TV shows & Movies to watch in December 2017 [Emz]

So as tomorrow is the beginning of December, I thought I would post about upcoming TV and Movies that are being released this month.

If you have any in mind that I don't mention, feel free to comment.

The Crown - Season 2

I watched the whole of Season 1 last November/ December following it's release and I loved it.

I am really looking forward to Season 2. Claire Foy portrays the Queen very well, she is very convincing and Matt Smith portrays Prince Phillip, Duke Of Edinburgh.

The first Season revolved around the marriage of Princess Elizabeth and Prince Phillip's marriage in 1947 to Queen Elizabeth II's ascension to the throne following the death of her father King George VI in 1952. It also followed on from there and followed the rest of the royal family including Princess Margaret until 1955.

The Second season is supposed to pick up in 1956 and is rumored to be leading through the births for Prince Andrew and Prince Edward. It will cover the Suez Crisis and Princess Margaret's relationship and marriage to Antony Armstrong-Jones and beyond.

Season 2 of The Crown will be released on Netflix on the 8th December 2017.

Pitch Perfect 3

So, the first Pitch Perfect film was released in 2012 and it's sequel in 2015. 

I enjoyed both film immensely. I didn't know that I was going to expect when I went to see the first one but I loved it.

This film as well as the other two have starred, Anna Kendrick, Brittany Snow, Rebel Wilson, Anna Camp, Alexis Knapp, Hana Mae Lee and Ester Dean. Hailee Steinfeld is back portraying the character Emily Junk from Pitch Perfect 2. 

Unlike the last 2 films number 3 is being directed by Trish Sie instead of Elizabeth Banks.

Here is the synopsis:

After the highs of winning the World Championships, the Bellas find themselves split apart and discovering there aren’t job prospects for making music with your mouth. But when they get the chance to reunite for an overseas USO tour, this group of awesome nerds will come together to make some music, and some questionable decisions, one last time.

Pitch Perfect 3 is out in Cinemas on the 20th December 2017.

Doctor Who Christmas Special - Twice Upon A Time

So series 10 of Doctor Who finished earlier this year and led us in to a sneak peek of this years Christmas Special. 

The special this year is called Twice Upon A Time.

We have Peter Capaldi returning for his last outing (possibly for now) as the 12th Doctor and Pearl Mackie and Bill Potts. We are also reintroduced to David Bradley stepping into William Hartnell's shoes once again as the 1st Doctor. He last appeared at William Hartnell/ 1st Doctor in 2013's An Adventure in Space and Time for Doctor Who's 50th Anniversary.

Here is the synopsis:

"The magical final chapter of the Twelfth Doctor’s (Peter Capaldi) journey sees the Time Lord team up with his former self, the first ever Doctor (David Bradley - Harry Potter, Game of Thrones) and a returning Bill Potts (Pearl Mackie), for one last adventure. Two Doctors stranded in an Arctic snowscape, refusing to face regeneration. Enchanted glass people, stealing their victims from frozen time. And a World War One captain destined to die on the battlefield, but taken from the trenches to play his part in the Doctor's story. An uplifting new tale about the power of hope in humanity’s darkest hours, Twice Upon A Time marks the end of an era. But as the Doctor must face his past to decide his future, his journey is only just beginning…"

This is the final episode for the 12th Doctor and we shall get a cameo from Jodie Whittaker as the 13th Doctor.

This festive hour long episode will air on Christmas Day on BBC One.

Star Wars: The Last Jedi

So, it's been two years since the last main Star Wars installment, The Force Awakens and a year since Rogue One.

Episode 8 also known as The Last Jedi is almost here.

Here is the Synopsis:

Rey develops her newly discovered abilities with the guidance of Luke Skywalker, who is unsettled by the strength of her powers. Meanwhile, the Resistance prepares to do battle with the First Order.

The film will be released on the 13th December 2017.

Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle

So it's been 22 years since the original Jumanji film starring Robin Williams and young Kirsten Dunst was released and we now have a sequel. A completely different cast and it's a board game no longer.

The film stars, Jack Black, Dwayne Johnson, Karen Gillan and Kevin Hart, along with Nick Jonas and Bobby Cannavale.

Here is the synopsis:

Twenty years after the events of the first film, the infamous board game has evolved into a video game and while cleaning out a school's basement serving detention, four teenagers find it and get sucked into the same jungle setting that Alan Parrish got sucked into all those years ago. They also become their avatars inside the game and the only way out is to play along and finish it.

The film does look good. I just hope it can do well as it has some high standards to match up to the success of the first film.

Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle will be released on the 20th December 2017.

The Greatest Showman

I have seen the trailer for this film quite a few times at the cinema and am really looking forward to watching it.

The film stars Hugh Jackman, Michelle Williams, Zac Efron, Recbecca Fergusson and Zendaya.

Here is the Synopsis:

 Inspired by the imagination of P. T. Barnum, The Greatest Showman is an original musical that celebrates the birth of show business & tells of a visionary who rose from nothing to create a spectacle that became a worldwide sensation.

This looks incredible and the music was produced by the same people who did La La Land.

This film is released on Boxing day in the UK and the 20th December in the US.

That's all for now. If you think I've missed any or there are any that you are looking forward to feel free to comment.

Till next time

Emz x