Hallmark stars Alexa and Carlos PenaVega are making a movie with Great American Pure Flix [Image @vegaalexa on Instagram]
Great American Pure Flix reveals details of new, original movies and introduces its third original series of 2024 coming in May.
Among the popular stars are Alexa PenaVega, Carlos PenaVega, and Kristoffer Polaha on the faith and family streamer. Read on to learn more about what the feel-good network offers fans in May 2024.
Great American Pure Flix reveals original movies and a series
During May, Great American Pure Flix is premiering new content each Thursday at 8 pm. Meanwhile, families can also see the premieres of the platform’s third original series and movies.
Love’s Second Act
Starring Jodie Sweetin, Tilky Jones, Love’s Second Act, premieres are Thursday, May 9, 0n 8 pm Et/Pt on Great American Pure Flix.
The movie’s plot sees Jamie (Sweetin) as a filmmaker who needs inspiration to finish her screenplay after a studio buys her pitch.
Great American Pure Flix reveals details of new, original movies and introduces its third original series of 2024 coming in May.
Among the popular stars are Alexa PenaVega, Carlos PenaVega, and Kristoffer Polaha on the faith and family streamer. Read on to learn more about what the feel-good network offers fans in May 2024.
Great American Pure Flix reveals original movies and a series
During May, Great American Pure Flix is premiering new content each Thursday at 8 pm. Meanwhile, families can also see the premieres of the platform’s third original series and movies.
Love’s Second Act
Starring Jodie Sweetin, Tilky Jones, Love’s Second Act, premieres are Thursday, May 9, 0n 8 pm Et/Pt on Great American Pure Flix.
The movie’s plot sees Jamie (Sweetin) as a filmmaker who needs inspiration to finish her screenplay after a studio buys her pitch.
- 5/12/2024
- by Anne King
- Celebrating The Soaps
Hallmark Channel spoilers reveal that one of the newest movies on the network is getting a lot of attention lately. The Christmas Quest is coming very soon to the Hallmark Channel and fans of the network want to know what to expect.
Lacey Chabert and Kristoffer Polaha are starring in this new movie and there will be some romance and treasure hunting. Let’s find out more.
Hallmark Channel Spoilers – The Christmas Quest
The Christmas Quest is part of the 15th annual Countdown to Christmas. Not only that, but this is Lacey’s 15th Hallmark Christmas movie to date. Lacey stars as an archeologist. She and her ex-husband, played by Polaha, are “sent to Iceland at Christmas to search for a legendary treasure.”
Others hear about the treasure and decide to join them as well. The adventure in this movie is grand, as well as the romance.
Chabert’s ex...
Lacey Chabert and Kristoffer Polaha are starring in this new movie and there will be some romance and treasure hunting. Let’s find out more.
Hallmark Channel Spoilers – The Christmas Quest
The Christmas Quest is part of the 15th annual Countdown to Christmas. Not only that, but this is Lacey’s 15th Hallmark Christmas movie to date. Lacey stars as an archeologist. She and her ex-husband, played by Polaha, are “sent to Iceland at Christmas to search for a legendary treasure.”
Others hear about the treasure and decide to join them as well. The adventure in this movie is grand, as well as the romance.
Chabert’s ex...
- 4/20/2024
- by Misty Moore
- Celebrating The Soaps
Lacey Chabert and Kristoffer Polaha star in The Christmas Quest on Hallmark Channel [Image @polahaha on Instagram]
It’s already time to think about the holidays as Hallmark releases news of The Christmas Quest, starring Lacey Chabert and Kristoffer Polaha.
Meanwhile, this is the first time Lacey and Kris have been cast as love interests, while the second time they have starred in a movie together. Read on to find out more about the new Countdown to Christmas romantic adventure movie with two of our favorite stars.
Hallmark’s Lacey Chabert & Kristoffer Polaha star in The Christmas Quest Photo: Kristoffer Polaha Credit: ©2023 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Allister Foster
Our favorite feel-good network has cast two of our favorite stars in the new holiday movie, The Christmas Quest. Starring Lacey Chabert and Kristoffer Polaha, the pair go on a treasure hunt in Iceland together.
The news comes a little early, but Hallmark Channel is celebrating...
It’s already time to think about the holidays as Hallmark releases news of The Christmas Quest, starring Lacey Chabert and Kristoffer Polaha.
Meanwhile, this is the first time Lacey and Kris have been cast as love interests, while the second time they have starred in a movie together. Read on to find out more about the new Countdown to Christmas romantic adventure movie with two of our favorite stars.
Hallmark’s Lacey Chabert & Kristoffer Polaha star in The Christmas Quest Photo: Kristoffer Polaha Credit: ©2023 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Allister Foster
Our favorite feel-good network has cast two of our favorite stars in the new holiday movie, The Christmas Quest. Starring Lacey Chabert and Kristoffer Polaha, the pair go on a treasure hunt in Iceland together.
The news comes a little early, but Hallmark Channel is celebrating...
- 4/19/2024
- by Anne King
- Celebrating The Soaps
Hallmark has created the dream Christmas team. Christmas Queen Lacey Chabert and Christmas King Kristoffer Polaha have been matched up for a new Countdown To Christmas movie called The Christmas Quest. This new Christmas romantic-adventure movie is the first time Kris and Lacey have been cast as love interests, but the second time they have been in the same movie together.
The Hallmark Channel is celebrating its 15-year anniversary of Countdown To Christmas this holiday season, and they just upped their stakes with this new announcement. What has the feel-good network revealed about this holiday release? Here are the first details released.
Hallmark Lacey and Kris and crew in Iceland – Instagram Lacey Chabert & Kristoffer Polaha Just Made A Hallmark Christmas Movie
Christmas may not be for another 250-odd days, but the Hallmark Channel has already been busy filming for the holiday season. On Wednesday, TV Line reported that the network...
The Hallmark Channel is celebrating its 15-year anniversary of Countdown To Christmas this holiday season, and they just upped their stakes with this new announcement. What has the feel-good network revealed about this holiday release? Here are the first details released.
Hallmark Lacey and Kris and crew in Iceland – Instagram Lacey Chabert & Kristoffer Polaha Just Made A Hallmark Christmas Movie
Christmas may not be for another 250-odd days, but the Hallmark Channel has already been busy filming for the holiday season. On Wednesday, TV Line reported that the network...
- 4/17/2024
- by Georgia Makitalo
- TV Shows Ace
Summer hasn’t even started yet, but we’ve already got Christmas on our minds!
Hallmark announced today that two of the network’s most beloved stars have wrapped filming on an upcoming holiday movie for 2024.
It’s hard to believe that Lacey Chabert and Kristoffer Polaha have not worked together before, but we’re about to see them in action.
That’s a very literal description of their upcoming movies, and we could not be more excited.
If you are a fan of Hallmark Christmas, you know that these two stars brought forth the very best for the 2023 season.
Chabert had not one but two Christmas movies in 2023.
She starred in a sequel to Haul Out the Holly called Haul Out the Holly: Lit Up, which brought more hijinks to a suburban neighborhood devoted to decorating for Christmas.
She also starred in A Merry Scottish Christmas, which was one...
Hallmark announced today that two of the network’s most beloved stars have wrapped filming on an upcoming holiday movie for 2024.
It’s hard to believe that Lacey Chabert and Kristoffer Polaha have not worked together before, but we’re about to see them in action.
That’s a very literal description of their upcoming movies, and we could not be more excited.
If you are a fan of Hallmark Christmas, you know that these two stars brought forth the very best for the 2023 season.
Chabert had not one but two Christmas movies in 2023.
She starred in a sequel to Haul Out the Holly called Haul Out the Holly: Lit Up, which brought more hijinks to a suburban neighborhood devoted to decorating for Christmas.
She also starred in A Merry Scottish Christmas, which was one...
- 4/17/2024
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
Kristoffer Polaha and Lacey Chabert are teaming up for a Hallmark Christmas movie!
This is the first on screen pairing of the Hallmark faves, though Kristoffer did have a cameo in her film, 2022′s Haul Out the Holly.
Keep reading to find out more…
According to TV Insider, the film will follow an archaeologist (Chabert) and her ex-husband (Polaha), an expert in ancient Norse languages, who are sent to Iceland at Christmastime to search for a legendary treasure. When others join in the hunt, the pair find themselves swept into a thrilling adventure as they race to keep it from falling into the wrong hands.
Samantha Dipippo, Senior Vice President of Development and Programming at Hallmark Media, said in a statement, “In the spirit of the best action-adventure romances, The Christmas Quest pairs Lacey Chabert and Kristoffer Polaha on a daring quest, with a unique holiday twist. Lacey and Kristoffer...
This is the first on screen pairing of the Hallmark faves, though Kristoffer did have a cameo in her film, 2022′s Haul Out the Holly.
Keep reading to find out more…
According to TV Insider, the film will follow an archaeologist (Chabert) and her ex-husband (Polaha), an expert in ancient Norse languages, who are sent to Iceland at Christmastime to search for a legendary treasure. When others join in the hunt, the pair find themselves swept into a thrilling adventure as they race to keep it from falling into the wrong hands.
Samantha Dipippo, Senior Vice President of Development and Programming at Hallmark Media, said in a statement, “In the spirit of the best action-adventure romances, The Christmas Quest pairs Lacey Chabert and Kristoffer Polaha on a daring quest, with a unique holiday twist. Lacey and Kristoffer...
- 4/17/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Lacey Chabert and Kristoffer Polaha Set for Romantic Treasure Hunt in Hallmark’s The Christmas Quest
Lacey Chabert (Young Justice, Mean Girls) and Kristoffer Polaha (Jurassic World Dominion, Ringer), who starred in Hallmark favorites A Merry Scottish Christmas and A Biltmore Christmas, respectively, have joined forces for the network’s newest holiday film set and shot on location in Iceland.
The duo wrapped production on the adventure-romance The Christmas Quest, premiering later this year as part of Hallmark’s 15th annual Countdown to Christmas programming event. The film also marks Chabert’s 15th (!!!) Hallmark Christmas movie.
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The duo wrapped production on the adventure-romance The Christmas Quest, premiering later this year as part of Hallmark’s 15th annual Countdown to Christmas programming event. The film also marks Chabert’s 15th (!!!) Hallmark Christmas movie.
More from TVLineCandace Cameron Bure in <em>A Christmas Less Traveled</em>: Get Exclusive First Look at New Great American Family...
- 4/17/2024
- by Keisha Hatchett
- TVLine.com
Hallmark is the gift that keeps on giving! Lacey Chabert and Kristoffer Polaha are joining forces in their first-ever Hallmark Christmas movie together, set to premiere later in 2024 as part of Hallmark Channel’s 15th Annual Countdown to Christmas programming event. Hallmark fan-favorites Chabert and Polaha have wrapped production on The Christmas Quest, which was shot on location in Iceland. This will be the first onscreen pairing of Chabert and Polaha. Polaha had a brief cameo in Chabert’s 2022 holiday movie Haul Out the Holly. The new holiday movie follows an archaeologist (Chabert) and her ex-husband (Polaha), an expert in ancient Norse languages, who are sent to Iceland at Christmastime to search for a legendary treasure. When others join in the hunt, the pair find themselves swept into a thrilling adventure as they race to keep it from falling into the wrong hands. “In the spirit of the best action-adventure romances,...
- 4/17/2024
- TV Insider
Kaleidoscope Home Entertainment are excited to announce that The Shift is out now to rent/buy on Amazon Prime Video in the UK and will be available to buy on Blu-ray and DVD from 1st April 2024.
A gripping sci-fi thriller from the studio behind breakout hit Sound of Freedom, starring Kristoffer Polaha (Wonder Woman 1984, Mad Men), Neal McDonough (Minority Report, Yellowstone), Elizabeth Tabish (The Chosen) and Sean Astin (Stranger Things, The Lord of the Rings).
The Shift is a modern-day retelling of the book of Job. Kevin Garner (Polaha) gets separated from Molly (Tabish), the love of his life, when a mysterious adversary known as The Benefactor (McDonough) sends him to an alternate dystopian reality. Will hope and faith be enough to find his way back?
First released in the US in December 2023 by Angel Studios, The Shift struck a bold chord with viewers, grossing $12 million domestically, as well as...
A gripping sci-fi thriller from the studio behind breakout hit Sound of Freedom, starring Kristoffer Polaha (Wonder Woman 1984, Mad Men), Neal McDonough (Minority Report, Yellowstone), Elizabeth Tabish (The Chosen) and Sean Astin (Stranger Things, The Lord of the Rings).
The Shift is a modern-day retelling of the book of Job. Kevin Garner (Polaha) gets separated from Molly (Tabish), the love of his life, when a mysterious adversary known as The Benefactor (McDonough) sends him to an alternate dystopian reality. Will hope and faith be enough to find his way back?
First released in the US in December 2023 by Angel Studios, The Shift struck a bold chord with viewers, grossing $12 million domestically, as well as...
- 4/3/2024
- by Peter 'Witchfinder' Hopkins
- Horror Asylum
Wonder Woman took cinemas by storm when it was released in 2017. Despite being a period piece set during World War 2, it managed to bring in droves of fans to witness Diana Prince’s origin tale. So, with the same creative team returning for a sequel and the ever-popular decade of the 80s being its setting, this could outdo the first in every way. But with expectations comes disappointment as the film released during Covid caused quite a stir for its creative partners and had some rather questionable CGI. So today on DC Revisited, we’re getting into it all as we dive into Patty Jenkins’ Wonder Woman 1984.
After the first film made $822 Million worldwide, a sequel was announced just one month after release. A few months later, it was announced that writer/director Patty Jenkins and her co-writer Geoff Johns would return and serve the same roles for this new venture.
After the first film made $822 Million worldwide, a sequel was announced just one month after release. A few months later, it was announced that writer/director Patty Jenkins and her co-writer Geoff Johns would return and serve the same roles for this new venture.
- 2/15/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
Exclusive: Sugar23 has brought in industry vet Sally Ware to serve as a producer and manager on behalf of the company.
Ware joins from Industry Entertainment, where she repped both actors and filmmakers while packaging projects for film and TV. She started her career working for casting director Donna Isaacson on Joel and Ethan Coen’s The Hudsucker Proxy, and then spent three years in the Feature Casting department at 20th Century Fox working on such films as Nicholas Hytner’s The Crucible and Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo + Juliet. She then moved to New York and joined Gersh, where she spent the next 13 years as an agent in the talent department representing both emerging and well-established talent across film, television, and theatre.
Clients making the transition with Ware include actors Zosia Mamet (Girls), Mark Feuerstein (Royal Pains), Mickey Sumner (Snowpiercer), Will Harrison (Daisy Jones and The Six), Logan Polish...
Ware joins from Industry Entertainment, where she repped both actors and filmmakers while packaging projects for film and TV. She started her career working for casting director Donna Isaacson on Joel and Ethan Coen’s The Hudsucker Proxy, and then spent three years in the Feature Casting department at 20th Century Fox working on such films as Nicholas Hytner’s The Crucible and Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo + Juliet. She then moved to New York and joined Gersh, where she spent the next 13 years as an agent in the talent department representing both emerging and well-established talent across film, television, and theatre.
Clients making the transition with Ware include actors Zosia Mamet (Girls), Mark Feuerstein (Royal Pains), Mickey Sumner (Snowpiercer), Will Harrison (Daisy Jones and The Six), Logan Polish...
- 2/7/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
The Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg-produced World War II series Masters of the Air has something that its predecessors did not: a bona fide movie star in the lead role. Thanks to his award-winning role as the King himself in 2022’s Elvis, Austin Butler has burst onto the scene as a major acting force. And he brings that gravitas with him to portray Gale “Buck” Cleven in the nine-episode Apple TV+ series about WWII bomber pilots.
Cleven is the perfect role for the brooding Butler – a quiet, confident figure that the rest of his crew looks up to. Cleven also serves as the culmination of years of work for the actor just as much as the Elvis Presley gig did. As a teen, Butler made the Disney and Nickelodeon TV show circuit via a mix of one-off and recurring roles on Zoey 101, Hannah Montana, iCarly, Wizards of Waverly Place,...
Cleven is the perfect role for the brooding Butler – a quiet, confident figure that the rest of his crew looks up to. Cleven also serves as the culmination of years of work for the actor just as much as the Elvis Presley gig did. As a teen, Butler made the Disney and Nickelodeon TV show circuit via a mix of one-off and recurring roles on Zoey 101, Hannah Montana, iCarly, Wizards of Waverly Place,...
- 1/26/2024
- by Natalie Zutter
- Den of Geek
From the studio that brought us Sound of Freedom, here is a convoluted parallel universe film based on the bible story – and yes, sitting through it is an ordeal
There are things to like about this faith drama: it has ambition, it doesn’t always go in the direction you expect it to go, and it’s got character actor Neal McDonough playing a villain, which is a good thing. It also stands out by virtue of its rarity – I can’t remember the last time I saw a dystopian sci-fi movie based loosely on the Book of Job.
Emphasis on “loosely”, mind you. Director Brock Heasley’s version of the biblical story sees wealthy financier Kevin (Hallmark fave Kristoffer Polaha) lose everything at least twice: first when he loses his high-flying job, and then when he is separated from his wife-to-be, a woman he meets while sulking in a...
There are things to like about this faith drama: it has ambition, it doesn’t always go in the direction you expect it to go, and it’s got character actor Neal McDonough playing a villain, which is a good thing. It also stands out by virtue of its rarity – I can’t remember the last time I saw a dystopian sci-fi movie based loosely on the Book of Job.
Emphasis on “loosely”, mind you. Director Brock Heasley’s version of the biblical story sees wealthy financier Kevin (Hallmark fave Kristoffer Polaha) lose everything at least twice: first when he loses his high-flying job, and then when he is separated from his wife-to-be, a woman he meets while sulking in a...
- 12/11/2023
- by Catherine Bray
- The Guardian - Film News
John Putch’s latest feel-good Christmas miracle film, A Biltmore Christmas, revolves around Lucy (Bethany Joy Lenz), a scriptwriter who lands the job of a lifetime and joins as a screenwriter for a major production company. Lucy’s first gig was to write the script for the remake of a highly successful classic called “His Merry Wife.” However, Lucy changed the ending, giving the story a modern touch. Lucy claimed that with her script, they could bring the film into the 21st century, something that the modern audience would relate to. The audience needed something modern and something real, claimed Lucy, but her boss, Michael Balaban (Tommy Cresswell), wasn’t too thrilled to see the changes.
Spoilers Ahead
How Did Lucy Travel Back In Time?
Lucy’s boss, Michael Balaban, didn’t share Lucy’s enthusiasm and told her to visit Biltmore Castle in person, the location where the original film was shot.
Spoilers Ahead
How Did Lucy Travel Back In Time?
Lucy’s boss, Michael Balaban, didn’t share Lucy’s enthusiasm and told her to visit Biltmore Castle in person, the location where the original film was shot.
- 12/2/2023
- by Rishabh Shandilya
- Film Fugitives
Are multiverses consistent with Christian theology? Personally, I have my doubts, but in Angel Studios’ religious-minded sci-fi thriller “The Shift,” the notion that there could be infinite parallel realities offers an original, if flawed model to test its main character’s faith.
Here’s how it works: A churchgoing man named Kevin (Kristoffer Polaha) meets and marries his dream woman, Molly (Elizabeth Tabish), only to have his happy life whisked away from him by a steely-eyed stranger who calls himself “the Benefactor” (Neal McDonough). Kevin’s desperate to get back to his wife, but this Benefactor guy seems determined to rattle his convictions, trying to force Kevin to reject his beliefs and go along with the rest of society’s atheist attitudes.
That’s where the movie’s other big biblical connection comes in. “The Shift” is billed as a contemporary retelling of the book of Job, in which God...
Here’s how it works: A churchgoing man named Kevin (Kristoffer Polaha) meets and marries his dream woman, Molly (Elizabeth Tabish), only to have his happy life whisked away from him by a steely-eyed stranger who calls himself “the Benefactor” (Neal McDonough). Kevin’s desperate to get back to his wife, but this Benefactor guy seems determined to rattle his convictions, trying to force Kevin to reject his beliefs and go along with the rest of society’s atheist attitudes.
That’s where the movie’s other big biblical connection comes in. “The Shift” is billed as a contemporary retelling of the book of Job, in which God...
- 12/2/2023
- by Peter Debruge
- Variety Film + TV
Out today is The Shift, which stars Neal McDonough, Sean Astin, Jason Marsden, John Billingsley, Kristoffer Polaha and Elizabeth Tabish. It was written & directed by Brock Heasley for Angel Studios, who have had such incredible success with Sound of Freedom. Heasley and the other interviewees talk about Angel’s way of producing films, and how Sound of Freedom and The Shift are perhaps signalling a turn in the road in how Hollywood makes its movies.
Linda Marric asks the questions. The Shift is released today.
The Shift Interviews
Plot:
In this modern-day retelling of Job, Kevin Garner (Kristoffer Polaha) embarks on a journey across worlds and dimensions to reunite with Molly (Elizabeth Tabish), his true love. The narrative unfolds as a dystopian drama and sci-fi thriller, where a mysterious adversary, The Benefactor (Neal McDonough), disrupts Kevin’s reality. Faced with infinite worlds and impossible choices, Kevin must navigate through an alternate reality,...
Linda Marric asks the questions. The Shift is released today.
The Shift Interviews
Plot:
In this modern-day retelling of Job, Kevin Garner (Kristoffer Polaha) embarks on a journey across worlds and dimensions to reunite with Molly (Elizabeth Tabish), his true love. The narrative unfolds as a dystopian drama and sci-fi thriller, where a mysterious adversary, The Benefactor (Neal McDonough), disrupts Kevin’s reality. Faced with infinite worlds and impossible choices, Kevin must navigate through an alternate reality,...
- 12/1/2023
- by Jon Lyus
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
With Hallmark's Countdown to Christmas slate well underway, the company is looking ahead to 2024 by scheduling some movies in January.
Four new movies are set to hit Hallmark, with one also set to premiere on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries.
The flicks feature Erica Durance, Katherine McNamara, and more Hallmark favorites, so we're definitely excited about them.
Let's take a look at the four movies on tap for Hallmark.
Love on the Right Course - Premiers Saturday, January 6 at 8 pm
Whitney (Ashley Newbrough) is a professional golfer who is struggling to make the cut to qualify for her next tournament in Europe.
Concerned that she might not be able to continue competing on a professional level, she returns to Budapest, and the golf course her family owns there, to revaluate her career.
Celebrations With Lacey Chabert: Treasured Star Headlines Unscripted Feel-Good Show at Hallmark
She finds that her father, who...
Four new movies are set to hit Hallmark, with one also set to premiere on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries.
The flicks feature Erica Durance, Katherine McNamara, and more Hallmark favorites, so we're definitely excited about them.
Let's take a look at the four movies on tap for Hallmark.
Love on the Right Course - Premiers Saturday, January 6 at 8 pm
Whitney (Ashley Newbrough) is a professional golfer who is struggling to make the cut to qualify for her next tournament in Europe.
Concerned that she might not be able to continue competing on a professional level, she returns to Budapest, and the golf course her family owns there, to revaluate her career.
Celebrations With Lacey Chabert: Treasured Star Headlines Unscripted Feel-Good Show at Hallmark
She finds that her father, who...
- 12/1/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Hopefully, everyone had a good Thanksgiving weekend, but now we head into December with what has regularly been a down weekend by comparison. Read on for Gold Derby’s box office preview.
In this case, December kicks off with “Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé,” the latest concert doc released by AMC after the enormous success of “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour,” which has surpassed $175 million domestically. Beyoncé Knowles is an equally popular entertainer and pop icon, whose “Renaissance Tour” ended up bringing in $580 million over 56 shows – yeah, I did the math and that means she made $10 million per night?! Beyoncé’s fans have heard murmurings about this movie for some time, but now they’ll have a chance to see it with a release into thousands of theaters, including large format premium screens like IMAX.
Beyoncé might not have quite the social media presence and rapport as the one between Swift with her fans,...
In this case, December kicks off with “Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé,” the latest concert doc released by AMC after the enormous success of “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour,” which has surpassed $175 million domestically. Beyoncé Knowles is an equally popular entertainer and pop icon, whose “Renaissance Tour” ended up bringing in $580 million over 56 shows – yeah, I did the math and that means she made $10 million per night?! Beyoncé’s fans have heard murmurings about this movie for some time, but now they’ll have a chance to see it with a release into thousands of theaters, including large format premium screens like IMAX.
Beyoncé might not have quite the social media presence and rapport as the one between Swift with her fans,...
- 11/29/2023
- by Edward Douglas
- Gold Derby
Hallmark is all about giving viewers more of what they want.
Hallmark Media announced on Monday that there's a lot more Lacey Chabert on the way with the launch of Celebrations with Lacey Chabert.
The 10-episode series is hosted and executive-produced by Chabert and is set to premiere in 2024 on streaming.
The series will "follow the beloved Hallmark Channel star, designer and philanthropist as she surprises deserving kids, families and adults who are making a positive impact in their communities by throwing them the celebration of a lifetime," according to the network's official description.
"This aspirational and visually appealing series combines heart, the spirit of generosity and dazzling events as Chabert and her team plan an epic surprise party to give back to kids, families and special adults who are making an extraordinary impact," Hallmark Media teases.
"With the help of professional party planners, loving family members and a team of volunteers,...
Hallmark Media announced on Monday that there's a lot more Lacey Chabert on the way with the launch of Celebrations with Lacey Chabert.
The 10-episode series is hosted and executive-produced by Chabert and is set to premiere in 2024 on streaming.
The series will "follow the beloved Hallmark Channel star, designer and philanthropist as she surprises deserving kids, families and adults who are making a positive impact in their communities by throwing them the celebration of a lifetime," according to the network's official description.
"This aspirational and visually appealing series combines heart, the spirit of generosity and dazzling events as Chabert and her team plan an epic surprise party to give back to kids, families and special adults who are making an extraordinary impact," Hallmark Media teases.
"With the help of professional party planners, loving family members and a team of volunteers,...
- 11/27/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Kristoffer Polaha is one of the most beloved stars of Hallmark Channel movies and now he’s back on the small screen as Jack in the new film A Biltmore Christmas.
The 46-year-old actor is also known for his roles in the TV shows Life Unexpected for The CW and Get Shorty for Epix. He has also been seen in movies like Wonder Woman 1984 and Jurassic World: Dominion.
So, is Kristoffer single or married in real life?
Keep reading to find out more…
Kristoffer has been married to his wife Julianne since 2003 and they have three sons together, including 17-year-old Micah Max Polaha, who is a budding actor most recently seen in the series Harlan Coben’s Shelter for Prime Video.
Make sure to see all the real-life Hallmark Channel couples too.
Check out some of the cute family photos from Instagram below and browse through the gallery for Kristoffer and...
The 46-year-old actor is also known for his roles in the TV shows Life Unexpected for The CW and Get Shorty for Epix. He has also been seen in movies like Wonder Woman 1984 and Jurassic World: Dominion.
So, is Kristoffer single or married in real life?
Keep reading to find out more…
Kristoffer has been married to his wife Julianne since 2003 and they have three sons together, including 17-year-old Micah Max Polaha, who is a budding actor most recently seen in the series Harlan Coben’s Shelter for Prime Video.
Make sure to see all the real-life Hallmark Channel couples too.
Check out some of the cute family photos from Instagram below and browse through the gallery for Kristoffer and...
- 11/26/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Bethany Joy Lenz is best known for her starring role on One Tree Hill, but she’s also a beloved star of Hallmark Channel movies!
The 42-year-old actress is now playing Lucy in the new film A Biltmore Christmas opposite actor Kristoffer Polaha.
You might also recognize Bethany from roles in shows like Good Sam and Pearson. She also is the co-host of the podcast Drama Queens alongside her cast members from One Tree Hill.
So, is Bethany single or married in real life?
Keep reading to find out more…
It appears that Bethany is single at the moment, something that she has mentioned on the podcast.
Bethany was previously married to keyboardist Michael Galeotti from 2005 to 2012. They welcomed a daughter into the world in 2011.
Later on, Bethany was linked to actor Josh Kelly in 2018, but they later split.
Make sure to see all the real-life Hallmark Channel couples too.
The 42-year-old actress is now playing Lucy in the new film A Biltmore Christmas opposite actor Kristoffer Polaha.
You might also recognize Bethany from roles in shows like Good Sam and Pearson. She also is the co-host of the podcast Drama Queens alongside her cast members from One Tree Hill.
So, is Bethany single or married in real life?
Keep reading to find out more…
It appears that Bethany is single at the moment, something that she has mentioned on the podcast.
Bethany was previously married to keyboardist Michael Galeotti from 2005 to 2012. They welcomed a daughter into the world in 2011.
Later on, Bethany was linked to actor Josh Kelly in 2018, but they later split.
Make sure to see all the real-life Hallmark Channel couples too.
- 11/26/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Even for the most ardent fans, there are certain movies within the Hallmark canon that touch you so indelibly they become a part of your annual Christmas tradition.
A Biltmore Christmas is about to become a tradition for many by emulating the unique blend of glamour, visually striking style, and compelling storytelling from the Golden Age of Hollywood, starring icons like Cary Grant, Katherine Hepburn, Jimmy Stewart, and Lauren Bacall.
Kristoffer Polaha was born for that era with his versatility as an actor who can exude charm and elegance while also representing the everyman persona. He has the emotional range for dramatic roles and the right comedic touch to bring laughter to the audience.
In the most anticipated movie of the holiday season, Kris uses that talent to bring 1940s actor Jack Huston to life opposite Bethany-Joy Lenz, who is playing his anthesis as a present-day woman hoping to modernize a Christmas classic.
A Biltmore Christmas is about to become a tradition for many by emulating the unique blend of glamour, visually striking style, and compelling storytelling from the Golden Age of Hollywood, starring icons like Cary Grant, Katherine Hepburn, Jimmy Stewart, and Lauren Bacall.
Kristoffer Polaha was born for that era with his versatility as an actor who can exude charm and elegance while also representing the everyman persona. He has the emotional range for dramatic roles and the right comedic touch to bring laughter to the audience.
In the most anticipated movie of the holiday season, Kris uses that talent to bring 1940s actor Jack Huston to life opposite Bethany-Joy Lenz, who is playing his anthesis as a present-day woman hoping to modernize a Christmas classic.
- 11/25/2023
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
Corey Sevier is playing Carl in the new Hallmark Channel movie Everything Christmas and you might be interested to know a little more about his personal life!
The 39-year-old Canadian actor is a regular on the Hallmark Channel and he doesn’t only star in the network’s movies, he also directs some of them.
When he was a child, Corey got his big break starring in the Lassie remake from the late 1990s. He also appeared in the short-lived Fox series North Shore, which also starred Kristoffer Polaha and Jason Momoa.
So, who is Corey‘s wife?
Keep reading to find out more…
Corey is married to screenwriter Kate Pragnell and they’ve teamed up for several Hallmark Channel movies, including Take Me Back for Christmas, which aired earlier this year. She wrote it and he starred in and directed the film!
IMDb notes that Corey and Kate are parents to one child.
The 39-year-old Canadian actor is a regular on the Hallmark Channel and he doesn’t only star in the network’s movies, he also directs some of them.
When he was a child, Corey got his big break starring in the Lassie remake from the late 1990s. He also appeared in the short-lived Fox series North Shore, which also starred Kristoffer Polaha and Jason Momoa.
So, who is Corey‘s wife?
Keep reading to find out more…
Corey is married to screenwriter Kate Pragnell and they’ve teamed up for several Hallmark Channel movies, including Take Me Back for Christmas, which aired earlier this year. She wrote it and he starred in and directed the film!
IMDb notes that Corey and Kate are parents to one child.
- 11/10/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
How do you go about charting your path for an ideal career?
If you ask prolific writer Samantha Herman, also a practicing attorney, she’d probably say to let the waves take you where they will while always keeping sight of your dreams.
We chatted with her in anticipation of her latest, Christmas Island, and discovered her route from a fan of the Hallmark genre to writing some of their best movies proves that keeping your eyes on your target pays off.
Samantha is warm, amusing, and insightful as she describes her winding road to screenwriting success. Her love for her craft is evident with every word she writes and every word she speaks.
A true fan of romantic comedies and Christmas movies in particular, she’s exactly who those of us who share her interests want to represent us on the page.
Samantha has always had a one-track mind...
If you ask prolific writer Samantha Herman, also a practicing attorney, she’d probably say to let the waves take you where they will while always keeping sight of your dreams.
We chatted with her in anticipation of her latest, Christmas Island, and discovered her route from a fan of the Hallmark genre to writing some of their best movies proves that keeping your eyes on your target pays off.
Samantha is warm, amusing, and insightful as she describes her winding road to screenwriting success. Her love for her craft is evident with every word she writes and every word she speaks.
A true fan of romantic comedies and Christmas movies in particular, she’s exactly who those of us who share her interests want to represent us on the page.
Samantha has always had a one-track mind...
- 11/10/2023
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
Holiday Inn has nothing on North Carolina’s historic Biltmore Estate, which hosts Hallmark Channel‘s A Biltmore Christmas, a delightful story about Lucy (Bethany Joy Lenz), a screenwriter penning the remake of His Merry Wife!, a faux black-and-white classic filmed there. While visiting the Asheville spot for research, Lucy is whisked back in time to the 1947 production and into a cinematic love story with Wife! star Jack Huston (Kristoffer Polaha). Here’s what to expect in the time-sweeper: Hallmark Got VIP Access to the Historic Home The 250-room Gilded Age mansion is a lush filming location. Thanks to a “very strong relationship with the Biltmore,” says executive producer Andrew Gernhard, they shot inside. There’s a Rich Cast of Characters The Lucy-Jack story is boosted by subplots about Jack’s clashing costars (Colton Little and Annabelle Borke) and a Wife! superfan (A.K. Benninghofen) who helps Lucy navigate the film during her journey.
- 11/3/2023
- TV Insider
Hallmark Channel’s “Countdown to Christmas” is back. The yearly celebration of romance and holiday cheer kicked off on Oct. 20 with the premiere of a new movie with When Calls the Heart star Kevin McGarry. And in November, it’s all Christmas, all the time at Hallmark, with 16 new movies starring some of the network’s biggest stars, including Lacey Chabert and Tyler Hynes. New movies premiere on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights throughout the month. Keep reading for our rundown of the must-watch premieres and the complete Hallmark movie schedule for November 2023.
Tyler Hynes stars in ‘Never Been Chris’d’
Love triangles aren’t always popular with Hallmark audiences (see When Calls the Heart). But they might make an exception for one involving fan-favorite actor Tyler Hynes. In Never Been Chris’d, Hynes plays Chris Silver, the shared high school crush of best friends and business partners Naomi (Janel Parrish) and...
Tyler Hynes stars in ‘Never Been Chris’d’
Love triangles aren’t always popular with Hallmark audiences (see When Calls the Heart). But they might make an exception for one involving fan-favorite actor Tyler Hynes. In Never Been Chris’d, Hynes plays Chris Silver, the shared high school crush of best friends and business partners Naomi (Janel Parrish) and...
- 10/31/2023
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The faith-based indie outfit behind summer blockbuster Sound of Freedom is out with documentary After Death, which opens in over 2,600 theaters this weekend, an extremely wide release for a doc that doesn’t also happen to be a concert film.
The exploration of near-death experiences by survivors, scientists, medical professionals and authors that addresses the question of what happens when we die has pre-sold over 211,000 tickets. That’s according to the latest check of a constantly updating ticket counter on Angel’s website that estimates pre-orders based on integrations with ticketing platforms and exhibitors.
The company declined to put a dollar figure on pre-sales. “We are thrilled by audience response, craving a theatrical experience for After Death,” said Jared Geesey, distribution head of Provo, Utah-based Angel. “Life’s biggest question deserves the biggest screens and a distraction-free environment.”
Director Stephen Gray said the sudden loss of his brother-in-law at age 36 in part inspired the film.
The exploration of near-death experiences by survivors, scientists, medical professionals and authors that addresses the question of what happens when we die has pre-sold over 211,000 tickets. That’s according to the latest check of a constantly updating ticket counter on Angel’s website that estimates pre-orders based on integrations with ticketing platforms and exhibitors.
The company declined to put a dollar figure on pre-sales. “We are thrilled by audience response, craving a theatrical experience for After Death,” said Jared Geesey, distribution head of Provo, Utah-based Angel. “Life’s biggest question deserves the biggest screens and a distraction-free environment.”
Director Stephen Gray said the sudden loss of his brother-in-law at age 36 in part inspired the film.
- 10/27/2023
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
"The Shift" is a new science fiction thriller, written and directed by Brock Heasley, starring Kristoffer Polaha, Neal McDonough, Elizabeth Tabish, Rose Reid and Sean Astin, releasing December 1, 2023 in theaters:
"...in 'The Shift', one man is faced with infinite worlds and impossible choices. When 'Kevin Garner' meets a nefarious adversary known as 'The Benefactor' and refuses his offer of wealth and power, he must escape an alternate totalitarian reality.
"With survival on the line, Kevin fights to make it back to the world he knows and the woman he loves..."
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"...in 'The Shift', one man is faced with infinite worlds and impossible choices. When 'Kevin Garner' meets a nefarious adversary known as 'The Benefactor' and refuses his offer of wealth and power, he must escape an alternate totalitarian reality.
"With survival on the line, Kevin fights to make it back to the world he knows and the woman he loves..."
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- 10/21/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Get the info on the new season of ‘Wolf Like Me,’ the ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ film, Hallmark’s Christmas movies, and more!
October is a great time to be a subscriber to Peacock as not only is the NBCUniversal streaming service able to bring audiences a ton of titles perfect to watch in preparation for Spooky Season — not to mention the forthcoming Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s holidays — but it also is the streaming home to some of the best football action at both the college and NFL level. When you throw in new movies and series that are original and exclusive to Peacock and from across the NBCU family of networks, it is a good time to sign up for either a Peacock Premium ($5.99) or Peacock Premium Plus ($11.99) plan.
So, we here at The Streamable have put together a list of the five most exciting things coming to Peacock in October,...
October is a great time to be a subscriber to Peacock as not only is the NBCUniversal streaming service able to bring audiences a ton of titles perfect to watch in preparation for Spooky Season — not to mention the forthcoming Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s holidays — but it also is the streaming home to some of the best football action at both the college and NFL level. When you throw in new movies and series that are original and exclusive to Peacock and from across the NBCU family of networks, it is a good time to sign up for either a Peacock Premium ($5.99) or Peacock Premium Plus ($11.99) plan.
So, we here at The Streamable have put together a list of the five most exciting things coming to Peacock in October,...
- 9/28/2023
- by Matt Tamanini
- The Streamable
"The Shift" is a new 'dystopian' science fiction feature, directed by Brock Heasley, starring Neal McDonough, Kristoffer Polaha, Elizabeth Tabish and Sean Astin, releasing December 1, 2023 in theaters:
"...when 'Kevin Garner' meets a nefarious adversary known as 'The Benefactor' and refuses his offer of wealth and power, he must escape an alternate totalitarian reality.
"With survival on the line, Kevin fights to make it back to the world he knows and the woman he loves..."
Click the images to enlarge...
"...when 'Kevin Garner' meets a nefarious adversary known as 'The Benefactor' and refuses his offer of wealth and power, he must escape an alternate totalitarian reality.
"With survival on the line, Kevin fights to make it back to the world he knows and the woman he loves..."
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- 9/20/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Don’t look now, but it is getting very close to the most wonderful time of the year. Yes, the holidays are still a few months away, but holiday movie season is just around the corner. Yesterday, Great American Family announced its Great American Christmas programming slate, and on Tuesday, the Hallmark Channel did the same announcing their expansive “Countdown to Christmas” lineup of original films that will take place on both the flagship cable network as well as sibling channel Hallmark Movies & Mysteries (which hosts the annual Miracles of Christmas lineup) and direct-to-consumer (Dtc) streaming service Hallmark Movies Now.
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Hallmark is delivering 40 brand-new original films across its multiple platforms with new movies premiering on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night all season long. The festivities will kick off on Friday, Oct. 20 and will run around the clock throughout the holiday season.
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Hallmark is delivering 40 brand-new original films across its multiple platforms with new movies premiering on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night all season long. The festivities will kick off on Friday, Oct. 20 and will run around the clock throughout the holiday season.
- 9/19/2023
- by Matt Tamanini
- The Streamable
Hallmark has revealed that it will have 40 all-new, original movies for both its flagship channel and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, as well as special content for Hallmark Movies Now, the company’s subscription streaming service.
Even though the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes impacted TV and film productions, Hallmark anticipated the labor dispute by getting a head start on production in Canada. “Christmas is a year-round business at Hallmark, so we were able to mitigate early in the year understanding that the strikes were unfortunately imminent,” Lisa Hamilton Daly, EVP of programming at Hallmark Media, was recently quoted as saying. “We’re grateful to meet all our goals for a full, all-new holiday slate and to bring our viewers the content they love most to celebrate the season.”
Holiday programming kicks off Friday, Oct. 20 with the channel’s Countdown to Christmas and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries’ Miracles of Christmas.
Among the...
Even though the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes impacted TV and film productions, Hallmark anticipated the labor dispute by getting a head start on production in Canada. “Christmas is a year-round business at Hallmark, so we were able to mitigate early in the year understanding that the strikes were unfortunately imminent,” Lisa Hamilton Daly, EVP of programming at Hallmark Media, was recently quoted as saying. “We’re grateful to meet all our goals for a full, all-new holiday slate and to bring our viewers the content they love most to celebrate the season.”
Holiday programming kicks off Friday, Oct. 20 with the channel’s Countdown to Christmas and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries’ Miracles of Christmas.
Among the...
- 9/19/2023
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
The fall TV schedule may be lacking a bit of new content, but the holiday season will be filled with new TV movies. Hallmark Channel, Lifetime, Great American Family and more were able to fully complete their slate of holiday movies before the WGA and SAG strikes, Variety confirms.
The Writers Guild of America strike began on May 2, impacting both TV and film productions, while SAG-AFTRA has been on strike since July 14. However, some of the holiday films set for the 2023 season began production in January.
“Christmas is a year-round business at Hallmark, so we were able to mitigate early in the year understanding that the strikes were unfortunately imminent,” says Lisa Hamilton Daly, EVP of programming at Hallmark Media. “We’re grateful to meet all our goals for a full, all-new holiday slate and to bring our viewers the content they love most to celebrate the season.”
Not all...
The Writers Guild of America strike began on May 2, impacting both TV and film productions, while SAG-AFTRA has been on strike since July 14. However, some of the holiday films set for the 2023 season began production in January.
“Christmas is a year-round business at Hallmark, so we were able to mitigate early in the year understanding that the strikes were unfortunately imminent,” says Lisa Hamilton Daly, EVP of programming at Hallmark Media. “We’re grateful to meet all our goals for a full, all-new holiday slate and to bring our viewers the content they love most to celebrate the season.”
Not all...
- 9/15/2023
- by Emily Longeretta
- Variety Film + TV
Angel Studios, the outfit behind one of summer’s biggest hits, Sound of Freedom, will release its next film and first original, The Shift, in theaters Dec. 1.
The sci-fi thriller stars Neal McDonough, Sean Astin, Kristoffer Polaha, Liz Tabish (The Chosen), Paras Patel (The Chosen) and Rose Reid.
It was written and directed by Brock Heasley for producer Ken Carpenter’s Nook Lane Entertainment.
“The Shift is a bold project that defies labels and is unlike anything in the market,” said Jeffrey Harmon, Angel’s chief content officer. He said Heasley came up with the concept eight years ago and made a short film for $500, eventually joining forces with faith-based Angel to crowdfund and produce a feature.
“The creative ethos at Angel fostered the opportunity to shape this unique blend of sci-fi,...
The sci-fi thriller stars Neal McDonough, Sean Astin, Kristoffer Polaha, Liz Tabish (The Chosen), Paras Patel (The Chosen) and Rose Reid.
It was written and directed by Brock Heasley for producer Ken Carpenter’s Nook Lane Entertainment.
“The Shift is a bold project that defies labels and is unlike anything in the market,” said Jeffrey Harmon, Angel’s chief content officer. He said Heasley came up with the concept eight years ago and made a short film for $500, eventually joining forces with faith-based Angel to crowdfund and produce a feature.
“The creative ethos at Angel fostered the opportunity to shape this unique blend of sci-fi,...
- 9/12/2023
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
Fresh off the blockbuster success of “Sound of Freedom,” Angel Studios is offering up its first original feature. “The Shift,” a multiverse thriller starring Kristoffer Polaha, Neal McDonough and Sean Astin, will open theatrically on Dec. 1
“The Shift” concerns a man (Polaha) who is plucked from his existence and coerced into assisting “The Benefactor” in his multiverse-spanning plans. However, Kevin Garner just wants to get back to his wife.
“The creative ethos at Angel fostered the opportunity to shape this unique blend of sci-fi, romance, and allegory,” producer Ken Carpenter said. “They gave us the runway to make a film that charts new territory.”
Paras Patel and Rose Reid co-star in the film. Carpenter’s Nook Lane Entertainment prodcued and Brock Heasley wrote and directed the feature-length adaptation of a 2010 short feature.
“‘The Shift’ is a bold project that defies labels and is unlike anything in the market,” Angel Studios...
“The Shift” concerns a man (Polaha) who is plucked from his existence and coerced into assisting “The Benefactor” in his multiverse-spanning plans. However, Kevin Garner just wants to get back to his wife.
“The creative ethos at Angel fostered the opportunity to shape this unique blend of sci-fi, romance, and allegory,” producer Ken Carpenter said. “They gave us the runway to make a film that charts new territory.”
Paras Patel and Rose Reid co-star in the film. Carpenter’s Nook Lane Entertainment prodcued and Brock Heasley wrote and directed the feature-length adaptation of a 2010 short feature.
“‘The Shift’ is a bold project that defies labels and is unlike anything in the market,” Angel Studios...
- 9/12/2023
- by Scott Mendelson
- The Wrap
Hallmark delivers all kinds of content across Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies& Mysteries.
Summer is unofficially over, which means it's time to Fall Into Love on Hallmark Channel, and Fourth Down and Love merges two of America's favorite fall pastimes -- Hallmark movies and football.
It seems like the perfect time to rank all of Hallmark's sports-related content, while offering you a sneak peek into Fourth Down and Love.
Given how much Hallmark content features pumpkin patches, Christmas tree lots, bakeries, and other small-town fare, it might not surprise you that there aren't many sports-related movies from our favorite networks.
That makes this endeavor much easier from my perspective, and it ensures that if you've missed any or all of the movies, you can watch them without much effort. Let's get started!
7. A Winning Team
It pains me to start with any movie at the bottom, let alone one that...
Summer is unofficially over, which means it's time to Fall Into Love on Hallmark Channel, and Fourth Down and Love merges two of America's favorite fall pastimes -- Hallmark movies and football.
It seems like the perfect time to rank all of Hallmark's sports-related content, while offering you a sneak peek into Fourth Down and Love.
Given how much Hallmark content features pumpkin patches, Christmas tree lots, bakeries, and other small-town fare, it might not surprise you that there aren't many sports-related movies from our favorite networks.
That makes this endeavor much easier from my perspective, and it ensures that if you've missed any or all of the movies, you can watch them without much effort. Let's get started!
7. A Winning Team
It pains me to start with any movie at the bottom, let alone one that...
- 9/6/2023
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
Nothing is as it appears in the world of Harlan Coben's Shelter. When 15-year-old Mickey Bolitar (Jaden Michael) hears music blaring from the town's infamous, creepy mansion, it seems as if the Prime Video adaptation is setting up a run-of-the-mill haunted house thriller. How does the woman living there, the neighborhood pariah known as Bat Lady (Tovah Feldshuh), know this was the same song that played in the moments before Mickey's father (Kristoffer Polaha) died in a car accident? And what does Bat Lady mean when she tells Mickey that his dad "is very much alive," despite the tragedy he witnessed just a few months prior?...
- 8/18/2023
- by Claire Spellberg Lustig
- Primetimer
When the limited series Harlan Coben’s Shelter begins, quick-witted 15-year-old Mickey Bolitar (an endearing Jaden Michael) is having a terrible year. His father, Brad (Kristoffer Polaha), died in a car crash in front of him, and his mother, Kitty (Narci Regina), has spiraled into depression. He’s now living with his aunt Shira (Constance Zimmer) in his dad’s hometown of Kasselton, New Jersey, and navigating a snooty new high school. Circling around friendship, family, and loss with welcome sprinkles of humor, the show is based on bestselling author Harlan Coben’s young adult mysteries, spun off from his wildly popular Myron Bolitar adult novels. Mickey quickly ends up on a twisty mission: investigating the unexplained disappearance of his crush, classmate Ashley (Samantha Bugliaro), also a school newcomer. He’ll have help from his Scooby gang of ...
- 8/16/2023
- TV Insider
Jaden Michael, actor and model known for his role in Colin in Black & White, discussed his new Prime series Shelter in an exclusive uInterview.
Shelter follows a high school student named Mickey, played by Michael, who lives with his aunt after putting his mother in rehab and losing his father. When he receives word from an elusive figure that his father may still be alive, Mickey and his friends set out on a journey to uncover the truth about his family.
“Mickey Bolitar is a young kid who has been all over the world but has never had a home,” Michael explained. “The story is about finding a home and learning how to settle down, and learning how to build friendships. It’s also about learning how to let go and move forward. There are a lot of different moving parts and character arcs, and I think it’s wonderful.
Shelter follows a high school student named Mickey, played by Michael, who lives with his aunt after putting his mother in rehab and losing his father. When he receives word from an elusive figure that his father may still be alive, Mickey and his friends set out on a journey to uncover the truth about his family.
“Mickey Bolitar is a young kid who has been all over the world but has never had a home,” Michael explained. “The story is about finding a home and learning how to settle down, and learning how to build friendships. It’s also about learning how to let go and move forward. There are a lot of different moving parts and character arcs, and I think it’s wonderful.
- 8/5/2023
- by Ava Lombardi
- Uinterview
The When Calls the Heart Season 10 premiere is still more than a week away, but the show’s cast and crew are already looking forward to the next chapter in the story of Hope Valley. The Hallmark Channel drama recently started production on its upcoming 11th season.
‘When Calls the Heart’ cast returns to work on season 11
When Calls the Heart Season 10 premieres July 30. While Hallmark typically waits until after the previous season has ended to announce a renewal, earlier this year the network announced the show would return for season 11. Production on those episodes has already begun, producer Brian Bird recently shared in a social media post.
Several cast members have also shared updates from set, including Andrea Brooks, who plays Dr. Faith Carter. In late June (prior to the start of the actors’ strike), she posted about costume fittings on her Instagram. Billy Christos Jr., who is joining...
‘When Calls the Heart’ cast returns to work on season 11
When Calls the Heart Season 10 premieres July 30. While Hallmark typically waits until after the previous season has ended to announce a renewal, earlier this year the network announced the show would return for season 11. Production on those episodes has already begun, producer Brian Bird recently shared in a social media post.
Several cast members have also shared updates from set, including Andrea Brooks, who plays Dr. Faith Carter. In late June (prior to the start of the actors’ strike), she posted about costume fittings on her Instagram. Billy Christos Jr., who is joining...
- 7/21/2023
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
"What if the 'bad thing' tears us apart?" Angel Studios has revealed a trailer for an indie sci-fi thriller called The Shift, the first feature made by Brock Heasley. This is another religious propaganda film disguised to be a "for everyone" feature. After a tense encounter with a mysterious stranger with otherworldly powers, a man is banished to a tyrannical, parallel Earth where he fights to get back to the woman he loves. Described on its crowdfunding page as "an uplifting story set in a sci-fi world, showing the struggle to maintain faith in God in the midst of great trial" and it's a "blockbuster-quality film made by fully believing creators." Usually we'd be against posting this kind of propaganda, but you can check it out anyway since it's a bit wild. The film stars Kristoffer Polaha, Neal McDonough, Elizabeth Tabish, and Rose Reid, with Sean Astin. It's kinda crazy...
- 7/7/2023
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Hollywood is mourning the loss of actor Treat Williams, who died on Monday at age 71.
Williams, who starred in classic films like “Hair” and “Prince of the City”, as well as TV series like “Everwood”, died after being involved in a motorcycle accident in Vermont.
Read More: Treat Williams, ‘Hair’ And ‘Everwood’ Actor, Dead At 71 After Motorcycle Accident
As news of the actor’s passing broke, tributes began pouring in from his friends, collaborators and other stars.
Kim Cattrall, who worked with Williams on the TV movie “36 Hours to Die” shared a photo from the film, writing on Instagram, “I’m in shock! Rip Dear Treat,” sending condolences to the actor’s family.
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Matt Bomer, who played Williams’ son in “White Collar” also shared a lengthy tribute on Instagram, writing, “He’s one of the few actors...
Williams, who starred in classic films like “Hair” and “Prince of the City”, as well as TV series like “Everwood”, died after being involved in a motorcycle accident in Vermont.
Read More: Treat Williams, ‘Hair’ And ‘Everwood’ Actor, Dead At 71 After Motorcycle Accident
As news of the actor’s passing broke, tributes began pouring in from his friends, collaborators and other stars.
Kim Cattrall, who worked with Williams on the TV movie “36 Hours to Die” shared a photo from the film, writing on Instagram, “I’m in shock! Rip Dear Treat,” sending condolences to the actor’s family.
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Matt Bomer, who played Williams’ son in “White Collar” also shared a lengthy tribute on Instagram, writing, “He’s one of the few actors...
- 6/13/2023
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
Aurora Teagarden is back on Hallmark, but with a twist. Skyler Samuels is taking over the title role from Candace Cameron Bure in the prequel movie Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Something New. It premieres June 9 on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries.
Skyler Samuels in ‘Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Something New’ | @2023 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Sven Boecker
Samuels weighed in on what it was like to portray a different version of a beloved character in a live chat with her co-stars Marilu Henner and Evan Roderick (via YouTube). The project excited her as an actor, she said.
“I was vaguely familiar with the Aurora franchise and world before, and when I had the opportunity to reprise young Aurora, I thought it was a really interesting challenge,” Samuels said. “I’ve never sort of reinvented or taken the reins of a character that already exists before.”
Bure – who ended her relationship with Hallmark in 2022 to move to...
Skyler Samuels in ‘Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Something New’ | @2023 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Sven Boecker
Samuels weighed in on what it was like to portray a different version of a beloved character in a live chat with her co-stars Marilu Henner and Evan Roderick (via YouTube). The project excited her as an actor, she said.
“I was vaguely familiar with the Aurora franchise and world before, and when I had the opportunity to reprise young Aurora, I thought it was a really interesting challenge,” Samuels said. “I’ve never sort of reinvented or taken the reins of a character that already exists before.”
Bure – who ended her relationship with Hallmark in 2022 to move to...
- 6/9/2023
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Another Hallmark mystery series has come to an end. Mystery 101 with Jill Wagner and Kristoffer Polaha has been canceled, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries recently confirmed.
Hallmark confirms the end of ‘Mystery 101’ Kristoffer Polaha in ‘Mystery 101: Deadly History’ | ©2021 Crown Media United States LLC/Photographer: Eike Schroter
Mystery 101 starred Wagner as an English professor named Amy who teams up with a detective named Travis to investigate various crimes. The seventh installment in the series, Mystery 101: Deadly History, aired in August 2021. Now, Hallmark has confirmed what fans have long feared: that movie was the last for the Mystery 101 franchise.
“We loved making Mystery 101 and we’re so glad you enjoyed sleuthing along with us,” the network shared on Facebook on April 23, after someone asked about the future of the series. “We want to let you know that our talented sleuths have solved the last mystery and are off the case.
Hallmark confirms the end of ‘Mystery 101’ Kristoffer Polaha in ‘Mystery 101: Deadly History’ | ©2021 Crown Media United States LLC/Photographer: Eike Schroter
Mystery 101 starred Wagner as an English professor named Amy who teams up with a detective named Travis to investigate various crimes. The seventh installment in the series, Mystery 101: Deadly History, aired in August 2021. Now, Hallmark has confirmed what fans have long feared: that movie was the last for the Mystery 101 franchise.
“We loved making Mystery 101 and we’re so glad you enjoyed sleuthing along with us,” the network shared on Facebook on April 23, after someone asked about the future of the series. “We want to let you know that our talented sleuths have solved the last mystery and are off the case.
- 4/27/2023
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
We have some bad news if you were hoping for more stories in the Mysteries 101 franchise.
Hallmark revealed on social media following a Mystery 101 marathon over the weekend that no more movies will be produced.
"We loved making Mystery 101 and we're so glad you enjoyed sleuthing along with us," a Hallmark rep shared with a fan on social media.
"We want to let you know that our talented sleuths have solved the last mystery and are off the case."
"In the coming weeks and months, there are exciting new mysteries on the way that we know you'll love!"
The Mystery 101 franchise kicked off in 2019 and released seven movies until September 2021.
It starred Jill Wagner as Amy Winslow, a college literature professor who holds a class on crime fiction.
Kristoffer Polaha co-starred as Travis Burke, a newly transferred police detective.
Robin Thomas played Graham Winslow, a famous author and Amy's father.
Hallmark revealed on social media following a Mystery 101 marathon over the weekend that no more movies will be produced.
"We loved making Mystery 101 and we're so glad you enjoyed sleuthing along with us," a Hallmark rep shared with a fan on social media.
"We want to let you know that our talented sleuths have solved the last mystery and are off the case."
"In the coming weeks and months, there are exciting new mysteries on the way that we know you'll love!"
The Mystery 101 franchise kicked off in 2019 and released seven movies until September 2021.
It starred Jill Wagner as Amy Winslow, a college literature professor who holds a class on crime fiction.
Kristoffer Polaha co-starred as Travis Burke, a newly transferred police detective.
Robin Thomas played Graham Winslow, a famous author and Amy's father.
- 4/26/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Amy, Travis, and Graham have solved their last mysteries. The Hallmark Movies & Mysteries channel has cancelled its series of Mystery 101 TV movies after seven installments, leaving a cliffhanger unresolved.
Created by Robin Bernheim and Lee Goldberg, the Mystery 101 movies star Jill Wagner, Kristoffer Polaha, and Robin Thomas. Preston Vanderslice, Derek Green, and Sarah Dugdale have had recurring roles.
In the story, Amy Winslow (Wagner) is a college English literature professor specializing in crime fiction. She works at Elmstead College in Garrison, Washington, a small coastal town. She ends up consulting for Travis Burke (Polaha), a big city police detective who's just moved to the area. Amy's father, Graham (Thomas), is the author of a series of popular detective novels and ends up lending a hand. Read More…...
Created by Robin Bernheim and Lee Goldberg, the Mystery 101 movies star Jill Wagner, Kristoffer Polaha, and Robin Thomas. Preston Vanderslice, Derek Green, and Sarah Dugdale have had recurring roles.
In the story, Amy Winslow (Wagner) is a college English literature professor specializing in crime fiction. She works at Elmstead College in Garrison, Washington, a small coastal town. She ends up consulting for Travis Burke (Polaha), a big city police detective who's just moved to the area. Amy's father, Graham (Thomas), is the author of a series of popular detective novels and ends up lending a hand. Read More…...
- 4/26/2023
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
The end has come for Hallmark Movies & Mysteries‘ “Mystery 101” TV movies.
On Sunday morning, the network’s official Facebook page shared a photo of Kristoffer Polaha, who portrays Travis in the movies, sharing that the second “Mystery 101” movie, titled “Playing Dead,” was airing as part of a marathon. The post was flooded with fan comments asking about the future of the TV films.
“We loved making ‘Mystery 101’ and we’re so glad you enjoyed sleuthing along with us. We want to let you know that our talented sleuths have solved the last mystery and are off the case,” the network responded to one viewer. “In the coming weeks and months there are exciting new mysteries on the way that we know you’ll love!”
The films were created by Robin Bernheim and Lee Goldberg, starring Polaha, Jill Wagner and Robin Thomas. The first debuted in January 2019 and six more followed.
On Sunday morning, the network’s official Facebook page shared a photo of Kristoffer Polaha, who portrays Travis in the movies, sharing that the second “Mystery 101” movie, titled “Playing Dead,” was airing as part of a marathon. The post was flooded with fan comments asking about the future of the TV films.
“We loved making ‘Mystery 101’ and we’re so glad you enjoyed sleuthing along with us. We want to let you know that our talented sleuths have solved the last mystery and are off the case,” the network responded to one viewer. “In the coming weeks and months there are exciting new mysteries on the way that we know you’ll love!”
The films were created by Robin Bernheim and Lee Goldberg, starring Polaha, Jill Wagner and Robin Thomas. The first debuted in January 2019 and six more followed.
- 4/24/2023
- by Emily Longeretta
- Variety Film + TV
Kristoffer Polaha was preparing for his latest Hallmark rom-com before he even got the role. In A Winning Team, premiering on Saturday, March 18, he plays a coach who clashes with a professional soccer player, Emily (Nadia Hatta), who accidentally injures him then steps in to help lead the team (including her niece) to the playoffs. And, of course, along the way they just (will) find love. Polaha previews the film, including why it came at the perfect time. For all the Hallmark movies you’ve done, there aren’t as many non-Christmas rom-coms on the list as I expected. What drew you to this one? Kristoffer Polaha: Honestly, it was the timing. It was perfect timing for me to get to work. And you’re right, I haven’t done a lot of non-Christmas movies other than the mysteries. I think it was Dater’s Handbook and Pearl in Paradise, right?...
- 3/15/2023
- TV Insider
New month, new movies. Fresh rom-coms starring Kimberley Sustad, Tyler Hynes, Kristoffer Polaha, and more are part of Hallmark Channel‘s March 2023 schedule. Plus, get ready for the debut of Hallmark’s brand-new series Ride on March 26.
‘The Love Club: Nicole’s Pen Pal’ premieres March 4 on Hallmark Channel
Interior designer Nicole (Brittany Bristow) is newly engaged. But she can’t shake the feeling that her mystery college pen pal might have been the one for her. Unsure about her future, Nicole seeks out the help of The Love Club, four women who met 10 years earlier and vowed to always be there for each other if they ever had any relationship problems.
Nicole and the rest of The Love Club reunite and set about tracking down her old pen pal. Their search sends them on a journey to a mountain lodge where the letters eventually lead Nicole to her true love.
‘The Love Club: Nicole’s Pen Pal’ premieres March 4 on Hallmark Channel
Interior designer Nicole (Brittany Bristow) is newly engaged. But she can’t shake the feeling that her mystery college pen pal might have been the one for her. Unsure about her future, Nicole seeks out the help of The Love Club, four women who met 10 years earlier and vowed to always be there for each other if they ever had any relationship problems.
Nicole and the rest of The Love Club reunite and set about tracking down her old pen pal. Their search sends them on a journey to a mountain lodge where the letters eventually lead Nicole to her true love.
- 3/1/2023
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Exclusive: Neal McDonough (Yellowstone), Sean Astin (Stranger Things) and Rose Reid (Finding You) will join Kristoffer Polaha, John Billingsley, Jason Marsden, Nolan North, Emily Rose and more in the sci-fi thriller The Shift, which has entered production in Birmingham, Al.
The film written and directed by Brock Heasley marks the first original theatrical effort from Angel Studios, the studio behind the crowdfunded streaming series The Chosen. Plot details are under wraps. But Liz Tabish, Paras Patel and Jordan Walker Ross will also feature in the cast of the pic from Ken Carpenter’s Nook Lane Entertainment.
McDonough is repped by Luber Roklin Entertainment and Goodman, Genow, Schenkman; Astin by Luber Roklin, Stewart Talent and Brecheen Feldman Breimer; and Reid by Innovative Artists and attorney Jared Bloch.
Thomas Haden Church and Dianna Agron in Acidman
Exclusive: Brainstorm Media has acquired U.S. rights to the sci-fi drama Acidman, starring Dianna Agron...
The film written and directed by Brock Heasley marks the first original theatrical effort from Angel Studios, the studio behind the crowdfunded streaming series The Chosen. Plot details are under wraps. But Liz Tabish, Paras Patel and Jordan Walker Ross will also feature in the cast of the pic from Ken Carpenter’s Nook Lane Entertainment.
McDonough is repped by Luber Roklin Entertainment and Goodman, Genow, Schenkman; Astin by Luber Roklin, Stewart Talent and Brecheen Feldman Breimer; and Reid by Innovative Artists and attorney Jared Bloch.
Thomas Haden Church and Dianna Agron in Acidman
Exclusive: Brainstorm Media has acquired U.S. rights to the sci-fi drama Acidman, starring Dianna Agron...
- 2/3/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
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