Rueben's Ramblings

On November 24, the Hallmark Channel movie To Have and To Holiday will debut at 8 PM.

When Celeste (Madeleine Arthur) gets engaged to Jason (Robert Bazzocchi) after just a few months of dating, her father and the couple’s would be officiant, Pastor Mark (Eric Close), insists on putting them through a pre- wedding “bootcamp” filled with Christmas-themed challenges.

As the couple grows stronger through the festive activities, Celeste considers following her dreams in the fashion industry. Meanwhile, Pastor Mark learns to trust his daughter’s choices, leading to a heartwarming holiday season for the whole family.

Here is a trailer for To Have and To Holiday:

Festival of Trees is the new holiday movie that will debut on November 24 at 7 PM on UPtv.

Jacquie Miller (Kate Miner) is an interior designer desperate to catch a break. The city’s annual Festival of Trees decorating competition, known for putting local artists on the map, may be just the answer! But competing with the city’s top designers is not for the faint of heart.

With the help of her quirky assistant, a charming stranger and an inspirational young girl, Jacquie embarks on a humor-filled and heart-warming journey to create a tree that will knock the stockings off Santa himself.

The cast includes Greg Perrow and Josie Davis.

Here is a trailer for Festival of Trees:

On November 24, the Great American Family holiday movie Christmas By Candlelight will debut at 8 PM.

Juliet (Erin Agostino) pitches Christmas candles to her boss to earn a promotion and enlists the help of a candle store owner who refuses at first but reluctantly agrees when he realizes the money will help make his daughter’s Christmas wish come true.

Harmon Walsh co-stars.

Here is a trailer for Christmas By Candlelight:

The sequel movie Three Wiser Men and a Boy will debut on the Hallmark Channel on November 23 at 8 PM.

The story begins five years later with the Brenner brothers preparing for another memorable Christmas. In a crazy turn of events, possibly brought on accidently by the brothers themselves, the director of Luke’s (Andrew Walker) son Thomas’ (newcomer Miles Marthaller) school holiday musical steps down. Luke is desperate to make his son’s stage dreams come true, so he enlists the help of his brothers Taylor (Tyler Hynes) and Stephan (Paul Campbell).

Meanwhile, the trio navigates meeting their mom Barbara’s (Margaret Colin) new boyfriend and the brothers grapple with their own feelings about this relationship. In true Brenner brother fashion, they are all in for a Christmas they will never forget.

Here is a trailer for Three Wiser Men and a Boy:

On November 23, the Lifetime holiday movie Christmas in the Spotlight will debut at 8 PM.

The film follows Bowyn (Jessica Lord), a popular musician and celebrity, who despite always singing about love and relationships, hasn’t found Mr. Right yet. Her fame and busy recording schedule make it nearly impossible to date, but when she meets Drew (Laith Wallschleger), a pro football player, backstage at her show with his niece, there’s an undeniable spark between the two of them.

[Think of this as a small screen adaptation of the relationship between Taylor Swift and football player Travis Kelce, as if you need help figuring that one out, right?]

When Drew publicly declares he has a crush on Bowyn, they decide to give dating a shot, much to the excitement of her manager Mira (Jeannie Mai). With each passing day they spend together, their feelings grow stronger, but can it last in the limelight, especially when they both have such hectic schedules? With people questioning if their feelings for each other are real or just for show, the pressure mounts from the press, paparazzi, their fans and even their family, including Drew’s sister-in-law, Nicole (Haley Kalil).

The pair has until the end of the holiday season to decide if they want to stay together, or let it go down in flames.

Here is a trailer for Christmas in the Spotlight:

The Great American Family movie A Little Women’s Christmas will debut at 8 PM on November 23.

This version is a contemporary retelling of the beloved classic novel, following the lives and loves of the March sisters in a small Tennessee town at Christmas.

The cast includes Jillian Murray as Jo March, Trevor Donovan as Friedrich “Fritz” Baehr, Jen Lilley as Meg March, Laura Osnes as Beth March, Julia Reilly as Amy March and Jesse Hutch as John.

Gladys Knight will also be featured, singing the song “Joy.”

Here is a trailer for A Little Women’s Christmas:

On November 23, the UPtv movie The Search for Secret Santa will debut at 7 PM.

Cub reporter Sofia (Skye Coyne) thinks she’s found a Christmas story that will save her career when she discovers a long-lost, undelivered Secret Santa gift addressed from B. to Claire.

The film stars Alex Trumble and Jackee Harry.

Here is a sneak peek of The Search for Secret Santa:

On November 22, the Netflix animated movie Spellbound will debut online.

The story of Ellian (voiced by Rachel Zegler), a teenager who comes of age using her magical powers to defend her family when the opposing forces of light and darkness threaten to divide her kingdom.

The voice cast includes John Lithgow, Nicole Kidman, Javier Bardem, Jenifer Lewis, Nathan Lane, Tituss Burgess and John Ratzenberger.

Here is a trailer for Spellbound: