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Latinos dominate in big productions that premiere in August on the small screen.
From the Star Wars franchise to a series based on a book by Gabriel García Márquez, at Zona Pop CNN we compile some of the most important premieres on four of the most sought-after
streaming
platforms : Netflix, Amazon, Disney+ and HBO Max.
August 2022 premieres on Netflix
"The Sandman"
Perhaps a world that all of us on Earth have in common is that of dreams.
Precisely what happens there, that meeting with Morpheus, is the basis of the story of "The Sandman", a series of 10 episodes lasting one hour each.
"There is another world that awaits us all when we close our eyes and sleep, a place called the
Dreaming
, where
The Sandman
, Master of Dreams (Tom Sturridge), gives form to all our deepest fears and fantasies. But when
Dream
is captured unexpectedly and held prisoner for a century, his absence triggers a series of events that will forever change both the dream world and the waking world. To restore order,
Dream
must travel through different worlds and timelines to repair the mistakes he has made during his vast existence, revisiting old friends and enemies, and meeting new entities, both cosmic and human, along the way," according to Netflix.
The production is based on the DC Comics novel "The Sandman," written by Neil Gaiman.
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The series premieres on August 5.
"Clusterf**k: Woodstock '99"
Lovers of music and massive festivals will learn the chaotic history of the festival that was organized in 1999 to celebrate thirty years of Woodstock.
Netflix brings to its platform the three-episode documentary series in which they will show how an event that celebrated peace and love ended in riots, fire and chaos.
"Woodstock '99 was supposed to be a millennium-defining celebration of peace, love, and great music. Instead, the festival degenerated into an epic train wreck of fires, riots, and destruction. Using insider footage and eyewitness interviews with a impressive roster of festival staff, artists and attendees, this docu-series goes behind the scenes to reveal the egos, greed and music that fueled three days of utter chaos," Netflix says of the production.
The documentary series premieres on August 3.
"Sump"
South Korea always ends up surprising with its fabulous and intriguing stories.
The movie "Carter" is no exception and precisely in the hands of its protagonist is the life of the characters in the series.
"Two months after a deadly pandemic originating in the DMZ (demilitarized zone between North and South Korea) has devastated the US and North Korea, Carter wakes up with no memory of his past. In his head is a device mysterious, and in his mouth, a lethal bomb. A strange voice in his ears gives him orders. The bomb may explode at any moment, unless he rescues the girl who is the only antidote to the virus. But the CIA and a coup in North Korea are hot on his heels," Netflix says of the film.
The film opens on August 5.
August 2022 Premieres on Amazon Prime Video
"A League of Their Own"
How to forget that film from the early nineties where Madonna, Téa Leoni, Geena Davis, among others, played baseball, all directed by Tom Hanks!
And it is that a new version, this time in a serial version, arrives at Prime Video.
"
A League of Their Own
evokes the playful spirit of Penny Marshall's beloved classic, while widening the lens to tell the story of an entire generation of women who dreamed of playing professional baseball, both in and out of the AAGPBL. female All-American). The series follows Carson (Abbi Jacobson) and Max (Chanté Adams) and a new set of witty and hilarious characters as they make their way onto the field, meeting their teams and themselves along the way," says Prime Video of the production.
The series premieres on August 12.
"Thirteen Lives"
This was a true life story that at 108 transfixed the media and the general public.
12 boys and their soccer coach are trapped in a cave in Thailand.
All were found alive after nine days under the mountain.
This wonderful story is told in this film, directed by Ron Howard and starring Colin Farrell, Viggo Mortensen and Joel Edgerton.
The film premieres on Prime Video on August 5.
"The Samaritan"
Can you imagine that that shy neighbor, who doesn't talk to anyone, is actually a superhero?
That is what Sam Clearly thinks of Mr. Smith in "The Samaritan" (the samaritan, in Spanish).
Thirteen-year-old Sam Cleary (Javon “Wanna” Walton) suspects that his mysterious and reclusive neighbor, Mr. Smith (Sylvester Stallone), is actually a legend hiding in plain sight. Twenty years ago, the super-powered Granite City vigilante Samaritan was pronounced dead after a vicious warehouse battle with his rival, Nemesis.Most believe Samaritan perished in the fire, but some in town, like Sam, are hopeful that he is still alive. With crime on the rise and the city on the brink of chaos, Sam makes it his mission to convince his neighbor to come out of hiding to save the city from ruin," says Prime Video of the tape.
The film opens on August 26.
"News of a Kidnapping"
We end this Prime Video list with a Colombian production, "News of a kidnapping."
The series is based on the book of the same name by Nobel Prize winner Gabriel García Márquez.
"The exciting and suspenseful story follows the ordeal of a small group of people, who were kidnapped in the 1990s by Colombian drug traffickers – Diana Turbay (Majida Issa), Maruja Pachón (Cristina Umaña), Marina Montoya, (Carmenza Gómez ) and Beatriz Villamizar (Julieth Restrepo) – and the extraordinary efforts by their loved ones to free them – Alberto Villamizar (Juan Pablo Raba) Nydia Quintero (Constanza Duque)," according to a Prime Video press release.
"News of a kidnapping" will have six one-hour episodes.
The series will premiere on August 12.
August 2022 premieres on Disney+
"Star Wars: Andor"
Diego Luna returns to a Star Wars franchise with this Disney+ original series.
"The
Andor
series will explore a new perspective on the Star Wars galaxy, focusing on Cassian Andor's journey to discover the difference he can make. The series presents the story of the growing rebellion against the Empire and how people and planets become involved. It's an era filled with danger, deception, and intrigue as Cassian embarks on the path that is destined to make him a rogue hero," according to Disney+.
Diego Luna will be Cassian Andor again, the role he played in "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story".
Stellan Skarsgård, Adria Arjona, Fiona Shaw, Denise Gough, Kyle Soller and Genevieve O'Reilly join the cast.
The series premieres on August 31.
Premieres August 2022 on HBO Max
"House of Dragons"
This is perhaps the streaming premiere that will give the most talk in August.
And it is that on August 21 "House of Dragon" arrives on the screens of HBO Max, a prequel to his successful series "Game of Thrones".
The 10-episode series is based on the book "Fire & Blood" by George RR Martin.
The production will narrate the history of the Targaryens and the events take place 200 years before what we saw in "Game of Thrones".
For those who can't wait and want to start immersing themselves in history, then they should tune in to HBO Max's original podcast "The Official Games of Thrones Podcast: House of Dragon", where you can listen to interviews with George RR Martin, part of the cast of the series and other surprises.
"ThePrincess"
If there is a story that captivates and attracts audiences of different generations, it is that of Princess Diana, mother of Princes William and Harry.
And her life comes to the screens of HBO Max through the documentary "The Princess".
The production is a "visceral immersion into Diana's life in the constant and often intrusive glare of the media spotlight. The film takes place as if in the present, allowing viewers to experience overwhelming adoration, but also the intense scrutiny of Diana's every move and the constant judgment of her character. Through archival footage, the film is also a reflection of the society of the time, revealing the audience's own concerns, fears, aspirations and desires," HBO shared through a statement.
The documentary tape premieres on Saturday, August 13, on what will be the 25th anniversary of Lady Di's death.
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