Thursday, August 15, 2024

🎄🎄🎄 Great American Christmas Adds Three Films To Their Holiday Lineup 🎄🎄🎄 SEE HERE:


Great American Media announced today that three additional films have been added to their already impressive Great American Christmas lineup, which includes new talent such as Mario Lopez, Courtney Lopez, Alexa PenaVega, Carlos PenaVega, Julia Reilly, and more.

In their press release, they invite viewers to "Cherish the holidays. Joy is coming. Great American Christmas 2024 will soon be revealed."

Here's a closer look at three more movies coming to Great American Family this Christmas...



Jonathan Stoddard and Brittany Underwood on the set of 
A Royal Christmas Ballet - source


A Royal Christmas Ballet

Starring: Brittany Underwood (“One Life to Live,” A Royal Christmas Holiday) and Jonathan Stoddard (A Royal Christmas Holiday, Sweet Maple Romance).

Storyline: In A Royal Christmas Ballet, a retired ballerina is pressed into service working with a visiting team of royal ambassadors to put on the season’s performance of “The Nutcracker” and finds herself center stage in an unexpected Christmas romance. Produced by Hybrid Entertainment. Fred Olen Ray directs from his own Original screenplay.


Eric Guilmette and Ash Tsai in A Shelter and Season’s Greetings - source


A Shelter and Season’s Greetings (wt)

Starring: Eric Guilmette (The Black Box) and Ash Tsai (Journey to Christmas)

Storyline: Eric Guilmette (The Black Box) plays Caleb, an Army vet wounded in service who recovers with the help of therapy dogs from a local shelter run by Amber (Ash Tsai, Journey to Christmas). As a sign of gratitude, Caleb volunteers at the shelter, though he notices one wealthy donor has his eye on Amber. Despite the patron’s help, the shelter needs additional funds to stay afloat, so Caleb produces a holiday pet fair to bring community together. As the pair become closer, Caleb confides a desire to repair the relationship with his parents that became strained after his injury. Amber has the perfect plan! Produced by Candlelight Media. Brian Bough directs from an Original screenplay by Brittany Wiscombe.


The Fabric of Christmas - image via Reel One


The Fabric of Christmas (wt)

Starring: Harmon Walsh (Christmas By Candlelight) and Ferelith Young (A Match for the Prince)

Storyline: Harmon Walsh (Liam Sullivan, Christmas By Candlelight), a firefighter, and Ferelith Young (Amy Walker, A Match for the Prince), a quilting teacher, are drawn together to make the perfect quilt for Liam’s sister Lauren’s (Alia Desantis, Saying Yes to Christmas) Christmas wedding. After a rocky start, the pair is forced to put differences aside and decide what is most important this Christmas. Produced by Reel One. Don McBrearty directs from an Original screenplay by Sarah Mayberry.



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I also wanted to note that "The Fabric of Christmas" is one of those movies that can also be seen via streaming sources. Maria, Florence, Jane, and I have written movie reviews, which you can read below. If you'd like to contribute a review, please do so in the comments beneath this post.


Movie Reviews - The Fabric of Christmas:


🎄 Reel One's The Fabric of Christmas is clean and very sweet. (streaming on Xumo). -Maria


🎄 The Fabric of Christmas - This was a surprise - a low budget movie about a fireman and a quilting teacher joining up to make a Christmas quilt for the fireman's sister's wedding. Sounded like a sure-fire recipe for 90 minutes of boredom! But hey, the two leads Kyana Teresa (Amy) and Harmon Walsh (Liam) both previously unknown to me were perfect together with great chemistry.

It was engaging to se Liam try to keep on top of his burgeoning feelings. It started off nicely with friction between Amy and Liam as he had to fail Amy's premises in a fire inspection and there was a side plot of the business threatened with going under.

The movie was full of warmth and humour and the mechanics surrounding the production of the quilt turned out to be fascinating. A little bit different and an unexpected delight - Florence Rating 8.5


🎄 The Fabric of Christmas. Completely agree with Florence - this was a thoroughly enjoyable movie! I was expecting a low-budget movie with typical audio issues and subpar acting, but this turned out to be a pleasant surprise. The acting, writing and directing were well done. (I looked up the director and it turns out he’s been the director on a lot of the bigger-name Hallmark/GAF movies.)

The actors were new to me but I thought they were all good, including side characters. The lead actress, Ferelith Young, was excellent; she was so natural and believable and sincere and warm - I never felt like I was watching someone act. And the lead actor, Harmon Walsh, is a cutie patootie, reminiscent of Kevin McGarry; the chemistry between the two leads felt realistic.

This whole production felt a bit more polished and mature than a lot of the “first-string” movies out there this year (and I appreciated that there was no ridiculous and overblown conflict or big misunderstanding between the couple). The sweet relationship between the brother and sister was a nice bonus.

This one would be a keeper if I had it on my dvr but right now it’s only available via streaming (previously it had been showing on XumoPlay but they took it off and as of January 2nd it’s now playing on the Roku channel – catch this cute movie while you can! Maybe also available on Amazon streaming?). Family friendly. ~~Jane


🎄 The Fabric of Christmas – This movie is like a warm, cuddly blanket… it’s cozy, comfortable, and sweet! And it’s family-friendly, too!

Sparks fly the instant when Liam, a firefighter, and Amy, a quilting teacher, meet. Liam’s sister is getting married and he asks Amy to help him with the task of making a quilt for her wedding present. It’s a traditional wedding gift in their family, and Liam wants to ensure his sister has one on behalf of their deceased mother.

As Liam and Amy work together, it’s plain to see a romance is gently flaring up – as the two are obviously attracted to each other.

Amy is known for working with candles lit around her, which is a terrible fire hazard especially around fabric. I found it to be adorably cute and responsible how Liam would constantly go around blowing them out.

Both characters felt like such real, authentic people. Liam’s the kind of guy who would give you the shirt off his back if you needed it, and as far as being kind and giving is concerned, Amy seems to be cut from the same cloth.

This movie is one of those lighthearted, feel-good movies that leaves you feeling all warm and fuzzy inside. ~Net


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I hope you enjoyed our reviews. If you like, you can read even more reviews for "The Fabric of Christmas" at Amazon - *click here*! 88% of reviewers there gave it 5 stars, and 12% gave it 4.

Please share your thoughts on these movies in comments below.

Have a Merry Day!
Net


13 comments:

  1. Aw, I'm glad they bought The Fabric of Christmas! -Maria

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  2. Things are looking up on GAF.

    These look 3 great movies.

    The Fabric Of Christmas is an absolute delight, I was wondering where A Royal Christmas Ballet might turn up but I'm game for a bit of Jonathan Stoddard anytime!

    I wasn't aware of A Shelter And Season's Greetings - Candlelight whom GAF buy from quite often hasn't had it on their website as yet but Ash Tsai was wonderful in Journet ||To Christmas and I maybe have a surprise in store concerning her.

    TBH I generally find GAF's acquired movies are better than many of their "home-produced" ones - Florence

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    1. 'Looking up?' Every single one of their announced movies looks fantastic! This may be their best year ever!

      What does 'Looking up' to you mean, if I may ask? -Maria

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    2. And I'm sorry if that comment sounds rude. But it's still just really daunting to me why someone wants to go through life dodging every single movie with grieving widows finding love again or anything to do with Christianity. Like what is your beef with those kind of movies anyway? GAF is not just for the most basic of rom coms, it's also for the faith lovers too! -Maria

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    3. It's simply a matter of taste.

      For the record I believe there is one true love for everyone and if someone finds this and something happens to one of the partners then a further marriage while it might be happy can only be second best and I prefer not to watch such circumstances.

      Furthermore I have no problems with Christian movies - I much prefer uncomplicated Rom.Coms and with time at a premium I would always prefer to watch such if one is available.

      I'll always start watching a movie with an open mind.

      I watched the recent Laura Osnes movie but the synopsis was misleading and I expected a different storyline - the husband was barely in it and just seemed a side-show - imo he was quite right to walk away at the beginning.

      On the other hand because Jonathan Stoddard was in it I recently watched Finding Faith and I thought it was great.

      He didn't actually have that big a part it was Ashley Bratcher and John Schneider around whom the movie mostly revolved and it was a powerfuland emotional rollercoaster of reconnection showing life's struggles and human errors - superb acting and tight scripting but too traumatic for a younger audience.

      Generally speaking I find the movies GAF acquires are more enjoyable than their home-produced ones, I find a lot ot them quite slow-moving.

      This was particularly the case last Christmas -I watched most of their movies - obviously not ones with a scenario I don't like -but most were at best average.

      In fact A Christmas For The Ages was imo the worst of all last year - 90 minutes of utter boredom but once we start watching we stay until the end.

      This wasn't particular to them - many of the movies on other stations were the same - overall it was not a great Christmas season.

      I know my opinion is unpopular with many here and out of respect for Net I tend not comment too much on GAF movies.

      I have my opinions - you may not like them but they are neither more nor less valid than yours - they are equally valid. - Florence

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    4. Florence and Maria, I appreciate you both as valued members of this It's Wonderful Movie family. Sometimes we agree on the movies we like, sometimes we don't. Regardless on whether or not we agree, I still enjoy reading both of your opinions. And I know others here value your thoughts, as well.

      Have a blessed weekend, and I look forward to hearing your next reviews!!!!! :)

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    5. Thanks for the honesty. :) -Maria

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  3. Have not seen Fabric of Christmas but after reading the reivews here i am glad they added it. Glad to see Ash Tsai is back with another movie and that both Brittany Underwood and Jonathan Stoddard are making another royal movie. After seeing the posts about Jen Lilley's and Jessica Lowndes both working on christmas movies I do not think they are done.

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    1. Same for me! I haven’t seen The Fabric of Christmas, but your reviews were all so positive that it’s now a must-see for me.

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  4. I’ll give these a try. I like GAF produced movies more, I just feel they have so much better quality (music selection, wardrobe, sets/props, acting) but I’ll be open and give these a try.
    ~Paula

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  5. The Fabric of Christmas is available on YouTube

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  6. I hope GAFAM could pick Sister Dating Swap up one their channel for Autumn movies - September or October. 2 Sisters swap to their boyfriends’ place

    I saw one have Fall Carnival like apple bobbling, autumn leaves, potato sacks, etc…

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