Popcorn Highlights

CHEER

Cheer is a documentary TV series, following the lives of the cheerleaders of Navarro College, who work hard to prepare for, perhaps, the best moment of their lives — a national title. The show was directed by Greg Whiteley, produced by many, including Alex Bowser and Emma Brady, and stars Gabi Butler, La’Darius Marshall and Jerry Harris, among others. It was released on January 8, 2020 on Netflix.

James May: Our Man in Japan

James May: Our Man in Japan is a travel documentary on Amazon Prime Video. It has been directed by Tom Whitter, under the banner of Plum Pictures and   New Entity, and stars James May. It follows James May and his travel around Japan, and focuses on his experiences. It was originally released on January 3, 2020.

Vienna Blood

Vienna Blood is a crime-drama series, initially released on November 18, 2019. It was written by Stephen Thompson, produced under the banners of Endor Productions and MR Film, and stars Matthew Beard, Jürgen Maurer and Luise von Finckh, among others. The story is set in 1900s, and follows the life of a student of Sigmund Freud, Max Liebermann, who aids a detective in solving murders.

Star Trek: Picard

Star Trek: Picard is a TV series, starring Patrick Stewart, Santiago Cabrera and Michelle Hurd, among others. The show was created by Akiva Goldsman, Michael Chabon, Kirsten Beyer and Alex Kurtzman, and is a continuation of Star Trek: The Next Generation, focusing on the life of Jean-Luc Picard. The first season was aired on CBS on January 23, 2020.

Crash Landing on You

Crash Landing on You is a South Korean television series. It has been directed by Lee Jeong-hyo, distributed by tvN and Netflix, and stars Hyun Bin, Son Ye-jin and Kim Jung-hyun, among others. The story revolves around a South Korean heiress, who, while paragliding, accidentally lands in North Korea. It was originally released on December 14, 2019.