Starting June 11, Lifetime will begin rolling out its summer movie slate, full of films ripped from the headlines, and TheWrap can exclusively reveal that lineup.
The movies include projects with stars including Melissa Joan Hart as a mom with a hoarding disorder, Catherine Bell as a woman who takes up with an inmate she meets while rehabilitating dogs, Robin Givens as a mom of an influencer teen involved in a deadly rivalry, and “Vampire Diaries” alum Candice King as a nurse alleged to have committed gruesome murder of her lover.
So let’s dive in:
“Dirty Little Secret”
Starring Hart and Lizzie boys, “Dirty Little Secret” premieres June 11 at 8 p.m. Et/Pt. It follows 17-year-old Lucy (Boys) who has been painfully isolated from her peers for years, refusing to let anyone near her house in order to hide her family secret – the overwhelming mountain of items filled in every...
The movies include projects with stars including Melissa Joan Hart as a mom with a hoarding disorder, Catherine Bell as a woman who takes up with an inmate she meets while rehabilitating dogs, Robin Givens as a mom of an influencer teen involved in a deadly rivalry, and “Vampire Diaries” alum Candice King as a nurse alleged to have committed gruesome murder of her lover.
So let’s dive in:
“Dirty Little Secret”
Starring Hart and Lizzie boys, “Dirty Little Secret” premieres June 11 at 8 p.m. Et/Pt. It follows 17-year-old Lucy (Boys) who has been painfully isolated from her peers for years, refusing to let anyone near her house in order to hide her family secret – the overwhelming mountain of items filled in every...
- 3/31/2022
- by Jolie Lash
- The Wrap
Hallmark Channel has renewed its popular multi-generational family drama Chesapeake Shores for a sixth and final season. Based on the bestselling series of books by Sweet Magnolias author Sherryl Woods, the 10-episode Season 6 will premiere this summer.
TV Cancellations Photo Gallery: Shows Ending In 2022 & Beyond
Series stars Robert Buckley, Meghan Ory, Treat Williams, Barbara Niven, Laci J. Malley, Emilie Ullerup, Brendan Penny and Andrew Francis are set to return for the final season.
Chesapeake Shores explores the lives and loves of four generations of the O’Brien family, after the homecoming of eldest daughter Abby (Ory) and – over the past five seasons – has seen the family reconcile following a painful chapter in their past.
“With a top-notch ensemble cast and creative team, Chesapeake Shores has shared stories that are relatable, poignant and unforgettable,” said Laurie Ferneau, SVP Programming, Series, at Hallmark Channel. “We look forward to honoring the journey viewers...
TV Cancellations Photo Gallery: Shows Ending In 2022 & Beyond
Series stars Robert Buckley, Meghan Ory, Treat Williams, Barbara Niven, Laci J. Malley, Emilie Ullerup, Brendan Penny and Andrew Francis are set to return for the final season.
Chesapeake Shores explores the lives and loves of four generations of the O’Brien family, after the homecoming of eldest daughter Abby (Ory) and – over the past five seasons – has seen the family reconcile following a painful chapter in their past.
“With a top-notch ensemble cast and creative team, Chesapeake Shores has shared stories that are relatable, poignant and unforgettable,” said Laurie Ferneau, SVP Programming, Series, at Hallmark Channel. “We look forward to honoring the journey viewers...
- 3/29/2022
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
It's time to say goodbye to another TV family we love.
Hallmark Channel announced today that hit, multi-generational family drama, Chesapeake Shores will return for its sixth and final season.
Based on the New York Times bestselling series of books by Sherryl Woods (Sweet Magnolias), the ten-episode season will premiere later this summer.
Series stars Robert Buckley, Meghan Ory, Golden Globe® nominee Treat Williams, Barbara Niven, Laci J. Mailey, Emilie Ullerup, Brendan Penny, and Andrew Francis are all set to return.
“With a top-notch ensemble cast and creative team, Chesapeake Shores has shared stories that are relatable, poignant, and unforgettable,” said Laurie Ferneau, SVP Programming, Series.
“We look forward to honoring the journey viewers have been on with the O’Briens with one final, special season.”
Chesapeake Shores explores the lives and loves of four generations of the O’Brien family, after the homecoming of eldest daughter Abby (Ory).
Over the past five seasons,...
Hallmark Channel announced today that hit, multi-generational family drama, Chesapeake Shores will return for its sixth and final season.
Based on the New York Times bestselling series of books by Sherryl Woods (Sweet Magnolias), the ten-episode season will premiere later this summer.
Series stars Robert Buckley, Meghan Ory, Golden Globe® nominee Treat Williams, Barbara Niven, Laci J. Mailey, Emilie Ullerup, Brendan Penny, and Andrew Francis are all set to return.
“With a top-notch ensemble cast and creative team, Chesapeake Shores has shared stories that are relatable, poignant, and unforgettable,” said Laurie Ferneau, SVP Programming, Series.
“We look forward to honoring the journey viewers have been on with the O’Briens with one final, special season.”
Chesapeake Shores explores the lives and loves of four generations of the O’Brien family, after the homecoming of eldest daughter Abby (Ory).
Over the past five seasons,...
- 3/29/2022
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
Melissa Joan Hart will star in multiple new “It’s a Wonderful Lifetime” holiday movies, as well as the made-for-tv hoarder film “Dirty Little Secret” at Lifetime, as part of a new multi-year deal with the cable channel, Variety has learned exclusively.
Under her new pact, Hart will star in, direct and executive produce several movies for Lifetime. For the “Ripped From The Headlines” movie “Dirty Little Secret” (working title), which is set to debut this summer, Hart stars as a mother hiding her extreme hoarding tendencies that are destroying her family.
Additionally, Hart will star in and executive produce new movies for Lifetime’s 2022 and 2023 Christmas slates, having previously starred in six holiday films for the cabler, including “Mistletoe in Montana,” “Dear Christmas” and “A Very Merry Toy Store.” Hart has previously executive produced eight Lifetime films with her production company Hartbreak Films, including the recent “Christmas in Tune” starring Reba McEntire.
Under her new pact, Hart will star in, direct and executive produce several movies for Lifetime. For the “Ripped From The Headlines” movie “Dirty Little Secret” (working title), which is set to debut this summer, Hart stars as a mother hiding her extreme hoarding tendencies that are destroying her family.
Additionally, Hart will star in and executive produce new movies for Lifetime’s 2022 and 2023 Christmas slates, having previously starred in six holiday films for the cabler, including “Mistletoe in Montana,” “Dear Christmas” and “A Very Merry Toy Store.” Hart has previously executive produced eight Lifetime films with her production company Hartbreak Films, including the recent “Christmas in Tune” starring Reba McEntire.
- 2/15/2022
- by Jennifer Maas
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Production has begun on the fifth season of Hallmark Channel’s hit series Chesapeake Shores. Robert Buckley joins the new season’s ensemble cast, led by Meghan Ory, Treat Williams and Diane Ladd. Emmy winner Pheof Sutton also joins as new showrunner on the 10-episode season set to premiere Sunday, August 15.
Buckley’s casting follows Jesse Metcalfe’s announcement last month that he is exiting the series. His storyline will wrap up early in Season 5. The series also stars Barbara Niven, Laci J. Mailey, Emilie Ullerup, Brendan Penny and Andrew Francis.
“We are thrilled to bring back Chesapeake Shores for a long-awaited fifth season with Phoef Sutton’s brilliant voice leading this new chapter for the O’Brien family,” said Michelle Vicary, EVP Programming. “As for Robert Buckley joining the cast, he has been part of the Hallmark family for years, most recently...
Buckley’s casting follows Jesse Metcalfe’s announcement last month that he is exiting the series. His storyline will wrap up early in Season 5. The series also stars Barbara Niven, Laci J. Mailey, Emilie Ullerup, Brendan Penny and Andrew Francis.
“We are thrilled to bring back Chesapeake Shores for a long-awaited fifth season with Phoef Sutton’s brilliant voice leading this new chapter for the O’Brien family,” said Michelle Vicary, EVP Programming. “As for Robert Buckley joining the cast, he has been part of the Hallmark family for years, most recently...
- 4/15/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
“Chesapeake Shores” star Jesse Metcalfe is leaving the Hallmark Channel series during its upcoming fifth season.
“A new season of Hallmark Channel’s highly popular scripted series, ‘Chesapeake Shores,’ is returning this summer,” a spokesperson for the Crown Media-owned cable channel said Wednesday. “Jesse Metcalfe, who plays Trace Riley, has decided to leave the show. His character’s storyline will wrap up early in Season Five.”
The statement continued: “Jesse is a valued member of the Crown Media family; we look forward to continuing to work with him on projects, including original movies on Hallmark Channel, as well as his Hallmark Movies & Mysteries’ movie series, ‘Martha’s Vineyard Mysteries,’ the next installment of which premieres on May 16. In addition, we are currently in development on another movie in the series.”
Representatives for Metcalfe declined TheWrap’s request for comment.
“Chesapeake Shores” centers on the O’Brien family and its eldest daughter,...
“A new season of Hallmark Channel’s highly popular scripted series, ‘Chesapeake Shores,’ is returning this summer,” a spokesperson for the Crown Media-owned cable channel said Wednesday. “Jesse Metcalfe, who plays Trace Riley, has decided to leave the show. His character’s storyline will wrap up early in Season Five.”
The statement continued: “Jesse is a valued member of the Crown Media family; we look forward to continuing to work with him on projects, including original movies on Hallmark Channel, as well as his Hallmark Movies & Mysteries’ movie series, ‘Martha’s Vineyard Mysteries,’ the next installment of which premieres on May 16. In addition, we are currently in development on another movie in the series.”
Representatives for Metcalfe declined TheWrap’s request for comment.
“Chesapeake Shores” centers on the O’Brien family and its eldest daughter,...
- 3/31/2021
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
Kaplan Stahler’s Cindy Mintz has been named head of TV Literary at the boutique agency. In her new role, Mintz will oversee a department of five agents.
Mintz joined Kaplan Stahler in 2013 after a brief stint at Abrams Artists Agency, where she was instrumental in launching their TV literary department. Prior to Abrams, she spent 15 years as a TV packaging agent at ICM Partners.
“We have been fortunate to have benefited from Cindy’s invaluable industry and client relationships, and exceptional leadership skills,” said Todd Mooney, COO. “It’s a pleasure to recognize her commitment to client representation and to the future of Kaplan Stahler with this well-earned title.”
Mintz guides a roster of successful writers, directors and producers working in television and film which include Terri Kopp, Jamie Pachino (Sneaky Pete), Mike Herro & David Strauss (All American), Ron McGee (NCIS: Nola), Sonay Hoffman...
Mintz joined Kaplan Stahler in 2013 after a brief stint at Abrams Artists Agency, where she was instrumental in launching their TV literary department. Prior to Abrams, she spent 15 years as a TV packaging agent at ICM Partners.
“We have been fortunate to have benefited from Cindy’s invaluable industry and client relationships, and exceptional leadership skills,” said Todd Mooney, COO. “It’s a pleasure to recognize her commitment to client representation and to the future of Kaplan Stahler with this well-earned title.”
Mintz guides a roster of successful writers, directors and producers working in television and film which include Terri Kopp, Jamie Pachino (Sneaky Pete), Mike Herro & David Strauss (All American), Ron McGee (NCIS: Nola), Sonay Hoffman...
- 9/14/2018
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Thanks to VancouverFilm.Net, here is the Vancouver Film Production Update for May 2017, including "Game Over Man", "Stingray", "Ollie (aka "The Predator") and a whole lot more:
Game Over, Man
Feature
Local Production Company: Lumberjackson Productions Inc.
Director: Kyle Newacheck
Exec. Producer(s): Ted Gidlow
Producer: Seth Rogan, Scott Rudin
Apr 12/17 - Jun 06/17
Hardpowder
Feature
Local Production Company: Hardpowder Canada Inc
Director: Hans Petter Moland
Exec. Producer(s): Ameet Shukla, Michael Dreyer
Mar 20/17 - May 24/17
Love Machine
Feature
Local Production Company: Tcf Vancouver Productions Ltd
Director: David Leitch
Exec. Producer(s): Ethan Smith, Kelly McCormick
Jun 19/17 - Oct 05/17
Ollie (aka "The Predator")
Feature
Local Production Company: Tcf Vancouver Productions Ltd.
Director: Shane Black
Exec. Producer(s): Bill Bannerman, John Davis
Sep 30/16 - May 15/17
Overboard
Feature
Local Production Company: Tgl Productions Ltd
Director: Robert Greenberg
May 23/17 - Jul 14/17
Stingray
Feature
Local Production...
Game Over, Man
Feature
Local Production Company: Lumberjackson Productions Inc.
Director: Kyle Newacheck
Exec. Producer(s): Ted Gidlow
Producer: Seth Rogan, Scott Rudin
Apr 12/17 - Jun 06/17
Hardpowder
Feature
Local Production Company: Hardpowder Canada Inc
Director: Hans Petter Moland
Exec. Producer(s): Ameet Shukla, Michael Dreyer
Mar 20/17 - May 24/17
Love Machine
Feature
Local Production Company: Tcf Vancouver Productions Ltd
Director: David Leitch
Exec. Producer(s): Ethan Smith, Kelly McCormick
Jun 19/17 - Oct 05/17
Ollie (aka "The Predator")
Feature
Local Production Company: Tcf Vancouver Productions Ltd.
Director: Shane Black
Exec. Producer(s): Bill Bannerman, John Davis
Sep 30/16 - May 15/17
Overboard
Feature
Local Production Company: Tgl Productions Ltd
Director: Robert Greenberg
May 23/17 - Jul 14/17
Stingray
Feature
Local Production...
- 4/26/2017
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Lifetime has announced that William & Kate, the inevitable biopic about the English lovers' friendship and current engagement, will air on Monday, April 18, at 9 p.m. Est. The movie stars Nico Evers-Swindell as Prince William, and Camille Luddington as his ladylove Kate Middleton. Mark Rosman (Life-Size and Model Behavior, be still my heart) is directing a script by Nancey Silvers, who wrote Sundays at Tiffany's and Girl, Positive, among other Lifetime flicks.
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- 2/23/2011
- by Natalie Zutter
- Filmology
Exclusive: Lifetime is developing a movie about the highly-publicized case of two couples involved in an IVF mix-up. Sony Pictures TV, which is producing the project, has acquired the rights to the story of Carolyn and Sean Savage and Shannon and Paul Morrell, who made headlines when a fertility clinic mistakenly implanted the Morrells' embryo into Carolyn Savage. Savage went on to give birth to a baby boy, which was then given to the other couple. Nancey Silvers, who most recently wrote Lifetime's upcoming movie William and Kate, will write the telefilm, which is based on Carolyn and Sean Savage's book Inconceivable, released today by Harper Collins, as well as Shannon and Paul Morrell's book Misconception published last spring and released in paperback 2 weeks ago. The Savages were on the Today Show this morning promoting the book, and their case was also featured on Dateline NBC on Friday.
- 2/15/2011
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
She's is not a princess, but she'll play one on TV. Not a bad second option.
Lifetime, which announced in January that it was planning a film about Prince William and Kate Middleton's long road to marriage, to be aired around the time of the Royal Wedding on April 29th, have finally found the Kate half of their 'William & Kate': actress Camilla Luddington.
Deadline.com reports that the channel has settled on the English actress who, coincidentally, is from Berkshire County in England, as is the real Middleton. Luddington has experience with cable movies, as she's starring in an upcoming Hallmark Channel film, 'Accidentally In Love.' She's also appeared in 'CSI.'
She'll fake a royal wedding with Nico Evers-Swindell, who was already announced as William. Luddington attended Oxford University.
Here's the original press release announcing the film:
William & Kate tells the story of how the friendship between Prince William,...
Lifetime, which announced in January that it was planning a film about Prince William and Kate Middleton's long road to marriage, to be aired around the time of the Royal Wedding on April 29th, have finally found the Kate half of their 'William & Kate': actress Camilla Luddington.
Deadline.com reports that the channel has settled on the English actress who, coincidentally, is from Berkshire County in England, as is the real Middleton. Luddington has experience with cable movies, as she's starring in an upcoming Hallmark Channel film, 'Accidentally In Love.' She's also appeared in 'CSI.'
She'll fake a royal wedding with Nico Evers-Swindell, who was already announced as William. Luddington attended Oxford University.
Here's the original press release announcing the film:
William & Kate tells the story of how the friendship between Prince William,...
- 2/2/2011
- by Jordan Zakarin
- Huffington Post
Lifetime is rushing the production of an original TV movie about Prince William and Kate Middleton who will get married this April 29 in London. The royal couple would be the subjects portrayed in a modern-day fairytale romance movie which production was initiated after their November engagement and is due to start February 10.
Slipping into the second-in-line-to-the-throne's shoes is little-known actor Nico Evers-Swindell who was last seen in Mel Gibson's "Edge of Darkness" as one of the state troopers. The role of Kate is yet to be cast but they have found Prince Charles in "Star Trek" actor Ben Cross.
The movie, which is yet titled, would chronicle the romance between William and Kate starting from the moment they met at Scotland's University of St. Andrews, "through the ups and downs of their nine-year courtship complicated by social and Royal Family pressures, and the intense global media attention surrounding their upcoming storybook nuptials.
Slipping into the second-in-line-to-the-throne's shoes is little-known actor Nico Evers-Swindell who was last seen in Mel Gibson's "Edge of Darkness" as one of the state troopers. The role of Kate is yet to be cast but they have found Prince Charles in "Star Trek" actor Ben Cross.
The movie, which is yet titled, would chronicle the romance between William and Kate starting from the moment they met at Scotland's University of St. Andrews, "through the ups and downs of their nine-year courtship complicated by social and Royal Family pressures, and the intense global media attention surrounding their upcoming storybook nuptials.
- 1/28/2011
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Move over, 'King's Speech,' there's another royal movie on its way.
Lifetime has announced that it will quickly cast, produce and air a movie based on the long royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, which will air around the time the pair ties the knot on April 29th. The film will follow the pair from the beginnings of their relationship at University of St. Andrews through the nine years that delivered them to this moment.
Nico Evers Swindell will play William, while Ben Cross, best known for his role in 'Star Trek,' will take on Prince Charles. They have yet to cast Middleton.
It's not the only creative decision regarding the wedding -- Rupert Murdoch may broadcast the nuptials in 3D on one of his Sky Broadcasting networks.
The press release follows (via E! Online):
William & Kate tells the story of how the friendship between Prince William,...
Lifetime has announced that it will quickly cast, produce and air a movie based on the long royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, which will air around the time the pair ties the knot on April 29th. The film will follow the pair from the beginnings of their relationship at University of St. Andrews through the nine years that delivered them to this moment.
Nico Evers Swindell will play William, while Ben Cross, best known for his role in 'Star Trek,' will take on Prince Charles. They have yet to cast Middleton.
It's not the only creative decision regarding the wedding -- Rupert Murdoch may broadcast the nuptials in 3D on one of his Sky Broadcasting networks.
The press release follows (via E! Online):
William & Kate tells the story of how the friendship between Prince William,...
- 1/27/2011
- by Jordan Zakarin
- Huffington Post
Doris Roberts is set to star in the Hallmark Channel original movie "Debbie Macomber's Call Me Mrs. Miracle," a sequel to last year's top-rated "Mrs. Miracle."
The Christmas-themed movie, based on Macomber's novel due to be released in September, is in production in Vancouver for a Nov. 27 premiere.
Roberts will reprise her role as Emily Merkle -- Mrs. Miracle as she is known by some -- who is back to ensure that this Christmas is the most magical and meaningful of all. When Mrs. Miracle appears as a seasonal employee in the toy department at the financially troubled Finley's Department Store, neither the store's owners, nor the customers, have any idea of the saintly events that are about to unfold.
Michael M. Scott is directing from a script by Nancey Silvers.
"Miracle," from Mrm Prods., is produced by Harvey Kahn.
The Christmas-themed movie, based on Macomber's novel due to be released in September, is in production in Vancouver for a Nov. 27 premiere.
Roberts will reprise her role as Emily Merkle -- Mrs. Miracle as she is known by some -- who is back to ensure that this Christmas is the most magical and meaningful of all. When Mrs. Miracle appears as a seasonal employee in the toy department at the financially troubled Finley's Department Store, neither the store's owners, nor the customers, have any idea of the saintly events that are about to unfold.
Michael M. Scott is directing from a script by Nancey Silvers.
"Miracle," from Mrm Prods., is produced by Harvey Kahn.
- 7/29/2010
- by By Kimberly Nordyke
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Lifetime Movie Network is making a "Cinderella Pact," greenlighting an original movie toplined by "Without a Trace" star Poppy Montgomery.
Based on Sarah Strohmeyer's novel "The Cinderella Pact," "Cinderella" centers on Nola Devlin, a frumpy, overworked and underappreciated magazine editor whose alter ego, Belinda Apple, is the magazine's "reclusive" but sexy advice columnist.
Things get complicated when one of Belinda's columns on weight loss inspires Nola's overworked and overweight friends to band together and create a "Cinderella pact," vowing to lose pounds by following the advice of their "fairy godmother," Belinda.
When her secret identity is threatened, Nola is forced to join the pact, but as the weight comes off, Nola's problems mount.
Barbara Lieberman ("Murder in the Hamptons") executive produces the movie, slated to premiere in February. Nancey Silvers and Janet Brownell adapted the book for the small screen.
Montgomery, who played Samantha Spade on the recently canceled CBS...
Based on Sarah Strohmeyer's novel "The Cinderella Pact," "Cinderella" centers on Nola Devlin, a frumpy, overworked and underappreciated magazine editor whose alter ego, Belinda Apple, is the magazine's "reclusive" but sexy advice columnist.
Things get complicated when one of Belinda's columns on weight loss inspires Nola's overworked and overweight friends to band together and create a "Cinderella pact," vowing to lose pounds by following the advice of their "fairy godmother," Belinda.
When her secret identity is threatened, Nola is forced to join the pact, but as the weight comes off, Nola's problems mount.
Barbara Lieberman ("Murder in the Hamptons") executive produces the movie, slated to premiere in February. Nancey Silvers and Janet Brownell adapted the book for the small screen.
Montgomery, who played Samantha Spade on the recently canceled CBS...
- 6/10/2009
- by By Nellie Andreeva
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
TORONTO -- CBS' Elizabeth Smart telepic is to start shooting Sept. 2 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The Elizabeth Smart Story, based on family accounts of last year's Utah kidnapping ordeal, will star Canadian actor Amber Marshall (Super Rupert, Monk) in the lead role and will be shot at the Tour Tech East soundstage over 22 days. Frank von Zernek (Heart of a Stranger) is producing the two-hour movie, with Patricia Clifford, Jeff Morton and Robert Sertner getting the executive producer credits. The screenplay was written by Nancey Silvers (One Special Night). The biopic's cast also includes Dylan Baker (Road to Perdition), as Ed Smart, and Lindsay Frost (Too Rich: The Secret Life of Doris Duke), as Lois Smart. "Elizabeth Smart's frightening kidnapping and the search to find her captivated the nation," CBS Entertainment senior vp movie and miniseries Bela Bajaria said in a statement. "And her subsequent safe return created a collective celebration."...
- 8/26/2003
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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