Post Malone’s Country Debut, Sydney Sweeney as a Nun, Madden 25 Launches

An eclectic mix of new releases is coming to your screens, featuring a country album from Post Malone and Awkwafina playing a struggling actor whose winning lottery ticket turns her life upside down in “Jackpot!” These additions span the realms of television, film, music, and video games.

Awkwafina stars in “Jackpot!” directed by Paul Feig, premiering on Prime Video. In this near-future California, a lottery win turns deadly as residents compete to kill the winner before sundown to claim the prize. John Cena co-stars, offering his support to Awkwafina’s character. Feig describes the film as the “Jackie Chan movie I always wished I could make.”

Another compelling new release is the documentary “Daughters,” streaming on Netflix. The film, co-directed by Angela Patton and Natalie Rae, follows four young girls reuniting with their incarcerated fathers for a dance in a Washington, D.C., jail. The film took over eight years to produce, highlighting the emotional struggles of the families involved.

Also on Netflix is the action-comedy “The Union,” starring Halle Berry and Mark Wahlberg. The film revolves around a construction worker entangled in the world of espionage, recruited by an old high school girlfriend. Set against the backdrop of dangerous missions and high-speed chases, the film promises a thrilling ride.

Sydney Sweeney’s nun thriller “Immaculate” debuts on Hulu. Sweeney portrays Cecilia, an American nun who moves to an Italian convent, only to discover sinister activities. The film showcases Sweeney’s range and includes visually striking elements and compelling makeup work, despite sometimes lacking clarity in its message.

In the music scene, Post Malone ventures into country music with his album “F-1 Trillion,” set to release soon. Collaborating with Nashville giants like Luke Combs and Morgan Wallen, Malone’s unique approach has made his album highly anticipated within and beyond the country music community. “I Had Some Help” is already gaining traction as one of the year’s biggest songs.

Tinashe returns with her single “Nasty” from her upcoming album, “Quantum Baby.” The song’s catchy hooks have gained significant online popularity, promising even more viral hits on the album.

Lupita Infante offers a musical tribute to her grandfather Pedro Infante with a new five-track covers EP, “Puras De Mi Abuelo Vol 1.” Honoring her family’s musical legacy, the EP is a heartfelt celebration of her heritage.

In the world of television, Hulu introduces “The Tyrant,” a Korean drama centering on rogue scientists creating a deadly virus to elevate South Korea’s global power status. The four-part series premieres soon.

MTV continues its popular competition show “The Challenge” with its 40th season, “The Challenge 40: Battle of the Eras,” featuring familiar faces like Johnny Bananas and Chris “CT” Tamburello. Episodes will also be available for streaming on Paramount+.

Lily Collins returns in “Emily in Paris,” which drops part of its fourth season on Netflix. Rumors suggest new adventures for Emily, possibly including a visit to Rome.

Peacock’s “Bel-Air” brings a dramatic twist to the iconic series, focusing on a teen from West Philadelphia, played by Jabari Banks. The show returns soon, drawing parallels between Banks and Will Smith.

Paramount+ debuts “RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All Stars,” featuring fan-favorite contestants competing for a $200,000 prize and a spot in the Drag Race Hall of Fame.

“Chimp Crazy,” a new docuseries from “Tiger King” director Eric Goode, debuts on HBO. The series explores the controversial world of private chimp ownership, with eccentric characters like Tonia Haddix at its center.

James Cameron dives deep with “OceanXplorers,” a six-part series on National Geographic, exploring remote ocean locales with the help of a state-of-the-art research vessel. The series will also be available on Disney+ and Hulu.

In the realm of video games, “Madden NFL 25” features San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey on the cover. EA Sports promises enhancements to the rushing game and tackling system, along with updates to Superstar and Franchise modes. The game launches soon on PlayStation 5, Xbox X/S, and PC.

Source: The Associated Press