CTV Life 2023 Holiday Premieres – Updated

November 3, 2023November 18, 2023 ~ lovetvmovies.ca ~ Leave a comment

Unfortunately, there has been no press release yet announcing CTV Life’s holiday lineup this year, but it appears that the network’s holiday programming starts today with a new movie premiering this evening and a slate of holiday movies scheduled throughout the day tomorrow. Today’s premiere is a movie that was available to stream on Hulu in the US beginning November 1st:

A Christmas Frequency
Friday, November 3, 2023 at 8/5pm et/pt
Hulu (2023)
Starring: Ansley Gordon Jonathan Stoddard, Denise Richards & Casey Waller
Radio talk show producer Kenzie sets up host Brooke on a series of live on-air dates to save their show.

For anyone who happened to miss A Christmas Frequency, it is currently available to stream free on CTV’s website. Click here to stream free directly from ctv.ca.

Hopefully CTV Life’s holiday lineup is announced soon, but in the meantime, it looks like new movies will premiere Friday and Saturday nights at 8/5pm et/pt, followed by holiday favourites airing all day on Saturdays. It also appears that new movies will be made available to stream free from CTV’s website after premiering, though that may be for a limited time only. Here are the premieres currently scheduled to air on CTV Life:

Christmas on Repeat
Saturday, November 4, 2023 at 8/5pm et/pt
Hulu (2022)
Starring: Jennifer Taylor & Matthew Lawrence
An advertising executive is granted her wish of a Christmas do-over and realizes what she has been missing in life.
Click here to stream free from ctv.ca.

A Dash of Christmas (Christmas Bake-Off)
Friday, November 10, 2023 at 8/5pm et/pt
GAC Family (2023)
Starring: Laura Osnes & Christopher Russell
With the help of a local baker, a marketing executive learns to bake in order to land her dream job and ends up entering a holiday bakeoff.
Click here to stream free from ctv.ca.

My Christmas Fiancé
Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 8/5pm et/pt
Hulu (2022)
Starring: Jennifer Freeman, Jack Parr & Denise Richards
While working at a restaurant in Italy, Maya’s boss asks her to pose as his fiancé during the holidays so he can avoid his family’s attempts to get him married.
Click here to stream free from ctv.ca.

Christmas Keepsake (A Time Capsule Christmas)
Friday, November 17, 2023 at 8/5pm et/pt
GAC Family (2023)
Starring: Jillian Murray & Daniel Lissing
A father unexpectedly finds romance while searching for the owner of a Christmas time capsule.

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Holiday Movies Streaming Free in November

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W Network in Free Preview

Now that W Network’s 2023 Countdown to Christmas is officially in full effect with back-to-back holiday movies, the network is in free preview nationwide for the month of November. Please check with your local cable provider for details.

Tubi TV

A number of holiday movies that have already aired in Canada are available for free on Tubi but recently added are two holiday movies that were originally available on-demand and have not yet aired on cable TV in Canada.

Christmas in the Pines
Video-on-Demand (2021) UPtv (2022)
Starring: Jillian Murray & Dean Geyer
Writer Ariel and architect Mark both believe they are the rightful owner of a charming Christmas cottage.
Click here to stream Christmas in the Pines directly from Tubi.

Meeting Mr. Christmas
Video-on-Demand (2022)
Starring: Greta Carew-Johns & Madison Smith
Travel blogger Sophie’s negative view of Christmas changes when she heads home for the holidays and works with local doctor and Christmas enthusiast Finn to save her family’s annual charity gala.
Click here to stream Meeting Mr. Christmas directly from Tubi.

Tubi’s holiday catalogue also includes some 2022 movies from UPtv that aired on Citytv last year. Click on each title below to stream directly from Tubi:
Christmas on the Slopes
Christmas Lucky Charm
Santa’s Got Style

Tubi’s holiday offerings usually include some original holiday movies in addition to those that are released directly to the streaming platform so it’s worth a browse to see what’s new!

Streaming Free on CTV

CTV has yet to announce its holiday programming this year, but most of the holiday movies that premiered last year on CTV Life are currently available to stream free from ctv.ca. Click on each movie title below to stream from CTV.

Stream 2022 Hallmark Movies on CTV:
A Big Fat Family Christmas
A Cozy Christmas Inn
Holiday Heritage
‘Twas the Night Before Christmas

Stream 2022 GAC Family Movies on CTV:
A Christmas… Present
I’m Glad It’s Christmas
B&B Merry
Christmas on Candy Cane Lane
A Brush With Christmas Romance

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2023 Super Channel Heart & Home Christmas

October 31, 2023November 15, 2023 ~ lovetvmovies.ca ~ Leave a comment

This year’s Super Channel Heart and Home Christmas has been announced! It begins November 24th and features 19 new movies, 12 of which are premiering for the first time in Canada. The remaining movies are new to the network but aired last year on CTV Life. Please see the programming schedule below for all the details and note that starting December 1st, all new movies will be available to stream on demand.

2023 Canadian Premieres:

Dognapped: Hound for the Holidays
Friday, November 24, 2023 at 8/5pm et/pt
ION (2022)
Starring: Sara Ball, Noah Fearnley, Vivica A. Fox & Kimberly Dawn Guerrero
After an influencer’s dog is kidnapped, her assistant works with the local vet to find the puppy in time for Christmas.

Country Hearts Christmas
Saturday, November 25, 2023 at 8/5pm et/pt
UPtv (2023)
Starring: Lanie McAuley, Katerina Maria, Michelle Nolden & Chris Jericho
This holiday sequel to Country Hearts follows Tori and June as they struggle to make difficult decisions and balance their careers and family.

A Prince and Pauper Christmas
Friday, December 1, 2023 at 8/5pm et/pt
ION (2022)
Starring: Brittany Underwood, Jonathan Stoddard & Tom Arnold
Federal agent Sydney falls for the European prince she finds to stand in for her missing informant during an investigation.

The Case of the Christmas Diamond
Friday, December 8, 2023 at 8/5pm et/pt
ION (2022)
Starring: Kelly Daly & William Baldwin
While visiting her wealthy friend’s estate for Christmas, Andy is accused of stealing a multi-million gem and has to find the real thief in order to clear her name.

The Search for Secret Santa
Friday, December 15, 2023 at 8/5pm et/pt
ION (2022)
Starring: Skye Coyne, Alex Trumble & Jackée Harry
Reporter Sofia hopes a story about a long-lost Secret Santa gift she discovered will help save her career.

An Eclectic Christmas
Saturday, December 16, 2023 at 8/5pm et/pt
UPtv (2022)
Starring: Hannah Galway, Jeremy Walmsley, Jill Frappier & Dayle McLeod
Kim and Scott work together to distribute her late aunt’s vintage store inventory as Christmas gifts.

‘Twas the Text Before Christmas (Christmas by Chance)
Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at 8/5pm et/pt
GAC Family (2023)
Starring: Merritt Patterson & Trevor Donovan
A mistaken text message sent to NYC chiropractor Addie leads to a beautiful friendship with Nana and a special holiday spent in Vermont with her and her son James, a travel doctor who is home for Christmas.

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It’s a Wonderful Lifetime 2023

October 17, 2023November 14, 2023 ~ lovetvmovies.ca ~ Leave a comment

Lifetime has finally released their schedule for It’s a Wonderful Lifetime 2023 which features 12 new movies set to air in the US this holiday season. Three of these movies, however, premiered last year in Canada on Citytv – Mistletoe Match, Christmas Plus One and Planes, Trains and Christmas Trees. Two of the movies in Lifetime’s lineup are also premiering as part of W Network’s Countdown to Christmas and will air in November on W – Christmas at the Chalet and Laughing All the Way. No word yet on what movies we can expect to see on Lifetime Canada but hopefully the remaining movies will also air in Canada this holiday season.

Christmas Plus One
US Airdate: Saturday, November 18, 2023
Premiered in Canada in 2022 on Citytv

Planes, Trains and Christmas Trees
US Airdate: Sunday, November 19, 2023
Premiered in Canada in 2022 on Citytv

Christmas at the Chalet
US Airdate: Saturday, November 25, 2023
Airing in Canada Wednesday, November 1, 2023 on W Network

Laughing All the Way
US Airdate: Saturday, November 26, 2023
Airing in Canada Wednesday, November 29, 2023 on W Network

Ladies of the ’80s: A Divas Christmas
US Airdate: Saturday, December 2, 2023
Starring: Loni Anderson, Morgan Fairchild, Linda Gray, Donna Mills, Nicolette Sheridan, Travis Burns & Taylor Ann Thompson
Five actresses reunite for a final special Christmas episode of their soap opera and work together to help the show’s director Nell and producer Alex find love.

Mistletoe Match
US Airdate: Sunday, December 3, 2023
Premiered in Canada in 2022 on Citytv

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W Network’s 2023 Countdown to Christmas Announced!

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W Network has finally released its lineup for this year’s Hallmark Channel’s Countdown to Christmas! This holiday season, viewers can look forward to over 40 new exclusive premieres on the network! All but three of the movies premiering on Hallmark Channel in the US and the two set to stream on Hallmark Movies Now will air on W Network this year, along with a few from other networks like Lifetime and UPtv.

Here is this year’s schedule for Hallmark Channel’s Countdown to Christmas in Canada on W:

Checkin’ It Twice (Christmas Goals)
Friday, October 20, 2023 at 8pm et/pt
Hallmark Channel (2023)
Starring: Kim Matula & Kevin McGarry
A hockey player falls for a real estate agent after a trade leads him to her hometown and her family’s backyard cottage.

Where Are You, Christmas?
Saturday, October 21, 2023 at 8pm et/pt
Hallmark Channel (2023)
Starring: Lyndsy Fonseca, Michael Rady & Jim O’Heir
After her wish for a year without Christmas seems to come true, Addy works with the town mechanic to try to bring back the holiday.

Ms. Christmas Comes to Town (It Happened at Christmas)
Thursday, October 26, 2023 at 8pm et/pt
Hallmark Movies & Mysteries (2023)
Starring: Erica Durance & Brennan Elliott
After receiving a terminal diagnosis, shopping channel host Ms. Christmas sets out to spread holiday cheer before her last broadcast.

Christmas by Design
Friday, October 27, 2023 at 8pm et/pt
Hallmark Channel (2023)
Starring: Rebecca Dalton & Jonathan Keltz
A fashion designer finds inspiration when she is challenged to create a holiday themed collection.

Mystic Christmas
Saturday, October 28, 2023 at 8pm et/pt
Hallmark Channel (2023)
Starring: Jessy Schram, Chandler Massey, Patti Murin & William R. Moses
Juniper reconnects with an old ex when she travels to Mystic, Connecticut during the holidays to work at a rehabilitation center and aquarium.

Joyeux Noel (Le Marché de Noël)
Sunday, October 29, 2023 at 8pm et/pt
Hallmark Channel (2023)
Starring: Jaicy Elliott & Brandt Daughtery
When copy editor Lea discovers a painting of a Christmas market, she and journalist Mark travel to France hoping to learn about its origins.

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CTV Drama October Premieres – Updated Again!

October 1, 2023October 23, 2023 ~ lovetvmovies.ca ~ Leave a comment

Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Something New
Sunday, October 1st at 9/6pm et/pt
Hallmark Movies & Mysteries (2023)
Starring: Skyler Samuels, Evan Roderick & Marilu Henner
In this prequel, a young Aurora returns home after college and finds herself entangled in a mystery after her friend’s fiancé goes missing and a body is found.
Available to stream free at ctv.ca until October 7th

Haunted Harmony Mysteries: Murder in G Major
Sunday, October 8th at 9/6pm et/pt
Hallmark Movies & Mysteries (2023)
Starring: Tamera Mowry-Housley, Marco Grazzini & Adam Fergus
When former orchestra conductor Gethsemane moves to Ireland to teach music, she meets the ghost of renowned composer Eamon McCarthy and tries to help prove he wasn’t responsible for his girlfriend Orla’s death.
Available to stream free at ctv.ca until October 14th

OCTOBER 8, 2023 ~ UPDATED

In addition to the two mysteries previously posted, CTV Drama will also air the two newest Hannah Swensen Mysteries in October – Carrot Cake Murder and A Zest for Death. So excited to finally see both of these in Canada!

Carrot Cake Murder: A Hannah Swensen Mystery
Sunday, October 15th at 9/6pm et/pt
Hallmark Movies & Mysteries (2023)
Starring: Alison Sweeney, Cameron Mathison & Barbara Niven
Hannah finds herself investigating another mystery in Lake Eden when a skeleton is discovered in the rubble of an old building undergoing renovation.
Available to stream free at ctv.ca until October 21st

A Zest for Death: A Hannah Swensen Mystery
Sunday, October 22nd at 9/6pm et/pt
Hallmark Movies & Mysteries (2023)
Starring: Alison Sweeney, Cameron Mathison & Barbara Niven
Hannah’s mother finds the body of the homeowner, and frequent customer of The Cookie Jar, while looking for a home for her sister Michelle.
Available to stream free at ctv.ca until October 28th

Please check back for any updates – any new movies scheduled for the remainder of October will be added here.