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It’s almost time for ‘It’s a Wonderful Lifetime’.
Lifetime’s annual holiday movie event kicks off on Saturday, November 16, with twelve new movies airing every Saturday and Sunday through Christmas, December 25.
This year’s new films include actors Jennifer Love Hewitt, Tia Mowry, Maria Menounos, BeBe Winans, Deborah Joy Winans, Vivica A. Fox, Jackée Harry, Romeo Miller, Sarah Drew, Teri Hatcher, Sasha Pieterse, Mitchell Slaggert, Brian Hallisay, RonReaco Lee, Jessica Lord, Laith Wallschleger, Jeannie Mai, Haley Kalil and more.
One film slated for this year, “Christmas in the Spotlight,” is inspired by Taylor Swit and Travis Kelce’s whirlwind romance, which made headlines this past year.
From October 21 through January 1, 100 beloved holiday titles will be available on the Lifetime website, official app and video-on-demand. All new films are available on TVE/VOD the day after premiere. Additionally, Lifetime Movie Club will offer 70 library titles for streaming starting October 25
commercial-free, while their FAST channel, Holiday Movie Favorites By Lifetime, launches their library titles on November 1.
Check out the full lineup of ‘It’s a Wonderful Lifetime’ below.
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Christmas at Plumhill Manor
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Date: November 16, 8 p.m
Cast: Maria Menounos, Kyle Pryor
Logline: “Margot Stone, a beautiful emerging architect in New York, discovers a magical Christmas secret in an English country house that she unexpectedly inherits. Experiencing Christmas across the pond may make Margot a fish out of water, but an unforeseen romance and a sense of connection give her a breathtaking new blueprint for love. -
Holiday in Happy Hollow
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November 17, 8:00 PM
Cast: Tamara Almeida and Cody Ray Thompson
Logline: Real estate developer Gracie’s ambitious new project faces an unexpected roadblock when she encounters a quirky detail from the past: the charming Christmas tree farm she once purchased is raffling off small one-foot deeds to local families, each with a sentimental piece of property . the country. To save her vision, she must team up with local historian Jack (Cody Ray Thompson) and embark on a heartfelt quest to track down these families and convince them to part with their beloved pieces of the farm. -
Christmas in the spotlight
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November 23, 8:00 PM
Starring: Jessica Lord, Laith Wallschleger, Jeannie Mai, Haley Kalil
Logline: “Bowyn is a popular musician and celebrity who, despite always singing about love and relationships, Mr. Right has not yet found. Her fame and busy shooting schedule make dating nearly impossible, but when she meets Drew, a professional football player, backstage at her show with his niece, an undeniable spark is ignited between the two. When Drew publicly declares that he is in love with Bowyn, they decide to give dating a try, much to the excitement of her manager Mira. With each day they spend together, their feelings grow stronger… but can that stay in the spotlight, especially when they both have such hectic schedules?’ -
Kind regards, Truly Christmas
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November 24, 8:00 PM
Cast: Paula Brancati, Jake Epstein and Howard Hoover
When event planner Christina is fired just before Christmas, she makes a wish that magically comes true. Armed with the ability to hear what people want for Christmas, Christina discovers that bringing reclusive one-hit wonder Dan Copen out of retirement could help her get her job back. But to reach Dan, she must go through handsome real estate agent Robert, who needs help finding the perfect Christmas present for his son. -
We Three Kings by BeBe Winans
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November 30, 8:00 PM
Cast: BeBe Winans, Bethany Brown, Lisa Berry, Faith Wright, Romeo Miller, Deborah Joy Winans
Logline: “Lincoln is a retired musician turned record store owner and the proud father of three King sisters Lydia, Gracie and Abigail. For the first time since their mother’s death, the three estranged King sisters return home for the holidays; Lincoln hatches a plan with family friend Genelle to bring his girls back together this Christmas. -
Christmas making or baking
December 1, 8 p.m
Cast: Vivica A. Fox, Jackée Harry, Jasmine Aivaliotis, Landon Moss, Corin Nemec
Logline: “With Christmas fast approaching, Leslie, known for her expertise in all things homemaking, is at the forefront
top lifestyle brands, wants to expand her business. She sets her sights on the bakery, Sugar Bakers, owned by Denise Sugarbaker and run by her son David. Determined to close a deal before the end of the year, Leslie sends one of her top employees, Emma, to go undercover as a seasonal employee to convince them to sell. Emma unexpectedly falls in love with the quaint bakery with its Christmas atmosphere, staff and especially David. -
A very cheerful beauty salon
December 7, 8:00 PM
Cast: Tia Mowry, RonReaco Lee, Donna Biscoe, Cocoa Brown, Ashli Auguillard
Logline: “Sienna, the owner of the vibrant Divine Beauty Salon, is preparing for the Tinsel Ball in Atlanta, where she will be honored for her charitable work in the community. The annual event takes a glamorous turn with the arrival of Lawrence, a charismatic CEO whose family wine brand is now a co-sponsor of the Ball. Sparks fly between them, but Sienna’s mother Georgia, who heads the Ball’s committee, fears his involvement could ruin the event’s traditions. -
How to fall in love by Christmas
December 8, 8 p.m
Cast: Teri Hatcher, Dan Payne
Logline: “Nora Winters, the highly talented writer and CEO of her own lifestyle brand PRISM, finds herself in a difficult position when the future of the company is at stake. In a desperate attempt to save her business through a partnership with popular dating app Take To Heart, she discovers an unexpected twist! The only way to win them over is to write a column about falling in love around Christmas, with the help of Jack, a charismatic photographer assigned to the piece.” -
The holiday junkie
December 14, 8 p.m
Starring: Jennifer Love Hewitt, Brian Hallisay
Logline: “The Holiday Junkie” Addie, who runs a decorating and planning company and faces her first Christmas without her mother. “Despite the challenges, Andie may also find some love along the way at Christmas with handsome house manager Mason, who has his own holiday secrets.” -
Christmas at the Alpaca Farm
December 15, 8:00 PM
Cast: Kirsten Comerford, Matt Wells
Logline: “Jess, the ‘Queen of Christmas Sweaters,’ quits her job at New York’s hottest fashion label with the intention of winning a Christmas competition with her own line of sustainable luxury knits. She gets her hands dirty and works with Andrew, a single father and a struggling alpaca farmer, as she helps bring Christmas cheer to the farm and love into both of their hearts. -
A carpenter’s Christmas novel
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December 21, 8:00 PM
Cast: Sasha Pieterse, Mitchell Slaggert (written/executive produced by Sarah Drew)
Logline: “When author Andrea hints that her upcoming book could take a heartbreaking turn, her fans begin to protest and demand that their favorite character not be killed off. In need of a refuge where she can finish her novel, Andrea escapes to her family’s farm in the town of Wildwood. To her great surprise, she meets her ex-love Seth, an artisan woodworker who helps out
rebuild the city after it was almost destroyed by fire.” -
Engaged at Christmas
December 22, 8 p.m
Cast: Brittany Bristow, Marcus Rosner
Logline: “When Zoe writes columnist ‘Dear Adora’ to help save her relationship before the holidays, she puts the advice into practice, and it’s disastrous: her boyfriend breaks up with her! When she tracks down Dear Adora to confront her, she discovers that it is actually a man named Adam. Zoe vows to keep Adam’s identity a secret as he helps her restore her life through a series of Christmas-themed events published in his column. Will they also find love as interest in their activities soars?