June on Paramount+ – Paramount+ highlights for the month of June include Queer Planet, iCarly, Nancy Drew, Queen of the Universe, Joe Pickett, Der Scheich, The Good Fight, The 67th Annual Tony Awards, The Betoota Advocate Presents, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Crosswords Mysteries: Terminal Descent, Summer Days Summer Nights, Dead Hot: Season Of The Witch and Bruce Springsteen – Documentaries.
Football In June
ALL MONTH LONG ACTION-PACKED FOOTBALL
It’s a double header of Finals in the first weekend of June, highlighting the football action live on Paramount+ this month.
On Saturday, 3 June, after 162 matches, 12 teams, and eight months, the Isuzu UTE A-League Grand Final is here. It’s down to Premiers Melbourne City and the Central Coast Mariners to battle it out to become the 2022/23 Isuzu UTE A-League Champions.
Then internationally, the Final in the world’s oldest and most prestigious knockout tournament sees English heavyweight Manchester United take on cross town rivals Manchester City for the first time ever in an Emirates FA Cup Final. With coverage from 11.00pm AEST immediately following the A-League Men’s final.
Later in the month, on Thursday June 15, the Subway Socceroos will take on FIFA World Cup 2022 winners Argentina, in China.
After going down in the round of 16 to the South American powerhouse at last year’s World Cup, can the Subway Socceroos redeem themselves against Messi’s Argentina side?
Queer Planet
THURSDAY, 1 JUNE
EXCLUSIVE NEW DOCUMENTARY
When it comes to ‘what Mother Nature intended’ it turns out she was pretty open minded.
In this vivid, funny, and eye-opening one-off documentary we take the audience on a journey to explore the rich diversity of animal sexuality and ask: what can we, as humans, learn from animals about tolerance, acceptance and diversity?
Along the way we will discover extraordinary animals, witness amazing behaviour, and meet the diverse scientists who are questioning the traditional concept of what is natural when it comes to sex and gender.
iCarly (Season 3)
EXCLUSIVE NEW SEASON / NEW EPISODES WEEKLY
FRIDAY, 2 JUNE
In the highly anticipated new season, adulting continues to be complicated for Carly and her friends. Carly and Freddie struggle to redefine their relationship (#Creddie), Spencer seeks a return to his roots, and Harper’s reunion with an old rival leads to an unexpected outcome.
iCarly stars Miranda Cosgrove as Carly, Jerry Trainor as Spencer, Nathan Kress as Freddie, Laci Mosley as Harper, and Jaidyn Triplett as Millicent. iCarly is produced by Nickelodeon Studios and is executive produced by Ali Schouten-Seeks (Young & Hungry, Diary of a Future President) and Miranda Cosgrove, with Schouten serving as showrunner.
Jerry Trainor, Nathan Kress and Alissa Vradenburg (The Simple Life) serve as producers.
Nickelodeon’s original iCarly series ran from 2007-2012 and followed a group of best friends as they created a webcast for and about kids their age while grappling with everyday problems and adventures.
Nancy Drew (Season 4)
FRIDAY, 2 JUNE
EXCLUSIVE FINAL SEASON / NEW EPISODES WEEKLY
Nancy launches a new investigation to find a group of missing bodies from Horseshoe Bay’s cemetery that have been dug up and stolen… or have possibly risen.
As Nancy is drawn into this ghostly case, a string of unexplained paranormal crimes leads the Drew Crew to believe that the literal sins of the town’s past have returned to haunt the living.
Meanwhile, Nancy struggles with yearning for Ace, the man she loves. But when a slow-burning attraction begins between Nancy and the son of Ryan Hudson’s newest enemy, Nancy must decide whether this love interest is worth the ire of both her father and Ace, whose own heart may also be tempted by a new relationship.
Nancy’s exploits will bring the Drew Crew numerous standalone cases, stunning twists, humour, and unexpected romances as they are drawn into a mystery unlike any they have had to solve before.
When Nancy’s efforts to protect her seaside hometown from the sins of its past backfire, she must do the unthinkable to save her friends from both the supernatural and earthbound threats coming for them, and it could cost her everything, and everyone, she’s ever loved.
Queen Of The Universe (Season 2)
SATURDAY, 3 JUNE
EXCLUSIVE NEW SEASON / NEW EPISODES WEEKLY
Queen Of The Universe, hosted by five-time BAFTA TV Award winner Graham Norton, follows the world’s most talented drag queens as they battle it out for global domination, and countries go head-to-head spotlighting their top talent.
Each episode will feature the world’s fiercest queens as they debut a new musical performance in front of a live audience and the Pop Diva Panel of judges in the hopes of being crowned the ‘Queen of the Universe’. This season, global superstar Mel B joins the returning judges including platinum-selling recording artist, threetime Emmy-winning producer and judge of RuPaul’s Drag Race Michelle Visage; multi-Emmy and GRAMMY® nominee Vanessa Williams; and American drag superstar Trixie Mattel.
The Queen Of The Universe season two cast includes Australia’s Trevor Ashley, alongside Aura Eternal (Palermo, Italy), Chloe V (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil), Jazell Royale (Orlando, Fla., U.S.), Love Masisi (Amsterdam, Netherlands), Maxie (Manila, Philippines), Militia Scunt (San Francisco, Calif., U.S.), Miss Sistrata (Tel Aviv, Israel), Taiga
Brava (Cancun, Mexico) and Viola (Coventry, England, U.K.).
Joe Pickett (Season 2)
MONDAY, 5 JUNE
EXCLUSIVE NEW SEASON / NEW EPISODES WEEKLY
Wyoming game warden Joe Pickett (Michael Dorman) discovers a hunter murdered in the mountains and realises his is just one of a series of gruesome murders.
To solve the case and catch the killer, Joe must navigate a radical anti-hunting activist, a ghoulish set of twins living off the grid and his own tortured past. Joe and his wife, Marybeth (Julianna Guill), discover that the murdered men weren’t as innocent as they seemed. But when they dig too deep, they are forced to go on the run and fight for their very lives.
Joe Pickett comes from acclaimed directors, showrunners and executive producers John Erick Dowdle and Drew Dowdle (Waco). Doug Wick and Lucy Fisher serve as executive producers for Red Wagon Entertainment. C.J. Box, author of The New York Times #1 bestselling book series of the same name, also serves as executive producer.
Der Scheich (The Sheikh)
THURSDAY, 8 JUNE
EXCLUSIVE NEW SERIES
Inspired by true events, The Sheikh tells the story of a one-ofa- kind con artist.
Ringo, a simple man ridiculed as the village idiot in his hometown, reinvents himself as the heir of an Arabic fortune.
With nothing but a bunch of tall tales and a fabricated bank statement for $8 billion, he becomes every Swiss investor’s dream, bringing Switzerland’s political and economic system to the brink of a national crisis.
The Good Fight (Season 6)
FINAL SEASON
SATURDAY, 10 JUNE
The sixth and final season of The Good Fight has Diane feeling like she’s going crazy, struggling with an uneasy sense of déjà vu, with everything from Roe v. Wade to voting rights to Cold War aggressions returning.
Meanwhile, the lawyers of Reddick & Associates wonder if the violence that they see all around them points to an impending civil war.
The 76th Annual Tony Awards
MONDAY, 12 JUNE
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Hosted by Ariana DeBose at the United Palace in New York City, The 76th Annual Tony Awards will be available on demand on Paramount+.
For the first time, the Tony Awards will be presented at the historic United Palace.
The history of the United Palace begins in 1930 when it opened as one of five Loew’s “Wonder Theatres,” premiere vaudeville and movie houses located in four boroughs and New Jersey. With nearly 3,400 seats the United Palace is Manhattan’s fourth largest theatre, and hosts concerts, movie premieres, film shoots, and other events.
The United Palace serves the Washington Heights community by showcasing the performing and visual art of local artists, many of them school children, and housing the non-profit Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance.
The Betoota Advocate Presents
WEDNESDAY, 14 JUNE
EXCLUSIVE LIMITED SERIES
An iconic name on all social media feeds, it’s only natural for Paramount+ to turn to The Betoota Advocate to cover off on Australia’s most polarising news stories in the Paramount+ Australian original series The Betoota Advocate Presents.
Episode 1, The Hillsong Story airs Wednesday, 14 June.
Episode 2, Super League airs Wednesday, 21 June.
Episode 3, Cronulla Riots airs Wednesday, 28 June.
Episode 4, The Fine Cotton Affair airs Wednesday, 5 July.
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (Season 2)
THURSDAY, 15 JUNE
EXCLUSIVE NEW SEASON / NEW EPISODES WEEKLY
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is based on the years Captain Christopher Pike commanded the U.S.S. Enterprise.
This season, the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise confronts increasingly dangerous stakes, explores uncharted territories and encounters new life and civilisations. The crew will also embark on personal journeys that will continue to test their resolve and redefine their destinies. Facing friends and enemies both new and familiar, their adventures will unfold in surprising ways never seen before on any Star Trek series.
The series features fan favourites Anson Mount as Captain Christopher Pike, Rebecca Romijn as Number One, Ethan Peck as Science Officer Spock, Jess Bush as Nurse Christine Chapel, Christina Chong as La’an Noonien-Singh, Celia Rose Gooding as Cadet Nyota Uhura, Melissa Navia as Lt. Erica Ortegas and Babs Olusanmokun as Dr. M’Benga. Season two also features the return of special guest star Paul Wesley as James T. Kirk and new addition Carol Kane in a recurring role as Pelia.
Crosswords Mysteries: Terminal Descent
TUESDAY, 20 JUNE
NEW CRIME FEATURE
After volunteering to participate in a crossword solving competition with a new supercomputer, crossword puzzle editor Tess Harper (Lacey Chabert, Mean Girls) finds herself swept up into the investigation of the bizarre murder of the tech CEO.
Summer Days, Summer Nights
TUESDAY, 20 JUNE
NEW DRAMA FEATURE
It’s the summer of 1982 on Long Island. JJ is working for his dad, when he falls for Debbie. Frankie reconnects with a longlost love. But as temperatures cool, so do their relationships, leaving the young men to accept summer is ending.
Summer Days, Summer Nights is an American comedy-drama film, written, directed, and produced by Edward Burns. It stars Pico Alexander, Burns, Zoe Levin, Susan Misner, Lindsey Morgan, Anthony Ramos, Jon Rudnitsky, Amadeus Serafini, Caitlin Stasey and Rita Volk.
Dead Hot: Season Of The Witch
THURSDAY, 22 JUNE
EXCLUSIVE NEW DOCUMENTARY
This provocative documentary film featuring actress Vanessa Hudgens, and Australian musician, GG Magree, captures their intimate journey into the supernatural realm.
As self-taught students of witchcraft, intuitives and empaths they have been experimenting with and connecting to the spirit world. They have begun to pull back the thin veil between the living and the dead, the darkness and the light, and good and evil.
After a ghost hunt gone wrong in Northern California, they realise they must seek out proper mentorship and training.
Vanessa and GG embark on a pilgrimage to Salem, Massachusetts for a masterclass in witchcraft, the power of the goddess, and the Divine Feminine.
While they hone their craft, bind their sisterhood and step into their personal power, they unearth the personal demons holding them back from fulfilling their own destiny.
Bruce Springsteen – Documentaries
WEDNESDAY, 28 JUNE
NEW MUSIC DOCUMENTARY
Bruce Springsteen – Wings For Wheels: The Making Of Born To Run chronicles the definitive story of Bruce Springsteen’s breakthrough album from songwriting to production and beyond. Includes archival film shot between 1973 and 1975 but never shown publicly.
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band: Live In New York City concert film, featuring the first ever major televised Bruce Springsteen concert. It was later released on DVD with eleven extra songs not televised, and as a CD of the same name.
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band: The Legendary 1979 No Nukes Concert is a live album and concert film. It was recorded over two nights, September 21 and 22, 1979, at Madison Square Garden, as part of the No Nukes concerts organized by activist group Musicians United for Safe Energy (MUSE) against the use of nuclear energy.
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