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[11/05/19 - 03:46 PM]
BYUtv Brings Everyone "Together for Christmas" with John Legend, The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square with Kristin Chenoweth, Will Forte, "Christmas Jars," "The Nutcracker" and More
Highlights include the long-awaited movie adaptation of the New York Times bestselling novel "Christmas Jars."

[02/26/19 - 11:16 AM]
BYUtv Announces Production of Long-Awaited "Christmas Jars" Movie Adaptation
Based on the bestselling novel by Jason F. Wright, it tells the story of reporter Hope Jensen, who uncovers the remarkable secret behind the "Christmas Jars" - glass jars filled with coins and bills anonymously left for people in need.







CHRISTMAS JARS (BYUTV)
BROADCAST HISTORY:
12/1/19
STATUS:
telefilm/mini-series in the can
DESCRIPTION:
(from BYUtv's press release, November 2019) Sunday, Dec. 1 at 8 p.m. ET: BYUtv will present the television premiere of its original movie adaptation of "Christmas Jars," which was presented in more than 800 theaters across the country in a special Fathom Event on Nov. 4. The number six film in the nation, it had the highest per screen average of any of the top 10. Based on the New York Times bestseller by Jason F. Wright, "Christmas Jars" tells the story of aspiring reporter Hope Jensen (Jeni Ross), who uncovers the remarkable secret behind a holiday phenomenon: glass jars filled with coins and bills anonymously left for people in need. After experiencing a personal tragedy, Hope is unexpectedly gifted a jar. Realizing the story could be her big break, she goes undercover to learn more about the origin of the jars but ultimately finds much more in the lives of the people she meets. Will she lose the love and acceptance they've shown her when the truth of her intentions is revealed? The beloved novel, which has sold over a million copies, created a new holiday tradition that has changed the lives of people all over the country. "Christmas Jars" is a reminder that kindness truly is contagious. "Christmas Jars" was produced by Muse Entertainment and BYUtv.
PRINCIPAL CAST INFORMATION:
· Jeni Ross as Hope Jensen
· Markian Tarasiuk
CREW INFORMATION:
· Jason F. Wright as BOOK
· Jesse Prupas as EP
· Jonas Prupas as EP
· Jonathan Wright as DIR
· Shane Boucher as PROD
GENRE(S):
· based on a book
· mow
STUDIO INFORMATION:
· Muse Entertainment