“Movie: Tijuana Jackson: Purpose Over Prison”

Actor Romany Malco (“The 40 Year Old Virgin,” “A Million Little Things”) made his writing and directing debut with this 2018 comedy about a paroled ex-convict who sets out to become the world’s next great motivational speaker. Regina Hall, who previously worked with Malco in the “Think Like a Man” movies, also stars alongside Alkoya Brunson, Tami Roman and Tyler Cassidy.

Now a single mother of three trying to get her life back on track, Punky (Soleil Moon Frye) meets a young girl who reminds her a lot of her younger self, as “Punky Brewster,” a new continuation of the popular 1980s sitcom, drops Thursday on Peacock. Get your first look at www. youtube.com/watch?v43E2ONFNYQE

Looking to remedy his lack of culinary skills with the help of trained chef, hip-hop icon, accomplished actor, food aficionado and successful restaurateur Chris “Ludacris” Bridges learns the basics in order to cook for a URRP IXOO RI 9,3V LQ ´/XGD &DQ·W Cook,” dishing out Thursday on discovery+. Find more delicious offerings at www.discoveryplus.

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