Here comes another weekend filled with many NEW Christmas movies! Hopefully, there will be some good ones in the mix; plus, I'm looking forward to seeing both UPtv holiday specials.
Joining Great American Family, Hallmark, Lifetime, and UPtv this weekend with new Christmas movies... are ION and the CW! See all the details below...
Thursday, November 17, 2022:
Storyline: Lovable pastry chef Carmen (Camila Banus) dreams of opening her own Puerto Rican-influenced bakery—like the one her family owned on the island. In the meantime, she showcases her treats at a local coffee shop. When hotel owner Victor Flores (David Fumero) discovers Carmen’s talents, he invites her to apply for a position as pastry chef for his hotel’s holiday gala. Knowing other applicants will have culinary-school backgrounds, as opposed to her homegrown skills, Carmen reluctantly applies. When she is accepted, she’s paired with chef Jax (Mark Hapka) to curate the perfect holiday menu. But the two do not mix well. Carmen is messy and cooks from the heart; Jax is a perfectionist fixated on technique. As they race against the clock to assemble their intricate holiday menu, sparks fly, and they realize they might have more to learn from one another than they initially thought.
Premieres Thursday, November 17, 2022
at 8pm/7c. on Lifetime
Friday, November 18, 2022:
Details: Showcasing his unmistakable baritone voice, multiplatinum-selling recording artist and Grand Ole Opry member Josh Turner heralds in the holiday season with his unique interpretation of nostalgic classics and originals from his first-ever Christmas album, King Size Manger, plus an intimate sit-down interview hosted by Lorianne Crook and Charlie Chase.
Josh Turner: King Size Manger
Premieres Friday, November 18, 2022
at 7pm/6c. on UPtv
(encores at 2am/1c.)
Friday, November 18, 2022:
Storyline: “Shelby is about to quit her job as a rocket engineer when her daughter becomes convinced that her Scrooge-like boss, Evan, is the Christmas Prince from a story Shelby invented years ago.”
Premieres Friday, November 18, 2022
at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel
Saturday, November 19, 2022:
Storyline: When two strangers mistakenly pick up the wrong piece of luggage at the airport, each must use the intriguing contents within to track down the other's whereabouts in time for Christmas.
Premieres Saturday, November 19, 2022
at 7pm/6c. on UPtv
Saturday, November 19, 2022:
Storyline: Natalie is the owner of a successful farm and home goods store that garners the attention of a major magazine. The magazine sends a reporter named Josh to profile Natalie’s company thinking it’s a family-run business. Little does he know that Natalie’s business is run by her with the help of longtime family friends. Knowing how much the article will help struggling farm, Natalie must convince Josh that her “family” and Christmas traditions are all real.
Premieres Saturday, November 19, 2022
at 8pm/7c. on Great American Family
Saturday, November 19, 2022:
Storyline: “Three brothers get the surprise of their lives when they are forced to work together to care for a baby over the holidays. As they slowly get the hang of things, they find themselves on unexpected journeys of self-discovery and begin to rebuild their relationships as brothers, as well as the damaged romantic and professional relationships in their respective lives…all while rediscovering their love of Christmas.”
Premieres Saturday, November 19, 2022
at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel
Saturday, November 19, 2022:
Storyline: “Hayley is an interior designer who plans to surprise her recently widowed mother, Patricia, with the perfect holiday present: the extended family she knows her mom yearns for.”
Premieres Saturday, November 19, 2022
at 10pm/9c. on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
Saturday, November 19, 2022:
Storyline: When event planner Emily Strauss (Emily Kinney, The Walking Dead) is hired by mall magnate Ed Mancini (Patrick Cassidy, Castle) to stage the ultimate Christmas Gala for his most important investors, Emily finds herself being sent to bootcamp – Santa Bootcamp – to find the perfect Santa and the inspiration she will need to make the evening a success. While there, Emily meets Belle (Rita Moreno, West Side Story), the bootcamp’s drill sergeant with a heart of gold, who helps Emily rediscover the magic of Christmas and find romance along the way. Additional stars include Tony® award winner Marissa Jaret Winokur, Justin Gaston, John Schuck, and deaf actors Deanne Bray and Zyra Singleton.
Premieres Saturday, November 19, 2022
at 8pm/7c. on Lifetime
Sunday, November 20, 2022:
Storyline: Every boyfriend Jessica has had found the love of his life right after he dated her. Just as Jessica leans into her unlucky love life and swears off dating for the Christmas season, a handsome gallery owner moves in across the street.
Premieres Sunday, November 20, 2022
at 7pm/6c. on UPtv
Sunday, November 20, 2022:
Details: Hosted and Executive Produced by Inside Edition’s national correspondent and best-selling Author Megan Alexander, each episode takes viewers to a different small town around the country. Through food, drink, music, entertainment, and faith, we will highlight local businesses and towns that are making the holiday season special in their own unique way. This episode features all things fall – apples, hay, changing leaves, and pumpkins at Burt’s Pumpkin Farm in Elijay, Ga.
Premieres Sunday, November 20, 2022
at 9pm/8c. on UPtv
Sunday, November 20, 2022:
Storyline: "Blue collar Andy (Daly) is a little nervous but thrilled when she is invited to her rich friend's estate for Christmas, but when the family matriarch's multi-million-dollar gem suddenly goes missing, she finds herself accused of the theft and at the center of Detective Billings' (Baldwin) investigation. With the help of a famous mystery writer, Andy must find the real culprit amid the litany of wealthy guests, all of whom have their knives out for her."
Premieres Sunday, November 20, 2022
at 8pm/7c. on ION
Sunday, November 20, 2022:
Storyline: Kyla is a skilled genealogy researcher who’s made a thriving business of putting together family trees. When she comes across new information regarding her mother’s mysterious extended family, Kyla and her sister travel to the charming town of Conifer, hoping to piece together their ancestry. The search leads Kyla to a generations-old Christmas tree farm, its stubborn, handsome owner – and potentially, love.
Premieres Sunday, November 20, 2022
at 8pm/7c. on Great American Family
Sunday, November 20, 2022:
Storyline: “Sara Thompson returns to her hometown to help her mother move and is surprised to find her ex-boyfriend Josh Hartman is back home. The two had once planned a life in music together but Sara left to study law. The former flames slowly reconnect and try to heal wounds, both old and new. When Sara makes a surprising discovery, she and Josh forge a bold plan for the upcoming Christmas concert that will lead them all back to their musical roots and make this a holiday to remember.”
Premieres Sunday, November 20, 2022
at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel
Sunday, November 20, 2022:
Storyline: As the Walton family prepares for Thanksgiving and the annual Harvest Festival Fair, a young boy arrives to dramatically change their lives in ways they could have never imagined.
Premieres Sunday, November 20, 2022
at 8pm/7c. on the CW
Sunday, November 20, 2022:
Storyline: Riley Burdett (Jamie Perez) is the artistic director of the Onota Theatre in Western Massachusetts. When Regina, the Scrooge-like owner of the theatre, breaks the news that she’s preparing to sell the property before the holiday performance, Riley must call upon the ghosts of Regina’s past, present, and future to change her mind. Meanwhile, a big TV star, Sam Palmer (Thomas McDonnell), has moved to the area to escape the craziness of Hollywood. Riley casts him as Bob Cratchit in A Christmas Carol and his star power, his cleverness, and his budding love for Riley helps her save the theatre…and steal her heart during this very special Christmastime.
Premieres Sunday, November 20, 2022
at 8pm/7c. on Lifetime
You may have noticed, I did not mention the movie A Country Christmas Harmony above. This is because I have been informed by Maria and Karen (see in Movie Review post) that this movie will include a same-sex couple. I wanted to be certain you all were aware of this information.
I hope you do enjoy whatever movie or movies you choose to watch this weekend. I'm hoping to watch much of Great American Family and UPtv, but I have a lot of Thanksgiving prepping to do, so we'll see.
Safe travels to those of you who might be traveling this weekend or upcoming week to be with family for Thanksgiving. It's so nice to think of family and friends gathering once again.
I would love to know which Christmas movies appeal to you this weekend. Please be sure to share in the comment section below...
If you'd like to check out the 2022 Christmas Movie Reviews shared by It's a Wonderful Movie family members and myself, please visit *here*.
To see more Christmas movies coming up, be sure to visit the Christmas Movie Schedule.
Disclaimer: Please know when I share a movie, this is NOT an endorsement of any of the actors involved, personally or professionally, with their other TV/film projects.
Please note: I haven't pre-screened the new Christmas movies airing this weekend. If you'd like to post a review on whether a film is family-friendly, please share in comments. Thank you so much to everyone who participates in this.
Happy Thanksgiving & Merry Christmas!!!
Joyous Blessings to You All, Net
SHINING HIS LIGHT:
With the busyness of Thanksgiving coming up and the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season ahead, I thought I would share scriptures today on finding our peace in Jesus...
"Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts,
since as members of one body you were called to peace.
And be thankful."
~Colossians 3:15
"Surely God is my salvation;
I will trust and not be afraid.
The LORD, the LORD Himself, is my strength and my defense;
He has become my salvation."
~Isaiah 12:2
"The LORD gives strength to His people;
the LORD blesses His people with peace."
~Psalms 29:11
