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A celebrity biopic about Jimmy Stewart has found its lead star. While this has been especially true for those in the music industry, celebrity biopics have become increasingly popular in recent years. Last year boasted the Bob Dylan biopic film A Complete Unknown, and this year will have a Bruce Springsteen biopic.

As for Stewart, he was a beloved actor who lived from 1908 to 1997. He is best known for playing George Bailey in It's a Wonderful Life, but also starred in Alfred Hitchcock classics such as Vertigo. He was nominated for several Oscars, eventually winning Best Actor for his role in A Philadelphia Story.

As per Variety, a Stewart biopic titled Jimmy is now in the works, and it has found its main star. Kj Apa will take on the role of the iconic actor. The star spoke highly of his involvement in the film, saying that he "feel[s] so...

Kj Apa is set to step into the shoes of Jimmy Stewart in a new biopic officially endorsed by the late actor’s family.

Following the end of Riverdale, Kj Apa has taken on a new acting challenge: portraying the legendary Jimmy Stewart in his official biopic, simply titled Jimmy. The project, slated to begin production next month, is scheduled for release in November 2026 and comes with the full support of Stewart’s family.

“I’ve always been a huge admirer of James Stewart and I feel honoured to bring his story to life,” Apa said in a statement shared via Variety. “As a New Zealander, I’ve long admired that generation of American men who embodied patriotism, integrity, and a sense of duty. It’s important to me to give back to a country that has given me so much – and what better way to do so than by...

Kj Apa is set to portray the late, great actor Jimmy Stewart in a new biopic, Jimmy.

The 28-year-old Riverdale star said in a statement, via Variety, “I have always been a huge James Stewart fan and feel so honored I get to bring his story to life. As someone from New Zealand, I’ve long admired that generation of American men who stood for patriotism, integrity, and a deep sense of duty. It is important to me to give back to a country that has given me so much, and what better way to do that than by honoring a man who served it with great honor.”

The cast will also include Jason Alexander as Louis B. Mayer, Max Casella as Frank Capra, Sarah Drew as Hedda Hopper, Julian Works as Second Lieutenant Martinez, and Jen Lilley as Stewart’s wife, Gloria.

Jimmy Stewart is famous for his Oscar-winning...

Kj Apa has signed on to star as James Stewart in “Jimmy,” an upcoming biopic about the “It’s a Wonderful Life” legend.

“I have always been a huge James Stewart fan and feel so honored I get to bring his story to life,” Apa, best known for his role as Archie on the CW’s “Riverdale,” said Tuesday morning. “As someone from New Zealand, I’ve long admired that generation of American men who stood for patriotism, integrity, and a deep sense of duty. It is important to me to give back to a country that has given me so much, and what better way to do that than by honoring a man who served it with great honor.”

Apa will next be seen opposite Madelyn Cline in “The Map That Leads to You,” Lasse Hallström’s romantic drama premiering on Prime Video on Aug. 20.

The “Jimmy” ensemble also includes...

Hallmark Channel will be hitting the seas with 18 of your favorite actors later this year and the full cast of the 2025 Hallmark Christmas Cruise has been revealed!

The 2025 cruise will take place from November 6 to November 10 and tickets are already sold out. The cruise, aboard the Norwegian Joy, will sail from Miami, Florida to Cozumel, Mexico. There’s still one way to get a room on the ship if you don’t already have tickets.

Every guest is guaranteed a seat for the ship-exclusive world premiere of a new Hallmark Countdown to Christmas movie. You can expect panels with your favorite Hallmark stars, game shows like “Festive Feud” and “A Very Merry Christmas Match,” cocktail tastings, bingo, and so much more.

The news about the 18 actors joining the 2025 cruise comes just days after the premiere of Hallmark’s new docu-series Christmas at Sea, giving fans an inside look into the inaugural cruise from last year.

Hallmark has set its talent lineup for the annual holiday cruise. For the second year in a row, Hallmark is teaming up with Sixthman for the sold-out Hallmark Christmas Cruise. The 2025 sailing will begin in Miami, Florida on November 6 and sail to Cozumel, Mexico, aboard the Norwegian Joy. The cruise will return to Miami on Nov. 10.

Hallmark stars attending this year’s cruise include Benjamin Ayres, Rachel Boston, B.J. Britt, Wes Brown, Erin Cahill, Paul Campbell, Sarah Drew, Heather Hemmens, Tyler Hynes, Ginna Claire Mason, Kevin McGarry, Brendan Penny, Kristoffer Polaha, Kimberley Sustad, Andrew Walker and Ashley Williams. Jonathan Bennett and Nikki DeLoach will co-host the festivities.

Night one will kick off with a “Sail-ebration” with festive games, Christmas sing-alongs and an exclusive premiere of an all-new Hallmark holiday movie. More events will be announced soon at HallmarkChristmasCruise.com.

The news follows the premiere of the four-part limited docuseries “Christmas at Sea,...

Hallmark+’s Mistletoe Murders is moving! The Christmas-themed mystery series starring Rookie Blue’s Peter Mooney and Grey’s Anatomy’s Sarah Drew was once exclusively on the streaming platform for Season one.

With that said, they are heading to the mothership during the 2025 Countdown to Christmas programming block and will air on Hallmark Channel.

Where, What, When?

Season 1 of the Mistletoe Murders will start to air during Hallmark’s much-celebrated ‘Countdown to Christmas’, and it will then be followed by the debut of Season 2 on the channel.

It’s important to note that the show will still be on Hallmark+ the next day; however, they won’t ‘solely’ be on Hallmark’s streaming platform.

The Mistletoe Murders are based on the audio series of the same title and follow Emily Lane (Sarah Drew), who is an extremely friendly and very upbeat shop owner of a darling Christmas store that is open all year round.

Grey’s Anatomy alum Sarah Drew has a hit sci-fi show on the move, shifting from streaming to broadcast. Drew played April Kepner in the seminal medical soap, joining in its sixth season and remaining part of the main cast through season 14. During her time on the ABC hit, she shared screentime with originals like Sandra Oh's Cristina Yang.

Drew came back to Grey's Anatomyfor a few episodes, credited as a special guest star, in seasons 17 and 18. However, she's remained busy on the small screen since her headline-grabbing departure as April, recently fronting a fan-favorite genre show that's now making a notable move.

TVLinereports that Mistletoe Murders season 2 will premiere on the Hallmark Channel this holiday season. Although an exact premiere date has not been announced so far, the sci-fi drama was a Hallmark+ Original for its first installment, which debuted in October 2024.

What To Know About Mistletoe Murders There's...

Season 2 of Mistletoe Murders, the Hallmark+ original starring Sarah Drew (Grey’s Anatomy) and Peter Mooney (Burden of Truth), actually will premiere on Hallmark Channel this holiday season, the exact date Tba. Episodes will then stream next day on Hallmark+.

Watch a sneak peek below, then read on for more:

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Hallmark Channel is kicking off its 13th annual Christmas in July event!

This year’s event will be headlined by the all-new, original docuseries Christmas at Sea, which premieres tonight at 8 p.m. Et on Hallmark Channel, and streams next day on Hallmark+.

Here’s a plot summary: “Produced by Big Fish Entertainment for Hallmark, this four-part limited series captures the joy, connection, and community that define the Hallmark fan experience, as it follows passionate superfans aboard Hallmark’s inaugural Christmas Cruise from Miami to Nassau. Viewers will meet cruisers with unforgettable stories — a surprise proposal and wedding, lifelong best friends on a longawaited girls’ trip, a teenage grandson celebrating his 16th birthday with both grandmothers, and more — as they set sail for the ultimate fan adventure.”

Keep reading to find out more…

Along the way, fans take part in festive events like carol-oke, holiday trivia challenges, and Christmas competitions,...

To help you anticipate and navigate all that television has to offer across broadcast, cable and streaming, TVLine offers daily, weekly and monthly What to Watch digests, as well as an overview of every new TV show premiering in 2025.

This week, you’ll find 14 series premieres (including Dexter: Resurrection and the Bosch: Legacy spinoff Ballard), 20 returning series (including the returns of Big Brother, Impractical Jokers and It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia) and a dozen finales (including Criminal Minds, Murderbot and Poker Face).

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Star Wars Just Delivered Its Most Realistic Love Story Yet(Photo Credit –YouTube)

Andor has always aimed for grounded storytelling, but this season, it quietly detonates one of the boldest emotional arcs in Star Wars history. There are no grand gestures and romantic score, just two emotionally stunted Imperial officers trying and mostly failing to figure out what a connection feels like. And it hurts.

Dedra Meero and Syril Karn aren’t heroes; they aren’t rebels either. They’re cogs in the Empire’s machine, but somehow, their strange, brittle bond is more compelling than any lightsaber duel. These two met in Season 1 under fire, literally, and their lives have slowly entangled ever since. By Season 2, they’re living together in Coruscant’s high-rise isolation, still clinging to their missions while cautiously testing the waters of personal intimacy.

It’s awkward. It’s uncomfortable. And it’s deeply human.

The Bold & The Beautiful Weekly Spoilers (Photo Credit – CBS)

The previous episode of The Bold and the Beautiful saw Taylor and Brooke disagreeing when it came to Ridge and Nick. The drama has escalated to a point the love triangle has expanded to a love square and it’s getting tense.

From plotting and secret plans to proposals and some shocking news, the audience has plenty to look forward to on the soap opera. Here’s what fans can expect from this week on The Bold and the Beautiful whenever they tune in to CBS to watch the popular daytime drama based in Los Angeles.

The Bold & The Beautiful: Spoilers Of The Week

Monday, June 23, 2025

The first episode of this week features Nick secretly listening in on Taylor and Ridge. That is exactly how he finds out that Taylor proposed to Ridge for marriage. On the other hand,...

Breaking Bad’s Rawest Moment: How Walt’s Call to Skyler in ‘Ozymandias’(Photo Credit –YouTube)

In Breaking Bad’s most devastating hour, Ozymandias, Walter White didn’t kill, cook, or con his way out. He picked up the phone and gave a performance that shook the core of the series. In that moment, his final confession wasn’t a plea for forgiveness. It was a calculated, crushing act of protection — and the only time he told the truth without spin.

The scene didn’t come with blood or bullets, but it hit harder than anything before. Walt called Skyler, his voice drenched in fury and blame. He painted himself as the unrelenting criminal mastermind and her as the helpless, innocent wife — all while the police listened. That wasn’t cruelty. That was a strategy. By feeding law enforcement the version of the story that erased her complicity, he took...

Tmkoc Fame Bhavya Gandhi Talks About Raj Anadkat & Munmun Dutta’s Rumored Engagement(Photo Credit –Instagram)

Shortly after Raj Anadkat joined Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, the rumors about him dating Munmun Dutta began in full swing. Netizens literally stalked the social media profiles of both actors to discover a hint about their relationship. Soon after the rumors spread like wildfire, both Munmun and Raj came out and denied it. Out of nowhere, the Tmkoc actors again grabbed the headlines last year due to the rumored engagement, and even Bhavya Gandhi was affected by it. Keep reading for a detailed report!

Raj Anadkar and Munmun Dutta’s rumored engagement grabbed the headlines last year

In March 2024, a report in News18 Showsha stated that both actors are now engaged, and even their families are aware of their engagement. As expected, the report went viral in no time and became the talk of the town.

Netflix Just Added All Seasons Of A Crime Thriller Series Being Dubbed As “Masterpiece”(Photo Credit –Netflix)

Netflix has added all six seasons of Animal Kingdom, and it’s already becoming one of those shows people can’t stop watching. The old fans are diving back in from the beginning, while new viewers are getting hooked fast.

Animal Kingdom: Crime Family Drama Based On A True Story

The series, based on a 2010 Australian film, takes place in Southern California and centers around 17-year-old Joshua ‘J’ Cody, who, after losing his mother to a drug overdose, moves in with a family he barely knows. They live big and run a criminal operation that keeps them all in business.

At the head of it is his grandmother, Janine ‘Smurf’ Cody, who pulls every string. As J finds himself deeper in the family’s world, he learns loyalty and survival come at a price.

How Does Grey’s Anatomy Film Surgical Scenes? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Grey’s Anatomy doesn’t just fake it when it comes to its intense surgery scenes. Instead of relying only on digital tricks, the production goes hands-on. Real meat, sticky gels, thick liquids, and working tools are all part of the process to mimic real-life surgeries on camera. In a candid revelation back in 2010, series star Sarah Drew once exposed the gritty behind-the-scenes truth.

Sarah Drew Revealed How Grey’s Anatomy Used Real Animal Organs To Film Surgery Scenes

According to actor Sarah Drew, the drama uses real animal parts and unusual materials to make those surgery shots look believable. According to Rte, in a 2010 interview with the Miami Herald, Drew, who played Dr. April Kepner, revealed how the scenes come together.

“We work with Bovine organs, which is cow’s organs. The smell is repulsive and makes us all gag, she shared.

Jesse Williams played the beloved Dr. Jackson Avery on Grey’s Anatomy for 12 seasons. He first appeared in the show as a recurring cast member in the fifth season. He was later added to the main cast in the sixth season, where Avery joined Seattle Grace’s residency program with Meredith Grey and Cristina Yang. His exit as a regular cast member from the show came in the 17th season.

Williams later returned to the show for a few guest appearances, most notably in the show’s 400th episode in Season 18 and two episodes in Season 19 to facilitate Ellen Pompeo’s exit. In the show, Williams’ most significant story arc was his on-and-off relationship with Dr. April Kepner, played by Sarah Drew.

Jesse Williams made his exit from Grey’s Anatomy in the 17th season Jesse Williams as Dr. Jackson Avery in Grey’s Anatomy | Credits: ABC

Unlike many other characters on the show,...

Hallmark spoilers and updates reveal The Hallmark Christmas Experience, the best place for holiday festivities, is back this season at Hallmark’s headquarters in Kansas City. After last year’s first edition, this year’s Hallmark Christmas event promises to bring even more joy, magic, and treasured moments every weekend from Thanksgiving to Christmas.

Step Into A World Of Christmas

At the Hallmark Christmas Experience, fans can immerse themselves in a Hallmark Christmas with activities such as Create and Learn workshops featuring Hallmark Artists, photo ops with Hallmark Stars, and Signature Dining Experiences.

And, there’s much more-for the Hallmark movie superfans eagerly anticipating it, Countdown to Christmas fans can enjoy a sneak peek and see their favorite Hallmark actors in Stars on Stage productions.

These include holiday-themed games and competitions, festive panel discussions, and movie screenings.

Guests can visit the event website for more information and to select their own adventure,...

Hallmark fans are packing the sunscreen and finding their sea legs as the inaugural Hallmark Christmas Cruise prepares to set sail, anchored by an all-new original docuseries, Christmas at Sea. Real-life superfans and stars of the swoon-worthy network will mix and mingle aboard Hallmark’s inaugural Christmas Cruise, setting sail from Miami to Nassau. Viewers can tune in as fans meet their favorite Hallmark screen sweethearts on the open seas, catch heartwarming behind-the-scenes moments, festive meet-and-greets, and yuletide fun like carol-oke. The four-part limited series will premiere on July 7. Christmas at Sea will feature appearances for Hallmark regulars, including Benjamin Ayres, Jonathan Bennett, Wes Brown, Erin Cahill, Paul Campbell, Taylor Cole, Nikki DeLoach, and Sarah Drew. As an additional special gift to fans, Hallmark is unwrapping an early preview of Countdown to Christmas 2025, right in the middle of summer. Viewers can enjoy the cozy romances and holiday love stories they’ve come to expect,...

Brett Goldstein’s here, he’s there, he’s every-f–king-where on Apple TV+ — and come September, you’ll be able to catch the two-time Emmy winner in the streamer’s original movie, All of You.

Co-written by Goldstein (Shrinking, Ted Lasso) and director William Bridges (Black Mirror), the romantic drama centers on Simon (Goldstein) and Laura (Imogen Poots), best friends since college who “drift apart when she takes a test that finds her soulmate despite years of unspoken feelings between them,” according to the synopsis. “Over the years, as their paths cross and diverge, neither can deny the feeling...

There’s something special about celebrating Christmas at sea, but experiencing it with one of your best friends while surrounded by Hallmark stars?

That’s a holiday dream wrapped in a bow.

This July, Hallmark Channel is bringing that magic to the screen with Christmas at Sea, a new four-part docuseries that sets sail on Monday, July 7 at 8/7c.

(Courtesy of Hallmark Media)

The series offers a behind-the-scenes look at Hallmark’s very first Christmas Cruise — a floating celebration filled with carols, cocoa, and cozy meet-cutes — and yes, I was lucky enough to be on board for the very cruise they filmed.

While the show “casts” a handful of super fans and couples (you’ll see sweet stories like a surprise proposal and a bestie duo celebrating 46 years of friendship), the truth is, every single person on that ship brought their own spark to the festivities.

(Courtesy of Hallmark Media...

Hallmark’s three-part miniseries adaptation of Providence Falls, the book series by best-selling author Jude Deveraux and Tara Sheets, will premiere Saturday, Aug. 2 at 8/7c. Katie Stevens (The Bold Type), Lachlan Quarmby (Allegiance) and Evan Roderick (Aurora Teagarden) star.

Parts 2 and 3 will then follow on Aug. 9 and Aug 16.

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Big breaking news for Hearties. Hallmark wants to create a “bigger and better” experience for fans, including those who love When Calls the Heart. Some of your favorites will attend the Hallmark Christmas Experience in Kansas City.

Early Christmas Present

On Tuesday, June 10, the official Wcth Instagram account unwrapped a huge present. In a press release, Hallmark announced the stars who are scheduled to appear at the annual fan convention, which takes place around the holidays from November 28 to December 21, 2025. The Hallmark Christmas Experience takes place at the Crown Center.

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Four weekends of star-studded events and fan interactions will be held. Hallmark gave us an idea of which stars will attend each weekend. Weekend Three is a pivotal moment for Hearties. This is when Erin Krakow, Chris McNally, and Kevin McGarry will be in attendance.

Hallmark spoilers and updates reveal at the recent Hallmark Media presentation, a new offering was announced. What exactly is ‘One Hallmark’ and what does it mean for fans?

What Is This Rebranding About?

During the latest upfront presentation, Hallmark Media shared a variety of exciting updates. The network is set to launch 40 new Christmas movies as part of its Countdown To Christmas celebration.

Even more impressive, there will be more than 4,000 hours of holiday-themed programming available in 2025.

Furthermore, Hallmark intends to expand its lineup of unscripted content, branding it as “reality with heart” and they introduced the concept of “One Hallmark.” What does this initiative entail, and what does it represent-here’s a look at how the beloved network is shaping its identity.

The Rebranding Initiative Explained

The feel-good network has undergone significant changes, including a rebranding to “One Hallmark;” Ed Georger, the EVP of Ad Sales and Digital Media at Hallmark Media,...

Finding Mr. Christmas on Hallmark+[Image @entertainmentweekly on Instagram]

At a recent presentation, Hallmark Media announced that fans can expect 40 Christmas movies in the Countdown to Christmas programming event.

However, they also revealed that viewers will have access to more than 4,000 hours of festive programming this year. But that’s not all, as the feel-good network plans to make more unscripted shows, dubbing them “reality with heart.” Moreover, Hallmark Media announced a new item, “One Hallmark” as it rebrands itself.

What Is One Hallmark and what can we look forward to? Celebrations With Lacey Chabert – Photo: Lacey Chabert Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Kim Nunneley

Recently, Hallmark Channel has made several changes and the latest relates to their branding, which has now been dubbed “One Hallmark.” Meanwhile, Ed Georger, EVP of Ad Sales and Digital Media at Hallmark Media was quoted by Adweek, while talking about the new branding.

While Hallmark started out as...

Hallmark spoilers reveal that at a recent programming event, Hallmark officials announced 2025’s new additions to Countdown To Christmas. Hallmark also has Mistletoe Murders and other holiday series.

Here is the latest news in Hallmark’s Upcoming Christmas Movies for Fans To Look forward to this year.

How Many Christmas Movies Will Hallmark Release In 2025?

At a recent event, Adweek reported that 40 Movies is the number to plan on. Hallmark Media EVP of Ad Sales and Digital Media, Ed Georger says that Hallmark is making close to 100 movies this year and 40 of them are holiday movies that will air during the 16th annual Countdown To Christmas. This even usually takes place between October and December ever year .

Hallmark has promised fans over 4000 hours of music throughout their regular channels as well as Streaming on Hallmark +. Hallmark has only made one announcement so far. Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story.

As with A Chiefs Love Story,...

Exclusive: Hulu is rounding out the recurring cast for its upcoming limited series about the Murdaugh Murders, adding Madeline Popovich (The Christmas High Note), Jessi Case (9-1-1: Lone Star), Jim O’Heir (Running Point), Mark Pellegrino (American Rust), Nicholas Cirillo (The 4:30 Movie), Patch Darragh (Obsession) and Ryan Paynter (The Supremes At Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat). The as-yet untitled true crime drama series comes from showrunner Michael D. Fuller, who co-created the project with Erin Lee Carr.

The series is based on the true story of Maggie and Alex Murdaugh’s “stranger-than-fiction family drama”, drawn from reporting by journalist Mandy Matney, creator of the Murdaugh Murders Podcast, and insider knowledge from years spent following the case.

Popovich plays Mallory Beach, a bright, endearing young woman who’s best friends with Paul’s girlfriend, Morgan.

O’Heir plays Dick Harpootlian, a braggadocious, old-guard State Senator and defense attorney, Dick is hired by Alex to...

Hallmark Channel spoilers and updates reveal the network is always excited about the Christmas holiday, traditionally even featuring a whole summer month full of Christmas programming.

People tiring of a long hot summer have always enjoyed the cool down and reminders of frosty fun, but in 2025 the network will outdo itself-planning up to 4,000 hours of holiday programming!

Early Christmas Planning

Although Christmas is still more than 260 days away, Hallmark is already gearing up for its holiday programming. The network is set to offer an impressive array of festive content, boasting “over 4,000 hours of holiday programming.”

This lineup includes a new partnership with the NFL, the continuation of Sarah Drew’s Christmas-mystery series, Mistletoe Murders, and a limited series featuring the return of Jane Seymour to the network.

What exciting plans does Hallmark have for the upcoming holiday season? Recently, the feel-good network issued a press release for the 2025-2026 Upfronts,...

Chicago – Filmmaker Deborah Puette has an upcoming World Premiere on April 6th, 2025, at the Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival. “Such a Pretty Girl” is a short film, told in real time over an extraordinary six minutes, when a mother’s decision is a hopefully the correct one. For screening times, click Sapg.

The short is told in real time in over six minutes. Meg (Sarah Drew) is in her childhood home being a caregiver for her father Frank (Harry Groener). When her 12-year-old uncovers a forgotten relic, Meg must decide quickly who she will protect … her parent or her child.

’Such a Pretty Girl,’ Written and Directed by Deborah Puette

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Deborah Puette made her professional stage debut in Chicago, and won a Jeff Award here for Best Actress. After expanding her career in Los Angeles she has had recurring and guest star roles on hit shows for Netflix,...

For nearly 20 years, Grey’s Anatomy has kept viewers hooked and on the edge of their seats with high-stakes surgeries and dramatic medical breakthroughs. Plus, there was also a lot of blood, sweat, and tears that could fill an entire hospital.

But you wouldn’t believe how committed the show is to keep its realism intact. Some might even find this secret to be stomach-churning. So, how exactly do they make a crisis feel genuine? Let’s find out!

Jeffrey Dean Morgan in Grey’s Anatomy | Credit: Shondaland How Grey’s Anatomy films its realistic surgery scenes Katherine Heigl’s Izzie and Jeffrey Dean Morgan’s Denny in Grey’s Anatomy| Credit: Shondaland

If you’ve ever winced at the sight of a Grey’s Anatomy surgery, you are not alone, because the actors are right there with you! In an interview with the Miami Herald, actress Sarah Drew, who played Dr April Kepner on the show,...

It might be late March for the rest of the world, but for the folks at Hallmark, it’s always the Countdown to Christmas. Today, the network announced yet another holiday-centered production is underway, this time piggybacking off the success of one of their titles from the 2024 season. Those who love a little spandex and sport with their holiday fare will be thrilled to hear that Hallmark Media has re-signed NFL and Skydance Sports to their roster, with the trio set to bring audiences, Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story. The production comes hot on the heels of last year’s Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story, which saw the network score some major viewership points. Right now, A Bills Love Story is on target to pick up cameras later this year, with the production crew using the team’s city, Buffalo, New York, as a backdrop, promising to include...

Hallmark Movies spoilers and updates tease Mistletoe Murders helped crack the case on cozy mysteries! Mistletoe Murders exceeded expectations on their streaming outlet, Hallmark Plus, and viewers are thirsty for more.

Here’s How The Case Was Cracked

Hallmark has delighted audiences with a plethora of cozy mysteries over the years, including favorites like Murder, She Baked featuring Days of our Lives star Alison Sweeney.

And the beloved Aurora Teagarden Mysteries with Candace Cameron Bure. Yet, it was the Mistletoe Murders that truly captured the spotlight in the streaming era-the network sought to create a unique fusion of holiday cheer and mystery.

“We were on the lookout for the perfect series that could intertwine Christmas with thrilling whodunits—two genres our viewers adore—and Mistletoe Murders solved that puzzle flawlessly.

The overwhelming positivity from the audience made the choice to renew the series a straightforward one,” shared Samantha Dipippo, Senior...

Sarah Drew in Mistletoe Murders [Image @thesarahdrew on Instagram]

Hallmark Media just made mystery fans happy by announcing that Mistletoe Murders with Sarah Drew has officially been renewed for season 2. With the new season coming, fans might learn who Drew’s character, Emily Lane, actually is.

Read on to find out what we know so far about the second season of Mistletoe Murders, starring Drew, Peter Mooney and Sierra Marilyn Riley.

Mistletoe Murders has been renewed for season 2 by Hallmark Photo: Peter Mooney, Sarah Drew

Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Peter Stranks

According to Deadline, on Monday, Hallmark announced that it had renewed the hit mystery series Mistletoe Murders. This means that Sarah Drew will return as Emily Lane, Peter Mooney as Detective Sam Wilner, and Sierra Marilyn Riley as Sam’s teenage daughter, Violet. She works for her mom at Under the Mistletoe, the year-round store for all things Christmas.

Meanwhile, Lara Amersey is back as June Hubble,...

Hallmark’s holiday-themed mystery series, Mistletoe Murders, is officially coming back for a second season in 2025. The show, which blends Christmas cheer with crime-solving, proved a hit with viewers. Here’s the Lowdown: Mistletoe Murders stars Sarah Drew as Emily Lane, a small-town store owner who investigates local murders. The cast also includes Peter Mooney, Sierra […]

Mistletoe Murders Returns: Hallmark Renews Holiday Mystery for Season 2!

Hallmark Media has big news for fans of Mistletoe Murders. The network renewed the series for a second season. The first season currently streams on Hallmark+. Will it come to Hallmark Movies and Mysteries?

Cracking The Case

Hallmark has aired many cozy mysteries over the years, like Murder, She Baked with Days of our Lives alum Alison Sweeney, or the Aurora Teagarden Mysteries starring Candace Cameron Bure. However, it achieved success with the Mistletoe Murders in the streaming age. The network wanted to find a way to blend the holiday season with a cozy mystery.

“We had searched for the right series to blend Christmas with mysteries – two genres our viewers love – and Mistletoe Murders cracked that case to perfection. The enthusiastic audience reaction made the decision to renew the series an easy one,” Senior Vice President of Programming, Hallmark Media, Samantha Dipippo, explained to Deadline. “After the jaw-dropping season finale that left fans asking,...

Hallmark+ audiences are about to say ho ho ho horror, thanks to today’s news that Mistletoe Murders has been renewed for a second season. Deadline made the announcement today, giving fans an incredibly early holiday present — and right on the cusp of spring! While plot details have yet to be revealed, we know that the second season will catch up with Sarah Drew’s (Grey’s Anatomy) unassuming shop owner, Emily Lane, as she presumably solves a new mystery. We can also expect to see an ensemble including Peter Mooney (Rookie Blue), Sierra Marilyn Riley, Kylee Evans (Good Witch), Jean Yoon (Kim’s Convenience) and Lara Amersey (Operation Nutcracker).

Mistletoe Murders will be back for Season 2, TVLine has confirmed.

The Hallmark+ streaming series stars Sarah Drew (Grey’s Anatomy) as Emily Lane, a small-town Christmas shop owner with a secret past. In Season 1, Emily uses her secret skills to investigate a murder when a poisoned cookie links her to the crime.

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The series also stars Peter Mooney (Rookie Blue) as local detective Sam Wilner, and...

Hallmark Media has officially renewed Mistletoe Murders for a second season. The hit holiday mystery series stars Grey’s Anatomy alum Sarah Drew as Emily Lane, a small-town Christmas shop owner with a secret past.

The show also features Peter Mooney (Rookie Blue) as Detective Sam Wilner and Sierra Marilyn Riley as his daughter, Violet. Other cast members include Jean Yoon (Kim’s Convenience), Lara Amersey (Operation Nutcracker), and Kylee Evans (Good Witch).

Filming for Season 2 will begin later this year, with a planned premiere during the 2025 holiday season.

Hallmark’s Senior VP of Programming, Samantha Dipippo, shared her excitement about the renewal. She said the show perfectly combines Christmas and mystery, two fan-favorite genres. She also hinted that Season 2 will bring more surprises, especially after the shocking Season 1 finale.

Jocelyn Hamilton, President of Television at Lionsgate Canada, praised the show’s storytelling and strong audience response. She called the renewal a...

Mistletoe Murders is getting a second season at Hallmark+!

The series follows Christmas shop owner Emily Lane (Sarah Drew), as well as detective Sam Wilner (Peter Mooney).

“We had searched for the right series to blend Christmas with mysteries — two genres our viewers love — and Mistletoe Murders cracked that case to perfection. The enthusiastic audience reaction made the decision to renew the series an easy one,” Samantha Dipippo, Senior Vice President, Programming, Hallmark Media, told Deadline. “After the jaw-dropping season finale that left fans asking, Who is Emily Lane?, we look forward to another riveting holiday in Fletcher’s Grove filled with mystery, romance and of course, Christmas.”

It’s expected that season 2 would have a 2025 holiday premiere date, and will film later this year.

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Exclusive: Mistletoe Murders is returning for a second season on Hallmark+.

The “holiday whodunnit” stars Sarah Drew (Grey’s Anatomy) as Emily Lane, a small-town shop owner with a secret past. The series from Lionsgate Canada and Headspinner Productions also features Peter Mooney (Rookie Blue) as local detective Sam Wilner and Sierra Marilyn Riley as his teenaged daughter Violet, who works at Emily’s store.

The rest of the cast includes Jean Yoon (Kim’s Convenience), Lara Amersey (Operation Nutcracker) and Good Witch alum Kylee Evans (Good Witch). Shooting will begin later this year for a 2025 holiday season premiere.

“We had searched for the right series to blend Christmas with mysteries — two genres our viewers love — and Mistletoe Murders cracked that case to perfection. The enthusiastic audience reaction made the decision to renew the series an easy one,” said Samantha Dipippo, Senior Vice President, Programming, Hallmark Media. “After the jaw-dropping season finale that left fans asking,...

When "Grey's Anatomy" premiered as a mid-season replacement in March of 2005 thanks to creator and showrunner Shonda Rhimes, it's safe to say that nobody genuinely thought it would keep running and running and running until it became the longest-running medical drama in TV history. As of this writing, the show is partway through airing its 21st season — and even though Ellen Pompeo, the star of the series who puts the Grey in "Grey's Anatomy" as Dr. Meredith Grey, left the show as a main cast member in its 19th season, it shows no signs of stopping.

Due to the fact that, in real life, hospitals change personnel with some regularity and new intern classes begin their residencies each summer, "Grey's Anatomy" is able to remain (relatively) fresh even with hundreds of episodes under its belt, introducing new intern classes every few years to keep the momentum going. Beyond that, though,...

Hallmark Mystery spoilers and updates reveal the latest news on Mistletoe Murders Season Two. Fans of the Mistletoe Murders have been eagerly anticipating updates for months; this captivating series features the talents of Sarah Drew, Peter Mooney, and Sierra Marilyn Riley.

Production Weekly Published Production Information

Crafted by Ken Cuperus, this captivating Chrismystery draws inspiration from the top Audible Original of the same title, narrated by Himym star Cobie Smulders.

Exciting news has emerged from an industry publication announcing that production for Season 2 of the Hmk Mystery is set to commence soon.

On Thursday, the Hollywood trade magazine Production Weekly revealed details about Mistletoe Murders, this comes just months after the inaugural season of the Hallmark+ mystery series concluded with a tantalizing cliffhanger.

Set in the picturesque Fletcher’s Grove, the story follows Emily Lane (Drew), who runs a year-round Christmas shop.

While she appears to blend seamlessly into the...

Sure, you're familiar with "Grey's Anatomy," the longest-running medical drama in TV history that premiered on ABC in 2005 as a humble mid-season replacement. Shonda Rhimes' soapy, steamy, and delightfully over-the-top hospital drama, led by Ellen Pompeo as the eponymous Dr. Meredith Grey, follows five surgical interns as they begin working at a major hospital in Seattle; after those interns become residents and attendings, the show keeps introducing new incoming intern classes as they're thrown headfirst into one of the most daunting and intense professions around. So, uh, what the heck is "Grey's Anatomy: B-Team?"

In January of 2018, a webseries called "Grey's Anatomy: B-Team" hit ABC.com, giving audiences a closer look at the 14th season's intern class. Introduced after the first few episodes of said season, Dr. Levi Schmitt (Jake Borelli), Dr. Sam Bello (Jeanine Mason), Dr. Casey Parker (Alex Blue Davis), Dr. Vikram Roy (Rushi Kota), Dr. Taryn Helm (Jaicy Elliott), and Dr.

Hallmark now has a cornucopia of series on their original channel as well as on the streaming channel. Which series have been renewed? Here is the latest roundup.

Photo: Lacey Chabert Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Sean Rosenthal Hallmark Has Renewed Two Series

There are two Hallmark+ series that have been renewed for Season 2. Firstly, Finding Mr. Christmas Season 2 is set. The Jonathan Bennett-led series is already taking applications for the next Hallmark Hunk. Also, Celebrations With Lacey Chabert Season 2 is happening. The Unexpected Valentine is already filming new episodes.

Photo: Sadie Laflamme-Snow, Andie MacDowell, Chyler Leigh Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Christos Kalohoridis These Series Are Waiting To Be Renewed

Firstly, Hearties are waiting for When Calls The Heart Season 13 renewal. There was already a listing on Production Weekly showing Season 12, although Hallmark is airing that season now. That is not the first time that the industry publication has made a smilier season error.

Hallmark Channel spoilers and updates reveal now that Lisa Hamilton Daly is no longer EVP of programming, there will be no more Hallmark Mysteries. Let’s do a little detective work on our own and find out if that is really true or not!

Hallmark Channel Spoilers – Sleuthers Are Worried

The recent decision by Hallmark Media to remove Lisa Hamilton Daly from her role as EVP of Programming has left many fans of the network’s mystery genre feeling anxious.

Daly played a pivotal role in transforming Hmm into Hallmark Mystery, and her departure raises concerns about the future of mystery programming on the channel. Will the network continue to invest in the captivating stories that have drawn viewers in?

The uncertainty is palpable among Sleuthers who cherish these thrilling narratives. She was intending to make many more of these mystery series in the future.

Hallmark Channel Spoilers – Will Hallmark Stop Making Mysteries?...

Now that Hallmark Media has eliminated the EVP of Programming Lisa Hamilton Daly’s position, Sleuthers are worried that the network is going to stop making mysteries. Daly was the person who was behind the rebranding of Hmm to Hallmark Mystery. She also was key in creating more series that aired in 2024. Although her intention was to make as many of these mysteries into a three-movie series to determine whether or not they deserved more, it does not seem that the new regime is interested in mysteries.

Right now, Sleuthers are still waiting for one series to be renewed. This has caused a lot of discussions on social media. What do these devoted mystery fans have to say about their concern?

A Sprinkle Of Deceit – A Hannah Swensen Mystery, Day 12 of 14, April 26, 2024, Langley, BC, Canada Photo Credit: Bettina Strauss Sleuthers Are Worried Hallmark Is Going To Stop Making Mysteries

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Audible fans who have streamed the Hallmark+ mystery series Mistletoe Murders may have noticed that the storylines differ. This detail is intentional. Sleuthers may be interested to learn that the creator of the Audible Original, and series showrunner, Ken Cuperus has a couple of explanations for the change.

Here is what Cuperus had to say about the storylines in the series that stars Sarah Drew, Peter Mooney, and Sierra Marilyn Riley.

Photo: Sierra Marilyn Riley, Sarah Drew Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Peter Stranks Ken Cuperus On Why Mistletoe Murders Episodes Different From Audible Original

By now, many Mistletoe Murders fans have seen the Hallmark+ series and have listened to the hit Audible Original. Therefore, they know that the second and third stories in the series are different. In addition, while the first two Hallmark+ episodes, “Poison In A Pear Tree” are almost identical to the Audible Original episodes, “The Cookie Crumbles,...

Grey's Anatomy has been going for almost two decades. The 21 seasons and nearly 450 episodes have introduced viewers to plenty of characters, but few have been as popular with fans as Dr. Derek Shepherd, who's been affectionately referred to as "McDreamy." Derek is a neurosurgeon who works at the same hospital as the main character, Meredith Grey, and even had a relationship and kids with her. Patrick Dempsey won over audiences' hearts as Derek Shepherd, and even received the honor of People Magazine's "Sexiest Man Alive" in 2023 after showing so much charisma in Grey's Anatomy.

The show controversially killed Derek Shepherd in episode 21 of season 11, titled "How to Save a Life." The episode is one of the lowest-rated episodes on IMDb, with a user rating of 5.6/10 with more than 3,000 reviews, mostly annoyed with how Derek was killed in the episode. However, McDreamy's death was a necessity, especially with situations in the background of the show's production.

Everyone’s getting into the holiday movie game now, bringing Hallmark competition for must-watch programming over the fall and winter months. But is Hallmark still the reigning champion, or have Lifetime or Netflix come out on top for 2024? Hallmark once again had the numbers, with nearly 50 films debuting across Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Mystery, and Hallmark+. That included a new Debbie Macomber film, Joyful Mrs. Miracle, the sequel Three Wiser Men and a Boy, a When Calls the Heart reunion in Santa Tell Me, football in Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story, and the meta Sugarplummed. Plus network favorites teamed up for the first time in movies such as Jingle Bell Run, The Christmas Quest, and The Santa Class. Over on Lifetime, real-life spouses starred in The Holiday Junkie, Sarah Drew wrote and executive produced A Carpenter Christmas Romance, and Christmas in the Spotlight took some inspiration from Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s relationship.