🌟🔎 Vote For Your Favorite Mystery Movies In The *It's A Wonderful Movie Awards* 🔎🌟 SEE HERE:

It's time, Sleuthers, to vote for your favorite Mystery Movies from 2025! 🔎

The mystery nominees are pictured and listed in alphabetical order. Choose all of your favorites, then please vote by taking the poll below.

Be sure to click the word VOTE after you have checked ALL of your movie favorites. Please know that you can vote for as many movies as you like, but this is set up to be ONE voting process per person!

🌟 HAPPY VOTING! 🌟

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I'm grateful for your participation. Please feel free to share this poll with family and friends. Voting for this poll will end on Monday, June 22nd.

Two additional movie polls will continue after this one is completed -- Faith/Inspirational and Christmas! Stay tuned!

Blessings to you all,

Net

🎄 Mario Lopez Currently Filming New Christmas Movie - See Co-star & More Cast, including a "Saved By The Bell" Alum

"Rewinding Christmas" on the set 
image via: Natalia Cigluiti

Start spreadin' the news!!! 🌟

Exciting news is beginning to spread as Mario Lopez and Tony Danza are filming their upcoming Great American Family Christmas movie in New York!

Their Christmas film, previously known as "Christmas at The Starlight," has changed, according to recent press reports, to the new title: "Rewinding Christmas."

Amid their busy filming schedule, both Mario Lopez and Tony Danza took time to speak with members of the local press in Buffalo, New York.

This is their interview via WGRZ-TV, Channel 2:
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And what else has been revealed? More of the cast!

Of course, we already knew that Mario's son, Dominic Lopez ("Chasing Christmas"), a rising star in his own right, would be portraying his on-screen son.

However, it has also been revealed that Natalia Cigliuti ("Saved by the Bell: The New Class") will play Mario's sister (pictured in first image above), while Taylor Kalupa ("Silver Bells at Christmas") will portray his love interest (pictured below).

image via: Taylor Kalupa

Father and son, Mario and Dominic Lopez,
on the set of "Rewinding Christmas"
image via: wnypapers.com

As for the movie's storyline, Mario Lopez shared these interesting details with wnypapers.com: "In “Rewinding Christmas,” “My character comes back home to kind of visit his dad (Tony Danza). He was up for a big promotional job. It didn't exactly sort of work out. He has a ‘come to Jesus’ with his son . … He's now a single father. He meets this lady who he's kind of now interested in, and kind of staying. When he does that, his father decides to kind of sell the place and throws everything into a bit of a monkey wrench and turmoil,” Lopez said. “I don't want to give too much away. We all end up kind of figuring it out; and it's all about family and love at the end of the day, and kind of focusing on priorities and what's important.”

It's also been revealed that the movie will definitely include a little song-and-dance! I'm so thrilled this has been officially confirmed!

Stay tuned 

for more movie news!

Net 🎬🎄

✨ Meet the New TV Movies Premiering This Weekend & More Surprises!

Happy Weekend, Friends!

It may not be officially summer just yet, but wow, it sure has felt like it! The heat has definitely arrived, and I hope you're all finding ways to stay cool while still enjoying some sunshine. I've been soaking up every chance to be outside on our farm, enjoying these beautiful days. And I'm especially grateful that the humidity will finally be easing up for us this weekend!

One of my favorite ways to wind down after a warm summer day is with a good movie, and this weekend gives us not one, but two brand-new romantic comedies to enjoy: Meet Me in the Margins and Texas Two-Step!

Plus, Great American Family has added three movies to their schedule that have been available through streaming. They may be familiar to some of you, but since these movies are making their channel debut, this is great news for those of us who haven't had a chance to watch them all yet.

See details for all of these movies below...


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Friday, June 12, 2026:

Friday Night

Christmas Classics

image via: Great American Media

Catch Merritt Patterson in four classic Christmas movies Friday night on Great American Family - leading up to her new movie premiere on Saturday! (three of the films encore early on Saturday morning)

And Hallmark will be playing Christmas movies starring Brendan Penny - leading up to his new movie premiere on Saturday!

Friday, June 12, 2026:

A Vintage Christmas ... Great American Family ... 4pm
'Twas the Text Before Christmas ... Great American Family ... 6pm
A Little Christmas Charm ... Hallmark Channel ... 6pm
Jingle Bell Princess ... Great American Family ... 8pm
The More the Merrier ... Hallmark Channel ... 8pm
'Tis the Season for Love ... Hallmark Family ... 6pm
Catering Christmas ... Great American Family ... 10pm
'Twas the Text Before Christmas ... Great American Family ... 12am
Jingle Bell Princess ... Great American Family ... 2am
Catering Christmas ... Great American Family ... 4am


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Saturday, June 13, 2026:

Meet Me in the Margins

*NEW MOVIE PREMIERE*

image via: Great American Media

Storyline: Savannah Cade, a quietly brilliant editor at a prestigious publishing house, secretly dreams of becoming a romance novelist, until her hidden manuscript is discovered and anonymously critiqued in the margins. As mysterious notes push her to rewrite both her book and her own tendency to stay silent, Savannah must decide whether to protect her career or finally speak up for the stories, and herself, that matter most. What begins as a professional risk slowly becomes a transformative love story about courage, creativity, and being seen.

Meet Me in the Margins

Premieres Saturday. June 13, 2026

at 8pm/7c on Great American Family

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Saturday, June 13, 2026:

Texas Two-Step

*NEW MOVIE PREMIERE*

image via: Hallmark Media

Storyline: Olivia returns to Texas to help her aunt with her country music bar that's fallen on hard times and reconnects with Luke, her childhood sweetheart turned cowboy, and her passion for dancing.

Texas Two-Step

Premieres Saturday. June 13, 2026

at 8pm/7c on the Hallmark Channel

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Sunday, June 14, 2026:

Cabin Connection (2022)

*NETWORK DEBUT

ON GREAT AMERICAN FAMILY*

image via: Vortex Productions

When lifestyle writer and committed bachelorette Hannah inherits her late grandmother's cabin, she hires widowed handyman Cole to help get it in shape to sell. As Hannah spends time with Cole, her faith in love and relationships is restored.

Cabin Connection (2022)

Premieres Sunday, June 14, 2026

at 8pm/7c on Great American Family

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Sunday, June 14, 2026:

Cream Of The Crop (2022)

*NETWORK DEBUT

ON GREAT AMERICAN FAMILY*

image via: DBM Films

A feisty young woman, dedicated to saving her family farm, and a driven real estate tycoon fall in love, but things get complicated when his company assigns him to foreclose on her family's farm.

Cream Of The Crop (2022)

Premieres Sunday, June 14, 2026

at 10pm/9c on Great American Family

Note: This movie is 2 hours and 30 minutes. Encore airing at 2:30am/1:30c

Movie Review:

Cream of the Crop is a very charming movie, with a few mature themes. -Maria


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Monday, June 15, 2026:

Riverfront Romance (2021)

*NETWORK DEBUT

ON GREAT AMERICAN FAMILY*

image via: Vortex Productions

A successful novelist buys her dream home, an old turn-of-the-century home on a beautiful riverfront. However, a young project manager is in charge of building a hydroelectric dam on the river. The novelist has 30 days to change his mind.

Riverfront Romance

Premieres Monday, June 15, 2026

at 8pm/7c on Great American Family

Movie Review:

Vortex Media's Riverfront Romance is a very cozy movie. -Maria


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If you haven't voted, yet, place your vote for *Favorite Rom-Com* from 2025!

*VOTE HERE*

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I hope you find something fun to watch this weekend! Be sure to share which movie you're most excited to see, or a review after you've had a chance to watch! We'd love to hear your thoughts.

Wishing you all a relaxing, joy-filled weekend filled with sunshine, sweet moments, and great movies!



Also, this Sunday is Flag Day... may we always cherish the stars and stripes and our freedoms! God Bless America!

Blessings to you all,

Net

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SHINING HIS LIGHT:

“A new command I give you: 

Love one another. 

As I have loved you, 

so you must love one another.” 

- John 13:34

 
When we open our hearts to Jesus, His love has a beautiful way of shining through us! May His love bloom in your heart today and overflow into the lives of those around you!

DVD Recommendations:



Jingle Bell Princess
*Click here for current price at Amazon*

A Little Christmas Charm
*Click here for current price at Amazon*

Don't Miss "Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries" Thrilling Season One Finale Tonight - Details Here:

What a wonderful first season it has been for "Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries," and tonight is the big season finale at 9pm/8c on UPtv!

We've enjoyed a delightful mix of suspenseful, yet lighthearted, family-friendly mysteries set in the charming Amish community of Sugarcreek, Ohio. (Thankfully, none involving murder!)

Throughout the season, we've come to know and love Cheryl (played by Galadriel Stineman), who has been managing her Aunt Mitzi's gift shop while her aunt is away serving on the mission field.

As Cheryl has settled into life in Sugarcreek, she's earned a reputation for helping others and solving mysteries alongside her friend, Naomi Miller (Denise Gossett), a local Amish woman.

Along the way, Cheryl has also developed a special connection with Naomi's son, Levi (Kevin Joy). Their growing friendship and attraction is challenging, though, since Levi is Amish and Cheryl is not.

One of the things I've especially appreciated about Cheryl is how important her Christian faith is to her. She attends church, seeks God's guidance, and genuinely desires to follow His plan for her life. But where is God leading her? Is Sugarcreek where she truly belongs?

That question may be answered in the season finale!

Episode details via UPtv:

Season 1, Episode 8 -

WHEN THERE'S A WILL - A missing deed, county corruption, and a race against time threaten Levi’s land and future.

FINALE THOUGHTS:

Can Cheryl help Levi and his family track down his uncle's missing will before the family land is sold to someone else?

No spoilers here, but I have to say this was such a fun and exciting mystery to unravel! The clues, twists, and race against time made for an engaging puzzle, while Cheryl's ongoing car troubles added some great humor and lighthearted moments along the way.

And then there's Cheryl and Levi. It's clear these two care deeply about each other, but what does the future hold for them?

The cast is already filming Season 2 on location in Sugarcreek, Ohio... so there are likely more mysteries... and hopefully, more Cheryl and Levi moments ahead, too!

WHERE TO WATCH:

Have you missed any episodes of Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries? You can stream the complete first season on UP Faith & Family. Click here for details!

Happy sleuthing in Sugarcreek!

Net

🌟 The *IT'S A WONDERFUL MOVIE AWARDS* are HERE - VOTE TODAY for YOUR FAVORITE TV MOVIES 🌟 See Here:

🎬 It’s a Wonderful Movie 🎬

Proudly Presents...

🏆 The Annual TV Movie Awards! 🏆

It's that exciting time of year again! Welcome to the 16th Annual It's a Wonderful Movie Awards, where you get to celebrate and vote for your favorite TV movies of 2025!

Voting will take place throughout June and July in four categories:

✨ Romantic-Comedy
🔎 Mystery
💖 Faith/Inspirational Film
🎄 Christmas Movie

We're kicking things off with the Romantic-Comedy category!

Scroll down to browse this year's nominees, featured with their official movie posters and listed in alphabetical order. When you've picked your favorites, click the VOTE button at the bottom of the poll to make your selections count!

You may vote for as many movies as you'd like, but please remember: one voting submission per person.

If you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment below. I'm always happy to help!

Now, let the celebration begin, and may the best movies win! 🌟

🎉 HAPPY VOTING! 🎉

(Scroll below the movie posters to cast your vote!)

Poll Maker

🌟 THANK YOU FOR VOTING! 🌟

I'm grateful for your participation. Please feel free to share this poll with others. Voting for this category begins on Monday, June 8th, and will end on Monday, June 15th.

Stay tuned for the next poll -- *Favorite Mystery*!

Blessings to you all,

Net