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!
