Michael B. Jordan lends his voice to a tiny woodland creature who swaps bodies with a majestic bird in the animated film 'Swapped,' while Kacey Musgraves drops her seventh studio album 'Middle of Nowhere.' These are among the latest television, film, music, and video game offerings arriving on streaming platforms this week, as selected by The Associated Press entertainment journalists.
New Movies to Stream (April 27-May 3)
'Swapped' (Netflix, May 1) — Fresh off his Oscar win, Michael B. Jordan voices a small forest creature who switches bodies with his adversary, a regal bird (voiced by Juno Temple). Directed by Nathan Greno of 'Tangled' fame, the film also features Cedric the Entertainer and Tracy Morgan. Think 'Freaky Friday' with feathers.
'Chainsaw Man — The Movie: Reze Arc' (Crunchyroll, April 30) — This anime film, directed by Tatsuya Yoshihara, adapts Tatsuki Fujimoto's manga about a teenager murdered by the Yakuza who is reborn with the ability to turn his body parts into chainsaws to fight devils. It's also a romance and rated R.
'Conbody vs Everybody' (Criterion Channel, May 1) — This five-part docuseries from Debra Granik ('Winter's Bone') follows ex-con Coss Marte over eight years as he builds a New York gym that employs formerly incarcerated individuals.
'Hallow Road' (Hulu, May 2) — Rosamund Pike and Matthew Rhys star as parents rushing to help their daughter after a late-night accident. AP film writer Lindsey Bahr calls it 'an effectively minimalistic thriller that leaves much room for interpretation.'
New Music to Stream (April 27-May 3)
Kacey Musgraves, 'Middle of Nowhere' (May 1) — Musgraves returns with witty country-pop songs, including the lead single 'Dry Spell.' The album is inspired by her Texas roots and features a collaboration with Willie Nelson on 'Uncertain, TX.'
Kneecap, 'FENIAN' (May 1) — The Irish-language Belfast hip-hop trio releases a new album referencing 19th-century Irish revolutionaries. The opening track 'Éire go Deo' is a rallying cry for the Irish language.
American Football, 'LP4' — The influential 'Midwest emo' band returns with their signature twinkly guitar sound. The track 'No Feeling' features Brendan Yates of Turnstile.
Tori Amos, 'In Times of Dragons' (May 1) — A 17-track concept album where Amos portrays an alternate universe version of herself fleeing a billionaire husband, joined by the 'Gasoline Girls.'
New Series to Stream (April 27-May 3)
'This First House' (The Roku Channel, April 27) — A spinoff of 'This Old House' following millennial and Gen Z families buying their first homes, guided by renovation experts Zack and Camille Dettmore.
'The House of the Spirits' (Prime Video, April 29) — A Spanish-language adaptation of Isabel Allende's novel, following a multi-generational Latin family. Executive produced by Allende and Eva Longoria.
'Widow's Bay' (Apple TV+, April 29) — Matthew Rhys plays a mayor of a creepy coastal town who wants to boost tourism, but locals believe the island is haunted. A horror comedy series.
'Zillow Gone Wild' (HBO Max, May 2) — Hosted by Jack McBrayer, this HGTV series tours outrageous houses from real estate listings.
New Video Games (April 27-May 3)
'Saros' (PS5, May 1) — From Housemarque (Returnal), this shooter on the shape-shifting planet Carcosa features high-tech weapons and a shield that reflects alien projectiles.
'Aphelion' (PS5, Xbox X/S, PC, April 29) — Two astronauts stranded on the frozen planet Persephone must use exploration skills to survive. Developed in collaboration with the European Space Agency.
