- Michael Bublé makes Christmas as smooth as eggnog with MICHAEL BUBLÉ CHRISTMAS, Sunday, Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. ET
- MuchMore gives the gift of music with ITUNES FESTIVAL 2012, Dec. 22 at 2 p.m. ET
- Marathons and “best of” lists bring joy this December with THE TOP 50 FIRST airingDec. 24 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., and TOP 100 OF 2012, airing Dec. 26 – Dec. 28 from6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
- Viewers can ring in the New Year with the MUCHMORERETRO COMMERCIAL FREE DANCE PARTY, dishing out the greatest hits of yesteryear on New Year’s Eve at 10:15 p.m. ET
- Headbangers rejoice! Viewers can catch a marathon of METAL EVOLUTION onDec. 31 from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. and then rock out with the Canadian exclusive premiere ofRUSH: BEYOND THE LIGHTED STAGE airing Dec. 31 at 8 p.m.
Below is a chronological listing of detailed highlights for December. All programming is subject to change (all times ET; visit MuchMore.ca to confirm local broadcast times).
Saturday, Dec. 8
8 p.m. – MUCHMORE MOVIE: CHEAPER BY THE DOZEN
With his wife on a book tour, a father of 12 must handle a new job, and his unstable brood. Starring Steve Martin, Bonnie Hunt, Piper Perago, Hilary Duff.
Sunday, Dec. 16
7 p.m. – A MICHAEL BUBLÉ CHRISTMAS
Viewers can join the Canadian crooner as he performs songs from his JUNO award-winning Christmas album. The one-hour special features special appearances from Justin Bieber, Kellie Pickler, and many more.
Saturday, Dec. 22
2 p.m. – 6 p.m. – 2012 ITUNES FESTIVAL
Taking place at The Roundhouse in London, England, this festival concert series features over 60 artists performing over 30 days.
8 p.m. – MUCHMORE MOVIE: BAD SANTA
A miserable conman and his partner pose as Santa and his Little Helper to rob department stores on Christmas Eve. The pair runs into problems when the conman befriends a troubled kid, and the security boss discovers the plot. Starring Billy Bob Thornton.
Monday, Dec. 24
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. – THE TOP 50 FIRSTS
They may be some of the biggest, most relevant, and most loved artists out there, but at one point they were just emerging talents and young hustlers trying to make it. MuchMore’s Matt Wells counts down the top debut videos of all time and digs through the archives for very early interviews.
Tuesday, Dec. 25
6 a.m. – 3 p. m. – HOLIDAY MUSIC VIDEOS
Music lovers can kick off their Christmas morning with all the best Christmas videos back-to-back.
10 p.m. – MUMFORD AND SONS LIVE
A one-hour concert special featuring Mumford and Sons performing their hits at the iTunes Festival. Filmed at The Camden Roundhouse in London, England on Sept. 2012.
Wednesday, Dec. 26
12 p.m. – 6 p.m. – CELEBRITY REHAB REVISITED
Dr. Drew and his head councilor Bob Forrest visit patients from the first four seasons of CELEBRITY REHAB WITH DR. DREW for a four-part ‘where are they now’ series. Featuring new interviews and home visits with Andy Dick, Rodney King, Tom Sizemore, Leif Garrett, Janice Dickinson, and many more of the most infamous celebrity rehabbers to date, these specials offer a frank look at life months, and in some cases years, after rehab. While many participants on the series have been successful with recovery, viewers see that in some instances, not even Dr. Drew’s patients are immune to the perils of relapse.
6 p.m. – 10 p.m. – TOP 100 of 2012
What better way to wrap up the year than with host Matt Wells as he counts down the Top 100 Music Videos of 2012. This three day special includes the hottest hits of the year that caused the biggest buzz including Maroon 5, Psy, Of Monsters and Men, Rihanna, and many more .
10 p.m. – JACK WHITE LIVE
This one-hour concert special features Jack White performing his hits at the iTunes Festival was filmed at The Camden Roundhouse in London, England on Sept. 2, 2012.
Thursday, December 27th
12 p.m. – 4 p.m. – INKED MARATHON
Carey Hart – motocross racer and husband to musician Pink – launches his new venture and deals with an impetuous staff. INKED follows the real-life drama at the nation’s sexiest tattoo parlor, the Hart & Huntington Tattoo Company. The first-ever tattoo shop located in the lobby of a Las Vegas hotel, Hart & Huntington attracts a unique mix of rock stars, celebrity VIPs, locals, and tourists.
4 p.m. – VH1 DIVAS
This year’s VH1 DIVAS pays special tribute to Whitney Houston and Donna Summer with performances by Ciara, Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovato, Kelly Rowland and Jordin Sparks. Hosted by Adam Lambert.
Friday, December 28th
12 p.m. – 6 p.m. – FREAKS AND GEEKS MARATHON
It’s the 80s, and at McKinley High, there’s two different groups of teenagers. There’s the Freaks, with cool and charismatic Daniel Desario and tomboy Lindsay Weir, and the Geeks, with Lindsay’s shy younger brother Sam, gentle Bill Haverchuck, and self-proclaimed ladies’ man Neal Schweiber.
Saturday, December 29th
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. – BEST INK MARATHON
BEST INK pits 10 of the best male and female tattoo artists against one another. With nothing but their needles, ink, and passion, these artists compete for $100,000 and a cover story in Tattoo magazine. The contestants are guided through the competition by host and recording artist Kimberly Caldwell (American Idol), and critiqued by head judge and world-renowned tattoo artist Joe Capobianco, international pinup model, and tattoo shop owner Sabina Kelley and a guest judge from a rotating roster.
Monday, Dec. 31
9 a.m. – 7 p.m. – METAL EVOLUTION MARATHON
Viewers get to relive this critically acclaimed exlcusive MuchMore original series. Metal Evolution presents 11 episodes based on the much-debated Metal History “family tree” originally shown in their previously critically acclaimed documentary, A HEADBANGERS JOURNEY. From Early Metal and Shock Rock to Thrash, from Progressive Metal to Grunge and Nu Metal, metalhead turned anthropologist, host Sam Dunn crisscrosses the globe in search of the very essence of Metal.
8 p.m. – MUCHMORE MOVIE: RUSH: BEYOND THE LIGHTED STAGE
Following a heavy dose of heavy metal, MuchMore continues to rock out with the premiere of this world-renowned bio-pic of iconic Canadian rockers, Rush. The two-hour, in-depth rockumentary chronicles the band’s musical evolution from their progressive rock sound of the ‘70s, to their current heavy rock style.
10:15 p.m. – MUCHMORERETRO COMMERCIAL FREE DANCE PARTY
Viewers can tune in to a commercial free video flow, featuring some of the best retro videos from the ‘70s, ‘80s, and early ‘90s
