Release date: 11/07/2023. Originally broadcast as individual movies in 2022 on the Hallmark Channel. Kismet Christmas based on the book "The First Love Cookie Club" by Lori Wilde. Movie summaries and some credits from Hallmark Channel official website. Royal Corgi: Hunter King, Jordan Renzo Fabled Holiday: Brooke D'Orsay, Ryan Paevey, Lindsey Stirling. Royal Nanny: Rachel Skarsten, Dan Jeannotte, Greta Scacchi. Two Christmases: Kat Barrell, Chandler Massey. Big Fat Family: Shannon Chan-Kent, Shannon Kook, Tia Carrere. Kismet: Michele Scarabelli, Barbara Pollard, Marilu Henner.
Contents:
A Kismet Christmas / written by Betsy Morris ; directed by Mark Jean. A Fabled Holiday / teleplay by E.S. Dolan Dix and Samantha Herman ; directed by Ruby Munro -- The Royal Nanny / written by Brook Durham ; directed by Jonathan Wrigh -- A Tale of Two Christmases / written by Cylin Busby & Nanci Katz ; directed by Jason Bourque -- A Big Fat Family Christmas / written by Justine Wentzell-Change, Blaine Chiappetta ; directed by Jennifer Liao -- A Kismet Christmas / written by Betsy Morris ; directed by Mark Jean.
Summary:
Royal Corgi: Prince Edmond hopes to win his mother's love back with the gift of an adorable but unruly corgi. He hires American dog trainer Cecily to make the corgi presentable for the annual Christmas ball. Fabled Holiday: Talia and her childhood best friend Anderson unexpectedly reunite in a familiar looking town full of Christmas spirit that restores its visitors during their times of deep turmoil. Royal Nanny: MI5 agent Claire goes undercover as the royal nanny, and must overcome the challenges of her assignment, like resisting the charms of Prince Colin while keeping the family safe at Christmas. Two Christmases: Before Christmas, Emma's story splits into two possibilities. In one she goes home to reconnect with an old friend, in the other she explores a new crush in the city. Big Fat Family: Liv is a photojournalist trying to make it on her own without the help of her famous family, so when she is up to shoot their annual holiday party for a cover, she keeps it under wraps. When she finds herself growing closer to the co-worker assigned to cover the story with her, she's torn between confiding him and risking her big break. Kismet: Sarah is a children's book author who returns to her hometown, where she reconnects with her family and Travis, her teenage crush. She soon discovers that a long-held family legend might actually be true.
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