The Brainerd Dispatch - Today's Entertainment Magazine
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Brainerd Dispatch • January 15 - 21, 2023 •19 "Koala Man" Hop on down to the Australian town of Dapto and witness the not-so-mighty power that is "Koala Man," an adult animated series coming to Hulu Monday, Jan. 9. Creator Michael Cusack ("YOLO: Crystal Fantasy") voices Kevin, a suburban dad who, tired of rule- breakers and petty crime, dons a koala mask and takes to the streets as Koala Man. Koala Man's only power is his passion for keeping the citizen's of Dapto in line, but Dapto is no ordinary town. Sometimes it's littering, sometimes it's a galactic threat, and sometimes it's a supernatural villain. But, whatever the threat, Koala Man is on the job, much to the displeasure of his less- than-keen family. "Koala Man" features an all-star voice cast, including Sarah Snook ("Succession") as Kevin's wife, Vicky, Hugo Weaving ("The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King," 2003) as Australian emu monarch King Emudeus, and Hugh Jackman ("Logan," 2017) as Kevin's boss and head of town council, Big Greg. Cusack, Justin Roiland ("Rick and Morty"), Mike Cowap ("Smiling Friends"), Dan Hernandez ("Central Park") and Benji Samit ("1600 Penn") serve as execu- tive producers. "How I Caught My Killer" Sift through evidence to solve the case on "How I Caught My Killer," a Hulu original premiering Thursday, Jan. 12. Using in-depth interviews, authentic archival material and cinematic recreations, this docuseries examines several real-life homicide cases. Whether it's a fraught letter to a friend, an urgent text message detailing a heated argument, a private diary entry de- scribing a horrifying experience, or an ominous social media post revealing a motive for murder, these victims all leave a case-breaking clue that will one day help to solve their crime. Every curated case details a complex portrait of a human being whose life was cut short by a killer, who would have escaped justice if it hadn't been for the victim's own actions. Ultimately, the twists and turns of the investigation into these victim-solved crimes expose an awful truth in America today: the sys- temic failures as a nation all too frequently deny many citizens justice. Each episode forces viewers to confront the harsh reality that the system is blind to many underserved and invisible communities that make up a disproportionate percentage of the people who lose their lives to homicide every year. "Best in Bridal" - Season 1 Looking for some lighter TV fare? Save the date (Wednesday, Jan. 11) and say "I do" to "Best in Bridal" when it finds its perfect match on Disney+. Dave Gaffke and Shelley Murray were once friends and co-workers; now, they're business rivals in the highly- competitive wedding industry, running their own bou- tiques in Dundee Township, Illinois. While Dave runs Complete Bridal in East Dundee with an out-of-the- ordinary all-male staff, Shelley and her Shelley's Bridal Couture team operate out of nearby West Dundee. In each episode, as three brides try to find their dream wedding dresses, Shelley and Dave go head-to-head to see which shop can win over the local brides and have the most satisfied clients. Originally airing for just one 10-episode season on the A&E-owned FYI network in 2014, "Best in Bridal" is executive produced by Nick Capodice ("Flipping Out") and Nicole Sorrenti ("Say Yes to the Dress"). "Celebrity Ghost Stories" - Seasons 5 & 6 Arriving on Disney+ Wednesday, Jan. 11, the fifth and sixth seasons of "Celebrity Ghost Stories" provide the kind of fun, scary tales that will scare your (wool) socks off on a dark winter night. Featuring dramatic recre- ations of some seriously spooky stories, this series sits down with famous folks from across the entertainment industry as they recount their past experiences with the paranormal. And, as Seasons 5 and 6 make their way into the streaming world, fans may notice some big differences between the two: while the original series, which ran from 2008-2014, encompasses the first five seasons, Season 6 is a much more recent revival (it returned to A&E in 2020). The most recent season expands on its previous storytelling and welcomes world-renowned psychic medium Kim Russo, as she brings her celebrity guests back to the sites of their previous paranormal experiences for an unfiltered, emotional, and sometimes terrifying reunion with the ghosts of their past. While Season 5 stars include Jillian Barberie ("The Test"), Michael Madsen ("Kill Bill: Vol. 1," 2003), Andy Dick ("NewsRadio"), The Runaways lead vocalist Cherie Currie (known for the 1976 hit "Cherry Bomb), Diane Farr ("Numb3rs), Penny Johnson Jerald ("Castle"), Pam Grier ("Bless This Mess") and more, Season 6 sees Ice-T and Coco Austin ("Ice Loves Coco"), former NFL quarterback Terry Bradshaw ("Fox NFL Sunday"), singer/dancer Paula Abdul ("American Idol"), NeNe Leakes ("The Real Housewives of Atlan- ta"), Kelly Osbourne ("Fashion Police") and Taye Diggs ("All American") face their haunting pasts. "Hunters" - Season 2 The story of New York's intrepid hunters comes to a close with the saga's second and final season, premier- ing Friday, Jan. 13, on Prime. Al Pacino ("The Irishman," 2019) stars as Meyer Offerman, a Jewish man living in New York City in the 1970s. After spending years in Nazi concentration camps during World War II, a now- free Offerman discovers a group of Nazis in America who are looking to create the Fourth Reich in New York. Seeking justice and revenge, Offerman creates a team of Nazi hunters, including Jonah (Logan Lerman, "Indignation," 2016), the grandson of his murdered friend; ace lock-picker Roxy (Tiffany Boone, "The Fol- lowing"); a spy known as Sister Harriet (Kate Mulvany, "Secret City"); a master of disguise named Lonny (Josh Radnor, "How I Met Your Mother"); a soldier named Joe (Louis Ozawa, "Bosch"); and weapons experts Murray (Saul Rubinek, "Warehouse 13") and Mindy (Carol Kane, "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt"). The story picks back up with the hunters in Europe, where an accident derails their exploits. Now the team must band together to hunt down the world's most infa- mous Nazi: Adolf Hitler (portrayed by Udo Kier, "The Kingdom"), who is hiding in South America. Created and written by David Weil ("Invasion"), "Hunters" Sea- son 2 is directed by Phil Abraham ("Most Dangerous Game"). Jennifer Jason Leigh ("Atypical"), Emily Rudd ("Fear Street: Part Two - 1978," 2021) and Tommy Martinez ("Good Trouble") join the cast as series regu- lars, alongside returning cast members Jerrika Hinton ("Servant"), Lena Olin ("Riviera"), Greg Austin ("Mr. Selfridge") and Dylan Baker ("Homeland"). The Test - Season 2 The journey of the Australian Men's Test team contin- ues in the second season of the "The Test," premiering Friday, Jan. 13, on Prime. This docuseries brings fans a rare, behind-the-scenes look into the lives of The Aus- tralian men's cricket team, which includes Captain Pat Cummins, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland, David Warner and Usman Khawaja, among others. In Season 2, fol- lowing the resignation of Tim Paine, the Australian side regroups under the new leadership of Pat Cummins. Pat Cummins is made team captain mere weeks from the first Ashes Test match, and with head coach Justin Langer's exit, the team is on shaky ground. But in the face of these trials, the coaches and players rise to the challenge as they strive to dominate in their sport. "Vikings: Valhalla" - Season 2 Set sail for another adventure when the hit historical drama "Vikings: Valhalla" returns to Netflix with its second season Thursday, Jan. 12. A spinoff of History Channel's flagship series, "Vikings," "Valhalla" con- tinues the story 100 years after "Vikings" concluded. Set in the early 11th century, the series chronicles the heroic adventures of some of the most famous Vikings who ever lived — including the legendary explorer Leif Eriksson (Sam Corlett, "Chilling Adventures of Sabrina"), his fiery and headstrong sister Freydis Er - iksdotter (Frida Gustavsson, "The Witcher"), and the ambitious Nordic prince Harald Sigurdsson (Leo Suter, "Sanditon"). Season 2 finds the heroes shortly after the tragic fall of Kattegat, an event that has shattered their dreams and altered their destinies. They are forced to test their ambitions and courage in worlds beyond the ones they know when they suddenly find themselves living as fugitives in Scandinavia. Based on the original "Vikings" series created by Michael Hirst, "Valhalla" is created by Jeb Stuart ("Die Hard," 1988), co-written by Vanessa Alexander ("The Great"), Declan Croghan ("The Body Farm") and Eoin McNamee ("The Gift," 2014) and directed by David Frazee ("Flashpoint"). Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson ("Alpha," 2018) also returns to star. "Sky Rojo" - Season 3 Get ready to run with the eight-episode, third season of the Spanish black comedy action series "Sky Rojo," premiering Friday, Jan. 13, on Netflix. The series origi - nally started with friends Coral (Véronica Sánchez, "Serve and Protect"), Wendy (Lali Espósito, "El fin del Amor") and Gina (Yany Prado, "La Reina Soy Yo"), as they go on the run in search of freedom while be- ing chased by their pimp, Romeo (Asier Etxeandia, "Velvet"), and his henchmen, Moises (Miguel Ángel Silvestre, "Sense8") and Christian (Enric Auquer, "Com si fos ahir"). Season 3 finds the trio six months after the final battle of Season 2, as they discover peace may not be as permanent as they thought. When their new life is blown to pieces, the girls determine they must bury the past once and for all. The series is written and executive produced by "Money Heist's" Álex Pina and Esther Martínez Lobato. The staff of Shelley's Bridal Couture, as seen in "Best in Bridal" Logan Lerman and Jennifer Jason Leigh in "Hunters" Leo Suter stars in "Vikings: Valhalla" Kevin in a scene from "Koala Man" STREAMING NOW