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The Hallmark Channel movie Never Been Chris’d will debut at 8 PM on November 4.
Home for the holidays, BFFs Naomi and Liz (Janel Parrish and Pascal Lamothe-Kipnes) reconnect with high school crush Chris Silver (Tyler Hynes). A complex love triangle forms, forcing them to take stock of their lives and find the value of friendship.
Here is a trailer for Never Been Chris’d:
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The Great American Family movie A Dash of Christmas will debut on November 4 at 8 PM.
To apply for her dream job at a foodie startup, an executive (Laura Osnes) must learn to bake. When she recruits a handsome baker to help her (Christopher Russell), she inadvertently ends up entered in a Christmas Bake Off.
Here is a trailer for A Dash of Christmas:
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Trying to figure out what to watch tonight? Be it new episodes of the TV season, reairs of cable series or a movie, here are some suggestions:
NOTE: Happy Halloween!
5:30 PM:
Men in Black 3 movie on VH1
6 PM:
The Most Colorful Time of the Year movie on Hallmark Channel (Reair)
A Godwink Christmas movie on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries (Reair)
6:40 PM:
Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation (animated) movie on Freeform
7:15 PM:
Mafia Mamma movie on Showtime
8 PM:
My Grown-Up Christmas List movie on Hallmark Channel (Reair)
Time for You to Come Home for Christmas movie on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries (Reair)
9 PM:
The Swarm on The CW (NEW – Finale)
Fellow Travelers on Showtime (Encore)
10 PM:
Found on NBC (NEW)
Checkin’ It Twice movie on Hallmark Channel (Encore)
FBI on CBS (Reair)
Love You Like Christmas movie on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries (Reair)
Enjoy!
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On November 3, the Hallmark Channel movie Flipping for Christmas will debut at 8 PM.
It’s almost Christmas when busy realtor Abigail agrees to help her sister with the “simple flip” of a recently inherited home. Unfortunately, co-beneficiary Bo has other plans in mind.
The movie stars Ashley Newbrough and Marcus Rosner.
Here is a trailer for Flipping for Christmas:
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On November 3, the Netflix movie Nyad will debut online.
When Diana Nyad (Annette Bening) arrived on the shore of Key West after fifty-three hours of grueling swimming across an epic ocean, she not only set a world record— becoming the first person to swim the shark-infested waters between Cuba and Florida with no cage for protection—she also succeeded in fulfilling a dream she first chased at age twenty-eight and at long last achieved when she was sixty-four.
Jodie Foster and Rhys Ifans co-star.
Here is a trailer for Nyad:
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The comedy flick Quiz Lady will debut online on November 3 on Hulu.
A brilliant but tightly wound, game show-obsessed young woman, Anne (Awkwafina), and her estranged, train-wreck of a sister Jenny (Sandra Oh), must work together to help cover their mother’s gambling debts. When Anne’s beloved dog is kidnapped, they set out on a wild, cross-country trek to get the cash the only way they know how: by turning Anne into a bona-fide game show champion.
Here is a trailer for Quiz Lady:
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On November 3, the movie How to Fall in Love by the Holidays will debut online on The Roku Channel.
The movie follows a writer-turned-CEO (Teri Hatcher) who must write a column about love in time for the holidays. Things become more complicated, thanks to the handsome photographer (Dan Payne) working alongside her.
There is no trailer for How to Fall in Love by the Holidays.
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Here is the long list of the programming options to expect on TV this coming week:
On October 31 – The season finale of The Swarm will air on The CW at 9 PM.
The Hulu movies A Christmas Frequency and Reporting for Christmas will both debut online on November 1. A Christmas Frequency stars Denise Richards as a morning radio show host, who is struggling in both her personal life – secretly separating from her husband (James Hyde) – and at work, with the ratings of her show dropping. When she’s set up on a series of blind dates as a way to save the show, things get interesting when one man (Jonathan Stoddard) is both a man she’s actually interested in and someone who has also applied to be her date. Meanwhile, Reporting for Christmas follows Mary (Tamara Feldman), a serious reporter who’s forced to take a break from her political beat when her boss Hank (D.B. Sweeney) assigns her a puff piece about a small-town toy company. While on assignment, she meets the handsome and charming toy manufacturer Blake (Matt Trudeau).
On November 1, the thriller movie Locked In will debut online on Netflix. The movie tells the story of a well-meaning nurse (Anna Friel), who tries to unlock the truth about how her patient ended up with locked-in syndrome, a rare disorder where an individual is completely paralyzed, yet they can still move their eyes. As the nurse questions her patient, Katherine (Famke Janssen), she starts to uncover a terrifying tale of infidelity, betrayal, and murder. Through tantalizing flashbacks this scandalous story is revealed, focusing on the bitter rivalry between miserable newlywed Lina (Rose Williams) and her sinister mother-in-law Katherine.
The first three episode of the new drama Black Cake will debut online on Hulu on November 1. Based on The New York Times-bestselling book by Charmaine Wilkerson, the story takes place in Jamaica, Italy, Scotland, England and Southern California. In the late 1960s, a runaway bride named Covey (Mia Isaac) disappears into the surf off the coast of Jamaica and is feared drowned or a fugitive on the run for her husband’s murder. In present day California, a widow named Eleanor Bennett (Chipo Chung), loses her battle with cancer, leaving her two estranged children, Byron (Ashley Thomas) and Benny (Adrienne Warren), a flashdrive that holds previously untold stories of her journey from the Caribbean to America. These stories, narrated by Eleanor, shock her children and challenge everything they thought they knew about their family’s origin.
On November 2, the new Netflix limited series All the Light We Cannot See will debut online. Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning bestseller, Marie-Laure (Aria Mia Loberti), a blind French girl and Werner Pfenning (Louis Hofmann), a young German soldier’s paths collide during WWII. The cast includes Mark Ruffalo and Hugh Laurie.
The 5th season of SEAL Team will air on CBS starting tonight on November 2 at 10 PM.
On November 2, the holiday movie Christmas Holidate will debut online on Allblk. When single businesswoman Holly Harper (Jasmine Burke) uses her company’s unreleased dating app to fix family tension during the holidays, a glitch in the app causes more than one date to show up. The cast includes Gregory Alan Williams, Iroko Anyogu, Erica Page and Deanna Yarborough.
The holiday movies A Wesley Christmas Wedding and Heart for the Holidays will both debut online on BET+ on November 2. A Wesley Christmas Wedding finds Siblings Chris, Todd and Cydney (Kevin Savage, Terayle Hill and Loren Lott) traveling to their childhood home in Washington to celebrate Christmas holidays with their parents Bryan and Sylvia (Dorien Wilson and Jasmine Guy). Upon their arrival, all kinds of family drama, a crazy neighbor and conflicts happen. Meanwhile, Heart for the Holidays finds hardworking businesswoman Rachel (Erica Peeples) traveling to the small town of Cheverly for a life-saving heart transplant. Fate connects her with a heart donor, Ms. Sims, who tragically dies in a car accident. In Cheverly, Rachel crosses paths with Amy (newcomer Asia Harmony), who also received an organ from the same donor. As Rachel attempts to leave the town, an inexplicable force keeps her bound to Cheverly, and she discovers a deep affection for the community. Amidst her journey, Rachel unexpectedly falls in love with Scott (Kyle Lowder), Amy’s brother.
On November 2, the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries holiday movie My Christmas Guide will debut at 8 PM. After losing his eyesight, a college professor (Ben Mehl) adopts a seeing eye dog from a guide dog trainer (Amber Marshall). As they all begin to spend time together, his confidence returns and his heart begins to open.
The finale of the spin-off series Gen V will air online on Amazon Prime on November 3.
On November 3, the movie How to Fall in Love by the Holidays will debut online on The Roku Channel. The movie follows a writer-turned-CEO (Teri Hatcher) who must write a column about love in time for the holidays. Things become more complicated, thanks to the handsome photographer (Dan Payne) working alongside her.
The comedy flick Quiz Lady will debut online on November 3 on Hulu. A brilliant but tightly wound, game show-obsessed young woman, Anne (Awkwafina), and her estranged, train-wreck of a sister Jenny (Sandra Oh), must work together to help cover their mother’s gambling debts. When Anne’s beloved dog is kidnapped, they set out on a wild, cross-country trek to get the cash the only way they know how: by turning Anne into a bona-fide gameshow champion.
On November 3, the Netflix movie Nyad will debut online. When Diana Nyad (Annette Bening) arrived on the shore of Key West after fifty-three hours of grueling swimming across an epic ocean, she not only set a world record— becoming the first person to swim the shark-infested waters between Cuba and Florida with no cage for protection—she also succeeded in fulfilling a dream she first chased at age twenty-eight and at long last achieved when she was sixty-four. Jodie Foster and Rhys Ifans co-star.
The Hallmark Channel movie Flipping for Christmas will debut at 8 PM on November 3. It’s almost Christmas when busy realtor Abigail agrees to help her sister with the “simple flip” of a recently inherited home. Unfortunately, co-beneficiary Bo has other plans in mind. The movie stars Ashley Newbrough and Marcus Rosner.
On November 4, the Great American Family movie A Dash of Christmas will debut at 8 PM. To apply for her dream job at a foodie startup, an executive (Laura Osnes) must learn to bake. When she recruits a handsome baker to help her (Christopher Russell), she inadvertently ends up entered in a Christmas Bake Off.
The Hallmark Channel movie Never Been Chris’d will debut on November 4 at 8 PM. Home for the holidays, BFFs Naomi and Liz (Janel Parrish and Pascal Lamothe-Kipnes) reconnect with high school crush Chris Silver (Tyler Hynes). A complex love triangle forms, forcing them to take stock of their lives and find the value of friendship.
On November 5, the UPtv holiday movie We’re Scrooged will debut at 7 PM. When ex-high school sweethearts return to Minneapolis for the Christmas Snowball 10-year high school reunion weekend, they each check into the hotel single and alone. Although their friends called them “Ross and Rachel,” Sarah and Scott parted ways after college and pursued their high-end careers. After a run-in at the kickoff event, they are both warned that they are going to be visited by 3 Christmas ghosts over the next 3 days. While dreaming each night, they have shared experiences reliving their past and present Christmases. These unsettling yet comedic visits help them both see what they gave up. And that they gave up on each other. When the Ghost of Christmas Future visits them separately, they must each make a choice to reunite or lose their love forever. Tamara Duarte and Andrew Bushell star.
The Paramount+ western series Lawmen: Bass Reeves will debut online on November 5. The series follows the journey of Bass Reeves (David Oyelowo) and his rise from enslavement to law enforcement as the first Black U.S. Marshal west of the Mississippi. Despite arresting over 3,000 outlaws during the course of his career, the weight of the badge was heavy, and he wrestled with its moral and spiritual cost to his beloved family. The ensemble cast includes Dennis Quaid, Donald Sutherland, Garrett Hedlund, Shea Whigham, Barry Pepper, Dale Dickey, Mo Brings Plenty, Lonnie Chavis and Margot Bingham.
On November 5, the Great American Family movie Our Christmas Wedding will debut at 8 PM. In this sequel film, roles reverse as Nicole’s boss plans newly engaged Nicole (Holly Deveaux) and Michael’s (Drew Seeley) wedding in two weeks at Christmas.
The Hallmark Channel movie The Santa Summit will debut on November 5 at 8 PM. It’s time for the annual Santa Summit, in which revelers put on Santa suits and hop around designated locations in town to eat, drink, and be merry. Three best friends decide to go together: Jordin (Hunter King), a recently dumped art teacher looking to cut loose; Ava (Amy Groening), a shy woman hoping to run into her crush and Stella (Stephanie Sy), a Christmas cynic with no interest in the Santa Summit whatsoever. At the start of the night, Jordin meets and bonds with Liam (Benjamin Hollingsworth), but doesn’t get his name before getting separated and lost in a sea of Santas. As the night progresses and hijinks ensue, amidst the chaos, celebration, and a sea of Santas, they all find what they’re looking for: Christmas spirit, potential romance, and a strengthened bond of friendship.
Lastly, also on November 5, the fall finale of Billy the Kid will air at 9 PM on MGM+ (formerly EPIX) followed by the season finale of The Winter King at 10 PM.
Mark your calendars!
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Trying to figure out what to watch tonight? Be it new episodes of the TV season, reairs of cable series or a movie, here are some suggestions:
6 PM:
Coyote Creek Christmas movie on Hallmark Channel (Reair)
Family for Christmas movie on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries (Reair)
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 movie on Syfy
7 PM:
Monsters University (animated) movie on Disney
Hotel Transylvania (animated) movie on Freeform
Ant-Man movie on FX
The Batman (2022) movie on TNT
7:05 PM:
Heist 88 movie on Showtime 2 (Encore)
8 PM:
Billy the Kid on MGM+ (formerly EPIX) (Encore)
Fellow Travelers on Showtime (Encore)
The Holiday Sitter movie on Hallmark Channel (Reair)
Karen Kingsbury’s Maggie’s Christmas Miracle movie on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries (Reair)
8:30 PM:
Devotion (2022) movie on Showtime 2
9 PM:
The Winter King on MGM+ (formerly EPIX) (Encore)
Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation (animated) movie on Freeform
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 movie on Syfy
9:30 PM:
Ant-Man movie on FX
9:40 PM:
The Saint (1997) movie on Cinemax
10 PM:
The Irrational on NBC (NEW)
NCIS on CBS (Reair)
Making Spirits Bright movie on Hallmark Channel (Reair)
Cranberry Christmas movie on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries (Reair)
10:05 PM:
Why Women Kill on Showtime (Reair)
Enjoy!
Posted in Daily/Weekly Updates on October 29, 2023| Leave a Comment »
Hey All,
Here are the entertainment news items for this past week:
CANCELLATIONS
Paramount+ announced that they will not be giving the small screen adaptation of Fatal Attratction or the Kiefer Sutherland-led Rabbit Hole second season renewals. (TV Line)
NEW SERIES IN 2024
Prime Video will have a new post-apocalyptic drama called Fallout, based on the popular video game franchise, coming to its service in the spring of 2024. The series will star Walton Goggins (Justified and The Unicorn). The series will take place in 2077 where citizens must live in underground bunkers to protect themselves from radiation, mutants and bandits after nuclear annihilation. (Variety)
LEAVING THE SHOW
Chicago P.D. will be short another cast member at some point in its upcoming season 11. Tracy Spiridakos will be leaving the show, but it’s unclear when in the new season she will make her exit. (Variety and TV Line)
JOINING THE RANKS
The upcoming Netflix spy series Black Doves, which will star Keira Knightley, has added Ben Whishaw and Sarah Lancashire to its ranks. The series revolves around Helen Webb (Knightley), a politician’s wife, doting mother and professional spy. For years, Helen has been passing on her husband’s secrets to the Black Doves, the shadowy organization for whom she works. But when her lover Jason is assassinated, Helen’s life is turned upside down and only her old friend Sam Young (Whishaw) can keep her safe. Helen and Sam set out to discover who killed Jason and why. But Sam, a suave, champagne-drinking assassin, also has problems of his own. Out of the game since his last job went wrong, he soon realizes his past is coming back to haunt him. “Together, they set off on a mission that will lead them to uncover a vast, interconnected conspiracy,” reads the logline. “One that links the murky underworld of London to a looming geopolitical crisis — and leads them to question the cost of the moral choices they’ve made.” Lancashire will play Helen’s enigmatic spymaster Reed. (Variety)
BOX OFFICE NEWS
The next project from director Guy Ritchie, which remains untitled, will star Jake Gyllenhaal, Henry Cavill and Eiza Gonzalez. Plot details are also being kept under wraps but it is rumored the project has an element of The Expendables to it. (Deadline)
The box office film The Life of Chuck, the latest Stephen King adaptation, will not only star Tom Hiddleston and Mark Hamill, but will also star Chiwetel Ejiofor, Karen Gillan and Jacob Tremblay. In addition, other cast members will include Matthew Lillard and Harvey Guillen. Based on three interconnected stories from King’s 2020 anthology If It Bleeds, the movie examines the existence of its subject Charles Krantz in reverse, beginning with his death at the age of 39 from a brain tumor and ending with his childhood in a house believed to be haunted. (Variety and Deadline)
Michael Fassbender will star in a biopic about an Irish rap group called Kneecap, which will also star real-life band members Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap and DJ Próvaí as heightened versions of themselves. The group came to fame in 2018 for their blend of nationalist Irish rap which often dealt with the gritty reality of growing up in Northern Ireland after the civil conflict known as the Troubles. (Variety)
Taron Egerton will star in the upcoming box office movie Black Bear. The official synopsis for the movie is this: After years in prison, Nate (Egerton) has made some dangerous enemies, including the powerful criminal gang he worked for on the inside. Desperate for a fresh start, Nate cuts ties with his old crew on his release from prison, but the gang retaliates by putting a hit on his family. Nate picks up Polly, the shy eleven-year-old daughter he hardly knows and goes on the run to keep her out of harm’s way. As they attempt to stay off the radar, it becomes clear that their enemies are relentless and won’t give up easily. Nate teaches Polly how to survive and watches her transform from a timid little girl into a force to be reckoned with. And Nate, in turn, learns what it is to love unconditionally as he bonds with his daughter and battles for their future. (Deadline)
That’s it. Enjoy!
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