Inevitable:
Ray of Hope – Tuesday, May 2
Although the tragic story of Anne Frank is well known and her diary is one of the most widely read works in the world, translated into more than 70 languages and sold more than 30 million copies, very few have heard of Miep Gies. This young secretary did not hesitate for a moment to help his boss Otto Frank, hiding him and his entire family for two years during one of the darkest periods in history.
Available from May 2, the mini-series A Spark of Hope shines a spotlight on this everyday heroine, her husband Ian, and their amazing courage. These 8 episodes star Belle Paul as Mip, joined by Joe Cole (Peaky Blinders), Liev Schreiber (Ray Donovan) and Amira Cassar (Call Me By Your Name).
West Side Story – Friday, May 12
For his first musical, Steven Spielberg created a monument to the big screen adaptation of West Side Story, set in New York City from 1957, set against the backdrop of a feud between rival gangs.
Almost 60 years after Jerome Robbins and Robert Wise’s iconic film, the filmmaker has won the challenge to offer a bold new adaptation that matches his talent, convincing both the first version and neophytes. Ansel Elgort and Rachel Zeegler play the two leads in this feature film, which also puts Ariana DeBose in the spotlight as Anita.
(Re)discover Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story starting May 12 on Disney+.
Chinese American – Wednesday, May 24th
After triumphing at the 2023 Oscars on March 12 with the event film Everything Everywhere, Simultaneously, Michelle Yeoh and Ke Hui Kuan reprise their roles in the original American series from China on Disney +. The two actors will also reunite with Stephanie Hsu, who played their daughter in Daniel’s feature film.
Adapted from the graphic novel by Jin Luen Yang, the series tells the story of Jin Wang, an ordinary teenager who divides his time between his family and friends. When he meets a new foreign student on the first day of school, the culture shock is huge: Jin unwittingly becomes involved in a battle between Chinese gods! Tune in starting May 24 exclusively on the platform.
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Ed Sheeran: The Sum of It All – Wednesday, May 3
He made the whole world dance to his hits your shape and shaking and softened the listeners perfect and thinking out loud : Usually very reserved, Ed Sheeran today opens up about his personal life and how his experiences shaped who he became in Episode 4 of the documentary series Ed Sheeran: The Sum of It All.
May 4 – Thursday May 4
Like every year, May 4th is a day of celebration for all fans of the Star Wars universe. On May 4, Disney+ has some great new features for you: Star Wars Volume 2: Visions, with 9 new short films, and the Star Wars kids’ series The Adventures of a Little Jedi to share your passion. with family.!
Crater – Friday, May 12
Go on an adventure starting May 12 with the all-new original movie The Crater, which will be discovered exclusively on the platform. After the death of his father, young Caleb Channing, who always grew up and lived in a lunar mining colony, is going to move to an idyllic distant planet.
But in order to fulfill the last wishes of the deceased, he takes possession of the car before leaving, and in the company of his three best friends and a newcomer from Earth, decides to investigate the mysterious crater…
White Men Can’t Jump – Friday, May 19
A modern remake of the 1992 film of the same name starring Woody Harrelson and Wesley Snipes, White People Can’t Jump once again celebrates streetball culture in Los Angeles. Rapper Jack Harlow and actress Cinqua Walls (Friday Night Lights, Teen Wolf) star in the two main roles. A must-see comedy on Disney + starting May 19.
Not Dead Yet: Confessions of a 40-Year-Old Rapture – Wednesday, May 24
Gina Rodriguez, the star of Jane the Virgin, returns on May 24 in a poster for Not Yet Dead: Confessions of Forties, the story of a newly divorced and broken woman who comes to terms with writing obituaries and the aftermath. Starts getting life advice from a questionable source…
Other releases of the month:
Wednesday May 3:
pocoyo- Youth series
Friday May 5 :
The Disappeared Temple of the Inca Empire – Documentary
Wednesday May 10:
Lambert vs. Lambert: On behalf of Vincent – Documentary series
Born this way – Documentary series
Muppet Mayhem – series
Ultra Violet and Black Scorpion – Youth series
Justified – Seasons 1 to 6 – series
Friday May 12:
Albert Lin’s Lost Cities: Noah’s Ark – Documentary
Wednesday May 17:
tara duncan – Youth series
Grey’s Anatomy – Season 18 – series
Wednesday May 24:
crazy love K-drama
Link: Eat, Love, Kill – K-drama
Adventures in Tic et Tac Park – Season 2 – Youth series
clean up – series
The Glass Treasure – Seasons 1 and 2 – Youth series
Thursday, May 25:
The Kardashians – Season 3 – reality series
Friday May 26:
Tompkins: Living for Nature – Documentary
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