(Movies L-R top to bottom: A Christmas Intern, A Cowboy Christmas Romance, Ladies of the ‘80s: A Divas Christmas, Laughing All the Way and Yes, Chef! Christmas.) Photos Courtesy of Lifetime

The ’12 Movies of Christmas’ are coming to Lifetime this holiday season as the network unwraps the lineup for their iconic programming event, It’s A Wonderful Lifetime, returning November 18th!

Lifetime has 12 all new holiday movies premiering this year that will include Christmas cheer and festive nostalgia as per usual, and there’s even a brand new LMN premiere for December on the merry agenda! Among the lineup: Tia Mowry and Buddy Valastro will be baking spirits bright in Yes, Chef! Christmas; Sarah Drew penned A Cowboy Christmas Romance starring Jana Kramer, Adam Senn and Max Ehrich; Vivica A. Fox and Jackée Harry will star in “A Christmas Intern” while Tatyana Ali, Corey Sevier, and Teri Hatcher will lead the way in their own joyful holiday stories.

Perhaps one of the most highly-anticipated movies would be Ladies of the ‘80s: A Divas Christmas, starring big and small screen icons Loni Anderson, Morgan Fairchild, Linda Gray, Donna Mills, and Nicollette Sheridan. To add an extra-dose of candy cane memory lane, ’80s pop sensation Tiffany (“I Think We’re Alone Now”) will perform the “Ladies of the ’80s” theme song—written by Song Writer Hall of Fame’s Steve Dorff and Michael Jay, and produced by Steve Dorff.

Harry and Ali will also perform original songs in their films, A Christmas Intern and The Holiday Proposal Plan, respectively while Ehrich will showcase his musical talents with “All I Want Is You (Big Sky Remix)” for A Cowboy Christmas Romance.

Get more details and the full schedule below!

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Stop whatever you’re doing!  Lifetime just dropped a massive dash of Christmas cheer with the announcement of their highly anticipated It’s a Wonderful Lifetime lineup! The network’s beloved seasonal celebration includes 26 all-new movies, and it all kicks off on Saturday, November 5th.

The joyful films are jam-packed with leading stars, many of whom are pulling double duty by starring and executive producing, including Kelsey Grammer, Mario Lopez, Jana Kramer, Brooke Elliott, Keshia Knight Pulliam, and Kirk Franklin. Additionally, Melissa Joan Hart will executive produce and direct “Santa Bootcamp”, Whoopi Goldberg executive produces “A New Orleans Noel”, Toni Braxton produces “A Christmas Spark”, a movie which reunites “Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman” stars Jane Seymour and Joe Lando, and Sarah Drew will star in “Reindeer Games Homecoming,” which she also wrote and served as executive producer.

Justin Bruening, Naturi Naughton, Luke James, Cheri Oteri, Brandon Quinn, Mario Cantone, Tim Reid, Brittany Bristow, Spencer Grammer, Ariana Ron Pedrique, Rodrigo Massa, David Fumero, Kyle Dean Massey and more stars, also join in on this year’s lineup.

Get more details and the full schedule below!

L-R: Drew and Bruening (Photos: Courtesy)

Christmas in July just ended, but the holiday season pregaming continues with the official detailed announcement of two more movies that are coming to Lifetime‘s beloved It’s A Wonderful Lifetime programming event, which is set to return in October.

For Sarah Drew‘s (Amber Brown) previously announced “Reindeer Games Homecoming”, Lifetime has revealed that the actress will reunite with her former “Grey’s Anatomy” co-star, Justin Bruening (Sweet Magnolias). Drew penned the script for this film, and will also serve as executive producer!

Lifetime’s own ‘Queen of Christmas’, Melissa Joan Hart, will direct “Santa Bootcamp”, her fourth directed picture for the network, which will reunite her with Tony® award winner Marissa Jaret Winokur (Hairspray); the two co-starred in 2018’s “A Very Nutty Christmas”.  The movie will also star Emily Kinney (The Walking Dead), Justin Gaston (Nashville), Patrick Cassidy (Castle) and EGOT award winner Rita Moreno (West Side Story).

“I have always been a holiday person… particularly Christmas. The idea that I’m actually going to participate in this wonderful Lifetime Christmas movie, Santa Bootcamp, just tickles me to no end,” said Moreno. “I have been known, at Christmas time, to decorate anyone in my house who happens to stand still for more than a minute. I will decorate anyone and anything because I turn into a child. Therefore, what a treat for me! Thank you Lifetime. My grandchildren are already celebrating!”

According to a press release from Lifetime, ‘Santa Bootcamp will also showcase the network’s commitment to diversity and inclusivity, as deaf actors Deanne Bray and Zyra Singleton will be joining the cast.’  Read more about the movies below!

Photo: Lifetime via Mario Lopez

Last month it was announced that Jana Kramer and Mario Lopez would be co-starring in an upcoming dance-centric holiday movie for Lifetime‘s It’s A Wonderful Lifetime programming event later this year, and it looks like the two have been hard at work filming in Nashville, Tennessee.

The film is tentatively titled “Mr. Holiday” (Update 07/25/22: The working title is now “Steppin’ into the Holiday”!) as Mario plays the role of Billy Holiday, a former Broadway star, who meets Rae (Kramer), the charismatic owner of a local dance studio. After Billy volunteers to help Rae with a dance recital fundraiser, and the two enjoy working together, romantic sparks fly.

The two actors have been sharing photos from set as well as a ‘first look’ at the movie with official promotional photos, which you can check out below!

L-R: Pulliam, LaBelle, James & Reid (Photos: Courtesy)

We may be heading into March, but Christmas movie magic is in the air thanks to this latest announcement from Lifetime.  The network revealed three upcoming titles that will premiere during the It’s A Wonderful Lifetime holiday programming slate later this year.

Keshia Knight Pulliam will return for her fourth holiday movie alongside real-life husband Brad James in “A New Orleans Noel”, which will co-star Tim Reid and legendary entertainer, Patti LaBelle.  Pulliam will also executive produce alongside Whoopi Goldberg.

Network favorites Jana Kramer and Mario Lopez will star in a currently untitled dance-centric movie with comedian Cheri Oteri and Lopez’s real-life wife, Courtney Lopez. Finally, Brooke Elliott — who previously led the critically acclaimed Lifetime series Drop Dead Diva, returns to star in and executive produce “A Country Christmas Harmony”. The movie also stars Brandon Quinn and Danny Pintauro. Read more about each film below!

Photo: Handout by Lifetime

Lifetime has announced a two-picture deal collaboration with Sarah Drew!  The former “Grey’s Anatomy” star is set to star, write and executive produce holiday films, which will be part of the network’s iconic It’s a Wonderful Lifetime annual programming slate.

One of the films, “Reindeer Games,“ was born from an original script by Drew and follows a fading Hollywood star who returns to his small tight knit hometown post breakup. He’s begrudgingly roped into the town’s holiday fundraising tradition, “The Reindeer Games,” but when he surprisingly falls for (and is competing against) a former classmate he ignored in high school who’s determined to beat him at all costs, he must win the game and win her heart as well.

“I’ve absolutely loved working with Lifetime over the past few years and couldn’t be more thrilled to continue my relationship with them as an actor and now as a writer and producer as well. I’m delighted to announce my screen-writing debut with ‘Reindeer Games,’ a romantic comedy about love, loss, and the importance of true community. I’m looking forward to working with Lifetime to bring more stories like this to life”, Drew said in a statement.

In additional to the Christmas films, Drew will also star in “Stolen Hearts: The Lizbeth Meredith Story” (working title).  We can’t wait to watch her next holiday film with Lifetime; she previously starred in 2019’s “Twinkle All the Way” and “Christmas Pen Pals” in 2018.

Stay Merry,

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Lifetime is aiming to add cheer to your day, because the network announced their lineup for the It’s A Wonderful Lifetime holiday movie programming event… and it’s merry… and it’s diverse!

The holiday fun begins on Friday, November 12th with five all-new movies premiering on mostly Fridays and Saturdays, but after Thanksgiving be prepared for 30 movie premieres in 30 days! That’s right, an all-new Christmas movie EVERY DAY from November 26 through Christmas Day!

Expect to see some familiar faces returning in all-new movies, including: Melissa Joan Hart, Mario Lopez, Tia Mowry, Chad Michael Murray, Jacky Lai, Jana Kramer, Jake Epstein, and Kelly Rowland–who will return for the third installment of the “Merry Liddle Christmas” movie series.  Beloved music icon Reba McEntire stars in (and co-executive produced) a brand new holiday movie, and Motown legend Smokey Robinson stars opposite Mowry and Mark Taylor in “Miracle in Motor City”.

Chad Michael Murray (left) and Cindy Busby (right), Photos: Crown Media

To kick off the week, Chad Michael Murray shared some Instagram Story photos from the Ontario set of his latest movie, The Holiday Train (Update: It’s now called Toying with the Holidays)!  The former One Tree Hill star has been no stranger to holiday movies in recent years, so it doesn’t come as a surprise to see him filming one this summer.

In Toying with the Holidays, Chad will star alongside Cindy Busby (A Godwink Christmas: Meant for Love). The movie tells the tale of a single mother, Danielle Prescott (Busby), who discovers messages from her late father through a model train set they built together at Christmas, all while finding new love with the owner, Kevin Vaughn (Murray), of the local hobby shop.

The film also stars Callum Shoniker and Donno Mitoma, and is directed by Bradley Walsh.

I do not have confirmation for which network the movie will air on, or when, but — according to a source, it will debut on Lifetime this holiday season as part of the It’s A Wonderful Lifetime programming event. I’ll keep you posted!

Chad has previously starred in Lifetime’s Too Close for Christmas as well as The Road to Christmas and Write Before Christmas for Hallmark.

Stay merry!

L-R: McPartlin, Ford Green, Kramer and Menounos on set. (Photo via @mariamenounos on IG)

This summer Jana Kramer and Ryan McPartlin linked up in Mystic, Connecticut to film a brand new Christmas movie for Lifetime!

Their new film, which just wrapped this week, is called “The Christmas Fix” and it’s directed by Brian Herzlinger, who previously worked on several holiday movies including Ryan’s 2019 film, “Twinkle All the Way” and Jana’s 2020 movie, “A Welcome Home Christmas” — both of which also premiered on the Lifetime Television network.

Jana Kramer on set! (Photo via @kramergirl on IG)

While the synopsis has not yet been revealed, judging by the set photos the cast posted throughout production, there seems to be a ‘fixer-upper’ renovation theme in regards to Jana’s character.

The movie also stars Maria Menounos and Brandon Ford Green.

I mentioned in a recent post that Lifetime would be getting into the Christmas in July mix again this summer with a special holiday programming event that will be available through their Lifetime Movie Club and Video On Demand services. That time is now. It’s going to be quite the holiday in the sun!

Lifetime has launched It’s a Wonderful Lifetime: Summer of Santas, a summertime extension of their beloved holiday season programming. For the entire month of July, viewers will be able to watch over 20 hit festive films from last year and heartwarming network classics on VOD and as part of the Lifetime Movie Club app.  Check out a list of available movies below!