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~ James 1:17

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

🎄✨ Great American Family Christmas Movie News with a Hint of Mystery




Christmas Movie News for 2026! 🎄

Now, I usually try to wait until the networks officially announce their upcoming movies before sharing details. However, since this news has already been reported publicly elsewhere, I thought it would be fun to share what’s been discovered so far.

The Hamilton Spectator recently posted some additional details about the upcoming movie “A Christmas Card Mystery in Starlight Point,” which was filmed from January 27th through February 12th.

Production notes from another site indicate that this is a Great American Family film produced by Candour Pictures.

Interestingly, The Hamilton Spectator article did not reveal the main actors involved, but they did share two photos from the production.


image via The Hamilton Spectator - Daniel Nolan
image via The Hamilton Spectator - Daniel Nolan


From the images, it is fairly clear that the actor is Jesse Hutch. The actress, however, is only seen from behind. She appears to be rather tall, close to Jesse’s height, with beautiful, curly blonde hair.

Out of curiosity, I did a few online searches, and several names came up, including Kate Drummond and Brittany Bristow.

So... at this point, I’m not completely certain who the leading lady might be. Just from looking at the photos, though, I could imagine it being either of the two suggested or possibly Ashley Newbrough, Jill Wagner, or Rose Reid.

What do you think? Do you have a guess? I’d love to hear your thoughts! Please share in comments below.

Here’s the synopsis for “A Christmas Card Mystery in Starlight Point,” provided by Candour Pictures:

“A young romance author leaves New York City after her novel is panned, hoping to write a redemption novel from home in Alaska. Finding inspiration in her former lover, and the mysterious Christmas cards left at her keys, newfound success has her making the difficult choice between returning to New York for a career of fictional romance, and her real romance in Alaska.”


Stay tuned 
for more movie news!
Net


Monday, March 9, 2026

👑 Great American Media Announces Premiere Date for "A Prince In Paradise: A Royal Wedding"



Great American Media has shared some exciting premiere date news for their upcoming romantic comedy, A Prince in Paradise: A Royal Wedding!

The movie is set to premiere Saturday, August 1st at 8/7c on Great American Family and GFam+.

And if you’d like to watch a little early, you can also begin streaming the film starting Thursday, July 30th, on Great American Pure Flix.

The movie is currently filming in beautiful Australia and stars Rhiannon Fish and Mitchell Bourke, a lovely pairing once again for the third movie in this royal romance!

And one more fun little detail… if you happen to adore Rhiannon’s dress seen in the picture above, you can find it available at Ocean Mystery.
 

Happy Movie-Watching,
Net 👑


Rhiannon Fish movies on DVD:
(click the links below for more details)


Hallmark 2-Movie Collection:
A Splash of Love &
High Flying Romance



Hallmark Channel 6-Movie Collection:
including Polar Opposites



Signed Sealed Delivered: A Tale of Three Letters
Signed Sealed Delivered: To The Moon and Back




Friday, March 6, 2026

Spring Ahead with New Mystery, Heartwarming, Inspiring Series and More -- See Here:


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Happy Spring Ahead Weekend, Everyone! ⏰⛅

Be sure to set your clocks ahead one hour on Sunday, March 8th! Now, I truly feel like Spring is on the way!

This weekend finally features the first Hallmark mystery premiere of 2026 with Sugar & Vice: A Hannah Swensen Mystery, where a celebration at the grand re-opening of the Lake Eden Inn quickly turns into a puzzling case involving Hannah, of course!

Meanwhile, on When Calls the Heart, romance is in the air as Nathan begins the search for a very special engagement ring, if he can figure out, with Allie's help, Elizabeth's ring size!

Meanwhile, on Great American Family, the uplifting series Crossroad Springs returns Sunday night and welcomes the arrival of spring, while tensions remain at the ranch, and Pastor James prepares for Easter at the new Cowboy Church.

Plus, GAF rolls out the red carpet all weekend long with a marathon of classic royal-themed movies!

It’s a wonderful mix of mystery, love, and faith-filled moments this weekend! See all of the details below...



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Saturday, March 7, 2026:

Hannah Swensen Mysteries
Classic Movie Marathon



Leading up to the premiere of the newest Hannah Swensen Mystery, catch a Saturday marathon of the series on Hallmark Mystery...
(Times below in EST.)

Carrot Cake Murder: A Hannah Swensen Mystery - 10am
A Zest for Death: A Hannah Swensen Mystery - 12pm
One Bad Apple: A Hannah Swensen Mystery - 2pm
A Sprinkle of Deceit: A Hannah Swensen Mystery - 4pm
Reality Bites: A Hannah Swensen Mystery - 6pm



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Saturday, March 7, 2026:




Hannah finds a body at the grand re-opening of the Lake Eden Inn. When a storm traps everyone inside, Hannah must find the culprit before the road clears and the killer escapes.

Premieres Saturday, March 7, 2026
at 8pm/7c on the Hallmark Channel


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Saturday, March 7 - Sunday, March 8, 2026:

Royal-Themed Classic Movies
on Great American Family



Have a royally good time with Great American Family's Royal-Themed Classic Movies all weekend long!
(Times below in EST.)

Saturday, March 7th:

A Royal Seaside Romance - 6am
A Prince in Paradise - 8am
A Christmas Castle Proposal - 10am
A Cinderella Christmas Ball - 12pm
A Royal Christmas Ballet - 2pm
A Royal Date for Christmas - 4pm
A Royal Seaside Romance - 6pm
A Prince in Paradise - 8pm
A Christmas Castle Proposal - 10pm

Sunday, March 8th:

A Cinderella Christmas Ball - 12am
A Royal Christmas Ballet - 2am
A Royal Date for Christmas - 4am
Royally Wrapped for Christmas - 6am
A Royal Christmas on Ice - 8am
Crown Prince of Chrismas - 10am
A Royal Christmas Holiday - 12pm
A Royal Icing Christmas - 2pm
A Royal Christmas Tail - 4pm
Jingle Bell Princess - 6pm
Royally Wrapped for Christmas - 9pm
A Royal Christmas on Ice - 11pm
Crown Prince of Chrismas - 1am
A Royal Christmas Holiday - 4am



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Sunday, March 8, 2026:

Season 1, Episode 7
Storyline - Episode 7 - Stay in your Lane: As spring arrives in Crossroad Springs, James prepares for Easter at the new Cowboy Church, Tina and Lewis find new purpose as young parents, Janet bristles at a new doctor, and Willis risks everything digging for water, as the Hamilton family struggles with drought, pride, and rivalry with the Newmans.
 
Season 1, Episode 7
Premieres Sunday, March 8, 2026
at 8pm/7c. on Great American Family



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Sunday, March 8, 2026:

Season 13, Episode 10




Storyline - Episode 10 - Blessings: Nathan enlists Allie's help for a top-secret mission and brings Charlotte on a heartfelt visit. Lucas and Edie grow closer from afar. Rosemary steps into a new role.

Premieres Sunday, March 8, 2026
at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel


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I hope many of you will be able to settle in for a relaxing evening with these inspiring stories and the new cozy movie. Happy watching, everyone!

Please feel free to share your thoughts on these series or the new mystery... or any movie from this year or even last Christmas! I love reading your reviews!

On a serious note, I know this is also a heavy time as we watch the news in Iran. Praying for our military, our leaders, and for peace all around the world.


Blessings on your weekend,
Net



SHINING GOD'S LIGHT:

"See, I am doing a new thing!
Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?
I am making a way in the wilderness
and streams in the wasteland."
~Isaiah 43:19



Great American Family Sets Premiere Date for "Meet Me in the Margins" + Extra Story Details


( Merritt Patterson image via: Great American Media ) 


Great news, movie fans! Great American Family has announced that we can look forward to the romantic-comedy, "Meet Me in the Margins," premiering this June!

Stream on Great American Pure Flix -
beginning Thursday, June 18, 2026

Premieres on Great American Family and GFam+ -
Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 8/7c

"Meet Me in the Margins" stars Merritt Patterson and Liam McIntyre and is based on the book of the same name by Melissa Ferguson.

*By the way, in case any of you are interested, Melissa Ferguson has shared that her books are always clean and wholesome when it comes to romance. And I must say, I love that! You can read reviews for Melissa's book at Amazon - *click here*. (This book has sold over 100,000 copies!)



This is the basic storyline shared by Great American Family, "Meet Me in the Margins follows an aspiring author whose secret manuscript sparks an unexpected romance in the publishing world."

This sounds like such a sweet story, and I'm really looking forward to seeing Merritt and Liam paired together.

What are your thoughts? Are you excited for this movie? Please share in comments below.


Happy movie-watching!
Net


Thursday, March 5, 2026

🌟Reminder: Catch the Movieguide Awards Gala TONIGHT!



Just wanted to share a quick reminder to be sure to catch the 33rd Annual Movieguide Awards tonight, Thursday, March 5th, on Great American Family at 8pm/7c. (Also available on GFam+ and Great American Pure Flix.)

The program is only an hour long, so it's likely, like previous years, that the broadcast will be a condensed, edited version of the full gala.

Still, many of our favorite stars from Great American Family will be there, presenting and receiving awards. Be sure to tune in to see who takes home the adorable teddy bear trophies that celebrate faith, family, and uplifting values in film.



Here are the nominees again for each category:


BEST FAMILY MOVIES
THE CHOSEN: THE LAST SUPPER–PART TWO:-Episode 5.3
THE CHRISTMAS RING
DAVID
THE LAST RODEO
THE SENIOR


BEST MATURE AUDIENCE MOVIES
BAU: ARTIST AT WAR
THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS
MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE– THE FINAL RECKONING
SARAH’S OIL
SUPERMAN


BEST FAMILY TELEVISION/STREAMING
CROSSROAD SPRINGS Episode 1.6 "Sunrise and Still Water"
MAN VS BABY: Episodes 1.1-1.4
TIMELESS TIDINGS OF JOY
WHEN CALLS THE HEART: Episode 12.2
WHEN HOPE CALLS (2025): “A New Beginning” and “So Long, Not Goodbye”


BEST MATURE AUDIENCE TELEVISION/STREAMING
BOSTON BLUE: Episode 1.8: “In the Name of the Father, and of the Son. . .”
NCIS: Episode 23.7 "God Only Knows"
HOUSE OF DAVID: Episode 208: “The Truth Revealed”
MARTIN SCORSESE PRESENTS: THE SAINTS: “Peter”
RUTH & BOAZ


BEST MOVIES FOR CHILDREN
THE KING OF KINGS (2025)
LIGHT OF THE WORLD
LILO & STITCH (2025)
PADDINGTON IN PERU
ZOOTOPIA 2


EPIPHANY PRIZE MOVIES
THE CHOSEN: LAST SUPPER–PART TWO:-Episode 5.3
THE CHRISTMAS RING
DAVID
THE KING OF KINGS (2025)
LIGHT OF THE WORLD


EPIPHANY PRIZE TELEVISION
THE CHOSEN ADVENTURES: Episodes 1.1-1.6
A CHRISTMAS PRAYER
HOUSE OF DAVID: Episode 208: “The Truth Revealed”
MAN VS BABY: Episodes 1.1-1.4
WHEN CALLS THE HEART: Episode 12.2


FAITH & FREEDOM AWARD MOVIES
BAU: ARTIST AT WAR
THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS
MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – THE FINAL RECKONING
PADDINGTON IN PERU
SARAH’S OIL


FAITH & FREEDOM AWARD TELEVISION
BOSTON BLUE: Episode 1.8: “In the Name of the Father, and of the Son…”
THE CHRISTMAS SPARK
COUNTY RESCUE: Episode 2.5 “Hot Water”
HOUSE OF DAVID: Episode 208 “The Truth Revealed”
WHEN HOPE CALLS (2025): “A New Beginning” and “So Long, Not Goodbye”


ALETHEIA: BEST DOCUMENTARY PRIZE
THE CASE FOR MIRACLES
DUDE PERFECT: THE HERO TOUR
INVESTIGATING THE SUPERNATURAL: MIRACLES
KEVIN COSTNER PRESENTS: THE FIRST CHRISTMAS
MEARS: HOW ONE WOMAN CHANGED CHRISTIANITY


BEST TELEVISION/STREAMING FOR CHILDREN
BUILDER BROTHERS DREAM FACTORY: Episodes 1.1-1.6
DOT CONNER: WEBTECTIVE
THE CHOSEN ADVENTURES: Episodes 1.1-1.6
TEAM MEKBOTS ANIMAL RESCUE: Episodes 2.1-2.4
DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: THE LAST STRAW


GRACE AWARD FOR MOVIES

Actress
Naya Desir-Johnson (SARAH’S OIL)
Vanessa Kirby (THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS)
Rebekah Schafer (LIGHT OF THE WORLD)
Jana Kramer - (THE CHRISTMAS RING)
Uma Thurman (THE KING OF KINGS (2025)


Actor
Kelsey Grammer (THE CHRISTMAS RING)
Oscar Isaac (THE KING OF KINGS (2025)
Zachary Levi (SARAH’S OIL)
Paras Patel (THE CHOSEN: LAST SUPPER – PART TWO:- Episode 5.3)
Mykelti Williamson (THE LAST RODEO)


GRACE AWARD FOR STREAMING

Actress
Natasha Bure (TIMELESS TIDINGS OF JOY)
Candace Cameron Bure (TIMELESS TIDINGS OF JOY)
Erin Krakow (WHEN CALLS THE HEART: Episode 12.2)
Danica McKellar (HAVE WE MET THIS CHRISTMAS?)
Shae Robins (A CHRISTMAS PRAYER)
Serayah (RUTH & BOAZ)


Actor:
Rowan Atkinson (MAN VS BABY: Episodes 1.1-1.4)
Trevor Donovan (CHRISTMAS AT THE INN)
Michael Iskander (HOUSE OF DAVID: Episode 208: “The Truth Revealed”)
Stephen Lang (HOUSE OF DAVID: Episode 208: “The Truth Revealed”)
Tyler Lepley (RUTH & BOAZ)
Jonathan Stoddard CROSSROAD SPRINGS Episode 1.6 "Sunrise and Still Water"


Hope many of you will be watching! 
I'll see you there!
Net 🌟