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The Rascal Does Not Dream series is the gift that keeps on giving, and so is its English dub! Sakuta and Mai begin their university arc on Crunchyroll when Episode 1 of Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus drops on Saturday, July 26 , featuring the debut of these new cast additions: Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus English Dub Episode 1 Cast Additions Uzuki Hirokawa voiced by Lisa Reimold Ikumi Akagi voiced by Ryan Bartley Sara Himeji voiced by Xanthe Huynh Miniskirt Santa voiced by Maureen Price Miori Mito voiced by Anjali Kunapaneni Related: Crunchyroll Summer 2025 Dubs Include Gachiakuta and More Key Art Related: A Couple of Cuckoos Season 2 English Dub Reveals Cast & Crew, Release Date Soichi Masui returns as director for Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus at studio CloverWorks, with series composition by Masahiro Yokotani, character designs by Satomi Tamura and music by fox capture plan ( Ameku M.

Director Dean DeBlois may have brought the animated "How to Train Your Dragon" trilogy to a close back in 2019, but he's since returned to the franchise with a live-action remake of the 2010 animated film he initially co-directed with Chris Sanders. This new interpretation of the beloved family movie doesn't stray too far from the original film and often ends up being a shot-for-shot remake (albeit one that's a half hour longer by virtue of some extended sequences involving the future dragon slayers of Berk). In his review, /Film's Ethan Anderton described the remake as a fun albeit largely unnecessary venture that pretty much plays the hits. It doesn't really matter though, as the movie is already set to receive a sequel in 2027.

While "The Black Phone" star Mason Thames may take front and center as Hiccup (the awkward Viking who learns to tame and befriend the Night Fury known as...

Marketing MacAbre Lists Some Of It’S Hottest News Stories As Indie Horror Gets Ready For A Scorching Summer.

Kreaster

Easter Island is home of many mysteries but the scariest of them all is… Kreaster. A new film by Jacob Cooney.

A disparate group of elite military and supernatural experts is deployed to investigate the sudden disappearance of an entire Louisiana town — only to discover the terror is tied to an ancient, shapeshifting entity linked to long-buried secrets beneath Easter Island.

Official Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTtgvbjXOns

A Hard Place

On May 27th, the savage, supernatural horror film A Hard Place slashes its way onto Apple TV and Amazon Prime Video, delivering an unrelenting storm of creatures, chaos, and carnage.

Led by cult horror legend Felissa Rose, who’s been called “absolutely electric” and “at her most unhinged,” A Hard Place begins with a crew of desperate...

It's the gift that keeps on giving. The official website and accounts for the upcoming Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus anime unwrapped a brand-new trailer today that confirms a July 5 at 23:30 Jst broadcast debut in Japan and previews the new series' opening and ending songs, "Snowdrop" by Conton Candy and "Suiheisen wa Boku no Furukizu" by Uzuki Hirokawa, Ikumi Akagi, Sara Himeji and Toko Kirishima, respectively. The latest peek at Mai and Sakuta's university days is accompanied by a new key visual, as well. Furthermore, a preview screening event will be held at United Cinemas Aqua City Odaiba on June 21 with voice actors Kaito Ishikawa, Asami Seto, Sora Amamiya and Manaka Iwami in attendance. Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus Trailer 2 Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus Key Visual Related: Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus Anime Reveals New Trailer, July 2025 Release Hajime Kamoshida...

Studiocanal launched a brand new official podcast – and the host might just be familiar to Film Stories listeners.

This is a bit of an odd story for me to write. Basically, well, because I’m in it. I’ll see how I get on.

The rather fine folks at Studiocanal have launched an official podcast, digging into the huge archive of movies under its stewardship. It’s arriving regularly, and as well as focusing on a movie of the month, there’s a broader exploration of other bits and bobs too.

Don’t take our word for it. Here’s Jamie McHale, the head of theatrical marketing at the studio: “We’re thrilled to be launching an official podcast to celebrate our incredible library of titles and upcoming theatrical releases. The in-depth analysis and regular features such as “Dream Double Bills” and “Hidden Gems” from Simon and his guests are...

From Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus and Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt to My Hero Academia: Vigilantes , One Piece , Chainsaw Man and beyond, AnimeJapan 2025 was stacked with news items over the weekend. If you missed something, or if you just want to revisit some of the big trailers and reveals, we’ve got you covered with a full recap of the event! Check out everything that went down at AnimeJapan 2025: New Adaptations and Continuations We got further confirmation of some big shows and films this year, including the next step for the Tokyo Revengers anime and a date for Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc ! Here are some of the continuations on the horizon. Tokyo Revengers: War of the Three Titans Anime Confirmed with Teaser Visual My Hero Academia Final Season Anime Premieres in October 2025, Will Stream on Crunchyroll I Got a Cheat Skill in Another...

John Lithgow has revealed the story that changed his mind about one of his teen movies. Lithgow is a versatile actor who has held many roles in iconic film and television projects since he began his onscreen career in the 1970s. In addition to his Oscar-nominated performances in The World According to Garp and Terms of Endearment, this includes roles such as the Trinity Killer in the Showtime drama Dexter and Winston Churchill in Netflix's The Crown, both of which won him Primetime Emmy awards. He also recently played a supporting role in the Oscar-winning 2024 movie Conclave.

While Lithgow is a performer with a number of serious dramatic performances under his belt, he has also held roles in quite a few movies and television shows designed for families, children, and teenagers. This includes his run as alien patriarch Dick Solomon in the six-season sci-fi sitcom 3rd Rock from the Sun,...

It’s recently been announced that the controversial 1983 satanic film, The Baphomet Seance is being re-released after being shelfed for decades. There was much political and religious backlash in the 1980’s for films such as Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984) that depicted a manic Santa Claus and Faces of Death (1978) that featured “real” footage [...]

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It’s recently been announced that the controversial 1983 satanic film, The Baphomet Seance is being re-released after being shelfed for decades. There was much political and religious backlash in the 1980’s for films such as Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984) that depicted a manic Santa Claus and Faces of Death (1978) that featured “real” footage …

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Modern movie trailers are often considered to be filled with spoilers and reveals fans wish they weren't aware of by the time the movie releases. Some viewers elect to even go to movies without even seeing the trailer anymore because they've been known to spoil so much.

Although many trailers get away with what they include, some unfortunately spoil too much. While that doesn't always take away from the enjoyment of films, some trailers simply give away their biggest and best reveals right in the marketing.

Fans Knew X-23 Was Returning Deadpool & Wolverine (2024)

Of all the things that could've been spoiled in the trailers for Deadpool & Wolverine, a massively anticipated blockbuster of a returning franchise and introduction to the MCU, it's shocking that there was only one big spoiler. Starring Ryan Reynolds and the returning Hugh Jackman in the titular roles, Deadpool & Wolverine looks to round out the trilogy of the Deadpool series,...

Jesse Welles, the gravelly-voiced songwriter who is reviving protest songs through a series of self-shot videos, will release his new studio album, Middle, next month.

But there’s nothing “middle” about Welles: He’s unflinchingly addressed hot-button topics like the war in Gaza, capitalism, and the U.S. healthcare system in his viral videos with song titles like “War Isn’t Murder,” “Amazon Santa Claus,” and “United Health.” The latter dropped just a week after the high-profile shooting of the CEO of UnitedHealthcare in New York (“Now CEOs come...

Director whose big screen credits include Jaws 2, Supergirl and Santa Claus: The Movie alongside a 50-year career in television

Jeannot Szwarc, who has died aged 85, directed Jaws 2 (1978), Supergirl (1984) and Santa Claus: The Movie (1985). This could be described as a hat-trick, but only if one were talking about own goals.

Though Szwarc was a successful television director of more than 50 years’ standing, with multiple episodes under his belt of series such as Kojak and The Rockford Files in the 1970s and Ally McBeal and Grey’s Anatomy in this century, his film career was another matter.

Jeannot Szwarc, known in part for directing the first sequel to Steven Spielberg's Jaws along with Helen Slater's Supergirl movie, has passed away. He was 87 years old.

Per The Hollywood Reporter, Szwarc died on Tuesday due to respiratory failure while at Central Hospital in Loches, France. Jane Seymour, sho co-starred with Superman actor Christopher Reeve in Szwarc's 1980 film Somewhere in Time, also commented on the filmmaker's passing with a statement shared on social media.

“Jeannot Szwarc was not just a brilliant director but a kind and generous soul,” she Seymour said. “He gifted us many timeless stories, including Somewhere in Time, a film that changed my life forever. May his memory be a blessing, and may his artistry live on in our hearts.”

After graduating from Harvard University, the Paris-born Szwarc delved into directing for American TV in the 1960s. He worked on many classic shows from the era,...

Filmmaker Jeannot Szwarc earned directing credits on 80 different projects over the course of a career that spanned more than 50 years – but most movie fans will likely remember him as the director of the shark thriller sequel Jaws 2, the time travel romance Somewhere in Time, and/or the DC Comics adaptation Supergirl. Sadly, Szwarc is no longer with us, as his Somewhere in Time star Jane Seymour took to social media to confirm that he has passed away at the age of 85. Seymour wrote, “Today, we say goodbye to a true visionary. Jeannot Szwarc was not just a brilliant director but a kind and generous soul. He gifted us many timeless stories, including Somewhere in Time, a film that changed my life forever. May his memory be a blessing, and may his artistry live on in our hearts.“

Born in Paris on November 21, 1939, Szwarc graduated from Harvard University before getting...

A French filmmaker best known to horror fans for directing the first sequel to Steven Spielberg’s Jaws back in 1978, Jeannot Szwarc has passed away at the age of 85 this week.

Jane Seymour, who starred alongside the late Christopher Reeve in Szwarc’s 1980 film Somewhere in Time, writes on Facebook: “Today, we say goodbye to a true visionary. Jeannot Szwarc was not just a brilliant director but a kind and generous soul. He gifted us many timeless stories, including Somewhere in Time, a film that changed my life forever.

“May his memory be a blessing, and may his artistry live on in our hearts.”

Jeannot Szwarc got his start in Hollywood directing for multiple television shows throughout the late 1960s and into the 1970s including “Ironside,” “It Takes a Thief,” “Paris 7000,” “The Virginian,” “Longstreet” and “Marcus Welby, M.D.” He made his feature debut with the 1972 TV movie Night of Terror,...

Jeannot Szwarc, the French-American director who helmed the movies Somewhere in Time and Jaws 2 and multiple episodes of shows including The Practice, Smallville and Grey’s Anatomy, has died. He was 87.

Szwarc died Tuesday of respiratory failure at Central Hospital in Loches, France, his son Sacha Szwarc, a film editor, told The Hollywood Reporter.

Jane Seymour, who starred alongside Christopher Reeve in the 1980 time-traveling romantic fantasy Somewhere in Time, said on Facebook that the role changed her career.

“Jeannot Szwarc was not just a brilliant director but a kind and generous soul,” she wrote. “He gifted us many timeless stories, including Somewhere in Time, a film that changed my life forever. May his memory be a blessing, and may his artistry live on in our hearts.”

His other film credits included the Martin Sheen-starring Enigma (1982), the Helen Slater-starring Supergirl (1984) and Santa Claus (1985), starring David Huddleston and Dudley Moore.

Szwarc...

French director Jeannot Szwarc has died, it’s been announced. He was 85 years old.

Understandably, the film world is mourning the loss overnight of one of its true greats, David Lynch. Lost a little though is that a fine genre director also passed away.

French director Jeannot Szwarc died on Wednesday 15th January, it was announced, at the age of 85.

Born in Paris, Swarc moved to America and cut his teeth on popular television shows such as Kojak and The Rockford Files. But for the movie-going generation of the 1970s and 1980s, it was his feature films that drew the most attention.

His big break was arguably 1978’s Jaws 2 (pictured), getting the nod when Steven Spielberg declined the opportunity to return to the sequel (and after original director John Hancock was fired). Perhaps his most acclaimed American film followed, 1980’s Somewhere In Time, starring Christopher Reeve and Jane Seymour.

Jeannot Szwarc, the French filmmaker best known as the director of the science fiction romantic drama “Somewhere in Time” (1980), “Jaws 2” (1978) and “Supergirl” (1984), died Thursday. He was 85.

His death was announced by actress Jane Seymour, who co-starred with Christopher Reeve in “Somewhere in Time.” On Instagram, Seymour wrote, “Today, we say goodbye to a true visionary. Jeannot Szwarc was not just a brilliant director but a kind and generous soul. He gifted us many timeless stories, including ‘Somewhere in Time,’ a film that changed my life forever. May his memory be a blessing, and may his artistry live on in our hearts.”

Among Szwarc’s other feature films are the Michael Crichton thriller “Extreme Close-Up” (1973), “Santa Claus: The Movie” (1985) and the 1996 family film “Hercule et Sherlock.”

He also had a long and prolific career directing for American television, beginning in the 1960s with episodes of “Ironside” and “It Takes a Thief.

Jeannot Szwarc, the French director known for Jaws 2, Supergirl and The Rockford Files, has died. He was 85.

Jane Seymour, who starred alongside the late Christopher Reeve in Szwarc’s 1980 film Somewhere in Time, announced the director’s death Wednesday with a heartfelt statement on social media.

“Today, we say goodbye to a true visionary,” she wrote on Instagram. “Jeannot Szwarc was not just a brilliant director but a kind and generous soul. He gifted us many timeless stories, including Somewhere in Time, a film that changed my life forever. May his memory be a blessing, and may his artistry live on in our hearts.”

Producer Jeffrey Kramer, who worked with Szwarc on several titles over the years, wrote on Instagram, “Rip my dear Jeannot Szwarc One of the finest most talented souls I was privileged to know!”

Born Nov. 21, 1939 in Paris, Szwarc graduated from Harvard University before he began...

Warning: Contain Potential Spoilers for Batman / Santa Claus: Silent Knight Returns #5

The Batcave is undoubtedly Batman’s most iconic base of operations. However, this holiday season, the Dark Knight was gifted a full-blown castle, becoming one of his coolest 'bases' to date—especially considering it aligns with Bruce’s unique taste in decorating, something Superman himself is quick to point out in a humorous moment.

The center of the castle is particularly notable, as the stonework and towers form the shape of a bat’s face...

Jeff Parker, Lukas Ketner, Michele Bandini, and Michele Bandini’s Batman/Santa Claus: Silent Knight Returns #5 marks the epic conclusion of the holiday-themed, weekly mini-series, bringing DC’s premier heroes together with Santa Claus as they race against the clock to defeat the Silent Knight—an overpowered villain with the ability to drain his victims of their powers and life forces.

As part of...

The concept of the holiday movie began back in 1898 with G.A. Smith’s pioneering silent film Santa Claus. The first of its kind to show the depiction of Santa that only runs just shy over a minute.

Since then Hollywood has belted out an array of films that have either been true to the genre such as A Christmas Story; The Holiday; Miracle On 34th Street; Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey or films like Die Hard; Brazil, and Gremlins that have teetered on the edge of identifying as a holiday film.

Then there are the anti-holiday movies and the Christmas horrors. Subgenres of their own like the slasher Silent Night, Deadly Night, Black Christmas, and Christmas Evil, a John Waters favorite, so you are inclined to know what demented viewing you are in for.

Related: 50 Classic Valentine’s Movies Gallery: From ‘Amelie’ & ‘In The Mood For Love’ To ‘Paris, Texas...

’Twas the weekend before Christmas… With the holiday season upon us, many of us are starting to revisit some of our of Christmas favourites. I actually went to see a 4K re-release of the original Black Christmas last night here in Montreal. There’s something comforting upon returning to our old favourites every year, whether they be traditional Christmas classics, or perhaps something a little more modern, like Die Hard, which, despite many claiming otherwise, has totally established itself as a Christmas classic over the years.

Whatever the case, there are certainly Loads of Christmas movies, with everything from old-time classics like It’s A Wonderful Life or some of the many versions of A Christmas Carol (the Alistair Sim version is the best Imo), or something like Love Actually, which is virtually inescapable at this time of the year.

With that in mind, we’d love to figure out just...

It’s the most wonderful time of the year—until it isn’t. Christmas might conjure up images of family, joy, and festive cheer, but for horror fans, it’s also the perfect backdrop for blood-soaked revenge, creepy creatures, and killer Santas. Sure, we all love classics like Gremlins, Silent Night Deadly Night, Krampus and now Terrifier 3, but this list deviates from the norm. Today, we’re diving into 10 Deep Cut Christmas Horror Movies—the ones other folks tend to sleep on. These hidden gems might not always make the usual holiday horror rankings, but they absolutely deserve your attention.

From deranged Santas to singing our way through the apocalypse, these forgotten and underappreciated films will deliver all the frights you need to make your season scary and bright. Let’s unwrap some yuletide terror!

10. Santa’s Slay (2005)

Santa Claus as a demonic, WWE-style action hero? Yes, please. In Santa’s Slay,...

We've finally reached the time of the year when everyone dedicates an unnecessary amount of time to arguing over the same, cyclical topics ad nauseam — like whether or not "Die Hard" is a Christmas movie or what film deserves the biggest gift under the tree as the best Christmas movie of all time. Just as hotly debated is what constitutes the "worst" Christmas movie of all time, which is a lot harder to determine depending on what you deem "bad." One film that is frequently in the running for the dishonor is 1985's "Santa Claus: The Movie," directed by Jeannot Szwarc, who also gave us "Supergirl" and the equally polarizing "Jaws 2."

On paper, "Santa Claus: The Movie" has a lot going for it. It's about a man named Claus (David Huddleston) who delivers toys in his small village, eventually becoming Santa Claus after crossing paths with an elf toy-maker,...

Prime Video’s November programming will dip its toe into Christmas and other holiday offerings such as The Holiday (2006) starring Jude Law, Kate Winslet, Cameron Diaz and Jack Black. The streamer will also add some films with sequels arriving in theaters this month, like Sonic the Hedgehog (2020) and Ridley Scott’s 1992 film Gladiator.

For the full list of Prime Video programming in November 2024, see below.

Related: New On Netflix For November 2024: Movies, TV Shows and More

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Movies:

12 Days of Christmas Eve (2004) 3 Ninjas Knuckle Up (1995) 50 To 1 (2014) A Knight’s Tale (2001) Absolute Deception (2013) Across The Universe (2007) Agent Cody Banks (2003) Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London (2004) Airplane II: The Sequel (1982) Airplane! (1980) All Saints (2017) Almost Christmas (2016) Anacondas: The Hunt For The Blood Orchid (2004) Anger Management (2003) Apache (1954) Bad Company (2002) Battlefield Earth (2000) Battleship (2012) Big Night (1996) Blizzard (2003) Blown Away (1993) Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius (2004) Boomerang (1992) Bucky Larson Born To Be A Star (2011) Carrie...

Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans in ‘Red One’ (Photo Credit: Amazon MGM Studios)

Over the years, there have been lots of films about Father Christmas, including Miracle on 34th Street, The Santa Clause, and Santa Claus: The Movie, just to name a few. Add to that list Red One, which asks: What if someone kidnapped good ole Saint Nick?

The film starts with the real Santa (J.K. Simmons) posing as a mall Santa in Philadelphia, accompanied by his trusted bodyguard/head of security, Callum (Dwayne Johnson). After talking to some wide-eyed children about what they want for Christmas, Santa – code named “Red One” by his security team – heads off on his supersonic sleigh and giant magical reindeer to return to the North Pole.

Once back home, Santa and Callum start working out to get ready for the big night. This will be Callum’s last trip with the jolly old...

Known for his larger-than-life roles and box office dominance, Dwayne Johnson is likely headed toward another cinematic misstep with his upcoming Christmas action-comedy Red One. Starring The Rock alongside Chris Evans, the film promises a festive adventure as an E.L.F. operative and a bounty hunter join forces to find Santa Claus and save Christmas.

The Rock in Red One | Credit: Amazon MGM

Despite its unique premise and star-studded cast, early reviews and box office projections suggest that Johnson’s latest action comedy might struggle to jingle the box office bells or impress critics.

Could Red One be Another Setback For Dwayne Johnson?

Dwayne Johnson is taking on the role of Callum Drift, the head of North Pole security for Santa Claus, in his latest holiday action-comedy, Red One. The film follows him teaming up with a tracker and bounty hunter, Jack O’Malley, to rescue the kidnapped Santa Claus and save Christmas.

Unlike Superman and Superman II, Superman III didn’t even bother teasing the next installment in the franchise. Really, by the time that movie’s end credits hit, did anyone even want another entry? Hadn’t the Salkinds done enough damage to the Man of Steel? And yet, as we all know, a fourth installment in the Superman series did indeed hit theaters…with a nearly unmatched thud.

If you remember from our previous instalment of What Happened to This Movie?!, Superman III was plagued with all sorts of problems both on and off the screen. So what happened this time around? Turns out, the series would be facing its greatest battles yet, with the rights being passed to another studio, its star only signing on so he could finance another movie altogether and the budget getting chopped in more than half!

And so, let’s suit up one more...

Genre filmmaking legend John Carpenter has recently taken to Letterboxd to write some frank reviews of his own movies and others. The results are incredible.

Having made some of the greatest genre movies ever made, John Carpenter has quite deservedly shifted down a gear or two over the past decade or so. These days, he’s keeping himself busy with his music, playing videogames (he really loves Fallout 76), holding the occasional mercurial interview with the press – and, as it turns out, writing the odd review on Letterboxd.

Brilliantly, as spotted by Twitter’s Haunted Hippie (via our own John Moore), Carpenter has even cast his jaded eye over his own movies. Take Halloween II, for example, which he’s long admitted he wrote for the money. Here’s his Letterboxd review:

They paid me more money than I had ever seen to write a sequel to a film that did not need one.

Christmas 365 from Dark Horse Comics releases this year, a festive series about a family celebrating Christmas all year round. Co-writer Mikey Way talks about the nostalgia and magic of Christmas, and the importance of family in his work. Way collaborates with Jonathan Rivera and Piotr Kowalski to craft a dream project embracing the 80s/90s Christmas movie feel.

Christmas has come early for Dark Horse Comics readers. During this years San Diego Comic-Con, the publisher revealed it would be releasing Christmas 365 later this year. This festive new series comes from the creative team of Mikey Way, Jonathan Rivera, Piotr Kowalski, Brad Simpson, and Joshua Reed.

Christmas 365 tells the story of a family who has gone through a particularly challenging year and their attempts to come back together through a Christmas season that lasts the whole year round. Screen Rant caught up with Christmas 365 co-writer Mikey Way and dug into his...

Jeff Parker's Batman-Santa Claus holiday special sequel features a Justice League crossover, Etrigan's debut, and Batman speed-skating for justice. DC teases a gruesome murder mystery, a heroic rescue mission, and a Damian Wayne, Zatanna, and Santa Claus team up! A new villain and horror realm will make its debut this holiday season.

Warning: Contains Potential Spoilers for Batman Santa Claus: Silent Knight Returns #1!

Jeff Parker is bringing back the magic with a sequel to his smash-hit holiday special, Batman Santa Claus: Silent Knight, with an epic Justice League crossover. The teaser alone has me hookedfeaturing the epic artistry of Lukas Ketner, Batman speed-skating in a relentless pursuit of justice, and the highly anticipated series debut of Etrigan the Demon. If this series is how 2024 ends, its going to be nothing short of legendary.

Batman Santa Claus: Silent Knight Returns by Jeff Parker and Lukas Ketner is set...

Bat Boy, the bizarre half-bat, half-boy featured in several Weekly World News stories, is finally heading to the small screen. A television series based on Bat Boy is now in development for a streaming release on Netflix.

Per Deadline, the Bat Boy show will be a live-action series that will bring the fictitious creature from the famous tabloid to life. The project is getting developed by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and Joe Tracz. The project is reportedly in development with an original concept that won't be borrowing any ideas from the previous Off-Broadway show, Bat Boy: The Musical, which debuted in 1997.

Related Evil Star Isn't Ruling Out a Revival One Day After Final Season

Evil's Michael Emerson discusses the potential for a future revival as the show nears the end of its acclaimed run.

Aguirre-Sacasa and Tracz are executive producing the series, simply dubbed Bat Boy. Also executive producing are Jimmy Gibbons...

When "Cheers" returned to NBC's airwaves for its third season, viewers were desperate to see how bartender Sam Malone (Ted Danson) and Diane Chambers (Shelley Long) had handled their breakup at the conclusion of the previous season's finale. Had they moved on or possibly reconciled?

The answer was a little more complicated than perhaps many fans expected.

Recovering alcoholic Sam was back on the sauce and carousing with self-destructive abandon. Diane was, as ever, Diane, but she couldn't bear to see Sam in such a rough way. She didn't want to get back together with him, certainly not while he was scraping rock bottom, but she still cared about her ex. She needed to see him in at least a semi-functional state. She needed to get him help. And she believed she knew just the man who could throw him a lifeline.

That man, of course, was psychiatrist Frasier Crane.

Warning: Spoilers for Batman/Santa Claus: Silent Knight #2!

Miss Martian, Black Canary, and Green Arrow team up to creatively defeat vampires using their powers in Batman/Santa Claus: Silent Knight #2. The trio's strategy involves Miss Martian shapeshifting, Green Arrow shooting wooden arrows, and Black Canary using her sonic scream. This showcases how superheroes can use their existing powers in unique ways to fight vampires, and suggests Miss Martian has the potential to lead her own supernatural team.

An unexpected member of the Teen Titans helps make up one of DC's best vampire-hunting squads. The Teen Titan in question is M'gann M'orzz — also known as Miss Martian, the niece of Martian Manhunter. Still a relatively new character in the DC Universe with just under two decades of existence under her belt, Miss Martian has made a significant impact within the Dcu, including by recently becoming a romantic item with Superboy.

Superman becomes possessed by a malevolent supernatural force, rendering him a threat to his fellow heroes and unleashing a horde of deadly creatures. The event highlights the extraordinary menace of magic to Superman, surpassing the threat of Kryptonite by transforming him into an invulnerable and nearly unstoppable force. This comic reshapes the narrative around Superman's weaknesses, showcasing the multifaceted dangers of mystical forces that go beyond physical harm.

Warning: Potential spoilers for Batman/Santa Claus: Silent Knight #3!DC's holiday special sees Superman thrust into a supernatural battlefield, where a revelatory truth emerges—the Man of Steel's susceptibility to magic surpasses even his legendary weakness to Kryptonite. While the glowing green rock has long been a staple in Kal-El's lore, there exists a singular reason why magic will always reign as his ultimate vulnerability, even when that magic isn't inherently lethal.

Jeff Parker, Trevor Hairsine, and Michele Bandini...

Damian Wayne, the fifth Robin, has been declared naughty by both Santa Claus and Krampus, signaling a less-than-jolly fate for him this holiday season. Being on Santa's naughty list has serious consequences for Damian, as he is kidnapped by Krampus himself. The outcome of this situation remains uncertain. Damian's fate may hinge on his ability to show compassion and kindness towards Krampus, but this proves to be a challenge for him given his initial reaction to being grabbed.

Warning: Potential spoilers for Batman/Santa Claus: Silent Knight #3!Santa Claus has officially declared Robin naughty, making it abundantly clear that, despite Damian Wayne's character growth over the years, the fifth Robin has still managed to accumulate enough mischievous deeds to warrant a less than-stellar spot on the jolly saint's list. And truth be told, Santa's assessment isn't entirely unfounded – Damian has been hilariously naughty this year.

Jeff Parker, Trevor Hairsine,...

Shout! TV's festive holiday programming runs from December 20 through December 26. Viewers can watch the classic, rarely shown An American Christmas Carol starring Henry Winkler. Bob Clark's other holiday film, Black Christmas, will have its own 24-hour marathon December 24 on Scream Factory TV.

Happy Holidays from Shout! TV. The streaming service is ready to help fans celebrate the most wonderful time of the year by presenting an eclectic mix of television episodes, Christmas classics and other holiday-based films in what the streamer is touting as “Christmas Cheer, Some Holiday Fear, and Classic Holiday Fun.” The festivities are a part of 20 on 20: Celebrating 20 Years of Shout! And it all begins on Wednesday, December 20 and runs through the day after X-Mas. Check out the special event’s teaser below:

The family of Shout! Factory channels will spread the holiday cheer by screaming… sorry, scratch that… by screening the classic horror films Black Christmas (1974) and Silent Night,...

Some movies from our childhood fail to live up to the size of their memory, but rarely, we rediscover an old movie we always knew was ugly and find it still ugly but also shocking or revelatory. Santa Claus: The Movie is one such secretly subtextual movie. The first act is sort of incredible, with ‘80s movie magic, including matte paintings of the North Pole, massive sets for the castle-like home of the elves, and reindeer puppets that still hold up to today’s effects. Acts two and three turn into a story about one of the elves who runs away, and it becomes Dudley Moore: The Movie.

Santa Claus Release Date October 29, 1985 Director Jeannot Szwarc Cast Dudley Moore , John Lithgow , David Huddleston , Burgess Meredith , Judy Cornwell , Jeffrey Kramer Rating PG Runtime 107 Main Genre Adventure See More-->

Watching Santa Claus: The Movie as an adult, you see a different movie.

With Christmas just one week (and one day) away, we wanted to ask you, the people, what your favorite Christmas Movie is? It doesn’t have to be the movie you think is the best, just the one that you eagerly anticipate watching every year. Is it the timeless tale of an angel getting its wings in It’s A Wonderful Life? or perhaps the under-appreciated (and genuinely hilarious) R rated The Night Before is how you kick off your holiday season?

Do you look forward to seeing Jack Skellington discover the true meaning of Christmas in the Christmas Movie Classic The Nightmare Before Christmas or watching Kevin McCallister take down the Wet/ Sticky Bandits in Home Alone 1&2 or perhaps seeing Clark W. Griswold struggle to have the perfect family Christmas in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation is more your speed? Whatever film fills you with yuletide glee, we would love...

‘The Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds And Snakes’ adds £2.7m to hold off ’Wish’ with £2.4m.

RankFilm (distributor)Three-day gross (Nov 24-26)Total gross to date Week 1. Napoleon (Sony) £3.8m £5.2m 1 2. The Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds And Snakes (Lionsgate) £2.7m £10.1m 2 3. Wish (Disney) £2.4m £2.4m 1 4. Saltburn (Warner Bros) £572,728 £2m 2 5. The Marvels (Disney) £483,939 £6.6m 3

Gbp to Usd conversion rate: 1.26

Ridley Scott’s Napoleon charged to the top of the UK-Ireland box office with a £3.8m opening weekend – the director’s sixth-highest in his 46-year feature career.

Opening in 716 locations – a record for distributor Sony – Napoleon took a £5,331 location average.

Disney opens animation ‘Wish’; indie titles include ‘The Eternal Daughter’, ‘Girl’.

Ridley Scott’s historical epic Napoleon becomes the widest release ever in the UK and Ireland for Sony, starting in 716 cinemas this weekend.

The film, starring Joaquin Phoenix as the early 19th century French leader, tops the 690-location opening of Whitney Houston biopic Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody from December 2022.

Written by David Scarpa – who previously collaborated with Scott on All The Money In The World – Napoleon tells the story of Napoleon Bonaparte’s rise to power, and his relationship with Empress Josephine, played in the film...

Transport yourself to 1985, Shakin’ Stevens had the number one hit Merry Christmas Everyone, babycham and pina coladas were flowing, multi-coloured tinsel decorated every tree and the must have toys were Teddy Ruckspins, Cabbage Patch Dolls, Transformers, and Ataris.

It was a classic era for filmmaking, Back to the Future, Legend, The Breakfast Club, Beverly Hills Cop and of course The Goonies (“Hey You Guys!”). But one film that will forever be known as one of The Best Christmas Films Ever is of course, Santa Claus: The Movie (1985). It is a delightful blend of Christmas magic, 80s nostalgia, and standout performances from the dynamic duo of Dudley Moore and John Lithgow.HeyUGuys HQ got particularly excitable when we heard this classic was getting the 5 Star, 4K treatment and could not wait to get our hands on a copy. The remastered film is now available on 4K Uhd for the first time,...

Studiocanal and Park Circus are delighted to announce that a magical new 4k restoration of the perennial Christmas Classic, Santa Claus: The Movie, from director Jeannot Szwarc (Supergirl, Jaws 2) will return to cinemas this festive period from November 24. The family favourite will also be available to own on 4k Uhd for the first time, on Blu-Ray, DVD and Digital from November 13. To celebrate we are giving away 2 Blu-Rays!

With this breath-taking new 4K version, viewers now have the opportunity to witness each and every detail of the film’s enchanting landscapes, whimsical characters, and dazzling special effects with unparalleled clarity and vibrancy. There’s no better time to introduce this classic adventure of awe and wonder to a whole new generation of festive film fans.

Santa Claus: The Movie tells the story of how a common woodcutter (David Huddleston) becomes the legendary Father Christmas. With a fantastical toy workshop run...

"This year he Really Is coming to town!" Studiocanal UK has revealed a new trailer for Santa Claus: The Movie, to promote their 4K re-release. "We're delighted to announce that a magical new 4k restoration of the perennial Christmas Classic, Santa Claus: The Movie, from director Jeannot Szwarc will return to cinemas this festive period" starting in late November. The film originally opened in 1985 for the holidays and became a favorite worldwide, though more commonly in the UK than the US. It's not the same as The Santa Clause with Tim Allen, or many of the other animated classics. Santa Claus: The Movie stars David Huddleston as Santa, Dudley Moore, John Lithgow, Judy Cornwell, Jeffrey Kramer, and many others. The legend of Santa Claus is put in jeopardy when an unscrupulous toy manufacturer attempts to take over Christmas. This is definitely a good one to catch up with and show...

The Muppet Show is one of the most iconic family-friendly TV series of all time. Since its original run began in 1976, the flagship series for Jim Henson's creations has been the standard by which all subsequent Muppet projects are judged. Assuming the format of a comedy-variety show, The Muppet Show quickly became as famous for its celebrity guests as it was for its quirky, colorful cast of characters.

With a five-season run of 120 episodes, The Muppet Show hosted stars from across the entertainment spectrum. Celebrity performers ranging from Vaudevillians to music icons to film and television idols made their way to the Muppet's stage over the years. It should come as no surprise, then, that some of these notable guests were also known for their contributions to geek culture.

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Christmas – the Most Wonderful Time of the Year – has gifted humanity some truly awful stuff over the past 2,022 years. Bitterly boiled sprouts. Brexit arguments around the dinner table. Mrs Brown’s Boys specials. But very few reach the depths of the festive season’s most cringe-inducing nadir: the sight and sound of Cameron Diaz in the 2006 romantic comedy The Holiday belting out a drunken rendition of The Killers’ “Mr Brightside”.

Ordinarily, that’s the exclusive domain of beered-up dads, and usually an expression of having no discernible taste in music. In The Holiday, it’s an expression of a sister doing it for herself in a man-free zone – until Jude Law appears at the door and gives a wounded, single-dad sob story. At which point Diaz’s scorned sister realises that she needs a man after all.

Yes, welcome to The Holiday, an interminable Christmassy non-treat (all two hours and...

Christmas – the Most Wonderful Time of the Year – has gifted humanity some truly awful stuff over the past 2,022 years. Bitterly boiled sprouts. Brexit arguments around the dinner table. Mrs Brown’s Boys specials. But very few reach the depths of the festive season’s most cringe-inducing nadir: the sight and sound of Cameron Diaz in the 2006 romantic comedy The Holiday belting out a drunken rendition of The Killers’ “Mr Brightside”.

Ordinarily, that’s the exclusive domain of beered-up dads, and usually an expression of having no discernible taste in music. In The Holiday, it’s an expression of a sister doing it for herself in a man-free zone – until Jude Law appears at the door and gives a wounded, single-dad sob story. At which point Diaz’s scorned sister realises that she needs a man after all.

Yes, welcome to The Holiday, an interminable Christmassy non-treat (all two hours and...

Though Hulu might not be the first streaming platform audiences would think of when it comes to Christmas movies, it holds its own against some of the bigger services. Disney+ might have Home Alone and HBO Max might have Miracle on 34th Street, but between some original content, a couple of 'so bad they're good' movies, and soon-to-be classics, Hulu is a major player in the streaming world when it comes to Christmas flicks.

Update: 2022/12/01 13:34 Est By Stephen Barker

The holiday season is now in full swing and the rotation of classic Christmas movies that are watched by millions of households annually has started. While Hulu doesn't have all that many festive classics, the streaming service still has a lot to offer when it comes to holiday movies with unique concepts. Arthur Christmas, The Holiday, and Santa Claus: The Movie are three of the greats that don't get mentioned enough,...

The Santa Clauses series on Disney+ offers fans of The Santa Clause a new episode each week to satisfy their nostalgia associated with revisiting favored classics. While there have been mixed reviews for this series, many fans are enjoying the returning characters and fresh plot.

It's not uncommon for critics and fans to disagree when it comes to the quality of their entertainment. While critics are known for being more finicky, audiences are looking to be entertained. These are some controversial Christmas movies that critics hate but fans love.

The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause Stream On Disney+

The Santa Clause was never supposed to be a trilogy, but the first film was so successful that it turned into a series. Critics didn't care for this film, especially in comparison to the first one that became a Christmas classic. These critics thought the inclusion of Frost did nothing for...

“Violent Night” is one of the Yuletide season’s most delightful surprises, not just for what it gets right but also for the many ways the whole production could have gone very, very wrong.

For starters, it’s a movie about Santa Claus, and for every “Miracle on 34th Street,” the history of Christmas movies is littered with tales of Saint Nick that could make a moviegoer hate the holiday. (“Santa Claus Conquers the Martians” or “Santa Claus: The Movie” leap to mind.)

It’s also a film that demands to be taken seriously on its own merits even as it blatantly references other Christmas classics — first and foremost, “Die Hard” and “Home Alone” — and it dares to mix bloody, hard-r action violence with a sentimental subplot about a young girl’s unwavering belief in Santa Claus. That it gets away with all of this and stays gorily entertaining and...