Entertainment Highlights: Upcoming Movies, Music, Series, and Games

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Upcoming Movies to Stream

A new wave of entertainment is hitting your devices. Antoine Fuqua’s biopic ‘Michael’—an estate-approved portrayal of Michael Jackson’s life—starts streaming on Starz on August 10. Jaafar Jackson plays his famous uncle, capturing both the glamour and complexities of Jackson’s legacy.

From Netflix, ‘Don’t Say Good Luck’ releases on August 14, showcasing Sunny Sandler in her coming-of-age debut as a high school talent navigating personal challenges, co-starring Melanie Lynskey.

Bob Odenkirk appears in ‘Normal’ on HBO Max from August 14. This action-packed narrative breaks genre norms as Odenkirk’s character dives into mysterious events in a Minnesota town. The film adds depth to his growing action-hero portfolio.

AP Film Writer Jake Coyle highlights these picks for the week.

New Music Releases

The documentary ‘Travis Barker: Louder Than Fear’ streams on Hulu on August 13. It chronicles Barker’s life and career, focusing on his recovery from the 2008 plane crash. A story of grit and resilience.

Celebrated musician Carly Simon debuts her album ‘Comes In Waves’ on August 14, featuring her first original songs since 2008. Simon, recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s and treated for skin cancer, reflects on how music helped navigate her health challenges.

Becky G’s new album ‘Baraja Bendita,’ releases on August 14. Emphasizing Mexican roots, it’s a fusion of rap and pop aimed at celebrating her heritage.

Insights from AP Music Writer Maria Sherman.

New Series Launches

Fans of ‘Reacher’ can catch the new season on Prime Video from August 12. Based on Lee Child’s ‘Gone Tomorrow,’ the narrative follows Reacher navigating the after-effects of a critical incident on the subway.

‘Tires’ arrives on Netflix featuring stand-up comics Steve Gerben and Shane Gillis. This blue-collar comedy setting, premiering on August 13, continues its focus on humor in an auto repair shop environment.

HBO Max launches ‘Lanterns’ on August 16, with Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre as intergalactic Green Lanterns investigating a murder case on Earth. Bridging sci-fi with mystery genres, this series is part of the new DC Universe phase.

AP Writer Alicia Rancilio provides these series updates.

Video Games to Explore

‘Madden NFL 27’ drops on August 13. This iteration promises enhanced gameplay with dynamic weather features, mechanics improvements, and distinct athlete personalities. Ideal for sports enthusiasts, it runs on PlayStation 5, Xbox X/S, Switch 2, and PC.