Kill Tony: Kill or Be Killed
Netflix
Releases: April 7
Kill Tony is an uncensored and unapologetic stand-up comedy show in which novice comedians get only a minute to wow Tony Hinchcliffe and his illustrious panel of celebrity guests. The long-running show created and hosted by Hinchcliffe, has become a smash hit, known for its unpredictable format, rising comedic talents and no-holds-barred humour. The show premiered on June 3, 2013, and has released a new episode every Monday night since. It also streams on YouTube and other online platforms, achieving around 2 million downloads per episode.
Spy High Season 1
Prime Video
Releases: April 8
Spy High is a four-part docuseries that explores the story of 15-year-old Blake Robbins, who sued his elite public school for spying on him after accusing him of selling drugs. The series examines the implications of online privacy in schools, uncovering disturbing revelations behind the suburban scandal. The documentary project follows the 2010 class action lawsuit, Robbins v Lower Merion School District. Executive produced by Mark Wahlberg and directed by Jody McVeigh-Schultz, Spy High sheds light on a very important problem in today’s digital world.
Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing
Netflix
Releases: April 9
The docuseries uncovers the ugly reality behind the apparently idyllic existence of child YouTuber Piper Rockelle and her crew, The Squad. Ex-members and their parents come forward with accusations of exploitation, manipulation, and abuse by Piper’s mother, Tiffany Smith, who controlled the group. Directed by Jenna Rosher and Kief Davidson, the three-part series lifts the lid on the dark underbelly of kidfluencing, uncovering a culture of abuse and control that raises questions about the exploitation of child influencers.
Warfare
Theatres
Releases: April 11
Warfare is a gritty and visceral war drama recounting a US Navy SEALs operation that goes awry as they embark on a dangerous mission in Ramadi, Iraq, with the chaos and brotherhood of war retold through their memories of the event. Directed by Alex Garland and Iraq War veteran Ray Mendoza, the film places audiences with the SEALs, depicting the story in real-time as well as in the recollections of those who experienced it. The movie is a starkly true reflection of contemporary warfare and camaraderie, but its meaning and purpose are uncertain beyond revealing the atrocities of war.
Phule
Theatres
Releases: April 11
Phule is a biopic based on the life story of Mahatma Joyotirao Phule and his wife Savritribai Phule, who fought for equality and education in India in the 19th century when child marriage was rampant and girl children were refused education and pushed into marriage. Mahatma Phule chose to educate his wife. The film, directed by Ananth Mahadevan, features Pratik Gandhi and Patralekhaa as the Phules. It focuses on their life social reformers, fighting for women’s education and rights for the poor. The film is slated to be released on April 11, on the 197th birth anniversary of Mahatma Phule.