Wonderful and exciting CHRISTMAS MOVIE NEWS today from Great American Family! The network is working with real-life couple Alexa and Carlos PenaVega on an upcoming 2024 Christmas movie titled Love At the Kettle (wt). The story centers around giving back with The Salvation Army, and of course, there's music and a romantic story, too.
Alexa and Carlos have worked on many movies together through the years, including Enchanted Christmas (pictured above), Love at Sea, (three) Picture Perfect Mysteries, Love in the Limelight, Never Too Late to Celebrate, and other projects.
Their latest heartwarming film, Mr. Manhattan, premiered on Great American Pure Flix in May and will air on Great American Family later this Summer or early Fall. Love At the Kettle will be their first Christmas movie for Great American Family.
The press release below details Alexa and Carlos PenaVega's all-new Christmas movie, plus the start date for Great American Christmas 2024 (Friday, October 11th!!!) and a sprinkling of what's to come during Great American Christmas in July.
Great American Media Press Release:
GREAT AMERICAN FAMILY
ANNOUNCES ALEXA PENAVEGA
AND CARLOS PENAVEGA
SET TO STAR IN AND PRODUCE
NEW ORIGINAL MOVIE,
LOVE AT THE KETTLE (wt),
CO-PRODUCED WITH MARIO LOPEZ
FOR GREAT AMERICAN CHRISTMAS 2024
CHRISTMAS ENTHUSIASTS
WHO CANNOT WAIT FOR THE HOLIDAYS,
GREAT AMERICAN CHRISTMAS IN JULY
RETURNS JULY 1
NEW YORK, NY – June 11, 2024 — Great American Family announced Carlos PenaVega (“Big Time Rush”) and Alexa PenaVega (“Spy Kids”) are set to star in the new, Original movie, Love At the Kettle (wt), which will have its World Premiere on the network as part of Great American Christmas 2024. The highly popular holiday movie event returns to air all-new Original movies, Friday, October 11. The PenaVegas will executive produce the film in Nashville, with pop culture multi-hyphenate, Mario Lopez (Once Upon a Christmas Wish) co-producing. For Christmas enthusiasts who cannot wait 125 days until the return of Great American Christmas, Great American Media announces Great American Christmas in July begins July 1 on Great American Family and streaming on Great American Pure Flix with 24/7, around the clock holiday movies, royal movie marathons, and beloved, faith-filled stories of the season.
In Love At the Kettle (wt), up-and-coming singer-songwriter Bella Harlan (Alexa PenaVega) comes home for Christmas and enlists her high-school songwriting partner Jack Grayton (Carlos PenaVega) to craft a song to win back her rockstar boyfriend by Christmas. As the two reunite for the first time in a decade, they embark on a Christmas journey down memory lane, and soon realize true love may be closer than they thought. The heart of the movie centers on Jack’s role with The Salvation Army, and Bella soon finds herself inspired by his devotion and passion to a life of doing the most good. Filled with charming original music and its share of twists and turns, Love At the Kettle (wt) demonstrates the importance of never losing sight of the ones who matter the most.
“This is our second film this year with Carlos and Alexa, and I am so excited to be reunited and working with them on a number of projects that are different from the typical rom com,” said Bill Abbott, President & CEO, Great American Media. “The PenaVegas are about faith, family, compassion, and love. With Alexa and Carlos starring in and co-executive producing with Mario Lopez a story that celebrates faith, Christmas, and one of the most beloved charitable organizations in America, The Salvation Army — it is guaranteed to be a winning moment for our viewers,” Abbott concluded.
“We are so excited about Love at the Kettle because it represents everything Carlos and I love about Christmas and the holiday season. We want to be a light in this industry and to offer families positive, uplifting and faith-filled stories,” said Alexa PenaVega. “We also feel fortunate to have worked with The Salvation Army for a number of years, and we look forward to representing the authentic goodness behind the brand and mission,” said Carlos PenaVega.
Love At the Kettle (wt) is executive produced by Mark Roberts, Mario Lopez, Alexa PenaVega, and Carlos Penavega. Brian Herzlinger directs from an Original screenplay written by Horace Priester.
Viewers who love the Christmas season have made Great American Christmas one of the most popular, seasonal program events on television. Each year, Great American Family gifts viewers a glimpse into the coming holiday by presenting Great American Christmas in July. Beginning July 1, fans will see beloved network stars like Candace Cameron Bure, Danica McKellar, Jill Wagner, Chad Michael Murray, Jen Lilley, Lori Loughlin, Trevor Donovan, Laura Osnes, Merritt Patterson, Paul Greene, Cameron Mathison, Jennie Garth, Christopher Russell, and more, as the network rolls out 24/7, around the clock entertainment. This year’s event on Great American Family includes encores of highly rated originals My Christmas Hero, A Christmas Blessing, A Paris Christmas Waltz, A Royal Date for Christmas, Christmas Keepsake, ‘Twas the Text Before Christmas, A Dash of Christmas, Christmas on Windmill Way, Destined 2: Christmas Once More, Meet Me Under the Mistletoe, and so many more original movies from the Great American Christmas library.
Viewers who stream on Great American Pure Flix will enjoy Peppermint & Postcards starring Ella Cannon and Christopher Russell (July 1), Bringing Christmas Home, starring Jill Wagner and Paul Greene (Great American Pure Flix premiere, July 4), My Christmas Hero, starring Candace Cameron Bure and Gabe Hogan (July 4), Designing Christmas, starring Susie Abromeit and Liam McIntyre (Great American Pure Flix premiere, July 11), and Sunrise in Heaven, starring Caylee Cowan, Travis Burns, and Corbin Bernsen (July 11).
ABOUT GREAT AMERICAN FAMILY
As the flagship linear TV network of Great American Media, Great American Family is America’s premiere destination for quality family-friendly programming, featuring original Christmas movies, rom-coms and classic series that celebrate faith, family and country. Founded in 2021, Great American Family is home to year-round seasonal celebrations the whole family can enjoy together, including Great American Christmas, the network’s signature franchise featuring holiday themed movies and specials. Great American Family is available in 50 million households via cable and satellite providers.
Visit https://www.greatamericanfamily.com/channel-finder/ or text FAMILY to 877-999-1225 to find your local channel.
ABOUT GREAT AMERICAN PURE FLIX
As the streaming service of Great American Media, Great American Pure Flix provides quality family-friendly programming that celebrates faith, family and country. With affordable flat-rate pricing, families can stream a prolific offering of unlimited movies and shows on demand. Great American Pure Flix features inspiring, uplifting and entertaining content the entire family can enjoy together, with new original and exclusive titles added every month. New customers can enjoy a 7-day free trial by visiting GreatAmericanPureFlix.com.
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I hope you enjoyed reading about what's to come on Great American Family!
I'm such a big fan of Alexa and Carlos; I just adore all of their movies together! This new one from Great American Family, Love At the Kettle, already has me very intrigued. Any storyline about giving to others in need, especially at Christmastime, always touches my heartstrings.
Plus, we learned Great American Christmas in July will begin on July 1st! At this time, no new movies for July have been announced, but there will be plenty of encore showings of past Great American Family holiday favorites. (Stay tuned - if there are any changes/updates here.)
Also, did you catch in the press release, Great American Christmas will begin sooner than ever before—on Friday, October 11th! Wow! We can start decorating even sooner this year for the holiday season, along with all of the Christmas movies we love!
Have a Merry Day!
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Alexa and Carlos PenaVega movies available on DVD.
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*Alexa and Carlos PenaVega "Enchanted Christmas" image via: Hallmark Media
Eeeeeee!!!!! 🥳 -Maria
ReplyDeleteI am so excited about this movie I am big fan of both of them too.i was already planning on starting my Christmas decorating that weekend. If I remembering correctly they started early last year too and got great ratings.
ReplyDeleteOne of my favorite parts of the Christmas season is hearing the ringing of the Christmas bells alongside the Salvation Army Red Kettles. Hearing the volunteers ringing those bells outside of stores triggers wonderful memories of my past. There is just something so heavenly about that certain sound that they provide. I actually seek them out when I think they might be out and about. I go searching for the ringing of those bells. And of course, the reason those kettles are there is a wonderful effort.
ReplyDeleteI sometimes walk at our local mall. The kettle bell ringers are on both sides of the mall. I LOVE walking inside with the Christmas trees and the Christmas music playing and as I approach both ends of that mall on my walk, I can hear and see the kettle bell ringers sounding through the doors and it just gives me the most joyful feeling inside.
I was sooooo happy to see the October 11th start for GAF Christmas movies. I absolutely love the earlier start. Never too early for Christmas. For us Christmas fanatics, Christmas never ends and never starts. It just always is.
I can’t wait to watch new movies on GAFAM
ReplyDeleteBummer I’d waiting for new movies on GAFAM & the movies haven’t air any network since it’s on streaming services
ReplyDeleteThis movie sounds so sweet, and I love the storyline of his work with the Salvation Army too!
ReplyDelete~Paula
So wonderful!
ReplyDeleteMy heart goes out to these two and all that they’ve been through this year. It’s nice to see some good news coming their way.
ReplyDeleteCan’t wait! Have you heard if Cindy Busby will be doing anymore movies on GAF, I love her but sick of this National Parks ones she’s been doing a lot of, hope she does more for GAF! ~Susan Ann
ReplyDeleteSusan Ann, I feel the exact same way! I love her as an actress but have skipped the last 5 movies or so that she has done because they are all the same outdoor storyline. When she does other roles, like Hearts Down Under & Joy for Christmas, she is great. Iv watched those 2 multiple times.
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This is more wonderful news from GAF! I love Alexa and Carlos PenaVega and am so happy that they are now making movies for GAF! It sounds like their movie will be released towards the end of the Christmas season.
ReplyDeleteGena
Cindy recently posted she was filming a Christmas movie with her dog & included the Hallmark Countdown to Christmas hashtag on her Instagram page. 🎄🎬
ReplyDeleteAwesome news! Thanks for sharing. Sounds like an awesome story.
ReplyDeleteMisty
I like them, but I'd like to see them more with other people. Is there a reason that they are always acting together? Just curious if it's in their contract or something, it seems a little odd, but it might just be me.
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