🌟 Great American Family Stars Shine at the 32nd Annual Movieguide Awards 🌟 See Red Carpet Arrivals + a few Winners Revealed!

The 32nd Annual Movieguide Awards were officially held last night (Saturday, February 7, 2025) at the Avalon Theater in Hollywood, California, with all the glitz and glamour.

These awards honor inspirational, family-friendly, and spiritual programming across various platforms, such as television, streaming, theater, etc...

Many celebrities were in attendance, including Candace Cameron Bure, Mario and Courtney Lopez, Cindy Busby, Cameron Mathison, Jesse Hutch, Jen Lilley, Jillian Murray, David AR White, and more!

The event was hosted by Mario Lopez, but many of the Great American Family stars were also presenters.

Great American Family shared these images below from the red carpet via social media with this caption: "LIVE FROM THE RED CARPET ✨ — We’re here at the Movieguide Awards + there’s nothing better than celebrating our family of talent."

Cameron Mathison.Candace Cameron Bure, and Jesse-Hutch
"Home Sweet Christmas"
"A Christmas Less Traveled"
"Christmas Under the Northern Lights"

Mario and Courtney Lopez and family
"Once Upon a Christmas Wish"

Cindy Busby
"When Hope Calls"

Jillian Murray
"A Little Women's Christmas"

Jen Lilley
"A Little Women's Christmas"

Julia Reilly
"County Rescue" 
"A Little Women's Christmas"

Riley Hough and Kristin Wollett
"County Rescue"

Jesse and Loreili Hutch
"A Little Women's Christmas"
"Christmas Under the Northern Lights"

Cameron Mathison
"Home Sweet Christmas"

Candace Cameron Bure
"Home Sweet Christmas"
"A Christmas Less Traveled"

Taylor Kapula and Masey McLain
"Just in Time" and "A Christmas Less Traveled" writers
Masey McLain actress - "The Baxters"

Roma Downey and Mark Burnett
"The Baxters"
image via: Roma Downey

David A R White,
"God's Not Dead: In God We Trust"
"Nothing is Impossible"
David's daughters,
and Joel Smallbone
for King and Country
'Unsung Hero'
image: David AR White

David AR White and Candace Cameron Bure
Behind the Scenes of the Movieguide Awards
image: David AR White

Val Bure and Candace Cameron Bure
before the awards ceremony
image: CCB

SPOILER ALERT:

*Cameron Mathison revealed in a picture with Candace Cameron Bure and Jesse Hutch that two of them received Teddy Awards. Since Cameron wasn't nominated this year, I think it's safe to say that Candace and Jesse were winners! (By the way, the Movieguide trophy is in the shape of a teddy bear due to the name of the founder of Movieguide, Dr. Ted Baehr.)

*Roma Downey shared in her socials that "The Baxters" TV series was a big winner. Roma stated, "Thrilled that our series The Baxters took home an award for best drama and honored to have received the Visionary award as well." Masey McLain also took home a Teddy Award for "The Baxters."

*And "A Little Women's Christmas" took home the award for *Best Family TV*! (revealed by Brandon Clark Films)


There were lots more celebrities on the red carpet, and Maximo shared many of the red carpet arrivals on YouTube, including the cast of "A Little Women's Christmas," which I've shared below.




You can see more videos and images on YouTube and at Getty's Images, but before you check out those links, please be sure to share your thoughts in the comments below.

Reminder: The 32nd Annual Movieguide Awards ceremony will air on Great American Family on Thursday, March 6, 2025. If you prefer streaming, the event will be available on Great American Pure Flix the following day, March 7, 2025.


Have a wonderful weekend, and happy movie-watching, everyone!!

In His Amazing Love,

Net

Mystery, Romance, Cats, Dogs, & Football... Catch All The Highlights of What's New This Weekend

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Happy weekend, friends!

I hope you all are planning a *super* weekend! I'm posting a little sooner this week since there's a new mystery movie on Thursday night. Get the scoop below, sleuthers!

Plus, the Hallmark Channel has a new Loveuary movie for all of us rom-com fans, a new time-slot (this weekend only) for "When Calls the Heart," and four notable football-themed Hallmark movies for Sunday!

Speaking of Sunday, which happens to be the day of the Super Bowl... Great American Family also gets in the spirit of the game with their adorable special that honors animals with "The Great American Rescue Bowl".

See details for all of this and more below...


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Thursday, February 6, 2025:

Reality Bites: A Hannah Swensen Mystery

Storyline: Hannah’s favorite reality show takes over The Cookie Jar. When the producer is found dead, Hannah and Norman team up to track down the killer. Chad invites Hannah to court.

Reality Bites: A Hannah Swensen Mystery

Premieres Thursday, February 6, 2025

at 8pm/7c. on Hallmark Mystery

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Friday, February 7, 2025:

Christmas Movies Friday

Christmas Schedule:

Friday, February 7, 2025:

The Finnish Line ... Hallmark Channel ... 3pm
Christmas on Call ... Hallmark Channel ... 5pm
Destined at Christmas ... Great American Family ... 6pm
A Christmas Miracle ... Hallmark Family ... 6pm
Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story ... Hallmark Channel ... 7pm
A Vintage Christmas ... Great American Family ... 8pm
Following Yonder Star ... Hallmark Family ... 8pm
Mystery on Mistletoe Lane ... Hallmark Mystery ... 8pm
A Paris Christmas Waltz ... Great American Family ... 10pm


Plus, a *SUPER* Christmas movie showing on Sunday! (See below)



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Saturday, February 8, 2025:

The Wish Swap

Storyline: When CASEY and HENRY find themselves celebrating their birthdays at the same restaurant, they make birthday wishes at the same time which are granted. However they end up getting each other's wishes.

The Wish Swap

Premieres Saturday, February 8, 2025

at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel

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Saturday, February 8, 2025:

When Calls the Heart

Special Day & Time

Season 12, Episode 6:

Allie and Oliver discover a threat. Rosemary invites the kids to debate Lucas on the radio. Bill interrogates a suspect with an old friend's help. Elizabeth fights a cold.

NOTE: Different DAY and TIME due to the Super Bowl Game on Sunday.

When Calls the Heart

airs Saturday, February 8, 2025

at 10pm/9c. on the Hallmark Channel

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Sunday, February 9, 2025:

Great American Rescue Bowl

TV Special

Details via Great American Media: America’s most beloved pet adoption special, features spectacular scrimmages between SU-PURR teams of shelter kittens matriculating the ball down the field. Once the kittens hit the showers, it’s time for puppy playoffs in a dogged game of punt, pass, and kick – no, really! All fun aside, “Great American Rescue Bowl” showcases the nation’s passion and commitment to animal rescues, features stories of saving pet lives through fostering, and honors Animal League America and their lifesaving work with their vast network of national and international shelter partners enabling potential adopters to find a best friend while saving more pets lives.

Great American Rescue Bowl

airs Sunday, February 9, 2025

at 12pm/11c. on Great American Family

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Sunday, February 9, 2025:

Super Bowl Sunday

Football Movies

on the Hallmark Channel

Movie Schedule:

Morning/Afternoon-

Snowcoming ... 8am
Love on the Sidelines ... 10am
Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story ... 12pm


Night-
Fourth Down and Love ... 10pm


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We certainly have lots of excellent and unique viewing choices this weekend! Are any of you planning a Super Bowl Party Sunday night? I'm not big on football, but I might check out the score and commercials here and there. If you plan to watch, please share who your favorite team is or what your game pick is in the comments below.

Whatever you plan to do, I hope you all have a super weekend!

I am very excited to have Melissa Gilbert visit Hope Valley in the new episode of "When Calls the Heart" this Saturday night! The only thing that would have topped her appearance for me is if she could've actually portrayed Laura Ingalls Wilder. I've always loved "Little House on the Prairie"! (I looked it up, and the real-life Laura passed away in 1957, so it's possible she could've made a trip to Hope Valley in the 1920s era, perhaps to share her latest book. Anyway, that was my dream.) I'm still thrilled we will have her on the show, anyway.

And I'll be recording the Great American Rescue Bowl on Sunday afternoon! I must, must see those adorable puppies and kittens! I sure hope many find their furr-ever homes!


Please Note: I have not pre-screened the new films premiering this weekend. If you wish to provide a review, kindly share your thoughts in the comments section below. Thank you in advance to everyone who shares with us.

Blessings to you all!

Net

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❤️ SHARING HIS LOVE: ❤️

"Let us run with perseverance 

the race marked out for us."

Hebrews 12:1

Hallmark's MARCH 2025 Movie Schedule is Fit for a King and Queen! 👑 Three Royal Movies, a New Movie Series, and a Mystery Series Returns...

Hallmark has revealed their new movie lineup for March, 2025!

And guess what? It does include the three Royal movies we learned about a few weeks ago, plus the first two of four "Hearts Around The Table" movies and an all-new mystery, too!

See all of the details for what's airing this March on the Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Mystery below...


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HALLMARK CHANNEL:

All premieres are at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

THE ROYAL WE

Premiere Date: Saturday, March 1, 2025

Starring: Mallory Jansen and Charlie Carrick

Storyline: When her older sister elopes with a non-royal, Princess Bea who has lived her life away from her royal duties must now step in and honor the arranged marriage to a small kingdom prince.


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THE RELUCTANT ROYAL

Premiere Date: Saturday, March 8, 2025

Starring: Andrew Walker and Emilie de Ravin

Storyline: Philly mechanic Johnny is surprised to learn that his long-lost father is a duke. But the duke isn’t quite what he expected, nor are his growing feelings for the duke’s advisor Prudence.


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ROYAL-ISH

Premiere Date: Saturday, March 15, 2025

Starring: Nichole Sakura and William Moseley

Storyline: Lacey is an amusement park princess who befriends 8-year-old Rose, a real-life princess, and is recruited by her handsome father to travel to their kingdom and be the new governess.


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Hearts Around The Table: Jenna's First Love

Premiere Date: Saturday, March 22, 2025

Starring: Ashley Newbrough, Steve Lund and Mindy Cohn

Storyline: Jenna plans a charity event for Billionaire Tom Redlands. But working with Tom's right hand Andrew is proving difficult, especially since Jenna and Andrew have a romantic history.


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Hearts Around The Table: Shari's Second Act

Premiere Date: Saturday, March 29, 2025

Starring: Mishael Morgan, Brendan Morgan and Mindy Cohn

Storyline: Shari just moved back to D.C. after a breakup and hopes to start painting again. Inspiration hits when she meets Evan, a repairman who winds up actually being a gallery owner.


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HALLMARK MYSTERY:

Premiere is at 8 p.m. ET/PT.




Mystery Island: Winner Takes All

Premiere Date: Thursday, March 13, 2025

Starring: Elizabeth Henstridge, Charlie Weber, Kristin Booth

Storyline: Mystery Island hosts contest winners vying to solve a fake murder for a grand prize, but the event goes awry when an employee is murdered, and secrets are uncovered.


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I hope you all discover a movie you will enjoy in March!

I know. I know. There are mixed feelings about royal-themed movies these days, but there have been some good ones throughout the years (even ones that aren't Christmas-related, such as Royal Matchmaker and Royal Hearts), so perhaps one of these will rank up there. I do think the one with Andrew Walker sounds interesting, so let's hope it's a fun one!

Happy movie watching, everyone!

Net

images: Hallmark Media

Great American Family Drops New Promo for "County Rescue," "When Hope Calls," and "Vindication"

Exciting news! A brand new promo (see below) from Great American Family states that beginning with "County Rescue," the channel will have a new episode from a TV series EVERY Sunday night until Christmas 2025 begins!

"County Rescue" is currently set to begin its second season on Great American Family on Sunday, February 23rd.

The series stars Julia Reilly, Riley Hough, Percy Bell, Kristin Wollett, Brett Varvel, Stacey Patino, Tim Perez-Ross, and Angel Luis.

"When Hope Calls" will start its season 2 on Great American Family on Sunday, April 6th, with returning cast members and an additional cast! (You can also look for the family drama even sooner on Great American Pure Flix - on April 3rd!)

The series stars Cindy Busby, Christopher Russell, Nick Bateman, Wendy Crewson, Hanneke Talbot, Morgan Kohan, Ryan-James (RJ) Hatanaka, Trevor Donovan, Jon McLaren, Sarah Fisher, and Jesse Hutch.

The premiere date for "Vindication" is currently unknown. The faith-based crime drama has three seasons presently airing on Great American Pure Flix.

The series stars Todd Terry, Venus Monique, Peggy Schott, Emma Elle Roberts, Steve Mokate, Masey McClain, Ben Davies, Ashley Bratcher, Rachel Hendrix, Jeff Fenter, Major Dodge, and Jordan Elsass.


New Promo:




I hope many of you are looking forward to these series as much as I am... especially "County Rescue" and "When Hope Calls"!

Have a blessed weekend, everyone!

Net

promo video via: Great American Media

🎬 Mario Lopez Confirmed To Host The 32nd Annual Movieguide Faith & Values Awards Gala - See When and Where to Watch

Great news, everyone! Mario Lopez has been announced as the host for the 32nd Annual Movieguide Faith & Values Awards Gala. Find out in the press release below when the Awards program will be broadcast on Great American Family.


Press Release via Sundari PR:

MARIO LOPEZ CONFIRMED

TO HOST THE 32ND ANNUAL

MOVIEGUIDE FAITH & VALUES AWARDS GALA

ON FEBRUARY 7 IN HOLLYWOOD

Star-Studded Event

to Air on Great American Family

on March 6

and Available to Stream

on Pure Flix the Following Day

Los Angeles, CA — [Jan. 31, 2025] — Movieguide is thrilled to announce that actor, producer and Emmy-winning host of Access Hollywood, Mario Lopez will host the 32nd Annual Movieguide Faith & Values Awards Gala. The highly anticipated black-tie event will take place on Friday, February 7, 2025, at the iconic Avalon Theater in Hollywood, California.

Dr. Ted Baehr, Founder and Publisher of Movieguide, shared his excitement about Lopez taking the stage as host saying, “Mario’s passion for family and faith makes him the perfect host for this year’s awards gala. We look forward to an unforgettable evening celebrating the creators and performers who continue to elevate the power of positive inspiring storytelling.”

The star-studded evening, celebrating excellence in faith-based and family-friendly entertainment will bring together filmmakers, actors, and industry leaders to honor inspirational storytelling that uplifts and enriches audiences around the world. The gala will feature special performances, heartfelt speeches, and the presentation of prestigious awards recognizing outstanding achievements in film and television.

The awards ceremony will air on Great American Family Network on Thursday, March 6, 2025, bringing the celebration into homes across the nation. For those who prefer streaming, the event will be available on Pure Flix the following day, March 7, 2025.

“We are honored to have so many of our stars and original films nominated in this year’s Movieguide Awards,” says Bill Abbott, President & CEO of Great American Media. “Great American Media’s contributions to values-driven entertainment provides a perfect pairing with Movieguide Awards, now in its 32nd year of honoring uplifting and inspirational content families can enjoy together. It is remarkable to see the faith and family genre expanding because it is the core of what the Great American Media brand is all about. As we begin 2025, Great American Media is committed to creating more content based on shared common values of faith, family, and country – entertainment without compromise.”

Mario Lopez is a versatile entertainer with a career spanning over 40 years as an actor, producer, host, and NYT Best Selling author. He rose to fame as A.C. Slater on Saved By The Bell, a role that embraced his Hispanic heritage and showcased his diverse talents. His love for television goes beyond acting. The 2-time Emmy winner is currently the host of NBC’s “Access Hollywood,” & “Access Daily with Mario and Kit.” He was a host on the groundbreaking show “The Other Half” with his mentor and idol Dick Clark. Some other of his numerous hosting credits include “America’s Best Dance Crew,” and “HBO Boxing.” Mario concurrently hosts the national iHeart radio programs “On with Mario Lopez” and “iHeartRadio Countdown with Mario Lopez.” In addition to hosting, he has produced and starred in numerous made of TV Holiday film, as well as the recent Save by the Bell reboot for Peacock, he also produced and co-creating the Netflix’s The Expanding Universe of Ashley Garcia.

The 32nd Annual Movieguide Faith & Values Awards Gala promises an evening of elegance, inspiration, and celebration. See the full list of nominees, here.

Movieguide is the number one family review service for movies and television shows. With over 69 million users, Movieguide is used by 1 in every 3 parents to determine which movies their family or children will watch. Additionally, Movieguide consults with major studios and filmmakers on what types of films will appeal to family audiences. Inspiring entertainment produces the biggest box office draws and the faith and family audience is the largest single demographic of moviegoers and television and streaming viewers.

For more information on the MOVIEGUIDE® Annual Faith & Values Awards Gala & Report to the Entertainment Industry, please visit www.movieguideawards.com.

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ABOUT GREAT AMERICAN MEDIA
Great American Media is home to a family-friendly portfolio of brands including Great American Family, Great American Pure Flix and Great American Faith & Living. As the flagship linear TV network, Great American Family features original Christmas movies, rom-coms and classic series that celebrate faith, family and country. Great American Pure Flix is a leading faith and family streaming service that inspires, uplifts and entertains with content that you can confidently stream with the entire family. Other platforms include, Great American Faith & Living, the unscripted companion to Great American Family that celebrates faith, family, and country every day and every season; Great American Adventures and Pure Flix TV, FAST channels (free ad-supporting streaming TV). Great American Media was established in June 2021 by Bill Abbott and a group of US-based family offices.


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My Quick Take:

This is fantastic news! I am genuinely delighted that the Great American Family channel will once again host the Movieguide Faith & Values Awards. The missions of both GAF and Movieguide align beautifully together with their commitment to wholesome values, such as faith, patriotism, engaging dramas, and delightful love stories.

I'm also thrilled that Mario Lopez has been selected to host this awards event! I really enjoyed his recent Christmas movie, "Once Upon a Christmas Wish," which aired on Great American Family during the 2024 holiday season. I'm hoping we can look forward to seeing more projects featuring Mario (and his family, too!) on GAF in the future!

If you are curious about the nominees, click here to see the full list.

Please share your thoughts in comments below.

Blessings, 

Net