Mon Jan 05 04:50:00 UTC 2026: Headline: Holiday Entertainment Buzz: From Grinch Nostalgia to College Football Playoffs

New York, NY – January 1, 2026 – As 2026 kicks off, the entertainment world is buzzing with holiday movie reviews, TV updates, and sports excitement. This week, nostalgic classics like “How The Grinch Stole Christmas,” celebrating its 25th anniversary, are being re-evaluated alongside a plethora of new streaming options.

Netflix is a hub of activity with new releases in January 2026 including the finale of the popular series, “Stranger Things” and Kate Winslet movie “Goodbye June”. Also new to Netflix this week includes “Death Before the Wedding”, “The Son of a Thousand Men”, and “Priscilla”.

Hallmark Channel has also released a movie that is breaking their mold, “The Christmas Baby”.

Meanwhile, Disney+ is preparing for the drop of “Percy Jackson” Season 2, and streaming services are vying for viewers’ attention with new series and concert films.

Reality TV fans can anticipate the return of “Southern Charm” with drama brewing.

On the sports front, the College Football Playoff dominates today’s lineup on ESPN, including No. 4 Texas Tech vs. No. 5 Oregon, No. 9 Alabama vs. No. 1 Indiana in the Rose Bowl, and No. 3 Georgia vs. No. 6 Ole Miss in the Sugar Bowl. The NFL regular season concludes next week, with the Wild Card round of the playoffs beginning January 10th.

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