Canada, the home of winter, looks to have no shortage of snowy inns set against fairytale-like landscapes with piles and piles of the white, fluffy stuff.
That’s because Hallmark, long a major producer of Christmas TV movies, shoots a lot of holiday flicks in Canada, even if the plotlines are set south of the border. So do a lot of other U.S. producers for whom British Columbia, Manitoba and Ontario offer real snow, iconic mountains and other varied wintry locations to keep American producers in furry parkas coming north with their cameras and Hollywood stars.
In fact, there’s more to budget-friendly production tricks than fake snow on these TV movie shoots, as humble Canada stands in small-town America strung with colorful lights. Shooting north of the border allows producers to tap generous tax breaks and currency savings, seasoned local actors and crews and ample studios and costume...
That’s because Hallmark, long a major producer of Christmas TV movies, shoots a lot of holiday flicks in Canada, even if the plotlines are set south of the border. So do a lot of other U.S. producers for whom British Columbia, Manitoba and Ontario offer real snow, iconic mountains and other varied wintry locations to keep American producers in furry parkas coming north with their cameras and Hollywood stars.
In fact, there’s more to budget-friendly production tricks than fake snow on these TV movie shoots, as humble Canada stands in small-town America strung with colorful lights. Shooting north of the border allows producers to tap generous tax breaks and currency savings, seasoned local actors and crews and ample studios and costume...
- 12/25/2023
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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.
What Holiday Movies Will Hallmark Channel Air During Christmas in July 2023?
What Holiday Movies Will Great American Family Air During Christmas in...
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.
What Holiday Movies Will Hallmark Channel Air During Christmas in July 2023?
What Holiday Movies Will Great American Family Air During Christmas in...
- 7/1/2023
- by Matt Tamanini
- The Streamable
December is in full swing, and Hallmark's slate of holiday movies is here to help you enjoy the most wonderful time of the year. With a roster of 40 new titles leading up to the end of December, Hallmark's latest lineup of festive offerings is the perfect way to embrace the holiday spirit all month long - and there are still a few movies left to catch before the holidays actually begin.
This year's titles star everyone from Jeremy Jordan to Hallmark mainstay Lacey Chabert, appearing in her 12th Christmas feature on the channel. Meanwhile, some of the movies focus on Hanukkah and Kwanzaa, while two films - "A Big Fat Family Christmas" and "Christmas at the Golden Dragon" - center around Chinese American stories. Elsewhere, the film "The Holiday Sitter" stars an LGBTQ+ couple, a first for a Hallmark Christmas movie. Plus, popular Hallmark Christmas leading men Paul Campbell,...
This year's titles star everyone from Jeremy Jordan to Hallmark mainstay Lacey Chabert, appearing in her 12th Christmas feature on the channel. Meanwhile, some of the movies focus on Hanukkah and Kwanzaa, while two films - "A Big Fat Family Christmas" and "Christmas at the Golden Dragon" - center around Chinese American stories. Elsewhere, the film "The Holiday Sitter" stars an LGBTQ+ couple, a first for a Hallmark Christmas movie. Plus, popular Hallmark Christmas leading men Paul Campbell,...
- 12/13/2022
- by Eden Arielle Gordon
- Popsugar.com
Peacock announced season two of the original baking competition series, “Baking It,” hosted and executive produced by Maya Rudolph and Amy Poehler. The second season premieres on the streamer on Monday, December 12.
The second season of the series marks the first time the Emmy-winners have hosted a show together. Poehler replaces fellow “Saturday Night Live” alum and “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” star Andy Samburg, who hosted the first season with Rudolph. Additionally, a special holiday episode of “Baking It” will air December 12 at 10pm Et/Pt on NBC. In the holiday special, Maya and Amy invite their famous friends to “cele-bake” the holidays in a friendly competition to raise money for their charities.
The show is produced by Universal Television Alternative Studio, a division of Universal Studio Group, in association with Paper Kite Productions and 3 Arts Entertainment. Poehler, Rudolph, Nicolle Yaron, Pip Wells, Kate Arend and Dave Becky serve as executive producers.
The second season of the series marks the first time the Emmy-winners have hosted a show together. Poehler replaces fellow “Saturday Night Live” alum and “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” star Andy Samburg, who hosted the first season with Rudolph. Additionally, a special holiday episode of “Baking It” will air December 12 at 10pm Et/Pt on NBC. In the holiday special, Maya and Amy invite their famous friends to “cele-bake” the holidays in a friendly competition to raise money for their charities.
The show is produced by Universal Television Alternative Studio, a division of Universal Studio Group, in association with Paper Kite Productions and 3 Arts Entertainment. Poehler, Rudolph, Nicolle Yaron, Pip Wells, Kate Arend and Dave Becky serve as executive producers.
- 10/25/2022
- by EJ Panaligan
- Variety Film + TV
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