This week’s new releases: ‘The Garcias,’ Jewel, Barack Obama and extra | Entertainment

Here’s a group curated by The Associated Press’ leisure journalists of what is arriving on TV, streaming companies and music platforms this week.

— Astonishingly, “Drive My Car” was not Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s solely movie final 12 months. His acclaimed Haruki Murakami adaptation actually acquired probably the most consideration culminating within the International Feature Oscar win final month, however his three-part anthology movie “Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy” deserves some extra, too (it did win runner up on the Berlin Film Festival). The triptych follows three younger ladies navigating romantic pursuits, ex loves and unusual triangles. And it’s going to be out there to stream on the Criterion Channel beginning Thursday. Don’t fear, this one clocks in at solely two hours.

— Modern relationships, albeit French ones, are additionally on the coronary heart of Jacques Audiard’s black and white “Paris, 13th District,” out there on VOD on Friday from IFC Films. Adapted from Adrian Tomine’s graphic novels, the movie follows numerous younger Parisians residing within the less-than-picturesque nook of the town of lights as they wrestle to kind actual connections and relationships in a Tinder world. “Portrait of a Lady on Fire” followers needs to be excited to know that filmmaker Céline Sciamma helped co-write the movie and Noémie Merlant co-stars.

— Continuing on the worldwide streak of recent movies to stream this week, Filipino director Brillante Mendoza was impressed by the true story of boxer Naozumi Tsuchiyama for his drama “Gensan Punch,” which involves HBO Max on Friday. The Japanese athlete with a prosthetic leg went to the Philippines to pursue boxing after being denied the chance in his dwelling nation.

— AP Film Writer Lindsey Bahr

— Jewel’s first new studio album in seven years “Freewheelin’ Woman” finds her leaning right into a soulful and groove-heavy sound. The single “Living With Your Memory” has her kicking up a retro however timeless R&B vibe with a full, horn-heavy band. “I’m rollin’/ rollin’/ rollin’/ Back the time,” she sings. On “Long Way ‘Round,” her voice switches gears thrillingly, as comfy as a pair of favourite denims. Jewel can also be a contender on NBC’s new music competitors sequence “American Song Contest,” the place she represents the state of Alaska amongst rising and established artists from throughout the nation competing for finest tune

— Guess who else is on “American Song Contest”? Electronic music outfit The Crystal Method, who will launch their seventh studio album, “The Trip Out,” on Friday. A couple of days earlier than — on Monday — The Crystal Method will signify Nevada on the NBC contest and debut their tune “Watch Me Now.” The dance icons not too long ago joined forces with Iggy Pop for “Post Punk,” a menacing, futuristic jam with a relentless beat that sounds excellent for a rave on a mission to Mars.

— AP Entertainment Writer Mark Kennedy

— Hugh Laurie wears nearly each hat for BritBox’s “Why Didn’t They Ask Evans?” Laurie directed, produced, wrote and acts within the three-episode thriller sequence primarily based on Agatha Christie’s 1934 novel of the identical title — the ultimate phrases of a homicide sufferer. Lady Frances and her buddy Bobby (Lucy Boynton, Will Poulter), who discovered the dying man, flip beginner detectives to resolve the case. Laurie performs a sanatorium’s medical director, which needs to be an excellent match for the previous Dr. Gregory House. The restricted sequence debuts Tuesday on the streaming service.

— America’s nationwide parks are simple gems, however not a monopoly. “Our Great National Parks,” a five-part Netflix sequence, takes a worldwide view of public lands and the wildlife that inhabits them. Episode one hopscotches throughout parks and international locations, together with Hawaii’s Hanauma Bay; Loango National Park, Gabon; Yakushima National Park, Japan, and Manuel Antonio National Park, Costa Rica. Subsequent episodes deal with Chilean Patagonia; Tsavo, Kenya; California’s Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, and Gunung Leuser in Indonesia. Former President Barack Obama produced and narrates the sequence debuting Wednesday.

— When “The Brothers Garcia” aired on Nickelodeon within the early 2000s, it was among the many uncommon reveals with a Latino solid and creators. Nearly 20 years later, a reboot of the sitcom for HBO Max nonetheless represents a TV shortage. “The Garcias” revolves across the San Antonio, Texas, household as they congregate for summer season trip at their seaside home in Mexico. Actors reprising their roles from the unique sequence embrace Jeffrey Licon, Bobby Gonzalez, Alvin Alvarez and Vaneza Pitynski because the Garcia siblings. Jeff Valdez, co-creator of the Nickelodeon present, created and is the showrunner for “The Garcias,” debuting Thursday on the streaming service.

— AP Television Writer Lynn Elber