On November 15, 2023, Great American Family President and CEO Bill Abbott, along with the lead actors in the film, My Christmas Hero, Candace Cameron Bure and Gabriel Hogan, attended a very special screening of their new Christmas film with the military and their families at Joint Army and Air Force Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) in Washington state.
You can read all of the details of this event in the press release below + be sure to check out an extended preview video of My Christmas Hero at the end of this post!
Press Release via Great American Media -
COMPANY CEO JOINS EXECUTIVE PRODUCER AND STAR OF THE FILM TO HOST SPECIAL RED-CARPET SCREENING FOR MILITARY MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES AT JBLM IN WASHINGTON STATE
JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, SEATTLE, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Great American Family President and CEO Bill Abbott joined Chief Creative Officer Candace Cameron Bure to host a very special world premiere of My Christmas Hero exclusively for U.S. service men and women and their families yesterday. This special showing was held at Joint Army and Air Force Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) in Washington state, where the film is set.
"We truly enjoyed the opportunity to salute these real Christmas heroes at the premiere of My Christmas Hero on the joint base," said Bure, who plays Dr. Nicole Ramsey in the movie. "It was fitting to host this screening here at JBLM because that's where the movie's story is set."
The red-carpet screening was held Wednesday, November 15 on the McChord (Air Force) side of JBLM—the base portrayed in My Christmas Hero. Bure stars in and is an executive producer of the new movie. Bure's co-star, Gabriel Hogan, was also in attendance. This event follows a recent announcement that Great American Family has experienced eleven consecutive months of growth making it TV's fastest-growing network.
"Great American Media provides quality family-friendly programming that celebrates faith, family and country, and our unique partnership with Candy Rock allows us to produce best in class content. To be able to celebrate Christmas and this movie with the everyday heroes who selflessly serve our country was truly special for both Candace and me," said Bill Abbott, President and CEO of Great American Media. "My Christmas Hero is at the heart of who we are as a network."
My Christmas Hero is the story of a U.S. Army reservist on a mission to honor a special fallen soldier and bring much-needed healing to her family. Along the way, Dr. Ramsey (Bure) and Major Ross (Gabriel Hogan) may find more than the answers to the mystery!
My Christmas Hero premieres on Great American Family the day after Thanksgiving, at 8 p.m. EST / 7 p.m. CST Friday, November 24. You can find a full list and schedule of Great American Christmas movies at https://www.greatamericanfamily.com.
My Christmas Hero is a Syrup Studios production in association with Candy Rock Entertainment. Mick MacKay serves as Producer, and Martin Wood directs an original screenplay written by Jim Head. Executive producers include Ford Englerth, Jeffery Brooks, Eric Jarboe, Holly A. Hines, Gerald Webb, Jim Head, Trevor McWhinney, and Martin Wood. Supervising Producers include Jonathan Shore, Robyn Wiener, Michael Shepard, and Doran S. Chandler serves as Associate Producer.
ABOUT GREAT AMERICAN FAMILY
Great American Family is America's premiere destination for quality family-friendly programming, including original holiday movies, rom-coms, and fan-favorite series that celebrate faith, family, and country. Great American Family is home to year-round seasonal celebrations including Great American Christmas, the network's signature franchise featuring holiday themed movies and specials. Founded in 2021, Great American Family is part of the Great American Media portfolio of brands. Follow Great American Family on Twitter: @GAfamilyTV Facebook:@GAfamilytv Instagram: @gactv
ABOUT CANDY ROCK ENTERTAINMENT
Candy Rock Enterprises is a joint venture between award-winning actress, producer, and New York Times Bestselling Author Candace Cameron Bure and the full-service development and execution team behind Redrock Entertainment, Ford Englerth and Jeffery Brooks. Candy Rock's Entertainment division develops, produces, and distributes television projects, lifestyle programming, and feature length films with an emphasis on family-friendly content. Instagram: @CandyRock.Entertainment
ABOUT SYRUP STUDIOS
Syrup Studios is a new Canadian production service company based in Vancouver, British Columbia specializing in scripted and unscripted television series and holiday films, rom-coms, comedies, and thrillers. Syrup Studios provides the full spectrum of services including content development, legal and business affairs, budgeting, scheduling, and financing.
Contact: Angela Sullivan, angela.sullivan@gacmedia.com
SOURCE Great American Family
And now a special extended video preview of My Christmas Hero...
I hope you enjoyed this special look at the upcoming premiere of My Christmas Hero. You can see this new film the day after Thanksgiving on Black Friday. So... be sure to crash on the couch after a day of shopping and turkey leftovers with My Christmas Hero on Friday, November 24, 2023, at 8pm/7c. on Great American Family!
May God bless all who serve this country!
Happy Thanksgiving Week, Everyone!
(By the way, stay tuned for my Thanksgiving movie post on Wednesday.)
Blessings on your day, Net
I heard of this a few days ago, it sounded so awesome!! And I love these extended previews! -Maria
ReplyDeleteOk, this has me smiling a bit and I’m looking forward to the movies Thanksgiving weekend. I’m tough on the military movies (Veteran here) so we’ll see how this one goes, but it looks promising for sure. Candace and Gabe seem to have really good chemistry, and their characters’ blossoming relationship looks upbeat/funny as well. I’m happy they had a showing to military members at JBLM. That was so nice for the military community and a wonderful thing Great American Family did in giving them an opportunity to see it first. ~ Debbie
ReplyDeleteNet, Did you watch Bill Abbott & CCB interview that they talked about My. Christmas Hero?
ReplyDeleteYes, I did see that! It was very nice.
DeleteCandace was also on KTLA...
https://ktla.com/video/candace-cameron-bure-discusses-her-new-holiday-movies-and-book-club/9183009/
Great preview!
ReplyDeleteMisty
Robin Dunne is portrayed as Captain Mark Jennings in My Christmas Hero
ReplyDeleteWhere was My Christmas Hero filmed?
ReplyDeleteMy Christmas Hero was filmed on location in Tacoma, Washington at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. The joint base consists of Fort Lewis and the McChord Air Force Base and is home to the I Corps and 62nd Airlift Wing. Great American Family held the movie's red carpet premiere at the base for servicemen & women and their families. Stars Candace Cameron Bure & Gabriel Hogan attended the premiere screening.