It’s not all dance battles atGreat American Family. The Santas at the network, formerly known as GAC Family, are about to deliver 18 original Christmas movies!
The full lineup — which includes entries from fan-favorite stars likeCandace Cameron Bure,Danica McKellarandJen Lilley, as well as Jesse Hutch,Cameron Mathisonand Paul Greene — was announced Thursday ahead of the first movie’s premiere on Oct. 22.
The network will be featuring holiday content 24/7 beginning on Oct. 21.
In addition to this season markingBure’s first holiday moviewith the network since her departure from the Hallmark Channel, the legendaryGladys Knightwill be joining Greene and Jessica Lowndes forI’m Glad It’s Christmasover Thanksgiving weekend.
See the full schedule — along with the network’s descriptions — below. (All premieres air at 8 p.m. ET/PT.)
Saturday, Oct. 22:Destined at Christmas, starring Shae Robbins and Casey Elliott — Kim and Theo meet amid Black Friday shopping madness but there’s a definite spark between them. When a power outage causes some panic at a store, the couple gets separated. With Christmas coming, there should be plenty of distractions, but neither Kim nor Theo can forget the other. Both yearn to find each other but how with so little information to go on? It’ll take a little Christmas magic and destiny to bring them back together.
Saturday, Nov. 5:A Royal Christmas on Ice, starring Anna Marie Dobbins and Jonathan Stoddard — Looking to escape his royal life, a dashing prince comes to the United States to start a business in a small town in upstate New York and winds up falling for a former Olympic ice skater.
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Saturday, Nov. 12:A Merry Christmas Wish, starring Jill Wagner and Cameron Mathison — An N.Y.C. advertising executive returns to her hometown to sell the family farm, but instead reconnects with her childhood friend and gets involved with organizing the yearly Winter Wonderland, which takes place on the property.
Sunday, Nov. 13:My Best Friend’s Christmas, starring Breanne Hill and Colton Little — When a woman returns home to find her ex in a relationship, she enlists her best friend to act as her fake boyfriend for the holidays.
Sunday, Nov. 20:My Favorite Christmas Tree, starring Emma Johnson and Giles Panton — Kyla is a skilled genealogy researcher who’s made a thriving business of putting together family trees. When she comes across new information regarding her mother’s mysterious extended family, Kyla and her sister travel to the charming town of Conifer, hoping to piece together their ancestry. The search leads Kyla to a generations-old Christmas tree farm, its stubborn, handsome owner – and potentially, love.
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Friday, Nov. 25:Christmas at the Drive-In, starringDanica McKellar and Neal Bledsoe— A property lawyer works to prove that her town’s drive-in theater, a local institution, is not closed down at the holidays, finding romance with the very person who is trying to sell the property.
Saturday, Nov. 26:I’m Glad It’s Christmas, starring Jessica Lowndes, Paul Greene and Gladys Knight — An aspiring Broadway singer is convinced to participate in a small-scale production for her local Christmas celebration. Along the way, she finds hope and unexpected mentorship toward her dream career. But will her professional success come at the cost of her chance at love?
Sunday, Nov. 27:Candace Cameron Bure Presents: A Christmas… Present, starring Candace Cameron Bure and Marc Blucas — Maggie and Eric are busy parents of teenagers who embark on a trip to the home of Maggie’s widowed brother to celebrate Christmas. Everyone has different expectations of the perfect holiday. Through a series of transformative events, Maggie learns to embrace the season.
Sunday, Dec. 4:B&B Merry, starring Jen Lilley and Jesse Hutch — Renowned luxury travel blogger, Tracey Moore, is invited to a Christmastime getaway in exchange for a review of a small town B&B. Despite her initial reservations, she finds herself wanting to help the property… and falling for the owner’s handsome son, Graham, who helps her to learn that every experience can be five-star when shared with kindred spirits.
Friday, Dec. 9:Big Box Christmas, starring Jennifer Freeman and Garrett Watson — Two exes finally reconnect when a snowstorm leaves them stranded in a superstore (without cell service or Wi-Fi) just before Christmas.
Sunday, Dec. 11:A Belgian Chocolate Christmas, starring Jaclyn Hales and Zane Stephens — A photographer takes her best friend’s place at a Belgian culinary school at the holidays and connects with the chocolatier leading the class. As romance begins to bloom, the only problem is a case of mistaken identity.
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Saturday, Dec. 17:A Brush with Christmas Romance, starring Jillian Murray and Joseph Cannata — Over the week leading up to Christmas, Charlotte tries to capture her own unique style in the local art scene while also helping her mother run the family restaurant. Disheartened and struggling to find time for her art, Charlotte throws out her latest painting, only to discover that it has been anonymously submitted to the Christmas art festival. It turns out that Wyatt, a visiting artist, stumbled upon her discarded work and is now using the festival’s exposure to find its mysterious creator who has stolen his heart with her craft.
Sunday, Dec. 18:The Art of Christmas, starring Brigitte Kingsley andJoe Towne — After her latest gallery exhibition literally goes up in flames, struggling artist Liv James accepts a teaching job at a local elementary school to make ends meet. Through this reluctant career move she discovers her true self, a new sense of purpose and a surprising romance.
source: people.com
