Movie and Series Highlights for the Christmas Season on Netflix, Amazon Prime & Co.
Not only hearts are melting: In the romantic comedy "Hot Frosty", the kind-hearted Cathy (Lacey Chabert), who is still mourning her deceased husband, brings a snowman to life when she puts a scarf around his neck. Once in the real world, the handsome and cold-loving Jack (Dustin Milligan) causes quite a stir, as he not only sets out in search of his awakener, but also has his problems with the customs of human coexistence. And of course, it doesn't take long for sparks to fly between the snowman and Cathy...
A TINY LITTLE CHRISTMAS MIRACLE (ALREADY RUNNING)
With "Love Actually" (2003), screenwriter Richard Curtis created a modern Christmas classic that is part of many people's annual fixed inventory. Perhaps the "Tiny Little Christmas Miracle" will soon be part of it: The animated comedy, based on Curtis's children's books, takes us to the small village of Wellington-on-Sea, where everyone is already looking forward to the big day. And then there's this snow, just damn much snow... The white splendour unfortunately holds some unforeseen problems, which is why many a family does everything in their power to reach their desired destination. And let's not forget the poor turkeys and of course Santa Claus!
A NONSENSE CHRISTMAS WITH SABRINA CARPENTER (FROM DECEMBER 7)
Pop star Sabrina Carpenter has not only sung her way into the A-league of the industry with the album "Short n' Sweet" this year, but is also a declared Christmas fan. She has not only proven this with her thematically oriented EP "Fruitcake", but now a music show on Netflix is also added. In "A Nonsense Christmas" there are seasonal classics as well as newer songs to listen to, and fans can also look forward to guests like Tyla, Shania Twain and Cara Delevingne. That brings the mood up.
CARRY-ON (FROM DECEMBER 13)
Who says that only Bruce Willis provides a little action at Christmas? Instead of "Die Hard", it can go down at "Carry-On" this year. The thriller by Jaume Collet-Serra revolves around airport security employee Ethan (Taron Egerton), who is on duty on December 24. When an opaque guy contacts him and tries to get him to smuggle a suspicious package through security, a brutal cat-and-mouse game unfolds that is quite something. This turns the inconspicuous Ethan into a tough guy, who his opponent (Jason Bateman in an unusual villain role) has probably underestimated...
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THE OCHSENKNECHTS CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS (FROM DECEMBER 9)
Anyone who has always wanted to know how the Ochsenknechts spend Christmas will find the answer on Sky. In 60 minutes, "These Ochsenknechts Celebrate Christmas" sums up everything necessary to turn the most contemplative time of the year into a turbulent affair. Jochen Schropp appears as the host, while Natascha, Cheyenne and Wilson Ochsenknecht, as well as Nino Sifkovits and Bärbel Wierichs, have to fight their way through unusual games and come up with plenty of Christmas anecdotes. Of course, the glittering decoration should not be missing.
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JACK IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS (ALREADY RUNNING)
Everything is going wrong for Jack Whitehall: The British comedian is stuck in the USA a few days before Christmas and leaves no stone unturned to somehow get to his loved ones in time. But for him, this also means an absurd sequence of bizarre events, wild challenges, celebrity helpers and seasonal travel opportunities. He's on the ice with pop star Michael Bublé, wants to invite himself to talk show host Jimmy Fallon, or annoys muscular Hollywood star Dave Bautista in his private jet. After all, Christmas is not only the time of giving, but also of quirky comedy specials. There are worse things...
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DEAR SANTA - DEVILISH CHRISTMAS (FROM DECEMBER 18)
What a small spelling mistake can trigger: When Liam sends his letter with Christmas wishes to Satan instead of Santa, Beelzebub (Jack Black) himself shows up at the somewhat naive, but lovable boy's house. But don't worry, he's much better than Santa Claus - after all, Liam has three wishes free. In exchange for his soul, of course. However, Satan did not count on the kindness of this child, who in the comedy by Bobby Farrelly ("Dumb and Dumber") simply does not want to be corrupted. Could the devil himself become a good being?
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DIESE OCHSENKNECHTS FEIERN WEIHNACHTEN (AB 9. DEZEMBER)
Wer immer schon wissen wollte, wie die Ochsenknechts Weihnachten verbringen, wird bei Sky fündig. In 60 Minuten fasst "Diese Ochsenknechts feiern Weihnachten" alles Nötige zusammen, um die besinnlichste Zeit des Jahres zu einer turbulenten Angelegenheit werden zu lassen. Als Moderator tritt Jochen Schropp in Erscheinung, während Natascha, Cheyenne und Wilson Ochsenknecht sowie Nino Sifkovits und Bärbel Wierichs sich durch ausgefallene Spiele kämpfen müssen und mit reichlich Weihnachtsanekdoten aufwarten. Da darf die glitzernde Deko natürlich nicht fehlen.
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JACK IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS (LÄUFT BEREITS)
Für Jack Whitehall geht einfach alles schief: Der britische Komiker sitzt wenige Tage vor Weihnachten in den USA fest und lässt nichts unversucht, um irgendwie noch rechtzeitig zu seinen Liebsten zu gelangen. Das bedeutet für ihn aber auch eine abstruse Aneinanderreihung an schrägen Begebenheiten, wilden Herausforderungen, prominenten Helfern und saisonalen Reisegelegenheiten. So steht er mit Popstar Michael Bublé auf dem Eis, will sich kurzerhand bei Talkhost Jimmy Fallon einladen oder nervt den muskulösen Hollywoodstar Dave Bautista in dessen Privatflugzeug. Weihnachten ist eben nicht nur die Zeit des Schenkens, sondern auch der schrägen Comedyspecials. Es gibt Schlimmeres...
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DEAR SANTA - TEUFLISCHE WEIHNACHTEN (AB 18. DEZEMBER)
Was eine kleine Rechtschreibschwäche nicht alles auslösen kann: Als Liam seinen Brief mit Weihnachtswünschen an Satan anstelle von Santa schickt, taucht der Beelzebub (Jack Black) höchstpersönlich bei dem etwas naiven, jedoch liebenswürdigen Buben auf. Aber nur keine Angst, er sei schließlich viel besser als der Weihnachtsmann - immerhin hat Liam drei Wünsche frei. Im Austausch für seine Seele natürlich. Satan allerdings hat nicht mit der Gutmütigkeit dieses Kindes gerechnet, das sich in der Komödie von Bobby Farrelly ("Dumm und Dümmer") einfach nicht korrumpieren lassen will. Ob da nicht aus dem Teufel selbst ein gutes Wesen wird?
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