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New Hallmark Premieres in October
OCTOBER 1, 2024
In addition to the premieres already announced as part of Fall Into Love and Hallmark’s holiday programming, the network also has these new movies scheduled to premiere this month:
New on Hallmark Mystery in October
A Sprinkle of Deceit: A Hannah Swensen Mystery
US Premiere: Friday, October 4, 2024
Starring: Alison Sweeney, Victor Webster & Barbara Niven
Hannah and Chad try to solve a murder and clear a colleague implicated in the crime.
Curious Caterer: Forbidden Fruit
US Premiere: Friday, October 11, 2024
Starring: Nikki DeLoach & Andrew Walker
Goldie and Tom’s first date is interrupted when they witness a murder while at a concert.
New on Hallmark+ in October
Aurora Teagarden Mysteries:
Starring: Skyler Samuels & Evan Roderick
A Lesson in Murder
Available to stream Thursday, October 3, 2024
Death at the Diner
Available to stream Thursday, October 10, 2024
The Groomsmen:
Starring: Jonathan Bennett, BJ Britt & Tyler Hynes
First Look
Available to stream Thursday, October 17, 2024
Second Chances
Available to stream Thursday, October 24, 2024
Last Dance
Available to stream Thursday, October 31, 2024
So far, only Curious Caterer: Forbidden Fruit is scheduled to air in Canada, premiering on W Network at the same time as its US debut. CTV Drama has aired the previous Hannah Swensen Mysteries so this latest one should end up on there at some point. CTV Drama also aired the first “Young Aurora Mystery” so hopefully these next two installments will follow.
New Hannah Swensen Mysteries in Production
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
According to Creative BC, production for two more Hannah Swensen Mysteries will soon be underway in BC . A Pie to Die For is set to film from October 15th – November 1st with Crystal Lowe listed as director. Cooked to Death will follow, with production scheduled for November 5th – 24th and Kevin Leslie slated to direct.
When Hope Calls Season 2 Announced
SEPTEMBER 21, 2024
When Calls the Heart spin-off When Hope Calls, which aired in 2019 and was followed by a two-part Christmas special in 2021, is finally getting a second season! Filming will get underway soon for the new eight-episode season with a premiere date aimed for January 2025 on Great American Family. New and returning stars for Season 2 include Cindy Busby, Christopher Russell, Nick Bateman, Morgan Kohan, Wendy Crewson, Hanneke Talbot and Ryan-James Hatanaka.
More From Hallmark+ Coming to Canada
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
It looks like more content from Hallmark+ is on its way to Canada! W Network is set to debut Mistletoe Murders, The Chicken Sisters and Celebrations with Lacey Chabert here in Canada. See the post here for more details…
Hallmark Announces 2024 Holiday Programming
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Hallmark has announced its lineup for this year’s Countdown to Christmas, Hallmark Mystery’s Miracles of Christmas. and all the new movies and series set to debut on Hallmark + this holiday season. See the post here for all the details…
Countdown to Christmas News
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Hallmark is celebrating the 15th anniversary of Countdown to Christmas with a special Joy to Your World holiday campaign featuring the new song Let There Be Joy from award-winning artist, actress, and producer Jennifer Hudson. Her upcoming holiday album, “The Gift of Love”, will be released on Friday, October 18th which coincides with the official start to this year’s Countdown to Christmas! Read more from Hallmark…
Hallmark should be unveiling their 2024 holiday lineup soon, but in the meantime, a few more casting details have been released recently:
News of casting from Christmas With the Singhs has been revealed from director Panta Mosleh. The movie, based on a script by Patricia Isaac and Emily Ting, will star Benjamin Hollingsworth and Anuja Joshi who play a newly engaged couple returning home for their first Christmas together with their families.
Deadline Exclusive:
Angela Kinsey will be making her Hallmark debut in Confessions of a Christmas Letter. Centered around a small town letter-writing contest, the movie follows Kinsey’s character Settie Rose who hires struggling novelist Juan, played by Alec Santos, to write the perfect letter. However, complications arise and a charade must be kept up when people believe he is engaged to Settie’s daughter Lily, who is played by Lillian Doucet-Roche. Read more from Deadline…
People Exclusive:
Hallmark also released details about another 2024 movie Christmas on Call. Previously titled “First Responders Christmas”, the movie stars Ser’Darius Blain and Sara Canning and follows the lives of first responders in Philadelphia during the busy holiday season. Blain’s character EMT Wes, an Eagles fan, helps new ER doctor Hannah, played by Canning, find her way in the city. People also revealed that Donna Kelce will appear in “Christmas on Call” in addition to the already announced guest appearance on “Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story”. Read more from People…
See the 2024 Holiday Preview for more details about this year’s Countdown to Christmas.
Hallmark Holiday News
SEPTEMBER 8, 2024
Hallmark has announced a premiere date for Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story – the movie is set to air on November 30th as part of this year’s Christmas to Countdown. Hallmark also released a preview for the movie as seen below:
And also Hallmark-related, it looks like another holiday movie is slated for filming next month in Winnipeg. According to ACTRA Manitoba, Following Yonder Star is scheduled to shoot from October 1- 25th and will be directed by Jeff Beesley. An overview from Casting Workbook reveals the movie is about actress Abby Marshall who escapes to a Vermont ski town after some bad press. There she meets local innkeeper Tom who needs help directing the town’s Christmas pageant and taking on this new role allows Abby to realize what’s truly important in her life.
New Holiday Movies in Production
AUGUST 28, 2024
Another quick update on new movies added to production schedules recently…
Ontario Creates lists both A Dance in the Snow (Christmas Dance) and Trading Up Christmas as set to film from September 9 – 27th. As previously mentioned, The Cinemaholic reports these two movies are for Hallmark.
In BC, two new movies have been added to production lists – Sugarplummed, directed by Ryan Landels, and Leah’s Perfect Christmas, directed by Peter Benson. According to the DGC, both are set to film in the Lower Mainland from September 9 – 27th. These movies are not confirmed for Hallmark but Peter Benson is a seasoned director for the network while Ryan Landels recently wrote and directed Hallmark’s “Santa Tell Me”.
And filming this month in Ireland is Tis the Season to Be Irish. According to IMDb, Hallmark will be a distributor for the movie, which follows a real estate investor who travels to Ireland intending to flip a cottage before Christmas only to find it needs more work than she realized.
New Series Filming for Hallmark
AUGUST 28, 2024
From Deadline: A new drama series is in the works for Hallmark+ called Ripple. Set in New York City, the series follows the lives of Nate, Kris, Walter and Aria, four strangers who have crossed paths many times but don’t actually meet until their actions cause a ripple effect that leads them to one another. Filming for the new series begins next month in Toronto.
More Holiday Movies Filming
AUGUST 21, 2024
A number of new holiday movies have been added to upcoming production schedules. According to the DGC, Hallmark’s Christmas With the Singhs is filming in Vancouver from August 26th – September 16th, with Panta Mosleh slated to direct. As mentioned previously, the movie centers around a newly engaged couple, Asha and Jake, who are returning home for their first Christmas together with their families.
Also set to film in Vancouver next month is Howliday Season. The DGC lists Terry Ingram as director and notes the movie is scheduled to shoot from September 3rd – 20th. As per The Cinemaholic, this is an upcoming Hallmark movie about a blogger and a pet rescue owner who are brought together when their dogs go viral for being a “doggy couple.”
According to Casting Workbook, another Hallmark movie Hanukkah on the Rocks is scheduled to film in Winnipeg from September 9th – 29th. The movie follows corporate lawyer Tory whose quest for Hanukkah candles leads her to a bar called Rocky’s. After meeting a group of the bar’s regulars, she finds herself helping turn the place into an eight-night Hanukkah pop-up bar.
The Cinemaholic also reports two new movies are set to film in Ontario – Christmas Dance, which is about a young autistic woman planning an inclusive school dance while also trying to help her mom find love, and Trading Up Christmas, which focuses on a woman determined to help her sister and niece find a home in time for the holidays. Production schedules have yet to confirm filming for these two movies.
More News on Hallmark +
AUGUST 14, 2024
From Deadline: More details have been released about Hallmark+ including new programming that has been announced for the upcoming launch of the streaming service…
Set to premiere when Hallmark+ debuts on September 10th is the new original series The Chicken Sisters based on the bestselling novel by KJ Dell’Antonia. The family drama series stars Schuyler Fisk, Genevieve Angelson, Lea Thompson and Wendie Palick and follows two rival fried chicken restaurants and the complications that arise when a popular cooking show comes to town. Following its debut, new episodes will be released every Thursday beginning September 12th.
Also premiering on Hallmark+ in September is a new trilogy Love on the Danube. The first movie Love Song starring Nazneen Contractor and Wes Brown will premiere on September 10th, followed by Royal Getaway starring Jessica Sipos and Dan Jeannotte on the 19th, and then Kissing Stars starring Sarah Power and Brendan Penny on the 26th.
New installments of The Jane Mysteries will also premiere on Hallmark+ during the month of September – A Deadly Prescription on the 10th, Murder at Moseby on the 19th and Too Much to Lose on the 26th.
Two new unscripted series will also be featured on Hallmark+ when it launches next month – “Celebrations with Lacey Chabert” will surprise deserving people making a difference in their communities and “Hallmark VIP Movie Pass”, hosted by Tamera Mowry-Housley, will give viewers a behind-the-scenes glimpse of some of their favorite movies.
So what does this mean for Canada? Unfortunately, it looks like those of us here will just have to wait and see… It’s possible Hallmark+ premieres will come to Canada if and when these movies premiere on Hallmark Channel so it could be a bit of a wait. Hopefully that is not the case and at least some Hallmark+ content will get picked up by a Canadian network. Both W Network and CTV Life have aired movies that premiered on Hallmark Movies Now so it will be interesting to see if any of these new premieres make it into their schedules come fall.
Hallmark’s Fall Into Love Lineup Announced!
AUGUST 2, 2024
From People: Hallmark Channel’s Fall Into Love lineup has been announced! Six new movies will premiere this fall:
His & Hers
Premiering September 7th
Starring Lacey Chabert & Brennan Elliot
The Heiress and the Handyman
Premiering September 14th
Starring Jodie Sweetin & Corey Sevier
Falling Together
Premiering September 21st
Starring Ashley Williams & Paul Campbell
The Real West
Premiering September 28th
Starring Kimberley Sustad, Lucas Bryant & James Denton
Autumn at Apple Hill
Premiering October 5th
Starring Erin Cahill & Wes Brown
Haunted Wedding
Premiering October 12th
Starring Janel Parrish, Dominic Sherwood & Cassandra Potenza
Two new mysteries are also set to premiere on Hallmark Mystery this fall. The Cases of Mystery Lane: Death is Listening will premiere September 13th and A Sprinkle of Deceit: A Hannah Swensen Mystery on October 4th.
“Autumn at Apple Hill” to Premiere This Fall
AUGUST 1, 2024
From First for Women: Autumn at Apple Hill officially joins the slate of 2024 fall movies for Hallmark Channel. The movie adaptation of Angie Ellington’s novel stars Erin Cahill and Wes Brown as lead characters Elise and Luke. Recently divorced, Elise returns to her hometown after inheriting her grandmother’s inn and is working on reviving it when she meets Luke, the mysterious guest staying there.
Read more about Erin Cahill and the movie here from First for Women…
Hallmark Fall Into Love Movie Announced!
JULY 31, 2024
From TV Shows Ace: Falling Together is the latest movie to be added to Hallmark’s “Fall Into Love” programming. Starring Ashley Williams and Paul Campbell, the movie is set to premiere on September 21st, which is World Alzheimer’s Day. It follows the story of Natalie who recently moved to Pittsburgh and her clash with the super in her new building when she encourages residents to join her in volunteering for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s.
Ashley Williams has a personal connection with the Alzheimer’s Association and also serves as an executive producer for the movie along with her husband Neal Dodson. Read more about her story and the movie here from TV Shows Ace…
More New Movies in Production
JULY 29, 2024
Here’s a quick look at two new movies recently added to the growing list of holiday productions:
Set to film in Montreal, QC next month is The Mistletoe Match. According to Casting Workbook, this Hallmark movie will shoot from August 12th – 31st and the storyline centers around two meddling mothers on the town’s Christmas committee who try to play matchmaker for their children.
Joining the slate of productions in BC is The Next Christmas Classic. UBCP ACTRA names David Strasser as director for the movie which is scheduled to film in Vancouver from August 12 -30th. The Cinemaholic reports this movie is in production for Hallmark and that the storyline centers around a struggling singer-songwriter who goes home for Christmas, looking for inspiration for a new song when she crosses paths with a tech developer.
For a list of all the movies in development for this holiday season, check out the 2024 Holiday Preview.
What’s Filming…
JULY 20, 2024
As many Hearties already know, filming for When Calls the Heart Season 12 recently got underway in BC and a few more movies are following suit in the coming weeks. Here’s a quick look at what’s in the works…
As noted previously, the next installment of the Curious Caterer series is set to begin filming in Vancouver at the end of the July. Curious Caterer: Drumstick Drama has now been officially announced and according to Deadline, this fifth installment of the mystery franchise finds Goldy double booked with a VIP concert during her first date with Tom, and things get even more complicated when the lead singer is electrocuted on stage. The movie is expected to premiere this fall on Hallmark Mystery, and hopefully here in Canada too. Heavy has also reported that two more movies are in development for the mystery series – Curious Caterer: Tough Cookie and Curious Caterer: Prime Cut.
Booked for Christmas has now been added to local production lists, filming in Vancouver from July 29th – August 19th with Michael Robison named as director. As mentioned in the previous post, MovieDelic states this movie is for Hallmark and follows a busy book editor who takes a temporary job in a small town bookstore during the holiday season. The Lights of Christmas is scheduled to shoot in Victoria from August 6th – 26th with Lucie Guest listed to direct. According to The Cinemaholic, the movie is also slated for Hallmark and is about a woman who finds a special connection with a local artist after reluctantly returning home to help with the town’s annual Christmas carnival. Also in production in BC according to the DGC is Christmas Blend, set to film in Kelowna from August 19th – September 9th. Jason Bourque is listed as director but it is unclear what network this movie will land on.
And in Toronto, ON, two new holiday movies are in preparations for filming according to ACTRA Toronto – Jingle Bell Luck is scheduled to film from July 30th – August 14th and Operation Mistletoe from August 1 – 17th. No news yet on which network these two movies are in production for.
New Holiday Movies in the Works
JULY 13, 2024
According to the The Cinemaholic, Confessions of a Christmas Letter is slated to film for Hallmark. The movie is about family matriarch Settie Rose who hires struggling novelist Juan to help her win a local competition for the best holiday letter. Filming for this movie will take place in Vancouver, BC in either August or September.
Also in production for Hallmark per MovieDelic is Booked for Christmas, also set to film in Vancouver. Its plot centers around a book editor who takes on a temporary job in a small town bookstore as a reprieve from her hectic and stressful career. No filming dates have been noted as it is not yet on local production lists.
And according to LDP, two more holiday movies are in the works for Hallmark – Merry Friendsmas sees longtime friends Zac and Mia’s annual Friendsmas party tradition come to an end when they decide to throw rival holiday parties on the same night. Christmas With the Singhs follows Asha and Jake, newly engaged and returning home for their first Christmas together with their families. IMDb indicates both movies are in still in development.
Hallmark News from the TCA Summer 2024
JULY 11, 2024
Hallmark announced there will be 40 new Christmas movies this holiday season as well as a new streaming service Hallmark+ set to launch this September. According to Variety, it will feature exclusive content including limited series, original movies and unscripted content.
This fall, Hallmark+ will debut Groomsmen, a new trilogy starring Tyler Hynes, Jonathan Bennett and BJ Britt. The three movies “First Look”, “Secondly Chances” and “Last Dance” follow three best friends Pete, Danny and Jackson as they navigate life and love.
It was also announced that the limited series Holidazed which was filmed in 2022 will also premiere on Hallmark+ this year. The limited series follows the lives of six families in Oak Bay, Oregon during the busy holiday season and stars Erin Cahill, Holland Roden, Dennis Haysbert, John C. McGinley and Ian Harding. The new holiday mystery series Mistletoe Murders is also slated for Hallmark+ and will star Peter Mooney alongside Sarah Drew.
Hallmark’s previously announced film adaptation of The Chicken Sisters will also be released on Hallmark+ this September as well as Love on the Danube, a collection of romcoms starring Sarah Power and Brendan Penny, Jessica Sipos and Dan Jeannotte, and Nazneen Contractor and Wes Brown.
Hallmark also unveiled a number of unscripted reality series hosted by different network stars. Jonathan Bennett will look for Hallmark’s next leading man in “Finding Mr. Christmas”, “Celebrations With Lacey Chabert” will celebrate everyday heroes, and Wes Brown will visit holiday light displays in “Ready, Set, Glow”. In 2025, fans can look forward to Ashley Williams playing matchmaker in “Small Town Setup” and Luke Macfarlane helping families with renovations in “Home is Where the Heart Is”.
No word yet on what this new streaming service might mean for viewers here in Canada. Hallmark is upgrading its current streaming service Hallmark Movies Now into Hallmark+ and though Hallmark Movies Now is not available in Canada, some of the movies that debuted there have aired on Canadian networks. Last holiday season, “An Ice Palace Romance” premiered on CTV Life while “Operation Nutcracker” is part of W Network’s Christmas in July this year. Considering Hallmark+ will include both limited and unscripted series in its programming, it will be interesting to see what happens in Canada come September!
Here is a promo for Hallmark+ shared on Instagram. Also check out Hallmark Movies Now for previews of the new movies and series mentioned!
Great American Family Announces New Holiday Movies
JULY 10, 2024 ~ UPDATED
Great American Family has officially announced two more original movies for this year’s Great American Christmas.
Jingle Bells, Wedding Bells is set to premiere on the network in November and stars Candace Cameron Bure and Cameron Mathison. According to the network’s press release, the movie is about Gracie, the Peachtree Inn’s wedding planner, and her attempt to pull off the perfect wedding for a couple just two weeks before Christmas. This movie, in addition to the previously announced “A Christmas Less Travelled”, makes two Christmas movies that Candace Cameron Bure will star in for the network this holiday season.
Also premiering as part of Great American Christmas 2024 is A Little Women’s Christmas, a modern adaptation of the classic novel by Louisa May Alcott. The ensemble cast includes network stars Jillian Murray, Laura Osnes, Jen Lilley, Trevor Donovan and Jesse Hutch and features Gladys Knight who will perform a new original Christmas song.
For more details about this year’s holiday lineup from Great American Family, check out the 2024 Holiday Preview or read more from Great American Family. Previous movies from the network have aired in Canada on Super Channel Heart & Home and CTV Life so viewers here will have to stay tuned to see which movies might make it to Canada and what network they will land on.
Hallmark Movie News
JULY 9, 2024
According to production schedules in BC, the next installment of Curious Caterer is set to film in Vancouver from July 29th to August 19th with David Winning listed as director. Production Weekly reveals a working title – “Drumstick Drama” – and though Hallmark announced that this 5th movie was on the way earlier this year, it has yet to release official details.
Although the movie has not been confirmed for Hallmark, more details are known about Vortex Production’s The Christmas Charade currently filming in Ontario. According to Vortex Productions, the movie will star Rachel Skarsten alongside Corey Sevier (who is also listed as director) and is about “a risk-averse librarian [who] accidentally gets wrapped up with a Grinchy FBI agent in an undercover mission to save the Saint Nicholas Ruby on Christmas Eve”. Stay tuned to see what network this movie lands on.
Finally, Hallmark fans can look forward to some announcements from the network at the upcoming TCA 2024 Summer Press Tour which runs from July 10th – 17th. Veteran Hallmark director Sir Ron Oliver shared on his Instagram that his latest project will be officially announced then. As TV Shows Ace notes, it has been speculated that this project could be a trilogy involving Tyler Hynes and Jonathan Bennett who were also filming on location at the same time. Other Hallmark stars have also been hinting about recent projects on social media – Brittany Bristow and Will Kemp filmed a holiday movie in Ottawa and Budapest last month while Taylor Cole shared she just wrapped up filming in Vancouver.
Hopefully fans will learn more about all of these movies and other projects in the works for Hallmark in the coming days. More updates to come!
More Holiday Movies in Production
JUNE 29, 2024
Another “Mrs. Miracle” movie looks to be in the works as production lists in BC reveal filming for Homecoming With Mrs. Miracle will soon get underway. It is set to film in Victoria, BC from July 7-26th with Peter Benson listed as director. A synopsis of the movie from The Cinemaholic reveals the movie is about three siblings in conflict over their late grandmother’s real estate company and Mrs. Miracle, the angel who helps them see beyond their dispute and realize what really matters. This Time Each Year is also on production schedules for filming in Fort Langley, BC from July 15th – August 1st with Crystal Lowe slated to direct. According to MovieDelic, the movie is about a separated couple who come together to celebrate Christmas with their son. Both sources list these movies as productions for Hallmark.
In Hamilton, ON, filming for The Christmas Charade just started and will run until July 12th. Ontario Creates names Corey Sevier as director for this movie which is listed as a Vortex Production. Recent movies from Vortex such as “Operation Christmas”, “Christmas Island” and “Take Me Back for Christmas” have premiered on Hallmark but previous Vortex productions have also landed on Lifetime and UPtv. At this time, no network has been confirmed yet for this movie.
Also filming in Hamilton, ON next month is A Season to Remember. The movie is scheduled to shoot from July 15th – August 1st. FTIA’s Production List indicates the movie is for OWN and is about a sports reporter who is determined to succeed in her male-dominated industry and the photographer she partners up with along the way.
View the 2024 Holiday Preview for a list of all movies in the works for the upcoming holiday season.
New Movies and Mysteries in Hallmark’s August Lineup
JUNE 28, 2024
Hallmark’s Summer Nights will be back in August and here are the details for the five new movies set to premiere:
Junebug
US Premiere: Saturday, August 3, 2024
Starring: Autumn Reeser & Aaron O’Connell
Juniper starts to re-evaluate her life when an eight-year-old version of herself appears.
My Dreams of You
US Premiere: Saturday, August 10, 2024
Starring: Skyler Samuels & Kapil Talwalker
Grace is accidentally introduced to Michael in her dreams but he has no idea who she is when they meet.
A Costa Rican Wedding
US Premiere: Saturday, August 17, 2024
Starring: Rhiannon Fish & Christopher Russell
A maid of honor needs help from her nemesis when things go wrong at her best friend’s wedding in Costa Rica.
The Magic of Lemon Drops
US Premiere: Saturday, August 24, 2024
Starring: Lyndsy Fonseca & Ian Harding
Lolly receives three magical lemon drops that allow her to experience what her life could have been had she made different choices.
Head Over Heels
US Premiere: Saturday, August 31, 2024
Starring: Rebecca Dalton & Olivier Renaud
Addison is determined to prove herself when she lands an internship at a New York studio before fashion week.
Two new movies are also set to premiere on Hallmark Mystery in August:
Jazz Ramsey: A K9 Mystery
US Premiere: Friday, August 2, 2024
Starring: Rachel Skarsten & Corey Sevier
Jazz Ramsey and her dog Zeus find themselves entangled in an investigation after stumbling upon an old crime scene.
Nelly Knows Mysteries (Engaged to be Murdered)
US Premiere: Friday, August 23, 2024
Starring: Pascale Hutton & Kavan Smith
Nelly works with the local detective to prove her friend Dahlia is not responsible for her boyfriend’s death.
> See more from Soap Opera News…
Hunter King and Tyler Hynes to Star in “Holiday Touchdown”
JUNE 25, 2024
Hallmark Media and the Kansas City Chiefs are teaming up for a new holiday movie called Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story. The movie will star Hallmark favorites Hunter King and Tyler Hynes and is set to begin filming in Kansas City, Missouri in July. It looks like this is the same movie from the previous post – Christmas by the Yard – with a new title and details officially released.
The synopsis for the movie reads: “Alana Higman (King) is sure that her family’s lifelong history as Kansas City Chiefs superfans makes them a frontrunner to win the team’s ‘Fan of the Year’ contest. Derrick (Hynes), Director of Fan Engagement, is tasked with evaluating how Alana and her family stack up against the other two finalists. As the pair spends time together, it’s clear there’s a spark between them but when her grandfather’s vintage Chiefs, good luck winter hat goes missing, Alana begins to doubt everything she believed about fate, destiny and even questions her future with Derrick – unless, that is, a little Christmas magic can throw a Hail Mary.”
New Movies in Production
JUNE 22, 2024
According to The Cinemaholic, filming for a new Hallmark movie Christmas by the Yard is set to get underway in Kansas City, Missouri next month. Football, family and the holidays will be at the heart of this upcoming movie.
> See details from The Cinemaholic…
In Victoria, BC, the next installment of the Ainsley McGregor Mysteries is scheduled to film in July. The series, filming for GAF, stars Candace Cameron Bure and is the network’s first mystery franchise. The Case of the Yarn Maker is the follow-up to The Case of the Wine Maker which was filmed last fall in Kelowna, BC. The series, which is about a former Chicago criminologist who returns home to Sweet River, Texas, is adapted from the mysteries by novelist Candace Havens. Movies from GAF have previously aired on Super Channel Heart & Home or CTV Life/Drama here so it is possible this series makes its way to Canada.
> Read more from Great American Family…
Christmas on Cherry Lane 3 and 4
JUNE 14, 2024
According to production lists in BC, Christmas in Cherry Lane 3 and 4 has been added to filming schedules. Christmas in Cherry Lane 2 is still listed to begin filming on June 24th but with the added third and fourth movie, filming is now scheduled to wrap up September 9th. In addition to Gail Harvey, Ali Liebert has also been added as a director on the project.
Lacey Chabert and Brennan Elliott to Star in “His & Hers”
JUNE 10, 2024
Hallmark fan-favourites Lacey Chabert and Brennan Elliott will be reunited in the upcoming Hallmark movie His & Hers. It is slated to premiere as part of Hallmark’s Fall Into Love programming later this year.
A synopsis of the movie from Deadline reads: “Married couple Dana (Chabert) and Mark (Elliott) are high-powered lawyers at two separate New York City law firms. They soon find themselves on opposing sides of a messy divorce between two reality stars, Sammy and Brett. When both clients are unable to compromise, Dana and Mark are headed for a courtroom showdown that results in tensions infiltrating their otherwise happy household.”
Linda-Lisa Hayter is set to direct to movie which is scheduled to film in Vancouver, BC from June 17th – July 8th.
New Movies in Production
JUNE 7, 2024
A new holiday project gets underway for Hallmark in Connecticut this month. Trivially True Christmas, directed by Marlo Hunter, will begin filming June 14th and wrap up in July. According to a UTDA casting call, the movie is set in Vermont and centers around a popular annual Christmas Bar Trivia Tournament and an astronomy professor whose faculty team loses a member and reluctantly includes their football team’s new offensive coordinator.
In BC, Christmas on Cherry Lane 2 is scheduled to film from June 24th – July 15th. There has been nothing official announced yet, but production lists indicate Gail Harvey, who directed the first movie, will direct again and the synopsis on FTIA’s Production List reads: “Three families living in the same house in different eras (1951, 2003 and 2024) all struggle to keep the spirit of Christmas alive.”
And in Winnipeg, MB, filming will begin next month for two new movies. From Hallmark and Inferno Pictures, Haunted Wedding is set to film from July 8-27th and will be directed by Jeff Beesley. According to Casting Workbook, the movie is about a engaged couple who discover a broken-hearted spirit inhabiting their wedding venue and try to reconnect the spirit with her long-lost love. Five Gold Rings, from Hallmark and Cartel Pictures, is scheduled to film from July 8-29th. An overview of the movie from Casting Workbook reveals it is about a woman who returns home after her grandmother’s passing and with the help of a childhood friend, tries to complete one last special task her grandmother left for her – to return five lost items to their rightful owners before Christmas.
New “Signed, Sealed, Delivered” Coming Soon…
JUNE 3, 2024
Signed, Sealed, Delivered: A Tale of Three Letters is set to premiere on Hallmark Mystery on Friday, July 12th! According to Hallmark Mystery, “the POstables are back identifying the intended recipients of a trio of dead letters which have a surprising, personal impact on all of them” and the movie stars Eric Mabius, Kristin Booth, Crystal Lowe, Geoff Gustafson and Rhiannon Fish.
The next installment of the series Signed, Sealed, Delivered: To the Moon and Back is slated to air in 2025.
Hallmark Announces “Christmas in July”
MAY 31, 2024
Hallmark has officially released the details for Christmas in July and holiday cheer starts a little early this year! Here’s what’s new on Hallmark beginning June 29th:
Hallmark Channel’s Christmas in July will feature two brand new premieres:
Falling Like Snowflakes
US Premiere: Saturday, June 29, 2024
Starring: Rebecca Dalton & Marcus Rosner
“A photographer determined to complete her exhibit by capturing a rare photo of a 12-sided snowflake, enlists the help of a childhood friend and they go on a mission they’ll never forget.”
A Very Vermont Christmas
US Premiere: Saturday, July 20, 2024
Starring: Katie Leclerc & Ryan McPartlin
“A local champion skier (Leclerc) and Vermont brew master (McPartlin) team up as an unlikely match to create a seasonal microbrew, in order to save her family’s business by Christmas.”
These movies will be new to Hallmark Channel but actually premiered in 2023 on Hallmark’s streaming app Hallmark Movies Now:
Rescuing Christmas
US Television Premiere: Saturday, July 13, 2024
Premiered on Hallmark Movies Now in 2023
Starring: Rachael Leigh Cook & Sam Page
After Erin’s wish for Christmas to disappear comes true, she must find a way to save the holiday that has been erased from everyone’s memories.
An Ice Palace Romance
US Television Premiere: Saturday, July 27, 2024
Premiered on Hallmark Movies Now in 2023
Premiered in Canada on CTV Life in 2023
Starring: Celeste Desjardins & Marcus Rosner
A journalist and former figure skater returns to home for a story and falls for the new owner of the town’s local rink.
Three Wise Men and a Baby – Extended Cut
US Television Premiere: Saturday, July 6, 2024
Premiered on Hallmark Movies Now in 2023
Original Version Premiered in 2022
Starring: Paul Campbell, Tyler Hynes, Andrew Walker & Margaret Colin
Hallmark Movies Now will also premiere a brand new holiday movie in July:
Operation Nutcracker
US Premiere Date: Streaming July 1, 2024
Starring: Ashley Newbrough & Christopher Russell
An event planner gets the opportunity of a lifetime when she plans a holiday charity auction the Warby family and has to help find the missing prized auction item.
An Ice Palace Romance aired last holiday season on CTV Life but Rescuing Christmas has not yet aired in Canada. Hopefully it makes its way to Canada, along with the three new 2024 premieres Falling Like Snowflakes, A Very Vermont Christmas and Operation Nutcracker. Stay tuned for an update when details for Canada are released.
Possible Holiday Sequel in the Works…
MAY 30, 2024
Hallmark has already announced the sequel to 2022’s holiday hit Three Wise Men and a Baby, but according to Production Weekly, it looks like another movie is also getting a second act – Christmas on Cherry Lane #2 is listed in the publication’s latest issue! It’s likely that the movie is only in pre-production at this stage so hopefully a filming schedule or an official announcement from Hallmark will confirm some sort of sequel is on the way.
Hallmark’s Christmas in July Preview
MAY 28, 2024
Hallmark just released their preview for Christmas in July which reveals two brand new movies will premiere in July! One appears to star Marcus Rosner and Rebecca Dalton and the other Ryan McPartlin and Katie LeClerc. Hopefully both of these movies will also premiere in Canada!
Ryan McPartlin shared a few shots from the making of his movie on Instagram back in March. Check out the post here! According to IMDb, the movie is called “Love is Brewing” but that may be a working title that could be changed.
Marcus Rosner also shared a photo on his Instagram while filming his movie in Ottawa back in February. See the post here! Based on this, it looks like the movie was directed by Maxwell McGuire and going by production schedules from Ontario, “Chasing Snowflakes” from Fireside Pictures seems to line up but the title is still unconfirmed at this time.
And below is the 2024 Christmas in July preview from Hallmark:
More New Hallmark Movies in Production
MAY 18, 2024
Filming recently began on Hallmark’s My Dreams of You in Ottawa, ON. According to Casting Workbook, the movie draws on the ethereal element of dreams and what happens when struggling writer Grace is accidentally introduced to the man of her dreams Michael. Kevin Fair is listed as director and filming is scheduled to wrap up on June 4th.
According to ACTRA Manitoba, filming for Autumn at Apple Hill from Hallmark and Manzana Pictures is slated to begin in June in Winnipeg, MB. Directed by Sean Geraughty, the movie looks to be an adaptation of the novel by Angie Ellington which tells the story of Elise, who has inherited the Apple Hill Inn from her grandmother, and Luke, the mysterious guest who stays there.
In Vancouver, BC, Junebug is scheduled to film from May 21st to June 19th on UBCP ACTRA production lists. There is no confirmation that this is a Hallmark movie but Hallmark veteran David Weaver is directing and Antonio Cupo and Stephen Harmaty, who have collaborated on a number of Hallmark movies, are listed as executive producers.
MAY 27, 2024
Autumn Reeser recently shared news on Instagram that production just got underway on a new project with screenwriter Summer Isreal Johnson. The title was not announced but Johnson’s writing accolades and the production timeline suggest the movie is Junebug which (if correct) according to the post, will air on Hallmark Channel this August.
Sarah Drew to Star in Hallmark’s “Mistletoe Murders”
MAY 16, 2024
The new Hallmark holiday series Mistletoe Murders based on the Audible series by Ken Cuperus has officially been announced! Sarah Drew will star as Emily Lane, the owner of a Christmas-themed shop, who finds herself drawn to investigating murders in her small town of Fletcher’s Grove. As mentioned previously, Grant Harvey will direct the series which is scheduled to start filming next month in Toronto.
New Mysteries in Production
MAY 14, 2024
Two new mysteries are currently listed as in production:
In production in BC is Engaged to be Murdered, set to shoot from May 22nd to June 7th. Just based on the title, this sounds like something that would land on Lifetime (in fact, there was a movie of the same title that aired on Lifetime in 2023) but according to the DGC, this is a Hallmark Mystery original to be directed by David I. Strasser. IMDb company credits for the movie also list Hallmark Mystery as a distributor for the movie, and indicate it is a Muse Entertainment production. The synopsis for the movie on IMDb reads: “Local advice columnist with knowledge of town’s secrets gets entangled in a murder case, clashing with the detective leading the investigation.” This is likely a working title and will be changed post production.
Set to film in Toronto, ON in June is Mistletoe Murders. ACTRA Toronto notes this is a series set to film from June 3rd to July 31st. This looks to be an adaptation of the Audible original series of the same name by Ken Cuperus which centers around the life of Emily Lane, the owner of a Christmas-themed store in the quaint town of Fletcher’s Grove who has a knack for solving mysteries. The DGC notes that Grant Harvey is the director and though there has been no official announcement about the series and what network it is being developed for, FTIA’s productionlist.com lists it as a Crown Media production.
Lacey Chabert to Star in Netflix Holiday Rom-Com “Hot Frosty”
MAY 13, 2024
Usually the updates here focus on TV networks but this is big news for fans of the Hallmark star! Lacey Chabert will join a cast that includes Dustin Milligan, Craig Robinson, Joe Lo Truglio, Katy Mixon, Lauren Holly and Chrishell Stause on the up and coming Netflix holiday rom-com. On IMDb, the synopsis for Hot Frosty reads: “Widow Cathy magically brings a snowman to life. His innocence helps her heal and find love again. They bond before the holidays, but he’s doomed to melt.”
Directed by Jerry Ciccoritti, filming for the movie (titled as Love at Frost Sight on production lists) is already well underway in Ottawa, ON and set to wrap up on May 18th.
Hot Frosty will be the third holiday rom-com added to Netflix’s slate for 2024. Already announced was Meet Me Next Christmas starring Christina Milian, Devale Ellis, and Kofi Siriboe and Our Little Secret (previously titled Merry Ex-Mas) starring Linsday Lohan, Kristin Chenoweth and Ian Harding.
“The Chicken Sisters” in Development for Hallmark
MAY 13, 2024
KJ Dell’Antonia’s bestselling novel The Chicken Sisters is being developed into a new television series for Hallmark with a cast that includes Schuyler Fisk, Genevieve Angelson, Lea Thompson and Wendie Malick. The family drama set in Merinac, Kansas will center on the long-standing feud between two fried chicken restaurants and the complications that arise when a popular cooking show comes to town. The eight-episode series adaptation is set to start filming in Vancouver, BC this month.
Season 12 of When Calls the Heart Announced!
MAY 10, 2024
The news all Hearties have been waiting for – When Calls the Heart has been officially renewed for Season 12! Production will begin this summer and fans can look forward to another 12 episodes in the next season of stories from Hope Valley.
Hallmark Movies in Production
MAY 4, 2024
Filming recently got underway for Christmasland, a new holiday movie in production in Nova Scotia. The movie stars real-life couple Meghan Ory and John Reardon, and according to Casting Workbook, is about a journalist who reluctantly travels to the small town of Christmasland but finds herself charmed by the town, the son of the local innkeeper, and the spirit of Christmas. ACTRA Maritimes notes that this is a Hallmark feature and CTV Atlantic has reported the same, but at this time, there has been no official confirmation from the network.
> Read more from CTV Atlantic…
Another Hallmark Christmas movie is scheduled to film in Vancouver, BC next month. 12 Clues of Christmas centers around a holiday-themed “Amazing Race” contest and according to Creative BC, the movie, to be directed by Lucie Guest, will start filming June 3rd and wrap up June 21st.
And in Winnipeg, MB, it looks like filming for The Magic of Lemon Drop Pie will also begin in June. ACTRA Manitoba indicates the movie is filming from June 3rd – 21st and will be directed by Maclain Nelson. The novel written by Rachel Linden was previously optioned by Hallmark and tells the story of Lolly who receives three magical lemon drops that allow her to see what could have been had she made different choices in her life.
Filming Underway for “Autumn’s Gift”
MAY 2, 2024
Ashley Williams recently started filming her new Hallmark movie Autumn’s Gift in British Columbia. The movie, which is filming from April 29th – May 17th, is directed by Mike Rohl and also stars Hrothgar Mathews, Linda Kash and Paul McGillion. According to IMDb, the logline reads: “A stranger comes to town. For chili.”
> See more details from IMDb
Hallmark Channel in June
MAY 2, 2024
Even though we are still waiting on the May lineup here in Canada, Hallmark is set for June! Here is what the network has in store for next month:
For Love & Honey
US Airdate: Saturday, June 1, 2024
Starring: Margaret Clunie & Andrew Walker
From Hallmark: “Beekeeper Eva uncovers an ancient fresco while rescuing a hive. Austen, a visiting archeologist, thinks it is key to his research, so he persuades Eva to help him on his quest across Malta.”
Savoring Paris
US Airdate: Saturday, June 8, 2024
Starring: Bethany Joy Lenz & Stanley Weber
From Hallmark: “Disillusioned with her life, Ella embarks on a soul-searching journey to Paris where she navigates love, self-discovery and cheese amidst the enchanting backdrop of The City of Love.”
A Greek Recipe for Romance
US Airdate: Saturday, June 15, 2024
Starring: Danielle C. Ryan & Rafael Kariotakis
From Hallmark: “After a recent setback, Abby heads to Greece to visit her mom and decide what’s next. While there, she meets Theo and they team up to open a restaurant. But will Abby be able to stay?”
Two Scoops of Italy
US Airdate: Saturday, June 22, 2024
Starring: Hunter King & Michele Rosiello
From Hallmark: “When an American chef travels to a quant village in Italy for inspiration, she falls in love with the flavors, culture, gelato, and the Italian gentleman who helps her discover it all.”
Also set to air on Hallmark Mystery in June is Tipline Mysteries: Dial 1 for Murder which is debuting on Hallmark Movies Now in May.
“Three Wiser Men and a Boy” – Coming this Christmas!
APRIL 25, 2024
The Brenner brothers will be back this holiday season in the Three Wiser Men and a Boy, the sequel to Hallmark’s most watched 2022 movie Three Wise Men and a Baby. Andrew Walker, Tyler Hynes and Paul Campbell will reprise their roles in the sequel which picks up their story five years down the road.
The official synopsis for the movie reads: “In a crazy turn of events, possibly brought on accidentally by the brothers themselves, the director of Luke’s (Walker) son Thomas’ (Miles Marthaller) school holiday musical steps down. Luke is desperate to make his son’s stage dreams come true, so he enlists the help of his brothers Taylor (Hynes) and Stephan (Campbell). Meanwhile, the trio navigates meeting their mom Barbara’s (Margaret Colin) new boyfriend and the brothers grapple with their own feelings about this relationship. In true Brenner brother fashion, they are all in for a Christmas they will never forget.”
Tipline Mysteries – New Mystery to Premiere on Hallmark Movies Now
APRIL 24, 2024
It looks like a brand new mystery will premiere on Hallmark’s streaming app Hallmark Movies Now in the US – Tip line Mysteries: Dial 1 for Murder will be available on the app on May 16th. The mystery, shot in Vancouver this past winter, will star Chris McNally and Holland Roden.
More Holiday Movies in Production
APRIL 21, 2024
Great American Family has officially announced the details for Candace Cameron Bure’s upcoming holiday movie A Christmas Less Travelled which wrapped up filming in Kelowna last month. Eric Johnson will star alongside Bure in the movie about Desi, the owner of a struggling diner, who takes her late father’s vintage truck on one last journey before selling it.
The network’s 2024 Great American Christmas will also include My Grown-Up Christmas Wish, a new movie starring Mario Lopez and his real-life wife and son, and the sequel A Prince in Paradise: A Royal Proposal with Rhiannon Fish and Mitchell Bourke reprising their same roles.
> See more details from Great American Family…
According to social media, two new movies from Northern Gateway Films are in the works for this upcoming holiday season – Christmas in Alaska starring Emma Johnson and Marcus Rosner recently wrapped up filming in Edmonton, Alberta and Dear Christmas Hearts starring Brittany Bristow and Marcus Rosner is currently in production. Which network these movies will land on is still to be determined.
> See more from Marcus Rosner and Northern Gateway Films…
As for Hallmark – in addition to the 2024 Countdown to Christmas movies the network has already announced, filming notices, casting calls and distribution lists reveal more movies that are in the works:
Recently filmed or currently filming in Vancouver, BC: Christmas Crashers directed by Michael Robison, Five Year Christmas Party directed by Peter Benson, Winter Harvest directed by Terry Ingram, and A Dad for Christmas directed by Jason Bourque.
Set to film to Nova Scotia: Holy Father of the Bride directed by Stacey N. Harding and Christmasland which, according to IMDb and Casting Workbook, will star real-life couple Meghan Ory and John Reardon.
Filming next month in Winnipeg: First Responders Christmas (Evergreen Place) directed by Jeff Beesley.
> See 2024 Holiday Preview for a full list of new holiday movies
Hallmark Announces “The Christmas Quest” Starring Lacey Chabert and Kristoffer Polaha
APRIL 17, 2024
Just announced: The Christmas Quest – a new 2024 Countdown to Christmas movie that just wrapped up filming in Iceland! The movie will see Hallmark stars Lacey Chabert and Kristoffer Polaha team up in a thrilling adventure to find a legendary treasure in Iceland at Christmastime.
> See more details from Parade…
New in May on Hallmark
APRIL 3, 2024
Hallmark Channel has announced two new premieres for May:
A Whitewater Romance
US Airdate: Saturday, May 11, 2024
Starring: Cindy Busby & Benjamin Hollingsworth
A surprising connection develops when Maya and Matt are paired up during a business retreat in the Rocky Mountains.
Everything Puppies
US Airdate: Saturday, May 18, 2024
Starring: Pascal Lamothe-Kipnes, Stephen Huszar & Kathryn Davis
An aspiring entrepreneur with plans to create innovative dog toys and treats finds support from a new client.
Hallmark Mystery will also premiere a new mystery next month:
Family Practice Mysteries: Coming Home
Available on Hallmark Movies Now: Thursday, May 2, 2024
Premiering on Hallmark Mystery: Friday, May 17, 2024
Starring: Amanda Schull & Brendan Penny
A former army surgeon finds herself investigating the mysterious death of a patient after moving back home and joining a practice of family doctors.
Hopefully all three movies will also premiere in Canada – stay tuned for updates!
More New Mysteries for Hallmark…
APRIL 2, 2024
More mystery installments are on the way for Hallmark Mystery. Currently in the works:
Appetite for Murder: A Hannah Swensen Mystery
Filming in Vancouver, BC: 4/11/2024 – 4/30/2024
Curious Caterer: Drumstick Drama
To be filmed in 2024
Production Weekly also reveals An Orson Holt Mystery is in development which suggests a new mystery involving Kristoffer Polaha may possibly be on its way, considering he penned a two-part short story of the same name. Hopefully we will know more soon…
“Love Club Moms” Coming to W
MARCH 23, 2024
A four-part sequel to the Love Club franchise titled Love Club Moms finished filming in 2023 and is set to premiere on W Network this year. The newest movies will feature the stories of four friends – Tory, Jo, Harper, and Nila – who are also mothers and stars Ashley Newbrough, Rebecca Dalton, Genelle Wiliams and Nazneen Contractor. Starring alongside these leads are Ryan Bruce, Corey Sevier, Mark Taylor and Joseph Cannata.
> More details from Newswire CA
Hallmark Announces Season 3 of “The Way Home”
MARCH 21, 2024
Hallmark has renewed The Way Home for another season! Seasn 3 of the hit series starring Andie MacDowell, Chyler Leigh, Evan Williams and Sadie Laflamme-Snow is set to return in 2025 with more of the Landry family’s journey.
Hallmark Mystery Announces Return of “Signed, Sealed, Delivered”
MARCH 20, 2024
Hallmark Mystery (previously Hallmark Movies & Mysteries) officially announced the return of popular mystery series Signed, Sealed, Delivered starring Eric Mabius, Kristin Booth, Crystal Lowe and Geoff Gustafson. Production notes indicate that Signed, Sealed, Delivered 12 and 13, both directed by Linda Lisa Hayter, are set to film in Vancouver, BC from 04/08/24 – 05/15/24.
> Read more details from Heavy.com…
Hallmark’s “The Finnish Line” – New Countdown to Christmas Movie
MARCH 19, 2024
Hallmark has just released the details for a new 2024 Countdown to Christmas movie called The Finnish Line starring Kim Mantua, Beau Mirchoff and Nichole Sakura. The movie, currently being filmed in the arctic, centers on Anya, the daughter of an acclaimed dog sled racer, who decides to participate in the 40th annual Joulurauaha dog sled race.
> See more details from TV Shows Ace…
Coming to Great American Family…
MARCH 5, 2024
GAF will premiere a new Easter movie near the end of March in the US:
Candace Cameron Bure Presents: Just in Time
US Airdate: Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Starring: Laura Osnes & Greyston Holt
The challenges of love and marriage and the pressure of trying to have a baby take a toll on Hannah’s relationship with her husband Rowan but a special new friendship with Franklin helps them all heal old wounds and find hope.
This was the movie that was recently filmed in BC directed by Paula Elle and it looks like it will premiere in Canada on Saturday, April 13th on Super Channel Heart & Home.
GAF has also announced a new mystery franchise based on the Ainsley McGregor series written by Candace Havens. The pilot, Ainsley McGregor Mysteries: A Case for the Winemaker stars Candace Cameron Bure and Aaron Ashmore and will be the first of the network’s launch of original mysteries.
> More details from Great American Family…
GAF also officially announced its first Great American Christmas movie for 2024 – Aurora Christmas starring Jill Wagner, Jesse Hutch, Lauren Holly and Bruce Boxleitner. The movie, directed by Ernie Barbarash just wrapped up filming in Ontario and according to the synopsis, the movie focuses on a woman who joins her father for Christmas in their former hometown of Aurora.
> See more about the movie from Great American Family…
New in April
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Hallmark has announced that Blind Date Book Club will be part of its spring lineup and is set to air in April.
Blind Date Book Club
US Airdate: Saturday, April 6, 2024
Hallmark Channel
Starring: Erin Krakow & Robert Buckley
From Hallmark: A bookstore owner finds love after and direction in life after agreeing to review a famous author’s new novel in her blind-date-with-a-book club.
What’s Filming…
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
The list of active productions in BC includes two new “Young Aurora Teagarden Mysteries” set to film in March. Jessica Harmon who directed the first prequel movie “New Beginnings” is named as director for both movies. Also interesting and worth noting perhaps is that both are labelled as New Media instead of the typical MOW (Movie of the Week). Not sure what this might mean, if anything, especially since here in Canada who do not have access to Hallmark’s streaming services.
Young Aurora Teagarden Mysteries 2: A Deadly Semester
Directed by: Jessica Harmon
Filming in Victoria, BC: 03/04/24 – 04/01/24
Young Aurora Teagarden Mysteries 3: A Side of Murder
Directed by: Jessica Harmon
Filming in Victoria. BC: 03/13/24 – 04/11/24
Holiday movies are also currently in production and in addition to Santa Tell Me, here’s a quick peek at what else is filming:
Aurora Christmas
Directed by: Ernie Barbarash
Hideaway Pictures
Filming in North Bay, Ontario: 02/12/24 – 03/04/24
Blind Date Christmas
Directed by: Bradley Walsh
Cineflix Media inc.
Filming in Toronto, Ontario: 02/20/24 – 03/11/24
A Carol for Two
Directed by: Jeff Beesley
Inferno Pictures/Hallmark
Filming in Winnipeg, Manitoba: 03/12/24 – 04/02/24
A Christmas Less Travelled
Directed by: Heather Hawthorn Doyle
Filming in Kelowna, BC: 03/04/24 – 03/22/24
Hallmark Announces Network Changes and New Mysteries
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Hallmark will soon be rebranding two of their three networks – Hallmark Movies & Mysteries will be renamed Hallmark Mystery starting March 6th and Hallmark Drama will turn into Hallmark Family on February 28th. According to the network, moving forward, Hallmark Mystery will exclusively air “fun, engaging mysteries” and Hallmark Family will feature “wholesome family stories”. Read more here:
> Hallmark to Revamp Cable Channels…
> Hallmark Unveils New Mysteries…
2024 Hallmark Christmas Movie Stars Erin Krakow and Daniel Lissing
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Hallmark just announced a new 2024 Countdown to Christmas movie Santa Tell Me which will see When Call the Heart stars Erin Krakow and Daniel Lissing reunited on screen for the first time since he left the series after Season 5. The movie just started filming in BC and is set to wrap up near the end of February.
> Read more from Variety…
Coming to Hallmark in March
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
So far, the following movies are scheduled to premiere on Hallmark Channel in the US in March:
Switching Gears (Love in High Gear)
US Airdate: Saturday, March 23, 2024
Hallmark Channel
Starring: Tyler Hynes & Katherine Barrell
Mechanic Jess reluctantly participates in a car restoration show only to discover that she will be competing against her ex-boyfriend Luke.
An Easter Bloom
US Airdate: Saturday, March 30, 2024
Hallmark Channel
Starring: Aimee Teegarden & Benjamin Hollingsworth
A gardener hopes to save her family’s farm by entering a floral competition.
Hallmark Movies & Mysteries will also premiere a new mystery next month:
Crimes of Fashion: Killer Clutch
US Airdate: Friday, March 16, 2024
Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
Starring: Brooke D’Orsay & Gilles Marini
An American psychologist helps a French detective solve a murder mystery at a Paris fashion show.
New Mysteries Coming Soon to Hallmark
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
The next installment of the mystery series One Bad Apple: A Hannah Swensen Mystery will premiere later this year on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. Replacing Cameron Mathison will be Victor Webster who will play the role of prosecuting attorney Chad Norton.
> Read more details from TV Insider…
More new mysteries are also on the way… According to filming notices, the following movies are in currently in production:
The Cases of Mystery Lane: Death is Listening
Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
Directed by: Mike Rohl
Filming in Vancouver, BC: 02/12/24 – 03/04/24
The Jane Mysteries: Word Play
Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
Filming in Toronto, ON: 02/06/24 – 02/23/24
Curious Caterer: Sticks and Scones
Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
Directed by: Paul Ziller
Filming in BC: 01/29/24 – 02/16/24
Filmed in 2023:
The Jane Mysteries: A False Confession
Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
Filmed in Ontario October 2023
Source: Nilsen Report
The Jane Mysteries: The Tell Tale Heart
Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
Filmed in Ontario November 2023
Source: Nilsen Report
Movies in Production
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
These new movies currently filming or in production are listed based on filming notices and casting calls – networks and cast are unconfirmed until movies are officially announced:
Blind Date Book Club
Hallmark Channel
Directed by: Peter Benson
Starring: Erin Krakow & Robert Buckley
Filming in BC: 01/15/24 -02/02/24
From IMDB: A Nantucket bookshop owner known for matching others finds connection with a bestselling author who visits her store.
Just in Time
Directed by: Paula Elle
Filming in BC: 01/15/24 – 02/03/24
Tipline Murders: The Maddie Moore Mysteries
Timeless Pictures
Directed by: Jessica Harmon & Cynde Harmon
Filming in BC: 01/09/24 – 01/29/24
The Case of the Winemaker
(Pilot for The Ainsley McGregor Series)
Directed by: Martin Wood
Candy Rock Entertainment
Filming in BC: 11/30/23 – 12/18/23
Sarah Hunt Mysteries
Front Street Pictures
Directed by: Michael Robison
Filming in BC: 11/27/23 – 12/15/23
The Hunt for Love
Directed by: Kevin Fair
Filming in BC: 11/23/23 – 12/14/23
Puppies Everywhere, All the Time
Fireside Pictures
Filming in Ottawa, ON: 11/12/23 – 12/01/23
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