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Yahoo
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Days of Our Lives' Alison Sweeney on Normal Childhood in L.A.: "I Was Really Lucky"
Days of Our Lives' Alison Sweeney on Normal Childhood in L.A.: "I Was Really Lucky" originally appeared on Daytime Confidential. Life in Los Angeles wasn't a bad thing for former Days of Our Lives star and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries queen (Sami). Sweeney revealed to that despite no longer residing in LA and moving to Arizona, things weren't bad for her; that was all due to how she was brought up. Sweeney stated: I was really lucky. I'm from LA, so it wasn't a big fish-out of-water story, and my parents are super grounded and normal and real and tough and strict. I was never left out on my own to figure that out. I was always really guided by my brothers and my parents, who were all very loving. How does Sweeney prevent her marriage of 25 years to Dave Sanov from falling victim to the Hollywood curse? Communication. Sweeney stated: Communication is key. I know that's maybe too cheesy to say, but just staying in contact, talking all the time, checking in on the little things. I used to say that gestures, loving gestures are so important, but it's not romantic. Like, 'Oh, bring me flowers every week.' It's little things like, he charges my phone for me when I can't find it. I make him cappuccino in the morning just to be nice. And then not only doing those things for your partner, but recognizing … and acknowledging them and allowing that to be the sweet care and gesture that it is. This story was originally reported by Daytime Confidential on Jul 22, 2025, where it first appeared. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Hallmark's 2025 Christmas in July series: How to watch the new Hallmark movies, holiday series and more
Summer heat got you down? Hallmark is here to help with Christmas in July! This month, we're getting the premiere of four new Hallmark Christmas movies, all part of the Unwrapping Christmas saga. Plus the Hallmark premiere of Holidazed, an eight-episode series that previously dropped exclusively on Hallmark+, and Christmas at Sea, a four-part docuseries about Hallmark's star-studded holiday cruise. Basically, every weekend in July there will be new summer Christmas gifts to unwrap on the Hallmark Channel! Are you ready to deck the halls early this year? Here's the full schedule for Hallmark's Christmas in July series, plus how to watch Hallmark now that it's no longer available on Peacock. In July, Hallmark does its Christmas in July series, where you can catch reruns of fan-favorite Hallmark Christmas movies. Plus, we're getting new premieres of Christmas movies every Saturday in July. This month also brings the premiere of Hallmark's new reality series, Christmas at Sea, and the Hallmark Channel premiere of the Hallmark+ series, Holidazed. The number one place to find Hallmark content now that its left Peacock is Hallmark+. On Hallmark+ you can tune in to the network's complete slate of shows and movies, plus access exclusive content like The Chicken Sisters and Celebrations with Lacey Chabert, that you can't watch on cable. Want the ability to watch Hallmark but don't want to shell out for any kind of add-on? The Hallmark Channel is available on platforms like Philo (which also includes Hallmark+), Frndly TV, DirecTV and more, so you can stream Hallmark movies — and series — live when they air without paying extra. Saturday, July 5 Unwrapping Christmas: Tina's Miracle: 8 p.m. ET (Hallmark Channel, next day on Hallmark+) Sunday, July 6 Holidazed: 8 p.m. ET (Hallmark Channel, Hallmark+) Monday, July 7 Christmas at Sea: 8 p.m. (Hallmark Channel, next day on Hallmark+) Saturday, July 12 Unwrapping Christmas: Mia's Prince: 8 p.m. ET (Hallmark Channel, next day on Hallmark+) Sunday, July 13 Holidazed: 8 p.m. ET (Hallmark Channel, Hallmark+) Saturday, July 19 Unwrapping Christmas: Lily's Destiny: 8 p.m. ET (Hallmark Channel, next day on Hallmark+) Sunday, July 20 Holidazed: 8 p.m. ET (Hallmark Channel, Hallmark+) Friday, July 25 Fan Favorite Runner-Up Marathon: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. ET (Hallmark Channel) 24-Hour Fan Favorite Winner Marathon 8 p.m. - 8 p.m. the next day (Hallmark Channel) Saturday, July 26 Unwrapping Christmas: Olivia's Reunion: 8 p.m. ET (Hallmark Channel, next day on Hallmark+) Sunday, July 26 Holidazed: 8 p.m. ET (Hallmark Channel, Hallmark+) Check out Yahoo's latest streaming advice, based on hands-on testing. Best streaming services | Best live TV streaming services | Best streaming services for sports | Best streaming deals Amazon Prime Video review | Apple TV+ review | DirecTV Stream review | Disney Plus review | ESPN vs. ESPN+ review | Fubo TV review | Hulu review | Hulu + Live TV review | Max Streaming review | Netflix review | Paramount Plus review | Peacock Review | Philo Review | Sling TV review | YouTube TV review
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Hallmark's 2025 Christmas in July series: How to watch the new Hallmark movies, holiday series and more
Summer heat got you down? Hallmark is here to help with Christmas in July! This month, we're getting the premiere of four new Hallmark Christmas movies, all part of the Unwrapping Christmas saga. Plus the Hallmark premiere of Holidazed, an eight-episode series that previously dropped exclusively on Hallmark+, and Christmas at Sea, a four-part docuseries about Hallmark's star-studded holiday cruise. Basically, every weekend in July there will be new summer Christmas gifts to unwrap on the Hallmark Channel! Are you ready to deck the halls early this year? Here's the full schedule for Hallmark's Christmas in July series, plus how to watch Hallmark now that it's no longer available on Peacock. In July, Hallmark does its Christmas in July series, where you can catch reruns of fan-favorite Hallmark Christmas movies. Plus, we're getting new premieres of Christmas movies every Saturday in July. This month also brings the premiere of Hallmark's new reality series, Christmas at Sea, and the Hallmark Channel premiere of the Hallmark+ series, Holidazed. The number one place to find Hallmark content now that its left Peacock is Hallmark+. On Hallmark+ you can tune in to the network's complete slate of shows and movies, plus access exclusive content like The Chicken Sisters and Celebrations with Lacey Chabert, that you can't watch on cable. Want the ability to watch Hallmark but don't want to shell out for any kind of add-on? The Hallmark Channel is available on platforms like Philo (which also includes Hallmark+), Frndly TV, DirecTV and more, so you can stream Hallmark movies — and series — live when they air without paying extra. Saturday, July 5 Unwrapping Christmas: Tina's Miracle: 8 p.m. ET (Hallmark Channel, next day on Hallmark+) Sunday, July 6 Holidazed: 8 p.m. ET (Hallmark Channel, Hallmark+) Monday, July 7 Christmas at Sea: 8 p.m. (Hallmark Channel, next day on Hallmark+) Saturday, July 12 Unwrapping Christmas: Mia's Prince: 8 p.m. ET (Hallmark Channel, next day on Hallmark+) Sunday, July 13 Holidazed: 8 p.m. ET (Hallmark Channel, Hallmark+) Saturday, July 19 Unwrapping Christmas: Lily's Destiny: 8 p.m. ET (Hallmark Channel, next day on Hallmark+) Sunday, July 20 Holidazed: 8 p.m. ET (Hallmark Channel, Hallmark+) Friday, July 25 Fan Favorite Runner-Up Marathon: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. ET (Hallmark Channel) 24-Hour Fan Favorite Winner Marathon 8 p.m. - 8 p.m. the next day (Hallmark Channel) Saturday, July 26 Unwrapping Christmas: Olivia's Reunion: 8 p.m. ET (Hallmark Channel, next day on Hallmark+) Sunday, July 26 Holidazed: 8 p.m. ET (Hallmark Channel, Hallmark+) Check out Yahoo's latest streaming advice, based on hands-on testing. Best streaming services | Best live TV streaming services | Best streaming services for sports | Best streaming deals Amazon Prime Video review | Apple TV+ review | DirecTV Stream review | Disney Plus review | ESPN vs. ESPN+ review | Fubo TV review | Hulu review | Hulu + Live TV review | Max Streaming review | Netflix review | Paramount Plus review | Peacock Review | Philo Review | Sling TV review | YouTube TV review
Yahoo
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Hallmark's July Movie Slate Features Stars From All My Children, Virgin River and More — See Full Schedule
Hallmark Channel is decking the halls with its Christmas in July programming event, featuring the cable premieres of four movies full of familiar faces. Some of those faces belong to Natalie Hall (All My Children), Alec Santos (Virgin River), Nathan Witte (Charmed), Torrance Coombs (Reign) and Hallmark vet Ashley Newbrough. More from TVLine What to Watch This Week: 35+ Premieres, Finales and More Save the Dates: The Chicken Sisters Season 2, Mom on Netflix and More Jason Bateman Is Jude Law's Scruffy, No-Good Brother in Netflix Restaurant Drama Black Rabbit - Get Release Date As for the movies, we have four installments of the Unwrapping Christmas franchise: Tina's Miracle, about a botched holiday gala; Mia's Prince, the story of a wealthy heir who falls for a small-town accountant; Lily's Destiny, which highlights an unexpected spark between a journalist and a marketing guru; and Olivia's Reunion, which tells the age-old story of getting snowed in with an ex. Check out Hallmark's full July movie lineup below, then drop a comment and tell us what you'll be watching! Premiere Date: Saturday, July 5 at 8/7c Starring: Natalie Hall (All My Children) and Alec Santos (Virgin River) Synopsis: 'Successful gift-wrapping shop owner Tina (Hall) is in charge of planning this year's annual Christmas gala. But things begin to go awry when the gala faces cancellation due to a scrooge-like estate owner (Santos).' Premiere Date: Saturday, July 12 at 8/7c Starring: Kathryn Davis (A Merry Royal Christmas) and Nathan Witte (Charmed) Synopsis: 'Mia (Davis), an accountant at All Wrapped Up, is stunned when local celebrity Beau Cavannagh (Witte), who looks just like her favorite romance novel hero, enters her life. Despite her doubts, Beau, an heir to a wealthy family, proves his feelings for her are real, even as his family disapproves. Mia soon finds herself swept up in a fairytale romance that's straight out of her dreams.' Premiere Date: Saturday, July 19 at 8/7c Starring: Ashley Newbrough (Small Town Christmas) and Torrance Coombs (Reign) Synopsis: 'Lily (Newbrough), the marketing guru of All Wrapped Up, believes the universe guides us to our destiny and it appears that it's guiding her toward a celebrity realtor. However, when she feels an unexpected spark with journalist Sean Whitlock (Coombs) during an interview, her heart starts to question everything. As her chemistry with Sean grows, Lily begins to wonder if he's the true match she's been waiting for all along.' Premiere Date: Saturday, July 26 at 8/7c Starring: Cindy Busby (Heartland) and Jake Epstein (Degrassi: The Next Generation) Synopsis: 'Olivia (Busby), the gift-wrapping expert at All Wrapped Up, makes a delivery to a remote cabin only to find her ex-boyfriend Benjamin (Epstein) on the other side of the door. After the pair have a minor spat, an unexpected storm traps them together. Neither of them is happy to be forced to spend time together. However as talk turns to shared memories, old feelings and warmth begins to resurface, and they are left wondering if it's possible to get it right a second time.' Best of TVLine 'Missing' Shows, Found! Get the Latest on Ahsoka, Monarch, P-Valley, Sugar, Anansi Boys and 25+ Others Yellowjackets Mysteries: An Up-to-Date List of the Series' Biggest Questions (and Answers?) The Emmys' Most Memorable Moments: Laughter, Tears, Historical Wins, 'The Big One' and More
Forbes
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Hallmark Leading Ladies Alison Sweeney And Ashley Williams Team Up To Explore Barcelona In Two-Part Movie
'Nobody was really sure exactly how it was going to work. You know, it's really rare to have two women as the true leads of a Hallmark movie. That doesn't happen a lot.' Alison Sweeney is talking about when she and Ashley Williams pitched their idea for a pair of Spain-set films to the network. Sweeney and Williams have each starred as the leading lady in several Hallmark movies, but they hadn't worked together in one. And, even more rare is the concept of having two leading ladies sharing the main storyline. This is just what happens in not one but two films featuring the actresses. In To Barcelona, With Love, Sweeney plays Erica, an American expat living in Barcelona who translates novels into Spanish. Anna (Williams) is the American author of the book Barcelona, Mi Amor that became a big hit after Erica's translation. When Anna comes to Barcelona for a book signing event, her arrival not only catches the attention of local bookstore owner Nico but also threatens to bring to light Erica's secret – that she took liberties with her translation to improve the story. As the two women navigate their relationship, they end up ultimately helping each find true happiness. In the follow up, To Barcelona, Forever, set five months later, Erica and Anna are happily navigating new chapters in their lives. Now friends, they find themselves traveling outside the city of Barcelona to a charming village where a misunderstanding leads to unexpected romance for one of them. Also a first for Hallmark, both films were shot entirely on location in Barcelona, Spain, and surrounding areas. Along with Sweeney and Williams, who also serve as producers on the project, Alejandro Tous and Miguel Brocca co-star in the films. Sweeney clarifies the concept of the movies a bit, saying, 'From the very beginning we always saw this as a story about the friendship between these two women and their bond. But of course, the romance that they each experience on their own is an important part too.' She says that for both she and Williams, 'So often when we do these movies, we're playing opposite a handsome, wonderful, charismatic man, which is fun, and its own journey,' but she expresses that both are happy about, 'getting to be sitting across from another leading lady.' 'It's just a different experience,' she explains. 'It feels very honest getting into the rawness and the realness of what happens between two women who are doing all kinds of things on their way to becoming friends. So it's a really different energy and a different dynamic than what people might call a 'standard' Hallmark movie.' In an interesting twist, Sweeney, commenting on working with Williams said that her favorite part of the collaboration was, 'not always agreeing about everything.' 'When you have someone just as invested as you in something, but they see something a different way, I'm so happy to have that conversation with an equally strong point of view that is not the same as mine, because I really thought mine was the only way, and now I'm hearing her point of view, and that's so much better. The movie is better because of everything we didn't agree about; those things that we really worked on to find the best solution.' Williams agrees, adding, 'Yeah, getting to go to Ali and say. 'I'm not sure about this,' and having her say, 'yeah, let's fix it,' was so great. It was just wonderfully validating to have a partner like that.' However, Sweeney says that things weren't 'perfect' all the time. 'The hardest part about working with Ashley is that I wanted to laugh all the time. She's just so funny, sometimes it was hard for me to be professional.' While they did let the laughter flow, Williams says that the two women were able to bring the drama as needed. 'There were a lot of moments in this when we really had to show conflict between our characters, and neither of us held back. And it was kind of fun because there are obstacles in this friendship, and it gets emotional and heated, and we really went for it in those scenes.' Speaking about the second film, Sweeney says that the intent was 'not to make a sequel or like the same movie again.' 'I think that's a really important as storytellers ourselves, but also just as fans of TV. I've watched lots of movies, and I watched the sequels, and I don't want to see the same movie again. I want to see a different movie. I want to see what happens next with these characters. So I think that was a really fun challenge; to find the story as producers and then as actors to keep these characters fresh for the audience, but in new circumstances.' Pointing out another reason to watch the films, the pair muse over the beauty of Spain on display, which Sweeney says, 'really is a character in the movies. So many beautiful places. Every scene is like a stunning postcard.' Also unique to these productions is that the Sweeney and Williams have produced a companion podcast, entitled Mi Amor, with Ali Sweeney + Ashley Williams. It started simply enough, says Sweeney, with, 'At the end of each day, we would drive back to the where we were staying and during that trip we would just talk a lot about what had happened that day. It was so fun. So then I thought, 'Okay, well, let's just do this with microphones and record it.'' 'To be clear, it's a homemade podcast,' says Williams with a laugh. 'It's just me and Ali with our little headphones on our computers, seeing if we can make a podcast. I really like that about it, that It's sort of made with scotch tape and paper clips.' Even given the low-tech production of it, Williams says that the podcast does give a great deal of insight into, 'the making of the movies, and what we were thinking as we were doing everything.' All of this seems to be a theme permeating not only their work together but highlighted in their films as well — that it's all about recognizing the moments that matter. 'It's the little stuff, nuances and details that happen in-between those, like, tentpole things that happen. That's what life is,' says Sweeney. 'It's all those little moments that happen unexpectedly, or maybe missed opportunities, and things like that. That's really what's fun about telling stories — when you do something and people can they see themselves in a particular moment. That's a win for us when we feel like we've created a situation that you would find yourself in and you understand it. And I think that's what we've done in these stories. 'To Barcelona, With Love' premieres Saturday, June 7th at 8pm. ET/PT on Hallmark Channel, and 'To Barcelona, Forever' debuts Saturday, June 14th at 8pm ET/PT on Hallmark Channel. The podcast, Mi Amor, with Ali Sweeney + Ashley Williams, can be found here.
