“Fans are reacting to seeing themselves represented in inclusive Hallmark Channel and Lifetime holiday movies - Business Insider India” plus 1 more |
| Posted: 12 Dec 2020 01:11 PM PST
In households across America, December marks the beginning of made-for-TV holiday movie marathons. Following a year of racial reckoning that has led brands and entertainment companies to express commitments to diversity, channels including Lifetime and the Hallmark Channel have produced holiday movies that show a variety of characters and storylines that have not been featured prominently - or at all - in the past. So far, fans have shared strong reactions to seeing themselves represented onscreen in holiday-themed flicks.Advertisement For example, the Hallmark Channel in November aired its first holiday-themed original movie to feature a same-sex couple, according to NBC. In "The Christmas House," couple Brandon (Jonathan Bennett) and Jake (Brad Harder) are awaiting a call about the adoption of their first child together. When it premiered, fans spoke out on Twitter to applaud and discuss the movie's LBGTQ representation.
"The Christmas House" comes a year after the channel faced backlash for refusing to air a series of advertisements for the digital wedding-planning service Zola. The Zola ads featured same-sex couples celebrating their nuptials at the altar. Advertisement Then, in July, the Hallmark Channel announced its commitment to diverse content and hinted at future content that includes characters and stories that match its wide-ranging audience. "Diversity and inclusion is a top priority for us and we look forward to making some exciting programming announcements in the coming months, including announcements about projects featuring LGBTQ storylines, characters, and actors," a Hallmark Channel spokesperson told People in July. In August, the Hallmark Channel aired its first movie featuring a same-sex wedding, called "Wedding Every Weekend." The protagonists attended a variety of celebrations - including the marriage of a lesbian couple, a biracial wedding, and a Jewish ceremony.Advertisement Fans are also expressing excitement toward Lifetime's holiday movies that reflect various cultures and abilitiesLifetime's "Christmas Ever After" is being praised for its inclusive narrative, which stars Tony award-winning Ali Stroker as the channel's first lead actor with a disability, according to Variety.
Another forthcoming movie from the channel, "A Sugar & Spice Holiday," which premieres on Sunday, features a largely Asian-American cast. "A Sugar & Spice Holiday" tells the story of Suzy (Jacky Lai), an architect who returns to her Maine hometown for Christmas and rekindles a connection with a former high school classmate, Billy (Tony Giroux), while also pursuing an upcoming promotion at work. The Lifetime movie also stars Tzi Ma, who also starred in "Mulan" and "The Farewell."Advertisement  Tia Maggini, vice president of Lifetime Original Movies, told the Associated Press that Asian-American screenwriter Eirene Donohue pitched the idea for the movie. "It was exciting to be presented with this particular point of view that has been long overdue for the Christmas movie genre," Maggini said in a statement to the AP. Tweets from the network promoting the film's release have garnered attention from fans, who have commented on the casting and storyline. One user likened the channel's female Asian lead character to a "Christmas miracle."
Representatives for Lifetime and the Hallmark Channel, respectively, did not immediately respond to Insider's request for comment. Advertisement |
| Top 5 movies & TV shows of 2020 that made us forget about Tiger King - Bulletin Posted: 10 Dec 2020 02:41 PM PST  In a time of incredible uncertainty, movies and TV shows have been a stabilizing force for people all around the world. While movie theaters may have closed their doors for the majority of the year, streaming and on-demand services became the main place where people got their entertainment. TV shows specifically have brought people together in a time where people couldn't be physically together. Online discourse over shows like "Tiger King" back in March gave people a break from the constant, heart-wrenching news cycle. Here is a list of some of the most memorable movies and TV shows from the most memorable year in recent history. Movies: "Invisible Man" — Released on on-demand services in March, "Invisible Man," tells a haunting story about a woman leaving an abusive relationship while being "haunted" by her late husband. Not only was it an intense story line that kept watchers engaged throughout, but it left viewers continuing the conversation after the movie had finished. It's a perfect story for a scary movie night with a group of friends. "Hamilton" — The smash-hit Broadway show finally made its way to Disney+ at the beginning of July this year. Not only did previous fans of the show get to watch it whenever they want without spending the hefty price tag of the original Broadway show, but it created a whole new crowd of fans of the musical, whether they are previous Broadway fans or not. Hamilton being available to the masses also paved the road for a bunch of memes, most known for being found on the app TikTok. "Black is King" — Directed, written and produced by superstar Beyoncé, Black is King is a visual album released on Disney+ at the end of July. In a summer where racial tensions were higher than ever before, it showed a beautiful story from the viewpoint of a Black man, highlighting Black identity and Black Pride. Beyoncé shocked many this year after being nominated for a number of Grammys set to premiere in early 2021. "The King of Staten Island" — "Saturday Night Live's" favorite heart-throb made his starring-role debut in his movie King of Staten Island this past summer, which is loosely based off of Pete Davidson's life growing up in Staten Island after losing his father to the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the Twin Towers in New York City. The movie is a comical yet heartwarming story that left many viewers with tears in their eyes after it finished.
TV Shows: "Love is Blind" — This new reality TV show debuted in early 2020 asking the question, is love really blind? "Love is Blind" became the new binge-worthy romance reality TV show in the early parts of quarantine, many tuned in to see the drama that unfolded, as well as the many meme formats. This show was light-hearted and fun during a time where that was hard to come by. "Tiger King" — It would be absolutely insane to write an article on TV shows and movies that stole the spotlight in 2020 without mentioning Tiger King. This show was all people could talk about at the beginning of the lockdowns around the US in March. While it followed the story of a bunch of kooky-cat lovers in the South, it brought the world together in a time where we all desperately needed it. "The Crown" — Going into the second round of lockdowns in early November, many people are sprinting to their Netflix accounts to find a new show to watch. The long awaited fourth season of the Netflix original "The Crown" finally featured Princess Diana and followed her relationship with Prince Charles and the royal family. Talk about the royal family sky-rocketed across all forms of social media (including a fair amount of hatred toward the next in line to the throne, Prince Charles). This drama gives people an inside look into the royal family in times where people desperately wanted an inside look and the outpour of positive responses to the show over the past few weeks has marked its importance during 2020. "The Home Edit" — Many people spent more time at home than ever before this year, which is why "The Home Edit," a Netflix original series on home organization makes the cut for one of the most influential TV shows this year. It follows a group of women who are part of an organizing company going to clean up and organize peoples closets, kitchens, or really any part of the house. The show gave people the opportunity to see what could make their vast amount of time spent at home a little cleaner and nicer. |
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