What’s New on Digital, DVD/Blu-ray, TV, & Netflix This Week: December 31-January 6
At a loss for what to watch this week? From new DVDs and Blu-rays, to what's streaming on Netflix, we've got you covered.
NEW ON DVD AND BLU-RAY
'Night School' (January 1)
It's a no-brainer to pair up Tiffany Haddish and Kevin Hart, two of Hollywood's most in-demand comedic actors.The premise of the movie is pretty simple: Hart attends night school in hopes of getting his GED, which he needs to get a sales job. Haddish is his no-nonsense teacher who doesn't take any BS from her students.
The movie arrives on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD on January 1 (and is already available on Digital HD).
'Bad Times at the El Royale' (January 1)
A star-studded cast — including Jeff Bridges, Dakota Johnson, Jon Hamm and Chris Hemsworth — gathers at a rundown hotel in Lake Tahoe with a dark past. Everyone has a secret to bury, and over the course of one night, seek redemption. This mystery thriller is chock full of twists and turns, building up to a shocking end.
The movie arrives on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD on January 1 (and is already available on Digital HD).
NEW VIDEO ON DEMAND, STREAMING, AND DIGITAL
'The Old Man and the Gun' (January 1)
It's an outrage Robert Redford has never received an acting Oscar, but maybe Academy members will finally recognize his last performance before retirement. He stars in this true story-inspired tale of Forrest Tucker, who escapes prison at the age of 70 and goes on to pull off a series of daring heists, confounding law enforcement and enchanting the public. Available on Digital HD January 1.
'State Like Sleep' (January 1)
In this thriller, a young widow (Katherine Waterston) haunted by the death of her husband (Michiel Huisman) is rocked when she receives a phone call that forces her to revisit the past. It leads her to a secret gentleman's club, which only provokes to more questions. Available on Digital HD January 1.
NEW ON NETFLIX
'A Series of Unfortunate Events' Season 3 (January 1)
The tumultuous tale of the unfortunate Baudelaire orphans reaches its conclusion, as they continue to try to evade the dastardly schemes of Count Olaf (Neil Patrick Harris).
'Tidying Up With Marie Kondo' (January 1)
http://https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvyeapVBLWYWhat better way to start the new year than clearing away the clutter? Get inspired by watching the Japanese organization maven deploy her world-famous KonMari method to guide people who are at a crossroads.
For more, see what else is new on Netflix in December 2018.
TV WORTH WATCHING
'Gotham' Season 5 Premiere, Fox (January 3, 8 p.m.)
Jim Gordon (Ben McKenzie) and Bruce Wayne (David Mazouz) struggle to keep the city safe when the villains who survived last season's attack begin to resurface .
'The 76th Annual Golden Globes,' NBC (January 6, 8 p.m.)
Stars! They're just like us! Except when they win shiny gold trophies and get to drink cocktails with Meryl Streep. "Killing Eve" star and nominee Sandra Oh and Andy Samberg host.