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Photo: Christopher Russell, Ashley Newbrough Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Courtesy Vortex Media

Readers may remember that Operation Nutcracker previously aired on Hallmark Movies Now as part of the network’s Christmas in July. Meanwhile, Hallmark Movies Now has since upgraded and is now Hallmark+.

Moreover, anyone who didn’t see the movie in July can now enjoy a premiere of Operation Nutcracker on Hallmark Channel as part of the Countdown to Christmas 2024 programming event.

Operation Nutcracker heading to Hallmark Channel Photo: Cassie Cao, Jennifer Dale, Ashley Newbrough, Christopher Russell Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Courtesy Vortex Media

According to the official synopsis, Operation Nutcracker sees event planner extraordinaire Lottie Morgan (Ashley Newbrough) given the opportunity of a lifetime amidst her hectic schedule. She gets to plan a high-profile Christmas charity auction for the country’s most philanthropic family, the Warbys.

Meanwhile, the black sheep of the family, Tristan Warby (Christopher Russell...

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...

Photo: Christopher Russell, Ashley Newbrough Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Courtesy Vortex Media

Hallmark Movies Now has announced a new, original movie, Operation Nutcracker, which is set to premiere as part of Hallmark Channel’s Christmas In July Movie Stunt.

The movie is led by Ashley Newbrough and Christopher Russell. Read on to find out more about the movie, including its plot and cast, and see beautiful images taken on the film set.

Operation Nutcracker on Hallmark Movies Now Photo: Ashley Newbrough Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Courtesy Vortex Media

According to the official synopsis, Operation Nutcracker sees event planner extraordinaire Lottie Morgan (Ashley Newbrough) given the opportunity of a lifetime amidst her hectic schedule. She gets to plan a high-profile Christmas charity auction for the country’s most philanthropic family, the Warbys.

Meanwhile, the black sheep of the family, Tristan Warby (Christopher Russell) is entrusted with bringing home the prized auction item,...

Hallmark Channel is launching its first-ever Hallmark Christmas Experience [Image courtesy Hallmark Media]

Hallmark Channel is rightfully famous for its Countdown to Christmas, where it airs all the latest holiday movies. Now, the feel-good network is taking things further by announcing its first-ever Hallmark Christmas Experience.

During the experience, fans will enjoy new holiday magic for free. Moreover, they can elevate the experience with VIP Ticketed Events, including fan-favorite Hallmark stars and artists.

About the Hallmark Christmas Experience

According to the press release, the popular feel-good network is inviting its fans and viewers to immerse themselves in the “ultimate holiday season tradition,” with its first-ever Hallmark Christmas Experience.

Hallmark Channel is launching its first-ever Hallmark Christmas Experience [Image courtesy Hallmark Media

Moreover, they will get to enjoy all-new holiday magic for free. Meanwhile, they can elevate the experience with VIP ticketed events, including fan-favorite Hallmark stars and artists. Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased at experiencehallmarkchristmas.

Meghan Ory stars as Bonnie in the new Hallmark Channel movie The Secret Gift of Christmas and it’s time to learn more about her!

The 41-year-old actress is best known for her work in the CBS series Intelligence and for playing Red Riding Hood in the ABC series Once Upon a Time.

Meghan has appeared in many projects for Hallmark Channel and now she’s back on the network!

So, who is Meghan‘s husband?

Keep reading to find out more…

She has been married to actor John Reardon since 2008 and they met while working together on the 2006 mini-series Merlin’s Apprentice. Most recently, they worked together again on a couple episodes of John‘s series Hudson & Rex, which airs on the Canadian network Citytv.

Meghan and John are the parents of three children!

Make sure to learn more about Meghan‘s co-star Christopher Russell as well!

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Christopher Russell is starring as Patrick in the new Hallmark Channel movie The Secret Gift of Christmas and it’s time to learn more about him!

The 40-year-old actor has been featured in lots of Hallmark movies in the past and he’s also known for roles in TV shows like UnREAL, Day of the Dead, Supernatural, and more.

Christopher‘s official bio on the Hallmark site confirms that he “currently lives in Vancouver with his wife and his two children.”

So, who is his wife?

Keep reading to find out more…

Christopher has been married to former Playboy Playmate model Tailor James for over a decade and they’ve been together since 2004!

On their anniversary in 2018, Christopher posted, “14 years later and my heart still skips a beat when you walk in the room. Happy anniversary to the #loveofmylife #loveatfirstsight #soulmate.”

Check out some of their cute Instagram photos below…...

For nearly two months, the Hallmark Channel’s Countdown to Christmas has been dazzling viewers with new movies three days a week, and now, the cable channel’s streaming sibling Hallmark Movies Now is getting in on the holiday celebration. On Thursday, Dec. 14, “An Ice Palace Romance” debuts on the streamer starring Celeste Desjardins and Marcus Rosner and is the second Hallmark Movies Now exclusive of the season, following last week’s “Rescuing Christmas.” You can watch An Ice Palace Romance with a 30-Day Free Trial of Amazon Prime Video.

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“An Ice Palace Romance” follows the tried-and-true Hallmark formula of a woman from the big...

Hallmark Channel’s “Countdown to Christmas” continues this month with even more festive holiday flicks. December’s highlights include the network’s first Christmas movie focusing on a lesbian couple and a reunion for Good Witch stars Catherine Bell and James Denton. New movies premiere on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights throughout the month. ​​Keep reading for our rundown of the must-watch premieres and the complete Hallmark movie schedule for December 2023.

‘Good Witch’ stars Catherine Bell and James Denton reunite in ‘Christmas on Cherry Lane’

The Good Witch series finale aired in 2021, but stars Catherine Bell and James Denton will again play a couple in the new Hallmark movie Christmas on Cherry Lane, which follows three families on the same street celebrating the holidays across three decades. Bell plays an empty-nester who is ready to start a new chapter with her fiancé (Denton), but her grown children can’t help clinging to the past.