Photo: The Ed Asner Family Center

In what has become a holiday tradition for The Ed Asner Family Center, there will be another star-studded live reading of the beloved holiday tale, It’s A Wonderful Life this month.

On Sunday, December 11th at 8pm ET/5pm PT, join Brendan Fraser, Christina Applegate, Seth Rogen, Fred Armisen, JK Simmons, Jean Smart, Ken Jeong, Jim Beaver, Brent Spiner, Phil Lamarr, Ben Mankiewicz, James Cromwell, Sue Ann Pien and host Tom Bergeron alongside honorees Judd Apatow and Leslie Mann for a reading of the classic 1946 holiday film.

Fraser will taken on the iconic role of George Bailey, originated by James Stewart, while Applegate will star as Mary Bailey, Rogen as Clarence, and Smart as Ma Bailey.

Social director of TEAFC, Chelsea Darnell will play a narrator alongside autistic actors Dwayne Cox, Max Gadson, Spencer Harte, Lucas Salusky and Hannah Schindler.

Victor Nelli (Superstore, Brooklyn Nine Nine) returns for a third year as director.

Proceeds will benefit The Ed Asner Family Center, dedicated to promoting mental health and enrichment programs to special needs children and their families.

Tickets are currently available at edasnerfamilycenter.org.

Stay Merry,

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From director Ron Oliver comes the holiday romantic comedy Hotel for the Holidays, which is led by Riverdale star Madelaine Petsch and Aladdin‘s Mena Massoud. The movie tells the story of Georgia (Petsch), a young woman who is also the manager of a high-end hotel that attracts from all walks of life—including a European prince (Max Lloyd-Jones), a pop star (Kayleigh Shikanai), and those who are back on the dating scene. This hotel is their staycation sanctuary to beat the winter blues.

When Georgia’s hotel management life becomes entangled with her personal life, things get a little hectic this holiday season. Will she choose to spend this Christmas, and beyond, with the handsome hotel chef, Luke (Massoud), or the sophisticated ex-prince (Lloyd-Jones)?

Hotel for the Holidays is now streaming on the premium free streaming service, Amazon Freevee.

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20 Days Until Christmas!

The days are flying by! We still have a lot to do for the big day—and by ‘a lot’, we mean we’re excited to eat Christmas cookies, watch movies, and get some shopping done. We’re so glad we’re finished decorating and can just bask in the glow of the holidays in every room we enter. We love Christmas!

How much do you have left to do before Santa Claus makes his grand trip?

Stay Merry,

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Happy December!

The 1st of December arrived faster than we could have imagined. This time of the year is always the most overwhelming and the busiest for most families around the world, but it’s also a time to reflect, to cherish, enjoy, create memories, spread cheer and hold loved ones close. We hope this new month brings you more joy… now, let’s eat some Christmas cookies, watch movies and STAY MERRY! 🎄

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It’s time for the time-honored tradition of lighting up the iconic New York City Christmas tree in Rockefeller Center, and you’ll get to watch it all unfold on the 90th Annual “Christmas in Rockefeller Center” special — the two-hour telecast tonight, Wednesday, November 30 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on NBC.

NBC News’ “TODAY” co-anchors Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, Craig Melvin and Mario Lopez from “ACCESS Hollywood” will host as the tree is lit for a milestone 90th time, and there will be a ton of talent on-hand to help you jingle all the way throughout the event!

Jimmie Allen, Andrea Bocelli along with Matteo Bocelli and Virginia Bocelli, David Foster and Katharine McPhee, Brett Eldredge, Mickey Guyton, Alicia Keys, The Muppets of Sesame Street, Dan + Shay, Blake Shelton, The Shindellas, Gwen Stefani, Louis York, and more, will be treating viewers to festive performances.

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The beloved Radio City Rockettes, from their iconic “Christmas Spectacular” show, and a special bit by Amy Poehler and Maya Rudolph will also be part of the night.

Make sure you tune in to enjoy this special dose of holiday cheer!

NBC's Christmas in Rockefeller Center 2022

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NBC's Christmas in Rockefeller Center 2022

The Fairview 5th Grade Choir Photo: NBCUniversal

NBC's Christmas in Rockefeller Center 2022

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NBC's Christmas in Rockefeller Center 2022

Craig Melvin, Hoda Kotb and Mario Lopez Photo: NBCUniversal

NBC's Christmas in Rockefeller Center 2022

Radio City Rockettes Photo: NBCUniversal

NBC's Christmas in Rockefeller Center 2022

Radio City Rockettes Photo: NBCUniversal

NBC's Christmas in Rockefeller Center 2022

Radio City Rockettes Photo: NBCUniversal

NBC's Christmas in Rockefeller Center 2022

Radio City Rockettes Photo: NBCUniversal

NBC's Christmas in Rockefeller Center 2022

Gwen Stefani Photo: NBCUniversal

NBC's Christmas in Rockefeller Center 2022

David Foster and Katharine McPhee Photo: NBCUniversal

NBC's Christmas in Rockefeller Center 2022

David Foster and Katharine McPhee Photo: NBCUniversal

NBC's Christmas in Rockefeller Center 2022

Cookie Monster, Elmo, Tango, Abby Cadabby and Grover Photo: NBCUniversal

NBC's Christmas in Rockefeller Center 2022

Mickey Guyton Photo: NBCUniversal

NBC's Christmas in Rockefeller Center 2022

Alicia Keys Photo: NBCUniversal

NBC's Christmas in Rockefeller Center 2022

Jimmie Allen Photo: NBCUniversal

NBC's Christmas in Rockefeller Center 2022

Louis York and Jimmie Allen Photo: NBCUniversal

NBC's Christmas in Rockefeller Center 2022

The ShindellasPhoto: NBCUniversal

NBC's Christmas in Rockefeller Center 2022

Louis York, Jimmie Allen and The Shindellas Photo: NBCUniversal

NBC's Christmas in Rockefeller Center 2022

Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani Photo: NBCUniversal

NBC's Christmas in Rockefeller Center 2022

Dan + Shay Photo: NBCUniversal

NBC's Christmas in Rockefeller Center 2022

Gwen Stefani Photo: NBCUniversal

NBC's Christmas in Rockefeller Center 2022

Andrea Bocelli, Virginia Bocelli and Matteo Bocelli Photo: NBCUniversal

NBC's Christmas in Rockefeller Center 2022

Brett Eldredge Photo: NBCUniversal

Stay Merry,

A CHRISTMAS STORY CHRISTMAS | Photo: HBO MAX

The Holiday Wonderland Collection is back on the HBO Max streaming service this season, and we could not be more excited to pour over all of the festive titles. The curated collection allows viewers to stay in, get cozy, and enjoy their favorite Christmas movies and holiday episodes of their go-to shows, such as Friends, Magnolia Table With Joanna Gaines, Full House, The Big Bang Theory and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.  The Calcifer Yule Log and Rick and Morty Yule Log are also back.

In November, the subscription service began streaming A Christmas Story Christmas, the highly-anticipated sequel to the classic Christmas movie—and not only did Peter Billingsley return in the iconic role of Ralphie Parker, but he also co-wrote the story. In this new holiday tale, the now-adult Ralphie returns to the house on Cleveland Street to give his kids a magical Christmas like the one he had as a child, reconnecting with childhood friends, and reconciling the passing of his Old Man.

HOLIDAY HARMONY | Photo: HBO MAX

There are even more Max Originals streaming this season, including the Annelise Cepero, Jeremy Sumpter and Brooke Shields-led Holiday Harmony, which tells the story of a singer-songwriter traveling cross country in hopes of making it big and ends up taking on a group of misfit kids hoping to perform in a Christmas Eve gala.

In A Christmas Mystery, starring Violet McGraw and Santino Barnard, a group of intrepid kids trying to solve the case of why Santa’s magical jingle bells disappeared.

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This is so exciting!

You can listen to the entire new Backstreet Boys holiday album, A Very Backstreet Christmas, with this cool new yule log video on YouTube!

For over 30 minutes, viewers will be entertained by Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, AJ McLean, Brian Littrell and Kevin Richardson reading “The Night Before Christmas,” watch holiday classics on television, wrap presents, hilariously build gingerbread houses, play with puppies and just enjoy the seasonal festivities together.

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Brittany Snow (“Pitch Perfect”) will be starring in a brand new Christmas movie on the AMC+ streaming service this season called “Christmas with the Campbells”!

Vince Vaughn (“Fred Claus”) and Peter Billingsley (“A Christmas Story”) teamed up with Barbara Kymlicka (“Poinsettias for Christmas”) and Dan Lagana (“American Vandal”) to write and produce a new spin on a classic holiday romcom! When Snow’s character, Jesse, gets dumped right before Christmas by her boyfriend Shawn (Alex Moffat, “Saturday Night Live”)—and his parents convince her to spend the holidays with them… and his handsome cousin (Justin Long, “Alvin and the Chipmunks”).

Joanna Garcia Swisher (“Reba,” “Sweet Magnolias”), Julia Duffy (“Newhart,” “Designing Women”) and George Wendt (“Cheers”) also star.

“Christmas with the Campbells” will be available in theaters and to stream on AMC+ this Friday, December 2nd. Check out the official trailer below!

WATCH THE TRAILER
Note: You should be advised that the language and content for this movie is not PG at all, so we recommend it for the older members of your family.

• Find more holiday programming by checking out the full schedules on AMC+ (click here), ACORN TV (click here) and Shudder (click here)!

Stay Merry,

CARLY PEARCE (Photos: ABC)

Country music star Carly Pearce is returning to host this year’s “CMA Country Christmas” special!

For the 13th year, the musical event of the season will feature even more powerhouse names, including Steven Curtis Chapman, Dan + Shay, Scotty McCreery, Maren Morris, Old Dominion, Pearce, Molly Tuttle, and The War And Treaty singing beloved holiday classics and new favorites.

“CMA Country Christmas” will air on Thursday, December 8 at 9:00 PM ET/PT on ABC, and it will stream the next day on both Hulu and Disney+!

Check out photos from the special below along with a sneak peek look!

Photo: Nickelodeon/Paramount+

Get ready for some snow-slinging musical fun this holiday season with Nickelodeon and Paramount+’s all-new original movie, “Snow Day“!

As the official synopsis explains, “Snow Day” is a musical reimagining of the beloved 2000 comedy classic film; it follows a group of kids who are determined to achieve their dreams when their school closes for a snow day. Siblings Hal (Ky Baldwin, “Peter Allen: Not the Boy Next Door”) and Natalie Brandston (Michaela Russell, “WandaVision”) discover that anything is possible on a snow day when a surprise winter whiteout offers them the chance to break routines and take giant risks.

Inspired to pursue his crush, Claire (Shelby Simmons, “Bunk’d”), Hal enlists the help of his best friend, Lane (Fabi Aguirre, “Les Misérables” on Broadway), to help him express his feelings, and Natalie decides she must challenge the town’s cranky snowplow man if she wants to pull off the task of creating a second snow day.