Miku Martineau as Yumeko in Bet. Photo: Netflix
Miku Martineau as Yumeko in Bet. Photo: Netflix
Miku Martineau as Yumeko in Bet. Photo: Netflix
Miku Martineau as Yumeko in Bet. Photo: Netflix

New movies, shows and music to stream, from manga adaptation Bet to Oscar-winner The Brutalist


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A new live-action manga adaptation comes this week, this time from the popular Kakegurui series, which has already been made into a live-action TV show and movies in Japan. Meanwhile, The Brutalist, which earned Adrien Brody his second Best Actor Oscar, is finally available to stream.

Here are some of the latest films, shows and music to stream this week.

New shows to stream

Murderbot (Apple TV+)

Alexander Skarsgard in Murderbot. Photo: Apple TV+
Alexander Skarsgard in Murderbot. Photo: Apple TV+

Based on the bestselling book series of the same name by Martha Wells, Murderbot is a comedy/thriller about a security robot who begins to develop free will. It hides its intelligence and reluctantly joins a group of scientists on a dangerous assignment when all it really wants is to be left alone to binge-watch futuristic soap operas – until things go sideways.

Alexander Skarsgard (Succession) plays the robot alongside an ensemble cast including Noma Dumezweni (Presumed Innocent), David Dastmalchian (Oppenheimer) and Sabrina Wu (Joy Ride) among others.

Long Way Home (Apple TV+)

Ewan McGregor, left, and Charley Boorman in a scene from Long Way Home. Photo: Apple TV+
Ewan McGregor, left, and Charley Boorman in a scene from Long Way Home. Photo: Apple TV+

Since 2004, Ewan McGregor and his best friend Charley Boorman have turned their motorcycle journeys into three hit TV shows – Long Way Round, Long Way Down and Long Way Up – and two bestselling books. Their fourth international trip and show is called Long Way Home, now streaming on Apple TV+.

For this journey, the duo travel across 17 European countries on cranky old bikes, starting at McGregor’s home in Scotland, going into Holland, up through the Nordics, Arctic Circle, down to the Baltics, before going through the Alps and France. They spent about two months on the road before finishing at Boorman's home in England.

Tucci in Italy (Disney+)

Stanley Tucci in Tucci in Italy. Photo: National Geographic
Stanley Tucci in Tucci in Italy. Photo: National Geographic

Stanley Tucci is back. After CNN cancelled his Emmy Award-winning show Searching for Italy in 2022, the acclaimed actor returns to give the world a taste of his Italian heritage, this time with National Geographic.

For this show, Tucci visits 10 of the most distinctive regions in Italy to discover how food can unlock what makes them so special. Each episode ends with the award-winning actor creating a meal that captures that region’s very essence.

Duster (OSN+)

Josh Holloway in Duster. Photo: Max
Josh Holloway in Duster. Photo: Max

JJ Abrams co-created this show, a crime thriller led by Josh Holloway and Rachel Hilson. Set in the 1970s, it follows the FBI's first black female officer Nina (Hilson), who attempts to stop a crime syndicate with the help of a getaway driver Jim (Holloway).

Bet (Netflix)

Bet centres on a prestigious school where the social status of students is decided through gambling. Photo: Netflix
Bet centres on a prestigious school where the social status of students is decided through gambling. Photo: Netflix

Japanese manga series Kakegurui, written by Homura Kawamoto and illustrated by Toru Naomura, has been hugely successful since its release in 2014. It has spawned an anime series, novels, live-action TV and film adaptations and even a video game.

Netflix, which bought streaming rights to the anime series, is now introducing a live-action English version.

The original story centres on a prestigious school where the social status of students is decided through gambling. When one new student learns the cheating methods of other gamblers, she disrupts the status quo, causing chaos.

In the premise for Bet, the new student is given a mysterious past and she's set on revenge.

New movies to stream

The Brutalist (OSN+)

Adrien Brody in a scene from The Brutalist. Photo: A24
Adrien Brody in a scene from The Brutalist. Photo: A24

The Brutalist has been a rousing success since it was first screened to rave reviews at the Venice Film Festival in September. It has grossed more than $50 million globally on a $10 million budget, and it was nominated for 10 categories at the 2025 Oscars, where it won three – including Brody's second for Best Actor.

The film tells the story of a struggling architect named Lazlo Toth (Brody), a survivor of a Jewish concentration camp, who fights for decades to build his own masterwork in an America that barely accepts him.

Mid90s (OSN+)

Mid90s is comedian Jonah Hill's directorial debut. Photo: A24
Mid90s is comedian Jonah Hill's directorial debut. Photo: A24

Released in 2018, this is comedian Jonah Hill's directorial debut. The film is sets in 1990s Los Angels and follows a 13-year-old boy, who escapes a troubled home life to spend time with an older group of skateboarders.

Mid90s received positive reviews from critics, many of whom praised it for its nostalgic take on the 1990s.

Common Ground (Prime Video)

Jason Momoa in Common Ground. Photo: Big Picture Ranch
Jason Momoa in Common Ground. Photo: Big Picture Ranch

A follow-up to their 2020 documentary film Kiss the Ground, directors Josh Tickell and Rebecca Harrell Tickell return on familiar ground armed with top Hollywood stars to drive home their message of regenerative farming.

Like its predecessor, Common Ground further delves into farming practices and the important role healthier soil plays in a better planet and a more sustainable world. Actors Laura Dern, Jason Momoa, Donald Glover, Woody Harrelson and Rosario Dawson feature in the film.

New music to stream

Morgan Wallen's I'm the Problem

I’m The Problem by Morgan Wallen. Photo: Mercury
I’m The Problem by Morgan Wallen. Photo: Mercury

The Voice alum Morgan Wallen's fourth album comes two years after his hugely successful One Thing at a Time, which remained on top of the US Billboard 200 chart for 19 consecutive weeks.

The country album features a number of high-profile collaborators, including Tate McRae, Eric Church and Post Malone.

Wallen is expected to set off on a tour to promote the album later this year.

Squads

Pakistan: Sarfaraz Ahmed (c), Babar Azam (vc), Abid Ali, Asif Ali, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Sohail, Mohammad Hasnain, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan, Shadab Khan, Usman Shinwari, Wahab Riaz

Sri Lanka: Lahiru Thirimanne (c), Danushka Gunathilaka, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Avishka Fernando, Oshada Fernando, Shehan Jayasuriya, Dasun Shanaka, Minod Bhanuka, Angelo Perera, Wanindu Hasaranga, Lakshan Sandakan, Nuwan Pradeep, Isuru Udana, Kasun Rajitha, Lahiru Kumara

RESULTS

5pm: Maiden (PA) Dh80,000 1,400m
Winner: JAP Almahfuz, Fernando Jara (jockey), Irfan Ellahi (trainer).

5.30pm: Handicap (PA) Dh90,000 1,400m​​​​​​​
Winner: AF Momtaz, Antonio Fresu, Musabah Al Muhairi.

6pm: Handicap (TB) Dh100,000 1,400m​​​​​​​
Winner: Yaalail, Fernando Jara, Ali Rashid Al Raihe.

6.30pm: Abu Dhabi Championship Listed (PA) Dh180,000 1,600m​​​​​​​
Winner: Ihtesham, Szczepan Mazur, Ibrahim Al Hadhrami.

7pm: Wathba Stallions Cup Handicap (PA) Dh70,000 1,600m​​​​​​​
Winner: Dahess D’Arabie, Fernando Jara, Helal Al Alawi.

7.30pm: Maiden (PA) Dh80,000 2.200m
​​​​​​​Winner: Ezz Al Rawasi, Connor Beasley, Helal Al Alawi.

SQUADS

Pakistan: Sarfraz Ahmed (capt), Azhar Ali, Shan Masood, Sami Aslam, Babar Azam, Asad Shafiq, Haris Sohail, Usman Salahuddin, Yasir Shah, Mohammad Asghar, Bilal Asif, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Amir, Hasan Ali, Mohammad Abbas, Wahab Riaz

Sri Lanka: Dinesh Chandimal (capt), Lahiru Thirimanne (vice-capt), Dimuth Karunaratne, Kaushal Silva, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Roshen Silva, Niroshan Dickwella, Rangana Herath, Lakshan Sandakan, Dilruwan Perera, Suranga Lakmal, Nuwan Pradeep, Vishwa Fernando, Lahiru Gamage

Umpires: Ian Gould (ENG) and Nigel Llong (ENG)
TV umpire: Richard Kettleborough (ENG)
ICC match referee: Andy Pycroft (ZIM)

Scoreline:

Everton 4

Richarlison 13'), Sigurdsson 28', ​​​​​​​Digne 56', Walcott 64'

Manchester United 0

Man of the match: Gylfi Sigurdsson (Everton)

Defence review at a glance

• Increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 but given “turbulent times it may be necessary to go faster”

• Prioritise a shift towards working with AI and autonomous systems

• Invest in the resilience of military space systems.

• Number of active reserves should be increased by 20%

• More F-35 fighter jets required in the next decade

• New “hybrid Navy” with AUKUS submarines and autonomous vessels

Ipaf in numbers

Established: 2008

Prize money:  $50,000 (Dh183,650) for winners and $10,000 for those on the shortlist.

Winning novels: 13

Shortlisted novels: 66

Longlisted novels: 111

Total number of novels submitted: 1,780

Novels translated internationally: 66

U19 WORLD CUP, WEST INDIES

UAE group fixtures (all in St Kitts)

  • Saturday 15 January: UAE beat Canada by 49 runs 
  • Thursday 20 January: v England 
  • Saturday 22 January: v Bangladesh 

UAE squad:

Alishan Sharafu (captain), Shival Bawa, Jash Giyanani, Sailles
Jaishankar, Nilansh Keswani, Aayan Khan, Punya Mehra, Ali Naseer, Ronak Panoly,
Dhruv Parashar, Vinayak Raghavan, Soorya Sathish, Aryansh Sharma, Adithya
Shetty, Kai Smith  

UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
La Mer lowdown

La Mer beach is open from 10am until midnight, daily, and is located in Jumeirah 1, well after Kite Beach. Some restaurants, like Cupagahwa, are open from 8am for breakfast; most others start at noon. At the time of writing, we noticed that signs for Vicolo, an Italian eatery, and Kaftan, a Turkish restaurant, indicated that these two restaurants will be open soon, most likely this month. Parking is available, as well as a Dh100 all-day valet option or a Dh50 valet service if you’re just stopping by for a few hours.
 

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Starring: Chris Evans, Chris Pratt, Tom Holland, Robert Downey Junior, Scarlett Johansson, Elizabeth Olsen
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