What’s New On Disney+ | Pixar’s “Self” (US)
It’s Friday and time to take a look at what’s been added onto Disney+ in the United States today, which includes a brand new Pixar short and a brand new drama series from National Geographic, plus lots of new additions from Hulu On Disney+.
Here’s the rundown:
“Self”
This new Pixar Sparkshort is a story of a wooden doll’s journey of self-discovery as she strives to fit in and blend in with her peers.
Genius MLK/X – Episodes 1 & 2
The series follows “both King and X from their formative years, where they were molded by strong fathers and traumatic injustices, to their rich, parallel stories as they shaped their identities and became the change they wished to see in the world. Influenced as children by different upbringings and experiences: King by the Jim Crow-era South and life in the church before finding his voice at Morehouse and Boston University, and X growing up under the constant, deadly violence of the Klan and falling into a life of vice and incarceration where he was introduced to the Nation of Islam and found his voice. The two visionaries ultimately rose to pioneer a movement.
The Book of Life
A young man embarks on a journey that spans three fantastical worlds in this incredible animated adventure from producer Guillermo del Toro and director Jorge Gutierrez.
The Sandlot
Scotty, a young boy, moves into a new neighbourhood, where he decides to join the local baseball team. However, with his new friends, he experiences a series of adventures that he never imagined.
Miracle On 34th Street – 1994
Susan, a child, and her mother, along with the help of a lawyer, must defend a man, Kris Kringle, from being institutionalised. In order to do so, they must prove that he is the real Santa Claus.
Love & WWE: Bianca & Montez – HULU
Bianca Belair and Montez Ford embark on the road to WrestleMania. As Montez continues his ascent, Bianca fights to hold on to her title. With the support of their tight-knit friends, family and fellow superstars, the duo pulls off the impossible.
Farmer Wants a Wife: Season 2 Premiere – HULU
Four new farmers are looking to lasso love in Season Two! Farmer Wants a Wife is the most successful dating show in the world, airing in 32 countries and resulting in 201 marriages and 514 children…and counting with the addition of farmers Ty Ferrell, Mitchell Kolinsky, Brandon Rogers and Nathan Smothers. Jennifer Nettles hosts the show and guides the farmers as they embark on a journey to fall in love. The four farmers mutually match with women from big cities across the country who think they might fit in with their farm lifestyle. Eight ladies will meet face-to-face with their chosen farmer, but only five will be invited to stay at their farms to get to know them better i
Freelace – HULU
Ex-special forces operative Mason Pettits (John Cena) is stuck in a dead-end desk job when he’s reluctantly recruited by former military buddy Sebastian Earle (Christian Slater) to take on a simple freelance gig providing security for washed-up journalist Claire Wellington (Alison Brie). He begrudgingly escorts Claire on assignment to interview the ruthless-but impeccably dressed-dictator, Juan Venegas (Juan Pablo Raba), when a military coup breaks out just as she’s about to get the scoop of a lifetime. Now, the unlikely trio must figure out how to survive the jungle AND each other in order to make it out alive!
Judas And The Black Messiah – HULU
FBI informant William O’Neal infiltrates the Illinois Black Panther Party and is tasked with keeping tabs on their charismatic leader, Chairman Fred Hampton. A career thief, O’Neal revels in the danger of manipulating both his comrades and his handler, Special Agent Roy Mitchell. Hampton’s political prowess grows just as he’s falling in love with fellow revolutionary Deborah Johnson. Meanwhile, a battle wages for O’Neal’s soul. Will he align with the forces of good? Or subdue Hampton and The Panthers by any means, as FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover commands?
New additions to Hulu On Disney+ may include:
- Jimmy Kimmel Live (New Episode)
- The View (New Episode)
- GMA3: What You Need to Know (New Episode)
- Good Morning America (New Episode)
- World News Tonight (New Episode)
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