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I was surprised a few weeks ago when Hallmark announced that they would be airing 40 new Christmas movies again this year. And now Lifetime has announced that they are just as committed to making this season bright!

Lifetime is planning on airing 30 new Christmas movies for the upcoming holiday season. And they will be starting their "It's a Wonderful Lifetime" schedule of movies on October 23 - the same date as Hallmark. Let the Christmas movie wars begin!

There is not a lot of information available yet, but we can expect to see some familiar faces. The stars that have been announced so far include Mario Lopez, Kelly Rowland, and Melissa Joan Hart. And, Americas favorite - Betty White!

More information is expected to be released some time this month, so for now we have to settle for the little bit we do know. And here it is....


Christmas Ever After
Starring: Ali Stroker and Daniel DiTomasso
Popular romance novelist Izzi Simmons (Ali Stroker) spends every Christmas at her favorite snowy bed & breakfast, but this year she's faced with an impending deadline and a severe case of writer's block. Luckily, inspiration strikes in the unlikely form of the B&B's new owner Matt (Daniel DiTomasso), who bears an uncanny resemblance to the handsome hero from Izzi's novels. As both partake in the lodge's annual itinerary of Christmas activities, Izzi's writer's block is cured and the first pages of her and Matt's own love story may just be beginning.

Christmas Unwrapped
Starring: Amber Stevens West, Marco Grazzini, and Cheryl Ladd
An ambitious reporter Charity (Amber Stevens West), learns the true meaning of Christmas when she investigates Erik Gallagher (Marco Grazzini), a beloved member of the town who insists all the gifts he provides are from none-other than Santa himself.

Dear Christmas
Starring: Melissa Joan Hart, Jason Priestley, Robin Givens, Ed Begley Jr., and Faith Prince
Natalie Morgan (Melissa Joan Hart) is an author and host of a popular podcast, Holiday Love, which shares true stories of holiday romance with its listeners. While her listeners everywhere see Natalie as an expert on romance, she's never truly experienced a romance of her own. As Natalie prepares to embark on a promotional tour for her new book, she stops back home to spend Christmas with her family and to celebrate her parent's 50th anniversary, where she unexpectedly begins to experience her own holiday romance as sparks ignite with local firefighter, Jack (Jason Priestley).

A Sugar & Spice Holiday
Starring: TBA
Suzie, a rising young architect, returns to her small hometown in Maine for Christmas, where her Chinese American family runs the local Lobster Bar. Following the loss of her beloved grandmother who was a legendary baker in their community, Suzie is guilted into following in her grandmother's footsteps by entering the local gingerbread house competition. Teaming up with an old high school friend Billy, who grew up to be a catch, Suzie must find the right recipes and mix of sugar and spice to win the competition and perhaps find some love in the process.

The Christmas Setup
Starring: TBA
Hugo, a New York corporate lawyer, heads home to Milwaukee to spend the holidays with his mom Kate, who is also in charge of the local Christmas celebrations. Ever the matchmaker, Kate arranges for Hugo to run into Patrick, Hugo's high school friend and secret crush, who has recently returned after a successful stint in Silicon Valley. As they enjoy the local holiday festivities together, Hugo and Patrick's attraction to each other is undeniable and it looks as though Kate's well-intentioned Santa-style matchmaking is a success. But as Hugo receives word of a big promotion requiring a move to London, he must decide what is most important to him.

Betty White's Christmas Movie
Starring: Betty White
Lifetime has announced that Betty White will lead an upcoming film, currently untitled, where she will play a character that helps whip would-be Santas into shape, spreading the true meaning of Christmas and leading everyone to wonder - is she secretly Mrs. Claus?

Feliz NaviDad
Starring: Mario Lopez, Melissa Joan Hart
Melissa Joan Hart will star alongside Mario Lopez, who will play a widowed father whose daughter helps him rediscover the holiday spirit.

Merry Liddle Christmas Wedding
Starring: Kelly Rowland, Thomas Cadrot
Kelly Rowland and Thomas Cadrot will reunite for this sequel to last year's "Merry Liddle Christmas".


Just in case you missed it, here is the info we know so far about Hallmark's Christmas plans for 2020!

When any more details are announced by either Hallmark or Lifetime, you know you can find it here...