Lifetime Channel is featuring a first in their holiday programming.
The “It’s a Wonderful Lifetime” slate of 12 new movies features a film called A Cowboy Christmas Romance, and the movie features the franchise’s first sex scene.
“We think that there’s an audience out there that’s hungry for grown-up romance, and we’re looking forward to adding some smolder to the usual holiday sugar and spice,” Tia Maggini, SVP of scripted content at Lifetime, said to Variety.
“We love trying new things, and we’re excited about this new ‘first’ for us for a holiday movie.”
Lifetime has unwrapped it’s upcoming holiday movie schedule of new features!
The network’s annual It’s a Wonderful Lifetime programming kicks off on Saturday, November 18th and will feature 12 all new movies throughout the season.
“This year, the nostalgia is strong, and the cozy vibes are high as Lifetime reunites divas past and present for new movies every Saturday and Sunday until Christmas,” reads the official press release.
Lifetime has officially revealed their Fall 2023 lineup, with seven brand new movies, as part of their “Ripped From The Headlines” programming.
The schedule will include the network’s 500th original movie, which sees Bill Pullman take on the role of disgraced lawyer Alex Murdaugh in Murdaugh Murders: The Movie.
All of the upcoming movies will be airing on Saturday, at 8 p.m., starting on September 16.
Head inside to see the full Lifetime fall 2023 movie lineup…
Reba McEntire and Melissa Peterman are once again back on screen together in Reba McEntire’s The Hammer on Lifetime.
The two real life best friends previously starred in Reba together, and have also both appeared on Young Sheldon, although they have yet to share a scene.
Rex Linn, Reba’s real boyfriend and who has also appeared in Young Sheldon, also stars in the new movie.
In a new interview, Reba revealed that there are plans for the movie to develop into a franchise.
“You know, it could have been a limited series. It could be a series. It could be movies, because Kim [her character] does have so many great stories to tell,” she shared. “Melissa said several times, ‘Oh, my gosh, we could do this again.’”
Here’s a summary: Kim Wheeler is an outspoken, firecracker lawyer who is appointed Judge of the 5th District of Nevada and is one of the few traveling judges left in America. After the reigning judge passes away under suspicious circumstances, Kim finds herself covering a circuit that stretches between Las Vegas and Reno — a rugged, often desolate area where anything and everything can happen.
With gavel in hand, she lays down the law with a no-nonsense brand of justice, that quickly earns her the nickname “The Hammer.” As the investigation of the former judge’s death heats up, Kim’s sister Kris (Peterman), who runs the local brothel, suddenly becomes the prime suspect, and Kim must work even harder to make certain the appropriate justice is served.
Kay Shioma Metchie will also star in the movie, premiering TONIGHT, January 7, at 8 p.m. on Lifetime.
Maria Menounos goes on an unusual date with Brent Bailey in this sneak peek pic from their Lifetime movie, The Holiday Dating Guide.
Here’s a summary of the movie: Dating coach and aspiring book author Abigale Slater (Menounos), is close to making her lifelong dream come true. She has completed her first book—a how-to guide for dating in today’s modern world—and is now more than ready to become a published author.
However, after reading the book, her publisher Jack won’t proceed with the deal without knowing that her dating advice actually works. Before he has a chance to say no, Abigale proposes that she prove the rules work by using them herself and making a man fall for her by Christmas Eve in 12 days.
Although Abigale’s never seen love as a priority for herself, she sets out to find someone who will fall quickly enough to get this book in print. Things change when Abigale meets Michael Ryan (Bailey), and her single-minded mission takes an unexpected turn.
While following her own advice, and learning to expect the unexpected in the process, Abigale discovers the romance of her dreams.
The Holiday Dating Guide will premiere tonight, December 17 at 8 p.m. on Lifetime.
Jane Seymour and Joe Lando are back together once again almost 25 years after Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman ended!
The two former co-stars reunited for Lifetime’s new holiday movie, A Christmas Spark, which airs tonight.
Here’s a summary: Recently widowed Molly (Seymour) has lost her zest for life and given up on ever finding love again. But when she decides to visit her daughter for Christmas, she has no idea what holiday magic is in store for her.
A former drama teacher, Molly reluctantly takes on the job of directing the town’s Christmas pageant and soon finds herself falling for her leading man, Hank (Lando), the town’s most eligible bachelor.
As Molly and the irrepressible Hank fall in love, she rediscovers her inner free spirit and finds a new lease on life, and when the star of the pageant loses her voice moments before the show, it will be up to Molly to step into the spotlight and shine brightly for the first time in her life.
A Christmas Spark airs TONIGHT, Sunday, November 27 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Lifetime. Check out the hot clip below!
