Daily Archives: January 10, 2025

New Shows & Movies To Watch This Weekend: Peacock’s ‘The Traitors’ + More

Looking for something new to watch this weekend? Catch a campy new season of The Traitors on Peacock (plus a new season of Deal or No Deal Island!), the drama American Primeval on Netflix, or the chilling thriller Goosebumps: The Vanishing on Disney+, which are just a few of the new titles we’re excited for this week.

Not sure which new releases to check out? Let us here at Decider help you figure out what to watch this weekend and where to stream it.

New Movies & Shows To Stream This Weekend: The Traitors, American Primeval, Goosebumps: The Vanishing + More

Season two of The Traitors on Peacock was one of the most entertaining seasons of any show last year, and the killer competition returns this week with even more treachery. Season three dropped on Jan. 9, so if you haven’t already watched, please do so now. If murders in Scottish castles aren’t for you, why not check out murders on the American frontier? Netflix’s new western series American Primeval will deliver plenty of that as its six episodes explore the deadly and dangerous clashes between soldiers, religious settlers and the indigenous people of the American West in the 1800s. And on Disney+, check out the new season of Goosebumps: The Vanishing when all episodes drop on Friday.

New on Peacock January 9: The Traitors (Season 3)

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Marrggghderrrrrr. If you’ve missed Alan Cumming’s delightfully unhinged turn as the host of The Traitors, a new season is finally here. Three episodes of the reality competition series are out this week, and the show’s celebrity contestants this time include some bold personalities including Real Housewives stars Chanel Ayan and Dorinda Medley, Selling Sunset‘s Chrishell Stause, and Boston Rob Mariano. Hopefully one of them will live up to Phaedra Parks’ star turn as last year’s stone-cold killer.

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Nothing beats seeing Ross Gellar pivot to something completely new and different. David Schwimmer stars in the new season of the Disney+ anthology series Goosebumps: The Vanishing, playing a divorced father of teenage twins who come visit him at his house in Brooklyn for the summer. While the kids are in the city, they make some startling discoveries and are drawn into a mystery surrounding four teens who mysteriously disappeared in 1994.

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Peter Berg helms the new Netflix historical drama American Primeval, a period piece set in the 1850s as American expansion headed to the West and the Utah War between Mormon settlers and federal troops began in the Utah territory, which resulted in several grisly battles. Taylor Kitsch, Betty Gilpin, Kim Coates and Jai Courtney co-star in the six-episode limited series which is out now.

Full List of New Movies and Shows on Streaming This Weekend:

The options above only scratch the surface, so you know that this weekend’s full lineup will have amazing options for what to watch this weekend! For the full breakdown of the best movies and shows to stream now, or if you’re still undecided on what to stream this weekend, then check out the complete list below:

New on Netflix – Full List

Released Thursday, January 9

American Primeval *NETFLIX SERIES

Asura (JP) *NETFLIX SERIES

I am Ilary (IT) *NETFLIX SERIES

Lion

The Upshaws: Part 6 *NETFLIX SERIES

Released Friday, January 10

Ad Vitam (FR) *NETFLIX FILM

Alpha Males: Season 3 (ES) *NETFLIX SERIES

Love Is Blind: Germany (DE) *NETFLIX SERIES (new episodes)

Released Saturday, January 11

SAKAMOTO DAYS (JP) *NETFLIX ANIME

New on Prime Video – Full List

Released January 10

Focus (2015)

New on Hulu – Full List

Released Thursday, January 9

65 – En Español (2023)

Biography: Alice Cooper: Complete Season 1

Biography: Chris Farley – Anything for a Laugh: Complete Season 1

Biography: Jeff Dunham – Talking Heads: Complete Season 1

Biography: Jeff Foxworthy – Stand Up Guy: Complete Season 1

Booked: First Day In: Complete Season 2

Celebrity Jeopardy!: Season 3 Premiere (ABC)

Dance First 

Extreme Builds: Complete Season 1

Interrogation Files: Complete Season 1

Kitchen Nightmares: Season Premiere (Fox)

MASHLE: MAGIC AND MUSCLES: Complete Season 1 (SUBBED & DUBBED)

More Power: Complete Season 1

My Hero Academia: Season 7, Episodes 148-159 (DUBBED)

Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test: Season 3 Premiere (Fox)

Shifting Gears: Season 1 Premiere (ABC)

Released Friday, January 10

American Star (2024)

Goosebumps: The Vanishing: Season Premiere

The Girl Locked Upstairs: The Tanya Kach Story (2024)

Released Sunday, January 12

The Silent Hour (2024)

New on Max – Full List

Released Thursday, January 9

Aaron Hernandez and the Untold Murders of Bristol (ID)

Sons of Ecstasy (Max Original)

The Pitt, Season 1 (Max Original)

Released Friday, January 10

Bill Maher: Is Anyone Else Seeing This? (HBO Original)

Black Butterfly (2017)

Holla (2006)

Look Into My Eyes (A24)

Vinnie Jones: In the Country, Season 1-2 (discovery+) 

Released Saturday, January 11

Road to NHL Winter Classic, Episode 204

The Steam Room with Ej and Chuck, Episode 125 (TNT)

Released Sunday, January 12

Naked and Afraid Spain (aka Aventura En Pelotas Espana), Season 1 (Discovery International) 

New on Disney+ – Full List

Released Thursday, January 9

UFOs: Investigating the Unknown (S2, 6 episodes)

Released Friday, January 10

Goosebumps: The Vanishing: Premiere – All Episodes Streaming *New to Disney+

Released Saturday, January 11

My Best Friend’s An Animal (S1, 6 episodes)

New on Paramount+ with Showtime – Full List

Released Thursday, January 9

Hollywood Squares**

New on Peacock – Full List

Released Thursday, January 9

The Traitors, Season 3 – Premiere, 3 Episodes, 60 min (Peacock Original)*

Released Friday, January 10

The Jane Mysteries: A Deadly Prescription+

Released Sunday, January 12

Polar Opposites+

What Else Is Streaming New This January?

What you see above is just a portion of the new movies and shows you can watch this month if you’ve got more than one streaming service subscription. We update our guides to the new releases on the most popular streaming platforms every month, so you can stay on top of the freshest titles to watch. Here are full lists, schedules, and reviews for everything streaming.

Liz Kocan is a pop culture writer living in Massachusetts. Her biggest claim to fame is the time she won on the game show Chain Reaction.

Game Changer: This song of Ram Charan, Kiara Advani cut from film, netizens get miffed, makers issue statement

Fans of Ram Charan are miffed as the popular song NaaNaa Hyraanaa has been edited from the final cut of Game Changer. Ram Charan and Kiara Advani in Game ChangerDirector S. Shankar’s much-awaited Game Changer has finally been released in cinemas and fans of Ram Charan have rushed to cinemas to watch his latest film. Though the movie got good reviews, a section of fans are miffed as the popular song from the movie, NaaNaa Hyraanaa, has been edited from the film. 

The makers of Game Changer issued a statement about the same and explained that the song couldn’t make it up to the final cut because of technical difficulties. NaaNaa Hyraanaa is said to be the first Indian number to be shot on camera with an infrared lens, which captures light visible beyond the light spectrum, revealing a world normally not visible to us, thus making it a visual curiosity. 

Everyone’s favorite, #NaanaaHyraanaa | #Lyraanaa | #JaanaHairaanSa from #GameChangerhas been edited out due to technical challenges encountered during the processing of infrared images in the initial prints. Rest assured, we are diligently working towards adding the song back… pic.twitter.com/N1mQO2GAG6
— Game Changer (@GameChangerOffl) January 9, 2025

As per the information, the makers are working to rectify the issues so that the song can be added in the movie by January 14, 2025, for the audience to have a more enjoyable experience. The statement issued on the official X page of Game Changer reads, “Everyone’s favorite, #NaanaaHyraanaa | #Lyraanaa | #JaanaHairaanSa from #GameChanger has been edited out due to technical challenges encountered during the processing of infrared images in the initial prints. Rest assured, we are diligently working towards adding the song back in the missing content, which will be available starting January 14th.”

As soon as the post was shared, it met with mixed reactions. A netizen wrote, “Costly miss @shankarshanmugh @AlwaysRamCharan if this song is there in the film then the audience would have come out of the theatre with some satisfaction after watching those visuals.” Another netizen wrote, “But people who are watching will miss it loss of money.” An internet user wrote, “Interesting! I’m sure it’ll improve the film.” Another internet user wrote, “Not an issue. We’ll watch #GameChanger again for the song.” Game Changer is currently streaming in cinemas near you. 

Also read: Game Changer movie review: Ram Charan, Kiara Advani, Shankar treat fans with ‘unpredictable’ political action thriller

Den Of Thieves 2: Pantera Review: Gerard Butler’s Film Is A Diamond Heist, Dull As Dishwater

Director: Christian Gudegast Cast: Gerard Butler, O’Shea Jackson Jr., Evin Ahmad, Salvatore Esposito, Meadow Williams, Swen TemmelWhere: In theatres.Rating: 2/5

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Rarely does a sequel inspire the nostalgic yearning for the mediocrity of its predecessor, but Den of Thieves 2: Pantera achieves this with an artlessness that borders on parody. Writer-director Christian Gudegast’s attempt to meld the gritty cop drama with European heist glamour falls as flat as an overcooked soufflé. If the original film was a convoluted heist drama, this sequel is a sluggish procedural bore with the occasional shimmer of wit and action drowned in an ocean of tedium.
The story picks up where the first film left off, with Gerard Butler’s bland Sheriff Nick O’Brien hot on the trail of Donnie Wilson, played with reluctant charm by O’Shea Jackson Jr. The chase leads us to Marseilles, where Donnie plans to rob the world’s largest diamond exchange. Nick, never one for nuance, infiltrates the gang by posing as a disgraced cop willing to trade his badge for a taste of criminal glory. What follows is an agonizingly slow build-up to a heist that promises much but delivers little.While Butler lumbers through the film with a grizzled bravado that seems to mistake mumbling for menace, Jackson is left to do the heavy lifting, injecting occasional charisma into a script that forgets what fun looks like. Unfortunately, their dynamic lacks the spark necessary to elevate the limp narrative. The supporting cast, a revolving door of stereotypical European baddies with accents thicker than their characterizations, only adds to the muddled cacophony. It’s an ensemble that feels plucked from the ‘International Villain Starter Pack,’ Not even the sultry Evin Ahmad, tasked with distracting security guards and audiences alike, can save the proceedings. The film’s pacing is its most egregious crime. Over an hour is wasted on filler scenes that test even the most patient viewer. Reaction shots, as well as shots of “croissant” pronunciations, overwrought bar brawls, and a disco sequence that feels like it escaped from an entirely different film, clog up the runtime. By the time we arrive at the actual heist, the anticipation has long since curdled into apathy. What should be a tense, high-stakes affair instead feels like a pale imitation of better heist films. The obligatory Mission: Impossible-esque vault scene is so derivative it might as well have been titled “Mission Implausible.”When it finally arrives, the action is serviceable but devoid of innovation. Gudegast relies heavily on tired tropes to pad out an already bloated runtime. Even the supposed twists feel telegraphed, sapping the climax of any real tension.Ultimately, the film suffers from a fatal lack of self-awareness. It wants to be gritty and stylish, but its attempts at profundity come off as pretentious, and its humour feels misplaced.For all its loud bravado and convoluted schemes, the film fails to captivate, leaving one to wonder if even the filmmakers lost track of what they were trying to achieve. A diamond heist should dazzle, but here, it barely glimmers.
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Ultimately, the film suffers from a fatal lack of self-awareness. It wants to be gritty and stylish, but its attempts at profundity come off as pretentious, and its humour feels misplaced.For all its loud bravado and convoluted schemes, the film fails to captivate, leaving one to wonder if even the filmmakers lost track of what they were trying to achieve. A diamond heist should dazzle, but here, it barely glimmers.

Five great movies to watch at the start of a new year

(Credits: Far Out / Paramount Pictures) Fri 10 January 2025 12:30, UK Movies aren’t the first thing you think of when celebrating the end of the year. Your typical New Year’s Eve night out will include groups of friends hugging and drunkenly singing ‘Auld Lang Syne’, couples kissing considerably more passionately than they usually would in public, and perhaps a few people sitting on the pavement, having drunk too much too soon. We often put pressure on ourselves to have the perfect night so that we can perfectly welcome in the next year  – the one we claim will see us drop the bad habits and pick up books or rock climbing in their place. The reality is, as the clock strikes 12, you’re often hit with the realisation that you’re another year closer to death – and you’ve also achieved another year of failing to complete most of your resolutions. Well, this might be a realisation that comes the next morning, but regardless of when it finally hits you, it’s sure to send you into an existential spiral. Luckily, films often have the antidote to these feelings, or they at least make them feel more bearable. The overwhelming possibilities that are available to you as a fresh new year stretches out ahead don’t have to be daunting. The films listed below suggest that, even through times of hardship and uncertainty, there is always hope to be found somewhere. If you need some inspiration for living a more carefree life, or perhaps a reminder to seek out new and exciting connections, these movies might do the trick.So, from The Green Ray to Harold and Maude, here are five movies that are the perfect watches for the beginning of a new year. Five great movies to watch at the start of a new year:The Green Ray (Eric Rohmer, 1986)It’s okay to enter the year feeling completely and utterly lost. The pressure of knowing who you are, what you want out of life, and who you can call your closest friends often feels amplified during the start of the year. As everyone writes their goals, it can be easy to slip into a state of uncertainty and fear. For Delphine in The Green Ray, the arrival of the summer holidays – and a breakup –makes her realise that she doesn’t know who to turn to or where to go. She spends time attempting to holiday with several people, including some family, and then some friends, only to feel adrift no matter who she is with or where she goes.Delphine does a fair bit of wandering around in nature, sometimes crying, desperate to feel a sense of comfort and connection. Eric Rohmer’s film shows us that sometimes, finding people you feel at home with can be hard, but there are endless opportunities out there to do so. Harnessing your faith in an idea bathed in magic, like seeing the green ray phenomenon, is sometimes enough to keep us going. The Green Ray ends on an optimistic note, offering us a moment of hope, and perhaps watching the film at the start of the year will remind anyone who needs to hear it that the search for happiness is always rewarding in ways you often can’t predict.[embedded content]The Gleaners and I (Agnes Varda, 2000)If your New Year’s Resolutions include being more creative, spending less, or worrying less about what you look like (particularly if you’re a woman scared of ageing), look no further than The Gleaners and I. Agnes Varda’s documentary sees her meet with various people from all walks of life as she interprets the word ‘gleaning’ in different ways. From people who happily eat out of bins to artists who collect scrap from the sides of the streets to those who collect leftover potatoes from fields out of economic necessity, Varda’s interviews illuminate the importance of being more mindful and open. Varda blends her interviews with a self-portrait of her wrinkling face and hands and greying hair, while also weaving in parallels to old paintings, mould patches, and souvenirs. The empathy and curiosity that fill Varda’s film, paired with the interesting and varied people she talks to, make the feature both thought-provoking and simply joyous. She points out the bad alongside the good, but you will almost certainly walk away from the movie feeling more conscious of what you consume, how you use what you already have, and appreciative of the array of people that make the world so bright and unique. [embedded content]Little Miss Sunshine (Valerie Faris, Jonathan Dayton, 2006)Being part of a family can often be hard. It’s easy to take family members for granted, especially when you find yourself clashing or holding different beliefs. Yet, if Little Miss Sunshine teaches us anything, it’s that if there are good people in your life, cherish them – and don’t take life too seriously. The 2006 tragicomedy throws its fair share of upsets and disasters towards the Hoover family, from death and life-changing information to a faulty van. Still, they keep going, even when optimism is running dry. There are many tender moments throughout Little Miss Sunshine, which will surely make you appreciate the people you have in your life, whether that be your blood relatives or your chosen family. Over the course of the film – which sees the family travel from New Mexico to California so that the youngest child, Olive, can compete in a beauty pageant – we watch characters have their own revelations as they’re confronted with personal and familial challenges. The movie emphasises the true meaning of looking out for those you love, standing up for your beliefs, and doing what makes you happy in the face of opposition. Watch this near the start of a new year, and you’ll surely be inspired to live a little more freely. [embedded content]Amélie (Jean-Pierre Jeunet, 2001)It’s never a bad thing to start your year with a whimsical French romantic comedy-drama. Amélie, released in 2001, has endured for almost 25 years – for good reason. The movie is a visual feast, painted in hues of greens, reds, and yellows, which gives it a nostalgic and warm quality that encourages us to think about our lives, past and present. At the heart of the movie is the titular character, played by Audrey Tautou, who gives a charming performance as the curious, imaginative, and empathetic heroine, reminding us to carry a little bit of childlike wonder and cheekiness with us, no matter how old we get.Amélie is a film about the powers of connection with others and the beauty found in everyday life, yet it never feels saccharine. Instead, the movie immerses us in Amelie’s life exactly how she sees it, including her love of sticking her fingers in bags of grain, skimming stones, and imagining how many people in the city are having sex at one specific moment. Her quirks are displayed – many of which she’s had since childhood – reminding us that we, too, should view life in our own unique way and live authentically. [embedded content]Harold and Maude (Hal Ashby, 1971)Unconventionality is the main theme of Harold and Maude, Hal Ashby’s charming comedy-drama which encourages viewers to get used to looking outside the box. The film follows Harold, a young man obsessed with death, and Maude, a much older woman obsessed with life, as they begin a relationship and become dramatically changed by each other’s presence. It’s a life-affirming film, albeit one that might shock you with its age-gap relationship, bleak humour, and unorthodox way of approaching the everyday. If you prefer watching films that are a little dark, Harold and Maude blends the best of both worlds by offering up poignant, emotional, and simultaneously inspiring themes. You might find yourself crying at the film’s end, but only because Ashby reminds us of what really matters: living a full life. The song that closes the movie, Cat Stevens’ ‘If You Want to Sing Out, Sing Out’, emphasises this by telling us, “And if you want to be free, be free/ ‘Cause there’s a million things to be.”[embedded content]Related TopicsSubscribe To The Far Out Newsletter