Fri Dec 20 04:50:00 UTC 2024: ## Holiday Cheer, Hollywood Headlines, and Streaming Service Showdown: Your October Entertainment Roundup

**New York, NY** – October brings a flurry of entertainment news, from festive Hallmark movies to behind-the-scenes Hollywood gossip and the latest streaming service offerings.

Hallmark Channel is serving up holiday cheer with new films such as “Trading Up Christmas,” featuring a woman attempting a viral Christmas stocking trade for a house, and “Following Yonder Star,” starring a former TV star finding love in Vermont. Meanwhile, critics are weighing in on new releases across various platforms, providing “Stream It or Skip It” reviews for films including Netflix’s airport thriller “Carry-On” starring Taron Egerton and the Tom Hardy vehicle, “Venom: The Last Dance”. Other VOD offerings under scrutiny include Sean Baker’s “Anora” and Jim Jarmusch’s zombie comedy “The Dead Don’t Die.” Disney+ also gets the review treatment for its films, “Out of My Mind” and “The Simpsons: O C’mon All Ye Faithful”.

The entertainment world is buzzing with other news. Macaulay Culkin revealed a surprising anecdote from the set of “Home Alone,” claiming Joe Pesci accidentally bit his finger. Zachary Levi addressed recent career rumors, denying he’s been “canceled” for political endorsements.

Television dominates the headlines, with recaps and reviews for current shows like “Outlander,” “Skeleton Crew,” and the final season of “Yellowstone,” which is generating significant buzz around the departure of Kevin Costner and conflict among cast members. The reality TV scene also heats up with “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” returning, plus updates on “The Traitors” and “The View.”

Finally, comedy fans can rejoice, as Jim Gaffigan’s new Hulu stand-up special, “The Skinny,” receives rave reviews, promising to be his best work in years. The streaming service is also launching its “Hularious” comedy brand with upcoming specials from Ilana Glazer, Roy Wood Jr., and Chris Distefano. Movie lovers can find detailed reviews and recommendations of best movies available this October on Netflix, Max, Disney+, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu and Peacock.

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