All articles tagged with #holiday film
Originally Published 19 days ago — by WRAL
A new Hallmark Christmas movie set at the Biltmore Estate in Asheville will begin filming in January 2026, featuring stars Holland Roden and Niall Matter, and will include scenes shot at various estate locations, continuing the story from the 2023 film with a time-travel plot involving a magical hourglass, premiering during the 2026 holiday season.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Deadline
Paramount Pictures has released the trailer for 'Dear Santa,' a holiday comedy directed by Bobby Farrelly and starring Jack Black. The film, which will be available on Paramount+ and digital platforms on November 25, follows a young boy whose misspelled Christmas wish list leads to chaos when a mischievous Jack Black arrives. The movie reunites Black with the Farrelly brothers, marking their first collaboration since 'Shallow Hal.' The cast includes Keegan-Michael Key, Brianne Howey, and Post Malone, among others.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Deadline
Lindsay Lohan and Kristin Chenoweth are set to star in the upcoming Netflix holiday film "Our Little Secret," directed by Stephen Herek. The movie, which is currently in production, follows two exes who must spend Christmas together after discovering that their current partners are siblings. The cast also includes Ian Harding, Jon Rudnitsky, Chris Parnell, Tim Meadows, and others. This marks Lohan's second film in her partnership with Netflix, while Chenoweth has been involved in recent projects such as "Schmigadoon!" and "Bros."
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Daily Mail
Jordin Sparks and her son DJ led a star-studded red carpet event for the premiere of Amazon Prime Video's Candy Cane Lane in Los Angeles. The American Idol alum and her son wore matching red and white pajamas, while other celebrities like Chloe Bailey, Tracee Ellis Ross, Andra Day, and Eddie Murphy attended the event. The upcoming holiday film, directed by Reginald Hudlin, follows a man who makes a deal with a mischievous elf to bring the 12 Days of Christmas to life.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Hollywood Reporter
"Genie" is a holiday film written by Richard Curtis and starring Melissa McCarthy, where a genie helps a man repair his fractured family. The film features numerous jokes about characters carelessly uttering "I wish," but it falls short of becoming a holiday classic and lacks the charm of Curtis' previous work, such as "Love Actually." McCarthy delivers a warm and engaging performance, but the film's special effects and comedic supporting roles are underwhelming.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Daily Mail
The first trailer for the holiday film "Genie" has been released, featuring Melissa McCarthy as a hilarious genie named Flora who has been trapped in an antique jewelry box for over 2,000 years. Flora is enlisted by a workaholic man to help him win back his family before Christmas. As they embark on a holiday adventure, Flora must adjust to the modern world while Bernard learns the importance of family. The film, a remake of the 1991 British comedy-drama "Bernard and the Genie," is set to premiere on Peacock on November 22.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The A.V. Club
"The Holdovers" is a heartwarming comedy-drama set in a New England prep school during the winter break of 1970. Anchored by Paul Giamatti's crotchety instructor character, the film explores the need for gentleness with others and ourselves. As the story unfolds, the central trio of characters form a makeshift family and learn to cope with their own personal struggles. Directed by Alexander Payne, the film delves into themes of mental health, trauma, privilege, and entitlement, offering a nuanced and timely narrative. "The Holdovers" opens in theaters on October 27.