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Cheetahs Up Close with Bertie Gregory – 2 January
Special. In the latest special from this British wildlife filmmaker, Bertie arrives in the Serengeti as the spectacular wildebeest migration kicks off. He’s here to film the fastest land animal on Earth: the cheetah. As he gets close to a mother caring for her tiny cubs and a young group of males executing phenomenal hunts as a team, he learns about the unexpected challenges the species endures.
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Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2 – 10 December
Series. If a young adult in your life is in need of a distraction to take their mind off the whole getting booted off social media thing, the new season of this fantasy adventure based on Rick Riordan’s novels should do the trick.
When Camp Half-Blood’s protective border is breached, Percy Jackson embarks on an epic odyssey into the Sea of Monsters in search of his best friend Grover and the one thing that may save the camp – the legendary Golden Fleece.
With help from Annabeth, Clarisse and his newfound cyclops half-brother Tyson, Percy’s survival becomes essential to stopping Luke, the Titan Kronos, and their impending plan to bring down Camp Half-Blood – and ultimately, Olympus. Watch the trailer.
The End of an Era – 12 December
Series. The End of an Era is a six-episode behind-the-scenes docuseries chronicling the development, impact and inner workings that created the phenomenon that was Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour.
The illuminating docuseries gives an intimate look at Taylor’s life as her tour made headlines and thrilled fans around the world. Watch the trailer.
Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour | The Final Show – 12 December
Film. Filmed in Vancouver, BC, the full concert film, captured during the final show of the tour, features the entire set of The Tortured Poets Department, which was added to the tour following that album’s release in 2024.
House Seasons 1-8 – 1 December
Using a crack team of doctors and his wits, an antisocial maverick doctor specialising in diagnostic medicine does whatever it takes to solve puzzling cases that come his way. Starring Hugh Laurie.
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season 3 Reunion Special – 4 December
Special. It’s the reunion. It’s the Mormon Wives. It’s special.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw – 5 December
Adapted from the third installment of Jeff Kinney’s worldwide bestselling book series, Greg Heffley returns for his next family misadventure in the animated feature Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw. When laid-back Greg finds himself at odds with his dad’s outsized expectations, pressure builds to turn his act around.
After a series of hilarious near disasters, Greg’s dad presents him with an ultimatum that just might challenge his wimpy ways for good. Directed by Matt Danner (Legend of the Three Caballeros) and written and produced by Jeff Kinney, this film features the voices of Aaron D Harris (Matlock) as Greg Heffley and Chris Diamantopoulos (Silicon Valley) as Frank Heffley. Watch the trailer.
Abbott Elementary Season 5 – 17 December
Series. The award-winning workplace comedy is back with a brand new season of curveballs ready to be hurled at the dedicated, passionate teachers of Abbott Elementary (and their slightly tone-deaf principal).
Despite the odds stacked against them, they are determined to help their students succeed in life, and though these incredible public servants may be outnumbered and underfunded, they love what they do – even if they don’t love the Philadelphia school system’s less-than-stellar attitude toward educating children.
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