While you can always rely on Hallmark and other channels to provide a frankly overwhelming number of new Christmas movies each year, the streaming services have all been slower to crank out their own Yuletide romcoms and North Pole-centric misadventures. This year there are a solid half-dozen options among four streamers, starring plenty of familiar faces going through the usual holiday hijinks in suburbia: Christmas cards, delayed toy delivery, body swaps. If you’ve seen it before, you can expect it again with pretty paper and a bow!
I’m gonna warn you now though, there are no bonafide modern classics in this year’s batch, but neither are they all lumps of coal. The ones that tackle the debate of Santa’s existence do so in ways unique from one another, and the movies on this list that are most successful are the ones that get super myopic about...
I’m gonna warn you now though, there are no bonafide modern classics in this year’s batch, but neither are they all lumps of coal. The ones that tackle the debate of Santa’s existence do so in ways unique from one another, and the movies on this list that are most successful are the ones that get super myopic about...
- 12/14/2023
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
Some might say they don’t want a lot for Christmas, but who’s going to turn down a Christmas movie starring rapper-actor Chris “Ludacris” Bridges and comedian Lil Rel Howery?
Directed by Tim Story, and produced by Will Packer’s Will Packer Productions, comes the comedic fantasy film “Dashing Through the Snow,” which carries the title of the classic Christmas jingle “Dashing Through the Snow (Jingle Bells).”
In the lighthearted tale, Bridges stars as Eddie Garrick, a social worker who no longer believes in the magic of Christmas due to a traumatic childhood experience. But, with the help of his Christmas-loving daughter Charlotte (Madison Skye Validum) and good ol’ Saint Nick — who just goes by Nick (Lil Rel Howery) — the group is on a mission to restore Eddie’s faith in Christmas while evading wicked politician Conrad Harf (Oscar Nuñez).
The film lands exclusively on Disney+, and here’s...
Directed by Tim Story, and produced by Will Packer’s Will Packer Productions, comes the comedic fantasy film “Dashing Through the Snow,” which carries the title of the classic Christmas jingle “Dashing Through the Snow (Jingle Bells).”
In the lighthearted tale, Bridges stars as Eddie Garrick, a social worker who no longer believes in the magic of Christmas due to a traumatic childhood experience. But, with the help of his Christmas-loving daughter Charlotte (Madison Skye Validum) and good ol’ Saint Nick — who just goes by Nick (Lil Rel Howery) — the group is on a mission to restore Eddie’s faith in Christmas while evading wicked politician Conrad Harf (Oscar Nuñez).
The film lands exclusively on Disney+, and here’s...
- 11/20/2023
- by Raquel 'Rocky' Harris
- The Wrap
Chris “Ludacris” Bridges never planned on being an actor when he started his rap career during the late ’90s. He attributes his successful transition from music to acting to late writer-director John Singleton, who gave him his breakout role as Tej Parker in the “The Fast and the Furious” (2001) sequel “2 Fast 2 Furious” (2003).
During a discussion about his new role as Eddie Garrick in Disney+’s new Christmas movie “Dashing Through the Snow,” Bridges discussed his more than 20-year career as an actor, and how acting initially was never “part of the plan.”
While his debut role was playing an unsatisfied customer in record producer and filmmaker DJ Pooh’s comedy “The Wash” (2001), it wasn’t until Singleton cast him as a former street racer and mechanic that his acting career went full speed ahead.
“No, it was not part of the plan. I always give credit to John Singleton,...
During a discussion about his new role as Eddie Garrick in Disney+’s new Christmas movie “Dashing Through the Snow,” Bridges discussed his more than 20-year career as an actor, and how acting initially was never “part of the plan.”
While his debut role was playing an unsatisfied customer in record producer and filmmaker DJ Pooh’s comedy “The Wash” (2001), it wasn’t until Singleton cast him as a former street racer and mechanic that his acting career went full speed ahead.
“No, it was not part of the plan. I always give credit to John Singleton,...
- 11/20/2023
- by Raquel 'Rocky' Harris
- The Wrap
In “Dashing Through the Snow,” Lil Rel Howery has the off-the-cuff funk energy of a hustler who’s so quick that you believe his spiel before you’ve had the chance to outthink it. The whole issue of believing is key to the movie, since Howery plays Santa Claus — or, perhaps, a petty criminal who’s pretending to be Santa Claus. The character calls himself Nick, and he’s dressed as a variation on the old-school Victorian Santa: half-frame glasses, a coat festooned with gold buttons and paramilitary shoulder flaps, a vest of gold finery, along with a few token bits of street cool.
Howery’s line readings sound improvised, and that’s a good thing. He’s the ebullient, fast-talking spark plug of a formula comedy with a cheap engine, though one that putters along harmlessly enough. Not so long ago, there were maybe three or four Christmas movies per holiday season.
Howery’s line readings sound improvised, and that’s a good thing. He’s the ebullient, fast-talking spark plug of a formula comedy with a cheap engine, though one that putters along harmlessly enough. Not so long ago, there were maybe three or four Christmas movies per holiday season.
- 11/19/2023
- by Owen Gleiberman
- Variety Film + TV
Every time Lil Rel Howery watches his new Disney+ film “Dashing Through the Snow,” he gets “emotional” seeing a Black Santa.
“Because, it’s like, you see Black Santa – [Chris “Ludacris” Bridges” and I] were talking about this earlier – when you see the end of the movie, like, every time I see the end of it, and I’m like, ‘Is it weird because it’s me?’ But, I always get emotional,” Howery, who plays Santa “Nick” Claus in the film, told TheWrap. “Like, wow, just to see Santa fly through the air. That’s a Black Santa. He’s waving. It’s just a beautiful thing because we don’t see that often. I’m actually very honored and cannot wait to see how children react to this because I do think it’s so very special what we did with the representation.”
While Black actors have had roles where they...
“Because, it’s like, you see Black Santa – [Chris “Ludacris” Bridges” and I] were talking about this earlier – when you see the end of the movie, like, every time I see the end of it, and I’m like, ‘Is it weird because it’s me?’ But, I always get emotional,” Howery, who plays Santa “Nick” Claus in the film, told TheWrap. “Like, wow, just to see Santa fly through the air. That’s a Black Santa. He’s waving. It’s just a beautiful thing because we don’t see that often. I’m actually very honored and cannot wait to see how children react to this because I do think it’s so very special what we did with the representation.”
While Black actors have had roles where they...
- 11/17/2023
- by Raquel 'Rocky' Harris
- The Wrap
This week, a family-friendly holiday film lands on Disney+. “Dashing Through the Snow” is a funny and entertaining movie sure to get you into the holiday spirit. In it, a father and his nine-year-old daughter have the opportunity of a lifetime, which brings them on an adventure and helps them find the Christmas magic they’ve been missing. You and your family can begin streaming “Dashing Through the Snow” on Friday, Nov. 17 exclusively on Disney+. You can watch Dashing Through the Snow with a subscription to Disney+.
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“Dashing Through the Snow” is a feel-good family comedy starring Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, Teyonah Parris, Madison Skye Validum, Oscar Nuñez, and Lil Rel Howery.
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About ‘Dashing Through the Snow’
“Dashing Through the Snow” is a feel-good family comedy starring Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, Teyonah Parris, Madison Skye Validum, Oscar Nuñez, and Lil Rel Howery.
- 11/17/2023
- by Aubrey Chorpenning
- The Streamable
"Dashing Through the Snow" is a new live-action comedy feature, directed by Tim Story, starring tars Lil Rel Howery and Chris "Ludacris" Bridges, streaming November 17, 2023 on Disney+:
"...'Eddie Garrick' (Bridges) is a good-hearted man who has turned his back on Christmas due to a traumatic childhood experience. At the request of his wife 'Allison Garrick' (Teyonah Parris), from whom he is separated, Eddie takes his daughter 'Charlotte' (Madison Skye Validum) out with him on Christmas Eve, where they meet a mysterious man in a red suit named 'Nick' (Lil Rel Howery).
"Eddie, who is a social worker, thinks the man is delusional and needs professional help, but when he evokes the wrath of a local politician (Oscar Nuñez), he and his daughter are taken on a magical adventure that just might restore his faith in Christmas..."
Click the images to enlarge...
"...'Eddie Garrick' (Bridges) is a good-hearted man who has turned his back on Christmas due to a traumatic childhood experience. At the request of his wife 'Allison Garrick' (Teyonah Parris), from whom he is separated, Eddie takes his daughter 'Charlotte' (Madison Skye Validum) out with him on Christmas Eve, where they meet a mysterious man in a red suit named 'Nick' (Lil Rel Howery).
"Eddie, who is a social worker, thinks the man is delusional and needs professional help, but when he evokes the wrath of a local politician (Oscar Nuñez), he and his daughter are taken on a magical adventure that just might restore his faith in Christmas..."
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- 11/3/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
As the calendar flips to November, Disney+ is diving head first into the holiday season with original holiday movies and the return of a beloved Christmas franchise. Disney’s flagship streaming platform is also celebrating multiple installments of the Marvel Cinematic Universe with the season finale of “Loki,” the Disney+ debut of Spider-Man: Far From Home, and all of the background you need to prepare for the big screen debut of “The Marvels.”
Also, 2023 marks the first year that Disney+ will be the home of the Rock & Roll Hal of Fame Induction Ceremony. The steamer will broadcast it live and then ABC will air highlights on New Year’s Day.
Check out The Streamable’s top picks for what’s new this month on Disney+!
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Also, 2023 marks the first year that Disney+ will be the home of the Rock & Roll Hal of Fame Induction Ceremony. The steamer will broadcast it live and then ABC will air highlights on New Year’s Day.
Check out The Streamable’s top picks for what’s new this month on Disney+!
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- 10/31/2023
- by Matt Tamanini
- The Streamable
Disney+ has unleashed the official trailer for its holiday family comedy feature ‘Dashing Through the Snow.’
Eddie Garrick (Chris “Ludacris” Bridges) is a good-hearted man who has turned his back on Christmas due to a traumatic childhood experience. At the request of his wife Allison Garrick (Teyonah Parris), from whom he is separated, Eddie takes his 9-year-old daughter Charlotte (Madison Skye Validum) out with him on Christmas Eve, where they meet a mysterious man in a red suit named Nick (Lil Rel Howery). Eddie, who is a social worker, thinks the man is delusional and needs professional help, but when he evokes the wrath of a local politician (Oscar Nuñez), he and his daughter are taken on a magical adventure that just might restore his faith in Christmas.
Directed by Tim Story, Teyonah Parris, Madison Skye Validum, Oscar Nuñez, Ravi V. Patel, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Gina Brillon, Sebastian Sozzi, Kevin Connolly,...
Eddie Garrick (Chris “Ludacris” Bridges) is a good-hearted man who has turned his back on Christmas due to a traumatic childhood experience. At the request of his wife Allison Garrick (Teyonah Parris), from whom he is separated, Eddie takes his 9-year-old daughter Charlotte (Madison Skye Validum) out with him on Christmas Eve, where they meet a mysterious man in a red suit named Nick (Lil Rel Howery). Eddie, who is a social worker, thinks the man is delusional and needs professional help, but when he evokes the wrath of a local politician (Oscar Nuñez), he and his daughter are taken on a magical adventure that just might restore his faith in Christmas.
Directed by Tim Story, Teyonah Parris, Madison Skye Validum, Oscar Nuñez, Ravi V. Patel, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Gina Brillon, Sebastian Sozzi, Kevin Connolly,...
- 10/26/2023
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
"Dashing Through the Snow" is a new live-action comedy feature, directed by Tim Story, starring tars Lil Rel Howery and Chris "Ludacris" Bridges, streaming November 17, 2023 on Disney+:
"...'Eddie Garrick' (Bridges) is a good-hearted man who has turned his back on Christmas due to a traumatic childhood experience. At the request of his wife 'Allison Garrick' (Teyonah Parris), from whom he is separated, Eddie takes his daughter 'Charlotte' (Madison Skye Validum) out with him on Christmas Eve, where they meet a mysterious man in a red suit named 'Nick' (Lil Rel Howery).
"Eddie, who is a social worker, thinks the man is delusional and needs professional help, but when he evokes the wrath of a local politician (Oscar Nuñez), he and his daughter are taken on a magical adventure that just might restore his faith in Christmas..."
Click the images to enlarge...
"...'Eddie Garrick' (Bridges) is a good-hearted man who has turned his back on Christmas due to a traumatic childhood experience. At the request of his wife 'Allison Garrick' (Teyonah Parris), from whom he is separated, Eddie takes his daughter 'Charlotte' (Madison Skye Validum) out with him on Christmas Eve, where they meet a mysterious man in a red suit named 'Nick' (Lil Rel Howery).
"Eddie, who is a social worker, thinks the man is delusional and needs professional help, but when he evokes the wrath of a local politician (Oscar Nuñez), he and his daughter are taken on a magical adventure that just might restore his faith in Christmas..."
Click the images to enlarge...
- 10/26/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Chris “Ludacris” Bridges is a total Grinch, and it’s up to Lil Rel Howery to help him find the Christmas spirit in the trailer for the upcoming film Dashing Through the Snow, premiering Friday, Nov. 17 on Disney+.
Press Play on the above video for a sneak peek at the holiday hijinks in store.
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The movie stars Bridges as Eddie Garrick, an all-around good...
Press Play on the above video for a sneak peek at the holiday hijinks in store.
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The movie stars Bridges as Eddie Garrick, an all-around good...
- 10/25/2023
- by Keisha Hatchett
- TVLine.com
Lil Rel Howery as Nick and Ludacris as Eddie in ‘Dashing Through the Snow’
Lil Rel Howery (Vacation Friends), Ludacris (the Fast & Furious franchise), and Teyonah Parris (WandaVision) will be helping to ring in the holidays with Dashing Through the Snow. The Disney+ original holiday comedy unveiled a batch of photos super early, considering it’s not even October and Halloween decorations are currently taking up space on store shelves.
Joining the trio for some holiday fun are Mary Lynn Rajskub, Ravi V. Patel, Gina Brillon, Kevin Connolly, and Zulay Henao. Tim Story (Ride Along 1 & 2) directed from a screenplay by Scott Rosenberg, with John Jacobs and Will Packer producing. Story, Johanna Byer, Ross Fanger, and Zac Unterman executive produce.
Teyonah Parris as Allison, Madison Skye Validum as Charlotte, and Ludacris as Eddie
Disney+ offers this synopsis of the holiday comedy:
“Eddie Garrick (Chris “Ludacris” Bridges) is a good-hearted man...
Lil Rel Howery (Vacation Friends), Ludacris (the Fast & Furious franchise), and Teyonah Parris (WandaVision) will be helping to ring in the holidays with Dashing Through the Snow. The Disney+ original holiday comedy unveiled a batch of photos super early, considering it’s not even October and Halloween decorations are currently taking up space on store shelves.
Joining the trio for some holiday fun are Mary Lynn Rajskub, Ravi V. Patel, Gina Brillon, Kevin Connolly, and Zulay Henao. Tim Story (Ride Along 1 & 2) directed from a screenplay by Scott Rosenberg, with John Jacobs and Will Packer producing. Story, Johanna Byer, Ross Fanger, and Zac Unterman executive produce.
Teyonah Parris as Allison, Madison Skye Validum as Charlotte, and Ludacris as Eddie
Disney+ offers this synopsis of the holiday comedy:
“Eddie Garrick (Chris “Ludacris” Bridges) is a good-hearted man...
- 9/12/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
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