“‘Tis the season to be jolly, joyous, and watch The Muppet Christmas Carol. Maybe you know every word to this charming Muppet musical. Perhaps you count it as your favorite adaptation of Charles Dickens’s tale of Ebenezer Scrooge. But do you know all the secrets behind this holiday classic’s creation?” Read more at Mental Floss. One of the biggest criticisms of the Justice League movie is its treatment of Wonder Woman, and her solo movie director Patty Jenkins agrees. Read more at The Mary Sue. There’s going to a total solar eclipse on Monday, December 14 in the skies of South America. Here’s how you can watch the event. “Whether it be the Full Moon, a meteor shower, or just the best night to see Mars, we’re here to direct your eyes skyward and appreciate the wonders of space from Earth. This week, we’re asking you to marvel at the spectacular beauty of the total solar eclipse, which will loom over the skies in South America on Monday, December 14.” Read more at Inverse. Despite the talent and star power of Meryl Streep, Netflix’s adaptation of The Prom is missing the soul of the musical. Read more at Thrillist. Having established a strong foothold in the streaming industry a year after its launch, Disney+ is set to raise its subscription prices in 2021. “Disney+ is following Netflix’s lead and bumping up its monthly subscription cost in the U.S., raising it to $8 per month. The company announced the $1 price hike at its investor’s day presentation on Thursday after showing off a slew of new content headed to the streaming service.” Read more at Gizmodo. Twitch will start cracking down on sexual harassment and hateful imagery on the streaming platform. Read more at PCMag.
