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Friday, October 4, 2024

πŸπŸ”Ž Rake In NEW Movies This Autumn Weekend With Candace Cameron Bure, Aaron Ashmore, Alison Sweeney, Victor Webster, Barbara Niven, Erin Cahill, Wes Brown and More 🎬 SEE HERE:




Hello, friends! Are you starting to get that Fall feeling?

It seems we've been talking about the new "Ainsley McGregor Mystery," starring Candace Cameron Bure, coming for some time, and now that premiere is finally here this Saturday! I can't wait for you all to see it and hear your thoughts! The suspense is... well, let's just say... getting to me!

And if one mystery is not enough for you this weekend, there's also an all-new "Hannah Swensen Mystery" starring Alison Sweeney, Victor Webster, and Barbara Niven premiering Friday night, with an encore on Sunday!

All of you rom-com lovers are also in luck, as there are two new movie premieres this weekend on the Hallmark Channel and UPtv. Plus, Hallmark's latest romantic comedy, starring Erin Cahill and Wes Brown, is deliciously fall-themed!

See all of the details below...



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Friday, October 4, 2024:




Storyline: Hannah (Sweeney) caters Lonnie’s (Daylin Willis) high school reunion, which is disrupted by a fight between his old friend Darcy (Brittany Mitchell) and her boyfriend. Lonnie makes sure she gets home from the reunion safely, but the next morning she is found dead and Lonnie is implicated in her murder. As Hannah works with Chad (Webster) to prove his innocence, she finds herself in the crosshairs of Darcy’s killer. Meanwhile, Delores (Niven) finds herself unexpectedly whisked into the world of acting while also working the case in the way only she can.

Friday, October 4, 2024
at 9pm/8c. on Hallmark Mystery


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Saturday, October 5, 2024:




Storyline: Ainsley McGregor, a former Chicago criminologist, returns to her hometown of Sweet River, Texas. She has chosen to trade full-time crime work to open Bless Your Arts, a market for artisans to sell crafts and wares. But Ainsley cannot deny her first love is crime solving and accepts a position teaching a criminology class at the local community college. Her skills quickly become a major asset to the quaint town, when a murder occurs at a winery owned by her friend, who now stands accused of the crime. The Sweet River Sheriff, who just happens to be Ainsley’s brother, Ryan, wants her to stay out of the investigation. But, Ainsley knows the pieces of this puzzle do not fit. To help her friend and with the unexpected assistance from some goodhearted local busybodies – Ainsley McGregor is back on the case.

Premieres Saturday, October 5, 2024
at 8pm/7c. on Great American Family

Movie Review:

"Candace Cameron Bure is back to crime-solving as Ainsley McGregor, a former criminologist from Chicago who recently moved to Sweet River, Texas, to be near her brother, Ryan (the town’s sheriff, played by Robin Dunne), and her friends to live a simpler life away from crime and violence.

However, this isn’t the case when Ainsley and her best friend, Shannon, discover a dead body at the local winery. Much to her brother’s disapproval, Ainsley reluctantly gets roped into solving this mystery with help from her friends in the community and the handsome local fire chief, Jake (played by Aaron Ashmore).

Just a few minutes into the movie, I was already deeply engrossed in this mystery, the interesting, diverse townspeople of Sweet River, and Ainsley’s dearest friends.

Throughout the film, I felt little hints, here and there, of the Aurora Teagarden Mystery and the early years of Murder, She Baked. Much like Aurora, Ainsley has her own group of crime-solving friends, who have made their own club, and like Murder, She Baked, this new Ainsley McGregor Mystery has a warm, tight-knit community feel to it..." ~Net

*Click here to read more of my movie review of the all-new "Ainsley McGregor Mystery"!



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Saturday, October 5, 2024:




Storyline: Recently divorced Elise returns to Landover, Maine to manage her grandmother's B&B. She faces a new challenge with a handsome guest, Luke, who wants to open a bistro in town.

Premieres Saturday, October 5, 2024
at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel


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Sunday, October 6, 2024:




Storyline: Adrian is a Hollywood paparazzi assigned to get photos of a very elusive star, Parker Bennett. Little does she know, she’ll get her chance when they both end up at the same BnB in the mountains of NC.

Premieres Sunday, October 6, 2024
at 7pm/6c. on UPtv

Movie Review:

*Maria (a loyal reviewer here at It's a Wonderful Movie) has seen this movie, and she shared this brief, positive review: "Yes, it IS a good movie!"


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Programming Notes:

(Highlighting some of the best movie classics airing this weekend - and something extra!)




Great American Family:

Friday - A Christmas... Present, Swing into Romance
Saturday - Harmony from the Heart, Mystery by the Book, Ainsley McGregor Mysteries: A Case for the Winemaker (premiere), Mr. Manhattan
Sunday - Ainsley McGregor Mysteries: A Case for the Winemaker (encore), Love at the Ranch, Divine Influencer, Passport to Love, Love Can Surprise You


*In honor of Candace's new movie this weekend and the encore presentation of her Christmas movie Friday night, Great American Family shared these new images of her two upcoming Christmas movies...

A Christmas Less Traveled:

images: Great American Media


Home Sweet Christmas:

images: Great American Media



Hallmark Channel:

Friday - Haul Out the Holly
Saturday - Over the Moon in Love, Falling for Vermont, Love, Romance, and Chocolate, It Was Always You, Autumn at Autumn Hill (premiere), Falling Together
Sunday - A Whitewater Romance, His & Hers, Autumn at Autumn Hill (encore), Love on the Right Course, Love on the Sidelines




Hallmark Mystery:

Friday - Hannah Swensen Mystery marathon leading up to A Sprinkle of Deceit: A Hannah Swensen Mystery (premiere)
Saturday and Sunday - Aurora Teagarden Mystery marathon and Sunday night - A Sprinkle of Deceit: A Hannah Swensen Mystery (encore)


Hallmark Family:

Saturday - Love Under the Stars, Love Struck Cafe
Sunday - Truly, Madly, Sweetly


Merit Street:

See classic Great American Family movies on Merit Street-
Saturday- A Harvest Homecoming
Sunday- The Abigail Mysteries



UPtv:

Saturday - Same Time Next Week
Sunday - Just Jake, The Princess and the Bodyguard, Snapshot of Love (premiere)




TBN / TBN+:

A non-movie programming note for all of you who enjoy Christian music...

The 55th Annual Dove Awards, hosted by singer Tauren Wells, airs Friday night at 8pm and 10pm EST. on TBN and TBN+. (This streamer can be downloaded for free on Roku!)

Notable Nominations:

*Hallmark Channel's When Calls the Heart is one of the nominees for Television Series of the Year.

*Matthew West's "Come Home for Christmas," which has been Great American Family's Christmas theme since the 2022 holiday season, has been nominated for best Long-Form Video.

*Unsung Hero has a nomination for Feature Film. (Candace Cameron Bure is in the supporting cast of this movie.)

Musical performers include CeCe Winans, Crowder, Forrest Frank with The Choir Room, Joseph Habedank, Maverick City Music with Naomi Raine, Natalie Grant, Tauren Wells, Anike, Anne Wilson, CAIN, Chandler Moore joining Maverick City Music with Naomi Raine, Tye Tribbett, Brian and Jenn Johnson, Miel San Marcos, and Gabriel Guedes. (Note: I am not familiar with all of these artists.)


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I hope you all can relax this weekend with your family and friends or a good movie.

It's been such a heavy week with watching all of the heartbreaking news of the hurricane's destruction on TV. If you are wondering where the best place is to give as the people rebuild their lives, I suggest two organizations my family and I have given to: Samaritan's Purse and 8 Days of Hope. These organizations' mission statement is to "serve others as the hands and feet of Christ." I know many of you who visit here are earnestly praying, and my family and I are praying with you, too.

Have a blessed, peaceful weekend, dear friends...

If you can watch something new over the weekend, please stop back by and give us your take on it. We'd love to hear from YOU!

Please Note: I have yet to see ALL of the new movies airing this weekend. If you like, you can read my review of the new Great American Family movie,"Ainsley McGregor Mystery" - *here*.

Again, blessings on your weekend, everyone. Let Your Light Shine in the darkness!


In His Amazing Love,
Net


SHINING HIS LIGHT:

“The LORD is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. And those who know your name put their trust in you, for you, O LORD, have not forsaken those who seek you.”
~Psalm 9:9


Thursday, October 3, 2024

✨ Great American Christmas Kickoff Facebook Live Event With Cameron Mathison! πŸŽ„


image: Great American Family Facebook


There's some fun news today from Great American Family! The network is doing a very special live event on Facebook with Cameron Mathison (star of Home Sweet Christmas, A Merry Christmas Wish, and A Kindhearted Christmas) to kick off their annual Christmas movie event!

Don't you just love how Cameron Mathison is doing the iconic Clark Griswold pose in the image above - with plugging in the Christmas lights?!?!?!

I'm absolutely ready to get plugged into the Christmas season on Great American Family!

Great American Christmas begins on October 17th, but you can jumpstart the Christmas movie excitement even earlier with Cameron Mathison and his special guests on Friday, October 11th...

✨Candace Cameron Bure
✨Mario Lopez
✨Courtney Lopez
✨Danica McKellar
✨Jillian Murray
✨Merritt Patterson
✨Emily Hutchinson


Here's the original Facebook post from Great American Family:



May your day be Merry & Bright!✨
Joyous Blessings to you all,
Net

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

πŸŽ„ Great American Family 2024 Christmas Movie Printable Checklist πŸŽ„


(click here to enlarge the image to print)

Christmas movies are coming soon to Great American Family; that special time of year is drawing near! If you don't want to miss any of the Great American Family premieres, I have something special for you!

I created a printable Great American Christmas checklist so you can keep track of each new movie premiere throughout the Christmas season.

How to Print:

1. Click here to open the image.

2. After the image loads in a new page, you may need to click the image again to enlarge.

3. Click File, then Print. (This is under three dots on Google Chrome. Alternatively, you can use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + p for Windows and Linux, or ⌘ + p for Mac)

4. If you are given a preview screen, you may want to adjust print settings if needed.

5. Click Print.


If you'd like an even larger version of this image, click here. (Note: after the image loads in a new page, you may need to click the image again to fully enlarge.)

You can also save this image, open it up in Microsoft Word or another program, resize, and print.

I hope this checklist makes your Christmas movie watching even more enjoyable through the Christmas season!


Blessings to you all,
NetπŸŽ„


Great American Family Christmas Festival 2024 Talent and Ticket Information


credit: Great American Media / click here to enlarge image


Press Release via Great American Media:


GREAT AMERICAN FAMILY 
CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL 
AT THE NORTHWELL PARK 
AT UBS ARENA 
SET TO BRING HOLIDAY CHEER 
TO NEW YORK 
FROM NOVEMBER 22 
– DECEMBER 29 
 TALENT APPEARANCES & 
TICKET INFORMATION ANNOUNCED 
 PRE-SALES BEGIN 
OCTOBER 3 AT 10a ET, 
 PUBLIC ON SALE 
BEGINS OCTOBER 4 AT 12p ET

Festival Grounds and Activities Include Movie Premieres, Ice Skating, Visits with Santa, Crafts, Food, Fun & More

NEW YORK, NY – October 2, 2024 – Great American Media, home of America’s most beloved faith and family entertainment, announced the family of talent who will make appearances as the media company hosts it first-ever Great American Family Christmas Festival at The Northwell Park at UBS Arena, beginning November 22. The company also released VIP experiences and general ticketing information below.

Great American Family Christmas Festival features one of New York’s most glorious homegrown Christmas trees for festive nightly lighting ceremony, brilliant Christmas light displays, ice skating, delicious food and beverage by the fire, holiday crafting classes, and photos with Santa Claus, beginning November 22-December 29. Meet the stars of Great American Family Christmas movies weekends and enjoy World Premiere movie screenings, Q&As, panels, and scheduled photo ops.

Great American Family talent will appear weekends at the festival throughout the run of the season. Fans who signed up as Insiders on the festival’s website will be first in the nation with early access to purchase VIP experiences and general admission tickets on October 3 at 10 a.m. ET. Tickets and VIP experiences will be made available to the public on sale will begin October 4 at 12 p.m. ET.

All tickets available at www.greatamericanfamilychristmasfestival.com

Great American Family Christmas Festival at The Northwell Park at USB Arena features five distinct entertainment zones:

Candy Cane Lane

Guests will be immersed in the holidays with something for everyone, from young to young at heart. From Christmas movie premieres and ice skating to TikTok worthy cups of cocoa and hands-on crafting. The Festival will be a place to make new family memories and come back weekly for unique programming throughout the holiday season! First stop: Take an ELFie under our candy cane arches, the sweet entry to an even sweeter experience.

Frosty’s Frozen Skate

Frosty’s Frozen Skate offers a delightful ice-skating experience on a sparkling rink. The scene is perfect, with the soft glow of firepits nearby adding to the enchanting winter ambiance. Skate rentals available along with delicious food and beverage all around. Enjoy an aprΓ¨s skate by a fire pit.

Rudolph’s Main Stage

Rudolph’s Main Stage is the heart of community involvement, with a vibrant atmosphere filled with music and laughter. Envision yourself singing along to Christmas carols at Carol-oke or cheering on participants in the Ugly Sweater Contest. The stage, adorned with festive decorations and twinkling lights is the place to meet your favorite holiday talents and enjoy a warm, engaging environment.

Santa’s Craft Village

Santa’s Craft Village is a haven of creativity. Imagine yourself walking through a charming winter wonderland with festive holiday displays guiding your way. Participate in various craft workshops and demonstrations, learning how to create your own holiday decorations, ornaments, and gifts. The village is perfect for finding unique, personalized presents and soaking in the festive cheer.

Eat, Drink & Be Merry

Eat, Drink & Be Merry Village is a vibrant spot where guests can savor delicious food, drinks, and entertainment. The village offers private rentals of VIP igloos and firepits, creating an inviting atmosphere for corporate entertaining and socializing. The festive decorations and mouth-watering aromas make it a delightful place to relax and indulge in holiday-themed culinary delights.

MEET THE TALENT!

Candace Cameron Bure (A Christmas Less Traveled, Home Sweet Christmas), Cameron Mathison (Home Sweet Christmas, A Merry Christmas Wish, A Kindhearted Christmas), Danica McKellar (A Cinderella Christmas Ball, Christmas At the Drive-In), Trevor Donovan (A Little Women’s Christmas, Jingle Bell Princess), November 23 and November 24. Candace Cameron Bure and Cameron Mathison welcome festival goers to Great American Family Christmas Festival Movie Theater at Rudolph’s Main Stage for the World Premiere screening of their film, Home Sweet Christmas, Saturday. Danica McKellar’s 2024 film, A Cinderella Christmas Ball will also have its World Premiere at the Festival, Sunday. A moderated movie panel and Q&A with the stars follows. Throughout the weekend, Candace Bure, Cameron Mathison, Danica McKellar and Trevor Donovan appear in person for interactions with fans. Friday, November 22, official tree lighting with Candace Cameron Bure and Danica McKellar.

Jillian Murray (A Little Women’s Christmas, A Brush With Christmas), Laura Osnes (A Little Women’s Christmas, A Dash of Christmas, Just In Time), Julia Reilly (A Little Women’s Christmas, “County Rescue”), and Jesse Hutch (A Little Women’s Christmas, A Christmas Blessing, Let It Snow) anchor the Festival, November 30 and December 1. Everyone has a favorite memory of Louisa May Alcott’s American classic, Little Women. Come meet the stars of the modern retelling of the classic, see the movie and Q&A with the actors moderated by American author and podcaster, Annie F. Downs at Great American Family Christmas Festival Movie Theater, Saturday and Sunday, November 30 and December 1.

Great American Family Christmas Festival also welcomes stars of “When Hope Calls,” Cindy Busby (Joy for Christmas, Crown Prince for Christmas) and Christopher Russell (A Dash of Christmas, Peppermints and Postcards). Cindy and Christopher will talk about their new series, sequel to the legendary book series by beloved author, Janette Oke, When Calls the Heart. Jill Wagner (Christmas Under the Northern Lights (FKA Sleighbells and Sugarplums), Bringing Christmas Home, A Merry Christmas Wish), a mainstay of Great American Family joins to talk about her new Christmas movie for 2024, about a historian who seeks inspiration for her next project in her family’s hometown of Aurora, which is famous for experiencing the Northern Lights. Renee Paquette, commentator, presenter, and interviewer (WWE) will moderate panels for the weekend, Saturday and Sunday, December 7 and December 8.

Mario Lopez (Once Upon A Christmas Wish, “Saved By the Bell,” “Access Hollywood”) and Courtney Lopez (Once Upon A Christmas Wish, “Access Hollywood,” “E News”), December 14 and December 15. Mario Lopez and Courtney Lopez are two of entertainment’s most recognizable faces. Mario has been a star for more than four decades beginning with “Saved by the Bell.” Courtney Lopez is a veteran TV presenter and leading lady. The husband-and-wife pair are also known for original Christmas movies like Steppin’ Into the Holiday. The Lopez’ 2024 Christmas film, Once Upon A Christmas Wish tells the story of a smalltown Mayor who discovers his childhood Christmas wish list and is amazed when all his boyhood dreams begin coming true, especially that his first-ever girlfriend is back in town, all grown up, and suddenly noticing him! Learn how Christmas movies get made and get your photo with the stars! Make your own Christmas wishes come true when you meet Mario and Courtney Lopez live and in person on Rudolph’s Main Stage, Saturday and Sunday, December 21 and December 22.

MORE TALENT JOINING THE FESTIVAL, CHECK WEBSITE DAILY FOR UPDATES

Additional talent may be added to current schedules or additional dates or may be subject to change. All artists, festival dates, prices, and artist appearance dates and times are subject to change without notice. Need help? festivalsupport@gacmedia.com

Movie Screenings with the Stars

Not often one goes to the movies with the film’s stars. At Great American Family Christmas Festival, fans do!

11/23 – Home Sweet Christmas starring Candace Cameron Bure and Cameron Mathison

11/24 – A Cinderella Christmas Ball starring Danica McKellar and Oliver Rice

11/30 – A Little Women’s Christmas starring Trevor Donovan, Jen Lilley, Jillian Murray, Laura Osnes, Julia Reilly, and Jesse Hutch

12/7 – A Vintage Christmas starring Merritt Patterson and Christopher Russell

12/21 – Once Upon a Christmas Wish starring Mario Lopez and Courtney Lopez


More movies announced soon!

Ticket details for all available options include:

Golden Elf VIP Ticket starting at $249 per person. Take me to the stars!! Welcome to one of the most beautiful venues in all North America, UBS Arena New York, site of the first annual Great American Family Christmas Festival. Golden Elf VIP offers admission to the Festival, free Premium parking, ice skating and rentals, craft lesson in Santa’s Village, priority access for photos with Santa, delicious and complimentary food and drink at famed Belmont Hall, commemorative lanyard, personal holiday gift, reserved entertainment seating for World Premiere screenings at Great American Family Christmas Festival Movie Theater at Rudolph’s Main Stage. Most important, the Golden Elf is your ticket to MEET THE STARS and schedule a photo with a talent of your choice (weekends as scheduled). Kids two and under are free!

Happy Elf VIP Ticket starting at $199 per person. Happy Elf VIP offers admission to the Festival, free Premium parking, ice skating and rentals, craft lesson in Santa’s Village, priority access for photos with Santa, delicious and complimentary food and drink at famed Belmont Hall, commemorative lanyard, personal holiday gift, reserved entertainment seating for World Premiere screenings at Great American Family Christmas Festival Movie Theater in Candy Cane Lane. TALENT INTERACTIONS NOT INCLUDED. Kids two and under are free!

Frosty VIP Ticket starting at $99 per person. Bundling all a la carte general admissions experiences into one package that offers more value, including festival admission, parking, nightly tree lighting, walk-through brilliant Christmas light displays, holiday crafts in Santa’s Village, priority access for photos with Santa, ice skating and rentals, commemorative lanyard, personal holiday gift, and advanced booking access for photos with Santa. TALENT INTERACTIONS NOT INCLUDED. Kids two and under are free!

General Admission Ticket starting at $15 per person. General admission to Great American Family Christmas Festival unlocks opportunities to purchase photos with Santa, ice skating and rentals, purchase holiday crafting lessons, and more. Enjoy complimentary non-reserved seating for Christmas movie screenings, nightly tree lightings with one of the most beautiful trees in New York, stroll through Candy Cane Lane for a festive selfie, and savor a decadent cup of hot cocoa while you do some last-minute gift shopping. TALENT INTERACTIONS NOT INCLUDED.

Kids 2 and under are free.

ABOUT GREAT AMERICAN MEDIA

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

ABOUT UBS ARENA:

UBS Arena is made for music and built for hockey. New York’s newest premier entertainment and sports venue and proud home of the New York Islanders is developed in partnership with Oak View Group, the New York Islanders, and Jeff Wilpon. The state -of -the -art  arena has welcomed top artists from around the globe since opening in November 2021 including Billy Joel, Bruce Springsteen, Chris Stapleton, Dua Lipa, Drake, Harry Styles, Marc Anthony and Suga. The venue delivers an unmatched live entertainment experience for guests including clear sightlines and premier acoustics.

UBS Arena is at the forefront of sustainability, recently achieving Zero Waste TRUE Silver certification in May 2024 in addition to its LEED Green Building Certification and carbon neutrality for operations.

Located on the historic grounds of Belmont Park, UBS Arena is located just 30 minutes by LIRR from Grand Central or Penn Station and is easily accessible from across the region via mass transit or car. To plan your trip, please visit UBSArena.com/plan-your-trip.

For additional information, please visit UBSArena.com or @UBSArena on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

ABOUT THE NEW YORK ISLANDERS:

The New York Islanders Hockey Club is the proud winner of four Stanley Cup Championships and record nineteen consecutive playoff series victories. 

The Islanders play in the National Hockey League’s Eastern Conference, and have eight players, one coach and one general manager inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. 

The Islanders Children’s Foundation has helped countless youngsters in need around the world since its inception. Donations are raised through the efforts of our players, management, and employees, along with our fans and partners. 

UBS Arena is the team’s state of the art home and features world class premium hospitality, great sightlines from every seat, and a loud and intimate bowl.

Isles Lab, the official team store of the New York Islanders, offers fans traditional NHL merchandise, unique collaboration and exclusive products. Isles Lab is located inside UBS Arena or can be shopped online at IslesLab.com.

ABOUT CANDYROCK ENTERTAINMENT:

CandyRock Entertainment is a joint venture between award winning actress, producer and New York Times bestselling author Candace Cameron Bure and the full-service development and execution team behind Redrock Entertainment. CandyRock Entertainment develops and produces television projects, lifestyle programming, feature length films and live events designed to be enjoyed by the entire family. Instagram: @CandyRock.Entertainment




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My Quick Take:

Wow! What an amazing event this is going to be, with such incredible talent from Great American Family, special movie screenings with the actors, and so much more! It sounds like a lot of fun! I hope all of you who can attend have a wonderful time.

All tickets available at www.greatamericanfamilychristmasfestival.com

Also, I noticed a new movie title in this press release for Jill Wagner and Jesse Hutch's Christmas movieChristmas Under the Northern Lights (formerly known as Sleighbells and Sugarplums). I must say, I like the new title even more since the movie centers around the exploration of the aurora borealis (AKA: the northern lights).


Have a Merry Day, Everyone!
Net


Monday, September 30, 2024

GREAT AMERICAN MEDIA ANNOUNCES TREVOR DONOVAN ADDED TO CAST OF...




Press Release via Great American Media:

GREAT AMERICAN MEDIA
ANNOUNCES TREVOR DONOVAN
ADDED TO CAST OF
‘WHEN HOPE CALLS,’
STARRING CINDY BUSBY, CHRISTOPHER RUSSELL, 
NICK BATEMAN, WENDY CREWSON, 
HANNEKE TALBOT, MORGAN KOHAN, 
AND RYAN-JAMES (RJ) HATANAKA
GREAT AMERICAN FAMILY 
MAINSTAY FEATURED IN TWO-EPISODE STORY ARC

NEW YORK, NY – September 30, 2024 – Great American Media announced Trevor Donovan has been added to the cast of “When Hope Calls” in a two-episode story arc for season two, which has begun filming for World Premiere early 2025 on Great American Family, then streaming on Pure Flix. Donovan’s role may be ongoing within “When Hope Calls,” and other universes Great American expands upon beloved author Janette Oke’s legendary When Calls the Heart book series. Donovan plays Constable Jim Reynolds, an experienced Mountie based in Clearwater. A strapping man, proficient in horse riding and physical pursuits, Reynolds is known for his strong presence and skills in the field. Mountie Jim Reynolds premieres in episode 2003 when Michael and Nora arrive to pick up a child under his care. In a later episode in season two, Reynolds captures cattle rustlers preying on Brookfield ranches.

“When Hope Calls” season two stars Cindy Busby (Crown Prince of Christmas) as “Nora,” Christopher Russell (A Dash of Christmas) as “Constable, Mountie Michael,” Nick Bateman (A Christmas Miracle with Daisy) as “Wyatt,” Wendy Crewson (“Frankie Drake Mysteries”) as “Tess Stewart,” Hanneke Talbot (“Star Trek”) as “Maggie Parsons,” Morgan Kohan (“Sullivan’s Crossing”) as “Lillian Walsh,” and Ryan-James (RJ) Hatanaka (“Criminal Minds”) as “Mountie Gabriel.”

“When Hope Calls” is a spinoff of Oke’s legendary book series, When Calls the Heart and followed a pair of sisters, Lillian Walsh (Kohan) and Grace Bennett (Jocelyn Hudon) to the town of Brookfield, circa 1916. “When Hope Calls” is a family drama centered on the town’s orphanage and its residents who meet tremendous challenges while creating a hopeful, faith-filled community on the cusp of change in the frontier town while nurturing the children in their care.

“When Hope Calls” had 10 episodes in season one, followed by two one-hour Christmas episodes in 2021 that saw Lori Loughlin reprise her role as Abigail Stanton. There are eight episodes in season two, and while the opening episodes pay homage to the romance of “Lillian” and “Mountie Gabriel,” new characters are introduced that are seminal to the orphanage and children, the sprawling farms and ranchlands, and to the town of Brookfield who welcome a new Constable from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, “Mountie Michael” (Russell).

“When Hope Calls” is executive produced by Brad Krevoy, Cara Russell, Lorenzo Nardini, and Amy Krell (full producer billing block released soon). Bradley Walsh directs from Original screenplay by showrunner and writer, Alfonso Moreno.

ABOUT GREAT AMERICAN MEDIA

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