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The Sound of Music, on ABC

Julie Andrews stars as Maria, a young nun who leaves the convent to become a governess, in this beloved musical. The film is based on the iconic Rodgers and Hammerstein stage musical and also stars Christopher Plummer as the widowed dad, Capt. Von Trapp.

Julie Andrews stars in "The Sound of Music"
Julie Andrews stars in "The Sound of Music"

New Releases for the week of Dec. 19 - 25

Blue Bayou

Antonio Leblanc (Chon) is a Korean-American expat working as a tattoo artist to support his wife, Kathy (Vikander), and her biological daughter, Jessie (Kowalske). Money is tight, but because of Antonio's criminal history, he is unable to find additional employment to support his family -- harassment from the police isn't helping. Under constant threat from Ace (O'Brien) and Denny (Cohen), two New Orleans police officers, Antonio must fight to avoid deportation from the only country he has ever called home.

Director: Justin Chon. Stars: Justin Chon, Alicia Vikander, Mark O'Brien, Linh-Dan Pham, Sydney Kowalske, Vondie Curtis-Hall, Altonio Jackson, Emory Cohen. 2021. 119 mins. Drama.

 

No Time to Die

While enjoying his retirement in Jamaica, Bond (Craig) is contacted by an old friend from the CIA, Felix Leiter (Wright), who asks for his help in rescuing a kidnapped scientist. The mission leads Bond down a road far more treacherous than he expected as he comes face to face with formidable villain Safin (Malek), who holds a dangerous new technology that could spell the end for Bond and those like him.

Director: Cary Joji Fukunaga. Stars: Daniel Craig, Rami Malek, Léa Seydoux, Lashana Lynch, Ben Whishaw, Naomie Harris, Jeffrey Wright, Christoph Waltz, Ralph Fiennes. 2021. 163 mins. Action.

 

Fortress

Robert (Willis) is a former CIA agent who is living his life peacefully on a secret resort in the woods when his estranged son, Paul (Metcalfe), arrives for a visit. It is there that he learns the truth about his father, who has lived a double life, and that his quaint resort is actually a retirement community for National Clandestine Service members. Paul doesn't show up alone, however, as Robert's nemesis, Balzary (Murray), isn't far behind. Now the father and son need to put aside their own differences in order to face a common enemy and live to see another day.

Director: James Cullen Bressack. Stars. Bruce Willis, Jesse Metcalfe, Chad Michael Murray, Kelly Greyson, Ser'Darius Blain, Shannen Doherty, Katalina Viteri. 2021. Action.

Premier Champions Boxing, on Fox

Live from the Armory in Minneapolis, Minn., this Premier Boxing Champions main event pits unbeaten WBA Super Middleweight champ David Morrell Jr. of Cuba against D.C.'s Alantez Fox. Matched for weight, Morrell Jr. boasts twice Fox's knockout percentage.

Kate Abdo, host of Fox PBC
Kate Abdo, host of Fox PBC

The Greatest #AtHome Videos , on CBS

Hosted by Cedric the Entertainer, this fun, family-friendly clips show was created to showcase the creative, hilarious and often active ways people across the globe have kept themselves and their families entertained during the coronavirus quarantine.

Cedric the Entertainer hosts "The Greatest #AtHome Videos"
Cedric the Entertainer hosts "The Greatest #AtHome Videos"

Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors, on NBC

In 1955, the close-knit Parton family struggles to overcome tragedy in this holiday film. A story about the early life of Dolly Parton, the movie stars Alyvia Alyn Lind as a young Dolly, Jennifer Nettles as her mother and Ricky Schroder as her father.

Alyvia Alyn Lind and Ricky Schroder star in "Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors"
Alyvia Alyn Lind and Ricky Schroder star in "Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors"

The Masked Singer, on Fox

Nick Cannon is back to host more of this game show's sixth season. Ken Jeong, Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg and Nicole Scherzinger once again guess the identities of elaborately costumed celebrities who perform and give clues about themselves.

Thingamajig from "The Masked Singer"

The Bachelorette, on ABC/City

Tayshia Adams and Kaitlyn Bristowe host as Season 18's bachelorette Michelle Young whittles her way through the men hoping to be Mr. Right. This long-running series spinoff, like the original, features a new star and new contestants every season.

Michelle Young stars in "The Bachelorette"
Michelle Young stars in "The Bachelorette"

NCIS, on CBS/Global

Now in its 19th season, this procedural drama follows a group of highly trained special agents as they track down criminals involved in crimes involving military personnel. Wilmer Valderrama, Sean Murray, Diona Reasonover and Katrina Law star.

Wilmer Valderrama stars in "NCIS"
Wilmer Valderrama stars in "NCIS"

Succession, on HBO

The battle for power continues in another new episode of this hit series. Kendall (Jeremy Strong) double-crossed his father and founding Waystar Royco CEO Logan Roy (Brian Cox) at the beginning of the season. Sarah Snook and Kieran Culkin also star.

Brian Cox and Sarah Snook star in "Succession"
Brian Cox and Sarah Snook star in "Succession"

Video Releases December 12 - 18

Venom: Let There Be Carnage

After Eddie Brock's (Hardy) return to journalism following the events of the first film, "Venom" (2018), he remains bonded with Venom (also Hardy) and the pair prowl San Francisco in search of criminals to kill. Brock is soon contacted by Det. Patrick Mulligan (Graham) to speak to serial killer Cletus Kasady (Harrelson) and find the location of his victim's bodies before being executed for his crimes. After locating the bodies, Brock is invited to attend Kasady's execution. But when Venom is provoked into attacking Kasady and Kasady bites Brock's hand, the criminal ingests part of the symbiote, which blocks the execution. The new, red symbiote presents itself as Carnage, and the pair begin wreaking havoc on San Francisco.

Director: Andy Serkis. Stars: Tom Hardy, Woody Harrelson, Michelle Williams, Naomie Harris, Reid Scott, Stephen Graham, Peggy Lu. 2021. 97 mins. Action.

 

The Mitchells vs. the Machines

On the eve of her departure to film school, aspiring filmmaker Katie Mitchell (Jacobson) gets in an argument with her technology-averse father, Rick (McBride), which leads to the accidental breaking of Katie's laptop. Fearing the altercation will lead to a breakdown in their relationship, Rick enlists Katie's mom (Rudolph), her brother (Rianda) and the family dog (Doug the Pug) to drive Katie across the country to school. However, while at a roadside stop in Kansas, the Mitchell family is attacked by alien robots on a mission. With the fate of human life on earth in their hands, the reluctant Mitchell family sets out to save the world.

Directors: Michael Rianda, Jeff Rowe. Stars: Abbi Jacobson, Danny McBride, Maya Rudolph, Michael Rianda, Eric André, Olivia Colman, Fred Armisen, Doug the Pug. 2021. 113 mins. Animated adventure.

 

The Card Counter

Touring, card-counting gambler William Tell (Isaac) uses gambling as a way to numb the memories of his time as a U.S. Army torturer in Abu Ghraib. But after a chance encounter with Cirk Baufort (Sheridan), the son of another soldier from Abu Ghraib, in Atlantic City, a series of events is set in motion that leads Tell to relive the horrors of his past and choose his fate once again.

Director: Paul Schrader. Stars: Oscar Isaac, Tiffany Haddish, Tye Sheridan, Willem Dafoe, Alexander Babara, Bobby C. King. 2021. 111 mins. Drama.

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