ION TELEVISION IS YOUR HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS WITH 13 HOLIDAY FILMS TO GET YOU IN THE SPIRIT INCLUDING FIVE ALL-NEW ORIGINAL MOVIES!
The season kicks off on November 25th 9/8c with 'Golden Christmas 3'
NEW YORK (November 14, 2012) - ION Television is "Your Home for the Holidays" offering viewers a reason to be jolly with 13 festive flicks that are sure to spread cheer. Beginning November 25th, every Sunday night throughout the month of December, ION Television will premiere one of five all-new ION original movies featuring notable actors including Christopher Lloyd (Back to the Future), George Wendt (Cheers), Catherine Hicks (7th Heaven), Briana Evigan (Step Up 2: The Streets) and many more.
Original Premiere Schedule Includes: (*Primetime)
"Golden Christmas 3" - Premieres Sunday, November 25, 9/8c*
Heather is a charming, free spirit and Bobby is a naval officer home from serving overseas. Thanks to three golden retrievers, Bobby's spirited 11-year-old niece, Myra, and a fun-filled theatre production of "A Christmas Carol," these two unlucky and unlikely people end up falling in love at Christmas.
Starring: Shantel VanSanten, Rob Mayes, Orson Bean, Mark Famiglietti, Nikki Deloach, Alex Peters, Maxim Knight, Peter Holden, Matt Corboy
"A Star for Christmas" - Premieres Sunday, December 2, 7/6c
The only thing that is working in Cassie's world is her small town business. Her Christmas Cupcakery is a huge success, but her love life is a mess. Cassie's whole universe is turned upside down when she falls in love with a co-worker who is revealed to be a famous yet troubled actor. But, can their relationship survive the pressure of Hollywood and the holidays?
Starring: Corey Sevier, Briana Evigan, Travis Van Winkle, Brooke Burns
"A Christmas Wedding Date"- Premieres Sunday, December 2, 9/8c*
After being fired from her high-powered job, Rebecca heads back home to see her mom, Shirley, and attend her friend's small-town wedding on Christmas Eve. Initially convinced that the trip is a terrible mistake, especially her botched romantic conversation with former beau, Chad, Rebecca soon learns that, indeed, you can go home again, and, again -- until you get it right.
Starring: Marla Sokoloff, Chris Carmack, Catherine Hicks, David DeLuise, George Wendt, Chelan Simmons
"Anything But Christmas" - Premieres Sunday, December 9, 7/6c
John loves Grace and her 10-year-old son, Zachary. Although he wants to propose to her at Christmas, it's the one holiday John runs from. In this romantic comedy, chaos with exes, misunderstandings, parents and in-laws all imperil John and Grace's relationship. But can they get it sorted out by the holidays?
Starring: Elaine Hendrix, Sergio Di Zio, Sean Michael Kyer, Christopher Lloyd, Jessica Harmon, Adrian Holmes
"Christmas Twister" - Premieres Sunday, December 16, 9/8c*
After a massive, out-of-season swarm of Texas tornadoes levels weather scientist Ethan Walker's home on Christmas Eve, he must find courage in the face of devastation to help restore his marriage and rescue their missing children.
Starring: Casper Van Dien, Victoria Pratt, Richard Burgi
Additional encore presentations of popular ION Television original holiday fare will also air throughout December:
A Golden Christmas 2
Starring: Julie Gonzalo, Bruce Davison, Kelly Stables, Alley Mills
A Golden Christmas
Starring: Andrea Roth, Nicholas Brendon, Bruce Davison, Alley Mills, Elisa Donovan
A Christmas Kiss
Starring: Elisabeth Rohm, Brendan Fehr, Laura Breckenridge
Christmas Mail*
Starring: Ashley Scott, A.J. Buckley, Piper Harris
12 Wishes of Christmas*
Starring: Elisa Donovan, Gabrielle Carteris, Sarah Thompson
Mandie and the Forgotten Christmas
Starring: Kelly Washington, Amanda Waters, Glennellen Anderson
A Holiday Heist
Starring: Lacey Chabert, Rick Malambri, Vivica A. Fox, Chris Kattan
Christmas Town
Starring: Nicole de Boer, Patrick Muldoon, Gig Morton
(*primetime; please check local listings)
About ION Television
A leading U.S. general entertainment network, ION Television combines high-quality programming and dependable distribution with an attitude of innovation and growth. Its "Positively Entertaining" network brand positioning features a formula of proven series, an expansive catalog of blockbuster movies and a commitment to introduce new original programming. ION Television is one of the fastest growing networks in the nation. A top 15-rated entertainment network among Adults 25-54 and Women 25-54, ION is the only entertainment network with double-digit growth three years in a row. For more information, visit www.iontelevision.com.
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