(Last update: April 28, 2016)
37 Potential, Rumored, In the Works, Filming,
Coming Soon...
Christmas Movies listed below!!!
This post first began in January of 2016, but you will find many updates made since that day! Scroll Down for more details...
As soon as the last Christmas movie airs in December, and we say farewell to another glorious Holiday season, everyone’s thoughts quickly turn to wondering what next year’s Christmas season will bring!
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| Farewell Christmas 2015! |
Well, now that 2016 is officially here – we will piece together a few early Christmas Findings!
1.) NORTHPOLE 3 ???
For the Hallmark Channel… first of all, could there be a third “NORTHPOLE” movie? Oh, I certainly hope so, but please know there isn't any news or announcement on that happening, yet! But, if there is – I certainly hope Bailee Madison, who has that genuine sparkle, will return as Elf Clementine! She’s adorably dazzy and makes Christmas extra fun for all the little ones and grownups, too!
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| Bailee Madison in Hallmark's NORTHPOLE: Open for Christmas |
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2.) Karen Kingbury's The Bridge Part 2
Also… we do, of course, know there will be a second part to the inspirational story of “Karen Kingsbury's The Bridge” - sometime in 2016. (Update below!) I know the decision to wait a year before showing the conclusion to this story was difficult for many of you. Please know, I personally value and respect all of your thoughts and opinions on the matter, and feel especially sorry for older individuals, or those who have an illness, who are steadfast Hallmark Channel watchers.
UPDATE: (January 18, 2016) Karen Kingsbury's The Bridge Part 2 will officially air, due to popular demand, March 20, 2016 on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries and will encore the next weekend on Easter Sunday, March 27, 2016 on the Hallmark Channel. As Karen Kingsbury's shared via social media, "It's Christmas on Easter!"
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| “Karen Kingsbury's The Bridge” |
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3.) A Puppy for Christmas
Officially, Cedar Cove came to an end on the Hallmark Channel in 2015, but we will still see stars from the series popping up in Hallmark movies and other series, including Cynthia Busby, who starred on Cedar Cove as Rebecca Jennings and also starred in the Winterfest movie: “Unleashing Mr. Darcy”.
Dare2Productions have revealed, they have just filmed, in December, a *rumored to be* upcoming Hallmark Channel Christmas Movie for 2016, currently titled: “A Puppy for Christmas”!!! The film will star Cynthia Busby, Greyston Holt, Allison Price, and Derek Mcgrath.
Please Note: It has not been officially confirmed that this will be a Hallmark Christmas movie. Stay tuned for any details.
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| Cynthia Busby in “A Puppy for Christmas” (wt)!!! (image via: Dare2Productions, Cynthia Busby , and Russ De Jong Instagram) |
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| on set of “A Puppy for Christmas” (wt)!!! (image via: Dare2Productions, Cynthia Busby , and Russ De Jong Instagram) |
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| Greyston Holt, Allison Price, Cynthia Busby, and Derek Mcgrath. on set of “A Puppy for Christmas” (wt)!!! (image via: Dare2Productions, Cynthia Busby , and Russ De Jong Instagram) |
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UPDATE: It looks like the movie we thought Autumn Reeser was filming for Christmas this passed December (2015), was actually her Hallmark Channel Valentine's Day movie... Valentine Ever After.
If you are wondering why we originally suspected it to be a Christmas movie, well, there was snow and this sweet Christmassy pic with an adorable kitty, plus Autumn's Instagram post:
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| image courtesy: Instagram |
If you are wondering why we originally suspected it to be a Christmas movie, well, there was snow and this sweet Christmassy pic with an adorable kitty, plus Autumn's Instagram post:
Autumn Reeser, via Instagram:
"Well, a kitten is a great way to end a movie and a year! Happy 2015 and happy holidays everyone... @hallmarkmovies #ohcanada #thatsawrap"
After further research, unfortunately, it looks like the Christmassy pic Autumn posted was simply taken somewhere on location during the Christmas season.
I do think it would be great fun to have Autumn Reeser in another Hallmark Christmas Movie - since many fans loved her in Love at the Thanksgiving Day Parade! (One of my all-time faves, by the way - I wish was played more often during the Holidays!)
After further research, unfortunately, it looks like the Christmassy pic Autumn posted was simply taken somewhere on location during the Christmas season.
I do think it would be great fun to have Autumn Reeser in another Hallmark Christmas Movie - since many fans loved her in Love at the Thanksgiving Day Parade! (One of my all-time faves, by the way - I wish was played more often during the Holidays!)
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4.) Signed, Sealed, Delivered For Christmas - Returns???
Now, for Hallmark Movies & Mysteries… one of the actors from the "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" series revealed there just might be another Christmas movie in the works for the Dead Letter Office team during The Most Wonderful Movies of Christmas… for 2016!
Their last Christmas movie was "Signed, Sealed, Delivered For Christmas" - pictured below! It's a personal favorite of mine! Such a beautiful story wrapped around undelivered letters and a very sweet Christmas nativity pageant.
For Hallmark Movies & Mysteries... I’m also going to guess that one or more of the ongoing HMM mystery series might just do a Christmas themed movie this year, as well!
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5.) A Wish for Christmas
Also, I had heard buzz that Joey Lawrence (who starred in Hallmark’s “Hitched for the Holidays”) was recently filming a new Christmas movie, so I did a little research and discovered this movie, currently titled “A Wish for Christmas” will premiere on Lifetime during their 2016 Christmas Season! The film will star Joey Lawrence, Leigh-Allyn Baker, Anna Fricks, Jeff Schroeder, and more!
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| image via: Alexandra Co-founder MirrorTree Productions via Instagram |
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6.) The Last Love Letter
I just recently discovered this news (January, 2016)! Looks like another NEW Christmas Movie is in the filming process, titled... "The Last Love Letter".
According to a casting call for extras on the web-site, voiceofalexandria.com:
Want To Be In A Movie? Here's Your Chance
"If you ever wanted to be in the movies, you'll have a chance tonight (Friday) in Northfield. Strike Accord Productions wants extras to hang around Bridge Square in downtown Northfield, to create outdoor scenes about a Christmas fair in a film that's now being called "The Last Love Letter." Line producer Jillian Nodland says you can show up at the square any time from 5:30 tonight until as late as 5:30 tomorrow (Saturday) morning. You're asked to wear cold weather clothing with Santa hats or other Christmas touches. Nodland says you won't get paid, so there's no checking in-and-out -- you can stay as long as you like -- and if you're there late at night, the crowds will be most likely be smaller, and you'll have a better chance of seeing yourself on film."
(information via: voiceofalexandria.com Posted on Jan 22, 2016 by Minnesota News Network)
We will have to keep a look out for this one - to see if it's a made-for-TV movie!?!?!?
UPDATE (March, 2016): One tweet mentions this will be a Hallmark TV Christmas movie, but that hasn't been officially confirmed. This is a Marvista Entertainment project. Other films from this production company have aired on the Hallmark Channel, such as "Fir Crazy".
I found a couple on set pics, via Instagram:
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7.) The Christmas Gift
In October, 2015 – news appeared that Kevin Sorbo would be starring in a new Christmas Movie, along with Dan Martin and Ella Joyce. The film has the current working title “The Christmas Gift” and will be self-funded through this web-site: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-christmas-gift#/. You can read all about the movie project there and if you like, you can contribute to make this new Christmas movie – which will be about the true meaning of Christmas – and is expected to be released during the 2016 Christmas Season!
Here are some more details about the story, via: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-christmas-gift#/: “The Christmas Gift, will be a film in which we hope to recapture that spirit and magic. Our story takes place in New York City at Christmas, where the urban metropolis takes on its most special glow. It’s about two people who live and work at the opposite ends of society— one, the ruthless CEO of the largest real estate company in the state; the other, a professional hockey player whose career was cut short by injury and runs a homeless mission in New York’s Bowery district. They are both faced with their own personal crises, and both must overcome extreme obstacles. But, wondrous things can happen at Christmas if you just have a little faith, which is what this movie is about. It’s about the Christmas miracles and how they affect the lives of everyday people.”
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| Pre-production artwork of "The Christmas Gift" movie via: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-christmas-gift#/ |
You can donate to help this movie be made by contributing at: indiegogo.com. With your donation you can earn "The Christmas Gift" Movie merchandise- a magnet, ornament, t-shirt, signed movie poster, an extra spot or speaking role in the movie, etc… See all the details, here!
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8.) Joseph and Mary
In other Holiday news… Kevin Sorbo will also star as Joseph in the Biblical story “Joseph and Mary”, which will premiere in theaters this Easter! Of course, Joseph and Mary’s main story is the Christmas Story, the birth of Jesus!
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9.) Dashing through the Snow (Disney Movie)
Added February 23, 2016: Disney has a new movie project titled "Dashing Through the Snow". Via The Tracking Board: this "action/comedy follows a cop in New York City who arrests a burglar during a reported breaking and entering on Christmas Eve. However, the officer gets into hot water when he discovers that the man may or may not be the actual Santa Claus."
Added February 23, 2016: Disney has a new movie project titled "Dashing Through the Snow". Via The Tracking Board: this "action/comedy follows a cop in New York City who arrests a burglar during a reported breaking and entering on Christmas Eve. However, the officer gets into hot water when he discovers that the man may or may not be the actual Santa Claus."
A special "thank you" to SleepyKittyPaws for sharing this movie news in the comment section below!
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10.) I'll be Next Door for Christmas
Added February 23, 2016: Disney star Laura Marano (Austin & Ally) is filming a new Christmas movie "I'll be Next Door for Christmas". Here is the fun synopsis below via Twitter: Beware... Contains Movie Spoilers!!!
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| storyline via: Twitter |
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11.) Office Christmas Party (unknown rating?)
Added February 23, 2016: Christmas at the Theater - Christmas Movie News has recently been released... Jennifer Aniston, Jason Bateman, and Kate McKinnon will be filming a Paramount Pictures Movie in Atlanta, Georgia titled: "Office Christmas Party". This project has been in the works for several years, and will finally now come to fruition. The movie centers around several coworkers who must deal with "an office party gone awry."
No word, yet, on what this movie will be ultimately rated. This film is currently set to hit theaters December 9th, during the 2016 Christmas Season.
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12.) The Rooftop Christmas Tree
Added February 23, 2016: MORE Christmas Movie News via millstonenews.com: There is a NEW Christmas movie filming in Almonte, Canada. "The Millstone received a note from the municipality today saying that a film called The Rooftop Christmas Tree would be shooting scenes here over the next several weeks"... "from February 22 through March 14th, 2016."
According to the Almonte.com web-site, Almonte IS A SCENIC MILL TOWN on the Canadian Mississippi River, 45 minutes from downtown Ottawa, Canada.
*Correction made to the movie title on March 23, 2016- it is officially "The Rooftop Christmas Tree", not "A Rooftop Christmas Tree". Thank you to the writer of this story, Landria Onkka, for e-mailing me to inform me of this news.
*Correction made to the movie title on March 23, 2016- it is officially "The Rooftop Christmas Tree", not "A Rooftop Christmas Tree". Thank you to the writer of this story, Landria Onkka, for e-mailing me to inform me of this news.
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| image via: Millstonenews.com / Almonte doubles as ‘Rosedale’ (Ian MacLean) |
(Update added March 9, 2016) ---- The Rooftop Christmas Tree is coming to TV!!!
Millstonenews.com has once again revealed more Christmas Movie news on the movie The Rooftop Christmas Tree. On their web-site, they recently did an interview with Landria Onkka, author of “The Rooftop Christmas Tree”. In this interview they revealed plot details, casting details, and not only where, but when it will can be seen on TV!
Plot: via Millstonenews.com interview: "No one in the small southern town of Rosedale knows why reclusive Mr. Landis places a lit Christmas tree on the roof of his deteriorating home. But, he has hauled it up there for as long as anyone can remember, landing him in Judge Conner’s courtroom every year and earning jail time just in time for Christmas. Having grown up on his street, defense attorney Sarah Wright remembers the troubled household and reaches out to help the man, but he refuses." see more at Millstonenews.com
Casting Details: The Rooftop Christmas Tree will star Michelle Morgan (Heartland) and Tim Reid (WKRP in Cincinnati, Sister, Sister)
When & Where Revealed: The Rooftop Christmas Tree will be an UP Christmas Movie! The current scheduled premiere date is December 1, 2016!!! Be sure to stay tuned for any changes or updates!
Millstonenews.com has once again revealed more Christmas Movie news on the movie The Rooftop Christmas Tree. On their web-site, they recently did an interview with Landria Onkka, author of “The Rooftop Christmas Tree”. In this interview they revealed plot details, casting details, and not only where, but when it will can be seen on TV!
Plot: via Millstonenews.com interview: "No one in the small southern town of Rosedale knows why reclusive Mr. Landis places a lit Christmas tree on the roof of his deteriorating home. But, he has hauled it up there for as long as anyone can remember, landing him in Judge Conner’s courtroom every year and earning jail time just in time for Christmas. Having grown up on his street, defense attorney Sarah Wright remembers the troubled household and reaches out to help the man, but he refuses." see more at Millstonenews.com
Casting Details: The Rooftop Christmas Tree will star Michelle Morgan (Heartland) and Tim Reid (WKRP in Cincinnati, Sister, Sister)
When & Where Revealed: The Rooftop Christmas Tree will be an UP Christmas Movie! The current scheduled premiere date is December 1, 2016!!! Be sure to stay tuned for any changes or updates!
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13.) Coming Home
(added March 2, 2016) ---- According to the web-site: www.thecominghomemovie.com, a NEW Christmas movie is in the works, titled Coming Home.
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| image courtesy: https://www.facebook.com/cominghomemoviefans/ |
This is the movie synopsis found on the http://www.thecominghomemovie.com/ web-site: "John is a hard working man that has decided to focus more on his career than his family. During a devastating event that leads him back to his old home town he will come face to face with his own father's life, his mother's love, and his wife's faith. While his children are growing up without him, he has to make a decision that will change his family forever."
This is their mission statement, "This film is not only a culture of life Christmas movie, but it is a movement to help raise funds for mothers and children in need. As the movie grows, so will our reach to help families. Every ticket, DVD, download, or product helps to raise funds for struggling families and to make sure we can reach as many as possible, for Christ."
visit the http://www.thecominghomemovie.com/ web-site or Facebook page for more details.
Coming to Theaters - December, 2016.
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14.) A Snow Capped Christmas
(added March 2, 2016) ---- Qube Films is currently filming A Snow Capped Christmas.
According to infotel.ca - "as many as half a dozen movies of the week are being filmed in Okanagan." The "Hallmark Channel is producing between four and six movies with budgets of roughly $1 million each, including one that is being produced by Kelowna resident Iain Hittel."
Here's some on-the-set pics I found via social media!!!
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| image via: https://twitter.com/Christie_Will |
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| image via: https://twitter.com/niallmatter |
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Niall Matter, Lochlyn Munro, Leah Renee, and Gracyn Shinyei
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15.) The Apprentice (Christmas Movie - not Reality Show!)
(added March 9, 2016) ---- According to the web-site: wgrz.com, an NBC affiliate in New York... there is a new filming there in the area titled "The Apprentice". Here is a description of the movie, via interview with the film's director: "It's a Christmas movie," said director Fred Olen Ray, "it's a movie about a girl who is sent to a small town to liquidate and shutdown a failing company, but when she gets there she realizes that it's a lot more than crunching numbers, it's real people at stake."
The film will star Abigail Hawk ("Blue Bloods") and Zack Ward ("A Christmas Story", "Anne of Green Gables", and the Hallmark Channel movie "Accidentally in Love").
This same director, Fred Olen Ray, had a Christmas movie premiere on TV last year, on the ION network, "A Prince for Christmas".
No word, yet, on where this new movie, "The Apprentice" will be seen, but according to this report- we should look out for it in theaters or on TV, this upcoming Christmas Season!
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| Screen Capture via: wgrz.com |
The film will star Abigail Hawk ("Blue Bloods") and Zack Ward ("A Christmas Story", "Anne of Green Gables", and the Hallmark Channel movie "Accidentally in Love").
This same director, Fred Olen Ray, had a Christmas movie premiere on TV last year, on the ION network, "A Prince for Christmas".
No word, yet, on where this new movie, "The Apprentice" will be seen, but according to this report- we should look out for it in theaters or on TV, this upcoming Christmas Season!
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16.) Believe
(added March 9, 2016) ---- According to the web-site, http://www.bdtonline.com, the Bluefield Daily Telegraph, they are currently filming the Christmas movie "Believe", starring Ryan O’Quinn, Kevin Sizemore, Shawnee Smith, and David DeLuise.
Plot details according to the article, "O’Quinn is the star, playing a business owner trying to save the local Christmas pageant after his business is unexpectedly shut down, and he is the reason why the film crew is in Grundy."
"Believe" will be released in November, 2016 in 1,200 to 1,500 theaters nationwide.
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| Contributed image courtesy: http://www.bdtonline.com "Stars of the theatrical movie ‘Believe,’ which is now filming in Grundy, pose for a photo on the set of the film Friday. From left are Princeton native Kevin Sizemore, Grundy native Ryan O’Quinn, Shawnee Smith and David DeLuise." |
"Believe" will be released in November, 2016 in 1,200 to 1,500 theaters nationwide.
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17.) Christmas All Over Again (working title)
(added March 17, 2016) ---- According to the Milford Patch web-site, there is a Christmas themed move filming in their town - Milford, Connecticut.
Former Disney Channel Actress, Christy Romano Rooney, (the smart Sister known as Christy Carlson Romano on the sitcom Even Stevens and the voice of the cartoon character Kim Possible) is directing a Christmas movie in Milford, her hometown, titled "Christmas All Over Again" (wt). Please note: the title could change before it's officially released.
According to milfordmirror.com, "the cast includes Christy Carlson Romano, Armani Jackson and Amber Montana, plus Sean Ryan Fox, Gabriel Rush, Todrick Hall, Massimo Dobrovic, Tom DeNucci, Joanna Koss, George Saunders, Chelsea Vale, Christopher Gray and Collin Smith."
The Milford Patch web-site shared plot details for "Christmas All Over Again" (wt), via imdb, “A mischievous, swag-obsessed boy must overcome his inner Scrooge, or remain caught in a cycle where everyday is a Christmas without presents.”
Former Disney Channel Actress, Christy Romano Rooney, (the smart Sister known as Christy Carlson Romano on the sitcom Even Stevens and the voice of the cartoon character Kim Possible) is directing a Christmas movie in Milford, her hometown, titled "Christmas All Over Again" (wt). Please note: the title could change before it's officially released.
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| Image via: Milford Patch web-site |
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| Image via: Milford Patch web-site |
According to milfordmirror.com, "the cast includes Christy Carlson Romano, Armani Jackson and Amber Montana, plus Sean Ryan Fox, Gabriel Rush, Todrick Hall, Massimo Dobrovic, Tom DeNucci, Joanna Koss, George Saunders, Chelsea Vale, Christopher Gray and Collin Smith."
The Milford Patch web-site shared plot details for "Christmas All Over Again" (wt), via imdb, “A mischievous, swag-obsessed boy must overcome his inner Scrooge, or remain caught in a cycle where everyday is a Christmas without presents.”
Where this movie can be seen, is yet to be revealed... but imdb.com is reporting it will be released this year! Stay tuned!
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18.) Let it Snow
(added April 4, 2016) ---- This is a Christmas movie being made based on the short story collection Let It Snow by John Green (The Fault in Our Stars). We can expect this movie in theaters - December, 2016. (UPDATE added April 15, 2016: This project has been delayed - it will now premiere in 2017! Thank you SleepyKittyPaws for sharing this news!)
NOTE: Movie rating currently unknown.
Amazon lists the Book as follows...
Age Range: 12 and up
Grade Level: 7 and up
Book Synopsis/Storyline via wegotthiscovered.com: "Sparkling white snowdrifts, beautiful presents wrapped in ribbons, and multicolored lights glittering in the night through the falling snow. A Christmas Eve snowstorm transforms one small town into a romantic haven, the kind you see only in movies. Well, kinda. After all, a cold and wet hike from a stranded train through the middle of nowhere would not normally end with a delicious kiss from a charming stranger. And no one would think that a trip to the Waffle House through four feet of snow would lead to love with an old friend. Or that the way back to true love begins with a painfully early morning shift at Starbucks. Thanks to three of today’s bestselling teen authors—John Green, Maureen Johnson, and Lauren Myracle—the magic of the holidays shines on these hilarious and charming interconnected tales of love, romance, and breathtaking kisses."
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| Let It Snow: Three Holiday Romances Paperback |
NOTE: Movie rating currently unknown.
Amazon lists the Book as follows...
Age Range: 12 and up
Grade Level: 7 and up
Book Synopsis/Storyline via wegotthiscovered.com: "Sparkling white snowdrifts, beautiful presents wrapped in ribbons, and multicolored lights glittering in the night through the falling snow. A Christmas Eve snowstorm transforms one small town into a romantic haven, the kind you see only in movies. Well, kinda. After all, a cold and wet hike from a stranded train through the middle of nowhere would not normally end with a delicious kiss from a charming stranger. And no one would think that a trip to the Waffle House through four feet of snow would lead to love with an old friend. Or that the way back to true love begins with a painfully early morning shift at Starbucks. Thanks to three of today’s bestselling teen authors—John Green, Maureen Johnson, and Lauren Myracle—the magic of the holidays shines on these hilarious and charming interconnected tales of love, romance, and breathtaking kisses."
*A special "thank you" to SleepyKittyPaws for sharing this additiional Christmas movie news with all of us, in the comment section below!
19.) Fight Before Christmas
(added April 4, 2016) ---- This new movie in the works is a Christmas Comedy.
via Variety.com: "Broad Green Pictures is developing the comedy “The Fight Before Christmas” based on a pitch from “Daddy’s Home” writer Brian Burns."
"The story centers on Mrs. Claus leaving Santa after 700 years of marriage and feeling unappreciated for her continued Christmas contributions. She departs just two weeks before the holiday — putting the fate of the holiday in jeopardy — so Santa flies from the North Pole to New York to win her heart back and save Christmas."
No word, yet, on when this will premiere.
via Variety.com: "Broad Green Pictures is developing the comedy “The Fight Before Christmas” based on a pitch from “Daddy’s Home” writer Brian Burns."
"The story centers on Mrs. Claus leaving Santa after 700 years of marriage and feeling unappreciated for her continued Christmas contributions. She departs just two weeks before the holiday — putting the fate of the holiday in jeopardy — so Santa flies from the North Pole to New York to win her heart back and save Christmas."
No word, yet, on when this will premiere.
20.) A Christmas Carol
(added April 4, 2016) ---- This all new adaption of the legendary, fictitious tale of Ebenezer Scrooge - has been reported via the Hollywood Reporter... "Director Bennett Miller and screenwriter Tom Stoppard are joining forces to bring a new version of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol to the big screen. The project, which will be a period piece set in the 19th century like Dickens’ original, is being developed for Megan Ellison’s Annapurna Pictures."
This version is said to be a more traditional, true to the Victorian period, storytelling of the well known classic.
No word, yet, on who will be casted in this project, but it will be interesting to see who will play the role of Ebenezer Scrooge!
This version is said to be a more traditional, true to the Victorian period, storytelling of the well known classic.
No word, yet, on who will be casted in this project, but it will be interesting to see who will play the role of Ebenezer Scrooge!
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21.) The Last Christmas
(added April 6, 2016) ---- Actress Marci T House shared this on-the-set picture via Instagram, with the caption: "sleepwalker413: Nothing like shooting a Christmas movie in April. It's cold ❄️⛄️ #TheLastChristmas #Hallmark #LiveYourLife #LivingTheDream"
So, it looks like we can expect this movie (according to the hashtags used in the comment above!) to potentially be another new Hallmark Christmas movie!
Update: (added April 18, 2016) - What's Filming is reporting - "The Last Christmas" cast includes Jill Wagner, Chelsea Reist , and P. Lynn Johnson.
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22. How the Grinch Stole Christmas (animated)
(added April 15, 2016) ---- A new fully animated feature-length version of How the Grinch Stole Christmas from Illumination Entertainment, is in the works. It was just announced actor Benedict Cumberbatch (from the Sherlock TV Series) will be the voice of The Grinch. (source: movieweb)
Chris Meledandri, of Illumination Entertainment, shared what we can expect in this new re-telling of this classic story...
"What we've set out to do with this telling of the Grinch is make it both modern and traditional at the same time. When I say that I mean from a traditional standpoint, we've really tried to go back to what we perceive as the essence of what Ted Geisel was communicating. What I love about his work is that at the center of it, of all of his stories, are very, very simple and universal ideas. The last telling of the Grinch focused a little bit more on sort of the commercialization of Christmas and how the commercialization of Christmas can lead us down the wrong path. For me, in reading what Geisel wrote, I view it more from a character perspective. I think that the essence of this film is the notion of this cynicism comedically expressed in the Grinch and this absolute innocence represented in Cindy Lou, on a collision course with one another through the course of this movie. It's the simple question of whether or not innocence can transform cynicism. The beauty of that simplicity for me is what's at the heart of the movie..."
How the Grinch Stole Christmas is expected to debut in theaters on November 10, 2017.
(source: movieweb)
Chris Meledandri, of Illumination Entertainment, shared what we can expect in this new re-telling of this classic story...
"What we've set out to do with this telling of the Grinch is make it both modern and traditional at the same time. When I say that I mean from a traditional standpoint, we've really tried to go back to what we perceive as the essence of what Ted Geisel was communicating. What I love about his work is that at the center of it, of all of his stories, are very, very simple and universal ideas. The last telling of the Grinch focused a little bit more on sort of the commercialization of Christmas and how the commercialization of Christmas can lead us down the wrong path. For me, in reading what Geisel wrote, I view it more from a character perspective. I think that the essence of this film is the notion of this cynicism comedically expressed in the Grinch and this absolute innocence represented in Cindy Lou, on a collision course with one another through the course of this movie. It's the simple question of whether or not innocence can transform cynicism. The beauty of that simplicity for me is what's at the heart of the movie..."
How the Grinch Stole Christmas is expected to debut in theaters on November 10, 2017.
(source: movieweb)
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23.) Let there be Light
(added April 15, 2016) ---- According to cnsnews.com: "Kevin Sorbo is currently working on several projects, including "The Carpool Lane," which co-stars Dean Cain, and "Let There Be Light," a faith-based Christmas movie which will come out Christmas 2017."
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24.) A Wish for Christmas
(added April 21, 2016) ---- According to an article in People Magazine, Lacey Chabert will star in the Hallmark Christmas movie, "A Wish for Christmas"!
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| image credit: People Magazine, courtesy Lacey Chabert |
CASTING UPDATE: (added April 25, 2016) Paul Greene will star with Lacey Chabert in "A Wish for Christmas"! Paul shared the news via Instagram and Facebook.
*Special thank you to Sherry in California for sharing all of this news + the on-the-set pic, too!
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25.) Almost Christmas
(added April 22, 2016) ----
Plot details via http://www.almostchristmasmovie.com/: "A new comedy from writer/director David E. Talbert (Baggage Claim) and producer Will Packer (Ride Along, Think Like a Man series, This Christmas), Almost Christmas tells the festive story of a beloved patriarch who asks his family for one gift this holiday season: to get along. If they can honor that wish and spend five days under the same roof without killing one another, it will be a Christmas miracle."The all-star cast of Almost Christmas is led by Kimberly Elise, Omar Epps, Danny Glover, Romany Malco, Mo’Nique, Nicole Ari Parker, J.B. Smoove, Gabrielle Union, Jessie Usher and DC Young Fly.
image credit: Almost Christmas, via IMDB
Please Note: A Rating has not been revealed, yet, for this film.
In Theaters November 11, 2016.
*Thank you SleepyKittyPaws for sharing this news!
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26.) Candace Cameron Bure - Hallmark Christmas Movie
(added April 23, 2016) ----
Candace fans will be excited to know, the actress recently revealed via Twitter- she has a Hallmark Christmas Movie planned again this year with Hallmark!
Hallmark fans will remember her previous Christmas movies: "Moonlight and Mistletoe", "Let it Snow", "Christmas Under Wraps", and "A Christmas Detour".
Here's a screen-grab of the Q&A:
Could this Christmas Movie be an "Aurora" mystery or something new? Stay tuned for details!
*Thank you to Shirley S. for finding and sharing this bit of news!
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27.) Alicia Witt - Hallmark Christmas Movie?
(added April 23, 2016) ----
During an interview with Yahoo TV (on their Facebook Page) actress Alicia Witt, when asked if she would be doing another Hallmark Christmas Movie, she answered - "I'm going to go ahead and say probably..."
Hmmm? That's not a No or Yes. So, "I'm going to go ahead and say"... we *potentially* could see Alicia Witt in another Hallmark Christmas Movie this year! For now we will have to stay tuned to see! Obviously, nothing has been officially announced.
Alicia previously starred in the Hallmark Christmas movies: "A Very Merry Mix-Up", "Christmas at Cartwrights", and "I'm Not Ready for Christmas".
*Thank you to Sherry in California for finding and sharing this bit of Christmas movie news!
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28.) Operation Christmas
(added April 25, 2016) ----
This new Hallmark Christmas Movie will star Chelan Simmons ("Love by Chance", "Wedding Planner Mystery"). She recently shared details via Twitter!
*Thank you to Sherry in California & Joyce in Carolina for sharing this awesome movie info!
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29.) A Doggone Christmas
(added April 25, 2016) ----
This movie was recently filmed and stars Amy Holt, Lauren Parkinson, Rib Hillis, Jaret Sacrey, Dominique Swain, Kelli Maroney, Walker Hudson Mintz, Jonathan Tysor, Jolie Ledford, Jayden Hedden, Dilan Patton, and Just Jessie the Dog as Murphy in A Doggone Christmas!
Here are some on-the-set pics:
So far, I hear this is coming November 1st, but stay tuned for exact when & where + plot details!
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30.) A Perfect Christmas - Hallmark
(added April 26, 2016) ----
Stay tuned for more details!
Thank you to Sherry in California for finding these awesome on the set pics!
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31.) Tricia Helfer stars in Christmas Movie
(added April 27, 2016) ----
Tricia Helfer, who starred in Hallmark's "Mistletoe Over Manhattan" and "Finding Christmas" recently shared via social media that she is starring in a new Christmas movie. Her co-stars are Marc Blucas, Megan Charp and Benjamin Wosk.Here's some on-the-set pics! Looks like there is some skiing in this movie!
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32.) Lisa Whelchel in Christmas Movie
(added April 27, 2016) ----
Recently, actress Lisa Whechel (Hearts of Spring) shared some interesting news during an interview with starrymag!
Lisa was asked, "What are the recent projects that you are working on?"
She responded at the time on April 9th, "I have the Hallmark movie Hearts of Spring. I filmed that earlier this year and I did another Christmas movie, but I don’t know when that is going to air."
Hmmm??? Interesting, huh? Don't know which network it will air on. So, for now, we will have to keep a look out for this one!
Source: http://starrymag.com/?p=9689 Ruth Mayer Hill posted this information to Lisa Colangelo's Facebook group. Thank you to Sherry in California for sharing this information with me - to share with all of you!
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33.) Merry Exes
(added April 27, 2016) ----
"Merry Exes" is a Holiday Romantic Comedy from Marvista Entertainment production. Starring in "Merry Exes" are: Tammin Sursok, Brent Bailey, Lindsey McKeon, Abigail Klein, John Brotherton, Meagan Holder, Chris Salvatore & Bryce Durfee.
Storyline via Facebook page for "Merry Exes": "When three hilarious, strong-willed women join forces to seek the ultimate revenge on their cheating ex at his upcoming holiday retreat, lovestruck event planner Livvy meets Carter, the charming colleague organizing it all, leaving Livvy to question if she can leave off their revenge scheme long enough to finally forgive her ex and let a real holiday romance blossom."
Stay tuned for more details for when & where to see this movie!
Thank you to Gina for sharing the link to this movie!
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34.) Heaven Sent
(added April 27, 2016) ----
Directed by Michael Landon Jr., “Heaven Sent” is about a couple whose troubled marriage gets a boost from an 8-year-old runaway from Heaven. (details via imdb)
The film stars Marley Shelton, Christian Kane, Ernie Hudson, and Mallory James Mahoney.
This film was previously delayed from being released, but is expected now to be released before Christmas 2016 – stay tuned for details!
Thank you to Gina for sharing the link to this movie!
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35.) Mariah Carey Hallmark Christmas Movie
(added April 28, 2016) ----
Coming this Year!
I previously shared this info on my site, here!
Hallmark announced during their TCA event in January - "Singer Mariah Carey, following her Hallmark directorial debut in "A Christmas Melody", will Direct and Executive Produce Three More Original Movies for Hallmark." At this point, it is unknown if all or one of these movies will be one of the "Countdown to Christmas" movies, however it is anticipated. Stay tuned!
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38.) Erin Krakow Hallmark Christmas Movie
(added April 28, 2016) ----
Previously mentioned on my site, here!
Erin Krakow shared on Home & Family that she would be back on the Hallmark Channel before the next new season of "When Calls the Heart" next year, in a Hallmark Channel "Countdown to Christmas" movie!
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| Erin Krakow in her previous Hallmark Christmas Movie, "A Cookie Cutter Christmas" - image: Hallmark Crown Media |
Stay tuned for details!
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37.) Daniel Lissing Hallmark Christmas Movie
(added April 28, 2016) ----
Previously mentioned on my site, here!
Daniel Lissing, along with his co-star Erin Krakow, from "When Calls the Heart", both announced when they were on the Hallmark Channel's Home & Family announcing the next season of "When Calls the Heart", also announced he would be in a Hallmark Christmas Movie.
Daniel recently shared they would be filming soon! Stay tuned for details!
(Thanks to Sherry in California for the filming update & your movie reminders!)
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So, that's all the scoop I have now for Christmas 2016! Will we be likely to see Candace Cameron Bure (Yes!), Rachel Boston, Paul Campbell, Lacey Chabert (Yes!), Sarah Lancaster, Lori Loughlin, Kellie Martin, Cameron Mathison, Danica McKellar, Paul Greene (Yes!), Alicia Witt (Possibly!), & others return for a new Christmas movie next year? I would say the odds are good we will see at least one, if not all or most of them, again!!!
May the true gift of Christmas remain in your heart all year!!!
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