Alison Sweeney & Ashley Williams to Team Up for Two New Hallmark Movies

TVInsider broke the news this morning to Hallmark viewers:

"Alison Sweeney is headed abroad for a new project for Hallmark Channel. The actress, who previously went on location in Greece and Bulgaria in 2022 as part of The Wedding Veil trilogy, will be traveling to Spain to film two movies co-starring Ashley Williams."

The two actresses have been working on the idea of creating a movie for years and decided to involve writer Julie Sherman Wolfe.

Wolfe has already written several Hallmark movies, including Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story, A Holiday Spectacular, A Dickens of a Holiday!, One Royal Holiday, and more.

The article does not reveal the storyline for these films, other then the fact that filming will begin next month in Spain, and Alison Sweeney is delighted that her character will speak Spanish. Plus, Alison revealed that her character is unlike any character she has played before.

In the meantime, as Alison Sweeney is filming this, we can also look forward to her new movie Reality Bites: A Hannah Swensen Mystery, which is premiering Thursday, February 6th at 8pm/7c. on Hallmark Mystery.

Happy Movie Watching!

Net

image: Bettina Strauss

Lacey Chabert to Develop New Product Line This Christmas with Hallmark, Plus Network Extends Her Multi-Picture Movie Deal and More

Wonderful news today from Hallmark! Lacey Chabert is developing a new product line with the Hallmark store greeting cards brand that will launch this upcoming 2025 Christmas season and will continue in 2026, celebrating all of the various holidays and seasons!

In addition to this news, Lacy Chabert's program, Celebrations with Lacey Chabert, which is available through the streaming platform Hallmark+, will be returning for a second season.

And there's even better news for Lacey's movie fans, Hallmark has extended her multi-picture movie deal with the network!

(Sidenote: I personally love that the press photo Hallmark Media released with this news (seen above) includes Lacey Chabert in the forefront with a headshot picture of Lacey on the wall behind her from her very first Hallmark Christmas movie, Matchmaker Santa! I still love that movie!).

See all of the details in Hallmark's press release below...

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Press Release via Hallmark Cards, Inc. :

Chabert Developing Her First-Ever

Hallmark Product Collection

Debuting Holiday 2025

Celebrations with Lacey Chabert

Renewed for Season 2

on Hallmark+,

with Chabert

Reprising Role as Host

and Executive Producer

Hallmark Media Multi-Year,

Multi-Picture Movie Deal Extended

STUDIO CITY, Calif., Jan. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hallmark and Lacey Chabert are entering the new year with many reasons to celebrate. Audiences and fans worldwide cherish Chabert's warmth, creativity, and heartfelt way of helping people care and connect, both on and off the screen. And new for Holiday 2025, the Queen of Hallmark Christmas movies is partnering with Hallmark to bring an exclusive product collection to Hallmark Gold Crown Stores and Hallmark.com.

This all-new collection of holiday lifestyle products is the ultimate solution for hosting festive celebrations throughout the season, while creating new traditions with family and friends. Available later this year, the new collection features holiday must-haves including greeting cards, gift wrap and unique entertaining essentials—all with Lacey's signature touch and distinctive details inspired by vintage Hallmark designs. Beyond the holiday season, the Lacey Chabert Collection will extend into 2026 with everyday products that help people create joyful memories year-round.

"Our fans resonate deeply with Lacey's unique ability to help us tell meaningful stories at the holidays and throughout the year," said Darren Abbott, Hallmark Chief Brand Officer. "Her warmth and authenticity continuously inspires fans on the entertainment side of our business, and now we're proud to help extend that positive impact through this special product collaboration across our retail footprint."

Coming off a banner year in 2024, Chabert's recent work with the leading entertainment destination spanned such success as starring in her 40th original Hallmark movie (The Christmas Quest) and debuting Celebrations with Lacey Chabert, a new, original unscripted series, which she executive produced, as part of the company's robust foray into unscripted programming on Hallmark+. Chabert will continue her partnership with Hallmark Media through hosting and executive producing a second season of Celebrations with Lacey Chabert, as well extending her multi-picture movie deal, where she will star in, develop, and produce Hallmark film projects into 2025 and beyond.

"I'm incredibly grateful to continue to star in, develop and produce inspiring and rewarding projects like Hallmark's widely adored original movies and the second season of Celebrations with Lacey Chabert," Chabert said. "I am also thrilled to expand my partnership with Hallmark with a new product collection available exclusively at Hallmark Gold Crown Stores. Ever since I was a little girl, I have sincerely loved the universally positive experience of shopping at a Hallmark store, so to be able to work on this collection that will allow other people and their families to create memories of their own has been such a treat and full circle for me."

The renewal of the unscripted series Celebrations with Lacey Chabert is set to premiere later this year on Hallmark+. Returning to the show for Season 2 are Lacey Chabert (Mean Girls, Haul Out the Holly) alongside her talented party planning team Lisa Friedman and Marisa Lainer. In season 2, the series will continue to spotlight deserving community members with surprise celebrations in recognition of their incredible contributions.

In Season 2, Chabert and her team will surprise eight new individuals, each chosen for their extraordinary efforts to uplift those around them. These everyday heroes will be treated to fabulous, one-of-a-kind celebrations designed to honor their impact in a deeply meaningful way. As with the first season, the series will offer viewers touching glimpses into the lives of the honorees and their communities.

Celebrations with Lacey Chabert is produced by UNConventional Entertainment, a part of Sony Pictures Television (SPT), and Lacey Chabert Productions. Executive producers of the series include UNConventional's Gena McCarthy, Sony Pictures Television's Eli Holzman and Aaron Saidman, along with Jill Garelick-Aron, Hollie Lobosky, and Lacey Chabert.

ABOUT HALLMARK For more than 100 years, family-owned Hallmark Cards, Inc. has been dedicated to creating a more emotionally connected world. Headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, and employing more than 20,000 worldwide, the company operates a diversified portfolio of businesses. The Hallmark business designs and sells greeting cards, gifts, ornaments and gift packaging in more than 30 languages with distribution in nearly 100 countries and 100,000 rooftops worldwide, including a network of company-owned and independently-owned Hallmark Gold Crown stores in five countries. Hallmark Media is entertainment's leading destination for feel-good content and operates three cable networks – Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Mystery, and Hallmark Family. Hallmark+, launched in 2024, is our streaming service and membership program delivering the very best of Hallmark all in one place, featuring a blend of all new, exclusive original series, movies, and other feel-good content plus monthly discounts and rewards for shopping at Hallmark retail stores and at Hallmark.com. Crown Center is a real estate development company that manages the 85-acre hotel, office, entertainment and residential campus surrounding Hallmark's headquarters. Crayola® offers a wide range of art materials and creative play toys designed to spark children's creativity around the globe. For more information, visit Hallmark.com.

SOURCE Hallmark Cards, Inc.

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My Quick Take:

I'm sooo excited about this! Lacey Chabert has a wonderful sense of style, which is evident in her HSN clothing line, so I can't wait to see what she designs with Hallmark, especially at Christmastime!

On a personal note, the Hallmark store holds such wonderful memories for me and my family, and I'm sure it does for many of you, as well. I remember we would always shop there before every birthday and pick out party plates, cups, napkins, wrapping paper, and, of course, birthday cards! And each holiday season, I couldn't wait to see all of the Christmas ornaments, wrapping paper, and fun new holiday line of products, whether it be silly dancing snowmen or Santa Claus figurines and Christmas villages! I loved it all! Shopping at our local Hallmark shop was always enjoyable. (Unfortunately, that store is gone now.) There was nothing like walking up to that Christmas window with the ornaments displayed so neatly, each one waiting to be purchased and find its way home. I still love the magic and wonder of it all, and I can't wait to see the new line (online) from Hallmark and Lacey Chabert this Christmas!

And... I'm delighted to know that Lacey has signed a multi-picture deal with Hallmark! I look forward to seeing her upcoming projects with the network. Personally, I would still love to see another All of My Heart movie and Dancing Detective mystery! I guess we will all have to stay tuned!

Blessings on your day!

Net

image via: Hallmark Media

Has Lacey Chabert Finally Found The One? ❤️ New Promo Reveals All...

Lacey Chabert has a new Valentine-themed movie premiering this weekend on the Hallmark Channel, but first she teases fans with what looks like a new movie promotion; however, the promo ends up being something else entirely!

Instead of the traditional movie trailer, in good fun Lacey Chabert spoof's the usual tropes found in her romantic comedies... you know, city girl returns to her parent's home in the country, they welcome her with loving arms, her father makes the usual dad jokes, while her mom gives her loving advice, and then she reconnects with her past love. However, Lacey's main love interest in this promo is somewhat unexpected, but still delightfully amusing.

Take a look...

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Lacey Chabert (@thereallacey)

Isn't this fun?

I love that the actors enjoy what they do, and aren't afraid to make light of it and bring joy to their fans.


Some of the responses were just as cute...


"Just wait til the big city moisturizer makes it into town and gives the country cleanser a run for its money…" Andrew Walker

"🙌❤️👏 one for every season please!" Will Kemp


"Absolutely fantastic 👏" Peter Benson

"Wait wait wait wait….what about JAKE tho?" Benjamin Ayres


And one follower responded with:

"Well that was surprising to say the least 😂
Expected another movie but what a turnaround at the end 😂"


I hope you enjoyed it, too! 

Be sure to look for Lacey's new Valentine's movie, An Unexpected Valentine, this Saturday, February 1st!

And you can find the Philosophy Purity line at Amazon or on the Philosophy website!


(Click on products below for more details!)

I hope this promo with Lacey puts a smile on your face!

Have a Blessed Day!

Net

Schedule Change to Hallmark Channel's Loveuary Movies and When Calls the Heart

The Wish Swap / When Calls the Heart / Sisterhood, Inc.
images via: Hallmark Media

A minor adjustment has been made to the previously announced schedule for the Hallmark Channel's 2025 Loveuary movies, and I wanted to make certain that everyone who visits here is informed of this update.

The recent change is a minor swap of two movies airing in February, plus Hearties will also want to note that When Calls the Heart will air at a different time and day.

The Wish Swap, starring Emily Tennant and Jake Foy, will now premiere on Saturday, February 8th, at 8pm/7c. Pascale Hutton (When Calls the Heart) will have a role in this movie (press image seen below), and you'll also see Crystal Lowe (Signed, Sealed, Delivered) in the supporting cast.

The Wish Swap
image via: Hallmark Media

Sisterhood, Inc., starring Rachael Leigh Cook, Daniella Monet, and Leonidas Gulaptis, will now premiere on Saturday, February 22nd, at 8pm/7c.

Why did the schedule change? My guess is that Hallmark decided to switch these movies around since Pascale Hutton is in the film The Wish Swap, and When Calls the Heart will be airing that same Saturday night at a special time - 10pm/9c.!

So... why is When Calls the Heart airing on Saturday night on February 8th and not at it's usual time on Sunday night? The weekend in question coincides with Super Bowl Sunday, which falls on February 9th. Therefore, it seems justified to reschedule the air date to Saturday, as millions of viewers will be focused on the game on Sunday.

10 p.m. may be considered somewhat late, which could lead to some viewers expressing dissatisfaction; however, I am confident that dedicated fans will still tune in to watch or record the program regardless.

See the full Hallmark Channel Loveuary Schedule - here!

Happy watching, everyone!

Blessings,

Net

This Weekend: Let Hallmark's New Valentine Movie and 'When Calls the Heart' Sweep You Off Your Feet...

Happy Weekend, Friends!

It's the last weekend of January and the Hallmark Channel is premiering their first Valentine-themed movie for 2025 this Saturday night! This is also Hallmark's last *Winter Escape* movie for the month. Laci J. Mailey (Chesapeake Shores) stars opposite of David Elsendoorn (My Norwegian Holiday) in The Perfect Setting.

Some people have said they didn't quite recognize Laci J. Mailey from the poster with her shorter, blonde hair since they are used to seeing her as a brunette, so I wanted to mention that, yes, it is her! Laci portrayed Jess, the youngest of the O'Brien sisters, on Chesapeake Shores.

Also, Saturday is January 25th... so that marks 11 months 'til Christmas! I'll probably watch one of the Christmas movies I missed over the holidays, but I haven't picked which one, yet. If you have something Christmassy you are watching this weekend, please share in comments below. There are lots of Christmas movies actually airing Friday night on TV, as well, on the Hallmark Channel, Great American Family, and Hallmark Family. Plus, UPtv will air two holiday movies over the weekend and Hallmark Mystery will air one. See the schedule below.

And Sunday night, there's a new episode of "When Calls the Heart" on the Hallmark Channel called the "Dancing Teens"! The Charleston dance (as you can see in the second image above) has taken over Hope Valley... unless Molly, who is opposed, can stop this scandalous behavior.

See all of the details below...


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Friday, January 24, 2025:

'Tis the Season to be Irish ... Hallmark Channel ... 5pm
Christmas on Windmill Way ... Great American Family ... 6pm
Karen Kingsbury's The Bridge Part 1 ... Hallmark Family ... 6pm
A Merry Scottish Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 7pm
A Little Women's Christmas ... Great American Family ... 8pm
Karen Kingsbury's The Bridge Part 2 ... Hallmark Family ... 8pm
Jingle Bell Princess ... Great American Family ... 10pm


Saturday, January 25, 2025:

A Holiday Hideout ... UPtv ... 11:30am

Note: This movie (also known as A Christmas Witness) is not rated in the TV guide I checked, but I would say it is TV-14, at least, with adult, mature themes.


Sunday, January 26, 2025:

A Christmas Thief ... UPtv ... 9:30am
Murder, She Baked: A Plum Pudding Mystery ... Hallmark Mystery ... 2pm


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Saturday, January 25, 2025:

The Perfect Setting

Storyline: An aspiring jewelry designer returns to Belgium to visit her grandfather and hopefully win the Valentines Day Diamond Contest.

The Perfect Setting

Premieres Saturday, January 25, 2025

at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel

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Sunday, January 26, 2025:

When Calls the Heart

Episode 4 - Dancing Teens

Storyline: Elizabeth helps Allie plan a birthday dance, and Nathan struggles with Allie growing up. Rosemary and Bill team up again to investigate a train robbery. Lucas lends Edie a hand.

When Calls the Heart

Premieres Sunday, January 26, 2025

at 9pm/8c. on the Hallmark Channel

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I hope you all have a great weekend planned. Mine, as usual, includes spending time with family and worship.

As I'm writing, we are receiving more snow! I feel like singing, "Walkin' in a Winter Wonderland!" The flakes were heavier earlier, but now it is a soft, gentle snowfall. It's incredible to hear stories from my family, who live down south and are experiencing snow, which they haven't seen in years. I know those Southern states aren't used to it, so I pray the people there will be safe. Are any of you experiencing an unusual snowfall in your area?

What a perfect time it is to stay inside from the cold and watch something fun on TV!

I'm looking forward to the next all-new episode of When Calls the Heart. I think it's cute that the kids want to dance, but Molly feels their behavior is outrageous. That sounds aptly appropriate for the 1920's era. Since Molly is speaking out against the dance to the mayor and council and the kids are being persistent in doing it, this episode is giving me Footloose vibes in a G-rated sort of way, of course. In the end, I think their dance will be completely innocent and sweet.

Please Note: I haven't pre-screened the new movie premiering this weekend. If you'd like to post a review on whether this movie is family-friendly, please share in the comments below. Thank you in advance to everyone who shares with us.

Once again, keep warm this weekend, everyone!

Blessings to You All!

Net

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❤️ SHARING HIS LOVE: ❤️

"Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’

The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these."

~Mark 12:30-31

🎬 Which Great American Family Movies & Series Earned Movieguide Award Nominations?

Fantastic news for Great American Family!

Several movies and actors from the burgeoning channel earned nominations for this year's 32nd Annual Movieguide Awards! Plus, the drama filled T.V. series "County Rescue" was also recognized in several notable categories.

Yearly, the mission behind the MovieGuide® Awards is to "honor movies, television, and streaming content that promotes inspiring and positive interactions, morals and values, and Biblical teachings."

Great American Family fits perfectly into that mold as the network and their streaming platform, Great American Pure Flix "features original Christmas movies, rom-coms and classic (and new!) series that celebrate faith, family, and country."

See the complete list of nominees below for the 2025 Movieguide Awards via Deadline.


The 32nd Annual Movieguide Awards Nominees:


BEST FAMILY MOVIE

THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER (2024)
DESPICABLE ME 4
INSIDE OUT 2
MUFASA: THE LION KING
THE WILD ROBOT


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BEST MOVIE FOR MATURE AUDIENCES

DUNE: PART TWO
KINGDOM OF THE PLANET OF THE APES
TWISTERS
UNSUNG HERO
YOUNG WOMAN AND THE SEA


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BEST FAMILY TV

BLUEY Episodes 348 and 349 “Ghostbasket” and “The Sign”
A CHRISTMAS LESS TRAVELED
CHRISTMAS UNDER THE NORTHERN LIGHTS
COUNTY RESCUE: Episode 1.5: “The Rescuer”
A LITTLE WOMEN’S CHRISTMAS


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BEST TV FOR MATURE AUDIENCES

THE BAXTERS: Episodes 1.1-1.8
THE BLOODY HUNDREDTH
BLUE BLOODS: Episode 14:10: “The Heart of a Saturday Night”
NCIS: Episode 22:4: “Sticks & Stones”
QUIET ON SET: THE DARK SIDE OF KIDS TV


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EPIPHANY PRIZE FOR MOVIES

THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER (2024)
CABRINI
SOUND OF HOPE: THE STORY OF POSSOM TROT
TRANSFORMERS ONE
UNSUNG HERO


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EPIPHANY PRIZE FOR TV

THE BAXTERS: Episodes 1.1-1.8
A CHRISTMAS LESS TRAVELED
CHRISTMAS UNDER THE NORTHERN LIGHTS
COUNTY RESCUE: Episode 1.5: “The Rescuer”
A LITTLE WOMEN’S CHRISTMAS


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FAITH & FREEDOM AWARD FOR MOVIES

BONHOEFFER: PASTOR. SPY. ASSASSIN.
CABRINI
GOD’S NOT DEAD: IN GOD WE TRUST
REAGAN
SOUND OF HOPE: THE STORY OF POSSOM TROT


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FAITH & FREEDOM AWARD FOR TV

BLUE BLOODS: Episode 14:10: “The Heart of a Saturday Night”
COUNTY RESCUE: Episode 1.5: “The Rescuer”
MASTERS OF THE AIR: Episode 1 and 2: “Part One” and “Part Two”
NCIS: Episode 22:4: “Sticks & Stones”
QUIET ON SET: THE DARK SIDE OF KIDS TV


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BEST DOCUMENTARY AWARD

AMERICANS WITH NO ADDRESS: THE DOCUMENTARY
THE BLUE ANGELS
THE BLOODY HUNDREDTH
FOUNDATIONS OF THE WEST: Episode III: “Christ, the Center of the World”
QUIET ON SET: THE DARK SIDE OF KIDS TV


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GRACE PRIZE FOR MOVIE PERFORMANCE

THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER (2024)
Beatrice Schneider

BONHOEFFER: PASTOR. SPY. ASSASSIN.
Jonas Dassler

CABRINI
Cristiana Dell’Anna

SOUND OF HOPE: THE STORY OF POSSOM TROT
Demetrius Grosse

UNSUNG HERO
Daisy Betts
Joel David Smallbone

THE WILD ROBOT
Lupita Nyong’o


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GRACE PRIZE FOR TV PERFORMANCE

COUNTY RESCUE: Episode 1.5: “The Rescuer”
Julia Reilly
Riley Hough

BLUE BLOODS: Episode 14:10: “The Heart of a Saturday Night”
Tom Selleck

A CHRISTMAS LESS TRAVELED
Candace Cameron Bure

A LITTLE WOMEN’S CHRISTMAS
Jillian Murray

CHRISTMAS UNDER THE NORTHERN LIGHTS
Jesse Hutch


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The Movieguide Awards Gala will take place Friday, February 7, at the Avalon Theatre in Hollywood.

Congrats to the Great American Family actors: Candace Cameron Bure, Jillian Murray, Jesse Hutch, Julia Reilly, and Riley Hough for your nominations!

And I must also extend congratulations to GAF for being nominated for these movies and series: A CHRISTMAS LESS TRAVELED, CHRISTMAS UNDER THE NORTHERN LIGHTS, COUNTY RESCUE, and A LITTLE WOMEN’S CHRISTMAS!

Typically, the awards program is televised each year. Last year, the event aired on Great American Family in March, and Danica McKellar and Trevor Donovan served as hosts. As I write this post, this information has not been released. Stay tuned for further details.

I hope you enjoy your next movie night!

Blessings to you all,

Net

images via: Movieguide / Great American Media

Pure Flix Movie Night on Great American Family + "Ainsley McGregor Mysteries" News!

image via: Great American Media

Happy Wednesday, Everyone!

TONIGHT is Pure Flix Movie Night on Great American Family, which means we will find heartwarming, inspirational films every Wednesday night on this channel.



January 22, 2025 Schedule:

Nothing is Impossible - 6p/5c.

Ainsley McGregor Mysteries: A Case for the WineMaker - 8p/7c.

The Abigail Mysteries - 10p/9c.

Promo for Pure Flix Movie Night:

Happy Wednesday! It’s @PureFlix movie night on #GreatAmericanFamily!@GAfamilyTV @candacecbure @Ansleygordon @DavidARWhite @TheCarlosPena @alexavega pic.twitter.com/OMDTpU4SF7

— It's A Wonderful Movie 🍿📺 (@awonderfulmovie) January 22, 2025

I hope many of you will enjoy these inspirational films from the Pure Flix streaming library!

In case any of you are wondering about the "Ainsley McGregor Mystery" series, a new mystery is coming soon titled: "The Ainsley McGregor Mysteries: A Case for the Yarn Maker," and in addition to that, Candace Cameron Bure will soon be filming a new Ainsley mystery titled: "Ainsley Mcgregor Mysteries: A Case For The Watchmaker." Filming begins on February 28, 2025.

Synopsis for "Ainsley Mcgregor Mysteries: A Case For The Watchmaker": Ainsley McGregor, a former criminologist-turned-professor with a knack for solving murders in the small town of Sweet River, Texas, investigates the cold case of a local woman’s husband’s mysterious death over a valuable family watch.

Hope you enjoyed this news!

Happy movie-watching,

Net

Premiere Date Announced for "When Hope Calls" Season 2 on Great American Family, Plus Christmas Movie Sequel Announcement and More

"When Hope Calls" image via: Great American Media

Wonderful news, Hopefuls & Hearties, "When Hope Calls" will premiere April 3, 2025 (my birthday, yay!) on Great American Pure Flix and April 6th on Great American Family!

The announcement was made during a Great American Family Facebook Live Event tonight with Cameron Mathison, Bill Abbott, and Cindy Busby, who will star in this all new season this Spring.

Two previews were shown during the live event for "When Hope Calls," and a preview was also shown for the movie, "Grounded," starring Danica McKellar and Trevor Donovan, and season 2 of the series, "County Rescue," with Brett Varvel and Kristin Wollet.

Karen Kingsbury promoted the film, "Someone Like You," based on her book with the same title. The faith-filled movie will premiere on Great American Family on February 22nd.

Beth Stern had a furry little friend join her as she discussed the upcoming special, "Great American Rescue Bowl," on February 9th at 12p/11c.

Eric Close spoke to Cameron and Bill about his faith-based football movie, "Average Joe," which will premiere on Great American Pure Flix on January 23rd.

Near the very end of the Facebook Live, Candace Cameron Bure revealed a sneak peek of "The Ainsley McGregor Mysteries: A Case for the Yarn Maker," and she shared that she and Cameron Mathison will have a sequel Christmas movie to their 2024 holiday film, "Home Sweet Christmas."

Watch the full Great American Family Facebook Live Event with Cameron Mathison and Bill Abbott hosting with these guests: Candace Cameron Bure, Beth Stern, Eric Close, Cindy Busby, Danica McKellar, Karen Kingsbury, and Brett Varvel.

Seeing how much faith and inspiration are both incorporated into many of the excellent family movies and TV series projects at Great American Family was terrific.

I hope you all enjoy watching!

Net

2 Hallmark Movies Newly Released on DVD Today with "When Hope Calls" Connection!

Both actresses from "When Hope Calls," Jocelyn Hudon and Cindy Busby, have Hallmark action-adventure movies being released on DVD today!

Jocelyn Hudon starred in the first season of "When Hope Calls," and Cindy Busby will star in season 2, set to premiere this year on Great American Family.

See all of the details below. 

This is Amazon's #1 New Release in Romance...


Hallmark 2 Movie Collection:
Falling in Love in Niagara
A Whitewater Romance

DVD Release Date: January 21, 2025

Click here for the current price at Amazon

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By the way, if you'd like more details on "When Hope Calls," Cindy Busby will be doing a Facebook Live Event TONIGHT on Great American Family's Facebook page. (Tuesday, January 21st at 8pm EST.) Great American Media CEO Bill Abbott stated on X that Cindy will be answering questions about "When Hope Calls"!

I'm hoping I can be there at that time, and I hope many of you can also join in!

Blessings, 

Net

Great American Family Announces Facebook Live Event Looking Forward to 2025…

I don't often post on Sunday, but I just had to quickly share some wonderful news with all of you Great American Family fans!

GAF announced this morning that several members of the channel will gather for a Live Facebook Event this coming Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 8pm EST. to share hope, prayers, and exciting news for the channel in 2025.

See all of the details in Great American Family's post below...

Join our Great American Family as we come together in hope and prayer for brighter days ahead in 2025. While we discuss our premieres for this year, we will also uplift those affected by the LA fires through support and prayer shining a light on the power of faith, community, and… pic.twitter.com/PPgfGS7BY9

— Great American Family (@GAfamilyTV) January 19, 2025

Have a blessed Sunday, everyone! 

Net

💕 Warm Your Heart This Weekend with New Movies, Christmas Classics, and When Calls the Heart...

Hello, friends!

Another weekend is upon us! Is it just me, or is it amazing how much time has already passed since Christmas? Only 2 more weeks left in January! And... I must admit, my family and I are still watching leftover Christmas movies!!! In fact, I've been meaning to add more Christmas movie reviews, and if you'd like to share some, too, please feel free to do so. I know many of us are still trying to play catch up with the Christmas movies we missed over the holidays.

Each season of the year brings it's own special uniqueness and beauty! This winter, however, has been exceptionably cold for us here in the Midwest, so I've appreciated the beauty more from the indoors, than when I must be out in it, as we do chores around our farm. We attempted to build a snowman, but the snow was just too cold to pack or roll. Funny enough, you actually need a little warmer weather, around 30 degrees. (Yeah, that is considered warm for us these days!)

Currently, we have a good 3-4 inches of snow on the ground, and we are anticipating, maybe, a couple more inches coming our way soon! Then, next week, we are expecting the extreme Polar Vortex. Brrrr!!! Is your area receiving it, too? Even the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump in Washington, D.C., which historically has taken place at the West Front of the Capitol, is moving indoors to the Capitol Rotunda due to severe weather concerns for Monday, January 20th. I think that was a very smart decision. I'm praying anyone who is outside will be able to find shelter in these bitter cold days to come.

If your weather is also frigid, then this weekend is definitely the right time to stay in, keep warm, and enjoy a good movie or two!

See my suggestions below...


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Friday Night Christmas Classics - 

January 17, 2025:

Great American Family:

Peppermint & Postcards ... 6pm
A Christmas Less Traveled ... 8pm
A Hot Cocoa Christmas ... 10pm


Hallmark Channel:

A Very Vermont Christmas ... 5pm
Santa Tell Me ... 7pm


Hallmark Family:

The Angel Tree ... 6pm
The Gift of Peace ... 8pm


*The Hallmark Channel is having a Winter Escape Movie Marathon all weekend, which includes two Christmas movies: "Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story" airs Saturday, January 18th, at 12pm/11c. and "Sense, Sensibility & Snowmen" airs Sunday, January 19th, at 9am/10c.

*Hallmark Family will also be airing 2 bonus Christmas movies on Saturday - "Window Wonderland" at 1pm/12c. and "Crashing Through the Snow" at 5pm/4c.

*Hallmark Mystery will air "Mystery on Mistletoe Lane" on Saturday, January 18th, at 8pm/7c.

*Please Note: Both "Peppermint & Postcards" and "Crashing Through the Snow" are stories that are focused around divorced couples. And "The Gift of Peace" is a beautiful movie, but the subject matter is about the loss of a spouse or loved one, so this movie is better suited for a mature audience.


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Saturday, January 18, 2025:

A Priceless Love

Storyline: After realizing one of the “gently used” items in her secondhand store is actually an antique teapot worth $80K, Rose McGovern finds herself the sights of Joe Burnsides an ambitious antique broker. He’s determined to buy the teapot from Rose, but she refuses to sell until she can find the original owner.

A Priceless Love

Premieres Saturday, January 18, 2025

at 8pm/7c. on Great American Family

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Saturday, January 18, 2025:

My Argentine Heart

Storyline: Abril goes to Argentina to save her family ranch from being bought by her ex. But when outside forces threaten the ranch the pair must come together, rekindling their love in the process.

My Argentine Heart

Saturday, January 18, 2025

at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel

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Sunday, January 19, 2025:

When Calls the Heart

Episode 3 - All That Glitters

Elizabeth and Nathan uncover Oliver’s secret, and Rosemary worries Lee has a secret of his own. Allie’s interest is piqued when Earl Wyatt returns to town.

When Calls the Heart

Airs Sunday, January 19, 2025

at 9pm/c. on the Hallmark Channel

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I hope you all have a nice, enjoyable weekend. Be well, everyone. I've had lots of extended family members have the cold and flu, lately, so I know it is going around something fierce... so be sure to take care all.

I'm looking forward to seeing the movie on Great American Family. I love the story premise of searching for the owner of a valuable china piece. That sounds very interesting. It kind of reminds me of two Hallmark Christmas movies I love, The Christmas Ring and A Little Christmas Charm.

For all of you "Heartland" fans, don't forget, UPtv will have the second episode of Season 17 on Sunday night at 7pm/6c.

Also, on Sunday night... I'm looking forward to the new episode of "When Calls the Heart." I really appreciate the way the importance of family and faith has been woven into this season. I'm hoping we will see even more faith elements. I've included a video clip of one of my favorite scenes from last week's episode below. I hope it touches your soul as much as it has touched mine.

Please Note: I haven't pre-screened the new movies or TV series episodes premiering this weekend. If you'd like to post a review on whether these films are family-friendly, please share in the comments below. Thank you so much to everyone who shares with us.

Keep warm this weekend, everyone.

Blessings to You All!

Net

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❤️ SHARING HIS LOVE: ❤️

"God’s voice thunders in marvelous ways; He does great things beyond our understanding. He says to the snow, ‘Fall on the earth,’ and to the rain shower, ‘Be a mighty downpour.’ So that everyone he has made may know His work, He stops all people from their labor."

– Job 37:5-6

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Trevor Donovan Shares "When Hope Calls" Sneak Peek and Premiere News

Trevor Donovan shared today, to the social media platform X, a sneak peek of "When Hope Calls" with a hopeful message on when Season 2 will air.

Sneak peek video via Trevor Donovan:

Sneak Peek: Constable Jim sneaking up on some bad dudes. 🤘
And, I'm hearing Season 2 starts around April. #WhenHopeCalls pic.twitter.com/6S9XbNsPpj

— Trevor Donovan (@TrevDon) January 16, 2025

The caption to Trevor's post:

"Sneak Peek: Constable Jim sneaking up on some bad dudes. 🤘
And, I'm hearing Season 2 starts around April. #WhenHopeCalls"


Hopefully, we will receive confirmation on this premiere date from Great American Family soon! Stay tuned!

Have a blessed day,

Net

👑 Hallmark is Giving Viewers the Royal Treatment with Three New Movie Releases

Hallmark is rolling out the royal red carpet once again!

All three of these new movies are romantic comedies with a royal theme.

It's currently unclear when these films, released by Hallmark Media, will air on the Hallmark Channel.

Check out the posters and plot details below...

THE RELUCTANT ROYAL

Starring: Andrew Walker and Emilie de Ravin

Storyline: Philly mechanic Johnny is surprised to learn that his long-lost father is a duke. But the duke isn’t quite what he expected, nor are his growing feelings for the duke’s advisor Prudence.

THE ROYAL WE

Starring: Mallory Jansen and Charlie Carrick

Storyline: When her older sister elopes with a non-royal, Princess Bea who has lived her life away from her royal duties must now step in and honor the arranged marriage to a small kingdom prince.

ROYAL-ISH

Starring: Nichole Sakura and William Moseley

Storyline: Lacey is an amusement park princess who befriends 8-year-old Rose, a real-life princess, and is recruited by her handsome father to travel to their kingdom and be the new governess.


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Please share your thoughts on these movies in comments below.

Will you give the films a royal welcome or the royal brushoff?

I'm fully aware that some viewers enjoy the royal movie theme, while others do not, but hopefully, there will be a few delightful stories here.

Stay tuned for more details...

Net

New Hallmark DVDs Center on Sports and Romance

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'Tis the season for football, basketball, tennis, and all sorts of sports, and Hallmark has you covered with their new "For the Love of the Game" DVD collection that features all of these sports and more!

Plus, Hallmark has a new 2-DVD romantic comedy collection. 

See details below...


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Hallmark 6-Movie Collection:
*A Winning Team
*Taking a Shot at Love
*Game Set Love
*Love on the Right Course
*Hearts in the Game
*Fourth Down and Love

DVD Release Date: April 8, 2025

Click here for the current price at Amazon

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Hallmark 2-Movie Collection:
*Junebug
*His and Hers

DVD Release Date: April 15, 2025

Click here for the current price at Amazon

*Note: I want to remind you that there is one brief caution in the movie Junebug. See reviews here.


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There are some good movie choices here. I'm a fan of two of the sports movies: Love on the Right Course, starring Ashley Newbrough and Marcus Rosner, and Fourth Down and Love, starring Pascale Hutton and Ryan Paevey.

I also really enjoyed seeing Lacey Chabert and Brennan Elliott together again in the delightful rom-com, His & Hers.

If you'd like to check out more DVD's coming out in 2025, click here!

Happy movie-watching!

Net

🎬 A Quick Easter Egg in the Great American Family 2025 Promo Hints More Movies to Come...

image: Great American Media

At the beginning of the year, Great American Family released a new commercial highlighting the programming coming up this year in 2025. I've previously shared most of the movies included in the promo seen below...

(click the white arrow button in the red box to play)


*The Ainsley McGregor Mysteries: A Case for the Yarn Maker
starring Candace Cameron Bure (A Christmas Less Traveled)

*Karen Kingsbury's Someone Like You 
starring Sarah Fisher (Meet Me Under the Mistletoe)

*Grounded
starring Trevor Donovan (A Little Women's Christmas)
and Danica McKellar (A Cinderella Christmas Ball)

*For the Love of Chocolate
starring Rhiannon Fish (A Christmas Castle Proposal)
and Jesse Hutch (Christmas Under the Northern Lights)

*A Snapshot of Forever
starring Natalie Dreyfuss (The Nanny Express)
and Anthony Konechny (Perfect Match)

*A Priceless Love
starring Erin Agostino (Cider and Sunsets)
and Luke Humphrey (Love and the Radio Star)

image: Great American Media

And now for the Easter egg... hidden in plain sight! In the promo there's a screenshot of Actress Kristina Cole Geddes, who you may recognize from her previous Great American Family movies Christmas in Pine Valley and Romantic Rewrite.

After a quick search, I discovered this image is from the movie, The Wedding Arrangement, which is a Reel One Entertainment film from 2021. Have any of you seen it? It can currently be streamed through Peacock.

image: Reel One Entertainment

Kristina's costar is Cody Griffis. I checked his IMDB, but I didn't recognize any of his previous work.

"The Wedding Arrangement" storyline via Reel One Entertainment: When talented botanist Violet needs help preparing flower arrangements for a high-profile wedding, she calls upon Jack, a handsome nature photographer who has taken over responsibility for his grandfather’s flower shed. As they discover that they share an interest in the mysterious and elusive Youtan flower, can they ensure the wedding is a success while allowing their mutual passion for discovery and adventure to bloom once again and find love in the process?

Apparently, based on the promo currently airing on Great American Family, "The Wedding Arrangement" may also be coming in the future on GAF, so perhaps we'll see even more Reel One Entertainment movies added to their collection.

image: Reel One Entertainment

I personally keep hoping GAF will add the ROE movie Meet Me in New York, starring Corey Sevier and Brooke Nevin, to their channel line-up. I've seen this movie 3 or 4 times via streaming, and I think it would be a fantastic fit for them. It's such a fun, delightful rom-com. Plus, the leads are well-known and well-liked. I can't believe one of the networks hasn't snatched it up already!

Is there any ROE movie you'd like to see on Great American Family?

Which new movie or series are you most looking forward to on Great American Family in 2025?

I must say, I am very excited to see more of Candace's Ainsley McGregor Mysteries, and although it wasn't included in this promo, I am most enthusiastic about the When Hope Calls series.

Please share your thoughts in comments below.

Blessings on your day!

Net