Freeform has released is ready to deck the halls with original films and specials for their annual 25 Days of Christmas.
Tyra Banks is returning as a living doll for Life-Size 2, while comedies No Sleep ‘Til Christmas and The Truth About Christmas will provide festive entertainment for the season.
Shadowhunters star Isaiah Mustafa will bring a little bit of holiday spice as Freeform Santa with on-air spots and his very own social media handle (@FreeformSanta) from now until December 25.
Read full details and watch trailers of the forthcoming slate of films and specials for 25 Days of Christmas:
In Life-Size 2, Tyra Banks stars alongside Francia Raisa who plays Grace Manning, a 20-something CEO of Marathon Toys, a huge toy company started by her mother that is most famous for manufacturing the iconic Eve doll. Grace is also in the middle of her quarter-life crisis, realizing she is in over her head as CEO.
Tyra Banks is returning as a living doll for Life-Size 2, while comedies No Sleep ‘Til Christmas and The Truth About Christmas will provide festive entertainment for the season.
Shadowhunters star Isaiah Mustafa will bring a little bit of holiday spice as Freeform Santa with on-air spots and his very own social media handle (@FreeformSanta) from now until December 25.
Read full details and watch trailers of the forthcoming slate of films and specials for 25 Days of Christmas:
In Life-Size 2, Tyra Banks stars alongside Francia Raisa who plays Grace Manning, a 20-something CEO of Marathon Toys, a huge toy company started by her mother that is most famous for manufacturing the iconic Eve doll. Grace is also in the middle of her quarter-life crisis, realizing she is in over her head as CEO.
- 11/7/2018
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
Freeform has added a third original film to its holiday lineup. The network says production began Monday on The Truth About Christmas, from MarVista Entertainment, starring Kali Hawk (New Girl), Damon Dayoub (Freeform’s Stitchers) and Ali Ghandour (Freeform’s Alone Together). It joins previously announced Life Size 2, starring Tyra Banks and Francia Raisa, and No Sleep ‘Til Christmas with Dave and Odette Annable. All three films will air during Freeform’s “25 Days of Christmas” annual programming event.
Written by Kelly Bowe (Monte Carlo),The Truth About Christmas centers on Jillian (Hawk), a successful political consultant, confident in her ability to put a spin on anything whose next big project is the upcoming mayoral campaign for her boyfriend, George (Dayoub). On the way to meet George’s family for the first time during the holidays, an unusual confrontation with a toy store Santa results in a drastic change in Jillian...
Written by Kelly Bowe (Monte Carlo),The Truth About Christmas centers on Jillian (Hawk), a successful political consultant, confident in her ability to put a spin on anything whose next big project is the upcoming mayoral campaign for her boyfriend, George (Dayoub). On the way to meet George’s family for the first time during the holidays, an unusual confrontation with a toy store Santa results in a drastic change in Jillian...
- 7/20/2018
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Scheduled to Air on Saturday July 14, 2012 at 8/7c on NBC
A talented young gymnast turns trials into triumphs in the inspiring new feature-length movie, An American Girl: McKenna Shoots for the Stars., coming to Blu-ray. Combo Pack, DVD, and Digital Download on July 3, 2012, from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Inspired by the beloved American Girl® line of dolls and featuring the celebrated 2012 Girl of the Year®, the film stars Oscar® nominee
Nia Vardalos (My Life In Ruins, My Big Fat Greek Wedding), Jade Pettyjohn (.The United States of Tara.) as McKenna., Ian Ziering (.Beverly Hills 90210.), Kerris Dorsey (Moneyball, .Brothers & Sisters.) and former Olympic gymnast Cathy Rigby (Broadway.s .Peter Pan.).
A modern and heartwarming original story about a young girl whose dream to compete as a world class gymnast is jeopardized when she begins to have trouble in school, An American Girl: McKenna Shoots for the Stars. helps girls learn...
A talented young gymnast turns trials into triumphs in the inspiring new feature-length movie, An American Girl: McKenna Shoots for the Stars., coming to Blu-ray. Combo Pack, DVD, and Digital Download on July 3, 2012, from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Inspired by the beloved American Girl® line of dolls and featuring the celebrated 2012 Girl of the Year®, the film stars Oscar® nominee
Nia Vardalos (My Life In Ruins, My Big Fat Greek Wedding), Jade Pettyjohn (.The United States of Tara.) as McKenna., Ian Ziering (.Beverly Hills 90210.), Kerris Dorsey (Moneyball, .Brothers & Sisters.) and former Olympic gymnast Cathy Rigby (Broadway.s .Peter Pan.).
A modern and heartwarming original story about a young girl whose dream to compete as a world class gymnast is jeopardized when she begins to have trouble in school, An American Girl: McKenna Shoots for the Stars. helps girls learn...
- 4/25/2012
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Actress, artist and the incredible singer Whitney Houston has sadly passed away at the age of 48 in Beverly Hills, California. Above is one of the last photos of Houston in her return to the big screen in the musical Sparkle.
In a press conference on Saturday evening, the Beverly Hills Police Dept said 9-1-1 was called at 3:43 pm Pst requesting paramedics to the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Houston was initially discovered unconscious where medics attempted life-saving resuscitations on the singer in her room on the 4th floor of the hotel. Houston was pronounced dead at 3:55pm Pst. Houston was to appear at producer Clive Davis’s annual pre-grammy party this evening. According to the Bhpd, the cause of death is unknown and there were no signs of criminal intent.
Sparkle began principal photography in Detroit, Michigan in October 2011 and Sony Pictures will release the film as planned on...
In a press conference on Saturday evening, the Beverly Hills Police Dept said 9-1-1 was called at 3:43 pm Pst requesting paramedics to the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Houston was initially discovered unconscious where medics attempted life-saving resuscitations on the singer in her room on the 4th floor of the hotel. Houston was pronounced dead at 3:55pm Pst. Houston was to appear at producer Clive Davis’s annual pre-grammy party this evening. According to the Bhpd, the cause of death is unknown and there were no signs of criminal intent.
Sparkle began principal photography in Detroit, Michigan in October 2011 and Sony Pictures will release the film as planned on...
- 2/12/2012
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Photo By: Alicia Gbur Copyright: © 2012 Stage 6 Films, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Sparkle (Jordin Sparks) and Emma (Whitney Houston) star in this first image from TriStar Pictures’ Sparkle.
Sparkle is a remake of the 1976 film and tells the story of the title character Sparkle (Jordin Sparks), the youngest of three sisters and a music prodigy who struggles to become a star while facing issues that are tearing her family apart. Starring alongside Houston in the musical drama are Grammy® nominated and platinum recording artist Jordin Sparks (.American Idol. winner, Season 6), Derek Luke (Antwone Fisher, Captain America: The First Avenger), Mike Epps (Jumping the Broom, Friday After Next), Carmen Ejogo (I, Alex Cross, Pride and Glory), Tika Sumpter (What.s Your Number?, .Gossip Girl.), Omari Hardwick (Kick Ass, The A-Team) and Grammy® Award winner, Cee-Lo Green.
Sparkle is being directed by Salim Akil (Jumping The Broom) from a screenplay written by Mara Brock Akil...
Sparkle (Jordin Sparks) and Emma (Whitney Houston) star in this first image from TriStar Pictures’ Sparkle.
Sparkle is a remake of the 1976 film and tells the story of the title character Sparkle (Jordin Sparks), the youngest of three sisters and a music prodigy who struggles to become a star while facing issues that are tearing her family apart. Starring alongside Houston in the musical drama are Grammy® nominated and platinum recording artist Jordin Sparks (.American Idol. winner, Season 6), Derek Luke (Antwone Fisher, Captain America: The First Avenger), Mike Epps (Jumping the Broom, Friday After Next), Carmen Ejogo (I, Alex Cross, Pride and Glory), Tika Sumpter (What.s Your Number?, .Gossip Girl.), Omari Hardwick (Kick Ass, The A-Team) and Grammy® Award winner, Cee-Lo Green.
Sparkle is being directed by Salim Akil (Jumping The Broom) from a screenplay written by Mara Brock Akil...
- 1/29/2012
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Preview image for Sparkle, directed by Salim Akil, starring Jordin Sparks, Carmen Ejogo and Derek Luke. The Sony Pictures release opens August 10, 2012 and follows three sisters form a successful singing group who must deal with the fallout of fame and drugs. Mike Epps, Michael Beach, Whitney Houston, Omari Hardwick, Cee-Lo and Tika Sumpter also star in the Mara Brock Akil-scipted film. Debra Martin Chase produces while Gaylyn Fraiche, Whitney Houston, Avram 'Butch' Kaplan, Scott Putman and Howard Rosenman serve as executive producers...
- 1/29/2012
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Preview image for Sparkle, directed by Salim Akil, starring Jordin Sparks, Carmen Ejogo and Derek Luke. The Sony Pictures release opens August 10, 2012 and follows three sisters form a successful singing group who must deal with the fallout of fame and drugs. Mike Epps, Michael Beach, Whitney Houston, Omari Hardwick, Cee-Lo and Tika Sumpter also star in the Mara Brock Akil-scipted film. Debra Martin Chase produces while Gaylyn Fraiche, Whitney Houston, Avram 'Butch' Kaplan, Scott Putman and Howard Rosenman serve as executive producers...
- 1/29/2012
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Preview image for Sparkle, directed by Salim Akil, starring Jordin Sparks, Carmen Ejogo and Derek Luke. The Sony Pictures release opens August 10, 2012 and follows three sisters form a successful singing group who must deal with the fallout of fame and drugs. Mike Epps, Michael Beach, Whitney Houston, Omari Hardwick, Cee-Lo and Tika Sumpter also star in the Mara Brock Akil-scipted film. Debra Martin Chase produces while Gaylyn Fraiche, Whitney Houston, Avram 'Butch' Kaplan, Scott Putman and Howard Rosenman serve as executive producers...
- 1/29/2012
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Whitney Houston has joined the cast of Sparkle which began principal photography this week in Detroit, Michigan. Sparkle is a remake of the 1976 film and tells the story of the title character Sparkle (Jordin Sparks), the youngest of three sisters and a music prodigy who struggles to become a star while facing issues that are tearing her family apart. Starring alongside Houston in the musical drama are Grammy® nominated and platinum recording artist Jordin Sparks (.American Idol. winner, Season 6), Derek Luke (Antwone Fisher, Captain America: The First Avenger), Mike Epps (Jumping the Broom, Friday After Next), Carmen Ejogo (I, Alex Cross, Pride and Glory), Tika Sumpter (What.s Your Number?, .Gossip Girl.), Omari Hardwick (Kick Ass, The A-Team) and Grammy® Award winner, Cee-Lo Green.
Sparkle is being directed by Salim Akil (Jumping The Broom) from a screenplay written by Mara Brock Akil (.The Game., .Girlfriends.) and produced by Debra Martin Chase...
Sparkle is being directed by Salim Akil (Jumping The Broom) from a screenplay written by Mara Brock Akil (.The Game., .Girlfriends.) and produced by Debra Martin Chase...
- 10/19/2011
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Whitney Houston may join remake of the 1976 Sparkle music pic. Houston is currently in negotiations to join Jordin Sparks and Mike Epps in the Sailm Akil film scripted by Mara Brock Akil, reports Variety. Production on Sparkle is scheduled to start next month with Debra Martin Chase, Td Jakes and Curtis Wallace producing alongside Salim and Mara Block Akil. Houston will serve as an executive producer alongside Gaylyn Fraiche and Howard Rosenman. The original film told of three sisters in the 1950s who start singing in their Harlem church choir and flourish, becoming a successful girl group. Their rise to success, starts unraveling their personal lives.
- 9/12/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Whitney Houston may join remake of the 1976 Sparkle music pic. Houston is currently in negotiations to join Jordin Sparks and Mike Epps in the Sailm Akil film scripted by Mara Brock Akil, reports Variety. Production on Sparkle is scheduled to start next month with Debra Martin Chase, Td Jakes and Curtis Wallace producing alongside Salim and Mara Block Akil. Houston will serve as an executive producer alongside Gaylyn Fraiche and Howard Rosenman. The original film told of three sisters in the 1950s who start singing in their Harlem church choir and flourish, becoming a successful girl group. Their rise to success, starts unraveling their personal lives.
- 9/12/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
By Christopher Stipp
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Irt: Deadliest Roads - Blu-ray Review
I am a reality television fiend when it comes to Ice Road Truckers.
Yes, there is no ice this time around but that doesn’t make this series any less thrilling. Missing a few episodes when it aired and then just waiting for the chance to see all the episodes all at once when it hit Blu-ray this was really well worth the wait. For those of us who enjoy series like this Irt: Deadliest Roads does not disappoint.
Instead of cold driving truck drivers going across snowy strips of ice we’ve got a trio of drivers making their way on some of the most sinister roads in India. Brimming with genuine humor and the...
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Check out my other column, This Week In Trailers, at SlashFilm.com and follow me on Twitter under the name: Stipp
Irt: Deadliest Roads - Blu-ray Review
I am a reality television fiend when it comes to Ice Road Truckers.
Yes, there is no ice this time around but that doesn’t make this series any less thrilling. Missing a few episodes when it aired and then just waiting for the chance to see all the episodes all at once when it hit Blu-ray this was really well worth the wait. For those of us who enjoy series like this Irt: Deadliest Roads does not disappoint.
Instead of cold driving truck drivers going across snowy strips of ice we’ve got a trio of drivers making their way on some of the most sinister roads in India. Brimming with genuine humor and the...
- 5/27/2011
- by Christopher Stipp
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