Tenative list of films and TV shows coming to Netflix Instant for December 2016. Will update as more information comes in.
NOTE : Titles from the PR source are up. And the secondary source appears to be up as well.
Note 2: RIP Carrie Fisher, actress best known for being Princess Leia as well as a surprisingly prolific writer.
And here we go:
Movies:
December 1:
10 Year Plan: Two friends who hate being alone agree to become a couple if they can't find love in 10 years. But as the date draws close, so does hesitancy; with Jack Turner.
1000 Rupee Note: A sweet, poor elderly woman who randomly receives a handsome political bribe decides to go on a shopping spree that doesn't run smoothly; with Usha Naik.
Across Grace Alley: Young boy upset by his parent's divorce becomes infatuated with an entrancing dancer he sees through a window and who happens to be his grandmother's neighbor; with Ben Hyland.
All-American Christmas Carol: Neglectful, self-absorbed mother who drinks too much is on the verge of losing her kids when three ghosts come into her life hoping to set her straight; with Taryn Manning.
Always: Firefighter pilot dies and his spirit becomes a mentor to a new pilot who can only watch as the flyer starts to romance the girl he left behind; with Richard Dreyfuss and Holly Hunter.
The Angry Birds Movie: Grumpy Red who is sent to anger management training class becomes a hero by training his fellow birds in the art of unleashing rage when pigs invade their island; with voices of Jason Sudekis and Josh Gad.
Angels in the Snow: Bickering couple take their children on a Christmas vacation and learn about love and respect by helping shelter a stranded family; with Kristy Swanson.
Art Basel: A Portrait: In this documentary short, the history of an annual Switzerland art fair is charted as well as its legacy as an influential gathering.
Asu Mare 2: To win the heart of a high society girl, a hapless commoner plans to change his identity and avoid his embarrassing friends; with Carlos Alcantara.
Beverly Hills Cop: A Detroit cop named Axel Foley who is trying to solve the murder of his friend traces the trail all the way to Beverly Hills where he faces resistance from cops at both places; with Eddie Murphy.
Beyond Bollywood: Documentary explores some of the rarely spotlighted players such as makeup artists, extras, and character actors who keeps the world of Bollywood films going.
Black Snake Moan: A bluesman must face his own demons before he can help a woman he's found beaten nearly to death as well as her soldier boyfriend; with Samuel L. Jackson and Christina Ricci.
Burn: Documentary explores the efforts of Detroit firefighters who battle the nation's highest arson rate in the hopes of keeping the city from collapse. Thank you for your service.
Christmas Crush: Twentysomething Georgia finds her high school reunion might give her a second chance at love with her old boyfriend; with Rachel Boston.
A Christmas Horror Story: Anthology features four horror stories involving Santa fighting off zombie elves and Krampus stalking a naughty family; with William "Subtlety" Shatner.
Christmas in the City: Woman takes a job in a department store to make ends meet, but her Grinch of a boss fires the in house Santa who may or may not be the real deal. Oops; with Ashley Williams.
Compulsion (1959): Two wealthy psychopaths decide to test their limits by kidnapping and murdering someone in this film based on a real life murder case; with Dean Stockwell and Orson Welles.
Cousin Bette: Spinster cousin steps in to take care of her family who is losing their fortune thanks to the extravagant spending of their son; with Jessica Lange and Elisabeth Shue.
The Crucible: In the time of the Salem Witch Trials, one woman seeks to clear her lover by accusing his wife of witchcraft; with Winona Ryder and Daniel Day-Lewis.
D2: The Mighty Ducks: Coach Gordon Bombay is back to lead his beloved Ducks as well as a few newcomers as they square off in the Junior Goodwill Games; with Emilio Estevez.
David Blaine: Street Magic: The renowned magician uses up close illusions and tricks in street performances that impress his in-person, on the ground performances; with Leonardo DiCaprio.
Dear Albania: Actress Eliza Dushku and her brother Nate travel to Albania and explores its history, culture, and their own ancestry in this documentary short.
Dear Santa: Twentysomething Crystal sets out to make a young girl's wish to Santa come true by finding a new wife for her daddy. Are you single; with Amy Acker.
Decoding Desire: Scientists explore the sexual behavior of various animals before turning its focus on male and female humans and how desire works for them in this documentary short.
A Dogwalker's Christmas Tale: Spoiled Luce has a tough decision to make when a handsome new friend asks her to help protect a dog park from her wealthy employer; with Lexi Giovagnoli.
Dreamland: Follow the lives of entertainers, thrill seekers, entrepreneurs, and others working in California, a place where dreams come true in this documentary short.
Exotic Invaders: Pythons of the Everglades: Professional snake hunters delve deep into the Florida Everglades as they attempt to save an endangered ecosystem from invasive predators.
Fannie's Last Supper: America's Test Kitchen host Chris Kimball and chef Erin McMurrer recreate a 1896 12 course meal from American cookbook pioneer Frances Farmer; speaking of which, when are we supposed to get new PBS shows?
Finding Traction: This documentary finds ultra-marathoner Nikki Kimball testing her body and spirit by attempting to break a record on Vermont's 273 mile Long Trail.
Fireplace and Melodies for the Holidays: A virtual fireplace warms the hearth while festive holiday tunes such as Silent Night and Deck the Halls ensures a Christmas gathering will be a fun one.
Glory Daze: The Life and Times of Michael Alig: Documentary explores the stunning rise and shocking fall of Alig, who openly bragged about killing and dismembering a rival clubgoer; for those who have seen Party Monster, see the real life story that inspired it.
Hannibal: Hannibal Lecter's sole surviving victim attempts to lure the serial killer out of hiding even as the doctor attempts to reconnect with a disgraced Clarice; with Anthony Hopkins and Julianne Moore.
Harry and the Hendersons: The Henderson family agrees to take a Bigfoot-style animal home as a pet after the father strikes it with his car accidentally. Being a family film, hilarity ensues; with John Lithgow.
Heathers: Returned! Veronica isn't fond of the other members of her popular clique and mysterious newcomer JD offers her the perfect solution to end their tyranny; with Winona Ryder and Christian Slater.
Hellbound: Hellraiser 2: Back! A young woman finds her nightmares of her father's dead body and her uncle's reanimated body never ending, but the worst is yet to come; with Clare Higgins.
Hellraiser: Back! When demons from another dimension swipe his body, an undead man asks his former mistress to sacrifice other humans to rebuild it; with Andrew Robinson.
Holiday Baggage: Sarah and Pete have drifted apart from each other and their grown daughters, but a holiday visit might rekindle old feelings and second chances; with Cheryl Ladd and Barry Bostwick.
Holiday Engagement: Hilary's plan to hire a good looking boyfriend to fool her family and make her holidays more pleasant backfires on her; with Bonnie Somerville.
Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: A scientist is finally able to get his shrink ray to work. Unfortunately, its his kids and a neighbor kid who become smaller; with Rick Moranis.
House of Wax (2006): A group of friends travelling to a college football game may regret detouring to a life life wax museum; with Elisha Cuthbert and Chad Michael Murray.
How Sarah Got Her Wings: A Good Samaritan dies in a pre-Christmas accident only to return to Earth as an angel in training to make things right again; with Lindsey Gort.
The Legend of Bagger Vance: A golfer who has lost his swing and has become an alcoholic after World War 1 finds a mysterious caddy prove to be a golf whisperer; with Matt Damon and Will Smith.
The Little Rascals: He-Man Woman Haters Club tries to separate Alfalfa, one of their members, from girl Darla. I feel a Trumpian rant coming on; with Travis Tedford and Bug Hall.
Loreena McKennitt: Nights from the Alhambra: Celtic, New Age, world music sensation McKennitt brings her musical stylings to Spain's most historic medieval fortress for a mystical musical evening.
The Man from Snowy River: A cowboy struggles to keep his farm running following his father's death by taking a job breaking wild horses. Along the way, he falls in love; with Tom Burlinson.
Merry Kissmas: Although engaged to a famous choreographer, Kayla has doubts about her relationship which grow when she shares a magical kiss with a stranger; with Karissa Staples.
Most Valuable Players: Exhuberant documentary explores the Freddy Awards, a televised high school musical theater competition held in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania each year.
My Babysitter's a Vampire: The Movie: When their parents go out for an evening, Ethan and his little sister find their babysitter Sarah is a fledgling vampire; with Matthew Knight.
Nat Turner: A Troublesome Property: Historical documents, interviews, and recreations help dramatize the controversial 1831 slave rebellion led by Turner.
National Lampoon's Animal House: The members of a notorious party fraternity plan revenge on stuffed shirt college Dean Wormer when he places them on double secret probation; with John Belushi.
Natural Selection: Shy high school senior and newcomer to a school finds himself tormented by all his peers except one who has a dark, infectious outlook on life; with Mason Dye.
Nazi Gold in Argentina: Documentary explores how Nazis were able to transfer much cash to Argentina before World War 2 to be used for propaganda and espionage.
Neerja: Young flight attendant must face her own fears and save her passengers when terrorists hijack her jet bound for New York City; with Sonam Kapoor.
On the Shoulders of Giants: Documentary explores the legacy of the Harlem Rens, an all African American hoops squad as well as the segregated world of pro hoops in the 1930s; with Jamie Foxx.
The Perfect Gift: When family drops in unannounced, a festive holiday for a father slips into chaos. Expect heartwarming and singing; with Ruben Studdard and Clifton Powell.
Picture Perfect: Single girl claims to be a fiancee of a videographer she met at a wedding in order to be considered for a promotion, but she has to make good on her ruse; with Jennifer Aniston.
The Pit: The cutthroat world of commodities trading is shown in this documentary that explores the innards of the New York Board of Trade and the chaos inside.
Rainbow Time: Developmentally disabled man obsessed with the Fonz, guns, and kinky things proves to be the handful to his arrogant brother when he moves in with him; with Linas Phillips.
Return to the USS Atlanta: Defender of the Guadalcanal: Divers explore the remains of the USS Atlanta while historians and veterans analyze the Battle of Guadalcanal that sank it.
Richard Pryor: Live in Concert: Pryor has audiences rolling down the aisles in this 1979 stand up special where he discusses race, the police, and himself.
The Rock: Chemical weapons expert teams up with an ex-con to rescue hostages from an ex-Marine who has captured Alcatraz and plans on using nerve gas on nearby San Francisco; with Nicolas Cage and Sean Connery.
Rodeo and Juliet: Young city girl new to her family's ranch struggles to fit in to rural life until a cute cowboy teaches her how to barrel race. But there's one problem; with Krista Allen.
Sairat: Two college students upend social edicts by falling in love which leads to violence erupting in their village; with Rinku Rajguru.
Schooled: The Price of College Sports: Documentary explores the business of college athletics where billions are earned each year nationwide, but college kids don't get a dime; with Sam Rockwell.
So This is Christmas: Wayward teen discovers a fresh direction on her life when a handyman persuades her to organize a holiday pageant for underprivileged kids; with Lexi Ainsworth.
The Spirit of Christmas: An attorney makes a trip to Vermont to oversee the sale of an inn as Christmas approaches and finds herself falling for a handsome but cursed ghost; with Jen Lilley.
Stephen King's Children of the Corn: Couple stranded at a rural Nebraska town find themselves threatened by a group of children who kill at the command of their leader. Outlander; with Peter Horton and Linda Hamilton.
Stretch and Bobito: Radio That Changed Lives: This fascinating documentary explores the origins and popularity of New York radio hosts and geeks who opened up the world to hip hop music in the 1990s.
Swept Under: Crime scene cleaner finds an overlooked clue at a murder site and teams up with a rookie detective to uncover a devious killer's identity; with Devin Kelley.
Switchback: FBI agent attempts to track a serial killer who he suspects may have kidnapped his son and killed his babysitter; with Dennis Quaid and Danny Glover.
Tellur Aliens: Three teens on the planet Telluria who are best friends begin an adventurous journey as they fight against the most evil thing in the universe.
The Three Dogateers: With some help from Santa's magic, three adventurous dogs set out to recover stolen property and find the crooks who stole from their owner's house; with Dean Cain.
Too Late: Hard drinking private eye searches through a familiar looking seedy Los Angeles in search of a woman from his past; with John Hawkes.
Toys: Battle for a toy company ensues between a sweet, simple minded man and a military general who has a sinister business plan for new toys. Ho ho no; with Robin Williams and Michael Gambon.
Two Girls and a Guy: Two girls realize they're dating the same guy so they break into his apartment in order to find evidence and confront him with it; with Robert Downey, Jr. and Heather Graham.
Uncle Nick: A lecherous, drunken slacker named Nick works hard to make his brother's traditional Christmas Eve party a disaster; with Brian Posehn and Paget Brewster.
The Violin Player: Unemployed Bollywood session violinist in Mumbai finally gets a small gig, but transformation ensues on the trip home; with Ritwick Chakraborty.
Waking Life: Animated film from Richard Linklater follows the philosophical discussions of a young man and various eccentrics and passionate thinkers; with voice of Wiley Wiggins.
We're Back!: A Dinosaur's Story: Alien scientist converts Rex and his friends from hungry predators to charming beasts and lets them roam present day New York City; with voices of Walter Cronkite and John Goodman.
When Two Worlds Collide: Documentary explores how indigenous people clashed with the Peruvian government over land and economics in the Amazon.
Wildflower: A promising young artist starts having terrifying flashbacks that may be connected to her dark past and an unsolved murder; with Nathalia Ramos.
World Peace and Other 4th Grade Achievements: Documentary explores an innovative social studies teacher who has created the World Peace game to help his students improve critical thinking skills.
Yo-Kai Watch: The Movie: Nate travels through time to save the Yo-Kai Watch as well as the friendship between humans and Yo-Kai. Oh, and restore history; with voice of Johnny Yong Bosch.
Zero Point: Johannes is a quiet teen who is isolated from his classmates and dealing with a stressful home life. So he aims to hit the reset button and start anew; with Mart Pius.
December 2:
For the Love of Spock: Leonard Nimoy's son directs this documentary that explores his dad's portrayal of vulcan Spock, the iconic Star Trek character he portrayed for 50 years; with Nimoy and William Shatner.
The Heart of Christmas: A couple's young son is diagnosed with leukemia which leads them to give him one last Christmas in October. Their story which inspires a businesswoman; with Candice Cameron Bure.
Interrogation: Politically motivated cops decide to frame four Tamil laborers for a crime, torturing them to no avail in this film based on a true story; with Dinesh Ravi.
Life in the Blue: Documentary short dives into the shallow waters underneath the ocean to explore how hunters, hiders, and other forms of sea life use that space just below the surface.
Perfect Sisters: Based on a true life story. Two sisters commit the perfect murder, killing their mother, but things go wrong when they reveal this to their friends; with Abigail Breslin.
#Rucker50: Documentary examines the 50th anniversary of the legendary Harlem sports program that inspired countless city kids to become pro basketball players.
White Girl: College girl in search of cocaine and other highs finds something real to grasp only to watch it potentially slip away; with Morgan Saylor and Justin Bartha.
Yoga Hosers: To get to an important high school party, two teen yoga fanatics enlist a man hunter to help fight an army of monsters created by Nazis; with Harley Quinn Smith and Lily-Rose Depp.
December 3:
4 Minute Mile: Back! Talented runner and former coach turn to each other to find comfort, hope, and stability to overcome difficult obstacles in their lives; with Kelly Blatt and Richard Jenkins.
Diary of a Chambermaid (2015): Attractive young woman works as a chambermaid for a couple with an unreasonable wife and a smitten husband; with Lea Seydoux.
Rezeta: Carefree and beautiful Albanian model arrives in Mexico City and uses her charms to create a new life for herself there; with Rezeta Veliu.
The Wailing: When a mysterious disease leads to death and chaos in a mountain village, a policeman with an infected daughter consults a powerful shaman.
Way of the Dragon: Guy goes over to Rome to help a restaurant owner deal with a local syndicate and its knife wielding hoods; with a famous fight between Bruce Lee and Chuck Norris.
December 4:
Mercenary: Soane defies his cruel father and leaves New Caledonia to play rugby in France where he learns tough lessons on life, love, and success; with Toki Pilioko.
December 5:
The Good Neighbor: Two tech savvy teen's plan to scare a cranky old neighbor by making him think his house is haunted ends up backfiring; with James Caan and Keir Gilchrist.
Mad: Two grown sisters deal with complex family dynamics and their own grievances after their bipolar mom suffers a breakdown following a divorce; with Jennifer Lafleur.
December 6:
Blue Jay: Two former high school sweethearts unexpectedly reunite in their hometown where they relive the highs and lows of their relationship together; with Sarah Paulson and Mark Duplass.
The Devil Dolls (aka The Devil's Dolls): A detective finds dolls carrying an ancient curse that belonged to a serial killer and inadvertently puts the life of his own daughter at risk; with Christopher Wiehl.
The Frontier (2015): Young woman on the lam takes a job at a desert motel where she ends up entangled with a band of thieves who just pulled off a big heist; with Jocelin Donahue.
The Model: Danish teen moves to Paris to become a fashion model but finds her dreams endangered when a tryst with a photographer turns to obsession; with Maria Palm and Ed Skrein.
On Meditation: Celebrity devotees such as Russell Simmons and David Lynch get interviewed in this documentary that serves as a case study on Zen Buddhist meditation.
Spa Night: Closeted Korean-American teen takes up a job at a local spa while mulling about his own sexuality, choices, and how to inform his parents; with Joe Seo.
Reggie Watts: Spatial: Comedian best known as the sidekick from Comedy Bang! Bang! makes a special that combines music, jokes, and improv comedy in a surreal package.
December 7:
One in a Billion: The efforts of Satnam Singh Bhamara to become the first player born into India to play in the NBA are chronicled in this documentary.
December 8:
Kickboxer: Vengeance: The younger brother of a skilled fighter starts training to get revenge on the brutal champion who killed his sibling; with Dave Bautista and Alain Moussi.
Other People: A struggling gay comedy writer in New York City puts on a brave face and travels to Sacramento to care for his dying mother; with Jesse Plemons and Molly Shannon.
December 9:
The Best of Rafal Rutkowski Olka Szczesniak: From Warsaw, the two comedians offer savvy impressions and wry wit in this comedy special.
It's a Boy Girl Thing: A trip to a natural history museum turns to comic disaster for two rival teens as they find themselves switching bodies thanks to a spell cast by an ancient statue; with Samaire Armstrong.
Karol Modzelewski, Lukasz "Lotek" Lodkowski No Offense: From Warsaw, the two comics and friends offer their mischievous brand of humor to this comedy special.
Katarzyna Piasecka, Rafal Paczes Seriously Funny: From Warsaw, the two Polish comics hit the stage for funny anecdotes and sly jokes in this stand up special.
Mariah Carey's Merriest Christmas: The diva singer hosts this Christmas special with music, special guests, and even a reading of Twas the Night Before Christmas; with Lacey Chabert and Kelsey Grammer.
Mariusz Kalamaga, Karol Kopiec, Wiolka Walaszczyk Hilarious Trio: From Warsaw, the three comics deliver an eclectic and energetic night of comedy in this stand up special.
Rafal Banas, Michal Leja Laugh Out Loud: The two young Polish comics bring their high energy set to Warsaw in this stand up special.
Spectral: An engineer teams up with an elite Special Ops unit to defend a war torn European city from an otherworldly force; with James Badge Dale and Emily Mortimer.
Tomasz Jachimek, Jacek Stramik Laugh at Live: Tomasz, a writer, actor, and satirist, teams up with comedian Jacek for this subversive stand up special from Warsaw, Poland.
December 10:
Cowboys: A teen girl's brother and father go on a years long quest to find her and her Muslim boyfriend after the lovers run off together; with Francois Damiens and Finnegan Oldfield.
Lucky Number Slevin: Drifter who is searching the apartment of his missing friend is mistaken for him by thugs who force him to participate in a murder; with Josh Hartnett and Bruce Willis.
Phantom of the Theatre: A young filmmaker in 1930s Shanghai discovers the vengeful, nightmarish spirits of acrobats burned alive in an eerie movie palace; with Ruby Lin.
Sons of Ben: Sports documentary that examines a group of Philadelphians who became fans of their Major League Soccer club even though it didn't exist yet.
December 11:
Asperger's Are Us: Documentary examines the final show of a group of comics consisting of four friends who are all on the autism spectrum.
Breaking a Monster: This documentary explores the efforts of Brooklyn heavy metal street band Unlocking the Truth who launch into the big leagues of the musical industry and touring, while also dealing with their teenage years.
December 12:
Expediente Santiso: Fragile reporter who's dealt with the painful reality of his daughter vanishing in Iraq years before stops taking his meds and goes beyond the limits of sanity; with Carlos Belloso.
Marias: Faith in Womanhood: This documentary focuses on what the Virgin Mary means to various women in Latin America and how she has affected their lives and faith.
Ricardo O'Farrill: Abrazo Navideno: The expressive comic uses his astute comic sensibilities to skewer Christmas traditions like Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer and Santa Claus in this special.
The Santa Clause: An ad executive who accidentally kills Kris Kringle reluctantly puts on the suit and finds his life changing in many ways as a result; with Tim Allen and Eric Lloyd.
Sendero: A road trip to celebrate good news turns deadly as Ana and her friends have to escape the clutches of a deranged family to survive; with Andrea Garcia-Huidobro.
December 13:
Golden Kingdom: When their abbott goes missing, a child monk and his peers in remote Myanmar must fend for themselves and confront the world outside the monastery walls; with Shine Htet Zaw.
I Am Not a Serial Killer: Small town teen with homicidal tendencies must embrace the dark side to take on a newly arrived serial killer who may or may not be human; with Max Records.
Killswitch: Documentary examines the efforts of hacker Aaron Swartz and Edward Snowden to take on more powerful interests and what that means for the future.
Let's Be Evil: Three chaperones supervising a group of gifted kids wearing augmented reality glasses find themselves being hunted by their charges in this thriller; with Elizabeth Morris.
Masaan: Four people dealing with tragedy alongside India's Ganges River face prejudice, a strict moral code, and a punishing caste system; with Richa Chadda.
Shelley: The maid agrees to be the surrogate of a childless couple, but discovers that her pregnancy is not going to be an ordinary one; with Ellen Dorrit Petersen.
December 14:
At All Costs: Provocative documentary explores how the high stakes world of Amateur Athletic Union hoops has professionalized youth sports in America.
The Woodsman: Convicted pedophile is paroled after twelve years and is eager to rebuild his life in his hometown, but he struggles to suppress his inner demons; with Kevin Bacon.
December 15:
3 Turken and ein Baby: Three brothers who run a family bridal shop have their lives upended when one of them has to care for their ex-girlfriend's baby. Presumably, a remake of Three Men and a Baby; with Kostja Ullmann.
12 Dog Days Till Christmas: Troubled foster kid learns that an animal shelter where he works is closing in 12 days and takes it on himself to find homes for the unwanted dogs; with Vincent Giovagnoli.
Back to Christmas: One year after her broken engagement, a young woman awakens to a Christmas do-over but will she revive her relationship or find another happy ending elsewhere; with Kelly Overton.
Christmas Belle: Auctioneer Belle catalogs a hardened millionaire's collection and the icy relationship starts to thaw until her longtime suitor decides to visit her; with Haylie Duff.
Christmas in the Smokies: Ambitious woman attempts to save her family's historic berry farm in the Smoky Mountains as her ex, a country music singer, returns to town; with Sarah Lancaster.
A Christmas Kiss 2: Handsome billionaire's surprise kiss under the mistletoe has him thinking romantic thoughts about the working class girl at the other end while she's skeptical; with Elisabeth Harnois.
The Christmas Project: Four brothers expect the worst when they're forced to deliver secret holiday gifts to the school bullies, but they learn that their kindness goes a long way; with Jacob Buster.
Emily and Tim: Six points in a turbulent sixty year marriage reveal that love and marital strife aren't defined by age, race, or sexual orientation; with Zosia Mamet and Thomas Mann.
Famous in Ahmedabad: An eleven year old boy morphs from ordinary child to colorful competitor for India's top kite flying competition in this documentary short.
Holiday Breakup: Young couple who have just broken up decides to pretend they're still together to get through the holiday season; with Manon Mathews.
Honeymoon (2015): Psychotic doctor kidnaps a neighboring woman and locks her in a dungeon where he uses twisted conditioning methods to get her to submit to be his wife; with Hector Kotsifakis.
Minimalism: A Documentary About the Important Things: In this documentary, people reject the idea that things can bring you happiness and argue that less is more.
My Dad is Scrooge: Two kids and some talking animals help recreate A Christmas Carol to awaken the holiday spirit of their workaholic dad; with Brian Cook.
My Santa: Cynical single mom who doesn't believe in Christmas falls for handsome mall Santa, not realizing he's actually Santa Claus's son; with Samaire Armstrong.
Naughty and Nice: Cynical big city DJ moves to small town Colorado to co-host a show with an optimistic love doctor and finds his career revived along with other things; with Haylie Duff.
Sand Storm: The first wife of a Bedouin patriarch chafes at his upcoming marriage to a new bride even as she deals with her daughter's own attempts at autonomy. Israel's foreign language Oscar entry; with Lamis Ammar.
Savannah Sunrise: Harried workaholic mother and her family oriented mother-in-law go on a disasterous road trip together that teaches each of them life lessons; with Shawnee Smith.
The Seventh Fire: Weary Ojibwe ex-con confronts his past while his ambitious teen protege plans to take local crime to a new level in this documentary.
This is the Life: Documentary explores the efforts of alternative hip hop artists who've formed a group known as the Good Lifers and started a movement, creating a robust, progressive musical community in the process; with Abstract Rude.
Zoom (2015): Comic book artist draws her ideal man: the director of a film about a novelist who's written about her in a book. Seems complex; with Gael Garcia Bernal.
December 16:
Barry: A college student named Barry Obama tries to sort out his identity while dealing with race, culture, and ordinary life as a New York City student; with Devon Terrell.
Rats: Documentary dives into the icky world of rats and witness how their hardiness to survive in any environment has led to catastrophic historical events; directed by Morgan Spurlock.
Sister Cities: After being estranged for years, four sisters return to attend the wake of their recently deceased mother which may or may not have been a suicide; with Jacki Weaver.
Theo Who Lived: Documentary explores the story of journalist Theo Padnos who retraces the steps in the Middle East that led to a 2012 kidnapping by an al-Qaida faction.
December 17:
No Malice: Hip hop artist No Malice reflects on his spiritual journey that led him to renounce coke rap and become Christian in this documentary.
December 18:
Eddie: Strongman: Documentary explores the hard work and grueling choices that make up the life of British strongman Eddie Hall as he attempts to be the best in the world.
December 19:
Miss Stevens: An emotionally vulnerable teacher who accompanies three teens to a weekend drama competition finds herself bonding with a troubled teen; with Lily Rabe.
Naked Among Wolves: Prisoners in a concentration camp protect an orphaned boy smuggled there from the camp's Nazi guards, but can't keep the secret forever; with Florian Stetter.
Total Frat Movie: Disbanded fraternity looks for new pledges despite the efforts of a disapproving dean, bad grades, and beer bongs; with Justin Deeley.
December 20:
A Christmas Special: Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir: A Parisian teen transforms herself into a superhero in order to find her lonely secret crush when he runs away from home at Christmas; with Cristina Vee.
El Cumple de la Abuela: During a birthday celebration for their grandmother, four siblings and their father deal with revelations, secrets, and lies; with Susana Alexander.
Daemonium: In a realm where magic and technology coexist, a shifty, cigar smoking wizard finds himself in a middle of a war with the forces of hell; with Walter Comas.
Disorder: Veteran with PTSD becomes a security guard for a millionaire and his wife, but he has to sort out reality from paranoia when danger threatens; with Matthias Schoenaerts and Diane Kruger.
Gabriel Iglesias: I'm Sorry for What I Said When I Was Hungry: Stand up special from the man known as Fluffy where he looks at gift baskets, cops, and taco trucks in his shrewd way.
God Grew Tired of Us: This documentary looks at Sudanese refugees who have raised themselves in the desert before making their way to America for the first time.
Hannah: Buddhism's Untold Journey: Documentary explores the story of Hannah Nydahl, a free spirited Dane whose journey brought Tibetan Buddhism to the West in the 1960s.
December 21:
Back in the Day: In 1980s Brooklyn, a good hearted young boxer fights his way to the middleweight championship with a little help from the mob; with William DeMeo and Michael Madsen.
Figures of Speech: This documentary follows a group of high schoolers who travel across the country to prepare for a national speech competition; with Chris Pine.
Head On: A 19 year old gay Greek-Australian deals with his ethnic and sexual identity struggles over the course of a wild day and night; with Alex Dimitriades.
The Interview (1998): Eddie finds himself grilled about an offense by two police detectives and finds himself in a nightmare that might or might not be of his own making; with Hugo Weaving.
The Last Days of Chez Nous: A successful writer deals with new challenges in her marriage and home life when her carefree younger sister arrives for an extended visit; with Lisa Harrow.
Winter of Our Dreams: Married philanderer who misses a long dead ex-lover tracks down her friend, a drug addicted prostitute trying to escape her dead-end life; with Bryan Brown and Judy Davis.
December 22:
Don't Blame the Kid: A young woman who becomes pregnant after a one night stand decides to partner up with the emotionally immature father to be; with Karla Souza.
I.T.: A wealthy business underestimates his embittered I.T. consultant who seeks revenge by turning his state of the art home against him; with Pierce Brosnan and Anna Friel.
December 23:
7:19: Trapped survivors of a devastating earthquake in Mexico City attempt to overcome problems and stay alive until they can be rescued. Title refers to when the 1985 quake started; with Demian Bichir.
Lo and Behold: Reveries of the Connected World: Director/narrator Werner Herzog examines the history of the Internet from its birth in 1969 and mulls the benefits and drawbacks of its existence.
December 24:
Elaine Stritch: Just Shoot Me: Back! Documentary explores the life and career of stage and screen actress Stritch as she does rehearsals for a one woman musical; with Alec Baldwin and Tina Fey.
December 25:
Alpha and Omega: Park rangers capture two wolf pups who must overcome their differences and make their way back home from a strange land; with voices of Justin Long and Hayden Panettiere.
Amores Perros: A car crash combines several stories involving obsession, love, and assassination in this Best Foreign Film Oscar winner; with Gael Garcia Bernal.
Captain America: Civil War: A new government law has the Marvel superheros up in arms between Captain America's faction that desires independence and Iron Man's group that favors governmental control; with Robert Downey, Jr. and Chris Evans.
Doctor Strange: Years before Benedict cumberbatched the role, Strange travels to Tibet on a spiritual journey and protects the world from supernatural threats; with voice of Bryce Johnson.
Downfall: A young secretary gets the first hand look at Adolf Hitler's final days during World War 2. Best Foreign Film Oscar winner; with Bruno Ganz.
Empire State: Wannabe cop working for an armored car company blabs to friend about lax security and is pressured to pull an inside job; with Liam Hemsworth and Dwayne Johnson.
The Graduate: Naive college graduate finds himself seduced by a middle aged neighbor even as he starts to fall for her daughter in this classic; with Dustin Hoffman and Anne Bancroft.
Hard Candy: A young girl suspects the older man she's been talking to is a pedophile and lures him into a trap to teach him a lesson. Never take drinks from strangers; with Ellen Page and Patrick Wilson.
Hulk Vs.: Hulk finds himself squaring off against two strong, tough members of team Marvel in this animated film: Thor and Wolverine; with voice of Fred Tatasciore.
The Invincible Iron Man: An inventor unearths an evil entity and designs a high tech suit of armor to protect himself from the destructive force in this animated tale; with voice of Marc Worden.
Planet Hulk: Earth's superheroes tire of the volatile Hulk and exile him to a distant planet where he is sold into slavery and discovers his destiny; with voice of Rick D. Wasserman.
Requiem for a Dream: In these series of related vignettes, a woman gets addicted to weight loss pills as her junkie son deals with a heroin addiction and his girlfriend and good friend deal with various issues as well; with Ellen Burstyn and Jared Leto.
Thor: Tales of Asgard: This animated Marvel film explores the early adventures of superhero Thor and his brother Loki; with voice of Matthew Wolf.
Ultimate Avengers 2: The Black Panther turns to the Avengers to seek their help in saving his mysterious jungle homeland from an alien invasion; with voice of Justin Gross.
When Hari Got Married: This documentary explores the clash between tradition and modern life in India as a small town cab driver is placed in an arranged marriage.
December 26:
Glengarry Glen Ross: Chicago real estate salesmen fight to save their jobs at their firm by selling resort properties; with Jack Lemmon and Al Pacino.
Made: Two friends head to New York City as representatives of a Los Angeles mob boss and things don't go to plan; with Vince Vaughn and Jon Favreau.
Penelope: A woman with a secret and a penchant for fancy scarves lives her life in seclusion until an unlikely beau stumbles on the scene; with Christina Ricci and James McAvoy.
The Punisher (2004): An FBI agent turns vigilante after being wounded in an attack that claims the life of his loved ones. His first target: the criminal that had them killed; with Thomas Jane and John Travolta.
December 27:
News from Planet Mars: Even keeled divorcee is unflappable when dealing with his family's strange behavior, but starts to lose it when his unstable colleague moves in; with Francois Damiens.
Religulous: Bill Maher goes to various places to examine organized religion in this provocative documentary. Hint: it doesn't end well.
December 28:
The NSU-Complex: Documentary examines the underground neo-Nazi group NSU as it eluded German police for 13 years while planting bombs, robbing banks, and killing random immigrants.
Spijt: An overweight boy gains allies and learns to stand up to bullies that are harrassing him due to his weight, but will they stop; with Robin Boissevain.
December 29:
The Days to Come: Three adult siblings in Germany find their dreams in the near future shattered by relationship issues, legal crises, and the growing risk of society collapsing; with Daniel Bruhl.
The Hollywood Shorties: Documentary explores the history making basketball team consisting of familiar movie actors who happened to be little people; with Tony Cox.
Maximum Ride: Six genetically enhanced orphans who can fly escape from captivity and go on a high stakes mission to save one of their own; with Allie Marie Evans.
December 30:
Red Carpet: Adult film director and his misfit crew attempt to lure a top actress into his new film with visions of box office success in his eyes; with Kye Sang Yoon.
December 31:
Autistic Driving School: Documentary short that explores the challenges and rewards faced by young prospective drivers with autism.
The Autistic Me: One Year On: Short documentary that serves as a sequel to The Autistic Me catches up to autistic young men Oliver, Tom, and Alex to learn of their progress one year later.
Babies Behind Bars: The emotional journey of inmates who give birth behind bars and stay with their newborns in a prison maternity wing in this short documentary.
Big in Bollywood: Feature documentary explores the struggles of an Indian-American actor living in LA to deal with sudden fame and success thanks to a lead role in 3 Idiots, a hit Bollywood film.
Britain's Weirdest Phobias: Short documentary explores a British therapist's efforts to help patients conquer strange but crippling phobias.
Dead Behind Bars: Short documentary examines the suicide deaths of three young inmates and the effects of bullying and administrative neglect in prison.
Dog Eat Dog: Delusional ex-con rejoins unhinged former partners for one last job: kidnapping a mob boss's enemy's baby and hold him for ransom; with Nicolas Cage and Willem Dafoe.
Enlighten Us: Documentary dives into the saga of a superstar self-help guru convicted of negligent homicide in the death of three followers. Appears to have departed on January 3; well, that wasn't long.
Escorts: Short documentary explores the life and families of two high-priced call girls who rely on the Internet to find their clients.
Frontline Fighting: Battling ISIS: Short documentary focuses on three British people who have signed up to combat ISIS in Syria.
Hunting Britain's Most Wanted: Short documentary watches the Extradition Unit in New Scotland Yard as they track down dangerous criminals and an influx of visiting fugitives.
The Jihadis Next Door: Short documentary deals with Islamic State supporters in Britain, including one who is suspected of committing murder on behalf of IS.
Married, Single, Dead: Short documentary looks at the disturbing stories of four British women killed by their exes after changing their relationship status on Facebook.
Men in Rubber Masks: Short documentary examines the practice of "masking" where men transform themselves into female dolls with the help of silicone masks and bodysuits.
Mr. Pig: Aging California pig farmer travels to Mexico to sell his prized hog in a last ditch effort to save his property from foreclosure; with Danny Glover and Maya Rudolph.
Murder on the Social Network: Short documentary uses real cases to show how violent criminals can use social media to locate and manipulate victims.
My Online Bride: The challenges and rewards of British men who decide to look for a long term commitment overseas and online for a willing bride in this short documentary.
My Sex Robot: The efforts of two inventors to create the world's first sex robot explores the combination of technology and sex in this short documentary.
My Transgender Kid: Two British families discuss the challenges and joys of raising kids who identify as a different gender than they were assigned at birth in this short documentary.
Revenge Porn: Short documentary examines the fairly recent phenomenon of how sexually charged shares can go public if placed in the wrong hands.
The Ultimate Guide to Penny Pinching: Short documentary examines several extremely frugal people who go on quests to save as much as possible on everything from food to their own weddings.
Wizard Mode: This documentary focuses on Robert Gagno, a pinball wizard who trains to be champion while challenging societal assumptions on autism.
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TV:
December 1:
Animal Mechanicals Season 2: More fun as animals use their gifts for transformation to solve challenging problems in this kids series; with voice of Jim Fowler.
Back to 1989 Season 1: Young man who has learned nothing of his father from his single mom has a freak accident that transports him back to 1989, the year before he was born; with Marcus Chang.
Bob Zoom en Espanol Season 1: Spanish speakers get to see animated ant Bob Zoom and his classmates use songs and games to stimulate imagination and develop fundamental skills in this kids series.
Bromance Season 1: A girl who has been raised as a boy catches the eye of a triad leader's sister, but what happens when she reveals her true gender? Romance?; with Chu-he Chen.
Chill with Bob Ross Season 1: Iconic artist and master of relaxation Bob Ross demonstrates his painting talents on creating wintry scenes in this collection focusing on the cold season.
Gargantia on the Verdurous Planet Season 1: Space dwelling teen mecha pilot falls through a wormhole and finds himself on Earth. Why yes, it's an anime, why do you ask; with voice of Kaito Ishikawa.
The Girl I Loved Season 1: Two young lovers from different worlds find their romantic future together threatened by family disapproval and a twist of fate; with Bulent Inal.
Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce Season 2: Continuing adventures of self help writer who tries to rebuild her career and find her way when the world learns her marriage is a failure; with Lisa Edelstein.
The Irish Mob Season 1: Documentary crime series that explores the rise of the Irish Mob in America from urban immigrant poverty to political power and wealth; with Mickey Spillane.
Love and Punishment Season 1: After learning of her fiance's infidelity, Yasemin's journey of wild revenge destroys a sacred promise she made to her father and changes her future; with Nurgul Yesilcay.
Merli Season 1: Unconventional high school philosophy teacher inspires his students while upsetting and/or romancing a few parents and staff along the way; with Francesc Orella.
My Babysitter's a Vampire Seasons 1-2: Fledgling vampire Sarah, Ethan, and Benny take on various supernatural beasties threatening their school; with Matthew Knight.
My Little Lover Season 1: Two childhood friends have drifted apart over the years, but when one of them are shrunk to 15 centimeters tall, they have the chance to reconnect...and romance ensues; with Taishi Nakagawa.
Off Camera with Sam Jones Season 2: More unguarded talk with various celebs and famous people who open up to the photographer; with Matt Damon and Jessica Chastain.
Refresh Man Season 1: A promising student finds herself after 10 years working at a cosmetics company ran by the man who had the worst grades in school. Love ensues; with Joanne Tseng.
West Coast Customs Season 1: Reality TV series focuses on the staff of a custom car restyling center as they create some of the most outrageous and luxurious vehicles on the planet.
December 2:
Border Security: Australia's Front Line Season 9: Another season of border patrol agents and the strange things they observe when they monitor travelers coming to and from Australia each day; with Grant Bowler.
Fauda Season 1: Top Israeli agent returns from retirement to hunt for a Palestinian militant that he thought he killed, sending chaotic events into motion; with Lior Raz.
Hello, My Twenties! Season 1: Five female Korean college students with varied tastes, life goals, and personalities become housemates in a shared residence in this series; with Ye-ri Han.
Hip Hop Evolution Season 1: The hip hop genre is traced from its roots in 1970s to the birth of gangsta rap in the early 1990s through interviews with the MCs, DJs, and moguls responsible in this season.
K Season 1: Young boy is wanted for a murder he doesn't remember doing, causing him to become a fugitive from two powerful kings and their forces in this anime series; with voice of Daisuke Namikawa.
Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan: Demon Capital Season 1: Teen Rikuo becomes a form of demon known as yokai when night falls as he prepares to fill his destiny as leader of the Yokai Clan in this anime series; with voice of Jun Fukuyama.
Pacific Heat Season 1: Animated satire series covers an elite if slow-witted team of detectives tasked with stopping and solving crimes on Australia's Gold Coast; with voice of Rob Sitch.
December 3:
Lost and Found Music Studios Season 2: Musically inclined teens have to balance home life, relationships with other studio mates/friends, and various music issues in this second season; with Victoria Baldesarra.
December 5:
From Dusk to Dawn Season 3: In what appears to be the final season, the Gecko brothers dive into a new world as they deal with startling entities that threaten humans and cuelbras alike; with DJ Cotrona.
December 6:
Homeland (Iraq Year Zero) Season 1: The lives, hopes, and fears of ordinary Iraqi families are covered before and after the beginning of the 2003 Iraq War in this series.
December 7:
Chelsea: New week and new episodes as Handler deals with prison stories, the South Dakota pipeline, and office Christmas parties; with Taylor Schilling, Susan Sarandon, Gael Garcia Bernal, and Jennifer Aniston.
December 8:
The Cuba Libra Story Season 1: The tumultuous story of Cuba's history involving foreign conquests, freedom fighters, and Cold War machinations are revealed in this documentary series.
Miss in Kiss Season 1: Fate sends an ordinary, sweet natured girl and her father into the home of the school genius whom she has a big crush in this romantic series; with Esther Wu. (appears to be a series that trickles in episodes as opposed to dropping them all at once)
Transformers: Rescue Bots Season 4: Four young Transformers help a family of emergency responders tasked with saving lives in this series; with voices of Lacey Chabert and James Marsden.
December 9:
Captive Season 1: Documentary series explores history's most complex, high stakes hostage negotiations as kidnapping victims reflect on their terrifying ordeals.
Club de Cuervos Season 2: Continuing efforts of a brother and sister who create as much excitement in the boardroom and at home as they do for their inherited soccer team; with Luis Gerardo Mendez.
Four Seasons in Havana Season 1: Wistful detective probes the heart of Havana, Cuba to investigate dark and deadly crimes as time passes in the sultry city; with Jorge Perugorria.
Fuller House Season 2: Continuing adventures of widow DJ Fuller (fka Tanner) who raises her kids alongside sister Stephanie and best friend Kimmy Gibler; with Candace Cameron Bure.
Luna Petunia Season 1: Fun loving girl with a magic toy chest enters into the fantastic land of Amazia where fun, new friends, and learning await in this animated series; with voice of Ciara Alexys.
Medici: Masters of Florence Season 1: Following the murder of his banker father, Cosimo Medici battles opponents of his artistic, economic, and political visions of Florence, Italy; with Richard Madden.
White Rabbit Project Season 1: Kari, Tony, and Grant from Mythbusters rank history's greatest heists, inventions, and more in this documentary series.
December 10:
1001 Nights Season 1: A poor, widowed single mother who is trying to raise enough money to have her child treated for cancer gets a life changing offer; with Halit Ergenc.
December 13:
Colony Season 1: Former FBI agent and his wife risk everything to find their lost son in a Los Angeles that has been conquered and isolated from the world; with Josh Holloway and Sarah Wayne Callies.
Nobel Season 1: A Norwegian Special Forces officer finds that a series of events set off in Afghanistan leads to various political and personal events happening as he comes home; with Aksel Hennie.
Tokyo Trials Season 1: Eleven Allied judges in the wake of World War 2 are tasked with deciding the fate of Japanese war criminals in a courtroom during this tense miniseries; with Marcel Hensema.
December 14:
Chelsea: These episodes mark the season finale of Chelsea as the comedian tackles Christmas, Barack Obama's legacy and zombies; with Kate Hudson, Common, and Jennifer Lawrence.
Versailles Season 1: King Louis XIV commissions a lavish palace that turns into a fierce, gilded battleground for love and politics among the French nobility in this period drama; with George Blagden.
December 15:
Backstage Season 1: Teens at elite arts school sing, dance, and act their way through performances as they face challenges on stage and off; with Devyn Nekoda.
Cannabis Season 1: When a huge marijuana shipment is stolen, the crime touches players from all ranks of the drug trade between Europe and Morocco; with Jean-Michel Correia.
The Church Men Seasons 1-3: Five students from different backgrounds pursue life in a Capuchin monestary where they learn how to be a priest as well as answer tough questions of faith from a freethinking priest; with Jean-Luc Bideau.
Color of Woman Season 1: Korean romantic TV series where two women at a cosmetics company use their various skills to compete for love and success; with Jae Hee.
Goodbye My Wife Season 1: Korean TV drama where a five year marriage is threatened by each partner's first love who returns seeking another shot at love; with Soo-hyun Hong.
Happy And Season 1: Korean relationship drama focuses on the trials and joys of married life for 11 different wives.
Heaven's Garden Season 1: A woman whose husband is in jail for bankruptcy takes her two daughters to live with her father, a man who severed ties with her years before due to the marriage in this Korean drama series; with Bul-am Choi.
Humsafar Season 1: Middle class Kharid fulfills her dying mother's final wish by marrying elite Ashar, but those unhappy about the marriage plan to turn Ashar against her; with Fawad Khan.
Ice Fantasy Season 1: The prince of the decimated Ice Tribe goes to a mountain to fight evil and finds himself clashing with the Fire Tribe led by his long-lost brother; with William Feng.
An Immortal Classic Season 1: Two renowned culinary families led by legendary food icons battle for the title of Korea's greatest chef while protecting their secret kimchee recipes; with Jae-suk Han.
K-Pop Extreme Survival Season 1: Seung Yeon decides to pursue her dreams of being a K-Pop star, even if it means disguising herself as a boy to pull it off; with Jung Eun Kim.
Miss Panda and Mr. Hedgehog Season 1: A bright, easygoing cafe owner soothes the heart and hurt of a gifted patissier with a gloomy past, allowing him to love again in this Korean series; with Jin-hyuk Choi.
The Moaning of Life Season 1-2: Karl Pilkington, best known for his travel series An Idiot Abroad, deals with middle age by once again traveling to various countries and learning about their customs, values, and cultures.
Sadqay Tumhare Season 1: A village girl and her city cousin have been in an arranged engagement since they were kids, but blossoming love could be destroyed by family secrets; with Mahira Khan.
Zindagi Gulzar Hai Season 1: In college, a middle class scholarship student rejects the efforts of a wealthy student to become friends with her due to him being an irresponsible playboy; with Sanam Saeed.
December 16:
The Adventures of Puss in Boots Season 4: The fearless feline continues to swashbuckle his way to a showdown with the dreaded Bloodwolf in the fourth season; with voice of Eric Bauza.
Call Me Francis Season 1: Father Jorge Bergoglio practices his religious calling in a country dealing with a brutal military dictator, efforts that ultimately led him to be Pope Francis; with Rodrigo de la Serna.
Crazyhead Season 1: A bowling alley worker and a nonconformist both in their twenties deal with their inner demons even as they slay real demons in this horror comedy series; with Cara Theobold.
No Second Chance Season 1: Doctor searching frantically for her missing baby daughter finds herself caught up with ruthless criminals, suspicious cops, and dark secrets; with Alexandra Lamy.
The OA Season 1: A young woman returns home after vanishing for seven years with mysterious new abilities and recruits five strangers for a secret mission; with Brit Marling and Jason Isaacs.
Sensitive Skin Season 2: Six months after the events of Season 1, Davina has a new home, Orlando is a changed man, and the marriage between Veronica and Roger is tested; with Kim Cattrall.
December 18:
Friday Night Tykes Season 3: In this third season focused on Texas youth football, teams scramble for the best available players as coaches deal with anger issues, motivation, and separating fatherhood from coaching in this sports documentary series.
December 20:
Borderline Season 1: Improvised mockumentary series about a team of inept border agents who tackles various issues at the Northend Airport; with Jamie Michie.
The Break Season 1: Police detective mourning a painful loss moves back to his peaceful hometown only to find a murder case that dredges up some dark secrets; with Yoann Blanc.
Call My Agent Season 1 (aka 10%): The efforts of a team of talent agents who deal with an unexpected crisis that threatens their agency while keeping their star clients happy; with Camille Cottin.
My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic Season 6: The ponies deal with eternal winter, first impressions, holiday blues, and changelings this season; with voices of Ashleigh Ball and Tabitha St. Germain.
December 22:
Keeping Up With the Joneses Season 1: In the Outback, the enterprising Jones family deals with the elements and unexpected predators such as crocodiles as they raise cattle in a large ranch.
The Wild Chef Seasons 1-2: This culinary series holds up to its title in more ways than one as Chef Martin Picard turns the Quebec backcountry into his personal kitchen, transforming various wild game into delectable delicacies.
December 23:
Boys Over Flowers Season 1: Unassuming high school girl stands up to a spoiled rich boy who's a member of the most popular clique in school; with Hye-Seon Ku.
Garfunkel and Oates: Trying to Be Special: Garfunkel and Oates throw a surprise filled show in Seattle in the hopes of gaining enough money to create their own comedy special; with Riki Lindhome.
Sense8: A Christmas Special: The Sensates continue to elude the Whispers while bonding over scandals and celebrations in this special that should whet the appetite for May's Season 2; with Daryl Hannah.
Travelers Season 1: Federal agent tracks four people who have dramatically different personalities which leads to a shocking discovery about humanity's future; with Eric McCormack.
Trollhunters Season 1: Finding a mysterious amulet draws an average teen towards an unexpected destiny to set out to save two worlds in this animated series; with voices of Anton Yelchin (RIP) and Ron Perlman.
December 24:
Mar de Plastico Season 1: In a southern Spanish town where racial tensions run high between the workers in their greenhouses, a cop investigates a young woman's murder; with Rodolfo Sancho.
December 26:
The Magicians Season 1: Grad school Quentin enters a college specializing in magic and learns that the mystic fantasy world he read about in books is very real; with Jason Ralph.
December 27:
AJIN: Demi Human Season 2: Kei adjusts to life on a new team while Sato plans to kill opponents of the Ajin, an action that Kei has to stop in season 2 of the series; with voice of Mamoru Miyano.
Chasing Cameron Season 1: Reality docuseries goes behind the scenes as Vine superstar Cameron Dallas plans on taking his career to the next level on an international tour.
Ezel Season 1: Young man framed for a crime fakes his own death and assumes a new identity to avoid a prison stint and seeks revenge on those who framed him; with Kenan Imirzalioglu.
Kacak Season 1: A good deed makes a cafe owner into a local hero, but also threatens to disrupt his new quiet life as his past...and the mob...come back to haunt him; with Gurkan Uygun.
Karadayi Season 1: A man searches for the real killer of a homicide which his father has been accused of doing, drawing his respectable family into a dangerous war; with Kenan Imirzalioglu.
Kurt Seyit & Sura Season 1: Turkish lieutenant and the daughter of Russian nobles fight for their love against the tides of history and familial and societal forces; with Kivanc Tatlitug.
Legends Season 2: Martin Odum deals with life as a FBI fugitive while continuing to search for clues to his past in season 2 of the show; with Sean Bean and Morris Chestnut.
Mahmut & Meryem Season 1: In the early 1500s, a son of a Muslim emperor goes on a dangerous journey to find the love of his life, the daughter of a Christian monk; with Aras Bulut Iynemli.
December 28:
Comedy Bang Bang Season 5: In season 5, Scott Aukerman deals with various guests and crises even as new bandleader Weird Al Yankovic tries to settle in; with Kevin Bacon and Zack Galifianakis.
Lockup: Women Behind Bars Season 1: Series focuses on women's prisons and the unique challenges its inmates face while locked up for crimes big and small; think of it like a real life Orange is the New Black.
Various New Year's Eve Countdowns: Youth oriented series such as Fuller House, Puffin Rock, Chasing Cameron, All Hail King Julien, Word Party, Luna Petunia, Skylanders Academy, Beat Bugs, Project MC2, and Trollhunters allow younger viewers to party and send in the new year on demand, probably before their bedtime.
December 30:
The Eighties: CNN series that recaptures the spirit and major events of the 1980s, exploring the political, technological, and cultural impact of that decade.
My Runway Season 1: Egotistical male model and pretty female model wannabe end up switching bodies and have to live each other's lives until a fix can be found; with Ji-yeon Park.
December 31:
Canada's Worst Driver Seasons 8-9: Terrible Canadian drivers are trained in various challenges in order to not win the title of Worst Driver in this reality series.
Curious and Unusual Deaths Season 2: Documentary series explores the unusual demises of people who die in bizarre ways.
Don't Call Me Crazy Season 1: Teens in treatment deal with various crises such as eating disorders, depression, and other mental health issues in this reality series.
Hell on Wheels Season 5B: Final episodes of the final season of the railroad drama as Cullen deals with the consequences of being away on the railroad and races another company to the finish line; with Anson Mount.
Hidden Houses Seasons 1-2: Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen explores luxurious mansions in Wales, pointing out the architecture and history within those homes in this series.
Horrid Henry Season 1: A troublemaking boy named Henry battles both adults who want to spoil his fun as well as his perfect kid brother; with voice of Lizzie Waterworth.
Killer Couples Season 1: British true crime series examines duos who pulled off brutal crimes that caused fascination and terror among the masses; with Mark Billingham.
Killer in the Family Season 1: Criminal psychologist Laura Richards interview survivors of family homicides as she explores their murders and discovers the hidden warning signs missed.
Motorway Cops Collection: Reality series focuses on the law enforcers of British motorways as they deal with various criminals.
Murder Files Season 1: Crime documentary series examines some of Britain's most notorious murders in recent memory and how police was able to solve the case and capture those responsible.
Real Life Wife Swap Season 1: Explore the lives of swinging couples and their sexual practices in this reality documentary series.
Rescue Mediums Season 6: Jackie and Alison are two British mediums who help beleaguered homeowners convince their home's spirits to let it go and leave the owners in peace in this reality series.
Unreported World Seasons 29-30: Investigative reporters go around the world to cover social and political issues not covered in mainstream media in this series.
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Delayed for Another Time:
The Battle of Chosin
Captain America: The Winter Soldier
Hitler: A Career
Thank You for Playing
What Tomorrow Brings
Future Attractions:
January 1, 2017:
After Innocence
American Pie Presents: Band Camp
Around the World in 80 Days (2004)
Beautiful Girls
Bee Movie
Bella (2006)
Boogie Nights
Braveheart
Bridget Jones's Diary
Caddyshack
Collateral Damage
The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951)
Dreamcatcher (2002)
El Dorado
E.T. the Extra Terrestrial
HALO Legend
Hugo
The Inn of the Sixth Happiness
Justin Bieber: Never Say Never
License to Drive
The Man with One Red Shoe
Menace 2 Society
Mystery Team
Nancy Drew
Oceans 12
The Parent Trap (1961)
The Perfect Physique
The Rat Race (2012)
The Shining (1980)
Someone Like You
Superman: The Movie
Superman 2
Superman 3
Superman 4: The Quest for Peace
Superman Returns
The Switch (2010)
To Be a Miss
Trudell
V for Vendetta
Vanilla Sky
NOTE : Titles from the PR source are up. And the secondary source appears to be up as well.
Note 2: RIP Carrie Fisher, actress best known for being Princess Leia as well as a surprisingly prolific writer.
And here we go:
Movies:
December 1:
10 Year Plan: Two friends who hate being alone agree to become a couple if they can't find love in 10 years. But as the date draws close, so does hesitancy; with Jack Turner.
1000 Rupee Note: A sweet, poor elderly woman who randomly receives a handsome political bribe decides to go on a shopping spree that doesn't run smoothly; with Usha Naik.
Across Grace Alley: Young boy upset by his parent's divorce becomes infatuated with an entrancing dancer he sees through a window and who happens to be his grandmother's neighbor; with Ben Hyland.
All-American Christmas Carol: Neglectful, self-absorbed mother who drinks too much is on the verge of losing her kids when three ghosts come into her life hoping to set her straight; with Taryn Manning.
Always: Firefighter pilot dies and his spirit becomes a mentor to a new pilot who can only watch as the flyer starts to romance the girl he left behind; with Richard Dreyfuss and Holly Hunter.
The Angry Birds Movie: Grumpy Red who is sent to anger management training class becomes a hero by training his fellow birds in the art of unleashing rage when pigs invade their island; with voices of Jason Sudekis and Josh Gad.
Angels in the Snow: Bickering couple take their children on a Christmas vacation and learn about love and respect by helping shelter a stranded family; with Kristy Swanson.
Art Basel: A Portrait: In this documentary short, the history of an annual Switzerland art fair is charted as well as its legacy as an influential gathering.
Asu Mare 2: To win the heart of a high society girl, a hapless commoner plans to change his identity and avoid his embarrassing friends; with Carlos Alcantara.
Beverly Hills Cop: A Detroit cop named Axel Foley who is trying to solve the murder of his friend traces the trail all the way to Beverly Hills where he faces resistance from cops at both places; with Eddie Murphy.
Beyond Bollywood: Documentary explores some of the rarely spotlighted players such as makeup artists, extras, and character actors who keeps the world of Bollywood films going.
Black Snake Moan: A bluesman must face his own demons before he can help a woman he's found beaten nearly to death as well as her soldier boyfriend; with Samuel L. Jackson and Christina Ricci.
Burn: Documentary explores the efforts of Detroit firefighters who battle the nation's highest arson rate in the hopes of keeping the city from collapse. Thank you for your service.
Christmas Crush: Twentysomething Georgia finds her high school reunion might give her a second chance at love with her old boyfriend; with Rachel Boston.
A Christmas Horror Story: Anthology features four horror stories involving Santa fighting off zombie elves and Krampus stalking a naughty family; with William "Subtlety" Shatner.
Christmas in the City: Woman takes a job in a department store to make ends meet, but her Grinch of a boss fires the in house Santa who may or may not be the real deal. Oops; with Ashley Williams.
Compulsion (1959): Two wealthy psychopaths decide to test their limits by kidnapping and murdering someone in this film based on a real life murder case; with Dean Stockwell and Orson Welles.
Cousin Bette: Spinster cousin steps in to take care of her family who is losing their fortune thanks to the extravagant spending of their son; with Jessica Lange and Elisabeth Shue.
The Crucible: In the time of the Salem Witch Trials, one woman seeks to clear her lover by accusing his wife of witchcraft; with Winona Ryder and Daniel Day-Lewis.
D2: The Mighty Ducks: Coach Gordon Bombay is back to lead his beloved Ducks as well as a few newcomers as they square off in the Junior Goodwill Games; with Emilio Estevez.
David Blaine: Street Magic: The renowned magician uses up close illusions and tricks in street performances that impress his in-person, on the ground performances; with Leonardo DiCaprio.
Dear Albania: Actress Eliza Dushku and her brother Nate travel to Albania and explores its history, culture, and their own ancestry in this documentary short.
Dear Santa: Twentysomething Crystal sets out to make a young girl's wish to Santa come true by finding a new wife for her daddy. Are you single; with Amy Acker.
Decoding Desire: Scientists explore the sexual behavior of various animals before turning its focus on male and female humans and how desire works for them in this documentary short.
A Dogwalker's Christmas Tale: Spoiled Luce has a tough decision to make when a handsome new friend asks her to help protect a dog park from her wealthy employer; with Lexi Giovagnoli.
Dreamland: Follow the lives of entertainers, thrill seekers, entrepreneurs, and others working in California, a place where dreams come true in this documentary short.
Exotic Invaders: Pythons of the Everglades: Professional snake hunters delve deep into the Florida Everglades as they attempt to save an endangered ecosystem from invasive predators.
Fannie's Last Supper: America's Test Kitchen host Chris Kimball and chef Erin McMurrer recreate a 1896 12 course meal from American cookbook pioneer Frances Farmer; speaking of which, when are we supposed to get new PBS shows?
Finding Traction: This documentary finds ultra-marathoner Nikki Kimball testing her body and spirit by attempting to break a record on Vermont's 273 mile Long Trail.
Fireplace and Melodies for the Holidays: A virtual fireplace warms the hearth while festive holiday tunes such as Silent Night and Deck the Halls ensures a Christmas gathering will be a fun one.
Glory Daze: The Life and Times of Michael Alig: Documentary explores the stunning rise and shocking fall of Alig, who openly bragged about killing and dismembering a rival clubgoer; for those who have seen Party Monster, see the real life story that inspired it.
Hannibal: Hannibal Lecter's sole surviving victim attempts to lure the serial killer out of hiding even as the doctor attempts to reconnect with a disgraced Clarice; with Anthony Hopkins and Julianne Moore.
Harry and the Hendersons: The Henderson family agrees to take a Bigfoot-style animal home as a pet after the father strikes it with his car accidentally. Being a family film, hilarity ensues; with John Lithgow.
Heathers: Returned! Veronica isn't fond of the other members of her popular clique and mysterious newcomer JD offers her the perfect solution to end their tyranny; with Winona Ryder and Christian Slater.
Hellbound: Hellraiser 2: Back! A young woman finds her nightmares of her father's dead body and her uncle's reanimated body never ending, but the worst is yet to come; with Clare Higgins.
Hellraiser: Back! When demons from another dimension swipe his body, an undead man asks his former mistress to sacrifice other humans to rebuild it; with Andrew Robinson.
Holiday Baggage: Sarah and Pete have drifted apart from each other and their grown daughters, but a holiday visit might rekindle old feelings and second chances; with Cheryl Ladd and Barry Bostwick.
Holiday Engagement: Hilary's plan to hire a good looking boyfriend to fool her family and make her holidays more pleasant backfires on her; with Bonnie Somerville.
Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: A scientist is finally able to get his shrink ray to work. Unfortunately, its his kids and a neighbor kid who become smaller; with Rick Moranis.
House of Wax (2006): A group of friends travelling to a college football game may regret detouring to a life life wax museum; with Elisha Cuthbert and Chad Michael Murray.
How Sarah Got Her Wings: A Good Samaritan dies in a pre-Christmas accident only to return to Earth as an angel in training to make things right again; with Lindsey Gort.
The Legend of Bagger Vance: A golfer who has lost his swing and has become an alcoholic after World War 1 finds a mysterious caddy prove to be a golf whisperer; with Matt Damon and Will Smith.
The Little Rascals: He-Man Woman Haters Club tries to separate Alfalfa, one of their members, from girl Darla. I feel a Trumpian rant coming on; with Travis Tedford and Bug Hall.
Loreena McKennitt: Nights from the Alhambra: Celtic, New Age, world music sensation McKennitt brings her musical stylings to Spain's most historic medieval fortress for a mystical musical evening.
The Man from Snowy River: A cowboy struggles to keep his farm running following his father's death by taking a job breaking wild horses. Along the way, he falls in love; with Tom Burlinson.
Merry Kissmas: Although engaged to a famous choreographer, Kayla has doubts about her relationship which grow when she shares a magical kiss with a stranger; with Karissa Staples.
Most Valuable Players: Exhuberant documentary explores the Freddy Awards, a televised high school musical theater competition held in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania each year.
My Babysitter's a Vampire: The Movie: When their parents go out for an evening, Ethan and his little sister find their babysitter Sarah is a fledgling vampire; with Matthew Knight.
Nat Turner: A Troublesome Property: Historical documents, interviews, and recreations help dramatize the controversial 1831 slave rebellion led by Turner.
National Lampoon's Animal House: The members of a notorious party fraternity plan revenge on stuffed shirt college Dean Wormer when he places them on double secret probation; with John Belushi.
Natural Selection: Shy high school senior and newcomer to a school finds himself tormented by all his peers except one who has a dark, infectious outlook on life; with Mason Dye.
Nazi Gold in Argentina: Documentary explores how Nazis were able to transfer much cash to Argentina before World War 2 to be used for propaganda and espionage.
Neerja: Young flight attendant must face her own fears and save her passengers when terrorists hijack her jet bound for New York City; with Sonam Kapoor.
On the Shoulders of Giants: Documentary explores the legacy of the Harlem Rens, an all African American hoops squad as well as the segregated world of pro hoops in the 1930s; with Jamie Foxx.
The Perfect Gift: When family drops in unannounced, a festive holiday for a father slips into chaos. Expect heartwarming and singing; with Ruben Studdard and Clifton Powell.
Picture Perfect: Single girl claims to be a fiancee of a videographer she met at a wedding in order to be considered for a promotion, but she has to make good on her ruse; with Jennifer Aniston.
The Pit: The cutthroat world of commodities trading is shown in this documentary that explores the innards of the New York Board of Trade and the chaos inside.
Rainbow Time: Developmentally disabled man obsessed with the Fonz, guns, and kinky things proves to be the handful to his arrogant brother when he moves in with him; with Linas Phillips.
Return to the USS Atlanta: Defender of the Guadalcanal: Divers explore the remains of the USS Atlanta while historians and veterans analyze the Battle of Guadalcanal that sank it.
Richard Pryor: Live in Concert: Pryor has audiences rolling down the aisles in this 1979 stand up special where he discusses race, the police, and himself.
The Rock: Chemical weapons expert teams up with an ex-con to rescue hostages from an ex-Marine who has captured Alcatraz and plans on using nerve gas on nearby San Francisco; with Nicolas Cage and Sean Connery.
Rodeo and Juliet: Young city girl new to her family's ranch struggles to fit in to rural life until a cute cowboy teaches her how to barrel race. But there's one problem; with Krista Allen.
Sairat: Two college students upend social edicts by falling in love which leads to violence erupting in their village; with Rinku Rajguru.
Schooled: The Price of College Sports: Documentary explores the business of college athletics where billions are earned each year nationwide, but college kids don't get a dime; with Sam Rockwell.
So This is Christmas: Wayward teen discovers a fresh direction on her life when a handyman persuades her to organize a holiday pageant for underprivileged kids; with Lexi Ainsworth.
The Spirit of Christmas: An attorney makes a trip to Vermont to oversee the sale of an inn as Christmas approaches and finds herself falling for a handsome but cursed ghost; with Jen Lilley.
Stephen King's Children of the Corn: Couple stranded at a rural Nebraska town find themselves threatened by a group of children who kill at the command of their leader. Outlander; with Peter Horton and Linda Hamilton.
Stretch and Bobito: Radio That Changed Lives: This fascinating documentary explores the origins and popularity of New York radio hosts and geeks who opened up the world to hip hop music in the 1990s.
Swept Under: Crime scene cleaner finds an overlooked clue at a murder site and teams up with a rookie detective to uncover a devious killer's identity; with Devin Kelley.
Switchback: FBI agent attempts to track a serial killer who he suspects may have kidnapped his son and killed his babysitter; with Dennis Quaid and Danny Glover.
Tellur Aliens: Three teens on the planet Telluria who are best friends begin an adventurous journey as they fight against the most evil thing in the universe.
The Three Dogateers: With some help from Santa's magic, three adventurous dogs set out to recover stolen property and find the crooks who stole from their owner's house; with Dean Cain.
Too Late: Hard drinking private eye searches through a familiar looking seedy Los Angeles in search of a woman from his past; with John Hawkes.
Toys: Battle for a toy company ensues between a sweet, simple minded man and a military general who has a sinister business plan for new toys. Ho ho no; with Robin Williams and Michael Gambon.
Two Girls and a Guy: Two girls realize they're dating the same guy so they break into his apartment in order to find evidence and confront him with it; with Robert Downey, Jr. and Heather Graham.
Uncle Nick: A lecherous, drunken slacker named Nick works hard to make his brother's traditional Christmas Eve party a disaster; with Brian Posehn and Paget Brewster.
The Violin Player: Unemployed Bollywood session violinist in Mumbai finally gets a small gig, but transformation ensues on the trip home; with Ritwick Chakraborty.
Waking Life: Animated film from Richard Linklater follows the philosophical discussions of a young man and various eccentrics and passionate thinkers; with voice of Wiley Wiggins.
We're Back!: A Dinosaur's Story: Alien scientist converts Rex and his friends from hungry predators to charming beasts and lets them roam present day New York City; with voices of Walter Cronkite and John Goodman.
When Two Worlds Collide: Documentary explores how indigenous people clashed with the Peruvian government over land and economics in the Amazon.
Wildflower: A promising young artist starts having terrifying flashbacks that may be connected to her dark past and an unsolved murder; with Nathalia Ramos.
World Peace and Other 4th Grade Achievements: Documentary explores an innovative social studies teacher who has created the World Peace game to help his students improve critical thinking skills.
Yo-Kai Watch: The Movie: Nate travels through time to save the Yo-Kai Watch as well as the friendship between humans and Yo-Kai. Oh, and restore history; with voice of Johnny Yong Bosch.
Zero Point: Johannes is a quiet teen who is isolated from his classmates and dealing with a stressful home life. So he aims to hit the reset button and start anew; with Mart Pius.
December 2:
For the Love of Spock: Leonard Nimoy's son directs this documentary that explores his dad's portrayal of vulcan Spock, the iconic Star Trek character he portrayed for 50 years; with Nimoy and William Shatner.
The Heart of Christmas: A couple's young son is diagnosed with leukemia which leads them to give him one last Christmas in October. Their story which inspires a businesswoman; with Candice Cameron Bure.
Interrogation: Politically motivated cops decide to frame four Tamil laborers for a crime, torturing them to no avail in this film based on a true story; with Dinesh Ravi.
Life in the Blue: Documentary short dives into the shallow waters underneath the ocean to explore how hunters, hiders, and other forms of sea life use that space just below the surface.
Perfect Sisters: Based on a true life story. Two sisters commit the perfect murder, killing their mother, but things go wrong when they reveal this to their friends; with Abigail Breslin.
#Rucker50: Documentary examines the 50th anniversary of the legendary Harlem sports program that inspired countless city kids to become pro basketball players.
White Girl: College girl in search of cocaine and other highs finds something real to grasp only to watch it potentially slip away; with Morgan Saylor and Justin Bartha.
Yoga Hosers: To get to an important high school party, two teen yoga fanatics enlist a man hunter to help fight an army of monsters created by Nazis; with Harley Quinn Smith and Lily-Rose Depp.
December 3:
4 Minute Mile: Back! Talented runner and former coach turn to each other to find comfort, hope, and stability to overcome difficult obstacles in their lives; with Kelly Blatt and Richard Jenkins.
Diary of a Chambermaid (2015): Attractive young woman works as a chambermaid for a couple with an unreasonable wife and a smitten husband; with Lea Seydoux.
Rezeta: Carefree and beautiful Albanian model arrives in Mexico City and uses her charms to create a new life for herself there; with Rezeta Veliu.
The Wailing: When a mysterious disease leads to death and chaos in a mountain village, a policeman with an infected daughter consults a powerful shaman.
Way of the Dragon: Guy goes over to Rome to help a restaurant owner deal with a local syndicate and its knife wielding hoods; with a famous fight between Bruce Lee and Chuck Norris.
December 4:
Mercenary: Soane defies his cruel father and leaves New Caledonia to play rugby in France where he learns tough lessons on life, love, and success; with Toki Pilioko.
December 5:
The Good Neighbor: Two tech savvy teen's plan to scare a cranky old neighbor by making him think his house is haunted ends up backfiring; with James Caan and Keir Gilchrist.
Mad: Two grown sisters deal with complex family dynamics and their own grievances after their bipolar mom suffers a breakdown following a divorce; with Jennifer Lafleur.
December 6:
Blue Jay: Two former high school sweethearts unexpectedly reunite in their hometown where they relive the highs and lows of their relationship together; with Sarah Paulson and Mark Duplass.
The Devil Dolls (aka The Devil's Dolls): A detective finds dolls carrying an ancient curse that belonged to a serial killer and inadvertently puts the life of his own daughter at risk; with Christopher Wiehl.
The Frontier (2015): Young woman on the lam takes a job at a desert motel where she ends up entangled with a band of thieves who just pulled off a big heist; with Jocelin Donahue.
The Model: Danish teen moves to Paris to become a fashion model but finds her dreams endangered when a tryst with a photographer turns to obsession; with Maria Palm and Ed Skrein.
On Meditation: Celebrity devotees such as Russell Simmons and David Lynch get interviewed in this documentary that serves as a case study on Zen Buddhist meditation.
Spa Night: Closeted Korean-American teen takes up a job at a local spa while mulling about his own sexuality, choices, and how to inform his parents; with Joe Seo.
Reggie Watts: Spatial: Comedian best known as the sidekick from Comedy Bang! Bang! makes a special that combines music, jokes, and improv comedy in a surreal package.
December 7:
One in a Billion: The efforts of Satnam Singh Bhamara to become the first player born into India to play in the NBA are chronicled in this documentary.
December 8:
Kickboxer: Vengeance: The younger brother of a skilled fighter starts training to get revenge on the brutal champion who killed his sibling; with Dave Bautista and Alain Moussi.
Other People: A struggling gay comedy writer in New York City puts on a brave face and travels to Sacramento to care for his dying mother; with Jesse Plemons and Molly Shannon.
December 9:
The Best of Rafal Rutkowski Olka Szczesniak: From Warsaw, the two comedians offer savvy impressions and wry wit in this comedy special.
It's a Boy Girl Thing: A trip to a natural history museum turns to comic disaster for two rival teens as they find themselves switching bodies thanks to a spell cast by an ancient statue; with Samaire Armstrong.
Karol Modzelewski, Lukasz "Lotek" Lodkowski No Offense: From Warsaw, the two comics and friends offer their mischievous brand of humor to this comedy special.
Katarzyna Piasecka, Rafal Paczes Seriously Funny: From Warsaw, the two Polish comics hit the stage for funny anecdotes and sly jokes in this stand up special.
Mariah Carey's Merriest Christmas: The diva singer hosts this Christmas special with music, special guests, and even a reading of Twas the Night Before Christmas; with Lacey Chabert and Kelsey Grammer.
Mariusz Kalamaga, Karol Kopiec, Wiolka Walaszczyk Hilarious Trio: From Warsaw, the three comics deliver an eclectic and energetic night of comedy in this stand up special.
Rafal Banas, Michal Leja Laugh Out Loud: The two young Polish comics bring their high energy set to Warsaw in this stand up special.
Spectral: An engineer teams up with an elite Special Ops unit to defend a war torn European city from an otherworldly force; with James Badge Dale and Emily Mortimer.
Tomasz Jachimek, Jacek Stramik Laugh at Live: Tomasz, a writer, actor, and satirist, teams up with comedian Jacek for this subversive stand up special from Warsaw, Poland.
December 10:
Cowboys: A teen girl's brother and father go on a years long quest to find her and her Muslim boyfriend after the lovers run off together; with Francois Damiens and Finnegan Oldfield.
Lucky Number Slevin: Drifter who is searching the apartment of his missing friend is mistaken for him by thugs who force him to participate in a murder; with Josh Hartnett and Bruce Willis.
Phantom of the Theatre: A young filmmaker in 1930s Shanghai discovers the vengeful, nightmarish spirits of acrobats burned alive in an eerie movie palace; with Ruby Lin.
Sons of Ben: Sports documentary that examines a group of Philadelphians who became fans of their Major League Soccer club even though it didn't exist yet.
December 11:
Asperger's Are Us: Documentary examines the final show of a group of comics consisting of four friends who are all on the autism spectrum.
Breaking a Monster: This documentary explores the efforts of Brooklyn heavy metal street band Unlocking the Truth who launch into the big leagues of the musical industry and touring, while also dealing with their teenage years.
December 12:
Expediente Santiso: Fragile reporter who's dealt with the painful reality of his daughter vanishing in Iraq years before stops taking his meds and goes beyond the limits of sanity; with Carlos Belloso.
Marias: Faith in Womanhood: This documentary focuses on what the Virgin Mary means to various women in Latin America and how she has affected their lives and faith.
Ricardo O'Farrill: Abrazo Navideno: The expressive comic uses his astute comic sensibilities to skewer Christmas traditions like Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer and Santa Claus in this special.
The Santa Clause: An ad executive who accidentally kills Kris Kringle reluctantly puts on the suit and finds his life changing in many ways as a result; with Tim Allen and Eric Lloyd.
Sendero: A road trip to celebrate good news turns deadly as Ana and her friends have to escape the clutches of a deranged family to survive; with Andrea Garcia-Huidobro.
December 13:
Golden Kingdom: When their abbott goes missing, a child monk and his peers in remote Myanmar must fend for themselves and confront the world outside the monastery walls; with Shine Htet Zaw.
I Am Not a Serial Killer: Small town teen with homicidal tendencies must embrace the dark side to take on a newly arrived serial killer who may or may not be human; with Max Records.
Killswitch: Documentary examines the efforts of hacker Aaron Swartz and Edward Snowden to take on more powerful interests and what that means for the future.
Let's Be Evil: Three chaperones supervising a group of gifted kids wearing augmented reality glasses find themselves being hunted by their charges in this thriller; with Elizabeth Morris.
Masaan: Four people dealing with tragedy alongside India's Ganges River face prejudice, a strict moral code, and a punishing caste system; with Richa Chadda.
Shelley: The maid agrees to be the surrogate of a childless couple, but discovers that her pregnancy is not going to be an ordinary one; with Ellen Dorrit Petersen.
December 14:
At All Costs: Provocative documentary explores how the high stakes world of Amateur Athletic Union hoops has professionalized youth sports in America.
The Woodsman: Convicted pedophile is paroled after twelve years and is eager to rebuild his life in his hometown, but he struggles to suppress his inner demons; with Kevin Bacon.
December 15:
3 Turken and ein Baby: Three brothers who run a family bridal shop have their lives upended when one of them has to care for their ex-girlfriend's baby. Presumably, a remake of Three Men and a Baby; with Kostja Ullmann.
12 Dog Days Till Christmas: Troubled foster kid learns that an animal shelter where he works is closing in 12 days and takes it on himself to find homes for the unwanted dogs; with Vincent Giovagnoli.
Back to Christmas: One year after her broken engagement, a young woman awakens to a Christmas do-over but will she revive her relationship or find another happy ending elsewhere; with Kelly Overton.
Christmas Belle: Auctioneer Belle catalogs a hardened millionaire's collection and the icy relationship starts to thaw until her longtime suitor decides to visit her; with Haylie Duff.
Christmas in the Smokies: Ambitious woman attempts to save her family's historic berry farm in the Smoky Mountains as her ex, a country music singer, returns to town; with Sarah Lancaster.
A Christmas Kiss 2: Handsome billionaire's surprise kiss under the mistletoe has him thinking romantic thoughts about the working class girl at the other end while she's skeptical; with Elisabeth Harnois.
The Christmas Project: Four brothers expect the worst when they're forced to deliver secret holiday gifts to the school bullies, but they learn that their kindness goes a long way; with Jacob Buster.
Emily and Tim: Six points in a turbulent sixty year marriage reveal that love and marital strife aren't defined by age, race, or sexual orientation; with Zosia Mamet and Thomas Mann.
Famous in Ahmedabad: An eleven year old boy morphs from ordinary child to colorful competitor for India's top kite flying competition in this documentary short.
Holiday Breakup: Young couple who have just broken up decides to pretend they're still together to get through the holiday season; with Manon Mathews.
Honeymoon (2015): Psychotic doctor kidnaps a neighboring woman and locks her in a dungeon where he uses twisted conditioning methods to get her to submit to be his wife; with Hector Kotsifakis.
Minimalism: A Documentary About the Important Things: In this documentary, people reject the idea that things can bring you happiness and argue that less is more.
My Dad is Scrooge: Two kids and some talking animals help recreate A Christmas Carol to awaken the holiday spirit of their workaholic dad; with Brian Cook.
My Santa: Cynical single mom who doesn't believe in Christmas falls for handsome mall Santa, not realizing he's actually Santa Claus's son; with Samaire Armstrong.
Naughty and Nice: Cynical big city DJ moves to small town Colorado to co-host a show with an optimistic love doctor and finds his career revived along with other things; with Haylie Duff.
Sand Storm: The first wife of a Bedouin patriarch chafes at his upcoming marriage to a new bride even as she deals with her daughter's own attempts at autonomy. Israel's foreign language Oscar entry; with Lamis Ammar.
Savannah Sunrise: Harried workaholic mother and her family oriented mother-in-law go on a disasterous road trip together that teaches each of them life lessons; with Shawnee Smith.
The Seventh Fire: Weary Ojibwe ex-con confronts his past while his ambitious teen protege plans to take local crime to a new level in this documentary.
This is the Life: Documentary explores the efforts of alternative hip hop artists who've formed a group known as the Good Lifers and started a movement, creating a robust, progressive musical community in the process; with Abstract Rude.
Zoom (2015): Comic book artist draws her ideal man: the director of a film about a novelist who's written about her in a book. Seems complex; with Gael Garcia Bernal.
December 16:
Barry: A college student named Barry Obama tries to sort out his identity while dealing with race, culture, and ordinary life as a New York City student; with Devon Terrell.
Rats: Documentary dives into the icky world of rats and witness how their hardiness to survive in any environment has led to catastrophic historical events; directed by Morgan Spurlock.
Sister Cities: After being estranged for years, four sisters return to attend the wake of their recently deceased mother which may or may not have been a suicide; with Jacki Weaver.
Theo Who Lived: Documentary explores the story of journalist Theo Padnos who retraces the steps in the Middle East that led to a 2012 kidnapping by an al-Qaida faction.
December 17:
No Malice: Hip hop artist No Malice reflects on his spiritual journey that led him to renounce coke rap and become Christian in this documentary.
December 18:
Eddie: Strongman: Documentary explores the hard work and grueling choices that make up the life of British strongman Eddie Hall as he attempts to be the best in the world.
December 19:
Miss Stevens: An emotionally vulnerable teacher who accompanies three teens to a weekend drama competition finds herself bonding with a troubled teen; with Lily Rabe.
Naked Among Wolves: Prisoners in a concentration camp protect an orphaned boy smuggled there from the camp's Nazi guards, but can't keep the secret forever; with Florian Stetter.
Total Frat Movie: Disbanded fraternity looks for new pledges despite the efforts of a disapproving dean, bad grades, and beer bongs; with Justin Deeley.
December 20:
A Christmas Special: Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir: A Parisian teen transforms herself into a superhero in order to find her lonely secret crush when he runs away from home at Christmas; with Cristina Vee.
El Cumple de la Abuela: During a birthday celebration for their grandmother, four siblings and their father deal with revelations, secrets, and lies; with Susana Alexander.
Daemonium: In a realm where magic and technology coexist, a shifty, cigar smoking wizard finds himself in a middle of a war with the forces of hell; with Walter Comas.
Disorder: Veteran with PTSD becomes a security guard for a millionaire and his wife, but he has to sort out reality from paranoia when danger threatens; with Matthias Schoenaerts and Diane Kruger.
Gabriel Iglesias: I'm Sorry for What I Said When I Was Hungry: Stand up special from the man known as Fluffy where he looks at gift baskets, cops, and taco trucks in his shrewd way.
God Grew Tired of Us: This documentary looks at Sudanese refugees who have raised themselves in the desert before making their way to America for the first time.
Hannah: Buddhism's Untold Journey: Documentary explores the story of Hannah Nydahl, a free spirited Dane whose journey brought Tibetan Buddhism to the West in the 1960s.
December 21:
Back in the Day: In 1980s Brooklyn, a good hearted young boxer fights his way to the middleweight championship with a little help from the mob; with William DeMeo and Michael Madsen.
Figures of Speech: This documentary follows a group of high schoolers who travel across the country to prepare for a national speech competition; with Chris Pine.
Head On: A 19 year old gay Greek-Australian deals with his ethnic and sexual identity struggles over the course of a wild day and night; with Alex Dimitriades.
The Interview (1998): Eddie finds himself grilled about an offense by two police detectives and finds himself in a nightmare that might or might not be of his own making; with Hugo Weaving.
The Last Days of Chez Nous: A successful writer deals with new challenges in her marriage and home life when her carefree younger sister arrives for an extended visit; with Lisa Harrow.
Winter of Our Dreams: Married philanderer who misses a long dead ex-lover tracks down her friend, a drug addicted prostitute trying to escape her dead-end life; with Bryan Brown and Judy Davis.
December 22:
Don't Blame the Kid: A young woman who becomes pregnant after a one night stand decides to partner up with the emotionally immature father to be; with Karla Souza.
I.T.: A wealthy business underestimates his embittered I.T. consultant who seeks revenge by turning his state of the art home against him; with Pierce Brosnan and Anna Friel.
December 23:
7:19: Trapped survivors of a devastating earthquake in Mexico City attempt to overcome problems and stay alive until they can be rescued. Title refers to when the 1985 quake started; with Demian Bichir.
Lo and Behold: Reveries of the Connected World: Director/narrator Werner Herzog examines the history of the Internet from its birth in 1969 and mulls the benefits and drawbacks of its existence.
December 24:
Elaine Stritch: Just Shoot Me: Back! Documentary explores the life and career of stage and screen actress Stritch as she does rehearsals for a one woman musical; with Alec Baldwin and Tina Fey.
December 25:
Alpha and Omega: Park rangers capture two wolf pups who must overcome their differences and make their way back home from a strange land; with voices of Justin Long and Hayden Panettiere.
Amores Perros: A car crash combines several stories involving obsession, love, and assassination in this Best Foreign Film Oscar winner; with Gael Garcia Bernal.
Captain America: Civil War: A new government law has the Marvel superheros up in arms between Captain America's faction that desires independence and Iron Man's group that favors governmental control; with Robert Downey, Jr. and Chris Evans.
Doctor Strange: Years before Benedict cumberbatched the role, Strange travels to Tibet on a spiritual journey and protects the world from supernatural threats; with voice of Bryce Johnson.
Downfall: A young secretary gets the first hand look at Adolf Hitler's final days during World War 2. Best Foreign Film Oscar winner; with Bruno Ganz.
Empire State: Wannabe cop working for an armored car company blabs to friend about lax security and is pressured to pull an inside job; with Liam Hemsworth and Dwayne Johnson.
The Graduate: Naive college graduate finds himself seduced by a middle aged neighbor even as he starts to fall for her daughter in this classic; with Dustin Hoffman and Anne Bancroft.
Hard Candy: A young girl suspects the older man she's been talking to is a pedophile and lures him into a trap to teach him a lesson. Never take drinks from strangers; with Ellen Page and Patrick Wilson.
Hulk Vs.: Hulk finds himself squaring off against two strong, tough members of team Marvel in this animated film: Thor and Wolverine; with voice of Fred Tatasciore.
The Invincible Iron Man: An inventor unearths an evil entity and designs a high tech suit of armor to protect himself from the destructive force in this animated tale; with voice of Marc Worden.
Planet Hulk: Earth's superheroes tire of the volatile Hulk and exile him to a distant planet where he is sold into slavery and discovers his destiny; with voice of Rick D. Wasserman.
Requiem for a Dream: In these series of related vignettes, a woman gets addicted to weight loss pills as her junkie son deals with a heroin addiction and his girlfriend and good friend deal with various issues as well; with Ellen Burstyn and Jared Leto.
Thor: Tales of Asgard: This animated Marvel film explores the early adventures of superhero Thor and his brother Loki; with voice of Matthew Wolf.
Ultimate Avengers 2: The Black Panther turns to the Avengers to seek their help in saving his mysterious jungle homeland from an alien invasion; with voice of Justin Gross.
When Hari Got Married: This documentary explores the clash between tradition and modern life in India as a small town cab driver is placed in an arranged marriage.
December 26:
Glengarry Glen Ross: Chicago real estate salesmen fight to save their jobs at their firm by selling resort properties; with Jack Lemmon and Al Pacino.
Made: Two friends head to New York City as representatives of a Los Angeles mob boss and things don't go to plan; with Vince Vaughn and Jon Favreau.
Penelope: A woman with a secret and a penchant for fancy scarves lives her life in seclusion until an unlikely beau stumbles on the scene; with Christina Ricci and James McAvoy.
The Punisher (2004): An FBI agent turns vigilante after being wounded in an attack that claims the life of his loved ones. His first target: the criminal that had them killed; with Thomas Jane and John Travolta.
December 27:
News from Planet Mars: Even keeled divorcee is unflappable when dealing with his family's strange behavior, but starts to lose it when his unstable colleague moves in; with Francois Damiens.
Religulous: Bill Maher goes to various places to examine organized religion in this provocative documentary. Hint: it doesn't end well.
December 28:
The NSU-Complex: Documentary examines the underground neo-Nazi group NSU as it eluded German police for 13 years while planting bombs, robbing banks, and killing random immigrants.
Spijt: An overweight boy gains allies and learns to stand up to bullies that are harrassing him due to his weight, but will they stop; with Robin Boissevain.
December 29:
The Days to Come: Three adult siblings in Germany find their dreams in the near future shattered by relationship issues, legal crises, and the growing risk of society collapsing; with Daniel Bruhl.
The Hollywood Shorties: Documentary explores the history making basketball team consisting of familiar movie actors who happened to be little people; with Tony Cox.
Maximum Ride: Six genetically enhanced orphans who can fly escape from captivity and go on a high stakes mission to save one of their own; with Allie Marie Evans.
December 30:
Red Carpet: Adult film director and his misfit crew attempt to lure a top actress into his new film with visions of box office success in his eyes; with Kye Sang Yoon.
December 31:
Autistic Driving School: Documentary short that explores the challenges and rewards faced by young prospective drivers with autism.
The Autistic Me: One Year On: Short documentary that serves as a sequel to The Autistic Me catches up to autistic young men Oliver, Tom, and Alex to learn of their progress one year later.
Babies Behind Bars: The emotional journey of inmates who give birth behind bars and stay with their newborns in a prison maternity wing in this short documentary.
Big in Bollywood: Feature documentary explores the struggles of an Indian-American actor living in LA to deal with sudden fame and success thanks to a lead role in 3 Idiots, a hit Bollywood film.
Britain's Weirdest Phobias: Short documentary explores a British therapist's efforts to help patients conquer strange but crippling phobias.
Dead Behind Bars: Short documentary examines the suicide deaths of three young inmates and the effects of bullying and administrative neglect in prison.
Dog Eat Dog: Delusional ex-con rejoins unhinged former partners for one last job: kidnapping a mob boss's enemy's baby and hold him for ransom; with Nicolas Cage and Willem Dafoe.
Enlighten Us: Documentary dives into the saga of a superstar self-help guru convicted of negligent homicide in the death of three followers. Appears to have departed on January 3; well, that wasn't long.
Escorts: Short documentary explores the life and families of two high-priced call girls who rely on the Internet to find their clients.
Frontline Fighting: Battling ISIS: Short documentary focuses on three British people who have signed up to combat ISIS in Syria.
Hunting Britain's Most Wanted: Short documentary watches the Extradition Unit in New Scotland Yard as they track down dangerous criminals and an influx of visiting fugitives.
The Jihadis Next Door: Short documentary deals with Islamic State supporters in Britain, including one who is suspected of committing murder on behalf of IS.
Married, Single, Dead: Short documentary looks at the disturbing stories of four British women killed by their exes after changing their relationship status on Facebook.
Men in Rubber Masks: Short documentary examines the practice of "masking" where men transform themselves into female dolls with the help of silicone masks and bodysuits.
Mr. Pig: Aging California pig farmer travels to Mexico to sell his prized hog in a last ditch effort to save his property from foreclosure; with Danny Glover and Maya Rudolph.
Murder on the Social Network: Short documentary uses real cases to show how violent criminals can use social media to locate and manipulate victims.
My Online Bride: The challenges and rewards of British men who decide to look for a long term commitment overseas and online for a willing bride in this short documentary.
My Sex Robot: The efforts of two inventors to create the world's first sex robot explores the combination of technology and sex in this short documentary.
My Transgender Kid: Two British families discuss the challenges and joys of raising kids who identify as a different gender than they were assigned at birth in this short documentary.
Revenge Porn: Short documentary examines the fairly recent phenomenon of how sexually charged shares can go public if placed in the wrong hands.
The Ultimate Guide to Penny Pinching: Short documentary examines several extremely frugal people who go on quests to save as much as possible on everything from food to their own weddings.
Wizard Mode: This documentary focuses on Robert Gagno, a pinball wizard who trains to be champion while challenging societal assumptions on autism.
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TV:
December 1:
Animal Mechanicals Season 2: More fun as animals use their gifts for transformation to solve challenging problems in this kids series; with voice of Jim Fowler.
Back to 1989 Season 1: Young man who has learned nothing of his father from his single mom has a freak accident that transports him back to 1989, the year before he was born; with Marcus Chang.
Bob Zoom en Espanol Season 1: Spanish speakers get to see animated ant Bob Zoom and his classmates use songs and games to stimulate imagination and develop fundamental skills in this kids series.
Bromance Season 1: A girl who has been raised as a boy catches the eye of a triad leader's sister, but what happens when she reveals her true gender? Romance?; with Chu-he Chen.
Chill with Bob Ross Season 1: Iconic artist and master of relaxation Bob Ross demonstrates his painting talents on creating wintry scenes in this collection focusing on the cold season.
Gargantia on the Verdurous Planet Season 1: Space dwelling teen mecha pilot falls through a wormhole and finds himself on Earth. Why yes, it's an anime, why do you ask; with voice of Kaito Ishikawa.
The Girl I Loved Season 1: Two young lovers from different worlds find their romantic future together threatened by family disapproval and a twist of fate; with Bulent Inal.
Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce Season 2: Continuing adventures of self help writer who tries to rebuild her career and find her way when the world learns her marriage is a failure; with Lisa Edelstein.
The Irish Mob Season 1: Documentary crime series that explores the rise of the Irish Mob in America from urban immigrant poverty to political power and wealth; with Mickey Spillane.
Love and Punishment Season 1: After learning of her fiance's infidelity, Yasemin's journey of wild revenge destroys a sacred promise she made to her father and changes her future; with Nurgul Yesilcay.
Merli Season 1: Unconventional high school philosophy teacher inspires his students while upsetting and/or romancing a few parents and staff along the way; with Francesc Orella.
My Babysitter's a Vampire Seasons 1-2: Fledgling vampire Sarah, Ethan, and Benny take on various supernatural beasties threatening their school; with Matthew Knight.
My Little Lover Season 1: Two childhood friends have drifted apart over the years, but when one of them are shrunk to 15 centimeters tall, they have the chance to reconnect...and romance ensues; with Taishi Nakagawa.
Off Camera with Sam Jones Season 2: More unguarded talk with various celebs and famous people who open up to the photographer; with Matt Damon and Jessica Chastain.
Refresh Man Season 1: A promising student finds herself after 10 years working at a cosmetics company ran by the man who had the worst grades in school. Love ensues; with Joanne Tseng.
West Coast Customs Season 1: Reality TV series focuses on the staff of a custom car restyling center as they create some of the most outrageous and luxurious vehicles on the planet.
December 2:
Border Security: Australia's Front Line Season 9: Another season of border patrol agents and the strange things they observe when they monitor travelers coming to and from Australia each day; with Grant Bowler.
Fauda Season 1: Top Israeli agent returns from retirement to hunt for a Palestinian militant that he thought he killed, sending chaotic events into motion; with Lior Raz.
Hello, My Twenties! Season 1: Five female Korean college students with varied tastes, life goals, and personalities become housemates in a shared residence in this series; with Ye-ri Han.
Hip Hop Evolution Season 1: The hip hop genre is traced from its roots in 1970s to the birth of gangsta rap in the early 1990s through interviews with the MCs, DJs, and moguls responsible in this season.
K Season 1: Young boy is wanted for a murder he doesn't remember doing, causing him to become a fugitive from two powerful kings and their forces in this anime series; with voice of Daisuke Namikawa.
Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan: Demon Capital Season 1: Teen Rikuo becomes a form of demon known as yokai when night falls as he prepares to fill his destiny as leader of the Yokai Clan in this anime series; with voice of Jun Fukuyama.
Pacific Heat Season 1: Animated satire series covers an elite if slow-witted team of detectives tasked with stopping and solving crimes on Australia's Gold Coast; with voice of Rob Sitch.
December 3:
Lost and Found Music Studios Season 2: Musically inclined teens have to balance home life, relationships with other studio mates/friends, and various music issues in this second season; with Victoria Baldesarra.
December 5:
From Dusk to Dawn Season 3: In what appears to be the final season, the Gecko brothers dive into a new world as they deal with startling entities that threaten humans and cuelbras alike; with DJ Cotrona.
December 6:
Homeland (Iraq Year Zero) Season 1: The lives, hopes, and fears of ordinary Iraqi families are covered before and after the beginning of the 2003 Iraq War in this series.
December 7:
Chelsea: New week and new episodes as Handler deals with prison stories, the South Dakota pipeline, and office Christmas parties; with Taylor Schilling, Susan Sarandon, Gael Garcia Bernal, and Jennifer Aniston.
December 8:
The Cuba Libra Story Season 1: The tumultuous story of Cuba's history involving foreign conquests, freedom fighters, and Cold War machinations are revealed in this documentary series.
Miss in Kiss Season 1: Fate sends an ordinary, sweet natured girl and her father into the home of the school genius whom she has a big crush in this romantic series; with Esther Wu. (appears to be a series that trickles in episodes as opposed to dropping them all at once)
Transformers: Rescue Bots Season 4: Four young Transformers help a family of emergency responders tasked with saving lives in this series; with voices of Lacey Chabert and James Marsden.
December 9:
Captive Season 1: Documentary series explores history's most complex, high stakes hostage negotiations as kidnapping victims reflect on their terrifying ordeals.
Club de Cuervos Season 2: Continuing efforts of a brother and sister who create as much excitement in the boardroom and at home as they do for their inherited soccer team; with Luis Gerardo Mendez.
Four Seasons in Havana Season 1: Wistful detective probes the heart of Havana, Cuba to investigate dark and deadly crimes as time passes in the sultry city; with Jorge Perugorria.
Fuller House Season 2: Continuing adventures of widow DJ Fuller (fka Tanner) who raises her kids alongside sister Stephanie and best friend Kimmy Gibler; with Candace Cameron Bure.
Luna Petunia Season 1: Fun loving girl with a magic toy chest enters into the fantastic land of Amazia where fun, new friends, and learning await in this animated series; with voice of Ciara Alexys.
Medici: Masters of Florence Season 1: Following the murder of his banker father, Cosimo Medici battles opponents of his artistic, economic, and political visions of Florence, Italy; with Richard Madden.
White Rabbit Project Season 1: Kari, Tony, and Grant from Mythbusters rank history's greatest heists, inventions, and more in this documentary series.
December 10:
1001 Nights Season 1: A poor, widowed single mother who is trying to raise enough money to have her child treated for cancer gets a life changing offer; with Halit Ergenc.
December 13:
Colony Season 1: Former FBI agent and his wife risk everything to find their lost son in a Los Angeles that has been conquered and isolated from the world; with Josh Holloway and Sarah Wayne Callies.
Nobel Season 1: A Norwegian Special Forces officer finds that a series of events set off in Afghanistan leads to various political and personal events happening as he comes home; with Aksel Hennie.
Tokyo Trials Season 1: Eleven Allied judges in the wake of World War 2 are tasked with deciding the fate of Japanese war criminals in a courtroom during this tense miniseries; with Marcel Hensema.
December 14:
Chelsea: These episodes mark the season finale of Chelsea as the comedian tackles Christmas, Barack Obama's legacy and zombies; with Kate Hudson, Common, and Jennifer Lawrence.
Versailles Season 1: King Louis XIV commissions a lavish palace that turns into a fierce, gilded battleground for love and politics among the French nobility in this period drama; with George Blagden.
December 15:
Backstage Season 1: Teens at elite arts school sing, dance, and act their way through performances as they face challenges on stage and off; with Devyn Nekoda.
Cannabis Season 1: When a huge marijuana shipment is stolen, the crime touches players from all ranks of the drug trade between Europe and Morocco; with Jean-Michel Correia.
The Church Men Seasons 1-3: Five students from different backgrounds pursue life in a Capuchin monestary where they learn how to be a priest as well as answer tough questions of faith from a freethinking priest; with Jean-Luc Bideau.
Color of Woman Season 1: Korean romantic TV series where two women at a cosmetics company use their various skills to compete for love and success; with Jae Hee.
Goodbye My Wife Season 1: Korean TV drama where a five year marriage is threatened by each partner's first love who returns seeking another shot at love; with Soo-hyun Hong.
Happy And Season 1: Korean relationship drama focuses on the trials and joys of married life for 11 different wives.
Heaven's Garden Season 1: A woman whose husband is in jail for bankruptcy takes her two daughters to live with her father, a man who severed ties with her years before due to the marriage in this Korean drama series; with Bul-am Choi.
Humsafar Season 1: Middle class Kharid fulfills her dying mother's final wish by marrying elite Ashar, but those unhappy about the marriage plan to turn Ashar against her; with Fawad Khan.
Ice Fantasy Season 1: The prince of the decimated Ice Tribe goes to a mountain to fight evil and finds himself clashing with the Fire Tribe led by his long-lost brother; with William Feng.
An Immortal Classic Season 1: Two renowned culinary families led by legendary food icons battle for the title of Korea's greatest chef while protecting their secret kimchee recipes; with Jae-suk Han.
K-Pop Extreme Survival Season 1: Seung Yeon decides to pursue her dreams of being a K-Pop star, even if it means disguising herself as a boy to pull it off; with Jung Eun Kim.
Miss Panda and Mr. Hedgehog Season 1: A bright, easygoing cafe owner soothes the heart and hurt of a gifted patissier with a gloomy past, allowing him to love again in this Korean series; with Jin-hyuk Choi.
The Moaning of Life Season 1-2: Karl Pilkington, best known for his travel series An Idiot Abroad, deals with middle age by once again traveling to various countries and learning about their customs, values, and cultures.
Sadqay Tumhare Season 1: A village girl and her city cousin have been in an arranged engagement since they were kids, but blossoming love could be destroyed by family secrets; with Mahira Khan.
Zindagi Gulzar Hai Season 1: In college, a middle class scholarship student rejects the efforts of a wealthy student to become friends with her due to him being an irresponsible playboy; with Sanam Saeed.
December 16:
The Adventures of Puss in Boots Season 4: The fearless feline continues to swashbuckle his way to a showdown with the dreaded Bloodwolf in the fourth season; with voice of Eric Bauza.
Call Me Francis Season 1: Father Jorge Bergoglio practices his religious calling in a country dealing with a brutal military dictator, efforts that ultimately led him to be Pope Francis; with Rodrigo de la Serna.
Crazyhead Season 1: A bowling alley worker and a nonconformist both in their twenties deal with their inner demons even as they slay real demons in this horror comedy series; with Cara Theobold.
No Second Chance Season 1: Doctor searching frantically for her missing baby daughter finds herself caught up with ruthless criminals, suspicious cops, and dark secrets; with Alexandra Lamy.
The OA Season 1: A young woman returns home after vanishing for seven years with mysterious new abilities and recruits five strangers for a secret mission; with Brit Marling and Jason Isaacs.
Sensitive Skin Season 2: Six months after the events of Season 1, Davina has a new home, Orlando is a changed man, and the marriage between Veronica and Roger is tested; with Kim Cattrall.
December 18:
Friday Night Tykes Season 3: In this third season focused on Texas youth football, teams scramble for the best available players as coaches deal with anger issues, motivation, and separating fatherhood from coaching in this sports documentary series.
December 20:
Borderline Season 1: Improvised mockumentary series about a team of inept border agents who tackles various issues at the Northend Airport; with Jamie Michie.
The Break Season 1: Police detective mourning a painful loss moves back to his peaceful hometown only to find a murder case that dredges up some dark secrets; with Yoann Blanc.
Call My Agent Season 1 (aka 10%): The efforts of a team of talent agents who deal with an unexpected crisis that threatens their agency while keeping their star clients happy; with Camille Cottin.
My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic Season 6: The ponies deal with eternal winter, first impressions, holiday blues, and changelings this season; with voices of Ashleigh Ball and Tabitha St. Germain.
December 22:
Keeping Up With the Joneses Season 1: In the Outback, the enterprising Jones family deals with the elements and unexpected predators such as crocodiles as they raise cattle in a large ranch.
The Wild Chef Seasons 1-2: This culinary series holds up to its title in more ways than one as Chef Martin Picard turns the Quebec backcountry into his personal kitchen, transforming various wild game into delectable delicacies.
December 23:
Boys Over Flowers Season 1: Unassuming high school girl stands up to a spoiled rich boy who's a member of the most popular clique in school; with Hye-Seon Ku.
Garfunkel and Oates: Trying to Be Special: Garfunkel and Oates throw a surprise filled show in Seattle in the hopes of gaining enough money to create their own comedy special; with Riki Lindhome.
Sense8: A Christmas Special: The Sensates continue to elude the Whispers while bonding over scandals and celebrations in this special that should whet the appetite for May's Season 2; with Daryl Hannah.
Travelers Season 1: Federal agent tracks four people who have dramatically different personalities which leads to a shocking discovery about humanity's future; with Eric McCormack.
Trollhunters Season 1: Finding a mysterious amulet draws an average teen towards an unexpected destiny to set out to save two worlds in this animated series; with voices of Anton Yelchin (RIP) and Ron Perlman.
December 24:
Mar de Plastico Season 1: In a southern Spanish town where racial tensions run high between the workers in their greenhouses, a cop investigates a young woman's murder; with Rodolfo Sancho.
December 26:
The Magicians Season 1: Grad school Quentin enters a college specializing in magic and learns that the mystic fantasy world he read about in books is very real; with Jason Ralph.
December 27:
AJIN: Demi Human Season 2: Kei adjusts to life on a new team while Sato plans to kill opponents of the Ajin, an action that Kei has to stop in season 2 of the series; with voice of Mamoru Miyano.
Chasing Cameron Season 1: Reality docuseries goes behind the scenes as Vine superstar Cameron Dallas plans on taking his career to the next level on an international tour.
Ezel Season 1: Young man framed for a crime fakes his own death and assumes a new identity to avoid a prison stint and seeks revenge on those who framed him; with Kenan Imirzalioglu.
Kacak Season 1: A good deed makes a cafe owner into a local hero, but also threatens to disrupt his new quiet life as his past...and the mob...come back to haunt him; with Gurkan Uygun.
Karadayi Season 1: A man searches for the real killer of a homicide which his father has been accused of doing, drawing his respectable family into a dangerous war; with Kenan Imirzalioglu.
Kurt Seyit & Sura Season 1: Turkish lieutenant and the daughter of Russian nobles fight for their love against the tides of history and familial and societal forces; with Kivanc Tatlitug.
Legends Season 2: Martin Odum deals with life as a FBI fugitive while continuing to search for clues to his past in season 2 of the show; with Sean Bean and Morris Chestnut.
Mahmut & Meryem Season 1: In the early 1500s, a son of a Muslim emperor goes on a dangerous journey to find the love of his life, the daughter of a Christian monk; with Aras Bulut Iynemli.
December 28:
Comedy Bang Bang Season 5: In season 5, Scott Aukerman deals with various guests and crises even as new bandleader Weird Al Yankovic tries to settle in; with Kevin Bacon and Zack Galifianakis.
Lockup: Women Behind Bars Season 1: Series focuses on women's prisons and the unique challenges its inmates face while locked up for crimes big and small; think of it like a real life Orange is the New Black.
Various New Year's Eve Countdowns: Youth oriented series such as Fuller House, Puffin Rock, Chasing Cameron, All Hail King Julien, Word Party, Luna Petunia, Skylanders Academy, Beat Bugs, Project MC2, and Trollhunters allow younger viewers to party and send in the new year on demand, probably before their bedtime.
December 30:
The Eighties: CNN series that recaptures the spirit and major events of the 1980s, exploring the political, technological, and cultural impact of that decade.
My Runway Season 1: Egotistical male model and pretty female model wannabe end up switching bodies and have to live each other's lives until a fix can be found; with Ji-yeon Park.
December 31:
Canada's Worst Driver Seasons 8-9: Terrible Canadian drivers are trained in various challenges in order to not win the title of Worst Driver in this reality series.
Curious and Unusual Deaths Season 2: Documentary series explores the unusual demises of people who die in bizarre ways.
Don't Call Me Crazy Season 1: Teens in treatment deal with various crises such as eating disorders, depression, and other mental health issues in this reality series.
Hell on Wheels Season 5B: Final episodes of the final season of the railroad drama as Cullen deals with the consequences of being away on the railroad and races another company to the finish line; with Anson Mount.
Hidden Houses Seasons 1-2: Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen explores luxurious mansions in Wales, pointing out the architecture and history within those homes in this series.
Horrid Henry Season 1: A troublemaking boy named Henry battles both adults who want to spoil his fun as well as his perfect kid brother; with voice of Lizzie Waterworth.
Killer Couples Season 1: British true crime series examines duos who pulled off brutal crimes that caused fascination and terror among the masses; with Mark Billingham.
Killer in the Family Season 1: Criminal psychologist Laura Richards interview survivors of family homicides as she explores their murders and discovers the hidden warning signs missed.
Motorway Cops Collection: Reality series focuses on the law enforcers of British motorways as they deal with various criminals.
Murder Files Season 1: Crime documentary series examines some of Britain's most notorious murders in recent memory and how police was able to solve the case and capture those responsible.
Real Life Wife Swap Season 1: Explore the lives of swinging couples and their sexual practices in this reality documentary series.
Rescue Mediums Season 6: Jackie and Alison are two British mediums who help beleaguered homeowners convince their home's spirits to let it go and leave the owners in peace in this reality series.
Unreported World Seasons 29-30: Investigative reporters go around the world to cover social and political issues not covered in mainstream media in this series.
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Delayed for Another Time:
The Battle of Chosin
Captain America: The Winter Soldier
Hitler: A Career
Thank You for Playing
What Tomorrow Brings
Future Attractions:
January 1, 2017:
After Innocence
American Pie Presents: Band Camp
Around the World in 80 Days (2004)
Beautiful Girls
Bee Movie
Bella (2006)
Boogie Nights
Braveheart
Bridget Jones's Diary
Caddyshack
Collateral Damage
The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951)
Dreamcatcher (2002)
El Dorado
E.T. the Extra Terrestrial
HALO Legend
Hugo
The Inn of the Sixth Happiness
Justin Bieber: Never Say Never
License to Drive
The Man with One Red Shoe
Menace 2 Society
Mystery Team
Nancy Drew
Oceans 12
The Parent Trap (1961)
The Perfect Physique
The Rat Race (2012)
The Shining (1980)
Someone Like You
Superman: The Movie
Superman 2
Superman 3
Superman 4: The Quest for Peace
Superman Returns
The Switch (2010)
To Be a Miss
Trudell
V for Vendetta
Vanilla Sky
The End
