What’s new, what’s filming, what’s coming soon…
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.”
Set to film in Toronto, ON in June is Mistletoe Murders. ACTRA Toronto lists this as a series filming 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.
> 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. The novel written by Rachel Linden was previously optioned by Hallmark and is set to film from June 3rd – 21st.
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 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 Star-Studded 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
A Canadian Guide for Hallmark Movies 