Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer leaving CBS for NBC

The classic Christmas special, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, is leaving its long-time home of CBS for NBC, the network it premiered on 60 years ago.

“The classic animated special offers the perspective of Rudolph, who’s told he could not play in any Reindeer Games due to his glowing nose,” a synopsis said.

“Rudolph sets out on a fantastic journey where he meets Hermey the elf, prospector Yukon Cornelius and a host of Misfit Toys, all while trying to hide from the Abominable Snow Monster,” the summary continued. “The story is narrated by Burl Ives, who plays Sam the Snowman and whose iconic recording of the ‘Rudolph’ song has become part of the culture.”

The special ran on NBC from 1964 through 1971, before it moved to CBS.

Star Wars: Skeleton Crew trailer released

Disney+ has shared the trailer and poster for Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, set in the New Republic era.

Premiering December 3 with a two-episode debut, the series stars Jude Law as Jod Na Nawood, a mysterious guide to four kids — Wim, Fern, KB and Neel — who discover an old spaceship. Their journey through the galaxy attracts pirates and criminals.

Created by Jon Watts and Christopher Ford, known for Spider-Man: Homecoming, the show draws inspiration from The Goonies, E.T., and Indiana Jones.

Moore and Carden Star in cartoonish comedy The Gutter

Shameik Moore and D’Arcy Carden star in the comedy The Gutter, set to release in theatres and on VOD. The actors describe their performances as inspired by cartoons, with Moore’s character, Walt, exhibiting cartoonish antics like 360-degree wind-ups and barking like a dog.

Carden plays Skunk, a former bowling champion who coaches Walt to save a bowling alley. The film’s light-hearted wackiness recalls classic comedies of the ‘80s and ‘90s, with improvisation encouraged on set.

Moore sees his character’s outrageousness as a defence mechanism, akin to the humour in Dope, the 2015 film that helped launch his career.

Published in Dawn, Young World, November 30th, 2024