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Hallmark is already gearing up for the fall.Tom Everett Scott () and Mía Maestro () will star in adapted from the 2017 novel by best-selling author Phaedra Patrick, for Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, ET can exclusively reveal. Ella Ballentine also co-stars.The movie, which has officially begun production, will premiere in the fall.

Hallmark Channel will debut a new original holiday movie next month as part of its «Christmas in July» programming event, starring Amy Acker and Warren Christie. It will premiere Saturday, July 10 at 9 p.m.

Alison Sweeney and Cameron Mathison are back with a new Hallmark mystery.The stars are reprising their characters from the popular Hallmark Movies & Mysteries movie franchise, ET can exclusively reveal, but with a twist: They'll be kicking off a new mystery!Sweeney will again play the fan-favorite Hannah Swensen in the upcoming film, and Mathison, who will wrap up as co-host of Hallmark Channel's in August, will return as Mike Kingston.

Hallmark Channel has renewed the popular family-friendly drama series for a ninth season, series star Erin Krakow announced Sunday night in a video message that played during the season 8 finale.

Hallmark has set the leads for its latest mystery movie., which premieres Sunday, June 20 on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, will star Nathalie Kelley () and real-life married couple Colin Donnell () and Patti Murin (Broadway's ), ET can exclusively reveal.The upcoming summer film kicks off when the newly renovated Hotel Optima in Malta has a grand reopening, and Chloe (Kelley) and her team from  magazine, which includes Sara (Murin), head over to cover the travel scene in Malta.

JoAnna Garcia Swisher makes her Hallmark debut this weekend with a romantic tale that takes her to the magical wonders of Ireland.In Hallmark Channel's , Garcia Swisher plays Lindsey, a successful manager at a hotel development company who travels to Ireland to acquire land that is perfect for a luxury resort.

, the multigenerational family drama on Hallmark Channel, will be losing its male lead in the upcoming fifth season, ET has confirmed. Jesse Metcalfe is set to exit the one-hour series «early» in the new season, which was officially picked up last July.Metcalfe, who plays singer Trace Riley, made the decision to depart the series.“A new season of Hallmark Channel’s highly popular scripted series, is returning this summer.

Hallmark favorite Ryan Paevey is ready for spring romance.In , Paevey plays Ben, a journalist who agrees to attend a breakup bootcamp as moral support for his sister. But of course, things aren't that simple.

Hallmark Channel will premiere six original movies in May and June, including four for its annual «Summer Nights» lineup, while Hallmark Movies & Mysteries will debut four new installments of their mystery franchises.

Erin Krakow knew she wanted to work with Tyler Hynes, a charismatic fan-favorite among the Hallmark set. So when it came time to find the perfect leading man for her to play off of in Hallmark Channel's latest romance, , the star had one person in mind. «People really love Tyler and they're excited to see him.

Jeremy Jordan does double duty in Hallmark Channel's upcoming «Love Ever After» romance, , playing twins Josh and Julian, who — through a comedy of errors — are forced to switch places at a prestigious rising chef competition in Malta and keep up their ruse.

Erin Krakow, star of , and Tyler Hynes lead Hallmark Channel's upcoming original romance, , and only ET exclusively premieres the first official promo for the «Love Ever After» movie.In the film, which premieres Feb. 27, Elizabeth’s (Krakow) engagement plans are thrown into disarray when her fiancée’s free-spirited brother, David (Hynes), returns home.

Hallmark Channel will premiere five, while Hallmark Movies & Mysteries will debut two, and only ET can exclusively reveal the networks' full lineup and details for every upcoming movie ahead of the network's Television Critics Association press tour on Thursday.Hallmark Channel's annual «Spring Fling» slate kicks off March 20 with five straight Saturdays of original movie premieres — the first being , starring Cindy Busby and Christopher Russell.

Candace Cameron Bure isn't here for anyone thinking filming Hallmark movies isn't hard work.

Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, and only ET exclusively reveals the full schedule.Hallmark Channel's annual «Love After Ever» slate kicks off Saturday, Feb. 6 with four straight weekends of new romances, starting with , starring Brooke D'Orsay and ' Brendan Penny.During Valentine's Day weekend, it'll be a double dose of love with , starring Laura Vandervoort and Nicholas Gonzalez, on Saturday, Feb.

season 8 premiere date of is rapidly approaching on Sunday, Feb. 21, and rest assured, ET is planning to deliver a lot of new interviews and content to get you hyped.But first, let’s kick things off with a look at exclusive new photos straight from the Vancouver set (and keep reading below, because we have exciting deets on the plot, too!).Series lead and co-executive producer Erin Krakow looks resplendent as Elizabeth Thornton.

a Christmas treat.Though there wasn't a new holiday movie this year, Hallmark Channel released the first official footage from the upcoming eighth season during the Christmas Day encore airing of last year's film, In the clip, which is introduced by Kevin McGarry and bookended by Chris McNally, viewers meet one of the new characters coming to Hope Valley: Joseph Canfield (Viv Leacock), whose vehicle is stuck on the side of the road and gets an assist from Jesse (Aren Buchholz).At the same time,

Hallmark Channel has set a premiere date for season 8 of its original drama series, When Calls the Heart, which will officially kick off Sunday, Feb. 21 at 9 p.m.

2019 college admissions scandal.Future holidays for the “Full House” star, 56, won’t be merry and bright, either. The negative publicity — and Loughlin and her designer husband Mossimo Giannulli’s babyish reaction to the charges — got her effectively banned from the network.“We are no longer working with Lori Loughlin and have stopped development of all productions that air on the Crown Media Family Network channels,” Hallmark’s parent company said in a statement.

dubbed the Queen of Christmas, Lacey Chabert and Lori Loughlin, who is currently serving two months in the clink for another crime. Back when these atrocities were consigned to the gated community of Hallmark, I couldn’t care less.

Fran Drescher) in his hometown of Milwaukee — where he reconnects with his high school crush, Patrick (Lee).This is a big deal in the wdorld of holiday TV movies, which have garnered criticism in recent years for their lack of diversity.

first-ever gay-led, Holiday-themed rom-coms, and, joining an increasingly diverse mix of original movies produced each year.

Jonathan Bennett is making history on the Hallmark Channel. The actor and Brad Harder portray the first onscreen gay couple in upcoming holiday film.

holiday movie season is upon us!Starting Friday, Oct. 23 and running through ‘til the end of the year, Hallmark, Lifetime, Netflix, Hulu and others are keeping us feeling the warm fuzzies in 2020 with more than 80 original holiday film premieres to inject you with a dose of yuletide cheer.

Hallmark Channel released their full 2020 Hallmark Christmas movie schedule, which will feature 40 films as part of their «Countdown to Christmas.»Featuring some network favorite stars likeand, this year's slate will also include a dedicatedHanukkah film, , starring Mia Kirshner, and , a movie that's main storyline will feature a gay couple played by openly gay actors and ET exclusively premiered promos for three of the films, Hallmark Channel's and , as well as Hallmark Movies &

Candace Cameron Bure is back to ring in another holiday season.The Hallmark Channel staple stars in her latest original Christmas movie, If I Only Had Christmas, which follows a cheerful publicist (Bure), who teams up with a cynical business owner (Warren Christie) and his team to help a charity in need.ET exclusively premieres the first look at the official poster and promo for the upcoming film, featuring a special video message from Bure, who also hosts a seven-night Thanksgiving week

Hallmark Channel's new Christmas movie, , which airs as part of its «Countdown to Christmas» slate, and only ET exclusively premieres a special music video featuring Osnes and Tveit recording the holiday classic, «Winter Wonderland.» They sing an a cappella version of the song in the movie.The music video also features extended footage from the film, and yes, it's about as Christmas-y and sweet as you'd imagine.

is Hallmark Channel, after all.)Canning’s real-life backstory rivals any of her fictional TV movies.

Hallmark Channel released their full 2020 Hallmark Christmas movie schedule, which will feature 40 films as part of their «Countdown to Christmas.»Featuring some network favorite stars likeand, this year's slate will also include a dedicatedHanukkah film, , starring Mia Kirshner, and , a movie that's main storyline will feature a gay couple played by openly gay actors and ET exclusively premiered promos for three of the films, Hallmark Channel's and , as well as Hallmark Movies &

Hallmark kickstarts its annual holiday programming event on Oct.

Hallmark kickstarts its annual holiday programming event on Oct.

Hallmark kickstarts its annual holiday programming event on Oct.

American Black Film Festival, a Yuletide angel shows Jennifer Ortiz (played by Nia Fairweather) what could have been, if she hadn’t pursued her rich Manhattanite boyfriend (played by Abit) but instead followed her secret feelings for her best friend in working-class Queens.And all of that is exactly what drew Chris Noth — aka Mr. Big from “Sex and the City” — to co-produce and co-star in the film.“It’s an alternative Hallmark movie, which I love,” Noth told The Post.

Hallmark Channel's annual «Fall Harvest» lineup officially kicks off Sept. 19 with the first of five original movie premieres, ET exclusively reveals, and wraps up Oct.

Hallmark Channel is taking a small step forward in its strive for inclusivity and diversity in its storytelling. Their latest original movie, Saturday's features the first same-sex wedding on the network. stars Kimberley Sustad and Paul Campbell as two single friends, Brooke and Nate, who attend four weddings in four weeks as each other's plus-ones to avoid being set up by their friends — «a wedding buddy pact,» if you will.

Black Lives Matter movement spurred her to advocate for RJ’s Law. The law would help police officers identify drivers with autism and was inspired by the 55-year-old star's son, 22-year-old RJ, who has autism.“About four years ago when RJ started driving, it was a big deal because they said he would never drive, and when he started driving, I was worried about it every time he got behind the wheel, because what happens when he gets pulled over?” Peete told ET’s Deidre Behar.