What's New on TV, Netflix, Digital, and DVD/Blu-ray This Week: November 20-26
At a loss for what to watch this week? From new TV, we've got you covered.
New Video on Demand, Rental Streaming, and Digital
"Despicable Me 3"
Gru (Steve Carell) and his family (including Minions!) continue their adventures in the third movie in this wonderfully "Despicable" franchise. The family film arrives on Digital and Digital 3D November 21, then on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD, and On Demand December 5. There are several bonus features, including the All-New Mini Movie "The Secret Life of Kyle," plus "Minion Moments," "The Making of Despicable Me 3," "Minion Mugshots," sing-alongs, deleted scenes, "Wanted Posters," and a lot more.
"Marvel's Runaways" (Hulu Original)
"Every teenager thinks their parents are evil, what if they actually are?" Hulu is premiering this 10-episode web series, which is connected to the greater Marvel Cinematic Universe, starting November 21. The Runaways stars Rhenzy Feliz, Lyrica Okano, Virginia Gardner, Ariela Barer, Gregg Sulkin, and Allegra Acosta as six teenagers from different backgrounds who unite against their parents, the Pride, portrayed by Ryan Sands, Angel Parker, Brittany Ishibashi, James Yaegashi, Kevin Weisman, Brigid Brannagh, Annie Wersching, Kip Pardue, James Marsters, and Ever Carradine."American Assassin"
Dylan O'Brien plays CIA black-ops recruit Mitch Rapp, opposite Michael Keaton as Cold War veteran Stan Hurley, in this action thriller available November 21 on Digital HD, then December 5 on Blu-ray, DVD, and 4K Ultra HD. Several extras come with the release, including "Target Acquired: Creating an American Assassin," "Finding Mitch Rapp: Dylan O'Brien," and "Transfer of Power: Hurley and Ghost," and other featurettes on the training, stunts, and locations.
"Home Again"
Reese Witherspoon's new romantic comedy -- costarring Michael Sheen, Candice Bergen, Lake Bell, Pico Alexander, Nat Wolff, and Jon Rudnitsky -- arrives on Digital November 21, and on Blu-ray, DVD, and On Demand December 21. The release features a bonus commentary with the director and the producer of the film.
New on DVD and Blu-ray
"Good Time"
Robert Pattinson got a standing ovation at Cannes, and the best reviews of his career, for this crime thriller from the Safdie Brothers, costarring Benny Safdie and Jennifer Jason Leigh. The movie is available on Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital on November 21. Extras include "The Pure and the Damned: Good Time" featurette; a music video; and audio commentary with directors Josh and Benny Safdie, producer Sebastian Bear-McClard, and actors Taliah Lennice Webster and Buddy Duress.
Check out this exclusive clip from the bonus features, with the directors and Pattinson talking about the making of the film:"Leap!"
Eleven-year-old orphan Félicie (voiced by Elle Fanning) dreams of going to Paris to become a ballerina. Her best friend Victor (Nate Wolff) dreams of becoming a famous inventor. Watch them pursue their dreams in this family film arriving on DVD, Blu-ray, and On Demand November 21. Bonus features include a behind-the-scenes video gallery and a look at stars Kate McKinnon, Nat Wolff, and Maddie Ziegler in the recording booth.
This exclusive extras clip features Nat Wolff discussing his character, Victor, with footage from the recording booth:"Dismissed
"The Suite Life of Zack & Cody" alum Dylan Sprouse -- twin brother of "Riverdale" star Cole -- makes his return to acting in the thriller "Dismissed," coming to Blu-ray and VOD on November 21. Sprouse plays high school transfer Lucas Ward. According to Entertainment Weekly, Lucas "seems like an exemplary pupil with a love of English, going above and beyond for that perfect grade. He's certainly the favorite of high school teacher Mr. Butler. Then again, all rising serial killers seem that way. The signs start to show when Lucas gets a B+, bringing out his unyielding need to be the best at everything. He also purposely causes a science experiment to explode in a classmate's face."
Watch this exclusive clip from the movie:"The Hitman's Bodyguard"
Ryan Reynolds and Samuel L. Jackson star in this action comedy pairing a hitman and an elite bodyguard. Watch them on Blu-ray, DVD, and On Demand November 21. DVD extras include the featurette "Big Action in a Big World" and director's commentary. The digital and Blu-ray releases feature several other behind-the-scenes featurettes, director's commentary, outtakes, and deleted/extended/alternate scenes.
• Redbox: New titles coming to the big red box on Tuesday, Nov. 21 include "The Hitman's Bodyguard," "Valerian," "The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature," "Leap!," "The Bad Batch," "Good Time," "Santa Stole Our Dog," "The Ice Cream Truck," "Misfortune," "Ryde," "Beach Rats," and "Pondemonium: The Movie."
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"She's Gotta Have It" Season 1 (Netflix Original)
Thirty years ago, the first Spike Lee joint arrived with "She's Gotta Have It." Return to the story and character of Nola Darling in this new 10-episode series, arriving on Netflix November 23.
"The series stars breakout actress DeWanda Wise as Nola Darling, an uncompromising woman in her late twenties struggling to define herself and divide her time among her Friends, her Job and her Three Lovers: The Cultured Model, Greer Childs, The Protective Investment Banker, Jamie Overstreet and Da Original B-Boy Sneakerhead, Mars Blackmon. Nola is not who you want her to be. Nola is now—she is outspoken, complicated, progressive, unapologetic, passionate, sexual. Nola is the modern black woman."
"Godless" (Netflix Original)
This seven-episode limited series Western -- starring Jeff Daniels, Michelle Dockery, Jack O'Connell, Scoot McNairy, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, and Merritt Wever -- premieres on Netflix November 22.
"It is a fearful thing, to love what death can touch. 'Godless' follows the fates of Frank Griffin and his murderous gang... of Roy Goode, the member who turned against them... and of La Belle, the town full of women who must defend themselves when they get caught in the crossfire. Welcome to Godless country."
"Saving Capitalism" (Netflix Original)
In this documentary available for streaming on Netflix November 21, former U.S. Secretary of Labor Robert Reich examines America's fragile democracy and its fight for survival.
"As income and wealth go to the top, more Americans are left behind. Now it's up to those ordinary Americans to change the rules."
"Beat Bugs: All Together Now" (Netflix Original)
This Emmy-award winning children series, inspired by the music of The Beatles, has its own 48-minute special, "All Together Now," coming to Netflix on November 21.
TV Worth Watching
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade & National Dog Show Presented by Purina (Thursday on NBC at 9 a.m.)
It's time for one of the best traditions of every year: The National Dog Show! Everyone focuses on the Thanksgiving parade -- which you can watch on NBC or CBS -- but the real fun happens when hosts John O'Hurley and David Frei break out the canine puns for the adorable dog show, running noon to 2 p.m. Join me in rooting for the "mop" dogs -- the Komondor, Puli, and Bergamasco Shepherd -- since they never seem to catch a break to win.
"Dancing With the Stars" Season 25 (Tuesday on ABC at 9 p.m.)
It's time for the Season 25 Mirror Ball to find its forever home. Will it go to Jordan Fisher, Lindsey Stirling, or Frankie Muniz? Drew Scott is also in the running, but do we really think he has a shot?
"Baltimore Rising" (Monday on HBO at 8 p.m.)
"The Wire" star Sonja Sohn directed this thought-provoking documentary following the activists, police officers, community leaders, and gang affiliates struggling to hold Baltimore together as the homicide rate hits record levels. "Baltimore Rising," along with extra content, will also be available on HBO NOW, HBO GO, HBO On Demand, and affiliate portals. Nonsubscribers can also watch the doc on HBO.com, free on demand and YouTube for one month, beginning November 21 at 10 a.m. ET.
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