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Disney+ has canceled Star Wars: The Acolyte after one season. In the series, an investigation into a shocking crime spree pits a respected Jedi Master against a dangerous warrior from his past. As more clues emerge, they travel down a dark path where sinister forces reveal all is not what it seems.
Season two of Bad Sisters premieres November 13 on Apple TV+. The new season follow the lives of the Garvey sisters played by Sharon Horgan as Eva, Anne-Marie Duff as Grace, Eva Birthistle as Ursula, Sarah Greene as Bibi and Eve Hewson as Becka. Two years after the “accidental death” of Grace’s abusive husband, the close-knit Garvey sisters may have moved on, but when past truths resurface, the ladies are thrust back into the spotlight, suspicions are at an all-time high, lies are told, secrets revealed and the sisters are forced to work out who they can trust. New and returning cast include Fiona Shaw, Owen McDonnell, Thaddea Graham, Barry Ward, Michael Smiley, Saise Quinn, Daryl McCormack, Yasmine Akram, Jonjo O’Neill, Peter Claffey, Deirdre Mullins, Lorcan Cranitch, Liz Fitzgibbon and Justine Mitchell.
KAOS premieres on Netflix August 29. Jeff Goldblum plays Zeus: King of the Gods, ruler of the world. He’s cruel, stylish and all-powerful. Having long enjoyed his status as king of the gods, Zeus’s reign has never been truly threatened. That is until he wakes up one morning and discovers a wrinkle on his forehead. Believing it to be the harbinger of an ancient prophecy which foretells his destruction, neurosis sets in: Zeus becomes convinced his fall is coming. As his paranoia takes hold, the god of gods – seeing signs everywhere – starts to dangerously self-destruct. And he’s right to be worried. Zeus’s one time friend and now prisoner, Prometheus, is orchestrating a plan to bring him down. The plan involves three disparate humans, all of whom are totally unaware of their cosmic significance or the part they must play in saving the world.
Tomb Raider the Legend of Lara Croft premieres October 10 on Netflix. Following the events of the Survivor series, Lara Croft has abandoned her friends to embark on increasingly more perilous solo adventures. But she must return home when a dangerous and powerful Chinese artifact is stolen from Croft Manor by a thief with an uncanny personal connection. Her daring pursuit will take her on an adventure around the world and to the depths of forgotten tombs, where she will be forced to confront her true self, and decide just what kind of hero she wants to become.
K-Pop Idols premieres August 30 on Apple TV+. Viewers will follow Jessi as she embarks on her first solo tour, CRAVITY as they navigate the pressures of impressing their agency, and BLACKSWAN as they grapple with internal tensions and dramatic shake-ups. The series delves into the personal and professional challenges these artists face – from Jessi’s reflections on life and career to the fierce competition within BLACKSWAN and CRAVITY’s creative evolution. As the journey unfolds, audiences will experience the highs and lows of the K-pop world, from international performances and family connections to unexpected news and pivotal career decisions. The series culminates in a powerful exploration of dreams, reality and the relentless drive to succeed on the global stage – as a K-pop idol.
HBO and the BBC are set to co-produce the ten-episode drama series First Day on Earth. British novelist Henri (Michaela Coel) is stuck. Work has dried up, her relationship is going nowhere. So when she’s offered a job on a film in Ghana, West Africa – her parents’ homeland, where her estranged father lives – she can’t resist the chance to reconnect with him and the country of her heritage. But when she arrives neither the job nor her father turn out the way she expected, and soon Henri has to deal with danger and hypocrisy, form new friendships, lose her illusions, and create a new sense of identity – one that might leave her stronger, but could also break her.
Gina Rodriguez has joined the cast of Will Trent. She will appear in the upcoming third season as an ADA crossing paths with Will. The series will return at midseason.
Katherine Renee Kane will be leaving FBI in the upcoming seventh season. She has been with the CBS series since season three. Joining the series as a new partner for Scola will be Lisette Olivera. She will play an agent in the Behavioral Analysis Unit.
The English dub of True Beauty will premiere on Crunchyroll August 21. Jugyeong, who transformed herself with makeup, transfers to Saebom High School to leave her past of being bullied behind. The school is known for producing idols, actors, and influencers, thanks to its unique tradition of anonymous voting for the school’s True Beauty goddess. The chosen student gets scouted by entertainment agencies. Jugyeong quickly becomes the center of attention, gaining the title of the next goddess candidate and mingling with Sujin, the former two-time goddess. However, Sujin’s friendly facade hides a malicious intent. She aims to bring Jugyeong down using cunning tactics and traps. Determined not to be a victim again, Jugyeong confronts Sujin, vowing to become the next goddess. She engages in a fierce voting war while concealing her makeup-free face. However, things take unexpected turns when Suho Lee, the school’s heartthrob, accidentally sees her bare face, and Jugyeong crosses paths with the enigmatic SeoJun Han, who is determined to unveil her true identity.
Baking competition Killer Cakes premieres on Prime Video October 8. Bakers with terrifying skills attempt to win some of the most frightening challenges ever produced for television. Contestants will work with the best horror special effects artists in Hollywood to unleash their twisted imaginations and create cakes so disgusting, so disturbing, and so realistic, it’s the stuff of nightmares. It is hosted by horror veteran Matthew Lillard with expert judges, Scream Queen Danielle Harris and experimental food artist and cookbook author Nikk Alcaraz.
Murai in Love premieres on hulu September 4. The anime series will stream with English subtitles.
Animated shorts LEGO Pixar BrickToons will premiere on Disney+ September 4. The five shorts will revisit your favorite Pixar characters.
DAN DA DAN premieres December 3 on Netflix and Crunchyroll. This is a story about Momo, a high school girl who comes from a family of spirit mediums, and her classmate Okarun, an occult fanatic. After Momo rescues Okarun from being bullied, they begin talking. However, an argument ensues between them since Momo believes in ghosts but denies aliens exist, and Okarun believes in aliens but denies ghosts exist. To prove to each other what they believe in is real, Momo goes to an abandoned hospital where a UFO has been spotted and Okarun goes to a tunnel rumored to be haunted. To their surprise, they each encounter overwhelming paranormal activities that transcend comprehension. Amid these predicaments, Momo awakens her hidden power and Okarun gains the power of a curse to overcome these new dangers! Their fateful love begins as well!?
Season five of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City premieres on Bravo September 18. Returning this season are housewives Lisa Barlow, Heather Gay, Angie Katsanevas, Meredith Marks and Whitney Rose. In addition, Mary Cosby rejoins as a housewife, bringing back her unfiltered opinions and expensive taste. New housewife Bronwyn Newport arrives in couture with her over-the-top fashion and a sense of humor as sharp as the diamonds she wears. A longtime friend of Lisa Barlow, Bronwyn makes a splash with the ladies with her outrageous, fabulous and confrontational style.
Limited series IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack premieres August 29 on Netflix. Uncovering the true, gripping story of IC 814: India’s longest hijacking – 188 lives, 7 harrowing days of courage, tough decisions, and survival.
Cookie Monster’s Bake Sale: Back to School premieres August 29 on Max. Cookie Monster returns with celebrity guest Yvette Nicole Brown.
