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Hans India
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
This week's top of the chart streamings
It will be an eventful week for streaming enthusiasts as major OTT platforms gear up to unveil an exciting lineup of series and films. With global content, regional gems, and original documentaries in the mix, viewers from all over have much to look forward to. Netflix delivers sequels, debuts and documentaries: Netflix leads the charge this week with a packed release schedule. Fans of animated adventures can enjoy Mighty Monsterwheelies season 2, which kicked off on May 5. The psychological game show The Devil's Plan returns with its second series a day later, followed by the adrenaline-fuelled Full Speed season 2, which is slated for May 7. The critically acclaimed mythological saga Blood of Zeus launches its third series on May 8. Adding to its international offerings, Netflix introduces The Royals, a Hindi drama that will premiere on May 9. Featuring Ishaan Khatter and Bhumi Pednekar in the lead roles, the film narrates the tale of Prince Aviraaj Singh and Sophia Shekhar, an ambitious entrepreneur. Sparks fly between the two when Sophia is brought in by the royal family to help revive their fading heritage. The film also boasts a stellar support cast, including Zeenat Aman, Milind Soman, Sakshi Tanwar, and Nora Fatehi. On the film front, the platform features a strong selection of original titles. The documentary Britain and The Blitz, released on May 5, revisits the resilience of Great Britain during World War II. Sports fans will appreciate Untold: Shooting Guards (May 6), while Last Bullet (May 7), a French-language thriller, offers a dose of European cinema. Music lovers can look forward to Karol G—Tomorrow Was Beautiful, a documentary showcasing the artist's journey, out on 8 May. A trio of releases awaits on May 9, the investigative A Deadly American Marriage, the Spanish drama Bad Influence, and the heartwarming Nonnas. This culinary comedy centres around Joe Scaravella, who, after the heartbreaking loss of his mother and grandmother, takes a bold leap to open an Italian restaurant where grandmothers cook traditional meals. Inspired by the true story of Staten Island's Enoteca Maria, the film stars Vince Vaughn and Susan Sarandon. Netflix also hosts two theatrical premieres: The Tamil action-drama Good Bad Ugly on May 8 and the political Hindi-language thriller The Diplomat on May 9. Regional storytelling on Amazon Prime: Amazon Prime Video and MX Player bring Gram Chikitsalay on May 9: Set across five episodes, the series centres on Dr. Prabhat, an urban medical professional posted in the rural village of Bhathkandi with the mission to restore a long-abandoned Primary Health Centre. As he works to establish essential healthcare services for the local community, he must overcome a series of hurdles. The show features a talented ensemble cast including Amol Parashar, Vinay Pathak, Akash Makhija, and Akansha Ranjan Kapoor. Additionally, Prime will premiere Bhool Chuk Maaf; previously, it was supposed to be a theatre release, but due to security reasons, Maddox Films and MGM Studios decided to release it on Amazon Prime on May 16. Bhool Chuk Maaf is a lively comedy featuring Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi in the lead roles. The film revolves around Ranjan, a young groom-to-be, who finds himself stuck in a bizarre time loop, repeatedly waking up on the morning of his Haldi ceremony. ZEE5 enriches Bengali content: ZEE5 is set to release Bohurupi on May 9, adding to its collection of regional cinemas with a Bengali-language feature likely to attract drama enthusiasts. Conan O'Brien Must Go Season 2 premiered on JioHotstar. The second week of May 2025 is set to deliver an exciting lineup of films across major OTT platforms. ETV Win will premiere Anaganaga on May 15: Anaganaga, a heartfelt family drama starring Telugu actor Sumanth—grandson of the legendary matinee idol Akkineni Nageswara Rao—is gearing up for its direct-to-digital release. Penned and helmed by Sunny Sanjay, the film delves into the dynamics and emotional ties of a middle-class household. It will premiere on ETV Win on May 15. It is followed by the release of Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi on May 8. Zee5 brings Robinhood to viewers on May 10, while Sun NXT will showcase Kaalamega Karigindhi on May 9. Amazon Prime Video adds to the buzz with Odela 2, releasing on May 8. Netflix joins the action with two films: Jack and Good Bad Ugly also launched on May 8, making it a packed date for film enthusiasts. With compelling stories from across the globe and a balanced blend of drama, history, and entertainment, this week's diverse OTT releases promise to keep the audience engaged.
Business Insider
09-05-2025
- Automotive
- Business Insider
The 12 best things to stream this weekend, from season 2 of 'Poker Face' to the return of Conan O'Brien's travel series
Netflix's new documentary "The Seat" shows how Kimi Antonelli became the third-youngest rookie ever in Formula 1 history. The most recent season of Netflix's popular docuseries "Drive to Survive" featured an abbreviated version of how Formula 1 racing team Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS selected Kimi Antonelli to replace Lewis Hamilton following the seven-time F1 world champion's surprising exit. "The Seat," a 40-minute documentary sponsored by WhatsApp, gives a more detailed look at the behind-the-scenes conversations that went into giving Hamilton's coveted spot to a teenager who had never driven in F1. NASCAR fans can check out season two of "Full Speed." The five-episode season follows the 16 NASCAR Cup Series drivers during the high-stakes 2024 playoffs. "Karol G: Tomorrow Was Beautiful" chronicles Grammy winner Karol G's rise to global superstardom. The documentary gives fans an intimate look into the life of the Colombian singer's obstacles and accomplishments, including being the first Latina to headline venues like the MetLife Stadium and the Gillette Stadium during her Mañana Será Bonito Tour. Food and family are at the heart of the dramedy "Nonnas." Vince Vaughn plays a grieving son who honors his late mom by opening an Italian restaurant with a group of local grandmothers as the chefs, allowing them to share their traditional dishes with others. The film is loosely based on the true story of Joe Scaravella, who opened the Staten Island restaurant called Enoteca Maria after his mother's death and employed several grandmothers from different parts of Italy to cook regional food. Conan O'Brien embarks on more globe-trotting adventures in season two of "Conan O'Brien Must Go." In season two of the Emmy-winning travel series, comedian and former late-night host is joined by familiar faces like Taika Waititi and Javier Bardem as he immerses himself in the cultures of New Zealand, Spain, and Austria. The three-episode season premiered on Thursday. The remaining two episodes will be released weekly, culminating in the season finale on May 22. Actor and comedian David Spade's fourth comedy special, "David Spade: Dandelion," has arrived. Three years after his last stand-up special, Spade is back. This time, he jokes about the evolution of porn, being served Pepsi instead of Coke at a casino, and a near-tussle at a McDonald's in Hollywood that inspired the name of his special. "Poker Face" returned for season two this week. The series, created by " Knives Out" writer and director Rian Johnson, is back for another season, starring Natasha Lyonne's casino worker and crime-solver Charlie Cale, who has a knack for detecting lies. Cynthia Erivo, John Mulaney, John Cho, Katie Holmes, and Giancarlo Esposito are among this season's long list of guest stars. "Summer of '69" follows an awkward high school senior trying to seduce her longtime crush before graduation. Comedic actor Jillian Bell's feature film debut stars " That '90s Show" actor Sam Morelos as Abby, a high schooler who sets out to reel in her newly single crush named Max (Matt Cornett). Lacking sexual experience, she turns to an exotic dancer named Santa Monica (Chloe Fineman) to be her mentor. "Forever," Judy Blume's best-selling 1975 novel about young love, is reimagined in a new series. The coming-of-age show is set in Los Angeles in 2018 and follows two Black teens, Keisha (Lovie Simone) and Justin (Michael Cooper Jr.), who fall in love and navigate relationship milestones together. Oscar winner Ke Huy Quan becomes a leading man in "Love Hurts." Ke Huy Quan, known for supporting roles in "Everything Everywhere All at Once" and season two of Marvel's "Loki," takes center stage in this 2025 action comedy. The actor stars as Marvin Gable, a top-selling real estate agent whose dark past as a hitman comes back to haunt him when his brother sends assassins to hunt him down. "A Deadly American Marriage" investigates a love story gone wrong. "A Deadly American Marriage" focuses on the gruesome death of Jason Corbett, who was killed by his wife, Molly Martens Corbett, and her father, Thomas Martens, a former FBI agent, in 2015. Molly and Thomas, who said they acted in self-defense, were convicted of second-degree murder in 2017 and sentenced to 20 to 25 years in prison. The verdict was overturned after an appeal, and the pair were granted a retrial. In 2023, they accepted a plea deal on charges of voluntary manslaughter. Molly and Thomas were released from prison in 2024 after serving four years total. The true-crime documentary explores the different perspectives on the murder and features interviews with people affected, including Molly, Thomas, and Jason's kids from his first marriage, Jack and Sarah. For a reality TV fix, watch the "Vanderpump Villa" season two reunion special.
Fox News
07-05-2025
- Automotive
- Fox News
NASCAR's Harrison Burton talks move to Xfinity Series, appearance in Netflix documentary
Join Fox News for access to this content Plus special access to select articles and other premium content with your account - free of charge. By entering your email and pushing continue, you are agreeing to Fox News' Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, which includes our Notice of Financial Incentive. Please enter a valid email address. Having trouble? Click here. The 2024 season was one Harrison Burton would like to forget about quickly. The 24-year-old NASCAR driver finished 16th in the Cup standings, leading to his departure from Wood Brothers Racing. He did have a win at Daytona International in the Coke Zero 400, but as he put it, "by that point, it's too late." That win was just one of his two top-10 finishes last season, but with a fresh start in the Xfinity Series, Burton has found it again. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON This season, now as a member of AM Racing, he already has six top-10s, including each of his last three races. "That was the best landing spot for me to be a better racecar driver, go to a team that really was rebuilding from square one," Burton told Fox News Digital in a recent interview. "They saw a vision to rebuild around me and had to put the ball in my court and said, 'hey, if you want to drive for us, we'll kind of help put a team together that you are a part of.' So that was really fun for me to kind of build this thing up and take a team like AM Racing that had all the want and will in the world to go contend and lead and run well. "Right now, we're sitting inside the playoffs, we're starting to get some momentum going, and I think it'll just get better and better and better. So it was a great opportunity to kind of go back, rebuild up my stock a little bit." NASCAR POWER RANKINGS: JOEY LOGANO DOES TEXAS TWO-STEP ONTO THE LIST Fans now have an opportunity to get a closer look at Burton, as he's featured in Netflix's "Full Speed," which, like "Drive to Survive" and "Full Swing," gives a full behind-the-scenes look at the ins and outs of NASCAR and its athletes. "Just the concept and idea behind 'Full Speed' is something that when I heard the first season was coming out, it was super cool and I think good for our sport and good to get more knowledge about what we do out there and the people that are in our sport out there and all that was awesome," Burton said. "The thing that's so hard to explain to people is if I pick up a football or basketball, I know I'm not an NFL or NBA guy – it's apparent pretty quick. There's no racecar for you to go drive to see what we do. And so, the best way to kind of explain it and do all that is get the media out there and get an inside look at what it's really like, and I think that is super cool and what's a good opportunity about this documentary in general." Now, Burton wants fans to see him inside the winner's circle again. Of course, that is not easy in NASCAR, with fields of dozens of drivers, and only one of them truly happy every Sunday. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP "It's hard. It's such a hard mental battle, right? It's like golf in that way where, you know, you've got all these other people, and you're not 50-50 odds to win the game. You're one in 40, maybe even longer depending on the day. It's tough," Burton said. "It's always hard to evaluate [success], but the biggest thing for me is progress. "Did I get better? Did I do a better job here? Am I a better racecar driver going into next year? Everyone wants to win, but it's about, what are you going to do to win? What are the sacrifices you're going to make or the work you're going to put in to win? There's no blueprint to success other than that. That's the biggest thing. and what is, you know, the sacrifices you're gonna make or the work you're gonna put in to win? That's the biggest thing." Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter .
New York Times
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
NASCAR's ‘Full Speed' returns to Netflix: Takeaways from a slowed-down Season 2
The second year of Netflix's 'Full Speed' might be the second-best NASCAR docuseries season ever produced. The problem is that Season 1 was so exceptional, it makes the latest edition feel like it fell short. Season 2, released Wednesday, is solid enough to warrant a third year. Hopefully, this isn't the end of NASCAR's time on Netflix. The new season lacks the magic and freshness of the inaugural season that drew so many raves, and some moments feel repetitive of last year. There's not as much of an emotional punch, nor are there breakout, scene-stealing characters (like Bootie Barker in the Guenther Steiner role from the Formula One 'Drive to Survive' docuseries). Still, many NASCAR fans will find it worth watching. Here are takeaways from Season 2 of 'Full Speed' (spoilers below). All-access again We're granted a peek behind the curtain for key playoff drivers and learn a few things along the way. William Byron takes us inside a session with his sports therapist — something he says he's never revealed publicly until now. We get to see the tender moment of Daniel Suárez greeting his father at the airport and letting him see his car collection in person for the first time. We ride along in Gianna Blaney's party bus en route to Homestead (and see her go wedding dress shopping) and experience some of the early-life moments of Chase Briscoe's twins. There are fun mic'd-up moments, although fewer than last season. For example: As NASCAR debates the Championship 4 lineup at Martinsville, Joey Logano approaches Ryan Blaney on the victory stage. 'Dude, it's a s—show back there right now. It's a whole thing. They haven't announced the four yet,' Logano tells a surprised Blaney. 'Hey, I know we're in,' Blaney laughs. Drivers featured the most in the off-track scenes include eventual champion Logano and Blaney, along with Byron, Briscoe and Suárez. Drivers like Denny Hamlin, Tyler Reddick and Harrison Burton get some decent screen time. But it's Christopher Bell who is shown the most, which was Hamlin's role last year. And with good reason: It certainly felt like Bell's year for much of the playoffs, until it wasn't, which means part of the story must be told through his eyes. A reminder of the playoff randomness Last year, it was revealed that 88 percent of 'Full Speed' viewers did not watch the previous season's championship race, underscoring the high number of potential new fans watching the show. Imagine being among that target audience, unfamiliar with the inner workings of NASCAR, and seeing how the playoffs unfolded this time. It's a Walmart sign falling on the racetrack in Atlanta to thwart Suárez's hopes. It's Logano getting eliminated after the race at the Charlotte Roval, only to be restored into the field hours later after Alex Bowman's disqualification. It's NASCAR taking 30 minutes to decide whether Bell was in or out after riding the wall at Martinsville. Producers had more to work with in terms of storylines and personalities early in the playoffs, and 'Full Speed' admirably tries to get us invested in drivers like Burton, Suárez and Briscoe (none were in the playoffs in Season 1). They were all eliminated by the end of Episode 3, which made their storylines feel too brief or rushed. Wives take center stage While the drivers play it relatively low-key and don't have much interesting to say in Season 2, their wives show more personality. 'We sent our boy to war on a donkey holding a wooden spoon,' a seething Julia Piquet says of Suárez's car after Bristol. 'Is it just me, or is it completely unacceptable that our teammate runs 10th and is not even in the playoffs? Why the f— aren't the two teams helping each other?' Morgan Bell openly tears up over the stress and heartbreak of the playoffs, the series' symbol of the postseason's human toll. Gianna Blaney delights in her famed 'Ryan F—ing Blaney' line from Season 1, and the series has multiple callbacks to it (we're shown various shirts worn by fans who embraced it). Meanwhile, the drivers are portrayed as normal people who don't live flashy or remarkable lives; essentially the opposite of the F1 docuseries. Briscoe describes himself as 'the most average person in the world,' and analyst Steve Letarte notes people wouldn't recognize him in a grocery store. Bell is described by Letarte as 'just that guy that is there' and by ESPN's Marty Smith as having a 'non-boisterous, non-polarizing, never-says-anything-to-piss-anybody-off kind of vibe.' Morgan says her husband's consistency is 'for some reason, not exciting.' But in terms of the most drama this season, it's ultimately focused around Bell. Race manipulation? Didn't happen One of the biggest questions going into the season was how Netflix would handle two sticky issues in the playoffs: First, the Bowman disqualification that restored Logano into the next round after he was eliminated. Second, the controversial race manipulation at Martinsville. The show handled the Bowman part as well as it could, surprising viewers the same way it felt in real time. We got to see Logano's immediate thoughts after the race ended ('Upset? Of course it hurts'), and then a follow-up the next morning after the driver was back in the playoffs ('All of a sudden, Netflix wants to talk to me again!'). But the series inexplicably leaves out a major moment at Martinsville and creates a gaping hole when it fails to address the Chevrolet race manipulation (which prompted major penalties and an offseason rule change). Ross Chastain and Austin Dillon playing blockers for Byron is never shown, nor is any audio played regarding their move; same with Bubba Wallace, who tried to return the Chevrolet favor on behalf of Bell. Instead, the sole focus is on Bell's wall ride and whether it was legal. Perhaps that's because NASCAR focused on the wall ride to determine the Championship 4, but the context of why Bell had to make that move was never presented. At least there's plenty of coverage of how unfair it felt to Bell, who tells the cameras, 'That judgment call from NASCAR was a life-altering call. They took a potential championship away from me.' His bitter news conference at Phoenix, where he proclaims he was 'robbed,' is also shown. Radioactive What made 'Full Speed' compelling last time were the rich storylines and nuggets that felt new even to the most hardcore NASCAR fan, like Hamlin's father keeping his Michael Jordan victory cigar behind glass. This time, moments felt reminiscent of Fox Sports' weekly 'Radioactive' feature, which pairs radio chatter with a cinema-quality race recap. Do 'Full Speed' viewers need to care about what happened in Stage 1 of the Talladega race? Perhaps producers didn't have as much to work with. Some of the main characters, like Byron, Blaney and Logano, were highlighted in the first season and didn't seem to have many new developments in their lives, aside from Blaney building a pool in his backyard and planning a wedding. In general, last year's playoffs fell flat. The outcome generated an offseason of conversation, and NASCAR has formed a committee to look at potentially changing the format. Logano, of course, is adamant he does not care about perception. 'It's easy to look at our season and say, 'Boy, they got lucky,'' Logano tells the camera. 'I just don't see it that way.' This season of 'Full Speed' may not have been as satisfying for viewers, but neither were the playoffs themselves. Hollywood can only do so much. (Top photo of William Byron being interviewed after his controversial win at Martinsville last November: Jonathan Bachman / Getty Images)
