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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
‘Stop Kissing Babies Mouth-to-Mouth’ — Angela Okorie Sparks Debate Online
Nollywood Actress, Angela Okorie, takes to social media and expresses concern over acts of when people kiss their babies on the mouth.
The actress expressed that she’s concerned about germs for the baby and questioned why people kiss their babies mouths.
“Stop kissing your kid’s mouth to mouth! Haaa. What happened to the cheek, Kwanu? They are kids; they don’t need your infected mouth, please. Kiss them on the cheek. People will kiss their mother’s mouth to mouth.”
“Kiss your father’s mouth to mouth. Wetin happened to cheek. Oh Jesus. Una dey vex me for this app. Abi, am I old-fashioned? Why mouth-to-mouth kwanu?”
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‘May His Soul Rest in Peace’ — Destiny Boy Reportedly Passes Away
Afrobeat singer, Destiny Boy, has been reportedly passed away. This was revealed on the 18th of January.
The sudden news was revealed by an investigative journalist, Temilola Sobola, who posted “Singer Destiny Boy has passed away. May his soul Rest In Peace🕊️.”
It can be noted that upcoming singer passed at the age of 22. No news regarding his death has been revealed yet.
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Former Nickelodeon Star Kianna Underwood Dies After Hit-and-Run Incident at 33
Former Nickelodeon star, Kianna Underwood, has reportedly passed away from a hit and run incident.
It was stated that the 33 year old actress was hit by a grey vehicle when crossing the street. And was left by the vehicle after the hit.
The NYPD received the emergency call at around 6am and made it there shortly after, however the actress was pronounced dead.
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