Photo: Candace Cameron Bure (Crown Media)

Due to the unprecedented year we’ve been having, and the altered schedules, we didn’t have our usual Christmas: A First Look Preview Special on Hallmark back in July during Christmas Keepsake Week, so it’s certainly been a question of when we’d finally get that official first look. Hallmark movies have been in production for a few weeks now, so it was anticipated we’d get a preview special closer to the kickoff of the holiday programming on October 23rd, and if what I stumbled across on the Hallmark website is correct…we will be.

According to Hallmark’s website, Candace Cameron Bure will host the 2020 Countdown to Christmas Preview Special, a one-hour preview of Hallmark Channel’s upcoming Countdown to Christmas holiday movies on Saturday, October 17th at 11pm/10c.

2020 Miracles of Christmas Preview Special, a first look at the upcoming Miracles of Christmas original holiday movies on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, will air the following evening on Sunday, October 18th at 11pm/10c. The host is currently listed as TBA (To Be Announced).

(Update: 9/22/20) — The 2020 Miracles of Christmas Preview Special will be hosted by Jen Lilley and Trevor Donovan as they have an upcoming Christmas movie together!

It could end up being like last year where Candace hosted both specials — time will tell — but it’s nice to see a little bit of our festive routine back. I’ll keep you posted on further details.

Stay merry!

(L-R) Donovan (Crown Media) and Lilley (Headshot)

Trevor Donovan announced that he’s filming a new Hallmark Christmas movie in Wilmington, N.C., which co-stars Jen Lilley, while doing a podcast interview with WECT 6 News.

“As for now the running title is U.S.S. Christmas,” he said. “I’m going to be playing a Navy pilot, working with an actress by the name of Jen Lilley, who I haven’t had the pleasure of working with yet but have heard nothing but great things about her.”

As Donovan said, the working title is “U.S.S. Christmas,“ but it’s very possible that title will change as we get closer to October 23rd, the kick-off of Hallmark’s annual Christmas programming. There’s no official word on which network it will air, but – despite not knowing much of the plot – I personally think we’re looking at a Miracles of Christmas story for Hallmark Movies & Mysteries.

(Update: 9/20/20) — CelebratingTheSoaps.com reports that the plot is centered around a newspaper reporter (Lilley) – looking for a heartwarming story – who finds love while on an aircraft carrier with a U.S. Navy pilot (Donovan), who doesn’t have the Christmas spirit. In typical Hallmark fashion, we can expect love and a little bit of faith to bring us yet another holiday heartfelt movie.

(Update: 9/22/20) — Considering the duo will be hosting the 2020 Miracles of Christmas Preview Special on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries next month, I think it’s safe to say that’s the network this movie will premiere on.

Stay merry!

L-R: Ryan Paevey and Erin Cahill (Photos: Crown Media)

Getting casting announcements for Hallmark Christmas movies has been pretty rare this year, but today, I bring you news of an exciting pairing for an upcoming movie thanks to the sleuths at RyanPaevey.net. Apparently the movie that Ryan Paevey has been quarantining to film in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada is “A Timeless Christmas”, which is based off the book “A Timeless Christmas: An Enchanting Time Travel Romance” by Alexis Stanton.

It was speculated that Erin Cahill would be co-starring, and the actress confirmed it by responding to a tweet from a fan account with “Woohoo I love being part of the @hallmarkchannel family. Here’s to more Christmas magic! #Hallmarkies” (click here to see the tweet).

(L-R) Sarah Drew, Aaron Tveit & Holly Robinson Peete. | Photos: Crown Media

Ho! Ho! Ho! Major holiday movie news has arrived!

In just 100 days Hallmark will kick off their iconic end of the year holiday programming event, and to celebrate, Crown Media has announced that there are 40 original Christmas movies on the way! Hallmark Channel‘s Countdown to Christmas will premiere 23 all-new original films while Hallmark Movies & Mysteries is set to air 17 all-new original movies for the Miracles of Christmas lineup.

Familiar faces like Candace Cameron Bure (“A Shoe Addict’s Christmas”), Lacey Chabert (“Christmas in Rome”), Andrew Walker (“Christmas On My Mind”), Alicia Witt (“Our Christmas Love Song”), Brennan Elliott (“Christmas at Grand Valley”), Holly Robinson Peete (“Christmas in Evergreen”), Laura Osnes (“A Homecoming for the Holidays”), Nikki DeLoach (“Two Turtle Doves”), Tamera Mowry-Housley (“A Christmas Miracle”), Luke Macfarlane (“The Mistletoe Secret”), Mark Taylor (“Memories of Christmas”), Michael Rady (“Christmas at Pemberley Manor”), Rukiya Bernard (“Christmas in Evergreen”) and Tyler Hynes (“The Mistletoe Secret”) are among the fan-favorites set to return for festive films, but there will also be many new stars you won’t want to miss either.

Sarah Drew (“Grey’s Anatomy”), Aaron Tveit (“Graceland”), Krystal Joy Brown (“She-Ra and the Princesses of Power”), Janel Parrish (“Pretty Little Liars”), Jeremy Jordan (“Supergirl”), Alvina August (“Nancy Drew”), Lucia Micarelli (“Treme”), Marisol Nichols (“Riverdale”), Mallory Jansen (“Shooter”), Rochelle Aytes (“S.W.A.T.”) and Ronnie Rowe (“Star Trek: Discovery”) will join the Hallmark family to lead Christmas movies this year! I’m happy to see that there will be more diversity.

The 24-hour festive programming officially begins on Friday, October 23rd and between now and then, there will be many announcements. Keep checking back at LollyChristmas.com for movie updates and casting news as we get closer to ‘the most wonderful time of the year’!

Check out the slideshow below for a list of the announced movies!

Photos and screengrabs: Crown Media

Talk about a movie that really channeled your emotions!

I watched Hallmark’s “A Godwink Christmas: Meant for Love” recently, and let me tell you–there are a lot of heart-warming moments, and I definitely cried… a lot. However, even though my teary eyes I couldn’t help but notice how cute some of the clothes were—I’m dedicated to that festive fashion!

First things first, that teal pleated midi dress that Alice (played by Cindy Busby) wears for the wedding. Costume designer, Zohra Shahalimi, told me that she got the dress from Hudson’s Bay, and I found that it was by the brand Self-Portrait and has, unfortunately, sold out. Just our luck, right?

Photos: Holly Robinson Peete Instagram/Crown Media/Ted Baker

As one of the final original new movies to premiere on Hallmark this holiday season, “A Family Christmas Gift” has one top-notch cast. When Amber (played by Holly Robinson Peete) spends the holidays with her Aunt Dora (Patti LaBelle) and helps plan a fundraising Christmas Concert, it brings Amber closer to her aunt and a new love into her life (Dion Johnstone).

From an early released production still, and behind the scenes photos from Holly’s official Instagram, we see that her character will wear the Ted Baker ‘Ellgenic’ Long Belted Coat in Deep Pink ($575) in the movie.  Lucky for all those interest, it’s still available at both TedBaker.com and Nordstrom.com.

Fun Fact: Holly actually wears this very same coat in another Christmas movie on Hallmark this year — “Christmas in Evergreen: Tidings of Joy” and Danica McKellar wears a shorter version, in the very same color, for “Christmas at Dollywood”. Clearly this one is a winner.

Ted Baker is a hugely popular brand for Hallmark movies, see other stars in looks from the designer label by clicking here. Hopefully I’ll be able to get a new photo after the movie airs!

“A Family Christmas Gift” premieres December 22, 2019 on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries!

Stay merry!

Photos and screengrabs: Crown Media

Tamera Mowry-Housley stars in her first Hallmark Christmas movie this year with, “A Christmas Miracle”, which recently premiered on the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries network. Mowry-Housley plays the role of Emma, who searches for a Christmas miracle to write about in an effort to land her first story in the magazine she works for. Along the way, sparks fly with Marcus (played by Brooks Darnell)–the handsome photographer helping her with the story.

Costume designer, Tanya Lipke, worked on the film and gave the scoop on Emma’s stylish yet professional winter wardrobe!

Photos and screengrabs: Crown Media

Laura Osnes leads her first Hallmark Christmas movie this year with “A Homecoming for the Holidays”! The Broadway star plays the role of a country singer named Charlotte, who returns home for the holidays to write her new album.

Charlotte doesn’t just bring beautiful music to her hometown, she hasa stylish winter wardrobe and I’m really excited to share the scoop with you that I picked up from costume designer, Jessica Kalan!

Photos and screengrabs: Crown Media

Ashley Williams and Paul Campbell lead one of the sweetest Christmas romances this year in the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries original feature, “Holiday Hearts”. In this heartwarming festive tale, Peyton (Williams) must balance carrying on her family holiday Christmas party traditional while caring for a friends daughter alongside her ex-boyfriend, Ben (Campbell).

There were a lot of good clothing moments in this movie that were curated by the costume designing duo, Seki + Brooke, and I’m so excited to share a rundown of the looks they put together!

Photos and screengrabs: Crown Media

Alicia Witt returned to Hallmark this Christmas with her newest holiday film, “Our Christmas Love Song”, where she plays Melody Jones, a country singer accused of plagiarizing her Christmas single. I just know when you tune in, you’ll fall for the music, yuletide joy, love story …and the fashion!

In the promotional photos, as well as the concert posters in the film, we see Melody Jones rocking a cool purple jumpsuit. She’s wearing the Vince Camuto Bow Neck Crepe Jumpsuit, which is available at MelanieLyne.com. You can also find it in other colors through Dillard’s and Nordstrom Rack.