It’s Friday and time to take a look at what’s new on Disney+ in Australia and New Zealand today, which includes multiple new original exclusive films such as “Rise” and much more.

Here’s the rundown:

Trevor The Musical

A filmed version of the off-Broadway stage production, “Trevor: The Musical” follows a charming 13-year-old on a turbulent journey of self discovery. After an embarrassing incident at school, Trevor must summon the courage to forge his own path. The musical is based on the 1995 Academy Award-winning short film “Trevor” which ultimately inspired the nonprofit organization The Trevor Project.

Rise

Audiences have never seen a story like that of the Antetokounmpos. After emigrating from Nigeria to Greece, Charles and Vera Antetokounmpo (Dayo Okeniyi and Yetide Badaki, respectively) struggled to survive and provide for their five children, while living under the daily threat of deportation. With their oldest son still in Nigeria with relatives, the couple were desperate to obtain Greek citizenship but found themselves undermined by a system that blocked them at every turn. When they weren’t selling items to tourists on the streets of Athens with the rest of the family, the brothers – Giannis (Uche Agada) and Thanasis (Ral Agada) – would play basketball with a local youth team. Latecomers to the sport, they discovered their great abilities on the basketball court and worked hard to become world class athletes, along with brother, Kostas (Jaden Osimuwa). With the help of an agent, Giannis entered the NBA Draft in 2013 in a long shot prospect that would change not only his life but the life of his entire family. And last season, Giannis and Thanasis helped bring the Milwaukee Bucks their first championship ring in 50 years, while Kostas played for the previous season champs, the Los Angeles Lakers.

Seabiscuit (2003)

Tom Smith, a trainer, is paired with Seabiscuit, a horse with a slight limp. They form a bond while training and as a result, overcome their disadvantages.

The Binge (2020)

Three 18-year-olds prepare for the one day when it’s legal to drink alcohol and take drugs.

Meet Dave (2008)

A spaceship which is shaped like a human and made up of many miniature humanoid aliens lands on Earth. The aliens get in trouble when their spaceship’s captain is attracted to a woman, Gina.

Bedazzled (2000)

Elliot Richardson is a shy man who is reluctant to convey his feelings to the girl he loves. Observing his sad state, the Devil grants him seven wishes in exchange for his soul.

The Fountain (2006)

Three people living in different centuries embark on a search for the tree of life in order to protect their loved ones and receive the gift of immortality.

Aloha

A military contractor, Brian, returns to Hawaii after a long time. Here, he re-connects with an ex-girlfriend and also unexpectedly falls in love with Allison, a military liaison assigned to him.

William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Lysander and Hermia love each other but Hermia’s father arranges for her to be married to Demetrius. All hell breaks loose when the lovers flee to the forest and Demetrius follows them.

What are you planning on watching on Disney+ this weekend?

Roger Palmer

Roger has been a Disney fan since he was a kid and this interest has grown over the years. He has visited Disney Parks around the globe and has a vast collection of Disney movies and collectibles. He is the owner of What's On Disney Plus & DisKingdom. Email: Roger@WhatsOnDisneyPlus.com Twitter: Twitter.com/RogPalmerUK Facebook: Facebook.com/rogpalmeruk

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