Spotlight is serving up magic, marriage, murder and plenty of entertainment this week, with the return of two iconic sisters, a new generation of relationship drama and a true-crime series where sport takes a deadly turn.
PRACTICAL MAGIC 2: AT CINEMAS
Dust off the spell books because, 30 years later, the Owens sisters are back in Practical Magic 2. Now with daughters of their own, Sally and Gillian must confront a dark curse threatening their family, putting sisterhood, love and supernatural magic to the ultimate test. Directed by Susanne Bier, known for Bird Box and Serena, the highly anticipated sequel brings back Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman alongside Joey King and Maisie Williams for curses, sisterhood and plenty of magic.
WHY DID I GET MARRIED AGAIN?: NETFLIX
The vows may be new, but the baggage remains the same. Tyler Perry’s popular Why Did I Get Married Again? franchise returns to Netflix, bringing the gang back together as a new generation discovers relationship drama may be a family tradition. Marcus and Angela’s daughter is preparing to tie the knot, but when the group sees their children repeating familiar relationship patterns, they’re forced to question whether marriage gets any easier the second time around. Jill Scott, Tasha Smith, Michael Jai White and Taraji P Henson return with a new generation of cast members. Old friends, new marriages and the same relationship drama — what could possibly go wrong? Spotlight chats with some of the cast to find out what audiences can expect from Why Did I Get Married Again?
GAME DAY MURDERS: INVESTIGATION DISCOVERY
Sports can bring out the best in people, but what happens when obsession turns deadly? Investigation Discovery’s new six-part true-crime series Game Day Murders explores high-profile murder cases that rocked the sports world. Featuring rare firsthand accounts from former teammates, family members and key investigators, the series delves into the dark intersection of ambition, competition and violence. Executive produced by NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal and hosted by veteran sports broadcaster Lindsay Czarniak, Game Day Murders premieres on Investigation Discovery, DStv channel 171, on September 14 at 9pm.
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