Yule Love these NEXT NEW CHRISTMAS MOVIES!!!

We are getting increasingly closer to Christmas, and yet, we still have plenty of New Christmas Movies in store!

I hope you enjoy these new offerings this weekend... from Hallmark, ION, Lifetime, and more!

Saturday December 16, 2017:

Christmas Next Door

image via: Hallmark Crown Media

Storyline via Hallmark: A confirmed bachelor’s life is turned upside down when he takes in his young niece and nephew a week before Christmas, his absolutely least favorite time of year. As he struggles to “make Christmas” for the kids, with a little help from his lovely next door neighbor, he learns... Click Here to Read More...

See the premiere of Christmas Next Door

Saturday December 16, 2017

at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel

Snowed Inn Christmas

image via: Lifetime

Storyline via Lifetime: Jenna Hudson (Bethany Joy Lenz, Colony) and Kevin Jenner (Andrew Walker, A Bride for Christmas) are polar opposites, working for the same online publication in New York City. With both having nowhere they want to be for Christmas, they volunteer for a special writing assignment. After a snowstorm forces their plane to land in none other than Santa Claus, Indiana, the two are placed in a Christmas Wonderland and the focus of their story shifts to saving the historic town inn run by Carol and Christopher Winters. As the two overcome their differences, they also rediscover... Click Here to Read More...

See the premiere of Snowed Inn Christmas

Saturday December 16, 2017

at 8pm/7c. on Lifetime

My Christmas Grandpa (mini movie)

image via: Lifetime

Storyline via Lifetime: The cashier at a small market is a grouchy man who never has a smile for anyone; but when a little girl asks for a Grandpa for Christmas... Click Here to Read More...

See the premiere of My Christmas Grandpa (mini movie)

Saturday December 16, 2017

at 10pm/9c. on Lifetime

A Christmas Cruise

image via: ION

Storyline via ION: When her best friend invites her along for a holiday themed sail, an aspiring novelist, Pam, unexpectedly finds... Click Here to Read More...

See the premiere of A Christmas Cruise

Saturday December 16, 2017

at 9pm/8c. on ION

48 Christmas Wishes

image via: 48christmaswishes.com

Storyline from 48christmaswishes.com: After accidentally destroying a bag of Christmas wishes from a small town on the eve of Christmas Eve, two junior elves learn that if even one wish goes unfulfilled, Christmas could be extinguished forever. For the first time in their lives, the elves Mindy and Cam venture out of the North Pole and sneak into... Click Here to Read More...

See 48 Christmas Wishes

Saturday December 16, 2017

at 9pm/8c. on BYU

(*Please note: This is an encore airing. I apologize for missing it's premiere date on BYU, as this was a later addition to BYU's schedule. Please see my Christmas TV Schedule for additional showings!)

Sunday December 17, 2017:

Christmas Connection

image via: Hallmark Crown Media

Storyline via Hallmark: Adventurous flight attendant Sydney’s plans for a tropical Christmas get delayed when she helps an unaccompanied minor get home to Chicago to her dad Jonathan, a handsome widower and investigative reporter. Faced with a shortage of out-going flights, Sydney is... Click Here to Read More...

See the premiere of Christmas Connection

Sunday December 17, 2017

at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel

A Christmas Story Live!

image via: FOX

Storyline: "A Christmas Story Live!" is inspired by the original film and the Tony-winning Broadway production.

A live broadcast of the Broadway hit "A Christmas Story: The Musical" in which Ralphie wishes for nothing more than a Red Rider BB Gun for Christmas.

See the premiere of A Christmas Story Live!

Sunday December 17, 2017

at 8pm/7c. on FOX

*Please note: this is a LIVE production... check ratings before viewing!

Romance at Reindeer Lodge

image via: Hallmark Crown Media

Storyline via Hallmark: A workaholic spends her forced holiday vacation at an enchanting bed-and-breakfast inn in Vermont, quite by accident, and there she is transformed by... Click Here to Read More...

See the premiere of Romance at Reindeer Lodge

Sunday December 17, 2017

at 9pm/8c. on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries

I hope your weekend is filled with joy, love, and heartwarming thoughts of Christmases past and Christmases to come!

Please note: I have not previewed all of these new Christmas films above. Please be sure to check ratings before viewing!

If you have a minute, with all the Christmas rush, be sure to share below which movie you can't wait to see... or afterwards, which movie you enjoyed best!

From my home to yours, I wish you a Christmas that is joyful and warm. Many blessings to you and yours!

🎅  Merry Christmas to You All!!! Net 🎅

A Christmas Cruise - an ION Christmas Movie Premiere!

MOVIE REVIEW

Movie: A Christmas Cruise

Network: ION

Original Air Date: December 16, 2017

CAST:

Vivica A. Fox ... Pam
Jessica Morris ... Becky
Kristoff St. John ... Jake
Rib Hillis ... Paul
Jason Cook ... Arlo
Jared Scott ... Toby
Gina Hiraizumi ... Louise
Corin Nemec ... Gil
Cristine Prosperi ... Jessica Knoll
Nick Viall ... Captain
Andra Petru ... Office Manager
Rachel Kylian ... Female Clerk
Kelsey Bohlen ... Amy
David Scott Lago ... Bar Patron 1
Meredith Thomas ... Purser
Reatha Grey ... Pam's Mom
Chris Hayes ... Bar Patron 2
Owen Saxon ... Sexy Santa
Laura Elizabeth Hall ... Courtney Johnson
Hana Giraldo ... Waitress
Reece Frith ... David
Alex Valley ... Max
Catherine Donnelly ... Sarah Johnson
Odell Mack ... Dad

PLOT:

Storyline via ION: When her best friend invites her along for a holiday themed sail, an aspiring novelist, Pam, unexpectedly finds the love of her life on board. But what will happen when the ship returns to port for Christmas?


Movie Review:

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See or Skip:

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*images via: ION Television

It's a “VERY MERRY” HOLIDAY SEASON on ION with 5 NEW CHRISTMAS MOVIES for 2017!!!!!

PRESS RELEASE via ION:

ION TELEVISION CELEBRATES
“VERY MERRY” HOLIDAY SEASON
WITH FIVE ALL-NEW
ORIGINAL MOVIES

“Snowmance” - image via: Marvista Entertainment

ION’s Annual Holiday Movie Schedule Begins November 26 with New Titles and Returning Favorites Following Record Viewership in 2016

2017 Premieres Include “Snowmance,” “The Spruces & The Pines,” “Runaway Christmas Bride,” “A Royal Christmas Ball” and “A Christmas Cruise”

WEST PALM BEACH, FL, October 9, 2017 – The holiday season is when time-honored traditions are celebrated, and for more families each year, that includes watching ION Television’s lineup of festive movie titles. Following its most-watched holiday season ever in 2016, ION will debut the U.S. television premieres of five all-new original holiday movies beginning November 26. The “Very Merry” lineup also features more than 20 returning favorites, airing weekends in December through Christmas Day.

Last year’s holiday lineup registered double-digit ratings growth in key demos, with Households, Adults 18-49 and Adults 25-54 increasing more than 15% year over year. “A Cinderella Christmas,” new in 2016, was ION Television’s highest rated movie in three years, delivering more than 1.7 million total viewers.*

“ION Television has built its reputation among viewers as a go-to destination for holiday programming by providing high-quality original movie productions for nearly a decade,” said Brandon Burgess, Chairman and CEO of ION Media. “The holiday season is an increasingly important component of the network’s programming strategy, and our success during this key period has made ION a must-buy for advertisers.”

ION Television’s holiday movie season kicks off Sunday, November 26, with the premiere of “Snowmance” at 9/8c PM. The following is a list of ION’s all-new movies for 2017, including their premiere dates and times. The full movie schedule will be announced on iontelevision.com in November.


“Snowmance” – Sunday, November 26, 9/8c PM
Cast: Ashley Newbrough, Adam Hurtig, Jesse Hutch, Tom Anniko, Lauren Cochrane, Tamara Gorski
Synopsis: No man is perfect enough for Sarah Groves, except perhaps the impressive snowmen she sculpts annually with her childhood pal, Nick. In mid-December, her snowman disappears, and in his place, materializes Cole, who seems too perfect for Sarah to be true.
Produced by: MarVista Entertainment

“Snowmance” - screen-grab image via: Marvista Entertainment

“The Spruces & The Pines” – Sunday, December 3, 9/8c PM
Cast: Jonna Walsh, Nick Ballard, Tom Kemp, Kathy Harum, Ken Cheeseman, Sarah Fischer, John MacGregor
Synopsis: A Romeo and Juliet romance takes place among two feuding New England Christmas Tree lot families. Against their families’ wills, Julie Pine and visiting-from-Texas, Rick Spruce, fall in love, but are forced to hide their Yuletide relationship.
Produced by: MarVista Entertainment

“The Spruces & The Pines” - image via: Marvista Entertainment

“Runaway Christmas Bride” – Saturday, December 9, 9/8c PM
Cast: Travis Milne, Cindy Busby, Mark Milburn, Christos Shaw, Fiona Vroom, Mackenzie Gray, Bruce Dawson, Karen Kruper, Roz Murray, Christine Bortolin, Jeffrey Stephen
Synopsis: A runaway bride, Kate, making herself scarce for the holidays, meets a ski patrol rescuer, Jason, at a resort. Her December days begin to brighten, until her parents and jilted fiancé, Alex, show up at the mountain to reset the wedding for Christmas.
Produced by: Odyssey Media Inc.

set pic - “Runaway Christmas Bride” via instagram

“A Royal Christmas Ball” – Sunday, December 10, 9/8c PM
Cast: Tara Reid, Ingo Rademacher, Haley Pullos, Faune Chambers Watkins, Mykel Shannon Jenkins, Mira Furlan
Synopsis: Dateless for the Christmas ball, 39-year-old bachelor, King Charles of Baltania, tracks down his American college sweetheart, only to discover Allison has never been married, yet raised a 17-year-old daughter, Lily, who mathematically might be Charles' biological princess.
Produced by: Hybrid Films

on-the-set pic - “A Royal Christmas Ball” via instagram

“A Christmas Cruise” – Saturday, December 16, 9/8c PM
Cast: Vivica A. Fox, Kristoff St. John, Jessica Morris, Rib Hillis, Corin Nemec, Nick Viall
Synopsis: When her best friend invites her along for a holiday themed sail, an aspiring novelist, Pam, unexpectedly finds the love of her life on board. But what will happen when the ship returns to port for Christmas?
Produced by: Hybrid Films

*Source: Nielsen Media Research, Live+SD A25-54 IMP (000) – 2016 through 12/25/16. Prime (M-Su/7p-1a); Non-Prime (M-Su/9a-7p & 1-3a)

image via: ION Television

About ION Television
ION Television, a top ten-ranked U.S. general entertainment network, is the flagship of the independent, privately held media company, ION Media. Launched in 2007, ION Television features a “Positively Entertaining” schedule of proven, award-winning programs, quality original series and popular holiday movies available on multiple platforms via its state-of-the-art distribution system. As owner of the nation’s largest broadcast station group, ION Media’s 60 full-power stations reach 98 million homes.

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My *Quick* Take...

Hope you all enjoy this extra *MERRY* news on the upcoming ION CHRISTMAS MOVIES!!! Looks like we have 5 more awesome Christmas movies to add to our lists, with some wonderful stars, including... Cindy Busby, Travis Milne, Fiona Vroom, Ashley Newbrough, Jesse Hutch, and SNOW much more!!!

ION certainly keeps upping their game each year - that's why we keep our eye on them!!!

Which new ION Christmas Movie do you most want to see??? Please share in comments below!!!