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We are officially one month away now from the start of Hallmark's annual *Christmas in July* programming! Hip, Hip, Hooray! Load up the sleigh - part way!
What a special, magical time of year it is - to reflect on the Christmas movies from the past, while we anticipate a new season of Christmas movies to come!
Details on this year's event via Hallmark Movies & Mysteries' Facebook: "In one month, we'll be celebrating summer with a whole lot of Christmas cheer. For two weeks, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries will be showing some of your favorite Christmas movies every evening during Gold Crown Christmas."
I'll be updating and posting all the movies - as Hallmark releases their schedule for each one! And... I wouldn't be surprised one bit if the Hallmark Channel's annual *Christmas in July* event picked up right after Hallmark Movies & Mysteries' event finishes up. Stay tuned for more holly-jolly, cheerful Christmas movie news!
Be sure to check out the commercial breaks and "Make It A Date" with Hallmark Channel and join Debbie Matenopoulos, Cameron Mathison, & guest Maggie Lawson for this Special Encore Presentation - Saturday, May 30, 2020 at 9pm/8c.!
Hallmark invites us to join Hannah Swenson (Alison Sweeney) for a full day of sweet sleuthing during the "Murder She Baked" marathon Saturday, starting at 11am/10c.
MURDER, SHE BAKED: A CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE MYSTERY - 11:00 AM
Free spirited cookie baker Hannah Swensen jumps in to help a handsome new detective track down the culprit and uncover the mystery surrounding the death of her friend and local milk delivery man.
MURDER, SHE BAKED: A PLUM PUDDING MYSTERY - 1:00 PM
When a murder takes place at the local Christmas tree carnival, it seems there are quite a few suspects. With the twelve days of Christmas ticking away, Hannah's running out of time to nab a murderous Scrooge.
MURDER, SHE BAKED: A PEACH COBBLER MYSTERY - 3:00 PM
With The Cookie Jar, Hannah Swensen has a mouthwatering monopoly on the bakery business of Lake Eden, Minnesota. But when a rival store opens, and one of the owners is found dead, Hannah is determined to prove she isn't guilty.
MURDER, SHE BAKED: A DEADLY RECIPE - 5:00 PM
Bakery owner Hannah Swensen just can't keep her hands out of the batter when murder stirs things up in Lake Eden, Minnesota, leaving the sheriff dead, a deputy accused, and a killer on the loose.
MURDER, SHE BAKED: JUST DESSERTS - 7:00 PM
Hannah is thrilled when she is chosen as a guest for the first Eden Lake Dessert Bake-Off, but when a fellow judge is found murdered, Hannah takes it upon herself to find the killer.
Enjoy a "Must Solve Sundays" marathon of "Mystery 101" on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. See Amy (Jill Wagner) and Travis (Kristoffer Polaha) take on case after case Sunday starting at 3pm/2c.
Storyline via PixL: A newly engaged woman makes a wish that her fiancé takes the planning of their wedding seriously, and to her surprise and dismay, her wish comes true.
Get ready to get roped in to SEASON 13 of "HEARTLAND" on UPtv starting THURSDAY, JUNE 4th at 9pm/8c - starring Amber Marshall (Amy), Graham Wardle (Ty), Shaun Johnston ("Grandpa" Jack), Michelle Morgan (Lou), Chris Potter (Tim), Jessica Steen (Lisa), Kerry James (Caleb), Alisha Newton (Georgie), Gabriel Hogan (Peter), Kevin McGarry (Mitch), and more! (See a sneak peek video below!)
Plus, have you heard? SEASON 14 has been renewed on the Canadian Channel - CBC. Even though we will have to wait a little longer to see that season in the United States, it's still exciting to know more episodes are on the way!
image: UPtv/CBC
If you are not familiar with the "Heartland" TV Series, UPtv gives this wonderful description...
"A family drama series set in the rolling foothills of the Rockies, “Heartland” follows life on the Heartland ranch as Amy Fleming (Amber Marshall), her older sister Lou (Michelle Morgan) and Grandfather Jack (Shaun Johnston) deal with the challenges of running the ranch that has been in their family for generations. Heartland is not like any other ranch — it is a horse ranch with a special mission of treating troubled or neglected horses and finding them new homes, and Amy has inherited her late mother’s uncanny ability to work with, understand and help heal those horses." In Season 13 "the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, building a new home and the responsibility for two kids, will test the strength of Amy and Ty's marriage."
ATLANTA (May 29, 2020) - UPtv, the television destination for uplifting entertainment, announced today that the network will be the exclusive linear U.S. home to watch Heartland season 13. The new season of the fan-favorite series starts Thursday, June 4 at 8 p.m. ET.
Following each new episode of Heartland, UPtv will debut Hudson. This six-part bonus content is an original series set in the world of Heartland, following Jade Virani and her friends as they hang out together at Maggie’s diner and around the town of Hudson. The core of this series is the budding friendship/rivalry between Jade and a new waitress from the city, Sloane, along with Trace (one of Jade's friends from the rodeo school).
(NOTE FROM NET: I just learned that there is a homosexual character on the show, Hudson. I wanted to make sure you were all aware. My family and I will not be watching this series.)
Heartland, the longest running one-hour drama in Canadian television history, is set in the rolling foothills of the Rockies in the fictional town of Hudson, Alberta. The thirteenth season of Heartland follows life on the iconic Heartland ranch as Amy Fleming (Amber Marshall) and the family deal with the challenges of running a horse ranch, which has been in their family for six generations.
“Our audience has made clear to us that now more than ever they are seeking out feel-good, uplifting content the whole family can enjoy together,” said Hector Campos, vp of content strategy, programming, and acquisitions at UPtv. “Heartland is the perfect show for viewers, and season 13 will not disappoint new and returning fans alike. We’re thrilled to be the television home of both Heartland and Hudson.”
UP Faith & Family (UPFF), the UP Entertainment SVOD service, is the only place to catch up on all of the prior seasons of Heartland. The top-rated streamer is offering a no-commitment free selection of staff favorites, original feel-good films, and UPtv original series to help families during the COVID-19 global pandemic at https://upfaithandfamily.com/uplift/ as part of #OperationUplift.
Heartland is based on the bestselling series of books by Lauren Brooke. The executive producers are Michael Weinberg, Tom Cox, Jordy Randall, and Heather Conkie who also serves as the showrunner. The series is produced by Dean Bennett. The series writers are Heather Conkie, Mark Haroun, Ken Craw, and Alexandra Clarke. The season’s directors are Ken Filewych, Pierre Tremblay, Megan Follows, Eleanore Lindo, Chris Potter, Kristin Lehman and Dean Bennett. For CBC, Sally Catto is General Manager, Programming; Trish Williams is Executive Director, Scripted Content; Helen Asimakis is Senior Director, Scripted Content; and Melanie Hadley is Executive in Charge of Production.
About UPtv UPtv, the television home for uplifting entertainment, is one of the premier brands from UP Entertainment, LLC. UPtv is the destination for exclusive premiere movies, box-office hit films and beloved series. UPtv’s award-winning pro-social initiative, “UPlift Someone,” has inspired over 200 million people to uplift others through its social videos and dedicated UPlift Someone Facebook page. Additionally, UP Entertainment is home to the subscription streaming service, UP Faith & Family, America’s favorite streaming service for families, as well as AspireTV, the leading network for Black and urban lifestyle programming.
THIS IS THE LAST POLL FOR THE *IT'S A WONDERFUL MOVIE* AWARDS - THIS YEAR!
See the list below and VOTE for ALL of your favorites!
The CHRISTMAS TV Movie Nominees listed in this poll are based on the previous 10 YEARS of Voting by the followers here. I have included ALL of the CHRISTMAS TV Movie Winners that ranked in the first, second, and third place each year from 2010 to 2019.
Please note: some years had ties, so there may be more options on some years than others.
HAPPY VOTING!
( scroll down below to vote... )
POLL #10:
VOTE for Your Favorite CHRISTMAS TV MOVIES from 2010 to 2019:
VOTE HERE for ALL of Your Favorite CHRISTMAS TV MOVIES from 2010 to 2019:
This poll began on Wednesday May 27th and ends Wednesday June 3rd!
This is the 10th and LAST poll - to celebrate the 10th Year Edition of the It's a Wonderful Movie Awards!
For details on the results- scroll down below...
List of CHRISTMAS TV Movie Nominees from 2010 to 2019 - for reference:
2010:
Call Me Mrs. Miracle - Hallmark Channel
Christmas with a Capital C - Gospel Music Channel
Battle of the Bulbs - Hallmark Channel
2011:
Debbie Macomber's Trading Christmas - Hallmark Channel
Holiday Engagement – Hallmark Channel
A Princess for Christmas – Hallmark Channel
2012:
Love at the Thanksgiving Day Parade – Hallmark Channel
Christmas with Holly – Hallmark Channel
Matchmaker Santa – Hallmark Channel
2013:
Let it Snow – Hallmark Channel
Window Wonderland – Hallmark Channel
The Christmas Ornament – Hallmark Channel
Snow Bride – Hallmark Channel
2014:
Signed, Sealed, Delivered For Christmas - Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
The Nine Lives of Christmas – Hallmark Channel
Royal Christmas – Hallmark Channel
The Christmas Secret - Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
2015:
A Gift Wrapped Christmas – Lifetime
Crown for Christmas - Hallmark Channel
A Christmas Detour - Hallmark Channel
2016:
When Calls the Heart Christmas - Hallmark Channel
A Christmas to Remember - Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
Christmas Cookies - Hallmark Channel
2017:
Miss Christmas - Hallmark Channel
Snowed Inn Christmas - Lifetime
Engaging Father Christmas - Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
Karen Kingsbury’s Maggie’s Christmas Miracle - Lifetime
Coming Home for Christmas - Hallmark Channel
Switched for Christmas - Hallmark Channel
When Calls the Heart: The Christmas Wishing Tree - Hallmark Channel
2018:
A Veteran's Christmas - Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
A Godwink Christmas - Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
A Shoe Addict’s Christmas - Hallmark Channel
2019:
Christmas at the Plaza - Hallmark Channel
Christmas in Evergreen: Tidings of Joy - Hallmark Channel
Christmas Town - Hallmark Channel
Christmas Under the Stars - Hallmark Channel
A Godwink Christmas: Meant for Love - Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
When Calls the Heart: Home for Christmas - Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
Write Before Christmas - Hallmark Channel
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Thank you all again for voting. After this poll is completed... the results will follow!
The weather may be heating up, but we can still cool off with a little Christmas on Hallmark!
Check out this week -
🌟Kevin Sorbo has a secret identity in "The Santa Suit!"
🌟Hallmark honors our military with Eloise Mumford and Sean Faris in "A Veteran's Christmas!"
🌟Jodie Sweetin and Andrew Walker light up Hallmark's Christmas movies with "Merry & Bright!"
See details on theses movies below...
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Hallmark Drama's
"Home for the Holidays"
classic Christmas movie feature is... "The Santa Suit"
on Wednesday, May 27th at 9pm/8c..
image: Hallmark Crown Media
Storyline via Hallmark: Drake Hunter, the president of Hunter Marketing, has the perfect plan to boost sales for his father's toy company over the holiday season--hire department store Santas to promote his father's merchandise. When the real Santa Claus turns Drake into a Santa lookalike, Drake finds himself working as a dress-up Kris Kringle to make ends meet. Stripped of power and position, Drake discovers the importance of honesty, compassion, and respect as he helps an unprivileged girl enjoy the magic of Christmas.
Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
"Miracles of Christmas"
classic Christmas movie feature is "A Veteran's Christmas"
on Thursday, May 28th at 9pm/8c.
image: Hallmark Crown Media
Storyline via Hallmark: Honorably discharged from the Marines, Grace is driving to Cincinnati, when her jeep breaks down, and Judge Joe Peterson offers his guesthouse until it’s repaired. As they spend time together they fall in love, but Grace worries Joe isn’t over his ex, Marnie, and Joe must decide if he should move to Chicago to be a District Court Judge. If he does, Grace sees no reason to accept a job heading the town’s Search & Rescue. Overhearing Joe talking to Marnie, Grace is brokenhearted, and leaves, until Joe unleashes a surprise that could make Grace stay in River Crossing forever.
Hallmark Channel's
"Countdown to Christmas"
classic Christmas movie feature is "Merry & Bright"
on Friday, May 29th at 8pm/7c.
image: Hallmark Crown Media
Storyline via Hallmark: Cate is the CEO of Merry & Bright, a struggling small-town candy cane factory. Gabe is a New York consultant tasked with saving the company. With Christmas approaching, Gabe travels to the town, only to find Cate resenting his efforts to restructure her business. Though they initially clash, they soon develop feelings for each other. But when Gabe urges her to accept a high-profile investor’s suggestion to abandon the traditional methods of her business, Cate parts ways with him. On Christmas Eve, Cate wonders if she’ll manage to save her factory and if she’ll ever find a holiday romance again.
I hope you enjoy all three Christmas movies - airing on all three Hallmark networks!
My Christmas Movie Pick of the Week:
"A Veteran's Christmas!" I love the lightheartedness of the sweet little town of River's Crossing, and how they all come together to make Christmas special for Grace, a veteran of the Marines. Eloise Mumford (Grace) and Sean Faris (Joe, the town's judge) are such a sweet pairing. Their chemistry is just as spot on in this movie as it was in "Christmas with Holly!"
"A Veteran's Christmas" is definitely one of those movies that makes you feel good inside and gives American viewers a sense of pride in our country and those who serve, human and canine!
Do YOU have a special TOP Christmas Movie Pick of the week? If so, please share in comments below...
Also, be sure to check myChristmas TV Schedule for even more Christmas movies airing in June!
Enjoy a Memorial Day Weekend filled with Movie Marathons that Celebrate Summer and Salute our Military!
God bless ALL who have Served and Those who continue to Serve the United States of America. Because of your great service and sacrifice, WE WILL enjoy our Freedom and Liberty today! And we, too, will continue to stand up and defend it!
Tune in starting Saturday, May 23 at 7pm/6c for some of your favorite Hallmark Channel summer movies!
Let Hallmark Channel bring Summer to You with our Memorial Day Weekend Summer Movie Countdown! Join Hallmark as they Countdown our favorite Summer movies all the way to #1! With plenty of stars and sunshine for everyone!
Splash in to the Memorial Day Weekend Marathon starting Saturday MAY 23rd - only on the Hallmark Channel!
Hallmark's Summer Movie Countdown includes:
LOVE AT THE SHORE, NATURE OF LOVE, MY ONE & ONLY, PEARL IN PARADISE, IN THE KEY OF LOVE, LOVE ON SAFARI, SAILING INTO LOVE, ALL SUMMER LONG, A SUMMER ROMANCE, SUMMER VILLA, LOVE AND SUNSHINE and MORE!!!
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Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
Saturday MAY 23rd:
It's Mysteries All Day long with...
image credit: Hallmark Crown Media
Flower Shop Mysteries: Mum's The Word - 9 AM
Flower Shop Mysteries: Snipped in the Bud - 11:00 AM
Flower Shop Mysteries: Dearly Depotted - 1:00 PM
Picture Perfect Mysteries: Newlywed and Dead - 3:00 PM
Picture Perfect Mysteries: Dead Over Diamonds - 5:00 PM
Crossword Mysteries: A Puzzle to Die For - 7:00 PM
Crossword Mysteries: Abracadaver - 9:00 PM
Sunday MAY 24th:
Mysteries continue all day Sunday with...
image credit: Hallmark Crown Media
Gourmet Detective Mysteries: A Healthy Place to Die - 9 AM
Gourmet Detective Mysteries: Death al Dente - 11:00 AM
Gourmet Detective Mysteries: Eat, Drink and Be Buried - 1:00 PM
Roux the Day: A Gourmet Detective Mystery - 3:00 PM
Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Heist and Seek - 5:00 PM
A Beautiful Place to Die: A Martha's Vineyard Mystery - 7:00 PM
Riddled with Deceit: A Martha's Vineyard Mystery - 9:00 PM
Storyline via Hallmark: When a recently retired military officer Colonel is tapped by his old friend to take over the military division to help save declining Stone Creek Academy, he immediately clashes with academics dean, a civilian woman whose "touchy-feely" methods are at complete odds with his. The dueling duo ultimately join forces to save the school from being auctioned off by its board but during the course of their seemingly impossible task, romance blossoms and these two opposites learn they really do have everything in common after all.
This Memorial Day weekend TCM remembers those who have lost their lives serving our country by showcasing a marathon of movies covering conflicts that range from the Civil War to Vietnam.
Civil War dramas range from The Red Badge of Courage (1951), with real-life war hero Audie Murphy as a Union soldier dealing with personal issues of cowardice and valor, to Glory (1989), the story of the first African-American unit of the Union Army, with Oscar winner Denzel Washington as a heroic ex-slave. World War I is represented by the classics Wings (1927), an American silent directed by William Wellman, and Westfront 1918 (1930), a German film by G.W. Pabst.
The many WWII films include several that were made contemporaneously with the war, such as Uncertain Glory (1944), Edge of Darkness (1943), Reunion in France (1942), Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo (1944) and Assignment in Brittany (1943). Those looking back from later years include D-Day the Sixth of June (1956), Hell to Eternity (1960), Battle Cry (1955), Battle of the Bulge (1965), The Dirty Dozen (1967) and The Great Escape (1963).
The Korean Conflict is represented by Sam Fuller's The Steel Helmet (1951) while the Vietnam War is depicted by John Wayne's The Green Berets (1968), a salute to U.S. Special Forces co-directed by its star and intended as an antidote to the anti-war, anti-military sentiments of its day.
We salute the TCM Memorial Day Movie Marathon beginning MAY 23rd!
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PBS
2020 NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT
On the eve of Memorial Day, a star-studded lineup will grace the stage for one of the highest-rated programs on PBS. For 30 years, this multiple-award-winning television event has honored 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.
Details via PBS:
Tony Award-winner Joe Mantegna and Emmy Award-winner Gary Sinise will co-host a special presentation of the National Memorial Day Concert with new performances and tributes filmed around the country and featuring some of the most iconic and powerful segments from past concerts highlighting stories of generations of ordinary Americans who stepped forward and served our country with extraordinary valor in its most challenging times. Woven throughout the program will be messages from prominent guest artists with words of thanks and support for those who have served and sacrificed for our nation.
The 2020 National Memorial Day Concert will pay tribute to the men and women who are doing so much for all of us in the current fight against Coronavirus, and continue the 31 year tradition of honoring and remembering our troops, veterans, wounded warriors, all those who have given their lives for freedom, and their families.
Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the traditional live concert on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol will not be held to ensure the health and safety of all involved.
America’s national night of remembrance will feature these performers and more: world-renowned four-time Grammy Award- winning soprano superstar Renée Fleming; Academy Award-nominated actor Sam Elliott; Oscar nominee and Emmy and Tony-Award winner Laurence Fishburne; country music star and Grammy-nominated member of the Grand Ole Opry Trace Adkins; Tony Award-nominated actress Mary McCormack; actor/producer/director Esai Morales; Grammy Award-winning gospel legend CeCe Winans; Tony Award- winning Broadway star Kelli O’Hara; the National Symphony Orchestra under the direction of top pops conductor Jack Everly; and a special message from General Mark A. Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Broadway and television star Christopher Jackson will open the show with a poignant performance of the national anthem.
Watch the 2020 NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT
Sunday, May 24, 2020
on PBS at 8/7c.
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Monday, MAY 25, 2020 - Memorial Day
And last, but not least! It's time for...
*MARK THE 25th!*
Here at "It's a Wonderful Movie" we highlight every 25th day of the month - TOGETHER! - as we Countdown to Christmas! You can also join along!
For all of you Christmas movie fans who wish to participate, simply pick something Christmassy to watch TODAY - on the 25th! It can be a Christmas movie, cartoon, family sitcom or anything you like. (There's only one stipulation - it must be family friendly.) Then, please share in comments below your Christmas choice for the day!
Since this "Mark the 25th" falls on Memorial Day, I have chosen to watch "Holiday for Heroes." I just love a movie that honors our military in such a beautiful way. If "A Veteran's Christmas" is also one of your favorites (as it is mine!) - you will love to know it airs this upcoming Thursday night, May 28th, on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries!
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I hope you all have a nice weekend. On this somber Holiday, we honor the brave who died while in military service of our country.
With all States on the path to opening up now in some capacity, it is a wonderful time to celebrate our freedoms today and honor the great sacrifice of the fallen.
Take care, Everyone!
Have a Blessed Memorial Day Weekend, Net
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SHINING HIS LIGHT:
"Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people whom He has chosen as His heritage!"
Hello Blog Friends & Followers! My Nickname is Net and more than Anything, I love my Savior, Jesus, and my precious Family! It's my joy to share and review Movies here on this Blog ~ that the entire Family can watch together on TV! Thank YOU so much for stopping by, Please leave a Comment... I enjoy hearing from You! ~ Net
