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“Mufasa: The Lion King” (PG) – This musical drama tells the story of an orphaned lion who would later become a king through the eyes of Academy-Award-winning director Barry Jenkins (“Moonlight”). Taking place after the events of “The Lion King” (2019), the film picks up after Simba, Mufasa’s son, becomes King of the Pride Lands and now has a young daughter, Kiara, with his wife, Nala. While Simba’s trusted friends Timon and Pumbaa watch over Kiara, the shaman Rafiki pays them a visit and decides to tell Kiara the story of her grandfather, letting viewers get whisked away to the time when Mufasa first stepped foot onto the Pride Lands. New additions to the cast include Blue Ivy Carter in her feature film debut, Mads Mikkelsen, and Thandiwe Newton. Available to rent on Feb. 18. (Amazon Prime Video)
“One of Them Days” (R) – This comedy led by Keke Palmer and SZA can be compared to the 1995 film “Friday,” starring Ice Cube and Chris Tucker. The two female leads respectively play waitress Dreux (Palmer) and aspiring artist Alyssa (SZA), who face eviction after their rent fails to get paid on time. Dreux and Alyssa deduce that Alyssa’s boyfriend, Keshawn, took the rent money for his own gain, so the two women are forced into a series of shenanigans to obtain $1,500 before the day is over. Lil Rel Howery, Katt Williams, and Maude Apatow co-star in this ridiculously entertaining film that is out now to rent. (Apple TV+)
“The White Lotus: Season 3” (TV-MA) – Mike White’s smash-hit series “The White Lotus” recently premiered its third season, with the first episode out now to stream! This season is in Thailand and follows a new set of self-absorbed characters who are doomed to experience some kind of ego death while they’re on vacation. Jason Isaacs (of “Harry Potter” fame), Leslie Bibb (“Palm Royale”), and Walton Goggins (“Fallout”) are some of the new additions to the cast, while Natasha Rothwell reprises her role as Belinda, a spa manager from the first season, which took place in Hawaii. Viewers will be glued to their screens for this show until the season’s finale on April 6, and a fourth season has already been greenlit by HBO. (Max)
Robert De Niro, left, and Angela Bassett star in “Zero Day.” (Netflix photo)
“Zero Day” (TV-MA) – It is hard to believe that the prolific Robert De Niro hadn’t yet taken on a main role in a television series, but this role as ex-president George Mullen in Netflix’s new political-thriller miniseries is his first! In a reality that looks scarily akin to ours, George is tasked by President Evelyn Mitchell (Angela Bassett) with heading a commission for cybercriminals after a global cyberattack leaves the world in devastation. But as George begins his investigation, he’s thrust into a deeply hidden conspiracy that will test his patriotic morals. Lizzy Caplan (“Fatal Attraction”), Jesse Plemons (“Civil War”) and Connie Britton (“Winner”) were perfectly picked to co-star and dial in the drama. All six episodes are out now for your viewing pleasure! (Netflix)
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