This week marks one of Netflix's major highlights of the year. They're not only debuting a highly anticipated live-action anime series but also airing an awards ceremony.
It's a real make-it-or-break-it moment for them. Alongside the anime series, viewers can catch an Academy Award-winning film and a star-studded awards show.
High Stakes: Netflix’s Debut of “Avatar: The Last Airbender”
Kicking off the Netflix lineup this week is "Avatar: The Last Airbender." The stakes are high for Netflix with this show. Fans hold the original series in high regard, and any misstep by Net flix could incite uproar.
The narrative revolves around four elemental nations - Earth, Wind, Fire, and Air - which once coexisted peacefully until upheaval struck.
Now, in a world torn by war, a young protagonist named Aang emerges as the sole master of all four elements.
His daunting task: was to save the world and confront a formidable adversary bent on thwarting him and wreaking havoc. The series is set to premiere on Netflix on Thursday, February 22, 2024.
SAG Awards and Avatar: The Last Airbender on Netflix this week
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This week also brings the Oscar-winning film "Everything Everywhere All At Once," starring Michelle Yeoh, Stephanie Hsu, Ke Huay Quan, James Hong, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Tallie Medel.
The story follows Evelyn Wang, a mother who's overwhelmed, underpaid, and grappling with family issues involving her father and daughter, Joy. However, everything takes a dramatic turn when a portal to the multiverse opens, thrusting Evelyn into an unexpected adventure.
If you haven't caught the movie yet, now's the perfect opportunity! It lands on Net flix this Friday, February 23rd.
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Are you geared up for the next big award show? Although it might not have the same fame as the Oscars or the Golden Globes, the 30th Annual SAG Awards spotlight the actors themselves.
This year, you can catch the show streaming on Net flix starting at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 24th. Hosting duties will be handled by Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani.
The awards will highlight a range of categories, including Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture, Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series, and Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role.
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New on Netflix this week: Feb. 18-24
Feb. 19
Little Angel, Volume 4
Rhythm + Flow Italy
Feb. 20
Mike Epps: Ready to Sell Out
Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken
Feb. 21
Can I Tell You a Secret?
Feb. 22
Avatar: The Last Airbender
Southpaw
Feb. 23
Everything Everywhere All At Once
Formula 1: Drive to Survive season 6
Mea Culpa
Through My Window: Looking at You
Feb. 24
The 30th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards
Marcel the Shell with Shoes On
The Real World Season 9
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