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Holiday films often serve as cultural comfort food, and Unwrapping Christmas: Lily’s Destiny positions itself firmly within this tradition. The film, the third in a series, centers on Lily (Ashley Newbrough), a co-owner of a specialty gift-wrapping store, All Wrapped Up. Set against a snow-dusted, festive backdrop, Lily is navigating her first Christmas since the death of her father.

Her grief manifests in a quiet protest: an unwillingness to decorate a tree for a local festival, an activity she once shared with him. Into this emotional space, the script introduces a familiar trope, reminiscent of storylines from popular Indian cinema where astrology dictates fate. Lily’s horoscope predicts a momentous romantic turn.

This cosmic hint sets up the film’s central conflict: will her destiny be with the polished, high-profile realtor Owen Mansfield, or with Sean (Torrance Coombs), a thoughtful writer she meets during an interview? The premise establishes a clear,...

Great American Family Channel announces their third series, titled Crossroad Springs, including One Life To Live, When Hope Calls, Heartland, and even stars from Wynonna Earp. Here are all the details about the series and its stars, and when it premieres.

Crossroad Springs Is About A Big City Pastor Returning To His Hometown

On Wednesday, PR Newswire shared the news that Great American Family has unveiled its third series. “Crossroad Springs” features Jonathan Stoddard as James, a big city pastor who returns to his hometown to assist his aging father and aunt in managing the family farm.

Upon his return, James realizes that the community’s greatest need is a place to worship—a genuine cowboy church.

This series is part of the network’s Faith & Family Sundays programming event, set to debut on the channel on Sunday, August 31, and on Pure Flix on Thursday, August 28.

Jonathan Stoddard, Emily Alalato,...

Are you ready for some Lifetime holiday movie goodness?

Scroll down to find out which movies will be a part of It's a Wonderful Lifetime this holiday season.

There are plenty of festive treats on the way.

1. Merry Swissmas November 5 at 8/7c Alex (Jodie Sweetin) has wonderful memories of Christmas with her best friend Beth (Mikaela Lily Davies), until Beth starts dating Alex’s ex, Jesse (David Pinard). Because she has missed the last few Christmases with family due to her demanding job as an architect, Alex is excited to spend the holidays with her mother, Caroline (Jane Wheeler), who is opening an inn in Switzerland. Much to her dismay, she learns that Jesse and Beth are also visiting for the inn’s opening. When Alex meets Liam (Tim Rozon), a single father and the manager of her mother’s inn, Liam attempts to show her all the Christmas traditions...

Samuel Goldwyn Films has acquired U.S. rights Sean Cisterna’s dramatic feature From the Vine for a PVOD and digital release this fall. The movie, written by Willem Wennekers, and adapted from Ken Cancellara’s novel Finding Marco, follows Mark Gentile (Joe Pantoliano), an attorney and automotive company executive, who travels to Italy after a major humiliation in business. He returns to the tiny village of Acerenza, visiting the vineyard where he grew up and finds it in a state of disrepair. Mark gets an idea to bring the overgrown property back to life and start producing wine again. Mark convinces various denizens of Acerenza, each with their own comedic personality, to aid him in this seemingly impractical effort, promising everyone a share in the business if it is successful. Concerned about his sudden and lengthy trip, Mark is joined by his wife Marina, and his twenty-something daughter, Laura,...

"If you build this vineyard in honour of your grandfather, it can become everyone's dream." Indiecan Ent. has released an official trailer for an indie drama titled From the Vine, adapted from the novel "Finding Marco" by Kenneth Canio Cancellara. This played at the Ischia Global Film & Music Fest in Italy last year, and also stopped by the Napa Valley and Naples Film Festivals. The story follows a man who has an "ethical crisis" and returns to his hometown in rural Italy, where he finds new purpose reviving his grandfather's old vineyard, and figuring out a sustainable future for the small town nearby. Joe Pantoliano stars as Marco, with a cast including Paula Brancati, Marco Leonardi, Wendy Crewson, Tony Nardi, Tony Nappo, Franco Lo Presti, and Kevin Hanchard. This looks mostly harmless and drunk-on-wine fun, but it gets weird when the moon starts talkin'. This plays like an amusing Italy...