Movies Shows

• Netflix has released a new slate of movies and shows for the week of July 20-26, featuring titles such as "Ransom Canyon" season 2 and "Wicked: For Good." • A highlighted production features a high-profile cast including Academy Award nominee Teyana Taylor, Andy Garcia, and several "Saturday Night Live" cast members. • The plot of one featured series follows U.S. Deputy Marshal Ian Diaz and his wife, Ashley, as they deal with threats from Ian's ex-partner, Michelle.

• Apple TV provides a library of exclusive original movies and TV shows available in 4K HDR quality across multiple devices. • The platform features "Goldie," a children's animated series based on a 2019 award-winning short film about a giant living in Boysenberg. • The series focuses on themes of inclusivity and self-acceptance as Goldie and her friends navigate adventures while celebrating their differences.

• Paramount+ has announced its content lineup for July 2026, featuring a variety of new movies and television series. • Key highlights for the month include the premiere of 'Strange New Worlds' season 4 and the season 1 finale of 'Dutton Ranch'. • These releases aim to drive subscriber engagement by delivering highly anticipated sequels and climactic season endings.

• New movies and series, including "Elle" and "Descendants: Wicked Wonderland," are scheduled to begin streaming in July 2026. • Major television franchises are expanding with the launch of new seasons for "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" and "Silo." • These releases highlight the competitive landscape of streaming platforms as they roll out high-profile content for the summer season.

• HBO Max has announced its new lineup of movies and television shows arriving on the streaming platform in July 2026. • Featured titles for the month include 'The Drama' starring Zendaya and the production 'Stuart Fails to Save the Universe'. • These additions aim to drive subscriber engagement and provide fresh content for the platform's summer programming slate.

• Prime Video has announced its lineup of new movies and television shows arriving on the platform in July 2026. • Key highlights of the upcoming release schedule include the series 'Ride or Die' starring Hannah Waddingham and a new Batman animated show. • These additions aim to drive subscriber engagement by expanding the library with high-profile celebrity talent and popular DC intellectual property.

• Peacock has announced its new slate of movies and television shows arriving on the streaming platform in July 2026. • A primary highlight of the upcoming lineup is the film 'The Five-Star Weekend,' featuring lead actors Jennifer Garner and Chloe Sevigny. • These additions aim to attract new subscribers and retain current users by expanding the service's library of exclusive and high-profile content.

• A peer-reviewed study published in PNAS analyzed how the 2019 film *Just Mercy* influenced consumer behavior regarding the legal system. • The research found that viewers of the movie showed a 7.66% increase in signing petitions for death penalty reform compared to a control group. • This highlights the significant power of media to shift public opinion and drive real-world political activism.

• Critic Nicholas Quah recommends a curated list of the 10 best movies and TV shows to watch this weekend, featuring titles like ‘Supergirl’ and ‘Jackass: Best and Last.’ • The list highlights the final season of ‘The Bear,’ focusing on its high-pressure culinary environment and whether the series will transition from comedy to drama for awards consideration. • ‘Jackass: Best and Last’ is featured as a retrospective celebration of the franchise's 25-year history, blending new footage with classic stunts from Johnny Knoxville and his crew.

• Major streaming platforms including Netflix, JioHotstar, Prime Video, and ZEE5 are releasing new content this weekend, featuring Suriya's action drama *Karuppu* and a horror-comedy starring Akshay Kumar and director Priyadarshan. • Sports fans can access coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2026, alongside a variety of new crime thrillers and romantic dramas. • In separate tech news, Huawei has launched its own operating system designed to compete directly with Google and Apple.