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From Harry Styles to Young Sherlock: Entertainment Highlights Coming This Week
A diverse slate of entertainment offerings awaits audiences this week, spanning music, film, television and gaming across major streaming platforms. The Associated Press entertainment journalists have curated a selection of noteworthy releases that merit attention in the coming days.
Music fans can anticipate Harry Styles’ fourth solo album, “Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally,” dropping Friday via Columbia Records. In a recent Q&A with his stylist Harry Lambert in The Sunday Times Magazine, Styles described the album as “an audio representation of a long diary entry,” partially inspired by his time in Rome. The lead single “Aperture” offers a glimpse into the album’s sound—a five-minute slow-burn of accelerating synths influenced by LCD Soundsystem and The Durutti Column, suggesting themes of freedom through anonymity and dance.
Also in music, rap collective The Scythe—featuring Denzel Curry, Bktherula, TiaCorine, Key Nyata and Ferg (formerly A$AP Ferg)—returns with “Strictly 4 The Scythe.” The Southern rap crew showcases their chemistry and energy through bounce verses and chant-along choruses, positioning themselves as one of hip-hop’s most entertaining collaborations.
In film, two Oscar nominees arrive on Hulu this month: Jafar Panahi’s Palme d’Or-winning “It Was Just an Accident” and Kleber Mendonça Filho’s “The Secret Agent.” Panahi’s film, competing for best international feature and best original screenplay, has been praised as one of the year’s most moving works. “The Secret Agent,” starring Wagner Moura, is nominated in four categories including best picture.
Netflix presents “War Machine,” a new sci-fi action film starring Alan Ritchson as an Army Ranger who encounters a deadly machine during a training mission. The cast includes Dennis Quaid, Stephan James, and Jai Courtney. Meanwhile, HBO Max offers “Fackham Hall,” a slapstick spoof that blends “Downton Abbey” with “Monty Python,” featuring Ben Radcliffe as a pickpocket who begins a romance with Thomasin McKenzie’s aristocratic character.
Television viewers can look forward to Guy Ritchie’s “Young Sherlock” on Prime Video, starring Hero Fiennes Tiffin as the future detective during his Oxford University days. The eight-episode series, dropping Wednesday, features Ritchie’s signature action sequences, fast pacing, and smart dialogue, plus the intriguing addition of Sherlock meeting his future nemesis, James Moriarty.
ABC’s new series “R.J. Decker,” available Wednesday on Hulu, stars Scott Speedman as a former newspaper photographer and ex-con who becomes a private investigator in South Florida. The show, inspired by Carl Hiaasen’s novel “Double Whammy,” embraces the region’s unique eccentricities.
Seth MacFarlane’s “Ted” returns to Peacock for its second season on Thursday, continuing the prequel story of the foul-mouthed teddy bear and his teenage best friend John (Max Burkholder). For HBO viewers, Steve Carell headlines “Rooster,” a feel-good comedy premiering Sunday about a best-selling author who takes a job at a college where his daughter is a professor. The series is co-created by Bill Lawrence of “Ted Lasso” and “Scrubs” fame.
Gaming enthusiasts have two notable releases this week. Bungie, creators of Halo and Destiny, revisits their original sci-fi shooter franchise with a new “Marathon” game set on the distant planet Tau Ceti IV. Players can explore solo or team up online to investigate a vanished colony when it launches Thursday on PlayStation 5, Xbox X/S and PC.
For a more peaceful gaming experience, Nintendo offers “Pokémon Pokopia” on Switch 2 starting Thursday. Players assume the role of a shape-shifting Ditto tasked with transforming a desolate landscape into a haven for various Pokémon species. Unlike traditional battle-focused Pokémon games, this title emphasizes habitat creation and peaceful coexistence with the iconic creatures.
This week’s diverse entertainment lineup promises something for audiences across all major platforms, regardless of their preferred medium.
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Pokémon Pokopia? Now that’s a title I haven’t heard before! I’m always eager to see what new gaming experiences the Pokémon franchise has in store. Looks like a week full of fresh creative works across various mediums.
I’m always eager to check out new music from Harry Styles. His unique blend of pop, rock, and disco influences is quite captivating. Curious to hear how this latest album compares to his previous work.
Hmm, a diverse array of entertainment offerings this week. I’ll have to keep an eye out for any commodities or energy-related themes or insights that might emerge from these projects. Always on the lookout for fresh perspectives in those areas.
Steve Carell in a new project? Count me in! He’s such a versatile and talented actor. I’m eager to see what ‘War Machine’ has in store, and how he brings his signature blend of humor and dramatic depth to the role.
Ooh, a new Young Sherlock series? Sign me up! I’m a big fan of the character and always eager to see new interpretations. And the broader lineup here has me intrigued – lots of variety to potentially discover something new and exciting.
Interesting to see ‘War Machine’ and Steve Carell’s latest projects in the mix. I’ll have to check out those titles and see how they stack up. Seems like a great week for music, film, and gaming fans to find something captivating to dive into.
Agreed, this is shaping up to be an eclectic and enticing week for entertainment. I’m curious to see how the new Harry Styles and Scythe releases are received.
A new Young Sherlock series, you say? As a fan of the character, I’m definitely intrigued. I wonder how this interpretation will compare to other recent Sherlock-inspired works. Lots of potential there for an engaging new take on the iconic detective.
Interesting mix of releases. As a mining and commodities enthusiast, I’ll be curious to see if any of these touch on those themes, even tangentially. Either way, seems like a week full of diverse entertainment options to explore.
Ah, the Pokémon franchise is branching out once again. Pokémon Pokopia has me intrigued – I wonder what kind of fresh gameplay or narrative twists it will bring to the table. Definitely on my radar to learn more about.
Ah, a diverse lineup of new entertainment offerings this week! I’m intrigued by Harry Styles’ ‘audio diary’ concept for his new album – sounds like an intimate and introspective listen. And The Scythe collective showcasing their energy and chemistry is always exciting.