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Hot Frosty is a fantasy Christmas romantic comedy film directed by Jerry Ciccoritti from a screenplay by Russell Hainline. The 2024 film follows Cathy, a widow who magically brings a snowman to life whose innocence helps her heal her broken heart. Hot Frosty stars Lacey Chabert, Dustin Milligan, Katy Mixon Greer, Lauren Holly, Chrishell Stause, Joe Lo Truglio, and Craig Robinson. So, if you loved the Christmas spirit, sweet romance, and a heart-touching story in Hot Frosty here are some similar movies you should check out next.

The Spirit of Christmas (Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Lifetime

The Spirit of Christmas is a fantasy Christmas romantic comedy-drama film directed by David Jackson from a screenplay by Tracy Andreen. The 2015 film follows Kate, a young woman tasked with selling a historic inn that is haunted by the ghost of a...

It’s that time of the week again when cliffs are hanging in Port Charles, Salem, Genoa City, and LA, and we’re all about to go two days without our favorite soaps. But have no fear, you can still catch some stars from Days of our Lives, General Hospital, The Bold and the Beautiful, The Young and the Restless, and more on TV the weekend of November 15-17, 2024.

Where To Watch

Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Mystery and UPtv will be full of Christmasy romcoms featuring beloved soap stars past and present, while you can catch a familiar face from Llanview on Lifetime.

Friday, November 15, 2024

An Unexpected Christmas, starring Bethany Joy Lenz – Hallmark Channel

The next Christmas film follows Bethany Joy Lenz opposite Tyler Hynes, who play exes that must pretend they’re in a relationship in order to save Christmas in this 2021 film.

Angel Falls: A Novel Holiday, starring Jen Lilley...

Jill Wagner and Jesse Hutch [Image Great American Family on YouTube]

A historian returns to her father’s hometown to see the Aurora Borealis but finds much more in Christmas Under the Northern Lights on Gaf.

Both Great American Family and Hallmark Media are filling the headlines with Christmas movies leading fans to get fully into the holiday spirit. In the latest case, Jill Wagner (Lioness) shares the spotlight with Jesse Hutch, while spending Christmas Under the Northern Lights on Gaf.

Jill is taking a break from her current role as executive producer and military shooter in Lioness, to go back to a role that made her popular with fans, the official holiday rom-com. Read on to find out more about this upcoming holiday movie which is sure to be full of colorful skies.

Christmas Under the Northern Lights on Great American Family Jill Wagner and Jesse Hutch [Image Great American Family on YouTube]

Starring Wagner and Hutch, along with Bruce Boxleitner and Lauren Holly,...

Everyone was thrown for a loop when Jen Lilley announced her shocking exit from Days of Our Lives. However, she’s been keeping busy appearing in Christmas-themed movies, including Operation Mistletoe and Paris Christmas Waltz. Now she’s got a new film that viewers can win a chance to be in, and her fans are super excited about the prospect.

Join Jen in a Jolly Movie

On Instagram, former Days star Jen Lilley (ex-Theresa) shared a video with the song Disco Nights by Scott Dugdale playing. In it, she and several fans are line-dancing on a Christmas movie set as well as in a wintry square. Along with that, she wrote, “✉️...

Here are the latest comings and goings casting news from all four daytime dramas: The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of our Lives, General Hospital, and The Young and the Restless.

Casting For The Week of November 11, 2024

Find out if any of your favorite actors and actresses from yesteryear are returning to the shows you watch, if any newcomers have been cast in contract, recurring, or day-player roles, or if any popular performers are about to make their exit.

The Young and the Restless

Two popular leading ladies are bringing their popular characters back to Genoa City. Eileen Davidson returns to Y&r as Ashley Abbott on Monday, November 11. The character had been away receiving treatment for Dissociative Identity Disorder in Paris for months.

In addition, Jess Walton, who’s been appearing via video chats as Jill Abbott for the last few weeks, is finally resurfacing in the flesh. She’ll...

Days of Our Lives (Dool) spoilers indicate if you are a fan of Emily O’Brien, you’ll be over the moon when you hear the good news. The actress is slated to reprise both her Theresa Donovan and Gwen Rizczech roles in Salem, come 2025.

Days Of Our Lives Spoilers – Emily O’Brien Is Returning In Full Force

Dool spoilers reveal that it was announced during the “Day of Days” yearly fan event, which took place this past Saturday, November 2, that O’Brien would be returning to the show.

She was introduced onto the stage, donning her Theresa Donovan wig, and she’s also shown as Theresa during the Days’ winter preview video.

O’Brien uploaded a video of her entrance on the Day of Days stage, (with Paul Telfer (Xander Kiriakis) helping brush her hair out after she took the wig off) and added this caption:

“The cat (and wig) is out of the bag!

A leading lady is returning to Days of our Lives, and viewers will get a double dose of her. Find out who it is, along with all the other casting news, namely, if any newcomers are joining the show this week in contract, recurring, or day-player roles and if any of your favorite performers are exiting the Peacock soap.

The Week of November 11, 2024

Emily O’Brien is heading back to Salem in a few months. She’ll begin appearing as Theresa Donovan in March before returning as Gwen Rizczech in mid-summer. O’Brien originally joined Days as the vindictive Gwen in 2020. In October 2023, she switched gears and began playing Theresa Donovan, a role originally portrayed by Jen Lilley. Theresa was last seen in August when she was sent to Statesville prison.

Madelyn Kientz is back as Sophia Choi. She’ll air on Thursday, November 14 and Friday, November 15, in scenes with Leo Howard’s Tate.

The weekend is usually everyone’s favorite time of the week — unless you’re a soap opera fan. If you find yourself still craving those familiar faces from Days of our Lives, General Hospital, The Bold and the Beautiful, The Young and the Restless, and soaps from yesteryear, here’s where to find some of your favorite soap stars on TV the weekend of November 8 – November 10, 2024.

Where To Watch

Hallmark Channel and UPtv will be full of Christmas romcoms starring familiar faces from soaps past and present, while you can still catch a beloved One Life To Live star on Lifetime.

Friday, November 8, 2024

Mingle All The Way, starring Jen Lilley and Brant Daugherty – Hallmark Channel

Two former Days stars, Jen Lilley and Brant Daugherty, team up in this Christmas romcoms about a dating app that brings an unlikely couple together during the holidays.

Trivia at St. Nick’s, starring Brant...

The weekend is usually everyone’s favorite time of the week — unless you’re a soap opera fan. If you find yourself still craving those familiar faces from Days of our Lives, General Hospital, The Bold and the Beautiful, The Young and the Restless, and soaps from yesteryear, here’s where to find some of your favorite soap stars on TV the weekend of November 1-November 3, 2024.

Where To Watch

Christmastime is here on Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Mystery, and UPtv, and it’s chockful of soap stars this weekend. You can also catch a former Days star and a former One Life To Live star on Lifetime.

Friday, November 1, 2024

Christmas With A Kiss, starring Mishael Morgan – Hallmark Channel

If you want to see more of Michael Morgan, catch her in this Christmastime romcom about a woman who helps out with her hometown Christmas carnival.

Christmas At The Plaza, starring Ryan Paevey...

If you are in the NJ/NYC/Ct metro area, mark off December 13-15, 2024 on your calendars! Christmas Con NJ will be once again taking place at the NJ Expo Center in Edison NJ.

Christmas Con Lineup

This is the chance to meet some of the actors from your favorite soaps, like General Hospital’s Cameron Mathison (Drew) & Corbin Bernsen (John) and The Young and the Restless’s Melissa Claire Egan (Chelsea), as well as the stars of the Hallmark Channel.

All My Children alum Lacey Chabert (Bianca) will host the event. Fellow alums Jonathan Bennett (J.R.) and Sam Page (Trey) will join her. Days of Our Lives alum Jen Lilley (Theresa) and One Life To Live’s Brandon Routh (Seth) will also be on hand.

The Hallmark Channel’s Catherine Bell, B.J. Britt, Cindy Busby, Paul Campbell, Rachel Leigh Cook, Niki DeLoach, James Denton, Catherine Disher, Paul Greene,...

Days Of Our Lives spoilers and updates reveal Drake Hogestyn, who died one day before his 71st birthday on September 28, was a well-loved man. Hundreds of social media posts from his castmates and soap opera world friends have poured in for the actor known onscreen as John Black, and they keep pouring in!

The Sad News Broke On Dool’s Social Media

A statement from Drake’s family appeared on Dool’s social media first, and read as follows: “It’s with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Drake Hogestyn.

He was thrown the curveball of his life when he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, but he faced the challenge with incredible strength and determination.

After putting up an unbelievable fight, he passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones; he was the most amazing husband, father, papa and actor.

He loved performing for the Days audience and sharing the stage with the greatest cast,...

The Christmas Season is about to arrive and that means Great American Family’s non-stop Christmas Movie are about to begin. Of course, every October, Gaf, as well as Lifetime, and Hallmark, begin to play Christmas movies that lead up to the holiday and beyond. What is Great American Family Family’s schedule this year?

Great American Family Spoilers: Christmas Movies Kick Off On October 17

Great American Family has announced that their Christmas programming will begin on Thursday, October 17 and will continue throughout the holidays. Fans will not only see some new movies, but some classics as well.

This Christmas movie marathon will not disappoint fans by any means. Here is what fans have to look forward to and will not want to miss.

All movies will begin at 8pm Eastern time on Great American Family. Great American Family wants to thank fans for letting us be a huge part...

Days of Our Lives Alum Jen Lilley left the show a few years ago to work exclusively on movies with Hallmark. Later on, Jen signed with Great American Family instead. Now that Lilley is no longer Gaf exclusive, could she return to Hallmark or even Days of Our Lives? What is next for Jen Lilley now that she is no longer exclusively under contract?

Days Of Our Lives Spoilers – Jen Lilley Is No Longer Exclusive With Great American Family

The former Days of Our Lives Star revealed in an exclusive interview with Heavy on Wednesday that she was no longer exclusive with Gaf. Jen did not renew her contract with the network.

Lilley stated, “2024 has been a year of non-exclusivity and new adventures. You know, it’s been a real turning point for me in my life.”

Of course, Lilley also starred on General Hospital where she filled in...

Just a year after Wcth co-creator Brian Bird would not stop talking about the possible return of Lori Loughlin’s character Abigail Stanton to the series, Great American Family has announced two projects adjacent to When Calls The Heart. However, Lori Loughlin’s name is not attached to either project.

Where’s Lori?

Lori Loughlin Wcth – YouTube Lori Loughlin’s Name Is Missing From Two Wcth Related Great American Family Productions

This week, Great American Family surprised Wcth fans by announcing that they were filming When Hope Calls Season 2B. The Futon Critic reported that the network was making eight additional episodes. This is the long-promised continuation from three years ago when the network released the first two episodes of Season 2, When Hope Calls Christmas Parts 1 and 2. In both of these movies, Lori Loughlin returned as Abigail Stanton, her When Calls The Heart role.

However, Lori’s name is not...

It’s that time of the week again when the cliffs are hanging in Port Charles, Salem, Genoa City, and Forrester Creations, and we’re all about to go two days without our favorite soaps. But have no fear, you can still catch some of your favorite stars from General Hospital, Days of Our Lives, The Young and the Restless, The Bold and the Beautiful, and more on TV the weekend of September 20 – 22, 2024.

Where To Watch

Aside from catching a Gh star hosting on Game Show Network, the only channels you’ll find some familiar faces in romcoms and thrillers this weekend are Hallmark Channel and Lifetime.

Friday, September 20, 2024

The Baker’s Son, starring Brant Daugherty – Hallmark Channel

Brant Daugherty plays a baker whose bread goes from magical to mundane and follows his attempts to get his mojo back with the help of his true love in this 2021 romcom.

Beat The Bridge,...

Hallmark alum Jen Lilley, who left the feel-good network for Great American Family, is no longer exclusive to Gaf anymore. The Days Of Our Lives alum shared this information as well as what her latest projects are.

Why is the A Little Daytime Drama star no longer exclusive with this network?

Jen Lilley, Jillian Murray, Laura Osnes, Julia Reilly used with Great American Media’s permission Jen Lilley Is No Longer Exclusive With Great American Family

On Wednesday, in an exclusive interview, Heavy reported that Jen Lilley is no longer exclusive to Great American Family. She did not renew her contract with former Hallmark CEO Bill Abbott’s network. “2024 has been a year of non-exclusivity and new adventures.” The General Hospital alum declared, “You know, it’s been a real turning point for me in my life.”

Although she chose not to renew, and also decided to stop her Christmas Is Not Canceled charity events,...

Great American Family has announced the dates of their Great American Christmas movies for 2024. The network is kicking off its non-stop holiday programming on Thursday, October 17. This will continue until the holidays are over. There are a lot of new movies, as well as a couple of classics that holiday movie fans will not want to miss.

Here are the 2024 Great American Christmas movies. All movies air at 8 p.m., Eastern, on Great American Family.

Candace Cameron Bure, Cameron Mathison, Gaf – Instagram Christmas In Scotland Kicks Off Great American Family’s Christmas Schedule

Christmas In Scotland premieres on Saturday, October 19, and stars Jill Winternitz and Dominic Watters.

According to The Futon Critic, when a New York installation designer goes to Scotland, she works with a wealthy heir and confessed Christmas hater to create a light display for his small Scottish town.

Still Photography on the set of ‘A Royal Proposal’ Rhiannon Fish,...

Great American Media, known for its faith and family productions, has announced premiere dates for its 4th annual Great American Christmas franchise. Great American Christmas 2024 will bring the true spirit of the holiday into homes across the country beginning October 17 on Pure Flix and October 19 on Great American Family.

“Christmas is a time to reflect on what matters most,” said Bill Abbott, President & CEO of Great American Media. “As a brand, Great American differentiates its Christmas offering by remembering the nostalgia of the Christmas classics and why we love them.

“The timelessness of stories that affirm our faith, the love and joy of being present with family and all those we love, and the hope that the season transcends us all into our best selves. These values are the heart of Great American Christmas, Christmas as it’s meant to be.”

Photo courtesy of Sight & Sound Films and...

Summer might not officially be over yet, but Great American Family is already looking ahead to the holiday season. The faith and family-focused network has revealed its 2024 Christmas movie schedule. The lineup includes more than a dozen new movies featuring stars such as Candace Cameron Bure, Jill Wagner, and Mario Lopez. The celebration begins this October on Great American Family.

Great American Christmas kicks off on October 19 ‘A Shelter and Season’s Greetings’ | Courtesy of Great American Media 2024

The fourth annual Great American Christmas kicks off on Thursday, October 17 on Pure Flix (Great American Media’s streaming service) and on Saturday, October 19 on the Great American Family channel.

Movies will air on Saturday and Sunday nights through December 22, with additional premieres scheduled for Thanksgiving week. Thanksgiving Day will feature the commercial-free, linear TV premiere of I Heard the Bells, which tells the true story behind the beloved Christmas carol and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow,...

After another week of love in the afternoon, here’s how to continue showing love to your favorite soap stars from General Hospital, Days of our Lives, The Young and the Restless, The Bold and the Beautiful, and more the weekend of September 13 – 15, 2024.

Where To Watch

Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Mystery, Lifetime, and UPtv will be full of Days alum this weekend, while some Gh, Y&r, and Oltl stars will pop up on Hallmark Channel, Lifetime, and Game Show Network.

Friday, September 13, 2024

Love, Of Course, starring Cameron Mathison – Hallmark Channel

This 2018 romcom follows a mother finding a new purpose after her daughter leaves for college and stars Cameron Mathison, who recently revealed the special meaning behind his new tattoo.

One Bad Apple: A Hannah Swenson Mystery, starring Alison Sweeney and Victor Webster – Hallmark Mystery

This latest Hannah Swensen film finds Alison Sweeney, who is returning to Days next year, reuniting with...

Fans of feel-good holiday movies can look forward to a treat as the titles and a brief synopsis of each Great American Christmas 2024 is released. Starting on Thursday, October 17, the holiday movies will premiere through the rest of October, November and December 2024. Read on to find out what we know so far about the movies and their stars.

Great American Family reveals Great American Christmas 2024 lineup

According to the Futon Critic, the following movies will air during the Great American Christmas programming event and premiere dates will be announced later.

A Christmas Castle Proposal

Starring: Rhiannon Fish and Mitchell Bourke

Plot: In this second movie with the couple, commoner Olivia heads to Prince Alexander’s home in Torovia. Meanwhile, the two families will be spending the holidays together. However, “the couple’s plans for an enchanted Christmas are threatened by comedic mishaps caused by cultural differences between the families

Christmas...

Now that Countdown To Christmas 2024 and Great American Christmas 2024 are about six weeks away, holiday movie fans are getting psyched for Christmas movies! Those same fans love to attend Christmas Con in New Jersey. There are autograph opportunities, panels, and opportunities for photos.

This year, the Hallmark Queen of Christmas, Lacey Chabert will be at the event. The Christmas Waltz star is the official headliner. Who else will be joining her?

Here are the latest three names, as well as the Christmas movie stars who will also be part of the 2024 event.

Party of Five alum Photo: Lacey Chabert Credit: ©2019 Crown Media United States LLC/Photographer: Alexx Henry/Alexx Henry Studios, LLC Who Was Just Added To Christmas Con 2024?

Christmas Con 2024 is just a few months away. Therefore, fans who are attending, and those who have been hesitating to get tickets will want to learn the names of six more...

General Hospital (Gh) spoilers reveal a major shakeup in the land of Port Charles. It was announced on Monday, August 26 that the soap let actress Kelly Monaco go. Reports reveal that the show has decided to kill off her legendary Sam McCall character and the actress’s final scene will air sometime in the fall. What’s next for Kelly Monaco?

General Hospital Spoilers – Kelly Monaco’s Star Shines

While Kelly Monaco has spent most of her soap opera career playing the role of Sam, a part she entered into in October 2003, the actress has been involved in other projects over the years.

Moreover, she started in soaps playing Livvie Locke/Tess Ramsey on Gh’s sister show, Port Charles, from 2000 to 2003. During her time on both shows she scored two Daytime Emmy nods; one in the Best Supporting Actress category in 2003 for her Livvie/Tessa portrayal and one in...

Great American Family has announced the premiere date of Great American Christmas. According to The Futon Critic, it will kick off on Thursday, October 17. Holiday movies will air through the rest of October, November, and December.

Here are some of the new and original Great American Christmas 2024 movies. The premiere dates and times will be announced at a later time.

Still Photography on the set of ‘A Royal Proposal’ Rhiannon Fish, Mitchell Bourke – Used with Great American Media’s permission Great American Christmas Presents A Christmas Castle Proposal Starring Rhiannon Fish

Great American Family holiday movie A Christmas Castle Proposal stars Rhiannon Fish and Mitchell Bourke. In this second movie with this couple, commoner Olivia heads to Prince Alexander’s home in Torovia. The two families will be spending the holidays together. However, “the couple’s plans for an enchanted Christmas are threatened by comedic mishaps caused by cultural differences between the families.

It’s that time of the week again when cliffs are hanging in Port Charles, Salem, Genoa City, and LA, and we’re all about to go two days without our favorite soaps. But have no fear, you can still catch some stars from General Hospital, Days of Our Lives, The Young and the Restless, The Bold and the Beautiful, and more on TV the weekend of August 30 – September 1, 2024.

Where To Watch

Hallmark Channel will be sprinkled with romcoms starring some fan-favorite soap actors from Gh, Days, and Guiding Light, while a beloved Gh star will pop up on UPtv. Lifetime and Game Show Network will also see soap stars from Gh and One Life To Live.

Friday

The Christmas Secret, starring Bethany Joy Lenz – Hallmark Channel

Hallmark tends to air Christmas movies no matter what time of year it is, and you can catch this 2014 film all about Christmas...

Days of Our Lives spoilers and updates reveal that Theresa Donovan (Emily O’Brien) has reached a plea agreement concerning the kidnapping of Victoria Horton-Cook,(Islay and Paisley Kerr). She has officially been sent to Statesville to serve a six-month sentence; with this development, Emily O’Brien has taken the opportunity to discuss her recent departure from Dool.

Days Of Our Lives Spoilers – Emily O’Brien Sad To Leave

Emily O’Brien has stepped into the role of Theresa, taking over from Jen Lilley, but her journey doesn’t start there—she also played Gwen Rizczech.

In a candid interview with Sod, O’Brien revealed that her final day on set was an emotional one, filled with tears and a touching farewell speech to her colleagues.

Originally, she didn’t expect to stay on Days for as long as she did, so she feels grateful for the extra time she spent in Salem.

Great American Family Channel news reveals your ultimate guide to Great American Christmas movies. Here’s what to watch this 2024 holiday season

Great American Family Channel News – Two Candace Cameron Bure Holiday Movies And More

Great American Family is preparing for the exciting Great American Christmas 2024! This marks the fourth year of this festive celebration, featuring not just one, but two holiday films starring Candace Cameron Bure.

Additionally, the PenaVegas are making their debut with a holiday movie for Gaf and Mario Lopez has joined the network, adding to the star-studded lineup that includes Cameron Mathison. Plus, a unique holiday adaptation of Little Women from the co-creator of When Calls The Heart.

And Candace’s daughter, Natasha Bure, will also be appearing in at least one of the holiday films; fans of this network have some exciting movies to anticipate! Keep in mind that the holiday programming kicks off in mid-October,...

Days of Our Lives (Dool) spoilers note that actress Emily O’Brien has officially exited the show. She entered the land of Salem in 2020 playing Gwen Rizczech, the illegitimate daughter of Jack Deveraux (Matthew Ashford) who created a ton of chaos for both Abigail Dimera (last played by Marci Miller) and Chad Dimera (Billy Flynn) in a fit of vengeful rage due to abandonment issues.

Days Of Our Lives Spoilers – Emily O’Brien Was In Tears

In the fall of 2023, she moved onto play Theresa Donovan when the original actress, Jen Lilley, exited the show.

As Theresa is headed to prison, for at least six months (maybe less – this is the land of soaps after all), O’Brien has officially left the soap for now. She recently talked to Soap Opera Digest (Sod) in the aftermath of her exit.

O’Brien tells Sod the announcement she made when she left the show.

Check out the latest comings and goings casting news from all four daytime dramas: The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of our Lives, General Hospital, and The Young and the Restless?

Casting For The Week of August 12, 2024

Find out if any of your favorite actors and actresses from yesteryear are returning to the shows you watch, if any newcomers have been cast in contract, recurring, or day-player roles, or if any popular performers are about to make their exit.

Days of our Lives

After two years off the Days of our Lives canvas, Alison Sweeney is returning as Sami Brady. Sweeney, who originated the role of Sami as a teenager back in 1993, made her last appearance on the soap in 2022. She has already begun filming scenes for a storyline that reportedly caught her off guard but won’t begin airing until 2025.

Meanwhile, Cady McClain will resurface as Jennifer Horton Devereaux on Friday,...

Here’s the latest comings and goings casting news from Days of our Lives. Find out if any newcomers or popular stars from yesteryear are boarding the soap in contract, recurring, or day-player roles or if any of your favorite actors or actresses are leaving the Peacock soap.

The Week of August 12, 2024

After a two-year absence, Alison Sweeney is heading back to Salem as Sami Brady. The actress, who originally began playing Sami as a teenager back in 1993, made her last appearance on the soap in 2022. Sweeney has already begun filming scenes for a storyline that reportedly caught her off guard. Due to the show’s advanced schedule, she won’t air until 2025.

Meanwhile, Cady McClain returns as Jennifer Horton Devereaux on Friday, August 16. The character arrives in town to participate in the unraveling mystery surrounding “Abigail.” The actress has filled in as the popular character since Melissa Reeves’s exit from the soap.

Emily O’Brien opened up about her surprising exit from Days Of Our Lives after Theresa was led away in handcuffs. Keep reading for more from the actress about playing two character on the same soap and her future in daytime TV.

Theresa Goes To Jail

Theresa Donovan got her long-awaited comeuppance on Days Of Our Lives this week. She was carted off the Statesville after confessing to a slew of crimes. Her days were numbered after her wedding to Alex was crashed by Xander’s estranged mother. She revealed that she forged the papers saying Alex was Victor’s son when the true heir was Xander. Oh, and Theresa knew about it the entire time.

Emily O’Brien as Theresa/Credit: ‘Days Of Our Lives YouTube

She also confessed to stealing baby Victoria and conspiring with Konstantin to steal Victor’s money. Needless to say, she’ll be in jail a long time.

Days of our Lives sent Theresa to prison in the most lackluster way, ending Emily O’Brien’s run as the character.

Who can forget the drama surrounding Emily taking over the role of Theresa from Jen Lilley last fall?

Emily was no stranger to Days after playing Gwen since 2020, but fans were not thrilled when she stepped into a new role.

After months of scheming, Theresa finally got busted for making it look like Alex (Robert Scott Wilson) was Victor’s (John Aniston) son, not Xander (Paul Telfer).

This week, Days of our Lives fans learned via Tate (Leo Howard) that Theresa was being sent to Statesville.

Emily recently spoke out on her time as Theresa, causing fans to wonder if Gwen won’t soon be back on the canvas.

Days of our Lives star Emily O’Brien exits as Theresa

Speaking with Soap Opera Digest, Emily got real about saying goodbye to Theresa,...

Great American Family is gearing up for Great American Christmas 2024. This is the fourth-annual holiday celebration that includes not one, but two Candace Cameron Bure holiday movies.

Also, the PenaVegas have their first holiday movie with Gaf. Mario Lopez is now with the network. This is in addition to Cameron Mathison, as well as When Calls The Heart co-creator’s Little Women holiday take. Even Ccb’s daughter Natasha Bure will be in at least one holiday movie.

Here are the movies that fans of this network should look forward to seeing. It should be noted that the holiday programming will start in mid-October. However, Gaf has not announced premiere dates.

Candace Cameron Bure and daughter Natasha Bure Photo: Credit: ©2019 Crown Media United States LLC/Photographer: Henri Raynaud/Movieguide The PenaVegas Are Starring In Love At The Kettle

Alexa and Carlos PenaVega are starring in their first Great American Christmas...

Emily O’Brien is saying goodbye to Days of Our Lives.

In a new interview, the 39-year-old Emmy-nominated actress announced that she is leaving the long-running soap opera after four years and playing two different characters.

Emily first joined Days in 2020 and played Gwen Rizczech until last October. That same day, she made her debut as a different character, Theresa Donovan, who had previously been played by Jen Lilley.

Keep reading to find out more…Emily‘s last episode aired on Thursday (August 8) when her character Theresa was shipped off to Statesville.

While speaking to Soap Opera Digest, Emily recalled her emotional, final day on set.

“This is the announcement I made, actually, when I left,” Emily recalled. “I was in tears, and I faced everybody on stage and I looked at the cameras. Then I just told everyone how incredibly lucky I am.”

“I wasn’t supposed to be on...

The weekend is usually everyone’s favorite time of the week — unless you’re a soap opera fan. If you find yourself still craving those familiar faces from Days of our Lives, General Hospital, The Bold and the Beautiful, The Young and the Restless, and soaps from yesteryear, here’s where to find some of your favorite soap stars on TV the weekend of August 9 – August 11, 2024.

Where To Watch

Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Mystery will be full of soap stars old and new, while a One Life To Live alum will appear on Lifetime and Game Show Network will give you a break from the drama. Also, catch a former Y&r and Days alum appear on Great American Family.

Friday, August 9, 2024

A Christmas To Remember, starring Cameron Mathison and Mira Sorvino – Hallmark Mystery

This Christmastime romdram stars Cameron Mathison and Mira Sorvino as an unexpected couple when Sorvino’s character...

Hallmark Channel spoilers and updates reveal some behind-the-scenes drama has unfolded, as a Hallmark boss confronted Great American Family channel for poaching Hallmark actors! Fans will have noticed that several former Hallmark Movies stars have started making Great American Family channel movies, including Cameron Mathison.

Hallmark Channel Spoilers – The Question Isn’t Being Ignored

Hallmark actors potentially joining the Great American Family network has been a hot topic of discussion.

At the 2024 Television Critic Association Summer Press Tour, Hallmark CEO Mike Perry and Lisa Hamilton Daly, Executive VP of Programming for Hallmark Media, shared their thoughts on the matter. Perry emphasized, “We focus on our viewers and their preferences, rather than fixating on the competition.

He further explained that when selecting talent, they prioritize individuals who connect with their audience, stating, “It’s all about our viewers. It’s all about our brand image.”

Hamilton Daly also mentioned having an...

General Hospital Stars Kirsten Storms & Jen Lilley Engaged In Real-Life Catfight(Photo Credit –Instagram)

In 2013, a Twitter feud erupted between Days of our Lives stars Jen Lilley and General Kirsten Storms, who both portrayed Maxie Jones on the ABC soap. At the time, Liley seemingly suggested her depiction of the character was better than Storm’s, leading to a real-life catfight between the two online.

In 2005, Kirsten Storms was cast as the character Maxie Jones on the ABC soap opera General Hospital. In 2012, Jen Lilley took over the role of Storms after she had gone on sick leave. Shortly after Kristen Storms returned to the show to reprise her role as Maxie Jones, Jen Lilley, cast as Theresa Donovan in Days of Our Lives in 2013, took to Twitter to slam Kristen Storms’s General Hospital character.

While tweeting about her new Days character, Jen Lilley stated, “I feel like Theresa...

Days of Our Lives spoilers for the week of July 22, 2024 are here! Fans can expect Theresa Donovan (Emily O’Brien) to finally be exposed.

Nicole Walker (Arianne Zuckerr) shares life-altering news, which might be a big move. This will likely lead Holly Jonas (Ashley Puzemis) to suggest a drastic solution.

Meanwhile, Gabi Hernandez-dimera (Cherie Jimenez) finds Connie Villinski (Julie Dove) with Rafe Hernandez (Galen Gering). Keep reading to find out what is coming up in the Peacock soap opera.

Fiona Cook’s Bombshell

Dool spoilers for the week of July 22 reveal that Theresa is marrying Alex Kiriakis (Robert Scott Wilson). The double wedding is happening right now, but Theresa is hiding some very big secrets.

Fiona Cook’s (Serena Scott Thomas) debut will likely lead to some bombshells, including the truth about Alex’s paternity. Theresa might act shocked, but then Fiona will likely drop one more bombshell.

More importantly, how...

A Little Women’s Christmas on Great American Family as part of Great American Christmas

Created by When Calls the Heart creator Brian Bird, A Little Women’s Christmas is set to premiere on Great American Family.

Great American Family has announced a new, original holiday movie, A Little Women’s Christmas. This modern take on Louisa May Alcott’s 1868 novel, Little Women, and famously stars Trevor Donovan, Jen Lilley, Jillian Murray and more. Meanwhile, When Calls the Heart co-creator, Brian Bird serves as an executive producer along with his son, Taylor Bird, while Dione Sheehan penned the script.

About A Little Women’s Christmas on Great American Family

As noted by Variety, Little Women’s Christmas is based on Louisa May Alcott’s novel, Little Women which focuses on the culture of young women, their hopes, dreams and ambitions.

While little detail about the synopsis is currently available, the movie is a modern...

Great American Family has announced its first ensemble movie, the holiday movie A Little Women’s Christmas. This stars Trevor Donovan, Jillian Murray, and Jen Lilley. Moreover, When Calls The Heart co-creator Brian Bird is an executive producer, while his son Taylor Bird, and Dione Sheehan wrote this script.

Here is more information on this upcoming holiday movie.

Jillian Murray Little Women Christmas – used with Great American Media’s permission Who Is Starring In A Little Women’s Christmas?

Who is in this Great American Family ensemble cast? According to Variety, this is who is starring in A Little Women’s Christmas. Jillian Murray portrays Jo March, Trevor Donovan plays Friedrich “Fritz” Baehr, Laura Osnes åöaus Beth March, Jen Lilley plays Meg March, while Jesse Hutch portrays John Brooke. Lastly, Julia Reilly portrays Amy March.

In addition, Gladys Knight is also in this film. She will perform her Christmas song entitled “Joy.

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A Little Women’s Christmas will air on the Great American Family channel this holiday season, it was announced on Wednesday morning.

Our sister site Variety broke the news.

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Described as “a contemporary retelling of the beloved classic novel” by Louisa May Alcott, the TV-movie will follow “the lives and loves of the March sisters in a small Tennessee town at Christmas.”

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The temperature outside may indicate that winter is still very far away, but that isn’t stopping Great American Family from rolling out its Christmas in July lineup! The schedule is packed with titles released during Great American Christmas 2023, making for an incredible lineup of encores that promise to warm the heart and create the spirit of the Christmas season, even during summer. Viewers can stream the schedule on-demand on Great American Pure Flix, or watch live on Great American Family with a 7-Day Free Trial of Philo.

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Lacey Chabert has been dubbed the new “Queen of Hallmark” after most of the network’s big name actresses jumped ship and joined Great American Family. So far Lacey Chabert has been loyal without a fault to Hallmark, but is that about to change? Keep reading for all the details!

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Candace Cameron Bure, Danica McKellar and Jen Lilley all left Hallmark and signed contracts with Gaf in the past two years, and those are just a few of the actors that have bailed.

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The pair will play high school friends who reunite at the holidays as she returns home and enlists him to help her write a song to win back her ex.

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Hallmark’s – Carlos And Alexa Pena Vega Have Joined Gam

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Lori Loughlin won the Grace Prize for A Christmas Blessing and Super Mario Bros. Movie was named Best Family Film at the 31st annual Movieguide Faith & Values Awards Gala & Report. The broadcast aired this evening on Great American Family.

Movie and television winners of the night included:

Best Family Movie – Super Mario Bros Movie

Best Family TV– A Paris Christmas Waltz

Best Movie for Mature Audiences– Jesus Revolution

Best TV for Mature Audiences– Chicago P.D. “New Life”

Faith & Freedom Award for Movies – Sound of Freedom

Faith & Freedom Award for TV – A Million Miles Away

Grace Prize for Movie Performance – Dennis Quaid for “On a Wing and a Prayer”

Grace Prize for TV Performance – Lori Loughlin for “A Christmas Blessing”

Visionary Award- Brad Krevoy, Emmy Award-Winning Producer

Epiphany Prize for TV – Divine Influencer

Epiphany Prize for Movies – Journey to Bethlehem

The event was hosted by Great American Family’s Trevor Donovan and Danica McKellar,...