Avatar: The Way of Water

How are we feeling about the Avatar franchise? The original Avatar was released on December 18th , 2009. Thirteen years ago, Do you even remember 2009?  The song of the year was "Boom Boom Pow" by The Black Eyed Peas. The current iPhone was the 3GS !!! And we had Avatar which became the highest grossing movie of all time. Now we have this. With a reported budget of $250 million , based on the trailer, this thing is poised for the big screen. Do we even go to movie theaters anymore? The big caveat is it clocks in at just over 3 hours ( 3 hours 10 minutes) !! Is there an intermission? Gone With the Wind (3 hours 42 mins) had an intermission. . Ben-Hur (3 hours 32 minutes) had an intermission, 2001: A Space Odyssey  ( 2 hours 19 minutes) had an intermission . Dances With Wolves ( 2 hours and a minute) had an intermission. I think intermissions are cool but alas Avengers: Endgame (3 hours, 2 minutes)  2022’s Elvis (2 hours, 39 minutes) didn't have intermissions. We have history and precedent with Avatar The Way of the Water's director, writer and producer James Cameron in his Titanic (3 hours, 14 minutes)  and Avatar (2 hours, 40 minutes) flicks having nary an intermission. In fact Cameron has told us to pound sand. He told told Empire magazine: “I don't want anybody whining about length when they sit and binge-watch (TV) for eight hours. ... Here's the big social paradigm shift that has to happen: It's OK to get up and go pee.” Sigh. A new trailer for Avatar: The Way of Water came out this week ,amping up the hype train. 

This new full Avatar 2 trailer follows a teaser trailer that came out in May and drew 25 million views in five months. And its visually spectacular. Cameron shot many sequences underwater, using new cameras developed for that purpose.

Getting into the nuts and bolts of the plot. Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Stephen Lang, CCH Pounder and Giovanni Ribisi are among those reprising their roles from the  original film, with Sigourney Weaver back in a different part. Worthington plays Jake Sully, who left his human body to wed Saldaña's Neytiri and join her in life on Pandora. Weaver played a human, Dr. Grace Augustine, in the first film, but returns as Jake and Neytiri's daughter Kiri. Kate Winslet joins the cast as a free diver named Ronal. Winslet learned free diving for the film and reportedly held her breath for a whopping seven minutes.

It opens nationwide December 16th. 

Note three sequels to this film are planned, coming in 2024, 2026 and 2028 and I do believe principal filming has begun for the 2024 release. 

Are we going to see this at the theater?

Trailer here: 

 

Big Lots to offer 50% off toys (and more), one-day deals on Thanksgiving Day

Welp here ya go Black Friday Shoppers ...start on Turkey Day @ Big Lots!

Big Lots, Inc. one of America's largest home discount retailers, has expanded its selection of the hottest toys for the holidays, including big brands like Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price and more, and is offering 50% off toys, select recliners for $239 and buy-one-get-one free on all apparel in stores and online on Thanksgiving Day. The bargains continue all weekend long with three-day deals beginning Black Friday, including 50% off all air fryers, select sofas for $299 and 50% off select holiday decor. All Big Lots locations nationwide* will be open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day and 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Black Friday.

"We know some families' budgets might be a little tighter this holiday, but that doesn't mean they'll have to compromise, not at Big Lots. We challenged ourselves to find the hottest décor and gifts and the biggest bargains, including one of the largest discounts on toys offered anywhere, to help customers live big with their families this holiday," said Nick Padovano, Executive Vice President, Chief Stores Officer, at Big Lots. "We're also bringing back convenient shopping hours this year for our customers, some who we know work over the holiday weekend and may appreciate extended opportunities to jump start their shopping."

The expanded toy offering represents one of Big Lots' largest ever selections of top toy brands. Popular toys such as Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, Jurassic World, Vtech, Hasbro and more are available now in stores and online. The LOT — a themed space at the front of Big Lots stores offering unique, quickly rotating merchandise — will highlight special holiday items, such as family sleep apparel, Christmas party sweaters, advent calendars, family games and more.

The BIG Black Friday Sale begins early, starting Nov. 19-27, 2022, featuring offers such as:

• 30% off all Christmas trees, tree décor and outdoor décor
• 20% off blankets and throws, including electric and Broyhill throws and blankets
• Save up-to $360 off Sealy and Serta full, queen & king mattress sets
• Save up-to $300 off select Broyhill sectionals

On Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 24, 2022, Big Lots will offer one-day deals, such as:

• 50% off all toys, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price and more
• Select recliners for $239
• Buy one get one free on all apparel

Special three-day deals begin on Black Friday, from Nov. 25-27, 2022, including:

• 50% off all air fryers, Black & Decker microwave ovens and appliances
• Buy one get one 50% off all sleepwear and slippers
• Save up to $200 off Coolsense Gel Memory Foam mattress-in-a-box
• Select sofas for $299
• 50% off the 7-foot Portland LED Christmas tree
• Real Living bath towels for $2.99
• All $7.99 candles on sale for $4.99

Additional holiday offers will be revealed throughout November at biglots.com/weekly-ad. Customers who would like to be among the first to know about special offers, including the full list of Black Friday deals, can sign up for free to be a BIG Rewards member and receive the latest bargains in their email inboxes at biglots.com/rewards. Ranked by Newsweek as among America's Best Loyalty Programs of 2022, Big Rewards members receive a reward for every three trips, free item weekends, a birthday surprise, exclusive member coupons, and many other offers throughout the year.

Big Lots recently launched an online Gift Shop at biglots.com/gifts, where customers can browse holiday gift options for every person on customers' shopping lists at every price point. Big Lots also now features special collections for holiday entertaining, Christmas-themed sweaters and apparel, unique gifts for family or office gift exchanges and more. The holiday decorators in every family can also take advantage of the discount retailer's online Christmas Shop at biglots.com/christmas, featuring indoor and outdoor décor items, such as trees, lights, yard displays and more.

All Big Lots locations nationwide* will offer extended hours through the Black Friday weekend, including 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 26 and 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 27. Customers can shop online at biglots.com anytime and utilize in-store and curbside pickup as well as same-day delivery options.

Big Lots offers a unique shopping experience — part treasure hunt, part bargain hunt and part everyday necessities. Shoppers will discover a variety of surprising finds and amazing deals on everything for the home, including Big Lots exclusive brands such as Broyhill furniture and home décor items, plus a variety of products from national brands and an assortment of private labels all under one roof.

*Holiday hours exclude blue law states.

ANGRY ORCHARD HARD CIDER PARTNERS WITH FOUR & TWENTY BLACKBIRDS TO RELEASE LIMITED-EDITION BOOZY BAKED APPLE PIES FOR THANKSGIVING

First off, I've never heard of Four & Twenty Blackbirds Pies. Secondly, $44 for a pie (free shipping) means if I do it , it will be a seasonal thing.

That said:

WALDEN, N.Y., Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ahead of Thanksgiving this year, Angry Orchard, the nation's leading cider maker¹, is partnering with Brooklyn-based pie shop Four & Twenty Blackbirds to launch limited-edition Boozy Baked Apple Pies made with Angry Orchard's most recent cider innovation: Natural Baked Apple Pie Style Hard Cider. The new cider, which launched this fall in the brand's Fall Haul Variety Pack, will be incorporated directly into each pie for an extra kick.

Featuring a sweet blend of juicy apples paired with nutmeg, notes of creamy vanilla ice cream and topped off with buttery, baked flavors, Angry Orchard's Natural Baked Apple Pie Style Hard Cider tastes just like a classic baked apple pie in a can. To bring those flavors from the can to the dessert plate, the bakers at Four & Twenty Blackbirds created a classic, lightly spiced baked apple pie using two apple varieties – Empire and Jonnamac – grown right on the Angry Orchard in New York's Hudson Valley. Each pie features a silky-smooth caramel sauce that's infused with the bright apple flavor of Angry Orchard's Hard Cider and, for the perfect finishing touch, a toasty, buttery oat crumble on top.

"Cider is the perfect addition to any holiday table, whether paired with the meal or used as an ingredient," said Joe Gaynor, Cider Maker for Angry Orchard. "The love for apples doesn't stop at Cidermaking at our Orchard and we know a good apple pie when we find one. Bringing our seasonal favorite Natural Baked Apple Pie Style Cider with apples grown here on the Orchard to the expert bakers at Four & Twenty Blackbirds, we made a Boozy Baked Apple Pie that's sure to leave a lasting impression for Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving or any celebration in between."

The Boozy Baked Apple Pies will be available for nationwide delivery via the Four & Twenty Blackbirds website beginning November 2 ($44 with free shipping).

Miller Lite Taps into the Holiday Spirit with New Gift Collection and Christmas Tree Keg Stands for Beer Lovers

Every holiday season, there are always some festive gifts I look forward to, and one of the most anticipated holiday collections this year comes from Miller Brewing.

Miller Lite is once again providing fans with an assortment of unique beer-themed gifts. They're bringing back a few favorites, and they're also introducing a new product that promises to be a must-have gift for beer lovers.

This new item is the Christmas Tree Keg Stand. Described as "the ultimate way to enjoy the original great-tasting light pilsner beer," the Christmas Tree Keg Stand is a fully-functioning tree stand designed to fit around a quarter barrel keg of Miller Lite

If you're in the market for a gift that's a bit simpler, Miller Lite is also bringing back its holiday sweaters and one of-a-kind ornaments known as Beernaments. The Beernaments fit snugly around 12 oz. Miller Lite cans and can be hung on Christmas trees using the tab and a hook once your can is empty.

"This season there's truly no better gift to leave under a beer lover's tree than the tree stand itself!" said Sofia Colucci, Global VP of Miller family of brands, in a statement. "Last year, we decorated the tree with Beernaments and this year, we're literally putting the gift of Miller Time right under the tree with the Christmas Tree Keg Stand."

The Christmas Tree Keg Stand, holiday sweaters, Beernaments, and other gifts can be purchased online beginning November 10 at treekegstand.com. 

Press Release HERE

New PetSmart Data Reveals Over Half of Pet Parents Spend More Time Shopping for Pets than for Some Family Members

Good Grief 

"According to a new survey by PetSmart, pets are a crucial consideration for pet parents when planning for the holidays, with 87 percent of respondents intending to carve out special time to bond with their pets and 82 percent saying it doesn't feel like the holiday season without their pets by their side.

When it comes to gift-giving, nearly all pet parents (83 percent) are very likely to buy a gift for their pet, and more than half (54 percent) say they would spend more time shopping for their pets than for some family members. And keep an eye out for new companions under the tree, as 5 percent of pet parents plan to gift a new pet to someone else or add one to their household." 

To that end, Petsmart has released their 2022 Holiday Gift Guide"

Santa's Pet Picks
The most festive gifts for pets are at PetSmart this season, with top picks across a wide range of categories, including:

• Toys: Gift a toy that gives back with puppy and guinea pig plush toys by Chance & Friends. For each Chance & Friends purchase, $1 is donated to PetSmart Charities, the leading funder of animal welfare in North America. And keep your small pets up on the latest holiday hosting cuisine trends with a charcuterie board chew.
• Treats: The holiday countdown is on with Advent calendars made for small pets or a gingerbread house kit that's perfect for dogs, available later this month.
• Festive Decor: New releases from PetSmart can set the holiday mood in your small pet's habitat, including an Advent calendar cling for aquariums, a fireplace bubbler aquarium ornament and a hideaway hot cocoa mug.
• Apparel: Make sure your favorite pets are dressed for the occasion with holiday lights and reindeer headbands, festive pajamas for dogs and small pets alike and Santa costumes for pets of all sizes.
• Stocking Stuffers Under $10: Top stocking stuffers from PetSmart include a reversible plaid bandana and a "Naughty or Nice" beanie for small pets.

Ralphie Returns

We knew this was coming and aren't we wondering why it has taken so long to come to fruition.  With the cult like tradition status the original film has become, who isn't going to tune into  "A Christmas Story Christmas," the long-awaited follow-up to annual holiday favorite, "A Christmas Story." ??  This time, Ralphie is all grown up and must deal with Christmas and all that comes with it... as a dad. Peter Billingsley returns to the role that has made kids of all ages anticipate Christmas morning like no other. Streaming on none other than HBO Max on November 17, 2022

Costco Christmas List

A mega jigsaw puzzle with 60,000 pieces is for sale at Costco. At 8 feet long and 29 feet wide, the wholesale giant says it’s the largest jigsaw puzzle in the world.

The puzzle, called What a Wonderful World, is actually 60 1,000 piece puzzles featuring the art of 187 paintings by artist Dowdle, Costco says on its website.

"This supersized puzzle can be done in sections and then locked together into one big, beautiful puzzle," the description reads.

Although Costco claims that the gargantuan $600 puzzle is "the world's largest," that's not 100 percent accurate.

According to Guinness World Records, that title belongs to the United Arab Emirates, which created a 65,905.17-square-foot puzzle in 2018, celebrating the country's founding father, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.

Costco's puzzle can't claim the title of "most pieces in a jigsaw puzzle" either, which students from the University of Ho Chi Minh City earned in 2011. Their puzzle, which depicted a lotus flower, included 551,232 pieces and measured about 76 feet long and 48 feet wide.

What makes Costco's puzzle unique is that it is the world's largest commercially available puzzle, a point that @karenpuzzles makes in a TikTok. The puzzle expert explains that Dowdle's 60,000-piece puzzle dethroned Grafika's 54,000 "Travel Around Art" piece, the previous record-holder.

I'm in !!! 

2 Nights In June At Soldier Field

Are we going ?  

Taylor Swift:

03-18 Glendale, AZ - State Farm Stadium *%
03-25 Las Vegas, NV - Allegiant Stadium #%
04-01 Arlington, TX - AT&T Stadium #@
04-02 Arlington, TX - AT&T Stadium #@
04-15 Tampa, FL - Raymond James Stadium #@
04-22 Houston, TX - NRG Stadium #@
04-28 Atlanta, GA - Mercedes-Benz Stadium #@
04-29 Atlanta, GA - Mercedes-Benz Stadium #@
05-06 Nashville, TN - Nissan Stadium $%
05-12 Philadelphia, PA - Lincoln Financial Field $%
05-13 Philadelphia, PA - Lincoln Financial Field $%
05-19 Foxborough, MA - Gillette Stadium $%
05-20 Foxborough, MA - Gillette Stadium $%
05-26 East Rutherford, NJ - MetLife Stadium $%
05-27 East Rutherford, NJ - MetLife Stadium $@
06-02 Chicago, IL - Soldier Field !?
06-03 Chicago, IL - Soldier Field !?
06-10 Detroit, MI - Ford Field !?
06-17 Pittsburgh, PA - Acrisure Stadium !?
06-24 Minneapolis, MN - U.S. Bank Stadium !?
07-01 Cincinnati, OH - Paycor Stadium ~@
07-08 Kansas City, MO - GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium ~@
07-15 Denver, CO - Empower Field at Mile High ~@
07-22 Seattle, WA - Lumen Field +@
07-29 Santa Clara, CA - Levi’s Stadium +@
08-04 Inglewood, CA - SoFi Stadium +?
08-05 Inglewood, CA - SoFi Stadium +%

* with Paramore
% with Gayle
# with Beabadoobee
@ with Gracie Abrams
$ with Phoebe Bridgers
! with Girl in Red
? with Owenn
~ with Muna
+ with Haim

Are we all still Swifties ?

Seriously she has all 1-10 ? 

Really ?

All 13 of the albums songs are in the top 15 ? 

Wow 

$$$

OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE

October 31st, 2022 – Taylor Swift scores one of the most historic weeks in the 64-year history of the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart, as she becomes the first artist to claim the survey's entire top 10 in a single frame. Leading the way for Swift on the Hot 100, "Anti-Hero" launches at No. 1, marking her ninth career leader. Swift now claims 13 of the top 15 spots on the chart with the entire standard version of Midnights. 

McDonald's Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Happy Meal.

The Golden Arches announced their next Happy Meal offering. 

"Starting today, November 1st, fans can experience a whole new set of feels with a Happy Meal inspired by Marvel Studios' "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever," hitting theaters Nov. 11. The new Happy Meal brings the world of Wakanda to life in restaurants and gives everyone the chance to see and celebrate their inner hero. 

Each Happy Meal includes one of ten “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” super hero toys based on characters from the movie, from fan favorites like Shuri and Okoye to newcomers like Namor and Ironheart."

press release 

Pepsico Is Calling New Miniatures "An Innovation"

Innovation? Hardly.  Meh... Thoughts? 

"For the first time ever, fans can now enjoy bite-sized versions of their favorite Frito-Lay snacks. Conveniently packaged in an easy-to-pour canister, Frito-Lay Minis makes it easier than ever to snack on-the-go or share with friends."

The new bite-sized snacks come in a variety of options: Doritos® Nacho Cheese, Doritos® Cool Ranch®, Cheetos® Cheddar, Cheetos® Flamin Hot®, SunChips® Harvest Cheddar® and SunChips® Garden Salsa®.

PRESS RELEASE HERE 

FreeForm Has Announced Their 25 Days Of Christmas 2022 Lineup

ALL TIMES EST 

Thursday, Dec. 1

7:00 a.m. - "The Simpsons"
10:30 a.m. - "Family Guy"
11:30 a.m. - "The Santa Clause"
1:30 p.m. - "The Santa Clause 2"
4:00 p.m. - "The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause"
6:00 p.m. - "Home Alone"
8:30 p.m. - "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York"
12:00 a.m. - "The Simpsons"

Friday, Dec. 2
7:00 a.m. - "The Preacher's Wife"
9:30 a.m. - "Jingle All the Way 2"
11:35 a.m. - "Miracle on 34th Street" (1994)
2:15 p.m. - "Disney's A Christmas Carol"
4:20 p.m. - "Home Alone"
6:50 p.m. - "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York"
9:30 p.m. - "Dr. Seuss' The Grinch" (2018)
11:30 p.m. - "The Star" (2017)
1:30 a.m. - "The Little Drummer Boy" (1968)

Saturday, Dec. 3
7:00 a.m. - "The Little Drummer Boy" (1968)
7:30 a.m. - "Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas"
9:00 a.m. - "Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas"
10:30 a.m. - "The Star" (2017)
12:30 p.m. - "The Santa Clause"
2:40 p.m. - "The Santa Clause 2"
5:10 p.m. - "The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause"
7:15 p.m. - "Dr. Seuss' The Grinch" (2018)
9:15 p.m. - "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer"
10:20 p.m. - "Frosty the Snowman"
10:50 p.m. - "Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town"
11:55 p.m. - "Disney's A Christmas Carol"

Sunday, Dec. 4
7:00 a.m. - "Decorating Disney: Holiday Magic"
8:05 a.m. - "Santa Buddies: The Legend of Santa Paws"
10:10 a.m. - "The Search for Santa Paws"
12:15 p.m. - "Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups"
2:20 p.m. - "Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas"
4:00 p.m. - "Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town"
5:05 p.m. - "Frosty the Snowman"
5:35 p.m. - "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer"
6:40 p.m. - "Home Alone"
9:10 p.m. - "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York"
11:50 p.m. - "Daddy's Home 2"

Monday, Dec. 5
7:00 a.m. - "Family Guy"
10:30 a.m. - "Family Guy"
11:30 a.m. - "Holiday in Handcuffs"
1:35 p.m. - "Daddy's Home 2"
3:45 p.m. - "Home Alone"
6:15 p.m. - "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York"
8:55 p.m. - "Scrooged"
12:00 a.m. - "Snow"

Tuesday, Dec. 6
7:00 a.m. - "Stealing Christmas"
10:30 a.m. - "Family Guy"
12:00 p.m. - "Home Alone: The Holiday Heist"
2:00 p.m. - "Jingle All the Way 2"
4:00 p.m. - "Scrooged"
6:00 p.m. - "Home Alone"
8:30 p.m. - "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York"
12:00 a.m. - "Snow 2: Brain Freeze"

Wednesday, Dec. 7
7:00 a.m. - "Home Alone 3"
10:30 a.m. - "Family Guy"
11:30 a.m. - "Home Alone"
2:00 p.m. - "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York"
4:30 p.m. - "The Santa Clause"
6:30 p.m. - "The Santa Clause 2"
9:00 p.m. - "The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause"
12:00 a.m. - "The Simpsons"

Thursday, Dec. 8
7:00 a.m. - "Home Alone 4: Taking Back the House"
10:30 a.m. - "Unaccompanied Minors"
12:30 p.m. - "Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas"
2:00 p.m. - "Prancer Returns"
4:00 p.m. - "Disney's A Christmas Carol"
6:00 p.m. - "Home Alone"
8:30 p.m. - "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York"
12:00 a.m. - "Christmas in Boston"

Friday, Dec. 9
7:00 a.m. - "Unaccompanied Minors"
9:05 a.m. - "Home Alone"
11:35 a.m. - "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York"
2:15 p.m. - "Toy Story" (Disney-Pixar)
4:15 p.m. - "Toy Story 2" (Disney-Pixar)
6:20 p.m. - "Toy Story 3" (Disney-Pixar)
8:50 p.m. - "Toy Story 4" (Disney-Pixar)
11:00 p.m. - "Toy Story That Time Forgot" (Disney-Pixar)
11:30 p.m. - "Home Alone"

Saturday, Dec. 10
7:00 a.m. - "Santa Buddies: The Legend of Santa Paws"
9:05 a.m. - "The Search for Santa Paws"
11:05 a.m. - "Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups"
1:10 p.m. - "Home Alone"
3:40 p.m. - "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York"
6:20 p.m. - "Frozen" (Disney Animated)
8:50 p.m. - "Frozen II" (Disney Animated) - Freeform Premiere
11:00 p.m. - "Olaf's Frozen Adventure" (Disney Animated) - Freeform Premiere
11:30 p.m. - "Miracle on 34th Street" (1994)

Sunday, Dec. 11
7:00 a.m. - "Prancer Returns"
9:00 a.m. - "Unaccompanied Minors"
11:05 a.m. - "Jingle All the Way 2"
1:10 p.m. - "Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas"
2:40 p.m. - "Disney's A Christmas Carol"
4:45 p.m. - "The Santa Clause"
6:55 p.m. - "The Santa Clause 2"
9:25 p.m. - "The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause"
11:30 p.m. - "Last Christmas" - Freeform Premiere

Monday, Dec. 12
7:00 a.m. - "Family Guy"
10:30 a.m. - "Family Guy"
1:00 p.m. - "Home for the Holidays" (1995)
3:30 p.m. - "Last Christmas"
6:00 p.m. - "Home Alone"
8:30 p.m. - "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York"
12:00 a.m. - "Christmas Cupid"

Tuesday, Dec. 13
7:00 a.m. - "Mister Magoo's Christmas Carol" - Freeform Premiere
8:00 a.m. - "Kung Fu Panda Holiday"
8:30 a.m. - "The Little Drummer Boy" (1968)
10:30 a.m. - "Decorating Disney: Holiday Magic"
11:30 a.m. - "Home Alone"
2:00 p.m. - "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York"
4:30 p.m. - "The Santa Clause"
6:30 p.m. - "The Santa Clause 2"
9:00 p.m. - "The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause"
12:00 a.m. - "Snowglobe"

Wednesday, Dec. 14
7:00 a.m. - "Home Alone: The Holiday Heist"
10:30 a.m. - "Family Guy"
11:30 a.m. - "Almost Christmas"
2:00 p.m. - "The Perfect Holiday"
4:00 p.m. - "The Preacher's Wife"
6:30 p.m. - "Miracle on 34th Street" (1994)
9:00 p.m. - "Disney's A Christmas Carol"
12:00 a.m. - "The Simpsons"

Thursday, Dec. 15
7:00 a.m. - "Call Me Claus"
10:30 a.m. - "The Simpsons"
12:00 p.m. - "The Perfect Holiday"
2:00 p.m. - "Jingle All the Way 2"
4:00 p.m. - "Unaccompanied Minors"
6:00 p.m. - "Home Alone"
8:30 p.m. - "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York"
12:00 a.m. - "Life-Size 2: A Christmas Eve"

Friday, Dec. 16
7:00 a.m. - "It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie"
9:00 a.m. - "The Little Drummer Boy" (1968)
9:30 a.m. - "Prep & Landing" (Disney Animation)
10:00 a.m. - "Prep & Landing: Naughty vs. Nice" (Disney Animation)
10:30 a.m. - "Unaccompanied Minors"
12:30 p.m. - "Home Alone"
3:00 p.m. - "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York"
5:30 p.m. - "The Santa Clause"
7:30 p.m. - "The Santa Clause 2"
10:00 p.m. - "The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause"
12:00 a.m. - "Family Guy"

Saturday, Dec. 17
7:00 a.m. - "The Little Drummer Boy" (1968)
7:30 a.m. - "Miracle on 34th Street" (1994)
10:00 a.m. - "Home Alone"
12:30 p.m. - "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York"
3:10 p.m. - "Disney's A Christmas Carol"
5:15 p.m. - "Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas"
6:55 p.m. - "Dr. Seuss' The Grinch" (2018)
8:55 p.m. - "Home Alone"
11:25 p.m. - "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York"

Sunday, Dec. 18
7:00 a.m. - "Cricket on the Hearth"
8:00 a.m. - "Call Me Claus"
10:00 a.m. - "The Santa Clause"
12:10 p.m. - "The Santa Clause 2"
2:40 p.m. - "The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause"
4:45 p.m. - "Dr. Seuss' The Grinch" (2018)
6:45 p.m. - "Home Alone"
9:15 p.m. - "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York"
11:55 p.m. - "Scrooged"

Monday, Dec. 19
7:00 a.m. - "Family Guy"
10:30 a.m. - "Family Guy"
11:30 a.m. - "Home Alone"
2:00 p.m. - "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York"
4:30 p.m. - "Scrooged"
6:30 p.m. - "The Santa Clause"
8:30 p.m. - "The Santa Clause 2"
12:00 a.m. - "The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause"

Tuesday, Dec. 20
7:00 a.m. - "Family Guy"
10:30 a.m. - "Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas"
12:00 p.m. - "Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas"
1:30 p.m. - "Disney's A Christmas Carol"
3:30 p.m. - "Home Alone"
6:00 p.m. - "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York"
8:30 p.m. - "Last Christmas"
12:00 a.m. - "Prancer Returns"

Wednesday, Dec. 21
7:00 a.m. - "Prancer Returns"
10:30 a.m. - "Last Christmas"
1:00 p.m. - "Home Alone"
3:30 p.m. - "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York"
6:00 p.m. - "Disney's A Christmas Carol"
8:00 p.m. - "Olaf's Frozen Adventure" (Disney Animated)
8:30 p.m. - "Frosty the Snowman"
9:00 p.m. - "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer"
10:00 p.m. - "Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town"
12:00 a.m. - "The Simpsons"

Thursday, Dec. 22
7:00 a.m. - "Santa Buddies: The Legend of Santa Paws"
9:00 a.m. - "The Search for Santa Paws"
11:00 a.m. - "Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups"
1:00 p.m. - "Kung Fu Panda Holiday"
1:30 p.m. - "Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas"
3:00 p.m. - "Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas"
4:30 p.m. - "The Star" (2017)
6:30 p.m. - "Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town"
7:30 p.m. - "Frosty the Snowman"
8:00 p.m. - "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer"
9:00 p.m. - "Dr. Seuss' The Grinch" (2018)
11:00 p.m. - "Prep & Landing" (Disney Animation)
11:30 p.m. - "Prep & Landing: Naughty vs. Nice" (Disney Animation)
12:00 a.m. - "The Star" (2017)

Friday, Dec. 23
7:00 a.m. - "Kung Fu Panda Holiday"
7:30 a.m. - "Home Alone"
10:00 a.m. - "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York"
12:40 p.m. - "Miracle on 34th Street" (1994)
3:20 p.m. - "Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas"
5:00 p.m. - "Dr. Seuss' The Grinch" (2018)
7:00 p.m. - "Home Alone"
9:30 p.m. - "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York"
12:00 a.m. - "Disney's A Christmas Carol"

Saturday, Dec. 24
7:00 a.m. - "Love the Coopers"
9:30 a.m. - "Miracle on 34th Street" (1994)
12:00 p.m. - "Disney's A Christmas Carol"
2:00 p.m. - "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York"
4:40 p.m. - "Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town"
5:45 p.m. - "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer"
6:50 p.m. - "Frosty the Snowman"
7:20 p.m. - "The Santa Clause"
9:30 p.m. - "The Santa Clause 2"
12:00 a.m. - "The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause"

Sunday, Dec. 25
7:00 a.m. - "Home Alone"
9:30 a.m. - "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York"
12:00 p.m. - "Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town"
1:00 p.m. - "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer"
2:00 p.m. - "Frosty the Snowman"
2:30 p.m. - "The Santa Clause"
4:30 p.m. - "The Santa Clause 2"
7:00 p.m. - "The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause"
9:00 p.m. - "Home Alone"
11:30 p.m. - "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York

A J Brown Plays Football With $100 Bills Taped To His Pads

This is a doozy Philadelphia Eagles Wide Receiver A.J. Brown told The Philadelphia Inquirer that for every 100 receiving yards he gains throughout the season, he withdraws a $100 bill and tapes it to his shoulder pads on game day. This Sunday, he’ll take the field with six Benjamins taped to his gear. 

Netflix Oct 31st to Nov 6th

Coming to Netflix on October 31st

Inside Man (Season 1) Netflix Original Series

Coming to Netflix on November 1st

Attack on Finland / Omerta 6/12 (2021)

Dolphin Tale (2011)

Gabby’s Dollhouse (Season 6) Netflix Original Series

Key & Peele (Seasons 1-3)

Man on a Ledge (2012)

Mile 22 (2018)

Molang (Multiple Seasons)

Moneyball (2011)

Notting Hill (1999)

Oblivion (2013)

Robocar POLI Safety Series (Season 1)

Still Alice (2014)

The Bad Guys (2022)

The Bodyguard (1992)

The Ghost (2022)

The Legend of Zorro (2005)

The Little Rascals (1994)

The Little Rascals Save the Day (2014)

The Pink Panther (2006)

The Pink Panther 2 (2009)

The Takeover (2022) Netflix Original Film

Think Like a Man (2012)

Top Gear (Season 31)

To Russia With Love (2022)

Training Day (2001)

Up in the Air (2009)

Young Royals (Season 2) Netflix Original Series

What’s Coming to Netflix on November 2nd

Killer Sally (Limited Series) Netflix Original Documentary

The Final Score (Season 1) Netflix Original Series

What’s Coming to Netflix on November 3rd

Blockbuster (Season 1) Netflix Original Series

Costa Brava, Lebanon (2021)

David (2013)

Panayotis Pascot: Almost (2022) Netflix Original Special

The Dragon Prince (Season 4 – Mystery of Aaravos) Netflix Original Series

What’s Coming to Netflix on November 4th

Buying Beverly Hills (Season 1) Netflix Original Series

Ẹlẹṣin Ọba: The King’s Horseman (2022) Netflix Original Film

Enola Holmes 2 (2022) Netflix Original Film

Lookism (Season 1) Netflix Original Series

Lusala (2019)

Manifest (Season 4 – Part 1) Netflix Original Series

Scarlet Hill (Season 1)

Simon Calls (2020)

Soa

The Metamorphosis of Birds (2020)

The Fabulous (Season 1) Netflix Original Series

The Secrets of the Greco Family (Season 1)

Uyire

What’s Coming to Netflix on November 5th

Orgasm Inc.: The Story of OneTaste (2022) Netflix Original Documentary

( WHAT? "A sexual wellness company gains fame and followers for its practice of "orgasmic meditation" — until members come forward with disturbing allegations.")

What’s Coming to Netflix on November 6th

Captain Phillips (2013)

Aldi Thanksgiving Lineup Gobble Gobble !!

OKAY ALDI LOVERS !!!!  Aldi hath revealed their seasonal product release schedule for November 2022. Get your quarter out for the shopping cart. Ready, set, goooooo: 

• Available starting November 2, 2022:
• Priano Shrimp Scampi and Priano Chicken Florentine - $5.99
• Earth Grown Plant Based Turkey Breast - $4.99
• Specially Selected Premium Flatbreads in Sweet Mustard, Kale, & Bacon and Buffalo Mozzarella & Spinach varieties - $5.49
• Season’s Choice Sweet Potato Casserole - $4.99
• Priano Turkey Cranberry Ravioli and Priano Bourbon Sweet Potato Ravioli - $3.39
• Bake Shop Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies - $3.69
• Chef’s Cupboard Turkey Cooking Stock - $1.69
• liveGfree Gluten Free Stuffing - $3.49
• Chef’s Cupboard Hawaiian Stuffing - $1.39
• Chef’s Cupboard Herb Stuffing - $0.90
• Specially Selected Brioche Stuffing in Lemon Thyme and Garlic Rosemary flavors - $1.99
• Chef’s Cupboard Bagged Herb Stuffing - $2.29
• Deutsche Küche Beef Schnitzel - $8.99
• Available starting November 3, 2022:
• Winternacht Gingerbread Assortment in Milk and Dark Chocolate varieties - $5.49
• Specially Selected Continental Cookie Assortment - $5.99
• Benton’s Fudge Coated Peppermint Cremes - $3.49
• Winternacht Hot Cocoa Melting Chocolate Snowman - $1.99
• Available starting November 9, 2022:
• Bremer Roasted Garlic Pierogies - $2.49
• Season’s Choice Cranberry Craze Smoothie - $6.99
• Mama Cozzi’s Pizza Kitchen Pepperoni Pizza Ring - $4.99
• Chef’s Cupboard Keto Stuffing Mix in Turkey and Chicken flavors - $3.69
• Ocean Spray Jellied Cranberry Sauce - $1.98
• Elevation Keto Bars in Pumpkin Spice Latte, Chocolate Churro, and Iced Gingerbread flavors - $6.29
• Fremont Fish Market Chilled Crab Cakes - $5.99
• Chuckanut Bay Foods Cheesecake Bites - $3.49
• Nature’s Nectar Sparkling Cranberry or CranGinger Juice - $3.99
• Clancy’s Turkey Stuffing Wavy Potato Chips and Clancy's Garlic Mashed Wavy Potato Chips - $1.99
• Available starting November 16, 2022:
• Appetitos Mini Puff Pastries - $5.29
• Sundae Shoppe Layer Frozen Dessert Cake in Vanilla and Caramel flavors - $6.99
• Choceur Break-A-Part Chocolate Orange in Dark Chocolate Mint, Milk Chocolate, and Dark Chocolate Orange varieties - $2.99
• Specially Selected Spreads in Creamy Avocado, Italian Cheese, and Mediterranean varieties - $2.99
• Dutch Crunch Jalapeno Cheddar Kettle Chips - $3.18
• Available starting November 23, 2022:
• Mama Cozzi’s Pizza Kitchen BBQ Chicken Sausage Sweet Potato Crust Pizza - $5.95
• liveGfree Gluten Free Donuts in Pumpkin, Gingerbread, and Cranberry varieties - $4.99
• Mama Cozzi’s Pizza Kitchen Sasuage and Kale Cauliflower Crust Flatbread - $6.99
• Two-Bite Red Velvet Mini Cupcakes - $3.89
• Lofthouse Holiday Frosted Sugar Cookies - $3.95
• Clancy’s Peppermint Pretzel Stars - $2.49
• Clancy’s Mistletoe Gift Box in Snack Mix and Pretzels varieties - $3.69
• Sundae Shoppe Snowflake Cones - $3.99
• Benton’s Gingerbread House - $7.85
• Benton’s Cookie Mug Toppers - $2.29
• Benton’s Snowman Graham Snack Packs in Cinnamon and Vanilla varieties - $2.49
• Available starting November 30, 2022:
• Specially Selected Ravioli in Pear & Gorgonzola and Mushroom Truffle varieties - $3.99
• Specially Selected Stuffed Gnocchi with Sausage Cream Sauce - $7.49
• Specially Selected Fusilli Alfredo with White Truffle Sauce - $7.49
• Emporium Selection Gouda Holiday Trees - $4.49
• Clancy’s Holiday Pretzel Shapes - $5.59
• Clancy's Holiday Pretzel Rods - $5.59
• Sundae Shoppe Holiday Ice Cream Pints in Peppermint or Hot Chocolate varieties - $1.99
• Specially Selected Pasta Sauce in Porcini Mushroom and Arrabiatta varieties - $3.99
• Berryhill Lemon Curd - $2.99
• Benton’s Coconut Macaroons in Double Chocolate and Caramel varieties - $2.49
• Mama Cozzi’s Pizza Kitchen Holiday Themed Pizzas - $5.49

 

Why Is There Not A Tim Horton's Close To Me ?

Tim Hortons  introduces new Red Velvet Cream Cold Brew as a limited-time, seasonal beverage for the 2022 holiday season in the US.

Tim Hortons' Red Velvet Cream Cold Brew features iced cold brew coffee mixed with red velvet-flavored syrup and cream, topped with red velvet-flavored cold foam.

Crumbl Lineup through November 5th

- New Cornbread Honey Cake Cookie - A warm cornbread cookie topped with a swirl of honey cream cheese frosting, a drizzle of honey, and a crunchy cornbread streusel. It's a slightly different take on their Cornbread Cookie, which consists of a warm cornbread cookie covered with honey butter glaze, topped with a dollop of honey buttercream frosting and a drizzle of honey.

- Sugar Cookie featuring Mother’s Eerie Critters Cookies - A vanilla sugar cookie topped with melted white chips, orange and black sprinkles, and a Mother’s Eerie Critters Cookie (like Mother's Circus Animals but with a Halloween theme).

- Almond Coconut Fudge Cookie -A chocolaty cookie topped with a layer of sweet coconut, melty milk chocolate, and almonds.

- Blue Monster Cookie featuring Chips Ahoy - A brown sugar cookie with semi-sweet chocolate chips, rolled in Chips Ahoy cookie pieces, and then topped with blue vanilla frosting and a mini Chips Ahoy cookie.

- Peanut Butter Nougat Cookie featuring Snickers - A peanut butter cookie topped with vanilla nougat, peanuts, a drizzle of milk chocolate, and Snickers candy pieces.

- Milk Chocolate Cookie - A cookie with milk chocolate chips.

Kyle Schwarber My Hero

Welp, Indiana University alum and the guy the Cubs shouldn't have let get away does it yet again!! Kyle Schwarber stole a base in game 1 of this years World Series annnnnd As a result of this year's "Steal a Base, Steal a Taco" promotion,  Taco Bell Rewards members can find an offer good for a free Nacho Cheese Doritos Locos Tacos (no purchase required) in the Taco Bell mobile app that can be used through November 6, 2022.  Woooooo Hooooooooo My Taco Hero !!!! 

And So It Begins

On Tuesday Nov. 1, at 4pm  93.9 Lite FM switched from playing “Chicago’s relaxing favorites” to playing around-the-clock holiday hits and I have no words.