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‘Minecraft,' ‘Frozen' the musical, plus more movies and TV shows to stream this weekend
Jennifer Coolidge in 'A Minecraft Movie."
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'A Minecraft Movie'
It's time to step into the ring with
Available on Max
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'Frozen: The Hit Broadway Musical'
'A Minecraft Movie' won't be the only new title causing kid-friendly chaos for parents this weekend, as 'Frozen: The Hit Broadway Musical' hits Disney+ on Friday. Brush up on the lyrics to 'Do You Want to Build a Snowman?' and 'Let It Go' with this Tony-nominated, live-action musical adaptation of the 2013 animated blockbuster. This version was filmed during its West End run, and stars Samantha Barks as the icy Elsa.
Available on Disney+
'Sally'
Making its streaming premiere on Disney+ and Hulu earlier this week, the new documentary 'Sally' looks back at the life and legacy of NASA pioneer Sally Ride, the first American woman to fly to space. The film is narrated by Ride's partner Tam O'Shaughnessy and offers an intimate view of their 27-year romance.
Available on Disney+ and Hulu
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New TV shows now available to stream
A Tyrannosaurus rex stalking through a forest in "Walking with Dinosaurs."
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'Walking with Dinosaurs'
Among the many great
Available on PBS
Binge-worthy weekend TV pick
John Cena in "Peacemaker."
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'Peacemaker'
Before he makes the jump to James Gunn's reborn DC cinematic universe, catch the first season of 'Peacemaker' on Max. The action-comedy series stars
Available on Max
Movie night pick
From left: Ben Affleck and Jon Bernthal in "The Accountant 2."
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'The Accountant 2'
Ben Affleck is back as Christian Wolff, the mild-mannered math whiz with the Rambo-like action skills, in 'The Accountant 2,' which hit Prime Video earlier this month. The sequel to the hit 2016 thriller reteams Affleck with Jon Bernthal, who reprises his role as Christian's brother Braxton. Globe film critic Odie Henderson
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Matt Juul is the assistant digital editor for the Living Arts team at the Boston Globe, with over a decade of experience covering arts and entertainment.
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