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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Peacock Schedule August 4-10, 2025: New TV Shows & Movies Being Added
Peacock's TV and movie lineup for August 4-10, 2025, includes the film Housekeeping for Beginners and new episodes of Love Island: Beyond the Villa and Twisted Metal Season 2. Thursday, August 7, brings Housekeeping for Beginners to Peacock. This comedy-drama was written and directed by Goran Stolevski. The plot follows Dita, who finds herself raising her girlfriend's daughters, Mia and Vanesa. Dita, who never desired motherhood, finds herself struggling to raise the girls, who prove to be troublesome in their respective ways. Also on August 7, new episodes of Love Island: Beyond the Villa and Twisted Metal Season 2 drop. Love Island: Beyond the Villa revolves around contestants from Season 6 of Love Island USA. They explore new career paths and relationship dynamics. Twisted Metal Season 2 finds John Doe and Quiet participating in the eponymous tournament, where they encounter both new and old faces. In addition, John reunites with his estranged sister, Dollface. Also dropping this week on Peacock is the Las Culturistas Culture Awards 2025 and the extended and uncensored version of The Valley Season 2 – Reunion Part 1. The Las Culturistas Culture Awards are a celebration of the most iconic moments in pop culture history. The event — hosted by Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers — is complete with live musical performances, guest appearances from prominent celebrities, and 100 unique award categories. Meanwhile, The Valley Season 2 – Reunion Part 1 sees the cast of the show reunite. In this special episode, Kristen and Nia explore their respective fertility journeys, while Jesse and Michelle fight over the details of their imminent divorce. The episode takes an intriguing turn when Jax and Brittany's marriage and the reasons behind its dissolution get the spotlight. New Peacock releases for August 4-10, 2025 Peacock is adding the following movies and TV shows during August 4-10, 2025. 6 August Las Culturistas Culture Awards 2025 (Bravo) The Valley, Season 2 – Reunion Part 1, Extended & Uncensored (Bravo) 7 August Housekeeping For Beginners Love Island: Beyond the Villa Season 1 – New Episode, 60 minutes Twisted Metal Season 2 – New Episode, 30 minutes For more Peacock or related content, learn more about the renewal status for Days of Our Lives. Also, here is who will be playing Jason Voorhees in the Friday the 13th prequel series, Crystal Lake. The post Peacock Schedule August 4-10, 2025: New TV Shows & Movies Being Added appeared first on - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. Solve the daily Crossword
Hindustan Times
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Why is Neve Campbell not in Twisted Metal Season 2? Cast shake-up explained
Fans of Twisted Metal were shocked to see a new version of Raven appear in Season 2, especially since Neve Campbell's performance in Season 1 was a highlight of the show's gritty, comedic tone. But in the latest season, the Canadian actress is absent. Raven's role has now been recast, with She-Hulk fame Patty Guggenheim playing the show's antagonist. Neve Campbell did not reprise her role as Raven in Twisted Metal(X) Twisted Metal Season 2: The real reason behind the cast shake-up According to Movieweb report, although no official statement has been released by Peacock, Redditors and fan reports suggested that budget constraints and production relocation played a major role in Campbell's departure. The report quoted a Reddit user saying that Campbell allegedly confirmed she did not return because the show did not have the budget for her. Additionally, Twisted Metal moved its production base from New Orleans to Canada for Season 2: a change which may have led to contract renegotiations and cast adjustments. Also read: SKIMS x Hannibal? Kim Kardashian reacts as Anthony Hopkins revisits Silence of the Lambs role with face wrap comparison Twisted Metal Season 2: Raven returns, but she's not the same Season 2 opens with a new Raven, younger and more eccentric, played by Patty. This Raven, according to another NBC report, is less cold and calculated than Campbell's version with a backstory rooted in teen tragedy and lost love. The shift mirrors the game's original portrayal of Raven in Twisted Metal: Black, making her closer in tone to the source material. Where Campbell's Raven was polished, manipulative, and power-hungry, Guggenheim's Raven is emotional, immature, and fueled by grief, hoping to win Calypso's deadly tournament to revive her comatose best friend. Also read: The Naked Gun: Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson's onscreen relationship explained Multiple Ravens? The lore explained According to Movieweb, it was revealed in a major twist that Raven is not a person but a title. The 'Raven' John Doe met in Season 1 (Campbell) was just one of many Ravens: figureheads appointed across different communities. The real Raven, introduced in Season 2, has been controlling things from the shadows, making Campbell's character effectively a decoy. A polarizing shift for fans Not all fans are happy with the change, though. While Guggenheim is bringing a more comical and exaggerated energy to the character, some viewers miss Campbell's subtle menace and complexity. Even John Doe (Anthony Mackie) commented in-show that he 'liked the old Raven better.' The tonal shift: from a cold, calculated leader to a brooding, emotionally-driven goth, mirrors Twisted Metal's balance of video game chaos and TV character development. Whether fans warm up to this new version remains to be seen. FAQs: 1. Why is Neve Campbell not in Twisted Metal Season 2? Reports suggest she did not return due to budget issues and production relocating to Canada, making her casting unfeasible. 2. Who plays Raven in Season 2? Raven is now played by Patty Guggenheim, known for her comedic roles, particularly in She-Hulk. 3. Is Neve Campbell's Raven completely gone? Yes, her version is written out. It is explained that she was just one of many Ravens, used as figureheads to maintain order. 4. Is the new Raven closer to the video game version? Yes. Season 2's Raven is younger, goth-inspired, and grief-driven, resembling her Twisted Metal: Black counterpart more closely than Campbell's portrayal.
Pink Villa
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Latest OTT Releases This Week (July 28 to August 3): 20 new web series and movies to watch on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, more
Wondering what's new coming this weekend? From Akshay Kumar's comedy sequel Housefull 5 to Nithiin's Thammudu and Anthony Mackie 's Twisted Metal Season 2, here's all the OTT releases this week (July 28 to August 3). Latest OTT releases this week (July 28 to August 3): Title Release Date OTT Platform Cast 1 Housefull 5 August 1 Prime Video Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Abhishek Bachchan, Jacqueline Fernandez, Sonam Bajwa, Nargis Fakhri, and Chitrangada Singh, among others 2 Bakaiti August 1 Zee5 Rajesh Tailang, Sheeba Chaddha, Tanya Sharma, Aditya Shukla, and Keshav Sadhna 3 Sitaare Zameen Par August 1 YouTube Aamir Khan, Genelia Deshmukh 4 Chief Of War August 1 Apple TV+ Jason Momoa, Temuera Morrison, Luciane Buchanan, Te Ao o Hinepehinga, Kaina Makua, Moses Goods, Siua Ikaleʻo, Brandon Finn, James Udom, Mainei Kinimaka, Te Kohe Tuhaka 5 Glass Heart July 31 Netflix Takeru Satoh, Yu Miyazaki, Keita Machida, Jun Shison, Masaki Suda, Erika Karata, Akari Takaishi, Pistol Takehara 6 My Oxford Year August 1 Netflix Sofia Carson, Corey Mylchreest, Dougray Scott, and Catherine McCormack 7 Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi Season 2 Now streaming JioHotstar Smriti Irani, Amar Upadhyay, Hiten Tejwani, Gauri Pradhan, Shakti Anand, Ritu Seth and Ketaki Dave 8 Thammudu August 1 Netflix Nithiin, Laya, Sapthami Gowda, Varsha Bollamma, Saurabh Sachdeva, Hari Teja, Swasika, Temper Vamsi 9 Trainwreck: Storm Area 51 Now streaming Prime Video Matty Roberts, Guy Malone, Kerry Lee Advertisement 10 Super Zindagi August 1 ManoramaMAX Dhyan Sreenivasan, Mukesh, Paravathi Nair, Johny Antony, Kalesh Ramanand, Rithu Manthra, Dayyana Hameed 11 Surabhila Sundara Swapnam August 1 SunNXT Paul Viji Varghese, Rajalakshmi Rajan, Dayyana Hameed, Sony Sojan, Beena Thankachan, Stebin, Subin Thidanadu 12 Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 7 August 3 JioHotstar Mohanlal 13 Red Sandal Wood July 31 ETVWin Vetri, Diya Mayuri, Ganesh Venkatraman, Vishwanth, Ramachandra Raju 14 Thank You Nanna August 3 ETVWin Jayaprakash 15 An Honest Life July 31 Netflix Simon Lööf, Nora Rios, Peter Andersson, Nathalie Merchant, Willy Ramnek Petri, Arvid von Heland, Christoffer Rigeblad, Fabian Hedlund, Lucas 16 Unspeakable Sins Now streaming Netflix Zuria Vega and Andres Baida 17 Black Bag Now streaming JioHotstar Cate Blanchett, Michael Fassbender, Marisa Abela, Tom Burke, Naomie Harris, Rege-Jean Page, and Pierce Brosnan 18 Twisted Metal Season 2 Now streaming SonyLIV Anthony Mackie and Stephanie Beatriz 19 Super Sara Now streaming JioHotstar Sara Montiel 20 Beyond The Bar August 2 Netflix Jung Chae-yeon, Lee Hak-joo, Jeon Hye-bin, Lee Jin-wook Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more updates.
India.com
28-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
OTT Releases This Week: Bigg Boss 19 to Housefull 5 – Films and shows on Netflix, Prime Video, SonyLIV and more
The week ahead looks like a buffet of entertainment for film and OTT lovers alike. From sequels and reboots to spy thrillers and drama-packed reality shows, there's something for everyone, whether you're scrolling from your couch or heading to the theatres. Here's a curated look at what's arriving from July 28 to August 3, 2025. Twisted Metal S2 Streaming from: July 31 Where: SonyLIV The chaos continues! Twisted Metal Season 2 is ready to hit your screens. First announced at The Game Awards in December 2023, this new season picks up seven months after the explosive finale of Season 1. With a mix of fresh and returning faces, the Twisted Metal tournament is back—louder, wilder, and more competitive than ever. Thammudu Streaming from: August 1 Platform: Netflix South superstar Nithiin headlines Thammudu, a high-voltage action drama. Starting August 1, the film will be available in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam, giving fans across the southern states a fully dubbed experience. Expect drama, grit, and a lot of fists flying. Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi Release date: July 29 Where: Star Plus and JioCinema (Hotstar) Yes, you read that right. Tulsi is back! The cult classic soap opera returns as Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2, a reboot that brings back Smriti Irani as Tulsi Virani. Balaji Productions is reviving the magic, and fans are already nostalgic. The daily drama starts airing on July 29. Black Bag Streaming from: July 28 Where: JioCinema A star-studded American spy thriller, Black Bag comes from the mind of Steven Soderbergh, with a screenplay by David Koepp. With names like Cate Blanchett, Michael Fassbender, Pierce Brosnan, and Naomie Harris, expect high stakes and sharp storytelling. It drops July 28, and yes—it's exclusive to streaming. Housefull 5 Release date: August 1 Platform: Prime Video The madness continues with Housefull 5, a comedy-thriller directed by Tarun Mansukhani. Produced by Sajid Nadiadwala and co., this is the fifth film in the franchise, promising more confusion, more chaos, and a lot of signature one-liners. Grab your popcorn. Bigg Boss 19 Hindi Streaming from July 30 on JioCinema Salman Khan is back with the latest season, and there's already buzz about the contestants and format changes. Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 7 Streaming from August 3 on JioCinema (OTTplay Premium) Mohanlal returns as host for the seventh consecutive season, and the drama's set to unfold live, 24/7.
Sydney Morning Herald
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
Watch the official trailer for Twisted Metal Season 2
Anthony Mackie and Stephanie Beatriz star in Twisted Metal Season 2, premiering July 31, only on Stan. Loading
