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~ James 1:17

Friday, January 24, 2025

This Weekend: Let Hallmark's New Valentine Movie and 'When Calls the Heart' Sweep You Off Your Feet...



Happy Weekend, Friends!

It's the last weekend of January and the Hallmark Channel is premiering their first Valentine-themed movie for 2025 this Saturday night! This is also Hallmark's last *Winter Escape* movie for the month. Laci J. Mailey (Chesapeake Shores) stars opposite of David Elsendoorn (My Norwegian Holiday) in The Perfect Setting.

Some people have said they didn't quite recognize Laci J. Mailey from the poster with her shorter, blonde hair since they are used to seeing her as a brunette, so I wanted to mention that, yes, it is her! Laci portrayed Jess, the youngest of the O'Brien sisters, on Chesapeake Shores.

Also, Saturday is January 25th... so that marks 11 months 'til Christmas! I'll probably watch one of the Christmas movies I missed over the holidays, but I haven't picked which one, yet. If you have something Christmassy you are watching this weekend, please share in comments below. There are lots of Christmas movies actually airing Friday night on TV, as well, on the Hallmark Channel, Great American Family, and Hallmark Family. Plus, UPtv will air two holiday movies over the weekend and Hallmark Mystery will air one. See the schedule below.

And Sunday night, there's a new episode of "When Calls the Heart" on the Hallmark Channel called the "Dancing Teens"! The Charleston dance (as you can see in the second image above) has taken over Hope Valley... unless Molly, who is opposed, can stop this scandalous behavior.

See all of the details below...


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Friday, January 24, 2025:

'Tis the Season to be Irish ... Hallmark Channel ... 5pm
Christmas on Windmill Way ... Great American Family ... 6pm
Karen Kingsbury's The Bridge Part 1 ... Hallmark Family ... 6pm
A Merry Scottish Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 7pm
A Little Women's Christmas ... Great American Family ... 8pm
Karen Kingsbury's The Bridge Part 2 ... Hallmark Family ... 8pm
Jingle Bell Princess ... Great American Family ... 10pm


Saturday, January 25, 2025:

A Holiday Hideout ... UPtv ... 11:30am

Note: This movie (also known as A Christmas Witness) is not rated in the TV guide I checked, but I would say it is TV-14, at least, with adult, mature themes.


Sunday, January 26, 2025:

A Christmas Thief ... UPtv ... 9:30am
Murder, She Baked: A Plum Pudding Mystery ... Hallmark Mystery ... 2pm


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Saturday, January 25, 2025:




Storyline: An aspiring jewelry designer returns to Belgium to visit her grandfather and hopefully win the Valentines Day Diamond Contest.

Premieres Saturday, January 25, 2025
at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel


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Sunday, January 26, 2025:




Episode 4 - Dancing Teens

Storyline: Elizabeth helps Allie plan a birthday dance, and Nathan struggles with Allie growing up. Rosemary and Bill team up again to investigate a train robbery. Lucas lends Edie a hand.


Premieres Sunday, January 26, 2025
at 9pm/8c. on the Hallmark Channel


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I hope you all have a great weekend planned. Mine, as usual, includes spending time with family and worship.

As I'm writing, we are receiving more snow! I feel like singing, "Walkin' in a Winter Wonderland!" The flakes were heavier earlier, but now it is a soft, gentle snowfall. It's incredible to hear stories from my family, who live down south and are experiencing snow, which they haven't seen in years. I know those Southern states aren't used to it, so I pray the people there will be safe. Are any of you experiencing an unusual snowfall in your area?

What a perfect time it is to stay inside from the cold and watch something fun on TV!

I'm looking forward to the next all-new episode of When Calls the Heart. I think it's cute that the kids want to dance, but Molly feels their behavior is outrageous. That sounds aptly appropriate for the 1920's era. Since Molly is speaking out against the dance to the mayor and council and the kids are being persistent in doing it, this episode is giving me Footloose vibes in a G-rated sort of way, of course. In the end, I think their dance will be completely innocent and sweet.

Please Note: I haven't pre-screened the new movie premiering this weekend. If you'd like to post a review on whether this movie is family-friendly, please share in the comments below. Thank you in advance to everyone who shares with us.

Once again, keep warm this weekend, everyone!


Blessings to You All!
Net


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❤️ SHARING HIS LOVE: ❤️

"Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’

The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these."


~Mark 12:30-31


Thursday, January 23, 2025

🎬 Which Great American Family Movies & Series Earned Movieguide Award Nominations?




Fantastic news for Great American Family!

Several movies and actors from the burgeoning channel earned nominations for this year's 32nd Annual Movieguide Awards! Plus, the drama filled T.V. series "County Rescue" was also recognized in several notable categories.

Yearly, the mission behind the MovieGuide® Awards is to "honor movies, television, and streaming content that promotes inspiring and positive interactions, morals and values, and Biblical teachings."

Great American Family fits perfectly into that mold as the network and their streaming platform, Great American Pure Flix "features original Christmas movies, rom-coms and classic (and new!) series that celebrate faith, family, and country."


See the complete list of nominees below for the 2025 Movieguide Awards via Deadline.


The 32nd Annual Movieguide Awards Nominees:


BEST FAMILY MOVIE

THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER (2024)
DESPICABLE ME 4
INSIDE OUT 2
MUFASA: THE LION KING
THE WILD ROBOT


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BEST MOVIE FOR MATURE AUDIENCES

DUNE: PART TWO
KINGDOM OF THE PLANET OF THE APES
TWISTERS
UNSUNG HERO
YOUNG WOMAN AND THE SEA


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BEST FAMILY TV

BLUEY Episodes 348 and 349 “Ghostbasket” and “The Sign”
A CHRISTMAS LESS TRAVELED
CHRISTMAS UNDER THE NORTHERN LIGHTS
COUNTY RESCUE: Episode 1.5: “The Rescuer”
A LITTLE WOMEN’S CHRISTMAS


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BEST TV FOR MATURE AUDIENCES

THE BAXTERS: Episodes 1.1-1.8
THE BLOODY HUNDREDTH
BLUE BLOODS: Episode 14:10: “The Heart of a Saturday Night”
NCIS: Episode 22:4: “Sticks & Stones”
QUIET ON SET: THE DARK SIDE OF KIDS TV


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EPIPHANY PRIZE FOR MOVIES

THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER (2024)
CABRINI
SOUND OF HOPE: THE STORY OF POSSOM TROT
TRANSFORMERS ONE
UNSUNG HERO


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EPIPHANY PRIZE FOR TV

THE BAXTERS: Episodes 1.1-1.8
A CHRISTMAS LESS TRAVELED
CHRISTMAS UNDER THE NORTHERN LIGHTS
COUNTY RESCUE: Episode 1.5: “The Rescuer”
A LITTLE WOMEN’S CHRISTMAS


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FAITH & FREEDOM AWARD FOR MOVIES

BONHOEFFER: PASTOR. SPY. ASSASSIN.
CABRINI
GOD’S NOT DEAD: IN GOD WE TRUST
REAGAN
SOUND OF HOPE: THE STORY OF POSSOM TROT


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FAITH & FREEDOM AWARD FOR TV

BLUE BLOODS: Episode 14:10: “The Heart of a Saturday Night”
COUNTY RESCUE: Episode 1.5: “The Rescuer”
MASTERS OF THE AIR: Episode 1 and 2: “Part One” and “Part Two”
NCIS: Episode 22:4: “Sticks & Stones”
QUIET ON SET: THE DARK SIDE OF KIDS TV


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BEST DOCUMENTARY AWARD

AMERICANS WITH NO ADDRESS: THE DOCUMENTARY
THE BLUE ANGELS
THE BLOODY HUNDREDTH
FOUNDATIONS OF THE WEST: Episode III: “Christ, the Center of the World”
QUIET ON SET: THE DARK SIDE OF KIDS TV


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GRACE PRIZE FOR MOVIE PERFORMANCE

THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER (2024)
Beatrice Schneider

BONHOEFFER: PASTOR. SPY. ASSASSIN.
Jonas Dassler

CABRINI
Cristiana Dell’Anna

SOUND OF HOPE: THE STORY OF POSSOM TROT
Demetrius Grosse

UNSUNG HERO
Daisy Betts
Joel David Smallbone

THE WILD ROBOT
Lupita Nyong’o



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GRACE PRIZE FOR TV PERFORMANCE

COUNTY RESCUE: Episode 1.5: “The Rescuer”
Julia Reilly
Riley Hough

BLUE BLOODS: Episode 14:10: “The Heart of a Saturday Night”
Tom Selleck

A CHRISTMAS LESS TRAVELED
Candace Cameron Bure

A LITTLE WOMEN’S CHRISTMAS
Jillian Murray

CHRISTMAS UNDER THE NORTHERN LIGHTS
Jesse Hutch


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The Movieguide Awards Gala will take place Friday, February 7, at the Avalon Theatre in Hollywood.

Congrats to the Great American Family actors: Candace Cameron Bure, Jillian Murray, Jesse Hutch, Julia Reilly, and Riley Hough for your nominations!

And I must also extend congratulations to GAF for being nominated for these movies and series: A CHRISTMAS LESS TRAVELED, CHRISTMAS UNDER THE NORTHERN LIGHTS, COUNTY RESCUE, and A LITTLE WOMEN’S CHRISTMAS!

Typically, the awards program is televised each year. Last year, the event aired on Great American Family in March, and Danica McKellar and Trevor Donovan served as hosts. As I write this post, this information has not been released. Stay tuned for further details.


I hope you enjoy your next movie night!

Blessings to you all,
Net



images via: Movieguide / Great American Media


Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Pure Flix Movie Night on Great American Family + "Ainsley McGregor Mysteries" News!


image via: Great American Media


Happy Wednesday, Everyone!

TONIGHT is Pure Flix Movie Night on Great American Family, which means we will find heartwarming, inspirational films every Wednesday night on this channel.



January 22, 2025 Schedule:

Nothing is Impossible - 6p/5c.

Ainsley McGregor Mysteries: A Case for the WineMaker - 8p/7c.

The Abigail Mysteries - 10p/9c.




Promo for Pure Flix Movie Night:



I hope many of you will enjoy these inspirational films from the Pure Flix streaming library!

In case any of you are wondering about the "Ainsley McGregor Mystery" series, a new mystery is coming soon titled: "The Ainsley McGregor Mysteries: A Case for the Yarn Maker," and in addition to that, Candace Cameron Bure will soon be filming a new Ainsley mystery titled: "Ainsley Mcgregor Mysteries: A Case For The Watchmaker." Filming begins on February 28, 2025.

Synopsis for "Ainsley Mcgregor Mysteries: A Case For The Watchmaker": Ainsley McGregor, a former criminologist-turned-professor with a knack for solving murders in the small town of Sweet River, Texas, investigates the cold case of a local woman’s husband’s mysterious death over a valuable family watch.


Hope you enjoyed this news!

Happy movie-watching,
Net


Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Premiere Date Announced for "When Hope Calls" Season 2 on Great American Family, Plus Christmas Movie Sequel Announcement and More


"When Hope Calls" image via: Great American Media


Wonderful news, Hopefuls & Hearties, "When Hope Calls" will premiere April 3, 2025 (my birthday, yay!) on Great American Pure Flix and April 6th on Great American Family!

The announcement was made during a Great American Family Facebook Live Event tonight with Cameron Mathison, Bill Abbott, and Cindy Busby, who will star in this all new season this Spring.

Two previews were shown during the live event for "When Hope Calls," and a preview was also shown for the movie, "Grounded," starring Danica McKellar and Trevor Donovan, and season 2 of the series, "County Rescue," with Brett Varvel and Kristin Wollet.

Karen Kingsbury promoted the film, "Someone Like You," based on her book with the same title. The faith-filled movie will premiere on Great American Family on February 22nd.

Beth Stern had a furry little friend join her as she discussed the upcoming special, "Great American Rescue Bowl," on February 9th at 12p/11c.

Eric Close spoke to Cameron and Bill about his faith-based football movie, "Average Joe," which will premiere on Great American Pure Flix on January 23rd.

Near the very end of the Facebook Live, Candace Cameron Bure revealed a sneak peek of "The Ainsley McGregor Mysteries: A Case for the Yarn Maker," and she shared that she and Cameron Mathison will have a sequel Christmas movie to their 2024 holiday film, "Home Sweet Christmas."

Watch the full Great American Family Facebook Live Event with Cameron Mathison and Bill Abbott hosting with these guests: Candace Cameron Bure, Beth Stern, Eric Close, Cindy Busby, Danica McKellar, Karen Kingsbury, and Brett Varvel.



Seeing how much faith and inspiration are both incorporated into many of the excellent family movies and TV series projects at Great American Family was terrific.

I hope you all enjoy watching!
Net

2 Hallmark Movies Newly Released on DVD Today with "When Hope Calls" Connection!




Both actresses from "When Hope Calls," Jocelyn Hudon and Cindy Busby, have Hallmark action-adventure movies being released on DVD today!

Jocelyn Hudon starred in the first season of "When Hope Calls," and Cindy Busby will star in season 2, set to premiere this year on Great American Family.

See all of the details below. 

This is Amazon's #1 New Release in Romance...


Hallmark 2 Movie Collection:
Falling in Love in Niagara
A Whitewater Romance


DVD Release Date: January 21, 2025




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By the way, if you'd like more details on "When Hope Calls," Cindy Busby will be doing a Facebook Live Event TONIGHT on Great American Family's Facebook page. (Tuesday, January 21st at 8pm EST.) Great American Media CEO Bill Abbott stated on X that Cindy will be answering questions about "When Hope Calls"!

I'm hoping I can be there at that time, and I hope many of you can also join in!

Blessings, 
Net