Amy Schumer’s comedy “Kinda Pregnant” and “Yellowstone” star Kevin Costner narrating a docuseries about Yosemite National Park are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.
New movies to stream
Amy Schumer leads “Kinda Pregnant,” which premieres on Netflix on Feb. 5. In the film, her character Lainy starts wearing a fake “bump” and telling everyone she’s pregnant, jealous of her best friend who is actually gestating a human. Naturally, she meets the man of her dreams in this state. Will Forte, Jillian Bell, Damon Wayans Jr. and “Ginny and Georgia’s” Brianne Howey also star.
It’s hard to believe that the Andrew Garfield/Florence Pugh/demon carousel horse meme only happened last year. This is not the meditation on time that John Crowley was going for with his romantic drama “We Live in Time” — about new love, family, cancer and ambition — but with subjects as heavy as those, it’s also OK to have a bit of fun with it. The movie makes its Max debut on Feb. 7.
Pharrell Williams’ life story is told using Lego in Morgan Neville’s unconventional documentary “Piece by Piece,” which begins streaming on Peacock on Feb. 7.
— Lindsey Bahr
New music to stream
Six decades ago, the singular saxophonist John Coltrane released “A Love Supreme,” a revelatory work of modal and spiritual jazz largely considered to be Coltrane’s greatest collection and certainly his most popular. On Feb. 7, listeners can re-experience the album with “A Love Supreme: 60th Anniversary Edition,” out via Impulse! Records. And if streaming isn’t enough — Impulse! is releasing a limited-edition vinyl version, too.
The Dominican singer-songwriter Natti Natasha is tomorrow’s talent today, effortlessly marrying reggaeton, bachata and pop. That’s evidenced by her forthcoming project produced by Romeo Santos, “Natti Natasha en Amargue,” out Feb. 7. “Tu Loca” is modern música tropicale balladry; the slow and sexy “Quiéreme Menos” deserves a place on your playlist — she even performed that one live at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade last year. If it is great enough for the most delicious holiday, it is great enough for all.
— Maria Sherman
New shows to stream
Kaitlyn Dever stars in a limited series about the underbelly of the wellness industry. “Apple Cider Vinegar,” premiering Feb. 6 on Netflix, is not about the fermented juice that is credited for its health benefits. This ACV is based on the true story of Belle Gibson, an Australian woman who pretended to be a cancer survivor, thanks to clean eating and organic foods. Alycia Debnam-Carey and Aisha Dee co-star.
In 2022, Kevin Costner narrated a docuseries on Fox Nation marking the 150th anniversary of Yellowstone National Park. He’s back as an executive producer, host and narrator of a three-episode sequel called “Yellowstone to Yosemite with Kevin Costner.” The Oscar winner retraces Teddy Roosevelt and John Muir’s Yosemite exposition, which helped to inspire Roosevelt’s conservation efforts. It premieres Feb. 8.
— Alicia Rancilio
New video games to play
The Middle Ages were rough on pretty much everyone, but consider poor Henry, the hero of 2018’s Kingdom Come: Deliverance. His whole family in 15th-century Bohemia got murdered by mercenaries, so he spent the game on a mission of vengeance. Henry’s back for more in Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, now fighting for the resistance that’s trying to restore the king to his throne. The developers, Prague’s Warhorse Studios, say this new chapter is “historically accurate” — so there’s none of the sorcery you might expect in a medieval role-playing game. It’s all about who wields the fastest sword, though you may want to take a break now and then to have a mug of mead and admire the lush Bohemian landscape. Join the battle Feb. 4 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and PC.
— Lou Kesten