TV One Taps Fox, Arnold for Holiday Movies

TV One has begun production on two holiday movies starring veteran actresses Vivica A. Fox and Tichina Arnold, the network said Monday.

The movies, Royal Family Thanksgiving and Royal Family Christmas, will follow the exploits of a middle class family as they navigate through the holiday season, said network officials. Vivica A. Fox (Independence Day), Tichina Arnold (Survivor’s Remorse, Everybody Hates Chris) and Romeo Miller (Brotherly Love, Madea’s Witness Protection) will star in both movies, which has begun production in Detroit.

Royal Family Thanksgiving will premiere on Nov. 21, while Royal Family Christmas will debut Dec. 5, said network officials. 

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