Emily in Paris
Created by Darren Star, the man responsible for Sex and the City and Younger, and starring Lily Collins, this new series follows Emily (Collins), as she navigates Paris through a series of exhilarating adventures and dynamic relationships. The enthusiastic young protagonist is charmingly unapologetic in her ways, dropping quirky puns that are nostalgically reminiscent to those of Carrie Bradshaw’s from Sex and the City. The fashion is a noteworthy feat, courtesy of costume designer Patricia Fields and featuring looks from Chanel, Christian Siriano, Veronica Beard and Off-White.
Airing now
David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet
David Attenborough presents his “witness statement” into environmental change through pivotal moments across his 60-year strong career, highlighting how the planet has deteriorated before his very eyes. The captivating documentary juxtaposes barren, exploited land with lush, thriving flora and fauna in a stunning array of visuals that speak more than words ever could. Interspersed among the striking images is poignant footage from when Attenborough began his career, excitedly ogling over exotic species, adding a powerful, personal touch to his plea against environmental degradation for the sake of the planet and all its inhabitants.
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The Trial of the Chicago 7
Directed by Aaron Sorkin and with a star-studded cast including Sacha Baren-Cohen, Eddie Redmayne and Joseph Gordon-Levitt, The Trial of the Chicago 7 recounts a true sequence of events that took place in the wake of the 1968 Democratic Election. Seven are accused of inciting protests, leading to an extensive, high-profile courtroom showdown between a hostile judge and those accused. The tense environment is elevated through Sorkin’s captivating screenplay and an expectedly noteworthy performance from the ever-droll Baren-Cohen.
Airing October 16
Hubie Halloween
Hubie Halloween follows Adam Sandler (Hubie), an overly-eager community volunteer devotedly helping the citizens of Salem, Massachusetts despite their frequent pranks and irreverent views towards him. In the lead up to Halloween, Hubie finds himself in the midst of a murder investigation, alongside an A-list cast (with many SNL favourites), including Kevin James, Maya Rudolph, Rob Schneider and Kenan Thompson.
Airing October 14
BLACKPINK: Light Up the Sky
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The upcoming Blackpink documentary will offer raw, exclusive insight into the otherwise shielded lives of the biggest K-pop girl group in the world that has shot to record-breaking fame since its debut in 2016, and been on an uphill trajectory ever since. Most recently, Blackpink’s debut album, The Album, broke records with over 1 million pre-orders before its release, while the music video to their hit single How You Like That amassed 86.3 million views in 24 hours, breaking multiple Guinness World and YouTube records.
Airing October 14
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