Wednesday, July 30, 2014

DVD Covers released for: "The Christmas Ornament" and "A Very Merry Mix Up"


Cameron Mathison and Kellie Martin's Christmas Movie: "The Christmas Ornament" is one of the first Christmas movies from the Hallmark Channel's 2013 Christmas Season, to be released on DVD!

Here's the official DVD cover:

click here for DVD


Also...

The DVD cover from Alicia Witt's Hallmark Channel Christmas Movie "A Very Merry Mix Up", has now been released, too!

Here is the official DVD cover:

 
 
My thoughts:
 
Both covers are beautiful, I think, and complimentary to each other. Very Christmassy, as well!
 
If the images above are familiar to you, then you would be right! These are the same posters the Hallmark Channel released last year in promoting the films. I personally don't mind, at all. Both movie posters are lovely and deserved to be the official DVD covers! On their own, both images already tell a story!
 
 
 
If you are considering purchasing one or both of the DVDs, I would be appreciative if you would consider ordering from my site. Thank you, Net

 Also, for more movies, cartoons, etc... on DVD,
be sure to visit my page:
Christmas 2014 DVD Releases!
 
 
Now, I can't wait to hear what you think!
 
Please share your thoughts in the comments below...
 
 
 
*DVD images: property of Hallmark Crown media

Tuesday, July 29, 2014

My "Christmas TV and Movie" Favorites!


It's my day at the Christmas TV Party!



Joanna from Christmas TV History has opened up her site to guests, all month long... during "Christmas in July", to share their favorite Christmas TV moments and today is my day!

Questions asked were:
1) What is the first Christmas special you remember watching?
2) Name one Christmas program/movie you enjoy watching all year round.
3) Name one overlooked, or under-appreciated Christmas program.
4) Send us to 3 places on the internet (please include URLs).
5) What are your 3 favorite Christmas episodes of a TV sitcom or drama?

Please visit here to see my Christmas favorites!

Thank you, Joanna for letting us all share on your site. I have read many wonderful posts this month!

Monday, July 28, 2014

"Summer Snow" on UP-TV

MOVIE REVIEW

Summer Snow

Network: UP

Original Air Date: August 17, 2014






CAST:

Rachel Eggleston ... Hallie Benson
David Chisum ... Dr. Dan Benson
Cameron Goodman ... Julie Benson
Garrett Backstrom ... David Benson
Matthew Alan ... Colton
Brett Rice ... Mr. Jenkins
Shannon Kathleen Baker ... Rachel
John Newberg ... Pastor Kevin
Terri Minton ... Susan Benson




PLOT:

via UP:
Hallie Benson is a small girl with a very big heart. Whether baking cookies for a grumpy neighbor or selling toothbrushes to help a friend, Hallie always thinks of others. Unfortunately, her "creative" ways of helping people often leave her father Dan with a mess to clean up.

Dan Benson struggles to keep it all together after his wife’s death. He doesn’t cook, do hair or know how to help his three children without his beautiful wife and her unshakeable faith in God.





Behind the Scenes:

Summer Snow was written and directed by brother and sister Jeremy and Kendra White, who are both graduates of Asbury College (a Christian University), for American Family Studios. It was filmed in several places in Central Kentucky.




Movie Review:

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See or Skip:

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*Images via: UP and the official Summer Snow web-site.

"Susie's Hope" on UP-TV

MOVIE REVIEW

Susie's Hope

Network: UP

Original Air Date: August 3, 2014

 




CAST:

Emmanuelle Vaugier ... Donna Lawrence
Burgess Jenkins ... Roy Lawrence
Andrea Powell ... Ramona Hodges
Willette Thompson ... Marsha Williams
Gregory Waller ... Hank
Megan Blake ... Ally
Lee Armstrong ... Public Defender
Dave Blamy ... Chris Parrish
Vonii Bristow ... Brian
Brandy Renee Brown ... Brittany
Lacy Camp ... E.R. Receptionist
Jim Dadosky ... Officer Gagnon
Lee Darnell ... Bailiff
Wendy Foster ... Newswoman
Tammy Hopkins ... Local Woman




 


PLOT:

An extraordinary story based on true events, Susie's Hope follows a family who triumphs over tragedy and changes lives in their community.

A survivor of a horrific pit bull attack, Donna Lawrence adopts a pit bull-mix puppy, Susie, that has been beaten, set on fire and left for dead.

Together they learn to heal, love and forgive as they lead an historic effort to see justice and protection for all animals.


Movie Review:

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See or Skip:

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An American Girl: "Isabelle Dances Into the Spotlight" on Disney Channel


MOVIE REVIEW


Isabelle Dances Into the Spotlight

*An American Girl Movie
(see the complete list below)


Network: Disney Channel

Original Air Date: August 9, 2014

Rated: G






CAST:

Erin Pitt ... Isabelle
Saara Chaudry ... Chloe
Danielle Ching ... Danielle
Grace Davidson ... Jade
Mathew Edmondson ... Tap Dancer
Julian Elia ... Dancer
Daniel Fathers ... Mr. Koslov
Ty Forhan ... Dancer
Melora Hardin ... Mrs. Palmer
Findlay McConnell ... Dancer
Sarah Murphy-Dyson ... Ms Hawken
Devyn Nekoda ... Luisa
Laurie E. Nielsen ... Dancer
Kolton Stewart ... Cast
Alyssa Trask ... Emma
Avery Trask ... Dancer
Genneya Walton ... Renata




PLOT:

via DVD cover:
Nine-year-old Isabelle is an inspired dancer with a flair for fashion design. She's thrilled to be studying ballet at a prestigious performing arts school, but her classmates are so talented - and she can't help feeling that she's always in the shadow of her "perfect" older sister, Jade. So when her idol, a famous ballerina, encourages her to audition for a professional ballet, Isabelle isn't sure she can land the role. And when a competitive classmate starts pointing out Isabelle's every mistake, her confidence sinks even further. Can she find the courage to step into the spotlight and discover her own way to shine?


*American Girl Movies:

Samantha - An American Girl Holiday




Felicity - An American Girl Adventure



Molly - An American Girl on the Home Front



Kit Kittredge: An American Girl




An American Girl: Chrissa Stands Strong



An American Girl: McKenna Shoots for the Stars



An American Girl: Saige Paints the Sky



An American Girl: Isabelle Dances into the Spotlight




Movie Review:

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Archive: July Family TV Schedule


This is an Archive of the July Family TV Schedule for your reference.

It includes the new movies that premiered in July, plus Christmas in July!


FAMILY TV SCHEDULE 2014:


JULY


Christmas in July : Click Here for Schedule
July 4th - July 13th on the Hallmark Channel & Hallmark Movie Channel



July 1, 2014 - Tuesday

Love Finds You in Sugarcreek ... UP ... 9 PM *Encore


July 9, 2014 - Wednesday

Zapped … Disney Channel … 9 PM *Encore


July 12, 2014 - Saturday

Angels Sing ... Hallmark Channel ... 8 PM *NEW *Christmas Keepsake Premiere Movie
Comeback Dad ... UP ... 8 PM *NEW
Comeback Dad ... UP ... 10 PM *Encore
Comeback Dad ... UP ... 12 AM *Encore


July 19, 2014 - Saturday

Comeback Dad ... UP ... 6 PM *Encore
Cedar Cove (Television Series - Season 2, Ep 1) ... Hallmark Channel ... 8 PM *NEW PREMIERE
For Better or For Worse ... Hallmark Channel ... 9 PM *NEW PREMIERE
Cedar Cove (Television Series - Season 2, Ep 1) ... Hallmark Channel ... 11 PM *Encore


July 20, 2014 - Sunday

For Better or For Worse ... Hallmark Channel ... 1 PM *Encore
Rocky Road ... UP ... 8 PM *NEW PREMIERE
For Better or For Worse ... Hallmark Channel ... 9 PM *Encore
Rocky Road ... UP ... 10 PM *Encore
Rocky Road ... UP ... 12 AM *Encore

July 25, 2014 - Friday

Rocky Road ... UP ... 9 PM *Encore
Rocky Road ... UP ... 11 PM *Encore


July 26, 2014 - Saturday

When Sparks Fly ... Hallmark Channel ... 10 AM *Encore
Mom's Day Away ... Hallmark Channel ... 2 PM *Encore
For Better or For Worse ... Hallmark Channel ... 4 PM *Encore
The Color of Rain ... Hallmark Movie Channel ... 7 PM *Encore
Cedar Cove (Television Series - Season 2, Ep 2) ... Hallmark Channel ... 8 PM *NEW PREMIERE
The Memory Book ... Hallmark Movie Channel ... 9 PM *NEW PREMIERE
Cedar Cove (Television Series - Season 2, Ep 2) ... Hallmark Channel ... 11 PM *Encore
The Memory Book ... Hallmark Movie Channel ... 11 PM *Encore


July 27, 2014 - Sunday

The Memory Book ... Hallmark Movie Channel ... 1 PM *Encore
The Color of Rain ... Hallmark Movie Channel ... 3 PM *Encore
The Memory Book ... Hallmark Movie Channel ... 9 PM *Encore
The Memory Book ... Hallmark Movie Channel ... 11 PM *Encore



This has been an Archive of the July Family TV Schedule for your reference.