Ion To ‘Bring The Holidays Home’ With 6 Movies

Starting this month, Ion Television will “Bring the Holidays Home” with the U.S. television premieres of six holiday movies. Following record audiences in 2017, Ion will kick off its 10th holiday movie season on Sunday, Nov. 25, and will air all-new movies and more than 25 returning favorites on weekends through Christmas Day.

Ion said last year’s holiday lineup delivered its highest household ratings ever, averaging 887,000 in primetime, while ranking second among networks airing holiday movies. Ion’s highest-rated movie, A Prince for Christmas, averaged 1.2 million viewers.

“The holiday movie season has become a significant part of Ion Television’s programming strategy, and it continues to prove its value to both the network and our advertisers,” said Brandon Burgess, Ion chairman-CEO. “As a top-rated destination entering our 10th year of holiday movie offerings, we’re excited to continue this festive tradition for our loyal viewers.”

Ion Television’s holiday movie season begins on Nov. 25, with the premiere of Christmas Cupid’s Arrow starting at 9 p.m. ET. The following are Ion’s all-new movies for 2018.

Christmas Cupid’s Arrow – Sunday, Nov. 25, 9 p.m. ET Cast: Elisabeth Harnois, Jonathan Togo, Chad Michael Collins, Sasha Jackson

A Wedding for Christmas – Sunday, Dec. 2, 9 p.m. ET Cast: Vivica A. Fox, Cristine Prosperi, Colton Little, Curtis McGann, Lesli Kay, William McNamara

Rent-an-Elf – Saturday, Dec. 8, 9 p.m. ET Cast: Kim Shaw, Sean Patrick Thomas, Nicholle Tom, Yohance & Zakei Biagas-Bey, Debbi Morgan, Luke Jones

A Snow White Christmas – Sunday, Dec. 9, 9 p.m. ET Cast: Carolyn Hennesy, Michelle Randolph, Liam McNeill, Colt Prattes, Richard Barnes

Country Christmas Album – Saturday, Dec. 15, 9 p.m. ET Cast: Hannah Barefoot, Evan Gamble, Taylor Bedford, Alexander Kane, Kevin Crowley, Will Blagrove

A Christmas in Royal Fashion – Sunday, Dec. 16, 9 p.m. 8 p.m. ET Cast: Cindy Busby, Diarmaid Murtagh, Michael Paré