Canada’s official home for the holidays,W Network, is presenting its most-anticipated annual tradition,Hallmark Channel’s Countdown to Christmas.This beloved event kicks off onFriday, October 18, featuring 10 weeks of back-to-back holiday movies every day, along with a jingle-packed schedule of all-new exclusive movie premieres and three festive series.Plus, for even more yuletide tales, W Network will be available on National Free Preview fromNovember 1 to November 30. Please check local listings for additional information.
“Corus continues to deliver the spirit of the season to Canadians through heartwarming, feel-good stories, reinforcing W Network as the home for holiday entertainment,” saidJennifer Abrams, SVP, Programming and Multiplatform, Corus Entertainment. “Through our long-standing partnership with Hallmark Channel, we’re honoured to bring the gift of festive movies – and for the first time ever, limited series – right to our viewers’ fingertips, offering more than 200 hours of holiday joy available to stream on STACKTV.”
Last year,Hallmark Channel’s Countdown to Christmason W Networkreached nearly 10 million Canadians*, with the annual holiday event consistently placing W Network as the #1 entertainment specialty station among A25-54 and F25-54 – **more than doubling the network’s audiencecompared to the previous Fall weeks.***
In aHallmark Channel’s Countdown to Christmasfirst, W Networkis welcoming two new limited series. Among them isFinding Mr. Christmas, hosted byJonathan Bennettand featuringMelissa Petermanas lead judge. This highly anticipated reality competition show kicks off with a two-hour premiere and places 10 handsome Hallmark hunk hopefuls against each other in a series of festive challenges, as they face-off in various feats in their quest to prove why they have the most heart, talent, authenticity and charisma to be the next Hallmark superstar. The winner will make his debut this year in the Hallmark Channel original movieHappy HowlidaysoppositeJessica Lowndes.
Then,Holidazedis an eight-episode series following six families from different backgrounds, cultures and generations, all living on the same cul-de-sac, as they gather for the holiday season. During a time when emotions are amplified, each family comes together to celebrate their unique, rich traditions and navigate family eccentricities that ultimately help them discover what they do have in common: LOVE in all its different forms.
Additionally, W Network is excited to presentMistletoe Murders,from Lionsgate Canada and Headspinner Productions based on the Audible global hit podcast of the same name.Created byKen Cuperus,Mistletoe MurdersfollowsEmily Lane(Sarah Drew), the outwardly friendly, and optimistic shop owner of a charming year-round Christmas-themed store, Under the Mistletoe. However, her inner voice revealsa sardonic sense of humor, cunning intellect, and keen eye for details most people would miss…because Emily has a big secret. Residing in the quaint tourist town of Fletcher’s Grove, Emily finds herself compelled to investigate not-so-quaint local murders. And when Emily begins her personal investigations, DetectiveSam Wilner(Peter Mooney), a smart and attractive local cop – with a crush on Emily that is not completely unrequited – begins to wonder if there’s more to Emily than meets the eye.
Viewers will see ‘snow‘ many Hallmark Channel faces returning home for the holidays in brand new movies and series includingLacey Chabert,Jonathan Bennett,Tamera Mowry-Housley, Erin Krakow,Janel Parrish,Jessica Lowndes,Corey Sevier,Brittany Bristow,Will Kemp,Chris McNally,Sarah Drew,Kevin McGarry,Christopher Russell,Erin Cahill,Meghan Ory,Kim Matula,Lyndsy Fonseca,Nikki Deloach,Benjamin Hollingsworth,Stacey Farber,Andrew Walker,Wes Brown,Erica Cerra,Kristoffer Polaha,Benjamin Ayres,Evan Roderick,Daniella Monet,Carlo Marks,Rachel Skarsten,Katie Findlay,Ginna Claire Mason,Warren Christie, Holland Roden,Tammin Sursok,Brant Daughertyand more.
Plus this year, treasured comedy stars bring more joy toHallmark Channel’s Countdown to Christmas, welcomingAngela Kinsey(The Office) inConfessions of a Christmas Letter,Nichole Sakura(Superstore) inThe Finnish Line,John C. McGinley(Scrubs) andLucille Soong(Fresh Off the Boat) inHolidazed,Diedrich Bader(American Housewife) andChristine Ebersole(Bob Hearts Abishola) inHoliday Touchdown: A ChiefsLove Story,Emily Arlook(Grown-ish) inLeah’s Perfect Gift;Mallory Jansen(Galavant) inAll I Need for Christmas,Caroline Rhea(Sabrina the Teenage Witch) andBeth Broderick(Sabrina the Teenage Witch) inHoliday MismatchandMaggie Lawson(Psych) inSugarplummed.
From Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, and Lionsgate Canada, W Network’s schedule of festive flicks and series features an impressive 27 Canadian productions. Please find W Network’s 2024 movie premiere schedule below and for more information, please visit W Network social accounts onFacebook,X,InstagramandTikTok.
‘Twas the Date Before Christmas* –Friday, October 18at8 p.m. ET/PT
StarringAmy GroeningandRobert Buckley
Holiday Crashers –Saturday, October 19at8 p.m. ET/PT
StarringLyndsy Fonseca,Daniella Monet,Chris McNallyand Jag Bal
Scouting for Christmas* –Sunday, October 20at8 p.m. ET/PT
StarringTamera Mowry-Housley,Carlo MarksandMarci T. House
Abracadabra and a Christmas Miracle* –Friday, October 25at8 p.m. ET/PT
StarringEmilie Ullerup,Simon PhilipsandChris Violette
The Christmas Break –Friday, October 25at8 p.m. ET/PT
StarringJustin Long,India MullenandTom Moran
The Christmas Charade* –Saturday, October 26at8 p.m. ET/PT
StarringRachel SkarstenandCorey Sevier
The 5-Year Christmas Party* –Sunday, October 27at8 p.m. ET/PT
StarringKatie FindlayandJordan Fisher
My Sweet Austrian Holiday* –Thursday, October 31at8 p.m. ET/PT
StarringBrittany BristowandWill Kemp
A Carol for Two –Friday, November 1at8 p.m. ET/PT
StarringGinna Claire Mason,Jordan LitzandCharlotte D’Amboise
Our Holiday Story* –Saturday, November 2at8 p.m. ET/PT
StarringNikki DeLoachandWarren Christie
Holiday Mismatch* –Sunday, November 3at8 p.m. ET/PT
StarringCaroline RheaandBeth Broderick
Finding Mr. Christmas– BeginsWednesday, November 6at8 p.m. ET/PT
StarringJonathan BennettandMelissa Peterman
Five Gold Rings –Thursday, November 7at8 p.m. ET/PT
Starring Holland Roden andNolan Gerard Funk
Trivia at St. Nick’s –Friday, November 8at8 p.m. ET/PT
Starring Tammin Sursok andBrant Daugherty
Santa Tell Me –Saturday, November 9at8 p.m. ET/PT
Starring Erin Krakow,Daniel Lissing,Benjamin Ayres,Christopher RussellandKurt Szarka
‘Tis the Season to Be Irish –Sunday, November 10at8 p.m. ET/PT
StarringFiona GubelmannandEoin Macken
A Reason for the Season* –Thursday, November 14at8 p.m. ET/PT
StarringTaylor ColeandKevin McGarry
Christmas with the Singhs* –Friday, November 15at8 p.m. ET/PT
StarringAnuja JoshiandBenjamin Hollingsworth
Jingle Bell Run* –Saturday, November 16at8 p.m. ET/PT
StarringAshley WilliamsandAndrew Walker
Confessions of a Christmas Letter* –Sunday, November 17at8 p.m. ET/PT
StarringAngela KinseyandAlec Santos, with a cameo byBrian Baumgartner
Mistletoe Murders* –The all-new six-episode series beginsMonday, November 18at8 p.m. ET/PTStarringSarah Drew,Peter Mooney,Sierra Marilyn Riley,Jean Yoon, Lara Amersey,Kylee Evans,David Hewlettwith guest starsTom Cavanagh,Jake Epsteinand Steven Lund
Holidazed –BeginsTuesday, November 19at8 p.m. ET/PT
StarringErin Cahill,Ian HardingandNoemi Gonzalez,Lucille Soong,Osric Chau,Rachelle Lafevre,
Lindy Booth,Dennis Haysbert,Loretta Devine, Ser’Darius Blain, Holland Roden,John C. McGinleyand Virginia Madsen
A Novel Noel* –Thursday, November 21at8 p.m. ET/PT
StarringJulie GonzaloandBrendan Penny
Christmas on Call –Friday, November 22at8 p.m. ET/PT
StarringSara Canningand Ser’Darius Blain, with a cameo byDonna Kelce
ThreeWiser Menand a Boy* –Saturday, November 23at8 p.m. ET/PT
StarringPaul Campbell,Tyler Hynes,Andrew WalkerandMargaret Colin
To Have and to Holiday –Sunday, November 24at8 p.m. ET/PT
StarringMadeleine Arthur,Robert BazzocchiandEric Close
Debbie Macomber’sJoyful Mrs. Miracle* –Thursday, November 28at8 p.m. ET/PT
StarringRachel Boston,Pascal Lamothe-Kipnes,Tanner Novlan,Matthew James DowdenandMax Lloyd-Jones
Deck the Walls –Friday, November 29at8 p.m. ET/PT
StarringAshley Greene,Wes BrownandDanny Pellegrino
Believe in Christmas* –Saturday, November 30at6 p.m. ET/PT
StarringMeghan OryandJohn Reardon
Holiday Touchdown: A ChiefsLove Story–Saturday, November 30at8 p.m. ET/PT
StarringHunter King,Tyler Hynes,Ed Begley Jr.,Richard Riehle,Diedrich Bader,Christine Ebersole,Megyn Price; cameos byDonna Kelce,Jenna Bush Hager, CoachAndy Reid; and playersTrey Smith,Mecole Hardman Jr.,Clyde Edwards-HelaireandGeorge Karlaftis
The Finnish Line –Sunday, December 1at6 p.m. ET/PT
StarringKim Matula, Beau Mirchoff andNichole Sakura
The Christmas Quest –Sunday, December 1at8 p.m. ET/PT
StarringLacey ChabertandKristoffer Polaha
A Dance in the Snow* –Thursday, December 5at8 p.m. ET/PT
StarringErica Cerra, Mark Ghanimé,Vanessa BurghardtandDorian Giordano
PrivatePrincess Christmas* –Friday, December 6at8 p.m. ET/PT
Starring Ali Skovbye,Derek Klenaand Erica Durance
Sugarplummed –Saturday, December 7at8 p.m. ET/PT
StarringMaggie LawsonandJanel Parrish
Leah’s Perfect Gift* –Sunday, December 8at8 p.m. ET/PT
StarringEmily Arlook,Evan RoderickandBarbara Niven
All I Need for Christmas* –Thursday, December 12at8 p.m. ET/PT
StarringMallory JansenandDan Jeannotte
Hanukkah on the Rocks* –Friday, December 13at8 p.m. ET/PT
StarringStacey Farber,Daren KagasoffandMarc Summers
The Santa Class* –Saturday, December 14at8 p.m. ET/PT
StarringKimberley SustadandBenjamin Ayres
Following Yonder Star –Sunday, December 15at8 p.m. ET/PT
Starring Brooke D’Orsay and John Brotherton
Trading Up Christmas* –Thursday, December 19at8 p.m. ET/PT
Starring Italia Ricci andMichael Xavier
Christmas Under the Lights* –Friday, December 20at8 p.m. ET/PT
StarringHeather HemmensandMarco Grazzini
Happy Howlidays* –Saturday, December 21at8 p.m. ET/PT
StarringJessica Lowndes, opposite the to-be-announced winner ofFinding Mr. Christmas
North by North Pole: A Dial S Mystery* –Sunday, December 22at8 p.m. ET/PT
StarringAbby Ross,Joey ScarpellinoandAndrea Reindel
*Canadian production
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