5 Things to Watch for the Week of 4/29/24

Present day Maximo is headed back to Las Colinas, while his 1985 counterpart continues his upward trajectory at the resort as this hit Apple TV+ series launches Season 3 with a two-episode drop for the premiere. The full ensemble of delightful characters will all be back to complicate Maximo's rags-to-riches mission, alongside new recurring guest stars Jaime Camil (“Schmigadoon”) and Cristo Fernández (“Ted Lasso”).

Season 3 premieres on Apple TV+ May 1, 2024

If the idea of Anne Hathaway being happy makes you feel miserable, skip to the next pick while we follow her to a staged version of Coachella, where her 40something mom-type character falls for a famous pop star reminiscent of Harry Styles. Nicholas Galitzine, who is only slightly behind Jacob Elordiwhen it comes to being everywhere right now, is dotted with Styles-like fake tattoos all the way down his arms in a role that should further widen his fanbase. Pity the movie didn't get a theatrical release in the post Anyone but You era, but really this romdram wants to curl up with you on the couch. For the 90s kids: Who knew Michael Showalter (Spoiler Alert, The Big Sick, My Name Is Doris) would evolve into a director who specializes in nuanced romantic relationships?

Premieres on Prime Video May 2, 2024

So much is revealed in the Season 3 trailer for "Hacks," we’re surprised it wasn't announced whether or not this would be the Emmy winning-comedy's final season. We do know S3 reunites comedian Deborah Vance and her former writer Ava a few years after the veteran performer pushed her daughter figure out of the nest so they could each pursue success on their own terms. Both women found forms of respective redemption at the end of Season 2, though we get a sense that Ava hasn't exactly landed on her feet back in LA, while Deborah enjoys the luxe, late-career success she deserves. We love how the show has deftly maneuvered around the whole comedy world's "you can’t be funny anymore" lament by focusing on a main character who is evolving on her own terms, and the story's apparent nods to Jean Smart's health scare already has us reaching for a kerchief. As Paul W. Downs (Jimmy) and Megan Statler (Kayla) are upped to series regulars this season, get ready for a true cavalcade of stars situation with guest appearances by Christina Hendricks and Christopher Lloyd.

Season 3 premieres on Max May 3, 2024

From sneakers and cell phones to the world’s most addicting food and games, Hollywood loves a good product film. This month Netflix and Jerry Seinfeld are getting into the goods-and-services movie game with Unfrosted, a comedy about the creation of the Pop-Tart. Based on a joke the comedian told in his [q]23 Hours to Kill[/q] stand-up special, the movie takes a satirically unserious approach to its subject matter befitting for the beloved funny man’s feature directorial debut. Come for the lightly historical story, stay for the never ending parade of cameos from everyone in Hollywood (seriously, go check out the full cast).

Premieres on Netflix May 3, 2024

Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell star as Bea and Ben in the latest enemies-to-lovers romcom ‘Anyone But You.’ The film follows two train wrecks as they hatch a scheme to pose as a couple at a destination wedding. With classic hijinx like pratfalls, explosions, and cringey romantic stunts (Sweeney’s Bea requests Ben “Titanic” her at the bow of a yacht, for example), this light-hearted comedy is the kind of breath of fresh air needed at the end of a long work week.

Now streaming on Netflix