EMILIE ULLERUP AND KEVIN MCGARRY STAR IN ‘WINTER CASTLE,’ A NEW, ORIGINAL MOVIE PREMIERING JANUARY 5, ON HALLMARK CHANNEL

EMILIE ULLERUP AND KEVIN MCGARRY STAR IN ‘WINTER CASTLE,’ A NEW, ORIGINAL MOVIE PREMIERING JANUARY 5, ON HALLMARK CHANNEL

Kicks Off Network’s Annual “Winterfest” Programming Event


 STUDIO CITY, CA – December 12, 2018 – For Emilie Ullerup (“Chesapeake Shores,” True Memoirs of an International Assa s sin ) and Kevin McGarry (“Heartland,” “When Calls the Heart”), the magical setting of an ice hotel could spark romance in “Winter Castle,” premiering Saturday, January 5 (9 p.m. ET/PT), on Hallmark Channel as part of the network’s annual “Winterfest” programming event.  Born and raised in sunny California, Jenny (Ullerup) is thrilled when her sister Meg (Melanie Mullen, “So Awkward”) decides to have a destination wedding at an ice hotel.  Having never attended a frosty wedding, Jenny is excited to sign up for the full experience.  Meg is just as excited to set up Jenny with the handsome best man, Craig (McGarry), whom she’s convinced is perfect for her.  Jenny is immediately entranced by the magical décor of the ice hotel and also finds herself instantly smitten with Craig.  But when his “plus one,” Lana (Meghan Heffern, “UnREAL”) unexpectedly shows up, Jenny’s hopes for a wintery romance quickly melt.  As the pre-wedding festivities unfold and their wedding party duties throw her and Craig together the connection between them can’t be denied.  Lana’s aversion to the frigid temps and attempt to fight off a cold sideline her from the frosty activities, leaving Jenny and Craig to enjoy the winter wonderland together and, just maybe, find true romance.  “Winter Castle” is from Johnson Production Group.  Timothy O. Johnson and Andrew C. Erin are executive producers.  Hayden Baptiste is producer.  Marita Grabiak directed from a script by Barbara Kymlicka.