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Thursday, October 22, 2026

πŸŽ„2026 CHRISTMAS MOVIE REVIEWSπŸŽ„ Great American Family, Hallmark Channel, UPtv, Lifetime, Streaming and More from the *It's a Wonderful Movie* Family! πŸŽ… SEE HERE:




Welcome, Friends...
to the 2026
Christmas Movie Review Page!

Here we go, Christmas Movie Watchers!!! πŸŽ„πŸŽ¬✨ It’s time to kick off our 7th year of Christmas movie reviews here at It’s a Wonderful Movie, and I couldn’t be more excited to celebrate another wonderful holiday season with all of you!

If you’ve been joining us for Christmas movie reviews since the beginning, thank you from the bottom of my heart for being part of this special tradition! πŸ’– And if you’re new here, I’m so happy you’ve found us! Consider this your warm and merry welcome to join in! ❤️

Once again, we’ll be sharing our thoughts on nearly every new Christmas movie premiering throughout the season on Great American Family, Hallmark Channel, UPtv, Lifetime, and more! And the best part? These reviews come from YOU, the wonderful It’s a Wonderful Movie followers! Whether you love a heartwarming romance, a faith-filled Christmas story, or a little holiday mystery, I can’t wait to hear what you think of this year’s new movies!

Be sure to bookmark this page and check back often as we add more reviews throughout the Christmas season!πŸŽ„

Want to join in the fun and share your own review? It’s easy! Simply scroll to the end of this post for details.

I’m so grateful we get to enjoy another Christmas movie season together, and I hope these reviews help you discover some new favorites along the way. So grab your favorite Christmas snack, settle in, and let’s get this holiday movie celebration started!

Merry Christmas Movie Watching, everyone! πŸŽ„❤️✨



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* 2026 CHRISTMAS *

MOVIE REVIEWS

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*Christmas movies are listed below in order of their premiere date, underneath each individual network.



🌟GREAT AMERICAN FAMILY:


A Second Chance Christmas - October 10, 2026

πŸŽ„ I also watched Second Chance Christmas. It went so fast! I really do hope there's a second movie with the family next Christmas and see how they have grown. ~Misty

πŸŽ„ I watched A Second Chance Christmas last night on Pure Flix with Candance and Jonathan. They were great together and I had my reservations about this pairing. As the title says, it's about second chances in love and more importunely the chances God gives us by just simply asking and truly meaning it. He's always just a prayer away! There's lots of praying in this movie and that's all I will give away! It's good! It's a keeper! ~Joyce in Carolina

πŸŽ„ We enjoyed A Second Chance Christmas. The faith in this movie is truly inspiring. I was surprised that they both found faith after their divorce. I liked that sometimes life doesn't always turn out the way we expected. ~Allie B

πŸŽ„ A Second Chance Christmas- Anyone who has ever experienced struggles (ongoing or recent) with imperfections really should watch this beautiful movie! –Maria

πŸŽ„ Second Chance Christmas is a really great start to the Christmas season for Great American Family. I love how it focuses on belief, reflection and growth, and forgiveness. And even better, it's a movie where the actors actually play roles that fit them according to their ages and life experience. Yay! Sometimes the faith element in these movies can feel a bit awkward, but I appreciated how this was delivered with what felt like genuine sincerity, including reminiscing about the birth of the Savior Jesus Christ. Well done! ~Marianne

πŸŽ„ Marianne, I totally agree, it was well done! And I, too, appreciate when actors fit the age and experience level for their roles, it makes it much easier for me to enjoy the whole movie. ~~Jane

πŸŽ„ A Second Chance Christmas – What a heartwarming and inspiring way to kick off Great American Family’s 2026 Christmas movie season! The story centers on Anna (Candace Cameron Bure) and James (Jonathan Scarfe), exes who find themselves alone together in a beautifully decorated cabin at Christmastime. Even with a smaller setting and just the two of them for much of the story, the movie keeps things interesting and entertaining from beginning to end!

Right from the start, Candace and Jonathan do a wonderful job drawing us into their characters’ lives, heartaches, and hopes for the future. Reconnecting as a divorced couple doesn’t come without a few disagreements, but I really loved watching them slowly open their hearts again. One of the most meaningful moments was later in the movie when Rubin, their new friend, talked with James about the time and dedication it takes to restore a piece of furniture. I thought that was such a beautiful connection to Anna and James’s relationship! Just as a broken piece of furniture can be carefully restored, a relationship that seems damaged can also be renewed with patience, love, and faith.

Overall, A Second Chance Christmas is a sweet reminder that broken things aren’t always beyond repair. This movie was a beautiful way to begin this Christmas movie season. ~Net

πŸŽ„ Agree, Net! Definitely a beautiful way to start the season, and a keeper, as Joyce said! ~~Jane

πŸŽ„ I agree Net. This was a great way to start the Christmas movie season. Giving a clear reason for the season in Jesus. At the center is Jesus, scripture, prayer, & renewal. Very powerful stuff.

Now, I HAVE to drag my mattress into the living room and place it in front of the fireplace with the couch nearby. That was one of my favorite parts of the movie. You talk about the warm and fuzzies and coziness and with the Christmas tree and decorations lit up in the background, this was a great scene. All within a beautiful cozy cabin. Oh, and a storm raging outside making it even more delightful. I love doing things like that. The world rages outside the cabin walls but inside is a mystical quality of the season.

I also loved that they lost connection to the outside world even with their phones allowing them to see heart to heart once again without the distractions of the world muddling things up. They were once again able to see their true love, through Christ, and through a wonderful believing couple who helped along the way and who became their only contact to the world. The path became clear when they were forced into simplification. Life today is too fast and too technologically driven and filled with endless distractions keeping us from seeing that clear path of love. –Jim

πŸŽ„ A Second Chance Christmas - Okay I have finished my first recorded Christmas movie of the season, I’m off to a good start lol So I really enjoyed this movie! The storyline already hooked me in with them being stranded in a cabin during a storm- those are always so cozy. This one had a lot of serious conversations that I feel many married couples have, and many wives/moms can relate to Candace’s character as we try to do it all and it’s impossible. Marriage is really hard work and I loved the introduction of the neighbor couple and their little mentorship. I really enjoy BJ Harrison and I feel she was a good fit as the neighbor. I love what her husband said when they forgot to pray “it’s never too late” That’s so true about so many things in our walk with Christ. It’s never too late to come to God, to repent, to forgive, to change, to love, and it’s a choice we make everyday to follow Christ. Definitely recommend! ~Paula

πŸŽ„ A Second Chance Christmas - Boy, do I feel like I am behind the 8-ball here! (That's an old expression for you young ones here!) Anyway, Joyce, Marianne, Jane, Maria, Allie, Jim and Net...I totally agree with everything you have said, and what you said you said beautifully, so there's not really much more for me to add. But let me just say, this is a wonderful movie all-around - a great story that kept me interested throughout, great acting, and most of all, the wonderful message that, as you said Net, relationships can work with patience, love and faith. And I love how prayer was emphasized so much in this movie!

And my prayer is that couples struggling in their lives with their partner will somehow find this movie and it will take its message to heart! To me, nothing is better than when a movie like this can have a healing effect! –Mark 25

πŸŽ„ A Second Chance Christmas - we enjoyed this movie too! Best part for me was the son’s reaction at the end and what he said. (I’m not going to give it away but it was very sweet!) Christie

πŸŽ„ A Second Chance Christmas was so incredibly good!! We’ve had extended family drama in recent years and we’ve had multiple conversations with our girls about how we often see others through a screen of our own pain and they had such a great example of this that we got to go more in depth about as a family. They did such a great job of showing the gravity and depth of a broken family (I grew up in one πŸ™‹πŸΌ‍♀️) while also showing how having a relationship with Jesus really changes people and how he can redeem us. We all loved it so much! ~Sarah S

πŸŽ„ A Second Chance Christmas - I had such high hopes for this one. I am obviously in the minority here because everyone else loved this movie. I so wanted to love it but I am embarrassed to admit I honestly did not. Don't get me wrong. There were some lovely things like a strong emphasis on faith and forgiveness. I especially liked the scenes with the older couple. Candace and Jonathon were their usual fabulous selves. However, the movie moved so slowly. I almost fell asleep multiple times. I wasn't expected to be so bored and wanted to be moved more. I feel so bad about not aligning with everyone else's opinion of this movie. It pains me to say this is definitely a one-time watch for me. ~Joan



Silver Bells at Christmas - October 17, 2026

πŸŽ„ Silver Bells at Christmas is a new favorite! Laura's singing is something special. Misty

πŸŽ„ Silver Bells at Christmas is a gorgeous movie! –Maria

πŸŽ„ Silver Bells at Christmas is really beautiful! Laura Osnes was amazing, along with the rest of the cast! Christie

πŸŽ„ I loved A Silver Bells Christmas. The music was so wonderful. I really enjoy movies that bring music into it. Great chemistry and loved how it ended. Great chemistry between the semi love triangle. Misty

πŸŽ„ Silver Bells at Christmas was a wonderful movie. I will be adding it to my must watch movies every year. –Ken

πŸŽ„ Review: Silver Bells at Christmas -
Family-friendly? Yes -
Recommend? Unfortunately, no -

I know, I am in the minority here, and I really wanted to like this movie (I mean, c'mon, Laura Osnes! Singing!!). And I thought I would, when I watched some behind-the-scenes footage where the actors were having a lot of fun!

Yes, this movie is sweet, and yes, it is faith-based, but...it is boring! No energy, no excitement, no enthusiasm. And it didn't feel like a Christmas movie, with fun and festivities. (Even the ending, where the girls are celebrating Christmas in matching pajamas - just so serious!) No, for me, it just kind of plodded along. The storyline was also weak - I couldn't get into the songwriting competition or the common save-the-shop plot. And except for Laura, the acting was sub-par (especially by the two guys) - too often it felt like lines were just being recited. Plus, the songs that were introduced...well, let's just say they wouldn't be on my playlist. So, I am sorry to say, this was definitely a one-time watch only for me.

The Laura Osnes in One Royal Holiday - a fun, energetic, sometimes silly person in a lively movie - that is what I want to see. Maybe next time. –Mark 25

πŸŽ„ Silver Bells at Christmas - I also had high hopes for this one. Filmed in my home state. The cast seemed to have a great time filming the movie. Laura is one of my favorite actresses. Family friendly and faith based. But, just like Mark25, I too am in the minority here because when all was said and done, overall, the movie left me feeling a bit cold. There was no chemistry between Laura and either male lead. The kissing scene(s) weren't believable. She had way more chemistry with all of the female cast members. It had the same over-used storyline. Both male leads acting was wooden as was the woman from Nashville. I kept waiting for something to happen but the story just plodded along. It also pains me to say this is definitely a one-time watch for me. ~Joan

πŸŽ„ Silver Bells at ChristmasπŸ”” - This movie has such a warm, cozy Christmas feel to it! I absolutely fell in love with the sweet town of Comfort, Kentucky! One of my favorite things was getting to hear Laura Osnes sing in this Christmas movie - and with the handsome Chuck Wicks, no less!

The love triangle was a lot of fun, but I could totally tell where Laura’s heart was, so there was never really any doubt about who she should choose.

And Ryan McPartlin was ideal as the former childhood nerd turned successful handsome businessman who has a sweet little secret from the past!πŸ’•

I also LOVED all the It’s a Wonderful Life Easter eggs sprinkled throughout the movie, including seeing it play in the background of one scene! I have a feeling I’ll keep discovering more little references with every rewatch. So fun!!!

And all of the songs in the movie were so beautiful! I’m still singing and humming, “So as the snow keeps fallin’ - I keep fallin’ for you…” 🎢

I also really appreciated the adoption storyline and the reminder that sometimes making the right choice isn’t easy. But choosing love and doing what’s right, even when it’s hard, can be so worth it. Loved that!!!❤️

A few things, though, that I would change... I noticed the sister kept urging Laura to find love, but what about her? Didn't she deserve to find love too? And, I agree with Mark... loved the scenes when Laura was perky & happy - also would've loved more of them! And the store situation at the end - just wish that could've been different somehow.

Overall, though, Silver Bells at Christmas is heartwarming and lighthearted… perfect for a family movie night. Definitely one I’ll be “fallin for” over and over again!πŸŽ„✨ ~Net

πŸŽ„ Silver Bells at Christmas is a winner. Loved Piper. She did such a great job. All the songs were very nice. It was a fun movie to watch. Tyler singing Ginny's song at the end was a cool ending. ~Anonymous


Christmas Prayer Tradition - October 24, 2026



A Very Arctic Christmas - October 31, 2026



Karen Kingsbury’s The Christmas Ring - November 7, 2026



An Ozark Mountain Christmas - November 8, 2026



The Christmas Yes List - November 14, 2026



Christmas at Moose Lake - November 15, 2026



Three Generations, One Christmas - November 21, 2026



Letters This Christmas - November 22, 2026



Sweet Christmas Anniversary - November 27, 2026



A Rescue Dog For Christmas - November 28, 2026



The Greatest Christmas Gift - November 29, 2026



The Christmas Ornament Library - December 5, 2026



Christmas by the Spoonful - December 6, 2026



Making Christmas Bright - December 12, 2026



A Very Evergreen Christmas - December 13, 2026



Christmas Wrapped in Love - December 19, 2026




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🌟HALLMARK CHANNEL:


‘Tis the Season for Setups - October 16, 2026

πŸŽ„ Tis the Season for Setups is family friendly, and that's basically it. –Maria

πŸŽ„ Tis the Season for Setups - This movie was a cute one! First off, all of the Christmas decorations around the cabin and those aerial shots of the ski resort, beautiful! It was nice to see Barbara Niven as I only really see her in the Hannah Swenson movies and I kept thinking “hmmm she’s acting like Delores” πŸ˜‚ especially when they went to the escape room. I also feel that Victor and Amanda were a good pairing, as well as their parents. ~Paula

πŸŽ„ ‘Tis The Season For Setups was an okay movie. It was family friendly so that’s nice. Most of the movie felt more like an old Hallmark Winter movie rather than a Christmas movie. I’m a huge fan of both Amanda Schull and Victor Webster and I feel like they were pretty good together. This wasn’t my favorite movie but close to the ending there was a very sweet, touching scene between the main character and her mother and I feel like that made up for some of the slower, less Christmas-y parts of the movie! ~Sarah S

πŸŽ„ Review: 'Tis the Season for Setups -
Family-friendly? Yes -
Recommend? A Mild Yes -

This movie is more about family dynamics than the romance between Amanda and Victor, and that for me is a plus. I enjoyed watching the relationship between Amanda and her mother and daughter play out, along with the relationship between Victor and his dad. It kept my interest from start to finish. And the connection between her mom and his dad - great chemistry! In fact, I felt they had more chemistry than Amanda and Victor! A couple of other problems for me: Amanda seemed to fluctuate between no-fun and wildly-fun too much. And she sure seemed to ski like a pro after not being on skis for a long time! Still, I'd give this film a go. –Mark 25

πŸŽ„ 'Tis the Season for Setups - this movie had its moments. I liked Amanda Schull & Barbara Niven as mother & daughter, but... the storyline of Amanda's character, Lexi, being boring and too serious kind of dragged on for me. And the times she finally breaks out of her shell - seemed kind of forced to me, like she was trying too hard to simply enjoy herself.

Totally agree with Sarah S. - that it felt more (at times) like a Winter movie than Christmas. Amanda & Victor were sweet together; I really enjoyed his carefree, cheerful spirit. Overall, family-friendly, and the surprise reveal at the end with June & Dan was cute! ~Net

πŸŽ„ 'Tis the Season for Setups - For the most part, I liked this one. It did not knock my socks off. It was nice seeing Victor showing a less stuffy side than we normally see. He was quite funny during most of the movie. I don't think he and Amanda had the best chemistry but they had some. I thought Barbara and Victor's Dad had better chemistry. Plus, it was nice seeing Barbara not be 'Delores' where she overacts. She was much calmer. Amanda's daughter was delightful and real snow is always a bonus! One-time watch for me. ~Joan


Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story - October 17, 2026

πŸŽ„ Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story - I watched The Holiday Touchdown Bears movie online. The movie was really well done, but the product placement was so badly done. The only part that wasn't good was toward the end with Darlene almost not going to the 500th game part. Otherwise, it was a fun movie and great chemistry. Misty

πŸŽ„ Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story - Hi Misty, Tell me about the product placement. Towards the end, a lady bought what looked to be groceries to Darlene's 70 year old friend, and the made sure to stop and pause on the Always maxi pads in the bag. I mean who were they for?????????? And just weird product placement, I mean who wants to see those kids of products other than when you have to use them???? It was so weird.

But I did LOVE the movie. Lyndsey and Robert were amazing. I loved the relationship Avery built with her stepdad. That can be so hard when mom or dad remarries later in life, and you come home and feel things are different. He just loved her and was ready when she was and it was a nice relationship building part of the movie.

Loved seeing Deb from One Tree Hill as her mom.

It was a great movie and I felt so much chemistry in the movie with all the ladies, the fans, the bar patrons. I LOVE NFL football, I play in 2 fantasy leagues and several pick em pools, but I was not interested in the Chiefs game for many reasons, and tried the Bills movie, but this movie was the bomb. I do not even like the Bears. It was done well, minus the maxi pads for the 70 year old lady product placement. I just can't get it out of my head. If they were trying to draw in men with football, they may have lost them there. Sabrina

πŸŽ„ I just watched the Holiday Touchdown Bears movie and it was good. Lyndsy Fonseca makes every movie she is in good though so it’s not a surprise! I am very much NOT a fan of the Chiefs so i didn't watch the movie with them in 2024 and last years Holiday Touchdown movie with the Bills was meh but this years was much better. It was thankfully family friendly! ~Sarah S

πŸŽ„ Review: Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story -
Family-friendly? Yes -
Recommend? Yes, but as a sweet story, not for the romance -

I did not watch the two previous Holiday Touchdown movies. Not because I don't like football - I do - but because I thought too much emphasis would be on football and the team and not much on a good story. If I want football, I'll watch football. But I wanted to watch this one because 1) I live in a suburb of Chicago and wanted to see what they would do with the team and the sights and 2) I really enjoy Lyndsy Fonseca.

And, at least for this movie, my suspicions were right. I enjoyed this movie but not for the romance between the leads. In fact, I thought it confusing. They went back and forth between really liking each other, then not being sure, then back to liking each other, then back...and so on. Maybe because the romance was secondary, it was not well developed. It just didn't ring true.

Yet, I enjoyed this movie. The plot - the main plot - is about a "gram's" 500th game...how she became a fan, her life now, and the working's behind the big celebration. This story was so well-told! And the acting by everyone - top notch! Yeah, they overdid it with the Bears talk and the Bears highlights and the Bears cameos. But still, I recommend the movie - for the sweet story that it is.

A couple of things worth mentioning...
* At the beginning, on the marquee of the Chicago Theater, they show 2 movies playing: Next Stop, Christmas and The Christmas House. Get it? But what is also funny is that this theater does not ever show films, only live productions.
* Christkindlemarket, which they actually advertise and where some of the characters spend some time, is shown without a crowd. Trust me, that place is jam packed whenever you go.
* It was fun to see some of the buildings and scenery in downtown Chicago, although sometimes a name was changed. –Mark 25

πŸŽ„ Holiday Touchdown - So I have never watched any of these football movies that Hallmark does now- no particular reason, maybe I thought it would be all about football & im only a football fan because my husband is but I never know what’s going on…. But I really enjoyed Robert in the Ted Cooper movie last year so I gave this one a shot.

The budding relationship between Avery and Matt was cute to watch, I felt they had a natural connection. I did feel bad for her relationship with her mother, though. She just always looked a little sad and the mom didn’t seem to notice…

The movie didn’t really give me that Christmas feeling and I didn’t care for the family dynamic, felt like something was missing, the stepdad seemed to care more than the mother, so probably a one time watch for me. But I’m sure this would be a great family film for anyone who lives in Chicago and is a Bears fan because of the cameos. I’m from CA so if this was a movie about the SF 49ers my family would love it 😊 ~Paula

πŸŽ„ I agree. It was a fun movie, but it wasn't a Christmas movie. Hallmark should have made it a Fall movie to me. Misty

πŸŽ„ Holiday Touchdown - This was my favorite movie that aired over the weekend! Marsha Mason was exceptional in her role. She was funny, sweet, outgoing and the perfect choice to play Robert's Grandma. I also thought Lyndsy was great. She has quickly become one of my favorite female actresses on Hallmark. She cracked me up more than once. Robert was a great match for her. I enjoyed their witty banter and growing affection for each other. Their chemistry wasn't on-fire but it was sweet and honest and I felt it worked.

The supporting cast was good as well. I especially liked Ron, her stepfather. I haven't been to Chicago, but I want to visit as I have several cousins who reside there. But I won't be visiting in the winter! ~Joan


Mr. & Mrs. Christmas - October 17, 2026

πŸŽ„ Mr and Mrs Christmas is an adorable treat for both the Hearties and Chessies. -Maria

πŸŽ„ Review: Mr. & Mrs. Christmas -
Family-friendly? Yes -
Recommend? Yes -

Wow, 'tis the season for family relationships on Hallmark! We've got "Tis the Season for Setups, in which a mom attempts to improve her relationship with her mom and daughter and a dad tries the same with his dad; we've got Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story in which a gramma tries to get her grandson into a relationship, and this one, in which a dad struggles in his relationship with his daughter. In all three romance between the leads takes a back seat to the family relationships, and I enjoyed them all - with this one being my favorite.

Brendan is perfect as the loving dad who is having trouble connecting with his daughter. On the advice of Pascale, he unfortunately overcompensates and drives a greater wedge between them. But (of course) he finally figures out the right balance and all is well between them. But before that, you really feel for the guy. Top notch acting by Brendan!

I loved the sweet storyline, and both Brandan and Pascale came across as sincere when trying to deal with this problem. And yes, you could feel the attraction between the two - the romance (although secondary) was well-played - you could feel the chemistry develop over time. And the actress who played his daughter - perfect!

Finally, that "uppie" at the end...oh, that got me!! This movie has a lot going for it, so I highly recommend giving it a watch, and for me it is a keeper that I will be revisiting again. –Mark 25


Winter Wonderlanes - October 23, 2026



Forgotten Holiday - October 24, 2026



What If Christmas - October 25, 2026



Who’s Coming for Christmas? - October 30, 2026



Adopting St. Nick - October 31, 2026



A Danish Christmas - November 1, 2026



Mistletoe Murders - Season 3 - begins November 5, 2026



Merry Memories - November 6, 2026



Holiday Unplugged - November 7, 2026



A Season of Promises - November 8, 2026



My Christmas Cowboy - November 13, 2026



The Nights Before Christmas - November 14, 2026



Mistletoe and Mimosas - November 15, 2026



Our Holiday Playbook - November 20, 2026



Christmas in Blue Dog Valley - November 21, 2026



Double Booked for the Holidays - November 22, 2026



Christmas Delivered - November 26, 2026



The Christmas Eve Feast - November 27, 2026 at 6 p.m. ET/PT



Return to Santa - November 27, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET/PT



The Most Wonderful Secret - November 28, 2026 at 6 p.m. ET/PT



Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True - November 28, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET/PT



Eight Nights for Love - November 29, 2026 at 6 p.m. ET/PT



Miles to Christmas - November 29, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET/PT



The Snowflake Effect - December 4, 2026



A Grand Biltmore Christmas- December 5, 2026



An Angel in My Stocking - December 6, 2026



Christmas in Canterbury - December 11, 2026



Snow Globe Town - December 12, 2026



Noelle Nomads - December 13, 2026



Hearts All Aglow - December 18, 2026



Barking All the Way - December 19, 2026



Save the Date for Christmas - December 20, 2026

Note: This movie includes a same-sex couple.




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🌟UPtv:


Snowbody Like You – November 5, 2026



Chocolate For Christmas – November 6, 2026



A Royal Stables Christmas – November 12, 2026



Christmas En Pointe – November 19, 2026



The Christmas Gift Guide - December 3, 2026



Christmas in the Ballroom – December 4, 2026



Christmas Cookie Caper: A Puzzle Time Mystery – December 10, 2026



The Christmas Treehouse – December 17, 2026



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🌟LIFETIME:


Christmas Everyday: Married and Bright - November 28 at 8 p.m.



Checking Inn for Christmas - November 28 at 10 p.m.



A Firefighter's Christmas Calendar - November 29 at 8 p.m.

Note: This movie includes a same-sex couple.


Christmas from the Heart - December 5 at 8 p.m.



The Toymaker's Christmas Romance - December 5 at 10 p.m.



Mending Hearts for Christmas (Working Title) - December 6 at 8 p.m.



Mistletoe in Mexico - December 12 at 8 p.m.



An Inseparable Christmas (Working Title) - December 12 at 10 p.m.



A Second Chance Christmas Letter (Working Title) - December 13 at 8 p.m.



Love on the Christmas List - December 19 at 8 p.m.



Christmas at Mistletoe Hall - December 20 at 8 p.m.



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🌟STREAMING:

Any streaming movie reviews from Amazon Prime Video, Xumo, Tubi, Netflix, Disney+, etc... will be shared here.


🌟 Xumo -

A Proper Christmas -

πŸŽ„ A Proper Christmas is family friendly, and very sweet! -Maria


A Christmas Ornament to Remember -

πŸŽ„ Nicely's A Christmas Ornament to Remember is family friendly and quite cute (streaming on Xumo). -Maria


My Storybook Christmas With You -

πŸŽ„ Nicely's My Storybook Christmas With You is family friendly and quite charming. (streaming on Xumo Play) -Maria

πŸŽ„ I watched My Storybook Christmas With You and it wasn't my cup of cocoa. The plot was pretty bizarre with the whole boyfriend stealing everything & having to create another character out of the blue by Christmas Eve. The chemistry was missing all around. None were believable. The cabin didn't look anything like a cabin from the inside. Had zero Christmas feel to me.

It was the first time I watched a movie on Xumo, thanks for the heads up from Maria! ~Anonymous



The Nutcracker Wish -

πŸŽ„ Nicely's The Nutcracker Wish is family friendly (streaming on Xumo Play). –Maria



Honey's Christmas Wish -

πŸŽ„ Nicely's Honey's Christmas Wish is family friendly and quite enjoyable. (streaming on Xumo Play). –Maria


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Stay tuned! πŸŽ„✨

I’ll be updating this post throughout the Christmas season as more reviews come in from our It’s a Wonderful Movie family and friends!

A BIG thank-you to everyone who has contributed a review so far, and to all of you who will join in the fun as the season continues!


🎬 HOW TO SHARE A MOVIE REVIEW:

Where to post: Leave your movie review in the comments anywhere on this site, and I’ll add it to the list above for everyone to enjoy!

Your Movie Review: Start with the movie title, share your thoughts, and sign off with your name, initials, or a fun nickname. Whatever name you choose is up to you... it can even be a cute Christmas nickname like Sugar Cookie or Santa’s Elf! Try to use the same name throughout the season so we can get to know you through your reviews. 😊

Please avoid spoilers: If you need to reveal an important plot detail, add a Spoiler Warning first so others can decide whether to keep reading.

Please be kind: Whether you loved a movie or have some constructive criticism, please share your thoughts kindly and respectfully. Remember, someone involved in making the movie might read your review.

Thank you all so much! I can’t wait to read your reviews of the 2026 Christmas movie premieres!


God Bless Us, Everyone!
NetπŸŽ„



Friday, October 16, 2026

πŸŽ„✨ Let’s Kick Off the First BIG Christmas Movie Weekend with Four New Premieres




Happy Christmas Movie Weekend, Friends!✨πŸŽ„

This is our first BIG weekend with FOUR Christmas movie premieres - one on Great American Family and three on the Hallmark Channel!

With movies starring fan favorites Laura Osnes, Ryan McPartlin, Amanda Schull, Victor Webster, Barbara Niven, Robert Buckley, Lyndsy Fonseca, Pascale Hutton, and Brendan Penny, you'll want to watch or record them all!

See all the details below as we welcome Christmas movies on the Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Mystery... joining Great American Family and Great American Faith & Living, with Christmas movies airing around the clock, 24/7!!!

Here we go...



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Friday, October 16, 2026:




Storyline: Hyper-organized single mom and party planner Lexi (Schull), her free-spirited mother June (Niven) and teen daughter Piper (Verity Marks) are set to spend Christmas at a local ski resort after Lexi is hired to organize their annual holiday party. Upon arrival, she immediately butts heads with Ridge (Webster), the ski instructor and son of the lodge’s owner, Dan (John B. Lowe). Despite not getting along from the get-go, Lexi and Ridge notice a spark between June and Dan and decide to set them up. Lexi and Ridge create a multitude of festive excursions — and excuses – to bring them together but, thanks to creative machinations by June and Dan, these outings keep turning into foursomes. In the days leading up to the Christmas party, Lexi and Ridge’s attempt to pair up their parents brings them closer together, and their merry matchmaking ends in surprising results.

Premieres Friday, October 16, 2026
at 8pm/7c on the Hallmark Channel


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Saturday, October 17, 2026:




Storyline: When Ginny fights to save her late mother’s beloved Christmas shop, a determined buyer and the return of her first love force her to choose between holding onto the past and opening her heart to a new future.

Premieres Saturday, October 17, 2026
at 8pm/7c on Great American Family


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Saturday, October 17, 2026:




Storyline: When ambitious freelance reporter Avery Clark (Fonseca) returns to Chicago to spend Christmas with her mom (Woods) and new stepdad (Payton), she’s hoping for a little holiday downtime before her next assignment. Instead, she lands a feel-good story profiling Darlene Donnelly (Mason), a beloved Chicago Bears superfan about to celebrate an incredible milestone – attending her 500th game. There’s just one catch: Avery knows next to nothing about football or Chicago. Enter Darlene’s handsome grandson Matt (Buckley), a Chicago firefighter and die-hard Bears fan who, with a little gentle nudging from Darlene, agrees to show Avery what being part of Bears Nation is all about. As Avery follows Darlene’s remarkable story through cherished game-day traditions, festive Chicago adventures and memories of a love story that began at a stadium, she starts to understand that football is about much more than what happens on the field. And as sparks fly between Avery and Matt, this Christmas may just convince a woman who’s always on the move that sometimes the greatest adventure is finding a place, and someone, that feels like home.

Premieres Saturday, October 17, 2026
at 8pm/7c on the Hallmark Channel


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Sunday, October 18, 2026:




Storyline: Taylor Lewis (Penny) is a single dad and holiday display expert who relocates to the charming town of Pineway with his two children just weeks before Christmas. Despite the challenges of a new home, new school and a daughter who seems to be outgrowing their cherished holiday traditions he’s determined to make the season magical. As Taylor takes charge of the town’s beloved Christmas Market revival, he finds himself unexpectedly partnered with Sophie Shaw (Hutton), a practical accountant hoping to prove she’s ready for a new leadership role. Together, the unlikely duo brings fresh ideas, festive spirit and plenty of Christmas cheer to the community. But when Taylor’s well-intentioned efforts to help his teenage daughter backfire, he begins to realize that yuletide can’t be forced, it has to be discovered. As Taylor and Sophie grow closer, they learn that embracing change may be the key to creating new traditions and new memories.

Premieres Sunday, October 18, 2026
at 8pm/7c on the Hallmark Channel


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Sunday, October 18, 2026:

Christmas Kisses Movie Marathon

Hallmark Media also released this fun news...

"Hallmark Mystery gets in on the holiday romance with a Christmas Kisses Movie Marathon on Sunday, October 18th from 10:00 a.m.– 6:00 p.m. ET/PT.

Viewers can cozy up for a day filled with memorable mistletoe moments and swoon-worthy holiday romance with One December Night, The Christmas Contest, Return to Christmas Creek, and A Christmas Together with You."

While this channel won't have new premieres, it will have weekly Merry Marathons highlighting special Christmas classics!



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Friday, October 16th - Sunday, October 18th:

Christmas Classics

I hope you all enjoy the new Christmas movie premieres this weekend, plus a sleigh full of wonderful Christmas classics!

Here are just a few (or more!) of the past Christmas favorites you can look forward to Friday through Sunday!


πŸŽ„ Great American Family – A Christmas Castle Proposal, Journey to Christmas, Bringing Christmas Home, Catering Christmas, Let It Snow, A Christmas Miracle for Daisy, 'Twas the Text Before Christmas, There's No Place Like Christmas, A Christmas Prayer, Fir Crazy (a NEWLY acquired movie for GAF! πŸŽ‰), Timeless Tidings of Joy, and MORE!

✨ Great American Faith & Living – Christmas in Midnight Clear, Mrs. Miracle, Call Me Mrs. Miracle, A Christmas for the Ages, Designing Christmas With You, Tails of Christmas, and MORE!

❤️ Hallmark Channel – Christmas Under Wraps, Five Star Christmas, The Christmas Secret, A Very Merry Mix-Up, Miracle in Bethlehem, PA, Following Yonder Star, Christmas Town, the Holiday Touchdown movies, Time for Them to Come Home for Christmas, A Little Christmas Charm, and MORE!

πŸ”” Hallmark Mystery – Project Christmas Wish, Christmas Bells Are Ringing, A Season for Miracles, Miss Christmas, Romance at Reindeer Lodge, Return to Christmas Creek, and MORE!



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Happy Christmas movie watching, everyone! I'm so looking forward to getting out my cozy Santa blanket and enjoying LOTS of Christmas movies this weekend! ❤️πŸŽ„

I hope many of you will join in on the fun! And, of course, we LOVE hearing from you! If you watch any of the NEW Christmas premieres, please come back and share your thoughts or a little movie review with us. We'd love to hear what you think!

Now, let the Christmas movie marathon begin! πŸŽ¬πŸŽ„✨


Have a Blessed, Merry Weekend!
NetπŸŽ„




SHINING HIS LIGHT:

Sing to the LORD,
for he has done wonderful things.
Make known his praise around the world.
~Isaiah 12:5


Thursday, October 15, 2026

πŸŽ„Lifetime Unwraps 2026 “It’s a Wonderful Lifetime” Christmas Movie Lineup




Lifetime has announced its lineup of new Christmas movies for the 2026 holiday season, with the festivities beginning Thanksgiving weekend!

Take a look at all of the details for the 11 new Christmas movie premieres coming to Lifetime this season...



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Christmas Everyday: Married and Bright

Premiere Date: Saturday, November 28 at 8 p.m.

Starring: Brandy Norwood, Debbi Morgan, Sy’Rai Smith and Robert C. Riley

Chicago fashion designer Fancy (Brandy Norwood) plans her dream Christmas wedding while juggling mounting business pressures and the return of an ex, threatening her future with fiancΓ© Jaylen (Robert C. Riley).



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Checking Inn for Christmas

Premiere Date: Saturday, November 28 at 10 p.m.

Starring: Vivica A. Fox, JackΓ©e Harry, Josh Henderson, Vanessa Angel, Michael ParΓ©, Eric Roberts and Juliah Cheree Taylor

A journalist (Juliah Cheree Taylor) assigned to profile a holiday resort finds herself falling for its charming owner (Josh Henderson), forcing her to choose between the perfect headline and a Christmas romance.



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A Firefighter's Christmas Calendar

Premiere Date: Sunday, November 29 at 8 p.m.

Starring: Holly Deveaux and Kyana Teresa

A rookie firefighter (Holly Deveaux) and a photographer (Kyana Teresa) team up to create a fundraising calendar, sparking an unexpected romance complicated by career ambitions.

Note: This movie includes a same-sex couple.



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Christmas from the Heart

Premiere Date: Saturday, December 5 at 8 p.m.

Starring: Tia Mowry and Henderson Wade

A grieving widow (Tia Mowry) travels to Lisbon to meet the recipient of her late husband's heart, only to fall for the woman's brother (Henderson Wade).



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The Toymaker's Christmas Romance

Premiere Date: Saturday, December 5 at 10 p.m.

Starring: Chantel Riley and Brendan Morgan

An ambitious toy executive (Chantel Riley) facing a corporate takeover rediscovers the holiday spirit with help from Christmas spirits and a charming toy designer (Brendan Morgan).



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Mending Hearts for Christmas (Working Title)

Premiere Date: Sunday, December 6 at 8 p.m.

Starring: Michelle Argyris and David Pinard

An events coordinator (Michelle Argyris) reunites a veteran with his estranged son (David Pinard), who unexpectedly falls for the woman responsible for bringing them back together.



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Mistletoe in Mexico

Premiere Date: Saturday, December 12 at 8 p.m.

Starring: Joely Fisher and CristiΓ‘n de la Fuente

A widowed sociology professor (Joely Fisher) travels to Mexico following her son's surprise elopement and falls for the bride's godfather (CristiΓ‘n de la Fuente), a tech CEO who moonlights as a Lucha Libre wrestler.



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An Inseparable Christmas (Working Title)

Premiere Date: Saturday, December 12 at 10 p.m.

Starring: Rebecca Dalton, Jinesea Bianca Lewis, Nicolas Nondono and Dennis Andres

Two lifelong friends (Rebecca Dalton and Jinesea Bianca Lewis) embark on a hometown holiday walking tour that leads to unexpected romantic possibilities with a former travel crush (Nicolas Nondono) and a recently divorced neighbor (Dennis Andres).



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A Second Chance Christmas Letter (Working Title)

Premiere Date: Sunday, December 13 at 8 p.m.

Starring: Kelly Tappan and James French

A woman (Kelly Tappan) returns home to deliver a 15-year-old love letter, discovering that her first love (James French) is still single and that their old romance might deserve another chance.



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Love on the Christmas List

Premiere Date: Saturday, December 19 at 8 p.m.

Starring: Jana Kramer and Ignacyo Matynia

An ambitious assistant (Jana Kramer) teams up with a widowed father (Ignacyo Matynia) to track down the season's hottest toy, only to find herself choosing between a promotion and unexpected romance.



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Christmas at Mistletoe Hall

Premiere Date: Sunday, December 20 at 8 p.m.

Starring: Kathryn Davis and Jonathan Stoddard

A burned-out writer (Kathryn Davis) reunites with her first love (Jonathan Stoddard) when they're invited home to compete for their late mentor's estate through a series of festive challenges.



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I hope you find something you'll enjoy on Lifetime this Christmas!

I think Mending Hearts for Christmas and Christmas at Mistletoe Hall look potentially fun! Both also star actors from Crossroad Springs, which I love!

Please share your thoughts in comments.


Have a Merry Day!
Net


images via: IMDB / A+E Global Media


πŸŽ„✨ Hallmark's *Countdown to Christmas* is ONE DAY AWAY!!!!




*Countdown to Christmas* begins TOMORROW, Friday, October 16th, on the Hallmark Channel at 6am/5c!!!

The excitement is building, friends… the Christmas movie season is almost here in full force!!! πŸŽ„✨

Get settled in early or set your DVR, because Christmas movies will also start airing at the same time on Hallmark Mystery! While all of the brand-new Christmas premieres will air first on the main Hallmark Channel, both channels will be filled with plenty of beloved Christmas classics throughout the season. I absolutely love seeing all of our familiar favorites return each year!

And speaking of past Hallmark Christmas movies… just how well do you know them? I thought it would be fun to put your Hallmark movie knowledge to the test with a little Christmas movie quiz!

There are 10 questions below, ranging from familiar favorites to a few that might make you think! The answers are at the very bottom of this post, so no peeking! πŸ˜‰

Add up your score, then share how many you got correct in the comments. I can’t wait to see who our Hallmark Christmas movie experts are!

Let the Christmas Movie Trivia fun BEGIN!!!πŸŽ„πŸŽ₯✨



1.) In The Nine Lives of Christmas, what is the name of Zachary's (Brandon Routh) cat?

A. Queenie
B. Brown Eyes
C. Merilee
D. Ambrose


2.) In A Christmas Detour, who is Paige (Candace Cameron Bure) hoping to meet for Christmas?

A. Santa Claus
B. Future In-Laws
C. Magazine Editor
D. Celebrity Couple


3.) In The Christmas Secret, what special piece of family jewelry does Christine Eisley (Bethany Joy Lenz) lose?

A. locket necklace
B. Christmas brooch
C. engagement ring
D. ruby earrings


4.) In The Most Wonderful Time of the Year... what does the young boy, Brian, want for Christmas?

A. Robot
B. Rocket Wheel
C. Telescope
D. Train Set


5.) In Miracle in Bethlehem, PA, what does Mary Ann (Laura Vandervoort) name her adopted newborn daughter?

A. Mary
B. Noel
C. Natalie
D. Joy


6.) In Christmas Next Door, what instrument does April (Fiona Gubelmann) play for her big audition?

A. flute
B. trombone
C. piano
D. violin


7.) In A Biltmore Christmas, what is the name of the movie Jack Houston (Kristoffer Polaha) is filming in 1947?

A. It's a Wonderful Life
B. His Merry Life
C. His Merry Wife
D. A Holiday Wife


8.) In Crown for Christmas, what piece of jewelry goes missing during the Christmas Ball?

A. locket necklace
B. Christmas brooch
C. engagement ring
D. ruby earrings


9.) What special shape of Christmas lights does Nick (Ryan Paevey) only do for those he loves in Christmas at the Plaza?

A. ornament
B. star
C. snowflake
D. bell


10.) In A Veteran's Christmas, what is the name of Joe's dog?

A. Judge
B. Christmas
C. Justice
D. Snoopy


Keep scrolling down for the answers...




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🌟Answers:

1.) In The Nine Lives of Christmas, what is the name of Zachary's (Brandon Routh) cat?
D. Ambrose

2.) In A Christmas Detour, who is Paige (Candace Cameron Bure) hoping to meet for Christmas?
B. Future In-Laws

3.) In The Christmas Secret, what special piece of family jewelry does Christine Eisley (Bethany Joy Lenz) lose?
A. locket necklace

4.) In The Most Wonderful Time of the Year... what does the young boy, Brian, want for Christmas?
B. Rocket Wheel

5.) In Miracle in Bethlehem, PA, what does Mary Ann (Laura Vandervoort) name her adopted newborn daughter?
C. Natalie

6.) In Christmas Next Door, what instrument does April (Fiona Gubelmann) play for her big audition?
D. violin

7.) In A Biltmore Christmas, what is the name of the movie Jack Houston (Kristoffer Polaha) is filming in 1947?
C. His Merry Wife

8.) In Crown for Christmas, what piece of jewelry goes missing during the Christmas Ball?
C. engagement ring

9.) What special shape of Christmas lights does Nick (Ryan Paevey) only do for those he loves in Christmas at the Plaza?
B. star

10.) In A Veteran's Christmas, what is the name of Joe's dog?
C. Justice


So... how did you do? Share your score in the comments below, and get ready for Countdown to Christmas to begin bright & early tomorrow!


Countdown to Christmas 
is on the way!✨

Have a Merry Day!
NetπŸŽ„


New Western Romance Series - 'Love Comes Softly' - Coming to UP Faith & Family



Such exciting news for those of you who love a good story set in another time period!

If you’re a fan of series like When Calls the Heart, When Hope Calls, Hope Valley: 1874, and Little House on the Prairie, then you’ll want to hear about this! A brand-new Love Comes Softly series is on the way, with an expected debut on UP Faith & Family in 2027!

Get the full scoop on the story, the cast, and more, including Seeking Persephone actress Ryann Bailey, in the press release below!





UP FAITH & FAMILY
IN PRODUCTION ON
NEW WESTERN ROMANCE SERIES
LOVE COMES SOFTLY

ATLANTA (Oct. 15, 2026) – UP Faith & Family, the leading streaming service for uplifting movies and series, is in production in Los Angeles on the all-new original series Love Comes Softly. Based on the best-selling book series by Janette Oke and popular movie franchise, Love Comes Softly is a heartwarming Western period drama set during the expansion of the American West in the 1880s. Love Comes Softly is expected to premiere in 2027.



The series follows the lives of the Davis family, who move to Rock Springs after the death of A.J. Davis’ wife. As the newly appointed sheriff, A.J. (Zak Steiner, Euphoria) is determined to provide a stable and loving environment for his daughter, Emily (Sophia Paras, The Bold and the Beautiful). Alongside A.J., the resilient schoolteacher Sarah Chandler (Ryann Bailey, Seeking Persephone), the spirited aspiring doctor Jessie Davis (Maya Herzog) and the seasoned town doctor Richard Bain (Leo Howard, Legacies), navigate new beginnings, love and the challenges of frontier life. The ensemble cast also includes Aason Nadjiwon (Sky Med) as Clay Stoval, Natalie Ceballos (Law & Order: Organized Crime) as Rosa Lopez, Josh Cooke (Hart of Dixie) as Mayor Wiggins, Levi Mynatt (Abbott Elementary) as Thomas Stoval, Tunisha Hubbard (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.) as Josephine Stoval and Pooch Hall (Ray Donovan, The Game) as Louis Stoval.



“The heartfelt storytelling and timeless values embodied in Love Comes Softly make it a perfect fit for UP Faith & Family,” said Angela Cannon, EVP, Networks & Content Strategy at UP Entertainment. “The franchise already has a loyal and dedicated fan base through the best-selling books and beloved films, and we’re honored to bring this cherished story to life as an all-new series. With stunning production values and rich details woven into every scene, the creative team has built an immersive world that captures the beauty, resilience and hope of the American frontier.”



Love Comes Softly is produced by LCS Productions in association with Larry Levinson Productions. Larry Levinson is Executive Producer with Libby Beers and Jennifer Jenkins as Co-Executive Producers. The series is directed by Russell Mulcahy and Bradford May with Ali Calamari as Head Writer.

Viewers can stream UP Faith & Family anytime, anywhere for $5.99 a month on smart TVs, streaming devices and mobile devices. Viewers can also subscribe to UP Faith & Family through Dish, Sling, Apple TV+, DIRECTV, Xumo, Spectrum, Amazon Prime Video Channels, Xfinity, Cox Contour TV, The Roku Channel and YouTube Primetime Channels.


About UP Entertainment
UP Entertainment is the home for uplifting entertainment for passionate and diverse audiences across the leading cable, satellite and streaming platforms. Brands include UP Faith & Family, UPtv, aspireTV, aspireTV+, GaitherTV+ and Cine RomΓ‘ntico. UP Faith & Family is the leading subscription streaming service in uplifting entertainment. UPtv is the trusted network for adults seeking positive programming with relatable stories about relationships, filled with love and laughter, through exclusive premiere movies, box-office hit films and beloved series. AspireTV is the television network that celebrates and reflects Black culture, life and style in a way that is inspiring, authentic and entertaining. AspireTV+ is a subscription streaming service for Black culture and urban lifestyle entertainment. GaitherTV+ provides access to Gaither’s renowned and growing library of full-length award-winning Country, Gospel, Bluegrass and Christian concerts and specials, early premieres of new performances and shows, and exclusive behind-the-scenes interviews. UP Entertainment in partnership with PixL Dos, also manages and distributes Cine RomΓ‘ntico, a FAST channel featuring the best of Hollywood TV romance movies in Spanish. Additionally, UP Entertainment represents partner brand Ovation TV, an independent television, production, and digital media company, with an unparalleled commitment to the arts, culture and entertainment. UP Entertainment’s award-winning pro-social initiative, “UPlift Someone,” has inspired over 200 million people to uplift others through its social videos.



********** End of Press Release **********


My Quick Take:

I'm absolutely delighted to see UP Faith & Family bringing this wonderful series to the screen again! I've read and loved Janette Oke's original Love Comes Softly books, so the news of a brand-new adaptation is especially exciting to me. (And I'm sure it's the same feeling for those of you who've read them, too!)

Of course, Hallmark brought its own adaptation of Janette Oke's books to the screen years ago. Now, it will be wonderful to see a fresh interpretation of these cherished stories. I'm so curious to see what this new chapter will bring!

These stories have such a timeless appeal, with their beautiful themes of faith, family, love, and perseverance.


Stay tuned for more details!
Blessings to you all,
Net