🎥✨ "When Calls the Heart" Creates Movie Magic + New Rom-Coms Steal the Spotlight ✨ SEE HERE:

Happy Weekend, Friends...

✨Lights, Camera, Action!✨
Hope Valley Goes Hollywood!

Catch an exciting new episode of When Calls the Heart this Sunday night! Rosemary takes center stage and goes behind the camera as she directs a silent movie in Hope Valley. Naturally, she ropes her bestie Elizabeth into the action and plenty of friends to star (and work behind-the-scenes) in her latest creative adventure! With Rosemary in charge, you just know it’s going to be dramatic and unforgettable!

Meanwhile, Loveuary on Hallmark keeps the romance blooming with an enchanting new rom-com that's ideal for star gazers, and Great American Family is rolling out a cable movie premiere you won’t want to miss!

See all the details below...


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Saturday, February 21, 2026:

The Stars Between Us

Storyline: Seven years ago, Kim made a connection with a stranger during an eclipse event. Now a fledgling news reporter, Kim returns to Illinois for this year's eclipse, unaware that their paths may cross again.

The Stars Between Us

Premieres Saturday, February 21, 2026

at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel

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Saturday, February 21, 2026:

A Missed Connection

Storyline: After finding a spark with a woman on a train platform, a photographer posts a missed connection in the newspaper but never hears from her. Five years later, they meet again while on the way to the same wedding – hers.

A Missed Connection

Premieres Saturday, February 21, 2026

at 8pm/7c. on Great American Family

Movie Review:

💕 Reel One's A Missed Connection is clean and fantastic! -Maria



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Sunday, February 22, 2026:

When Calls the Heart

Season 13, Episode 8

Season 13, Episode 8 - Take Two

Storyline: Feeling the loss of her playhouse, Rosemary directs a silent film and gets the whole community involved. Lucas finds himself hesitant to open his heart again.

When Calls the Heart

Season 13, Episode 8

Premieres Sunday, February 22, 2026

at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel

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Have a wonderful weekend, everyone!

Sleuthers, in case you didn't see it, Mistletoe Murders has been renewed for Season 3. See details here.

If you'd like to share a review for any of the new movies this weekend, Loveuary, Winter Escape, Christmas 2025, or whatever... please feel free to share in comments. I love hearing from you!

Blessings to You All!

Net

❤️ SHARING HIS LOVE: ❤️

"Beloved, if God so loved us, 

we ought also to love one another. 

No man hath seen God at any time. 

If we love one another, 

God dwelleth in us, 

and his love is perfected in us."

~1 John 4:11-12

🔎🎄 "Mistletoe Murders" Renewed for Season 3

Exciting news, sleuthers! More secrets of "Mistletoe Murders" will be unwrapped this Christmas!

The hit mystery series has officially been renewed on Hallmark for a third season!

And just when you thought you’d have to wait in suspense, stars Sarah Drew (Emily) and Peter Mooney (Sam) are set to return to untangle that jaw-dropping Season 2 cliffhanger.

Season 3 is slated to premiere during the 2026 “Countdown to Christmas” event - when Santa’s watching whose naughty & nice… and so is Emily.

Happy Sleuthing!

Net🔎🎄

🌷 Hallmark Channel's *Spring Into Love* 2026 Movies Include Six New Romantic-Comedy Premieres 🌼 See Here:

Are you ready to *Spring into Love* this March and April on the Hallmark Channel? 

6 new *Spring into Love* movies are coming!

See the 2026 Hallmark Channel *Spring into Love* trailer below. We get a little sneak peek at all of the movies coming out.


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Two for Tee

Saturday March 21 - 8/7c

Tee is a Chinese American pottery artist who meets new community center handyman Will. As she learns about her family's traditions through art, can she and Will save the center from closure?

Stars Janel Parrish and Chris McNally


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A Royal Setting

Saturday March 28 - 8/7c

Ruby, a world-renowned gemologist is hired by Prince Luca to restore the crown jewels and design his crown challenging tradition and complicating his relationship with his mother, the queen.

Stars Jen Lilley and Dan Jeannotte


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A Season to Blossom

Saturday April 4 - 8/7c

An aspiring writer takes over her late grandmother's bookstore and finds love.

Starring Emily Tennant and Carlo Marks


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All The Familiar Places

Saturday April ? 8/7c

Starring Tyler Hynes and Stacey Farber


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A Little Park Music

Saturday April ? - 8/7c

Starring Laci J. Mailey and Beau Mirchoff


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image: Rebecca Dalton Instagram Stories

Liberty Bell Romance (working title)

Saturday April ? - 8/7c

Starring Rebecca Dalton and Stephen Huszar


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Spring into Love Trailer:

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I'll be adding more to this post as the Hallmark Channel shares more details on the Spring movies - so stay tuned!

Happy movie-watching!

Net

🎬✨ Movie Review – I Can Only Imagine 2: How This Faith-Based Movie, it's Music, and Message Spoke to My Heart

Hello movie friends! I'm excited to share with you all a new movie review!

Lionsgate recently provided me an early screener for I Can Only Imagine 2, and I must say, I was honored and absolutely delighted. However, to be honest, I couldn’t *imagine* that this sequel could move me in the same way as the original film.

I Can Only Imagine (the first movie) is so powerful and spiritually moving. Could this sequel make me feel the same? Oh my, yes! A resounding YES! It most certainly did!

As the credits rolled at the end of I Can Only Imagine 2 and I wiped tears of joy from my eyes, these words flooded my mind…

Wow! Phenomenal. Amazing! Raw. 

Powerful! Anointed. Outstanding!

But I’m getting ahead of myself a little. Let me start back at the beginning…

This incredible sequel, I Can Only Imagine 2, begins as the success of the song “I Can Only Imagine” begins to soar. We see the Christian music band MercyMe on the road, performing that life-changing song for countless fans, yet as time passes and years roll by, the pressure builds. They have a longing to create something special again. The band hopes to write another song that will reach hearts in a fresh, meaningful, eternal way.

As the lead voice of MercyMe and the writer of the chart-topping song, “I Can Only Imagine”, Bart Millard carries the weight especially heavily. Not only does he feel the pressure of writing something new, but he also carries the ache of being away from home, from his wife and children, especially his teenage son, Sam, who struggles with ongoing health challenges that require constant care.

When Bart brings Sam on the road with the band, their relationship still remains strained. They clash over Sam’s health, and that tension stirs up old memories for Bart, memories of his own difficult childhood and teen years, with his abusive relationship with his own father. There are a few flashbacks to those hard days, reminding us of how deeply our past can still influence our present.

As Bart and his son, Sam, struggle to connect, Sam forms a meaningful connection with the band’s opening act, musician Tim Timmons. Tim becomes a gentle mentor, treating Sam with compassion and understanding.

Milo Ventimiglia (This is Us) portrays Tim with warmth and sincerity, and Arielle Kebbel (Bridal Wave, A Brush with Love), plays his loving devoted wife.

The entire cast is truly exceptional. John Michael Finley (Faith of Angels) once again steps into the role of Bart Millard with such depth; it is remarkable the way he portrays his testimony.

Sophie Skelton (Outlander) takes on the role in this sequel as Bart’s supportive wife, Shannon.

Sammy Dell (Law & Order: Special Victims Unit), who plays Bart and Shannon’s teenage son, Sam, is absolutely remarkable- honest and heartfelt.

Country singer Trace Adkins returns as Scott Brickell, the steady and faithful manager of the group, bringing a grounded presence to the chaos of the road.

And Dennis Quaid (The Rookie, Soul Surfer, On a Wing & a Prayer), reprises his role as Arthur Millard in new flashback scenes that are touching and redemptive.

The main theme of the movie revolves around reconciliation and redemption- it’s about connecting fathers and sons, mending broken pasts with hopeful futures, and ultimately focuses on our relationship with our Heavenly Father. It is an amazing story of second chances and wounds that only God can truly heal.

I sincerely hope this movie blesses you in the same way it has blessed me. I laughed. I cried. Each scene drew me in... in such a personal, meaningful way, drawing my heart closer to our creator.

If you know MercyMe’s hit song “Even If,” then you’ll likely recall how it includes a touching tribute to the beloved hymn “It Is Well with My Soul.” This film honors the incredible true story behind that cherished hymn and weaves in a message of healing and hope.

*Even if* God doesn’t fix everything the way we hope or make life perfectly smooth, it’s a beautiful reminder that we can still trust Him, and we will still praise His holy name. Our hope, our peace, our everything… is always in God!

I hope many of you will be able to see this powerful, spiritually uplifting movie when it arrives in theaters.

I Can Only Imagine 2 is rated PG; however, due to the subject of illness and physical abuse, I feel the movie is probably best suited for mature preteens and up.

See this film in theaters nationwide beginning Friday, February 20th. I've included a link for tickets and the official trailer for I Can Only Imagine 2 below.

Blessings to you all,

Net

Ticket information here:
https://tickets.icanonlyimagine.com/

Trailer:




*images courtesy: Lionsgate / From Kingdom Story Company

✟🌷 This Easter Season - Celebrate "40 Days of Scripture & Film" with Great American Media!

Beginning today and continuing through Easter Sunday, Great American Media is offering something truly meaningful: "40 Days of Scripture & Film" on Great American Pure Flix.

What a beautiful way to prepare our hearts for Easter... spending time in God’s Word while also enjoying uplifting, faith-filled stories.

I’m sharing all the details with you in the press release below, including reminders on programming coming soon to Great American Family...


Press Release via Great American Media:

Great American Media Launches,

“40 Days of Scripture & Film,”

A Lenten Journey

Featuring Acclaimed 

Faith-Based Films,

Including God’s Not Dead,

The Blind, Someone Like You,

and Just in Time

Programming Event Includes

World Premiere Original Movie,

Blessings in Disguise,

Starring Shae Robins 

and Casey Elliott,

Season 1 Finale 

“Crossroad Springs”

and Season 3 Return 

of “When Hope Calls”

NEW YORK, NY – February 18, 2026 – Great American Media today announced, “40 Days of Scripture & Film,” a cross-platform Easter celebration spanning Great American Pure Flix, Great American Family and GFAM+. Beginning today through Easter Sunday, Great American Pure Flix presents 40 Days of Scripture & Film, a special seasonal initiative spotlighting its deep library of faith-centered films and devotionals. Complementing this journey, Great American Media will also debut new episodes two Original Series and the World Premiere of the Original Movie Blessings in Disguise across its linear and streaming platforms, offering audiences stories that celebrate faith in everyday life throughout the season.

Throughout the 40-day event, Great American Pure Flix will feature a curated collection of faith-based films, including The Blind, The Girl Who Believes in Miracles, 5000 Blankets, Learning to Love, 47 Days with Jesus, and God’s Not Dead, to name a few. The celebration also includes the mid-winter finale of Season 1 of “Crossroad Springs,” returning to Great American Pure Flix on March 5th and to Great American Family and GFAM+ on March 7th, the World Premiere of Original Movie, Blessings in Disguise, starring Shae Robins (A Christmas Prayer) and Casey Elliott (Destined At Christmas) streaming on Great American Pure Flix, Friday, March 27 and airing on Great American Family and GFAM+ on Saturday, March 28 (8p), and all new season of “When Hope Calls: Brookfield,” streaming on Thursday, April 2, and airing on Great American Family and GFAM+, Saturday, April 4 (8p).

“Easter is about creating space for reflection and renewal,” said Kaitlyn Haubrich, Chief Brand Officer, Great American Media. “Through inspiring films and meaningful Scripture, we are inviting families to come together and prepare for the season in a way that is both personal and uplifting,” Haubrich concluded.

Great American Pure Flix and Great American Family will feature daily Scripture, connecting to the themes of each movie. Viewers will also be invited to participate through all Great American Media’s digital and social platforms to share prayer requests and messages of gratitude.

ABOUT GREAT AMERICAN MEDIA

Great American Media is the leader in faith and family entertainment, and one of the fastest-growing entertainment networks on television. Great American Media is home to a portfolio of entertainment brands that celebrate faith, family, and country, including Great American Family, the flagship linear network featuring original Christmas movies, rom-coms, and beloved series; Great American Pure Flix, the leading faith and family streaming service; Great American Faith & Living, the unscripted companion network; and GFam+, an app that lets viewers watch anytime, anywhere. Great America Media, established in June 2021 by Bill Abbott and a group of US-based family offices, is available via cable, streaming on Pure Flix and YouTube TV, and on the GFam+ app.

MEDIA CONTACTS:
Pam Slay
Head of Network Program Publicity & Talent Relations
pamslay@gacmedia.com
818.415.3784
media@crosswindpr.com


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I pray each of you has a truly blessed Easter season, filled with peace, hope, and the joy of the Resurrection!

Net