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Weekend Watchlist: What to Watch This Weekend (June 14–15)
If you’re looking to relax and catch something fresh this weekend, June 14 and 15 offer a solid mix of new releases in cinemas and on streaming platforms. Whether you’re into heartfelt dramas, lighthearted romances, or intense documentaries, this weekend’s watchlist has something that’ll grab your attention.
In Theatres Now
How to Train Your Dragon (Live Action)
The animated classic gets a full makeover with this new live-action version. Expect the same lovable bond between Hiccup and Toothless, but this time with stunning visuals and a more grounded feel. Families, fantasy lovers, and longtime fans will likely enjoy this fresh take.
Materialists
If romantic comedies are more your speed, Materialists is one to try. Featuring Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, and Pedro Pascal, this rom-com brings together charm, awkward love triangles, and a good dose of glamour. It’s fun, flirty, and doesn’t take itself too seriously.
What to Stream
Apple TV+ – Echo Valley: Julianne Moore and Sydney Sweeney star in this gripping mother-daughter thriller. It’s emotional, tense, and dives deep into family pain and buried secrets.
Netflix – Titan: The OceanGate Disaster
This chilling documentary looks back at the 2023 deep-sea tragedy involving the Titan submersible. It’s detailed, respectful, and takes you through the story from several angles, offering both facts and emotion.
Hulu – Call Her Alex: For something more personal, this docuseries focuses on Alex Cooper, host of the Call Her Daddy podcast. It covers her rise to fame, struggles behind the scenes, and how she’s shaped modern podcasting.
Prime Video – Deep Cover: This one mixes crime and comedy, with Orlando Bloom and Bryce Dallas Howard in the lead. The plot takes some unexpected turns and balances action with humor.
Prime Video – The Chosen (Season 5): The latest season of The Chosen is now available to stream. After first hitting theaters, it’s now up on Prime for those who’ve been following the biblical drama series.
Reality TV and Returning Shows
The Real Housewives of Miami (Season 7)
Back with more drama, glamour, and wild confrontations, this season keeps the energy high. If you’ve followed the franchise, you’ll want to see where these friendships (and feuds) go next.
Other options to check out:
- Love Island for the romance and chaos
- FUBAR Season 2 for action and laughs
- The 1% Club if you’re into game show challenges.
- Disney+ – Snow White (Live Action): A bold reimagining of the fairytale classic with fresh visuals and a more modern tone. Ideal for nostalgic viewers and younger audiences alike.
- Netflix – The Life of Chuck: Based on a Stephen King short story, this one leans more emotional and thought-provoking than scary. A good pick if you’re looking for something different.
- Mubi – Twin Peaks: The iconic mystery series by David Lynch is back on Mubi for a limited time. If you’ve never watched it—or want to revisit it—this is your chance.
Documentaries and Biopics
You can also check out Sly Lives! (a tribute to funk legend Sly Stone) or Love & Mercy, a touching biopic about Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys.
This weekend’s entertainment line-up is packed. From magical dragons to emotional documentaries, romantic comedies to reality TV, there’s plenty to enjoy no matter your taste or mood. Grab a seat, press play, and enjoy your weekend.
Entertainment
Harry Song Urges Government to Increase Security Salaries to Fight Insecurity
Nigerian singer Harry song speaks on the rising insecurity in the country and shared that increasing the security income can help improve their performance in securing the country.
The singer took to social media and urged the government “TO MR PRESIDENT. IF YOU REALLY, TRULY WANNA END INSECURITY IN NIGERIA? Start by increasing the salary and allowances of the armed forces. The salary of the army, the navy, the air force, the Nigerian Police Force is too small, too shameful. Increase their salary, this job should be worth dying for. Increase their salaries ooooooo pls and pls.”
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Peter Okoye Shares Childhood Struggle That Shaped His Fear of Poverty
Nigerian singer, Peter Okoye from the former duo P-Square, shares his greatest fear. During a recent interview, the singer spoke about his fears and revealed that he is not afraid of death.
Instead, he said he is scared of poverty and has this fear because he has experienced it before. “I am not afraid of death. The only thing I am afraid of in this life is poverty, of being broke.
“I have tasted it [poverty] before. I have been in our house with my parents and siblings, and a bulldozer came and demolished it.”
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Davido Honors Wizkid’s Late Mother With Moment of Silence on Stage
Popular Nigerian singer, Davido, makes headlines for his gesture of goodwill. It can be noted that during the afternoon performance, the singer paused for one minute of silence to honor his colleague Wizkid’s mother.
The singer paused during his performance and said “Personally, I have lost many loved ones, people close to me, so I understand how Wizkid is feeling right now. May his mother, our mother because she was dear to me, rest in peace.”
This gesture touched many fans, as they were in awe of the singer showing a kind heart despite the usual rivalry between their fan bases.
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