Tentpole: 25 Best New Movies to Stream in December; Deep Dive Into the 'Avatar 2' Ending; 'Barbie' Trailer Breaks the Internet

Plus, everything you wanted to know about that "White Lotus" finale but were afraid to ask. No images? [Click here]( ID=167008;size=700x180;setID=576446;uid={EMAIL}7191530;click=top_tentpole [- - -] [TheWrap - SPRING TV WATCH LIST] Welcome to Tentpole, a newsletter devoted to the movies and TV shows you love — and love to obsess over. The holidays are almost here, and Tentpole comes bearing gifts with these final two issues of 2022. First and foremost, we’ve got a lot of great stuff to share with you over the next two weeks relating to the biggest and splashiest new releases of December (from “Avatar: The Way of Water” to “Glass Onion” to “Emily in Paris” and beyond). And secondly, we’re giving away “Pulp Fiction” on 4K Blu-ray — [enter our giveaway here]( for some holiday cheer that’s significantly cheaper than a $5 milkshake. Without further ado, our pre-Christmas edition (complete with some killer streaming recommendations, if I do say so myself) is below. Let’s dig in! – Adam Chitwood, Tentpole Editor [Premiere of the week] ‘The Recruit’ Star Laura Haddock Says There Were ‘3 Different Versions’ of Max’s Storyline for Netflix Series [the-recruit-laura-haddock-max] Source: Netflix [Laura Haddock Says There Were ‘3 Different Versions’ of Max’s Storyline for Netflix Series ‘The Recruit’]( [‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ Revives Box Office With $134 Million Opening Weekend]( [Donald Glover to Star in Movie Based on Obscure Spider-Man Villain Hypno-Hustler]( [John Krasinski Says He Hasn’t Discussed Continuing in the MCU as Mr. Fantastic: ‘I Was Honored to Do It’]( [New DC Studios Chief James Gunn Is Writing the Next ‘Superman’ Script, Without Henry Cavill]( [‘Kindred’ Showrunner Unpacks the Biggest Changes From Octavia Butler’s Book]( [‘Westworld’ and Other Shows Pulled by HBO Max to Be Licensed to Free Ad-Supported Streamers]( [‘Minx’ Star Jake Johnson Says Season 2 Will Finish Filming Despite Cancellation]( [New ‘Escape From New York’ Will Be a Continuation of John Carpenter Original, Not a Remake]( [‘Twister’ Sequel Lands ‘Minari’ Director Lee Issac Chung]( [‘God of War’ Series Set at Prime Video From ‘Wheel of Time’ Showrunner]( [Helen Mirren Joined ‘1923’ Without Reading a Script: ‘I Signed on Without Knowing What I Was Getting Into’]( [‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ Trailer: Miles Morales Squares Off With Hundreds of Alt Spidies (Video)]( [‘SNL’: Cecily Strong Gets a Tear-Filled ‘Blue Christmas’ Goodbye From Cast and Austin Butler (Video)]( [Kate Winslet Answers Whether Jack Could’ve Fit on the Door in ‘Titanic’ (Video)]( [Henry Cavill to Star in, Executive Produce ‘Warhammer 40,000’ Franchise for Amazon Studios]( [‘Scream VI’ Trailer: Ghostface Takes a Stab at the NYC Subways (Video)]( [‘The Cleaning Lady’ Season 2 Finale: Showrunners Explain Those Shocking Deaths and What’s Next for Thony]( [- - -] [Premiere of the week] The 25 Best New Movies to Stream in December 2022 [top-gun-maverick-pinocchio-emily-the-criminal]( Source: Paramount/Netflix/Vertical Entertainment ‘Tis the season to be watching, and if you’re looking for a great new movie to stream over the break — either with family or cozied up on the couch alone — we’ve got a curated list of [some of the best new movies streaming this month](. From “Top Gun: Maverick” (thrilling) to “The Banshees of Inisherin” (darkly hilarious) to “Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio” (heartbreaking) and beyond, we guarantee you’ll find something fulfilling and maybe even a little moving on our list. Bonus Recommendation: If you’re wanting to get holly and jolly, check out [our picks for the Best Christmas Movies on Netflix](. [- - -] [Premiere of the week] Inside ‘The White Lotus’ Finale and That Shocking Death With Haley Lu Richardson and Creator Mike White [haley-lu-richardson-white-lotus]( Source: HBO We’re still not over that “The White Lotus” finale – wowza. If you’re also still reeling from that ending, see what series creator Mike White had to say about [why [SPOILER] had to die]( and the way in which the character bit the dust. Plus, [we spoke to star Haley Lu Richardson]( all about where Portia ended up and whether she’ll be part of Season 3, [we also talked to Beatrice Grannó]( about Mia and Lucia’s farewell and [we spoke with Sabrina Impacciatore]( about Valentina’s new lease on life. Now good luck getting that theme song outta your head. ID=167008;size=300x250;setID=576447;uid={EMAIL}7191530;click=medium_tentpole [- - -] [Premiere of the week] ‘Something From Tiffany’s': How Inclusive Storytelling Drove the Casting and Adaptation of the Holiday Rom-Com [Something From Tiffany's]( Source: Prime Video Ever wonder how a rom-com gets made? We had a long chat with producer and Hello Sunshine president of TV and film Lauren Neustadter [all about the “Something From Tiffany’s” adaptation]( currently streaming on Prime Video, including how inclusive storytelling drove not only the casting of the film but also key story decisions. It’s a fascinating look behind the curtain at how Hollywood (or some parts of it, at least) is taking steps to ensure films and shows are more reflective of the actual world we live in. [- - -] [Premiere of the week] ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ Ending Explained: This Time It’s War [avatar-the-way-of-water-jake]( Source: Disney If you saw “Avatar: The Way of Water” opening weekend and are eager to dissect the epic finale of James Cameron’s long-in-the-works sequel, [we have your deep dive right here](. We’re answering all those lingering questions while we now wait two years to see how all of this gets resolved. Speaking of, yes there will be an “Avatar 3” (it’s already in the can!). Here’s [everything we know about the next “Avatar” sequel so far](. [- - -] [Premiere of the week] ‘Barbie’ Trailer: Greta Gerwig Homages Kubrick to Unveil First Look at Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling (Video) [barbie-margot-robbie-ryan-gosling]( Source: Warner Bros. Pictures We got our first look at arguably the most anticipated movie of 2023 this week: “Barbie.” Margot Robbie stars as the titular Mattel figure with Ryan Gosling as Ken, but [the film’s first trailer]( shows that co-writer and director Greta Gerwig is delivering something wholly unexpected. This “2001: A Space Odyssey”-inspired teaser is a hoot. Honorable Mention: Adam Driver firing a laser gun at dinosaurs in [the “65” trailer](. [- - -] [Update your profile]( | [View our privacy policy]( | [Unsubscribe]( Sent from: TheWrap | 1808 Stanford Street | Santa Monica, CA, 90404 | attn: Email Coordinator [TheWrap]( ID=167008;size=700x180;setID=576454;uid={EMAIL}7191530;click=bottom_tentpole This email was sent to {EMAIL}. If you are no longer interested you can [unsubscribe instantly](.