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T8 WHATS UP! December 25 - 31, 2022 BY RAYE SMITH TV Media WHAT'S NEW ON NETFLIX "They Cloned Tyrone" (2022) Jump straight into an other- worldly mystery with the pulpy new sci-fi caper "They Cloned Tyrone," premiering Friday, Dec. 30, on Netflix. When Fontaine (John Boyega, "Star Wars: Epi- sode VII – The Force Awakens," 2015), a neighborhood drug deal- er, is shot dead by a rival (J. Al- phonse Nicholson, "P-Valley"), he is understandably shocked when he wakes up in his bed the next morning, completely un- harmed. Determined to figure out exactly how he survived and miraculously recovered, Fon- taine, Slick Charles (Jamie Foxx, "Day Shift," 2022) and Yo-Yo (Teyonah Parris, "Survivor's Re- morse"), go hunting for answers and stumble upon a vast govern- ment conspiracy. "They Cloned Tyrone" comes from director Juel Taylor ("Creed II," 2018), who penned the film's screen- play with Tony Rettenmaier ("Space Jam: A New Legacy," 2021). Starring alongside Boye- ga, Foxx and Parris in the film are Kiefer Sutherland ("Desig- nated Survivor") and David Alan Grier ("Joe Pickett"). WHAT'S NEW ON DISNEY+ "Encanto at the Hollywood Bowl" Step into a wonderful world of magic with the new family con- cert special "Encanto at the Hol- lywood Bowl," making its debut Wednesday, Dec. 28, on Disney+. The original voice cast of Dis- ney's Academy Award-winning animated film "Encanto" (2021) reunite at the Hollywood Bowl for this one-night performance spectacular. With the historic venue transformed into the magical, fantastical world of "Encanto," fans can step into Casa Madrigal and take a front- row seat as Stephanie Beatriz ("Brooklyn Nine Nine"), Lin- Manual Miranda ("Hamilton," 2020), singer Adassa ("No Me Compares"), Carolina Gaitán ("Córdova 'un general llamado arrojo'"), Jessica Darrow ("Feast of the Seven Fishes," 2019), Di- ane Guerrero ("Orange is the New Black"), Mauro Castillo ("Paro de mi corazón"), Angie Cepeda ("A Night in Old Mexi- co," 2013) and Olga Merediz ("In the Heights," 2021), perform songs from the film in a show- case that brings them to life like never before. Directed by Chris Howe ("2022 Billboard Music Awards"), Jamal Sims ("When the Beat Drops," 2018) and Lind- say Crystal ("Not Safe With Nik- ki Glaser"), the show's produc- ing duties are taken on by Gabe Turner ("Elton John Live: Fare- well From Dodger Stadium," 2022), Ben Winston ("The Late Late Show With James Cordon") and Sally Wood ("The Brit Awards 2021"). WHAT'S NEW ON PRIME "Wildcat" (2022) Follow along with the inspiring story of a young veteran finding new meaning in his life, when the documentary "Wildcat" pre- mieres Friday, Dec. 30, on Prime. After returning from the war in Afghanistan with severe depres- sion and PTSD, Harry Turner went to the Amazon with no hope for his future. While there, Harry met conservationist and scientist Samantha Zwicker, who is running a wildlife rescue center. As he works with Saman- tha to raise orphaned wildlife, Harry begins finding a new rea- son to live as he raises an or- phaned baby ocelot. A story about love, trauma and second chances, this feature-length doc- umentary is an intimate tale fo- cusing on the impact of wild places on us and our impact on the wild in return. "Wildcat" is directed by Trevor Frost and Melissa Lesh, the team behind the 2017 documentary short "Person of the Forest." WHAT'S NEW ON HULU "Letterkenny" - Season 11 The hicks, skids and hockey players are back for more fast- talking fun in Season 11 of "Let- terkenny," premiering Monday, Dec. 26, on Hulu. As the group drink, joke and bicker in be- tween chorin', they face down their plethora of small-town problems. This season, the town of Letterkenny "contends with the best chip flavors, lost dogs, an influencer invasion, skid business, a mystery at the Church Bake Sale, unwanted guests at beer league and the de- gens stirring up trouble" (per Hulu). Dig right back into the important matters with Wayne (Jared Keeso, "Shoresy"), Katy (Michelle Mylett, "American Dreamer," 2022), Daryl (Nathan Dales, "The Broken Hearts Gal- lery," 2020) and Dan (K. Trevor Wilson, "Roast Battle Canada") as life continues in Letterkenny. Created and written by Keeso and Jacob Tierney ("The Trotsky," 2009), who also stars in and directs the series, "Letter- kenny's" cast is rounded out by Dylan Playfair ("The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers"), An- drew Herr ("Status Update," 2018), Tyler Johnston ("Rabbit," 2018), Evan Stearn ("RoboCop," 2014), Lisa Codrington ("Chil- dren Ruin Everything"), Kamilla Kowal ("The New Romantic," 2018), Dan Petronijevic ("19-2"), Mark Forward ("Fargo"), Jay Bertin ("Bad Blood"), Joel Gagne ("The Boys"), Clark Backo ("I Want You Back," 2022), Kaniehtiio Horn ("Rutherford Falls"), Alex McCooeye ("The Bet," 2020) and Melanie Scrofa- no ("Wynonna Earp"). WHAT'S NEW ON HBO MAX "Lizzo: Live in Concert" Light up the night this New Year's Eve, Saturday, Dec. 31, when Lizzo returns to HBO Max with the concert spectacular "Lizzo: Live in Concert." After an incredible year career-wise, three-time Grammy-winning superstar Lizzo ("Juice") is clos- ing out 2022 with a bang. Filmed during her The Special Tour ear- lier in November at the iconic Kia Forum in Inglewood, Cali- fornia, this front row seat to the show rides in on the back of her documentary, "Love, Lizzo, which also premiered on HBO Max in late November. Joining the multi-talented singer, rapper, songwriter and flutist on stage are her band, The Lizzbians and The Little Bigs; her back-up dancers, The Big Grrrls; and ex- tra special guests Cardi B ("Ru- mors"), SZA ("Special") and Missy Elliott ("Get Ur Freak On"), bringing the performance together for a night filled with love, positivity and incredible music. Directed by Sam Wrench ("BTS: Permission to Dance on Stage - LA," 2022) and produced by Kevin Beisler ("Lizzo's Watch Out for the Big Grrrls"), the show also features Lizzo as an executive producer, with her production company Lizzo- bangers, as well as Done+Dusted's Ian Stewart, Leah Lane and Hamish Hamil- ton. Teyonah Parris, Jamie Foxx and John Boyega in "They Cloned Tyrone" Different 'Clone' wars: Boyega stars in 'They Cloned Tyrone' STREAMING Jared Keeso, Nathan Dales, Michelle Mylett and K. Trevor Wilson star in "Letterkenny" Lizzo stars in "Lizzo: Live in Concert"