Hallmark Channel 'Winterfest" Programming Includes New Movies Starring Julie Berman, Luke Macfarlane, Jessy Schram, Merritt Patterson

Hallmark Channel invites viewers to continue the celebration and cozy up at home with its seasonal programming event "Winterfest." The holiday cheer doesn't have to end once the season concludes, as the network will premiere three new original movies for viewers to fall in love with by the fireplace. Julie Berman (formerly Lulu Spencer on General Hospital), Andrew Walker, Merritt Patterson, Jessy Schram and Luke Macfarlane are just some of the stars set to warm up the cold, January nights and help you kick-off the New Year to a bright, fresh start!

Hallmark Channel will also engage viewers on social and digital platforms to celebrate Winterfest. The network will solicit viewers to "Show Us Your Snow" where fans can upload photos of their winter festivities on their social media platforms and engage with Winterfest enthusiasts. Users are encouraged to use the hashtag #ShowUsYourSnow and tag @HallmarkChannel to help create a social wall that features fans enjoying the snowfall this winter - whether it's skiing, vacationing, building snowmen or sharing majestic landscapes the beauty of Winter has to offer. Additionally, the network will also host on HallmarkChannel.com "Season Your Selfie," where viewers can select filters to add the merriment of the winter season to their personal photos. Lastly, Hallmark Channel will also offer its Winterfest Sweepstakes, featuring a grand prize pack including a home entertainment center, sofa and more to help our viewers stay cozy and warm at home while enjoying Hallmark Channel! The sweepstakes will run from January 1, 2017 - January 27, 2017.

More details on the new movies can be found below.

LOVE ON ICE - Saturday, January, 7, 9 p.m. ET/PT

Stars: Julie Berman (Chicago Med), Andrew Walker (A Dream of Christmas), Gail O'Grady (NYPD Blue)

'General Hospital' Emmy Winner Julie Berman Will Become Series Regular For ‘Casual Season 2

Julie Berman

Three-time General Hospital Emmy winner Julie Berman (ex-Lulu Spencer) has been promoted to a series regular on the Hulu comedy series, Casual. Berman recurred as Leia in Season 1.

Casual follows the story of a dysfunctional family with a bachelor brother (Tommy Dewey) and his newly divorced sister (Michaela Watkins). Together, they coach each other through the crazy world of dating — online and off — while living under one roof again and raising a teenager (Tara Lynne Barr). Berman's Leia is Valerie's (Watkins) attractive and promiscuous assistant. She is breezy, unintentionally vulgar, a poster child for the Adderall generation, but also endearingly sweet and offers Valerie a fresh perspective on what it means to be a sexual women in 2016.

Berman is also currently playing Dr. Sam Zanetti on NBC's Chicago Med.

'General Hospital' Alum Julie Berman To Recur on 'Chicago Med'

Julie Berman

Julie Berman, who won three Emmys while portraying Lulu Spencer on General Hospital from 2005 to 2013, is joining Chicago Med in a recurring role, TVLine reports.

On Chicago Med, Berman will be playing Toni Zanetti, "a brilliant, self-assured attending surgeon who does not suffer fools."

Chicago Med will make its series premiere Tuesday, November 10 at 10 p.m. ET/PT before shifting to 9 p.m. the following week.

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Julie Marie Berman Leaving GENERAL HOSPITAL

According to the latest issue of ABC Soaps in Depth, Emmy-winning actress Julie Marie Berman is leaving GENERAL HOSPITAL and the role of Lulu Spencer Falconeri.

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EVENT: Hanging With The Ladies Of GENERAL HOSPITAL

GENERAL HOSPITAL stars Laura Wright (Carly), Julie Berman (Lulu), Kelly Sullivan (Connie) and Lisa LoCicero (Olivia) will be appearing live at the Brokerage in Bellemore, New York on January 26 at 1 p.m.

Details of the special event are below:

What: Hanging with the Ladies of GH
General Admission event includes a Question & Answer Session, Small Talk, and photo opportunity.
When: Saturday, January 26 at 1 p.m.
Ticket Price: $84.00 - $157.00
2 beverage per person minimum
Door Time: 11:30 a.m.

Click here for more information.

WATCH: GENERAL HOSPITAL On THE CHEW - Julie Berman and Ingo Rademacher

This week THE CHEW is running a four-part series next week entitled “Behind the Soap Screen” featuring an in-depth look into the lives of GENERAL HOSPITAL stars Julie Berman (Lulu), Finola Hughes (Anna), Ingo Rademacher (Jax) and Erik Valdez (Trey). The stars are opening their homes for a glance into their private, off-screen lives, sharing recipes and hobbies.

Watch the segments that have aired for Berman and Rademacher below:

THE CHEW Goes "Behind the Soap Screen" With GENERAL HOSPITAL

GENERAL HOSPITAL star Ingo Rademacher mentioned taping an appearance on THE CHEW recently on Twitter and now ABC has revealed all the details of a "Behind the Soap Screen" series on ABC Daytime food/talk show in a new press release:

Beginning MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 fans of “General Hospital” have another reason to celebrate as “The Chew” pays house calls to some of the popular drama’s most celebrated stars. “General Hospital” airs at 2:00 p.m., ET/1:00 p.m., PT, immediately following “The Chew” on ABC.

NEWS ROUNDUP: Jonathan Jackson Previews NASHVILLE, Julie Berman Shooting Indie Film With Justin Bruening

GENERAL HOSPITAL alum Jonathan Jackson previews NASHVILLE, happy for Jill Farren Phelps
"My character Avery is more avant-garde musically, so I think the audience will get to see that side of the Nashville music scene through him. I wouldn’t say he’s very country at all, really. He’s really more Americana. [Recording artist] Elvis Costello is a good example, I guess. He does a lot of different genres and uses a lot of different voices. His lyrical content is very broad and deep, so we’re excited to explore the more indie music scene in Nashville."

"I haven’t been able to really watch [GENERAL HOSPITAL], but I’ve been hearing positive things, which is cool. I was also excited to hear that Jill [Farren Phelps] went to Y&R. I was excited for her."

Alexa Chung will make a cameo in GOSSIP GIRL
A spokesperson on behalf of Chung confirmed that she has filmed a cameo appearance, and will be playing herself.

INTERVIEW: GENERAL HOSPITAL's Julie Marie Berman

We Love Soaps recently had the wonderful opportunity to chat with Emmy-winning actress Julie Berman, who has played the character Lulu Spencer since 2007. What does she think of Lulu's success, and what ultimately brings her happiness? Read below to find out.

We Love Soaps: Were you aware the institution of Luke and Laura when you auditioned for the part of Leslie Lu?
Julie Marie Berman: I wasn’t really aware.  My agent was very excited about it.  She made me aware she was a fan of Luke and Laura and wanted me to understand this was a very important role playing their child.  Now, someone telling you that is great.  But it’s easier for me to go in and treat it like a character of my own, like another character on the canvas.  I think not knowing much about them took off a lot of pressure.

We Love Soaps: From the ground running as Lulu you were a firecracker.  You held up your own with everyone. Are you like that in your own life?
Julie Marie Berman: I think there are a lot of parts about her that is who I am, and a lot of parts that are contradictory.  Like I have no problem speaking my mind, and I’m a confident woman.  At the same time, I pick my battles.  We do have different life experiences, I’ve never been strapped to a bomb [laughs].  But she also tends to throw herself into situations and then tries to find a way out of it, whereas I take my time before getting involved in anything.