Halloween has come and gone and it’s time to start celebrating the holidays. Ok, well, Lifetime (and some of its competitors) began decking their lineups with new Christmas movies before Oct. 30 — but now it’s really time to start making the season bright.
See below for Lifetime’s full 2020 “It’s a Wonderful Lifetime” slate of holiday movies, which includes 30 different original films this year. Two notable projects on the list are “A Christmas Setup,” which marks the cable channel’s first-ever holiday movie to feature a gay couple as the leads, and “A Sugar & Spice Holiday,” Lifetime’s first holiday film led by an Asian cast.
Christmas on Ice
Starring Abigail Klein, Ryan Cooper, Caroline Portu,
Will Lyman, Meara Mahoney Gross
10/23 at 8pm Et/Pt
Courtney Bennett (Abigail Klein), a former US figure skating hopeful, runs the city’s public skating rink but when the Mayor (Will Lyman) announces its closing,...
See below for Lifetime’s full 2020 “It’s a Wonderful Lifetime” slate of holiday movies, which includes 30 different original films this year. Two notable projects on the list are “A Christmas Setup,” which marks the cable channel’s first-ever holiday movie to feature a gay couple as the leads, and “A Sugar & Spice Holiday,” Lifetime’s first holiday film led by an Asian cast.
Christmas on Ice
Starring Abigail Klein, Ryan Cooper, Caroline Portu,
Will Lyman, Meara Mahoney Gross
10/23 at 8pm Et/Pt
Courtney Bennett (Abigail Klein), a former US figure skating hopeful, runs the city’s public skating rink but when the Mayor (Will Lyman) announces its closing,...
- 11/9/2020
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
Lifetime has snagged the rights to a movie based on a book by Ruth Clampett, titled Mr. 365.
As part of their It's a Wonderful Lifetime celebration, Forever Christmas airs on Sunday, October 25 at 8/7c.
My friend, Gary Goldstein, optioned Ruth's book for adaptation, and he jumped on the phone with me to chat about getting the word out for more people to check out his delightful, feel-good film.
Like most everybody else in the industry, Gary has seen some of his work shrivel up, but he's not necessarily complaining. He's had time to catch up on television, a pleasure that, with his busy schedule, isn't always an option.
Gary is also taking comfort in the fact that the business aspect of the TV movie business is back in action. "My work life is not so incredibly different. It's just the interaction part of it is different. Certainly in the film and TV world,...
As part of their It's a Wonderful Lifetime celebration, Forever Christmas airs on Sunday, October 25 at 8/7c.
My friend, Gary Goldstein, optioned Ruth's book for adaptation, and he jumped on the phone with me to chat about getting the word out for more people to check out his delightful, feel-good film.
Like most everybody else in the industry, Gary has seen some of his work shrivel up, but he's not necessarily complaining. He's had time to catch up on television, a pleasure that, with his busy schedule, isn't always an option.
Gary is also taking comfort in the fact that the business aspect of the TV movie business is back in action. "My work life is not so incredibly different. It's just the interaction part of it is different. Certainly in the film and TV world,...
- 10/25/2020
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
Tis the season!
We're not even to Halloween yet, but you can toss it and Thanksgiving right out the window because Christmas is here! Fa la la la la la and all that. We're not even going to pretend that we think it's too early for Christmas. In 2020, I can think of nothing better than escaping for the holidays.
Oh yeah, and The Undoing premieres, This Is Us returns, The Mandalorian takes another swing at the Star Wars universe and a whole lot more!
Saturday, October 24
8/7c Jingle Bell Bride (Hallmark)
Julia Gonzalo stars in Jingle Bell Bride as a wedding planner named Jessica Perez, who travels to a remote town in Alaska.
She's searching for a rare flower for a celebrity client and is charmed by the small town during Christmas.
In addition to being charmed by the small town, she's also delighted with the handsome local helping her (Ronnie Rowe Jr.
We're not even to Halloween yet, but you can toss it and Thanksgiving right out the window because Christmas is here! Fa la la la la la and all that. We're not even going to pretend that we think it's too early for Christmas. In 2020, I can think of nothing better than escaping for the holidays.
Oh yeah, and The Undoing premieres, This Is Us returns, The Mandalorian takes another swing at the Star Wars universe and a whole lot more!
Saturday, October 24
8/7c Jingle Bell Bride (Hallmark)
Julia Gonzalo stars in Jingle Bell Bride as a wedding planner named Jessica Perez, who travels to a remote town in Alaska.
She's searching for a rare flower for a celebrity client and is charmed by the small town during Christmas.
In addition to being charmed by the small town, she's also delighted with the handsome local helping her (Ronnie Rowe Jr.
- 10/24/2020
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
Turn on the twinkling holiday lights and cuddle up with a soft blanket because Lifetime's 2020 Christmas movie schedule is here - and the first movie premieres Oct. 23! Hopeless romantics, Christmas enthusiasts, and happy-ending seekers will love the amazing holiday-themed movies playing on Lifetime this season. Expect to see some familiar faces, like Tiffany Haddish, Beverley Mitchell, Mario Lopez, Melissa Joan Hart, Kelly Rowland, Vanessa Lachey, Kyla Pratt, and many others. Read the full schedule and list of stars below and get ready to mark your calendar for some serious holiday viewing!
It's a Wonderful Lifetime 2020 Schedule
Oct. 23, 8 p.m. Et – Christmas on Ice: starring Abigail Klein, Ryan Cooper, Caroline Portu, Will Lyman, and Meara Mahoney Gross
Oct. 24, 8 p.m. Et – Christmas Unwrapped: starring Amber Stevens West, Marco Grazzini, Cheryl Ladd, and executive producer Tiffany Haddish
Oct. 25, 8 p.m. Et – Forever Christmas: starring Chelsea Hobbs, Christopher Russell,...
It's a Wonderful Lifetime 2020 Schedule
Oct. 23, 8 p.m. Et – Christmas on Ice: starring Abigail Klein, Ryan Cooper, Caroline Portu, Will Lyman, and Meara Mahoney Gross
Oct. 24, 8 p.m. Et – Christmas Unwrapped: starring Amber Stevens West, Marco Grazzini, Cheryl Ladd, and executive producer Tiffany Haddish
Oct. 25, 8 p.m. Et – Forever Christmas: starring Chelsea Hobbs, Christopher Russell,...
- 10/21/2020
- by Sydni Ellis
- Popsugar.com
We can all agree that 2020 is definitely getting coal in its stocking.
Fortunately, Lifetime is playing Santa and gifting us with a star-studded, wholesome, inclusive, and highly-anticipated slew of Christmas films. Let's face it, we can take all the cheesy, teeth-achingly sweet, warm, and fuzzy goodness we can get.
Lifetime's Christmas lineup is the gift that keeps on giving with sequels, Lifetime Christmas queens, legends and icons, and some of our favorite faces.
We're talking Kelly Rowland, Kyla Pratt, and Fran Drescher. We have Mario Lopez, Vanessa Lachey, Aaron Ashmore, and Gilles Marini. Oh, and there's Marie Osmond, a Tiffany Haddish directed film, Jason Priestley, and Melissa Joan Hart.
Seriously, the casting alone is all holiday cheers and no jeers.
And the best part is we can kickstart all the fun early, since according to EW, the first film of the lineup, Christmas on Ice, will air on October. 23.
Yeah,...
Fortunately, Lifetime is playing Santa and gifting us with a star-studded, wholesome, inclusive, and highly-anticipated slew of Christmas films. Let's face it, we can take all the cheesy, teeth-achingly sweet, warm, and fuzzy goodness we can get.
Lifetime's Christmas lineup is the gift that keeps on giving with sequels, Lifetime Christmas queens, legends and icons, and some of our favorite faces.
We're talking Kelly Rowland, Kyla Pratt, and Fran Drescher. We have Mario Lopez, Vanessa Lachey, Aaron Ashmore, and Gilles Marini. Oh, and there's Marie Osmond, a Tiffany Haddish directed film, Jason Priestley, and Melissa Joan Hart.
Seriously, the casting alone is all holiday cheers and no jeers.
And the best part is we can kickstart all the fun early, since according to EW, the first film of the lineup, Christmas on Ice, will air on October. 23.
Yeah,...
- 9/21/2020
- by Jasmine Blu
- TVfanatic
Christmas might not be until December, but some networks are slapping on their mittens and gearing up for the holiday season as early as October.
Families often find themselves gathered around the TV binging some of Hallmark or Lifetime’s latest Christmas-themed films, and this year is no exception. With people around the country encouraged to stay indoors and avoid crowded locations, Variety breaks down a list of feel-good Christmas movies to tune into this year.
As part of Lifetime’s “It’s a Wonderful Lifetime” holiday movie slate, the channel will premiere 30 original TV movies beginning Oct. 23 and running through mid-December. In its efforts to diversify the stories it showcases, Lifetime said it worked with GLAAD and Cape (Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment) for its first-ever LGBTQ-led film “The Christmas Setup” and “A Sugar & Spice Holiday” centering on an Asian American family.
More films will be added to the list as networks announce them.
Families often find themselves gathered around the TV binging some of Hallmark or Lifetime’s latest Christmas-themed films, and this year is no exception. With people around the country encouraged to stay indoors and avoid crowded locations, Variety breaks down a list of feel-good Christmas movies to tune into this year.
As part of Lifetime’s “It’s a Wonderful Lifetime” holiday movie slate, the channel will premiere 30 original TV movies beginning Oct. 23 and running through mid-December. In its efforts to diversify the stories it showcases, Lifetime said it worked with GLAAD and Cape (Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment) for its first-ever LGBTQ-led film “The Christmas Setup” and “A Sugar & Spice Holiday” centering on an Asian American family.
More films will be added to the list as networks announce them.
- 9/18/2020
- by Eli Countryman and Natalie Oganesyan
- Variety Film + TV
This week is filled with goodies from award-nominated documentaries to the pre-launch of the Disney+ series High School Musical: The Musical: The Series.
The Affair airs its season finale on Sunday night while the present and future converge on The CW's Arrow.
And, of course, there is more Christmas to be celebrated as the holiday movie madness continues. What will you watch?
Sunday, November 3
8/7c Batwoman (The CW)
The tragic truth of Beth’s transformation to Alice is revealed. Catherine comes clean with Mary, which sends her running to Wayne Tower, where she and Luke meet. Mouse enters the scene.
Batwoman Season 1 Episode 4 Review: Who Are You?
8/7c Always and Forever Christmas (Lifetime)
When marketing exec Lucy learns that she’s inherited her grandfather’s year-round Christmas store, “Forever Christmas," she makes a trip back home to support the store during its final Christmas season before she sells it...
The Affair airs its season finale on Sunday night while the present and future converge on The CW's Arrow.
And, of course, there is more Christmas to be celebrated as the holiday movie madness continues. What will you watch?
Sunday, November 3
8/7c Batwoman (The CW)
The tragic truth of Beth’s transformation to Alice is revealed. Catherine comes clean with Mary, which sends her running to Wayne Tower, where she and Luke meet. Mouse enters the scene.
Batwoman Season 1 Episode 4 Review: Who Are You?
8/7c Always and Forever Christmas (Lifetime)
When marketing exec Lucy learns that she’s inherited her grandfather’s year-round Christmas store, “Forever Christmas," she makes a trip back home to support the store during its final Christmas season before she sells it...
- 11/2/2019
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
Even though a lot of people like to pretend they don't pay attention to their more romantic sides by watching networks like Hallmark, Up, Lifetime and others, we know you can't ignore a story with a happy ending.
Gary Goldstein has been writing some pretty terrific movies of the genre while Ruth Clampett has made her name with books of a similar nature. One of her most appreciated works is Mr. 365, featuring the story of a man who lives Christmas year around and the woman who wants to put him on TV.
Goldstein optioned the book for a screenplay, and this season you can find it on PassionFlix. If you haven't heard of it, there is no time like Christmas to treat yourself to a free trial so you can see what it's all about. Hint: It turns up the heat a little!
I had the opportunity to ask both Mr.
Gary Goldstein has been writing some pretty terrific movies of the genre while Ruth Clampett has made her name with books of a similar nature. One of her most appreciated works is Mr. 365, featuring the story of a man who lives Christmas year around and the woman who wants to put him on TV.
Goldstein optioned the book for a screenplay, and this season you can find it on PassionFlix. If you haven't heard of it, there is no time like Christmas to treat yourself to a free trial so you can see what it's all about. Hint: It turns up the heat a little!
I had the opportunity to ask both Mr.
- 12/22/2018
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
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