This week sees the return of I Know What You Did Last Summer to cinemas, decades after the original film captivated audiences.
However, the next seven days offer a diverse range of entertainment.
Jacob Elordi stars in BBC One’s The Narrow Road to the Deep North, the romantic drama Mixtape makes its debut, and the highly anticipated game Donkey Kong Bananza is released.
Here’s a look at the highlights coming up this week…
By Tom Richardson, Newsbeat reporter
Following the success of 28 Years Later, I Know What You Did Last Summer, a reimagining of the 1997 slasher film, arrives in theaters.
The plot remains familiar: a group of friends attempts to conceal a tragic accident, only to be stalked a year later by the vengeful Fisherman.
Featuring a cast including Madelyn Cline (Outer Banks), contemporary updates, and the return of original stars Freddie Prinze Jr. and Jennifer Love Hewitt, the remake aims to attract a new generation of fans.
Jacob Elordi continues his rise in the entertainment industry.
The acclaimed actor, known for his roles in Saltburn and Euphoria, headlines The Narrow Road to the Deep North, an Australian mini-series soon to be available to UK audiences.
The five-part adaptation of Richard Flanagan’s Booker Prize-winning novel chronicles the life of Dorrigo Evans, portrayed by Elordi as a young man and Ciarán Hinds as the older Dorrigo. The narrative encompasses his love affair with Amy Mulvaney (Odessa Young), his captivity in a World War Two prisoner of war camp, and his later life as a respected surgeon.
The Guardian awarded the series four stars, describing it as a “complex, confronting war drama,” while The New York Times praised its “brutal and poetic” exploration of life’s profound questions.
The Narrow Road to the Deep North will be available in full on BBC iPlayer next Sunday, July 20th, and will premiere that evening on BBC One.
Nostalgia is a prevailing trend, and Mix Tape taps into this sentiment.
Set in the late 80s and 90s, the four-part series follows Daniel and Alison, interweaving their teenage romance in Sheffield with their adult lives on opposite sides of the world.
Featuring themes of love and heartbreak, the series is accompanied by a soundtrack of classic hits. Initial reviews have been favorable.
Screenhub Australia lauded it as “resonant and real,” while The Guardian gave it four stars, calling it “sweet and intense.”
Starring Teresa Palmer as Alison and Jim Sturgess as Daniel, with Florence Hunt and Rory Walton-Smith portraying their younger counterparts, Mix Tape is now accessible to UK viewers. All episodes are available on BBC iPlayer from Tuesday, and the series will begin that evening on BBC Two.
By Tom Richardson, Newsbeat reporter
As a major exclusive release on Nintendo’s Switch 2, Donkey Kong Bananza carries high expectations.
Initial reactions to this 3D platformer were reserved, with some questioning whether its gameplay would become repetitive.
However, recent previews and the revelation that Bananza is developed by the same Nintendo team behind some of Mario’s most successful titles have generated increased excitement.
Despite Donkey Kong’s lack of the plumber’s versatile moves, Nintendo’s creative minds are crafting an adventure with the potential to be a significant hit.
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