Thursday, October 31, 2024

Coming to Netflix: ๐ŸŽ„2024 Christmas Movie Cheat Sheet ๐ŸŽ…

~๐ŸŽ„New Christmas Movie(s) ๐ŸŽ…~
 

๐ŸŽ„ Meet Me Next Christmas
Wednesday, Nov. 6
Christina Millian, Mitch Grassi, Scott HoyingKirstin Maldonado, Kevin Olusola Matt Sallee, Kofi Siriboe, Kalen Allen
The film follows the yuletide journey of Layla, a woman whose pursuit of a fairy-tale romance with the man of her dreams leads her on a race against time to secure tickets to New York City’s hottest gig: the sold out Pentatonix Christmas Eve Concert.

๐ŸŽ„ Hot Frosty
Wednesday, Nov. 13
Lacey Chabert, Dustin Milligan, Craig Robinson, Joe Lo Truglio, Katy Mixon, Lauren Holly, Chrishell Stause
Two years after losing her husband, Cathy magically brings a handsome snowman to life! Through his naรฏvetรฉ, the snowman helps Cathy to laugh, feel and love again, as the two fall for each other just in time for the holidays… and before he melts

๐ŸŽ„ The Merry Gentlemen
Wednesday, Nov. 20
Britt Robertson, Chad Michael Murray, Marla Sokoloff, Beth Broderick, Michael Gross
To save the Rhythm Room, her parents’ small-town performing arts venue, a former big-city dancer stages an all-male, Christmas-themed revue.

๐ŸŽ„ Our Little Secret
Wednesday, Nov. 27
Lindsay Lohan, Kristin Chenoweth, Ian Harding, Jon Rudnitsky, Chris Parnell, Tim Meadows, Dan BucatinskyHenry Czerny, Katie Baker, Ash SantosJake Brennan, Brian Unger
Two resentful exes are forced to spend Christmas under the same roof after discovering that their current partners are siblings

๐ŸŽ„ That Christmas
Wednesday, Dec. 4
Brian Cox, Fiona Shaw, Jodie Whittaker
The animated film follows a series of entwined tales about family and friends, love and loneliness, Santa Claus making a big mistake — and it also features an enormous number of turkey


Coming to Netflix: US Netflix in November 2024


Here’s a peek at what’s next on Netflix in November!
Be sure to check previous & other posts for additional details
"Miss a post ~ Miss a lot"

What to Hallmark watch this weekend {NOT including hallmark +}

 

More weekend info on alternate movie blog post(s):

Sullivan's Crossing S2 ~ Returning Date:

๐Ÿงก Recommended ๐ŸคŽ

 More Sullivan's info: Key search word "sullivan's crossing"
 then sort by date

What's coming to Prime Video in January: On Call cast additions

Key search word "On Call" then "sort by date" &
Key search word "Prime Video" then "sort by date" 

On Call: Dick Wolf’s Prime Video police drama
adds Lori Loughlin and Eriq La Salle

La Salle (ER) plays Sergeant Lasman, and also serves as an executive producer and director
 Lori Loughlin (Fuller House) plays Lieutenant Bishop, while Rich Ting (Tulsa King) plays Sergeant Koyama


Lieutenant Bishop


Sergeant Lasman

What's coming to Prime Video in January: On Call

Key search word "On Call" then "sort by date" &
Key search word "Prime Video" then "sort by date" 

The first Wolf Entertainment streaming series, will debut on
 Prime Video
 on January 9, 2025...

a half-hour police drama that marks Dick Wolf‘s first scripted streaming series:

Described as “an adrenalized and visceral police drama that follows a rookie and veteran officer duo as they go on patrol in Long Beach, Calif. Incorporating a mixture of bodycam, dash-camera, and cellphone footage to create a cinema veritรฉ effect, the innovative series explores the morality of protecting and serving a community,” reads its official synopsis.

The series stars Troian Bellisario (Pretty Little Liars)
as hard-charging, but protective veteran officer Traci Harmon, who struggles to find her place in the department while training the next generation of officers
Brandon Larracuente (The Good Doctor) stars as Alex Diaz, an ambitious rookie who grapples with holding onto his optimistic outlook as he realizes the challenges he’ll face in today’s climate
Traci Harmon & Alex Diaz

Hallmark+ Original Holiday Series: Mistletoe Murders today

Key search word "Hallmark+" then "sort by date" &
Key search word "Mistletoe Murders" then "sort by date"
 
Streaming series premiรจre today
SO great ~ intriguing, secret pasts & agenda.
~A High Recommend~   
New episodes
 every Thursday through Dec. 5

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Hallmark+ The Very Merry Collection: Unwrapping Christmas: Tina's Miracle

Key search word "Hallmark+" then "sort by date" 
 
Streaming premiรจre Thursday, Nov. 7 
Stars: ๐Ÿ’œNatalie Hall, ๐Ÿ”ฅAlec Santos

The Very Merry Collection Schedule:
https://just-ask-steve.blogspot.com/2024/10/hallmark-very-merry-collection-schedule.html

Hallmark+ The Very Merry Collection: Unwrapping Christmas: Lily's Destiny

Key search word "Hallmark+" then "sort by date" 
 
Streaming premiรจre Thursday, Nov. 21 
Stars: ๐Ÿ’œAshley Newbrough, ๐Ÿ”ฅ
Torrance Coombs

The Very Merry Collection Schedule:
https://just-ask-steve.blogspot.com/2024/10/hallmark-very-merry-collection-schedule.html

Virgin River Season 6 & renewed

 
 Scores Early Renewal for Season 7
 ahead of Season 6 Premiรจre at Netflix
 Season 6 Premiรจres Thursday, December 19

What's on Hallmark this week of October 28

❄️Hallmark Channel's Countdown to Christmas 2024๐ŸŽ„ 
Check out other posts for more detail's


❄️Hallmark Channel's Countdown to Christmas 2024 ๐ŸŽ„Holiday Mismatch

  Snow❄️ News info:
Key search word "Countdown to Christmas 2024" then sort by date 

Premiรจres Sunday, November 3 8/7c
Stars: Caroline Rhea, Beth Broderick

Hallmark+ Original Holiday Series: Mistletoe Murders

Key search word "Hallmark+" then "sort by date" 
 
Premiรจring to stream on Thursday October 31
Starring: ๐Ÿ’œ 
Sarah Drew and๐Ÿ”ฅ Peter Mooney

Hallmark+ Original Holiday Series

Key search word "Hallmark+" then "sort by date" 

TBA Premiere Date

Finding Mr. Christmas 
Stars: Jonathan Bennett (host), Melissa Peterman (lead judge) 
Format: Reality competition series, 8 episodes
Episode rollout: TBA
Hallmark's first reality competition series, Finding Mr. Christmas, will follow 10 promising Hallmark "hunks" who live together and compete against one another for the lead role in an upcoming original holiday movie. From festive physical challenges to emotional acting scenes, co-creator, executive producer, and host Jonathan Bennett will be Finding Mr. Christmas in this new competition series filled with heart. Then, watch the winner opposite Jessica Lowndes in the original movie
Happy Howlidays, premiering Dec. 21 on Hallmark Channel

Thursday, Oct. 31

Mistletoe Murders 
Stars: Sarah Drew, Peter Mooney, Sierra Marilyn Riley 
New episodes every Thursday through Dec. 5
Based on the popular Audible original, Mistletoe Murders is a cozy mystery series with equal parts charm and intrigue. Emily Lane (Drew) owns a year-round Christmas-themed gift shop called Under the Mistletoe located in the quaint tourist town of Fletcher's Grove. Emily tries her best to fit in without letting anyone get too close, but when her friend is accused of murder, she can't help utilizing her sleuthing skills… or falling for local detective Sam Wilner (Mooney). Of course, it's only a matter of time before Emily's secret past catches up with her. 

Thursday, Nov. 14

Holidazed 
Stars: Dennis Haysbert, Erin Cahill, Holland Roden, Ian Harding, John C. McGinley, Lindy Booth, Loretta Devine, Lucille Soong, Nazneen Contractor, Noemi Gonzalez, Osric Chau, Rachelle Lefevre, Ser'Darius Blain, Virginia Madsen
Limited series, 8 episodes
First 2 episodes launch Nov. 14, followed by new episodes every Thursday through Dec. 12
Holidazed follows six families from different backgrounds, cultures, and generations, all living on the same cul-de-sac as they gather for the holiday season. During a time when emotions are amplified, each family comes together to celebrate their unique, rich traditions, and navigate family eccentricities that ultimately help them discover what they do have in common: Love in all its different forms. 

Thursday, Dec. 12

Ready, Set, Glow! 
Stars: Wes Brown (host)
Unscripted series, 3 episodes
New episodes every Thursday through Dec. 24
Wes Brown hosts this holiday lights showcase spectacular, in which he takes viewers around the country to some of the most impressive, festive displays. He will introduce the special people behind them and share their heartfelt — and often emotional stories — behind their displays and how they contribute to the community.

Hallmark+ The Very Merry Collection Schedule

Key search word "Hallmark+" then "sort by date" 

The Unwrapping Christmas Movies

Meet Tina, Mia, Lily, and Oliva, four friends who work together at Tina's shop, All Wrapped Up. Each woman brings their unique strengths in helping the store be successful, and each woman must find her own path to happiness and to love.  

Thursday, Nov. 7

Unwrapping Christmas: Tina's Miracle 
Stars: Natalie Hall, Alec Santos 
Tina Mitchell (Hall), a successful business owner, meets a charming guy Michael (Santos), just as her holiday season heats up with the town's Christmas gala and her busy store, All Wrapped Up. When the gala is threatened by a Scrooge-like estate owner planning to sell the venue, rumors begin to threaten Tina and Michael's newfound connection. As Tina works to keep the venue's doors open for the gala, she just might unwrap a new chapter in her life, filled with love and holiday cheer. 

Thursday, Nov. 14

Unwrapping Christmas: Mia's Prince 
Stars: Kathryn Davis, Nathan Witte
Mia (Davis), an accountant at All Wrapped Up, is stunned when local celebrity Beau Cavannagh (Witte), who looks just like her favorite romance novel hero, enters her life. Despite her doubts, Beau, an heir to a wealthy family, proves his feelings for her are real, even as his family disapproves. Mia soon finds herself swept up in a fairytale romance that's straight out of her dreams. 

Thursday, Nov. 21

Unwrapping Christmas: Lily's Destiny 
Stars: Ashley Newbrough, Torrance Coombs
Lily (Newbrough), the marketing guru of All Wrapped Up, believes the universe guides us to our destiny and it appears that it's guiding her toward a celebrity realtor. However, when she feels an unexpected spark with journalist Sean Whitlock (Coombs) during an interview, her heart starts to question everything. As her chemistry with Sean grows, Lily begins to wonder if he's the true match she's been waiting for all along. 

Thursday, Nov. 28

Unwrapping Christmas: Olivia's Reunion 
Stars: Cindy Busby, Jake Epstein 
Olivia (Busby), the gift-wrapping expert at All Wrapped Up, makes a delivery to a remote cabin only to find her ex-boyfriend Benjamin (Epstein) on the other side of the door. After the pair have a minor spat, an unexpected storm traps them together. Neither of them is happy to be forced to spend time together. However as talk turns to shared memories, old feelings and warmth begin to resurface and they are left wondering if it's possible to get it right a second time. 

The Cherry Lane Movies

Over the course of more than 70 years, a lot of families have lived in the house at 7 Cherry Lane and each of them has had a Christmas Eve to remember. In three sequels to the 2023 hit movie, Christmas on Cherry Lane, we return to the house for more Christmas Eves, with each movie exploring three different eras. 

Thursday, Dec. 5

Season's Greetings From Cherry Lane 
Stars: Jonathan Bennett, Annabelle Bourke, Corey Cott, Sarah Dugdale, Shannon Kook, Vincent Rodriguez III 
In 1951, a doctor (Cott) wants to make the holiday special for his worried wife (Bourke) before he is shipped out to serve in Korea, but when she suffers a minor fracture to her arm, his carefully planned out Christmas Eve plans are upended. In 2003, a newly married couple (Dugdale and Kook) who are always in agreement about everything hosts two sets of in-laws for Christmas Eve for the first time and find that they may not have had as much in common as they thought they did. And in 2024, a couple (Bennett and Rodriguez III) tries to arrange special Christmas surprises for each other but keeping them a secret may be harder than they thought. 

Thursday, Dec. 12

Happy Holidays From Cherry Lane 
Stars: Benjamin Ayres, Catherine Bell, James Denton, Erica Durance, Julie Gonzalo, Ryan Rottman 
In 1960, Eli (Ayres) and Penny (Durance) take in Eli's curmudgeonly father, Walter (Serge Houde), and are forced to navigate some tricky family waters to get through the holidays while also working on a Christmas-themed time capsule for son Alex's school project. In 1998, we see Regina (Bell) and Nelson's (Denton) first meeting: stuck together when a blizzard strands Nelson in Regina's home on Christmas Eve. In 2015, Jessie (Gonazlo) faces a big challenge while planning her sister's last-minute Christmas Eve wedding — the officiant is Tim (Rottman), her high school sweetheart, whom she hasn't seen in almost 20 years. 

Thursday, Dec. 19

Deck the Halls on Cherry Lane 
Stars: John Brotherton, Erin Cahill, Brooke D'Orsay, Chelsea Hobbs, Benjamin Hollingsworth, Sam Page, Matt Dusk 
In 1966, single guy David's (Hollingsworth) plans for a simple Christmas are dashed when his neighbor Stephanie (Hobbs) arrives with news that she won a contest to have Tommy Saunders' (Dusk) Christmas Eve TV special broadcast live from her house — but used his address. In 1981, John (Brotherton) and Lizzie (Cahill) learn that this will be their last Christmas on Cherry Lane after John receives a job offer in Michigan and Lizzie finds out she's pregnant. In 2000, best friends Matt (Page) and Rebecca (D'Orsay) find unexpected feelings developing as they try to find out who is behind a series of Christmas-themed random acts of kindness.

Hallmark Mysteries ๐ŸŒŸ Miracles of Christmas 2024 Schedule info: ๐ŸŒŸ

Miracles ๐ŸŒŸ News info:
Key search word " Miracles of Christmas 2024" then sort by date

Thursdays 8p/7c

Thursday, Oct. 24

This Time Each Year 
Stars: Alison Sweeney, Niall Matter
Lauren (Sweeney) and Kevin (Matter) were once deeply in love but nearly a year after their separation, they now focus on co-parenting their young son Charlie (Ezra Wilson). Despite the split, Kevin is determined to make their family whole again. Before Lauren's mother (Laura Soltis) visits during the holidays, Lauren asks Kevin to pretend they're still happily married and living under one roof. The act quickly feels more real, stirring up old memories and feelings. As Lauren sees the man she once fell in love with in a new light, perhaps the magic of Christmas will rekindle their romance and spark renewed hope for their future. 

Thursday, Oct. 31

My Sweet Austrian Holiday 
Stars: Brittany Bristow, Will Kemp 
Charlotte (Bristow) is an American, who has lived in Vienna since inheriting a chocolate shop from her grandparents two years ago. Since then, she has worked tirelessly to grow the business into a successful enterprise. Christmas is one of the busiest times of the year and Charlotte has been selected as one of the finalists for Vienna's chocolatier of the year. Taking home the prize could provide some much-needed money to fend off a large developer from taking over her grandparents' shop. Charlotte soon meets and befriends Henry (Kemp), and they bond over their shared affinity for quality chocolate. But a surprising twist of fate just might end their newfound relationship on a bittersweet note.  

Thursday, Nov. 7

Five Gold Rings 
Stars: Holland Roden, Nolan Gerard Funk 
When New York City painter Audrey Moss (Roden) returns to her small Minnesota hometown for the holidays, she's met with an unexpected quest from her beloved late grandmother: find the owners of five mysterious gold rings and return them to their rightful homes before Christmas morning, only nine days away. In her bequeathment, Grandma also urges Audrey to team up with local private investigator and childhood friend, Finn O'Sullivan (Funk). From gingerbread house building to the annual Giving Gala, these two begin to bond over more than just their quest. As Audrey and Finn unravel the mystery of the missing rings' owners, they discover there is more to their relationship than they ever expected to find. 

Thursday, Nov. 14

A Reason for the Season
Stars: Taylor Cole, Kevin McGarry 
In order to earn her trust fund, Evie (Cole) is tasked with granting Christmas wishes to the people who saved her life on the night of her birth. To aid in her cause, she employs Kyle (McGarry), a handsome local attorney, to track down those who helped and attempts to secretly learn what they might want while maintaining her anonymity. With Christmas fast approaching, the heiress and the attorney can't resist falling for each other's charms as they ramp up their gift giving efforts. But as time ticks down, will she be able to accomplish the mission and grant all of the wishes by Christmas Eve? 

Thursday, Nov. 21

A Novel Noel 
Stars: Julie Gonzalo, Brendan Penny 
A successful New York City book editor (Gonzalo), who is losing touch with her passion after a few setbacks this year, learns she was chosen to run a bookstore in the small town of Saint Ives for the month of December. While realizing a childhood dream and butting heads with the handsome son (Penny) of the bookstore owners, she comes to realize that her love for bringing out the creativity of others is still her true calling, and untapped talent (and love) can be found anywhere... even in the writings of a cranky business-minded man, especially at Christmas. 

Wednesday, Nov. 27

Christmas Under the Lights 
Stars: Heather Hemmens, Marco Grazzini 
Emily (Hemmens) is always reluctant to return home to her family's animal rescue ranch — but when her mother passes away, her brother Nick requests her help organizing the annual Christmas Carnival. When she arrives, she discovers Nick's friend, Luke (Grazzini), staying at the ranch — and that Luke was once a successful artist who works with light. Though initially reluctant to collaborate, Emily and Luke work hard to pull off the best, most light-filled carnival the town has ever seen, a healing celebration of Emily's mother's legacy and the magic of Christmas — and along the way feel sparks of romance as radiant as the lights themselves. 

Thursday, Dec. 5

A Dance in the Snow 
Stars: Erica Cerra, Mark Ghanimรฉ, Vanessa Burghardt, Dorian Giordano
Melanie's (Cerra) 17-year-old autistic daughter Jenny (Burghardt) is a senior in high school and looking forward to college. After a bad experience her junior year, Jenny is not interested in attending her final Christmas dance before graduating. Melanie decides to surprise Jenny by getting involved in the school's planning committee to create a welcoming dance for all students. Meanwhile, Jenny and her friends secretly plan their own party, in part to honor Melanie. Melanie works with Jenny's literature teacher (Ghanimรฉ) on the dance and starts to fall for him while Jenny develops something special with a new classmate (Giordano) at school. When their secrets snowball, however, their plans begin to drive a wedge between the usually tight-knit mother and daughter at the holidays.  

Thursday, Dec. 12

All I Need for Christmas 
Stars: Mallory Jansen, Dan Jeannotte 
Maggie (Jansen) has been trying for years to break in as a singer-songwriter. Now faced with challenges of new apps and social media, Maggie fears she's outdated and unable to compete in a tech-savvy world. While helping her parents on their farm at Christmastime, she meets Archer (Jeannotte), an entrepreneur who has come back to town to spend the holidays alone. Archer is developing large-scale apps and is a tech enthusiast. At first, Maggie blames him for all of her songwriting woes. To her surprise, he encourages her to get back in touch with music that really matters and write from the heart; tech can be used in a supportive role to help her achieve her dreams without replacing the art of songwriting. Archer is dealing with loss of family, and through her tight family bonds, Maggie helps Archer find ways of moving beyond years of family feuding. In this holiday romance, Maggie and Archer both discover there is merit in preserving the tried and true while making room for new ideas and methods to bring people together and help make dreams come true. 

Thursday, Dec. 19

Trading Up Christmas 
Stars: Italia Ricci, Michael Xavier 
Michelle (Ricci) is the dreamer of her family, always brimming with imaginative ideas to make the world a better place. This Christmas, her sister Keri desperately needs a new home, and Michelle hatches a creative plan to help. Starting with just a Christmas stocking, she sets out to trade her way up to something far greater — a house for Keri. While Keri dismisses it as a far-fetched idea, local reporter Dan (Xavier) is intrigued. Assigned to cover Michelle's story, Dan follows her closely, and as her plan gains attention, he starts to see the world through her hopeful eyes. As Michelle and Dan grow closer, so do their feelings for each other. But when it seems her plan has failed and she fears it has ruined her relationship with Keri, Michelle is ready to give up. It's Dan's love and belief in her that reignites hope just when she needs it most.

⛸ ISU Grand 2024 Prix Series ⛸

Twelve U.S. athletes will travel to Angers, France 
 for Grand Prix de France 
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท – the third stop of the
  ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series – taking place Nov. 1-3.

  

Sunday, October 27, 2024

The Equalizer ๐Ÿ‚ Halloween episode๐Ÿ Tonight

 
 
Season 5 ~ A Halloween-themed episode 2 “Haunted Heights
 Sunday, Oct 27 9:30p/8:30c
with McCall (Queen Latifah) investigating a death in a building its residents believe is haunted after a young woman suspects her grandmother was pushed down a flight of stairs via supernatural means. Meanwhile, Aunt Vi (Lorraine Toussaint) helps Delilah get ready for her senior photos

Shudder & AMC+ Horror's Greatest

  It's back! ๐Ÿ”ช   Horrors Greatest  " returns with your favorite experts dissecting the genre we can't live without  Season 2 ...