Matthew Perry Docuseries, 'Minions & Monsters,' and New Albums Hit Streaming Platforms

A three-part Netflix docuseries titled 'The One About Matthew Perry' premieres on Tuesday. The series arrives just before the third anniversary of the actor's death. Emmy-winning director Mary Robertson helms the project, which focuses on the life of the late 'Friends' star, best known for his role as Chandler Bing.

The production draws on interviews with Perry's sister, Mia Perry Bowick, as well as friends and collaborators. It also features photographs and video footage that have not been seen before. The series is part of a wide range of new television, films, music, and games available on streaming devices this week.

The third installment in the 'Minions' franchise, 'Minions & Monsters,' lands on Peacock on Wednesday. The film is also the seventh entry in the overall 'Despicable Me' franchise. Pierre Coffin, who provides the voice for the Minions, directs this new entry. The story is set in the 1920s and follows the Minions as they arrive in Hollywood to become silent movie stars.

Within the narrative, the group attempts to produce a monster movie. AP film writer Mark Kennedy reviewed the film, noting that it contains playful references to old screen icons. He observed that while adults may recognize these references, younger audiences likely will not. Kennedy also remarked that parents in the audience are often too tired to fully appreciate the nods to cinema history.

New music releases dominate the late week, with three major albums dropping on Friday. Reggaeton artist Daddy Yankee releases 'La Postal,' a 15-track concept album. This marks his first new project since a brief retirement announced in 2022 and subsequent songs released after his conversion to Christianity. Each track on the album serves as a love letter to different forms of love, including romantic, familial, and self-love.

The Canadian rock band Nickelback also releases its 11th studio album, 'Everything Under the Sun,' on the same day. The record features the band's familiar style of glossy hooks and post-grunge riffs. Tracks include the energetic opener 'Rattle The Cage' and the power ballad 'Make Me Love You.' Guest appearances on the album range from Sammy Hagar to actor Ryan Reynolds.

Country artist Dustin Lynch releases his seventh studio album, 'Clean Slate,' on Friday. The 12-track record is described as radio-ready. Lynch stated in a press release that the album covers various life experiences, such as falling for someone, missing someone, and reflecting on past actions. He noted that the music addresses figuring out what matters when the noise settles down.

Several new television series begin airing between Oct. 26 and Nov. 1. 'The Mob' debuts on Hulu on Monday, hosted by Parker Posey. The competition series, created by the team behind 'The Traitors,' features 12 celebrities living in an Italian villa. Participants complete tasks inspired by mob movies for a chance to win up to $250,000. The group selects a member to act as the don, who determines payouts and eliminations.

On Apple TV+, the series 'Nocturne' premieres with two episodes on Oct. 30. Liev Schreiber stars as a former soldier and homicide detective who moves from Philadelphia to a small Pennsylvania town. He faces a serial killer, played by Stephen Graham, who targets the local community and his family. Zazie Beetz co-stars as an FBI agent in this 10-episode adaptation of Lars Kepler's novels.

Paramount+ begins the second season of 'Dexter: Resurrection' on Oct. 30. Michael C. Hall returns as Dexter Morgan, who now confronts two killers in New York. The season also features Dan Stevens and Brian Cox, with Uma Thurman making a return. Meanwhile, 'The Gilded Age' returns for a fourth season on HBO Max on Nov. 1. The cast includes Carrie Coon and Christine Baranski, with Jim Gaffigan appearing as President Grover Cleveland.

Two new video games launch on Oct. 29. 'Phantom Blade Zero' is described by its Beijing-based developer, S-Game, as a 'Kungfupunk' title blending martial arts and steampunk machinery. The game follows an assassin named Soul who has 66 days to live while investigating a conspiracy. It is available for PlayStation 5 and PC. Also releasing that day is 'Dalton's Dinos' from WDR Studios, a survival game where players navigate underground 'Terrible Lizards' using running and climbing skills rather than weapons.