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FEBRUARY 21 - 27, 2021 staradvertiser.com DRAMA ON ICE Frederik Backman’s Beartown blends hockey, Swedish backdrops, shocking twists and inspiring stories about small communities in this new series starring Ulf Stenberg and Miriam Ingrid. The fi ve-part series tells the story of a hockey team destined to make their town proud on the ice and the lives that are ruined along the way. Premiering Monday, Feb. 22, on HBO. Enjoy original songs performed live by up and coming local artists. Hosted by Jake ShimabukuroZg]Ûef^]Zm¶ũe^ehl Mele A‘e new soundstage, Studio 1122. A SHOWCASE FOR HAWAI¶I’S SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 7PM olelo.org olelo.org ASPIRING ARTISTS CHANNEL 53 | olelo.org/53 590242_MeleAePremiere_2_withJake_F.indd 1 2/12/21 6:40 PM ON THE COVER | BEARTOWN his friendship with Benji goes through major changes as Benji learns the truth of what hap- Skating around secrets pened that fateful night with Maya. Maya is an artistic and ambitious young girl come — beware: some sensitive/potentially New hockey drama who does not care for hockey, despite her fa- triggering event details to follow. ther’s position as the team’s general manager. ‘Beartown’ premieres on HBO The intense pressure of the impending game Unfortunately, she’s up against Kevin’s glowing has been weighing heavy on one of the team’s reputation and the community’s love for him, By Rachel Jones star players, Kevin (new actor Oliver Dufåker), putting her at a loss with her case. How she TV Media and at a party he sexually assaults 15-year- handles this struggle remains to be seen, though old Maya Andersson (Miriam Ingrid, “Day Trip,” footage from the trailer shows her fixing a rifle f you like hockey, Swedish backdrops, shock- 2020). As she tries to heal from the trauma ing twists and inspiring stories about small on a perceived off-screen threat. caused by the crime, the series turns from an communities, then you’re in luck. The five- Also appearing in “Beartown” is Ulf Stenberg I intense hockey showdown to a domino-effect, part series “Beartown” takes all of these quali- (“Love Me”) as Maya’s father, Peter Andersson, he-said-she-said drama. The event’s turmoil ties and turns them into a new series that is and Aliette Opheim (“Thicker Than Water”) as her leaves no resident untouched and Beartown, set to premiere Monday, Feb. 22, on HBO. mother, Mira. The two are joined by Opheim’s known for its reputation as a hockey town, is “Thicker Than Water” co-star Tobias Zilliacus as It isn’t every day you see a hockey left to deal with the ripples of the act of Mats Erdahl. The series stars actors that may be drama hit the mainstream, and this violence. unfamiliar to U.S. audiences but are well known one is certainly a far cry from the Meanwhile, Benji (budding actor Otto in Europe, particularly in the Scandinavian coun- Mighty Ducks movie franchise. As Fahlgren), a sensitive, troubled charac- tries. But for actors Otto Fahlgren and Oliver Beartown, a small community in ter who lost his father when Dufåker, who play Benji Ovich and Kevin Erdahl, Sweden, prepares for its junior ice he was young, is used “Beartown” is their first production. hockey team to win in the Swedish to getting himself into It’s obvious “Beartown” is not your typical national semifinals, it is clear trouble. While Kevin’s feel-good story. The Swedish drama explores that, for all intents and pur- entitlement goes so far more than just the quaint and welcoming poses, this particular group as to have the charges things that bring a community together. It of teenage boys is the forest against him dropped, dives into the secrets that can tear communi- town’s last beacon of hope. ties apart, the consequences of how we raise Hockey is no joke in Beartown, Tobias Zilliacus in our boys and what it takes to go against a as is proven by the events to “Beartown” group. FREE Download the BREAKING NEWS FREE TRAFFIC FREE WEATHER No matter how you read it, we deliver. app for free. FREE PHOTO GALLERIES PRINT • WEB • MOBILE APP The Honolulu Star-Advertiser app gives you PREMIUM CONTENT breaking news updates on what’s happening Sign-in or subscribe in Hawaii, the nation and around the world. PRINT REPLICA www.staradvertiser.com/download Download it today for FREE. Sign-in or subscribe FEBRUARy 21 - 27, 2021 STAR CHANNELS 2 ON DEMAND A mom-umental bond Netflix launches mother-daughter dramedy WHAT’S NEW ON DISNEY+ WHAT’S NEW ON NETFLIX lives, edgy and rootless 30-year-old Georgia “Pair of Kings” Miller (Brianne Howey, “The Exorcist”) and Be the ruler of your own destiny when all three “Ginny & Georgia” her two children, 15-year-old Ginny (Antonia seasons of the Disney series “Pair of Kings” Gentry, “Candy Jar,” 2018) and young Austin Test and explore the strength of a mother- come to Disney+ on Friday, Feb. 26. When (Diesel La Torraca, “Lambs of God”), land in daughter bond when the new Netflix se- Chicago-born teenage fraternal twins Boomer ries “Ginny & Georgia” makes its debut on Massachusetts for yet another “fresh start” (Doc Shaw, “House of Payne”) and Brady Wednesday, Feb. 24, on the streamer. After (as so delicately put by Georgia). As the family (Mitchel Musso, “Hannah Montana”) are visited having lived somewhat of a nomadic life- begins to settle in and Georgia realizes how at school by a mysterious royal adviser (Geno style, moving town to town for much of their well her kids are adapting to this specific new Segers, “Banshee”) to an island nation they had lifestyle, she starts to question whether mov- never heard of, they learn they are the rightful ing again, as she had always planned, is a good co-heirs to the throne of the Island of Kinkow, idea after all. While planting roots ultimately a remote and magical island supposedly not seems like the only way to give her kids the found on any map. Taken on a journey to Kinkow stability they crave, the longer they stay in soon after, the brothers learn about their na- the Massachusetts town, the more it seems tion the hard way — through a series of wacky there may be a more sinister and urgent mishaps and slapstick-comedy scenarios. reason behind the Millers’ constant need to Created by David Hoge and Dan Cross (both relocate. Written and produced by new tal- of “Julie and the Phantoms” fame), this live- ent Sarah Lampert (“Haze,” 2016), this quirky action-adventure series first launched in 2010 10-episode dramedy series’ premiere season and lasted for a total of 69 episodes spread also stars a largely Canadian supporting cast, over three seasons. Filled with absurdist hu- including Felix Mallard (“Locke & Key”), Jennifer mor and rib-tickling situational irony, this kids’ Diesel La Torraca, Brianne Howey and Robertson (“Schitt’s Creek”) and Alex Mallari series also stars Kelsey Asbille (“Yellowstone”) Antonia Gentry in “Ginny & Georgia” Jr. (“Dark Matter”). and Kevin Acevedo (“Knight Squad”). SUBSCRIBER DONATION PROGRAM Since its founding in 1970, Hale Kipa, We live here. We give here. or “House of Friendliness,” has served more than 65,000 at-risk youth and their How you can help: families who have nowhere else to turn. Make a donation to your Honolulu Show your support. Star-Advertiser subscription invoice Navigating the Future of Giving Give to Hale Kipa today. or call 538-NEWS (6397) For amounts over $25, a donation receipt will be sent to you directly from Compass Foundation. 3 STAR CHANNELS FEBRUARy 21 - 27, 2021 CROSSWORD ACROSS 49 Mandel of “St. Elsewhere” 1 It follows Thurs. 50 ___ cit. 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