Top Streaming Picks: Sabrina Carpenter Holiday Special, ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’, and Rosé Solo Performance
of that film’s stars, Bill Nighy, is part of the new Netflix animated movie ”That Christmas” (streaming Wednesday). The film was co-written by Curtis (it’s based on his series of Christmas books) and features Nighy as the voice of Lighthouse Bill, one of the Wellington-on-Sea townspeople grappling with a winter blizzard. The storm poses challenges even for Santa, voiced by Brian Cox. Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum star in the space race rom-com ”Fly Me to the Moon,” about a NASA launch director (Tatum) and a Madison Avenue marketing executive tasked with selling the mission to the moon. The film, which debuted in theaters in July, hits Apple TV+ on Wednesday. In her review, AP Film Writer Lindsey Bahr praised it as ”lighthearted and breezy with a pleasing screwball energy, giving Johansson the opportunity to use the full wattage of her movie star power.”
NEW MUSIC TO STREAM DEC. 2-8— Sabrina Carpenter is set to host a holiday variety music special on Netflix, starting Friday, Dec. 6. Featuring a mix of fun and chaos, the special promises to be entertaining with guests like Shania Twain, Cara Delevingne, and more. — Lauren Mayberry, the vocalist and percussionist from Chvrches, is also making her solo debut with her album ”Vicious Creature,” showcasing a range of genres and styles. Meanwhile, BLACKPINK’s Rosé is releasing her first solo full-length album, ”rosie,” featuring collaborations like ”APT.” with Bruno Mars, which has gained popularity on the Billboard charts. Rosé shared on Instagram that she has poured her heart and soul into this album, calling it her little journal.
NEW SHOWS TO STREAM DEC. 2-8— Keira Knightley and Ben Whishaw star in the new Netflix series ”Black Doves,” portraying a spy and an assassin who team up to solve a murder during Christmas time. With a mix of action and humor, Knightley described the show as falling into the ”Die Hard” category of holiday entertainment. On the other hand, Margo Martindale stars in the Prime Video series ”The Sticky,” a dark comedy based on a true story about a woman entering a crime ring to steal millions of dollars’ worth of maple syrup.
NEW VIDEO GAMES TO PLAY— NetEase Games is introducing a new multiplayer game, Marvel Rivals, that adds a superhero twist to the genre. Players can battle it out with iconic heroes like Spider-Man and Captain America in free-for-all combat starting Friday, Dec. 6, on PlayStation 5, Xbox X/S, and PC. This exciting addition aims to shake up the online gaming community with its superhero showdowns and team-based strategies. These are just some of the exciting streaming options to look forward to this week, providing a mix of entertainment across TV, films, music, and games.
