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Get ready for a blend of Christmas charm and espionage as Hallmark Channel’s latest holiday feature, The Christmas Charade, premieres. The film stars Rachel Skarsten (Reign) and Corey Sevier (Cedar Cove), who dive into an unexpected holiday adventure with a touch of action, humor, and romance. This thrilling entry in Hallmark’s Countdown to Christmas is the perfect addition for viewers looking to mix seasonal cheer with a dash of intrigue.

What is Hallmark’s ‘The Christmas Charade’ about?

Whitney, played by Rachel Skarsten, is a cautious librarian with a background in home security, courtesy of her family. Her quiet life takes a dramatic turn when a blind date mix-up lands her in the middle of a covert FBI operation. Soon, she finds herself pretending to be the girlfriend of Special Agent Josh, played by Corey Sevier, as they try to catch an elusive art thief targeting the Saint...

Christmas movie fans love the spy adventure movie The Christmas Charade. This Countdown To Christmas movie stars Rachel Skarsten and Corey Sevier. In a recent interview, The Royal Nanny star hinted at a possible sequel to this romantic mystery.

What did she have to reveal?

Photo: Rachel Skarsten, Corey Sevier Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Courtesy Vortex Media Could Hallmark Make The Christmas Charade Sequel?

Hallmark’s The Christmas Charade is already a hit. According to IMDb, fans have already given it a 7.9 rating, which is exceptional. This is the story of Whitney, an elementary school librarian. She lives a very cautious life, if you don’t count the rambunctious children at school. The daughter of home security experts, she has been taught to be safe about everything. One day, she decides to liven up her life and take a risk. She decides to go on a blind date.

However, after a mix-up,...

Hallmark Channel is ready to deck the halls and hang the holly.

The network’s 2024 Countdown to Christmas programming event kicks off on October 18 with ‘Twas the Date Before Christmas. It’s the first of 47 new movies that will air this year across Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Mystery, and new streaming service Hallmark+. But before the holiday extravaganza begins, there are still cozy fall vibes to be had, including the premiere of a rom-com perfect for Halloween.

Keep reading for our rundown of the Hallmark movie schedule for October 2024.

‘Autumn at Apple Hill’ stars Erin Cahill and Wes Brown

Erin Cahill and Wes Brown reunite for the Fall Into Love movie Autumn at Apple Hill. (The pair previously starred together in Every Time a Bell Rings.) She plays Elise, a woman who is fighting to keep her family’s inn afloat. When the CFO of a major hotel chain (Brown) checks in,...

Photo: Sarah Power, Brendan Penny Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Nelly Kiss

Hallmark+ has announced details of the third installment in its new, original movie series, Love on the Danube. Titled Kissing Stars, the new movie premieres on September 26 and stars Sarah Power and Brendan Penny. Read on to find out more about the movie and its cast and enjoy some images taken on the film set.

Love On The Danube: Kissing Stars on Hallmark+ Photo: Brendan Penny Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Nelly Kiss

According to the official synopsis, Savannah (Power) is a PR professional who works with non-profits. She is expecting a promotion but unexpectedly gets laid off. Meanwhile, her best friend, Teddy (Kathryn Drysdale), the director of a riverboat cruise that is hosting a Rom-Com fan convention called KissCon, invites her to work with talent while on the cruise.

Photo: Katie Sheridan, Brendan Penny, Jonny Weldon Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media...

Now that Countdown To Christmas 2024 and Great American Christmas 2024 are about six weeks away, holiday movie fans are getting psyched for Christmas movies! Those same fans love to attend Christmas Con in New Jersey. There are autograph opportunities, panels, and opportunities for photos.

This year, the Hallmark Queen of Christmas, Lacey Chabert will be at the event. The Christmas Waltz star is the official headliner. Who else will be joining her?

Here are the latest three names, as well as the Christmas movie stars who will also be part of the 2024 event.

Party of Five alum Photo: Lacey Chabert Credit: ©2019 Crown Media United States LLC/Photographer: Alexx Henry/Alexx Henry Studios, LLC Who Was Just Added To Christmas Con 2024?

Christmas Con 2024 is just a few months away. Therefore, fans who are attending, and those who have been hesitating to get tickets will want to learn the names of six more...

Vampire Road Movie ‘Bogieville’ Sets FrightFest World Premiere: "British filmmaker, actor and “professional movie villain” Sean Cronin’s feature vampire road movie Bogieville has set its World Premiere at the 25th anniversary edition of the UK horror fan fantasy film festival FrightFest, taking place August 22-26 in London, England.

Bogieville – which was directed by Cronin from a screenplay by Henry P. Gravelle (The Over Easy Courthouse Café) was filmed in England, and is produced by Djonny Chen for Silent D Pictures, along with Cronin for Magnificent Films. Cronin as an actor has portrayed villains in dozens of box office hits, as well as having directed several award-winning titles.

Revolving around a young couple ‘Ham’ and ‘Jody’ on the run who come across the eponymous derelict American trailer park, they are convinced to stay by the sinister caretaker ‘Crawford’, although they soon learn that he is in fact the guardian of the residents of Bogieville,...

From Magnificent Films and Silent D Pictures, director Sean Cronin’s vampire movie Bogieville has set its World Premiere at the 25th anniversary edition of the UK horror fan fantasy film festival FrightFest, taking place August 22-26 in London, England.

Sink your teeth into the brand new official trailer below.

In the film, “A young couple on the run come across an American trailer park and are convinced to stay by the sinister caretaker Crawford. But they soon learn that he is in fact the guardian of the residents of Bogieville, themselves a pack of blood-thirsty vampires.”

Indonesian film star Arifin Putra (The Raid 2) and newcomer Eloise Lovell Anderson (Villain) star, along with Sean Cronin as the lead vampire Madison.

Sarina Taylor (Solitary), Poppie Jae Hughes (Our Kid), Daniel P. Lewis (Wuthering Heights), Andrew Lee Pots (The Crown) and Katie Sheridan (The Royal Nanny) also star.

Bogieville was filmed in England,...

Katie in Firecracker

Katie Sheridan is rapidly emerging as a significant talent in the entertainment industry. First gaining attention for her starring role as Sophie Norton in the Nickelodeon children’s series Genie in the House, Katie has since demonstrated impressive versatility and depth. She is carving a niche for herself in the horror and thriller genres with performances that demand intensity and captivate audiences. Her portrayal of Sister Margaret in the film Heretiks showcased her ability to embody complex characters in suspenseful and chilling narratives, marking her as an actress to watch in the years that followed.

Beyond her work in film and television, Katie is also known for her dynamic presence in series, such as the award-winning Rebecca Gold, where she plays a skilled assassin grappling with personal and professional challenges. Her ability to seamlessly blend action, drama, and horror elements is fast making her a favourite among genre enthusiasts.

Summer Nights on Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Mystery

As summer begins in the northern hemisphere, Hallmark Channel is already looking forward to its annual Summer Nights programming event. The popular feel-good network is releasing five new, original movies each Saturday in August.

Read on to find out the details, including a film set in Costa Rica. Moreover, Hallmark Mystery is releasing two new movies for Sleuthers to enjoy.

Summer Nights on Hallmark

Hallmark Media has announced its Summer Nights 2024 programming event, including five, new, original romantic movies each Saturday in August. According to TV Insider, a press release read:

Viewers can treat themselves to feel-good summer fantasy, love stories that will transport them back in time to make their dreams come true, to beautiful Costa Rica for a wedding destination, and to a place where they come face-to-face with their dream man.

Not to be outdone, its sibling channel Hallmark Mystery...

Sean Cronin’s vampire road movie, Bogieville, has completed post-production and is headed to market at the Cannes Film Festival (May 14-25), with a first-look party taking place at the Fantastic Pavilion on May 16th at 4pm. To give you a tease of the upcoming vampire film, we have an exclusive still, plus additional details, photos, and a look at the official poster:

The horror film – which was directed by Cronin from a screenplay by Henry P. Gravelle (“The Over Easy Courthouse Café”) was filmed in England, and is produced by Djonny Chen for Silent D Pictures, along with Cronin for Magnificent Films. Cronin as an actor has portrayed villains in dozens of box office hits, as well as having directed several award-winning titles.

Revolving around a young couple ‘Ham’ and ‘Jody’ on the run who come across the eponymous derelict American trailer park, they are convinced to stay by...

Indonesian film star Arifin Putra (“The Raid 2”) and emerging actor Eloise Lovell Anderson (“Villain”) have wrapped principal photography on Sean Cronin’s vampire road movie “Bogieville.”

Written by Henry P. Gravelle (“The Over Easy Courthouse Cafe”), the film follows a couple on the run who come across a derelict trailer park, Bogieville. Convinced to stay by the sinister caretaker, they soon learn that he is a guardian to the residents of Bogieville, a pack of vampires.

The cast also includes Cronin himself as the lead vampire, Sarina Taylor (“Solitary”), Poppie Jae Hughes (“Our Kid”), Daniel P. Lewis (“Wuthering Heights”), Andrew Lee Pots (“The Crown”) and Katie Sheridan (“The Royal Nanny”).

The film is produced by Djonny Chen for Silent D Pictures, along with Cronin for Magnificent Films. Cronin has played villains in some 89 films, besides directing several titles.

Putra said: “I was really drawn to the unique portrayal of...

Rachel Skarsten is starring as Kate Gabriel in the new Hallmark Channel movie Christmas Island and if you were interested to know more about her personal life, we have you covered.

The 38-year-old actress has a long history with the Hallmark Channel and has starred in a bunch of movies for the network including The Royal Nanny, Timeless Love, and Marry Me at Christmas.

You might also recognize Rachel from her roles as Alice in Batwoman, Elizabeth of England in Reign, or Andrea in Fifty Shades of Grey.

So, who is Rachel married to?

Keep reading to find out more…

Rachel has been married to A.I. Stanford Researcher and Crossing Minds founder Alexandre Robicquet since May 2020!

Christmas Island premieres on Hallmark on Saturday night, Nov. 11 at 8/7c.

Check out some of Rachel and Alxandre’s cute Instagram photos below…

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Apple TV+ has released the trailer for the Apple Original special ‘The Velveteen Rabbit,’ premiering globally on Wednesday, November 22.

The new special based on the treasured, classic children’s book by Margery Williams, celebrates the magic of unconditional love. When seven-year-old William receives a new favourite toy for Christmas, he discovers a lifelong friend and unlocks a world of magic.

The 40-minute special from Apple TV+ expertly mixes live-action and stunning animation to perfectly capture the imagination of a child and to lean into the timeless classic in a way you’ve always envisioned, but never seen before.

It features Phoenix Laroche (“The Royal Nanny”) as “William,” the all-star cast includes the voices of Alex Lawther (“Andor”) as “the Velveteen Rabbit,” Academy Award nominee Helena Bonham Carter as “Wise Horse,” Nicola Coughlan (“Bridgerton”) as “Playroom Fairy,” Bethany Antonia (“House of Dragon”) as “Female Rabbit,” Lois Chimimba (“Still Up”) as “Car,...

Apple TV+ celebrates the holidays this year with an expansive line-up of programming for the whole family. From the debut of the Apple Original special,“The Velveteen Rabbit,” based on the beloved children’s classic written by Margery Williams, to the brand new holiday-themed film “Hannah Waddingham: Home For Christmas,” which features the Emmy Award-winning “Ted Lasso” actor; along with all-new holiday special episodes from “The Snoopy Show,” “Frog and Toad,” “Sago Mini Friends” and “Shape Island,” Apple TV+ is your home to celebrate the season.

Apple TV+ will also provide special free windows to stream iconic holiday specials from Mendelson/Melendez Productions and Peanuts Worldwide. “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving,” celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, will be available for all to see Saturday, November 18 through Sunday, November 19 and “A Charlie Brown Christmas” will be available Saturday, December 16 through Sunday, December 17. This programming is available to subscribers now and every day.

We might be getting ready to celebrate the Fourth of July, but for many people, that is the perfect excuse to put on a comfy sweater and curl up with a cup of hot cocoa and enjoy some holiday-themed romance, just not the kind you do with cookouts and fireworks. As the calendar turns from June to July, a number of cable and streaming outlets are hauling out the holly and celebrating Christmas in July.

If getting into the second half of the year means that you are already turning your attention to the year-end holidays, we here at The Streamable will run you through some of the best ways to get into the spirit with the familiar, low-stakes feeling of the very specific brand of holiday rom-coms.

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