The Mistle-Tones (2012)

A talented singer forms a musical group and challenges her rivals to a competition on Christmas Eve.

Director:

Paul Hoen

Writers:

Jed Elinoff, Scott Thomas

Stars:

Tia Mowry-Hardrict, Jonathan Patrick Moore, Andy Gala

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Tia Mowry-Hardrict	...	Holly (as Tia Mowry)
Jonathan Patrick Moore	...	Nick Anderson
Andy Gala	...	AJ
Megan Kathleen Duffy	...	Bernie
Jason Rogel	...	Larry
Tammy Townsend	...	Grace
Reginald VelJohnson	...	Holly's Dad
Tori Spelling	...	Marci
Britani Bateman Underwood	...	Staci (as Britani Bateman)
Melanie Lewis	...	Barb (as Melanie Lewis-Yribar)
Tanisha Lang	...	Jennifer
Sydney T. Sorenson	...	Amber (as Sydney Sorenson)
Jason Tatom	...	Mall Manager
Devin Losser	...	Devon
Keyon Bowman	...	Bryce

Storyline

Holly, blessed with an amazing singing voice, is all set to audition for the newly vacated spot in a legendary local Christmas group which was founded by her late mother years ago. Shocked and upset when the slot goes to the barely talented best friend of the group's leader, Marci, Holly sets out to create her own musical group, The Mistle-Tones. After challenging their rivals to a sing-off on Christmas Eve, Holly finds herself on a journey to the real meaning of Christmas with some new friends and a new love thrown in for good measure.

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Plot Keywords:

christmas | competition | father daughter relationship | christmas tree | red dress | 

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Taglines:

Ring in the rivalry.

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Genres:

Comedy | Family | Music

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Certificate:

TV-PG

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

9 December 2012 (USA)

Also Known As:

Afinados no Natal

Filming Locations:

Pleasant Grove, Utah, USA

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

16:9 HD

Did You Know?

Goofs

When Holly is shown sketching out costumes for the performance, the top of the sketch paper says "Mistletone's" when the name for the group is not decided until later in the film, at the bar after a rehearsal.

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Connections

Featured in Chelsea Lately: Episode #6.186 (2012)

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Soundtracks

Burning Love
Written by Dennis Linde (uncredited)
Produced by Michael Smidi Smith (as Michael Smidi Smith)
Performed by Jonathan Patrick Moore (uncredited)

User Reviews

Impressive

This film is awesome. It is also a miracle that this film is a well made musical that was made on a low budget. In fact this is a television movie but it does have a small but very devoted cult following that alert people when the film will air. The 2012 film was made for the "Disney Family Channel". I don't know who gave this film the green light but I hope they were promoted. As for the story

So what Holly is excited to audition for the Snow Belles, a Christmas-themed pop group founded by her late mother. However, lead Belles singer Marci denies Holly a chance to audition when she shows up late. Nevertheless, Holly takes to the stage and delivers a sensational audition and is upset when Marci passes her over in favor of Staci. Holly is depressed about being turned down, even after her sister suggests she start her own group.

Soon, though, Holly begins to see merit in the idea and decides to ask the manager of the local mall if she can perform at the local Christmas Eve celebration. The manager decides to hold auditions and a competition as a publicity stunt and agrees to let Holly's group into the show. Holly however doesn't have a group. She later recruits a group of her coworkers.

I don't want to say anything more but I will say "Watch This". Trust me of you love Christmas Music you start singing along!