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Schwarzenegger Plays Santa in Prime Video's 'The Man With the Bag'
entertainment12 days ago

Schwarzenegger Plays Santa in Prime Video's 'The Man With the Bag'

Arnold Schwarzenegger stars as Santa Claus in the new holiday comedy 'The Man With the Bag,' premiering on Prime Video on December 2, 2026. Directed by Adam Shankman, the film features Schwarzenegger recruiting Alan Ritchson's character, a thief from the naughty list, to recover a stolen bag of presents from Awkwafina's rogue elf. The movie skips a theatrical release, a move that drew criticism from some outlets regarding its distribution strategy.

via Gizmodo|
#adam-shankman#alan-ritchson#arnold-schwarzenegger
Great American Family Launches 18-Film Holiday Slate with Repeated Stars
entertainment21 days ago

Great American Family Launches 18-Film Holiday Slate with Repeated Stars

Great American Family has released its 2026 Christmas movie schedule, featuring 18 original films premiering from October 10 through December 19. The lineup marks the network as the second basic cable channel, after Hallmark, to announce its holiday slate. Key stars including Candace Cameron Bure, Danica McKellar, Cameron Mathison, and Ryan Paevey headline two movies each. The programming block begins with 'A Second Chance Christmas' and includes titles such as 'Karen Kingsbury's The Christmas Ring' and 'Three Generations, One Christmas,' featuring actors like Mario Lopez, Tony Danza, and Kelsey Grammer. Most premieres are scheduled for 8 p.m. ET on Saturdays or Sundays, with a few exceptions in late November.

via TVLine|
#candace-cameron-bure#christmas-movies#danica-mckellar
Hallmark Unveils 34-Movie 2026 Holiday Slate Featuring NFL and Disney Collaborations
entertainment26 days ago

Hallmark Unveils 34-Movie 2026 Holiday Slate Featuring NFL and Disney Collaborations

Hallmark Channel launches its 17th Countdown to Christmas on October 16, 2026, with 34 new original films premiering through December 20. The lineup includes major tentpole productions such as 'Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story' and 'Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True,' alongside the return of 'Mistletoe Murders' Season 3. All titles will be available for streaming on Hallmark+ the day after their broadcast premieres.

via TVLine|
#christmas-movies#entertainment#hallmark-channel
entertainment9 months ago

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Dominates Holiday Box Office with $88M Opening

'Avatar: Fire and Ash' is expected to earn $75M over the Christmas holiday, while other new releases like 'Anaconda', 'Marty Supreme', and 'Song Sung Blue' are opening. The 2025 box office is projected to fall short of $9 billion, with a slight increase from 2024, and is expected to rebound in 2026 with major blockbusters. The holiday period is crucial for moviegoing, especially on Christmas Day and the weekend.

via Deadline|
#anaconda#avatar-fire-and-ash#box-office-2025
Kelce Brothers Reject Holiday Movie Nights Amid Family Teasing
entertainment1 year ago

Kelce Brothers Reject Holiday Movie Nights Amid Family Teasing

Travis Kelce, the NFL star, expressed his reluctance to watch the Christmas movie "Love Actually," a favorite of his girlfriend Taylor Swift, during a discussion on the "New Heights" podcast with his brother Jason Kelce. Despite suggestions from Jason's wife, Kylie, to review the film, both Kelce brothers declined the idea. Meanwhile, a Hallmark Christmas movie inspired by Swift and Kelce's romance, "Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story," premiered to high ratings.

via New York Post |
#christmas-movies#entertainment#love-actually
Chad Michael Murray Dances into Netflix's Christmas Spotlight
entertainment1 year ago

Chad Michael Murray Dances into Netflix's Christmas Spotlight

Netflix is spicing up its holiday movie lineup with films like "Hot Frosty" and "The Merry Gentlemen," which feature unconventional and slightly risqué storylines compared to traditional holiday fare. "Hot Frosty" stars Lacey Chabert and explores a magical snowman-turned-human narrative, while "The Merry Gentlemen" involves a male dance revue saving a music venue. Despite the naughtier themes, these films remain relatively tame, aligning with Netflix's trend of offering more progressive holiday content.

via Vanity Fair|
#christmas-movies#entertainment#holiday-season
"Controversy Surrounds Hallmark Channel's Christmas Movie Content"
entertainment2 years ago

"Controversy Surrounds Hallmark Channel's Christmas Movie Content"

Hallmark Channel has no plans to incorporate more grown-up romance stories or sex scenes in its Christmas movies, emphasizing that its content is family-friendly and focused on leading up to the final kiss. In contrast, Lifetime recently aired its first-ever Christmas movie sex scene in "A Cowboy Christmas Romance," which was described as hot enough to be on Santa's naughty list but tame enough to avoid backlash from the Parents Television Council.

via TVLine|
#christmas-movies#entertainment#family-friendly
"Exclusive: Hallmark EVP Addresses Christmas Sequels, Past Universes, and More"
entertainment2 years ago

"Exclusive: Hallmark EVP Addresses Christmas Sequels, Past Universes, and More"

Hallmark Channel's Lisa Hamilton Daly discusses the network's evolving programming, including the "Loveuary" film series featuring Jane Austen stories, the focus on inclusivity and diversity, streaming availability of holiday movies, plans for Christmas 2024 lineup, potential sequels to holiday movies, and the network's stance on cast exclusivity and the possibility of a football-centered movie.

via Variety|
#christmas-movies#diversity#entertainment
Kelce Brothers and Bruce Willis' Daughters Discuss Christmas Movies, Including 'Die Hard'
entertainment2 years ago

Kelce Brothers and Bruce Willis' Daughters Discuss Christmas Movies, Including 'Die Hard'

Jason Kelce insists that Die Hard is not a Christmas movie, but rather a movie that can be watched at any time of the year. He argues that it lacks the Christmas spirit and can be enjoyed in July, unlike movies like A Christmas Story. Travis Kelce suggests The Grinch as his favorite Christmas movie, while Jason favors A Christmas Story and also mentions the animated film Klaus. Travis also mentions Elf and Four Christmases as his favorites. Both brothers are working on Christmas day, with Travis' Chiefs hosting the Las Vegas Raiders and Jason's Eagles hosting the New York Giants.

via Daily Mail|
#christmas-movies#die-hard#entertainment
The Underrated Christmas Movie: Die Hard's R-Rating Explained
entertainment2 years ago

The Underrated Christmas Movie: Die Hard's R-Rating Explained

Peter Billingsley, star of the iconic Christmas film "A Christmas Story," discusses the debate over whether "Die Hard" is a Christmas movie in the season finale of his podcast, "A Cinematic Christmas Journey." Billingsley tries to convince "Die Hard" cinematographer Jan de Bont that it is indeed a Christmas movie, highlighting its Christmas setting, music, and themes of family and redemption. The podcast, co-created by Vince Vaughn, explores various holiday films and features in-depth conversations with filmmakers. Billingsley also reflects on the 40th anniversary of "A Christmas Story" and his experience making the film.

via Hollywood Reporter|
#a-christmas-story#christmas-movies#die-hard
"Top-rated Christmas movies to watch this holiday season"
entertainment2 years ago

"Top-rated Christmas movies to watch this holiday season"

Rotten Tomatoes has compiled a list of the top 10 highest-rated Christmas movies, including classics like "Meet Me in St. Louis" and "Miracle on 34th Street," as well as modern favorites like "The Nightmare Before Christmas" and "Klaus." These films offer heartwarming stories of love, friendship, and the true meaning of Christmas, making them perfect choices for the holiday season.

via Deseret News|
#christmas-movies#entertainment#highest-rated
Casting Director Acknowledges Keira Knightley's Youthful Miscasting in Love Actually
entertainment2 years ago

Casting Director Acknowledges Keira Knightley's Youthful Miscasting in Love Actually

The casting director of the Christmas classic film Love Actually, Fiona Weir, has admitted that Keira Knightley was too young for her role as Juliet in the movie. Knightley was only 18 at the time, but her "open, joyous quality" won over director Richard Curtis. Weir believes the casting worked and that audiences believed Knightley's character was married to Chiwetel Ejiofor's character and the object of Andrew Lincoln's character's love. Knightley filmed Love Actually before heading off to star in the first Pirates of the Caribbean film.

via Yahoo Entertainment|
#casting#christmas-movies#entertainment