DEAR SANTA, I NEED A DATE | ATLANTA SET VISIT & INTERVIEW WITH RAY-J, REAGAN GOMEZ-PRESTON Sunday 08 December, 2019
Holiday movie season and I am happy to share this upcomin film, DEAR SANTA, I NEED A DATE, where I actually visited the set and interviewed the cast for the tv movie. This was back in September, but it was fun getting on the set and in the spirit in anticipation for this movie!
TV One brings the holiday spirit with the premiere of the original film, DEAR SANTA, I NEED A DATE, which will air on Sunday, December 8 at 7 P.M. ET/6C, followed by an encore presentation at 9 P.M. ET/8C. The film’s stars include Ray J (Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood, Moesha), Reagan Gomez-Preston (The Parent ‘Hood, The Cleveland Show), Anne-Marie Johnson (In Living Color, I’m Gonna Git You Sucka), Jay DeVon Johnson (The Favorite), MAJOR. (Star),Reginae Carter (Growing Up Hip Hop: Atlanta) and B. Simone (Wild ‘N Out, Girls Cruise). The movie is directed by Terri J. Vaughn (The Steve Harvey Show, Daddy’s Little Girls), who also directed TV One’s 2018 original holiday film MERRY WISHMAS.
ATLANTA, GA – SEPTEMBER 12: Anne-Marie Johnson attends “Dear Santa, I Need a Date” Set Visit on September 12, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia.(Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)
“Working on Dear Santa [I Need a Date] was one of the most enjoyable working experiences in my long career,” stated film star Anne-Marie Johnson. “But more importantly, this wonderful movie will appeal to anyone -regardless of race, ethnicity, age, or gender – who loves love and loves the holidays.”
ATLANTA, GA – SEPTEMBER 12: Terri J. Vaughn attends “Dear Santa, I Need a Date” Set Visit on September 12, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia.(Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)
“I’m excited to have the opportunity to direct my second Christmas movie for TV One. The experience was amazing. Ray J and Reagan Gomez-Preston are so fun as brother and sister,” said Vaughn, the film’s director. “And the cherry on top was getting Anne-Marie Johnson to play their mother. She’s so funny, and I’m such a huge fan of hers. I know the audience will have a lot of fun watching this hilarious cast!”
ATLANTA, GA – SEPTEMBER 12: Reagan Gomez-Preston attends “Dear Santa, I Need a Date” Set Visit on September 12, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia.(Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)
ATLANTA, GA – SEPTEMBER 12: Ray J attends “Dear Santa, I Need a Date” Set Visit on September 12, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia.(Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)
TRAILER
DEAR SANTA, I NEED A DATE tells the comedic story of two successful and ambitious siblings Janelle Vaughn (Gomez-Preston) and Jason Vaughn (Ray J). Their parents, Mr. Vaughn (Jay DeVon Johnson) and Mrs. Vaughn (Johnson), are proud of their children’s flourishing careers but are displeased with their dating lives. Every holiday season, the Vaughn’s anxiously prepare for their children to bring home a significant other only to be disappointed. This year, The Vaughn’s apply pressure by expressing their concerns to Jason and Janelle, which sparks a bet between the siblings on who can find a date by Christmas.
Dear Santa (I Need A Date) will air on Sunday, December 8 at 7 P.M. ET/6C, followed by an encore presentation at 9 P.M. ET/8C.
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I need TVone. Sling TV doesn’t offer. I seen the commercial for this at my in-laws house of Thanksgiving. It looks like it would be a pretty funny movie.
Ha! While this may be a movie, a lot of my friends have said they want a man for Christmas, so this movie reminds of me them, ha! Perhaps they should watch it to see how it’s done? hahaha!
This looks like something I would like to check out over the holiday season. I am little bit of a Ray J fan.
Thank you for sharing this with me. During the holidays I like to catch all these romantic comedies.
I have been watching a ton of black Christmas movies, and I am loving the variety. I watched this one too, it was a cute story of love and sibling rivalry.
What a great opportunity to interview these great actors. I cannot wait to see this. Love thaT big smile on your face !
What a fun opportunity and interesting conversations with a diverse “cast” of characters.
I need TVone. Sling TV doesn’t offer. I seen the commercial for this at my in-laws house of Thanksgiving. It looks like it would be a pretty funny movie.
Aw this looks cute. I love Christmas movies, even the real cheesy ones. I’ll have to see if I can stream this.
I love holiday movies! I am constantly watching the Hallmark Christmas movies. This one looks awesome!
I can’t wait to see it. I love Terri Vaugn. Thank you for sharing, otherwise, I wouldn’t have known about it.
This sounds like it’s going to be a great movie. I love holiday films like this.
This sounds like it’s going to be a super cute movie! I’ll have to check it out.
I can’t wait to see this! I love the cast, and the story sounds adorable.
So cool that you got to do this interview! I love that Vaughn has become a director!
Ha! While this may be a movie, a lot of my friends have said they want a man for Christmas, so this movie reminds of me them, ha! Perhaps they should watch it to see how it’s done? hahaha!
This seems like a cute movie. I love a good romantic comedy. I’ll have to check this out.
Aaawwwww….this warms my heart. I am just about to watch it’s trailer but I am sure it’s one to remember!
Christmas movies are always so much fun to watch. This one looks hilarious!
Every single person in this show has aged marvelously. They all look like their skin is glowing, that must be what making good money will do for you.
sounds like a great movie. i will def have to check it out. i didn’t even know this was going to come out.
I love the plot around this one! Great interview, as usual.
This looks like something I would like to check out over the holiday season. I am little bit of a Ray J fan.
Thank you for sharing this with me. During the holidays I like to catch all these romantic comedies.
OMG!! That’s such an amazing opportunity, you should be extremely proud!!
I love this! I wasn’t aware of this movie. Would make a great date with my husband!
I do love the festive season for sure. It is always good to sit down and watch a Christmas movie or two x
I have been watching a ton of black Christmas movies, and I am loving the variety. I watched this one too, it was a cute story of love and sibling rivalry.
I have been looking forward to seeing this movie! It’s on my to-do list when I’m off next week. Thank you for sharing!