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Holiday Movie Season in Full Swing; Diverse Storytelling Gains Traction
The holiday movie season is in full swing, with numerous streaming releases vying for viewers’ attention. Amazon Prime Video offers “Merv,” a dog-centric Christmas rom-com starring Zooey Deschanel and Charlie Cox, while Netflix has “Elmo & Mark Rober’s Merry Giftmas.” ABC features “Kevin Costner Presents: The First Christmas,” promising a more realistic take on the Nativity.
Hallmark Channel continues to be a significant player, with Lacey Chabert eagerly anticipating her 2026 Disney World-set film. Tamera Mowry-Housley believes Hallmark fans are increasingly open to diverse narratives and expressed her desire to work with her twin sister, Tia Mowry, on a Christmas project, potentially reviving “Twitches” in a holiday setting.
Beyond holiday fare, Disney+ is gearing up for “Percy Jackson” Season 2, while Netflix boasts strong performers like the new series, with details about upcoming shows in December 2025.
In other TV news, filming locations have been revealed for Apple TV+’s “Pluribus” Episode 7, showcasing Manousos’ perilous journey through the Darién Gap, with scenes shot in Northern Spain, the Canary Islands, and potentially mirroring the jungle environment through other locations. Rhea Seehorn’s Carol, meanwhile, was filmed back in Albuquerque, taking field trips to Jemez Springs in Sandoval County, the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum in Santa Fe, and Albuquerque Country Club.
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