The biographical film "Michael," chronicling the life of the King of Pop, begins streaming on Starz on August 10, following its theatrical release. Directed by Antoine Fuqua, the movie stars Jaafar Jackson, Michael Jackson's nephew, in the titular role. The film offers an estate-approved dramatization of Jackson's life.
Additionally, "Travis Barker: Louder Than Fear," a documentary exploring the life of the Blink-182 drummer, will be available on Hulu on August 13. The film covers Barker's life from 2017 to 2026, with a significant focus on the aftermath of the 2008 plane crash he survived.
Other notable releases include the new season of "Reacher," based on Lee Child's 13th Jack Reacher novel, "Gone Tomorrow," which premieres its first three episodes on Prime Video on August 12. The series follows Reacher as he investigates a woman's death.
"Tires," a workplace comedy series created by and starring Steve Gerben and Shane Gillis, debuts on Netflix on August 13. The show centers on employees at an auto repair shop.
For gaming enthusiasts, "Madden NFL 27" is set to launch on August 13 for PlayStation 5, Xbox X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The latest iteration of the football simulation game introduces features such as dynamic weather and new gameplay mechanics.
Music releases include Carly Simon's "Comes In Waves," her first album of original songs since 2008, available August 14. Becky G also releases her new bilingual album "Baraja Bendita," described as a return to her rap-pop roots.
The week also sees the premiere of the HBO series "Lanterns" on August 16, starring Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre as DC Comics' Green Lanterns Hal Jordan and John Stewart. The show, described as part sci-fi superhero story and part mystery, is part of the new DC Universe slate.