DAILY CALENDAR WEDNESDAY, JULY 5 WHAM! Feature-length documentary profile of the '80s pop duo, which was founded by George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley when they were still teenagers. The film features never-before-seen footage from Michael and Ridgeley's personal archives. "Tiger King" vet Chris Smith directs. [Netflix] BACK TO 15 (DE VOLTA AOS 15): Comedy-drama series from Brazil about an adult woman who finds a way to return to her life at age 15, and makes various efforts to alter her future. It's back for a second season. Maisa Silva, Klara Castanho, João Guilherme, and Amanda Azevedo co-star. [Netflix] MY HAPPY MARRIAGE (WATASHI NO SHIAWASE NA KEKKON): Romantic anime series based on the light novel by Akumi Agitogi and Tsukiho Tsukioka. The story centers on an abused young woman with psychic abilities who's married off to a mysterious military commander with a reputation for cruelty. [Netflix] KIZAZI MOTO: GENERATION FIRE: 10-part collection of animated sci-fi and fantasy shorts from African studios, including filmmakers from Zimbabwe, Uganda, South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, and Egypt. "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" director Peter Ramsey executive produced. [Disney+] KIYA & THE KIMOJA HEROES: Disney Junior animated series for preschoolers about a 7-year-old African girl with a passion for ballet and martial arts who transforms into a superhero with help from a magical headband. 5 new episodes from the show's first season hit Disney+ today. [Disney+] CMA FEST: 50 YEARS OF FAN FAIR: Documentary looking back on the history of Nashville's Fan Fair music festival (now CMA Fest) which commemorates its 50th anniversary in 2023. The film features memorable footage from the shows, along with artist interviews and other behind-the-scenes content. [Hulu] SHADOW DETECTIVE: Season 2 of the Korean crime drama series premieres on Hulu in the US today. Lee Sung Min stars as veteran homicide detective Kim Taek Rok, who returns to the field to track the mysterious blackmailer known as "Friend." [Hulu] NICK CANNON PRESENTS: WILD 'N OUT: The long-running unscripted comedy series features a variety of improv comedy games and sketches performed by a regular ensemble along with special celebrity guests. Nick Cannon and DJ D-Wrek co-host. Seasons 16 through 18 hit Paramount+ this week. [Paramount+] FACE'S MUSIC PARTY: Nickelodeon series for young kids, featuring the Nick Jr. mascot, Face (Cedric L. Williams), and guest stars from around the network introducing various musical clips and singalongs. The first season debuted last year on cable and hits Paramount+ today. [Paramount+] |
