New releases for your streaming pleasure: July 30-Aug 5
APPLE TV+
Chief Of War
Premieres on Aug 1
Performed by a predominantly Polynesian cast led by Jason Momoa, Chief of War follows the epic and unprecedented telling of the unification and colonization of Hawai'i at the turn of the 18th century.
Siblings Karl, Addy and Michael have a very special next-door neighbour: a wise panda named Stillwater. His friendship and stories give them new perspectives on the world, themselves and each other.
HBO/HBO MAX
Premieres on July 31
Babs, Buster and friends enrol at Acme Looniversity, the premier institution of higher hijinx learning.
Final Destination Bloodlines
Premieres on Aug 1
Plagued by a recurring violent nightmare, a college student returns home to find the one person who can break the cycle and save her family.
Dog Man
A 2025 American animated superhero comedy film based on Dav Pilkey's children's graphic novel series of the same name.
FOOD NETWORK
24 In 24: Last Chef Standing: Season 2
Premieres on Aug 4
Chefs often describe their jobs as being 24/7; now, Michael Symon and Esther Choi put that to the test as 24 chefs face 24 challenges in 24 nonstop hours; the chefs take on eight shifts, each testing a different skill, for a chance to win US$50,000.
NETFLIX
Glass Heart
Premieres on July 31
An aspiring drummer suddenly loses her spot in the band. But when a brilliant musician recruits her for his new band, her life takes a passionate turn.
The Black Death
During the great war between Ayutthaya and Hongsawadee, the great 'plague' is reported all over town. However, disaster strikes when the corpses of those who died from the plague come back to life. They rise up to bite and tear at the flesh and blood of everyone, turning them into creatures like themselves.
The Stone
Premieres on Aug 1
After discovering his ailing father's legendary amulet, a man is thrust into a dangerous world of criminals and collectors desperate to claim it.
My Oxford Year
Premieres on Aug 1
An ambitious American fulfilling her dream of studying at Oxford falls for a charming Brit hiding a secret that may upend her perfectly planned life.
Call Me By Your Name
Premieres on Aug 1
In the summer of 1983, 17-year-old Elio forms a life-changing bond with his father's charismatic research assistant Oliver in the Italian countryside.
Beyond The Bar
A young, rookie lawyer with a strong sense of justice joins a top law firm — navigating the complex legal world under a cold, demanding mentor.
When a pair of clueless gym employees stumble on secret CIA documents, their clumsy attempts at blackmail land them in a dangerous world of trouble.
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New releases for your streaming pleasure: July 30-Aug 5
Looking for a title to binge-watch this weekend? Here's our pick! APPLE TV+ Chief Of War Premieres on Aug 1 Performed by a predominantly Polynesian cast led by Jason Momoa, Chief of War follows the epic and unprecedented telling of the unification and colonization of Hawai'i at the turn of the 18th century. Siblings Karl, Addy and Michael have a very special next-door neighbour: a wise panda named Stillwater. His friendship and stories give them new perspectives on the world, themselves and each other. HBO/HBO MAX Premieres on July 31 Babs, Buster and friends enrol at Acme Looniversity, the premier institution of higher hijinx learning. Final Destination Bloodlines Premieres on Aug 1 Plagued by a recurring violent nightmare, a college student returns home to find the one person who can break the cycle and save her family. Dog Man A 2025 American animated superhero comedy film based on Dav Pilkey's children's graphic novel series of the same name. FOOD NETWORK 24 In 24: Last Chef Standing: Season 2 Premieres on Aug 4 Chefs often describe their jobs as being 24/7; now, Michael Symon and Esther Choi put that to the test as 24 chefs face 24 challenges in 24 nonstop hours; the chefs take on eight shifts, each testing a different skill, for a chance to win US$50,000. NETFLIX Glass Heart Premieres on July 31 An aspiring drummer suddenly loses her spot in the band. But when a brilliant musician recruits her for his new band, her life takes a passionate turn. The Black Death During the great war between Ayutthaya and Hongsawadee, the great 'plague' is reported all over town. However, disaster strikes when the corpses of those who died from the plague come back to life. They rise up to bite and tear at the flesh and blood of everyone, turning them into creatures like themselves. The Stone Premieres on Aug 1 After discovering his ailing father's legendary amulet, a man is thrust into a dangerous world of criminals and collectors desperate to claim it. My Oxford Year Premieres on Aug 1 An ambitious American fulfilling her dream of studying at Oxford falls for a charming Brit hiding a secret that may upend her perfectly planned life. Call Me By Your Name Premieres on Aug 1 In the summer of 1983, 17-year-old Elio forms a life-changing bond with his father's charismatic research assistant Oliver in the Italian countryside. Beyond The Bar A young, rookie lawyer with a strong sense of justice joins a top law firm — navigating the complex legal world under a cold, demanding mentor. When a pair of clueless gym employees stumble on secret CIA documents, their clumsy attempts at blackmail land them in a dangerous world of trouble. Dan In Real Life
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American two-time Grammy-winning jazz flugelhorn player Chuck Mangione, best known for his 1970s cross-over hit Feels So Good, died this week at age 84 at his home in Rochester, New York. The prolific musician and composer - whose career spanned five decades and 30 albums - died in his sleep on Tuesday, a local funeral home said. "Chuck's love affair with music has been characterised by his boundless energy, unabashed enthusiasm, and pure joy that radiated from the stage," his family said in a statement to the Rochester Democrat & Chronicle newspaper. Mangione showed his appreciation for his audiences by sitting at the edge of the stage after his concerts, signing autographs for fans who stayed to meet him and the band, it said. Born Charles Frank Mangione in 1940 in Rochester, he was a virtuoso flugelhorn and trumpet player. He grew up in a household where his father exposed him to the jazz greats of the 1950s, including Dizzy Gillespie, a family friend who dined with them frequently. He began taking music lessons at age 8, and by the time he was a teenager, Gillespie was so impressed by his musical prowess that he gave Mangione one of his trademark "upswept" trumpets. His composition Chase The Clouds Away was featured at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, while his "Give It All You Got" was the theme music for the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York. Mangione's biggest hit was his 1977 single Feels So Good, which reached No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was nominated for Record of the Year at the Grammys. His album by the same name is a staple on smooth jazz radio stations. Mangione won two Grammys out of 14 nominations - the first in 1977 for best instrumental composition for Bellavia, named in honor of his mother. In 1979 he won in the best pop instrumental performance category for The Children of Sanchez. The latter, a soundtrack for the movie of the same name, also won a Golden Globe. In the late 1990s, Mangione's music attracted new fans after he played himself on the Fox TV cartoon show King of the Hill as a celebrity spokesman for the fictional "Mega-lo-mart," with the slogan "shopping feels so good." He also scored the music for the 1998 Valentine's Day episode.
