What to watch on streaming services this week
Well this week there's a couple of big new movies; an all-singing, all-dancing Christmas special, and one of the most beloved characters in cinema history, all making their debut on the streaming services!
But let's kick off our regular Thursday morning round up with a new Netflix film that's getting plenty of Oscar buzz...
My pick of the week: Mank
Welcome to 1930s Hollywood where legendary screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewicz is racing to finish the screenplay of Citizen Kane for the great Orson Welles.
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Critics are getting very excited about 'Mank'. Supplied
Gary Oldman leads an all-star cast, which includes Amanda Seyfried and Lily Collins.
And let me tell you, the critics are loving it.
Check the film out for yourself. Mank premieres on Netflix tomorrow.
Godmothered
Another new movie out tomorrow, this one on Disney+, it's called Godmothered.
Home-grown leading lady Isla Fisher stars in this festive flick alongside Jillian Bell, who plays her fairy godmother!
It looks gorgeous!
Fisher is at her delightful best in 'Godmothered'. Supplied
Your Honour
Over on Stan, Bryan Cranston leads the charge in a brand new legal thriller.
In this 10-episode miniseries Cranston plays a New Orleans judge whose teenage son is involved in a hit-and-run.
Cranston of 'Breaking Bad' fame is back. Supplied
The series is called Your Honour and it premieres on Monday.
Power Book II: Ghost
Meantime, on Sunday, Stan's dropping brand new eps of the gripping show Power Book II: Ghost.
If you haven't caught up on the beginning of the series yet then do yourself a favour!
They're available on Stan too.
Sound of Metal
Amazon Prime Video meantime has a new film that was all the rage this year's Zurich Film festival, it's called Sound of Metal.
Check that one out from tomorrow.
Riz Ahmed stars as a drummer losing his hearing. Supplied
Euphoria
If you're a fan of Binge's hugely popular teen drama Euphoria, then I've got good news.
There's a special new episode of the series about to drop.
Emmy-award winning actor Zendaya will reprise her role as Rue in the special episodes. Supplied
That premieres on Monday.
Earth at Night
New on Apple TV Plus this week is a spectacular new nature documentary series.
See what some of the greatest creatures on the planet get up to, while the rest of us are sleeping!
All six eps of Earth At Night will be streaming from tomorrow.
The documentary provides a stunning look at some of our favourite nocturnal creatures. Supplied
Stillwater the Panda
Meantime, another animal is making their debut on Apple this week too... meet Stillwater the Panda.
This adorable new kid's series is out tomorrow.
'Stillwater' is sure to charm. Supplied
Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special
As is Mariah Carey's Christmas special!
Join the "Queen of Christmas" and a stellar line-up of her celebrity mates for this festive extravaganza.
Can I just say: thank you Mariah, thank you.
Fair warning; you will get 'All I want for Christmas' stuck in your head. Supplied
Indiana Jones
And finally Indiana Jones is back.
Yes, the world's favourite "fearless archaeology professor" has a new home on 9Now.
Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark kicked off Lucas's second box office barnstorming franchise in 1982.
You can catch all four films in the franchise right now for free!
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