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Upcoming Highlights in Entertainment and Sports
Summer Olympics Coverage Kicks Off
The opening week of the Summer Olympics features an impressive lineup, spotlighting key events such as track and field competitions, swimming finals, and men’s synchronized springboard finals. NBC will present its “Primetime in Paris” segment at 8 PM EST, showcasing the excitement of these marquee sports. Viewers can tune in for live coverage during the day, including the men’s 10,000-meter final and track heats, taking place at 1 PM EST at the Stade de France. The swimming finals will begin at 2:30 PM EST, highlighting Australia’s Kaylee McKeown as she aims to defend her title in the women’s 200m backstroke. Additionally, U.S. women’s beach volleyball will face Germany at 4 PM EST. Coverage is also available on USA Network and E!, with all events streamable on Peacock. A complete schedule can be accessed on nbcolympics.com.
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Premieres
The latest installment in the Planet of the Apes franchise, titled Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, is set to make its streaming debut. This film marks the tenth entry in the series and transports audiences several hundred years forward from 2017’s War for the Planet of the Apes. The narrative centers around young chimpanzee Noa, portrayed by Owen Teague, whose life is disrupted when a violent faction led by Proximus Caesar, played by Kevin Durand, captures him and his tribe. All ten films, beginning with the iconic 1968 original, can be found streaming on Hulu.
Netflix Celebrates SpongeBob’s 25th Anniversary
As part of the 25th-anniversary festivities for the beloved series SpongeBob SquarePants, Netflix has released a movie spinoff titled Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie. This innovative production blends live action with CGI animation, featuring Sandy Cheeks, voiced by Carolyn Lawrence, as the central character. The plot follows Sandy and SpongeBob as they embark on a perilous journey to rescue their friends when Bikini Bottom is whisked away by a mysterious marine laboratory. Joined by Sandy’s relatives—featuring appearances from Johnny Knoxville and Craig Robinson—the duo leaves their underwater world behind to restore it. Notable live-action guest stars include Wanda Sykes.
Apple TV+ Offers True-Crime Insights
In a compelling new docuseries titled Cowboy Cartel, Apple TV+ explores real-life crime through the lens of rookie FBI agent Scott Lawson. The series, produced by the team behind Narcos and American Cartel, chronicles Lawson’s investigation into the Treviño brothers, infamous leaders of Mexico’s violent Los Zetas cartel. Utilizing the horse-racing industry as a conduit for money laundering, Lawson uncovers a crucial entry point to infiltrate the cartel. The docuseries consists of four gripping episodes featuring interviews with Lawson and other law enforcement officials, offering a deep dive into this high-stakes pursuit.
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