Bruce Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere: Disney+ Movie Review

Cast: Jeremy Allen White, Jeremy Strong, Odessa Young, Paul Walter Hauser, Stephen Graham

Director: Scott Cooper

Fixing on one period of Bruce Springsteen's life works well for the somewhat maudlin and melancholy picture-that's-not-quite-a-biopic about an artist battling his demons.

Fresh off the success of album The River in 1981 and subsequent tour the boss (a brooding Jeremy Allen White, all hunches and hands stuffed into leather jackets) relocates home to New Jersey to recuperate. With the pressure growing for another hit, and desperate to do something else, he hits upon inspiration during a TV viewing of Badlands, the Martin Sheen-led crime movie.

Troubled by visions of his drunken dad's (Adolescence's Stephen Graham) abusive behaviour, Bruce forms a relationship with a school friend's younger sister Faye (Young, one of the few brighter elements of the dour film) while he delves into his dark recesses for writing and mining his troubled childhood, espoused on screen in black and white flashbacks.

Bruce Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere is a peek inside the creative process for the 1982 folk album Nebraska,one that focuses more on the downbeat side of proceedings, rather than a jubilant movie that's raucous and rocking out as many would expect from the Boss' back catalogue.

While there are some electric live performances (such as the studio version of Born To Run),the film's more interested in his creative process and the struggle to conceive an album as well as to cast away the demons that haunt the troubled souls.

Succession star Jeremy strong brings an intensity to Bruce's staccato-speaking agent Jon Landau, whose support never wavers and whose commitment to his friend is implied via actions and years of bedded-in backing. Their camaraderie is one of reverence rather than over-played bros and emotions, and it makes for a refreshing change. 

And The Bear's Jeremy Allen White has a kind of aloof edge to the Boss, shaping a character who's more intent on trying to be the best he can be musically, while being aware how he's sabotaging his own lovelife but doesn't know how to stop it.

Ultimately, while there's a very sedate pace to the character study in this film and it's in no rush to beat the drum of its dealing with depression message, the film scores a quiet and unfussy victory that gives a unique insight into how art is made, even if it does nothing extraordinary with its protagonist.

Bruce Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere streams on Disney+ from January 23.

Mercy: Movie Review

Cast: Chris Pratt, Rebecca Ferguson, Annabelle Wallis
Director: Timur Bekhmambetov

In a near-future, justice has taken a new form.

Faced with spiralling crime and an increasing need to see punishment doled out, those in charge have brought in an AI judge (Silo's Ferguson) to help.

But when officer Chris Ravens (Pratt) finds himself accused of the murder of his own wife, he's hauled up before her.

Now, with time running out, he must clear his name - or be executed by the very system he created.

Marty Supreme: Movie Review

Cast: Timothee Chalamet, Kevin O'Leary, Gwyneth Paltrow, Odessa A'Zion, Fran Drescher
Director: Josh Safdie

Not a film to be viewed if you've already had a fraught day, Josh Safdie's Marty Supreme is a ramshackle, hyperactive sports film like you've never seen before.

In fact, it's probably fair to say it's more about the journey, than the ultimate destination. 

Chalamet plays the overly confident and tunnel-visioned Marty Mauser, who's an excellent shoe salesman in 1950s New York, but whose soul is not in it - despite the owner wanting to make him manager. More a hustler who's convinced himself he can talk his way into anything he wants, Marty is about to take part in a table tennis tournament in the UK but is short on cash. 

Holding his colleague at gunpoint and claiming the money is owed to him, he heads abroad, only to lose in the finals to Japan's Endo. But undeterred, he sees this as just the start after romancing a fallen Hollywood star (Paltrow) and charming her millionaire husband (Shark Tank's O'Leary). However, anything the chaotic Marty seems to touch descends into mayhem.

Marty Supreme starts in a rush of hormonal desire and doesn't really let up from the get-go. With a frenetic eye for a series of episodic sequences, Safdie, along with Chalamet, constructs a tightly wound tale about a man trying to get what he wants with consequences for everyone but him.

With extreme close-ups that give you a view into every pore of some of the characters, and loud needle drops of music throughout, Safdie manages an immersive experience that's nerve-shredding at times in its intensity, even if the story does occasionally feel repetitive and unthreaded.

Yet in the middle of it all is Chalamet, whose nervy and wiry performance is compelling, no matter how unlikeable his Marty Mauser becomes. Despite an unearned ending that's not entirely convincing, Chalamet does more than enough to take you along for the ride.

Marty Supreme may be a claustrophobic ride of tension and an unnerving one at times that dips its toes into a myriad of genres, from crime caper to romance film to Bonnie and Clyde-antics, but it's well worth a watch - as long as you're up to date with your blood pressure medicines.

What's on Disney+ in February

Here's what's streaming on Disney+ in February.

The Muppet Show (February 4)

Kermit. Miss Piggy. Statler and Waldorf. Dr Bunsen Honeydew and Beaker. Sam the Eagle. They are all returning as «The Muppet Show» makes its big comeback on Disney+ this February.

What's on Prime Video in February 2026

Here's everything that's streaming on Prime Video in February 2026.

This February offers must-watch movies and series for everyone—including Valentine's Day picks Highlights include season two of hit series Cross; romantic dramas Relationship Goals and Love Me Love Me and; gripping thrillers like The Bluff, 56 Days, and Vanished, and the unmissable Australian Prime Original Final Siren: Inside the AFL. 

THE BLUFF

STREAMING WEDNESDAY 25 FEBRUARY

Ercell “Bloody Mary” Bodden (Priyanka Chopra Jonas) thought she had escaped her violent past as a pirate, finding peace in the Cayman Islands with her loving husband T.H. (Ismael Cruz Cordova), their son Isaac (Vedanten Naidoo) and her sister-in-law Elizabeth (Safia Oakley-Green). But when her notorious former captain, Connor (Karl Urban), arrives seeking revenge, Ercell’s world is torn apart. Forced to confront the demons she’s tried to bury, Ercell is thrust back into a deadly game of secrets and survival. Armed with lethal swordsmanship, cunning traps, and a fierce will to protect those she loves, she wages a brutal war against Connor’s merciless crew. Ercell’s fight to save her family becomes a journey of redemption, as she reclaims her power and embraces the warrior she once was. Against the breathtaking backdrop of the Cayman Brac’s Skull Cave and towering bluffs, producers Anthony and Joe Russo present The Bluff; a gritty, adrenaline-fueled action-adventure about family, survival, and the indomitable strength of a mother’s love.

The Bluff stars Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Safia Oakley-Green, Temuera Morrison, Ismael Cruz Cordova and Karl Urban.

FINAL SIREN: INSIDE THE AFL

STREAMING FRIDAY 27 FEBRUARY

In one of the tightest seasons in AFL history, Final Siren: Inside The AFL follows six of the game’s biggest names — Marcus Bontempelli, Nat Fyfe, Max Gawn, Toby Greene, Touk Miller, and Dayne Zorko — as public doubt, online abuse, injuries, ageing, suspensions, and fierce rivalries threaten to derail what could be their shot at Premiership glory.

Final Siren: Inside The AFL stars Marcus Bontempelli, Nat Fyfe, Max Gawn, Toby Greene, Touk Miller, and Dayne Zorko. 

CROSS SEASON TWO

STREAMING WEDNESDAY 11 FEBRUARY

Starring Aldis Hodge, Cross is a Washington DC based crime drama that follows Alex Cross, a brilliant homicide detective and forensic psychologist, uniquely capable of digging into the minds of serial killers in order to identify and catch them. In Season Two, Cross is in pursuit of a ruthless vigilante who is hunting down corrupt billionaire magnates.

Cross Season Two stars Aldis Hodge, Isaiah Mustafa, Alona Tal, Samantha Walkes, Juanita Jennings, Caleb Elijah, Melody Hurd, Johnny Ray Gill, Matthew Lillard, Jeanine Mason and Wes Chatham.

56 DAYS

STREAMING WEDNESDAY 18 FEBRUARY

56 Days follows Oliver and Ciara, who, after meeting randomly in a supermarket, fall for each other fast, and dangerously hard. Fifty-six days later, homicide investigators arrive at Oliver’s apartment to find an unidentified body—brutally murdered and intentionally decomposed. Did he kill her? Did she kill him? Intercutting between an intense single day in the present investigation and the twisted trajectory of the young lovers’ affair in the past, the series is both a unique crime story and a riveting, sexy, psychological thriller.

56 Days stars Dove Cameron, Avan Jogia, Karla Souza, and Dorian Missick.

MAN ON THE RUN

STREAMING FRIDAY 27 FEBRUARY

Man On The Run takes viewers on an intimate journey through Paul McCartney's extraordinary life following the breakup of The Beatles and the formation of Wings with his wife, Linda.  From Academy Award®-winning director Morgan Neville, the film chronicles the arc of McCartney's solo career as he faces down a myriad of challenges while creating new music to define a new decade.  Through unprecedented access to previously unseen footage and rare archival materials, the documentary captures Paul’s transformative post-Beatles era through a uniquely vulnerable lens. 

Man On The Run stars Paul McCartney.

VANISHED

STREAMING FRIDAY 27 FEBRUARY

When a couple’s trip to Paris takes a dark turn with the sudden disappearance of her boyfriend Tom (Sam Claflin) aboard a train to the south of France, Alice (Kaley Cuoco) is plunged into a web of intrigue and danger, uncovering shocking secrets about the man she thought she knew.

Vanished stars Kaley Cuoco, Sam Claflin, Karin Viard, Matthias Schweighöfer, Simon Abkarian, Dar Zuzovsky.

THE CEO CLUB

STREAMING MONDAY 23 FEBRUARY

The CEO Club follows a group of trailblazing female CEOs as they navigate the triumphs and challenges of both their professional and personal lives. Redefining what it means to lead in today’s world, these women enter the next phase of their careers with confidence and clarity forged by life experiences. Viewers are granted an all-access pass to their worlds—witnessing everything from high-stakes negotiations to innovative brand launches. Shot in a compelling docu-style, the series highlights their individual journeys, collective camaraderie, and the power of women supporting women. As members of an elite circle of moguls, these multi-hyphenate CEOs come together to unwind, connect, and uplift one another, all while continuing to generate opportunities that leave a lasting impact.

The CEO Club stars Serena Williams, Thalia, Dee Ocleppo Hilfiger, Loren Ridinger, Winnie Harlow, Hannah Bronfman and Isabela Rangel Grutman.

JESY NELSON: LIFE AFTER LITTLE MIX

STREAMING FRIDAY 13 FEBRUARY

Prime Video will launch a 6-part docuseries following Jesy Nelson as she embarks on the most transformative journey yet - motherhood. With her life in the public eye for over a decade as one -fourth of the global pop phenomenon Little Mix, Jesy has experienced the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. Now, she's ready to share her truth like never before.

Jesy Nelson: Life After Little Mix stars Jesy Nelson.

VALENTINE’S DAY VIEWING

RELATIONSHIP GOALS

STREAMING WEDNESDAY 4 FEBRUARY

When brilliant TV producer Leah Caldwell (Kelly Rowland) is about to make history as the first woman to run New York’s top morning show, her ex Jarrett Roy (Clifford “Method Man” Smith) swoops in to compete for the same position. He claims he's a changed man, transformed by the wisdom of the New York Times bestselling book 'Relationship Goals.' As her tight-knit circle of friends dive into the same life-changing book, they all begin to rediscover their aim in love. Yet Leah, laser-focused on breaking through the glass ceiling, isn't ready to believe in finding love—even as her undeniable chemistry with her ex threatens to reignite old flames.  

Relationship Goals stars Kelly Rowland, Cliff “Method Man” Smith, Robin Thede, Annie Gonzalez, Dennis Haysbert, and Matt Walsh.

LOVE ME LOVE ME 

STREAMING FRIDAY 13 FEBRUARY

After her brother’s death, June moves to Milan for a fresh start and enrols at an elite international school, where she finds comfort in dating Will, the school’s perfect honor student. But her fragile stability is shaken by a volatile rivalry with his best friend James—a charismatic, troubled boy hiding a dangerous life in clandestine MMA fights—turning resentment into irresistible attraction and forcing June to choose between safety and a love that challenges everything she thought she wanted.

Love Me Love Me stars Mia Jenkins, Pepe Barroso Silva, Luca Melucci, Andrea Guo, Michelangelo Vizzini, Madior Fall and Vanessa Donghi.

WICKED: FOR GOOD

AVAILABLE NOW TO RENT OR BUY

The epic conclusion to the untold story of the witches of Oz begins. Elphaba, demonized as The Wicked Witch of the West, lives in exile, fighting for truth. Glinda, the symbol of Goodness, reigns in Emerald City. But when the angry citizens of Oz rise up against the Wicked Witch, the two must reunite and truly see each other to change themselves, and all of Oz, for good.

Wicked: For Good stars Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum and Marissa Bode.

RED, WHITE & ROYAL BLUE

STREAMING NOW

Alex Claremont-Diaz (Taylor Zakhar Perez), the son of the first woman President of the United States (Uma Thurman), and Britain’s Prince Henry (Nicholas Galitzine) have a lot in common: stunning good looks, undeniable charisma, international popularity…and a total disdain for each other. Separated by an ocean, their long-running feud hasn’t really been an issue, until a disastrous—and very public—altercation at a royal event becomes tabloid fodder driving a potential wedge in U.S./British relations at the worst possible time. Going into damage control mode, their powerful families and respective handlers force the two rivals into a staged “truce.” But as Alex and Henry’s icy relationship unexpectedly begins to thaw into a tentative friendship, the friction that existed between them sparks something deeper than they ever expected. Based on Casey McQuiston’s critically acclaimed New York Times bestseller, Red, White & Royal Blue marks the feature film writing and directing debut of Tony Award-winning playwright Matthew López (The Inheritance).

Red, White & Royal Blue stars Nicholas Galitzine, Taylor Zakhar Perez, Clifton Collins Jr., Sarah Shahi, Rachel Hilson, with Stephen Fry and Uma Thurman.

MR. & MRS. SMITH

STREAMING NOW

Two lonely strangers land a job working for a mysterious spy agency that offers them a glorious life of espionage, wealth, world travels and a dream brownstone in Manhattan. The catch: new identities in an arranged marriage as Mr. & Mrs. John and Jane Smith. Now hitched, John and Jane navigate a high risk mission every week while also facing a new relationship milestone. Their complex cover story becomes even more complicated when they catch real feelings for each other. What’s riskier, espionage or marriage?

Mr. & Mrs. Smith stars Donald Glover and Maya Erskine.

THE IDEA OF YOU

STREAMING NOW

Based on the acclaimed, contemporary love story of the same name, The Idea of You centres on Solène (Anne Hathaway), a 40-year-old single mom who begins an unexpected romance with 24-year-old Hayes Campbell (Nicholas Galitzine), the lead singer of August Moon, the hottest boy band on the planet. When Solène must step in to chaperone her teenage daughter’s trip to the Coachella Music Festival after her ex bails at the last minute, she has a chance encounter with Hayes and there is an instant, undeniable spark. As they begin a whirlwind romance, it isn’t long before Hayes’ superstar status poses unavoidable challenges to their relationship, and Solène soon discovers that life in the glare of his spotlight might be more than she bargained for.

STREAMING ON PRIME VIDEO

CITY STARS VS. LAKERS (LIVE SPORT) 01/02/2026

BULLS VS. SWARM (LIVE SPORT) 01/02/2026

KILL BILL VOL 1 (MOVIE) 02/02/2026

KILL BILL VOL 2 (MOVIE) 02/02/2026

ALL MADDEN (MOVIE) 03/02/2026

LAKERS VS. MAGIC (LIVE SPORT) 03/02/2026

RELATIONSHIP GOALS (MOVIE) 04/02/2026

BAD GENIUS (MOVIE) 05/02/2026

BULLS VS. RAPTORS (LIVE SPORT) 06/02/2026

76ERS VS. LAKERS (LIVE SPORT) 06/02/2026

CLIPPERS VS. KINGS (LIVE SPORT) 07/02/2026

KNICKS VS. PISTONS (LIVE SPORT) 07/02/2026

MAVERICKS VS. SPURS (LIVE SPORT) 07/02/2026

SHADOW FORCE (MOVIE) 08/02/2026

SPURS VS. VIPERS (LIVE SPORT) 08/02/2026

MATERIALISTS (MOVIE) 09/02/2026

SQUADRON VS. HERD (LIVE SPORT) 10/02/2026

CROSS S2 (SERIES) 11/02/2026

JESY NELSON: LIFE AFTER LITTLE MIX S1 (SERIES) 12/02/2026

LOVE ME LOVE ME (MOVIE) 13/02/2026

BUCKS VS. THUNDER (LIVE SPORT) 13/02/2026

MAVERICKS VS. LAKERS (LIVE SPORT) 13/02/2026

CHICAGO FIRE S1-S4 (SERIES) 14/02/2026

MONK S1-S8 (SERIES) 14/02/2026

AMERICAN GANGSTER (MOVIE) 15/02/2026

MR BURTON (MOVIE) 17/02/2026

ROOFMAN (MOVIE) 17/02/2026

50 FIRST DATES (MOVIE) 17/02/2026

FOUR LETTERS OF LOVE (MOVIE) 17/02/2026

THE SWEETEST THING (MOVIE) 17/02/2026

56 DAYS (SERIES) 18/02/2026

WILDCAT (MOVIE) 19/02/2026

CELTICS VS. WARRIORS (LIVE SPORT) 20/02/2026

PISTONS VS. KNICKS (LIVE SPORT) 20/02/2026

RAPTORS VS. BULLS (LIVE SPORT) 21/02/2026

SPURS VS. SAN DIEGO (LIVE SPORT) 21/02/2026

LAKERS VS. LEGENDS (LIVE SPORT) 22/02/2026

MAINE CELTICS VS. 87ERS (LIVE SPORT) 22/02/2026

KARATE KID: LEGENDS (MOVIE) 23/02/2026

SHE’S THE MAN (MOVIE) 23/02/2026

CHARGE VS. KNICKS (LIVE SPORT) 24/02/2026

THE BLUFF (MOVIE) 25/02/2026

VANISHED (SERIES) 26/02/2026

FINAL SIREN: INSIDE THE AFL (LIVE SPORT) 27/02/2026

MAN ON THE RUN (MOVIE) 27/02/2026

ROCKETS VS. MAGIC (LIVE SPORT) 27/02/2026

TIMBERWOLVES VS. CLIPPERS (LIVE SPORT) 27/02/2026

TOGETHER (MOVIE) 27/02/2026

BULLS VS. MAINE CELTICS (LIVE SPORT) 28/02/2026

RELAY (MOVIE) 28/02/2026

ROCKETS VS. HEAT (LIVE SPORT) 28/02/2026

SAN DIEGO VS. WARRIORS (LIVE SPORT) 28/02/2026

RAIN MAN (MOVIE) 28/02/2026

SHERLOCK GNOMES (MOVIE) 28/02/2026

UPTOWN GIRLS (MOVIE) 28/02/2026

Win a double pass to see Scream 7 in cinemas

To celebrate the release of Scream 7 in cinemas, thanks to Paramount Pictures NZ, you can win a double pass!

About Scream 7

When a new Ghostface killer emerges in the quiet town where Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell) has built a new life, her darkest fears are realized as her daughter (Isabel May) becomes the next target. Determined to protect her family, Sidney must face the horrors of her past to put an end to the bloodshed once and for all.

 

DIRECTED BY

Kevin Williamson

 

CAST

Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, Isabel May, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Mason Gooding, Anna Camp, Joel McHale, Mckenna Grace, Michelle Randolph, Jimmy Tatro, Asa Germann, Celeste O’Connor, Sam Rechner, Ethan Embry, Tim Simons and Mark Consuelos

Scream 7 is exclusively in cinemas February 26!

Roofman:Blu Ray Review

Cast: Channing Tatum, Kirsten Dunst, Peter Dinklage, Ben Mendelsohn, LaKeith Stanfield, Juno Temple
Director: Derek Cianfrance

If you're looking for a comedy vehicle about a man who breaks out of prison and spends days evading capture by hiding out in a local Toys'R'Us, then Roofman is not the film for you.

More a character study that's led by a wonderfully empathetic Tatum and Dunst double act, this feels like a mesh of The Place Beyond The Pines' social drama with a relationship drama that's heading for tragedy.

Tatum plays former special forces soldier Jeffrey Manchester, a man whose skill set lies in "seeing what other people don't see", and which leads him to breaking into a series of McDonald's via the roof, fuelled by the fact he can't provide for his daughter. However, despite being a decent guy - in that he offers those he's stuffing into a chiller his coat - Manchester gets caught after lavishing his daughter with a big birthday and the present he couldn't give her.

Inevitably though, Manchester escapes from jail (one of the film's more lowkey stakes scenes) and ends up on the run, taking shelter in the local toy store run by Peter Dinklage's mean boss Mitch. However, yearning to be part of a life, he ends up dating one of the store's employees Leigh (Dunst)...

Roofman makes good fist of Tatum's skill for understated acting. From just minor subtle twitches from his character to riffing on Risky Business inside the store, it's a gamut of a performance that makes up for some of where the script lacks. Asking us to believe he'd just abandon his daughter after laying the groundwork early on seems mean, and those around Manchester's orbit - with the exception of Dunst's Leigh - all feel like stereotyped character rather than fully-fledged individuals.

But there's a charm to Tatum as Manchester that helps you paper over the plot holes, and while Cianfrance isn't really interested in doing anything flashy with the script or his direction of this 2004-set story, the grounded film has a way of putting some meat on the bones of this, making it more affecting than you'd expect.

It may be a true story (according to the opening credits), and there may be issues with this antagonist making poor choices all along the way, but Roofman makes great fist of its misguided lead and Tatum seizes on what's expected, delivering more than what the script wants of him - and even providing one of the year's most stark visuals, a naked man scrambling over shelves and walls to escape.

Thanks to empathy and subtlety, Roofman succeeds more than it fails - and once again shows that Tatum remains one of the most underappreciated stars of our time.

Him: Blu Ray Review

Cast: Marlon Wayans, Jim Jeffries, Tyriq Withers, Julia Fox
Director: Justin Tipping

From its frenetic editing and high energy soundtrack, Him aims to skewer the culture of American football, the religious fervor that Americans attach to it and the way Black Americans are used within the system itself.

But unfortunately, in trying to be stylish above all else, what emerges is more style than substance, with much of the film affecting a "so what?" attitude from audiences.

Withers plays Cameron Cade, a college quarterback whose promising career is seemingly cut short by a blow to the head ahead of a hometown game. Given the chance to train with his idol Isaiah white (a very watchable Marlon Wayans), Cade's transported to his cult-like compound in the desert, complete with Mad Max Fury Road acolytes lurking outside.

Soon Cade is thrown deep into a world that seems off kilter as White's training methods, complete with some odd medical interventions, push him to the edge and breaking point. 

Him is produced by Jordan Peele and it's easy to see why this has appealed to his sensibilities. There's a veneer of uncertainty throughout and a touch of the macabre horror edges lurking.

But it's not enough to go anywhere but beyond the surface, given how little is put into the characters before proceedings go unhinged. Cursory exposition via commentary gives Cade his backstory, but really, there's very little that an underdog story wouldn't normally do.

Instead director Tipping is more interested in pushing buttons and hitting moments that feel ripped from an extended sports promo or the latest sports gear commercial. It all concludes in a wannabe horror-soaked finale that's more suited to a drawing board than a big screen outing, with little to no surprises on display.

Ultimately Him goes for a theme-filled touchdown, but unfortunately it simply fumbles the narrative ball in favour of some showy on-field antics that never quite stack up.

The Bad Guys 2: Blu Ray Review

Cast: Sam Rockwell, Marc Maron, Awkwafina, Anthony Ramos, Craig Robinson, Zazie Beetz, Natasha Lyonne, Danielle Brooks, Maria Bakalova
Director: Pierre Perifel

In 2022, animation The Bad Guys was a soaraway hit.

A mix of 2D animation and 3D sensibility, the story of a group of criminals led by the Big Bad Wolf (Rockwell, channeling extreme charisma and laconic asides) proved to be a breath of fresh air that was needed at the movies.

Three years later, the sequel, which still has plenty of the frenetic edges that blessed the first, doesn't quite have the same staying power, but is still leaps and bounds ahead of what most animated fare has to offer.

This time around, with the gang struggling to find work as society refuses to accept they've changed, Wolf, Piranha, Snake, Shark and Tarantula find themselves forced into helping a group of female criminals, the Bad Girls, led by Brooks' Kitty, in an attempt to clear their own names when they're framed.

There's more than enough fun to be had in the controlled chaos that transpires on screen here and while most of it is once again held together by Rockwell's effortless charm, the film struggles with a bit of bloat in parts towards the back third.

Despite some superlative animation that takes place in space, the film's desire to leap around a lot means moments that are supposed to land emotionally don't quite get the heft they deserve and the struggle of trying to be reformed rapscallions outcast by society isn't quite the moral quandary that it could be.

But none of that really matters in truth. From going from an opening heist in Egypt to ending up in space, this is an animation that has as much ambitious scope as any project and while some of th Bad Guys end up with a little short shrift character-wise this time, the film's innate sense of contrived fun rises to the surface, ensuring audiences of all edges get more than enough out of what plays out.

Ending on a tease for a third film, The Bad Guys 2 more than deserves another outing - and while the key to any future success may be a little less of a manic touch, this breakneck-paced animation is still miles ahead of most of its kin - and as enjoyable as any family film should be.

Sophie Turner as Tomb Raider Lara Croft - first look

The upcoming Tomb Raider TV series, which will stream on Prime Video, has just opened up the vault.

The show, which has Phoebe Waller-Bridge as its lead creative, has given fans its first look at  at Lara Croft, the gun-toting adventurer is being played this time by Game Of Thrones’ Sophie Turner.

Little is known of the content of the upcoming Prime Video series, but details of further cast members have been unveiled. 

They include Sigourney Weaver, Jason Isaacs, Celia Imrie, and Paterson Joseph. 

“Tomb Raider boasts a plethora of iconic characters,” Waller-Bridge said of the recent casting news. 

“I am thrilled to have been able to bring some personal and fan favourites to the screen while also introducing a few new rascals of our own to the mix. This cast is beyond my wildest dreams.”

God Of War TV series reveals its Kratos

The upcoming Prime Video God Of War TV series has revealed the actor who will play Kratos - and it's someone familiar to players of the game.

Hurst played Thor in PlayStation’s God of War Ragnarök, bringing established familiarity with the franchise to the role of Kratos. He was nominated for a BAFTA Award for his performance.  

The titular character of the entire franchise, Kratos is Spartan by birth, and a god by nature.  Raised in a martial culture, he rose to command armies in service of his homeland until one day he made a fateful deal with Ares, the Greek God of War and lost his soul in exchange for being victorious in battle.  

Over the course of ten wildly successful games, Kratos vanquished mortals, creatures and gods alike.  In the process, he became an iconic character in pop culture, known for his stoic nature, unchallenged combat skills, and tragic past. In God of War, the live action series, his story will closely follow the path of the last two games as he deals with something new: his ten year old son Atreus. This father and son dynamic began a whole new chapter in the legendary series and will be the heartbeat of the new show.

No transmission date has yet been revealed for the series.

Is This Thing On? Movie Review

Cast: Will Arnett, Laura Dern, Bradley Cooper, Andra Day
Director: Bradley Cooper

Based on UK comedian John Bishop's life, Is This Thing On?'s commitment to a grounded story (for the most part) proves to be its success.

Will Arnett and Laura Dern play Alex and Tess Novak, who we first meet as they're in the throes of deciding to split. Having the debate on the landing of their house, trying to not wake their children, it all seems amicable, a banal chat before they head to a friends' do and pretend like nothing is happening.

But on the way home, having taken a hash cookie between them, Alex decides to go to a bar - and rather than pay the $15 cover charge, he signs up to take the stage at a bar at an open mic comedy night.

With no material at hand, he simply begins to recount his split - and the audience reaction and laughter spurs something deep within him, compelling him to embrace the possibilities of doing stand-up.

Meanwhile, Tess, a former volleyball champion, rediscovers her desire to become a coach of the sport once again, as the pair of them try to negotiate life after marriage but before any kind of divorce.

There's a compelling veracity to Is This Thing On?'s story.

While director and actor Bradley Cooper over-deploys shaky cam tactics and an in-your-face approach to filming with some extreme close-ups, it's largely helped by how amiable the leads are.

From Arnett's gravelly countenance through to Dern's grounded performance, the film seizes on both the minutiae and the realities of separation and life as a middle-aged couple when it all falls apart. Perhaps the film sails a little too close to the midlife crisis angle in parts and feels in others like it's verging on Marriage Story, but it never once loses sight of what makes it seem all too familiar to anyone in relationships.

Ironically, the weakest part of the film is Cooper's own character, a shambling, jobbing actor and long-term friend of Alex's, who's played for comic relief and doesn't quite feel like he fits in. His relationship with Andra Day's Christine though is the antithesis of what Alex and Tess appear to feel - their's is a marriage that appears to teeter on seething bitterness, rather than goign their separare ways. It's an interesting antithesis, and one that doesn't quite work in a key moment where it needs to.

But above all, this dissection of two people who are unhappy in a marriage rather than unhappy with their marriage thrives on its subtle truths. It's no wonder it's inspired by a true story, because large moments feel lived-in and universally recognisable.

Working better by concentrating on the plight faced by both, rather than pointless exposition of how they got to that point, Is This Thing On?'s three-dimensional approach serves the film exceptionally well and both Dern and Arnett make it more than worth your while to go along for the ride.

A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms: Review

Game Of Thrones certainly knew how to peddle its wares.

From political shenanigans to copious amounts of violence and dense lore, it was an essential watch for fans of the genre. But as the years went on, it became more impenetrable to casual viewers.

So it's pleasing to note that A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms is blessed with none of its Game Of Thrones, making it an ultimately more accessible beast to casual viewers - for at least half of the series anyway.

Bathed in a warmer aesthetic and visually lighter than the brooding ways of Westeros, this spin-off from George R R Martin's novella, The Hedge Knight, follows Ser Duncan the Tall (Peter Claffey, wonderfully warm and approachable) as he negotiates life after the death of his Knight mentor.

Determined to seize upon the ways of the Knight and honour what he's been taught, as well as champion the innocent, Ser Dunk (as he's affectionally known) tries to enter a local tournament to gain some standing among the community. However, roundly mocked by all for his incompetence and inexperience, he soon finds himself on the outer edges of that world.

Stumbling across the precocious Egg (Dexter Sol Ansell) at an inn one night, Ser Dunk finds himself with an unexpected squire on his journey into the echelons of Westeros society.

A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms has a tongue-in-cheek approach to its Westeros lore. 

Within the opening moments alone, the chords of the original Game Of Thrones soundtrack begin blasting away only for the cameras to quickly cut to a shot of Ser Dunk relieving himself from behind a tree. 

There's humour scattered throughout the series too. From the banter between Egg and Ser Dunk to the cutscenes of the reality of Dunk's life as a squire, the series does much to build up a sympathetic and warm approach to its lead, ensuring that you're on his side from the beginning. 

And while the show does little to build any decent female characters outside of a few loose stereotypes, its desire to separate itself from the lore of the original series is to be lauded. For the first three episodes, this is a gently warm show about what honour truly means and how hard it is to do the right thing.

But from the end of episode three's cliffhanger, the show falls back into the darkness of its successor (even visually) and leaves you feeling that once again, being part of Westeros is going to be a burden. Fortunately, Claffey has laid much of the tenderness and groundwork to forgive such concerns, and the fact the show is only six parts long also means that it's worth taking the journey to its conclusion.

If anything, A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms shows what TV fantasy can do when it follows the more human trappings and failings of its characters. It's a welcome show that, thanks to episodes that are only around 35 minutes long at the most and dealing in elements that seem like they've evolved from A Knights Tale, feels like it's an engaging portrait of what it means to be a decent person.

If its ending hints at more, then this would be cautiously welcome - though given the coming-of-age elements of the first and the warmth of the Mandalorian-style duo's antics can only be deployed once, it would come with a certain degree of caution.

But thankfully, A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms represents the very best of what a genre can do when its source reinvents the world around it. With a few nods to future elements kept thankfully to a minimum, this is a highly accessible series that's more than worth taking a gamble on. 

28 Years Later: The Bone Temple: Movie Review

Cast: Ralph Fiennes, Jack O'Connell, Alfie Williams, Chi Lewis-Parry, Erin Kellyman
Director: Nia Da Costa

After the surprisingly tender and poignant 28 Years Later revitalized the franchise last year, the speed in which its sequel was announced and released was welcome, but unexpected news.

But this latest has a lot to live up to, thanks to its absolutely bonkers ending of 28 Years Later that evoked the ghost of Jimmy Saville.

Suffice to say, this is something quite special. By turns vicious, menacing, theological, philosophical, insane and incredibly moving and yet still, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple begins with Alfie Williams' Spike being captured by Sir Lord Jimmy Crystal (O'Connell, terrifying and terrific) and his cult of white-haired minions.

From the opening sequence in which Crystal sits in a Jim'll Fix It-style chair as he presides over violence and warped cruelty to the crowd-pleasing finale, everything in 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple is not what you may be expecting. At all.

Ruminating on what happens when the tenets of faith crumble as science or anyone ichallenges them, as well as offering an insight into Samson's life (one of the standout moments of the sequel mixes both memory and violence with aplomb), the whole film is anchored on manipulating a meeting between Fiennes Dr Ian Kelson and O'Connell's Crystal.

But along the way, with unexpected needle drops, philosophical edges, examinations of what it is to be human and selfless, as well as tender moments from Fiennes, there's plenty of pathos and humanity to explore in a civilisation that's teetering on memories of before and living among the brutalities of now.

Much like 28 Years Later, The Bone Temple is best enjoyed unspoiled as it unspools out. It's a singular experience that's anchored by a deeply memorable performance from both Fiennes and O'Connell - but also from Williams and Kellyman (a Jimmy cult inductee), whose characters suffer their own existential crises. 

For a film that's about a virus that turns its victims into raging monsters, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple has an unfeasible amount of quiet silence and magnificence among some of the malevolence. It's evocative, sadistic, compelling, dark, brooding and thoughtful - it's everything a great film should be and a sign that Alex Garland and Danny Boyle's world has massively, cleverly and cerebrally evolved.

At its core, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple is 2026's first unmissable film.

Hamnet: Movie Review

Cast: Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal, Emily Watson
Director: Chloe Zhao

Director Chloe Zhao's take on Maggie O'Farrell's acclaimed novel about the birth of Hamlet the play is an intriguing story, albeit one that occasionally feels a little too aloof to feel fully immersed in.

But it's nothing without its outstanding performance by Jessie Buckley, who stars as Agnes Hathaway, a woman who tries to resist the allure of the mysterious William Shakespeare, the new Latin tutor in town. (Played by Paul Mescal, this Shakespeare is more a supporting role than anything more succinct or central to proceedings.)

However, unable to stay away from the allure, the pair begins a passionate relationship which results in the birth of children, but which sees Shakespeare heading to London from Stratford to take up his writing career - despite the protestations of Agnes.

As Agnes juggles a life without her husband and with young children, she faces tragedy when their youngest daughter becomes stricken with the plague raging through Stratford-Upon-Avon. 

Cloaked in oppressive gloom, Hamlet keeps its audience aloof in parts, crafting a slow-burning tale which may get under your skin, depending on how hard-hearted you are.

Mescal is fine as Shakespeare, but given the distance in the narrative, he's barely there throughout. It leaves the film to Buckley, who more than compensates, delivering a towering performance that commands every second she's on screen.

Zhao does much to build an atmosphere but rarely ventures out if the confines of Hathaway's entrapment, both physically and mentally.

Curiously, much of Hamnet feels beholden to its actors,with only one scene truly capturing something close to organic emotion, the rest feeling like it's a play with its actors, rather than fully immersing audiences in their roles.

The play may be the thing for Shakespeare as he's oft remarked, but without Jessie Buckley's commanding screen presence, Hammett never quite reaches the highs it aspires to.

Golden Globes 2026 winners

Here is the full list of winners and nominees for the 2026 Golden Globes.

Winner and Nominees

Film Awards

Best Film - Musical or Comedy

Blue Moon

Bugonia

Marty Supreme

No Other Choice

Nouvelle Vague

One Battle After Another - WINNER

Best Film - Drama

Frankenstein

Hamnet - WINNER

It Was Just an Accident

The Secret Agent

Sentimental Value

Sinners

Best Actress- Drama

Jessie Buckley - Hamnet - WINNER

Jennifer Lawrence - Die, My Love

Renate Reinsve - Sentimental Value

Julia Roberts - After the Hunt

Tessa Thompson - Hedda

Eva Victor - Sorry, Baby

Best Actor - Drama

Joel Edgerton - Train Dreams

Oscar Isaac - Frankenstein

Dwayne Johnson - The Smashing Machine

Michael B Jordan - Sinners

Wagner Moura - The Secret Agent - WINNER

Jeremy Allen White - Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere

Best Supporting Actress

Emily Blunt - The Smashing Machine

Elle Fanning - Sentimental Value

Ariana Grande - Wicked: For Good

Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas - Sentimental Value

Amy Madigan - Weapons

Teyana Taylor - One Battle After Another - WINNER

Best Supporting Actor

Benicio Del Toro - One Battle After Another

Jacob Elordi - Frankenstein

Paul Mescal - Hamnet

Sean Penn - One Battle After Another

Adam Sandler - Jay Kelly

Stellan Skarsgård - Sentimental Value - WINNER

Best Actress - Musical or Comedy

Rose Byrne - If I Had Legs I’d Kick You - WINNER

Cynthia Erivo - Wicked: For Good

Kate Hudson - Song Sung Blue

Chase Infiniti - One Battle After Another

Amanda Seyfried - The Testament of Ann Lee

Emma Stone - Bugonia

Best Actor - Musical or Comedy

Timothée Chalamet - Marty Supreme - WINNER

George Clooney - Jay Kelly

Leonardo DiCaprio - One Battle After Another

Ethan Hawke - Blue Moon

Lee Byung-Hun - No Other Choice

Jesse Plemons - Bugonia

Cinematic and Box Office Achievement

Avatar: Fire and Ash

F1

KPop Demon Hunters

Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning

Sinners - WINNER

Weapons

Wicked: For Good

Zootopia 2

Best Director

Paul Thomas Anderson - One Battle After Another - WINNER

Ryan Coogler - Sinners

Guillermo del Toro - Frankenstein

Jafar Panahi - It Was Just an Accident

Joachim Trier - Sentimental Value

Chloe Zhao - Hamnet

Best Screenplay

Paul Thomas Anderson - One Battle After Another - WINNER

Ronald Bronstein, Josh Safdie - Marty Supreme

Ryan Coogler - Sinners

Jafar Panahi - It Was Just an Accident

Eskil Vogt, Joachim Trier - Sentimental Value

Chloé Zhao, Maggie O’Farrell - Hamnet

Best Original Song

Miley Cyrus, Andrew Wyatt, Mark Ronson, Simon Franglen - Avatar: Fire and Ash; Dream as One

Joong Gyu Kwak, Yu Han Lee, Hee Dong Nam, Jeong Hoon Seo, Park Hong Jun, Kim Eun-jae (EJAE), Mark Sonnenblick - KPop Demon Hunters; Golden - WINNER

Raphael Saadiq, Ludwig Göransson - Sinners; I Lied to You

Stephen Schwartz - Wicked: For Good; No Place Like Home

Stephen Schwartz - Wicked: For Good; The Girl in the Bubble

Nick Cave, Bryce Dessner - Train Dreams; Train Dreams

Best Original Score

Alexandre Desplat - Frankenstein

Ludwig Göransson - Sinners - WINNER

Jonny Greenwood - One Battle After Another

Kanding Ray - Sirāt

Max Richter - Hamnet

Hans Zimmer - F1

Best Non-English Language Film

It Was Just an Accident

No Other Choice

The Secret Agent - WINNER

Sentimental Value

Sirât

The Voice of Hind Rajab

Best Animated Film

Arco

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle - WINNER

Elio

KPop Demon Hunters

Little Amélie or the Character of Rain

Zootopia 2

TV Awards

Best Series - Comedy or Musical

Abbott Elementary

The Bear

Hacks

Nobody Wants This

Only Murders in the Building

The Studio - WINNER

Best Series - Drama

The Diplomat

The Pitt - WINNER

Pluribus

Severance

Slow Horses

The White Lotus

Best Limited Series

Adolescence - WINNER

All Her Fault

The Beast In Me

Black Mirror

Dying for Sex

The Girlfriend

Best Actress - Drama

Kathy Bates - Matlock

Britt Lower - Severance

Helen Mirren - Mobland

Bella Ramsey - The Last of Us

Keri Russell - The Diplomat

Rhea Seehorn - Pluribus - WINNER

Best Actor – Drama

Sterling K Brown - Paradise

Diego Luna - Andor

Gary Oldman - Slow Horses

Mark Ruffalo - Task

Adam Scott - Severance

Noah Wyle - The Pitt - WINNER

Best Actress - Comedy or Musical

Kristen Bell - Nobody Wants This

Ayo Edebiri - The Bear

Selena Gomez - Only Murders in the Building

Natasha Lyonne - Poker Face

Jenna Ortega - Wednesday

Jean Smart - Hacks - WINNER

Best Actor - Comedy or Musical

Adam Brody - Nobody Wants This

Steve Martin - Only Murders in the Building

Glen Powell - Chad Powers

Seth Rogen - The Studio - WINNER

Martin Short - Only Murders in the Building

Jeremy Allen White - The Bear

Best Supporting Actress

Carrie Coon - The White Lotus

Erin Doherty - Adolescence - WINNER

Hannah Einbinder - Hacks

Catherine O’Hara - The Studio

Parker Posey - The White Lotus

Aimee-Lou Wood - The White Lotus

Best Supporting Actor

Owen Cooper - Adolescence - WINNER

Billy Crudup - The Morning Show

Walton Goggins - The White Lotus

Jason Isaacs - The White Lotus

Tramell Tillman - Severance

Ashley Walters - Adolescence

Best Stand-Up Comedy Performance

Bill Maher - Is Anyone Else Seeing This?

Brett Goldstein - The Second Best Night of Your Life

Kevin Hart - Acting My Age

Kumail Nanjiani - Night Thoughts

Ricky Gervais - Mortality - WINNER

Sarah Silverman - Sarah Silverman: PostMortem

Best Actress - Limited Series

Claire Danes - The Beast in Me

Rashida Jones - Black Mirror

Amanda Seyfried - Long Bright River

Sarah Snook - All Her Fault

Michelle Williams - Dying for Sex - WINNER

Robin Wright - The Girlfriend

Best Actor - Limited Series

Jacob Elordi - The Narrow Road to the Deep North

Paul Giamatti - Black Mirror

Stephen Graham - Adolescence - WINNER

Charlie Hunnam - Monster: The Ed Gein Story

Jude Law - Black Rabbit

Matthew Rhys - The Beast in Me

The Smashing Machine: Blu Ray Review

Cast: Dwayne Johnson; Emily Blunt; Ryan Bader; Bas Rutten; Oleksandr Usyk
Director: Benny Safdie

There are not quite enough punches pulled in Benny Safdie's take on a short period in MMA fighter Mark Kerr's life that shows his ascent in the fighting arenas of Japan and his fall in the home environment he shared with partying girlfriend Dawn (Blunt in a thankless underwritten role).

But this film's more interested in showcasing a more vulnerable Johnson who undergoes a radical physical transformation to play Kerr, as he tries to deal with his addiction to painkillers and to the highs being in the ring brings.

Yet what emerges is a somewhat sanitised, stylised and somehow stereotyped take on a fighting underdog story - and perhaps while Safdie was going for a film that was about the origins of MMA and how the underapplauded first players in the ring were, what comes from it is more of an underwhelming film that never really truly hits anything out of the ring at all.

Perhaps more successful is the relationship between Johnson's Kerr and Ryan Bader's fellow fighter and coach Mark Coleman. At its heart, this film seems to have bromance in its sights, rather than the fractious relationship between Mark and Dawn which could have been the true emotional heft of the piece.

As the two Marks, the pair embodies a strong collegial bond that borders on brothers more than anything - and most of what intercepts around this relationship dwindles in its orbit sadly.

Key moments in the relationship revolve around the toxic nature of Dawn and Mark. From the sniping that turns aggressive to some shocking moments, by not overdramatising the rift between the two of them, when the horror comes, it's more effective thanks to Safdie's restraint.

Scenes in the ring are perfectly workmanlike in many ways and seek to convey the brutality and bone-crunching nature of what's transpiring - but there's never any stylistic touches here other than a kind of early '90s VHS vibe that gives proceedings a veracity.

While all eyes will be on some of Johnson's best work here, it's all leading up to the idea of what the male ego does when it's defeated - and in his hands, he digs deep and provides moments that remind you he's more than just the broad actor we've come to know and appreciate.

Ultimately, The Smashing Machine isn't quite the dramatic KO you'd expect, but it is worth going a few rounds with for the experience.

The Toxic Avenger: Blu Ray Review

Cast: Peter Dinklage, Jacob Tremblay, Kevin Bacon, Julia Davis, Elijah Wood
Director: Macon Blair

Perhaps the greatest recommendation The Toxic Avenger can receive is that of it feeling like it's a film that's been assembled in someone's basement, a film that's controlled in its shabbiness, yet happy to embrace the lo-fi end for the love of its genre audience.

A fully committed Dinklage plays Winston, the janitor at the local chemical megacorp run by Kevin Bacon's sleazy CEO Bob Garbinger.

With his wife recently dead and his stepson distant to say the least, Winston is not having the best times. Something that's further compounded by a terminal diagnosis that can't be helped by a lack of healthcare from the company he's spent decades with. 

Inadvertently crossing paths with a whistle-blower, Winston's killed and dumped in a toxic pool, before transforming into an avenging monstrosity.

With a film like this, it's important to not take it too seriously or to delve too deeply into most of what happens, given how slight a lot of it feels. 

That's not to say there's not coherence here, but given it opens with someone being shot several times before being blasted through a window, it's clearly not aiming for high art - and nor would the Troma genre claim otherwise.

Embracing its Troma edges and innate blood and guts works - as does an all-in Dinklage - but yet there are parts here which feel muted and occasionally drawn out from what somehow manages to be a long  90 minute film.

Yet when it fires and the humour is both deadpan and overt, The Toxic Avenger feels like the trashy time it's aiming for. Director Macon Blair keeps things on the right side of lo-fi, but there's never any aspiration to make this generate a wider appeal for audiences outside of the genre it's dipped its toxic toes into. 

Ultimately, The Toxic Avenger embraces the blood and guts of the genre, but the film itself never really rises beyond a mixed bag - even with the likes of Wood, who plays a kind of cross between Oswald Cobblepot and Peter Lorre and Dinklage, who gives a sadness to his Winston - the film can't do anything other than what it sets out to.

Which in this case feels like a missed opportunity.

Mario Tennis Fever releases first-look trailer

The Mario Tennis series is back. Hit the court with over-the-top tennis mayhem when Mario Tennis Fever launches exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2 on 12th February.

Mario Tennis Fever will serve up new characters, game modes and experiences. This time around there are 38 playable characters, the most in series history – including the debuts of Goomba, Nabbit, Piranha Plant, Baby Wario and Baby Waluigi. Once you’ve selected your character, get into the game with tried-and-true techniques like Topspin, Slices and Lobs.

Get ready for the all-new Fever Rackets and swing the match in your favour. Equip your character with a selection of 30 new rackets, each with its own unique abilities – like the Ice Racket, which turns parts of the court into a slippery frozen tundra, the Mini Mushroom Racket, which shrinks your opponent to bite size and the Shadow Racket, which will have your opponent seeing double as you create a duplicate of your character. Just fill up your Fever Gauge to unleash a Fever Shot. And if you’re on the receiving end of one, don’t worry; you can try and send it back at your opponent before the shot hits the court, so they feel the effects instead.

Mario Tennis Fever also introduces new and returning game modes for everyone from pros to first timers. Get ready for Trial Towers mode, where players take on a series of challenges as you make your way to the top. There is also the new Mix It Up mode, where you can play matches with unconventional rules – like Ring Shot, where you have to hit balls with precision through rings to earn points, and Forest Court Match where you can expand the court by feeding Piranha Plants a steady diet of tennis balls. Jump into a Wonder Court Match and experience Wonder Effects inspired by Super Mario Bros. Wonder that can really keep you guessing. You can also enjoy returning modes like Tournament mode, this time enhanced with play-by-play commentary from a Talking Flower. There are also online modes*1 like Online Room, a casual play mode with customisable rules, or Ranked Matches where you can battle other players from around the world for tennis supremacy. There is even Swing Mode where you can gently swing your Joy-Con 2 controller to hit a variety of different shots.

Mario Tennis Fever offers a new way for you to practice your techniques or learn new ones with Adventure mode. In this single-player campaign, where mysterious monsters turn Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, Wario and Waluigi into babies, they must re-master their tennis skills and overcome challenges to return to normal.

The game also supports GameShare*2 functionality, meaning if one person has Mario Tennis Fever on Nintendo Switch 2, up to three nearby players can join in using their Nintendo Switch 2 or Nintendo Switch.

As you enjoy all of the chaotic tennis action in Mario Tennis Fever, you’ll also have the opportunity to give your Nintendo Switch 2 a stylish new look. Nintendo has announced the availability of the first new coloured Joy-Con 2 controllers – Light Purple and Light Green – also arriving 12th February. Pre-purchase will be available today on My Nintendo Store.

A new trailer for Mario Tennis Fever featured a look at some of the new characters, game modes, all-new Fever Rackets and other experiences that will be available when the game smashes onto Nintendo Switch 2 on 12th February.

The Wrecking Crew releases first-look trailer

The first trailer for the upcoming Prime Video movie The Wrecking Crew has been released.

In this action comedy, two estranged half-brothers, Jonny (Jason Momoa) and James (Dave Bautista) are forced to reunite after their father’s mysterious death. As they set out to uncover the truth, buried secrets resurface and loyalties are tested, unveiling a conspiracy that can tear their family apart.

  

Together, they are ready to WRECK anything that gets in their way.  Set in the streets of Hawaii, the film is directed by Angel Manuel Soto (Blue Beetle) and also stars Claes Bang, Jacob Batalon, Stephen Root, and Morena Baccarin.

Directed by | Ángel Manuel Soto

Written by | Jonathan Tropper

Produced by | Jeff Fierson, p.g.a., Jason Momoa, Dave Bautista, Matt Reeves, Lynn Harris, p.g.a.

Starring | Dave Bautista, Jason Momoa, Claes Bang, Temuera Morrison, Jacob Batalon, Frankie Adams, Miyavi, With Stephen Root and Morena Baccarin

Run Time | 2 hours 2 minutes 

About the film:

• THE WRECKING CREW is a must-see modern action comedy driven by the electric chemistry of its leading global duo, Dave Bautista and Jason Momoa. The two have always wanted to work on a project together and discovered this was the perfect film to finally collaborate on.

The Wrecking Crew releases on Prime Video on January 28.

Watch The Wrecking Crew trailer below!

NBA 2K26 Season 4 Drops This Friday, 9 January

2K announced NBA 2K26 Season 4 will launch this Friday, January 9, featuring the return of the NBA 2K16 community-favourite, Rivet City Championship Park, along with rewards and content to gear up for All-Star weekend in Los Angeles and celebrate Lunar New Year.

 
San Antonio Spurs Victor Wembanyama and Philadelphia 76er Tyrese Maxey take centre stage this Season. Players can ring in 2026 by putting their skills to the test with All-Star Game competitions in MyCAREER for All-Star themed swag, collect modern era MyTEAM cards and more.

Victor Wembanyama and Tyrese Maxey command the Hollywood spotlight, featuring All-Star themed rewards in MyCAREER and MyTEAM

Today, 2K announced that NBA ® 2K26 Season 4 launches this Friday, January 9, with all-new content across MyCAREER, MyTEAM, and The W. Roll out the red carpet for this Season’s featured heroes, San Antonio Spur Victor Wembanyama and Philadelphia 76er Tyrese Maxey, as they take center stage on the road to the 2026 NBA All-Star Game in Los Angeles.

The trailer for NBA 2K26 Season 4 can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/rIq2M48rF04

The latest updates and rewards include:

• MyCAREER: Earning a spot in the All-Star Game starting lineup is a special honour for rookies and veterans alike. Showcase undeniable MyPLAYER talent in the 3-point content, Slam Dunk Contest, and the game itself to add to a decorated legacy. Seasonal rewards include a Level 32 Tyrese Haliburton Big Head Mask, a Level 36 All-Star Hockey Jersey, and, for the first time ever in The City, a cel-shaded, Level 39 Hyperfade Suit, and more. Wear & Earn events will continue, where players will have the chance to show off the All-Star swag and celebrate the Lunar New Year.
• The Park*: The NBA 2K16 community-favourite, Rivet City Championship MyPARK, returns in NBA 2K26. Take your MyPLAYER to the iconic high-altitude park above The City limits to compete with your Crew all Season.
• MyTEAM: MyTEAM cards feature a collection of players from the modern era, starting with a Level 1 Amethyst Tyrese Maxey Evo card that evolves to a 94 OVR and peaks with a Level 40 99 OVR Dark Matter Russell Westbrook card. Additional highlights include Level 10 Diamond Thabo Sefolosha, Level 20 Pink Diamond DeAndre Jordan, Level 28 Galaxy Opal Coach Tyronn Lue, and a second 99 OVR player with Level 35 Dark Matter Angel Reese.
• The W*: WNBA free agency is around the corner, and we’re eager to see if some of the league’s high-impact players make a move. Until then, players can chase all-new weekly and seasonal rewards in The W.
• Season 4 Pro Pass & Hall of Fame Pass**: The Season 4 Pro Pass & Hall of Fame Pass unlocks 40 additional levels of content, including automatic rewards like Gold Fierce Lion Head, Animated Ice Blue Voltage Zip-Up Hoodie, Galaxy Opal Aaron Gordon and Season 4 Pro Pass Pack, and premium awards such as Skull Gaiter at Level 3, Red ‘Court Vision’ Glowing Eyes at Level 33, and Season 4 Galaxy Opal Option Pack at Level 37.
• 2K Beats: A specially curated playlist by A-Trak will be added to the Season 4 Soundtrack. Check out the new additions on Spotify and Apple Music, along with a dedicated playlist of A-Trak’s curation. The update also introduces new 2K Beats tracks from Disclosure and Anderson .Paak, Giggs, Glorilla, CORTIS, Joey Valence and Brae, Devin Donnell, pat junior, Steven Joseph, and more.

For full details on NBA 2K26 Season 4, check out the latest Courtside Report. NBA 2K26 is available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch™, Nintendo Switch 2 and PC via Steam.

NBA 2K26 is rated M. For more information on NBA 2K26, please visit https://nba.2k.com/2k26/.

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