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Hallmark’s recent Countdown To Christmas movie The Christmas Charade was a big hit with viewers. Rachel Skarsten and Corey Sevier star in this undercover romcom, with Corey directing and his wife Kate Pragnell writing the entertaining script. There were all sorts of surprises in this movie that made this movie so much fun.

However, there were two Hallmark stars in a fantastic cameo that was the chef’s kiss. Rachel dishes on this big surprise. Please note, there are spoilers for anyone who has not seen this holiday movie.

Photo: Rachel Skarsten Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Courtesy Vortex Media Rachel Skarsten On The Big Cameos In Hallmark’s The Christmas Charade

Viewers who watched Hallmark’s The Christmas Charade on Saturday night got quite a treat. This is the story of Whitney, a cautious elementary school librarian who accidentally finds herself involved with an FBI sting to stop an art theft.

Get ready for a blend of Christmas charm and espionage as Hallmark Channel’s latest holiday feature, The Christmas Charade, premieres. The film stars Rachel Skarsten (Reign) and Corey Sevier (Cedar Cove), who dive into an unexpected holiday adventure with a touch of action, humor, and romance. This thrilling entry in Hallmark’s Countdown to Christmas is the perfect addition for viewers looking to mix seasonal cheer with a dash of intrigue.

What is Hallmark’s ‘The Christmas Charade’ about?

Whitney, played by Rachel Skarsten, is a cautious librarian with a background in home security, courtesy of her family. Her quiet life takes a dramatic turn when a blind date mix-up lands her in the middle of a covert FBI operation. Soon, she finds herself pretending to be the girlfriend of Special Agent Josh, played by Corey Sevier, as they try to catch an elusive art thief targeting the Saint...

Christmas movie fans love the spy adventure movie The Christmas Charade. This Countdown To Christmas movie stars Rachel Skarsten and Corey Sevier. In a recent interview, The Royal Nanny star hinted at a possible sequel to this romantic mystery.

What did she have to reveal?

Photo: Rachel Skarsten, Corey Sevier Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Courtesy Vortex Media Could Hallmark Make The Christmas Charade Sequel?

Hallmark’s The Christmas Charade is already a hit. According to IMDb, fans have already given it a 7.9 rating, which is exceptional. This is the story of Whitney, an elementary school librarian. She lives a very cautious life, if you don’t count the rambunctious children at school. The daughter of home security experts, she has been taught to be safe about everything. One day, she decides to liven up her life and take a risk. She decides to go on a blind date.

However, after a mix-up,...

In the Hallmark Movie Premiere, Undercover Holiday, Bookish librarian Whitney (Rachel Skarsten), raised in a household obsessed with safety, never imagined she’d trade Dewey Decimals for danger. A comical case of mistaken identity throws her into the chaotic world of undercover FBI work when she’s accidentally paired with Special Agent Josh (Corey Sevier). Now, instead […]

Undercover Holiday Hallmark Movie Premiere Saturday October 26...

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Coming soon to Hallmark Channel, The Christmas Charade is an espionage thriller/rom-com, starring Rachel Skarsten and Corey Sevier.

Airing during the popular Countdown to Christmas, viewers are sure to have fun, as a librarian finds herself working undercover for the FBI! Meanwhile, we’ll get to see the two stars doing some dancing and the occasional stunt. Read on to find out more about the movie and its cast.

The Christmas Charade coming to Hallmark Channel Photo: Corey Sevier, Rachel Skarsten

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According to TV Insider, Whitney (Skarsten) is a librarian living a quiet life. However, she was raised by home security experts, who taught her a lot. Meanwhile, since she was young, Whitney has always been cautious in everything she does. However, one night, she throws caution to the wind and agrees to go on a blind date.

Hallmark’s new Countdown To Christmas movie The Christmas Charade could be the network’s closest movie to James Bond! Starring in this holiday espionage thriller is Rachel Skarsten, and Corey Sevier. This is a Jazz Ramsey reunion. Moreover, it looks like these two actors are doing some dancing and even stunts.

In this movie, a librarian suddenly finds herself undercover for the FBI! Does she have what it takes to stay out of danger as they catch the bad guys?

Here are all the details about this upcoming movie.

Photo: Corey Sevier, Rachel Skarsten Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Courtesy Vortex Media What Is Hallmark’s The Christmas Charade About?

This year Countdown To Christmas includes a romcom espionage mashup called The Christmas Charade. This stars Rachel Skarsten and Corey Sevier. TV Insider revealed what this movie is about.

Anyone who knows Whitney knows that she is one of the most cautious people they know.

Hallmark Channel is ready to deck the halls and hang the holly.

The network’s 2024 Countdown to Christmas programming event kicks off on October 18 with ‘Twas the Date Before Christmas. It’s the first of 47 new movies that will air this year across Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Mystery, and new streaming service Hallmark+. But before the holiday extravaganza begins, there are still cozy fall vibes to be had, including the premiere of a rom-com perfect for Halloween.

Keep reading for our rundown of the Hallmark movie schedule for October 2024.

‘Autumn at Apple Hill’ stars Erin Cahill and Wes Brown

Erin Cahill and Wes Brown reunite for the Fall Into Love movie Autumn at Apple Hill. (The pair previously starred together in Every Time a Bell Rings.) She plays Elise, a woman who is fighting to keep her family’s inn afloat. When the CFO of a major hotel chain (Brown) checks in,...

Hallmark has announced its 2024 Countdown To Christmas list. This is the 15-year-anniversary and the feel-good network has promised some fantastic holiday movies. This includes Donna Kelce in two Christmas movies, as well as adventures in Iceland, Finland, and a football romance in Hallmark’s home town of Kansas City. In addition, there is a sequel to the network’s biggest movie Ever, Three Wiser Men and A Boy.

Here are all the Countdown To Christmas movies airing on the Hallmark Channel. There are also new holiday movies on Hallmark Mystery, and Hallmark+. According to Variety, that is a total of 47 new Christmas movies for 2024!

Hallmark Hunter King, Donna Kelce, Tyler Hynes – Instagram Hallmark’s Countdown To Christmas Premieres On Friday, October 18

‘Twas The Date Before Christmas premieres on Friday, October 18, at 8 p.m., Eastern. This stars Robert Buckley and Amy Groening.

Jessie finds a date for Christmas to save the Chamberlain Family Christmas Olympics.

While some may just be getting in the fall and spooky season spirit, Hallmark has planned past the pumpkins and even Thanksgiving turkey for its Christmas slate.

The network’s annual “Countdown to Christmas” lineup has been organized, with 47 all-new original movies across the Hallmark Channel, streamer Hallmark+’s “The Very Merry Holiday Collection” and Hallmark Mystery’s “Miracles of Christmas”.

The 15th iteration of the Hallmark Channel’s festive slate kicks off on October 18 on the Hallmark Channel with all-new movies every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 8 p.m. on the Hallmark channel and Thursdays at 8 p.m. on Hallmark Mystery, with a Wednesday 8 p.m. launch Thanksgiving week. Find the full schedule to satisfy all holiday needs below:

Friday, October 18: ’Twas the Date Before Christmas

Stars: Robert Buckley (Chesapeake Shores), Amy Groening (The Santa Summit)

Saturday, October 19: Holiday Crashers

Stars: Lyndsy Fonseca (Nikita), Daniella Monet (Baby...

Hallmark Channel is ready for the holidays.

The network is celebrating 15 years of their “Countdown to Christmas” franchise with 31 new movies, including the highly anticipated Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story with Hunter King and Tyler Hynes, while Hallmark Mystery will feature nine new movies as part of “Miracles of Christmas,” and Hallmark+ has an additional seven titles.

The festivities officially launch on October 18. All films premiere at 8 p.m. Et on the channel, unless otherwise noted.

Seven new movies will be part of two franchises: Christmas on Cherry Lane will see three new movies, while Unwrapping Christmas is a new, four-movie franchise following the holiday romances of four friends working at a store named All Wrapped Up.

Check out the full list of movies coming to Hallmark this holiday season…

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‘Twas the Date Before Christmas

Premiere Date: Friday, Oct. 18 at 8/7c

Cast: Robert Buckley, Amy Groening

Premise:...

On Saturday, Jodie Sweetin starred in the Hallmark movie The Heiress And The Handyman with Corey Sevier. Now, fans who watched this movie cannot stop talking about it. The main focus is her wig. What are these Hallmark viewers saying?

The is what has been dominating social media discussions on every platform.

Photo: Jodie Sweetin Credit: ©2023 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Courtesy of Brain Power Studio Hallmark Viewers Are Obsessed With Jodie Sweetin’s Wig

Ever since Hmn, now Hallmark+ streaming site, and the Hallmark Channel have aired Corey Sevier and Jodie Sweetin’s latest romcom The Heiress And The Handyman, viewers have been obsessed with her wig. Normally, Jodie has straight hair that is just below her shoulders. However, in this movie, the wig was very full and curly, and in a color that was similar to her own natural blonde, but more vavavoom!

On Reddit, one poster asked, “Why?? Why...

The Heiress and the Handyman introduces us to June Waltshire, portrayed charmingly by Jodie Sweetin. Sitting outdoors in Greece, she receives devastating news over the phone—her entire fortune has vanished.

Directed back to New York, all that remains are a simple flip phone and an old sedan. From such lavish privilege to bare essentials in an instant, her world is overturned. Yet this romantic comedy from Hallmark proves the true treasures lie not in wealth but in community and connection.

Quickly relocated to rural upstate, June expects staff to cater her every whim at the farmhouse inherited from dear Aunt Birdie. Instead, she finds only neighbor Bart Hudson and pig Jillian.

Bart, a local farmer whose kindness shines through Corey Sevier’s performance, offers guidance in caretaking this new domain. As secrets of Aunt Birdie’s legacy emerge and June’s adaptation to country living begins, might romance blossom...

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Puppy Love is a romantic comedy film directed by Nick Fabiano and Richard Alan Reid from a screenplay co-written by Greg Glienna, Peter Stass, and Kristen Guenther. The rom-com film stars Grant Gustin and Lucy Hale in the lead roles of Max and Nicole. Puppy Love follows the two after a horrible first date but Max’s dog gets pregnant by Nicole’s dog and this starts a cutesy and anxiety-filled love story. So, if you loved the romance, comedy, and charming characters in Puppy Love here are some similar movies you should check out next.

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Rescued by Ruby is a biographical comedy-drama film directed by Katt Shea from a screenplay by Karen Janszen. Based on a true story, the 2022 film follows the story of State Trooper Daniel O’Neil who dreams of...

The Heiress and the Handyman, a new original movie, premieres Saturday, September 14 (8:00 p.m. Et/Pt) on Hallmark Channel as part of its Fall into Love programming event. The movie stars Jodie Sweetin (The Jane Mysteries) and Corey Sevier (Everything Christmas) in a romantic tale of mistaken identity. Wealthy heiress June Waltshire (Sweetin) is enjoying […]

The Heiress and the Handyman Hallmark Movie Premiere Saturday, September 14...

The Hallmark Channel’s “Fall Into Love” month has officially launched, and fans need to know about some interesting new flicks on the horizon.

In addition, viewers can also look forward to the debut of a new series, The Chicken Sisters, set to launch on the streaming service, Hallmark+.

Hallmark’s “Fall Into Love”: ‘His And Hers’

First on the new movie schedule is His and Hers. Brennan Elliott and Lacey Chabert star in this film about two married lawyers (Mark and Dana), who have reveled in seven years of blissful holy union.

Drama strikes when they are retained to handle a divorce trial that involves two reality television stars, and the couple finds themselves suddenly on opposite ends of the fence. Will their marriage survive the biggest challenge in their relationship and respective careers?

Fans will have to tune in during the movie’s premiere, which takes place on Saturday,...

Hallmark’s new rebranded streaming channel Hallmark+ is premiering the new Jodie Sweetin and Stephen Huszar movie, The Jane Mysteries: A Deadly Prescription.

Jane DeSilva and Detective John Cameron are just what the doctor ordered as they investigate a new case. Here are all the details.

Photo: Stephen Huszar, Jodie Sweetin Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Courtesy Brain Power Studio What Is Jodie Sweetin’s New Hallmark+ Mystery About?

In the second The Jane Mysteries: A Deadly Prescription, Jane continues to head her family’s foundation which is a non-profit detective agency set up to help those who cannot help themselves. What happens in this new Jodie Sweetin and Stephen Huszar movie?

According to the synopsis, Sandra Shea (Beth Hornby) needs Jane’s help. Her son Ryan is accused of murdering a local pharmacist. However, Sandra insists her son Ryan is innocent. Because Jane feels a personal connection, she gets Detective...

Hallmark Channel is falling into love this September.

Four brand-new movies featuring stars such as Lacey Chabert, Jodie Sweetin, and Ashley Williams will deliver a dose of autumnal vibes before the network’s “Countdown to Christmas” kicks off in October. Keep reading for our rundown of the Hallmark movie schedule for September 2024.

Brennan Elliot and Lacey Chabert star in ‘His and Hers’ Brennan Elliott and Lacey Chabert in ‘His and Hers’ | ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Allister Foster

Law and love collide when Chabert and Brennan Elliott (who co-starred in Hallmark’s Crossword Mysteries series) reunite in His and Hers. They play Dana (Chabert) and Mark (Elliott), a married couple who are both top lawyers at competing NYC firms. When they’re assigned to opposing sides in a high-profile divorce cast involving a famous reality TV couple, the in-court battles begin to put a strain on their own relationship. They’ll have to rely on their wits,...

Photo: Jodie Sweetin, Corey Sevier Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Courtesy Brain Power Studio

Popular Hallmark stars Jodie Sweetin and Corey Sevier are an unexpected match in The Heiress and the Handyman. Airing as part of Hallmark Channel’s Fall into Love programming event, an heiress and what she thinks is a handyman team up, leading to romance.

Read on to find out more about the romantic movie, its plot and its cast, and see beautiful images taken on the set.

The Heiress and the Handyman on Hallmark Channel Photo: Ann Pirvu, Corey Sevier, Jodie Sweetin Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Courtesy Brain Power Studio

According to the official synopsis, a case of mistaken identity leads to romance when Jodie Sweetin and Corey Sevier meet up. Wealthy heiress June Waltshire (Sweetin) is relaxing at one of her family’s six-star hotels in Greece when she suddenly finds out that her fortune has disappeared in a cryptocurrency crisis.

Hallmark’s Fall Into Love programming continues with The Heiress And The Handyman. This stars Jodie Sweetin and Corey Sevier.

“A case of mistaken identity leads to romance.”

Here are all the details of this new romcom.

Photo: Corey Sevier, Jodie Sweetin Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Courtesy Brain Power Studio What Is Hallmark’s The Heiress And The Handyman About?

“Jodie Sweetin and Corey Sevier are an unexpected match in The Heiress And The Handyman. Here is the synopsis of this new Hallmark romcom.

June Waltshire is a wealthy heiress with no troubles in the world. She doesn’t even have a boyfriend to have to dote over.

However, while taking a break at one of her family-owned six-star hotels in Greece, she finds she is broke. That is because her fortune was wiped out by a crypto currency crisis.

That means she has to live without some of the...

Photo: Brennan Elliott, Lacey Chabert Credit: ©2019 Crown Media United States LLC/Photographer: Shane Mahood

Summer’s halfway over and it is definitely time to start looking forward to the Fall Into Love programming event on Hallmark Channel. Read on to find out which movies you can expect to watch with popcorn and a pumpkin spice latte on the Feel-Good network.

Hallmark’s Fall Into Love programming event

The following is a brief introduction to the upcoming movies, set to air in Hallmark’s Fall Into Love programming event and the stars that will feature.

His & Her Photo: Brennan Elliott, Lacey Chabert Credit: ©2019 Crown Media United States LLC/Photographer: Shane Mahood

Starring: Lacey Chabert and Brennan Elliott

Premiere date: Saturday, September 7, 8 pm Et/Pt

Plot:

High-profile lawyers Dana (Chabert) and Mark (Elliott) are the ideal married couple. However, this is questionable after they find themselves working on opposite sides in a highly public divorce case,...

Hallmark Channel news and updates reveal the new fall movie lineup has been announced. The annual event, called “Fall Into Love” features actresses Lacey Chabert, Jodi Sweetin and more!

Hallmark Channel News – Six New Films Airing Throughout September And October

Hallmark describes its “Fall Into Love” movie lineup as providing a “season of sweater weather, pumpkin spice lattes and ghost stories” and it’s a series of six movies.

The announcement was made Friday, August 3 and the movies will air throughout September and October, featuring such Hallmark stars as the aforementioned Lacey Chabert and Jodi Sweetin.

The Hannah Swenson series, and the Mystery Lane series also have one entry apiece in the event.

The first of the six movies premieres September 7 and is called “His and Hers”. Lacey Chabert and Brennan Elliott star in this film as Dana and Mark, a married couple who happen to be high-powered lawyers working...

Hallmark’s Fall Into Love 2024 reunites two fan favorites, Lacey Chabert and Brennan Elliott. However, this set of Autumnal movies also includes other reunions including Erin Cahill and Wes Brown, as well as Ashley Williams and Paul Campbell. In addition, Jodie Sweetin is paired up with Corey Sevier, and Janel Parrish is part of a Haunted Wedding.

Here is the list.

Jodie Sweetin Hallmark – YouTube Lacey Chabert And Brennan Elliott’s His & Hers Kicks Off Fall Into Love 2024

Kicking off Fall Into Love 2024 is His & Hers on Saturday, September 7, at 8 p.m., Eastern, on the Hallmark Channel. Moreover, this movie stars Lacey Chabert and Brennan Elliott.

According to Parade, “Married couple Dana and Mark are high-powered lawyers at two separate New York City law firms. They soon find themselves on opposing sides of a messy divorce between two reality stars, Sammy and Brett. When both clients are unable to compromise,...

Photo: Rachel Skarsten, Corey Sevier Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Courtesy Brain Power Studio Productions

Hallmark Mystery has announced a new, original movie about an unexpected crime scene that kicks off a wild crime-solving ride with the help of man’s best friend.

Starring Rachel Skarsten and Corey Sevier, Jazz Ramsey: A K-9 Mystery premieres on Friday, August 2 on Hallmark Mystery. Read on to find out more about the plot of the movie and its cast, see great images taken on the film set and a teaser trailer.

Jazz Ramsey: A K-9 Mystery on Hallmark Mystery Photo: Rachel Skarsten, Corey Sevier Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Courtesy Brain Power Studio Productions

According to the official synopsis, an unexpected crime scene kicks off an investigation with the help of a courageous canine, Rachel Skarsten and Corey Sevier.

Anyone needing a crime detection dog, Jazz Ramsey (Skarsten) is the best trainer in the business.

Hallmark Movies Now August premieres include a brand-new Jodie Sweetin movie The Heiress And The Handyman, along with Corey Sevier. In addition, the network’s streaming service is premiering a new Summer Nights movie more than two weeks early!

Here are all the releases for August.

Photo: Rhiannon Fish, Christopher Russell Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Courtesy Johnson Production Group Watch A Costa Rican Wedding Early On The Streaming Channel

According to the Hallmark Movies Now Video Preview, A Costa Rican Wedding is premiering early on the streaming channel, on August 1. This stars Rhiannon Fish and Christopher Russell.

According to IMDb, “A clumsy maid of honor gets help from her handsome nemesis when things go awry at her best friend’s Costa Rican wedding.”

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Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Allister Foster Erin Krakow And Robert Buckley Star In Hallmark’s Blind Date Book Club

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August kicks off with a new Hallmark Mystery series, Jazz Ramsey: A K-9 Mystery. This stars Rachel Skarsten and Corey Sevier. This also includes the very clever crime detection, K-9 Zeus. This is based on Kylie Logan’s Jazz Ramsey’s books.

“When Jazz Ramsey and her crime detection dog stumble upon an old crime scene, the K-9 trainer, her star pup, and ex-boyfriend and lead detective are thrown into the investigation.”

Here is more about this upcoming Hallmark Mystery.

Photo: Rachel Skarsten Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Courtesy Brain Power Studio Productions What Is Hallmark Mystery’s Jazz Ramsey: A K-9 Mystery About?

“An unexpected crime scene prompts an investigation with the help of a courageous canine.” Here is more about the new Hallmark Mystery Jazz Ramsey: A K-9 Mystery. According to the synopsis, Jazz Ramsey is the best dog trainer in the business. In addition to working with canines,...

The Paris 2024 Olympics are starting this weekend. Because of the programming, a lot of shows like AGT are taking a break until mid-August. Will Hallmark also take a break during the Summer Olympics? Here is what is happening with the feel-good network’s programming during this time.

Photo: Chris McNally, Holland Roden Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Syd Wong Will Hallmark Take A Premiere Break For The Paris 2024 Olympics?

The Paris 2024 Olympics are about to commence. That means a lot of linear television programming will be different due to these events. Therefore, is Hallmark also taking a break from regular programming? For example, Hallmark’s series When Calls The Heart Season 9 started in March 2022, due to the Winter Olympics airing in February. Therefore, could there be changes to the schedule this year?

Not a chance! The network kicks off its Summer Nights programming in August, with five new movies on the Og channel.

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Hallmark Mystery has announced two new, original movies premiering in August. Meanwhile, both Sleuthers and Hearties will be thrilled as one movie features a When Calls the Heart onscreen couple, Pascale Hutton and Kavan Smith.

Moreover, Rachel Starsten stars in another mystery movie with Corey Sevier. Read on to find out what we know so far about these two mystery movies coming in August.

Hallmark Mystery announces two new mystery movies Jazz Ramsey: A K-9 Mystery Hallmark star Rachel Skarsten [Image @rachieskarsten on Instagram]

Starring: Rachel Skarsten and Corey Sevier

Premiere date: Friday, August 2, at 9 pm Et/Pt on Hallmark Mystery

According to TV Insider, the plot is as follows:

When Jazz Ramsey and her crime detection dog, Zeus, stumble upon an old crime scene, the K-9 trainer, her star pup, and ex-boyfriend and lead detective Nick are thrown into the investigation.

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Summer Nights on Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Mystery

As summer begins in the northern hemisphere, Hallmark Channel is already looking forward to its annual Summer Nights programming event. The popular feel-good network is releasing five new, original movies each Saturday in August.

Read on to find out the details, including a film set in Costa Rica. Moreover, Hallmark Mystery is releasing two new movies for Sleuthers to enjoy.

Summer Nights on Hallmark

Hallmark Media has announced its Summer Nights 2024 programming event, including five, new, original romantic movies each Saturday in August. According to TV Insider, a press release read:

Viewers can treat themselves to feel-good summer fantasy, love stories that will transport them back in time to make their dreams come true, to beautiful Costa Rica for a wedding destination, and to a place where they come face-to-face with their dream man.

Not to be outdone, its sibling channel Hallmark Mystery...

Hallmark Mystery has announced their August programming. This includes a surprise new mystery movie that stars When Calls The Heart fan-favorites Pascale Hutton and Kavan Smith. The two play married couple Rosemary and Leland Coulter on the long-running series. In addition, Rachel Skarsten and Corey Sevier are paired up in another mystery.

Here are all the details.

Photo: Rachel Skarsten Credit: ©2022 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Courtesy of Leif Films Media Inc & Saga Film Jazz Ramsey: A K-9 Mystery Kicks Off August Movies

The first Hallmark Mystery in August is Jazz Ramsey: A K-9 Mystery. This movie stars Rachel Skarsten and Corey Sevier. The premiere of this movie is on Friday, August 2, at 9 p.m., Eastern, as well as on Peacock up to 72 hours after the premiere.

According to TV Insider, “When Jazz Ramsey and her crime detection dog, Zeus, stumble upon an old crime scene, the K-9 trainer, her star pup,...

Canada, the home of winter, looks to have no shortage of snowy inns set against fairytale-like landscapes with piles and piles of the white, fluffy stuff.

That’s because Hallmark, long a major producer of Christmas TV movies, shoots a lot of holiday flicks in Canada, even if the plotlines are set south of the border. So do a lot of other U.S. producers for whom British Columbia, Manitoba and Ontario offer real snow, iconic mountains and other varied wintry locations to keep American producers in furry parkas coming north with their cameras and Hollywood stars.

In fact, there’s more to budget-friendly production tricks than fake snow on these TV movie shoots, as humble Canada stands in small-town America strung with colorful lights. Shooting north of the border allows producers to tap generous tax breaks and currency savings, seasoned local actors and crews and ample studios and costume...

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Sleigh bells ring and it’s that time of year again, with Hallmark’s “Countdown to Christmas” officially underway. The annual holiday event features all-new Hallmark Christmas movies premiering on the Hallmark Channel on TV and — love ’em or hate ’em — the films have become a beloved holiday tradition for millions of viewers each year.

This year, viewers can also get into the festive films by streaming Hallmark holiday movies online.

Corey Sevier is playing Carl in the new Hallmark Channel movie Everything Christmas and you might be interested to know a little more about his personal life!

The 39-year-old Canadian actor is a regular on the Hallmark Channel and he doesn’t only star in the network’s movies, he also directs some of them.

When he was a child, Corey got his big break starring in the Lassie remake from the late 1990s. He also appeared in the short-lived Fox series North Shore, which also starred Kristoffer Polaha and Jason Momoa.

So, who is Corey‘s wife?

Keep reading to find out more…

Corey is married to screenwriter Kate Pragnell and they’ve teamed up for several Hallmark Channel movies, including Take Me Back for Christmas, which aired earlier this year. She wrote it and he starred in and directed the film!

IMDb notes that Corey and Kate are parents to one child.

Here is a wrap-up of all the news you need to know from Thursday, November 9, 2023.

Lifetime continues to spread holiday cheer with first looks at some of its upcoming holiday movies.

We're talking Ladies of the '80s, Christmas Plus One, and more!

Christmas Plus One premieres Sunday, November 18, at 8 p.m. Et and features a stellar storyline.

"When sisters Cara (Emily Alatalo) and Amy (Vanessa Smythe) make a pact to find their soulmates by next Christmas, they're not expecting anything to come from it," the logline teases.

"However, one year later, Amy's winter wedding is approaching, and Cara finally finds her own perfect man, Chase (Andrew Bushell), who agrees to attend as her plus one.

"But after immediately losing his number, all hope is lost.

"Will she find him in time to make her Christmas wish come true?

"Or does love have other plans for Cara when magazine writer...

It’s not just about those repeats of A Christmas Story on TNT anymore.

Multiple linear channels and streamers are getting into the holiday spirit this month and next by dropping original Christmas movies, as well as old favorites and one-off holiday specials. As usual, Hallmark has wall-to-wall flicks planned until the end of the month, but Great American Family, Lifetime and BET have their own original slates as well to help ring in the new year.

And if the classics are all that you are looking for, there are still airings of It’s a Wonderful Life, Elf, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Home Alone, The Santa Cause, The Wizard of Oz and Miracle on 34th Street scheduled for the boomers and Gen Xers.

And yes, on the big days, several channels have do have marathon programming events.

Check it all out below.

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Hallmark Channel’s “Countdown to Christmas” is back. The yearly celebration of romance and holiday cheer kicked off on Oct. 20 with the premiere of a new movie with When Calls the Heart star Kevin McGarry. And in November, it’s all Christmas, all the time at Hallmark, with 16 new movies starring some of the network’s biggest stars, including Lacey Chabert and Tyler Hynes. New movies premiere on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights throughout the month. Keep reading for our rundown of the must-watch premieres and the complete Hallmark movie schedule for November 2023.

Tyler Hynes stars in ‘Never Been Chris’d’

Love triangles aren’t always popular with Hallmark audiences (see When Calls the Heart). But they might make an exception for one involving fan-favorite actor Tyler Hynes. In Never Been Chris’d, Hynes plays Chris Silver, the shared high school crush of best friends and business partners Naomi (Janel Parrish) and...

You know how much we love Christmas movies here at TV Fanatic, so sharing Lifetime's holiday slate brings us great pleasure.

Lifetime's festivities begin on Saturday, November 18, and the entire programming strand will feature 12 movies.

We're talking stars like Tia Mowry, Luke Humphrey, Vivica A. Fox, Nicollette Sheridan, and well-known actors.

So, what's on tap for the holiday season, TV Fanatics?

Check out Lifetime's complete list of movies below.

Christmas Plus One - Saturday, November 18 at 8 p.m.

When sisters Cara (Emily Alatalo) and Amy (Vanessa Smythe) make a pact to find their soulmates by next Christmas, they're not expecting anything to come from it.

However, one year later, Amy's winter wedding is approaching, and Cara finally finds her own perfect man, Chase (Andrew Bushell), who agrees to attend as her plus one.

But after immediately losing his number, all hope is lost. Will she find him in time...

Hallmark delivers countless great movies year-round, and now, it's time for some Christmas content.

That's right, folks, the Countdown to Christmas and Miracles of Christmas schedule has been revealed.

That means Hallmark's cable networks will have you covered with plenty of content over the next few months.

All of your favorite stars are back, and there are some match-ups we're excited to see.

Check out the complete list of movies below.

Friday, October 20 - Checkin’ It Twice

Stars: Kim Matula (Ghosts of Christmas Always), Kevin McGarry (When Calls the Heart)

A journeyman hockey player (McGarry) falls for a real estate agent (Matula) in a career crisis when he’s traded to her hometown and moves into the cottage in her hockey loving family’s backyard.

Saturday, October 21 - Where Are You, Christmas?

Stars: Lyndsy Fonseca (How I Met Your Mother), Michael Rady (The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants), Jim O’Heir...

Greetings, Hallmark aficionados! As the golden hues of September approaches, Hallmark Movies Now is set to refresh our screens and hearts with an eclectic range of content.

Here’s a more detailed look:

Streaming Now ‘When Calls the Heart’ Season 10

IMDb: 8.0/10 14K | Popularity: 211

Genres: Drama, History, Romance | Director: Michael Landon Jr., Brian Bird

Cast: Erin Krakow, Pascale Hutton, Jack Wagner

Following the gripping ninth season, Hope Valley unites more robustly. The town welcomes new and familiar faces, but not all have good intentions.

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September 1 ‘The Rachael Ray Show’

IMDb: 4.3/10 1.1K

Genres: News, Talk-Show | Director: Gretta Monahan, Rachael Ray, Mike Goral

Cast: Rachael Ray, Mike Goral, Gretta Monahan

Rachael Ray delights with her culinary expertise alongside star-studded chats from various industries.

[ Watch on Prime Video ]

‘The Drew Barrymore Show’

IMDb: 5.5/10

Genres: News, Talk-Show | Director: Drew Barrymore, Pilar Valdes, Ross Mathews

Cast: Drew Barrymore, Ross Mathews, Pilar Valdes

Join Drew Barrymore for an uplifting mix...

It’s the premiere we’ve all been waiting for as Justified: City Primeval arrives just in time to knock our socks off. And frankly, we cannot wait for They Cloned Tyrone to drop on Netflix on Friday. Should we have a party?

V.C. Andrews’ Dawn continues with Secrets of the Morning, and it’s just as screwed up as the previous flick. These stories, am I right??

But we cannot forget that we are ready for another killer finale as Mayan's Mc draws to a close. Check out what we recommend this week!

Saturday, July 15

8/7c V.C. Andrews’ Dawn: Secrets of the Morning (Lifetime)

Just when we thought Dawn had the upper hand, her world gets upended again. She takes on her new life in New York City, following her dreams and seemingly escaping Lillian’s reach. However, like life tends to do, things change on the dime.

There's no doubt how entertainment can affect us. It can be moving and thrilling and take us places we never imagined we go.

It can also bring us together through shared experiences.

Sometimes, it does a little of everything, as I discovered during a recent interview with Corey Sevier about his Christmas in July movie airing tonight, Take Me Back for Christmas.

This is a movie very close to Sevier's heart, as his wife Kate Pragnell wrote the script, and he directed the film.

He also costars with Vanessa Lengies, who starred alongside him in another Hallmark movie, Heart of the Holidays, and whom he had known since he was ten, having met when he starred on Lassie.

I've always been a fan of Hallmark Christmas movies that do the unexpected, and Lengies stars in the movie as Renee, who always dreamed of owning her own business. But when her mother got sick,...

Forget beach days and barbecues. Hallmark Channel is hanging up the holly for its annual “Christmas in July” programming event. This year’s jolly celebration includes two brand-new movie premieres, as well as marathons of fan-favorite Christmas movies all month long.

‘A Royal Christmas Crush’ premieres July 8

Stephen Huszar of Chesapeake Shores and Arrow’s Katie Cassidy co-star in A Royal Christmas Crush, which airs July 8 at 8 p.m. Et.

Cassidy plays Ava Jensen, an architect who teams up with her Uncle Karl (Charlie Ebbs) to build an elaborate ice castle for the royal family of Fríðrland. The castle is part of a 200-year-old tradition that sees the family gather at the ice castle to relax ahead of the annual Royal Christmas Ball. While in Fríðrland, Ava meets Prince Henry (Huszar), heir to the throne and one of the most eligible bachelors in the world. Henry is charmed by Ava,...

We might be getting ready to celebrate the Fourth of July, but for many people, that is the perfect excuse to put on a comfy sweater and curl up with a cup of hot cocoa and enjoy some holiday-themed romance, just not the kind you do with cookouts and fireworks. As the calendar turns from June to July, a number of cable and streaming outlets are hauling out the holly and celebrating Christmas in July.

If getting into the second half of the year means that you are already turning your attention to the year-end holidays, we here at The Streamable will run you through some of the best ways to get into the spirit with the familiar, low-stakes feeling of the very specific brand of holiday rom-coms.

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Ho ho ho!!

Merry Almost Christmas in July, Hallmark fanatics! Today, Hallmark Media announced the return of its popular Christmas in July programming event with two-all new original movie premieres on Hallmark Channel, and we absolutely cannot wait.

Now in it its 11th year, Christmas in July brings viewers holiday cheer in the heat of summer with a daily dose of holiday movie marathons on Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries.

Let’s face it, we could all do with a little Christmas cheer year around, and Hallmark never fails to deliver.

The even better news? Hallmark isn’t waiting for July to get the cool festivities started. Hallmark Movies & Mysteries starts the jolly in June, with Merry Movie Week, June 23rd through 30th.

The fun starts with a wintery weekend of non-stop holiday favorites from Friday, June 23rd at 11 p.m. Et/Pt through Monday, June 26th at 3: a.

Love is in the air for Arrow vet Katie Cassidy, who will make her Hallmark Channel debut in A Royal Christmas Crush as part of the network’s annual Christmas in July programming event.

In the movie, airing Saturday, July 8 at 8/7c, “Ava (Cassidy) accepts the opportunity of a lifetime to work at the Royal Ice Hotel which leads her to a surprise whirlwind romance with the most important guest of all, the Royal Prince (Chesapeake Shores‘ Stephen Huszar) himself,” per the official synopsis. (Catch a sneak peek in the below promo.)

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Hallmark Channel has announced the return of its Christmas in July programming, which includes two all-new original movies revolving around the jolly holiday. The network is also looking to bring viewers holiday cheer amongst the heat with daily holiday movie marathons on the Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. A Royal Christmas Crush starring Katie Cassidy and Stephen Huszar is slated to arrive July 8. Meanwhile, The Christmas Reboot starring Vanessa Lengies and Corey Sevier is slated to air July 15. Hallmark Movies & Mysteries kick off the festivities in June with Merry Movie Week, beginning Friday, June 23, through Monday, June 26. However, you can catch a mini-marathon of Christmas content on Monday, June 26, from 11 pm through June 30 at 7 pm. Then beginning on July 1 on the Hallmark Channel, there will be a back-to-back airing of holiday movies every day that month from 10 am to 10 pm. Fan favorite movies will begin to air July 1 through...

December is in full swing, and Hallmark's slate of holiday movies is here to help you enjoy the most wonderful time of the year. With a roster of 40 new titles leading up to the end of December, Hallmark's latest lineup of festive offerings is the perfect way to embrace the holiday spirit all month long - and there are still a few movies left to catch before the holidays actually begin.

This year's titles star everyone from Jeremy Jordan to Hallmark mainstay Lacey Chabert, appearing in her 12th Christmas feature on the channel. Meanwhile, some of the movies focus on Hanukkah and Kwanzaa, while two films - "A Big Fat Family Christmas" and "Christmas at the Golden Dragon" - center around Chinese American stories. Elsewhere, the film "The Holiday Sitter" stars an LGBTQ+ couple, a first for a Hallmark Christmas movie. Plus, popular Hallmark Christmas leading men Paul Campbell,...

Are you ready for some Lifetime holiday movie goodness?

Scroll down to find out which movies will be a part of It's a Wonderful Lifetime this holiday season.

There are plenty of festive treats on the way.

1. Merry Swissmas November 5 at 8/7c Alex (Jodie Sweetin) has wonderful memories of Christmas with her best friend Beth (Mikaela Lily Davies), until Beth starts dating Alex’s ex, Jesse (David Pinard). Because she has missed the last few Christmases with family due to her demanding job as an architect, Alex is excited to spend the holidays with her mother, Caroline (Jane Wheeler), who is opening an inn in Switzerland. Much to her dismay, she learns that Jesse and Beth are also visiting for the inn’s opening. When Alex meets Liam (Tim Rozon), a single father and the manager of her mother’s inn, Liam attempts to show her all the Christmas traditions...

Have we mentioned how much we love fall?

We've got more premieres on the way this week from The CW, which wraps up the traditional broadcast nets for the most part.

Even better, as we gear up for Halloween, we've got three thrilling horror movies to scare the wits out of us in our own darkened homes. Score!!

Saturday, October 8

8/7c The Disappearance of Cari Farver

True crime aficionados will enjoy this ripped-from-the-headlines film that is based on the tragic case of Cari Farver.

And Friday Night Lights fans will enjoy an alum, Zach Gilford, starring in the film along with veteran actress Lea Thompson and Alicia Witt.

When Dave decides to break up with his girlfriend after she sends him demanding messages, a shocking discovery is made when he's still receiving them after she disappears.

Bring It On: Cheer or Die (Syfy)

The latest entry in the iconic franchise is a slasher.

You know it's almost time for Christmas when Hallmark unveils its Countdown to Christmas schedule.

The fun begins Friday, October 21 with Noel Next Door, before concluding December 18 with Hanukkah on Rye.

Scroll down for the the full list.

“Noel Next Door”

Friday, October 21 – Hallmark Channel Stars: Natalie Hall, Corey Sevier

Official logline: “A hard-working, single mom gets into a war of words with a neighbor who she feels is ruining Christmas, only to find that this misunderstood grouch just may steal her heart.”

“We Wish You a Married Christmas”

Saturday, October 22 – Hallmark Channel Stars: Marisol Nichols, Kristoffer Polaha

Official logline: “Becca and Robby are a married couple having a hard time connecting with each other as the holidays approach. Just before Christmas, they head to a cozy Vermont inn at the advice of their marriage coach so they can recharge.

Their weekend away gets unexpectedly extended when a mishap puts...

It’s officially the first day of fall, which means it’s time to get into the holiday spirit! One month before the launch of Hallmark‘s annual Christmas programming event on Oct. 21, the network has unveiled the full lineup of all its original holiday movie premieres across Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries.

Debuting 40 movies this yuletide season as part of Hallmark Channel’s popular “Countdown to Christmas” and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries’ “Miracles of Christmas” events, network favorites Lacey Chabert (who stars in her record 12th Hallmark Christmas film), Alison Sweeney, Holly Robinson Peete, Jodie Sweetin, Jonathan Bennett, Luke Macfarlane, Marilu Henner, Nikki DeLoach, Rachel Boston, Ryan Paevey, Tamera Mowry-Housley, Taylor Cole and Tyler Hynes are back to lead new romances, among dozens of other familiar faces.

Popular Hallmark regulars Hynes, Andrew Walker and Paul Campbell will team up for a holiday film, “Three Wise Men and a Baby”, playing brothers.