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[09/14/20 - 12:04 PM]
ION Television Is "Your Home for the Holidays" with Four All-New Movie Premieres
ION Television's lineup ranked #2 among networks airing holiday movies in 2019, averaging 919,000 households in primetime.

[via press release from ION Television]

ION TELEVISION IS "YOUR HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS" WITH FOUR ALL-NEW MOVIE PREMIERES

ION's Annual Celebration Continues this December with the Premieres of "A Royal Christmas Engagement," "Christmas Together," "Beaus of Holly" and "The Christmas Sitters," plus more than 30 Returning Favorites

Digital Multicast Network ION Plus Set to Air Nearly 40 Holiday Movies from Halloween through Christmas Day

WEST PALM BEACH, FL, SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 - Beginning Thanksgiving weekend, ION Television will once again be "Your Home for the Holidays." Featuring a festive lineup of four all-new movie premieres and more than 30 returning favorites, ION is kicking off the holiday season on Sunday, November 29, with special holiday fare airing weekends in December through Christmas Day.

ION Television's lineup ranked #2 among networks airing holiday movies in 2019, averaging 919,000 households in primetime. ION's highest-rated movie, "A Christmas Princess," delivered more than 1.7 million total viewers in primetime.*

"At a time when families are spending more time at home together, ION's holiday lineup will provide an enjoyable escape for viewers who have made watching our movies a tradition of their own," said Brandon Burgess, ION Media Chairman and CEO. "The network's continued yearly success proves ION's status as a go-to destination for holiday movie viewers."

ION's digital multicast network, ION Plus, also returns with a full slate of holiday movies in 2020. Beginning with the Halloween-themed "You Cast a Spell on Me" on October 31, ION Plus will feature nearly 40 holiday movies on weekends in November and every day in December through Christmas.

ION Television's new movie premieres air weekends beginning November 29 through December 13. The full holiday movie schedule will be released this fall on iontelevision.com. The following is a list of ION's all-new movies in 2020, including descriptions and cast info.

"A Royal Christmas Engagement"
Cast: Paige Bach, James Nitti, John Schneider
Writer: Adam Rockoff
Director: Fred Olen Ray
Synopsis: A Manhattan ad agency boss, John Holiday, entrusts Lauren to deliver the big pre-holiday client pitch, but only winds up annoying her when she's teamed up with a European consultant. To Lauren's surprise, this consultant turns out to be the handsome Prince Edward of Candashire, masquerading as his consultant pal to escape his royal duties for an incognito American Christmas.
Produced by: Hybrid

"Christmas Together"
Cast: Anna Marie Dobbins, Vivica A. Fox, Marc Herrmann, Riley Coe, Anthony Carro
Writer: Jay Cipriani
Director: David DeCoteau
Synopsis: A brokenhearted New York painter, Ava, and a West Coast widower, Mason, have their lives collide when Mason's young daughter, Mia, rents out his guest house to Ava for Christmas, without her dad's knowledge, in an attempt to convince her dad she is responsible enough to earn a dog for Christmas.
Produced by: Hybrid

"Beaus of Holly"
Cast: Jennifer Freeman, Johnny Pacar, Nikki Leigh, Michael Copon
Writers: Kelly Goodner, Jim Hemphill & David Michael Latt
Director: Anthony C. Ferrante
Synopsis: When Holly boldly proposes to Phil, he confesses he needs to first work things out with a long-ago ex. Having booked a romantic holiday sleigh ride, despondent Holly pours her heart out to sleigh driver, Jake, who takes a refreshing interest in her, until Phil returns.
Produced by: The Asylum

"The Christmas Sitters"
Cast: Tristin Mays, Nathan Owens, GloZell Green, Melissa Ordway, Justin Gaston, Chris Soules
Writers: Sam Jackson, Anna Rasmussen
Director: Dylan Vox
Synopsis: Facing holiday flight delays on a return trip from Europe, two parents double-book incompatible babysitters: the mother's BFF lawyer friend, Nora, and the dad's guitarist half-brother, Max, to look after their two kids and dog. After a rather stormy start, an attraction grows.
Produced by: The Asylum

*Source: Nielsen Media Research. 11/28/19 - 1/1/20. C3 impressions (000). Prime (M-Su 7p-1a). Top rated movie based on P2+. Original network holiday movie telecasts excluding repeats.

About ION Media

ION Media is an independent, privately held media company launched in 2007. ION Media's flagship network, ION Television, is the most widely distributed and watched independent broadcast network in the U.S., serving 100+ million homes with a popular lineup of TV series, plus original shows and movies. ION Media also broadcasts two digital multicast networks nationally: ION Plus, offering general entertainment content; and Qubo, dedicated to children and families with content that entertains and educates. ION is the nation's largest operator of full-power TV broadcast stations by national household reach, with 71 full-power stations. For more information, visit www.ionmedia.com.

About ION Television

ION Television, a top 5-ranked U.S. general entertainment network, is the flagship of the independent, privately held media company, ION Media. Launched in 2007, ION Television features a "Positively Entertaining" schedule of proven, award-winning programs, quality original series and popular holiday movies available on multiple platforms via its state-of-the-art distribution system. As owner of the nation's largest broadcast station group, ION's 71 full-power stations reach 100+ million homes. For more information, visit www.iontelevision.com.

About ION Plus

ION Plus is a digital multicast network featuring a proven slate of television's most-watched dramas and holiday movies in a binge-friendly schedule. ION Plus' diverse array of programs are both entertaining and engaging. ION Plus is available over-the-air 24/7. For more information, visit www.ionplustv.com.





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· ROYAL CHRISTMAS ENGAGEMENT, A (ION)





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