It’s the holiday season, everyone! And that applies for whenever you end up reading this because, as we all know, holiday cheer is a state of mind as much as it is date on the calendar.
Speaking of calendar dates though, there are many Christmas movies and TV specials to enjoy throughout November and December in 2023. Whether it’s via cable or streaming, television has a jam-packed schedule to keep you in the Christmas spirit. Here we’ve gathered all of those Christmas movie and TV special options that we can find in a helpful day-by-day format. Read on to find out when your favorite holiday specials will be airing or streaming and learn how to find some new favorites!
A note: If You’Re Looking For Hallmark Movies, please check out Hallmark Channel’s official schedule for every Christmas movie Hallmark has to offer during the 2023 holiday season.
Speaking of calendar dates though, there are many Christmas movies and TV specials to enjoy throughout November and December in 2023. Whether it’s via cable or streaming, television has a jam-packed schedule to keep you in the Christmas spirit. Here we’ve gathered all of those Christmas movie and TV special options that we can find in a helpful day-by-day format. Read on to find out when your favorite holiday specials will be airing or streaming and learn how to find some new favorites!
A note: If You’Re Looking For Hallmark Movies, please check out Hallmark Channel’s official schedule for every Christmas movie Hallmark has to offer during the 2023 holiday season.
- 12/18/2023
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
Exclusive: Amazon MGM Studios has tapped Taylor Chukwu (The Mysterious Benedict Society) to script The Truth About Mrs. Claus, a new film based on the same-name book by Meena Harris that is currently in development.
The story takes place at the North Pole, where every elf dreams of being part of Santa’s workshop. But only a select few get to know an amazing secret: Mrs. Claus is the true force behind Christmas. Through the eyes of a precocious elf girl who dreams of something more, we set off on a journey to meet the world’s most brilliant and secretive entrepreneur.
Hillman Grad Productions and Phenomenal Media will produce, with Tori Sampson executive producing. Rishi Rajani, Rocio Melara, and Travis Ing will oversee for Hillman Grad.
Prior to adaptating The Truth About Mrs. Clause, Chukwu served as a staff writer on Disney+’s series The Mysterious Benedict Society, based...
The story takes place at the North Pole, where every elf dreams of being part of Santa’s workshop. But only a select few get to know an amazing secret: Mrs. Claus is the true force behind Christmas. Through the eyes of a precocious elf girl who dreams of something more, we set off on a journey to meet the world’s most brilliant and secretive entrepreneur.
Hillman Grad Productions and Phenomenal Media will produce, with Tori Sampson executive producing. Rishi Rajani, Rocio Melara, and Travis Ing will oversee for Hillman Grad.
Prior to adaptating The Truth About Mrs. Clause, Chukwu served as a staff writer on Disney+’s series The Mysterious Benedict Society, based...
- 12/14/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
On the first day of Creepmas, my true love gave to me…12 Killer Santa horror movies to herald in Bloody Disgusting’s 12 Days of Creepmas. This year, we’re reinterpreting the “Twelve Days of Christmas” to bring twelve days of holiday horror. ‘Tis the season to be naughty, after all.
It feels only right to kick things off with a look at one of holiday horror’s most prominent icons: the Killer Santa Claus. The niche subgenre of Killer Santa holiday horror movies is as robust as ever, offering ample murderous maniacs to spread holiday fear this season. Here are 12 of the most prominent and bloodthirsty of the bunch.
If your favorites are missing, don’t worry; there’s still plenty of holiday horror fun on the way.
Violent Night
Violent Night introduces Santa Claus (David Harbour) as a cynic drowning his frustrations in booze at a bar on Christmas Eve.
It feels only right to kick things off with a look at one of holiday horror’s most prominent icons: the Killer Santa Claus. The niche subgenre of Killer Santa holiday horror movies is as robust as ever, offering ample murderous maniacs to spread holiday fear this season. Here are 12 of the most prominent and bloodthirsty of the bunch.
If your favorites are missing, don’t worry; there’s still plenty of holiday horror fun on the way.
Violent Night
Violent Night introduces Santa Claus (David Harbour) as a cynic drowning his frustrations in booze at a bar on Christmas Eve.
- 12/14/2023
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
While you can always rely on Hallmark and other channels to provide a frankly overwhelming number of new Christmas movies each year, the streaming services have all been slower to crank out their own Yuletide romcoms and North Pole-centric misadventures. This year there are a solid half-dozen options among four streamers, starring plenty of familiar faces going through the usual holiday hijinks in suburbia: Christmas cards, delayed toy delivery, body swaps. If you’ve seen it before, you can expect it again with pretty paper and a bow!
I’m gonna warn you now though, there are no bonafide modern classics in this year’s batch, but neither are they all lumps of coal. The ones that tackle the debate of Santa’s existence do so in ways unique from one another, and the movies on this list that are most successful are the ones that get super myopic about...
I’m gonna warn you now though, there are no bonafide modern classics in this year’s batch, but neither are they all lumps of coal. The ones that tackle the debate of Santa’s existence do so in ways unique from one another, and the movies on this list that are most successful are the ones that get super myopic about...
- 12/14/2023
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
One of the costars of the Disney+ show, The Santa Clauses, Casey Wilson, accused the show’s lead, Tim Allen, of being rude on set.
“Tim Allen was such a b—,” the Saturday Night Live alum declared on her podcast, B— Sesh: A Real Housewives Breakdown. “Worst, truly single worst experience I’ve ever had with a co-star ever.”
She remembered filming the scene where her character, the older version of Sarah from the original film who gave Scott Calvin/Santa Claus (played by Allen) soy milk, notices him entering her house and assumes he is a burglar.
“I’m supposed to throw things at him,” the actress recalled. “He’s coming down the chimney, obviously as Santa. And I am woken up thinking there’s an intruder – basically like a home invasion scene.”
Wilson said Allen did not like her performance.
“I basically hear him – he goes, ‘You gotta...
“Tim Allen was such a b—,” the Saturday Night Live alum declared on her podcast, B— Sesh: A Real Housewives Breakdown. “Worst, truly single worst experience I’ve ever had with a co-star ever.”
She remembered filming the scene where her character, the older version of Sarah from the original film who gave Scott Calvin/Santa Claus (played by Allen) soy milk, notices him entering her house and assumes he is a burglar.
“I’m supposed to throw things at him,” the actress recalled. “He’s coming down the chimney, obviously as Santa. And I am woken up thinking there’s an intruder – basically like a home invasion scene.”
Wilson said Allen did not like her performance.
“I basically hear him – he goes, ‘You gotta...
- 12/10/2023
- by Alessio Atria
- Uinterview
Candy Cane Lane is a fantasy-comedy film directed by Reginald Hudlin, from a screenplay by Kelly Younger. The Prime Video film revolves around Chris Carver, who makes a deal with a mysterious stranger to win the annual contest of who has the best-decorated home for Christmas in their neighborhood but what he doesn’t know is that the mysterious stranger is an evil Elf named Pepper, and she is about to make him a glass Christmas figurine. To save their father and Christmas the Carver family tries to stop Pepper from unleashing misery on everyone. Candy Cane Lane stars Eddie Murphy, Tracee Ellis Ross, Jillian Bell, Thaddeus J. Mixson, Ken Marino, and Nick Offerman. So, if you loved the Prime Video film here are some similar movies you could watch next.
Spirited (Apple TV+) Credit – Apple TV+
Synopsis: Each Christmas Eve, the Ghost of Christmas Present (Will Ferrell) selects one...
Spirited (Apple TV+) Credit – Apple TV+
Synopsis: Each Christmas Eve, the Ghost of Christmas Present (Will Ferrell) selects one...
- 12/2/2023
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
This Monday on Food Network, “The Big Bake” unwraps Season 4 with a festive flair in the episode titled “Holiday: North Pole Preschoolers.” Airing at 11:00 Pm, the baking competition takes a charming turn as host Brad Smith challenges the talented baking teams to capture the adorable essence of Santa, Mrs. Claus, and the reindeer during their toddler days in the North Pole.
In order to impress the discerning judges Ron Ben-Israel, Eddie Jackson, and Danni Rose, the teams must skillfully recreate the cuteness of these iconic holiday figures when they were tiny tots exploring the snowy wonders of the North Pole. Viewers can expect a delightful blend of creativity and sweetness as the teams bring these beloved characters to life in the form of delicious baked masterpieces.
Tune in on December 4, 2023, at 11:00 Pm for a heartwarming and delicious journey into the holiday spirit with “The Big Bake” on Food Network.
In order to impress the discerning judges Ron Ben-Israel, Eddie Jackson, and Danni Rose, the teams must skillfully recreate the cuteness of these iconic holiday figures when they were tiny tots exploring the snowy wonders of the North Pole. Viewers can expect a delightful blend of creativity and sweetness as the teams bring these beloved characters to life in the form of delicious baked masterpieces.
Tune in on December 4, 2023, at 11:00 Pm for a heartwarming and delicious journey into the holiday spirit with “The Big Bake” on Food Network.
- 11/27/2023
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
It's kind of baffling that "The Santa Clause" is one of those franchises that's still going on today. It feels like something we should be talking about in hushed whispers. Like, "Hey, remember that Disney movie where Tim Allen commits manslaughter against Santa Claus and then undergoes a Cronenbergian physical transformation into Jolly Old St. Nick after inadvertently entering a contractual agreement to take his place? The '90s were wild, man." To be fair, I'm sure even Allen had no idea he would still be playing the cynical toy marketing director turned fabled gift-giver Scott Calvin almost 30 years after starring in the original "Santa Clause".
Yet, here we are in 2023, with season 2 of the Disney+ sequel series "The Santa Clauses" right around the corner. Season 1, much like the feature-length "Santa Clause" sequels before it, was far from a critical darling, but it absolutely has its supporters and brought in...
Yet, here we are in 2023, with season 2 of the Disney+ sequel series "The Santa Clauses" right around the corner. Season 1, much like the feature-length "Santa Clause" sequels before it, was far from a critical darling, but it absolutely has its supporters and brought in...
- 9/23/2023
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
Where’s Yelena Belova when you need her to take the piss out of Santa Claus for his version of the “superhero landing?” If it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, it’s because department stores are out of control by lining aisles with Christmas trees before the best holiday, Halloween, has a chance to shine. Additionally, Disney+ is proud to announce its November 8 premiere date for The Santa Clauses Season 2! Alongside The Santa Clauses Season 2 premiere date, the mouse-eared streaming service debuted new art for the Holly Jolly series, featuring Tim Allen’s Santa Claus poised for action as the busiest night of the year approaches.
In the second season, the Calvin family is back in the North Pole as Scott Calvin continues his role as Santa Claus after retirement plans were thwarted when he failed to find a worthy successor in season one. Now that Scott...
In the second season, the Calvin family is back in the North Pole as Scott Calvin continues his role as Santa Claus after retirement plans were thwarted when he failed to find a worthy successor in season one. Now that Scott...
- 9/21/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Tim Allen will be back to spread the holiday cheer on The Santa Clauses Season 2.
Disney+ announced Thursday that the six-episode second season will launch Wednesday, November 8, 2023.
Two episodes will be available on premiere date, followed by one a week through December 6, 2023.
"The Calvin family is back at the North Pole, as Scott Calvin (Tim Allen) continues his role as Santa Claus after his retirement plans were thwarted when he failed to find a worthy successor in season one," the logline teases.
"Now that Scott and his family have successfully saved Christmas, Scott turns his focus towards training his son Cal (Austin Kane) to eventually take over the "family business" as Santa Claus.
In addition to Tim Allen, who will executive produce and reprise the beloved role of Santa/Scott Calvin, the new season stars Elizabeth Mitchell as Mrs. Claus/Carol, Austin Kane as Cal Calvin Claus, Elizabeth Allen-Dick as Sandra Calvin Claus,...
Disney+ announced Thursday that the six-episode second season will launch Wednesday, November 8, 2023.
Two episodes will be available on premiere date, followed by one a week through December 6, 2023.
"The Calvin family is back at the North Pole, as Scott Calvin (Tim Allen) continues his role as Santa Claus after his retirement plans were thwarted when he failed to find a worthy successor in season one," the logline teases.
"Now that Scott and his family have successfully saved Christmas, Scott turns his focus towards training his son Cal (Austin Kane) to eventually take over the "family business" as Santa Claus.
In addition to Tim Allen, who will executive produce and reprise the beloved role of Santa/Scott Calvin, the new season stars Elizabeth Mitchell as Mrs. Claus/Carol, Austin Kane as Cal Calvin Claus, Elizabeth Allen-Dick as Sandra Calvin Claus,...
- 9/21/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
David Harbour would "love" to play Santa Claus again in 'Violent Night 2'.The 'Stranger Things' actor played a very different Father Christmas in last year's festive horror comedy, and a sequel had been in the works before the ongoing writers strike halted development.Speaking to Collider - in an interview conducted before the subsequent SAG-AFTRA strike - Harbour said: "Before the writers' strike there was, you know, maybe something that came in."We'll have to see where it fits if they can resolve all these labour issues."If the studios would please go to the table and end these labour issues, we could shoot all kinds of things I'd love to give to the people! But yes, we're in process."Earlier in the year, the film's director Tommy Wirkola confirmed a sequel was going ahead, with Pat Casey and Josh Miller both returning to pen the script.Wirkola...
- 8/9/2023
- by Alistair McGeorge
- Bang Showbiz
Exclusive: The Santa Clauses needed someone to play the Easter Bunny in season two, so they went to the only person who could truly embody the cuddly part: the inimitable Tracy Morgan.
The casting of Morgan marks a reunion, of sorts, for the comedian and Santa Clauses creator Jack Burditt; the two worked together on 30 Rock. It’s unclear, for now, how Morgan’s character will hop into the plot.
In the second season of the Disney+ comedy, the Calvin family is back in the North Pole as Scott Calvin (Tim Allen) continues his role as Santa Claus after retirement plans were thwarted when failing to find a worthy successor in season one. Now that Scott and his family have successfully saved Christmas, Scott turns his focus towards training his son Calvin to eventually take over the “family business” as Santa Claus.
Returning series regulars in season two are Elizabeth Mitchell as Mrs.
The casting of Morgan marks a reunion, of sorts, for the comedian and Santa Clauses creator Jack Burditt; the two worked together on 30 Rock. It’s unclear, for now, how Morgan’s character will hop into the plot.
In the second season of the Disney+ comedy, the Calvin family is back in the North Pole as Scott Calvin (Tim Allen) continues his role as Santa Claus after retirement plans were thwarted when failing to find a worthy successor in season one. Now that Scott and his family have successfully saved Christmas, Scott turns his focus towards training his son Calvin to eventually take over the “family business” as Santa Claus.
Returning series regulars in season two are Elizabeth Mitchell as Mrs.
- 5/3/2023
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
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