Parrish (left) and Paevey (right) | Photos: Crown Media

Production will soon wrap on the Vancouver set of Hallmark’s upcoming holiday film, Coyote Creek Christmas, which stars Janel Parrish (Holly & Ivy) and Ryan Paevey (Hope at Christmas, Christmas at the Plaza, A Timeless Christmas).

The two have been sharing Instagram photos as they film the movie, which is set to wrap up filming this week. While it’s unclear when exactly the movie will premiere, and if it will air on Hallmark Channel or its sister network Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, one thing is for sure — these are two very good leads. I’m excited to see Ryan and Janel work together!

Ryan will be playing the role of Dylan Bailey while Janel will star as Paige Parker. Hopefully we will get a synopsis soon, and when we do, I will update this post with more information.

Stay merry!

Liebert and Porte in 2019’s “Cherished Memories: A Gift to Remember 2”. (Photo: Crown Media)

There is no shortage of holiday cheer when it comes to the Hallmark Channel as we can look forward to thirty to forty all new original Christmas movies each year to fill our weeks with the festive spirit as we countdown to Santa’s return, but every once in awhile there’s a movie that makes such an impact that we’ll get a sequel. “A Gift to Remember” is one of those movies.

In the 2017 film, a hopeless romantic, Darcy (Ali Liebert), insists on being swept off her feet and gets that moment when she crashes into a handsome man named Aiden (Peter Porte) with her bike as he walks his dog one morning. After falling into a coma, Darcy takes Aiden’s dog home as she awaits to reunite the two companions… and sparks inevitably fly between Darcy and Aiden.

The sweet story ended up getting a sequel in 2019 titled, “Cherished Memories: A Gift to Remember 2,” in which the couple celebrates their second Christmas together while saving a beloved community center for a united holiday.  Now… we’re getting a third installment to the franchise.

That’s right, according to IMdb, “A Gift to Remember 3” is in development. Right now there isn’t a plot nor a confirmation that Liebert and Porte will reprise their roles as Darcy and Aiden, but I don’t think it’s out of pocket to assume they are.

Movies can sometimes be in development for awhile, so there’s a possibility we won’t get the new film this holiday season. As the production further develops, I will continue to update this post.

Please stay tuned!

Stay merry!

Marks in 2019’s “Angel Falls: A Novel Holiday” (Photo: Crown Media)

According to IMdb, Carlo Marks will be starring in a brand new Hallmark Christmas movie this holiday season entitled, “All Is Bright”.

The movie tells the story of Grace and Tony (Marks) who are from two separate families that are in the business of decorating homes for Christmas. Unfortunately they have also been in feud for as long as anyone can remember. But this holiday season they must try to find a way to get everyone to work together in order to win a town competition that could save their livelihoods.

Currently there isn’t a name listed for the role of Grace, but I will keep you updated as production information is revealed. “All is Bright” is being directed by David Bercovici-Artieda and produced by Shel Piercy. Marks has previously starred in in 2019’s “Angel Falls: A Novel Holiday” and 2020’s “Christmas with the Darlings” for the network.

Stay merry!

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Last year Kimberley Sustad filled our hearts with holiday cheer when she appeared on Hallmark’s “The Bubbly Sesh” Podcast and revealed that she was working on the sequel to 2014’s “The Nine Lives of Christmas,“ and now it has been officially confirmed that the sequel is in development!

According to Production Weekly, “The Nine Kittens of Christmas” is in production, and the Twitter account Sleepy Kitty Paw confirmed that David Winning would be directing — and Brandon Routh would be returning alongside Sustad to reprise their roles as the main characters Zach and Marilee, respectively. It’s also rumored that the characters ‘did not live happily ever after,’ so perhaps the sequel will find them falling for each other all over again.

The possibilities of the not-so-common storyline of a sequel makes this even more exciting!

My guess (and hope) is that the sequel will be part of this year’s Countdown to Christmas lineup for the Hallmark Channel, but of course plans are always subject to change.

Keep checking back – I’ll keep you posted.

Stay merry!

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Hallmark Channel has announced that Grammy-nominated, singer-songwriter and actress — and American Idol winner, Jordin Sparks, will be making her Countdown to Christmas debut this holiday season by starring in “A Christmas Treasure” alongside Hallmark alum Michael Xavier, who previously starred in “Christmas Comes Twice” from the network among other holiday film credits.

The official synopsis reads: After opening a 100-year-old time capsule and finding her grandfather’s journal, Lou (Sparks) questions whether she should move to New York after Christmas to further her writing career or stay in Pine Grove to carry on her family’s local newspaper. Charming chef, Kyle (Xavier), is also at a crossroads, visiting Pine Grove for the holidays. When Lou and Kyle meet, they both have doubts about their future, but the magic of the holiday season and the connection they have, helps each of their journeys.