🔎 VOTE for YOUR FAVORITE MYSTERY TV MOVIES in the *IT'S A WONDERFUL MOVIE* AWARDS! 🌟

*It's a Wonderful Movie*

is honoring MYSTERY TV Movies from 2024

with the Annual TV Movie Awards!

This is Poll #2! Please see the complete list of Nominees for MYSTERY TV Movies, pictured and listed in alphabetical order below, with their movie posters. Choose which ones were your favorites and then, please VOTE by taking the POLL below.

Be sure to click the word VOTE - after you have checked ALL of Your Movie Favorites. (This poll is one voting process per person.)

Note: This is the first year I've included Christmas-themed mystery movies into this category. Since there were several excellent mysteries during the 2024 holiday season, I simply had to include them!

HAPPY VOTING!

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PollMaker

🌟 THANK YOU FOR VOTING! 🌟

This poll began on Monday, June 16th, and ends on Monday, June 30th.

Stay tuned for the next poll - Faith and Inspirational Movies!

Blessings on your day! Net

🎣 Reel In the Father’s Day Weekend Watch List: Classic Father-Themed Movies, Sitcom Favorites, and More

Happy Father's Day Weekend, Friends, and Happy Flag Day and 250th Anniversary of the Army...

Father’s Day is such a special time to pause and thank God for the gift of fathers, those strong, steady, and faithful men who lead with unconditional love.

First and foremost, we all have the constant love of our Heavenly Father, whom we can always turn to for direction and peace.

I feel incredibly grateful for my own Daddy, a hardworking farmer whose hands are strong from working the land but whose heart is gentle, steady, and rooted in faith. Whether he’s out in the fields working from sunrise to sunset or quietly praying over our family, my Daddy leads with love, strength, and humility. I thank God every day for the blessing of being raised by a father who leads with quiet strength and a momma whose love and faith have always been the heart of our home.

A very Happy Father's Day to all the dads, fathers, daddies, da-das, grandpas, grandaddies, grandfathers, pa-pas, and more who visit here!

Whether you're honoring your father, grandfather, or a father figure in your life, I hope this special day is filled with love, gratitude, and sweet memories!

And of course, no Father's Day would be complete without watching a few of our favorite father-themed movies, with those heartwarming stories that remind us just how important a father’s role truly is.

See what's airing this weekend below.



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Saturday, June 14, 2025:

Happy Flag Day and 250th Anniversary of the Army

Celebrate this patriotic day by watching the Army's 250th Birthday Parade, fireworks, and more festivities!

My father served in the Army, so this event is especially meaningful to our family, and I can imagine that those of you with family and friends who have also served in the Army feel a similar pride in their contributions and in our country.

This timing of this feels particularly significant considering all that is unfolding worldwide. When the news of the bombing came across the TV last night (Thursday), I froze for a minute, then I started praying for peace for America and our allies throughout the world. May God be with all who serve to protect our freedom.

This special event to honor the Army on Saturday, June 14th, will be televised by numerous media outlets, including Real America's Voice, RSBN, Fox News, Newsmax, and Merit TV, among others.



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Sunday, June 15, 2025:

Classic Father-Themed Movies and Shows airing this Sunday...

Great American Family:

The Engagement Plan - 6pm
Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters - 8pm
Learning to Love - 10pm



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Hallmark Channel:

Falling for Vermont - 8pm



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Hallmark Mystery:

Fixer Upper Mysteries marathon - 10am to 4pm
Martha's Vineyard Mysteries marathon - 4pm to 10pm


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Hallmark Family:

The Waltons marathon - 11am to 7pm
When Calls the Heart marathon - 7pm to 11pm



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FE-TV (Family Entertainment Television):

The channel is airing a block of classic TV sitcoms that centers around fathers.

Click here to see the schedule

Plus, the Sunday matinee is:
Father of the Bride (1950) - 3pm



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TCM:

Judge Hardy & Son ... 1:45pm
The Courtship of Eddie's Father ... 3:30pm
Father of the Bride (1950) ... 8pm
Life with Father ... 9:45pm



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FMC:

Life with Father ... 2pm
The Courtship of Eddie's Father ... 4:30pm
Father of the Bride (1950) ... 7pm
Father's Little Dividend (1950) ... 9pm



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TBS:

Father of the Bride (1991) ... 3pm
Father of the Bride II (1995) ... 5:15pm
Father of the Bride (1991) ... 11pm
Father of the Bride II (1995) ... 1:15am



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New Movies:

For those of you wondering, yes, there are also two new movies this weekend. (Please see reviews below.)

The Hallmark Channel is premiering To Barcelona, Forever on Saturday night, and UPtv has Two Chefs and a Wedding Cake on Sunday.

To Barcelona, Forever is the second movie in a 2-part movie series. See reviews for the first film, "To Barcelona, with Love," below.

And I've also included reviews below for UPtv's Two Chefs and a Wedding Cake.


Movie Reviews "To Barcelona, with Love" :

🎬 What a disappointment! Once again Hallmark ruined a perfectly good movie , the Barcelona movie, by introducing a gay attraction. Don’t know what happened after that because I switched channels. ~Anonymous

🎬 Another Ashley Williams NOT family friendly movie. Totally unnecessary. ~JoCo

🎬 My husband and I watched "To Barcelona, with Love" last night. Honestly, I have mixed feelings about it. I adore Alison and Ashley. They both did a good job in the movie. Bonus points for a different storyline (with regard to Alison and Ashley only) and for a gorgeous location. And, I thought Alison and Ashley's friendship was sweet and believable.

*** Spoiler Alert ** However, there were several things that bothered me. There was a same-sex storyline that disappointed me. Why?? And, I did not think Nico had chemistry with either one of the female leads. Seriously, I felt Alison and Ashley had better chemistry. I don't think I will watch the second installment. ~Joan

🎬 About the 45-50 minute mark in To Barcelona With Love, I deleted it. There is a same sex side couple who meet and it's very obvious this is no longer family friendly. Very disappointed but with Ashley Williams and Alison Sweeny I was leery of this movie and had my guard up. Sad as it was a fresher story. ~Anonymous


Movie Reviews "Two Chefs and a Wedding Cake" :

🎬 Reel One's Two Chefs and a Wedding Cake has a gay caterer. -Maria

🎬 I remember enjoying Two Chefs And A Wedding Cake despite a gay character in the cast - Florence

And a bonus movie review snippet from IMDB:

🎬 Let's be generous: there's something comforting about harmless fluff you can watch once and forget immediately. But if you're expecting real chemistry or a storyline that lasts in your memory beyond the credits, think again. Reel One clearly wanted to channel Hallmark-style wedding magic-and nailed the formula-but missed on originality and staying power.

Verdict: Five stars earned for hitting every romantic trope box, nailing the formula, and delivering just barely enough charm to watch once-if you're in the mood for disposable fluff. But don't expect to fall in love with it ... just fall into old tropes. ~RemoteWarrior


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ONE WEEKEND AWAY!!!

MERRY MOVIE WEEKEND is NEXT WEEKEND - June 21st and June 22nd - on Hallmark Mystery!

And if you're wondering... yes, the network changed the title of the event from Merry Movie Week to Merry Movie Weekend, as the event now takes place only on Saturday and Sunday. (What does this mean for the Christmas movie season on Hallmark Mystery? Will the network scale back its Christmas programming, too? What's your guess? Please share in comments below.)

Although the celebration on Hallmark Mystery is smaller this year during their annual Christmas in June, the Hallmark Channel will more than make up for it... with their celebration beginning June 27th and lasting the whole month of July! Plus, you'll find Christmas classics from the Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Mystery, too! Be sure to look for your favorites in the Christmas Movie Schedule.

(Please note: there could be some schedule changes, so be sure to bookmark the page and check back for any edits and additions!)


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Have a Blessed Father's Day Weekend, Everyone!

Whether you're firing up the grill for a backyard BBQ, playing a few rounds of cornhole, sharing stories and laughter, or relaxing in quiet reflection, I hope you all have a wonderful, pleasant weekend.

If you'd also like to share a movie review, please do so in comments below.

God's Blessing to You All,

Net

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"As a father has compassion 

on his children, 

so the LORD has compassion 

on those who fear Him."

~ Psalm 103:13

Step Back in Time: Hallmark Premieres "Providence Falls" Trilogy This Summer

Once again, Hallmark is traveling back in time, just as they did with classic movie favorites, such as Journey Back to Christmas, A Timeless Christmas, and A Biltmore Christmas.

Deadline broke the news today that Hallmark is bringing "Providence Falls" to the Hallmark Channel this summer as a three-part special movie event, adapted from the book series by Jude Deveraux and Tara Sheets. The trilogy will star Katie Stevens (The Bold Type, Criminal), Lachlan Quarmby (Allegiance, The Watchful Eye), and Evan Roderick (Spinning Out, Aurora Teagarden).

According to Deadline, the premiere is set for Saturday, August 2 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on the Hallmark Channel, with episodes available to stream the following day on Hallmark+. The series will be part of Hallmark’s “Summer Nights” programming lineup.

The storyline:

"Set in 1844 Ireland, Providence Falls revolves around Liam O’Conner (Quarmby), a rogue and a thief, who falls in love with Cora McLeod (Stevens), a fiery but sheltered aristocrat’s daughter, who is promised in marriage to a man she barely knows. Their plan to make a new life together in America is thwarted, and the consequences of Liam and Cora’s unlikely love ripples through time, causing everyone to relive the events of the past. Now the Angels of Destiny need Liam’s help to set things right and if he doesn’t succeed, his very soul is on the line. They transport Liam to present day to help this incarnation of Cora fall in love with Finn (Roderick), the man she was destined to marry in 1844. Liam would give anything to reunite with his beloved Cora but only he retains the memories of their past together. Now a cop in Providence Falls, Oregon, Cora feels an inexplicable connection to Liam, who is introduced as her new partner. And as they tackle a big case together, Liam sees the same passion and adventurous nature in Cora that he had fallen in love with. With everyone’s lives at stake, Liam must overcome unexpected and otherworldly obstacles in his mission. Perhaps none as powerful as his own undying love for Cora."

You can read full details in the Deadline article.

Note: As I mentioned above, this movie trilogy is based on Jude Deveraux and Tara Sheets’ three books, which are: Chance of a Lifetime, An Impossible Promise, and Thief of Fate. (You can read reviews of these books, by clicking on their titles.)

Are you excited for a time-travel adventure? Please share in comments below.

Stay tuned for more details,

Net

Movie Review: ‘The Ainsley McGregor Mysteries: A Case For The Yarn Maker’ Starring Candace Cameron Bure, Aaron Ashmore, and Robin Dunne 🔎 SEE HERE:

Hey, everybody! Want to know my thoughts on the latest Candace Cameron Bure mystery?

The second installment in the "Ainsley McGregor" series, titled "The Ainsley McGregor Mysteries: A Case For The Yarn Maker,", dropped on Great American Pure Flix on May 22nd.

(As of now, there’s still no clue on when this mystery will air on Great American Family. I'll be sure to let you all know as soon as I get any leads.)

A few days after the movie's release, I had the chance to sit down and stream the new Ainsley mystery and just like I did with the first film, "The Ainsley McGregor Mysteries: A Case for the Winemaker," I’m here to share my thoughts and review this latest mystery with you.

So... check out my review of this new mystery below. I promise it's spoiler-free on whodunit!

My REVIEW of

"The Ainsley McGregor Mysteries:

A Case for the Yarn Maker"

*NO SPOILERS*

As you unravel the clues to "The Ainsley McGregor Mysteries: A Case For The Yarn Maker," one by one, you’ll surely be just as hooked as I was!

First of all, I loved seeing Candace Cameron Bure back at it again, solving crimes in the second Ainsley McGregor Mystery! And as usual, she looked lovely and stylish while doing so.

The basic set-up:

Candace, once again, portrays Ainsley McGregor, a former criminologist from Chicago who’s now settling into the quaint life of Sweet River, Texas, to be near her brother, Ryan (Robin Dunne), who is conveniently the sheriff of the town.

In addition to her part-time job teaching criminology at the local college, Ainsley runs the charming artisan market, Bless Your Arts, where she’s quickly become a part of the local community.

Now... to the heart of the story:

When Ellie Mitchum, who is known as the “Yarn Goddess,” is suddenly murdered at Bless Your Arts, Ainsley can’t help but jump into the investigation, much to her brother’s dismay. With the support of her book club friends and the local fire chief, Jake (Aaron Ashmore), Ainsley begins unraveling the clues stitch by stitch. (Sorry, I just couldn't help myself from including some yarn puns!)

There’s also a new character addition to the series, Coroner Cyra Vale, played by Robin Dunne’s real-life wife, Farrah Aviva. I thought perhaps having a coroner in the series would add more creepiness, but thankfully, not much was shown here. (Thank you, Great American Media!) They mainly discussed the case in her office.

As the mystery went along, I had a strong hunch about who the culprit might be; however, that didn’t ruin my enjoyment one bit. The process of uncovering the truth was still thoroughly entertaining and intriguing, with just enough plot twists to keep things interesting.

I’m also really enjoying how Ainsley’s relationships are developing. Her bond with her brother Ryan is playful and heartfelt; it’s clear they genuinely look out for and care for each other. Meanwhile, the slow-burn chemistry between Ainsley and Jake is also so sweet and fun to watch. When another guy awkwardly flirts with Ainsley, Jake's jealousy kicks in, adding a little lightheartedness to the story.

The main thing I love about the Ainsley character is her passion and drive to help those in need. No matter how hard she tries, Ainsley just can’t stay away from crime solving, even when it puts her own life in danger. Along the way, she opens up to Jake about her past in Chicago and what brought her to Sweet River, adding new depth and warmth to her character.

"The Ainsley McGregor Mysteries: A Case For The Yarn Maker," is a delightful, cozy mystery with heart, humor, and charm. It definitely left me wanting more!

In case you haven’t heard, the next installment, A Case for the Watchmaker, has already been filmed but has not been officially announced by Great American Media. I’m eagerly looking forward to finding out the premiere date and joining Ainsley as she dives into her next mystery in Sweet River!

If you also love heartwarming mysteries with a strong female lead, a little romance, good friends, an adorable dog, and a charming small-town backdrop, then this mystery is for you!

For those of you who've already had the chance to watch the latest "Ainsley McGregor Mystery," I would love to hear your thoughts, too! Please share (without spoilers, of course) in comments below.

If my review has intrigued you and you’d like to watch "The Ainsley McGregor Mysteries: A Case for the Yarn Maker" on Great American Pure Flix, simply click here to check out the details!

Happy Sleuthing!

Net🔎

images/screengrabs via: Great American Media

New Promos for Hallmark Channel and Great American Family Christmas in July AND "Crossroad Springs"

Today, the Hallmark Channel and Great American Family shared much-anticipated Christmas in July promos, giving all of us Christmas movie fans an early dose of holiday warmth and cheer.

Hallmark Channel's celebration begins on Friday, June 27th. It will include the four films from the "Unwrapping Christmas" collection, highlights from the Hallmark Christmas cruise, lots of classic Hallmark holiday movies, and more!

Meanwhile, Great American Family's Great American Christmas in July also launches on Friday, June 27th and will feature beloved holiday classics, like Jingle Bell Princess, A Cinderella Christmas Ball, and more. The network will also include a special salute to the military on the 4th of July.

In addition to both networks unveiling their festive new Christmas in July promos, Great American Family also shared a special sneak peek at their upcoming original series, Crossroad Springs, coming this August!

Take a look at the new promos below. Hallmark Channel's new ad features Christmas in July AND (drumroll please!!!) a few highlights of Countdown to Christmas! Be sure to look for sneak peeks of Holland Roden and Matthew Daddario in "Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story" and Ginna Claire Mason in the time travel movie, "A Newport Christmas."

Hallmark Channel's Christmas in July:

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The new promo from Great American Family features the networks classic holiday films...

Great American Family's Christmas in July:

Did you know today marks 200 days until Christmas Day? Great American Family is counting down the days with this new highlight reel on Instagram:

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And one more promo to share (this one is non-holiday)...

Great American Family's new promo for the series, Crossroad Springs, starring Jonathan Stoddard, Emily Alatalo, Shaun Johnston, Kate Drummond, Brittany Underwood, Jesse Hutch, Jon McLaren, Erin Agostino, and Franco Lo Presti:




I hope you had as much fun watching these Christmas movie promos and Crossroad Springs as I did sharing them with you!

Have a Blessed 

and Happy Weekend, Everyone!

Net

Are You Ready for Adventure? ✈❤️ Hallmark’s Passport to Love Begins Its Romantic Journey / Plus, Hallmark's Sequel Movie Announcement and Great American Family Actress Honors the 81st Anniversary of D-Day

Happy first full weekend of June, everyone!

It's that time when many of us have Summer vacation plans on our minds.

This weekend, however, there's no need to pack that suitcase... Hallmark has you covered with a trip to Barcelona via their newest movie premiere. So settle in, relax, and enjoy the journey.

Keep in mind, this new film is the first of a two-part movie series, and it's also the first Passport to Love movie premiere for this June.

Scroll down for all the details…


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Saturday, June 7, 2025:

To Barcelona, With Love

Storyline: Erica, an American translator, secretly revises a novel set in Barcelona. Everything is fine until bookstore owner Nico invites the credited author, Anna, to the city for a book-signing.

To Barcelona, With Love

Premieres Saturday, June 7, 2025

at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel

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Honoring D-Day...

Laura Osnes (Just in Time, A Little Women's Christmas) sang "America, the Beautiful" this week at a special ceremony to commemorate the 81st Anniversary of D-Day. In honor of their brave sacrifice on that day, I wanted to share Laura singing this beautiful patriotic song.
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Christmas in July!

For those of you who love Christmas movies year-round, be sure to check out the Christmas Schedule! Lots of Christmas movies are coming this June and July on the Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Mystery, Hallmark Family and Great American Family!

I've updated the schedules with all of the currently released Hallmark movies, and I'll also be adding the Great American Family Christmas movies once they are released.

Click here to see the current Christmas Movie Schedule! (Please be sure to check back for any changes and additions!)

Also, if you're curious about the new Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Mystery July movie premieres, including Christmas and a new mystery, visit here!


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New Movie Announcement! Click here for sequel movie news for the "Haul Out the Holly" series, starring Lacey Chabert and Wes Brown!


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Hope you all have a fabulous weekend planned!

I’ve had the pleasure of interviewing both Alison Sweeney and Ashley Williams in the past for their Hallmark films, so I hope their new movie project together will be a fun one!

UPtv also has a new movie premiere this Sunday titled: The Wedding Contest. Note: This movie has a same-sex character. You can read reviews for this film here.

Please note: I haven't pre-screened the new movie, To Barcelona, With Love. If you'd like to post a review on whether this film is family-friendly, please share in comments.

Blessings to You All!

Net

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SHINING HIS LIGHT

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"The Lord will keep your going out 

and your coming in, 

from this time on and forevermore."

~Psalm 121:8

Lacey Chabert and Wes Brown to Star in Hallmark Sequel, "Haul Out the Halloween"

Breaking Movie News!

Hallmark has just completed production on "Haul Out the Halloween"!

TVinsider revealed this interesting movie news... "Once again set within the community of Evergreen Lane, the new movie brings back star and exec-producer Lacey Chabert, Wes Brown, and their motley crew of crack-up neighbors played by Melissa Peterman (Happy’s Place, Finding Mr. Christmas), Stephen Tobolowsky (Nobody Wants This), and Ellen Travolta (General Hospital) for a spooky-season storyline that comes with a so on-brand added bonus: Joining the gang for the fun this time are Halloweentown‘s Kimberly Brown and her real-life husband — and Halloweentown II costar — Daniel Kountz."

Hallmark released this storyline,“For a neighborhood as renowned for its spectacular holiday displays as Evergreen Lane, the street has long been modest when it comes to Halloween. But when fun and spooky new neighbors, Luna (Brown) and Marvin (Kountz) move to the block, Emily (Chabert), Jared (Brown), and the rest of the HOA agree to get in on the seasonal fun and launch EverSCREAM Lane to fundraise for a local charity. As the block pulls together to plan creepy contests, spine-chilling décor and a spooktacular carnival, new haunted hijinks ensue with Pamela (Peterson), Ned (Tobolowsky), Mary Louise (Travolta), and the rest of the block. Through the process, Emily rediscovers the joys of the holiday that she and her late grandmother once cherished.”

While the official air date hasn’t been announced just yet, it’s a pretty safe bet we’ll see it this October as part of Hallmark Channel’s Fall Into Love movie lineup!

Lacey shared this fun video of the cast today...

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Stay tuned for more details,

Net

🎄 Great American Christmas in July 2025 begins in June 🎄

Get ready to sleigh the summer heat!

Great American Christmas in July returns to Great American Family starting Friday, June 27th at 6 p.m. ET!

Look for festive marathons on Saturdays and a special patriotic tribute on Friday, July 4th!

According to the network, this celebration will "feature TV’s brightest stars in holiday stories about faith, family, and the true meaning of Christmas."

See details in the press release below...


Press Release via Great American Media:

Great American Christmas

in July

Returns to Air

on Great American Family,

June 27,

Kicking Off Countdown

to 5th Anniversary of

Great American Christmas 2025

in October

NEW YORK, NY – June 4, 2025 – Great American Media proudly announces the return of Great American Christmas in July on Great American Family, the mid-year holiday movie event, beginning June 27 (6 p.m. ET). The festive celebration serves as the perfect prelude to the countdown to the 5th Anniversary of Great American Christmas, launching in October 2025.

With nearly 100 Original holiday films produced in just four years, Great American Media continues to lead with stories grounded in faith, family, and the true spirit of Christmas. Christmas as it is meant to be. The July programming event invites audiences to revisit fan-favorite films while building excitement for the landmark anniversary season ahead.

“Great American Christmas in July is more than a mid-year tradition — it is a joyful celebration of what our viewers love: stories that uplift, inspire, and bring families together,” said Bill Abbott, President & CEO, Great American Media. “This year, it also marks the beginning of the countdown to something truly special – the 5th Anniversary of Great American Christmas, which returns bigger and brighter than ever this October,” Abbott concluded.

Great American Christmas in July is heartwarming romances, favorite holiday moments, and stories steeped in faith, family, and the true meaning of the season. Celebrate moments that matter, those that remind all to believe, to give, to love, and to celebrate together. Enjoy never-before-seen behind-the-scenes moments from fan favorites films, as well as sneak peeks from brand new Great American Christmas 2025 Original movies.

Weekly marathons celebrate the BEST OF Great American Christmas in July, including marathons audiences can look forward to.

Marathon line-up includes:

Saturday, June 28 – A royal Christmas affair – Kick off Great American Christmas in July with elegance, enchantment, and touches of royal romance everywhere. A day filled with tiaras, traditions, and timeless tales of love fit for a prince (or princess!). Viewers crown their favorites like Jingle Bell Princess, A Christmas Castle Proposal, A Cinderella Christmas Ball, and many more!

Friday, July 4 – Holiday, honor, at home – Great American Family proudly presents a military-themed Christmas movie marathon, an inspiring lineup of Christmas films that celebrate the bravery, sacrifice, and unwavering spirit of those who serve the nation. Salute America and see these favorites, Bringing Christmas Home, My Christmas Hero, Tails of Christmas, and many more!

Saturday, July 5 – A celebration of grace and joy, Great American Christmas in July honors the beloved actresses who bring heart, hope, and holiday cheer to every character: Candace Cameron Bure, Danica McKellar, Merritt Patterson, Cindy Busby, Laura Osnes, Jill Wagner, Alexa PenaVega, Courtney Lopez, Jen Lilley, Lori Loughlin, Jillian Murray, Jennie Garth, and many more. These actresses make Great American Christmas the most beloved holiday program event on television. What’s more, they lead with love!

Saturday, July 12 – Heart, honor, and holiday love – Great American Christmas honors the actors who bring strength, sincerity, and timeless charm to fans favorite Christmas movies: Mario Lopez, Trevor Donovan, Cameron Mathison, Casey Elliott, Paul Greene, Carlos PenaVega, Jonathan Stoddard, Daniel Lissing, Matthew Morrison, Jesse Hutch, and many more! These leading men deliver performances of love, loyalty, family, and the joy of finding the way home to Christmas!

Saturday, July 19 – The ultimate Christmas Checklist, showcasing a curated collection of beloved holiday films that embody the spirit of the season! These beloved holiday originals return to small towns, cut down real Christas trees, attend Christmas services, bake the best sugar cookies, deck the halls that unite community. Viewers have their favorites, like A Vintage Christmas, A Christmas Less Traveled, Once Upon A Christmas Wish, Christmas Under the Northern Lights, A Kindhearted Christmas, A Little Women’s Christmas, and many more!

Saturday, July 26 – Fan-Favorite Christmas movies as chosen by Christmas movie review ranking – Viewer review rankings decide which film’s make the final 24 hours of Great American Christmas in July. The films are a testament to our viewers love of celebrating heartwarming Christmas movies that celebrate love, hope, and the true meaning of Christmas. Lean back and enjoy!

These curated lineups showcase the stars, stories, and moment’s that have defined Great American Christmas’ signature style – heartfelt, wholesome, and hopeful.

For a complete list of featured films and to keep track of viewing, fans can refer to the Official Great American Family Christmas Checklist. For more information, www.greatamericanfamily.com

ABOUT GREAT AMERICAN MEDIA

Great American Media is home to a family-friendly portfolio of brands including Great American Family, Great American Pure Flix and Great American Faith & Living. As the flagship linear TV network, Great American Family features original Christmas movies, rom-coms and classic series that celebrate faith, family and country. Great American Pure Flix is a leading faith and family streaming service that inspires, uplifts and entertains with content that you can confidently stream with the entire family. Other platforms include, Great American Faith & Living, the unscripted companion to Great American Family that celebrates faith, family, and country every day and every season; Great American Adventures and Pure Flix TV, FAST channels (free ad-supporting streaming TV). Great American Media was established in June 2021 by Bill Abbott and a group of US-based family offices.

MEDIA CONTACTS:
Pam Slay
Network Program Publicity & Talent Relations
818.415.3784
pamslay@gacmedia.com
media@crosswindpr.com

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Stay tuned for more Christmas in July news!

I will include the Great American Family Christmas movies in my Christmas TV Schedule (which is currently being updated!) once GAF releases their schedule.

Wishing you all a joy-filled day!

Net

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Great American Media Announces New Cowboy TV Series ‘Crossroad Springs’ with Current and Former ‘Heartland’ Stars

Get ready to saddle up for a brand-new adventure this August on Pure Flix and Great American Family!

‘Crossroad Springs’ is sure to be the latest TV series capturing hearts across the country.

Fans of the beloved TV series Heartland will feel right at home, especially with the familiar face of Grandpa Jack (Shaun Johnston) and many other “Heartland” alums. Alongside a cast of mostly familiar talent, Crossroad Springs will likely deliver the same warmth, wisdom, and authenticity that made Heartland a household name.

See all of the newly released details for this new series in the press release below.

image via: Great American Media 

Press Release via Great American Media:

Original Series Success Leads Great American Media to Launch Third New Series in 2025

‘Crossroad Springs’ features

an all-star ensemble cast

including Jonathan Stoddard,
Emily Alatalo, Shaun Johnston, Kate Drummond, Brittany Underwood, Jesse Hutch, Jon McLaren, Erin Agostino,
and Franco Lo Presti

Streaming on Great American Pure Flix, August 28 and Premiering on Great American Family, August 31

NEW YORK, NY – June 3, 2025 – Great American Media continues to build on the success of its Original series lineup with the premiere of “Crossroad Springs,” a moving new drama debuting on Pure Flix, Thursday, August 28, and on Great American Family, Sunday, August 31, as part of the flagship network’s “Faith & Family Sundays” program event. “Crossroad Springs,” starring Jonathan Stoddard (A Royal Christmas Ballet), Emily Alatalo (Christmas In Maple Hills), Shaun Johnston (“Heartland”), Kate Drummond (“Heartland”), Brittany Underwood (A Royal Christmas Ballet), Jesse Hutch (A Little Women’s Christmas), Jon McLaren (“When Hope Calls”), Erin Agostino (The Jingle Bell Jubilee), and Franco Lo Presti (“Bad Blood”), bring audiences stories rooted in faith, family, and the strength found in unity.

Built around the simple but powerful idea that the end of one road can lead to something greater, Crossroad Springs follows a family at a pivotal turning point and a town becoming a symbol of resilience, purpose, and hope.

“We are very proud to introduce our audience to this new series,” said Bill Abbott, President & CEO, Great American Media. “Like our other Original series, ‘Crossroad Springs’ furthers our mission to create meaningful content anchored in timeless values. With compelling storytelling, heartfelt performances, and themes that encourage and inspire, ‘Crossroad Springs’ continues the Great American Media tradition of wholesome entertainment for the entire family,” Abbott concluded.

“Crossroad Springs” follows the Hamilton family, adult siblings James (Stoddard) and Janet (Alatalo), their aging family members, dad, Willis (Johnston), and Aunt Amy (Drummond), who are eking out a living on Hamilton Ranch with financial hardships and staffing shortages. James, a pastor in Chicago, and Janet, an ER doctor in a neighboring town, feel called to return home to help the family. Once there, the siblings encounter the son of the owner of the neighboring farm, Daniel Newman (Hutch), who are all wary of each other due to a generational feud between the families. As he settles into his new day-to-day life on the farm, James begins to realize there are no places to worship on the thousands of acres of farms. There, in the environment of come-as-you-are vibes, barns, rodeo arenas, even outdoors under clear night skies, James starts a cowboy church right there in the place where faith, family, and ranch life go hand in hand.

“Crossroad Springs” is produced by Nicely and Brainpower. Produced by Jessica Reis. Marco Deufemia and Paula Tiberius direct from an original teleplay by Paula Tiberius. For more information, go to www.greatamericanfamily.com and www.greatamericanpureflix.com

ABOUT GREAT AMERICAN MEDIA

Great American Media is home to a family-friendly portfolio of brands including Great American Family, Great American Pure Flix and Great American Faith & Living. As the flagship linear TV network, Great American Family features original Christmas movies, rom-coms and classic series that celebrate faith, family and country. Great American Pure Flix is a leading faith and family streaming service that inspires, uplifts and entertains with content that you can confidently stream with the entire family. Other platforms include, Great American Faith & Living, the unscripted companion to Great American Family that celebrates faith, family, and country every day and every season; Great American Adventures and Pure Flix TV, FAST channels (free ad-supporting streaming TV). Great American Media was established in June 2021 by Bill Abbott and a group of US-based family offices.

MEDIA CONTACTS

Pam Slay
Network Program Publicity & Talent Relations
818.415.3784
pamslay@gacmedia.com
media@crosswindpr.com

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Please share your thoughts on this new series in the comments below.

I have to say, I’m especially excited for ‘Crossroad Springs’! From what we’ve learned in the press release, it sounds like a wonderful new series where every trail leads back to what matters most... faith and family!

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts.

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