New Hallmark Channel Christmas Movie Starring Kevin McGarry is Headed Our Way -- Here's What We Know So Far...

 ( image via: @dandundas ) 

Kevin McGarry ("When Calls the Heart," Villa Amore) and Daniella Monet (Holiday Crashers) have been seen filming a new Christmas movie for Hallmark, reportedly titled "The Christmas Eve Feast."

Toronto Filming and Dan Nolan, of The Hamilton Spectator, posted the news today on X, as the actors are currently filming in Hamilton, Ontario, what will be a new 2026 Countdown to Christmas movie for the Hallmark Channel.

 (images via: Hallmark Media ) 

For those of you who may be curious, since Kevin McGarry is starring in this movie, "The Christmas Eve Feast" ends filming on July 13th, and "When Calls the Heart" season 14 begins filming on August 4, 2026.

Kevin McGarry will also be starring in a new Fall movie for Hallmark titled "A Halloween Carol." His opposite in that film is Meghan Ory.

( image via: @dandundas ) 

Stay tuned for more TV movie news!

And please share your thoughts on this pairing in comments below!

Have a Merry Day!

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Great American Family August 2026 Movie Premiere "A Prince in Paradise: A Royal Wedding" - See Poster, Plot, and Promo

Great American Family will premiere the third film in the "A Prince in Paradise" movie franchise this August, "A Prince in Paradise: A Royal Wedding."

Along with this new movie this August, Great American Family will also premiere the series, "Jep & Jess: Beyond the Bayou."

(Note: "Crossroad Springs" Season 2 will premiere this Fall - stay tuned for premiere date news!)

See more details below...

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A Prince in Paradise: A Royal Wedding

Premiere Date: August 1, 2026

Starring: Rhiannon Fish and Mitchell Bourke

Storyline: In the third chapter, Prince Alexander (Bourke) is ready to marry Olivia (Fish), a commoner. But when a bitter lord invokes ancient laws to block the union, Olivia, a romance writer, stumbles upon a hidden diary tucked within an old volume of history, revealing a long-lost truth that may be the key to saving her happily ever after.

Promo:

👑 Promo for “A Prince in Paradise: A Royal Wedding” starring Rhiannon Fish and Mitchell Bourke… coming to Great American Family this August! pic.twitter.com/OCHOz9glBi

— It's A Wonderful Movie 🍿📺 (@awonderfulmovie) July 6, 2026

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Jep & Jess: Beyond the Bayou

Premiere Date: August, 2026

Details via Great American Media: Jep and Jessica Robertson's new Original Lifestyle Series follows the couple as they step into an entirely new chapter – building out not only neighborhoods, but a thriving Comanche Moon Ranch community rooted in purpose and legacy. Viewers will witness firsthand how vision, hard work, and conviction can transform land into legacy – and neighbors into family.

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I hope you all enjoy this new movie and lifestyle show in August.

I'm really looking forward to the "A Prince in Paradise" third movie... should be sweet to see the royal wedding for Olivia and Prince Alexander, if they can overcome their troubles. I have a feeling there will be a happy ending!

Enjoy your next movie night!

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images: Great American Media

🌟 See Danica McKellar's 2026 Great American Family Christmas Movie & Her Co-Star

 ( Danica McKellar image credit: Great America Media ) 

Such fun news today from Great American Family... Danica McKellar's 2026 Christmas movie has been announced!

In a promo currently airing on Great American Family, it was revealed that Danica's movie will be Christmas Yes List, based on the book (of the same name!) by author Melissa Ferguson!

This is Melissa Ferguson's second book adapted to film for the network; the first was Meet Me in the Margins.

As for Danica McKellar, this is her fifth Christmas movie with Great American Family; she has also starred in three romantic comedies for the channel.

So, who is Danica's co-star in her new Christmas movie? He is actor Sam Page! This will be Sam's third Christmas movie with Great American Family!

See the new promo here:

🎄 Danica McKellar’s 2026 Great American Family Christmas Movie & Her Costar! pic.twitter.com/Jhh7UQulQg

— It's A Wonderful Movie 🍿📺 (@awonderfulmovie) July 4, 2026

video via: Great American Media


Christmas Yes List storyline via Amazon:

All she wants for Christmas is a rejection. Chloe Hollis is done being a people-pleaser. After one too many bad decisions--including a job that asked her to cross a line she couldn't--she's determined to change. Her plan? Collect ten nos before Christmas by asking strangers for the most ridiculous favors she can think of. It should be easy. But then? Then she meets James. Instead of shutting her down, the charming out-of-towner keeps saying yes--to Christmas karaoke, to small-town holiday traditions, to every spontaneous, hilarious, totally chaotic idea she throws his way. And the more he says yes, the harder it becomes for Chloe to stick to her plan . . . or protect her heart.

Because James has a reason for saying yes to everything, too--and it might cost them both more than they bargained for. As their opposite missions collide in a swirl of festive mishaps, unexpected courage, and undeniable chemistry, Chloe starts to wonder if the biggest risk isn't rejection after all . . . but saying yes to something real.

*Note: Some details may be slightly changed as the story is adapted for film.

I've also caught throughout the day - other movie previews airing on Great American Family. I won't have time to share more of those (since it's the 4th of July), but stay tuned to It's a Wonderful Movie for more news next week!

Have a blessed weekend, 

celebrating America's 250th birthday!

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The Christmas Yes List:
A Heartwarming Holiday Novel
by Melissa Ferguson

*Click here for details*

🌟🌟 Happy 250th Birthday, America!!! 🌟🌟 Enjoy Patriotic Programming, Christmas in July Movies, and More Over Fourth of July Weekend - See Here:

Happy Independence Day 

Weekend, Everyone!!!

I pray you all have a fantastic Fourth of July weekend celebrating our nation's historic 250th Birthday!

What an exciting time it is to honor our history with patriotic music, great food, and, of course, fireworks!

I know many of you will likely be busy on the 4th, so you'll want to make sure to record all the special premieres and patriotic specials airing this weekend! The Hallmark Channel kicks Christmas in July off with their first premiere. 

Christmas classics continue to air on Great American Family, Great American Faith & Living, and the Hallmark Channel all weekend long. You'll also find Christmas classics airing Friday on Hallmark Family.

See all of the details below...

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Saturday, July 4, 2026:

Christmas Under Construction

Storyline: Chelsea (Lowndes) and Jake (Adam Hurtig, A Suite Holiday Romance) are America’s sweethearts and the stars of a hit reality show, Renovation Romance, where they help couples transform their homes and relationships. For a live Christmas special, they’re tasked with renovating a cozy New Hampshire cabin alongside a new duo, Cooper (Lissing) and Janice (Samantha Kendrick, The Snow Must Go On). But behind the festive cheer, Chelsea and Jake’s relationship is fading. As their latest project progresses, it becomes clear to Chelsea that she and Jake have different priorities in life and must decide if their relationship can be salvaged or if it’s time for a fresh start.

Christmas Under Construction

Saturday, July 4, 2026

at 8pm/7c on the Hallmark Channel

Plus, catch a Sneak Peek of Lacey Chabert's Countdown to Christmas movie, Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True, during Hallmark's premiere of Christmas Under Construction! If you haven't seen the trailer yet, you can catch it here!

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Friday, July 3rd and Saturday, July 4, 2026:

Patriotic Specials

Celebrate America's Birthday 

with Patriotic Songs and Fireworks!

July 3, 2026:

 
🌟Capitol Fourth: 250th Weekend Celebration ... PBS

🌟Mount Rushmore America 250 Fireworks Celebration ... Fox News / Right Side Broadcasting Network (RSBN, *stream here*) / Real America's Voice (*stream here*)

July 4, 2026:

🌟America 250: Celebrating Freedom ... Fox News

🌟Salute to America 250 ... Newsmax

🌟Celebrating America's 250th Anniversary ... Real America's Voice
(*stream free here*)

🌟America's 250th Anniversary ... News Nation

🌟America 250 July 4th Fireworks ... C-SPAN

🌟Macy's 4th Of July Fireworks Spectacular ... NBC

🌟Disney Celebrates America: Nashville's Star-Spangled Bash ... ABC / Freeform / FX

🌟The Great American Block Party 250 ... CBS

🌟Capitol Fourth: 250th Weekend Celebration
(Check your local PBS channel for a possible encore showing)

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Friday, July 3, 2026:

The Waltons Marathon

in HD

UPtv welcomes the all-American family series, The Waltons, in high-quality HD, with a special marathon on Friday, July 3rd!

The series will then continue to air in its regular timeslot, Monday – Friday, from 10am to 1pm ET, beginning on Monday.

*Also, look for classic patriotic TV sitcoms and dramas this weekend on Antenna TV and MeTV.

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Saturday, July 4, 2026:

Patriotic Movies

Patriotic Movie Schedule - July 4th

A Family Reunion ... Hallmark Family ... 10am
1776 ... TCM ... 11:45am
For Love & Honor ... Hallmark Family ... 12pm
Christmas on Duty ... Hallmark Channel ... 2pm
When Sparks Fly ... Hallmark Family ... 2pm
Yankee Doodle Dandy ... TCM ... 2:45pm
Christmas on Call ... Hallmark Channel ... 4pm
Love and Sunshine ... Hallmark Family ... 4pm
Christmas at the Inn ... Great American Family ... 6pm
A Veteran's Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 6pm

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Have a wonderful Fourth of July weekend, everyone! I'll be celebrating our nation's 250th birthday with my family! I can't wait to see all of the fireworks lighting up our sky!

What a special time with family, friends, fireworks, food, and fun times... celebrating the best gift our forefathers gave us... freedom!

This special time in our country has been such a joy to watch, and it's also been fantastic to see how the visitors to America (for the World Cup) have expressed their love and appreciation for our great country!

No matter where I go... Country Roads Take Me Home to the Place I Belong!

God Bless You All

and

God Bless America!!!

Happy Fourth of July!

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"Where the Spirit of the Lord is,

there is freedom"

~2 Corinthians 3:17

🎄 Hallmark Shares Countdown to Christmas 2026 First Look at 6 New Christmas Movies!

Hallmark released a First Look at their 2026 Christmas Movies!

Embedded in this new promo for Countdown to Christmas are announcements for six new Christmas movies coming to the Hallmark Channel this holiday season!!!

See the new preview:

Christmas movies spotted in the new promo...

🎄The Nights Before Christmas
Laci J. Mailey and Tyler Hynes

🎄Christmas in Blue Dog Valley
Erin Cahill and Andrew Walker

🎄A Grand Biltmore Christmas
Holland Roden, Niall Matter,
Andie MacDowell, and Jonathan Frakes

🎄Christmas Delivered
Autumn Reeser and Wes Brown

🎄My Christmas Cowboy
Amy Acker and Luke Macfarlane

🎄Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True
Lacey Chabert and Travis Van Winkle

Happy Christmas in July!

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