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    What to watch: The must-watch things to stream this week, August 9 - August 16, 2024

    By Your Oregon News,

    5 days ago

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    What’s Available NOW On Disney+

    “Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures” - Season 2 (Aug. 14)

    Season 2 follows the younglings as they continue their training and embark on even bigger missions across the galaxy. Helping to lead the younglings on these missions is Master Zia’s new Padawan, Wes Vinik, and his astromech RO-M1. As they continue their training and grow in the ways of the Force, the young Jedi will travel to new planets with new and old friends and encounter adversaries like The Ganguls, who are growing in their pirate ranks.

    “Are You Sure?!” - Season 1, New episode (Aug. 15)

    Whenever BTS’s Jimin and Jung Kook meet, chaos and excitement ensue! In the summer of 2023, they embark on an unforgettable trip before their military enlistment. Their unpredictable adventure, “Are You Sure?!” is full of surprises. Will Jimin and Jung Kook complete their journey safely?

    “Grown-ish” - Season 6 (Available Now)

    This series’ sixth and final season follows Andre Johnson Jr., aka Junior (Marcus Scribner), as he transitions from Zoey’s (Yara Shahidi) little brother to big man on campus. The series also stars Trevor Jackson, Diggy Simmons, Daniella Taylor, Justine Skye and Tara Raani.

    “SuperKitties: Su-Purr Adventures” (Shorts) - Season 1 (Available Now)

    This adorable and action-packed series follows four fierce and furry superhero kittens — Ginny, Sparks, Buddy and Bitsy — who are on a mission to make their town of Kittydale a more caring and “pawesome” place. Whenever the SuperKitties receive a “SuperKitty Call” from one of their animal friends with a problem that only the SuperKitties can help with, they use their super skills and gadgets to thwart the villains’ plans and impart important messages of kindness, empathy, friendship, resilience and problem-solving along the way.

    What’s Available NOW On Prime Video

    “Jackpot!” (Aug. 15)

    Set in a very near future where a Grand Lottery has been founded in economically struggling California. The only caveat? If you want to legitimately claim the award, you must murder the winner before sunset. John Cena, Awkwafina and Simu Liu star.

    “Influenced” - Season 1 (Available Now)

    Co-hosted by popular social media personalities Achieng Agutu, Eyal Booker, Tefi Pessoa, Taryn Delanie Smith and Cyrus Veyssi, this evolution of the talk show format bridges the gap between social media and TV. Led by the panel of top content creators with varying spheres of influence and interest, and featuring subject matter experts whose businesses were built across mediums, the series encompasses all things lifestyle — from food, fashion, home design, travel and beauty, to entertainment, popular culture, mental health, spirituality and wellness.

    “Billy Madison” (Available Now)

    In order to inherit his fed-up father Brian’s (Darren McGavin) hotel empire, immature and lazy Billy Madison (Adam Sandler) must repeat grades one through 12 all over again. The further Billy progresses, the harder his hated rival Eric Gordon (Bradley Whitford) tries to stop him.

    “National Lampoon’s Animal House” (Available Now)

    Faber College has one fraternity, Delta Tau Chi, that is so disreputable it will take anyone. Determined to get the rowdy frat house off the campus, the dean, Vernon Wormer (John Vernon), enlists the help of Omega Theta Pi, a snooty and elitist frat, to get the boys of Delta House out. John Belushi, Tim Matheson, Thomas Hulce and Stephen Furst star.

    What’s Available NOW On Netflix

    “Worst Ex Ever” - Season 1 (Aug. 14)

    From the creators of the global phenomenon Worst Roommate Ever, this new format — built around the universal feeling of wondering how much you really know about your partner — brings you more shocking tales of betrayal, violence, and deceit. Composed of compelling testimonials, bodycam footage and animated reenactments, the series reveals the disturbing stories of monstrous past relationships.

    “Emily in Paris” - Season 4, Part 1 (Aug. 15)

    After the dramatic events of Camille (Camille Razat) and Gabriel’s (Lucas Bravo) misbegotten wedding, Emily (Lily Collins) is reeling: she has strong feelings for two men, but now Gabriel’s expecting a baby with his ex and Alfie’s (Lucien Laviscount) worst fears about her and Gabriel have been confirmed. At work, Sylvie (Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu) is forced to confront a thorny dilemma from her past for the sake of her marriage, and the Agence Grateau team navigates personnel shakeups. Mindy (Ashley Park) and the band prepare for Eurovision, but when funds run dry, they’re forced to get thrifty.

    “The Union” (Aug. 16)

    Mike (Mark Wahlberg), a down-to-earth construction worker from Jersey, is quickly thrust into the world of super spies and secret agents when his high school sweetheart Roxanne (Halle Berry) recruits him on a high-stakes US intelligence mission.

    “Love Is Blind: UK” - Season 1 (Available Now)

    UK singles who want to be loved for who they are have signed up for a less-conventional approach to modern dating, and will choose someone to marry without ever meeting them. Over several weeks, the newly engaged couples will move in together, plan their wedding and find out if their physical connection matches their strong emotional bond developed in the Pods. When their wedding day arrives, will real-world realities and external factors push them apart, or will they marry the person they fell blindly in love with? Hosted by Emma and Matt Willis.

    “Secret Lives of Orangutans” (Aug. 22, Documentary Premiere)

    Orangutans are not just one of our closest relatives, they’re perhaps more relatable to us than any other great ape. Narrated by David Attenborough, this film follows a remarkable group of orangutans in the pristine jungles of Sumatra. At the center of this story is 8 year old Eden, who’s about to embark on the most challenging moment of her life.

    What’s Available NOW On Hulu

    “OceanXplorers” (Hulu — Aug. 18, Limited Series Premiere)

    In celebration of World Oceans Day, National Geographic presents this six-part underwater discovery series from director James Cameron. It takes audiences aboard an advanced scientific research vessel, OceanXplorer, to investigate the farthest frontiers of the world’s oceans, 80% of which are entirely unexplored. Combining a high-end, science-driven documentary with breathtaking sequences to capture the drama and thrill of exploration, the series is a high-stakes adventure.

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