Around the Tubes: December 9, 2024

  

I have gotten a plethora of cool press releases flooding my inbox recently that you may find interesting. This post includes blurbs on Stevie Wonder, Steely Dan, The Haunted Season, and Madison Bailey, Wicked.

- Motown/UMe releases the first-ever vinyl version of Stevie Wonder’s all-time best-selling hits set, The Definitive Collection. The 21-track, double album kicks off with the No. 1 live 1963 smash, “Fingertips – Pt. 2,” and takes us through Wonder’s timeless hits “Uptight (Everything’s Alright)” “For Once in My Life,” “My Cherie Amour,” “You Are the Sunshine of My Life,” “Superstition,” “Higher Ground,” “Sir Duke,” “I Just Called to Say I Love You,” “Part Time Lover,” and more. It is now available HERE.  Reflecting the artist’s ongoing importance and popularity, The Definitive Collection is newly certified 4x Platinum by the RIAA.  The 2LP set is remastered for vinyl and housed in a beautiful gatefold package with Braille embossing, rare photos from the Motown Archives, full track-by-track annotations and a celebratory essay by Scott Regen, a Detroit DJ who became a Motown staff writer and producer and who wrote the liner notes to Wonder’s first Greatest Hits album in 1968. In addition to the wide release, The Definitive Collection will be available in an exclusive color vinyl edition at Amazon, while fans also have the option of collecting the album in 180gm vinyl and high gloss packaging with a limited-edition photo print and an additional exclusive Braille message from Stevie Wonder HERE. Complex.com followers have the option to collect their own exclusive edition, featuring an alternate cover and ‘Tamla yellow’ vinyl HERE. 

- Steely Dan’s sophisticated jazz pop fourth album, 1975’s Katy Lied, with such standouts as “Black Friday,” “Bad Sneakers” and “Doctor Wu,” will return to vinyl for the first time in more than forty years on January 31, 2025, via Geffen/UMe, continuing the extensive reissue program of the band’s classic ABC and MCA Records catalog. The series, which began in November 2022 with the Dan’s legendary debut LP, Can’t Buy A Thrill, is being personally overseen by founding member Donald Fagen, and returns the group’s first seven records to vinyl, most of which haven’t been available since their original release. The series will close out with 1976’s guitar-driven The Royal Scam (“Kid Charlemagne,” “The Fez”) in mid-2025.  Pre-order Katy Lied now: https://steelydan.lnk.to/KatyLiedLPPR.  Katy Lied has been meticulously remastered by Bernie Grundman from the original analog tapes for release as a limited edition premium 45 RPM version on Ultra High-Quality Vinyl (UHQR) from Analogue Productions, the audiophile in-house reissue label of Acoustic Sounds. Analogue Productions is also releasing this series of titles on Super Audio CD (SACD).

 

- From boutique label Severin Films and renowned author, producer and filmmaker Kier-La Janisse (Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched: A History of Folk Horror, House of Psychotic Women) comes new annual series The Haunted Season.  Created by Janisse and executive produced by Severin Films, new episodes of The Haunted Season will arrive on Shudder each December with chilling short form horror tales in the tradition of telling ghost stories for Christmas. Future episodes will be announced each year as the holiday season approaches.  The first of these original commissioned productions comes from director Sean Hogan (director of The Devil’s Business, and author of England’s Screaming and its sequel Twilight’s Last Screaming), called To Fire You Come at Last.

- Continuing a dynamic and prolific creative season, critically acclaimed actress and buzzing singer-songwriter Madison Bailey unveils a new single entitled “Honestly” out today via Republic Records.  Listen HERE.  Acoustic guitar sets the tone for the track, underscoring her gentle vocal delivery. Brandishing an impressive range and hypnotic high register, she holds nothing back with a confession on the chorus, “Honestly, I can’t take another tragedy.” Meanwhile, emotion practically overflows from her words, “Every day just feels like it’s the hardest.” Ultimately, “Honestly” further affirms her as raw and relatable musical presence.

- Universal Pictures, Republic Records and Verve Records announce the release of Wicked: The Original Motion Picture Score, from Grammy and Oscar® nominated composer John Powell (Solo: A Star Wars Story, How to Train Your Dragon) and Grammy and Oscar® winning composer Stephen Schwartz, the legendary composer and lyricist of the generation-defining Broadway show.  Listen to Wicked: The Original Motion Picture Score HERE.  Available to stream on all digital platforms and on vinyl for purchase.  John Powell and Stephen Schwartz have built a magical sonic world for the film’s original motion picture score. From the “Arrival at Shiz University” to “All Around Defying Gravity,” the film’s timeless score accompanies and elevates the characters’ journeys through Oz.

Transmissions from Pluto - Everything Coming to Pluto TV in December 2024

 

‘Tis the season to be streaming with Pluto TV! In this month’s edition of Transmissions from Pluto, we are counting down to the New Year with a look back at 2024’s most free-nomenal moments, from our 10th Anniversary to our binge-worthy programming and everything in between. If you’re not into looking back, there’s still plenty to look forward to this holiday season with our Season’s Greetings category, featuring festive TV and movies all month long on channels like Pluto TV Christmas and Hallmark Movies and More Holiday Favorites, plus special programming like a Hanukah Menorah and Kwanzaa Kinara on our Crackling Fireplace channel. On the other hand, if spending extra time with your family makes you feel like you’re stuck in another time or dimension, check out our new channels, Dinos 24/7 and The Twilight Zone. No matter if your mood is merry or miserly, we have you covered, so settle in, stay cozy, and let Pluto TV light up your holiday season.

2024 REPLAY

As the clock ticks toward 2025, we’re looking back at the highlights that made this year epic and getting you excited for what’s ahead. Let’s count it down, Pluto TV style: 5️⃣ New Frontiers in Programming In 2024, we saddled up our brand new Westerns Category; broke records with Yellowstone; went on adventures around the world and galaxy with Pluto TV 007 and Star Trek: The Motion Pictures; celebrated diverse stories with The Black Collective; got 24/7 access to all the drama on Big Brother; and had a front row seat to Broadway’s biggest night with The Tony Awards: Act One. 4️⃣ Smarter, Sleeker Streaming Finding your favorites became easier than ever in 2024. We launched a redesigned VOD interface and the Mini-Channel Guide, and made improvements across the Pluto TV experience, giving you seamless access to our endless entertainment. 3️⃣ Super Bowl Glory We joined the big leagues with our first-ever Super Bowl commercial which debuted our bold new look and new logo. Plus, we launched the exclusive pop-up channel, NFL Super Bowl Classics Channel, to relive legendary moments from gridiron history. 2️⃣ Award-Winning Engineering Our tech game was so strong it won us a Technology & Engineering Emmy Award, solidifying Pluto TV as a leader in streaming innovation. 1️⃣ A Decade of Pluto TV! April 2024 marked our 10th anniversary, and we celebrated 10 years of free, nonstop entertainment. In 2025, we are diving into the next decade, so get ready for more groundbreaking programming, smarter streaming experiences, and exciting surprises.  Here’s to a new year full of free streaming, epic moments, and endless entertainment. Cheers to 2025! 🥂

THE MOST STREAMABLE TIME OF THE YEAR

This December, Pluto TV is serving up a sleigh-load of Christmas classics, holiday episodes, movies and more. Don’t miss our Season’s Greetings category, featuring fan-favorite holiday movies and a touch of seasonal ambiance, including special presentations of the Hanukkah Menorah and Kwanzaa Kinara on the Crackling Fireplace channel. You can also binge holiday episodes and movies across the service all month long.

Season’s Greetings Category Pluto TV Christmas: It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and Pluto TV Christmas is here to make your days be merry and bright. Watch family-friendly movies and specials that will fill you with the Christmas spirit for the entire holiday season. Crackling Fireplace: There’s something about the natural sounds of a roaring fire that make the holidays feel cozy. With Pluto TV’s Crackling Fireplace, you can enjoy that feeling any time of day this holiday season. Featuring a Hanukkah Menorah from December 25-31 and a Kwanzaa Kinara from December 26-31. Festive Fireplace: During the holidays, there’s nothing like gathering with your loved ones to sing songs around the fire. With Pluto TV’s Festive Fireplace, you can enjoy a traditional Yule log and accompanying music any time of day this holiday season. Hallmark Movies & More Holiday Favorites: Your cozy corner for festive, feel-good Hallmark holiday favorite movies that uplift your heart and bring non-stop joy all season long. Hallmark en español: Hallmark en español te ofrece películas originales de romance y festividades orientadas a la familia que los hispanos adoran. Con una amplia colección de contenido del catálogo de Hallmark doblado al español, hay algo para todos. Stingray Holidayscapes: Transform your home into a holiday haven and make every day memorable. Holiday Movie Favorites by Lifetime: Get into the holiday spirit with your favorite Lifetime Holiday Movies. It’s the channel that keeps on giving. Home for the Holidays: Your home for holiday cooking all month long. Stews, breads, cakes, and more to keep your bellies full and your spirits high through the month of December. Happy Holidays from Pluto TV! Vevo Holiday: Current and classic videos to help you celebrate the season. Cine navideño: Las mejores películas y especiales navideños están en un solo lugar: Cine navideño. Reúne a toda tu familia y prepárense para descubrir que este canal es el mejor regalo para disfrutar. Places & Spaces: There’s no place like home, and no channel embraces the interiors, exteriors and everything in between quite like this.  We’re the heart of home.

Holiday Episodes 12/19 on Sitcom Legends: The Conners, King of Queens, Rules of Engagement 12/21 on Cheers + Frasier: Cheers and Frasier 12/22 on More TV Sitcoms: Becker, Just Shoot Me, Married with Children, Wings 12/23 on TV Land Sitcoms: Caroline in the City, Hot in Cleveland, The New Adventures of Old Christine, Sabrina: The Teenage Witch, The Exes 12/25 on Black Throwbacks: Everybody Hates Chris, Girlfriends, One on One, The Parkers 12/25 on Black Classics: Moesha; Sister, Sister; Flip Wilson; Webster; Sanford and Son 12/24-12/25 on Classic TV Comedy: ALF, Green Acres, Hogan’s Heroes, Maude, Petticoat Junction, Taxi, That Girl, The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis, The Odd Couple, The Brady Bunch 12/24-12/25 on Classic TV Crime Drama: Cagney & Lacey, Dragnet, Hunter, In the Heat of the Night, Peter Gunn, 21 Jump Street, The Commish, Streets of San Francisco, MacGyver, Sherlock Holmes

Holiday Movies

Bad Santa Bad Santa 2 Scrooged A Christmas Carol (1984) Christmas Cupid Daddy's Home 2 Deck The Halls Home For The Holidays Little Women (1994) Miracle On 34th Street Surviving Christmas The Long Kiss Goodnight Everybody's Fine Go (1999) Reindeer Game

PREPPING FOR LAUNCH

Here are some of the new channels and movies launching throughout December on Pluto TV.

NEW CHANNELS The Twilight Zone You're traveling through another dimension. A dimension not only of sight and sound but of mind. One that brings you all the twists and turns of Rod Serling’s groundbreaking classic series. Your next stop: Pluto TV’s The Twilight Zone channel. Dinos 24/7 Discover the awe-inspiring world of razor-sharp claws, massive tails, and groundbreaking archaeological finds. With captivating shows like Walking with Dinosaurs and Deadly Dinosaurs, every moment on DINOS 24/7 promises a new adventure! Bodas+ A space where we celebrate life, real people and real stories. It will be an emotional journey and a celebration you don´t want to miss. Un espacio para celebrar la vida con historias auténticas y reales. Prepárate para un viaje lleno de emociones. CNÑ XPRESS CNÑ XPRESS offers the latest news in Spanish including sports, entertainment and business with original reporting, news briefs and interviews with newsmakers from the US, Latin America and the World. Xpress ofrece las últimas noticias en español, incluyendo deportes, entretenimiento y negocios, con reportajes originales, resúmenes de noticias y entrevistas con personajes destacados de Estados Unidos, América Latina y el mundo. Construcciones Asombrosas The most amazing builds in the most amazing environments. Viewers will not believe that it is possible to build these kind of properties in these great locations. Estructuras sorprendentes en escenarios extraordinarios. La audiencia no podrá creer que se puedan construir propiedades así en lugares tan especiales. Crimen Real-life crime stories that are captivating and full of intrigue making spectators part of the investigation through the unique storytelling and reenactments that are full of suspense. Stay until the end to find out who did it and whether the victims survived or are they stories from the grave. Historias reales de crímenes envueltos en misterio y llenos de suspenso que te dejarán pegado a la pantalla para descubrir al culpable y el destino de las víctimas —aún desde la tumba. Expedientes Sobrenaturales Fact or fiction? It´s up to you! Experience moments of extreme suspense, fear and intrigue with content that showcases the world of the unknown. ¿Realidad o ficción? Tú decides. Vive momentos de suspenso, intriga y miedo, mientras exploras el mundo de lo desconocido. TuDiscovery The best quality of local productions, produced in the US and Latin America, featuring local talent with Hispanic appeal. El mejor contenido producido en Estados Unidos y América Latina, con talentos hispanos e historias que cautivarán al público. TuWarner A mix of top quality scripted and unscripted local Latin American productions. Lo mejor de nuestras producciones locales, con una variedad de ficción, reality-shows y documentales de la más alta calidad. Vidas Extremas Meet our most iconic Discovery personalities and immerse yourself into their extraordinary worlds. Conoce a las personalidades más icónicas de Discovery y sumérgete en sus extraordinarios mundos.

MOVIES 13 Going On 30 A.I. Artificial Intelligence Air Force One Ali Allied Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues Anchorman: The Legend Of Ron Burgundy Bad Santa Bad Santa 2 Beverly Hills Cop Beverly Hills Cop II Boogie Nights Braveheart Catch Me If You Can A Christmas Carol (1984) Christmas Cupid Cloverfield Coach Carter Collateral Coraline Daddy's Home 2 Days Of Thunder Deck The Halls Deep Impact Drive (2011) Empire Of The Sun Fences Flight Forrest Gump Ghost Gladiator Glory The Godfather The Godfather Part II The Godfather Coda: The Death Of Michael Corleone Godzilla (1998) Good Will Hunting Grease Heat Home For The Holidays Hustle & Flow Indiana Jones And The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom Insidious Insidious: Chapter 2 Interstellar The Island The Italian Job (2003) Jack Reacher Life (Sony) Little Women (1994) Magnolia Minority Report Miracle On 34th Street Mission: Impossible Mission: Impossible II Mission: Impossible III Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol No Country For Old Men Oceans 11 Oceans 12 Oceans 13 Oceans 8 Old School Once Upon A Time In Mexico Philadelphia Pulp Fiction Raiders Of The Lost Ark Roman J. Israel, Esq. Saving Private Ryan Scrooged Selma Sense And Sensibility Shaft She's All That Social Network, The Surviving Christmas Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out Of The Shadows Terminator 2: Judgment Day The Long Kiss Goodnight Titanic War Of The Worlds (2005) When Harry Met Sally World War Z You Got Served

Around the Tubes: November 30, 2024

 

I have gotten a plethora of cool press releases flooding my inbox recently that you may find interesting. This post includes blurbs on Wicked, The Weeknd, Band Aid, Olivia Newton-John, Spellbound, and Mötley Crüe.

- From Grammy and Oscar® winning Stephen Schwartz, and Grammy and Oscar® nominee John Powell, Wicked: The Original Motion Picture Score, will be available to stream at all digital platforms and vinyl for purchase on December 6 via Universal Studios / Republic Records / Verve Records.  Stephen Schwartz and John Powell have built a magical sonic world for the film’s original motion picture score. From their “Arrival at Shiz University” to “All Around Defying Gravity” the characters journey through Oz is captured by this new timeless film score. 

- Diamond-certified global superstar The Weeknd today announced the release date for his highly anticipated album, Hurry Up Tomorrow, on January 24th. This album serves as the final chapter in his trilogy, following After Hours (2020) and Dawn FM (2022). Additionally, it was announced this week that he is the first artist in history to have 22 songs with over 1 billion streams each on Spotify.  To celebrate the album release, The Weeknd will perform a massive one-night-only live stadium show at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California, on Saturday, January 25, 2025, debuting never-before-seen production. The stage will take over the entire floor of the stadium, for a must-see in-the-round experience.

- Bob Geldof, Midge Ure, and Trevor Horn announce details of the forthcoming Band Aid Compilation, a brand new 2024 Ultimate Mix and accompanying video release commemorating 40 years of Band Aid.  The latest incarnation of “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” is set to be premiered simultaneously across UK breakfast time radio on November 25, 2024, the 40th anniversary of the recording of the original song. It will be available to stream immediately on all digital platforms. “Do They Know It’s Christmas? – 2024 Ultimate Mix” is available to buy now digitally and physically on the Band Aid Compilation 1CD and 12” Vinyl and will be released on November 29. Buy here.

- This holiday season, Olivia Newton-John’s timeless voice graces us once more with the release of Angels in the Snow, a new album featuring reimagined Christmas recordings by the four-time GRAMMY® winner. The focus track, “Angels in the Snow (Reimagined),” showcases Olivia’s angelic vocals in a fresh and heartfelt rendition, capturing the essence of the season.   Watch the official “Angels in the Snow” video HERE.  

- Academy Award-winning composer Alan Menken and Grammy Award-winning lyricist Glenn Slater, release The Spellbound Soundtrack from the Netflix film by Skydance Animation celebrating the music of the much-anticipated animated film’s premiere on NETFLIX.  Arriving today is the standout song, “The Way It Was Before,” performed by Rachel Zegler, which follows the end credits version of the song released last week and performed by multi-platinum singer-songwriter Lauren Spencer Smith. 

- Thirty-five years after its release, Dr. Feelgood stands as the last great rock record of the 1980’s, and one of the greatest rock records of all time. Recorded in Vancouver with Producer Bob Rock and released in 1989, this iconic album took MÖTLEY CRÜE to #1 on the Billboard Top 200 and earned a 6X PLATINUM certification in the US. The album cemented the newly sober band's status as global superstars, hitting the Top 10 in Australia (PLATINUM), Canada (3X PLATINUM), Finland, Norway, New Zealand (PLATINUM), Sweden, Switzerland (GOLD) and the UK (GOLD).  NOW AVAILABLE - Dr. Feelgood 35^th Anniversary Editions HERE.  The Dr. Feelgood Online Pharmacy is NOW open, enter HERE.  Check Out The Limited Edition Box Set Trailer  HERE.

57 Channels and Only This Is On: November 24, 2024

 

Survivor:  Well, obviously you give up your Shot in the Dark for rice.  One in six is such poor odds for guaranteed food.  But I wonder if Jeff takes that off the table for future negotiations because it is such and easy and obvious trade going forward.

 

The Challenge: Battle of the Eras:  Johnny does not even go into elimination and Michele still gets a revenge pick.  But at least two of Johnny’s allies are also nominated.  It will be interesting if one of them goes in and Michele is finally spared.  But the Goof has to have one of the worse elimination records ever.  How does he keep getting asked back?  He is so bad at this game.

 

View From the Peak - Everything Coming to Paramount+ in December 2024

 

The most wonderful time of the year is here, and there’s no better way to celebrate than by cozying up with a favorite holiday movie or show on Paramount+! Whether you’re in the mood for classic holiday favorites, new festive releases, or a little bit of everything, Paramount+ has something for the entire family. Grab your hot cocoa and dive into all the holiday cheer with the annual ‘Tis The Season For Streaming collection. Get ready for a yuletide adventure full of laughs, a little holiday chaos and not your typical jolly old Saint Nick in Paramount+'s first-ever original holiday movie Dear Santa, starring Jack Black. Kids and the young at heart can enjoy an all-new, stop-motion animated SpongeBob SquarePants holiday special, SpongeBob & Sandy’s Country Christmas. And get ready for some horror this holiday with the return of America’s favorite antihero in the highly anticipated prequel Dexter: Original Sin. For more of what audiences can expect to unwrap in December, check out this month’s edition of View from the Peak.

PEAK CONTENT

Ryan Reynolds, Cailey Fleming and Steve Carell (voice) in IF   Paramount+ is home to the world’s most beloved brands, many of Hollywood’s biggest franchises, and a vast library of thousands of iconic titles for the whole household. As 2024 comes to a close, we took a look back at this year’s mountain of hit content on Paramount+. From thought-provoking dramas, to high octane blockbusters and imaginative family-friendly fare, this year’s top 5 movies, original series and library titles* showcase the service’s popular and incredibly diverse programming. Top Movies on Paramount+ include Paramount Pictures' turbo-charged rollercoaster Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning, which comes in at #1 this year delivering everything fans love about the iconic action franchise. Other top movies on the service in 2024 include the all-audience family film IF; the chilling origin story A Quiet Place: Day One; the high-flying sequel and instant classic Top Gun: Maverick; and the perennial family favorite PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie.   The Top Paramount+ Original Series list was anchored by the record breaking Tulsa King, which shows Sylvester Stallone like you’ve never seen him before. Mayor of Kingstown, Halo and Lioness follow, while Knuckles, the first TV series from the Cinematic World of Sonic the Hedgehog, also landed a spot on the Paramount+ top 5 original series list this year.   Top Library Titles features SpongeBob SquarePants in the #1 library title spot this year* as Paramount+ is the streaming home for SpongeBob fans with more content than any other streaming service. Jack Reacher: Never Go Back starring Tom Cruise lands at #2 followed by investigative series NCIS and the cult classic Mean Girls. CBS original series Ghosts is also a favorite with its quirky comedy and supernatural hijinks. Whether you’re in the mood for heart-pounding action, emotional journeys, gripping mysteries, or a good laugh with a family of ghosts or a sea sponge in a pineapple under the sea - Paramount+ is the destination for world-class content with something for everyone. *Based on active subscriber households

★  BACK TO TOP  ★

BEHIND THE STREAMS

Patrick Gibson and Christian Slater in Dexter: Original Sin   Is it nature, nurture or a spattering of both that makes someone into a murderer? Find out this month when everyone’s favorite avenging serial killer returns in a thrilling origin story that peels back the layers that comprise Dexter Morgan. Set in 1991 Miami, Dexter: Original Sin explores the emergence of the titular character's bloodthirsty urges as he learns, under the guidance of his father Harry, how to channel his inner darkness with a Code designed to help him eliminate society’s irredeemables. Stepping into this paternal role for the 10-episode prequel series is Golden Globe-winner Christian Slater, who admires the dedication of Dexter’s father to his son. “We get much greater insight into Harry Morgan’s background,” said Slater. “He loves and adores Dexter and is willing to embrace the good, the bad and the darkness to do everything he possibly can to protect his family, and his son in particular.” Patrick Gibson, who plays Dexter Morgan, admits that he has large shoes to fill for a character with so much existing lore. “It’s a challenge to play someone who’s not an entirely new iteration like Sean Connery and Daniel Craig as James Bond,” explained Gibson. “We have Michael C. Hall still portraying Dexter’s inner monologue, so I spent a lot of time listening to his voice and watching the show to pick up on things and take notes.” Learn more about the origin of America’s favorite serial killer when Dexter: Original Sin premieres on Paramount+ with SHOWTIME* December 13. And, if you need to catch up or just want a refresher, we have both the original Dexter and Dexter: New Blood streaming now.

★  BACK TO TOP  ★

SpongeBob SquarePants, "SpongeBob & Sandy's Country Christmas" special    Trim the tree, spin the dreidel and get ready to experience the magic of the season on Paramount+. While you might have to wait a little longer to unwrap some of your presents, our gift to audiences this season is a mountain of holiday entertainment for the entire family, including an all-new original Christmas movie and hundreds of iconic seasonal movies, episodes and festive specials. This holiday, Jack Black is not Santa. We’re so excited to debut the first Paramount+ original holiday movie Dear Santa from the hilarious minds of Peter and Bobby Farrelly – The Farrelly Brothers – starring Jack Black, Robert Timothy Smith, Keegan-Michael Key, Brianne Howey, Hayes MacArthur and Post Malone. When a young boy mails his Christmas wish list to Santa with one crucial spelling error, a devilish Jack Black arrives to wreak havoc on the holidays. Don’t miss the hilarious holiday mischief streaming exclusively on Paramount+ November 25.  The Paramount+ Holiday Collection ’Tis The Season For Streaming is back providing jolly good fun and entertainment for everyone in your gingerbread house, with new and returning titles across 20 expertly curated carousels including Seasons Greetings featuring beloved classics like Miracle on 34th Street (1947), the animated Hanukkah musical comedy Adam Sandler's Eight Crazy Nights; the Falalala Family Fun carousel featuring classics for family movie night, including Arthur Christmas, Elf: Buddy's Musical Christmas, A Boy Named Charlie Brown; and Laughing All the Way offering favorites like Bad Santa, Deck the Halls, Last Holiday and much more. The 25th anniversary celebration of the world’s most beloved sea sponge continues this December with the debut of an all-new SpongeBob SquarePants holiday special, SpongeBob & Sandy’s Country Christmas. Sandy Cheeks’ latest invention leads to a Christmas catastrophe that leaves Santa unable to deliver presents to Bikini Bottom. To save Christmas, the Cheeks family must team up to deliver all the gifts in time and discover the true meaning of the holiday season along the way. The half-hour special features stop-motion animation and will premiere on Nickelodeon and stream exclusively on Paramount+ December 2. Paramount+ is also home to CBS Sports' marquee matchups this holiday season, streaming some of the biggest games, including the NFL ON CBS on Thanksgiving Day featuring the Chicago Bears at the Detroit Lions. NFL ON CBS action continues through the holiday season with live, local-market NFL games every Sunday including December 22 and 29. The Big Ten Championship game will also air on CBS and stream live on Paramount+ on December 7.

UNWRAP THE COLLECTION

STREAMING SOON

Utkarsh Ambudkar, Rose McIver, Punam Patel, Bernard White and Sakina Jaffrey in Ghosts   The feast of holiday programming continues with festive events on CBS that Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers can stream live as they air, such as the National Christmas Tree Lighting**, Josh Groban & Friends Go Home for the Holidays** and more. Paramount+ will also make comedy holiday wishes come true with the streaming premiere of CBS original holiday movie Nugget is Dead? A Christmas Story** (Nov. 21), An Evening with Dua Lipa**, and Nate Bargatze’s Nashville Christmas**.  Favorite CBS original series will also spread holiday cheer with themed-episodes streaming on Paramount+ throughout December including Matlock** (Dec. 5), Elsbeth** (Dec. 5), The Equalizer** (Dec. 8), NCIS** (Dec.16), NCIS: Origins** (Dec.16), Ghosts** (one-hour holiday special on Dec. 19) and The Price Is Right At Night** (Dec. 24). Plus winter finales of Tracker** (Dec. 1) and Fire Country** (Dec. 13).

ORIGINALS, EXCLUSIVES & PREMIERES & EVENTS   12/2 SpongeBob SquarePants, "SpongeBob & Sandy's Country Christmas" special In this new SpongeBob SquarePants holiday special, one of Sandy’s experiments goes awry and the Cheeks family must team up to save Christmas in Bikini Bottom. 12/3 as1one: The Israeli-Palestinian Pop Music Journey docuseries premiere A compelling coming-of-age series based on the lives of six young men - the world's first mixed Israeli-Palestinian pop group - that came together to form the next global hit pop group, as1one. 12/13 Dexter: Original Sin* series premiere Set in 1991 Miami, the 10-episode drama series follows Dexter (Patrick Gibson) as he transitions from student to avenging serial killer. When his bloodthirsty urges can’t be ignored any longer, Dexter must learn to channel his inner darkness with the guidance of his father, Harry (Christian Slater). LIBRARY SHOWS December 1 Hell on Wheels (seasons 1-5) Longmire (seasons 1-6) December 4 Peppa Pig: Winter Wonderland Teen Mom Family Reunion (season 3) December 11 First Wives Club (seasons 1-3) December 15 An Evening with Dua Lipa** December 19 Nate Bargatze Nashville Christmas** December 20 National Christmas Tree Lighting** Josh Groban & Friends Go Home For The Holidays** December 22 The 47th Annual Kennedy Center Honors** December 27 The Greatest @Home Videos: Holiday Edition** Grammy® Greats: The Stories Behind the Songs** December 29 Grammy® Greats: The Most Memorable Moments** December 31 New Year's Eve Live: Nashville's Big Bash** (live stream only)  LIBRARY MOVIES Get the fireplace crackling and holiday latkes and treats ready because Paramount+ has added a host of holiday flicks to its library that are perfect for movie nights with loved ones this December, with A Christmas Carol, Deck the Halls, The Perfect Holiday, Christmas Cupid, Tom and Jerry: A Nutcracker Tale, Annie*, Bad Moms*, This is Where I Leave You and more, to ensure there’s something for everyone to enjoy. December 1 45 Years* A Christmas Carol A.I. Artificial Intelligence Annie* Arthur Christmas Bad Moms* Baywatch Bebe's Kids Blade Runner 2049 Boogie Nights Born on the Fourth of July Burn After Reading Charlotte's Web Chicago Chocolate City* Christmas Cupid Cliffhanger Cocktail Coneheads Contagion Critical Condition Crocodile Dundee Crocodile Dundee II Cujo* Deck The Halls Detained Disturbia Down to Earth Edward Scissorhands Fear Fist Fight Free Willy Full Metal Jacket Get Rich or Die Tryin' Heaven Can Wait* Hell or High Water Her Hustle & Flow John Grisham's The Rainmaker Judas and the Black Messiah Julie & Julia King Richard L.A. Confidential Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle Of Life Love, Rosie Major League Malcolm X Mariah Carey: Merry Christmas To All! Miracle on 34th Street Mirror Mirror Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult* Nancy Drew No Country for Old Men Point Break Primal Fear Rings* Risky Business Rosemary's Baby* Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles* The Back-up Plan The Cider House Rules The Exorcist The Good Liar The Iron Giant The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain The Lovely Bones The Matrix The Monster Squad* The Naked Gun 2 1/2: The Smell of Fear* The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!* The Outsiders The Perfect Holiday The Queen The Secret Garden The Uninvited* Think Like a Man Think Like a Man Too This Is Where I Leave You Tom and Jerry: A Nutcracker Tale Tom and Jerry: Santa's Little Helpers Trading Places Unaccompanied Minors Wayne's World 2* What Men Want What Remains What Remains* Wild Things Winter's Bone* World Trade Center Zodiac* December 6 Extreme Movie* December 8 Joe Bell The Score December 9 The Fabulous Four* December 31 5 to 7* Aurora: A Love Story Backcountry* Match* The Riot Club* The Salvation* Welcome to New York* SPORTS 12/2: AFC Champions League Elite – Al Nassr vs. Al Sadd 12/3: EFL League One – Wrexham vs. Barnsley 12/6: Serie A – Atalanta vs. AC Milan 12/7: Serie A – Juventus vs. Bologna 12/7: EFL Championship – Sunderland vs. Stoke City 12/7: Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix* 12/7: NCAA Men’s Basketball – Washington State @ Boise State* 12/7: Big Ten Championship* 12/8: NFL ON CBS Week 14 (check local listings) 12/8: Major League Fishing* 12/10: UEFA Champions League – Atalanta vs. Real Madrid 12/10-12/11: UEFA Champions League competition 12/11: UEFA Champions League – Juventus vs. Manchester City; Borussia Dortmund vs. Barcelona 12/12: UEFA Europa League – Rangers vs. Tottenham 12/12: UEFA Europa League competition 12/12: UEFA Conference League competition 12/14: NCAA Men’s Basketball Indy Classic – Texas A&M vs. Purdue* 12/14: College Football on CBS – The Army-Navy Game* 12/15: NFL ON CBS Week 15 Doubleheader (check local listings) 12/16: Serie A – Lazio vs. Inter 12/18: Carabao Cup – Arsenal vs. Crystal Palaca 12/19: Carabao Cup – Tottenham vs. Manchester United 12/19: UEFA Conference League competition 12/21: NCAA Men’s Basketball – Mississippi State @ Memphis* 12/21: NCAA Men’s Basketball CBS Sports Classic – North Carolina vs. UCLA; Kentucky vs. Ohio State* 12/22: NFL ON CBS Week 16 Doubleheader (check local listings) 12/26: EFL Championship – Sheffield United vs. Burnley; Stoke City vs. Leeds United 12/28: The 2024 Rouge Invitational* 12/28: NCAA Men’s Basketball CBS Sports Classic: HBCU Showcase – North Carolina Central @ North Carolina A&T; Howard @ Hampton* 12/29: NFL ON CBS Week 17 (check local listings) 12/29: The Musial Awards* 12/29: EFL League One – Wrexham vs. Wigan Athletic 12/29: Serie A – AC Milan vs. Roma 12/31: College Football on CBS – Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl* Throughout December: Argentina Liga Profesional de Fútbol competition Throughout December: Scottish Professional Football League competition Throughout December: English Football League competition Throughout December: Serie A competition Throughout December: Coppa Italia Frecciarossa Round of 16 competition Throughout December: AFC Champions League Elite competition *Title is available to Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers. **All Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers can live stream CBS titles via the live feed on Paramount+. Those titles will be available on-demand to all subscribers the day after they air live. Dates for library titles are subject to change.