Pop culture is a never-ending world of updates, teases, trailers, and hopefully releases. What’s New Wednesday is Dorkaholics’ way to keep us all up to date with what’s new across comics, TV, film, games, and more! This week, the focus is on La Dolce Villa, Court of Gold, Zero Day, and Opus.
- La Dolce Villa – Official Trailer
Netflix has a cute romcom for viewers this upcoming Valentine’s Day, La Dolce Villa. Set in the beautiful country of Italy, we find a single father getting involved with his adult daughter’s real estate purchase while meeting and getting involved with the town’s mayor. It looks like this chef turned business consultant will be rediscovering his passion in life.
Release Date: On Netflix on February 13, 2025
Synopsis: Successful businessman Eric travels to Italy to stop his daydreaming daughter Olivia from restoring a crumbling villa. Italy, however, has different plans for him as it delivers on its legendary promise of beauty, magic, and romance.
- Court of Gold – Official Trailer
Relive the “off the charts excitement” of men’s basketball at the Olympic Games Paris 2024, and not just from the perspective of Team USA as Teams France, Serbia, and Canada are ready to represent international basketball and show just how competitive their teams can be.
Release Date: On Netflix on February 18, 2025
Synopsis: For the first time ever, top medal contenders in men’s basketball granted behind-the-scenes access at the Olympic Games Paris 2024. COURT OF GOLD gives an unfiltered, insider look at Team USA, France, Serbia and Canada as they gear up and battle for gold in Paris. International basketball has caught up to the U.S. and the competition and stakes are higher than ever.
- Zero Day – Official Trailer
Zero Day stars Robert De Niro as a former U.S. President now heading a commission responding to a terrorist attack in a manner that reminds me of the Patriot Act as they are on a national manhunt for anyone who has aided or abetted the cyber attack that resulted in over 4000 lost lives. However, with this angle on cyber attacks and technology, as well as misinformation, it feels like a story set in modern times with the circumstances of a post 9/11 world for the U.S.
Release Date: On Netflix on February 20, 2025
Synopsis: ZERO DAY is a limited series starring Robert De Niro as respected former U.S. President George Mullen, who, as head of the Zero Day Commission, is charged with finding the perpetrators of a devastating cyber attack that has caused chaos around the country and thousands of fatalities. As disinformation runs rampant and the personal ambition of power brokers in technology, Wall Street, and government collide, Mullen’s unwavering search for the truth forces him to confront his own dark secrets while risking all he holds dear.
- Opus – Official Trailer
I’m not sure how convinced I am that John Malkovich can portray a legendary pop star, but I’m definitely feeling the eerie cult his character has built around his larger than life personality. The cult horror elements of Opus reminds me of Get Out, especially with the blink and you’ll miss it running moment in the trailer, but I’m sure the film will still break new ground as another A24 horror twist.
Release Date: In theaters on March 14, 2025
Synopsis: A young writer (Ayo Edebiri) is invited to the remote compound of a legendary pop star (John Malkovich) who mysteriously disappeared thirty years ago. Surrounded by the star’s cult of sycophants and intoxicated journalists, she finds herself in the middle of his twisted plan.
