SEE LUCY HALE FALL FOR IAN HARDING IN THE 12 DATES OF CHRISTMAS DISNEY AND HULU FESTIVE ROMANTIC COMEDY

  IAN HARDING TRAILER  

FOR THE 12  DATES OF CHRISTMAS COMEDY

You can stream the film from today

Continuing our festive movie trailers we end this week with one for THE 12 DATES OF CHRISTMAS which is available for streaming on Hulu and Disney Plus as of today November 6th with our dearest Ian Harding starring next to Lucy Hale. Directed and written by David Lipper (who also has a cameo in it), this festive romantic comedy movie follows Christina Walker, a successful shop owner who has devoted her energy to her career at the expense of her dating life, as she goes on 12 dates in the 12 weeks leading up to Christmas hoping to find Mr. Right. Penelope Ann Miller and Paul Ben Victor also star. See the trailer below and tell us what you think.

 

TRAILER WITH ALAN RITCHSON AND ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER IN THE MAN WITH THE BAG CHRISTMAS MOVIE

   THE MAN WITH THE BAG  

ALAN RITCHSON & ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER

The movie will stream this December

With Christmas ahead of us soon, Hollywood continues releasing trailers from the upcoming festive films and among them will be THE MAN WITH THE BAG the latest holiday comedy movie from Adam Shankman and today you can see the full movie trailer after that first teaser with Alan Ritchson and Arnold Schwarze- negger which I showed you back in September. The story of the new film follows Santa Claus as he turns to his naughty list to recruit Vance (Ritchson) with the aim of retrieving his magic bag and saving Christmas. Prime Video will release the film December 2nd this year. This is Arnold's first movie in cinemas after seven years! Watch the official full movie trailer below and tell us what you think, will you be streaming it on your telly these holidays?

 

SPOTLIGHT ON NOVEMBER 2026 CHRISTMAS FILMS AT HALLMARK WITH LUKE MACFARLANE, PETER PORTE, ANDREW WALKER, TYLER HYNES, COREY SEVIER, PAUL CAMPBELL, DAN JEANNOTTE

 NOVEMBER FESTIVE MOVIES 

A DANISH CHRISTMAS

A spotlight on Hallmark's festive movies this November, starting with A DANISH CHRISTMAS which arrives November 1st! Marie (Emilie Ullerup) is a hotel tech executive living in Chicago who returns home to Copenhagen to spend the holidays with her family and puts herself to work at

Danish Christmas airs this Sunday

 their inn. When Ryan Miller (Corey Sevier) checks in, a case of mistaken identity leads Marie to believe he’s a travel writer. She sets out to make sure his stay is perfect, which includes the Christmas tour Ryan’s expecting… but the Andersen Inn hasn’t offered it since her father passed so she scrambles to cobble together an itinerary meant to impress. When Marie’s mom tells her she plans to sell the inn after the New Year, Marie becomes doubly determined to make Ryan’s visit a success – a positive story could boost business and convince her mom to keep the inn. Marie escorts Ryan on a carefully curated tour of Copenhagen and pulls out all the stops to create hygge at the inn, though both efforts end in some festive fiascos. Despite the mishaps, the two forge a connection that may be more than just innkeeper and tourist. When Ryan Miller the journalist arrives, they realize their mistake, sending Marie into overdrive to ensure he experiences the perfect Danish Christmas. In the process, Marie learns that warmth, connection – and, possibly, romance – happen naturally and can’t be created. 

 

MY CHRISTMAS COWBOY

Out November 13th it follows Meg (Amy Acker) who set aside her newscaster aspirations after a disastrous audition experience in college and has been happy as a news producer in her small town of Fern,

Christmas Cowboy arrives November 13th

 Texas. Billy Kane (Luke Macfarlane), her former college crush and audition partner, is a well-known celebrity host in Hollywood on the brink of losing his career after an on-camera gaffe. At the advice of his publicist, Billy begrudgingly returns to Texas to lay low and spend the holidays with his sister (Sara Canning) and her family. When Meg and Billy cross paths he’s happy to see her but her feelings are on the frostier side: she’s still upset he took advantage of her failed audition to get the gig himself. Meg finds herself seeing Billy more than she’d like since his nephew Graham (Isaiah Haegert) is in the horse therapy program her dad runs at their ranch. With the annual Reindeer Roundup holiday event coming up, Meg’s dad gets sidelined after an injury and enlists Billy to serve has its host, much to Meg’s chagrin. With the Reindeer Roundup just days away, Meg teaches Billy basic riding and roping skills to get him ready for his hosting duties. In the process, they slowly reconnect and Meg sees there’s more to him than Hollywood glitz. As their connection grows, each of them helps give the other the courage to step outside their comfort zones and find new joy – and possibly love – in unexpected ways. 

 

 

THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS

Out November 14th! One Christmas Eve, Marty (Tyler Hynes), whose life is in a bit of a rut, finds himself wishing he had more time. Thanks to some holiday magic, he awakes the next morning to discover it’s Christmas Eve – again. 

Tyler Hynes arrives November 14th to Hallmark

Confused at first, Marty learns to embrace his new normal and begins to truly appreciate the sights, sounds and people of New York City that previously went unnoticed. With this gift of time, he expands his world by learning how to play a new instrument, picking up new languages and reading…every single book. But when Marty meets Chloe (Laci J. Mailey), a newly out-of-work journalist having a tough day, he falls hard for her. The only problem is that when the morning of December 24 comes once again, she doesn’t know who he is. As the Christmas Eves continue to repeat themselves, Marty makes it his mission to win her over and, in the process, figure out what he needs to do to finally make his way to Christmas Day — hopefully with Chloe by his side. 

  

 CHRISTMAS IN BLUE DOG VALLEY

Airs November 21st! On-set veterinarian Goldie MacKenzie (Erin Cahill) leaves the glamour of Hollywood behind to buy a family-run veterinary clinic in tight-knit Blue Dog Valley, arriving just in time for the town’s cherished

The movie will air November 21st

 Christmas season. When Dr. Gable, the clinic’s longtime owner, unexpectedly ends up out of town, Goldie is hosted by his handsome son Cohen (Andrew Walker), the black sheep of the family because he decided to forego their expectation of becoming a vet. Cohen and Goldie get off on the wrong foot, but when the folks of Blue Dog Valley cold shoulder “the newcomer,” Cohen teams up with Goldie to win over even the frostiest of community members. Goldie is also aided by the mysterious canine she dubs Blue whose spontaneous appearances always seem to guide Goldie to exactly where she needs to be. As Goldie works hard to prove herself to the townspeople when furry and Christmas crises arise, she finds herself pulled towards the very heart of her new-found home... and a certain black sheep. 

 

DOUBLE BOOKED FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Airs November 22nd. The one thing identical twins, quiet and bookish Abigail (Rachael Leigh Cook) and globe-trotting event planner Charlie (also Cook), can agree on is that this first Christmas without their mom will be difficult. When

Double Booked arrives November 27th

 they unexpectedly get a last-minute chance to travel to Wales and spend a week running the Story Shoppe, an AirBnb/bookshop in Hay-on-Wye, they jump at the opportunity. Abigail is particularly excited, given the town’s role as the backdrop of the bestselling Winterton Chronicles, her all-time favorite Regency holiday romances. Upon arrival, Abigail dives into setting up the bookshop’s window display with help from the friendly next-door barista, Tom (Owain Yeoman), who is also a fan of the Winterton Chronicles. Meanwhile, Charlie meets the dashing Lord Rhys (Stephen Hagan), the great-nephew of Evelyn Calon, who wrote the book series. Abigail is charmed by a series of thoughtful Christmas ornaments she assumes are from Rhys (but are actually from Tom), while Charlie and Rhys grow closer as they help plan the Winterton Ball at Rhys’ castle. Mistaken identities lead to a series of merry mix-ups as Rhys and Tom woo the sisters, unaware they are twins. On the night of the ball, however, the sisters’ double secret is discovered. As the truth is unwrapped, the criss-crossed lovers discover that the perfect holiday happy ending isn’t always by the book. 

  

RETURN TO SANTA

Return to Santa stars Paul Campbell

Airs November 27th. Hopeful and dreamy eight-year-old Jake writes a letter to Santa Claus with all his most fantastical wishes. But when the letter gets lost in the North Pole, young Jake wakes up disappointed — and no longer a believer. Decades later Santa discovers the misplaced letter and immediately sets out to make things right. Now an adult, Jake (Paul Campbell) is about to have his life turned upside down when the appearance of his childhood wishes clash with his practical lifestyle. All while his childhood best friend Julie (Rachel Boston) rather unexpectedly moved back to town. As Santa continues to check off Jake’s list, Jake and Julie combine forces to anticipate each new wish’s chaotic consequences, all while growing closer to each other – and possibly leading Jake closer to his most important childhood dream. 

 

 

THE MOST WONDERFUL SECRET

Airs November 28th. Every Christmas, a small town honors the memory of a beloved teacher, who once spread joy through her “Secret Norma” gifts, by creating a whimsical and heartfelt scavenger hunt for one worthy recipient. When burned-out art teacher Vanessa (Tammin Sursok) visits her widowed brother and niece Esther for the holidays, she is surprised to be chosen as thenext “Secret Norma” recipient. Hoping to bring Esther some Christmas magic, Vanessa decides to help revive the town’s holiday block party. Her handsome electrician neighbor Spencer (Peter Porte) offers help with the preparations if Vanessa will help him sell his mother Norma’s house. As Vanessa solves the riddles of “Secret Norma” and plans the block party, her passion for teaching art begins to spark along with her feelings for the charming electrician next door. 

  

EIGHT NIGHTS FOR LOVE

Airs November 29th! Hannah (Hunter King), who works for a large auction house in New York City, is excited for her best friend Ethan (Dan Jeannotte) 

Dan Jeannotte leads the new movie

to return home for a visit during Hanukkah and is looking forward to some much-needed time off from work That plan is short-lived when Ethan shares the news that he’s convinced the daughter of his wealthy boss to use Hannah’s auction house to sell their family’s collection of Judaica with the condition that Hannah handles the sale. Complicating her holiday further, she meets the mysterious Pearl (Felicia Shulman), who gifts her with an antique menorah that is anything but ordinary as it takes her back to a different times of her life each night of Hanukkah, with Pearl as her guide. This front row seat to past moments – including some that involve Ethan – leads Hannah to reflect, break out of her comfort zone and overcome her fear of failure. Thanks to her trips through the past, and as she and Ethan spend time together in the present, Hannah realizes she has feelings for him she never acknowledged. Through this journey, Hannah makes some bold decisions about her life – and love – that are sure to make this Hanukkah one to remember. 

 

BRAND NEW IMAGES FROM BBC COSTUME DRAMA THE OTHER BENNET SISTER CHRISTMAS SPECIAL

 THE OTHER BENNET SISTER 

NEW LOOK AT CHRISTMAS SPECIAL

BBC One has sent us some brand new images from the three part Christmas Special of their costume drama THE OTHER BENNET SISTER which will air these holidays. Ella Bruccoleri returns as Mary, and Dónal Finn as her husband Tom Hayward. The tenth episode of the first season saw Mary agreeing to wed Tom – but with marriage comes a new identity and the question remains: who will Mary become as Mrs Hayward? But just as Mary begins this new chapter, an unexpected visitor from her past arrives at her door in need of her help… Based on Janice Hadlow’s novel, the series followed Mary Bennet, the oft-overlooked middle sister in Pride & Prejudice as she navigated the societal pressures of Regency England, where marriage is both aspiration and necessity. It streams on BritBox in USA. The newly-released images offer a glimpse of the returning cast, including Ruth Jones as Mrs Bennet, Tanya Reynolds as Caroline Bingley, Laurie Davidson as Mr Ryder, Poppy Gilbert as Lizzie Darcy, Maddie Close as Jane Bingley, Grace Hogg-Robinson as Lydia Wickham, and Molly Wright as Kitty Buncock.

SEE ALL THE MAGICAL FESTIVE FILMS AIRING OCTOBER 2026 IN HALLMARK'S COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS

    OCTOBER 2026   

FESTIVE FILMS AT HALLMARK

Believe it or not, Countdown to Christmas starts this weekend at Hallmark and the first to air wil be HOLIDAY TOUCHDOWN: A BEARS LOVE STORY which arrives October 17th! When ambitious freelance reporter Avery Clark (Lindsy Fonseca) returns to Chicago to spend Christmas with her mom and new stepdad, she’s hoping for a little

Robert Buckley leads the new movie

 holiday downtime before her next assignment. Instead, she lands a feel-good story profiling Darlene Donnelly, a beloved Chicago Bears superfan about to celebrate an incredible milestone: attending her 500th game. There’s just one catch: Avery knows next to nothing about football or Chicago. Enter Darlene’s handsome grandson Matt (Robert Buckley), a Chicago firefighter and die-hard Bears fan who, with a little gentle nudging from Darlene, agrees to show Avery what being part of Bears Nation is all about. As Avery follows Darlene’s remarkable story through cherished game-day traditions, festive Chicago adventures and memories of a love story that began at a stadium, she starts to understand that football is about much more than what happens on the field. And as sparks fly between Avery and Matt, this Christmas may just convince a woman who’s always on the move that sometimes the greatest adventure is finding a place — and a person — that feels like home.

 

  MR AND MRS CHRISTMAS 

Taylor Lewis (Brendan Penny) is a single dad in MR AND MRS CHRISTMAS airing October 18th, and holiday display expert who relocates to the charming town of Pineway with his two children

The film arrives October 18th

 just weeks before Christmas. Despite the challenges of a new home, new school and a daughter who seems to be outgrowing their cherished holiday traditions he’s determined to make the season magical. As Taylor takes charge of the town’s beloved Christmas Market revival, he finds himself unexpectedly partnered with Sophie Shaw (Pascale Hutton), a practical accountant hoping to prove she’s ready for a new leadership role. Together, the unlikely duo brings fresh ideas, festive spirit and plenty of Christmas cheer to the community. But when Taylor’s well-intentioned efforts to help his teenage daughter backfire, he begins to realize that yuletide can’t be forced, it has to be discovered. As Taylor and Sophie grow closer, they learn that embracing change may be the key to creating new traditions and new memories. 

 

 

WINTER WONDERLANES

Audrey Bell (Ashley Newbrough) is a globe-trotting pop-up restaurateur in WINTER WONDERLANES 

Winter Wonderlanes arrive October 23rd

airing October 23rd who returns home for Thanksgiving to the news that her late grandfather’s beloved bowling alley, Wonderlanes, will be sold. Audrey agrees to stay for one last festive season at Wonderlanes and decides to revive its iconic Winter Wonderlanes youth bowling tournament. To drum up publicity for the event, she reluctantly partners with Jason Miller (Franco Lo Presti), a local news reporter and her high school boyfriend. While the two work side by side, the embers of their past start flickering, rekindling feelings they thought they left behind. As the tournament draws near, Audrey questions her next move that will take her away from the people and places she loves… and decides if she’s ready to walk away from Wonderlanes – or finally put down roots where her heart truly belongs. 

  FORGOTTEN HOLIDAY 

Kathryn Liu (Janel Parrish) is an antiques buyer for her father’s store in FORGOTTEN HOLIDAY which airs October 24th and has been happily dating Rob Ashford 

Forgotten Holiday is on October 24th

(Daniel Lissing) for nearly a year. When he surprises her with a pre-Christmas proposal, her fear of a failed relationship sends her dashing away without giving him an answer. Heartbroken, Rob drives to his sister’s house and has a car accident that leaves him without memories of the past year, including his relationship with Kathryn and his once-infectious love of Christmas. Following the unconventional orders from his doctor, Kathryn agrees to help trigger Rob’s memory by retracing their romance and reintroducing him to the holidays. But as his memories inch closer to returning, Kathryn must face the painful truth that bringing Rob back to himself may mean losing him forever, unless she can finally find the courage to fight for the love she was too afraid to claim. 

 

 

WHO'S COMING FOR CHRISTMAS?

Having recently relocated, Julie (Rhiannon Fish) in WHO'S COMING FOR CHRISTMAS airing October 30th is setting up her new home using pieces she inherited from her late grandmother,

The new film airs last weekend of October

 including a beautiful dining room table she plans to use on Christmas Eve when she hosts dinner for the first time. Though she doesn’t have her guest list set just yet Julie takes inspiration from her grandmother and has faith that her holiday table for eight will be filled. Julie’s warm, friendly nature leads her to quickly become part of the community and make friends, including her neighbor Mark (Jake Foy) and his young daughter Vanessa (Morgan). Mark suggests that he and his family could join her, making Julie’s dream of dinner for eight come true. But when bad weather keeps them from making the trip it looks like it will be a silent night with just the three of them unless a small Christmas miracle – or series of miracles – fills her holiday table.

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SEE LEIGHTON MEESTER AS JARED PADALECKI'S BODYGUARD IN NEW NETFLIX HOLIDAY ROMCOM GUARDING STARS TRAILER

  GUARDING STARS  

JARED PADALECKI FESTIVE ROMCOM TRAILER

Netflix has released a trailer for new festive romantic comedy with Jared Padalecki and Leighton Meester  THE BODYGUARD based on a book by Katherine Center and also starring Andie MacDowell, Walker Hayes, Noah LaLonde and Toby Sandeman. It will stream November 18th! When straight-laced executive protection agent Hannah Brooks is reeling from a breakup and her mother’s death, her Houston-based security firm assigns her an unusual job: guarding Hollywood’s most famous heartthrob, Jack Stapleton. Once the world’s favorite action star, Jack has retreated to his family’s Montana ranch after a scandal and a tragedy left him wary of the public eye. Jack doesn’t want his ailing mother, Sally Stapleton, to know about a stalker threatening him, so he insists Hannah pose as his girlfriend rather than his bodyguard. Thrust into close quarters, Hannah must juggle her professional instincts with the warmth of Jack’s family—and the disarming kindness of the man she’s meant to protect. As the danger escalates and secrets surface, Hannah must decide whether to keep her heart locked down or risk it all for a man who might be far more than a client. You can check out the holiday romance movie trailer below and tell us what you think, will you be adding it to your Christmas movie watching list?

 

A DOG'S PERFECT CHRISTMAS TRAILER IS HERE FOR A NETFLIX FESTIVE MOVIE WITH DENNIS QUAID AND MILO VENTIMIGLIA

 A DOG'S PERFECT CHRISTMAS 

NETFLIX FESTIVE MOVIE TRAILER

It is that time of the year when I will slowly start showing you trailers for the upcoming holiday movies starting today with A DOG'S PERFECT CHRISTMAS which will arrive to Netflix November 4th coming from the beloved author of A Dog’s Purpose, A Dog’s Way Home, and A Dog’s Journey! Dennis Quaid stars in this heartfelt holiday story about the healing power of family, the traditions that bring us together, and the loyal dog who just might help save Christmas. Milo Ventimiglia, Brooke Lena Johnson, Kathleen Rose Perkins, Jennifer Tilly, Mary Steenburgen, and Thomas Haden Church star in the movie.

 

MARTIN FREEMAN, JIM BROADBENT, JOE ARMSTRONG TO LEAD THIS YEAR'S GHOST STORY FOR CHRISTMAS - THE BRIDE'S CHAMBER FROM DICKENS

  THE BRIDE'S CHAMBER 

NEW GHOST STORY FOR CHRISTMAS

BBC has announced this year's Ghost Story for Christmas, a series of short dramas in which every year Mark Gatiss adapts one of classic ghost stories for festive days of December. This year it will be THE BRIDE'S CHAMBER a Charles Dickens chilling tale set in 1858. An inn with no name, an eccentric landlord and a lone traveller with a strangely familiar appearance. As he settles into his room for the night, the traveller is visited by an uncanny man in black, with a story to tell. Jim Broadbent, Martin Freeman, Adrian Scarborough and Joe Armstrong will star in the tale of a spurned and vengeful suitor who manipulates a young woman and marries her to claim her fortune. But his murderous plans create his own purgatory.

FIRST TEASER IS HERE WITH ALAN RITCHSON AND ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER IN THE MAN WITH THE BAG CHRISTMAS MOVIE

   THE MAN WITH THE BAG  

ALAN RITCHSON & ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER

The movie will stream this December

With Christmas ahead of us soon, Hollywood is slowly releasing first trailers and images from the upcoming festive films and among them will be THE MAN WITH THE BAG the latest holiday comedy movie from Adam Shankman and today you can see the first teaser with Alan Ritchson and Arnold Schwarze- negger. The story of the new film follows Santa Claus as he turns to his naughty list to recruit Vance (Ritchson) with the aim of retrieving his magic bag and saving Christmas. Prime Video will release the film December 2nd this year. This is Arnold's first movie in cinemas after seven years! Watch the teaser below and tell us what you think.

 

 

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FIRST LOOK AT CHRISTMAS SPECIAL FROM BBC COSTUME DRAMA THE OTHER BENNET SISTER

 THE OTHER BENNET SISTER 

FIRST LOOK AT CHRISTMAS SPECIAL

BBC One has sent us the first look at the three part Christmas Special of their costume drama THE OTHER BENNET SISTER which will air these holidays. Ella Bruccoleri returns as Mary, and Dónal Finn as her husband Tom Hayward. The tenth episode of the series saw Mary agreeing to wed Tom – but with marriage comes a new identity and the question remains: who will Mary become as Mrs Hayward? Based on Janice Hadlow’s novel, the series followed Mary Bennet, the oft-overlooked middle sister in Pride & Prejudice as she navigated the societal pressures of Regency England, where marriage is both aspiration and necessity. It streams on BritBox in USA.

WATCH TOBIAS MENZIES, JOANNA LUMLEY, POLLY WALKER THIS CHRISTMAS IN THE ROOM IN THE TOWER THIS YEAR'S GHOST STORY FOR CHRISTMAS AT BBC

   THE ROOM IN THE TOWER  

A 2025 GHOST STORY FESTIVE DRAMA 

BBC's annual festive A Ghost Story for Christmas series TV movie from Mark Gattis will this year be THE ROOM IN THE TOWER and will see Tobias Menzies playing Roger Winstanley, who has been haunted by an unsettling, recurring dream! It's 1944, and while sheltering during an air raid, Roger strikes up a conversation with Verity, a Wren. When he asks if she dreams, he begins to recount the haunting vision that has followed him formost of his life: a recurring dream of a mysterious house, a silent family on the lawn and an unseen, unidentified terror lurking in the room in the tower. But when he is invited to stay at a country estate eerily similar to the one in his dreams, and is assigned the very same room, he becomes increasingly disturbed as his nightmare begin to become reality. What is really lurking, waiting for him in the room in the tower? Airing on Christmas Eve on BBC Two as it has now become a holiday tradition in United Kingdom, this short TV drama also stars Joanna Lumley and Polly Walker.