Weekly Entertainment Digest – February 5th

February 5, 2022

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There is a lot happening in the entertainment industry daily and sometimes, we just don’t have time to put them on the site or on social media. So why not create a weekly rundown of changes, updates, and exciting news you may want to know about upcoming movies, shows, and more? Find the latest reviews in one location, what you should be streaming, and more in one quick place.

Free Movie Screenings:

Feb 15: Dog

Movie and Series Reviews:

Movie Release Date Changes

WHO WE ARE has moved to open February 4
THE OUTFIT has moved from February 25 to March 18
DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA has moved from March 18 to May 20
THIRTEEN LIVES has moved to open November 18

Movie Updates, Trailers and More:

Gabby’s Dollhouse – February 1 Netflix

In celebration of the fourth season of Gabby’s Dollhouse now streaming on Netflix, check out Gabby and friends in two new clips from this season below!

Something special is in the air at Gabby’s Dollhouse as Gabby, Pandy Paws and all the Gabby Cats celebrate the happiest cat day of the year, Purrsday! Complete with Box Cat Family crafts, dress-up with Mercat, a steller safari adventure, and a performance from feline pop star sensation Fluffy Flufferton, there are so many things to celebrate! A special visit from a tin full of Cakey Cat’s cousins is the icing on the kitty-cupcake. Get tiny with Gabby for hug attacks, cat-tastic adventures, and some whoopsies along the way!

Super Turnt – February 8 on Amazon

Libaraiers “Rilla” Stanford, has just been released from prison and finds that his immediate world has changed, knowing that the dangers of the streets remain the same, his only mission it to take care of his 6yr old son, Kevin.

Starring

Harry Lennix, Jamal Woolard, Torrei Hart, E. Roger Mitchell, Mann Robinson, Ashley Rios, Chavante Mack, Dennis LA White, Duane Finley, Tray Chaney, Patrice Fisher, Reece Odum, Adrian Lockett and Melanie Halfkenny

I Want You Back – February 11 on Amazon

Peter (Charlie Day) and Emma (Jenny Slate) are total strangers, but when they meet, one thing instantly bonds them: they were both unexpectedly dumped by their respective partners, Anne (Gina Rodriguez) and Noah (Scott Eastwood), on the same weekend. As the saying goes, “misery loves company,” but their commiseration turns into a mission when they see on social media that their exes have happily moved on to new romances, Anne with Logan (Manny Jacinto) and Noah with Ginny (Clark Backo).

Terrified that, in their 30s, they have lost their shot at happily ever after and horrified at the prospect of having to start over, Peter and Emma hatch a desperate plot to win the loves of their lives back. Each will do whatever it takes to put an end to their exes’ new relationships and send them running back to their arms.

TrollsTopia Season 6 – February 17 Hulu & Peacock

Dance and sing with the trolls when all new episodes of DreamWorks TrollsTopia arrive to Hulu and Peacock February 17! Check out the season 6 trailer below!

The trolls are back with an abundance of hugs, fun and cupcakes to share! Poppy accidentally offends a Cloudwhale, R&B’s Funk ship needs fixing, and Branch’s nickname just doesn’t seem to fit. Even a bubble storm pops its way through town! But with a little bit of glitter and a trolls-tastic attitude, any sticky situation can be something to celebrate.

Inspired by the beloved DreamWorks Animation films, TrollsTopia is the next chapter in the hair-raising adventures of the trolls. Now that Poppy knows there are other musical trolls scattered throughout the forest, she bottles up her endless positivity and invites delegates from every troll tribe in the forest to live together in harmony in a grand experiment she calls TrollsTopia!

Lincoln’s Dilemma – February 18 on AppleTV+

Apple TV+ released the trailer for the new four-part documentary series “Lincoln’s Dilemma,” a 21st-century examination of a complicated man in the context of his times. With never-before-heard stories about Lincoln, as well as close-up perspectives of him as a man, the docuseries shines a light on a side of Lincoln rarely seen – and provides a fresh perspective on a story that feels more timely and relevant than ever when explored alongside the events that Americans are living through today. Narrated by Jeffrey Wright and features the voices of Bill Camp as Abraham Lincoln and Leslie Odom, Jr. as Frederick Douglass, all four parts of “Lincoln’s Dilemma” will premiere globally on Friday, February 18 on Apple TV+.

Based on acclaimed historian David S. Reynolds’ award-winning book, “Abe: Abraham Lincoln in His Times,” the series features insights from a diverse range of journalists, educators and Lincoln scholars, as well as rare archival materials that offer a more nuanced look into the man dubbed the Great Emancipator. Set against the background of the Civil War, “Lincoln’s Dilemma” also gives voice to the narratives of enslaved people, shaping a more complete view of an America divided over issues including economy, race and humanity, and underscoring Lincoln’s battle to save the country, no matter the cost.

“Lincoln’s Dilemma” is produced by Eden Productions and Kunhardt Films. Executive producers are Peter Kunhardt, Teddy Kunhardt, George Kunhardt, Josh Tyrangiel, Richard Plepler, Jacqueline Olive, Barak Goodman and Jelani Cobb. Olive and Goodman direct the series.

No Exit – February 25 on Hulu

In “No Exit,” Havana Rose Liu (“Mayday”) makes her feature film leading role debut as Darby, a young woman en route to a family emergency who is stranded by a blizzard and forced to find shelter at a highway rest area with a group of strangers. When she stumbles across an abducted girl in a van in the parking lot, it sets her on a terrifying life-or-death struggle to discover who among them is the kidnapper. Directed by Damien Power (“Killing Ground”) from a screenplay by Andrew Barrer & Gabriel Ferrari (“Ant-Man and the Wasp”) based on Taylor Adams’ 2017 novel and produced by PGA Award winner Scott Frank (“The Queen’s Gambit”), the film stars Havana Rose Liu, Danny Ramirez (“The Falcon and the Winter Soldier,” “Top Gun: Maverick”), David Rysdahl (“Nine Days”), Dale Dickey (“Winter’s Bone), Mila Harris (“Young Dylan”) and Dennis Haysbert (“Breakthrough”).

THE GIRL ON THE MOUNTAIN – On Demand and Digital on March 8

THE GIRL ON THE MOUNTAIN is an intense thriller set against a backdrop of beautiful, yet treacherous wilderness. Haunted by family tragedy, reclusive backwoodsman Jack Ward (Daniel O’Reilly) is given a chance at redemption when a young girl (Makenzie Sconce) fleeing abuse and murder, comes into his life. Safety and security are short-lived as the girl’s vengeful father and his posse converge on the two. Now Ward must summon his instincts as a paternal protector and face off against the sadistic intruders.

New Series

Life and Beth – 10 Episodes on Hulu on March 18th

Beth’s life would look pretty great on paper. Impressive to everyone she grew up with. She makes a good living as a wine distributor. She’s in a long term relationship with a successful guy and lives in Manhattan. When a sudden incident forces Beth to engage with her past her life changes forever. Through flashbacks to her teen self, Beth starts to learn how she became who she is and who she wants to become. We’ll go on her journey towards building a bigger, bolder and more authentic life. Learning to express herself and living in an intentional way. A trip down memory lane is a strong source of trauma, comedy and moving forward.

HULU GREENLIGHTS MUSICAL ROMANTIC COMEDY SERIES “UP HERE”

8 episode musical romantic comedy series

A musical romantic comedy set in New York City in the waning days of 1999, following the extraordinary story of one ordinary couple, as they fall in love – and discover that the single greatest obstacle to finding happiness together might just be themselves – and the treacherous world of memories, obsessions, fears, and fantasies that lives inside their heads.

Original songs for the series by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez.

Casting is currently underway; production scheduled for this summer in NY.

Credits:

Studios: 20^th Television and Old 320 Sycamore Productions
Writers/Executive Producers: Steven Levenson, Danielle Sanchez-Witzel, Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Robert Lopez
Executive Producers: Thomas Kail, Jennifer Todd
Director: Thomas Kail
Showrunner: Steven Levenson

All principals are represented by WME with the exception of Sanchez-Witzel who is repped by UTA, manager Howard Klein at 3 Arts and attorney Karl Austen of Jackoway Austen Tyerman Wertheimer Mandelbaum. Steven Levenson’s lawyer is David Berlin.

At Home Releases

The Proud Family: The Complete Original Series

20 years later, relive the adventures of The Proud Family. All 52 episodes of the original series available on Digital February 15 with the Anniversary Collection 7-disc DVD set coming March 15. Rewatch the complete original series before The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder, the highly-anticipated revival, premieres February 23 on Disney+.

Synopsis

Twenty years ago, we were introduced to Penny Proud, a young African American girl navigating through her teens – in spite of larger-than-life situations. Penny’s encounters with her friends, her over-protective parents and her too-hip granny spiral into adventures filled with hijinks, hilarity and heart. Relive all the moments in The Proud Family Complete Original Series Anniversary Collection.

Product Specifications

Release Date:

Digital: February 15
DVD: March 15

Chip ‘n’ Dale Rescue Rangers: The Complete Series

Re-experience the mystery-adventures of your favorite chipmunk duo, Chip ‘n’ Dale. All 65 episodes of the original series available on Digital and on a 6-disc Blu-rayset arriving February 15.