That summer feeling! 13 must-see movies and TV series out this June

RTÉ News​

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Summer is finally here, the weather is heating up and there's an abundance of great television shows and movies on the horizon.
Big screen outings include the action-thriller Ballerina, the How to Train Your Dragon live-action adaptation and Brad Pitt's Formula One blockbuster F1.
TV-wise there's Stick, a new Owen Wilson comedy, a deep dive into the history of Gaelic Football and the fourth season of the acclaimed comedy-drama The Bear.
Check out 13 movies and TV shows coming to the big and small screen this June.
Movies
Ballerina, 6 June
Ballerina, the new spin-off film from the John Wick action franchise, stars Ana de Armas as Eve Macarro, a ballerina-assassin who sets out to exact revenge for her father's death. The stacked cast also includes Irish actor Gabriel Byrne as the villain, Anjelica Huston, Lance Reddick and Ian McShane, with Keanu Reeves reprising his role as the anti-hero hitman John Wick.
Echo Valley, 13 June, Apple TV+
Hollywood stars Julianne Moore and Sydney Sweeney lead this gripping-looking thriller from director Michael Pearce (Beast, Encounter), writer Brad Ingelsby (Mare of Easttown) and producer Ridley Scott. Moore plays Kate, a horse trainer on a southern Pennsylvania farm, and a mother to troubled daughter Claire (Sweeney). When Claire shows up on Kate's doorstep, hysterical and covered in someone else's blood, Kate tries to piece together the shocking truth of what happened and learns just how far a mother will go to try to save her child. Irish actors Domhnall Gleeson and Fiona Shaw are among the excellent cast.
How to Train Your Dragon, 13 June
The Northern Ireland-shot How to Train Your Dragon live-action adaptation of the 2010 animated film of the same name is written and directed by Dean DeBlois and stars Mason Thames, Nico Parker, Nick Frost, Julian Dennison and Gerard Butler. It is set on the rugged island of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, until Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III (Thames) befriends Toothless, a feared Night Fury dragon. Their unlikely bond reveals the true nature of dragons, challenging the very foundations of Viking society.
Anora, available on Sky Cinema Premiere & NOW from 13 June
Sean Baker's Academy Award-winning black comedy Anora lit up screens when it hit cinemas last year, and soon it'll be available to watch at home. The film stars the incandescent Mikey Madison as a dancer at a gentleman's club in New York. She falls for Vanya (Mark Eydelshteyn), the young playboy son of a Russian oligarch, but his shady billionaire parents do their very best to break them up. This is high-octane filmmaking at its best, featuring a cast of villainous but incompetent henchmen, excellent quickfire dialogue, and some of the funniest fight and chase scenes in years.
F1, 25 June
F1, Brad Pitt's Formula One blockbuster, sees the Hollywood star take on the role of a (fictional) veteran driver Sonny Hayes who is returning to the F1 grid after a long absence. The sports drama also stars the always brilliant Irish actor Kerry Condon, Damson Idris, Javier Bardem and Tobias Menzies.
Television
30 Rock, Stream All Episodes, Sun 1 June on RTÉ Player
If you haven't seen 30 Rock, Tina Fey's stupendous sitcom which takes place behind the scenes of a fictional live sketch comedy show, now's your chance - all episodes of the seven-season run will be available on RTÉ Player from 1 June. Fey stars as Liz Lemon, the head writer of the sketch show, alongside Alec Baldwin as Jack Donaghy, the arrogant network executive who she bumps up against. Jane Krakowski, Tracy Morgan, Jack McBrayer are among the hilarious ensemble cast.
Stick, 4 June, Apple TV+
The new sports comedy series Stick sees the always-watchable Owen Wilson star as Pryce Cahill, an over-the-hill, ex-pro golfer whose career was derailed prematurely 20 years ago. After the collapse of his marriage and getting fired from his job Pryce hedges his bets, and future, entirely on a troubled 17-year-old golf phenomenon named Santi (Peter Dager). The original series also counts Marc Maron, Mariana Treviño, Lilli Kay, Judy Greer and Timothy Olyphant among its cast members, as well as guest appearances from a host of golfing superstars.
Phineas and Ferb, 6 June, Disney+
The much-loved animated musical-comedy television series Phineas and Ferb, which ran for four seasons between 2007 and 2015, is back! In the new season, Phineas, Ferb, and the crew tackle another 104 days of summer and are set for exciting new adventures featuring some unforgettable milestones. The boys will break several world records, Candace will take her driver's license test, and Perry will finally make a trip to the vet.
Hell for Leather - The Story of Gaelic Football, 9 June, 9.35pn RTÉ One and RTÉ Player
Hell for Leather - The Story of Gaelic Football, a new five-part documentary series, will air on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player this June. The series was made by the makers of The Game, which celebrated the sport of hurling, and will delve into the role of Gaelic Football in the sporting, cultural and social history of modern Ireland. Over five years in the making, "the series is the first major television history of the game exploring the evolution of Gaelic football from its inception to the modern day, and the incalculable contribution which the sport has made to Irish life".
The Rehearsal, 9 June, 9pm on Sky Comedy & NOW
The Rehearsal, Canadian comedian Nathan Fielder's HBO comedy series, almost defies classification. The premise, which season one mostly stuck to, sees ordinary people to prepare for life's biggest moments by "rehearsing" them in carefully crafted simulations. Season two has taken the premise and brought it to places you would never expect to see on television as Fielder delves into the complex issues of aviation safety and pilot's mental health. Buckle up!
Ocean with David Attenborough, 8 June, Disney+
The preeminent broadcaster and natural historian David Attenborough delves into health of the world's ocean in his new feature-length documentary, exploring both the scale of damage caused by human activities and the oceans' capacity for recovery. "After almost 100 years on the planet, I now understand the most important place on Earth is not on land, but at sea," the 99-year-old broadcaster says in a trailer for the documentary. While Attenborough exposes the biggest problems facing our ocean, this is a story of hope, and shows us how there is an opportunity for marine life to recover on a scale no one has ever seen before.
Ironheart, 25 June, Disney+
Set after the events of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Marvel's miniseries Ironheart pits technology against magic when Riri Williams (Dominique Thorne) - a young, genius inventor determined to make her mark on the world - returns to her hometown of Chicago. Her unique take on building iron suits is brilliant, but in pursuit of her ambitions, she finds herself wrapped up with the mysterious yet charming Parker Robbins, a.k.a. "The Hood" (Anthony Ramos). Lyric Ross, Alden Ehrenreich, Regan Aliyah, Manny Montana, Matthew Elam and Anji White are also among the cast.
FX's The Bear Season 4, 26 June, Disney+
Season three of the acclaimed FX comedy drama The Bear ended with a lot of questions left unanswered for viewers, with a mixed review for Carmy's (Jeremy Allen White) The Bear restaurant and a cliffhanger involving Sydney's (Ayo Edebiri) career decision. The fourth season picks up with Carmy, Sydney and Richie (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) "pushing forward, determined not only to survive, but also to take The Bear to the next level. With new challenges around every corner, the team must adapt, adjust and overcome."