Dates of Christmas,

Blake Shelton, Nikki Bella and Carson Daly

BARMAGEDDON

NEW SERIES! For his fi rst onscreen project since announcing he was leaving The Voice (his last season will be in spring of 2023), country star Blake Shelton and Voice costar Carson Daly invite their celebrity friends to compete in a new reality TV game show set in Shelton’s Nashville bar, Ole Red. With Daly behind the bar and WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Bella as host, viewers will get a front-row seat to watch as celebrities let loose and compete in various bar games, such as Air Cannon Cornhole, Keg Curling and Drunken Axe Hole. In each episode, two celebrities play against one another on behalf of a viral internet sensation of their choosing (someone who rose from obscurity on the internet due to some misadventure or embarrassment). Ultimately, the winning team takes home a prize while the losing celebrity must accept the shame of defeat. Here are a few of the matchups announced already: Gwen Stefani vs. Sheryl Crow, Elle King vs. Chris Young, Clint Bowyer vs. Jimmie Johnson, Sasha Banks vs. Brie Bella, Jay Pharoah vs. Martin Kove, Trace Adkins vs. Coach Mike Vrabel, Blake Shelton vs. Kane Brown and Lil Rel Howery vs. Malin Akerman. May the best bar baddie win! Premieres on USA Network Mondays beginning Dec. 5

GUILLERMO DEL TORO’S PINOCCHIO

ORIGINAL FILM!

Academy Award winner Guillermo del Toro joins forces with codirector Mark Gustafson (Fantastic Mr. Fox) to bring the classic tale of Pinocchio to the screen through stop-motion animation.

The voice cast includes newcomer Gregory Mann as Pinocchio, Ewan McGregor as Cricket and David Bradley as Geppetto. Alongside the main cast are a slew of the best in the business including Tilda Swinton, Christoph Waltz, Finn Wolfhard, Cate Blanchett, John Turturro, Ron Perlman, Tim Blake Nelson and Burn Gorman.

Pinocchio has long been a passion project for del Toro. He opined, “After years of pursuing this dream project, I found my perfect partner in Netfl ix. We have spent a long time curating a remarkable cast and crew and have been blessed by continuous support from Netfl ix to quietly and carefully soldier on, barely missing a beat. We all love and practice animation with great passion and believe it to be the ideal medium to retell this classic story in a completely new way.” Premieres on Netfl ix Friday, Dec. 9

GLASS ONION: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY

Detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) is back as a new whodunit is upon him with a new group of suspects and layers to peel back to fi nd the truth.

Just how does this detective end up at a lavish private estate on a Greek island? It’s only the fi rst mystery to solve.

An amazing cast of characters has assembled at the annual reunion hosted by billionaire Miles Bron (Edward Norton). Former business partner Andi Brand (Janelle Monáe), current Connecticut Gov. Claire Debella (Kathryn Hahn), scientist Lionel Toussaint (Leslie Odom Jr.), fashion designer and model Birdie Jay (Kate Hudson), Jay’s assistant Peg (Jessica Henwick), infl uencer Duke Cody (Dave Bautista) and Duke’s sidekick girlfriend Whiskey (Madelyn Cline) are all present for the proceedings.

Each character has their own set of secrets. Finding the truth through the lies and ulterior motives that everyone displays will be vital to solving a murder when someone turns up dead. Everyone is a suspect, but with Detective Benoit Blanc on the case, the truth will become known.

With Academy Award-nominated director Rian Johnson back to helm this new installment in the Knives Out franchise and Craig back as Blanc, the fi lm is set up for success and will undoubtedly lead to more mystery fun.

Kathryn Hahn, Madelyn Cline, Edward Norton, Leslie Odom Jr. and Kate Hudson

Premieres on Netfl ix Friday, Dec. 23

LUXE FOR LESS

NEW SERIES! Skyrocketing prices on everything these days have everyone pretty much skimping whenever they can, and certainly when it comes to high-end items for your home. Designer Michel Smith Boyd, who specializes in luxury residential and commercial projects and counts celebrities among his client base, uses some clever budget hacks to help homeowners create luxurious spaces without stretching the limits of their bank accounts. Premieres on HGTV Thursdays beginning Dec. 1

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STAR OF THE MONTH: AVA GARDNER

Legendary actress/bombshell Ava Lavinia Gardner would have turned 100 this Christmas Eve (she was born Dec. 24, 1922, and passed away Jan. 25, 1990, at age 67). To celebrate the centennial of this icon, Turner Classic Movies has made her its December Star of the Month. Each Thursday night (except Dec. 22, which falls during TCM’s weeklong marathon of Christmas movies), the network will feature several of Gardner’s fi lms, ranging from her early appearances and breakout roles in the 1940s to her heyday as a box offi ce star in the ’50s and more. Highlights include The Killers (1946), the fi lm noir that fi rst gained her notice after years of bit parts, on Dec. 1; Mogambo (1953), the romantic adventure costarring Clark Gable that earned Gardner her only Oscar nomination (as Best Actress), on Dec. 8; The Night of the Iguana (1964), the adaptation of Tennessee Williams’ play that earned the actress BAFTA and Golden Globe nominations alongside Richard Burton, on Dec. 15; and the three fi lms she made with lifelong friend Gregory Peck — The Great Sinner (1949), On the Beach (1959) and The Snows of Kilimanjaro (1952) — on Dec. 29. Premieres on TCM Thursdays beginning Dec. 1 (except Dec. 22)

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The Silent Twins

(Drama) Identical twins refused to communicate with anyone other than each other. As teenagers the pair are sent to a psychiatric hospital and work together to try to survive. Based on the true story of the lives of June and Jennifer Gibbons. Letitia Wright, Tamara Lawrance, Jodhi May(R, 1:53) Premieres Dec. 2

Clerks III

Clerks III: © 2022 Fathom Events.

(Comedy) After Randal has a heart attack, Dante encourages him to create his own movie about his life and the Quick Stop. With all their friends working together, even Jay and Silent Bob, Randal attempts to tell his story on fi lm.Brian O’Halloran, Jeff Anderson, Jason Mewes (PG-13, 1:54) Premieres Dec. 6

Amsterdam

Amsterdam: © 2022 20th Century Studios.

(Comedy) Three friends who served together have made a bond to always have each other’s backs, but that bond gets put to the test when the three witness a murder and are ultimately framed for it. Christian Bale, Margot Robbie, John David Washington (R, 2:14)Premieres Dec. 6

Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile

Lyle, Lyle Crocodile: © 2022 Columbia Pictures.

(Comedy) A feature fi lm based on the children’s book about a crocodile that lives in New York City. Lyle isn’t just an ordinary crocodile; he has an amazing voice that entertains everyone who loves him.Javier Bardem, Constance Wu, voice of Shawn Mendes (PG, 1:46) Premieres Dec. 13

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The Road To Black Power . . . . . . . . .12/2 Savage Salvation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12/2 The Silent Twins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12/2 This Much I Know To Be True . . . . . . . .12/2 To Be Someone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12/2 What Remains. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12/2 I’m Totally Fine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12/5 Accidentally Family. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12/6 Between Us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12/6 Clerks III. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12/6 Dear Zoe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12/6 Old Man . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12/6 Railway Children. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12/6 Tiger 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12/6 Traveling Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12/6 The Visitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12/6 #Float. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12/8 Black Warrant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12/9 Detective Knight: Redemption . . . . . .12/9 American Murderer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12/13 Bros. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12/13 Call Jane. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12/13 Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12/13 Shirin Ebadi: Until We Are Free . . . . . 12/13 Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters. . 12/13 Summit Fever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12/13 The Woman King. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12/13 The Almond And The Seahorse. . . . . 12/16 The Eternal Daughter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12/16 High Heat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12/16 The Honeymoon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12/16 Lullaby. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12/16 Mindcage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12/16 Fisherman’s Friends: One And All. . . 12/19 Code Of Silence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12/20 Don’t Worry Darling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12/20 The Lair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12/20 Paradise City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12/20 Joyride. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12/23 Something In The Dirt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12/23 2025 Armageddon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12/23 Big Trip 2: Special Delivery. . . . . . . . . . .12/27 Halloween Ends. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12/27 Lamborghini . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12/27 17

Call Jane

Call Jane: © 2022 Roadside Attractions.

(Drama) A pregnant housewife in the late 1960s fi nds out she has a life-threatening illness and the only treatment is to have an abortion. After the procedure is declined by hospitals, she reaches out and fi nds an alternative solution. Elizabeth Banks, Sigourney Weaver, Chris Messina (R, 2:01) Premieres Dec. 13

The Banshees of Inisherin: © 2022 Searchlight Pictures.

The Banshees of Inisherin

(Comedy) Two friends are at an impasse as one of them decides to end the relationship. What are the consequences as the loquacious Pádraic longs to converse with his old friend Colm and is shot down at every attempt?Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson (R, 1:54) Premieres Dec. 20

Don’t Worry Darling

(Drama) In a 1950s-era community where everything is just so, there is just one rule — they are asked not to leave. What really is going on in this neighborhood despite its utopian facade?Florence Pugh, Harry Styles, Olivia Wilde (R, 2:03) Premieres Dec. 20

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Halloween Ends

(Horror) The story of Michael Myers has all led to this as Haddonfi eld is seemingly rid of Myers’ presence. One day, when the evil returns, Laurie Strode realizes that she must end the evil once and for all.Jamie Lee Curtis, Andi Matichak, James Jude Courtney (R, 1:51) Premieres Dec. 27

Bros

Bros: © 2022 Universal Pictures. All Rights Reserved.

(Comedy) Two very busy men may possibly be stumbling toward love in this story about how hard it is to fi nd another tolerable human being to go through life with. Billy Eichner, Luke Macfarlane, Ts Madison (R, 1:42) Premieres Dec. 13

Dear Zoe

Dear Zoe: © 2022 Freestyle Digital Media.

(Drama) Tess and her family suffer an unimaginable loss, and to cope she fi nds support from her biological father who just happens to be a slacker on the wrong side of the tracks. While there, she meets a neighbor who, despite his past, connects with her on a special level. Sadie Sink, Theo Rossi, Jessica Capshaw (R, 1:34) Premieres Dec. 6

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NEW SERIES

Branson

Chris Smith (100 Foot Wave) directs this expansive and intimate four-part documentary about billionaire entrepreneur and adventurer Richard Branson, who built empires in the music, retail, airline and aerospace industries. (TV-14) Premieres on HBO Dec. 1

SEASON FINALE

The White Lotus

Season 2 of the dark comedy series set at a luxurious White Lotus resort concludes with “Byg.” Jennifer Coolidge, Michael Imperioli, Aubrey Plaza (TV-MA) Premieres on HBO Dec. 11

SEASON PREMIERE

His Dark Materials

In the fi nal chapter of this epic fantasy series, Lyra (Dafne Keen), the prophesied child, and Will (Amir Wilson), the bearer of The Subtle Knife, must journey to a dark place from which no one has ever returned. Also stars James McAvoy, Ruth Wilson (TV-14) Premieres on HBO Dec. 5

SERIES FINALE

Shaq

The sports documentary series about the life and career of basketball great Shaquille O’Neal concludes tonight with “From Shaq to Shaquille.” (TV-14) Premieres on HBO Dec. 14

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Matt Rogers: Have You Heard of Christmas?

Matt Rogers (I Love That for You) is on a mission to become the next Pop Prince of Christmas in the musical/comedy stage show fi lmed in front of a live audience in New York City. Also stars Bowen Yang, Josh Sharp (TV-MA) Premieres on Showtime Dec. 2

SEASON FINALE

Let the Right One In

The horror drama about a man who does his best to protect his daughter, a 12-year-old vampire, concludes its fi rst season with “What’s Done in the Dark.” Demián Bichir, Madison Taylor Baez, Ian Foreman (TV-MA) Premieres on Showtime Dec. 11

NEW SERIES

George & Tammy

This six-part limited drama series chronicles country music power couple Tammy Wynette and George Jones, whose complicated but enduring relationship inspired some of the most iconic music of all time. Jessica Chastain, Michael Shannon, Steve Zahn (TV-MA) Premieres on Showtime Dec. 4

SEASON FINALE

Ziwe

Writer, comedian and performer Ziwe fi nishes Season 2 of her no-holds-barred comedy/variety show featuring interviews, musical numbers, guest stars, sketches and more. (TV-MA) Premieres on Showtime Dec. 25

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Bridget Jones’s Baby

In a short period of time, Bridget Jones has escapades with two different men — and she’s pregnant. Now she’ll try to fi nd out who the father is and who she is about to become. Renée Zellweger, Colin Firth, Patrick Dempsey (R) Premieres on Starz Dec. 1

SERIES FINALE

The BMF Documentary: Blowing Money Fast

The documentary series chronicling the rise and fall of Detroit’s Black Mafi a Family crime syndicate concludes with “Legacy.” (TV-MA) Premieres on Starz Dec. 11

Christmas in Paradise

Three quirky sisters reunite with their estranged father in the Caribbean during the holidays. Kelsey Grammer, Elizabeth Hurley, Billy Ray Cyrus (PG) Premieres on Starz Dec. 16

SEASON FINALE

Step Up: High Water

The third season of this entry in the Step Up franchise following the cutthroat worlds of music and dance fi nishes with “Sleep When U Die.” Ne-Yo, Christina Milian, Terrence Green (TV-MA) Premieres on Starz Dec. 19

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The Forever Purge: © 2021 Universal Pictures. Total Recall: ©TriStar Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection 21 & Over: © 2011 Twenty One and Over Productions, Inc. Photo Credit: John Johnson Halloween Kills: © 2021 Universal Pictures. The Forever Purge

What happens when the annual Purge does not end when the sirens sound? Watch as a lawless band of individuals decides to continue the annual release of aggressions. How will it end? Ana de la Reguera, Josh Lucas, Will Patton (R) Premieres on Cinemax Dec. 2

Total Recall

In the future, a man takes a virtual trip to Mars and fi nds that the experience has altered his mind. Another personality emerges, telling him that people are after him and that he must go to Mars for real. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Rachel Ticotin, Sharon Stone (R) Premieres on Cinemax Dec. 9

21 & Over

The night before his interview for medical school, an uptight college student decides to cut loose with his two best friends, embarking on a legendary night of freedom and debauchery. Miles Teller, Skylar Astin, Justin Chon (R) Premieres on Cinemax Dec. 15

Halloween Kills

Laurie Strode thought she escaped Michael Myers after laying a trap for him. But Michael does not go away quietly and is back on the loose searching for more victims. Jamie Lee Curtis, Judy Greer, Andi Matichak (R) Premieres on Cinemax Dec. 16

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