Moss & Freud: Movie Review

Cast: Ellie Bamber, Derek Jacobi, Jasmine Blackborow
Director: James Lucas

The story of Kate Moss' notorious 2002 nude painting is brought to light and life in a film executive produced by the hedonistic fashion model herself.

Set over a nine-month period that Kate sat for acclaimed painter Lucian Freud (Derek Jacobi, occasionally spiky, but mostly avuncular), this movie from British-New Zealand filmmaker James Lucas tries to get to the heart of what attracted the pair and what led to an unlikely friendship.

Beginning with scenes of Moss seemingly about to crash while driving wildly down a country road during the middle of a night, it depicts the notoriously guarded fashion model at a crossroads in life. Approached by Bella Freud (Blackborow) with an offer of a painting, Moss gradually decides to give in to the idea, even if it requires months of commitment.

Lucas' film is the kind of gentle, genial take on a mentor/subject relationship and it's less interested in real depth of the characters, preferring instead to paint them in broad strokes.

From montages of Moss at fashion shows and parties to moments which capture the hedonism of a Britain engulfed in Britpop and a wave of cultural jingoism, the film does well to set the scene. And to be fair to Bamber, who was heavily mentored by Moss prior to filming to help capture the character, she turns in a very solid performance as the lost-at-sea model who's looking for her own sense of self.

But Moss & Freud, while offering a distraction for some 90 minutes, never really feels like it's interested in doing anything other than gifting its subject a redemption arc. With comments from Freud about how she never settles down, it depicts the relationship as one which sees her guided through some big life changes, while gifting her moments to declare her hard-work ethos.

The final result seems to neuter both of the spiky characters and ironically flattens them to portraits, rather than the fully fleshed passionate individuals they clearly were.

House of the Dragon official season 3 trailer

Ahead of the launch of HBO Max in New Zealand on June 16, the official third season trailer for House of the Dragon has been released.

HBO has released the official trailer for the third season of the original drama series House of the Dragon, debuting Monday, 22 June, only on HBO Max. 

The eight-episode season will air new episodes weekly, leading up to the season finale on 10 August. Based on George R.R. Martin’s Fire & Blood, the series, set 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones, tells the story of House Targaryen. 

Season three cast includes Matt Smith, Emma D’Arcy, Olivia Cooke, Steve Toussaint, Rhys Ifans, Fabien Frankel, Ewan Mitchell, Tom Glynn-Carney, Sonoya Mizuno, Harry Collett, Bethany Antonia, Phoebe Campbell, Phia Saban, Jefferson Hall, Matthew Needham, James Norton, Tom Bennett, Kieran Bew, Kurt Egyiawan, Freddie Fox, Clinton Liberty, Gayle Rankin, Abubakar Salim, Tom Cullen, Tommy Flanagan, Dan Fogler, Joplin Sibtain and Barry Sloane. 

 Co-Creator/Showrunner/Executive Producer, Ryan Condal; Co-Creator/Executive Producer, George R.R. Martin; Executive Producers Sara Hess, Melissa Bernstein, Kevin de la Noy, Vince Gerardis, David Hancock, Philippa Goslett. Based on George R.R. Martin’s Fire & Blood.

Tuner: Movie Review

Cast: Leo Woodall, Dustin Hoffman, Havana Rose Liu, Lior Raz, Tovah Feldshuh, Jean Reno

Director: Daniel Roher

A movie about a safe-cracker who gets in way above his head may not sound like the most exciting of premises.

But Navalny director Daniel Roher, making his debut as a feature director after cutting his teeth in documentaries, does much work up front to ensure that there are few cliches and plenty of genial surprises in this overly familiar tale.

The puppy-faced Woodall (One Day, The White Lotus) plays Niki, a genius piano tuner whose hearing condition of hyperacusis, an over-sensitivity to sounds around him, makes him a genius on the piano tuning front. Wearing earplugs all day to prevent noise from jarring him and over-the-ear headphones when in public, Niki works with Dustin Hoffman's Harry Horowitz, who's worked as a tuner for over 30 years, but is battling hearing loss and potential dementia.

When Harry's dementia stops him getting into a safe where he's stashed medical aid, Niki discovers his sensitive ears help to unlock the safe. And when on a routine job, Niki meets Uri (Raz), the owner of a security firm which caters to rich clients and impresses him by opening another locked safe. However, Uri's not 100% on the level, telling Niki he could use his talents to help him out.

Things come further to a head when Harry's hospitalised and Niki needs money to keep the company afloat and the medical bills paid. Suddenly he finds the pull of Uri's desire to rob his rich clients of valuable items too much to resist - but before he knows it, he's in over his head. 

There's much to enjoy in Tuner, an unfussy, unforced heist movie that does a lot of the solid lifting early on - plenty of which helps it through any familiar plot contrivances.

Along with a jazzy soundtrack, there's fizzy banter back and forth between the avuncular Harry and his charge Niki. Plenty of quick cuts, easy and warm dialogue between the pair and a running gag that their high-end clients see them only as odd job men able to turn their skills to other more menial needs when desired. Coupled with Niki's gently burgeoning relationship with concert pianist Ruthie (Liu), the film builds a solid emotive base from which to threaten the foundations. 

And while Woodall's almost-dialled back performance anchors the whole thing, the moral clash he faces with Uri's desire to play Robin Hood and rob his clients of a few items here and there which he claims they won't notice is a solidly executed one. There's one moment when Uri's psychological manipulation of Niki works exceptionally well, with the language barrier subsequently revealing to the truth of the matter to his Israeli comrades.

With touches of Rain Man, Good Will Hunting and Robin Hood, as well as a plethora of 90s movie thrillers, Tuner benefits from solid character work and its work in escalating the tension and paying off one narrative thread late in the day to devastating effect.

Plus, an incredible soundscape from Oscar-winning sound designer Johnnie Best does much to let us into the aural terror of Niki's world - never has an air horn been such a devastating threat before.

Pitch perfect in parts and hitting the right note, this finely tuned thriller has the capacity to surprise when it needs to - and does so in disarmingly clever and original ways.

Fallout: Season 2: Blu Ray Review

The weight of responsibility hangs heavy over each of the main protagonists in this second season of Fallout, with every single one of them grappling with the enormity of decisions either facing them or in their past.

For vault-dweller and eternal optimist Lucy McLean (Yellowjackets' Ella Purnell), it's the question of bringing her father Hank (Kyle McLachlan) to justice; for the Ghoul (Walton Goggins, The White Lotus), it's the enormity of what part his wife played in the blasts that wiped out the world and for Brotherhood member Maximus (Aaron Moten), it's about the responsibility to keep the Knights in order as they teeter on Civil War.

But not everything's as clear-cut as they'd hope, thanks to the arrival (in the past) of the mysterious tech entrepreneur Robert House (an enigmatic Justin Theroux) and his RobCo Industries robotics company.

Fallout fans will know what that arrival signifies, but the second season is more interested in building up the intrigue, rather than simply getting to New Vegas.

It means that the early half spends an inordinate amount of time handling seemingly disparate stories, which gives it a generally disjointed and episodic feel.

That's not to say that it's not enjoyable. From the odd couple pairing of the perky Lucy with the world-weary Ghoul to the Fallout Shelter-styling of Woody's world back in the vaults, there's a lot of small parts being moved around and flitting back and forth.

It's a stylistic point that makes this latest feel lesser than the first, even if it's not the intention. Production-wise, Fallout still looks incredible.

From its retro-future mix to its flashback sequences, to the wastelands and beyond, the show stands out visually.

In terms of atmosphere and storytelling though, the early parts of this feel too staccato to welcome newcomers and conversely, growth may be difficult to achieve initially. 

But as the show goes on, its structure eases and as a result, it feels like a show that's intriguing enough to latch onto. Certainly, latter episodes where motives become muddied and moral questions arise, there is a feeling that thematically, plots are paying off.

The banter between the odd couple of Lucy's optimism and the Ghoul's more cynical character is great and both Goggins and Purnell work well as a team. So much so that a spinoff with their adventures in the wasteland would be very welcome. Maximus' storyline is a tougher one to sell, the loss of innocence and the falling away of the scales from the eyes is a tough path to follow, but Moten works the doubt angle well. There's much more going on under the surface with him, making his Maximus character one of the more interesting parts of dealing with doctrine, facing fears and taking the right path if that's what the moral code pushes you to do so.

Ultimately, Fallout could really have fallen back on its laurels and repeated the success of the first season, but by taking a creative gamble, it proves that it's one of the more interesting propositions in episodic TV - diversions or otherwise.

007 First Light releases

The highly anticipated "Young James Bond" game 007: First Light has now released.

The game, from IO Interactive, the makers of Hitman, gives you the chance to earn the Number. 

A thrilling espionage action-adventure game from IO Interactive gives you the chance to follow James Bond as a young, resourceful and sometimes reckless recruit in MI6's training programme, and discover an origin story of the world’s most famous spy.

Primate: Blu Ray Review

Cast: Johnny Seqouyah, Troy Kotsur, Jessica Alexnader, Victoria Wyant, Gia Hunter, Benjamin Cheng, Miguel Torres Umba
Director: Johannes Roberts

Primate sets out its stall in its opening moments.

As a vet walks into a chimp enclosure, he's guided to a darkened part of it where an unknown force awaits...

Johannes Roberts' creature horror mixes elements of horror and odd moments of comedy, but in truth, it's a lack of development in the human side of things which proves to be a minor flaw in a largely enjoyable but forgettable ride that leaves it feeling lesser than it could.

As Lucy (Johnny Seqouyah) returns to her Hawaii home after the death of her animal linguistics mother, family tensions are strained. Her deaf father (Troy Kotsur) is obsessed with his book career rather than his family; her sister is distant, and the family ape Ben (yes, really) is about to have a really bad day after a mongoose bite.

Coupled with the fact a group of friends are at their home for the holidays, things go south quickly when it's clear Ben (Umba) has rabies and turns on them all, trapping them and leaving them fighting for their lives...

As the carnage picks up, the director makes great fist of the fact that Ben can't communicate (outside of a device which at one point, he uses to taunt them with the word 'dead' being repeatedly said) and becomes a killing machine that's mute in the vein of the shape from Halloween. (In fact the soundtrack seems to channel that iconic score in parts.)

But as with some horror films, you're not here for the character development and while there are a few moments of the cast doing stupid things, the kills are particularly brutal and viciously executed - even though a lack of depth prevents you directly caring.

However, there's a commitment to the atmosphere and an impressive continuation of a killer that can't be reasoned with or stopped which makes Primate effective in the moment in cinema.

Embracing the horror genre tropes and a terrific scene from a deaf point of view that is chilling in its execution, Primate proves it's not just here to ape around with horror conventions - it's here to deliver some killer blows too.

Backrooms: Movie Review

Cast:  Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renate Reinsve, Mark Duplass, Finn Bennett, and Lukita Maxwell.
Director: Kane Parsons

The latest psychological horror to hit screens comes from the director of a viral web series exploring the existential fear of spaces and transitions, as well as the whole Creepypasta vibe.

When furniture store owner Clark (Ejiofor) discovers a series of rooms in his store that he wasn't aware of before, he starts to explore. But after his therapist (Sentimental Value's Reinsve) discovers he's missing, she sets out to find him.

In  many ways, Backrooms is best experienced unspoiled. It's a film that's destined to be dissected, debated and done to death with screenshots as online forums pore over every single visual clue and comment.

There's a distinctly unsettling edge to the 90s set story and visuals with found footage vibes meshing nicely with sly nods to the past, via way of Creepypasta-style dread and unease.

But it's a little obtuse at times, giving non-fans a workout in terms of what's happening. However, what proves to be most effective during the atmospheric film's unsettling aesthetic is the contortions of memory, the dread of empty space and the unending hum of lights buzzing away.

The liminal horror genre is prone to using slave to unsettle and Parsons peppers much of the environments with carefully disturbing imagery, a loop of visuals and mirror images twisting what you see.

Like the first Paranormal Activity film where the home camera swept from side to side, Parsons makes great fist of his spatial sets and unending corridors with shadowy elements lurking in the background. It's easy to see where Severance got its inspiration from.

But while the visuals provide the nightmare fuel, both Eijofor and Reinsve tap into the existential dread of their characters with ease, even if direct answers aren't coming and opacity clouds proceedings.

For Reinsve's therapist,it's looping memories of the loss of the family home that rattle her carefully structured solo world. And for Eijofor's Clark, it's the frustration of how his life went from architect to crummy furniture salesman, left by his wife.

If Parsons does much to expand his shorts series, it's by design. A slow burn throughout builds up to very little, but with mono-yellow vistas and droning hums if lights, the film's high on its own atmosphere.

But by focusing on just two characters and placing them in worlds that challenge their beliefs, he creates a vision that's deeply haunting and one which will never allow you in future to look at an empty corridor without some kind of dread.

Nuremberg: DVD Review

Cast: Rami Malek, Russell Crowe, Leo Woodall, Michael Shannon, John Slattery, Colin Hanks, Lydia Peckham

Director: James Vanderbilt

With its message of how Nazi propaganda can spread through charismatic mouth pieces, there couldn't be a more timely film than James Vanderbilt's Nuremberg.

Set at the end of the Second World War, the film begins with Russell Crowe's narcissistic Hermann Göring being arrested as he tries to escape. Assigned a psychiatrist, Douglas M Kelley (played with style and a wide-eyed smirk by Rami Malek throughout), the pressure begins to build a case against the surviving members of the regime.

But it's not just the pressure on Kelly - with a cross-international group looking to prosecute the war criminals, there's a lot hanging on this. A successful win will crush Germany and its legacy once and for all; however failure will leave the allies unable to ever take the high moral ground and prevent any further prosecution of other war criminals...

Nuremberg is a prestige piece of cinema that works solidly as a piece of fictionalised drama and one which is backed up by the impressive work of the cast within. Crowe underplays the role and creates a genuine feeling of a monster whose haughty beliefs delude him into thinking he's above everyone. There are chilling moments and Crowe does well to not overemphasise some of the elements. Equally, Malek is strong as Kelley, and Shannon makes the most of his screentime as the lawyer given the unenviable job of prosecution.

A kind of Silence of the Lambs relationship builds between Kelly and Göring, but it's a softer one that sees both actors channelling some of their best work in their shared scenes.

Yet, there's a somewhat glib atmosphere hanging over the dramatisation of the build-up to the Nuremberg trials that makes the initial part of the film feel like it's playing fast and loose with the devastating legacy of the Nazis and what they wreaked on the world.

Add to that the fact that the one surviving leader of the atrocities, the commander in chief of the Luftwaffe and the Nazis' second-in-command, Hermann Göring is humanised as a man separated from his wife and family, and suffering from a heart condition, plus the fact there are some obvious scripting gags early on, it begins to feel like Nuremberg is a little too knockabout for the weight of its subject matter.

If anything, most of the film spends a lot of time showing that Hermann Göring's family is human, papering over some of the more horrifying truths as Kelly goes back and forth to them delivering letters, drinking tea and listening to piano lessons from his daughter.

With Trumpian allusions and a courtroom scene that echoes Jack Nicholson's cross-examination in A Few Good Men, Nuremberg feels more like a broad film aimed at wanting to echo the warnings of the past to the widest audience possible. (A sentiment that is admittedly noble by any consideration.)

It's not a disaster by any stretch of the imagination and its 150-minute runtime hurtles past at speed. Plus its end is shocking to those who don't know the outcome - a devastating reminder that evil seems to triumph long-term, no matter what.

But it is extremely telling that in among all the acting that's going on, the one moment that speaks the most is genuine footage from survivors of the concentration camps that's played as evidence during the trial. With emaciated bodies, hollowed out eyes and piles of corpses being shifted by diggers, it's absolutely horrifying compelling imagery that still (rightfully) hurts decades on.

Ball x Pit: Nintendo Switch: Review

Developed by Kenny Sun
Published by Devolver Digital
Platform: Nintendo Switch

To say that Ball x Pit is addictive is an understatement.

The roguelite brick-breaking base-building game launched last year and pretty much surprised everyone by how playable it was and how well it handled multiple balls flying around the screen with no drop in fidelity.

With new updates launched this year that included new balls and new characters, the game's going from strength to strength - even if there is a lack of new levels being launched. (Which in of itself would be hard to see happen, given the game plays to completion and is about clearing levels before progressing.) This review won't cover the base game or its new levels, given the extensive launch review did exactly that, discussing the strong mechanics, smart playability and "one more game" mentality that's riddled all through it.

And it's expanded out to other platforms too, with a mobile version taking up hours of time as well. But while the console version's been extremely fun to play, thanks to short levels (unless you want to extend your expedition past the end of level boss), the new wave of portability adds another addictive element to the game. 

The Nintendo Switch version of the game plays just as well as the console - even if the screen's a little smaller. Yet size doesn't matter too much in the game, given how compressed the action turns out to be. However, that's both a good and a bad thing as once the chaos really ramps up with balls and enemies flying everywhere, the screen feels a little too cluttered at times. 

It's something which the Switch as a handheld generally suffers from, but in indie games such as this, it's here that it starts to make a case for a larger screen to cope with the speed and amount of action taking place. Which goes to directly contrast the portability nature of it.

And yet, the Nintendo Switch version of Ball X Pit retains the brilliance of the console game and proves to be a welcome boon for those on the go. It's certainly going to make commuting more bearable, and with even more content on the way, it makes a case for once again being extremely addictive and being part of any gamer's collection.

Free Screamer demo launches

There's a chance to experience the Screamer game for free.

Milestone has announced a free demo for Screamer, its newest arcade racing game. Available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, the demo offers a glimpse of Screamer’s unique blend of innovative racing mechanics and fighting actions, set within a rich narrative unfolding in a dystopian world inspired by anime aesthetics and futuristic vibes.

 

Featuring contributions from international partners including Polygon Pictures and Troy Baker, the game is available with a 30% discount as part of a limited-time offer rolling out across both digital platforms and retail stores.

 

The demo immerses players in the first six chapters of the biggest illegal street-racing tournament ever. Organised by the enigmatic Mr. A, it brings together five teams of fearless racers eager to settle long-standing rivalries rooted in their past. Players will immediately have access to the Downtown Run track and the Green Reapers team, former Private Military Contractors seeking to redefine their identity after recent events have shaken the team’s balance. By progressing through The Tournament, players will also unlock Lavinia from the Jupiter Stormers, along with two additional tracks: The Port and Stadium Olympus. Like Downtown Run, these are set in the near-future city of Neo Rey, one of four environments featured in the full game.

 

Beyond the main campaign, the demo also includes two of the six game modes that complete the Screamer lineup, also available in split-screen. In Race mode, players can take full control and fine-tune every aspect of the gameplay, enjoying complete freedom and deep gameplay customisation. In Team Races, they join forces with other characters in special races where final rankings are determined by both final position and KOs executed. The latter will be the core of the upcoming Ranked Team Races, launching on June 18 and introducing a competitive layer to the Screamer online experience.

Resident Evil movie first look

The upcoming Resident Evil movie from Weapons director Zach Cregger has revealed an exclusive first look.

Discussing his vision for the upcoming movie, which releases on September 17, Cregger's revealed more about the inspiration for the adaptation of the horror franchise.

There's also been a reveal of the first poster for the movie.

From the mind of visionary filmmaker Zach Cregger (Weapons, Barbarian) comes a thrilling — and terrifying — reinvention of the Resident Evil franchise. In an all-new story, Resident Evil follows Bryan (Austin Abrams), a medical courier who unwittingly finds himself in an action-packed, non-stop race for survival as one fateful, horrifying night collapses around him in chaos.

Directed by: Zach Cregger

Produced by: Robert Kulzer, Zach Cregger, Roy Lee, Miri Yoon, Carter Swan and Asad Qizilbash

Cast: Austin Abrams, Zach Cherry, Kali Reis and Paul Walter Hauser

Fackham Hall: Blu Ray Review

Cast: Thomasin MacKenzie, Damian Lewis, Hayley Mills, Katherine Waterstone, Tom Felton
Director: Jim O'Hanlon

When it comes to spoofing the likes of Downton Abbey, in many ways, it’s a very easy target.

The clipped speeches, the upstairs-downstairs shenanigans and the posh socialites of Julian Fellowes’ hit series is rife for parody, even if the films teetered on the unexpected edge of self-parody.

Enter Fackham Hall, a film that plumbs the puerile and fires so many sight gags, you get the sense there’s a feeling of desperation from the writers that at least something will amuse and titillate.

Unfortunately, unless you’re of an easily amused mind or partial to a few Dad jokes here and there, this scattershot approach to its subject leaves you wishing for the sophistication of the likes of Airplane, The Naked Gun or the gut-bustingly funny Top Secret.

Set in the 1930s and on the country estate of the Davenports, a stinkingly rich and frightfully oblivious family, it follows the fallout from daughter Rose (McKenzie, showing she’s got a wicked streak for delivery when it counts) as she pursues an illicit courtship with the latest addition to the downstairs staff – who may himself hold a secret.

Let’s be clear, there are attempts at clever humour in Fackham Hall. All of its players fully immerse themselves into the world co-created by the five writers, including comedian Jimmy Carr, who cameos as a “hilarious” vicar who puts the wrong emphasis on words from his liturgies to varying degrees of success.

It’s unfair to dismiss Fackham Hall as a laugh-free zone, but many of the finest moments feel ripped from the pantheon of better entrants. An extended riff on an Inspector Poirot character’s name reminds you that Abbott and Costello did it better nearly 90 years ago with their “Who’s on First?” routine; various lines feel ripped from the Leslie Nielsen school of stupidity – there’s clearly love for the wordplay (and sight gags) of the genre, including a genuinely funny Siri joke, but it all feels a little too much like it’s trying too hard at certain points.

Much like Downton Abbey itself, Fackham Hall all resolves in a highly neat way – and some will enjoy the gentle journey through parody.

But sadly, it feels that with a bit more control at the writing stage and a little more taut execution, rather than the formulaic fodder that unfurls on the screen, Fackham Hall takes its own title and applies it to its own audience and any complaints they may have.

Hamnet: Blu Ray 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.

Spider-Noir: Review

The highly anticipated Spider-Noir finally arrives on screens, with Prime Video offering different ways to view it.

Set in an alternate 1930s New York, this reality's Spider-Man is The Spider, a trench-coated, fedora-wearing webslinger whose fight against the corruption of the Depression era is brought to an end after the death of his love, Ruby.

Having assumed a new life as cynical gumshoe Ben Reilly (Nicolas Cage), the former crime-fighter now runs away from trouble, his desire to help quashed by a sense of nihilism and his own inherent cowardice. But when he's approached by lounge singer Cat Hardy (Li Jun Li) to investigate the disappearance of her bodyguard, he finds himself unwittingly drawn into a world he once fought bravely for.

Based on the Marvel comics, there's a certain pedigree at play here and the laconic stylings of a weary Cage as the retired superhero fit perfectly into the aesthetic which creator Oren Uziel has gone for.

Early episodes of the run feel a little familiar, especially given how recently Daredevil has been pitted against a corrupt mayor and an underground movement, but by sticking with the show, that familiarity begins to wear off and a sense of style and an own pathway starts to come through.

The show's design aesthetic is something sensational too. While the black and white version of the episodes feel like a 1930s caper, it's the True Hue colour versions which literally pop on the screen, with heightened colours and fashions standing out among the action. It's a great way to rewatch the episodes, but in truth, alternating between colour and black and white ones gives various pleasures.

Spider-Noir launches on Prime Video on May 27.

Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu: Movie Review

Cast: Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver, Jeremy Allen White, Steve Blum, Martin Scorsese
Director: Jon Favreau

The question of how to expand The Mandalorian's world hangs deeply like Damocles Sword over the cinematic version of the Disney+ series which began back in 2019.

Unfortunately, what emerges from this romp through the Star Wars galaxy is little more than an extended episode moulded into a TV movie of the week. And certainly, neither Din Djarin (Pascal, helmeted throughout save for 13 minutes) nor Grogu go through deep arcs or take their respective characters anywhere particularly new.

However, that's not to say that this adventure isn't widely accessible and offers a sporadically fun return to Mando's world.

In the ashes of the demise of the Empire, the New Republic is trying to chase down Imperial Warlords who are determined to revive the evil ways. It's into this that the Mandalorian and his childlike charge Grogu are thrust, taking on bounty hunter contracts for Weaver's Commander. Determined to track down the Ace of Staves from the New Republic's most wanted pack of cards, at the behest of a pair of Hutt twins, the Mandalorian and Grogu find themselves caught up in a scheme to free Rotta the Hutt (The Bear's Jeremy Allen White), a gladiator son of Jabba the Hutt.

However, what seems to be a simple job soon turns into something more complicated...

Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu isn't exactly the creative film perhaps Lucasfilm were looking for when they decided to launch the first cinematic film since 2019's The Rise of Skywalker. 

It's not that it's entirely bad, more that aside from looking incredible in swathes of sequences on the IMAX screen, it doesn't really serve a wider purpose. Long-term fan Favreau has kept most of his enthusiastic edges reined in throughout (apart from a very familiar finale set piece) and delivers some impressive CGI-heavy action sequences, worlds filled with a myriad of creatures and a sense of expansion within the Star Wars universe. Characters from Star Wars: Rebels make an appearance and there's a genuine feeling the film's shifted from the insular Skywalker origins that began to be a creative albatross around its neck.

But a third act shift sees the already overlong movie suffering from a pace change that feels out of place - even if it does provide a chance for Grogu to shine and parallels to Yoda to emerge. 

Three seasons of The Mandalorian provided diminishing creative returns and it's hard to see how this latest will boost an adult audience, though families with small children will likely get some thrill from it. It's telling that Ludwig Göransson's score does a lot of the emotional heavy lifting that's missing from the story - and that Grogu is nearly acted off the screen by acclaimed director Martin Scorsese as a nervy, four-armed street food vendor.

In among the gunslinging and the father-son messages, Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu begins to feel depressingly light - there's a feeling that perhaps this story belongs in a time and a galaxy far, far away.

What's on Shudder in June

Here's everything that's streaming on Shudder in June 2026.

The Vampire Lestat – AMC+ Exclusive Series

New Season Premieres Sunday 7 June on AMC+ 

In the new rock and roll centric season, the Vampire Lestat (Sam Reid) goes on an electric multi-city tour while being haunted by “muses” from his wild and rebellious past. As his band’s popularity and star power rises, so does Lestat’s influence over vampires and humans alike, leaving others to contend with Lestat’s power in the face of the Great Conversion, an unnatural surge in the vampire population. The series also stars Jacob Anderson, Assad Zaman, Eric Bogosian, Delainey Hayles and Jennifer Ehle.

The Vampire Lestat: After Dark Series – AMC+ Exclusive Series

New Episodes Premieres Every Sunday on AMC+ 

Hosted by writer, producer and podcast host Lizzie Bassett (What Went Wrong), the After Show will take fans behind the scenes of each weekly episode of The Vampire Lestat, featuring interviews with series cast and producers, including Sam Reid, Jacob Anderson, Assad Zaman, Eric Bogosian, Delainey Hayles, Executive Producer Mark Johnson and Executive Producer and Showrunner Rolin Jones.

Smothered – Shudder Original Film

New Film Premieres Exclusively on Shudder and AMC+ Friday 29 May

Alif is a micro-painting artist who has an accident and loses part of his memory. After returning home, an old woman appears claiming to be his mother, but Alif doesn’t recognize her and is suspicious of her intentions. Starring Rio Dewanto, Faradina Mufti and Vonny Anggraini.

Find Your Friends – Shudder Original Film

New Film Premieres Exclusively on Shudder and AMC+ Friday 12 June

Amber and her four best friends flee Los Angeles for a girls’ trip in Joshua Tree, only to find themselves unwelcome in a desert town simmering with quiet hostility. As isolation sets in and encounters with aggressive locals grow more threatening, festering resentments within the group begin to surface. What begins as fun and reckless escape spirals into a violent struggle for control and survival, as past wounds and present dangers collide in a night that turns their trip into a revenge-fueled nightmare. Starring Bella Thorne (Divinity), Chloe Cherry (Euphoria), Helena Howard (Madeline’s Madeline), Sophia Ali (Uncharted), and Zion Moreno (Gossip Girl).

The Voices of Our Mother– Shudder Original Film

New Film Premieres Exclusively on Shudder and AMC+ Friday 19 June

The Voices of Our Mother follows Harriet Scaflen (Sheila McCarthy, Women Talking, The Umbrella Academy) after the death of her mother at the age of 95. Harriet then has an unexplainable health scare, bringing her four estranged children to the family home to care for her. As their past animosities and secrets are revealed, they soon realize their mother’s health issues may be supernatural, and the awoken evil inside her is seeking revenge on her children for her own survival. Directed by and starring Mark O’Brien (The Righteous, Ready or Not, Halt and Catch Fire). 

Tales From the Crypt – Shudder Exclusive Series

Seasons 6 & 7 Premiere Exclusively on Shudder and AMC+ 5 June and 12 June, Respectively 

Tales from the Crypt, the popular 90s horror anthology series inspired by the 1950s EC Comics, is back exclusively streaming on Shudder! Each episode is a self-contained story often featuring well-known talent and directors – and hosted by the Crypt Keeper (John Kassir), a wisecracking corpse known for his macabre puns. With its signature unrestricted gore, profanity, and dark irony, the show’s episode styles range from comedy to drama and deliver twisted moral lessons where "bad people" meet poetically horrific ends – and issues like greed, lust, and moral decay lead to tragic consequences. The series features a long list of A-list guest stars including Brad Pitt, Demi Moore, John Lithgow, Christopher Reeve, Catherine O’Hara, Steve Buscemi, Brooke Shields and many more. Several episodes have been directed by well-known talent including Rober Zemeckis, Tobe Hooper and William Friedkin, as well as acclaimed actors such as Tom Hanks, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Michael J. Fox. 

1 June

Redux Redux

Irene Kelly travels through parallel universes, repeatedly killing her daughter’s murderer. As she becomes consumed by vengeance, her humanity hangs in the balance. 

Jack Be Nimble

Separated twins Jack and Dora seek reunion after childhood adoption. Jack suffers with abusive family while Dora, raised in better circumstances, develops psychic abilities sensing his peril and searches for him.

10 June

Eyes Without A Face

A surgeon causes a car accident which leaves his daughter disfigured and goes to extreme lengths to give her a new face. 

Girl on the Third Floor

Don Koch tries to renovate a rundown mansion with a sordid history for his growing family, only to learn that the house has other plans. 

17 June

Suicide Club

A detective is trying to find the cause of a string of suicides. Winner of the 2003 Fantasia Festival’s Most Ground-Breaking Film Award.

Pulse (aka Kairo)

Two groups of people discover evidence that suggests spirits may be trying to invade the human world through the internet. 

Cure

A frustrated detective deals with the case of several gruesome murders committed by people who have no recollection of what they’ve done. 

What's on Netflix in June

Here's everything that's streaming on Netflix in June 2026.

OFFICE ROMANCE

Premieres on June 5, 2026 

Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein star in a saucy rom-com about a secret office romance and the chaos two workaholics get into following their hearts.

Starring: Jennifer Lopez, Brett Goldstein, Betty Gilpin, Bradley Whitford, Amy Sedaris, Edward James Olmos, Jodie Whittaker, Mary Wiseman, Tony Hale

Country of Origin: United States

THE WITNESS

Premieres on June 4, 2026 

With their 2-year-old as the sole witness to her murder, Rachel Nickell's partner fights to protect him amid a flawed investigation. Based on true events.

Starring: Jordan Bolger, Max Fincham, Neil Maskell, Kevin Eldon, Jahsaiah Williams, Kerry Godliman, Jon Pointing, James Dryden, Mark Stanley, James Bradshaw

Country of Origin: United Kingdom

TEACH YOU A LESSON

Premieres on June 5, 2026 

When respect collapses in schools, unconventional inspectors arrive to set things right — with sharp, no-nonsense lessons you won't find in textbooks.

Starring: Kim Moo-yul, Lee Sung-min, Jin Ki-joo, Pyo Ji-hoon

Country of Origin: South Korea

SESAME STREET: VOLUME 3

Premieres on June 8, 2026 

Spend more time with your friends on Sesame Street! From blasting into space to putting on a show, they always find fun ways to learn, play and grow.

Starring: Chris Knowings, Suki Lopez, Alan Muraoka, Violet Tinirello, Latoryah Alexander, Pam Arciero, Jennifer Barnhart, Lindsey “Z.” Briggs, Tyler Bunch, Andrew A. Cano

Country of Origin: United States

SWEET MAGNOLIAS: SEASON 5

Premieres on June 11, 2026 

With wedding bells on the horizon, the Magnolias chase a shared dream, explore the world beyond Serenity, and lift each other up amid a summer of change.

Starring: JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Brooke Elliott, Heather Headley, Justin Bruening, Dion Johnstone, Brandon Quinn, Logan Allen, Anneliese Judge, Jamie Lynn Spears, Chris Medlin

Country of Origin: United States

VIRAL HIT

Premieres on June 11, 2026 

When he accidentally goes viral after a brawl, a weak and broke teen realizes livestreaming fights against delinquents could change his life.

Starring: Ouji Suzuka, Ai Mikami, Araki Sugou, Mieko Harada, Nana Asakawa, Takuro Osada

Country of Origin: Japan

AMERICA'S SWEETHEARTS: DALLAS COWBOYS CHEERLEADERS: SEASON 3

Premieres on June 16, 2026 

From making the squad and dazzling stadiums to navigating fame and passionate fans, the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders return for their fiercest season yet.

Country of Origin: United States

I WILL FIND YOU

Premieres on June 18, 2026 

An innocent father serving life for the murder of his own son receives evidence that his child may still be alive—and must break out of prison to find out the truth. 

Starring: Sam Worthington, Britt Lower, Milo Ventimiglia, Logan Browning, Chi McBride, Erin Richards, Madeleine Stowe, Hugh Thompson, Peter Outerbridge, Jonathan Tucker

Country of Origin: United States

VOICEMAILS FOR ISABELLE

Premieres on June 19, 2026 

A young woman's hilariously confessional voicemails to her late sister are unknowingly redirected to a stranger, who begins to fall in love from afar.

Starring: Zoey Deutch, Nick Robinson, Nick Offerman, Lukas Gage, Harry Shum Jr., Ciara Bravo, Megan Danso, Toby Sandeman, Leah McKendrick, Spencer Lord

Country of Origin: United States

AVATAR THE LAST AIRBENDER: SEASON 2

Premieres on June 25, 2026 

To end the war, Aang must master earthbending — but in the Earth Kingdom, politics, secrets and hidden alliances are a battlefield of their own.

Starring: Gordon Cormier, Kiawentiio, Ian Ousley, Dallas Liu, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Ken Leung, Daniel Dae Kim

Country of Origin: United States

LITTLE BROTHER

Premieres on June 26, 2026 

A successful realtor's life completely flips when his chaotic "little brother" suddenly reappears in this raunchy comedy starring John Cena and Eric André.

Starring: John Cena, Eric André, Michelle Monaghan, Christopher Meloni, Sherry Cola, Ego Nwodim, Ben Ahlers, Caleb Hearon, Bryce Gheisar, Pilot Bunch

Country of Origin: United States

Netflix Series

Night Shift For Cuties 4/6/2026 ID Two K-pop superfans go from besties to rivals when the chance to see their favorite group in Korea tests the limits between devotion and obsession.

The Witness 4/6/2026 GB With their 2-year-old as the sole witness to her murder, Rachel Nickell's partner fights to protect him amid a flawed investigation. Based on true events.

Teach You a Lesson 5/6/2026 KR When respect collapses in schools, unconventional inspectors arrive to set things right — with sharp, no-nonsense lessons you won't find in textbooks.

My Family: Season 2 10/6/2026 IT A year after Fausto's death, his family has failed to keep the kids together — just as their estranged grandfather's return opens old wounds.

Viral Hit 11/6/2026 JP When he accidentally goes viral after a brawl, a weak and broke teen realizes livestreaming fights against delinquents could change his life.

The Evil Lawyer 11/6/2026 TH Framed for a brutal crime he didn't commit, a young attorney puts his life in the hands of a callous defense lawyer to clear his name and find the truth.

Sweet Magnolias: Season 5 11/6/2026 US With wedding bells on the horizon, the Magnolias chase a shared dream, explore the world beyond Serenity, and lift each other up amid a summer of change.

The Polygamist 12/6/2026 ZA Social media darling, Joyce, is the picture of marital perfection — until her cheating husband's conquests ignite a scandalous emotional meltdown.

AMERICA'S SWEETHEARTS: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Season 3 16/6/2026 US From making the squad and dazzling stadiums to navigating fame and passionate fans, the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders return for their fiercest season yet.

Outlast: The Jungle 17/6/2026 US On a remote tropical island, 16 players must survive the elements, outmaneuver rivals and remain part of a team for a chance to win a $1 million prize.

BAKI-DOU: The Invincible Samurai: Season 1 Part 2 18/6/2026 JP Baki and the strongest Underground Arena fighters face a threat of historical proportions: the resurrected Musashi Miyamoto, Japan's greatest samurai.

I Will Find You 18/6/2026 US An innocent father serving life for the murder of his own son receives evidence that his child may still be alive—and must break out of prison to find out the truth.

Oasis 19/6/2026 ES When a young woman mysteriously vanishes from a luxury resort, staff and guests alike become suspects — trapped inside until the truth comes out.

Rhythm + Flow Italy: Season 3 22/6/2026 IT New season. New challenges. New judge. Hip-hop icon Guè joins Fabri Fibra, Geolier and Rose Villain to find the next rap legend from the streets of Italy.

Another Self: Season 3 24/6/2026 TR While Ada's return from Spain is charged with new prospects, Sevgi and Leyla also seek new beginnings, hoping to heal from a life of betrayal and fear.

The American Experiment 24/6/2026 US Life. Liberty. The pursuit of happiness. This sweeping historical documentary series traces how the ideals of America's founders gave rise to a nation.

Avatar The Last Airbender: Season 2 25/6/2026 US To end the war, Aang must master earthbending — but in the Earth Kingdom, politics, secrets and hidden alliances are a battlefield of their own.

Notes from the Last Row 26/6/2026 KR A literature professor discovers a student's talent and offers him writing lessons — but as he sinks into the story, their sessions spiral into chaos.

Netflix Film

Maa Behen 4/6/2026 IN When trouble knocks on her door, a mother and her estranged daughters attempt to cover up a crime in a nosy colony where no secret is safe.

Mexico 86 5/6/2026 MX Audacity, madness and pure Mexican ingenuity. In 1986, Mexico hosted the most important tournament in football against all odds. How was this feat achieved?

The Marked Woman 5/6/2026 ES When a woman is found in a shipping container with no memory of who she is, two detectives race to figure out her identity — and who wants her dead.

Office Romance 5/6/2026 US Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein star in a saucy rom-com about a secret office romance and the chaos two workaholics get into following their hearts.

Colors Of Evil: Black 10/6/2026 PL When a young boy goes missing in a small sleepy town, a newly reassigned prosecutor begins to uncover unexpected links to an old missing persons case.

I Am Frankelda 12/6/2026 MX In this stop-motion feature, a gifted writer in 19th-century Mexico journeys into her subconscious, encountering characters from her own spooky stories.

Husbands in Action 19/6/2026 KR Husbands in Action is an action-comedy film that follows the chaotic, unpredictable mission of an ex-husband and a current husband who unexpectedly team up to rescue their kidnapped wife.

Voicemails for Isabelle 19/6/2026 US A young woman's hilariously confessional voicemails to her late sister are unknowingly redirected to a stranger, who begins to fall in love from afar.

Color Book 19/6/2026 US A newly widowed father's quest to take his son to his first baseball game becomes a daylong journey of strength and resilience in this moving drama.

In the Hand of Dante 24/6/2026 US A writer helps a mob boss steal Dante's handwritten "Divine Comedy" manuscript as a parallel tale follows the 14th-century poet creating his masterpiece.

Little Brother 26/6/2026 US A successful realtor's life completely flips when his chaotic "little brother" suddenly reappears in this raunchy comedy starring John Cena and Eric André.

Netflix Comedy Special

The Hot Seat 3/6/2026 FR World Cup winners from France 1998 and France 2018, plus a crew of comedians, face off in a no-holds-barred comedy roast hosted by Paul de Saint Sernin.

Ryan Hamilton: This Just Hit Me 30/6/2026 US No synopsis available

Netflix Documentary

Poldi 4/6/2026 DE Footballer, entrepreneur, fan favorite and true community hero — Lukas Podolski reflects on his journey and what comes next in this intimate documentary.

The Murder of Rachel Nickell 4/6/2026 GB A young mother is killed in broad daylight on London's Wimbledon Common — in front of her toddler. This documentary examines the yearslong murder case.

USA 94: Brazil's Return to Glory 7/6/2026 BR This documentary revisits Brazil's quest for a fourth star, featuring interviews and never-before-seen footage shot by the players themselves.

Norway: The Dark Horse 9/6/2026 NO After 26 years of tournament drought, Norway's 2026 World Cup hopes were next to nil. But what followed rekindled belief, as told in this documentary.

Maternal Instinct 12/6/2026 US In a small East Texas town, a young woman from a wealthy family falls for a local hog trapper. Their relationship appears perfect and within months she's pregnant and proudly showing off her baby bump all over social media. But when a state trooper pulls her over and discovers she has just given birth in her car, her story quickly falls apart, exposing the truth behind a terrifying and unthinkable crime.

Chris & Martina: The Final Set 26/6/2026 US This documentary explores Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova's decades-long dominance of women's tennis — and a friendship even cancer couldn't upset.

Netflix Live Events

Funny AF with Kevin Hart 5/5/2026 US Kevin Hart travels the country with the help of comedy legends to find the next stand-up superstar — with the winner crowned live by your real-time vote.

The Roast of Kevin Hart 11/5/2026 US Comedic rockstar and roast master himself, Kevin Hart, is confirmed to be roasted LIVE from The Kia Forum at Netflix Is A Joke Fest in Los Angeles on May 11. Superstar comedian Shane Gillis is confirmed to host the evening.

Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano 17/5/2026 US Legendary MMA trailblazers Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano return to the cage for a highly anticipated super fight from Most Valuable Promotions.

Netflix Kids & Family

Sesame Street: Volume 3 8/6/2026 US Spend more time with your friends on Sesame Street! From blasting into space to putting on a show, they always find fun ways to learn, play and grow.

Netflix Sports Series

The Root Of The Game 20/6/2026 BR Brazil lives, breathes and exports várzea. This series delves into the stories behind the beautiful game — one with the power to change lives.

The Rest is Football 28/6/2026 GB Football royalty Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards deliver a daily fix of banter, analysis and hot takes from NYC during the 2026 World Cup.

Licensed Highlights

Dating the Enemy 1/6/2026 AU A bickering couple wakes up one day to find their bodies have been swapped. To find a solution, they must strive to finally see eye to eye.

Spider-Man: Homecoming 3/6/2026 US Peter Parker returns to routine life as a high schooler until the Vulture's arrival gives him the chance to prove himself as a web-slinging superhero.

Spider-Man: Far from Home 3/6/2026 US Even your friendly neighborhood superhero can use a vacation. But a new threat forces Peter Parker to swing into action during a school trip to Europe.

David 3/6/2026 ZA A young shepherd prophesied to become king embarks on a legendary journey, guided by faith to overcome powerful enemies and claim his destiny.

Smile 2 4/6/2026 US After witnessing a disturbing tragedy, a pop star becomes haunted by a sinister, smirking entity that threatens her comeback tour — and her life.

Southerly 5/6/2026 AU A reclusive former musician and a young singer-songwriter form an unlikely bond as they work together to create music in a small Australian town.

Love in Bloom 12/6/2026 AU

A Royal in Paradise 19/6/2026 AU

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire 19/6/2026 US The Spengler family returns to NYC where they must team up with the Ghostbusters to save the world from an evil spirit and an army of the undead.

Killer Whale 20/6/2026 AU When a trip to a marine park goes awry, two friends must put their differences aside to survive a deadly encounter with a killer whale.

Babe 21/6/2026 AU Director Chris Noonan's tale of a precocious piglet struggling to fit in and become a champion sheepherder won the hearts of audiences and critics.

We Bury the Dead 25/6/2026 AU In the wake of a catastrophic event, a volunteer searches for her husband in a devastated Tasmania, where the dead have begun to reanimate.

Wicked: For Good 25/6/2026 US Living in exile, misunderstood witch Elphaba must continue her fight for the truth — and make good with estranged friend Glinda — to save all of Oz.

Five Nights at Freddy's 2 25/6/2026 US

Gladiator II 27/6/2026 US Fighting for survival and revenge, a gladiator of legendary heritage braves the Colosseum to overthrow Rome's corrupt emperors and secure its future.

What's on Neon in June

Here's everything that's streaming on Neon in June 2026.

Tralala Season 1 (June 24)

From Kiri and Lou creator Harry Sinclair comes Tralala, an all-new series following an inventive seven-year-old frog who lives an idyllic life with her dad in their cozy, blue country cottage. Like most children her age, Tralala loves to make up songs, play with her friends, and go on imaginative adventures. Songs are composed by acclaimed NZ musician Don McGlashan. A Sky New Zealand Original and made with the support of NZ On Air.

THE AGENCY S2 (AVAILABLE FROM 21 JUNE)

The Agency follows Martian, a CIA agent living undercover in his own life. Samia, his lover, is a political prisoner in Sudan, and he will do anything to try and save her, even past the point of treachery. The only way out is deeper in. A knife-edge Martian must walk if he is to save love, life and his mission.

Stars: Michael Fassbender, Jeffrey Wright, Jodie Turner-Smith, Richard Gere

GRACE S5 (AVAILABLE SUNDAYS FROM 14 JUNE,9.35PM)

Over two months since the suicide of Grace’s ex-wife, Sandy, Grace’s son Bruno has come to the UK to live with his grandparents while Grace and Cleo confront the aftermath of a profound personal loss. Stars: BAFTA nominee John Simm and Ritchie Campbell

PROFESSOR T S5 (AVAILABLE MONDAYS FROM 15 JUNE, 9.35PM)

After Zelda and the Dean’s wedding, Jasper and Helena escape to a secluded spa to test their fragile spark – until an “accidental” death rekindles his detective instincts and threatens their new romance. From murderous feuds to coded taunts, season 5 promises to be the boldest, most emotional season yet. 

Stars: BAFTA winner Ben Miller, Tony Award winner Frances De La Tour, and Zoe Wanamaker

JUJUTSU KAISEN S1-2 (AVAILABLE FROM 1 JUNE) 

Although born with tremendous power, Itadori Yuji lives acompletely ordinary life. One day, to save a classmate, he eats a cursed finger, and now Ryomen Sakuna lives in Itadori’s soul. Guided by the Jujutsu Sorcerers, he joins the Tokyo Metropolitan Jujutsu Technical High School, an organization that fights the curses.

COWBOY BEBOP S1 (AVAILABLE FROM 1 JUNE) 

The Bebop crew is just trying to make a buck. This motley lot of intergalactic loners teams up to track down fugitives and turn them in for cold hard cash.

June 1

Louis Theroux: Weird Weekends S1-3

Louis Theroux: Surviving America's Most Hated Family

Louis Theroux: Shooting Joe Exotic

Louis Theroux: Savile

Louis Theroux: Louis & The Nazis

Louis Theroux's Altered States: Love Without Limits

Louis Theroux's Altered States: Take My Baby

Louis Theroux's Altered States: Choosing Death

Louis Theroux: Dark States - Trafficking Sex

Louis Theroux: Dark States - Murder In Milwaukee

Louis Theroux: Dark States - Heroin Town

Louis Theroux: Miami Mega-Jail

Louis Theroux: Under The Knife

Louis Theroux: Behind Bars

JUNE – NEON TV

CONTENT BY DATE

NEON MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS – JUNE 2026

01 Blue Lock S1-2

01 Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear S1

01 Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-Kun S1-3

01 Cowboy Bebop S1

01 Fruits Basket S1-3

01 Jujutsu Kaisen S1-2

01 The Apothecary Diaries S1-2

01 Mob Psycho 100 S1-3

01 Ranking of Kings S1

01 Spy x Family S1-3

01 South Park S7

01 ZeroZeroZero S1

04 Rosemary & Thyme S1-3

04 Mad Men S1-7

04 Nashville S1-6

04 Cardinal S1-4

04 Black Sails S1-4

04 The Girlfriend Experience S1-3

04 Party Down S1-3

04 The Royals S1-4

04 Dangerous Liaisons S1

04 Little Women S1

04 Weeds S1-8

05 Rugrats S4-5

05 Shimmer & Shine S4

06 Bowie: The Final Act

06 The Librarians

06 Tea with Judi Dench

06 This is SoHo

06 Naked Ambition: Bunny Yeager

06 Georgia O’Keeffe: The Brightness of Light

08 For All Mankind S1-3

08 Devs S1

08 Life On Mars S1-2

08 Lost S1-6

08 Infiniti S1

08 War of the Worlds S1-3

10 Wildlifers! S1

11 Fizzy and Suds S1

11 The Loud House S6

14 Grace S5

15 Professor T S5

21 The Agency S2

22 SisterS S2

24 Tralala S1

MOVIES

Shelter (June 12)

A former British government assassin living in isolation off the coast of Scotland who is  forced back into violent confrontation with his past while protecting a young girl from the agency determined to eliminate him.

Stars: Jason Statham, Bodhi Rae, Bill Nighy

A COMPLETE UNKNOWN (2024)

AVAILABLE FROM 1 JUNE

New York, 1961. An unknown 19-year-old Bob Dylan arrives with his guitar and revolutionary talent. He forges intimate relationships with music icons of Greenwich Village on his meteoric rise, culminating in a groundbreaking and controversial performance that reverberates worldwide.

Stars: Timothée Chalamet, Edward Norton, Elle Fanning, Monica Barbaro

THE MENU (2022)

AVAILABLE FROM 5 JUNE

A couple travels to a remote island to eat an exclusive restaurant where the chef has prepared a lavish menu, with some shocking surprises.

Stars: Ralph Fiennes, Anya Taylor-Joy, Nicholas Hoult

JUNE – NEON MOVIE

CONTENT BY DATE

01 Bob Trevino Likes It

01 Gazer

01 The Italians

01 Stress Positions

01 The Damned

01 Blue Lock the Movie: Episode Nagi

01 Jujutsu Kaisen 0

01 Fruits Basket: Prelude

01 Spy x Family: Code White

01 Chevalier

01 A Complete Unknown

01 Empire of Light

01 Kingdom of the Planet of the Ages

02 Holland

03 The Conjuring: Last Rites

05 My Fault: London

05 Unstoppable

05 You’re Cordially Invited

05 The Banshees of Inisherin

05 The Menu

05 Theatre Camp

06 Millers in Marriage

07 The Best You Can

08 The Other Guys

10 G20

10 Kangaroo

10 The Order

12 Shelter

14 Twinless

15 Warfare

17 Good Fortune

20 Alma and the Wolf

28 Not Only Fred Dagg But Also John Clarke