Streaming Into the Void

Hulu
The United States vs. Billie Holiday (Feb. 26) - Lee Daniels directs. Based on the novel by Johann Hari. Follows Holiday during her career as she is targeted by the Federal Department of Narcotics with an undercover sting operation led by black Federal Agent Jimmy Fletcher, with whom she had a tumultuous affair.
Netflix
Caught by a Wave (Feb. 26) - Italian film about teen summer love
Crazy About Her (Feb. 26) - Spanish dark comedy
Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell (Mar. 1) - Documentary about Notorious B.I.G.
Connected (Mar. 1) - 63-piece orchestra and team of DJs directed by Hernan Cattaneo collaborate on a music extravaganza
Jim Henson’s Word Party, Season 5 (Mar. 2)
Moxie (Mar. 3) - Amy Poehler saw Tina Fey’s Mean Girls and decided to do the same.
Murder Among the Mormons (Mar. 3) Three-part docuseries from Jared Hess (Napoleon Dynamite)
Pacific Rim: The Black (Mar. 4) - Netflix Original Anime series based on the film.
HBO Max
Tom & Jerry (Feb. 26) - The classic animated cat and mouse duo come to the big screen and streaming, day-and-date, in this mix of animation and live-action.
Disney+
Myth: A Frozen Tale (Feb. 26) - VR, already available for Oculus Rift headsets.
Apple TV+
For All Mankind, Season 2 (Feb. 19)
IMDb TV
Top Class: The Life & Times of the Sierra Canyon Trailblazers (Feb. 26) - Lebron James produced docu-series on the massively successful Sierra Canyon high school basketball team.

This week, your childhood gets rebooted. And if you've got a murder story, you've got a streaming service greenlight.
Show Notes
Everything Coming To Star On Disney+ (Canada)
Disney+ Star Launch Will Boost Choice for Adults' "Me Time," Executive Says
Roku Looks to Expand Original Content Slate After Buying Quibi Library
YouTube TV is adding offline downloads and 4K streaming
Comscore Introduces ‘Movies Everywhere’ Cross-Screen Measurement System
‘The Best Man’ Limited Series Set at Peacock With Original Cast Returning
‘Schitt’s Creek’ Star Emily Hampshire to Play ‘Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman’ in Remake of Norman Lear Series
‘Kevin Can F**k Himself’: New AMC Series Follows Sitcom Wife Who Is Mad As Hell, And Not Going To Take It Anymore; Watch The Trailer
'Kate & Allie' Reboot in Development at NBC — New Cast
Donald Glover, Phoebe Waller-Bridge Team Up for ‘Mr. & Mrs. Smith’ Series for New Regency, Amazon
Donald Glover Sets Rich Amazon Overall Deal (Exclusive)
Wednesday Addams Live-Action Series From Tim Burton Ordered By Netflix; Al Gough & Miles Millar To Showrun
‘Constantine’ Reboot In The Works At HBO Max From J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot With Guy Bolton Set As Writer
'Criminal Minds' Reboot: Paramount Plus Eyes Revival — Season 16
Apple TV+ Shows 'Physical,' 'Schmigadoon' and 'Lisey's Story' Coming This Summer

HuluNomadland (Feb. 19) - It’ll win the Best Picture Oscar, but no one will watch it.
NetflixAmend: The Fight for America (Feb. 17) - When the United States of America was founded, the ideals of freedom and equality did not apply to all people. These are the stories of the brave Americans who fought to right the nation’s wrongs and enshrine the values we hold most dear into the Constitution — with liberty and justice for all. Executive produced and hosted by Will Smith.
I Care a Lot (Feb. 19) - A crooked legal guardian who drains the savings of her elderly wards meets her match when a woman she tries to swindle turns out to be more than she first appears. Starring Rosamund Pike, Peter Dinklage, Eiza González, Dianne Wiest, and Chris Messina.
Tribes of Europa, Season 1 (Feb. 19) - Big budget German-language sci-fi series about a post-apocalyptic Europe in 2074 with feuding tribes.
Brian Regan, On the Rocks (Feb. 23) - Comedy special
Pelé (Feb. 23) - This documentary feature tells the story of iconic footballer Pelé, his quest for perfection and the mythical status he attained. The story looks back at the extraordinary 12-year period in which Pelé, the only man to win three World Cup titles, went from superstar in 1958 to saviour in 1970; a radical yet turbulent era in Brazil’s history. As well as unprecedented interview access to Pelé, the film includes astounding archive footage and interviews with legendary former team-mates including Zagallo, Jairzinho and Rivellino. PELÉ is produced by Pitch Productions, directed by Ben Nicholas and David Tryhorn and executive produced by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Kevin Macdonald.
Canine Intervention (Feb. 24) - Dog training docuseries
PeacockPunky Brewster, season 1 (Feb. 25)
Disney+The Muppet Show (Feb. 19)
Flora And Ulysses (Feb. 19) - Witness the tail of an unexpected hero.

This week, David talks Disney, Tim talks charts, and the rest of us smile politely.
Show Notes
Disney+ Hits 94.9M Subscribers, But Revenue Per User Drops To $4.03 Due To Hotstar Combo
‘Yellowstone’ Prequel ‘Y: 1883’ Set For Paramount+ Under Mega New Taylor Sheridan Overall Deal With ViacomCBS & MTV Entertainment
'Last of Us': 'Game of Thrones' Breakout Bella Ramsey to Star as Ellie
Pedro Pascal To Star As Joel In ‘The Last Of Us’ HBO Series Based On Video Game
'Game of Thrones' prequel 'House of the Dragon' casts four more actors in major roles
HBO MAX Scheduled To Launch In 39 Territories In Latin America In June 2021
‘Clone High’ Reboot, Mindy Kaling ‘Scooby-Doo’ Spinoff ‘Velma’ & Pete Davidson Mars Comedy Set At HBO Max As Streamer Ramps Up Adult Animation
'The Mandalorian' Star Gina Carano Fired Amid Social Media Controversy
'True Lies' Reboot From James Cameron in the Works at CBS
'Chappelle's Show' Returns to Netflix With Dave Chappelle's Blessing
Recommendations
Walt Disney World
The Emperor’s New Groove
WandaVision
The Weather Station, Ignorance
The Little Things
The Expanse
The High Note

Hulu
Antebellum (Feb. 5) - The indie horror film from Lionsgate and starring Janelle Monáe comes to Hulu this week.
Into the Dark: Tentacles (Feb. 12) - original series, first episode since July 2020 - each episode is inspired by a holiday; this one is debuting just ahead of Valentine’s Day.
Netflix
Buried by the Bernards (Feb. 12) - Reality series centering around a Memphis funeral home. I’ve seen a lot of press for it here in TN. Promises to be quirky and offbeat.
Hate by Dani Rovira (Feb 12) - Comedy special with the Goya-award winning performer
To All The Boys: Always and Forever (Feb 12) - Netflix original film, third and final installment in the To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before series
The Crew (Feb 16) - Original comedy with Kevin James about a NASCAR pit crew
Animals on the Loose: A You vs. Wild Interactive Movie (Feb. 16) - When there’s a power outage at a safari reserve, Bear Grylls is called and he needs your help. The situation is dire: an escaped lion is headed for a nearby village; a baboon has broken free and is going towards the sea cliffs, and the power must be restored before more animals escape. The original You vs Wild series premiered on Netflix in 2019 with 8 episodes.
Behind Her Eyes (Feb 17) - Original miniseries. Psychological thriller based on a novel by Sarah Pinborough
Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan (Feb 18) Netflix Anime - series of manga one-shots, a spinoff of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure
HBO Max
The Head, Season 1 (Feb. 4) - This six-episode thriller from Madrid-based Mediapro Studio may first look like a knock-off of John Carpenter’s The Thing, but the monsters here are considerably more human. It’ll be airing on HBO Max in the United States but has been sold to different platforms around the world, including Amazon Prime Video in Italy.
Judas and the Black Messiah (Feb. 12) - (another HBO Max day & date release) A movie about the betrayal and assassination of Fred Hampton, chairman of the Black Panther Party. Starring Daniel Kaluuya and LaKeith Stanfield.
Last Week Tonight (Feb 14) with John Oliver Season 8 premiere
It’s a Sin, Season 1 (Feb. 18) -The latest masterpiece from the creator of Queer As Folk (UK) is as devastating as it is endearing. A heartfelt chronicle of young friends navigating the joys, heartbreak, and outlandish parties that await them amidst an epidemic in 1980s London. 5 episodes starting February 18th on HBO Max.
Peacock
Young Rock, Season 1 (Feb. 17)
Kenan, Season 1 (Feb. 17)
Archibald’s Next Big Thing (Feb 18) - Peacock Original animated series by Tony Hale.
Disney+
Inside Pixar: Portraits (Feb 12) - Features various employees of the studio in a documentary series
Marvel: Behind the Mask (Feb 12) - documentary from guests across Marvel’s 80 years
Amazon Prime Video
The Map of Tiny Perfect Things (Feb. 12) - Palm Springs as told by John Green. Groundhog Day? Happy Death Day?

This week, there's a Trojan horse in your living room. It's name is Roku, and it's taking over your life.
Nielsen Streaming Ratings
Show Notes
New Japan Pro-Wrestling Sets Roku Channel TV Deal in U.S., U.K, Canada
Roku is the most popular streaming platform in the US by a huge margin
Roku says Roku TV was best-selling smart TV OS in North America for 2020
Quibi’s library will live on through the Roku Channel
Those who subscribed to HBO through the Roku Channel will be switched to HBO Max subscribers in February.
How Roku's Transforming Its Most Important Product
The Roku Channel Could Double Viewership Again
Apple Lands 'CODA' $25 million Sundance Film Festival Record deal – Deadline
Apple TV Plus’ Freeloader Problem: 62% of Subscribers Are on Free Offers
Verizon's Disney+ Partnership Was a Win-Win
How WandaVision's Weekly Episodes Make It The Perfect Anti-Binge Show
'Frasier' Revival Eyed at Paramount Plus
U.S. Consumers Now Pay $47 Monthly for Streaming Services — Up 24% Since COVID Hit, Survey Finds
‘Black Panther’ Helmer Ryan Coogler Stakes His Proximity Media Banner To 5-Year Exclusive Disney Television Deal; Wakanda Series In Works For Disney+
Film Adaptation Of 'Wicked' Lands 'Crazy Rich Asians' Director
George Clooney's Company Producing 'Buck Rogers' Series for Legendary
Michael B. Jordan's (Without Remorse) Alexa Ad

Highlights of what's new on streaming this week...
Hulu
The New York Times Presents | Framing Britney Spears (Feb. 5) - (episode 6 of season 1 of the New York Times Presents series) Documentary about the fight to “free Britney” and her struggles with mental health.
Netflix
Malcolm & Marie (Feb. 5) - When filmmaker Malcolm (John David Washington) and his girlfriend Marie (Zendaya), return home from a movie premiere and await his film’s critical response, the evening takes a turn as revelations about their relationship surface, testing the couple’s love.
Crime Scene: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel, Season 1 (Feb. 10)
HBO Max
The Investigation, Season 1 (Jan. 29) - Dramatized account of the investigation of a journalist who went missing after visiting a Danish inventor and his home-made submarine.
Earwig and the Witch - Studio Ghibli Premiere (also in theaters)
Apple TV+
The Snoopy Show, Season 1 (Feb 5)
Amazon Prime Video
Chick Fight (Jan. 29)
Bliss (Feb. 5) - Owen Wilson and Salma Hayek
CBS All-Access
Clarice, Season 1 (Feb. 11) - CBS brings us this spin-off from Silence of the Lambs focusing on the fallout of the original movie on FBI rookie Clarice Starling. It’s surprising that something so dark and mature would play on broadcast TV, but CBS is also promoting it on streaming. This could have been a tentpole for the debut of Paramount+.

This week, streaming services evolve and consolidate.
Show Notes
Paramount Plus to Launch March 4 in U.S. and Latin America
50% off 1 year subscription to Paramount+
PlutoTV continues to add channels
Paramount Turned Down Offers from Streamers to Buy ‘Top Gun: Maverick’
Paramount Mountain: Roll Call / Call to Adventure
Change the channel: How ViacomCBS is managing the transition from linear TV to streaming
Documentary Shorts 'A Life Too Short' and 'My Father The Mover' to Premiere on Pluto TV
Tom Ryan, the co-founder and head at PlutoTV was promoted to head of streaming at ViacomCBS in October.
NBC Plans To Shutter NBC Sports Network By End Of Year
Peacock Becomes WWE Network Exclusive US Streaming Distributor
Hulu releases new 'Palm Springs' cut with commentary from Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti
'Harry Potter' Live-Action TV Series in Early Development at HBO Max
Did Wonder Woman 1984 Lasso New Subscribers for HBO Max?
HBO Max 'Wonder Woman 1984' Hit No. 1 on Nielsen Streaming Top 10
‘Modern Family’ All Seasons Coming to Hulu and Peacock Under Unusual Shared Streaming Deal
IMDb TV, Amazon’s Free Streaming Service, Now Available On Roku

Highlights of what's new on streaming this week...
Netflix
The Dig (Jan. 29) - As WWII looms, a wealthy widow (Carey Mulligan) hires an amateur archaeologist (Ralph Fiennes) to excavate the burial mounds on her estate. When they make a historic discovery, the echoes of Britain's past resonate in the face of its uncertain future‎.
Below Zero - (Jan. 29) - Spanish film about a policeman trying to survive while prisoners from the truck he was driving try to find him.
Finding ‘Ohana - (Jan. 29) - Family film about two Brooklyn teenagers in Oahu as they discover their Hawaiian family heritage
We Are the Brooklyn Saints, Season 1 - (Jan 29) - Docuseries about a youth football league in Brooklyn
Firefly Lane, Season 1 (Feb 3) - Drama series featuring Sarah Chalke and Katherine Heigl as lifelong friends
HBO Max
The Little Things (Jan. 29) - Academy Award winners Denzel Washington, Rami Malek, and Jared Leto star in this serial killer crime thriller.
Axios, Season 4 (Jan. 31) - New season of this acclaimed docu-news series.
Everwood (Jan. 19)
Person of Interest (Jan. 23)
Babylon 5 (Jan. 26) - Remastered!
Pushing Daisies (Jan. 30)
Pixar Popcorn, Season 1 (Jan. 22) - A series of Pixar shorts starring characters from your favorite Pixar movies. Disney Plus' new Pixar Popcorn shorts changed how the animation studio works.
Dinosaurs (Jan. 29)
Apple TV+
Losing Alice, Season 1 (Jan. 22)
Palmer (Jan. 29) - An ex-convict strikes up a friendship with a boy from a troubled home, starring Justin Timberlake.

This week, Netflix dominates the streaming universe. Also, streaming cancellations are a problem...or maybe it’s subscribing to too many. We’ll explain the paradox this week.
Show Notes
Netflix Q4 2020 Earnings Interview
Netflix Tops 200 Million Streaming Customers, Handily Beats Q4 Forecast In the fourth quarter of 2020, Netflix added 8.51 million paid streaming subscribers, about 2.5 million more than expected. to stand at 203.7 million worldwide at the end of the year.
Netflix Will Roll Out ‘Shuffle Play’ Feature Worldwide in First Half of 2021
Netflix Brass Reacts To Disney's Streaming Strides: “Super-Impressive” But Not Quite 'Bridgerton' Buzz
Netflix Co-CEOs Reed Hastings & Ted Sarandos Optimistic About Theatrical Windows Collapse & Rival HBO Max Day & Date Model
Why did The CW skyrocket to the top of the App Store?
Critics Choice TV Awards: 'The Crown,' 'Ozark' Lead Noms With 6 Apiece
'Zack Snyder's Justice League' is a Movie Again and No Longer a Miniseries, According to Snyder Himself
'The Muppet Show' Heads To Disney+
Freaks And Geeks is coming to Hulu with its original soundtrack intact
McG To Direct 'Turner & Hooch' Disney+ Reboot Pilot Episode
'Doogie Howser' Reboot at Disney+ Casts Its Lead
How fast do you cancel streaming services? It's a problem for Hollywood
'Compounding' will be TV trend to watch for 2021 as streaming pivots for growth
Recommendations
Wandavision
Pixar Popcorn
Venture Bros.
Locked Down