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Subject: Selected programming for Dec. 21-27, 2024
Date: Sun, 22 Dec 2024 00:33:11 -0500
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		Previously released:


Hotel Bitcoin       (movie)        (Netflix, December 18)

Four friends find a fortune in lost bitcoins, and a chaotic adventure 
kicks off as they try to protect their windfall -- and their 
friendships. Spanish film; 1hr 40m.

https://www.netflix.com/title/81680262

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31308426/


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		Saturday, Dec. 21


A Country Music Christmas       (movie)         (7 pm, UPtv)

Songwriter Brooke has the decision of a lifetime to make when a charming 
executive makes promises of fortune and glory that require leaving her 
best friend and writing partner behind. Stars Alexandra Harris and 
Jonathan Stoddard.

https://uptv.com/movies/a-country-music-christmas/

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32369408/



A Carpenter Christmas Romance      (movie)        (8 pm, Lifetime Channel)

When novelist Andrea (Sasha Pieterse) hints her upcoming book may be 
taking a heartbreaking turn, her fans begin protesting, demanding their 
favorite character doesn’t get killed off. Needing a haven where she can 
finish her novel, Andrea flees to her family’s farmhouse in the town of 
Wildwood. Much to her surprise, she ends up running into her ex-crush, 
Seth (Mitchell Slaggert), an artisanal woodworker who’s helping rebuild 
the town after it was nearly destroyed by a fire. It doesn’t take long 
for sawdust and sparks of romance fill the air once the two team up and 
work together to reignite the town’s Christmas spirit. Is this romance 
just a holiday fling that ends when her trip is over? Or can the two 
build a love that is made to last?

https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/a-carpenter-christmas-romance

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32481874/



Happy Howlidays        (movie)          (8 pm, Hallmark Channel)

Mia (Jessica Lowndes), a meticulous webpage editor for the Seattle 
Tourism Board, finds herself unexpectedly navigating the holidays alone. 
As the only one working, she's drawn into an unusual encounter when she 
encounters a stray dog. Unsure how to handle the situation, she crosses 
paths with Max (Ezra Moreland), a dog shelter owner. Mia agrees to let 
Max's ailing dog find solace with her newfound companion, in exchange 
for Max showing her the hidden gems of Seattle. Through their journey 
together, they both step out of their comfort zones, discovering new 
perspectives and forming a meaningful connection.

https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/happy-howlidays

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33908123/



Christmas in Scotland        (movie)       (8 pm, Great American Family)

A New York installation designer helps a small Scottish community create 
a dazzling light display to win “Best Christmas Village” festival. The 
designer is forced to work with a wealthy heir who doesn’t like 
Christmas, though feelings may change if the pair succeeds in creating 
joy for the community. Stars Jill Winternitz and Dominic Watters. 
British film that was released in December 2023 in a few countries and, 
according to IMDb, in the US in October.

https://www.greatamericanfamily.com/movie/christmas-in-scotland/

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28421048/



24-Karat Christmas        (movie)         (9 pm, OWN)

When Trish, an unlucky-in-love jewelry designer, accidentally sends a 
set of Christmas wedding bands off with the wrong person, she and the 
charming best man must work together to track them down and get them to 
the wedding on Christmas Eve. Stars Samantha Marie Ware and Curtis Hamilton.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKiktYdu-mE

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32751728/


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		Sunday, Dec. 22


What If...?          (final season 3 premiere)        (3:01 am, Disney+)

The third and final season of the Marvel animated series includes 
episodes devoted to the Avengers, Agatha Harkness (in a musical 
episode), Shang-Chi, and the Red Guardian. It's a rare Sunday launch for 
a Disney+ series, and new episodes will arrive daily. Eight episodes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umiKiW4En9g



North by North Pole: A Dial S Mystery        (movie)       (7 pm, UPtv)

Santa is back to help a couple solve a mystery and find romance. Zoey’s 
wish to produce the perfect Christmas Festival becomes difficult when 
she clashes with partner Dalton while suspicious things happen that 
could to stop the festival. Canadian  film starring Abby Ross and Joe 
Scarpellino.

https://uptv.com/movies/north-by-north-pole-a-dial-s-mystery/

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33195807/



Engaged By Christmas       (movie)        (8 pm, Lifetime Channel)

When Zoe (Brittany Bristow) writes to advice columnist “Dear Adora” to 
help save her relationship before the holidays, she puts the advice into 
practice, and it’s disastrous ­ her boyfriend breaks up with her! When 
she tracks down Dear Adora to confront her, she discovers it’s actually 
a man named Adam (Marcus Rosner). Zoe vows to keep Adam’s identity a 
secret if he helps her to repair her life via a series of Christmas 
themed events publicized by his column. When the interest in their 
activities gains huge traction, will they also find love?

https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/engaged-by-christmas

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32550532/



A Royal Christmas Ballet        (movie)         (8 pm, Great American 
Family)

A retired ballerina is pressed into service working with a visiting team 
of royal ambassadors to put on the season’s performance of “The 
Nutcracker” and finds herself center stage in an unexpected Christmas 
romance. Stars Brittany Underwood and Jonathan Stoddard.

https://www.greatamericanfamily.com/movie/a-royal-christmas-ballet/

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32095180/



The 47th Kennedy Center Honors       (special)          (8:30-11 pm, CBS)

https://www.paramountpressexpress.com/cbs-entertainment/shows/the-47th-annual-kennedy-center-honors/



Dune: Prophecy       (season 1 finale; renewed for season 2) 
(9 pm, HBO)



The Great North         (special day)           (9 pm, Fox)

This appears to be the first episode in season 5, but no other episodes 
are currently scheduled.


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		Monday, Dec. 23
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