Hallmark Premieres First Rhode Island Christmas Movie Since 1999

Hallmark's 2025 holiday lineup features a special Christmas time travel romance titled "A Newport Christmas," marking the first Hallmark Christmas movie set in Newport, Rhode Island, since 1999. The film follows Ella, a Newport socialite from 1905 who mysteriously wakes up in 2025 and meets Nick, a local historian and sailor, as they navigate love and the risk of altering history. The movie, starring Wes Brown and Ginna Claire Mason, showcases Newport's historic charm and is part of Hallmark's broader "Countdown to Christmas" event, which includes 24 new holiday films premiering from October through December. Hallmark's event also features familiar stars like Erin Krakow and Lacey Chabert, delivering two months of festive programming. Additionally, Newport is hosting a "Countdown to Christmas" celebration on November 15, 2025, with live music, celebrity guests, and a grand Christmas lights switch-on, enhancing the city's festive atmosphere. This combination of media and live events highlights Newport's emergence as a notable Christmas destination in 2025.