What are the Waltons grateful for as Thanksgiving rolls around “this” year? (Besides the fact that Daddy hasn’t turned into an evil speedster who terrorizes Jefferson County, Va.?)
Family matriarch Olivia (played again by Scandal‘s Bellamy Young) poses that question to the hubs and their bountiful brood in our exclusive sneak peek from The CW’s A Waltons Thanksgiving movie, which premieres this Sunday, Nov. 20 at 8/7c.
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Family matriarch Olivia (played again by Scandal‘s Bellamy Young) poses that question to the hubs and their bountiful brood in our exclusive sneak peek from The CW’s A Waltons Thanksgiving movie, which premieres this Sunday, Nov. 20 at 8/7c.
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- 11/16/2022
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
The CW is keeping the magic of Walton's Mountain alive with another installment in the movie franchise that began with the highly successful The Waltons' Homecoming.
This November, in addition to your own family, you'll also get to spend time with one of America's most beloved families.
TV Fanatic is honored to share your first look at the key art!
A Waltons Thanksgiving reunites the Walton family as they prepare for Thanksgiving in 1934.
The Depression has affected everyone, but John Walton (Teddy Sears) has found a way to provide for his family through the farm and by picking up odd jobs from the eccentric Baldwin Sisters.
It's also the time of year for the Annual Harvest Festival Fair, where carnival rides, talent shows, and pie contests become the center of attention for the Waltons.
As the story unfolds, John Boy learns the true meaning of taking responsibility; Mary Ellen comes to understand patience and collaboration,...
This November, in addition to your own family, you'll also get to spend time with one of America's most beloved families.
TV Fanatic is honored to share your first look at the key art!
A Waltons Thanksgiving reunites the Walton family as they prepare for Thanksgiving in 1934.
The Depression has affected everyone, but John Walton (Teddy Sears) has found a way to provide for his family through the farm and by picking up odd jobs from the eccentric Baldwin Sisters.
It's also the time of year for the Annual Harvest Festival Fair, where carnival rides, talent shows, and pie contests become the center of attention for the Waltons.
As the story unfolds, John Boy learns the true meaning of taking responsibility; Mary Ellen comes to understand patience and collaboration,...
- 10/24/2022
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
What could those tight-knit Waltons be transfixed by in A Waltons Thanksgiving? “It’s the stunning fireworks display that closes out our Harvest Festival Fair,” says Bellamy Young. Young returns as matriarch Olivia Walton for this “beautiful Thanksgiving adventure” airing November 20 at 8/7c on The CW, but it’s not all pyrotechnics and games. As she teases, “trouble can be lurking around every corner.” The CW As the CW logline reads, “John Boy (Shroyer) learns the true meaning of taking responsibility, Mary Ellen (Marcelle LeBlanc) comes to understand patience and collaboration, Grandma (Rebecca Koon) finds that winning can be complicated, and Olivia (Young) shares her healing heart with every other Walton family member — at a time when each ...
- 10/7/2022
- TV Insider
The Waltons are returning to The CW. A new movie is coming to the network this Thanksgiving. The film is a sequel to The Waltons: Homecoming movie which aired last year and was based on The Waltons, the beloved TV series which ran on CBS for nine seasons.
Bellamy Young, Logan Shroyer, Teddy Sears, Marcelle LeBlanc, Christian Finlayson, Tatum Matthews, Samuel Goergen, Callaway Corrick, Alpha Trivette, and Rebecca Koon star in the special and Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr. will guest. Sears is replacing Ben Lawson as John Walton Sr. in this movie.
Richard Thomas, who starred in the original series as the young John Boy Walton, will return as the show's narrator. That role was filled in the 1972-81 show by series creator Earl Hamner Jr....
Bellamy Young, Logan Shroyer, Teddy Sears, Marcelle LeBlanc, Christian Finlayson, Tatum Matthews, Samuel Goergen, Callaway Corrick, Alpha Trivette, and Rebecca Koon star in the special and Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr. will guest. Sears is replacing Ben Lawson as John Walton Sr. in this movie.
Richard Thomas, who starred in the original series as the young John Boy Walton, will return as the show's narrator. That role was filled in the 1972-81 show by series creator Earl Hamner Jr....
- 9/16/2022
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
The Waltons will return for another holiday movie on The CW.
The network revealed Wednesday that A Waltons Thanksgiving will premiere Sunday, November 20, at 8/7c.
A follow-up to the highly successful The Waltons’ Homecoming, the movie reunites the Walton family as they prepare for Thanksgiving in 1934.
"The Depression has affected everyone, but John Walton (Teddy Sears) has found a way to provide for his family through the farm and by picking up odd jobs from the eccentric Baldwin Sisters," the logline teases.
"It’s also the time of year for the Annual Harvest Festival Fair, where carnival rides, talent shows and pie contests become the center of attention for the Waltons."
"As the story unfolds, John Boy (Logan Shroyer) learns the true meaning of taking responsibility, Mary Ellen (Marcelle LeBlanc) comes to understand patience and collaboration, Grandma (Rebecca Koon) finds that winning can be complicated, and Olivia (Bellamy Young) shares...
The network revealed Wednesday that A Waltons Thanksgiving will premiere Sunday, November 20, at 8/7c.
A follow-up to the highly successful The Waltons’ Homecoming, the movie reunites the Walton family as they prepare for Thanksgiving in 1934.
"The Depression has affected everyone, but John Walton (Teddy Sears) has found a way to provide for his family through the farm and by picking up odd jobs from the eccentric Baldwin Sisters," the logline teases.
"It’s also the time of year for the Annual Harvest Festival Fair, where carnival rides, talent shows and pie contests become the center of attention for the Waltons."
"As the story unfolds, John Boy (Logan Shroyer) learns the true meaning of taking responsibility, Mary Ellen (Marcelle LeBlanc) comes to understand patience and collaboration, Grandma (Rebecca Koon) finds that winning can be complicated, and Olivia (Bellamy Young) shares...
- 9/14/2022
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
The CW will premiere the new, original made-for-television movie A Waltons Thanksgiving on Nov. 20.
The movie is a follow up to the network’s successful The Waltons’ Homecoming, which was was the network’s second most-watched special of the 2021-22 season. The latest flick reunites the Walton family as they prepare for Thanksgiving in 1934. The Depression has affected everyone, but John Walton (Teddy Sears) has found a way to provide for his family through the farm and by picking up odd jobs from the eccentric Baldwin Sisters. It’s also the time of year for the Annual Harvest Festival Fair, where carnival rides, talent shows and pie contests become the center of attention for the Waltons. As the story unfolds, John Boy (Logan Shroyer) learns the true meaning of taking responsibility, Mary Ellen (Marcelle LeBlanc) comes to understand patience and collaboration, Grandma (Rebecca Koon) finds that winning can be complicated,...
The movie is a follow up to the network’s successful The Waltons’ Homecoming, which was was the network’s second most-watched special of the 2021-22 season. The latest flick reunites the Walton family as they prepare for Thanksgiving in 1934. The Depression has affected everyone, but John Walton (Teddy Sears) has found a way to provide for his family through the farm and by picking up odd jobs from the eccentric Baldwin Sisters. It’s also the time of year for the Annual Harvest Festival Fair, where carnival rides, talent shows and pie contests become the center of attention for the Waltons. As the story unfolds, John Boy (Logan Shroyer) learns the true meaning of taking responsibility, Mary Ellen (Marcelle LeBlanc) comes to understand patience and collaboration, Grandma (Rebecca Koon) finds that winning can be complicated,...
- 9/14/2022
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
“The Waltons: Homecoming” special at CW has added ten new cast members.
Ben Lawson, Marcelle LeBlanc, Christian Finlayson, Tatum Matthews, Samuel Goergen, Callaway Corrick, Rebecca Koon, Alpha Trivette, Marilyn McCoo, and Billy Davis Jr. will all star in the special. They join previously announced stars Bellamy Young, who plays Olivia Walton, Logan Shroyer, who plays John Boy, and Richard Thomas, who originally starred as John Boy Walton in the beloved television series “The Waltons,” in the role of The Narrator.
“The Waltons: Homecoming” comes on the 50th anniversary of “The Homecoming: A Christmas Story,” which aired on CBS in 1971. It is set in the 1933 Depression Era and told through the eyes of John Boy (Shroyer), the 17-year-old eldest child of John (Lawson) and Olivia Walton (Young). His mother expects John Boy to help her raise his sisters and brothers, and his father expects him to follow in his footsteps to help support the family,...
Ben Lawson, Marcelle LeBlanc, Christian Finlayson, Tatum Matthews, Samuel Goergen, Callaway Corrick, Rebecca Koon, Alpha Trivette, Marilyn McCoo, and Billy Davis Jr. will all star in the special. They join previously announced stars Bellamy Young, who plays Olivia Walton, Logan Shroyer, who plays John Boy, and Richard Thomas, who originally starred as John Boy Walton in the beloved television series “The Waltons,” in the role of The Narrator.
“The Waltons: Homecoming” comes on the 50th anniversary of “The Homecoming: A Christmas Story,” which aired on CBS in 1971. It is set in the 1933 Depression Era and told through the eyes of John Boy (Shroyer), the 17-year-old eldest child of John (Lawson) and Olivia Walton (Young). His mother expects John Boy to help her raise his sisters and brothers, and his father expects him to follow in his footsteps to help support the family,...
- 6/10/2021
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
The CW has rounded out the cast for its original made-for-tv movie The Waltons’ Homecoming. Ben Lawson (Firefly Lane) stars as patriarch John Walton Sr., joining previously announced Bellamy Young (Scandal) who stars as his wife Olivia, Logan Shroyer (This is Us) as John Boy and Richard Thomas, who originally starred as John Boy Walton in The Waltons series, as “The Narrator.”
The Waltons’ Homecoming marks the 50th anniversary of The Homecoming: A Christmas Story television movie, which aired December 19, 1971, and launched the long-running series The Waltons, created by Earl Hamner.
The Waltons: Homecoming is set in the 1933 Depression Era and told through the eyes of John Boy, the 17-year-old eldest child of John and Olivia Walton. His mother expects John Boy to help her raise his sisters and brothers, and his father expects him to follow in his footsteps to help support the family, but secretly, John Boy wants to be a writer.
The Waltons’ Homecoming marks the 50th anniversary of The Homecoming: A Christmas Story television movie, which aired December 19, 1971, and launched the long-running series The Waltons, created by Earl Hamner.
The Waltons: Homecoming is set in the 1933 Depression Era and told through the eyes of John Boy, the 17-year-old eldest child of John and Olivia Walton. His mother expects John Boy to help her raise his sisters and brothers, and his father expects him to follow in his footsteps to help support the family, but secretly, John Boy wants to be a writer.
- 6/10/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
The CW has filled out its Walton family for the upcoming TV movie “The Waltons’ Homecoming.”
Ben Lawson will play family patriarch John Walton Sr., joining the previously announced Bellamy Young (Olivia Walton), Logan Shroyer (John Boy) and original cast member Richard Thomas, who will narrate as older John Boy.
The other new cast additions include Marcelle Le Blanc (Mary Ellen), Christian Finlayson (Jason), Tatum Matthew (Erin), Samuel Goergen (Jim Bob), Callaway Corrick (Elizabeth), Rebecca Coon (Grandma Walton), Alpha Trivette (Grandpa Walton), Marilyn McCoo (Sister Harriet) and Billy Davis Jr. (Brother William).
Timed to the 50th anniversary of the original movie that launched the series, “The Waltons’ Homecoming” will revisit the franchise and will air during the holiday season.
The film is set in the 1933 Depression Era and told through the eyes of John Boy. Here is the full description:
His mother expects John Boy to help her raise his sisters and brothers,...
Ben Lawson will play family patriarch John Walton Sr., joining the previously announced Bellamy Young (Olivia Walton), Logan Shroyer (John Boy) and original cast member Richard Thomas, who will narrate as older John Boy.
The other new cast additions include Marcelle Le Blanc (Mary Ellen), Christian Finlayson (Jason), Tatum Matthew (Erin), Samuel Goergen (Jim Bob), Callaway Corrick (Elizabeth), Rebecca Coon (Grandma Walton), Alpha Trivette (Grandpa Walton), Marilyn McCoo (Sister Harriet) and Billy Davis Jr. (Brother William).
Timed to the 50th anniversary of the original movie that launched the series, “The Waltons’ Homecoming” will revisit the franchise and will air during the holiday season.
The film is set in the 1933 Depression Era and told through the eyes of John Boy. Here is the full description:
His mother expects John Boy to help her raise his sisters and brothers,...
- 6/10/2021
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
Stars: Elizabeth Banks, David Denman, Jackson A. Dunn, Abraham Clinkscales, Christian Finlayson, Jennifer Holland, Emmie Hunter, Matt Jones, Meredith Hagner, Becky Wahlstrom, Terence Rosemore, Gregory Alan Williams, Elizabeth Becka, Annie Humphrey | Written by Brian Gunn, Mark Gunn | Directed by David Yarovesky
Brightburn is directed by David Yarovesky and is the first and seemingly last entry in the shared nepotism universe of the Gunn family. Produced by James Gunn and written by Brian and Mark Gunn, Brightburn follows Elizabeth Banks and David Denman as married couple Tori and Kyle Breyer who are one night shocked to discover an unknown terrestrial object crash land outside their farm. On discovery, they find a baby boy, who they take in as one of their own as son Brandon. Hidden from the truth of his origin and beginning to develop into a young man, on his twelfth birthday Brandon’s life slowly begins to unravel...
Brightburn is directed by David Yarovesky and is the first and seemingly last entry in the shared nepotism universe of the Gunn family. Produced by James Gunn and written by Brian and Mark Gunn, Brightburn follows Elizabeth Banks and David Denman as married couple Tori and Kyle Breyer who are one night shocked to discover an unknown terrestrial object crash land outside their farm. On discovery, they find a baby boy, who they take in as one of their own as son Brandon. Hidden from the truth of his origin and beginning to develop into a young man, on his twelfth birthday Brandon’s life slowly begins to unravel...
- 10/21/2019
- by Jak-Luke Sharp
- Nerdly
Stars: Elizabeth Banks, David Denman, Jackson A. Dunn, Abraham Clinkscales, Christian Finlayson, Jennifer Holland, Emmie Hunter, Matt Jones, Meredith Hagner, Becky Wahlstrom, Terence Rosemore, Gregory Alan Williams, Elizabeth Becka, Annie Humphrey | Written by Brian Gunn, Mark Gunn | Directed by David Yarovesky
Brightburn is directed by David Yarovesky and is the first and seemingly last entry in the shared nepotism universe of the Gunn family. Produced by James Gunn and written by Brian and Mark Gunn, Brightburn follows Elizabeth Banks and David Denman as married couple Tori and Kyle Breyer who are one night shocked to discover an unknown terrestrial object crash land outside their farm. On discovery, they find a baby boy, who they take in as one of their own as son Brandon. Hidden from the truth of his origin and beginning to develop into a young man, on his twelfth birthday Brandon’s life slowly begins to unravel...
Brightburn is directed by David Yarovesky and is the first and seemingly last entry in the shared nepotism universe of the Gunn family. Produced by James Gunn and written by Brian and Mark Gunn, Brightburn follows Elizabeth Banks and David Denman as married couple Tori and Kyle Breyer who are one night shocked to discover an unknown terrestrial object crash land outside their farm. On discovery, they find a baby boy, who they take in as one of their own as son Brandon. Hidden from the truth of his origin and beginning to develop into a young man, on his twelfth birthday Brandon’s life slowly begins to unravel...
- 6/21/2019
- by Jak-Luke Sharp
- Nerdly
Elizabeth Banks, David Denman, Jackson Dunn, Director David Yarovesky and Producer James Gunn are interviewed by DaniElle DeLaite for their movie Brightburn which moulds the superhero movie with the horror genre. The film was written by Brian Gunn and Mark Gunn and also stars Abraham Clinkscales, Christian Finlayson, Jennifer Holland and Emmie Hunter.
Jackson Dunn talks about the many different variants of the Brightburn suit he tried on, and then how he felt stepping into the final costume. Elizabeth Banks tells us about the time she walked into the dressing room with dozens of Brightburn masks staring at her.
Related: We loved the film – here’s our glowing review.
James Gunn talks about taking elements of the superhero and horror genres and making something new and exciting. The idea of a superhero that was actually a supervillain is a very simple one, and Gunn talked about deconstructing superhero myths to help bring this idea alive.
Jackson Dunn talks about the many different variants of the Brightburn suit he tried on, and then how he felt stepping into the final costume. Elizabeth Banks tells us about the time she walked into the dressing room with dozens of Brightburn masks staring at her.
Related: We loved the film – here’s our glowing review.
James Gunn talks about taking elements of the superhero and horror genres and making something new and exciting. The idea of a superhero that was actually a supervillain is a very simple one, and Gunn talked about deconstructing superhero myths to help bring this idea alive.
- 6/15/2019
- by Jon Lyus
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Stars: Wendi McLendon-Covey, Madison Iseman, Jeremy Ray Taylor, Caleel Harris, Ken Jeong, Chris Parnell, Bryce Cass, Peyton Wich, Shari Headley, Christian Finlayson, Matthew J. Vasquez, Courtney Lauren Cummings, Jessi Goei, Drew Scheid, Tyler Silva | Written by Rob Lieber | Directed by Ari Sandel
Teenager Sarah Quinn (Madison Iseman) lives with her mother Kathy (Wendi McLendon-Covey) and younger brother Sonny (Jeremy Ray Taylor) in Wardenclyffe, New York. Sarah is attempting to get into Columbia University by writing an essay about fear. Kathy agrees to watch Sonny’s friend Sam Carter (Caleel Harris) while his father goes out of town. Sonny and Sam are attempting to start a garbage cleanup business, and are called after school to clean up an abandoned house. Inside, they find a locked manuscript and open it, causing Slappy the Dummy to appear. They unknowingly bring him to life by speaking magic words found in his pocket. The book...
Teenager Sarah Quinn (Madison Iseman) lives with her mother Kathy (Wendi McLendon-Covey) and younger brother Sonny (Jeremy Ray Taylor) in Wardenclyffe, New York. Sarah is attempting to get into Columbia University by writing an essay about fear. Kathy agrees to watch Sonny’s friend Sam Carter (Caleel Harris) while his father goes out of town. Sonny and Sam are attempting to start a garbage cleanup business, and are called after school to clean up an abandoned house. Inside, they find a locked manuscript and open it, causing Slappy the Dummy to appear. They unknowingly bring him to life by speaking magic words found in his pocket. The book...
- 12/21/2018
- by Jak-Luke Sharp
- Nerdly
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