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'In a Holidaze' Netflix Christmas film: December 2026 release, cast & what else we know. Netflix has slated its time-bending holiday romance 'In a Holidaze' for a December 2026 global premiere. Trading standard holiday tropes for a festive time loop, director Tiffany Paulsen teams up with bestselling author duo Christina Lauren to adapt their hit novel, In a Holidaze. Starring Maddie Ziegler, Graham Phillips, and Rob Lowe, this chaotic Christmas rom-com hits Netflix on December 2, 2026. Here's everything we know so far. In a Holidaze is an upcoming Netflix Original Christmas romantic comedy film created and written by Lauren Billings, Christina Hobbs, and Tiffany Paulsen. The screenplay is an adaptation of Billings and Hobbs' New York Times best-selling novel of the same name, written under their pen name, Christina Lauren. Paulsen has worked on a handful of Netflix projects, such as writing Reunion and directing the Emma Roberts Christmas rom-com Holidate. Get the latest Netflix news, reviews, and releases in your inbox. Tiffany Paulsen (Holidate) is the director. Alloy Entertainment is producing the film, with Leslie Morgenstein and Elysa Koplovitz Dutton as executive producers. When is In a Holidaze released on Netflix? In a Holidaze will be released globally on Netflix on December 2, 2026. What is the plot of In a Holidaze? The synopsis for In a Holidaze has been sourced from Production Weekly: One Christmas wish, two brothers, and a lifetime of hope are on the line for hapless Maelyn Jones in In a Holidaze. It's the most wonderful time of the year...but not for Maelyn Jones. She's living with her parents, hates her going-nowhere job, and has just made a romantic error of epic proportions. But perhaps worst of all, this is the last Christmas Mae will be at her favorite place in the world - the snowy Utah cabin where she and her family have spent every holiday since she was born, along with two other beloved families. Mentally melting down as she drives away from the cabin for the final time, Mae throws out what she thinks is a simple plea to the universe: Please. Show me what will make me happy. The next thing she knows, tires screech and metal collides, everything goes black. But when Mae gasps awake...she's on an airplane bound for Utah, where she begins the same holiday all over again. With one hilarious disaster after another sending her back to the plane, Mae must figure out how to break free of the strange time loop - and finally get her true love under the mistletoe. Who are the cast members of In a Holidaze? Maddie Ziegler, Rob Lowe, Graham Phillips, and Elias Kacavas were the first actors to be reported for the film. Maddie Ziegler plays Maelyn Jones. The actress is best known for starring in Dance Moms, where she was a student of Abby Lee Miller. She has worked extensively with artist Sia and even starred in her controversial film Music. Ziegler has starred in films such as To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You, West Side Story, and Pretty Lethal. Rob Lowe has had an extensive career, starring in popular television shows such as The West Wing, Parks and Recreation, and 9-1-1: Lone Star, as well as films including St. Elmo's Fire, Austin Powers, Wayne's World, and Behind the Candelabra. He has starred in four Netflix projects, including the series Unstable and the heartfelt film Dog Gone. Graham Phillips plays Andrew. He is best known for playing Zach Florrick in The Good Wife and Nick St. Clair in Riverdale. He has starred in films such as Evan Almighty and Blockers, as well as Netflix's Atypical, XOXO, and Yes Day. Elias Kacavas has previously starred in shows such as Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin, Fire Country, and Euphoria. The rest of the cast is as follows: * Andrea Anders (Spirited) * Patton Oswalt (Ratatouille) * Jackie Sandler (Pixels) * Gil Bellows (Patriot) * Meredith Salenger (The Journey of Natty Gann) * Graham Phillips (The Good Wife) * Christopher Shyer (The Core) * Luke Roessler (Dead to Me) as Myles * Joelle Farrow (Lice) as Astrid * Samer Salem (The Expanse) * Danyella Angel (Supernatural) as Thea Harper * Nolan Raitt (The Sticks) as Kid Andrew * Sébastien Duncan (Stick) as Kid Theo * Aliyah McLachlan as Kid Mae What is the production status of In a Holidaze? Development Filming Scheduled Filming Ongoing Post-Production Filming took place in Vancouver and Whistler, British Columbia, Canada, between January 29, 2026, and March 12, 2026. Are you looking forward to watching In a Holidaze on Netflix? Let us know in the comments below!

Xbox announces new XP division to deliver transmedia spinoffs including film, TV, and theme parks. The division will be led by former Mojang president Kayleen Walters, who will be replaced by Reddit's Maria Angelidou-Smith News by Jon Hicks Editorial Director Published on Oct 8, 2026, 5:18 AM PDT Xbox has announced a new XP business unit, dedicated to transmedia brand extensions, including the Fallout TV series and the Minecraft World theme park. The new enterprise will be led by Kayleen Walters, the current president of Minecraft developer Mojang Studios, who previously spent eight years overseeing franchise development at Microsoft. Before joining Microsoft, she spent 13 years at Lucasfilm, rising to become vice president of franchise marketing and integrated planning. Walters was appointed as head of Mojang Studios in February, replacing outgoing head Åsa Bredin, who stepped down to "focus on personal goals outside of work." Walters will be replaced as president of Mojang by Maria Angelidou-Smith, who joins the Xbox division from Reddit, where she was chief product officer. Previously, she spent nearly a decade at Facebook. The XP division will focus on four areas: Xbox Pictures for film and television adaptations, Xbox Products for licensing and merchandise, Xbox Partnerships for sponsors and brand partners, and Xbox Places for broadcast and in-person events, theme parks, and other location-based experiences. In an email sent to Xbox employees this morning, Xbox head Asha Sharma said that the firm's franchises "mean more to people than the time they spend playing them, and Kayleen knows how to build those experiences with the industry without losing what made people care about the franchise in the first place." On Angelidou-Smith's appointment, Sharma said: "We wanted someone who has built products for communities at enormous scale, who is deeply technical, and who understands how creators, product, technology, and monetization come together. Maria brings a rare combination of those experiences." At the recent Minecraft Live event in September, it was announced that the Minecraft World destination will open at UK theme park Chessington World of Adventures in 2027. Microsoft entered a deal with Chessington owner Merlin Entertainments in 2024, with Merlin investing more than $110 million in two Minecraft-themed attractions. "We are everywhere digitally, Merlin is everywhere physically," said Walters at the time of the deal. "It's about how do we expand Minecraft beyond the game. Mojang and Microsoft are experts on Minecraft and the brand, Merlin are the experts on location-based experiences; it's a shared vision." Walters was executive producer of A Minecraft Movie in 2025, which generated $550 million after ten days in theatres. A sequel has been greenlit for July 23, 2027. Microsoft's new XP business unit will also oversee the Fallout TV series, which has been a hit for Amazon Prime Video, and has driven increased sales of the franchise's back catalogue, along with a player uptick in mobile title Fallout Shelter. The Halo TV series was less successful, lasting only two seasons on Paramount+ before being cancelled in 2024. A Gears of War movie that will "tell the origin story of Delta Squad" is currently in development at Netflix. The announcement of the new XP division is the latest in a long list of changes in Microsoft's gaming portfolio. Sharma announced a "reset" earlier this year, which has led to the loss of around 3,200 jobs and the divestment of five studios. But GamesIndustry.biz contributing editor Rob Fahey has questioned where the reset is going: "Nobody has yet deigned to outline a clear vision for what Xbox will actually look like after this reset," he said.

"Monster Hunter Rise" Netflix mobile version launches in the Philippines and other regions with adjusted touch controls and screen layout. 3DM2026-10-0722:51:42 Capcom's Monster Hunter Rise, published by Netflix, is now available on Google Play and the App Store in regions including the Philippines. A Netflix subscription is required to play. This version features redesigned touch controls for phones and tablets, along with a new button that automatically selects recovery items. The mobile version features tailored touch controls for each weapon type, with interface layouts optimized for various screen sizes and aspect ratios. At the time of announcement, this version had not yet launched in Taiwan, and release dates for other regions have not been disclosed. The new recovery button automatically selects appropriate items from your inventory based on the hunter's health and status, reducing the need to manually search for recovery items during combat. There are also changes to how quests are obtained: challenge quests and event quests, which previously required payment or were limited-time downloads, can now be unlocked as you progress through the game. Core gameplay mechanics such as hunting, gathering materials, and crafting weapons and armor remain intact in the mobile version. Players can hunt solo or team up online with up to three other players.