L-R: Adelaide Kane & Jonathan Bennett | Photos: IMDb

A few weeks ago it was revealed that, real-life couple, Carlos and Alexa PenaVega would be returning to the Hallmark Channel for new Christmas movies, however–unlike last year, they would lead separate films. We got a few details about each film, but Entertainment Tonight has officially confirmed each of their co-stars!

Jonathan Bennett, known for his role “Mean Girls”, will star opposite Alexa in “Christmas Made to Order”, which premieres Sunday, Dec. 23 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

Synopsis: When architect and Christmas amateur Steven (Bennett) finds himself hosting his family for Christmas, he recruits holiday coordinator Gretchen (PenaVega) to bring holiday joy to his home. Gretchen’s expert Christmas spirit brings Steven’s family together, but neither expected it to bring them closer to each other. After a great opportunity presents itself to Gretchen, she and Steven must decide what’s really important in life.

Carlos has found his leading partner for “A Midnight Kiss” with Adelaine Kane, former star of the CW’s “Reign”. Their New Year’s Eve-themed film will premiere Saturday, Dec. 29 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

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Kellie Pickler is making her Hallmark Channel debut during Countdown to Christmas 2018 starring as Laurel in “Christmas at Graceland” (premieres November 17th!), which was filmed on location at Elvis Presley‘s former home -aka- Memphis, Tennessee’s most popular attraction.

For a performance scene, Laurel hits the stage wearing a beautiful tea-length red dress with a bateau neckline and an a-line silhouette that’s quintessential holiday cocktail attire. I imagine many will be looking for a dress just like this for an upcoming festive event, and guess what? I found it!

She wore the Adrianna Papell Sleeveless V-Back Tea Length Dress, which is sold out in many places already, but I saw it still in stock at NewYorkersApparel.com. (FYI: It has pockets!!)

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Jessy Schram stars in “Road to Christmas” on the Hallmark Channel this holiday season, a highly-anticipated addition to their annual Countdown to Christmas programming lineup.

In the movie, Jessy plays Maggie, a producer of a lifestyle show hosted by Julia Wise (Teryl Rothery) and she’s tasked with getting all three of Julia’s sons home in time for Christmas and a live production of Julia’s holiday special. On the way, sparks begin to fly between Maggie and one of Julia’s sons, Danny (Chad Michael Murray).

Maggie has a simple yet chic wardrobe throughout the film–with a bit of a holiday flair.

For few scenes she wears a pine green Diane von Furstenberg Short-Sleeve Sweater Wrap Dress.

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Brooke D’Orsay is back for another Christmas movie with Hallmark, and I’m pretty excited to see it as I loved her in “Miss Christmas”. This time around she stars as Ellie, an aspiring crafter working in her small town’s bakery, in “Christmas in Love”.

In one of the scenes from the movie, we see Ellie wearing an adorable–and very festive–short red double-breasted winter coat and, because you know I love a red coat, I wanted to find out the designer to share with you all.

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There’s something about a red winter coat that just screams “it’s Christmas time!” In fact, one of my favorite things to see when watching holiday movies is how festive the wardrobe is.

I can’t help it, I love fashion…especially when it’s festive!

Jessica Lowndes is returning for her fourth Christmas movie this year, starring opposite Michael Rady in “Christmas at Pemberley Manor” and, in the film, her character Elizabeth Bennet wears a gorgeous red fit-and-flare coat. Needless to say, I had to track it down immediately–and I found it!

Elizabeth is wearing the Via Spiga Double Breasted Wool Skating Coat in Red. It’s currently still available (in Navy as well) on Amazon.com, but the prices vary in size ranging from $66.09 – $195.98.

L-R: Danica McKellar & Dan Lauria | Photos: Crown Media/FOX

It’s been 25 years since “The Wonder Years” went off air, so I guess you could say the upcoming reunion between two of its stars is long overdue.

As you might already know, Danica McKellar is returning to the Hallmark Channel this Christmas to lead “Christmas at Grand Valley” — but, Entertainment Tonight has learned that her former ‘Wonder Years’ co-star, Dan Lauria, will be joining her in the holiday film!

Synopsis: Burned out from the hubbub of the Chicago gallery world, artist Kelly (McKellar) returns home to the picturesque Grand Valley just in time for Christmas. Maybe her favorite town’s shining season will reinvigorate her love of art and guide her down her next path. Leo (Brennan Elliott), businessman and all-star dad to his children, struggles to balance his time this holiday season. When he is assigned to review a hotel in Grand Valley for its value, he sees this as the perfect opportunity for a Christmas family vacation. It isn’t long until Kelly and Leo’s worlds collide. As Kelly re-experiences her favorite Grand Valley traditions with Leo and his children, she begins to find her way back to her passion for art.

Laura will play McKeller’s father, Frank Riley, the town diner owner who has been dubbed “Mayor of Christmas” by the town because of his love and dedication to the most ‘wonderful’ time of the year.

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Last night, Kellie Pickler hosted the “Christmas: A Second Look Preview Special”, which is Hallmark Channel’s insider look at the original movies premiering during their Countdown to Christmas programming this year, and 2018 is going to jam-packed with romantic holiday magic!

While Kellie made sure to recap the movies Lacey Chabert gave us a sneak peek at over the summer during the first preview special, she put the focus on 4 other upcoming films: “Road to Christmas”, “Mingle All the Way”, “Christmas in Evergreen: Letters to Santa” and “A Majestic Christmas”.

Get the scoop below!

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It was announced during the Crown Media Family Networks’ bi-annual Television Critics Association Summer Press Tour–aka the Summer TCA Tour 2018, that Amy Grant will premiere a new one-hour special during the Countdown to Christmas 2018 programming entitled “Amy Grant’s Tennessee Christmas”, which is named after her 2016 holiday album.

“We’re excited to partner with beloved country music star Amy Grant for this heartwarming special we know will resonate with our viewers, especially during Christmastime,” said Michelle Vicary, Executive Vice President, Programming and Network Publicity, Crown Media Family Networks.

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During this month’s holiday programming on Hallmark Channel dubbed “Christmas Keepsake Week”, the network premiered a special hosted by Lacey Chabert called “Christmas: A First Look”, which gave us insight into the movies we’ll see during Countdown to Christmas 2018 later this year.

While the preview special left me very excited for all of the upcoming movies, my eyes were drawn to the gorgeous red dress that Lacey wore. She embodied the Christmas in July spirit in a Red Knit Dress with Jewels by The Kooples.

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Last night, Hallmark Channel aired a sneak peek of the movies making their way to our television screens this holiday season with the “Christmas: A First Look” preview special hosted by Lacey Chabert alongside Hallmark Channel pet ambassador, Happy the Dog.

On the special, Lacey–clad in a fabulous red dress by The Kooples, talked about some of the new movies that will be premiering on Hallmark Channel’s “Countdown to Christmas” and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries’ “Miracles of Christmas” holiday programming.

Check out what festive stories you can expect to see later this year–the countdown is on!