Hallmark is recruiting some very familiar faces for its first-ever holiday series appropriately titled Holidazed, set to premiere later this year exclusively on Hallmark+.

The limited series’ ensemble cast includes Ser’Darius Blain, Lindy Booth, Erin Cahill, Osric Chau, Nazneen Contractor, Loretta Devine, Noemi Gonzalez, Ian Harding, Dennis Haysbert, Rachelle Lefevre, Virginia Madsen, John C. McGinley, Holland Roden and Lucille Soong .

From Unity Pictures and Little Engine Productions, Holidazed is executive-produced by Gina Matthews, Grant Scharbo, Claudia Grazioso and Ron French.

Holidazed showcases six diverse families, each with distinct backgrounds, cultures, and generations, residing on the same cul-de-sac. As they navigate the joyous chaos of the holiday season, they embrace a family dynamic unique to them. Amid heightened emotions, these families and neighbors engage in both humorous and heartfelt celebrations of their traditions and quirks. Throughout the festivities, they uncover the universal thread binding them all: the various manifestations of love.

Vertical Entertainment has released the official Lola trailer for the upcoming drama, which hails from actress-director Nicola Peltz Beckham. The film is scheduled to make its debut on February 9 in theaters and on VOD.

What is Lola about?

“Set in 2002 Middle America, Lola revolves around nineteen-year-old Lola James who is desperately working to save enough money to get her little brother, Arlo, out of their toxic home dominated by their mother, Mona,” reads the synopsis. “All Lola wants is for Arlo to have a chance at the life she never had, nor will. One tragic night her whole world gets uprooted, and from that moment on, nothing will ever be the same.”

Lola is written and directed by Peltz Beckham in her feature directorial debut. Peltz Beckham is best known for her roles in 2010’s The Last Airbender and 2020’s Holiday, as well as in the crime drama series Bates Motel. The upcoming film will also star Virginia Madsen, Trevor Long, Luke David Blumm, Raven Goodwin, Sunil Narkar, Stephen Graybill, Richie Merritt, Taprena Michelle Augustine, Kevin Toms, VJ Foster, Stephanie Erb, Phil Ursino, Akai Allan, Hilda Boulware, Will Peltz, Lena Georgas, and Diana Tankaka. It is produced by Will McCance.

The Portrait is a mystery horror thriller movie distributed by Saban Films.

In the wake of her husband’s devastating accident, a devoted wife becomes consumed by a mysterious portrait that resembles him in his happier days. However, as her obsession intensifies, the painting starts to unleash terror upon her life, leading her to question whether it is possessed by a malevolent force or if she is losing her sanity. Caught between the haunting unknown and her fears, she must confront her deepest fears and unravel the unsettling truth before it’s too late.

The Portrait stars Natalia Cordova-Buckley, Ryan Kwanten, Isidora Goreshter with Mark-Paul Gosselaar and Virginia Madsen. Simon Ross is the director for The Portrait with the film being written by David Griffiths. Christian de Gallegos and David Griffiths are producers for The Portrait. The Portrait releases on VOD and digital on December 8, 2023.