Apple TV Plus has confirmed its raft of tv shows and films for fans to enjoy this Christmas season.
The content includes brand new Charlie Brown episodes and last year’s big festive film release, Spirited…
“A Charlie Brown Christmas” — Stream for Free Saturday, December 14, 2024 and Sunday, December 15, 2024
In this beloved Peanuts special, feeling down about the commercialism of Christmas, Lucy recruits Charlie Brown to be the director of the gang’s holiday play. Can he overcome his friends’ preference for dancing over acting, find the “perfect” tree and discover the true meaning of Christmas?
“Spirited”
Apple’s hit, holiday musical comedy starring Will Ferrell, Ryan Reynolds and Octavia Spencer. In “Spirited,” each Christmas Eve, the Ghost of Christmas Present (Will Ferrell) selects one dark soul to be reformed by a visit from three spirits. But this season, he picked the wrong Scrooge. Clint Briggs (Ryan Reynolds) turns the tables on his ghostly host until Present finds himself reexamining his own past, present and future. For the first time, “A Christmas Carol” is told from the perspective of the ghosts in this hilarious musical twist on the classic Charles Dickens tale. Ferrell and Reynolds star in the film alongside Spencer, Sunita Mani, Patrick Page and the voice talents of Tracy Morgan.
“Mariah Carey’s Magical Christmas Special”
Faced with a holiday cheer crisis, the North Pole knows there’s only one person who can save the day: Santa’s great friend Mariah Carey. The queen of Christmas, Mariah Carey, creates a fabulous and star-studded spectacular to make the whole world merry! The special lineup also includes guest superstars Tiffany Haddish, Billy Eichner, Ariana Grande, Jennifer Hudson, Snoop Dogg, Jermaine Dupri, Misty Copeland and Mykal-Michelle Harris. Extra special appearances are also made by Carey’s twins, Moroccan and Monroe.
“Mariah’s Christmas: The Magic Continues”
Featuring the first and only performance of the multi-Grammy Award-winning global icon’s new single, “Fall in Love at Christmas,” “Mariah’s Christmas: The Magic Continues” is a holiday spectacular featuring appearances from Grammy Award-nominated worldwide artist Khalid and Grammy Award-winning legend Kirk Franklin as they bring the spirit of Christmas to fans around the world. The queen of Christmas also rings in the holidays with a dazzling, new rendition of fan favorite, “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home).” The special also features an exclusive interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe and Carey, along with her 10-year-old twins, Moroccan and Monroe, as they share their favorite holiday moments, and Carey celebrates her beloved holiday classic, “All I Want For Christmas Is You,” and Apple TV+’s perennial smash hit, “Mariah Carey’s Magical Christmas Special.”
“Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas”
In “Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas,” Emmy Award-winning star Hannah Waddingham rings in the holidays as she welcomes special guests for a musical extravaganza at the famed London Coliseum. The special is recorded live in front of an audience, and audiences around the world join Waddingham in celebrating her favorite time of year on Apple TV+ as she performs festive classics accompanied by a spectacular big band.
“Spirited” Sing-Along
A sing-along version of the hit holiday musical comedy, “Spirited,” starring Will Ferrell, Ryan Reynolds and Octavia Spencer, allows audiences to belt out fan-favorite tunes composed by Academy Award winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (“La La Land”), such as “Good Afternoon” and “Bringin’ Back Christmas.”
“The Making of ‘Spirited’”
Go behind the scenes in “The Making of ‘Spirited,’” featuring never-before-seen rehearsal footage starring Will Ferrell, Ryan Reynolds and Octavia Spencer. Since its debut, “Spirited” has received wide acclaim and has been hailed as “an instant Christmas classic” that is “hugely entertaining” with “show-stopping numbers reminiscent of the golden age of movie musicals.”
“Ted Lasso: The Missing Christmas Mustache”
From the team that brought kindness back, “Ted Lasso: The Missing Christmas Mustache” is a stop-motion short, featuring the voice talents of the beloved ensemble cast as they help Ted search for a lost item that ultimately leads him to realize the meaning of the holiday season. The holiday short stars Jason Sudeikis, Hannah Waddingham, Brendan Hunt, Jeremy Swift, Juno Temple, Brett Goldstein, Phil Dunster and Nick Mohammed.
“The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse”
A story of kindness, friendship, courage and hope for viewers of all ages in a heartwarming, classically animated Academy Award-winning film based on Charlie Mackesy’s book, “The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse.” The poignant and heartfelt journey follows the unlikely friendship of a boy, a mole, a fox and a horse traveling together in the boy’s search for home. The film, featuring Mackesy’s distinctive illustrations brought to life in full color with beautiful hand-drawn animation, stars BAFTA Award winner Tom Hollander (“The Night Manager”) as the Mole, Golden Globe and SAG Award winner Idris Elba (“Luther”) as the Fox, Golden Globe Award winner Gabriel Byrne (“All Things Bright and Beautiful”) as the Horse, and newcomer Jude Coward Nicoll as the Boy.
“The Velveteen Rabbit”
Based on the treasured classic children’s book by Margery Williams, “The Velveteen Rabbit” celebrates the magic of unconditional love. When 7-year-old William receives a new favorite toy for Christmas, he discovers a lifelong friend and unlocks a world of magic.
The 40-minute special from Apple TV+ and produced by Magic Light Pictures introduces Phoenix Laroche (“The Royal Nanny”) starring as William alongside an all-star cast, including the voices of Alex Lawther (“Andor”) as the Velveteen Rabbit, Helena Bonham Carter (“The Crown,” “Harry Potter”) as Wise Horse, Nicola Coughlan (“Bridgerton”) as Playroom Fairy, Bethany Antonia (“House of the Dragon”) as Female Rabbit, Lois Chimimba (“Still Up”) as Car, Paterson Joseph (“Vigil”) as King, Clive Rowe (“So Awkward”) as Lion, Nathaniel Parker (“The Inspector Lynley Mysteries”) as Male Rabbit, Tilly Vosburgh (“Inside Man”) as Momo and Samantha Colley (“Genius”) as Mother.
