New this week: Pink, J-Hope, “The Queen,” “Hello Tomorrow!” | Entertainment

— The neo-noir thriller “Sharper,” starring Julianne Moore, arrives on Apple TV+ on Friday, February 17, just one week after its release. No one is really them in Benjamin Caron, whose credits include “Andor” and “The Crown,” as we delve into the myriad evils of New York’s affluent. Associated Press film writer Jack Coyle wrote in his review, “While unfolding a puzzle-like narrative, it finds ways to warp expectations.” And the more sophisticated Sebastian Stan-managed Combine its plot twists with panache. “

— Gina Prince-Bythewood’s action epic “The Queen” hits Netflix on Thursday, making it perfect for rewatching or finally letting those who persevere join last year’s most thrilling One of the mainstream blockbusters. The film, which starred Viola Davis as an African warrior, was widely expected to score some Oscar nominations, but was completely shut out in all categories. Prince-Bythewood recently penned a moving piece for The Hollywood Reporter, reflecting on the state of the industry, with her films being hits with critics and audiences but still missing out on award recognition. “This is not a snub,” she wrote. “This reflects the Academy’s position and the consistent divide between Black excellence and recognition.”

– If you’ve gotten past last week’s streaming rom-com option, “People I Used to Know” on Prime Video, and “Your Place or Mine” on Netflix, another stellar offering is coming just in time for VOD Lover Festival viewing. ‘Maybe I Do’ to Rent Tuesday, Featuring Diane Keaton, Richard Gere, Susan Sarandon, Emma Roberts, Luke Bracey and William H. Macy , Create a classic parent meeting.

— Associated Press film writer Lindsay Barr

— You can take Pink’s dinner, fun, liquor, soul, dog, birthday cake and everything she loves, but not her dancing shoes. That’s the message in her hit song “Never Gonna Not Dance Again,” which she co-wrote with hit producers Max Martin and Shellback, as well as a video of Pink doing a roller dance at a supermarket. The single is included on her ninth studio album, “Trustfall,” which is due out Friday, February 17 and includes performances by The Lumineers, Chris Stapleton and First Aid Kit. It is “an exploration of the highs and lows of uncertainty, freedom and letting go”.

— BTS star J-Hope has a documentary coming out Friday, Feb. 17, that documents three milestones: the making of the singer’s first solo album “Jack In the Box,” his performance at Lollapalooza in 2022 Zhong as the first Korean artist to headline the festival and the listening party for the album. “J-Hope in the Box” will be available worldwide on Disney+. J-Hope (formerly known as Jeong Hoseok) is stepping down from BTS while the rest of the band—RM, Jin, Suga, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook—are in Korea performing their mandatory military duties.

—Entertainment writer Mark Kennedy

— Billy Crudup stars in a new Apple TV+ series called “Hello Tomorrow!” Set in the future—what looks like a mashup of “The Jetsons” and “Happy Valley”—Crudup plays Jack, a traveling salesman on a lunar timeshare. He’s ahead of his colleagues (including Hank Azaria) thanks to his unwavering optimism and sales numbers, but beneath the surface, life isn’t quite so perfect, and Jack has a dark side and secrets he doesn’t want to reveal. “Hello Tomorrow!” premieres Friday, February 17.

— Roseanne Barr has been relatively quiet since she was fired from ABC in 2018. At the time, the comedian was ecstatic over the success of his 2018 revival of “Roseanne.” That changed when Barr posted a racist tweet, (for which she apologized), prompting ABC to quickly cut ties and cancel the sitcom. Now, Barr has taped her first comedy special in nearly 20 years and is bringing it to the streaming service Fox Nation. The one-hour episode, titled “Roseanne Barr: Cancel This,” was filmed in front of an audience in Houston. Fox Nation will also release a documentary about Barr called “Who Is Roseanne Barr?” Both debuted on Monday.

— Hunting games have come a long way since 1984’s Duck Hunt, with prey that’s gotten tougher and weapons that have gotten better. Capcom’s Monster Hunter series has dominated the genre lately, but Electronic Arts is joining the action with Wild Hearts, the Japanese studio best known for the hack-and-slash series Dynasty Warriors. You start with a simple katana sword, but Wild Hearts’ “Karakuri” feature lets you build defensive structures, traps and vehicles on the fly. You’ll need all the firepower you can muster to take down these magic-fueled behemoths–but luckily, you can invite a friend to help. The hunt begins Friday, February 17 on PlayStation 5, Xbox X/S, and PC.

— Again, maybe you like wild animals. Blanc from French studio Casus Ludi is more for you. This is the story of a fawn and a wolf cub who get lost in a snowstorm and help each other find their way home. The little animals are cute, and the hand-painted black and white scenery is elegant and gorgeous. Blanc is a quiet, non-violent, collaborative journey—perhaps perfect for teaming up with younger kids on the couch or online. It launches Tuesday on Nintendo Switch and PC.