Entertainment
This month’s premieres on Netflix, Prime, Disney+ and HBO Max
The Boy and the Heron – October 7 (Netflix)
Studio Ghibli’s 2023 film, directed by Hayao Miyazaki and winner of the 2024 Oscar for Best Animated Feature, finally arrives on Netflix. The plot revolves around Mahito, a young man who, after a tragedy caused by World War II, moves in with his father. In the new home, he embarks on a magical journey as he follows an enigmatic Crane, immersing himself in surprising adventures.
Photo: Studio Ghibli / Youtube
The Last Days of the Space Age – October 2 (Disney+)
This Disney+ original drama series follows the story of three families in Perth, Western Australia in 1979. The plot unfolds when the American space station Skylab crashes on the city’s outskirts, which is preparing to host the Miss Universe pageant.
Photo: Disney+
Love is Blind, S7 – October 2 (Netflix)
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It’s the seventh season of one of the most famous reality shows of the moment, where participants must find the person they will marry without ever having met them before.
Photo: Netflix
Gremlins: The Wild Batch, S2 – October 3 (HBO Max)
The second season of this animated series, which explores the origins of the Gremlins from Steven Spielberg’s films, is now available on streaming. In this new series, the characters Sam, Elle, and Gizmo leave Shanghai and head to San Francisco. The story follows their search for an evil Mogwai who has arrived in the West, bringing new adventures and dangers to the group.
Photo: HBO
Heartstopper, S3 – October 3 (Netflix)
In this new season of one of Netflix’s most-watched LGBTQIAP+ romances, Charlie is ready to declare his love for Nick, who also has an important revelation in store. With summer vacation over, the group of friends faces a school year full of joys and challenges, as they explore their identities and make plans for the future.
Photo: Netflix
The Legend of Vox Machina, S3 – October 3 (Prime)
The third season of this animated series, inspired by the role-playing game ‘Dungeons & Dragons’, arrives on Prime, following the group of misfits Vox Machina, a team of unlikely heroes who like to drink and fight. In this new phase, the group will face even greater challenges in the fight to save Exandria and protect their loved ones.
Photo: Amazon Prime
The Platform 2 – October 4 (Netflix)
In the sequel to the 2019 film directed by Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia, Milena Smit and Hovik Keuchkerian star in a harrowing story set in a brutal vertical prison. With only two people per level, prisoners fight for their share of food from a single platform.
Photo: Netflix
The Franchise – October 7 (HBO Max)
New original comedy series from Max that follows the film crew of a generic Hollywood superhero franchise fighting for their place in the cinematic universe.
Photo: HBO Max
Citadel: Diana – October 10 (Prime)
An exciting new Italian action-espionage series and spin-off of the film ‘Citadel’ (2023). Set in Milan in 2030, the plot follows Diana, a secret agent for a global spy agency that was dismantled eight years ago by the powerful Manticore syndicate. Since then, she has been acting as a double agent, infiltrating the enemy ranks of Manticore.
Photo: Amazon Prime
Outer Banks, S4 – October 10 (Netflix)
The fourth season of ‘Outer Banks’ will bring a new plot after the end of the search for the treasure. The division of the riches promises to be even more complicated. In addition, the Pogues embark on a new adventure: the hunt for Blackbeard’s legendary treasure.
Photo: Netflix
The Machine – October 9 (Disney+)
Starring Gael García Bernal, Diego Luna, and Eiza González, the series follows a boxer who, after suffering a devastating defeat, finds his manager determined to help him regain his past glory. However, his quest for redemption takes a dark turn when a criminal organization emerges.
Photo: Disney+
Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft – October 10 (Netflix)
This new animated series, based on the iconic video game franchise and set more than 25 years after the first game, follows Lara Croft, who, after being separated from her friends to embark on increasingly dangerous solo missions, is forced to return home when a powerful Chinese artifact is stolen from Croft Manor by a thief with an enigmatic personal connection.
Photo: Netflix
Rivals – October 18 (Disney+)
Series based on the novel by Dame Jilly Cooper and set in the 1980s, explores the ruthless world of independent television at the time, amid the drama and scandals of the English elite.
Photo: Disney+
Like a Dragon: Yakuza – October 24 (Prime)
Prime’s new series, based on the ‘Like a Dragon’ video game franchise, is set in two time periods, 1995 and 2005, and follows a young warrior who is both admired and feared due to his ties to the Yakuza, the Japanese mafia.
Photo: Amazon Prime
Hellbound, S2 – October 25 (Netflix)
This South Korean series is an adaptation of the webtoon ‘Hell’ (Jiok) and shows the emergence of supernatural beings who condemn people to hell. In season 2, the New Truth factions, the Arrowheads vandals, and lawyer Min Hye-jin will face unexpected resurrections of convicts, raising doubts about the absolute power of these beings.
Photo: Netflix
The Diplomat, S2 – October 31 (Netflix)
Starring Keri Russell, the series revolves around a diplomat who, amid a political crisis, gets a new role as ambassador in London. This new responsibility has enormous consequences for her personal life, shaking up both her marriage and her political ambitions.
Photo: Netflix
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Former Hip TV Host Dayo Ephraim Embraces Authenticity, Opens Up About His Sexual Orientation
Nigerian media personality Dayo Ephraim, formerly of Hip TV, has courageously shared his personal story.
Now based in the US, Dayo openly disclosed his sexual identity as gay, embracing his true self.
In an intimate conversation, Dayo urged others to shed societal expectations and live authentically.
“With confidence and conviction, I’m proud to be me,” Dayo declared.
He invited social media users to share their thoughts, sparking a vital conversation about self-acceptance and individuality.
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I was only exploring my comedic side and didn’t mean to defame Burna Boy or disrespect his mother – Speed Darlington releases official statement.
Speed Darlington has issued an official statement clarifying his recent comments about Burna Boy, stating:
“I was only exploring my comedic side and didn’t mean to defame Burna Boy or disrespect his mother.”
Speed Darlington, a Nigerian singer and social media personality, had made some controversial remarks about Burna Boy, which sparked outrage and backlash from fans and followers.
Recall that Darlington Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington was arrested and detained following a petition from fellow musician, Damini Ogulu, better known as Burna Boy, alleging cyberstalking.
The controversial Akpi musician was released to lawyer Deji Adeyanju after meeting conditions stipulated by police at the Inspector General of Police Intelligence Response Team’s Department in the Guzape area of Abuja.
Ekwutosblog learnt on Tuesday that Speed Darlington was arrested last Friday.
Adeyanju earlier on Tuesday told SaharaReporters that he had seen the petition written against Darlington by afrobeat musician, Burna Boy
Speed Darlington was arrested in Lagos and taken to various formations in the state before he was taken to Abuja and detained by the IRT team, which accused him of cyberstalking Burna Boy.
Adeyanju noted that there was nothing in the petition to warrant Darlington’s arrest.
“I have met Speed Darlington and he’s in good spirits, we are working to get him released on bail as soon as possible,” Adeyanju told SaharaReporters earlier on Tuesday.
A police ACP investigating the case told Adeyanju that the police could not release a copy of the petition to him but allowed the lawyer read and digest the content.
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