Kevin Costner first conceived of the multi-part story that would become “Horizon: An American Saga” back in 1988. Even after two films completed, he’s still got a way to go to finish it.
Part one of the “Manifest Destiny” epic premiered at the 77th Cannes Film Festival on Sunday. Costner, the winner of two Oscars (for directing and producing “Dances With Wolves”) and one Emmy (an Outstanding Leading Actor in a Miniseries or Movie nod for “Hatfields & McCoys”), knew he had to saddle up and come to the south of France. The frequently taciturn 69-year-old has given multiple interviews, in which he’s made it evident how much the partially self-funded project means to him.
At a press conference, he explained that he was three days into production on “Chapter 3” before he shut the company down to engage in promotion full-time. “It was so important to me to come...
Part one of the “Manifest Destiny” epic premiered at the 77th Cannes Film Festival on Sunday. Costner, the winner of two Oscars (for directing and producing “Dances With Wolves”) and one Emmy (an Outstanding Leading Actor in a Miniseries or Movie nod for “Hatfields & McCoys”), knew he had to saddle up and come to the south of France. The frequently taciturn 69-year-old has given multiple interviews, in which he’s made it evident how much the partially self-funded project means to him.
At a press conference, he explained that he was three days into production on “Chapter 3” before he shut the company down to engage in promotion full-time. “It was so important to me to come...
- 5/20/2024
- by Jordan Hoffman
- Gold Derby
This year’s nominees for the 66th Southern California Journalism Awards were released today by the Los Angeles Press Club and IndieWire received a site-record nine nominations. Coming on the heels of our wins last year for Criticism of TV and Entertainment Reporting and following our 2022 win for Best Website, Traditional News Organization, the entire IndieWire staff has been nominated for Best Website, News Organization Exclusive to the Internet. IndieWire writers also earned nominations for individual accolades in eight categories.
“The nominated work illustrates the scope, insight, and unparalleled quality of our team,” said Dana Harris-Bridson, Senior VP and Editor-in-Chief at IndieWire. “We are thrilled and sincerely appreciate the Los Angeles Press Club for the Southern California Journalism Award nods.”
After winning the award for Best Criticism of TV last year, IndieWire’s Deputy TV Editor and TV Critic Ben Travers is a finalist in the category again for a number of his reviews,...
“The nominated work illustrates the scope, insight, and unparalleled quality of our team,” said Dana Harris-Bridson, Senior VP and Editor-in-Chief at IndieWire. “We are thrilled and sincerely appreciate the Los Angeles Press Club for the Southern California Journalism Award nods.”
After winning the award for Best Criticism of TV last year, IndieWire’s Deputy TV Editor and TV Critic Ben Travers is a finalist in the category again for a number of his reviews,...
- 5/9/2024
- by Harrison Richlin
- Indiewire
"Star Wars" has always been a fairy tale at its core. The phrase "A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away" conjures visions of mythic adventures and imaginative settings as much as "Once upon a time" does. Yet, no entries in the franchise have held truer to this ethos than, arguably, the infamous live-action Ewok movies (and if you're surprised to hear me say that, then you clearly haven't looked at my author page before).
Now relegated to the non-canon sectors of the "Star Wars" universe, 1984's "Caravan of Courage: An Ewok Adventure" (originally released as "The Ewok Adventure") was a made-for-tv movie following the cuddly murder teddy bears of the forest moon of Endor as they set out to reunite two young humans with their parents. Despite its limited budget, "An Ewok Adventure" is often just as visually accomplished as other theatrical '80s fantasy features thanks...
Now relegated to the non-canon sectors of the "Star Wars" universe, 1984's "Caravan of Courage: An Ewok Adventure" (originally released as "The Ewok Adventure") was a made-for-tv movie following the cuddly murder teddy bears of the forest moon of Endor as they set out to reunite two young humans with their parents. Despite its limited budget, "An Ewok Adventure" is often just as visually accomplished as other theatrical '80s fantasy features thanks...
- 4/25/2024
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
The Library of Congress has announced this year’s selection of 25 “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant” pieces of recorded music to archive into the National Recording Registry, led by albums from Green Day, The Notorious B.I.G., and Blondie.
In addition to Green Day’s seminal Dookie, The Notorious B.I.G.’s classic debut Ready to Die, and Blondie’s commercial breakthrough Parallel Lines, other albums preserved among “the defining sounds of history” include Abba’s Arrival and The Chicks’ Wide Open Spaces. Jefferson Airplane’s Surrealistic Pillow and The Cars’ self-titled debut also made the list.
Songs include Bill Withers’ “Ain’t No Sunshine,” Doug E. Fresh and Slick Rick’s “LA-di-Da-Di,” Perry Como’s “Catch a Falling Star,” Bobby McFerrin’s “Don’t Worry, Be Happy,” and Gene Autry’s “Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer.” See the full list below and take a look at the Library of Congress’ full registry here.
In addition to Green Day’s seminal Dookie, The Notorious B.I.G.’s classic debut Ready to Die, and Blondie’s commercial breakthrough Parallel Lines, other albums preserved among “the defining sounds of history” include Abba’s Arrival and The Chicks’ Wide Open Spaces. Jefferson Airplane’s Surrealistic Pillow and The Cars’ self-titled debut also made the list.
Songs include Bill Withers’ “Ain’t No Sunshine,” Doug E. Fresh and Slick Rick’s “LA-di-Da-Di,” Perry Como’s “Catch a Falling Star,” Bobby McFerrin’s “Don’t Worry, Be Happy,” and Gene Autry’s “Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer.” See the full list below and take a look at the Library of Congress’ full registry here.
- 4/16/2024
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Music
Works from Perry Como to The Cars were added to the Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry, which designates recordings worthy of preservation “based on their cultural, historical or aesthetic importance in the nation’s recorded sound heritage.”
Among the 25 selected this year are Abba’s “Dancing Queen,” Blondie’s “Parallel Lines,” The Notorious B.I.G.’s “Ready to Die,” Green Day’s “Dookie” and The Chicks’ “Wide Open Spaces.” Also on the list are Lily Tomlin’s comedy recordings, and much older titles like Gene Autry’s “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer,” Johnny Mathis’ “Chances Are” and Como’s “Catch a Falling Star” / “Magic Moments.” The Cars’ debut album is on the list as well as Bobby McFerrin’s “Don’t Worry, Be Happy.” Some of the titles added date to 1919, with the entry of the all-Black 369th U.S. Infantry Band led by James Reese Europe.
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Among the 25 selected this year are Abba’s “Dancing Queen,” Blondie’s “Parallel Lines,” The Notorious B.I.G.’s “Ready to Die,” Green Day’s “Dookie” and The Chicks’ “Wide Open Spaces.” Also on the list are Lily Tomlin’s comedy recordings, and much older titles like Gene Autry’s “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer,” Johnny Mathis’ “Chances Are” and Como’s “Catch a Falling Star” / “Magic Moments.” The Cars’ debut album is on the list as well as Bobby McFerrin’s “Don’t Worry, Be Happy.” Some of the titles added date to 1919, with the entry of the all-Black 369th U.S. Infantry Band led by James Reese Europe.
Members...
- 4/16/2024
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
This article contains mild spoilers for "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire."
Moviegoers have been madly in love with King Kong ever since Merian C. Cooper and Ernest B. Schoedsack unleashed him onto the big screen in 1933, and he's only gotten more lovable over the years. Some might argue that's a problem. He is, after all, a monstrously large gorilla who isn't above squashing dozens upon dozens of human beings if need be. But in almost every case, it's the humans who go looking for trouble, straying into Kong's territory and arrogantly trying to cage him for their own greedy interests. Put yourself in the big guy's position, and you'd probably get smash-happy, too.
Kong might be the most relatable kaiju out there. He's eminently susceptible to heartbreak and bleeds red just like the rest of us. When he hurts, we hurt, even when... no, especially when he gets a toothache.
Moviegoers have been madly in love with King Kong ever since Merian C. Cooper and Ernest B. Schoedsack unleashed him onto the big screen in 1933, and he's only gotten more lovable over the years. Some might argue that's a problem. He is, after all, a monstrously large gorilla who isn't above squashing dozens upon dozens of human beings if need be. But in almost every case, it's the humans who go looking for trouble, straying into Kong's territory and arrogantly trying to cage him for their own greedy interests. Put yourself in the big guy's position, and you'd probably get smash-happy, too.
Kong might be the most relatable kaiju out there. He's eminently susceptible to heartbreak and bleeds red just like the rest of us. When he hurts, we hurt, even when... no, especially when he gets a toothache.
- 3/29/2024
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
On Friday nights, IndieWire After Dark takes a feature-length beat to honor fringe cinema in the streaming age.
First, the spoiler-free pitch for one editor’s midnight movie pick — something weird and wonderful from any age of film that deserves our memorializing.
Then, the spoiler-filled aftermath as experienced by the unwitting editor attacked by this week’s recommendation.
The Pitch: Then All the Cavemen (and Founding Fathers) Loved Him
The magic of a good Christmas is an unparalleled childhood experience, but it always ends with the anticlimactic holiday hangover that is New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. The final day of the year and the first day of the new one can be plenty of fun for adults, as they revolve around a paradoxical combination of socially sanctioned binge drinking and a renewed focus on fitness and career goals. But since one of those things is off...
First, the spoiler-free pitch for one editor’s midnight movie pick — something weird and wonderful from any age of film that deserves our memorializing.
Then, the spoiler-filled aftermath as experienced by the unwitting editor attacked by this week’s recommendation.
The Pitch: Then All the Cavemen (and Founding Fathers) Loved Him
The magic of a good Christmas is an unparalleled childhood experience, but it always ends with the anticlimactic holiday hangover that is New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. The final day of the year and the first day of the new one can be plenty of fun for adults, as they revolve around a paradoxical combination of socially sanctioned binge drinking and a renewed focus on fitness and career goals. But since one of those things is off...
- 12/30/2023
- by Christian Zilko and Alison Foreman
- Indiewire
Cord cutters can save on Paramount+ with Showtime, Starz, MGM+ and other video-on-demand services with Prime Video’s Digital Week deals — offering some of the best streaming discounts since Black Friday.
Save up to 83% off Prime Video Channels
Through Jan. 1, 2024, save up to 83 percent off select Prime Video channels, holiday movies, rentals and more. Prime and Prime Video members pay only $1.99 per month for their first two months of Paramount+ with Showtime (reg. $11.99 per month); Starz, Crunchyroll Premium and BET+ (reg. $9.99 per month); Shudder and Vix Premium (reg. $6.99 per month); PBS Masterpiece and MGM+ (reg. $5.99 per month); PBS Kids and Lifetime Movie Club and BBC Select (reg. $4.99 per month); PBS Documentaries (reg. $3.99 per month); PBS Living (reg. $2.99 per month) and many other channels.
Paramount+ with Showtime is home to CBS, Good Burger 2, Paw Patrol and Star Trek content, new series such as A24’s The Curse and films and...
Save up to 83% off Prime Video Channels
Through Jan. 1, 2024, save up to 83 percent off select Prime Video channels, holiday movies, rentals and more. Prime and Prime Video members pay only $1.99 per month for their first two months of Paramount+ with Showtime (reg. $11.99 per month); Starz, Crunchyroll Premium and BET+ (reg. $9.99 per month); Shudder and Vix Premium (reg. $6.99 per month); PBS Masterpiece and MGM+ (reg. $5.99 per month); PBS Kids and Lifetime Movie Club and BBC Select (reg. $4.99 per month); PBS Documentaries (reg. $3.99 per month); PBS Living (reg. $2.99 per month) and many other channels.
Paramount+ with Showtime is home to CBS, Good Burger 2, Paw Patrol and Star Trek content, new series such as A24’s The Curse and films and...
- 12/21/2023
- by Danielle Directo-Meston
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
If you didn’t already know that Billy Joel has two daughters under the age of 10, now you do, as does everyone who attended his Madison Square Garden residency Tuesday night (December 19th). For his final show before Christmas, the singer welcomed his youngest kids Della and Remy — plus family friend Elvis Costello — on stage as special guests.
Dressed like very chic North Pole elves, eight-year-old Della and six-year-old Remy sang “Jingle Bells” for the Msg audience as their father performed piano accompaniment. It was a big evening for Christmas tunes (according to Setlist.fm), as the Piano Man also tore through covers of “Deck the Halls,” “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” and “Silent Night.”
Costello emerged in the latter half of the set, performing his own “Pump It Up” with Joel as well as a duet version of Joel’s “Allentown.” Afterwards, Joel shared a sweet Instagram post thanking “some...
Dressed like very chic North Pole elves, eight-year-old Della and six-year-old Remy sang “Jingle Bells” for the Msg audience as their father performed piano accompaniment. It was a big evening for Christmas tunes (according to Setlist.fm), as the Piano Man also tore through covers of “Deck the Halls,” “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” and “Silent Night.”
Costello emerged in the latter half of the set, performing his own “Pump It Up” with Joel as well as a duet version of Joel’s “Allentown.” Afterwards, Joel shared a sweet Instagram post thanking “some...
- 12/20/2023
- by Abby Jones
- Consequence - Music
“Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” (Tas Rights Management), with three added songs, came out for rent (at $19.89) on the singer’s birthday (an unusual Wednesday release for PVOD). It scored well, with two #1s (both Google Play and Vudu), as well as iTunes initially. But in a surprise, “Killers of the Flower Moon” (Paramount for Apple) is back atop iTunes, while holding on well elsewhere.
Both #1s are noteworthy, as well as another factor: An unexpected decision from Universal. Normally, even as a decent performer (it has grossed $88 million), “Trolls Band Together” would have come to PVOD after three weeks in theaters. But it’s actually only available on December 19, after its fifth weekend in theaters. That took it away from competition until close to Christmas.
Curiously, “Eras” at this point is not for download, with no word on whether that will be added for last-minute gift giving. It’s...
Both #1s are noteworthy, as well as another factor: An unexpected decision from Universal. Normally, even as a decent performer (it has grossed $88 million), “Trolls Band Together” would have come to PVOD after three weeks in theaters. But it’s actually only available on December 19, after its fifth weekend in theaters. That took it away from competition until close to Christmas.
Curiously, “Eras” at this point is not for download, with no word on whether that will be added for last-minute gift giving. It’s...
- 12/19/2023
- by Tom Brueggemann
- Indiewire
Listening to favorite Christmas songs is a vital part of the entire holiday season. Our new photo gallery ranks the Top 30 greatest tunes from worst to best. We only had two rules for assembling our list: each song can only be featured once and the same goes for each artist.
We chose what is considered the most definitive version of each song as performed by the singers most associated with the tunes. Of course, certain people most known for Christmas had to be included — Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, Judy Garland, Perry Como, Andy Williams, Mariah Carey and more.
Among our list you’ll find Rock and Roll Hall of Famers such as Elvis Presley, Bruce Springsteen, Darlene Love, Brenda Lee and The Eagles. And we didn’t forget songs that originated from great TV specials like “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” “Frosty the Snowman,” “A Charlie Brown Christmas” and “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.
We chose what is considered the most definitive version of each song as performed by the singers most associated with the tunes. Of course, certain people most known for Christmas had to be included — Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, Judy Garland, Perry Como, Andy Williams, Mariah Carey and more.
Among our list you’ll find Rock and Roll Hall of Famers such as Elvis Presley, Bruce Springsteen, Darlene Love, Brenda Lee and The Eagles. And we didn’t forget songs that originated from great TV specials like “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” “Frosty the Snowman,” “A Charlie Brown Christmas” and “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.
- 12/18/2023
- by Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas — except on subscription streaming, where you still can’t find classic Rankin/Bass holiday specials like “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.”
“Rudolph,” the 1964 Animagic stop-motion TV special was produced by Videocraft International — later renamed Rankin/Bass — for broadcast network NBC and sponsor General Electric. Five years later, Rankin/Bass Productions, now actually named Rankin/Bass Productions after Videocraft founders Arthur Rankin Jr. and Jules Bass, made the animated “Frosty the Snowman” special for broadcast network CBS.
In 1972 “Rudolph” joined “Frosty” at CBS, where they have remained for more than 50 years. In recent times, “Rudolph” and “Frosty” have also been a part of the Disney-owned cable channel Freeform’s “25 Days of Christmas” marathons. Though they run simultaneously, broadcast and cable are contractually considered different “windows” here, several sources with knowledge of the deals told IndieWire. The Rankin/Bass specials are also available on DVD and Blu-ray.
“Rudolph,” the 1964 Animagic stop-motion TV special was produced by Videocraft International — later renamed Rankin/Bass — for broadcast network NBC and sponsor General Electric. Five years later, Rankin/Bass Productions, now actually named Rankin/Bass Productions after Videocraft founders Arthur Rankin Jr. and Jules Bass, made the animated “Frosty the Snowman” special for broadcast network CBS.
In 1972 “Rudolph” joined “Frosty” at CBS, where they have remained for more than 50 years. In recent times, “Rudolph” and “Frosty” have also been a part of the Disney-owned cable channel Freeform’s “25 Days of Christmas” marathons. Though they run simultaneously, broadcast and cable are contractually considered different “windows” here, several sources with knowledge of the deals told IndieWire. The Rankin/Bass specials are also available on DVD and Blu-ray.
- 12/16/2023
- by Tony Maglio
- Indiewire
Katharine McPhee is helping fans get into the holiday spirit!
The 39-year-old singer made an appearance on Good Morning America to perform Christmas music on Wednesday (December 13) in New York City.
Katharine performed her version of “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” which is featured on her and husband David Foster‘s new album Christmas Songs, out now.
The Tabernacle Choir is featured on the album, singing “Amazing Grace” with Katharine. An official music video for the song was just released today as well!
Head inside to watch both of the videos…
You can see David and Katharine on tour together next year when they hit the road in February and March. Check out the tour dates right now on DavidFoster.com/Shows.
Watch both of the performance videos below!
Katharine McPhee performs ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’
David Foster & Katharine McPhee – Amazing Grace ft. The Tabernacle Choir (Live Performance Video)...
The 39-year-old singer made an appearance on Good Morning America to perform Christmas music on Wednesday (December 13) in New York City.
Katharine performed her version of “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” which is featured on her and husband David Foster‘s new album Christmas Songs, out now.
The Tabernacle Choir is featured on the album, singing “Amazing Grace” with Katharine. An official music video for the song was just released today as well!
Head inside to watch both of the videos…
You can see David and Katharine on tour together next year when they hit the road in February and March. Check out the tour dates right now on DavidFoster.com/Shows.
Watch both of the performance videos below!
Katharine McPhee performs ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’
David Foster & Katharine McPhee – Amazing Grace ft. The Tabernacle Choir (Live Performance Video)...
- 12/13/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
If her epic pajama-powered soirées — or her Bel Air abode filled with 18 decadently decorated Christmas trees — aren’t any indication, prolific party host Kathy Hilton knows how to do the holidays. Last night, she kicked off her winter season of philanthropic festivities with her Christmas at Kathy’s celebration with DirecTV.
“I want to get people to remember to do all of the things you can do right now to make somebody else feel better,” Hilton told The Hollywood Reporter via Zoom ahead of Tuesday night’s soirée held at her chic manse, where guests brought toys to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California. (The Long Island-bred TV personality frequently works with the Make-a-Wish Foundation and Starlight Children’s Foundation, among many others.) Naturally, the fashionable fête boasted a guest list of her fashionable family and Bravolebrities, including Hilton’s half-sisters and fellow The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills...
“I want to get people to remember to do all of the things you can do right now to make somebody else feel better,” Hilton told The Hollywood Reporter via Zoom ahead of Tuesday night’s soirée held at her chic manse, where guests brought toys to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California. (The Long Island-bred TV personality frequently works with the Make-a-Wish Foundation and Starlight Children’s Foundation, among many others.) Naturally, the fashionable fête boasted a guest list of her fashionable family and Bravolebrities, including Hilton’s half-sisters and fellow The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills...
- 11/29/2023
- by Danielle Directo-Meston
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Every year, families look forward to being able to watch the 1964 stop-motion classic “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” and the 1969 animated special “Frosty the Snowman.” And every year, users of Live TV Streaming Services like Hulu Live TV, YouTube TV, and Fubo encounter a nasty message when they try to watch: “This Program Is Unavailable For Streaming On The Internet”
With “Rudolph” making his return tonight (November 27) on CBS, you’re going to run into this error if you have a live TV streamer.
Trying to watch Frosty the Snowman on a local channel here. Wth is this?? It’s my favorite Christmas show! pic.twitter.com/M42lUp6FoU
— Justjen (@jlf0404) November 26, 2022
What’s going on?
While they have the broadcast rights, CBS doesn’t have the rights to stream Rudolph or Frosty online, even though cable or antenna viewers would be able to see the special without trouble. To see these classics legally,...
With “Rudolph” making his return tonight (November 27) on CBS, you’re going to run into this error if you have a live TV streamer.
Trying to watch Frosty the Snowman on a local channel here. Wth is this?? It’s my favorite Christmas show! pic.twitter.com/M42lUp6FoU
— Justjen (@jlf0404) November 26, 2022
What’s going on?
While they have the broadcast rights, CBS doesn’t have the rights to stream Rudolph or Frosty online, even though cable or antenna viewers would be able to see the special without trouble. To see these classics legally,...
- 11/27/2023
- by Ben Bowman
- The Streamable
Rockin’ around the Christmas tree at the Christmas movie stop! That’s right: You’ve reached the North Pole of movie recommendations, where our toymakers (read: film critics) have been hard at work sifting through titles all year long.
It’s easy to think of holiday movies as the one area of cinema audiences have permission to practically forget about the rest of the year. With a limited window between Thanksgiving and Christmas, most film lovers can only make time for a handful of seasonally appropriate screenings before New Year’s snaps our attention back to awards season and the big Best Picture contenders. Plus, with new yuletide offerings hitting theaters and streaming platforms in a steady flurry throughout December, there’s only so much time to enjoy Christmas classics while staying current on new holiday fare.
Selection is made even more complex when you get into the Christmas genre’s inexplicable tendency toward gatekeeping.
It’s easy to think of holiday movies as the one area of cinema audiences have permission to practically forget about the rest of the year. With a limited window between Thanksgiving and Christmas, most film lovers can only make time for a handful of seasonally appropriate screenings before New Year’s snaps our attention back to awards season and the big Best Picture contenders. Plus, with new yuletide offerings hitting theaters and streaming platforms in a steady flurry throughout December, there’s only so much time to enjoy Christmas classics while staying current on new holiday fare.
Selection is made even more complex when you get into the Christmas genre’s inexplicable tendency toward gatekeeping.
- 11/24/2023
- by Alison Foreman
- Indiewire
Claire Lautier today, and during her appearance in Elf. (images courtesy Claire Lautier and Warner Bros.)Image: The A.V. Club
In our house, as in many others, it’s become a Christmas tradition to watch Elf at some point during the holiday season. It’s hard to believe we’ve...
In our house, as in many others, it’s become a Christmas tradition to watch Elf at some point during the holiday season. It’s hard to believe we’ve...
- 11/7/2023
- by Cindy White
- avclub.com
It’s not just about those repeats of A Christmas Story on TNT anymore.
Multiple linear channels and streamers are getting into the holiday spirit this month and next by dropping original Christmas movies, as well as old favorites and one-off holiday specials. As usual, Hallmark has wall-to-wall flicks planned until the end of the month, but Great American Family, Lifetime and BET have their own original slates as well to help ring in the new year.
And if the classics are all that you are looking for, there are still airings of It’s a Wonderful Life, Elf, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Home Alone, The Santa Cause, The Wizard of Oz and Miracle on 34th Street scheduled for the boomers and Gen Xers.
And yes, on the big days, several channels have do have marathon programming events.
Check it all out below.
November 9
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Multiple linear channels and streamers are getting into the holiday spirit this month and next by dropping original Christmas movies, as well as old favorites and one-off holiday specials. As usual, Hallmark has wall-to-wall flicks planned until the end of the month, but Great American Family, Lifetime and BET have their own original slates as well to help ring in the new year.
And if the classics are all that you are looking for, there are still airings of It’s a Wonderful Life, Elf, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Home Alone, The Santa Cause, The Wizard of Oz and Miracle on 34th Street scheduled for the boomers and Gen Xers.
And yes, on the big days, several channels have do have marathon programming events.
Check it all out below.
November 9
Christmas Angel (BET)
November 10
Everything Christmas...
- 11/6/2023
- by Lynette Rice and Tom Tapp
- Deadline Film + TV
Freeform’s 2023 “25 Days of Christmas” lineup includes holiday favorites Home Alone, The Santa Clause trilogy, and classic animated offerings Frosty the Snowman and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. The network’s December lineup also includes all four Toy Story films, Frozen I and II, and Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas.
Noelle starring Anna Kendrick and Godmothered with Jillian Bell will screen this December on Freeform. 2018’s Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch and a batch of Santa Paws films will help put viewers in a winter holiday mood.
A scene from ‘Frozen’ (Photo Credit: Disney)
Freeform’s “25 Days of Christmas” Lineup
Friday, Dec. 1
7:00 a.m. – “Unaccompanied Minors”
9:00 a.m. – “Richie Rich’s Christmas Wish”
11:00 a.m. – “Eloise at Christmastime”
1:00 p.m. – “The Star” (2017)
3:00 p.m. – “Disney’s A Christmas Carol”
5:00 p.m. – “Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch” (2018)
7:00 p.m. – “Home Alone”
9:30 p.m. – “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York...
Noelle starring Anna Kendrick and Godmothered with Jillian Bell will screen this December on Freeform. 2018’s Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch and a batch of Santa Paws films will help put viewers in a winter holiday mood.
A scene from ‘Frozen’ (Photo Credit: Disney)
Freeform’s “25 Days of Christmas” Lineup
Friday, Dec. 1
7:00 a.m. – “Unaccompanied Minors”
9:00 a.m. – “Richie Rich’s Christmas Wish”
11:00 a.m. – “Eloise at Christmastime”
1:00 p.m. – “The Star” (2017)
3:00 p.m. – “Disney’s A Christmas Carol”
5:00 p.m. – “Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch” (2018)
7:00 p.m. – “Home Alone”
9:30 p.m. – “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York...
- 11/1/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
‘Tis the season — for “25 Days of Christmas” on Freeform! The network has announced the lineup for its annual event, and it includes classic favorites like the Home Alone movies, The Santa Clause trilogy, and Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas, as well as the Freeform premieres of Disney+ films Noelle and Godmothered. It all begins on Friday, December 1 and runs through Christmas Day. Also on the schedule are Frosty the Snowman, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, the Toy Story franchise, Disney’s A Christmas Carol, Miracle on 34th Street (1994), and Frozen. Check out the full schedule for Freeform’s “25 Days of Christmas” event below. Plus, check out our printable holiday movie schedule here! Friday, December 1 7:00 a.m.: Unaccompanied Minors 9:00 a.m.: Richie Rich’s Christmas Wish 11:00 a.m.: Eloise at Christmastime 1:00 p.m.: The Star (2017) 3:00 p.m.: Disney’s A Christmas Carol 5:00 p.
- 11/1/2023
- TV Insider
With the holidays right around the corner, Freeform’s “25 Days of Christmas” is back.
This year, starting December 1, the special lineup event will introduce Disney+ holiday films “Noelle,” which stars Anna Kendrick, and “Godmothered,” which stars Jillian Bell, as the flicks make their Freeform debut.
In addition to the new favorites, the network will welcome back classic holiday movies, including 2000 film “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” “Frosty the Snowman,” “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” “Disney’s A Christmas Carol,” “Frozen,” “Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town,” “Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas” and the 1994 version of “Miracle on 34th Street.”
Several beloved film franchises will also make their return, including the “Home Alone” and “The Santa Clause” trilogies alongside the “Toy Story” franchise. During the special event, Freeform will also air holiday episodes of “The Simpsons” and “Family Guy.”
During last year’s “25 Days of Christmas,” Freeform distinguished itself...
This year, starting December 1, the special lineup event will introduce Disney+ holiday films “Noelle,” which stars Anna Kendrick, and “Godmothered,” which stars Jillian Bell, as the flicks make their Freeform debut.
In addition to the new favorites, the network will welcome back classic holiday movies, including 2000 film “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” “Frosty the Snowman,” “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” “Disney’s A Christmas Carol,” “Frozen,” “Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town,” “Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas” and the 1994 version of “Miracle on 34th Street.”
Several beloved film franchises will also make their return, including the “Home Alone” and “The Santa Clause” trilogies alongside the “Toy Story” franchise. During the special event, Freeform will also air holiday episodes of “The Simpsons” and “Family Guy.”
During last year’s “25 Days of Christmas,” Freeform distinguished itself...
- 11/1/2023
- by Loree Seitz
- The Wrap
CBS has pulled “Loteria Loca” from its November schedule and will be replaced by “NCIS” encore events, leading to the premiere of “NCIS: Sydney” on Nov. 14 at 8 p.m. Et.
Based on the Mexican game of chance Loteria and hosted by Jaime Camil (“Jane the Virgin”), the game show debuted on Oct. 2 and aired every Monday night in the 9 p.m. slot, following “The Price Is Right” at 8 p.m. “Loteria Loca” will air a special holiday episode in December and additional episodes will return at a later date.
Back in September, CBS announced that the network will air the eight-episode “NCIS: Sydney” this fall. The series arrived as part of CBS’ strike contingency fall lineup, which also included the original U.K. version of the comedy “Ghosts,” the broadcast TV premiere of Paramount Network’s “Yellowstone,” and other Paramount+ fare including “FBI True” and “Seal Team” (which had originally...
Based on the Mexican game of chance Loteria and hosted by Jaime Camil (“Jane the Virgin”), the game show debuted on Oct. 2 and aired every Monday night in the 9 p.m. slot, following “The Price Is Right” at 8 p.m. “Loteria Loca” will air a special holiday episode in December and additional episodes will return at a later date.
Back in September, CBS announced that the network will air the eight-episode “NCIS: Sydney” this fall. The series arrived as part of CBS’ strike contingency fall lineup, which also included the original U.K. version of the comedy “Ghosts,” the broadcast TV premiere of Paramount Network’s “Yellowstone,” and other Paramount+ fare including “FBI True” and “Seal Team” (which had originally...
- 11/1/2023
- by Michaela Zee
- Variety Film + TV
The Man Behind ‘Mandalorian’: Jon Favreau Talks Season 3, ‘Skeleton Crew’ and His Walk of Fame Honor
At the center of the two biggest pop culture empires of this generation, the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the “Star Wars” franchise, lies one architect who helped launch them into modern greatness: Jon Favreau.
Fifteen years ago, the actor-turned-filmmaker directed a film about a B-list superhero with a not-yet-bankable movie star when comic-book films were more flukes than surefire hits. That movie turned out to be “Iron Man,” starring Robert Downey Jr. (with Favreau also playing his right-hand man Happy Hogan) and, after dozens of spinoffs, theme-park rides and box office records, the rest is comic-book history.
Recently, Favreau has traded his Repulsor gloves for lightsabers. He’s charting the future of “Star Wars” across several TV series, beginning with “The Mandalorian,” the flagship Disney+ show that debuted on Day 1 of the streamer. The Western-themed “Star Wars” series premieres its third season on March 1, and it’s already spawned several...
Fifteen years ago, the actor-turned-filmmaker directed a film about a B-list superhero with a not-yet-bankable movie star when comic-book films were more flukes than surefire hits. That movie turned out to be “Iron Man,” starring Robert Downey Jr. (with Favreau also playing his right-hand man Happy Hogan) and, after dozens of spinoffs, theme-park rides and box office records, the rest is comic-book history.
Recently, Favreau has traded his Repulsor gloves for lightsabers. He’s charting the future of “Star Wars” across several TV series, beginning with “The Mandalorian,” the flagship Disney+ show that debuted on Day 1 of the streamer. The Western-themed “Star Wars” series premieres its third season on March 1, and it’s already spawned several...
- 2/13/2023
- by Jordan Moreau
- Variety Film + TV
While theaters have “Avatar: The Way of Water” bringing in most of the revenue, two films that had recent successful theatrical runs dominate home viewing revenue this Christmas. “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” was an immediate #1 at Netflix (it had a one-week preview in theaters a month ago). “Violent Night” with an evil Santa (Universal/19.99), still #5 in theaters, tops Vudu (ranking by revenue) and iTunes and Google Play (calculating by transactions).
Otherwise, 22 of the 40 positions on the three VOD plus Netflix top ten charts we cover are Christmas-set or themed. And with these included, films released before 2022 constitute 23 of the 40 slots. Making all charts are “The Grinch” and “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” (Universal), with “Elf,” “Christmas Vacation,” “The Polar Express” (Warner Bros. Discovery), and “Die Hard” (Disney) making two each. All cost 3.99 to rent.
With the old titles and more recent ones mostly discounted, that means total revenue...
Otherwise, 22 of the 40 positions on the three VOD plus Netflix top ten charts we cover are Christmas-set or themed. And with these included, films released before 2022 constitute 23 of the 40 slots. Making all charts are “The Grinch” and “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” (Universal), with “Elf,” “Christmas Vacation,” “The Polar Express” (Warner Bros. Discovery), and “Die Hard” (Disney) making two each. All cost 3.99 to rent.
With the old titles and more recent ones mostly discounted, that means total revenue...
- 12/26/2022
- by Tom Brueggemann
- Indiewire
The pre-holiday report on home viewing on both VOD platforms and at Netflix reveals two things: it’s continuing to look a lot like Christmas and a pair of new films from double Oscar best director winners are getting less than top-tier viewing at this point.
Most noticeably, Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s “Bardo,” following prime earlier festival showings and multiple weeks in limited theater play, has not yet showed up on Netflix’s Top Ten. Released last Friday, it is not among the four new other originals from the streamer that do rank this week.
Chances are most people who follow festival- and awards-aimed titles haven’t heard of any of these films for which the public has more interest. Number one is Rory Kennedy’s documentary “The Volcano: Rescue from Whakaari.” Seasonal rom-com “I Believe in Christmas” debuts at #3. “The Big 4,” an action title from Indonesia is #5. “Who Killed Santa?...
Most noticeably, Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s “Bardo,” following prime earlier festival showings and multiple weeks in limited theater play, has not yet showed up on Netflix’s Top Ten. Released last Friday, it is not among the four new other originals from the streamer that do rank this week.
Chances are most people who follow festival- and awards-aimed titles haven’t heard of any of these films for which the public has more interest. Number one is Rory Kennedy’s documentary “The Volcano: Rescue from Whakaari.” Seasonal rom-com “I Believe in Christmas” debuts at #3. “The Big 4,” an action title from Indonesia is #5. “Who Killed Santa?...
- 12/19/2022
- by Tom Brueggemann
- Indiewire
Listening to favorite Christmas songs is a vital part of the entire holiday season. Our new photo gallery ranks the Top 30 best tunes from worst to best. We only had two rules for assembling our list: each song can only be featured once and the same goes for each artist.
We chose what is considered the most definitive, greatest version of each song as performed by the singers most associated with the tunes. Of course, certain people most known for Christmas had to be included — Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, Judy Garland, Perry Como, Andy Williams, Mariah Carey and more.
SEETop 20 Greatest Christmas TV Episodes, Ranked Worst to Best
Among our list you’ll find Rock and Roll Hall of Famers such as Elvis Presley, Bruce Springsteen, Darlene Love, Brenda Lee and The Eagles. And we didn’t forget songs that originated from great TV specials like “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,...
We chose what is considered the most definitive, greatest version of each song as performed by the singers most associated with the tunes. Of course, certain people most known for Christmas had to be included — Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, Judy Garland, Perry Como, Andy Williams, Mariah Carey and more.
SEETop 20 Greatest Christmas TV Episodes, Ranked Worst to Best
Among our list you’ll find Rock and Roll Hall of Famers such as Elvis Presley, Bruce Springsteen, Darlene Love, Brenda Lee and The Eagles. And we didn’t forget songs that originated from great TV specials like “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,...
- 12/17/2022
- by Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
There are few tasks in Hollywood harder than making a sequel which improves on the original. Writing a follow-up to a bonafide modern Christmas classic, however, might be one of them!
When Elf first arrived in theaters back in November 2003, few could have predicted it would go on to become one of the most beloved Christmas movies of the 21st century. Yet Elf was that rare example of cinematic lighting in a bottle; the coming together of actors and filmmakers destined for big things.
Will Ferrell was a fast-rising comedic star fresh from Saturday Night Live and having only recently stolen the show in Todd Phillips’ frat house comedy Old School. Zooey Deschanel had a string of credits to her name, but it was Elf that helped establish the “manic pixie dream girl” persona that would bring her repeated success in the decade that followed. Even director Jon Favreau was...
When Elf first arrived in theaters back in November 2003, few could have predicted it would go on to become one of the most beloved Christmas movies of the 21st century. Yet Elf was that rare example of cinematic lighting in a bottle; the coming together of actors and filmmakers destined for big things.
Will Ferrell was a fast-rising comedic star fresh from Saturday Night Live and having only recently stolen the show in Todd Phillips’ frat house comedy Old School. Zooey Deschanel had a string of credits to her name, but it was Elf that helped establish the “manic pixie dream girl” persona that would bring her repeated success in the decade that followed. Even director Jon Favreau was...
- 12/15/2022
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
Five Christmas films dominate the VOD charts, led by “The Grinch” (Universal/3.99), challenged only by “Black Adam” (Warner Bros. Discovery/19.99). However, leading the Netflix chart is “Prisoners,” a 10-year-old Warner Bros. thriller starring Hugh Jackman and Jake Gyllenhaal that also served as Denis Villeneuve’s English-language debut.
Guillermo del Toro’s “Pinocchio,” one of Netflix’s high-end holiday originals, ranks #3, behind Sony’s “Bullet Train.”
“Grinch,” along with “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” (Universal/3.99) and “Elf” (Wbd/3.99), placed on all three charts. Particularly impressive is their showing on Vudu, which calculates by revenue.
Two other holiday titles — “The Holiday” (Sony/3.99) and 47-minute 1964 TV special “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” — also have a single listing. They join “Black Adam,” “Top Gun: Maverick” (Paramount/4.99), and “Ticket to Paradise” (Universal/19.99) among those making all charts.
New are “She Said” (Universal/19.99). Despite its lack of theatrical interest, it’s #2 at Vudu as well as #8 at iTunes.
Guillermo del Toro’s “Pinocchio,” one of Netflix’s high-end holiday originals, ranks #3, behind Sony’s “Bullet Train.”
“Grinch,” along with “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” (Universal/3.99) and “Elf” (Wbd/3.99), placed on all three charts. Particularly impressive is their showing on Vudu, which calculates by revenue.
Two other holiday titles — “The Holiday” (Sony/3.99) and 47-minute 1964 TV special “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” — also have a single listing. They join “Black Adam,” “Top Gun: Maverick” (Paramount/4.99), and “Ticket to Paradise” (Universal/19.99) among those making all charts.
New are “She Said” (Universal/19.99). Despite its lack of theatrical interest, it’s #2 at Vudu as well as #8 at iTunes.
- 12/13/2022
- by Tom Brueggemann
- Indiewire
Santa Claus first appeared on film all the way back in 1898, when he starred in a short film by George Albert Smith called, appropriately, "Santa Claus." In it, a silent Santa sneaks across a rooftop, climbs down a chimney, and leaves gifts for a little girl and boy who are nestled in their beds.
Ever since, holiday films have been stuffed with depictions of Father Christmas. Some are nice, and some are naughty. Some are jolly, and some are degenerate. Most are merry, but a few are murderous. Many films try to put their own spin on the Santa mythos, too, trying to make their St. Nick stand out from the pack of present-carrying holiday patriarchs. But others simply try to spread holiday joy, offering something jolly to put on while you sip hot cocoa and trim the tree.
With an eye toward giving you a little bit of everything...
Ever since, holiday films have been stuffed with depictions of Father Christmas. Some are nice, and some are naughty. Some are jolly, and some are degenerate. Most are merry, but a few are murderous. Many films try to put their own spin on the Santa mythos, too, trying to make their St. Nick stand out from the pack of present-carrying holiday patriarchs. But others simply try to spread holiday joy, offering something jolly to put on while you sip hot cocoa and trim the tree.
With an eye toward giving you a little bit of everything...
- 12/12/2022
- by Eric Langberg
- Slash Film
Madelaine Petsch, the star of The CW’s hit teen drama “Riverdale,” and Mena Massoud, who brought Aladdin to life in Disney’s blockbuster remake, instantly clicked when they met first time as guests on the talk show “A Little Late With Lilly Singh.”
So, it felt like a natural fit to play (eventual) love interests in “Hotel for the Holidays,” a Christmas-themed romantic comedy. The Manhattan-set movie follows Petsch as a hotel manager who finds her attention torn between a guest (who also happens to be an ex-prince) and the resident chef (Massoud). It lands on Amazon Freevee, a free, ad-supported video platform formerly known as IMDb TV, on Dec. 2.
What’s the appeal of making a holiday-centric romantic comedy?
Petsch: I’m a big Christmas fan. There’s a certain charm to holiday films, and a warmness that brings people together. I’m excited to make something that...
So, it felt like a natural fit to play (eventual) love interests in “Hotel for the Holidays,” a Christmas-themed romantic comedy. The Manhattan-set movie follows Petsch as a hotel manager who finds her attention torn between a guest (who also happens to be an ex-prince) and the resident chef (Massoud). It lands on Amazon Freevee, a free, ad-supported video platform formerly known as IMDb TV, on Dec. 2.
What’s the appeal of making a holiday-centric romantic comedy?
Petsch: I’m a big Christmas fan. There’s a certain charm to holiday films, and a warmness that brings people together. I’m excited to make something that...
- 12/1/2022
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
In light of Will Ferrell's other comedy films in the mid-2000s, "Elf" is a little surprising. Unlike movies like "Anchorman," "Talladega Nights," "Stepbrothers," or "The Other Guys," the 2003 Christmas film is surprisingly clean-cut and wholesome. It fits comfortably within its PG rating, never spoiling the truth about Santa to younger viewers, and avoiding most of the raunchy humor that so many of Ferrell's movies are full of. Back in 2002 as Ferrell was wrapping up his final season as a cast member at "Saturday Night Live," it would've been a little surprising to learn that Ferrell's next big project would basically be a kids' movie.
That's because, in the early drafts, it wasn't. Director Jon Favreau explained that when he first read Judd Apatow's script for the film, he originally wasn't interested. "It was a much darker version of the film," he told Rolling Stone. "I liked the...
That's because, in the early drafts, it wasn't. Director Jon Favreau explained that when he first read Judd Apatow's script for the film, he originally wasn't interested. "It was a much darker version of the film," he told Rolling Stone. "I liked the...
- 11/28/2022
- by Michael Boyle
- Slash Film
You better watch out, you better not cry, you better not pout, we’re telling you why: Rankin/Bass is coming to screen. Arthur Rankin and Jules Bass’ animated holiday specials have become a seasonal staple on TV — with classics like Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Frosty the Snowman, and Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town hitting ABC and CBS this yuletide season and many more airing on Freeform and AMCx. This year’s airings come just weeks after Bass’ death. The animator and director passed away at age 87 on October 25, predeceased by Rankin, who died at age 89 in 2014. Bass’ death also came just a week after the October 18 release of The Complete Rankin/Bass Christmas Collection, a DVD collection of 18 holiday favorites. Thanks to Christmas TV Schedule and other sites, we have listings for this year’s Rankin/Bass airings — but be advised that these airdates and times are subject to time.
- 11/24/2022
- TV Insider
When James Gunn was 20 years old, he ran into Kevin Bacon at a New York City screening. The aspiring filmmaker was floored and approached the movie star with an important message.
“I went up to him and said, ‘Mr. Kevin Bacon, you’re my favorite actor, along with Mr. Peter Falk,'” Gunn remembers.
Sadly, Falk passed on to the big multiplex in the sky before he got a chance to work with Gunn, but flash forward a few decades and Bacon is front and center in “The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special.” And the actor, who previously appeared in Gunn’s 2010 film “Super,” is playing himself — well, a Christmas-loving version of Kevin Bacon who gets kidnapped by Mantis (Pom Klementieff) and Drax (Dave Bautista) as a gift for super-fan, Peter Quill (Chris Pratt). It’s a hilarious twist in a very off-beat ode to the kind of ’tis-the-season...
“I went up to him and said, ‘Mr. Kevin Bacon, you’re my favorite actor, along with Mr. Peter Falk,'” Gunn remembers.
Sadly, Falk passed on to the big multiplex in the sky before he got a chance to work with Gunn, but flash forward a few decades and Bacon is front and center in “The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special.” And the actor, who previously appeared in Gunn’s 2010 film “Super,” is playing himself — well, a Christmas-loving version of Kevin Bacon who gets kidnapped by Mantis (Pom Klementieff) and Drax (Dave Bautista) as a gift for super-fan, Peter Quill (Chris Pratt). It’s a hilarious twist in a very off-beat ode to the kind of ’tis-the-season...
- 11/23/2022
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
It was just two years ago that those looking to curl up next to the fire with the Og Miracle on 34th Street instead got left a lump of coal, when the Christmas classic was nowhere to be seen.
Let’s avoid such Yuletide trauma this holiday season, shall we?
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- 11/21/2022
- by Team TVLine
- TVLine.com
Whether you’re looking for stocking stuffers for others or a nice little gift for yourself, we’ve got a roundup of some of the best new Blu-rays and DVDs for the holidays.
Christmas Favorites
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment offers up four of their holiday favorites in 4K for the first time this holiday season: “Elf,” “A Christmas Story,” “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” and “The Polar Express” all get shined up for your library. Whether you’re giving (or getting) a 4K system this Christmas or already have one ready to go, this quartet of titles represent the apex of holiday classics for a wide audience. (Whether or not the sequel “A Christmas Story Christmas” will eventually merit its own schmancy physical release remains to be seen.)
Also available:
“The Apartment” (Kino Lorber Studio Classics): Billy Wilder’s bittersweet, Oscar-winning holiday tale made its 4K debut earlier this year.
Christmas Favorites
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment offers up four of their holiday favorites in 4K for the first time this holiday season: “Elf,” “A Christmas Story,” “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” and “The Polar Express” all get shined up for your library. Whether you’re giving (or getting) a 4K system this Christmas or already have one ready to go, this quartet of titles represent the apex of holiday classics for a wide audience. (Whether or not the sequel “A Christmas Story Christmas” will eventually merit its own schmancy physical release remains to be seen.)
Also available:
“The Apartment” (Kino Lorber Studio Classics): Billy Wilder’s bittersweet, Oscar-winning holiday tale made its 4K debut earlier this year.
- 11/21/2022
- by Alonso Duralde
- The Wrap
"The Last Unicorn" was my favorite movie as a kid. I watched it over and over, never tiring of that gorgeous animation, the America soundtrack, or the strange sense of sadness I couldn't seem to shake after the credits rolled. It was weird, wonderful, and unlike anything else I had ever seen. How often I watch it may have diminished over time, but I never actually stopped. In fact, I'd say I put it on at least once every couple of years. The movie turns 40 this month and honestly, it still holds up.
Based on Peter S. Beagle's novel of the same name -- he also wrote the screenplay -- "The Last Unicorn" tells the story of the titular creature, who goes off in search of what happened to the rest of her kind. Along the way, she encounters friends, foes, and everything in between.
When people talk about movie masterpieces,...
Based on Peter S. Beagle's novel of the same name -- he also wrote the screenplay -- "The Last Unicorn" tells the story of the titular creature, who goes off in search of what happened to the rest of her kind. Along the way, she encounters friends, foes, and everything in between.
When people talk about movie masterpieces,...
- 11/19/2022
- by Jamie Gerber
- Slash Film
Can Santa Claus (voiced by Jim Gaffigan) handle the demand of Christmas wishes from children in CBS’ new Reindeer in Here? His Head of Holiday Operations Smiley (voiced by Henry Winkler) has some reservations in TV Insider’s exclusive sneak peek of the holiday special premiering on November 29. With over 400 million wishes in the globe, Santa’s happy, but Smiley can’t help but be concerned about how he’ll handle so many. But Santa only sees the positive: “This snow globe allows me to fulfill the special wishes that each child will remember forever.” Watch the video above for more to see how Santa thinks he’ll be able to keep up with the growing demand. “It’s great. I feel like I’m slowly turning into Santa, anyway…,” Gaffigan says of voicing Santa in the holiday special. Reindeer in Here, airing after holiday classic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,...
- 11/18/2022
- TV Insider
What a world we could live in if only we allowed the innocence of children to run it.
My 11-year-old daughter Sophia is just learning about the scope of movies. You would assume the child of an entertainment writer and Oscar enthusiast might be well-versed in the styles of Akira Kurosawa and Steven Spielberg. Instead, she’s currently enamored with the world of horror movies, with the “Scream” franchise standing as her most vital consumption.
She’s only been to a handful of industry screenings, one of which was Pixar’s “Coco” (2017), which gave the two of us the memorable moment in which I was weeping intensely as Miguel sang to his beloved grandmother after returning to the real world. Then, with a dead silent New York audience, not knowing how to use her “inside voice,” she shouted, “Are you crying?” The crowd erupted in laughter.
Now, living in Los Angeles for over a year,...
My 11-year-old daughter Sophia is just learning about the scope of movies. You would assume the child of an entertainment writer and Oscar enthusiast might be well-versed in the styles of Akira Kurosawa and Steven Spielberg. Instead, she’s currently enamored with the world of horror movies, with the “Scream” franchise standing as her most vital consumption.
She’s only been to a handful of industry screenings, one of which was Pixar’s “Coco” (2017), which gave the two of us the memorable moment in which I was weeping intensely as Miguel sang to his beloved grandmother after returning to the real world. Then, with a dead silent New York audience, not knowing how to use her “inside voice,” she shouted, “Are you crying?” The crowd erupted in laughter.
Now, living in Los Angeles for over a year,...
- 11/6/2022
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
It's almost the most wonderful time of the year - at least as far as Freeform is concerned! The network has officially set its 2022 lineup for its beloved 25 Days of Christmas, filling the month of December with holiday favorites all the way up through Christmas Day.
This year's month of holiday cheer includes plenty of fun holiday movies and TV specials to fill the chilly month with warmth. Nostalgic classics like "Frosty the Snowman," "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," and "Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town" are set to air several times throughout the month. You'll also find family holiday favorites like the Santa Clause trilogy of movies, "Home Alone" and its sequels, "The Nightmare Before Christmas," "The Grinch," and many others.
Scattered among the outright Christmas-themed specials are some other options for the whole family to gather 'round and watch, including a Toy Story marathon and the Freeform debut of "Frozen II." Plus,...
This year's month of holiday cheer includes plenty of fun holiday movies and TV specials to fill the chilly month with warmth. Nostalgic classics like "Frosty the Snowman," "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," and "Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town" are set to air several times throughout the month. You'll also find family holiday favorites like the Santa Clause trilogy of movies, "Home Alone" and its sequels, "The Nightmare Before Christmas," "The Grinch," and many others.
Scattered among the outright Christmas-themed specials are some other options for the whole family to gather 'round and watch, including a Toy Story marathon and the Freeform debut of "Frozen II." Plus,...
- 11/1/2022
- by Amanda Prahl
- Popsugar.com
With Halloween finished, it’s time to countdown to Christmas on Freeform. The network’s “25 Days of Christmas” month-long event returns on Thursday, Dec. 1, with a mix of holiday favorites — including “Home Alone,” “The Santa Clause” trilogy, “Disney’s A Christmas Carol” — and classic hits like “The lIttle Drummer Boy” and “Miracle of 34th Street.”
Plus, this year includes the network premiere of “Frozen II,” “Olaf’s Frozen Adventure,” “Last Christmas” and “Mister Magoo’s Christmas Carol.”
Scroll down for the full schedule.
Thursday, Dec. 1
7:00 a.m. – “The Simpsons”
10:30 a.m. – “Family Guy”
11:30 a.m. – “The Santa Clause”
1:30 p.m. – “The Santa Clause 2”
4:00 p.m. – “The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause”
6:00 p.m. – “Home Alone”
8:30 p.m. – “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York”
12:00 a.m. – “The Simpsons”
Friday, Dec. 2
7:00 a.m. – “The Preacher’s Wife”
9:30 a.m. – “Jingle All the Way 2”
11:35 a.
Plus, this year includes the network premiere of “Frozen II,” “Olaf’s Frozen Adventure,” “Last Christmas” and “Mister Magoo’s Christmas Carol.”
Scroll down for the full schedule.
Thursday, Dec. 1
7:00 a.m. – “The Simpsons”
10:30 a.m. – “Family Guy”
11:30 a.m. – “The Santa Clause”
1:30 p.m. – “The Santa Clause 2”
4:00 p.m. – “The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause”
6:00 p.m. – “Home Alone”
8:30 p.m. – “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York”
12:00 a.m. – “The Simpsons”
Friday, Dec. 2
7:00 a.m. – “The Preacher’s Wife”
9:30 a.m. – “Jingle All the Way 2”
11:35 a.
- 11/1/2022
- by Emily Longeretta
- Variety Film + TV
Jules Bass, the co-producer and co-director of such animated classics as “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” “Frosty the Snowman” and “The Last Unicorn,” died Tuesday of age-related illness at an assisted living facility in Rye, New York, his publicist confirmed to TheWrap. He was 87.
Through their banner Rankin/Bass, Bass and Arthur Rankin Jr. (who died in 2014) made some of the most beloved children’s programming of all time, including stop-motion classics “Rudolph” (1964), “Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town” (1970), and “The Year Without a Santa Claus” (1974). Bass also wrote many of the iconic songs, including Heat Miser and Snow Miser’s catchy showstopper and “Put One Foot in Front of the Other” with composer/conductor Maury Laws.
Bass also produced and directed the 1967’s “Mad Monster Party?” starring Boris Karloff and Phyllis Diller.
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Rankin/Bass’s hand-drawn projects include the 1969 holiday special “Frosty the Snowman,...
Through their banner Rankin/Bass, Bass and Arthur Rankin Jr. (who died in 2014) made some of the most beloved children’s programming of all time, including stop-motion classics “Rudolph” (1964), “Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town” (1970), and “The Year Without a Santa Claus” (1974). Bass also wrote many of the iconic songs, including Heat Miser and Snow Miser’s catchy showstopper and “Put One Foot in Front of the Other” with composer/conductor Maury Laws.
Bass also produced and directed the 1967’s “Mad Monster Party?” starring Boris Karloff and Phyllis Diller.
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- 10/25/2022
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
Jules Bass, whose work as a producer and director of stop-motion and animated television specials such as Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town and The Year Without A Santa Claus has become an integral part of the holiday season for generations, died today in Rye, New York, of age-related illnesses. He was 87.
His death was confirmed by publicist Jennifer Fisherman Ruff.
Bass was working in advertising in New York City when, in 1960, he teamed up with an art director at ABC named Arthur Rankin Jr. to form a film production company called Videocraft International. The company was launched with the 1960 series The New Adventures of Pinocchio, utilizing traditional animation, but found its breakthrough success in 1964 with the stop-motion classic Rudolph, featuring the voice of Burl Ives as Sam the Snowman.
Rankin died in 2014 at 89.
Based on the Gene Autry hit song of 1949, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer...
His death was confirmed by publicist Jennifer Fisherman Ruff.
Bass was working in advertising in New York City when, in 1960, he teamed up with an art director at ABC named Arthur Rankin Jr. to form a film production company called Videocraft International. The company was launched with the 1960 series The New Adventures of Pinocchio, utilizing traditional animation, but found its breakthrough success in 1964 with the stop-motion classic Rudolph, featuring the voice of Burl Ives as Sam the Snowman.
Rankin died in 2014 at 89.
Based on the Gene Autry hit song of 1949, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer...
- 10/25/2022
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Jules Bass, the animator, producer, director and composer whose work included stop-motion holiday television specials like “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” “Frosty the Snowman” and “Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town,” died at the age of 87 on Tuesday at an assisted living facility in Rye, New York, publicist Jennifer Fisherman-Ruff confirmed.
The three prominent holiday specials, “Rudolph,” voiced by Burl Ives, “Frosty” starring Jackie Vernon and Jimmy Durante and “Santa Claus,” voiced by Fred Astaire and Mickey Rooney, all debuted during the 1960s and 1970s. In the decades since, the specials have become staples of seasonal holiday programming on television.
Bass was known for his longstanding creative partnership with director Arthur Rankin Jr., who died in 2014 at 89. The two pushed many productions through their banner Rankin/Bass Productions, which was known for its laborious cel-animated, stop-motion films that took long periods of time to turn into full-length features.
Bass and Rankin...
The three prominent holiday specials, “Rudolph,” voiced by Burl Ives, “Frosty” starring Jackie Vernon and Jimmy Durante and “Santa Claus,” voiced by Fred Astaire and Mickey Rooney, all debuted during the 1960s and 1970s. In the decades since, the specials have become staples of seasonal holiday programming on television.
Bass was known for his longstanding creative partnership with director Arthur Rankin Jr., who died in 2014 at 89. The two pushed many productions through their banner Rankin/Bass Productions, which was known for its laborious cel-animated, stop-motion films that took long periods of time to turn into full-length features.
Bass and Rankin...
- 10/25/2022
- by EJ Panaligan
- Variety Film + TV
“Wendell & Wild” has a gently insane macabre kick. It’s the new stop-motion fairy tale from director Henry Selick, who in the 30 years since “The Nightmare Before Christmas” has made just four features — “Coraline,” “Monkeybone,” “James and the Giant Peach” and now this one. Selick’s movies have the logic of dollhouse dreams, the handmade elegance of slapstick surrealist puppet shows, and the rollicking Guignol spirit of monster comedies for 10-year-olds.
Selick co-wrote “Wendell & Wild” with Jordan Peele, who is one of its voice-actor costars, and the movie is a casually unfolding parade of unabashed horror-camp nuttiness, starting with the amusement park in its early scenes, a carnival of the damned where black-and-white Picasso cutouts crash on roller-coasters and the whole damn fairground turns out to be perched on the belly of Buffalo Belzer (voiced by Ving Rhames), a kind of George Clinton meets P.T. Barnum meets the devil figure whose two sons,...
Selick co-wrote “Wendell & Wild” with Jordan Peele, who is one of its voice-actor costars, and the movie is a casually unfolding parade of unabashed horror-camp nuttiness, starting with the amusement park in its early scenes, a carnival of the damned where black-and-white Picasso cutouts crash on roller-coasters and the whole damn fairground turns out to be perched on the belly of Buffalo Belzer (voiced by Ving Rhames), a kind of George Clinton meets P.T. Barnum meets the devil figure whose two sons,...
- 10/22/2022
- by Owen Gleiberman
- Variety Film + TV
Toyah Willcox and Robert Fripp will, apparently, do it all for the nookie. The pair covered the quintessential 1999 Limp Bizkit song “Nookie” for their popular YouTube cover series “Sunday Lunch.”
In the video, the King Crimson guitarist, wearing a sequined baseball cap, takes on guitar duties while Willcox rocks out on the vocals. As usual, the pair filmed the clip in their kitchen, using a fan to create a dramatic wind machine effect on Willcox’s hair.
“The Duo are back on form this week – we have literally no words for this one,...
In the video, the King Crimson guitarist, wearing a sequined baseball cap, takes on guitar duties while Willcox rocks out on the vocals. As usual, the pair filmed the clip in their kitchen, using a fan to create a dramatic wind machine effect on Willcox’s hair.
“The Duo are back on form this week – we have literally no words for this one,...
- 8/21/2022
- by Emily Zemler
- Rollingstone.com
After hopping back on the Holiday movie train last year, CBS’ is taking it full steam ahead in 2022. The Eye network is expanding its presence in the lucrative holiday-themed film genre, ordering three new holiday themed projects set to air this December: “When Christmas Was Young,” “Fit For Christmas” and “Must Love Christmas.”
“When Christmas Was Young” is described by CBS as a music-themed film set in Nashville, focusing on a music manager who attempts to secure the rights for a Christmas song that a failed singer-songwriter wrote years ago. The film will be executive produced by Sheryl Crow, who will also write the title song, and the script will be written by Robert Tate Miller. Tom Mazza, David Calvert-Jones and Karen Glass executive produce for Everywhere Studios, while Shawn Williamson and Jamie Goehring executive produce for Lighthouse Pictures.
“Fit For Christmas” will star “The Talk” host Amanda Kloots as Amanda,...
“When Christmas Was Young” is described by CBS as a music-themed film set in Nashville, focusing on a music manager who attempts to secure the rights for a Christmas song that a failed singer-songwriter wrote years ago. The film will be executive produced by Sheryl Crow, who will also write the title song, and the script will be written by Robert Tate Miller. Tom Mazza, David Calvert-Jones and Karen Glass executive produce for Everywhere Studios, while Shawn Williamson and Jamie Goehring executive produce for Lighthouse Pictures.
“Fit For Christmas” will star “The Talk” host Amanda Kloots as Amanda,...
- 4/11/2022
- by Wilson Chapman
- Variety Film + TV
Christmas movies have been airing since before Halloween, and CBS has already aired Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer this year. But with Thanksgiving on Thursday, the TV holiday season really begins in earnest. The broadcast networks are filled with specials over the next seven days, and streaming and cable premieres (holiday themed or not) are plentiful as well.
Below is The Hollywood Reporter‘s rundown of premieres, returns and specials over the next seven days. It would be next to impossible to watch everything, but let THR point the way to worthy options for the coming week. All times are Et/Pt unless noted.
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Below is The Hollywood Reporter‘s rundown of premieres, returns and specials over the next seven days. It would be next to impossible to watch everything, but let THR point the way to worthy options for the coming week. All times are Et/Pt unless noted.
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- 11/25/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Christmas movies have been airing since before Halloween, and CBS has already aired Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer this year. But with Thanksgiving on Thursday, the TV holiday season really begins in earnest. The broadcast networks are filled with specials over the next seven days, and streaming and cable premieres (holiday themed or not) are plentiful as well.
Below is The Hollywood Reporter‘s rundown of premieres, returns and specials over the next seven days. It would be next to impossible to watch everything, but let THR point the way to worthy options for the coming week. All times are Et/Pt unless noted.
The Big Show
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Below is The Hollywood Reporter‘s rundown of premieres, returns and specials over the next seven days. It would be next to impossible to watch everything, but let THR point the way to worthy options for the coming week. All times are Et/Pt unless noted.
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- 11/25/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Halloween just passed, so you know what that means: It’s time to look ahead to Freeform’s “25 Days of Christmas” month-long event — and it’s the 25th anniversary. It all kicks off on Wednesday, December 1. This year’s celebration includes your holiday season favorites as well as beloved classics (like Frosty the Snowman and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer). Freeform will also air blocks of holiday episodes of The Simpsons and a marathon of Toy Story films. Also part of the event is the network premiere of Office Christmas Party starring Jason Bateman and Jennifer Aniston. Check out the full “25 Days of Christmas” schedule on Freeform below. Wednesday, December 1 7:00 a.m. – Holiday in Handcuffs 10:30 a.m. – The Simpsons 11:05 a.m. – The Santa Clause 1:15 p.m. – The Santa Clause 2 3:45 p.m. – The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause 5:50 p.m. – Home Alone 8:20 p.
- 11/1/2021
- TV Insider
Paul Soles, the voice actor who starred in the original animated “Spider-Man” series in the 1960s, has died at the age of 90.
The news was announced by Soles’ manager, Angela Wright of Edna Talent Management, in a Facebook post Friday. “Paul Soles was truly a Canadian treasure,” Wright wrote. “He lived a long life with so many adventures along the way. Rip.”
According to an obituary in Canada’s The Globe and Mail, Soles died in Toronto on Wednesday, May 26. No cause of death was listed.
Soles voiced the title character in ABC’s animated “Spider-Man” series, which ran for three seasons on ABC and in syndication between 1967 and 1970. Soles starred alongside Bernard Cowan, Paul Kligman and Peg Dixon.
He also voiced Hermey the misfit elf in Rankin/Bass’ stop-motion “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” special in 1964. His other voice acting credits include “Rocket Robin Hood,” “King of the Beasts,” “The...
The news was announced by Soles’ manager, Angela Wright of Edna Talent Management, in a Facebook post Friday. “Paul Soles was truly a Canadian treasure,” Wright wrote. “He lived a long life with so many adventures along the way. Rip.”
According to an obituary in Canada’s The Globe and Mail, Soles died in Toronto on Wednesday, May 26. No cause of death was listed.
Soles voiced the title character in ABC’s animated “Spider-Man” series, which ran for three seasons on ABC and in syndication between 1967 and 1970. Soles starred alongside Bernard Cowan, Paul Kligman and Peg Dixon.
He also voiced Hermey the misfit elf in Rankin/Bass’ stop-motion “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” special in 1964. His other voice acting credits include “Rocket Robin Hood,” “King of the Beasts,” “The...
- 5/28/2021
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
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