A Biltmore Christmas Movie Is Coming To Hallmark And Here’s When
Gorgeous views from a morning hike
We started hearing about “A Biltmore Christmas” some time ago. But, ’tis the season is finally here. Hallmark announced that the movie set at the iconic North Carolina estate premieres Thanksgiving weekend.
According to WSPA, we get to see “A Biltmore Christmas” Sunday, November 26 at 8 p.m. For all my fellow Hallmark Christmas movie enthusiasts, the stars are Bethany Joy Lenz, Kristoff Polaha, Jonathan Frakes and Robert Picardo.
I remember writing about this film when the production company first announced it. And, the plot loosely revolves around a screenwriter named Lucy hired for a script to remake a classic movie filmed at the estate in 1947.
And, of course, one of the things we love most about those holiday movies is the fantasy and fairytale of them. So, “A Biltmore Christmas” is no exception. Lucy visits the estate for research and breaks an hourglass. Obviously, this results in an opportunity for time travel and a meeting with her soulmate. Lucy finds herself in the gilded age of Hollywood. And, this lends itself to the romance of the era and beautiful costumes.
The Biltmore Estate is one of my all time favorite visits in North Carolina. For many years, my family and I visited for the beautiful candlelight Christmas evenings. We made a weekend of it with dinner at one of the estate restaurants, a home tour and a return visit the next day for lunch and a winery tour. I recommend it highly.
So, grab your popcorn, warm sweaters, blankets and cocoa for the premiere of “A Biltmore Christmas” on Hallmark Channel Thanksgiving weekend.
Experts Say These Are The 9 Best Movies Filmed In North Carolina
North Carolina may not be the first state that comes to your mind when you think of film production. And yes we aren’t New York or California but that doesn’t mean some fantastic movies weren’t filmed in North Carolina. While Hollywood gets the glamour and notoriety, plenty of iconic films have been shot all over the United States. And this certainly includes North Carolina. I’m not a movie buff, though I do enjoy watching them from time to time. Mainly when I have the attention span and time! And honestly, the first film that came to my mind when I saw this list, well actually I don’t think it was made in North Carolina at all. And it wasn’t filmed because it’s animated.
My mind instantly went to the Disney classic “Cars”. Even more surprising? I’ve never seen it. I just remember hearing about it when they did the premiere at Charlotte Motor Speedway. But don’t worry, I did think of one that actually shot in North Carolina (and made this list)- Dirty Dancing. I’m sure you know that the classic 80’s film was shot at Lake Lure, NC. But is it the best one to come out of the state? Our friends at BetCarolina have it ranked high, but not first. BetCarolina.com compiled a list of movies filmed in North Carolina and ranked them based on a point system.
This point system uses IMDb rating, Rotten Tomatoes Audience and Critics’ Scores, and Oscars recognition to rank the top 10 movies shot in North Carolina. Did your favorite make the list? Number one is definitely a beloved film North Carolina can be proud of! Keep reading to see the top films. You can read the full study by BetCarolina here.
Debbie Nance is the afternoon co-host along with her husband on "The Charlie and Debbie Show" at WSOC, Country 1037 in Charlotte, North Carolina. She has been with the station for 18 years. Debbie is a CMA Award winner for Radio Personality of the Year. And, she has worked in radio for 40 years. Before her current afternoon position, Debbie spent more than a decade as co-host on morning shows in several markets across the Southeast. As a content creator for Country 1037, Debbie writes articles about food, new restaurants in the Carolinas and travel experiences.
