🔎 Our First Clue! 🔎 Hallmark Mystery's April 2025 Movie Premiere Revealed (with "When Calls the Heart" Connection!)

I'm expecting Hallmark Media to soon release details on the movies premiering in April on the Hallmark Channel, and I'm hoping one of them will be a DaySpring Easter-themed movie, but we'll have to wait and see! (We've had two movies in the last two years, The Blessing Bracelet in 2023 and An Easter Bloom in 2024.)

In the meantime, Hallmark has released details on its new mystery movie premiere coming to Hallmark Mystery this April. The film is "Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: A Lesson in Murder," which initially premiered on the streaming platform Hallmark+ on October 3, 2024.

This marks the second Hallmark Mystery premiere of the year, which originally debuted on Hallmark+. (The first movie to also do this was "The Jane Mysteries: A Deadly Prescription," which premiered in January.)


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Movie Details:

Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: A Lesson in Murder

Premiere Date: Thursday, April 10 at 8/7c.

Starring: Skyler Samuels, Evan Roderick and Marilu Henner

Storyline: When a student from Aurora's true crime literature class is found murdered outside the diner where she works, Aurora takes it upon herself to figure out the real culprit.

Promo Video:



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I'm trying to recall if anyone here reviewed this movie back in October. I checked the Streaming Movies Reviews page and didn't see a review there. Anyway, if any of you have seen it and would like to share a quick thought or review, please do so in comments below. (with no mystery spoilers, of course!)

The "When Calls the Heart" connection to this movie is Kavan Smith, who is pictured in a few photos above. It looks like he plays an interesting character named Ricky. Could he be the suspect???

Also, I've had several people ask me when we might see the next "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" movie installment that has already been filmed, "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: To the Moon and Back." Honestly, at this point, I don't know. With Eric Mabius' recent legal troubles and arrest, it might take a while before we see it. You might recall, it was years before "Garage Sale Mysteries" made its way back to Hallmark, after Lori Loughlin was indicted in the college admissions scandal, so it's hard to say what decision will be made here for "Signed, Sealed, Delivered." I think many fans are thinking this will likely be the end of this series. I'm hoping that's not the case and there can be some sort of redemption here; frankly, isn't that what "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" is all about... forgiveness, reconciliation, and second chances.

On a brighter note, I hope we have some lovely Spring movies ahead. Stay tuned for more details on the April movie premieres!

Happy Sleuthing!

Net🔎

FOUR Well-Known Hallmark & Great American Family Actors Join "Blue Ridge: The Series"

The cast of Blue Ridge: The Series is currently filming season 2, which will include the return of regular cast members: Johnathon Schaech, Sarah Lancaster, Taegen Burns, Tom Proctor, Avianna Mynhier, Greg Perrow, A Martinez, and more.

Plus, this upcoming season of Blue Ridge: The Series will have some special guest stars you are sure to recognize from various TV movies...

Producer, Director, and Writer Gary Wheeler with Sarah Drew and Johnathon Schaech
image via: Gary Wheeler

Sarah Drew

Actress Sarah Drew has starred in the Hallmark movies, Christmas in Vienna, One Summer, Guiding Emily, and Branching Out.

She also starred in the faith-based comedy film, Mom's Night Out, the Lifetime movie, Christmas Pen Pals, the Great American Pure Flix streaming movie, Birthright Outlaw, the Hallmark+ streaming series, Mistetoe Murders, and many more!

Producer, Director, and Writer Gary Wheeler with Eric Close and Johnathon Schaech
image via: Gary Wheeler

Eric Close

Actor Eric Close is well-known for a number of faith-based and TV movies, including INSP's Legal Action, Hallmark's Follow the Stars Home, Christmas in the Air, A Christmas Love Story, Angel Falls: A Novel Holiday, and To Have and To Holiday.

Eric has also starred in the Great American Pure Flix films The Mulligan and Average Joe.

Jesse Hutch with Producer, Director, and Writer Gary Wheeler
image via: Gary Wheeler

Jesse Hutch

Actor Jesse Hutch has starred in many TV rom-coms and Christmas movies for Hallmark, UPtv, Lifetime, and Great American Family.

His acting credits include Let it Snow, Harvest Moon, How to Fall in Love, My Boyfriends' Dogs, and Christmas in Toyland for Hallmark, My Birthday Romance and Love on the Road for UPtv, Becoming Santa and A Very Vintage Christmas for Lifetime, B&B Merry, A Christmas Blessing, Christmas Under the Northern Lights, A Little Women's Christmas, and For the Love of Chocolate for Great American Family and many more.

Jesse is also currently starring in Homestead: The Series.

Kristoffer Polaha with Producer, Director, and Writer Gary Wheeler
image via: Gary Wheeler

Kristoffer Polaha

Kristoffer Polaha is well known for a number of Hallmark movies, most notably are A Biltmore Christmas, Mystery 101, A Dickens of a Holiday, Double Holiday, Small Town Christmas, Pearl in Paradise, Rocky Mountain Christmas, Hearts of Christmas, The Christmas Quest, and more.

He also starred in the faith-based, inspirational films Run the Race and Where Hope Grows.

Kristoffer is currently wearing multiple hats as an actor, producer, and director for the 2025 film Mimics, where he not only stars but also takes the helm behind the camera.



Cast pictures on & off the set of Blue Ridge: The Series...

"Blue Ridge: The Series" cast
image via: Kevin Lawson

"Blue Ridge: The Series" cast & crew
image via: Kristoffer Polaha

A Martinez, Johnathon Schaech, Melissa Ordway Gaston, Kristoffer Polaha, and Jesse Hutch
image via: Melissa Ordway Gaston

Actress Sarah Lancaster, who is an original cast member of Blue Ridge: The Series, is also widely known from her TV movies, Christmas in the Smokies (INSP), Love Finds You in Sugarcreek and Christmas on Holly Lane (UPtv), 'Tis the Season for Love, Along Came a Nanny, and Looking for Mr. Right (Hallmark).

Johnathon Schaech, Sarah Lancaster, and Bruce Boxleitner
image via: Bruce Boxleitner

Actor Bruce Boxleitner (Christmas Under the Northern Lights, Matchmaker Mysteries, Holiday Date, Wedding Bells, Cedar Cove) was one of the guest stars in the first season; he will also be returning for season 2.

The premiere date for season 2 of Blue Ridge: The Series hasn't been revealed yet.

Last year, season 1 began on the streaming service Western Bound, and a few months later, Blue Ridge: The Series made its way to INSP.

As mentioned in an earlier press release, Blue Ridge: The Series season 2 is set to debut on Western Bound, as well.

Stay tuned for further details on "Blue Ridge: The Series."

Blessings on your day!

Net

🚨 Happy Anniversary "County Rescue" 🚨 Reminder: Catch "County Rescue" Season 1 Marathon TODAY on Great American Family

Happy Anniversary to the cast and crew of "County Rescue" ... and everyone behind the scenes who made this faith-based medical drama show possible!

"County Rescue" made its debut on Great American Family on February 26, 2024, kicking off its first episode last year.

New episodes of "County Rescue" Season 2 are currently airing Sunday nights on Great American Family; however, if you'd like to watch "County Rescue" Season 1 from the beginning, you can catch all 5 episodes TODAY, Wednesday, February 26th, beginning at 6pm/5c.


Here's the schedule...

Wednesday, February 26th:
(Times below in Eastern Standard Time)

Pilot (Season 1, Episode 1) - 6pm

Fall By Myself (Season 1, Episode 2) - 6:45pm

Holding Out for a Hero (Season 1, Episode 3) - 7:30pm

Stuck Between a Hero and a Griffin (Season 1, Episode 4) - 8:15pm

Rescuer (Season 1, Episode 5) - 9pm

After the Flood (Season 2, Episode 1) - 9:45pm


Then, the episodes repeat...

Pilot (Season 1, Episode 1) - 10:30pm

Fall By Myself (Season 1, Episode 2) - 11:15pm

Holding Out for a Hero (Season 1, Episode 3) - 12am

Stuck Between a Hero and a Griffin (Season 1, Episode 4) - 12:45pm

Rescuer (Season 1, Episode 5) - 1:30am

After the Flood (Season 2, Episode 1) - 2:15am


Only four episodes repeat again...

Pilot (Season 1, Episode 1) - 3am

Fall By Myself (Season 1, Episode 2) - 3:45pm

Holding Out for a Hero (Season 1, Episode 3) - 4:30am

Stuck Between a Hero and a Griffin (Season 1, Episode 4) - 5:15am


As you can see in the schedule above, the first episode of season 2 is also included in this marathon.

Further new episodes of "County Rescue" season 2 air on Sunday nights on Great American Family.

*Please note: "County Rescue" is an excellent family show filled with faith, courage, and inspiration; however, some of the medical drama may be too intense for young children. This series is best suited for mature preteens and up.

I hope many of you will enjoy watching,

Net

INSP's March 2025 Programming Will Rope You In...

image courtesy: INSP

For all of you who enjoy Westerns and stories of the American Frontier with patriotic spirit, I wanted to include the programming highlights coming up this March on INSP. (see below)

The INSP channel is also known for great movies and series, such as Christmas in the Smokies, County Line, Far Haven, The Legend of 5 Mile Cave, Blue Ridge, and many more.


INSP's March Schedule:

These four classic films are new to INSP...

Network Movie Premieres:

Bite the Bullet, starring Gene Hackman, Candice Bergen, James Coburn, and Ben Johnson: In 1908, a Western newspaper sponsors a tough cross-country horse race, attracting a colorful crew of ambitious contestants willing to endure 700 miles of unforgiving desert and rugged terrain. Who has the grit and the horsepower to win?

Taggart, starring Dan Duryea and Tony Young: When a stampede, planned by a rancher, kills a settler's parents, he seeks justice. The settler wins in a fair gunfight, but now faces revenge from the dead rancher's father. With killers on his trail, the settler flees into hostile Apache territory.

The Second Time Around, starring Debbie Reynolds, Steve Forrest, Andy Griffith, and Thelma Ritter: In the early 1900s, a widow and her children head West. What they find is an untamed Arizona town, filled with rough characters. The widow quickly strives to clean things up, winning the praise of many and the affections of two very different men.

Vengeance Valley, starring Burt Lancaster and Joanne Dru: A Colorado rancher contends with his two sons, one biological and the other adopted, who are fighting over control of the massive family property. Which brother will come out on top in this family battle for cash and cattle?


I hope many of you will enjoy the Western films this March on INSP.

Happy trails,

Net

🌟🎄 Happy 10 Months 'til Christmas, Everyone 🎄🌟 (Check Out Hallmark's Christmas Announcement, the Upcoming Christmas Schedule, and More!)

Today is February 25th, which means we've hit the mark of 2 months since Christmas 2024 and 10 months 'til this upcoming Christmas 2025!!!

Now that February is almost over, March will soon be here, and spring is literally right around the corner!

But for those of us who love a little bit of Christmas mixed in all year, how have you been doing with that? Are you watching the weekly Friday night Christmas movie classics on Great American Family, the Hallmark Channel, and Hallmark Family? I've recently enjoyed catching many great movies, like A Christmas Blessing, Catering Christmas, and Holiday Crashers.

And if you're curious about this upcoming Friday, well, here's the schedule with SEVEN Christmas movies to choose from:

Friday, February 28, 2025:

Private Princess Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 5pm
A Brush with Christmas ... Great American Family ... 6pm
Karen Kingsbury's Maggie's Christmas Miracle ... Hallmark Family ... 6pm
All I Need for Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 7pm
A Christmas Miracle for Daisy ... Great American Family ... 8pm
A Shoe Addict's Christmas ... Hallmark Family ... 8pm
Angel Falls Christmas ... Great American Family ... 10pm
A Brush with Christmas ... Great American Family ... 12am
A Christmas Miracle for Daisy ... Great American Family ... 2am
Angel Falls Christmas ... Great American Family ... 4am


The two must-watch Friday night Christmas movies for me are: A Christmas Miracle for Daisy and A Shoe Addict's Christmas!

If you love Christmas year-round, then be sure to check out the Christmas TV Schedule for upcoming Christmas movies airing in February and March.

Hallmark promised a special Christmas announcement today, and they delivered! The Hallmark Christmas Experience is returning weekends NOVEMBER 28 thru DECEMBER 21 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Tickets will be available in June. See more details at https://experiencehallmarkchristmas.com.




I hope you all have a great day! I'm planning to watch a Christmas movie tonight that I haven't seen yet, "Engaged by Christmas," starring Brittany Bristow and Marcus Rosner.

And if you're wondering, yes, I still have a few (or more) new Christmas movies from the 2024 Christmas movie season to go! Last week, I squeezed in watching some streaming Christmas movies that didn't make it to TV. (Now I know why none of the networks snatched them up.) Some were just okay, and the rest were not-so-good. (That's my polite way of saying that some of the movies were honestly awful.) I'm writing up some reviews that will be posted to the 2024 Christmas Movie Review Page soon. If you'd also like to review any of the 2024 Christmas movies, please feel free to do so!

If you're planning to watch something Christmassy today, or if you'll be watching Christmas on Friday night, please share which movie you'll be watching in comments below.

Happy 10 Months 

'til Christmas, Everyone!!!

May your day be

Merry & Bright!

Net🎄

🔎 Which Hallmark Actress Reveals Mystery Movie News? 🔎 The Cat's Out of the Bag!

I have some exciting news to share with all you Sleuthers out there!

Another Hallmark Mystery is set to receive a new movie this year! This will be the second installment in this mystery series.

The lead actress from the upcoming Hallmark Mystery Series just announced this thrilling update during a podcast interview for another show.

Fans of the first film, like myself, are sure to be excited!

So... which mystery am I talking about???

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The answer is...

"Nelly Knows Mysteries"!

While being interviewed for "When Calls the Heart," Pascale Hutton revealed to the Suspenders Unbuttoned Podcast, that she and Kavan Smith would be returning to film another movie for the mystery series in a couple months!

I really loved the first "Nelly Knows Mysteries," so I'm thrilled to see the series returning! I'm a huge fan of Pascale and Kavan, whether they're playing Lee and Rosemary on "When Calls the Heart" or starring in their different rom-coms, and now in mysteries! Their chemistry is simply amazing!

The following interview (below) features Pascale Hutton, along with Sarah and Julie from the *Suspenders Unbuttoned Podcast*.
(If you'd specifically like to see the moment Pascale mentions "Nelly Knows Mysteries," simply advance to 43 minutes and 50 seconds in.)




Here are some responses from fans who heard this news today:

⬤ Love Pascale and excited for another Nelly Knows 🎉 great interview!

⬤ Great interview, Pascal is so much fun, and you ladies too!!!😊💕
Nellie Knows 2nd installment..exciting!

⬤ So excited!!! I may or may not watch Nelly Knows at least once a week 😊

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I would love to know what you think about this movie news, too! Please share in comments below.

Happy Sleuthing!

Net🔎

💕 More to LOVE this Last Weekend in February with New TV Movies, "When Calls the Heart," and the Return of "County Rescue"

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Happy Weekend, Friends!

This weekend, there are two new movie premieres, plus a new episode of "When Calls the Heart" on the Hallmark Channel, and "County Rescue" Season 2 begins on Great American Family!

Last night, I streamed "County Rescue" early through Great American Pure Flix, so I wrote up a brief review below. No spoilers included; I promise!

And, in case you missed my previous post, Great American Family will be airing all of the season 1 "County Rescue" episodes on Wednesday, February 26th. (see schedule times - here)

See all of the details for the new programming this weekend below...


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Saturday, February 22, 2025:

Sisterhood, Inc.

Storyline: Corporate exec Megan starts a board of directors to improve her younger sister's chaotic life and finds romance with a psych professor who uncovers her tough demeanor.

Sisterhood, Inc.

Premieres Saturday, February 22, 2025

at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel

edit via: It's a Wonderful LifeStyle

*If you like Daniella Monet's pink floral dress seen in the image above and the Sisterhood, Inc. poster, click here for details!



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Saturday, February 22, 2025:

Karen Kingsbury’s Someone Like You

Storyline: After the tragic loss of his best friend, a grieving young architect sets out to find her secret twin sister, who was separated from her sibling when she was just an embryo.

Karen Kingsbury’s Someone Like You

Catch the Cable Premiere
Saturday, February 22, 2025

at 8pm/7c. on Great American Family

*Please note: This movie contains adult themes such as... IVF (In vitro fertilization) pregnancy, the death of a young adult, a medical crisis, emotional distress, etc...

*You may also want to note that the runtime for the movie "Someone Like You" is 1 hour and 58 minutes; therefore, with commercials, the movie is 3 hours long.



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Sunday, February 23, 2025:

County Rescue

Season 2, Episode 1 - After the Flood:

With Duke's return fast approaching, Dani realizes her job is on the line; she questions God's path for her as she discovers her ex-fiance is back in town and faces a family emergency.

County Rescue

Airs Sunday, February 23, 2025

at 8pm/7c. on Great American Family

Review: I watched the first episode of County Rescue early through Great American Pure Flix. This was an excellent opener to the second season, which begins with an inspirational scripture and a quick recap of highlights from season 1.

This EMT team is genuinely a close-knit group that collaborates nearly seamlessly. They face challenges with resilience, integrity, and a strong belief in each other and God.

Once again, Dani struggles with her feelings of belonging and uncertainty about the future, especially with the return of her ex-fiance. And it's obvious Dani's fellow EMT co-worker, Tim, has feelings for her, but I'm not sure she'll ever see him as more than a friend.

I remember hearing that the episodes for season 2 would be an hour long, but I noticed that the first episode was only about 30 minutes. With commercials, however, the show will air for 45 minutes on Great American Family.

Even within the limited timeframe, there are still plenty of impactful and heartwarming scenes. This first episode features a bit of light medical drama, making it more appropriate for mature pre-teens and older.

It was delightful to reconnect with these characters, and I can't wait to see them work through the new challenges that await them. ~Net


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Sunday, February 23, 2025:

When Calls the Heart

Season 12, Episode 8 - The Show Must Go On:

Rosemary's play gets a new venue and a new cast. Elizabeth takes her curriculum to the airwaves. Faith helps a friend make a decision. Lucas faces unexpected opposition.

When Calls the Heart

Airs Sunday, February 23, 2025

at 9pm/8c. on the Hallmark Channel

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I hope you all enjoy the new movies/episodes this weekend. In case you missed it, I posted a review above for County Rescue.

Recently, I checked out some online reviews for "Someone Like You," and it seems like critics on Rotten Tomatoes have pretty mixed opinions and there are some mixed reviews on IMDB from movie goers, as well. Have any of you seen it? If so, I would love to know your thoughts on it.

*Also, if you're curious about the Christmas movies airing on Friday night, be sure to visit the Christmas Schedule. I'll be keeping this page updated all throughout the year.

Please note: I haven't pre-screened the new movies listed above. If you'd like to post a review on whether a film is family-friendly, please share in the comments.

Blessings on your weekend,

Net

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SHARING HIS LOVE:

"So now faith, hope, and love abide,

these three; but the greatest of these is love."

~1 Corinthians 13:13

"For God so loved the world, 

that he gave his only Son, 

that whoever believes in him 

should not perish 

but have eternal life."

~John 3:16

"Love is patient and kind; 

love does not envy or boast; 

it is not arrogant or rude. 

It does not insist on its own way; 

it is not irritable or resentful; 

it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, 

but rejoices with the truth. 

Love bears all things, 

believes all things, 

hopes all things, 

endures all things."

~ 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

images via: Hallmark Media / Great American Media

🎄 Hallmark Teases BIG Christmas Announcement!!!

Hallmark takes to their socials today to tease a BIG announcement is coming with a Christmas tree image and the caption, "No Peeking!"

So what could the BIG surprise be?

Hallmark is currently asking their fans to make their guesses, and all will be revealed on February 25th!

Many fans are guessing it may have something to do with the Hallmark Christmas Experience, and I'm inclined to agree with that guess. Will the network have its event once again in Kansas City, Missouri, or might it expand to more cities and additional cruises?

Stay tuned for details on the 25th!

I hope your day is

Merry & Bright,

Net🎄

See "County Rescue" Season 1 Again on Great American Family

As season 2 of County Rescue begins this weekend, I have fantastic news for all of you who want to watch County Rescue from the beginning!

Great American Family will be playing EVERY episode from Season ONE on Wednesday, February 26th, beginning at 6pm/5c. and ending at 10:30pm/9:30c.

Then, the episodes will repeat from 10:30pm/9:30c. to 6am/5c.!

Interestingly enough, February 26th is also the anniversary date of when County Rescue Season 1, Episode 1 first aired on Great American Family in 2024! So... Happy Anniversary to the cast and crew! Looking forward to rewatching every exciting episode.

Here's the schedule...

Wednesday, February 26th:
(Times below in Eastern Standard Time)

Pilot (Season 1, Episode 1) - 6pm

Fall By Myself (Season 1, Episode 2) - 6:45pm

Holding Out for a Hero (Season 1, Episode 3) - 7:30pm

Stuck Between a Hero and a Griffin (Season 1, Episode 4) - 8:15pm

Rescuer (Season 1, Episode 5) - 9pm

After the Flood (Season 2, Episode 1) - 9:45pm


I hope many of you will be able to watch! Season 2 episodes begin this Sunday night, February 23rd, at 8pm/7c. 

As you can see in the schedule above, the first episode of season 2 will also encore following the season 1 marathon on Wednesday, February 26th, on Great American Family!

Happy watching!

Net

🔎 Two New Mysteries Are Coming to Hallmark Mystery

Nikki DeLoach and Benjamin Ayres, who starred together in the 2020 holiday film Cranberry Christmas and the 2024 film True Justice: Family Ties, will be back with the main cast from that mystery movie, including Katherine McNamara and Markian Tarasiuk. They're working to expand that Hallmark Mystery franchise with two new movies on the way.

Not only does Nikki star in the movies, but she also co-wrote the two new films with her writing partner, Megan McNulty.

The sequels are currently titled Eye For An Eye and Lost Love, but those names might change before they reach their premiere date.

Deadline revealed the description for the second True Justice movie, "Our Warriors work to exonerate a mother wrongly accused of murder. To reopen the case and solve the potential crime, our Justice Warriors need to go undercover and investigate the wealthy parents at a prestigious high school."

In the third movie, Deadline reveals: "Our Warriors work to not only exonerate Marianne for the murder of her missing fiancé but to bring to light a web of counterfeit jewels along the way.

Premiere dates for both mystery films are still to be announced.

Stay tuned, Sleuthers,

Net🔎

Recap of Great American Family's Latest Facebook Live Event hosted by Cameron Mathison

If you haven't seen it yet or don't have a Facebook account, I wanted to share the recent Great American Family Facebook Live Event video with you all (check it out below)!

Highlights from the Event:

🎬 Cameron Mathison was the host once again, this time chatting with actress Sarah Fisher, known for her roles in Someone Like You and the upcoming second season of When Hope Calls. They shared some exciting promos for both shows, and here's a little spoiler: it seems Sarah's character might have a romantic connection with Nick Bateman in When Hope Calls!

🎬  Writer Karen Kingsbury also joined in on the conversation with Sarah Fisher for the movie Somone Like You, which is based on her book of the same title. The film will premiere this Saturday, February 22nd, on Great American Family.

🎬  County Rescue cast members Julia Reilly, Brett Varvel, Kristin Wollett, Riley Hough, and Shari Rigby were also there to discuss the new season, set to debut this Sunday, February 23rd.

🎬  Cameron brought up again towards the end that he and Candace Cameron Bure are working on a sequel to their Christmas film, Home Sweet Christmas, set to be released during the 2025 holiday season. He also mentioned that he just got the script.

🎬  As the event wrapped up, Cameron enthusiastically announced that the next GAF Facebook Live Event is set for March and will feature some of the cast from When Hope Calls! He mentioned they have something special in the works, but he couldn't share any specifics just yet. What a way to leave us in suspense, right?

Well, I hope you enjoy the video below; it's around 1 hour and 30 minutes long, but you can also fast-forward through some, if you like. Be sure to look for the fantastic promos throughout. (I included the sneak peek separately of When Hope Calls below.)

New Sneak Peek Preview of #WhenHopeCalls from the #GreatAmericanFamily Facebook Live Event with Sarah Fisher and Nick Bateman!

🎥: Great American Media @GAfamilyTV @itsNickBateman pic.twitter.com/21K5enLXtw

— It's A Wonderful Movie 🍿📺 (@awonderfulmovie) February 19, 2025

I thought this was a great way to share the upcoming programming at Great American Family. Having Cameron Mathison host once again made this feel like the good old days of Home & Family.

Would love to know your thoughts on it, too.

Blessings,

Net

Great American Family Schedule Change and New "When Hope Calls" and "County Rescue" Promos

Starting Tuesday, February 18th, Great American Family is changing its schedule. Movies will now air from 6pm - 6am (EST)! This means that Perry Mason has been removed from the schedule.

The same movies that air from 6pm - 12am (EST) will now air from 12am - 6am (EST).


Here is the Movie Schedule for this week:
(Times below are in Eastern Standard Time)

Tuesday, February 18, 2025:

Mystery by the Book - 6pm
For the Love of Chocolate - 8pm
Love's Second Act - 10pm
Mystery by the Book - 12am
For the Love of Chocolate - 2am
Love's Second Act - 4am


Wednesday, February 19, 2025:

Love at the Ranch - 6pm
The Abigail Mysteries - 8pm
Just in Time - 10pm
Love at the Ranch - 12am
The Abigail Mysteries - 2am
Just in Time - 4am


Thursday, February 20, 2025:

Retreat to Paradise - 6pm
A Snapshot of Forever - 8pm
Passport to Love - 10pm
Retreat to Paradise - 12am
A Snapshot of Forever - 2am
Passport to Love - 4am


Friday, February 21, 2025:

Christmas Wreaths and Ribbons - 6pm
A Christmas Blessing - 8pm
Catering Christmas - 10pm
Christmas Wreaths and Ribbons - 12am
A Christmas Blessing - 2am
Catering Christmas - 4am

Reminder: Facebook Live Event

Something else exciting to look for on Tuesday, February 18th, is Great American Family's Facebook Live Event hosted by Cameron Mathison. The main discussion for this event will be about Season 2 of "County Rescue" and GAF's newest movie, "Someone Like You." Guests will include writer Karen Kingsbury (the movie "Someone Like You" is based on the popular Kingsbury novel of the same title), Sarah Fisher ("Someone Like You" and "When Hope Calls"), and Julia Reilly, Brett Varvel, Riley Hough, Kristin Wollett, and Shari Rigby (all from the cast of "County Rescue").


New Promos:

I also want to share the new promos from Great American Family for "County Rescue" and "When Hope Calls."

County Rescue:










When Hope Calls:

Loving this brand new promo from #GreatAmericanFamily for #WhenHopeCalls!

Can’t wait to see the new season begin Sunday, April 6th!

If you prefer to stream, you can watch it a few days earlier, April 3rd, on @PureFlix!

🎥: Great American Media @GAfamilyTV @cindy_busby pic.twitter.com/73hdvMkRUo

— It's A Wonderful Movie 🍿📺 (@awonderfulmovie) February 16, 2025

"County Rescue" Season 2 premieres Sunday, February 23rd. (Feb. 20th on Pure Flix)

"When Hope Calls" Season 2 premieres Sunday, April 6th. (April 3rd on Pure Flix)


I'm really looking forward to season 2 for both series. I'm especially glad that "County Rescue" will now be a full hour for this season. The episodes were around 30 minutes last year, which seemed to be too short (in my opinion) for a drama-type series. Hopefully, with the extended time, we can learn even more in-depth details about each character.

And as far as "When Hope Calls" goes... well, you all already know how excited I am over this series. It was really lovely to hear a little dialogue in this latest promo.

Happy watching, everyone!

Net

❤️ The Hallmark Channel Extends Valentine's Day Weekend to President's Day!

Good news, rom-com fans! Valentine's Day will be sticking around just a little longer this year! It ain't over until the Hallmark Channel says it's over.

Valentine's Day is such a lovely, sweet holiday, so why not keep the love going for a few extra days and roll right into President's Day?

And really, is it all that surprising? I mean, Hallmark begins Christmas around Halloween? Why not celebrate Valentine's Day on President's Day?!?!

Starting Sunday night, February 16th, at 10 PM (yep, 10 PM right after When Calls the Heart), the Hallmark Channel kicks off its Valentine's Movie Marathon, running all the way until early Tuesday morning at 6 AM!

And Hallmark Mystery has their own special marathon on Monday... a Lacey Chabert Mystery Movie Marathon! See details below.


❤️ Hallmark Channel's Valentine's Day Marathon

Sunday, February 16th:

Love on the Menu - 10pm

Monday, February 17th:

Love on the Right Course - 12am
Anything for Love - 2am
Sense & Sensibility - 8am
Falling for You - 10am
Dater's Handbook - 12pm
Welcome to Valentine - 2pm
The Lost Valentine - 4pm
All Things Valentine - 6pm
Paris, Wine, and Romance - 8pm
My Secret Valentine - 10pm

Tuesday, February 18th:

A Paris Proposal - 12am
Valentine in the Vineyard - 2am
Love, Romance, and Chocolate - 4am


❤️ Lacey Chabert Mystery Movie Marathon on Hallmark Mystery

Monday, February 17th:

The Dancing Detective: A Deadly Tango - 8am
Crossword Mysteries: A Puzzle to Die For - 10am
Crossword Mysteries: Proposing Murder - 12pm
Crossword Mysteries: Abracadaver - 2pm
Crossword Mysteries: Terminal Descent - 4pm
Crossword Mysteries: Riddle Me Dead - 6pm
The Christmas Quest - 8pm


I hope you all enjoy some of the romantic comedies, mysteries, and Valentine's Day-themed movies airing from late Sunday to early Tuesday! We could all use a bit more love in this world, so it seems like the perfect moment for it!

Wishing you all much love 

and happiness,

Net

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❤️ Happy Valentine's Day Weekend ❤️ Embrace the Holiday with a Mix of New and Classic Romantic Comedies and More...

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 Happy Valentine's  Day Weekend,
 Dear Friends!

If you're in the mood for a fresh rom-com, you'll want to check out Hallmark Channel's premiere of "Return to Office." (The plot for this movie sounds somewhat similar to 'You've Got Mail' or 'In the Good Ole Summertime,' but with a modern-day twist. See the storyline below.)

Plus, Great American Family is rolling out the cable premiere of something extra sweet... "For the Love of Chocolate," starring Rhiannon Fish and Jesse Hutch.

And don't forget, Hallmark's got a brand-new episode of "When Calls the Heart" back on Sunday night; Elizabeth and Nathan go on a special date that turns into an undercover adventure.

See all the details for these movies and more below...


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Friday, February 14 - Sunday, February 16, 2025:

Classic Rom-Coms airing over Valentine's Day Weekend:
(Schedule below in Eastern Standard Time)

Friday, February 14, 2025:

A Valentine's Match ... Hallmark Channel ... 11am
The Heiress and the Handyman ... Hallmark Channel ... 1pm
Right in Front of Me ... Hallmark Channel ... 3pm


Saturday, February 15, 2025:

Playing Cupid ... Hallmark Channel ... 8am
Blueprint to the Heart ... UPtv ... 9am
A Charming Valentine ... Great American Family ... 10am
Love in Store ... Hallmark Channel ... 10am
Cupid & Cate ... Hallmark Family ... 11am
Designed with Love ... UPtv ... 11am
From Chicago with Love ... Great American Family ... 12pm
The Story of Us ... Hallmark Channel ... 12pm
The Charm of Love ... UPtv ... 1pm
Love in the Limelight ... Hallmark Family ... 1pm
This Little Love of Mine ... Great American Family ... 2pm
Valentine Ever After ... Hallmark Channel ... 2pm
Forever in My Heart ... Hallmark Family ... 3pm
The Clue to Love ... UPtv ... 3pm
It Happened One Valentine's ... Great American Family ... 4pm
Love at First Bark ... Hallmark Family ... 5pm
Cooking Up Love ... UPtv ... 5pm
Fall Into Winter ... Great American Family ... 6pm
It Was Always You ... Hallmark Channel ... 6pm
Love on Retreat ... UPtv ... 7pm
For the Love of Chocolate ... Great American Family ... 8pm *NEW
Return to Office ... Hallmark Channel ... 8pm *NEW
Harmony from the Heart ... Great American Family ... 10pm
An Unexpected Valentine ... Hallmark Channel ... 10pm


Sunday, February 16, 2025:

Appetite for Love ... Hallmark Channel ... 9am
The Attraction Test ... UPtv ... 9am
The English Estate ... Great American Family ... 10am
The Love Advisor ... UPtv ... 11am
The Secret Ingredient ... Hallmark Channel ... 11am
Happily Ever Emma ... Great American Family ... 12pm
The Princess and the Bodyguard ... UPtv ... 1pm
A Dash of Love ... Hallmark Channel ... 1pm
The Winter Palace ... Great American Family ... 2pm
Cooking with Love ... Hallmark Channel ... 3pm
A Love to Remember ... UPtv ... 3pm
A Harvest Homecoming ... Great American Family ... 4pm
Very, Very, Valentine ... Hallmark Channel ... 5pm
For the Love of Chocolate ... Great American Family ... 6pm
Return to Office ... Hallmark Channel ... 7pm *Encore
Stepping into Love ... Great American Family ... 8pm
The Cowboy and the Movie Star ... UPtv ... 8:30pm
Home for Harvest ... Great American Family ... 10pm
Love on the Menu ... Hallmark Channel ... 10pm
Back to You & Me ... UPtv ... 10:30pm


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Friday, February 14, 2025:

Christmas Movies Friday

Christmas Schedule:

Friday, February 14, 2025:

B & B Merry ... Great American Family ... 6pm
A Godwink Christmas ... Hallmark Family ... 6pm
Sugarplummed ... Hallmark Channel ... 7pm
A Christmas Castle Proposal ... Great American Family ... 8pm
A Godwink Christmas: Meant for Love ... Hallmark Family ... 8pm
Let it Snow ... Great American Family ... 10pm


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Saturday, February 15, 2025:

For the Love of Chocolate

Storyline: Preparing for the annual Masters of Chocolate Festival, Aria’s plans are rattled when she loses her partner shortly before the festival. However, the dashing single father Rhett steps in just in time to help Aria find the winning ingredient. In their search, Aria and Rhett discover that the missing ingredient for the perfect chocolate is not so different than what they’ve been missing in their lives: a dash of love!

For the Love of Chocolate

Premieres Saturday, February 15, 2025

at 8pm/7c. on Great American Family

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Saturday, February 15, 2025:

Return to Office

Storyline: After making the return to the office on a hybrid schedule, two coworkers known to each other only as Ms. Monday and Mr. Tuesday start sending friendly notes, sparking an office romance.

Return to Office

Premieres Saturday, February 15, 2025

at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel

If you love Janel's fashion in Return to Office, be sure to visit my sister's website, *It's a Wonderful Lifestyle*!



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Sunday, February 16, 2025:

When Calls the Heart

Season 12, Episode 7

Episode 7 - Dance the Night Away:

Storyline: Elizabeth and Nathan's date night leads to an undercover operation at a glamorous party. Lucas and Edie grow closer over cards. Rosemary holds auditions for a play.

When Calls the Heart

airs Sunday, February 16, 2025

at 9pm/8c. on the Hallmark Channel

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I hope everyone here has an enjoyable extended holiday weekend, either with your sweetheart or those you love best!

May we all take time to cherish the greatest love of all... God's love!

God's love is always there, providing comfort and strength no matter what we're going through. God's love for you never wavers. His unwavering love encourages us to come closer, find peace in His grace, and rely on His faithfulness, especially when life gets challenging or confusing.

As children of God, we may not fully grasp the depth of His love, which led Him to pay the ultimate price, sacrificing His Son, Jesus, just to restore a relationship with us.

May your heart embrace His amazing love today, and trust that His mercy and care are endless. Know with great confidence that you are His beloved.

Happy Valentine's Day Weekend, 

Everyone!

In His Amazing Love,

Net

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God’s love is unwavering and eternal...

“The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases;

his mercies never come to an end;

they are new every morning;

great is your faithfulness..”

~Lamentations 3:22-23