Hallmark Press Release:
IF IT’S SATURDAY, IT’S HALLMARK!
HALLMARK CHANNEL KICKS OFF 2019
with “WINTERFEST”
FEATURING FIVE NEW WINTER-THEMED
MOVIE PREMIEREs IN JANUARY
Hallmark Channel invites you to cuddle up this winter as the network celebrates the New Year with “Winterfest,” featuring 5 all-new original movies premiering every Saturday night in January. The highly-anticipated annual programming event, Winterfest, gifts viewers with movies that embrace the season with new heartfelt original content every Saturday night because “If It’s Saturday, It’s Hallmark!”
The event kicks-off with “Winter Castle” (Saturday, January 5, 8 p.m. ET/PT), followed by “One Winter Proposal” (Saturday, January 12, 8 p.m. ET/PT), “A Winter Princess” (Friday, January 18, 8 p.m. ET/PT), “Winter Love Story” (Saturday, January 19, 8 p.m. ET/PT) and “Snowcoming” (Saturday, January 26, 8 p.m. ET/PT).
Winter Castle - image: Hallmark Crown Media |
‘WINTER CASTLE’
A Hallmark Channel Original Movie World Premiere
Saturday, January 5 (8 p.m. ET/PT)
Starring: Emilie Ullerup, Kevin McGarry
Jenny (Ullerup) is thrilled when her sister decides to get married at an ice hotel! Her sister is just as excited to set Jenny up with the best man, Craig (McGarry), until they are introduced to Craig’s date, the fur laden Lana. Jenny and Craig are constantly thrown together and can’t ignore their obvious connection as they try everything from ice sculpting to dog sledding and snow tubing. With the wedding just a day away, the frigid Lana returns to California. Jenny assumes she has lost the man of her dreams but maybe she doesn’t know the whole story?
One Winter Proposal - image: Hallmark Crown Media |
‘ONE WINTER PROPOSAL’
A Hallmark Channel Original Movie World Premiere
Saturday, January 12 (8p.m. ET/PT)
Starring: Taylor Cole, Jack Turner, Rukiya Bernard, Dewshane Williams
Celebrating her novel and his new company, Cara and Ben return to the resort where they fell in love. Playing matchmaker, they ask Megan along. She met Ben’s friend Sean there, and unbeknownst to her Sean’s now the resort’s doctor. While Megan goes to the infirmary Ben starts a fire, but asks Cara for a lighter in his pocket, where she finds a jewelry receipt! Actually, Ben has two proposals in mind, one for a potential investor, and another for Cara. But after reading the new ending to Cara’s novel, Ben is worried. The lead characters once in love are now splitting up!
A Winter Princess - image: Hallmark Crown Media |
‘A WINTER PRINCESS’
A Hallmark Channel Original Movie World Premiere
Friday, January 18 (8 p.m. ET/PT)
Starring: Natalie Hall, Chris McNally
When Carly plans Snowden Peak’s Snow Ball with Jesse, their attraction is undeniable. But when Carly’s twin, Prince Gustav, arrives her royal identity is nearly exposed. As Jesse and Carly decide to hold the ball at Summit Lodge, they make the gala a fundraiser to turn the resort into a year-round destination. But without a celebrity draw, investors aren’t interested, and Snowden Peak is put up for sale. Too bad no one knows any royalty who could entice affluent socialites to the gala, which could raise enough money to make Snowden Peak a four-season resort for royalty and commoners alike.
Winter Love Story cast - images: Hallmark Crown Media |
‘WINTER LOVE STORY’
A Hallmark Channel World Premiere
Saturday, January 19 (8 p.m. ET/PT)
Starring: Jen Lilley, Kevin McGarry, and Mary-Margaret Humes
When first-time author Cassie Winslett is paired with successful author Elliot Somersby on a road trip to promote their books, she learns to believe in herself and her talent. She also finds truth in the old adage “you can’t judge a book by its cover” as she finds herself falling for the guy she thought to be pompous and full of himself when they first met.
Snowcoming cast - images: Hallmark Crown Media |
‘SNOWCOMING’
A Hallmark Channel World Premiere
Saturday, January 26 (8 p.m. ET/PT)
Starring: Trevor Donovan, Lindy Booth, Joe Theismann, Ed Marinaro
Samantha, once jilted by her high school sweetheart Jake during Snowcoming, returns home to honor her football coach father, who’s retiring, and runs into Jake, now a famous quarterback. Although it’s awkward, their obvious chemistry is still there. Later, after seeing the library needs updating, Samantha asks Jake to use his celebrity as a draw for a “Tailgate at the Library” fundraiser. At the successful event, a nosy reporter probes Samantha about Jake’s future in football, and lets it slip that Jake is leaving town. Stunned, Samantha wonders if Jake will allow his career to fumble their romance once again.
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Come January, after the hustle and bustle of the Christmas Season... may we all be able to relax a little, chill out, and enjoy these Winterfest-themed Hallmark movies!
I pray it's a peaceful time to reflect on the year past and look forward to all that is ahead for us in the new year!
God's Blessings to you all! Net
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I was very surprised to see the same actor in 2 movies of the same genre. I love Emilie Ullerup so happy to see her in more movies, and happy to see Trevor Donovan and Lindy Booth together. And yay to Casey Manderson :)
ReplyDeleteI second your "Yay" to Casey Manderson, Sabrina! However, I would love to see him play the lead. He was awesome in the UPtv Christmas movie, "Season's Greetings." (I must, unfortunately, caution of language in that movie- 1 word used twice. Otherwise, it was a very cute movie.)
DeleteMy husband and I love that movie too, Net. If only they had left out the language so our girls could watch it with us.
DeleteMerry Christmas!
I'm really looking forward to One Winter Proposal, I really liked One Winter Weekend last year. I was very surprised to see the promo for Proposal last night.
ReplyDeleteJill, I'm looking forward to this sequel, too! It's always nice to see what happens next with our couples after the initial kiss!
DeleteThere was buzz recently that this was coming... so I'm happy to share this news now that Hallmark has officially announced it!
And, there's already some talk (as you know!) about Countdown to Valentine's Day, but I'm waiting for Hallmark to announce this news officially.
Winterfest is always nice to watch after Christmas. I love the Winter Wonderland feel!
Thank you for sharing!!! :)
Am I the only one who finds it a bit odd that Kevin is in two movies in one season?
ReplyDeleteyou're not the only one I find it odd as well.
DeleteYeah, it is rather unusual, but Kevin McGarry is one of my favorite Hallmark actors these days, so I'm pleasantly surprised we will get to see him in two!
DeleteHow interesting that Kevin McGarry is in TWO Winterfest movies come January! I think he will be a good match for both lovely leading ladies!
ReplyDeleteLB
I agree, LB! Kevin McGarry should be wonderful with both Emilie Ullerup & Jen Lilley! :)
DeleteWinterfest is typically nice, but I'm not ready to see Christmas go.
ReplyDeleteI hope there's 3rd movies: One Winter Wedding (2020)
ReplyDeleteTaylor Cole, Jack Turner, Ruikya Bernard, Deshawne Williams
I find it odd that Hallmark claims that Snow Coming is a premier when it’s a repeat it’s already been on. Very disappointed in Hallmark Channel!
ReplyDeleteHey there Lclovitt, I'm not quite sure what you mean? This was the first time (to my knowledge) that "SnowComing" has played on the Hallmark Channel. It first premiered Saturday, January 26th.
DeleteDid you, perhaps, see it somewhere else?