GRAMMY WINNER KELLY ROWLAND SET TO STAR AND EXECUTIVE PRODUCE THE FOURTH INSTALLMENT OF HER HOLIDAY MOVIE FRANCHISE WITH "MERRY LIDDLE CHRISTMAS VACATION" AS A TENTPOLE FILM FOR THIS YEAR'S "IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFETIME" HOLIDAY SLATE
Los Angeles, CA (March 8, 2023) - The Liddles are back! Lifetime is in development with the fourth
installment of the Merry Liddle Christmas movies franchise, Merry Liddle Christmas Vacation set to
premiere as a tentpole movie for 2023's It's a Wonderful Lifetime holiday slate. Kelly Rowland returns to
executive produce and star as Jacquie, who gave birth to twins in 2021's Merry Liddle Christmas Baby. This
new Liddle movie will follow the family as they head on a family vacation for the holidays. Production is set to
begin later this year.
"We are so ecstatic for the next movie of this fantastic holiday movie franchise and keep the story of the
Liddles going," said EVP, Scripted Content, Tanya Lopez. "People have fallen in love with this family, and we
are thrilled to continue to evolve their story with our incredible partner and star Kelly Rowland."
"The Liddle Christmas story has literally become a big part of my own family's Christmas. I love sitting with
my family and friends to watch the films, and I am always happy to get back on set with these amazing actors
who have become family," says Kelly. "To wear two hats as executive producer and actress is always
challenging and exciting. I cannot wait for everyone to see the next beautiful adventure."
This holiday season, the Liddle family is back together again, and ready to spend the holidays at a beautiful
resort. Hoping to create new Christmas traditions, the Liddles are gathered to celebrate Jacquie and Tyler's
wedding anniversary and the twins' birthday. But their holiday vacation is far from paradise with tensions
mounting with Jacquie (Kelly Rowland) feeling Tyler is prioritizing his work over their family. Meanwhile
Treena and Julian struggle to balance time with each other as Kiara and Chris navigate raising Kiara's
son. Marchelle and Wade are determined to keep Liddle Christmas traditions alive, even far from their
homes, and despite the chaos of the season, the Liddles find a deeper understanding of each other, and all
their small blessings complete their big Liddle family.
Merry Liddle Christmas Vacation is produced by MarVista Entertainment for Lifetime. Kelly Rowland, Larry
Grimaldi, Ani Kevork, Hannah Pillemer, Fernando Szew and Loretha Jones will serve as executive
producers. The script is written by Andrea Stevens and King Hassan and a search is underway for a
director.
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