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The other day I posted a run-down of all the Hallmark Christmas movies that are set for DVD release dates in the coming weeks, and now we officially have the release date for Universal Pictures “Last Christmas”, starring Emilia Clarke and Henry Golding, which opened in theaters this past November.

Amazon Description: From director Paul Feig (Bridesmaids) and Academy Award-winning screenwriter Emma Thompson (Bridget Jones’s Baby) comes a heartfelt romantic comedy inspired by the unforgettable music of George Michael. Emilia Clarke (Game of Thrones) stars as Kate, who works as an elf at a year-round holiday shop. Kate faces an endless streak of bad luck and poor decision-making until she meets Tom (Henry Golding, Crazy Rich Asians), a kind-hearted man with a mysterious past who challenges her cynical world view. It seems like nothing can keep this mismatched couple together, but sometimes you gotta listen to your heart… and you gotta have faith.

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If you’ve been following this holiday blog along for awhile, then you might remember reading about the upcoming holiday rom-com “Last Christmas” — starring Henry Golding (“Crazy Rich Asians”) and Emilia Clarke (HBO’s “Game of Thrones”), and co-starring Michelle Yeoh and Emma Thompson.

Official Synopsis: Kate (Emilia Clarke) harumphs around London, a bundle of bad decisions accompanied by the jangle of bells on her shoes, another irritating consequence from her job as an elf in a year-round Christmas shop. Tom (Henry Golding) seems too good to be true when he walks into her life and starts to see through so many of Kate’s barriers. As London transforms into the most wonderful time of the year, nothing should work for these two. But sometimes, you gotta let the snow fall where it may, you gotta listen to your heart … and you gotta have faith.

L-R: Clarke and Golding | Photos: Universal Pictures

It’s been four months since I told you about an upcoming holiday movie for Universal Pictures that would star “Game of Thrones” actress Emilia Clarke and Henry Golding, who gained fame last year thanks to a leading role in the hugely successful “Crazy Rich Asians”.

The two lead “Last Christmas“, a romantic Christmas film set in London and directed by Paul Feig (“A Simple Favor”) with a screenplay penned by Emma Thompson and Bryony Kimmings.

Universal Pictures synopsis reads as, “As London transforms into the most wonderful time of the year, nothing should work for these two. But sometimes, you gotta let the snow fall where it may, you gotta listen to your heart…and you gotta have faith.”

So, if the title makes you instantly think of the Wham! classic holiday tune, that’s intentional. The movie is inspired by the song.  “I’d met with George Michael,” Thompson explained to the Daily Mail on a fake snow-covered set in Bond Street. “He was concerned about the homeless, which is a large part of this story. We spoke a lot about life and death, and there’s a lot of that in this film as well.”

As of today we officially have a first look at the festive flick thanks to Golding’s latest Instagram photo, which features his character ‘Tom’ and Clarke’s ‘Kate’ taking a stroll through the wintry city streets.  Thompson, Rebecca Root (“Colette”) and Michelle Yeoh (“Crazy Rich Asians”) also star.

“Last Christmas” hits theaters November 2019!

Stay merry!

L-R: Emilia Clarke & Henry Golding | Photos: NBC, IMDb

There has been a lot of chatter about upcoming holiday TV movies, but now we have something joyous to catch in theaters…but, we’re going to have to wait until Christmas 2019.

Emilia Clarke, who gained fame from the hit HBO series “Games of Thrones”, and “Crazy Rich Asians” breakout star Henry Golding are joining forces for Universal Pictures “Last Christmas”, directed by Paul Feig (“A Simple Favor”).

While the plot is currently under wraps, THR notes that it will be a holiday romance set in London, and that the screenplay is penned by Emma Thompson and Bryony Kimmings.

This cast and team are just as exciting as the movie itself!

Is it too early to buy my movie ticket?

Stay merry!