This Weekend’s What To Watch List Is A Cinematic Mix of Laughter, Thrills, and Festive Surprises(Photo Credit –IMDb)
In this week’s cinematic lineup, viewers can anticipate a diverse range of releases, from the festive cheer of “Merry Little Batman” to the suspenseful drama of “Leave the World Behind” and the heart-stopping, horror-inducing narrative of “Thanksgiving.” However, it’s worth noting a somewhat unexpected scarcity of Christmas-focused movies in this listicle. Despite the historical trend of feel-good holiday films during this season, the current offerings showcase an intriguing mix of genres, encompassing not only Christmas tales but also comedy, action, thriller, and horror. The cinematic choices are indeed varied, ensuring a plethora of options for audiences seeking entertainment beyond the traditional yuletide fare.
Whether you’re in the mood for laughter, adrenaline-pumping action, spine-chilling thrills, or heartwarming moments, this listicle unveils a cinematic smorgasbord that goes beyond the anticipated Christmas movie lineup.
In this week’s cinematic lineup, viewers can anticipate a diverse range of releases, from the festive cheer of “Merry Little Batman” to the suspenseful drama of “Leave the World Behind” and the heart-stopping, horror-inducing narrative of “Thanksgiving.” However, it’s worth noting a somewhat unexpected scarcity of Christmas-focused movies in this listicle. Despite the historical trend of feel-good holiday films during this season, the current offerings showcase an intriguing mix of genres, encompassing not only Christmas tales but also comedy, action, thriller, and horror. The cinematic choices are indeed varied, ensuring a plethora of options for audiences seeking entertainment beyond the traditional yuletide fare.
Whether you’re in the mood for laughter, adrenaline-pumping action, spine-chilling thrills, or heartwarming moments, this listicle unveils a cinematic smorgasbord that goes beyond the anticipated Christmas movie lineup.
- 12/7/2023
- by Hari P N
- KoiMoi
Get ready for the Wimpiest Christmas ever! Disney+ has released the trailer and key art for “Diary of a Wimpy Kid Christmas: Cabin Fever,” the latest animated movie based on Jeff Kinney’s wildly successful book series. The original adventure, which is a hilarious and heartfelt holiday tale centered around everyone’s favorite disaster-prone middle school student, will premiere December 8, 2023, exclusively on Disney+. The winter holidays are turning out to be especially stressful for Greg Heffley this year. After accidentally damaging a snowplow while making a snowman with best friend Rowley Jefferson, Greg worries he won’t get the new video game console he so desperately wants for Christmas. To make matters worse, he gets snowed in with his family, including his grumpy older brother Rodrick and annoying younger brother Manny. Directed by Luke Cormican (“Teen Titans Go!) and written and produced by Jeff Kinney, “Diary of a Wimpy Kid Christmas: Cabin Fever...
- 11/14/2023
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
The holidays are about to get wimpier and a whole lot funnier! Disney+ has released the trailer for “Diary of a Wimpy Kid Christmas: Cabin Fever,” a fresh animated adventure that promises to be a holiday hit. This film is the latest addition to the popular “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” series, created by Jeff Kinney. Scheduled to premiere exclusively on Disney+ on December 8, 2023, it’s set to bring a new twist to our beloved, disaster-prone middle schooler’s life.
This time, we find Greg Heffley navigating a Christmas filled with chaos and snow. His holiday spirals into an uproarious adventure after he accidentally damages a snowplow. To add to Greg’s troubles, he’s worried about not receiving the video game console he’s been eyeing, thanks to his mishap. As if that’s not enough, Greg finds himself snowed in with his family – including his grumpy older brother Rodrick and the ever-annoying Manny.
This time, we find Greg Heffley navigating a Christmas filled with chaos and snow. His holiday spirals into an uproarious adventure after he accidentally damages a snowplow. To add to Greg’s troubles, he’s worried about not receiving the video game console he’s been eyeing, thanks to his mishap. As if that’s not enough, Greg finds himself snowed in with his family – including his grumpy older brother Rodrick and the ever-annoying Manny.
- 11/14/2023
- by Hrvoje Milakovic
- Fiction Horizon
In today’s roundup, Melissa Rosenberg signs an overall deal with Warner Bros. Television, while Kim Dickens joins the pilot for “Queen Fur” at Showtime.
First Looks
BBC America has released initial photos for upcoming five-part series “Dynasties,“ presented by Sir David Attenborough (“Blue Planet II,” “Planet Earth II“) and executive produced by Mike Gunton (“Planet Earth II“). The series will focus on one family within a species per episode, including lions on the savannahs of Kenya’s Masai Mara and painted wolves on the floodplains of the great Zambezi river in Zimbabwe.
Casting
Kim Dickens (“Fear the Walking Dead“) will star in the hour-long drama pilot “Queen Fur” for Showtime. Michael Mosley (“Seven Seconds“), Jon Foster (“Like Father“), Joshua Mikel (“The Walking Dead“), Keith Machekanyanga (“Timeless“), and Spencer Howell (“Ithaca“) have also joined previously announced star Lily Mae Harrington (“Some Freaks“). Harrington plays Macy Dunleavy, a high school dropout...
First Looks
BBC America has released initial photos for upcoming five-part series “Dynasties,“ presented by Sir David Attenborough (“Blue Planet II,” “Planet Earth II“) and executive produced by Mike Gunton (“Planet Earth II“). The series will focus on one family within a species per episode, including lions on the savannahs of Kenya’s Masai Mara and painted wolves on the floodplains of the great Zambezi river in Zimbabwe.
Casting
Kim Dickens (“Fear the Walking Dead“) will star in the hour-long drama pilot “Queen Fur” for Showtime. Michael Mosley (“Seven Seconds“), Jon Foster (“Like Father“), Joshua Mikel (“The Walking Dead“), Keith Machekanyanga (“Timeless“), and Spencer Howell (“Ithaca“) have also joined previously announced star Lily Mae Harrington (“Some Freaks“). Harrington plays Macy Dunleavy, a high school dropout...
- 8/22/2018
- by Tara Bitran
- Variety Film + TV
Kim Dickens has signed on to star in Showtime’s new drama pilot “Queen Fur,” the network announced Wednesday.
Lily Mae Harrington (“Some Freaks”), Michael Mosley (“Seven Seconds”), Jon Foster (“Like Father”), Joshua Mikel (“The Walking Dead”), Keith Machekanyanga (“Timeless”) and Spencer Howell have also been cast.
The story is set in small town Central Florida where beauty pageants, gun culture, Cuban revolutionaries and Southern hospitality co-exist and collide. Harrington plays Macy Dunleavy, a high school drop out, and Dickens will play her mother, a former beauty queen.
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Mosley will play local gun salesman Todd, Mikel will play his associate Ryan, Foster will play Macy’s older brother Rob, and Machekanyanga will play small-time criminal Ralph.
Eileen Myers (“Masters of Sex”) writes and executive produces. Deb Spera (“Army Wives”) will also executive produce, and Sian Heder...
Lily Mae Harrington (“Some Freaks”), Michael Mosley (“Seven Seconds”), Jon Foster (“Like Father”), Joshua Mikel (“The Walking Dead”), Keith Machekanyanga (“Timeless”) and Spencer Howell have also been cast.
The story is set in small town Central Florida where beauty pageants, gun culture, Cuban revolutionaries and Southern hospitality co-exist and collide. Harrington plays Macy Dunleavy, a high school drop out, and Dickens will play her mother, a former beauty queen.
Also Read: Why Jim Carrey's 'Kidding' Is the Anti-'Breaking Bad'
Mosley will play local gun salesman Todd, Mikel will play his associate Ryan, Foster will play Macy’s older brother Rob, and Machekanyanga will play small-time criminal Ralph.
Eileen Myers (“Masters of Sex”) writes and executive produces. Deb Spera (“Army Wives”) will also executive produce, and Sian Heder...
- 8/22/2018
- by Ashley Boucher
- The Wrap
Fear the Walking Dead alum Kim Dickens has been tapped to star opposite Lily Mae Harrington In Queen Fur, Showtime’s drama pilot from writer Eileen Myers (Masters of Sex). Michael Mosley (Seven Seconds), Jon Foster (Like Father), Joshua Mikel (The Walking Dead), Keith Machekanyanga (Timeless) and Spencer Howell (Ithaca) also have been cast as regulars should the pilot go to series.
Created, written and executive produced by Myers, Queen Fur is set in a small town in Central Florida – a place where beauty pageants, gun culture, Cuban revolutionaries and Southern hospitality co-exist and collide. And at the center of it all is Macy Dunleavy (Harrington) – a curvy, sexy, unapologetic high school dropout who is finding her womanhood and is ready to seize a big opportunity.
Dickens will play Macy’s mom, a former local beauty queen.
Mosley will play Todd, a local gun salesman. Mikel is Ryan, an associate of Todd.
Created, written and executive produced by Myers, Queen Fur is set in a small town in Central Florida – a place where beauty pageants, gun culture, Cuban revolutionaries and Southern hospitality co-exist and collide. And at the center of it all is Macy Dunleavy (Harrington) – a curvy, sexy, unapologetic high school dropout who is finding her womanhood and is ready to seize a big opportunity.
Dickens will play Macy’s mom, a former local beauty queen.
Mosley will play Todd, a local gun salesman. Mikel is Ryan, an associate of Todd.
- 8/22/2018
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Ajyal 2016 to celebrate film icon’s inspirational career with Ajyal Honorary Award
The fourth Ajyal Youth Film Festival presented by the Doha Film Institute, is brining Qatar audiences a special screening of Meg Ryan’s directorial debut “Ithaca” (USA / 2015).
During her time at the Festival, the acclaimed actor will discuss her film with the young jurors and will also be presented with the Ajyal Honorary Award, to celebrate her inspirational career.
Actor Meg Ryan steps into the director’s chair with “Ithaca”, a beautifully staged adaptation of William Saroyan’s novel “The Human Comedy”, in which a teenage boy takes on a part-time job as a telegram delivery boy in a fictional Us town during World War II, with deeply moving results. Ryan takes a pivotal role in the film and recruits her regular co-star Tom Hanks in a cameo, while Sam Shepard stars as a crotchety telegraph operator nearing retirement.
The fourth Ajyal Youth Film Festival presented by the Doha Film Institute, is brining Qatar audiences a special screening of Meg Ryan’s directorial debut “Ithaca” (USA / 2015).
During her time at the Festival, the acclaimed actor will discuss her film with the young jurors and will also be presented with the Ajyal Honorary Award, to celebrate her inspirational career.
Actor Meg Ryan steps into the director’s chair with “Ithaca”, a beautifully staged adaptation of William Saroyan’s novel “The Human Comedy”, in which a teenage boy takes on a part-time job as a telegram delivery boy in a fictional Us town during World War II, with deeply moving results. Ryan takes a pivotal role in the film and recruits her regular co-star Tom Hanks in a cameo, while Sam Shepard stars as a crotchety telegraph operator nearing retirement.
- 11/29/2016
- by Sydney Levine
- Sydney's Buzz
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