Lifetime is ready for the holidays with a new lineup that will count down to Christmas.
The network recently announced 12 new movies, featuring familiar faces including Loretta Devine, Brandy Norwood, Kane and Katelyn Brown, Debbi Morgan, Vivica A. Fox, Jackée Harry, and Nischelle Turner.
The cable channel’s “It’s a Wonderful Lifetime” programming event kicks off Nov. 29 with Christmas Everyday, starring R&B singer Brandy Norwood and her real-life daughter Sy’Rai Smith.
The original film follows fashion designer Francine “Fancy” Ballantine (Brandy), who is juggling her career and family obligations. After her father dies and her mother Evelyn (Morgan) begins to lose her sight, Fancy remains determined to continue her father’s Christmas traditions. But she faces challenges, including from her bridezilla baby sister Belle (Sy’rai Smith).
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Deck the Hallways follows Loretta Devine as Agnes, a grandmother shaking up old traditions with a fresh, adventurous spirit. When her granddaughter Zoe (Naika Toussaint) returns to Chicago and learns Agnes canceled the family’s beloved holiday party, she’s determined to bring it back.
The film is produced by Front Street Pictures, with Charles Cooper producing and Jason James directing from a story by Meyer Shwarzstein and Gregory R. Anderson, with a teleplay by Anderson. It premieres on Dec. 6 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.
The Christmas Campaign, premiering Nov. 29, stars Vivica A. Fox as Monique, an executive who pairs up digital advertising rivals Kayleigh (Chelsea Rose Brooks) and Darren (Austen Jaye) to create a festive & cam holiday paign. Sparks fly in the office and at home as the two navigate rivalry, romance, and family surprises.
A Runaway Bride for Christmas, premiering Dec. 12 at 8 p.m., follows Emma (played by Entertainment Tonight host Nischelle Turner) as she seeks refuge in her hometown and unexpectedly reconnects with a high school crush.
But an ex with unfinished business threatens to upend her holiday romance.
The film is produced by Brain Power Studio, with Timothy O. Johnson, Sebastian Battro, Oliver De Caigny and Shannon Minogue serving as executive producers. Marco Deufemia directs from a script by Erica Deutschman.
All of the new movies will also be available to stream the day after they premiere on TVE/VOD. The teaser trailer for the “It’s a Wonderful Lifetime” lineup can be viewed here.
Below are the titles and air dates of Lifetime’s other holiday movie premieres this season:
Do You Fear What I Fear – Dec. 4 at 8 p.m.
Jingle All the Way to Love – Dec. 5 at 8 p.m.
A Christmas Cookbook – Dec. 5 at 10 p.m.
Merry Missed Connection – Dec. 6 at 10 p.m.
Christmas in Alaska – Dec. 12 at 10 p.m.
Thank God: Christmas at Keller Ranch – Dec. 13 at 8 p.m.
Rodeo Christmas Romance – Dec. 13 at 10 p.m.
Sweet Holiday Romance – Dec. 19 at 8 p.m.
A Pickleball Christmas – Dec. 20 at 8 p.m.
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