Hardison, Jada Pinkett Smith and others return, while newcomer Maleah Joi Moon portrays Deborah Wayne, the daughter of Whitley and Dwayne, beginning her freshman year at Hillman College.
Starz continues the S.W.A.T.: Exiles storyline, bringing back Shemar Moore as Sgt. Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson. After being pulled from forced retirement, Hondo leads an experimental SWAT unit of young recruits. The network has already ordered a second season.
Video Game Highlights
Remedy Entertainment expands its supernatural portfolio with Control Resonant, a sequel to the 2019 title Control. Set across New York City, the game gives players a protagonist wielding a shape‑shifting hammer to battle hostile entities that have escaped the original skyscraper.
The horror franchise continues with Silent Hill: Townfall, releasing on PlayStation 5 and PC. Players guide Simon through a fog‑shrouded Scottish village, armed with limited weapons as they confront zombies and other monsters.
These selections provide a range of options for families, movie lovers, music fans and gamers seeking new content across major streaming services.
Original reporting: Texarkana Gazette — read the source article.
