Made-for-TV holiday movies are booming -- and Connecticut is cashing in
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Norwich City Hall is decorated for the annual “Light Up City Hall” event in Norwich, Conn., Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. Scenes from Hallmark movie Sugar Plum Twist were filmed at City Hall. (AP Photo/Susan Haigh) Christina and Raul Nieves of Windsor Locks ride the Bushnell Park Carousel in Hartford, Conn., Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. Scenes from the Hallmark movie “Ghost of Christmas Always” were filmed at the carousel. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill) People walk by the Silas W Robbins B & B in Wethersfield, Conn., Saturday, Dec.
AI Summary
Main Idea: Holiday movie fans are flocking to Connecticut film sites as Hallmark and similar networks keep making more made-for-TV Christmas romances.
Key Points:
- Connecticut has been featured in at least 22 holiday films, and the state is promoting a Christmas movie trail to draw tourists.
- Mayfield Tours sold out a weeklong holiday movie tour that took fans to filming spots in Connecticut and nearby states.
- Local businesses and towns say the movie trail is bringing attention, visitors, and sales, from tour buses to themed merchandise.
- The holiday movie business keeps growing, with about 100 new films a year, even as Connecticut lawmakers debate film tax credits that could affect future productions.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
Connecticut tax credits for film shoots could reduce state revenue if lawmakers keep them, leaving less money for public services.
Positive Impact
Hallmark, Lifetime, and tour companies are bringing visitors and spending to small businesses, hotels, and local attractions in Connecticut.
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Candidate Entities6 candidates · 5 weighted vote min · 70% decision
- Hallmark ChannelcompanyPrimaryAI selected
Core entertainment brand driving the holiday movie boom discussed throughout the article.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - Anthony M. AnthonypersonMajorAI selected
Connecticut chief marketing officer quoted on the state’s rebranding and movie-trail effort.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - Debbie MayfieldpersonMajorAI selected
Co-owner of Mayfield Tours who helped plan and run the Connecticut holiday movie tour.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - LifetimecompanyMajorAI selected
Major competing network named as part of the holiday movie market and filming trend.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - Mayfield TourscompanyMajorAI selected
Tour operator organizing the sold-out Hallmark Movie Christmas Tour featured in the story.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - Ken MayfieldpersonContextCandidate
Co-owner of Mayfield Tours mentioned in connection with the tour business.
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