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~ James 1:17

Saturday, September 27, 2025

πŸπŸƒ Faith, Farm, and Fall πŸƒπŸ Rake in New Movies This Weekend With Danica McKellar, Trevor Donovan, Rachel Boston, Andrew Walker, and More 🎬 SEE HERE:




Happy First Weekend of Fall, Friends! πŸ‚

The crisp air, changing leaves, and cozy nights are here... with some heartwarming Fall movie premieres!

This weekend brings TWO Autumn romances... Great American Family’s farm-inspired "Grounded in Love" starring Danica McKellar and Trevor Donovan and Hallmark Channel’s "Adventures in Love & Birding," starring Rachel Boston and Andrew Walker.

And that’s not all... Saturday evening also brings a brand-new episode of "Crossroad Springs" on Great American Family!

Plus, before the last episode airs next Saturday, be sure to catch all of the previous 5 episodes of "Crossroad Springs" on Sunday in a marathon from 3pm to 8pm EST.

Scroll down for all of the details...



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Saturday, September 27, 2025:




Episode 5 - A Turn in the Road:
In "A Turn in the Road," the Hamilton family gets closer to purchasing the quarry land while Janet helps Tina deliver her baby. Tensions escalate over the quarry as Willis favors a quiet strategy, though he faces suspicions about his relationship with Martha, while Daniel eyes the property. Meanwhile, family members experience personal turning points, with Tina going into labor and Eric considering a new job.


Premieres Saturday, September 27, 2025
at 8pm/7c. on Great American Family


Note: See the first 5 episodes of "Crossroad Springs" on Sunday in a marathon from 3pm to 8pm EST.


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Saturday, September 27, 2025:




Storyline: Annie (McKellar), a spirited, Manhattan-based flight attendant, thrives on adventure and freedom, until an unexpected airline merger grounds her career and a breakup with a self-absorbed boyfriend leaves her questioning everything. Searching for clarity, Annie takes a road trip to her grandmother’s rural Kentucky farm – a place she hasn’t visited in years, though it holds close to her heart. Nothing on the farm seems to have changed, except Jake (Donovan), Annie’s childhood friend, who recently traded in fast-paced city life for something more intentional. As two old friends reconnect, Annie rediscovers what matters most – family, faith, community, and the kind of love that stays rooted when everything else seems uncertain.

Premieres Saturday, September 27, 2025
at 9pm/8c. on Great American Family

Reviews:

❤️ There’s a certain comfort in stories that feel like home, and for me this one carries that special endearing warmth, especially with its beautiful country setting.

Plus, no matter where you live, “Grounded in Love” has that familiar, feel-good story we movie lovers know all too well... Danica McKellar’s character Annie returns to her hometown after losing her job, she reconnects with her roots, and inevitably crosses paths with her special high school friend, Jake (Trevor Donovan), the one who essentially got away. And no spoilers included, but from there you likely know (as Paul Harvey used to say)… the rest of the story.

However, this movie is much more than just a typical romance. Along the way, Annie deepens her bond with her warm, spirited grandmother, uncovers the rich history of the family farm she once thought she’d leave behind forever, and best of all, she gradually rekindles her faith and trust in God.

The Kentucky farm setting is simply gorgeous on screen- rolling fields, golden sunsets, and a peaceful charm. The colorful Fall leaves in the background really make it a perfect Autumn movie.

While Annie and Jake’s love story is very sweet, it’s the themes of family, community, heritage, and faith that give the movie real heart. At the end, I found myself wishing it had gone on just a little longer. “Grounded in Love” is a wholesome, family-friendly watch I’d happily recommend. ~Net

❤️ I watched "Grounded in Love" on pureflix...and it is my FAVORITE movie that Danica and Trevor have done yet! The scenery was breathtaking, and I just loved these two together. I love that it wasn't a typical romance story, this was about Danica's character finding herself again and finding what matters most. ~Sarah

Note: "Grounded in Love" encores 3 times on Sunday at 4am / 11am / and 8pm EST!


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Saturday, September 27, 2025:


Storyline: A single mom agrees to be the partner of a bird enthusiast for a birding competition but misunderstands the assignment and tells everyone she's his new girlfriend instead of just his teammate.

Premieres Saturday, September 27, 2025
at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel


Note: "Adventures in Love & Birding" encores on Sunday at 6pm EST!


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I hope you’re able to enjoy some relaxing time this weekend with one (or both!) of the new movies, along with the latest episode of "Crossroad Springs." I had the chance to stream the episode on PureFlix last night, and it’s another heartwarming story you won’t want to miss. I look forward to hearing what you all think of it, too!

Also, I’ve already watched "Grounded in Love", and if you haven’t seen it yet, you can read both Sarah’s and my review above. It's a wonderful mix of Faith, Farm, and Fall!

Please note: I haven’t pre-screened "Adventures in Love & Birding", so if you'd like to share your thoughts after it airs, please do so in comments below. And please feel free to share your opinion of "Grounded in Love" and "Crossroad Springs.", too.


Have a Blessed
Autumn Weekend, Everyone!
Net πŸπŸƒ


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SHINING HIS LIGHT:

"A man reaps what he sows. Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up."
~Galatians 6:7-9

Friday, September 26, 2025

πŸŽ„ GREAT AMERICAN FAMILY'S 2025 CHRISTMAS MOVIE SCHEDULE πŸŽ„ *SEE HERE:



It’s beginning to look 
a lot like Christmas! πŸŽ„

Great American Family 
has officially announced 
their upcoming 
Christmas movie lineup! ✨

This holiday season promises everything we love most: faith-filled stories, heartwarming romances, magical time travel adventures, and inspiring tales of giving back. With returning favorite stars and brand-new faces to Great American Christmas, these movies are sure to capture the true heart of Christmas!

See all of the exciting, joyful Christmas movie news below via Great American Media...


UPDATE: MORE CHRISTMAS MOVIES ADDED TO SCHEDULE BELOW!


GREAT AMERICAN FAMILY -


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A Wisconsin Christmas Pie

Premiere Date: October 11 at 8 p.m. ET on Great American Family and GFAM+.
(October 9 on Great American Pure Flix)

Starring: Katie Leclerc and Ryan Carnes

Storyline: "A pastry chef (Leclerc) returns home to Door County, Wis., for Christmas and finds that saving her family's orchard — and her heart — may depend on the perfect pie and a second chance at love."



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A Christmas Prayer

Premiere Date: Oct. 18 at 8 p.m. ET on Great American Family and GFAM+.
(Oct. 16 on Great American Pure Flix)

Starring: Shae Robins and Christopher Russell

Storyline: "In A Christmas Prayer, Natalie (Robins), a weary children's book illustrator, rediscovers her creativity and faith when she secretly fulfills the heartfelt prayer-list of a little girl, unknowingly becoming the answer to the girl's father's (Russell) Christmas wish for love, healing, and hope."



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Once Upon a Christmas Crown

Premiere Date: Oct. 25 at 8 p.m. ET on Great American Family and GFAM+
(Oct. 23 on Great American Pure Flix)

Starring: Ellise Roth and Callum Buckley

Storyline: "In Once Upon A Christmas Crown, Princess Charlotte (Roth) of Marovia, a duty-bound princess, escapes to a New England town at Christmas, where a secret baking contest — and an unexpected romance (Buckley) — teach her that love may be life’s true crowning achievement."


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Christmas Of Giving (working title)

Premiere Date: Nov. 1 at 8 p.m. ET on Great American Family and GFAM+
(Oct. 30 on Great American Pure Flix)

Starring: Ash Tsai, Marshall Williams, and Julia Reilly

Storyline: "In Christmas of Giving, when a weary non-profit director (Tsai) faces dwindling donations and perceives she may be replaced just days before Christmas, the return of an old love (Williams) and a new and unexpected ally (Reilly) teach her that letting go may be the only way to save both her mission and her heart."



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Love at Kringle Lake (wt)

Premiere Date: November 8, 2025, 8 p.m. ET Great American Family and GFAM+.

Starring: Alexa Maria Huerta and Joseph Morales

Storyline: When two ambitious executives from a top Chicago marketing firm (Huerta, Morales) are sent to the quaint town of Kringle Lake to rekindle the spirit of Christmas, they discover the greatest gift of the season may be each other.



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Timeless Tidings of Joy

Premiere Date: Nov. 15 at 8 p.m. ET on Great American Family and GFAM+
(Nov. 13 on Great American Pure Flix)

Starring: Candace Cameron Bure, Natasha Bure, and Paul Greene

Storyline: "When Ally (Cameron Bure) returns home to sell her grandmother's (Bure) letterpress shop — long seen as a burden — she meets an old soul (Greene) determined to preserve its legacy, and together they discover that faith, sacrifice, and love can rewrite both the shop's fate and their own."



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Christmas on Every Page

Premiere Date: Nov. 22 at 8 p.m. ET on Great American Family and GFAM+
(Nov. 20 on Great American Pure Flix)

Starring: Rose Reid and Jake Allyn

Storyline: "An advertising executive (Reid) returns to her hometown to help save her family's struggling bookstore. While there, she partners with a local craftsman (Allyn) to design and paint a Christmas mural that not only brings the community together but also rekindles her own sense of creativity and connection."



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Christmas in Midnight Clear

Premiere Date: Nov. 23 at 8 p.m. ET on Great American Family
(Nov. 6 at 8 p.m. ET on Great American Pure Flix)

Starring: Alicia Josipovic and Jon McLaren

Storyline: "A high-powered real estate developer (Josipovic), burdened by a costly setback, arrives in the struggling town of Midnight Clear just before Christmas, where she meets a local pastor (McLaren) and learns saving the community may require opening her heart as much as her checkbook."



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The Christmas Spark

Premiere Date: Nov. 28 at 8 p.m. ET on Great American Family and GFAM+
(Nov. 26 on Great American Pure Flix)

Starring: Mario Lopez and Ali Cobrin

Storyline: "At Christmastime, a passed-over corporate lawyer (Lopez) joins his small town's fire department, where he competes with a fallen hero's son — and finds unexpected sparks with his widowed mom (Cobrin)."



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Timeless Tidings of Joy

Encore Presentation: November 29, 2025, 8 p.m. ET on Great American Family and GFAM+

Starring: Candace Cameron Bure, Natasha Bure, and Paul Greene

Storyline: "When Ally (Cameron Bure) returns home to sell her grandmother's (Bure) letterpress shop — long seen as a burden — she meets an old soul (Greene) determined to preserve its legacy, and together they discover that faith, sacrifice, and love can rewrite both the shop's fate and their own."


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There’s No Place Like Christmas

Premiere Date: Nov. 30 at 8 p.m. ET on Great American Family and GFAM+
(Nov. 27 on Great American Pure Flix)

Starring: Cindy Busby and Sam Page

Storyline: "A big city realtor (Busby) returns to her hometown to lead the local real estate office during its most crucial revenue season. But when she clashes with a charming photographer (Page), she must decide if success means chasing her career – or following her heart."



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Cranberries and Carols

Premiere Date: Dec. 6 at 8 p.m. ET on Great American Family and GFAM+
(Dec. 4 on Great American Pure Flix)

Starring: Jill Wagner and Trevor Donovan

Storyline: "When a devoted cafΓ© owner (Wagner) returns home to help her family host the town's cherished Yuletide Potluck, she unexpectedly reunites with the man from a disastrous blind date 20 years ago — a military engineer (Donovan) — only to discover that Christmas may serve them both with a second chance at love."




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Mistletoe at the Manor (wt)


Premiere Date: Sunday, December 7, 2025, 8 p.m. ET on Great American Family and GFAM+.

Starring: Madeleine Coghlan and Lior Selve

Storyline: When Alice, a spirited East Coast cooking show influencer, journeys to a centuries-old English castle to honor a WWII nurse by laying her remains in the castle gardens, she finds herself swept into the castle's holiday magic—and the unexpected warmth of it charming proprietor.



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Have We Met This Christmas?

Premiere Date: Dec. 13 at 8 p.m. ET on Great American Family and GFAM+ (Dec. 11 on Great American Pure Flix)

Starring: Danica McKellar and Jesse Hutch

Storyline: "After a car accident leaves ambitious real estate executive Katie Sloan (McKellar) with amnesia at a cozy mountain inn, she unexpectedly falls for the innkeeper's son (Hutch) from her forgotten past — while helping his family fight to save their beloved lodge before her memory returns and threatens their second chance at love."




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Coupled Up for Christmas

Premiere Date: Dec. 12 on Great American Pure Flix

Starring: Sara Canning and Marcus Rosner

Storyline: "Two heartbroken singles (Canning, Rosner), desperate to win back their exes, hatch a scheme to pretend they are madly in love – only to discover that the real sparks flying may be between them."

NOTE: "Coupled Up for Christmas" premiered last year on Great American Family; the film will premiere this December on PureFlix.




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A Royal Christmas Tail

Premiere Date: Dec. 14 at 8 p.m. ET on Great American Family and GFAM+

Starring: Jonathan Stoddard and Brittany Underwood

Storyline: "When a dashing prince trades a glass slipper for a dog tag, he embarks on a heartwarming Christmas quest to find the mysterious woman — and her adorable pup — who captured his heart in one magical holiday moment."




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SURPRISE CHRISTMAS FILM

Premiere Date: December 20, 2025 on Great American Family and GFAM+
(Dec. 18 on Great American Pure Flix)



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Mario Lopez Presents: Chasing Christmas

Premiere Date: Dec. 21 at 8 p.m. ET on Great American Family and GFAM+
(Dec. 19 on Great American Pure Flix)

Starring: Jillian Murray, Trevor Donovan, and Dominic Lopez

Storyline: "A wish tree unites a morning show host (Donovan) and an artist (Murray) as they race across Buffalo with the host's daughter and the artist's son (Lopez) to find the season's hottest toy — discovering love and family along the way."



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My Quick Take:

2025 is poised to be another truly joyful Christmas movie season, with Great American Family’s schedule of faith-filled, family-centered stories.

It warms my heart to see beloved stars returning once again, along with some new faces, for their 5th annual Christmas celebration!

Please note: I am not currently seeing Candace Cameron Bure's previously announced second Great American Christmas movie with Cameron Mathson on the list, the sequel to "Home Sweet Christmas." Stay tuned for any updates there. Could it be exclusively premiering on PureFlix or somewhere else this year?

Additionally, "Coupled Up for Christmas" premiered last year on GAF; the film is set to premiere this December on PureFlix.

I hope you’ll discover many wonderful movies throughout the holiday season. I’d love to hear which films you’re most excited about seeing this Christmas on Great American Family. Please share your top picks in comments.

Joyous Christmas Blessings to You All,
NetπŸŽ„



Top image credits:
Cindy Busby image via: Tresa Magazine - Ryan West
Mario Lopez image via: Mario Lopez
Christopher Russell image via: Hallmark Media
Candace Cameron Bure image via: Daily Mail

Movie Images: Great American Media
Movie Details via: Entertainment Weekly


Thursday, September 25, 2025

✨Happy 3 Months 'til Christmas!!!✨ (Check Out My Christmas Movie Pick To Mark This Day & Share Yours!)




✨ Happy September 25th, Christmas Movie Watchers! ✨

Can you believe it? We’re now officially 3 months away from Christmas Day! πŸŽ„❤️

This is the very last time we’ll be celebrating the 25th before the Christmas movie season officially begins, and the excitement is definitely building!

Great American Family will kick things off on October 10th (just a little over two weeks away!), followed closely by Hallmark Channel on October 17th. From then on, both channels will fill our hearts with holiday cheer 24/7, mixing timeless Christmas classics with a sprinkling of new premieres all the way through December.

UPtv's Christmas season begins on November 2nd, with old holiday classics and eight new Christmas movie premieres.

And Hallmark Mystery will also join in by playing classic Christmas movies 24/7 throughout the holiday season.

If you’d like to join in the fun and celebrate this special *Countdown to Christmas* with us today, I’d love to hear which Christmas movie you’ll be watching to mark the 25th in comments below.

I’ve chosen to watch "Picture a Perfect Christmas," in honor of the recent passing of Actress Paula Shaw, who so beautifully portrayed the warm and loving grandmother. Her role was such a gift, and it feels like the perfect way to remember her.✨πŸ’–

This Christmas movie is extra charming, cozy, and delightful, and the title, Picture a Perfect Christmas, inspires me to imagine how I hope to picture and cherish this upcoming Christmas season.



If you can't squeeze a Christmas movie into your schedule today on the 25th, there's also an excellent line-up of Christmas movies airing on TV Friday night...

πŸŽ„ Christmas Schedule πŸŽ„
Friday, September 26, 2025:


Tails of Christmas ... Great American Family ... 4pm
A Dream of Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 6pm
Home Sweet Christmas ... Great American Family ... 6pm
Once Upon a Christmas Wish ... Great American Family ... 8pm
Journey to Christmas ... Great American Family ... 10pm
Mystery on Mistletoe Lane ... Hallmark Mystery ... 10pm
Home Sweet Christmas ... Great American Family ... 12am
Once Upon a Christmas Wish ... Great American Family ... 2am
Journey to Christmas ... Great American Family ... 4am




Merry "Mark the 25th"

Please share your Christmas choice for today
in comments below!

JOYful Blessings to You all,
Net


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Need an Early Gift? 🎁 The First Great American Christmas Movie Premiere is…



While the full schedule for Great American Christmas on Great American Family is yet to be released (coming very soon!), I have learned the first Christmas movie premiere will be "A Wisconsin Christmas Pie," starring Katie LeClerc and Ryan Carnes!

This deliciously sounding movie will premiere Saturday, October 11th, at 8pm/7c.

Storyline via Great American Family:

"In A Wisconsin Christmas Pie, pastry chef Emma Parker (Leclerc) returns from Chicago to her family’s cherry orchard in Door County, Wisconsin for Christmas, she learns the farm is on the brink of being sold to developers. Persuaded to enter the town’s holiday pie bake-off, Emma reconnects with her high school sweetheart, Mitch (Carnes) and together they discover the recipe for saving the orchard – and their hearts – might just be love."

According to the Green Bay Press Gazzette, "The movie was filmed entirely in Door County (Wisconsin) in early spring. Among the iconic Door County landmarks that show up in the trailer released in August are Hillside Waterfront Hotel in Ephraim, The White Gull Inn, Lautenbach’s Orchard Country Winery & Market and Eagle Tower at Peninsula State Park, all in Fish Creek."



So... here's a taste of what's coming to Great American Family this Christmas!

Stay tuned for the full announcement!


Wishing you all a great day 
and a slice of happiness,
Net 🍰

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Exciting News! Lacey Chabert Announces New Hallmark Rom-Com with...




Hallmark has just posted to their socials the delightful news that Lacey Chabert (An Unexpected Valentine) and Ian Harding (The Magic of Lemon Drops) have just finished filming a new rom-com in Fiji, which will be coming to the Hallmark Channel in early 2026!

Presumably, this movie will premiere as part of the network's *Winter Escape* in January or during *Loveuary* in February! (The first theme seems to make the most sense though, since it is a destination movie, but we'll see.)

Doesn't Lacey look vibrant and fantastic here? I'm loving her skirt and top! Based on her upbeat personality in the video below, and their natural teasing, it seems like these two had a fun time filming this new romantic comedy.

Check out the new clip via Hallmark:

(click on image below to play video)



Stay tuned 
for more news!
Net


Great American Family Actress Candace Cameron Bure Announced as Spokesperson for "America Reads the Bible"


 ( image via : Great American Media ) 


An incredible event is coming to the Museum of the Bible, and I’m especially thrilled that Candace Cameron Bure, who has often used her platform to uplift and share religious values, will be participating. Her steadfast faith continues to be such an inspiration!

The "America Reads the Bible" event is scheduled from April 18–25, 2026. You can attend this event live in Washington, D.C. (*see ticket information here*) or you'll be able to stream it through various sources, such as Great American PureFlix.

The scripture readings will take place from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily as voices from across the nation unite to share God’s Word.

I personally can't wait to see and listen to this spectacular celebration of faith... through the reading of the Bible.

Read more details via Great American Media's press release below...




Great American Media Actress
Candace Cameron Bure
Named Among Spokespersons
of Historic Bible-Reading Event

'America Reads the Bible' will celebrate our nation's 250th birthday at the Museum of the Bible

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- National leaders, ministries, and everyday Americans will lend their voices to a historic, weeklong Bible-reading event at the Museum of the Bible, to commemorate America's 250th birthday in 2026.

Actress, producer, New York Times bestselling author, and Great American Media Chief Creative Officer Candace Cameron Bure has been named one of the national spokespersons for America Reads the Bible (ARTB), a landmark event taking place in the nation's capital from April 18-25, 2026. The entire Great American Media team is engaged in advancing the mission and message of this historic initiative that will feature voices from across the country reading Scripture, and uniting Americans around faith and the enduring power of the Bible.

"Candace has been a trusted voice for faith and family values for decades, and we're honored to have her serve as a top spokesperson for America Reads the Bible," said Bill Abbott, President and CEO of Great American Media. "Recent tragedy has reminded us how important it is to come together around faith and prayer. This historic event will allow us to share God's Word in a way that will uplift and strengthen our country. We are honored to be part of such a meaningful celebration."

Cameron Bure stars in and produces original, faith-forward entertainment, including Great American Christmas films. Her Christian faith and commitment to wholesome storytelling have made her a leading voice in family entertainment.

"Cameron Bure's deep commitment to faith and family makes her a powerful advocate for this historic initiative," said Bunni Pounds, founder of Christians Engaged, the organization spearheading ARTB. The event will be produced by Great American Media and streamed live on Great American Pure Flix.

The event was inspired by the biblical prophet Ezra, who read Scripture aloud to the Israelites. In a similar spirit, readers from diverse communities will narrate the Bible from Genesis to Revelation in a livestreamed program from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily over seven days.

"America Reads the Bible is an invitation for people across the nation to reflect on the Bible's historic role in American life and its ongoing relevance to individuals and families today," said Pounds.

America Reads the Bible's partners include Museum of the Bible, Great American Pure Flix, Time to Revive, Whitaker House Publishing, Andrew Wommack Ministries, National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference, Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN), Wallbuilders, National Religious Broadcasters Association (NRB TV), Allen Jackson Ministries, Waterstone Foundation, Promise Keepers, Family Research Council, Family Policy Alliance Foundation, First Liberty Institute (religious liberty partner), Her Voice MVMT (prayer partner), Pray.com (celebration partner), and more than 83 other ministries across denominational lines. Worship leaders, including Phil King, Leeland, Meredith Andrews, and Dustin Smith, will create worship moments during the event.

Attendees may experience the event live at the Museum of the Bible or join via livestream on Great American Pure Flix at PureFlix.com.

Media Contacts:

Debbie Davis
media@crosswindpr.com
C: 214-802-8979

Gregg Wooding
C: 972-567-7660
gregg@iampronline.com

SOURCE Great American Media




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I am sure this will be an amazing event! Let us pray for all involved in this project as they share the love of Christ and shine His Light!

Blessings to You All,
Net


Hallmark Makes New Streaming Deal for Christmas and Beyond - See Details:




Hey, Streamers & Movie Dreamers...

In case you missed this news, Hallmark Media has struck a multi-year agreement with Netflix that will bring Hallmark’s original series and select films to Netflix in the United States, as well as make some of its holiday films available internationally.

With this new deal, the first two seasons of the series "The Way Home" will stream on Netflix beginning October 1, 2025, with the third season arriving in February 2026. Future seasons will debut first on Hallmark Channel/Hallmark+ before streaming on Netflix.

In addition to airing Hallmark's series, the agreement also includes some of Hallmark's Christmas movies, including "Haul Out the Holly," "Haul Out the Holly: Lit Up," "All I Need for Christmas," "Christmas Under the Lights," "Our Holiday Story," and more.

Romantic comedies that will debut on Netflix include "An Unexpected Valentine," "Sisterhood, Inc.," "The Royal We," "Hats Off to Love," "Love in the Clouds," and more.

These movies will stream in markets where Hallmark’s own streaming platform, Hallmark+, has less reach.

Hallmark views Netflix as a way to reach a broader audience worldwide, while still maintaining its main shows and movies on Hallmark+ and its cable channel.


Have a Merry Day!
Net 🎬


Tuesday, September 23, 2025

✨πŸŽ… New "Prep & Landing" Animation to Premiere This Christmas πŸŽ…✨




A brand-new holiday adventure is on the way! πŸŽ…

"Prep & Landing: The Snowball Protocol" premieres this Thanksgiving, November 27th, on the Disney Channel, with streaming available the very next day on Disney+.

Viewers will once again get to enjoy the delightful antics of the adorable elves, Lanny and Wayne! Plus, the special will air later in the season on ABC and Freeform as part of their well-loved “25 Days of Christmas” celebration!

According to Disney's press release, this cartoon is "marking the franchise's return after more than a decade, "Prep & Landing: The Snowball Protocol" is the fourth installment in a series of popular animated holiday specials featuring Christmas elves from an elite organization tasked with preparing homes worldwide for Santa's arrival. The new special follows Christmas elves Lanny and Wayne, whose holiday mission goes awry, leaving Wayne convinced he's in major trouble with Santa and accidentally revealing other merry mishaps."

Here's a newly released clip from the cartoon:




These are the previous Prep & Landing Specials:

"Prep & Landing" (2009)
"Prep & Landing: Operation: Secret Santa" (2010)
"Prep & Landing: Naughty vs. Nice" (2011)

Please Note: I haven’t always connected with some of Disney’s more recent projects, especially those with woke content, but I’ve always had a soft spot for this charming "Prep & Landing" series and some of the great Disney classics, like Cinderella, Snow White, Bambi, Toy Story, etc... My hope is that the new special will capture the same innocent, lighthearted fun and sweet spirit that made the previous cartoons such a joy to watch.


More Merry News
is on the way... 

✨ Trevor Donovan and Jillian Murray Reunite for Great American Family Movie, "Mario Lopez Presents: Mission Merry Christmas"


( image via: Great America Media ) 


Trevor Donovan and Jillian Murray are teaming up once again to make movie magic!

The pair previously starred in the charming non-holiday rom-com "Prescription for Love," as well as the heartwarming Great American Christmas film, "A Little Women's Christmas"!

Now, this holiday season, they’ll reunite once again in the Great American Family premiere "Mario Lopez Presents: Mission Merry Christmas"!

The film is executive-produced by Mario Lopez and features his 12-year-old son, Dominic, who, I must say, gave a standout performance last year in "Once Upon a Christmas Wish"! In "Mission Merry Christmas," Dominic will play the role of Jillian Murray’s son.

Dominic Lopez in "Once Upon a Christmas Wish"

Get the full scoop on Trevor Donovan and Jillian Murray's characters and more in the Great American Media press release below...





Great American Media
Announces Jillian Murray
and Trevor Donovan
Set to Star In,
Mario Lopez Presents:
Mission Merry Christmas,
Co-Starring Dominic Lopez,
New, Original Movie
for Great American Christmas 2025

NEW YORK, NY – September 23, 2025 – Great American Media announced Jillian Murray and Trevor Donovan are set to star in Mario Lopez Presents: Mission Merry Christmas, a new, Original film for the 5th anniversary edition of GREAT AMERICAN CHRISTMAS. Great American Christmas celebrates a milestone five-year anniversary when the popular franchise returns to air on Great American Family and GFAM+ on October 10, and streams exclusively on Great American Pure Flix beginning October 16.

“We are so proud of the extraordinary talent that comes together for Mission Merry Christmas,” said Bill Abbott, President & CEO, Great American Media. “Trevor Donovan and Jillian Murray bring such warmth and heart to their roles, and it is a treat to watch Mario Lopez’ son, Dominic, light up the screen with his natural charm. Partnering with Mario is always a privilege, and I believe this collaboration has produced one of the most special Christmas films of the year,” Abbott concluded.

In Mission Merry Christmas, when a Christmas wishes tree brings together morning show host Michael (Donovan) and artist/designer, Mia (Murray), they set out on a holiday mission to make a child’s Christmas dreams come true. Teaming up with Michael’s daughter, Daphne, and Mia’s son, Cruz (Lopez), the two families race across Buffalo in search of the season’s most sought-after toy – The Golden Gliders. Along the way, festive adventures, unexpected challenges and the spirit of the season draw Michael and Mia closer, proving the greatest gift is finding love and family when you least expect it.

Executive Produced by Mario Lopez through his ViaMar Productions. Produced by Mark Roberts (Meet Me Next Christmas) and Jeff Stearns. Original Screenplay written by Avery Henry-Bailey Megan Henry Herzlinger & Brian Herzlinger. Directed by Brian Herzlinger.

ABOUT GREAT AMERICAN MEDIA

Great American Media is home to a family-friendly portfolio of brands including Great American Family, Great American Pure Flix, GFam+, 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
pamslay@gacmedia.com
818.415.3784
media@crosswindpr.com



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Please share your thoughts on this new Christmas movie in comments below.

Are you excited to see Trevor Donovan star in two Christmas movies this year?


May Your Day Be
Merry & Bright!
NetπŸŽ„


images: Great American Media


Monday, September 22, 2025

πŸŽ„ Danica McKellar and Jesse Hutch to Star in Great American Family's 'Have We Met This Christmas?'




It's Official!

Danica McKellar and Jesse Hutch are starring together in an all-new Great American Christmas movie titled 'Have We Met This Christmas?'!

See all of the details in the press release below...



Great American Media
Announces Danica McKellar
and Jesse Hutch
Set to Star in,
Have We Met This Christmas?,
New, Original Movie for
Great American Christmas 2025

NEW YORK, Sept. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Great American Media announced beloved stars Danica McKellar and Jesse Hutch are set to star in Have We Met This Christmas?, a new, Original movie set to premiere this December as part of the company's GREAT AMERICAN CHRISTMAS program event. Great American Christmas celebrates a milestone five-year anniversary when the popular franchise returns to air on Great American Family and GFAM+ on October 10, and streams exclusively on Great American Pure Flix beginning October 16.

"One of the cornerstones of Great American Christmas is celebrating the legacy of family talent in our Christmas movies. Our viewers love seeing beloved stars, like Danica McKellar and Jesse Hutch, who share the screen across generations and bring our heartfelt stories to life. It is a tradition that makes Great American Christmas feel like coming home for the holidays," said Bill Abbott, President & CEO, Great American Media.

In Have We Met This Christmas?, when ambitious real estate executive, Katie Sloane (McKellar) awakens at The Merry Mountain Inn with amnesia after a car accident, she is embraced by the resort's warm holiday spirit and the family who owns it – especially the innkeeper's son, Emmett Jones (Hutch), a man from her forgotten past. The last time they were together, she vowed never to speak to him again, but now she finds herself falling in love all over again, all the while helping the family strategize how to hold on to the Inn they love. Though Emmett knows it's only a matter of time before she regains her memory, he can't help but embrace this second chance at her love. For now, she doesn't remember him… or the fact that hers is the company buying the Inn. As the spirit of Christmas surrounds her, Katie eventually discovers that sometimes losing your way is the only true path to finding love, and yourself.

Have We Met This Christmas? is an Evoke Production. Danica McKellar is Executive Producer. Mac Cappuccino is producer. Story by Danica McKellar. Original teleplay by Danica McKellar and Riley Weston.

ABOUT GREAT AMERICAN MEDIA
Great American Media is home to a family-friendly portfolio of brands including Great American Family, Great American Pure Flix, GFam+, 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, GFam+, the app that allows you to watch anytime, anywhere on any device, and 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:
Debbie Davis
media@crosswindpr.com
Crosswind Media & PR
Director of Client Services
C: 214.802.8979

Pam Slay
pamslay@gacmedia.com
Great American Media
Network Program Publicity & Talent Relations
C: 818.415.3784

SOURCE Great American Media



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I would like to hear your thoughts on this movie. 

Two similar Hallmark movie plots instantly came to mind as I read this storyline, "Christmas on My Mind," starring Ashley Greene and Andrew Walker, and "Falling for Vermont," starring Julie Gonzalo and Benjamin Ayres.

Please share your thoughts in the comments.

I hope this news brought joy to your day...


Blessings,
Net


*NEW* Great American Family Christmas Promos




Need a little Christmas cheer to start-off your Monday?

In case you missed the brand new Great American Family Christmas promos over the weekend, or you'd just like to see them again, I thought I would share them here.

So here we go...


Great American Christmas Movie Promo -
16 New Premieres for the 2025 Holiday Season





Great American Family Christmas 2025 Promo -
See Many Favorite Stars Return





Also, Great American Family put a tease out yesterday on their socials for Danica's Christmas movie - asking if you can guess her co-star! However, if you look closely, the answer is in the video promo above. (Hint: Be sure to look at the title under Danica's name, and the same title under someone else!

And no, it's not her "Wonder Years" co-star Fred Savage, even though someone guessed him on Facebook. By the way, I love this year's choice, but I would also love to see her paired again with Fred someday!

UPDATE: As I'm writing this post... GAF has officially revealed Danica's co-star! He is Jesse Hutch! *Click Here* for more details!

Blessings on your day,
Net


'A Wisconsin Christmas Pie' To Premiere on Great American Family




Great American Family adds this sweet-sounding movie, "A Wisconsin Christmas Pie," to their 2025 Christmas movie lineup.

This movie was previously titled "A Cherry Pie Christmas," and yes, it was actually filmed in Wisconsin!

See all of the details in the press release below...



Press Release:

Great American Media Announces 
Katie LeClerc and Ryan Carnes 
Set to Star in,
A Wisconsin Christmas Pie (WT),
New, Original Holiday Film
for Great American Christmas 2025

NEW YORK, NY – September 19, 2025 – Great American Media announced today Katie Leclerc (“Switched At Birth,” A Cape Cod Christmas) and Ryan Carnes (“General Hospital,” “Desperate Housewives”) are set to star in A Wisconsin Christmas Pie, a new Original movie set to premiere as part of the company’s GREAT AMERICAN CHRISTMAS program event. Great American Christmas celebrates a milestone five-year anniversary when the popular franchise returns to air on Great American Family and GFAM+ on October 10, and streams exclusive on Great American Pure Flix beginning October 16.

“At Great American Media, we are committed to telling stories that celebrate faith, family, and country. This film embodies everything our audience loves – a wholesome romance, the warmth of Christmas, and the importance of preserving what matters most.” said Allison Unger, VP Programming & Development, Great American Media.

In A Wisconsin Christmas Pie, pastry chef Emma Parker (Leclerc) returns from Chicago to her family’s cherry orchard in Door County, Wisconsin for Christmas, she learns the farm is on the brink of being sold to developers. Persuaded to enter the town’s holiday pie bake-off, Emma reconnects with her high school sweetheart, Mitch (Carnes) and together they discover the recipe for saving the orchard – and their hearts – might just be love.

A Wisconsin Christmas Pie is A Moody Independent/ H9 Films production, distributed by Nicely Entertainment. Executive producers are Philip & Nicole Haughey, Khoa Le, Diane Taillon, Thomas Soviero, Darius Pakrooh, Gary Crossen, Sarah & Michael Sandonato, Kim Gwinn Landy, Scott Savitz. Produced by Staci Griesbach, a Wisconsin native, Katie Leclerc, Mark Donadio, and Miriam Marcus. Directed by John Stimpson from a story by John Stimpson and Staci Griesbach. Written by John Stimpson and Caroline Portu.

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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Do you think this movie sounds sweet?

Please share your thoughts in the comments below.


Blessings,
Net