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Lifetime Press Release:
LIFETIME WELCOMES REBA MCENTIRE
TO THE FAMILY WITH TWO PICTURE DEAL
MCENTIRE WILL STAR IN AND PRODUCE
CHRISTMAS IN TUNE
FOR NETWORKS’
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFETIME
HOLIDAY SLATE
SECOND NON-HOLIDAY MOVIE IN DEVELOPMENT FOR 2022
Los Angeles, CA – March 3, 2021 – Lifetime announced today a two-picture deal with multimedia entertainment mogul Reba McEntire to star in and produce two movies for the network. The first of the projects will be Christmas In Tune (working title), which will be featured as a tentpole movie for the network’s annual holiday slate, It’s a Wonderful Lifetime. Christmas in Tune will also include an original holiday song by McEntire. Casting is currently underway and will film this spring.
The second film which will not be a holiday movie, is in development for 2022.
“Reba has been a creative force in both music and television for many years. We are thrilled to have her on board to produce and star in not just one – but two movies for us,” said Tanya Lopez, EVP of Movies, Limited Series & Original Movie Acquisitions, Lifetime and LMN. “Reba has been part of Lifetime’s air many years ago and we can’t wait to welcome her back!”
McEntire echoed Lopez’s sentiment stating, “I am thrilled to partner with Lifetime for a return to television movies! My fans and I enjoy their programming and loved watching the Reba show there for so many years.”
Christmas In Tune tells the story of Belle, a marketing executive who is worried she may lose her job. She decides to reunite a singing duo for a charity Christmas concert in order, but the problem is - the singers are actually her parents and they have not spoken to each other in years! Soon the at-odds couple is helping Belle get her life in order and she begins her own romantic duet with the new man in her life.
Christmas in Tune is written by Juliet Giglio and Keith Giglio and produced by Hartbreak Films with Paula Hart and Reba McEntire serving as executive producers.
McEntire has been an entertainment mainstay for more than 40 years. The Country Music Hall of Fame member and Kennedy Center Honoree is the recipient of 3 Grammy Awards, 16 Academy of Country Music Awards, 15 American Music Awards, 9 People’s Choice Awards, 6 Country Music Association Awards and countless other honors recognizing not only her outstanding entertainment achievements but also her philanthropic efforts. In addition to her music career, McEntire starred in 11 movies, captivated New York theater audiences with her critically acclaimed turn as Annie Oakley in Irving Berlin’s Annie Get Your Gun and is most well known for her Golden Globe nominated role as Reba Hart on the hit sitcom Reba, which she starred in and executive produced for 6 seasons on the WB Network. She also has successful brand partnerships with her clothing line at Dillard’s and western footwear collection with Justin Boots. Most recently, she launched her very first Spotify original podcast, Living & Learning with Reba McEntire, co-hosted by her former Reba TV show co-star, Melissa Peterman.
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Reba McEntire was in Lifetime movie with Tim Mathison called; “Forever Love”
ReplyDeleteAnonymous, I remember that movie. Thanks for reminding me. Who do you think might be a good co-star for Reba? Net, who do you think would be right for that position?
DeleteIt looks like Spring here! The tulip trees are blooming, bulbs popping up, and birds are building nests; singing with all their might. Happy sounds all around! Easter is coming! A new beginning!
kitkat, I'll have to give that some thought. Maybe someone like a John Schneider or Ted McGinley? Tim Mathison is a good suggestion too.
DeleteHave you ever seen Reba's Christmas movie, "Secret of Giving?" It's such a heartwarming western style movie; I love catching it sometimes at Christmastime, though it's not played as much as it used to be.
Your weather sounds beautiful! We aren't there, yet, with anything budding, but our grass is starting to look a bit greener! Happy almost Spring to you!!! :)
Net, I don't think I have seen "Secret Of Giving". I will certainly look for it and the DVD. Reba is country through and through! Thanks for replying.
DeleteDidn't think you would have any signs of Spring yet but thought our signs might bring a smile to someone. Happy Spring to you Net! It will be arriving soon.
kitkat, I can dream of Spring - through you! Thank you!!! 🌷☀️
DeleteWe can only hope Reba McEntire brings something to Lifetime after the dismal set of Christmas movies they produced last year.
ReplyDeleteThere were a few good ones such as A Very Charming Christmas Town, A Welcome Home Christmas and Too Close For Christmas but most were at best fair to average and a couple - Feliz Navidad and The Christmas Blog were truly dire.
It quite annoys me the way they muscle in at Christmas and there is little in the way of Rom Coms for the rest of the year.
I know we all have our gripes with Hallmark particularly at the minute but when I see the Lifetime Christmas output it makes me realise just how lucky we are to have them (Hallmark).
Wonder who is co-starring with Reba as her love interest. This movie sounds like it could be one I would enjoy. Her co-star would have to be a strong male because Reba is a woman who comes across the screen as very confident in her acting ability. A laid back guy would not work well with her.
ReplyDeleteWith Lifetime, I always feel uneasy about what might be in these movies.
Wonderful news!
ReplyDeleteI agree with kitkat.we don't know what's going to be in movies nowadays, especially hallmark,whether it's Christmas or thru the year.i hope reba stands by her family values,we will see.
ReplyDeleteThat is exactly right. It’s hard to know what to expect anymore. Thank YOU for sharing our values here.
DeleteWere there any actors and actresses that played in Movies on Hallmark Channel that passed away in real life?
ReplyDeleteChris, Sadly, yes.
DeleteThese Hallmark actors and actresses have passed away...
Luke Perry, Patty Duke, Alan Thicke, Dixie Carter, Cloris Leachman, Della Reese, John Dye, Kirby Morrow, Logan Williams, and Skye McCole Bartusiak.
Net, You have forgotten about Tim Conway & Ernest Borgnine were part of Hallmark family have only 1 movie
DeleteAnd sadly Florence Henderson too! Loved her in Matchmaker Santa!
DeleteThank you for mentioning those two great actors. I was afraid I would not think of someone. Both Ernest Borgnine and Tim Conway were wonderful, classic TV and movie stars.
DeleteErnest was actually in 4 different Hallmark movies - A Grandpa for Christmas, Love's Christmas Journey, The Wishing Well, and The Trail to Hope Rose.
Those two were such great talents. I'm so glad you mentioned them. Again, thank you!
Joyce... Oh yes, sweet, precious Florence Henderson! I adored her in "Matchmaker Santa!" And,... what was that Hallmark movie she did with Donna Mills? I had to look it up - it was "Ladies of the House." They never play that one any more. I recall it being a good movie.
DeleteThank you for mentioning her name here. We've lost so many dear, wonderful actors.
I've never seen "Ladies of the House". I looked it up on Amazon and you have to have UPTV subscription to view it! I have Prime but not UpTV streaming. Oh well!!
DeleteJoyce, I'll try to keep a look out for it. Maybe they will play it on Hallmark Drama or UP. It's been years since I've seen it.
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