Thursday, May 30, 2019

🎵 HALLMARK'S CHRISTMAS this Week - is a Little Bit Country and Rock-n-Roll! 🎵 Setting just the right *tone* for June Weddings!


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🎄It's Christmas Thursdays🎄
on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries with...


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Storyline via Hallmark: Owen Harrison (JT Hodges) and his sister Ryan (Tricia Helfer) have bad luck in their romantic lives. Owen just found out his first and only love is now engaged and Ryan is too busy being a single mom; balancing parenthood with her career. Sean Tucker (Mark Lutz) is the owner of a successful advertising company, but cannot enjoy the same fortune in his love life, as his girlfriend asks for a break when he decides to ask her to marry him. His assistant Mia (Cristina Rosato) suggests that he sign up to a house swap website that will give him a chance to get away and regroup.

Sean finds Owen on the website and they decide to switch homes for the holidays; both needing a break from love and work, and that the magic of Christmas will find them both their true love.


Re-watch "Finding Christmas" again!
Or... see it for the very first time:
Thursday, May 30, 2019
at 9pm/8c. on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries


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🎄It's Christmas Fridays🎄
on the Hallmark Channel with...


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Storyline via Hallmark: Laurel (Kellie Pickler), a Chicago-based business executive travels to Memphis to secure one of the city’s oldest family-owned banks. While in Memphis, Laurel reunites with old flame Clay (Wes Brown), a local music promoter with loftier aspirations. Though Laurel tries to keep her eye on the prize of the business acquisition, Clay is very persuasive reminding her of the days when they were a performing duo on the brink of stardom. Now Laurel’s focus turns to the home of the Blues and dreams of making music again.

or See it for the very first time...
Friday, May 31, 2019
at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel


*Be sure to catch this encore presentation of "Christmas at Graceland" - before the premiere of "Wedding at Graceland," which is the first of five all new "June Weddings" movies - this Saturday night on the Hallmark Channel!

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Wishing You All the Joy of Christmas -
Every Day of the Year! Net










Tuesday, May 28, 2019

Picture Perfect Mysteries: Newlywed and Dead - a Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Original Movie starring Alexa and Carlos PenaVega


MOVIE REVIEW

Movie: Picture Perfect Mysteries: Newlywed and Dead

Network: Hallmark Movies & Mysteries

Original Air Date: June 16, 2019









CAST:

Alexa PenaVega ... Allie Adams
Carlos PenaVega ... Detective Sam
Trezzo Mahoro ... Noah
Jon Cor ... Greg
Paul McGillion ... Nick Carlin
Pippa Mackie ... Sarah
Marci T. House ... Chief Dunn
Sunita Prasad ... Maya
Ian Robert Morton ... Captain Johns
Lindsay Maxwell ... Jenna
Keith Mackechnie ... Mr. Davis
Roz Murray ... Mrs. Davis
Kurt Szarka ... Kevin Davis
Michelle Brezinski ... Mrs. Cole
Tiffany Mo ... Beth
Matt Hamilton ... Brandon
Beverley Elliott ... May
Sheila Tyson ... Sue
Nelson Wong ... DJ Kenny Kwon
Latonya Williams ... Receptionist
Andy Canete ... Father
Annette Reilly ... Mother
Emery Rennie ... Teddy
Michael Patrick Denis ... Bill Cross












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Storyline via Hallmark: Small-town wedding photographer Allie finds herself in the middle of a murder mystery when the groom is shot dead during the first dance. Suspicion turns to Allie’s brother Greg, the ex-boyfriend of the bride, so she launches her own investigation to clear his name. As Allie pours over photographs for possible suspects, she tries to help Sam, the newest Detective on the force, as they hunt for the killer and the missing murder weapon.






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Friday, May 24, 2019

✩Enjoy this Memorial Day Weekend✩- with New Movie Premieres, TV Specials, Marathons, and More!


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Saturday, May 25, 2019:

Hallmark Channel's "Countdown to Summer" continues with Jocelyn Hudon ("When Calls the Heart") and Ryan Paevey ("Marrying Mr. Darcy") in...


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Storyline via Hallmark: When Ted gets engaged to the high school mean girl and asks Jess, his childhood best friend, to plan their wedding, things get complicated... click here to read more...

See the premiere of From Friend to Fiancé
Saturday, May 25, 2019
at 9pm/8c. on the Hallmark Channel


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More... Saturday, May 25, 2019:

June Weddings Preview Special
hosted by Jack Wagner and Josie Bissett

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Join Josie Bissett and Jack Wagner for a first look at the five all-new movies coming to the June Weddings event on Hallmark Channel.

Watch the June Weddings Preview Special
Saturday, May 25, 2019
at 11pm/10c. on the Hallmark Channel


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More... Saturday, May 25, 2019:

Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
Favorite Mysteries Marathon 

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On this Memorial Day weekend - Hallmark Movies & Mysteries will have your favorite mystery shows - Saturday, Sunday and Monday! On Saturday - it's fan-favorite episodes of Monk, on Sunday - it's fan-favorite episodes of Murder She Wrote and on Monday - it's fan-favorite episodes of Psych!

The Mysteries begin Saturday morning at 6am/5c.!


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More... Saturday, May 25, 2019:

Hallmark Channel's
*Memorial Day Movie Marathon*

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Tune into Hallmark Channel Memorial Day weekend for seasonal favorite movies and two new premieres! The movie marathon airs from Sunday Morning from 7am/6c. - until Monday night, ending with the premiere of "Love in the Sun"!

Movies possibly included in Hallmark's Memorial Day movie marathon might be: Summer Love, Summer Villa, Stranded in Paradise, Sun, Sand and Romance, Eat, Play, Love, A Summer to Remember, Summer of Dreams, Summer in the Vineyard, My Summer Prince, Love at the Shore, Season for Love, Summer in the City, Love at Sea, Paris, Wine, and Romance, Pearl in Paradise, Love on Safari, A Feeling of Home, From Friend to Fiancé, Sailing into Love and Love in the Sun!

*Please note: The Hallmark Channel will be revealing the order of the films, one by one, during the countdown!


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Saturday, May 25, 2019 is also "Mark the 25th!"


As usual, here at It's a Wonderful Movie... we will be marking this 25th day of the month as we countdown to Christmas! As of May 25th, it will be 213 days... 7 months... until Christmas Day!

For the huge Christmas movie fans who wish to join along, simply pick something Christmassy to watch on the 25th! (or throughout this weekend!) It can be a Christmas movie, cartoon, family sitcom or anything you like. (There's only one stipulation - it must be family friendly.)

My personal pick for the 25th, on this Memorial Day weekend, to honor our military is... "A Veteran's Christmas," starring Eloise Mumford and Sean Faris. Please share in comments below your Christmas choice for the day... or holiday weekend!

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Sunday, May 26, 2019:


PBS Memorial Day Concert

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Details via PBS: On the eve of Memorial Day, a star-studded lineup will grace the stage for one of PBS' highest-rated programs. This multi-award-winning television event has become an American tradition, honoring the military service and sacrifice of all our men and women in uniform, their families at home and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

Watch the PBS Memorial Day Concert
Sunday, May 26, 2019 at 8pm EST.
(Please check your local PBS station for times airing!)

*Most PBS stations will also have encore airings; be sure to check your local PBS channel for additional air times.


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More... Sunday, May 26, 2019:

Episode 8

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Episode 8: A Call from the Past - Elizabeth faces danger when strangers come to Hope Valley to collect a debt from Lucas. Lee’s business suffers when Gowen hires his top employees away. Meanwhile, Rosemary hosts some out of town visitors, and finds that their help disturbs her otherwise peaceful domestic bliss.

Sunday, May 26, 2019
at 9pm/8c. on the Hallmark Channel


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Monday, May 27, 2019:


Memorial Day Observance
at National Arlington Cemetery

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Watch this program live
Monday, May 27, 2019
at 11am/10c. on C-SPAN


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More... Monday, May 27, 2019:

TCM Military themed movies

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Details via TCM: On the day set aside to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the United States Armed Forces, join us as we celebrate Memorial Day with a 24-hour parade of films with settings ranging from the American Civil War to America's intervention in the Korean War.

Here's the lineup: The Red Badge of Courage (1951), Glory (1989), Friendly Persuasion (1956), The Big Parade (1925), The Memphis Belle: A Story of a Flying Fortress (1944), From Here to Eternity (1953), The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957), The Young Lions (1958), King Rat (1965), The Steel Helmet (1951) and Men in War (1957).

*Please Note: These are war movies that may not be suitable for young viewers.


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More... Monday, May 27, 2019:


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Storyline via Hallmark: A dating app creator finds her views on love challenged when she returns home to Florida and reconnects with her high school sweetheart.

See the Premiere of Love in the Sun
Monday, May 27, 2019
at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel


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I hope you all have a relaxing, peaceful, meaningful Memorial Day weekend. May we reflect and be grateful for those who served and gave the ultimate sacrifice - for our freedom.

Blessings to You All! Net

💒 My Boyfriend's Back: Wedding March 5 💒 a Hallmark Channel "June Weddings" Movie starring Jack Wagner, Josie Bissett, Cindy Busby & Tyler Hynes!


MOVIE REVIEW

Movie: My Boyfriend's Back: Wedding March 5

Network: Hallmark Channel

Original Air Date: June 8, 2019










CAST:

Jack Wagner ... Mick
Cindy Busby ... Annalise
Josie Bissett ... Olivia
Tyler Hynes ... Brad
Aaron Pearl ... Duke
Sunita Prasad ... Jen
Lane Edwards ... Lucas
Nelson Wong ... Cameron
Marci T. House ... Sandra
Fabian Gujral ... Frank
John Innes ... Minister










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Storyline via Hallmark: Wedding planner Annalise is in charge of a wedding at Mick and Olivia’s inn but things get complicated when she finds out the best man is her ex-boyfriend Brad. Now dealing with the guy who broke her heart in addition to planning bumps along the way, Annalise really feels the pressure when a potential investor for her new business arrives without warning. Luckily, she and Brad work through their awkwardness and he helps her out in an unexpected way. Love is everywhere, especially when Mick and Olivia celebrate the 25th anniversary of their first date with surprises galore.






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