A lot of theater companies dust off chestnuts like “A Christmas Carol” or “White Christmas” this time of year.

Have you ever watched a holiday rom-com on Hallmark Channel or Lifetime — or any of the other many networks and streaming services that now air them — and thought, “I could write that”.

The first of 40 movies premiered on Oct. 20.

The first of 40 movies premiered on Oct. 20, with new movies premiering every Thursday on the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries channel, and every Friday, Saturday and Sunday on the Hallmark channel through Dec. 26.

The first of 40 movies premiered on Oct. 20, with new movies premiering every Thursday on the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries channel, and every Friday, Saturday and Sunday on the Hallmark channel through Dec. 26.

The first of 40 movies premiered on Oct. 20, with new movies premiering every Thursday on the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries channel, and every Friday, Saturday and Sunday on the Hallmark channel through Dec. 26.

The first of 40 movies premiered on Oct. 20, with new movies premiering every Thursday on the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries channel, and every Friday, Saturday and Sunday on the Hallmark channel through Dec. 26.

As the temperature drops (in many places), the holiday TV calendar is heating up with a variety of festive options.

The first of 40 movies premiered on Oct. 20, with new movies premiering every Thursday on the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries channel, and every Friday, Saturday and Sunday on the Hallmark channel through Dec. 26.

The first of 40 movies premiered on Oct. 20, with new movies premiering every Thursday on the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries channel, and every Friday, Saturday and Sunday on the Hallmark channel through Dec. 26.

The first of 40 movies premiered on Oct. 20, with new movies premiering every Thursday on the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries channel, and every Friday, Saturday and Sunday on the Hallmark channel through Dec. 26.

As an aging millennial who has the privilege of living with my parents while I save up to buy a house in this crazy housing market, I’ve noticed something about my parents that I had no clue about, previously: They’re obsessed with Hallmark Christmas movies.

An assembly line of holiday films to make the heart sing is the Hallmark Channel's blueprint, and it works every year like mistletoe or eggnog.

GLAAD also noted that transgender characters were prominently featured in “9-1-1: Lone Star,” “Star Trek: Discovery,” “Saved by the Bell,” “Big Mouth” and “Supergirl.”Award recipients will be announced during a virtual ceremony scheduled for April. AdSeveral categories increased from five to 10 nominees to recognize expanding levels of diverse LGBTQ representation across several media genres. "This year’s nominees remind us that even in times of political and cultural division, diverse LGBTQ representation and visibility can enlighten, entertain, and create lasting change,” said GLAAD President & CEO Sarah Kate Ellis in a statement. AdIn its recent “Where We Are on TV” report, GLAAD found that LGBTQ and gender inclusiveness on television has retreated slightly this season due to delays and shutdowns caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Music artists who earned GLAAD nominations this year include Adam Lambert, Brandy Clark, Halsey, Kehlani, Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, Pabllo Vittar, Peppermint, Ricky Martin and Sam Smith.

The lineup includes 40 new movies that will air on the Hallmark Channel and on Hallmark Movies and Mysteries. Hallmark Channel, 8 p.m.Thursday, Oct. 31"Nostalgic Christmas": Stars Brooke D'Orsay ("Royal Pains") and Trevor Donovan ("Sun Records"). Hallmark Channel, 8 p.m.Thursday, Nov. 7"A Blue Ridge Mountain Christmas": Stars Rachael Leigh Cook ("She's All That") and Benjamin Ayres ("Suits"). Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, 9 p.m.Saturday, Nov. 9"Picture a Perfect Christmas": Stars Merritt Patterson ("The Royals") and Jon Cor ("Shadowhunters"). Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, 9 p.m.Saturday, Dec. 21"It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas": Stars Eric Mabius ("Ugly Betty").

The Hallmark favorite has been cast as the leading lady in Hallmark Movies & Mysteries' upcoming Blake Shelton-produced holiday film, Time for You to Come Home for Christmas, ET has exclusively learned. This is the Days of Our Lives star's second Hallmark Christmas movie, following 2017's Christmas at Holly Lodge. And, if you're looking for another option as Hallmark Christmas nears, Deck the Hallmark podcast, hosted by three guys -- Bran, Panda and Dan --will return for another season of "liked it, loved it, despised it" for every original Hallmark movie debut. Time for You to Come Home for Christmas, part of Hallmark Movies & Mysteries' "Miracles of Christmas," premieres Friday, Dec. 6 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. RELATED CONTENT:Hallmark Christmas Movies 2019: Full List, Schedule and Other DetailsWho Are the Hallmark Hunks?

The Queen of Christmas music has just announced a Christmas tour! Mariah Carey is set to celebrate the 25th anniversary of her debut Christmas record, Merry Christmas, by hitting the road on a limited engagement holiday tour. Celebrate the holidays with me on my All I Want For Christmas Is You Tour, Carey wrote on Instagram on Monday. The Christmas fun will kick off on Nov. 1, when the songstress re-releases Merry Christmas as a 2-CD deluxe anniversary edition. Come December, the show will move east, with Careys tour stops including Atlantic City, Washington D.C., Uncasville, Boston and New York.

(CNN) - Former "All My Children" star and Hallmark Channel host Cameron Mathison has revealed he is battling renal cancer. Mathison posted about the diagnosis on social media. "About a month ago, I had an MRI for some gut issues I've been having, and during that MRI they found a tumor on my right kidney. It's consistent with Renal Cell Carcinoma ... or kidney cancer." Mathison said he felt lucky that the cancer was caught early and thanked his doctor, his family and colleagues.

A Hallmark holiday movie is filled with Christmas, and joy, romance, emotion, sweetness, and tradition. Behind-the-scenes sneak peeks of new holiday movies will air during the Sept. 7 premiere of Hallmark Channel's Love, Romance & Chocolate, starring Chabert and Will Kemp. Scott Wolf and Kristin Chenoweth star in Hallmark Channel's 'A Christmas Love Story.' Nikki DeLoach stars in 2019's 'Two Turtle Doves' for Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. Meet 5 Stars Ready to Sweep You Off Your Feet (on TV)Dolly Parton and Danica McKellar to Star in 'Christmas at Dollywood' Movie for Hallmark (Exclusive)'When Calls the Heart' and 'Lost' Stars to Headline Hallmark Christmas Movies (Exclusive)

It was just really really easy. We got a long really really well so it created a very comfortable, family- like environment right away.RJ is a gem, Kohan said, reciprocating the compliment. Hovanessian says, That persistence is going to come to some sort of a reward.Like Hatanaka and Kohan, Hovanessian and Hudon have fostered an incredibly close bond. Poor Grace, Hudon lamented. (Exclusive)'When Calls the Heart' Spinoff 'When Hope Calls' Premiere Date Revealed: First Look (Exclusive)

Here, in a lengthy chat with ET, Berns previews the new season of Chesapeake Shores, breaks down what fans can expect from every major romance and whether season four could be the show's final year. ET: Hallmark is known for its romance, so how romantic is this season of Chesapeake Shores? Teeing up what we can expect in the new season, first I want to start with with Abby and Trace. Hallmark movies and shows are very good at having those big sweeping romantic gestures and speeches -- and Chesapeake certainly is no different. This is the shortest season of Chesapeake so far, with only six episodes.

Larry King has filed for divorce from his seventh wife, Shawn King, after 22 years of marriage, ET has confirmed. The 85-year-old TV host married Shawn in 1997, but three years later, in April 2010, they both filed for divorce. However, she and Larry sat down for a joint interview on the Hallmark Channel's Home & Family, where they presented a united front. Larry and Shawn have two sons together, Chance, 20, and Cannon, 19. RELATED CONTENT:Larry King Clarifies Heart Condition, Is Expected to Make Full RecoveryLarry King Reveals Lung Cancer Diagnosis, Underwent Surgery: 'I'm as Healthy as Can Be'Larry King and Wife Shawn Deny Cheating Allegations in Joint Interview

Walker revealed that he and his family often have Hallmark viewing nights: "That's what's so great about Hallmark. But could Walker sing in a future Hallmark movie? For sure I'll sing in a Hallmark movie!" Christmas Scavenger Hunt premieres Wednesday, Nov. 27 at 8 p.m. ET/PT and When Calls the Heart returns in 2020 on Hallmark Channel. "I do think about Hallmark movies a lot, especially around Christmas," he says with a smile.

Rachael Leigh Cook is candidly opening up about her split from Daniel Gillies. Cook and Gillies announced their separation in June, but have yet to tell their children. "This is good preparation for like -- I don't know how I'm going to talk to my kids. Cook and Gillies had been together for nearly 20 years, and while their split came as a shock to fans, the actress said their friends weren't surprised. RELATED CONTENT:Rachael Leigh Cook Announces Split from Husband Daniel GilliesRachael Leigh Cook on Valuing the Hallmark Family & If a Fourth 'Vineyard' Film Is in the Works (Exclusive)The Shes All That Scene Rachael Leigh Cook Felt 'Really Self-Conscious' About

The legendary country singer is teaming up with Hallmark Channel to bring her amusement park to the small screen with an original holiday movie starring Danica McKellar, titled Christmas at Dollywood, ET has exclusively learned. One night, Rachel tells Amy about a little girl following Santa Claus on his route. Christmas at Dollywood features Danica McKellar in a story about finding love and new beginnings in the most familiar place: home. A holiday movie set in a winter wonderland like Dollywood exemplifies the quality of the talent, storytelling and filmmaking that has made Countdown to Christmas the No. RELATED CONTENT:'When Calls the Heart' and 'Lost' Stars to Headline Hallmark Christmas Movies (Exclusive)Nikki DeLoach to Star in Fourth Hallmark Christmas Movie (Exclusive)Jodie Sweetin to Star in Hallmark's 'Merry' Romance for Christmas (Exclusive)'One Tree Hill's' Chad Michael Murray and Torrey DeVitto Reunite for Hallmark Christmas Movie (Exclusive)

When Calls the Heart stars Erin Krakowand Kevin McGarry, as well as Lost alum Elizabeth Mitchell, are toplining their own Christmas movies for Hallmark Channel this holiday season, ET has exclusively learned. This marks Krakow's ninth holiday movie for Hallmark Channel, including the When Calls the Heart Christmas specials. While 2018 saw a record-breaking 38 Christmas movies, Hallmark will top that with 40 this year. The podcast, featuring recaps and interviews with Hallmark stars, covers every Saturday movie premiere on Hallmark Channel, as well as every Sunday debut on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, and will be breaking down every holiday film this Christmas. RELATED CONTENT:Nikki DeLoach to Star in Fourth Hallmark Christmas Movie (Exclusive)Jodie Sweetin to Star in Hallmark's 'Merry' Romance for Christmas (Exclusive)'One Tree Hill's' Chad Michael Murray and Torrey DeVitto Reunite for Hallmark Christmas Movie (Exclusive)'Legacies' and 'Vampire Diaries' Star Matthew Davis to Make Hallmark Channel Debut (Exclusive)