Hallmark’s ‘Fall into Love’ Continues, ‘Blue Ridge’ Returns, Classic Movies & More This Weekend

Happy last weekend of August, friends!

The leaves aren't turning just yet; however, the *ber* months are only a few days away, and we have another *Fall into Love* movie premiering this weekend on the Hallmark Channel, another exciting adventure on INSP with Blue Ridge, and classic movies you don't want to miss, including a special tribute!

See all of the details below, plus see a praise report for a Great American Family actress at the end of this post...


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Friday, August 28, 2026:

Friday Night Christmas Movie Classics

movie images: Hallmark Media

The Christmas classics airing Friday night include a special movie tribute to country singer Dolly Parton with Christmas at Dollywood. It's also a double-feature movie night for Niall Matter, who stars in Christmas at Dollywood and We Met in December.

Friday Christmas Movie Schedule:

A Royal Icing Christmas ... Great American Family ... 4pm
Catering Christmas ... Great American Family ... 6pm
Christmas at Dollywood ... Hallmark Channel ... 6pm
Christmas Joy ... Hallmark Family ... 6pm
We Met in December ... Hallmark Channel ... 8pm
Another Sweet Christmas ... Great American Family ... 8pm
Hitched for the Holidays ... Hallmark Family ... 8pm
Christmas of Giving ... Great American Family ... 10pm
Catering Christmas ... Great American Family ... 12am
Another Sweet Christmas ... Great American Family ... 2am
Christmas of Giving ... Great American Family ... 4am

For more upcoming Christmas movie classics, visit the Christmas Movie Schedule!


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Saturday, August 29, 2026:

Crossroad Springs

Season 1 Marathon

Crossroad Springs - images: Great American Media

Crossroad Springs Saturday Marathon - 10am to 3pm

Episode 6 - Sunrise and Still Water:
A member of the Newman family returns and threatens the Hamilton's land deal.

Episode 7 - Stay in Your Lane:
As spring arrives, James launches his Cowboy Church amid his family's struggles.

Episode 8 - The Divine Search:
As the past resurfaces, James questions his calling; Janet fights to protect her family.

Episode 9 - Patience:
James must choose between the ranch and the church he built; tensions rise with Janet and Layla.

Episode 10 - Joy:
On Easter Sunday, James opens the Cowboy Church as faith calls for sacrifice and forgiveness.

Crossroad Springs

Season 1 Marathon

Saturday, August 22, 2026

10am - 3pm on Great American Family

*Plus, if you enjoy reality series, catch a new episode of Jep & Jess: Beyond the Bayou - Saturday night at 9pm/8c on Great American Family.


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Saturday, August 29, 2026:

Much About Love

image: Hallmark Media

Storyline: A TV director returns to her theater roots for a Shakespeare festival and runs into an old flame, rekindling a merry war of wits in this modern retelling of "Much Ado About Nothing."

Much About Love

Premieres Saturday, August 29, 2026

at 8pm/7c on the Hallmark Channel

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Sunday, August 30, 2026:

Blue Ridge: The Series

Episode 7

image: INSP

Guest stars: Annabeth Gish and Nicholas Gonzalez

Episode 7: “A Matter of Perspective”

Storyline: After an officer-involved shooting threatens to ignite a long-standing feud in Blue Ridge, Justin must wade through the fog of the incident to find the truth.

Blue Ridge: The Series

Premieres Sunday, August 30, 2026

at 10pm/9c on INSP

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I hope you all have a wonderful weekend - sharing special time with family or friends, and perhaps enjoying a great movie or two!

image via: Jillian Cardarelli album cover

I also wanted to share another beautiful praise report with you all… actress and singer Jillian Cardarelli recently shared on Instagram that, after surgery and 19 rounds of radiation, she is cancer-free and praising God! What an incredible answer to prayer and such a wonderful reminder of God’s goodness and faithfulness!.

Jillian shared these touching words: “One minute at a time, trusting God with everything that comes next!” Isn’t that just beautiful? I just had to share this encouraging news with all of you!

You can see Jillian Cardarelli in both the first and upcoming second season of Crossroad Springs. And if you’ve heard her sing, you know she truly has the voice of an angel! You can hear her beautiful voice in Season 1, Episode 10, which will encore Saturday afternoon. (See the schedule above.)

Jillian’s journey toward healing is still continuing, as she will need to undergo endocrine therapy, so please continue to keep her in your thoughts and prayers. Let’s keep praying for complete healing, strength, and peace!

Blessings on your Weekend,

Net

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SHINING HIS LIGHT:

“From his fullness we have all received, 

grace upon grace.” 

~John 1:16

As August draws to a close this weekend, this verse is a beautiful reminder that God’s grace has been with us through every moment. We may not know exactly what the days ahead will bring, but we can trust that His grace will meet us there! May we step into the coming season with peaceful hearts, knowing God is already ahead of us, preparing the way!

More Episodes Announced for 'When Hope Calls: Brookfield' Season 4 + Streaming News

Exciting streaming news! When Hope Calls Season 1 will soon be available to stream on Great American Pure Flix - beginning October 29th!

While Season 1 will also be available on Netflix, beginning September 14th, all seasons of When Hope Calls will exclusively be available to stream only through Great American Pure Flix.

And if you're thinking about the upcoming season, Season 4 of When Hope Calls: Brookfield will begin filming in September in Ontario, Canada for a premiere in 2027, likely in the Spring.

For those of us who were hoping for more episodes, Season 4 will have 8 episodes!

Season 1 had 10 episodes; Season 2 had 2 Christmas episodes, guest-starring Lori Loughlin and Daniel Lissing, plus 6 episodes years later with the new cast; and Season 3 had 6 episodes. So this is the first time the new cast of When Hope Calls will officially have more than 6 episodes.

Great American Media also announced via Parade that we can expect to see all of the main cast we love returning, including Cindy Busby, Christopher Russell, Nick Bateman, Sarah Fisher, Trevor Donovan, Jon McLaren, Jesse Hutch, Wendy Crewson, Hanneke Talbot, Neil Crone, Elizabeth Saunders, Kalinka Petrie, Jefferson Brown, Rob Stewart, Jillian Murray, and Simon Arblaster.

I’m so looking forward to returning to Brookfield and stepping back in time - to the lives of these beloved characters! This next chapter will likely bring plenty of excitement!

Of course, I’m especially hoping we’ll see Maggie and Sam’s wedding since they were engaged in the Season 3 finale, and I'm hoping Nora and Michael, along with Wyatt and Hannah, continue to find their way toward something deeper. However, there will surely be plenty of twists, challenges, and a little drama along the way before that happens, and that's okay with me... I'm most excited to go along for this new journey!

Happy watching!

Net

As If! The ’90s Are Back with Melissa Joan Hart, Joey Lawrence & More in ‘Totally ’90s House’ Tonight

( image credit: HGTV / click to enlarge )  

Hey, everybody! The ’90s are officially making a comeback, and this time, they’re taking over the world of home renovation!

I just wanted to send a quick reminder to anyone who might be interested in checking out the new competitive home renovation series, Totally ’90s House, which premieres TONIGHT.

If you watched some of the biggest TV shows of the ’90s (live or in reruns), you’re definitely going to recognize quite a few familiar faces!

Plus, many of these actors have also appeared in plenty of TV movies over the years.

Hosted by Jaleel White, yes, Urkel from Family Matters, this six-episode series brings back all kinds of ’90s nostalgia while giving it a serious home makeover twist. Two teams of beloved ’90s stars will go head-to-head as they transform outdated homes into modern masterpieces, while still working a little retro ’90s charm into their designs.

Here’s how the teams are divided:

Team 1:
• Brian Austin Green (Beverly Hills, 90210)
• Beverley Mitchell (7th Heaven)
• Jodie Sweetin (Full House)

Team 2:
• Melissa Joan Hart (Clarissa Explains It All, Sabrina the Teenage Witch)
• Keshia Knight Pulliam (The Cosby Show)
• Matthew Lawrence (Boy Meets World)
• Joey Lawrence (Blossom)

The winning team will receive $25,000 for the charity of their choice.

The stars will also get some help along the way from HGTV design experts Carter Oosterhouse and Sabrina Soto.

So, if you’re ready to take a little trip back to the ’90s... CDs, scrunchies, sitcom stars and all... Totally ’90s House premieres Wednesday, August 26th at 9pm/8c on HGTV. The new series will also be available to stream the following day on HBO Max.

I have a feeling this one is going to be totally rad!!! (couldn't resist!)

Happy Watching,

Net

🎄✨ Happy 4 Months ’til Christmas Day 2026!!! ✨🎄 (See Which Christmas Movie I Chose To Mark This Day & Share Your Pick!)

Happy 4 Months 'til Christmas Day, everyone!

As close as that special day is now, we Christmas movie lovers know we are even closer to the festive Christmas movies we love airing on TV - beginning in October!

Great American Family premieres its first new Christmas movie on October 10th with An Accidental Arctic Christmas, starring Jill Wagner and Cameron Mathison.

The Hallmark Channel will premiere its first new Christmas movie a week later on October 17th with Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story, starring Lyndsy Fonseca and Robert Buckley.

If you'd like to celebrate and mark this special day with us, we'd love for you to join in! Simply choose a Christmas movie to watch and share your pick with us in comments below.

🎥 My Christmas movie pick is… Merry Christmas, Ted Cooper! I'm in the mood for something fun and lighthearted.



Looking forward to hearing your picks, too!

Wishing you a day 

that is truly… 

Merry & Bright!🎄❤️

Net

🍁 Hallmark Channel’s Fall Movie Season Begins, Exciting Guest Stars Join ‘Blue Ridge,’ and More This Weekend -- SEE HERE:

  ( Image credits: Love Finds You - Hallmark Media
Blue Ridge: The Series - Melissa Ordway Gaston / INSP
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Happy Weekend, My Friends!

The first new premiere of Hallmark Channel's Fall into Love movies arrives this weekend with a very special delivery... Love Finds You, starring Aimee Teegarden ("Friday Night Lights," An Easter Bloom) and Chris McNally ("When Calls the Heart," Holiday Crashers)!

And Blue Ridge: The Series has a very special new episode this weekend with several familiar guest stars many will surely recognize... Jesse Hutch ("Crossroad Springs," "When Hope Calls"), Kristoffer Polaha (A Biltmore Christmas, Mystery 101), Melissa Ordway Gaston ("Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries," The Christmas Sitters), and Zachary Gordon (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Pete's Christmas).

Check out all the details below, plus I shared a personal story at the end of this post...

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Saturday, August 22, 2026:

Love Finds You

image: Hallmark Media

Storyline: A mislabeled package convinces jewelry designer Alex she's found her ideal man, sending her and delivery driver Jack on a citywide search that helps them discover what they truly want.

Love Finds You

Premieres Saturday, August 22, 2026

at 8pm/7c on the Hallmark Channel

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Saturday, August 22, 2026:

Crossroad Springs

Season 1 Marathon

image: Great American Media

Catch the first season of Crossroad Springs this Saturday on Great American Family with the first 5 episodes! (Episodes 6-10 will air next Saturday!)

Episode 1 - Return to Crossroad Springs
When Willis falls off his horse, siblings James and Janet are forced to return home from their respective careers to help on the family ranch.

Episode 2 - Wolf on the Range
A wolf sighting and rising tensions leave James torn between family, faith, and the growing pull of Crossroad Springs.

Episode 3 - A Quarry Divided
A secret land deal threatens to divide the Hamiltons, forcing James to choose between his church and life at the ranch.

Episode 4 - Storm on the Horizon
A summer storm tests the Hamiltons, as they unite to protect the ranch and find strength in faith, love, and each other.

Episode 5 - A Turn in the Road

At a service honoring their mother, a long-lost heirloom resurfaces uncovering memories, grief, and unexpected grace.

Crossroad Springs

Season 1 Marathon

Saturday, August 22, 2026

10am - 3pm on Great American Family

*Plus, if you enjoy reality series, catch a new episode of Jep & Jess: Beyond the Bayou - Saturday night at 9pm/8c on Great American Family.

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Sunday, August 23, 2026:

Blue Ridge: The Series

Episode 6

image: Brent Christy, Gary Wheeler, INSP

Guest stars: Jesse Hutch, Kristoffer Polaha, Melissa Ordway Gaston, and Zachary Gordon

Episode 6: “Montagues and Moonshine”

Storyline: A murder at the local theater turns a production of Romeo and Juliet upside down as Justin and Maddie work together to discover the killer before the curtain falls on another victim.

Blue Ridge: The Series

Premieres Sunday, August 23, 2026

at 10pm/9c on INSP

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Sunday, August 23, 2026:

Blue Skies and Hudson & Rex

Encore Airings

images: UPtv / screengrabs

If you missed the new episodes of Blue Skies & Hudson & Rex on Thursday, you can catch encore airings on Sunday night.

Jessica Sipos (Chesapeake Shores) guest stars in this episode of Blue Skies.

Blue Skies - Fugitive In The Wild
When a fugitive goes missing in the national park, Jodi must work with a U.S. Marshal to find the man and bring him to justice. As the case unfolds, Jodi realizes there is more to this fugitive than she’s been told, leading to a shocking discovery and an epic chase to find the fugitive and solve the case.

Hudson & Rex - Best Kind:
A deckhand flees after a businessman is found dead on his yacht. As detectives investigate the missing watch's connection, the search becomes urgent when another life hangs in the balance.

Blue Skies

Encore Airing - Sunday, August 23, 2026

at 8pm/7c. on UPtv

Hudson & Rex

Encore Airing - Sunday, August 23, 2026

at 9pm/8c. on UPtv

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Sunday, August 23, 2026:

Garage Sale Mystery Marathon

As we look forward to the new Garage Sale Mystery movie coming soon in September, enjoy a marathon of the classic GSM movies Sunday on Hallmark Mystery!

Marathon Schedule on Hallmark Mystery
Sunday, August 23, 2026:

GARAGE SALE MYSTERIES: ALL THAT GLITTERS - 10am
GARAGE SALE MYSTERIES: THE DEADLY ROOM - 12pm
GARAGE SALE MYSTERIES: THE WEDDING DRESS - 2pm
GARAGE SALE MYSTERIES: GUILTY UNTIL PROVEN INNOCENT - 4pm
GARAGE SALE MYSTERIES: THE NOVEL MURDERS - 6pm
GARAGE SALE MYSTERIES: THE ART OF MURDER - 8pm

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I hope you all have an amazing weekend!

I love that we’re still soaking up Summer while also looking ahead to the Fall movie season! There’s something so special about enjoying the season we’re in while having a little something to look forward to, too.

On a personal note, it’s been an especially meaningful week of gratitude for me and my family. A few weeks ago, one of my dearest family members had a minor accident, and we’ve been waiting and praying to find out whether surgery would be necessary. This week, we finally received the answer we had been hoping and praying for - surgery will not be needed! Praise Jesus!

I'm feeling above and beyond grateful for this answered prayer. God is so good! I simply had to share this praise report with you all!

If you have a prayer request, please share in comments below.

Blessings on your weekend!

Net

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SHINING HIS LIGHT:

"For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?"

~Esther 4:14

Another Christmas Movie on the Way for Danica McKellar -- Find Out Who’s Her New Leading Man

 ( Danica McKellar - image: Great American Media ) 

Exciting Christmas movie news! Danica McKellar is bringing a little extra heart to Great American Family's 2026 Christmas lineup this year with her second new Christmas movie - The Greatest Christmas Gift!

Great American Media made this announcement today via US Magazine.

Inspired by the classic The Gift of the Magi, this new movie follows music teacher Emma Harper (Danica McKellar) and her fiancé, Caleb Bennett (played by Matthew Marsden), as they prepare for their Christmas wedding. When an unexpected setback threatens their carefully made plans, they and their small-town community discover that the best gifts aren't always the ones wrapped with a bow.

 ( Danica McKellar and Matthew Marsden ) 

Danica McKellar describes the movie as “sentimental,” “sweet,” and “heartwarming.” One of the things that makes this story a little different is that Emma and Caleb are already together when the movie begins, rather than watching the couple fall in love along the way. Their journey to the altar isn't completely smooth, but there's plenty of hope, faith, selfless love, and Danica promises viewers will still get that warm, fuzzy feeling by the end!

Danica will also star this Christmas opposite Sam Page in the fun romantic comedy The Christmas Yes List. (adapted from the novel by Melissa Ferguson)

And Danica is not alone in starring in two movies for Great American Christmas. Both Candace Cameron Bure and Cameron Mathison will have two new Christmas movies for the channel this holiday season!

The Greatest Christmas Gift premieres Sunday, November 29th, on Great American Pure Flix, Great American Family and GFAM+. 

Have a Merry Day,

Net

'Blue Skies' Season 2 - Premieres on Streaming This Fall

 (image via: UPtv) 

Wonderful news for all of us fans of Blue Skies... season 2 is streaming this October on UP Faith & Family!

Get the full scoop on this mystery series in the press release below...

UP FAITH & FAMILY 

ORIGINAL DRAMA SERIES

BLUE SKIES RETURNS 

FOR SEASON 2 ON OCTOBER 1

ATLANTA (August 18, 2026) – UP Faith & Family, the leading streaming service for uplifting movies and series, announced today that season two of the hit series Blue Skies will premiere Thursday, Oct. 1. New episodes will roll out weekly. Blue Skies is a procedural series that blends mystery and action with emotional storytelling and the heartwarming bond between a detective and her canine companion. Viewers can stream season one of the series on UP Faith & Family now.

Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Crystal Ridge National Park, Blue Skies follows former military police officer, Jodi Larsen, as she returns to her hometown to start over as a criminal investigator for the National Park Police. Driven by a love of the outdoors and a deep sense of justice, Jodi is determined to protect the park, its visitors and her community, whether from natural dangers or human threats. However, Jodi’s fresh start is anything but simple. She’s navigating a new team and a journey to reconnect with her father after her mother passed away while she was deployed. Her unexpected partner? A mischievous stray Labrador named Blue, whose instincts prove sharper than most trained K9s.

Each episode of Blue Skies combines suspense and unexpected turns with heartwarming moments as Jodi and her team tackle missing persons, environmental crimes and the secrets hidden deep within the park’s 5,000 square miles.

Season two will build on the stories and characters from the first season, including returning cast members Scarlet Hunter as Detective Jodi Larsen, Markian Tarasiuk (Mistletoe Connection, Virgin River) as Ryan Miller, Veronica Long (The Wrong Paris) as Detective Nora Esposito, David Lennon (Untamed) as Detective Alex Meeks, Darius Willis as Tyson Bernard and Shaughnessy Redden as Bill Larsen. Hiro Kanagawa (Star Trek: Discovery, Avatar: The Last Airbender) joins the cast as Superintendent Clive. Together, the team will tackle a whole new range of cases, their bond strengthening as a shadowy menace looms, threatening life well beyond the park borders.

Blue Skies is produced by Bar None Productions in association with Kino Media and Larry Levinson Productions. Producers are Benjamin Rappaport, Ross Mrazek and Amar Balaggan. Executive Producers are Larry Levinson, Mark Bacci and Charles Segars. Writers include Zach Grossman, Fernando Viso, Mark Millner and Jordan McCray.

Viewers can stream UP Faith & Family anytime, anywhere for $5.99 a month on smart TVs, streaming devices and mobile devices. Viewers can also subscribe to UP Faith & Family through Dish, Sling, Apple TV+, DIRECTV, Xumo, Spectrum, Amazon Prime Video Channels, Xfinity, Cox, The Roku Channel and YouTube Primetime Channels.

About UP Entertainment
UP Entertainment is the home for uplifting entertainment for passionate and diverse audiences across the leading cable, satellite and streaming platforms. Brands include UP Faith & Family, UPtv, aspireTV, aspireTV+, GaitherTV+ and Cine Romántico. UP Faith & Family is the leading subscription streaming service in uplifting entertainment. UPtv is the trusted network for adults seeking positive programming with relatable stories about relationships, filled with love and laughter, through exclusive premiere movies, box-office hit films and beloved series. AspireTV is the television network that celebrates and reflects Black culture, life and style in a way that is inspiring, authentic and entertaining. AspireTV+ is a new subscription streaming service for Black culture and urban lifestyle entertainment. GaitherTV+ provides access to Gaither’s renowned and growing library of full-length award-winning Country, Gospel, Bluegrass and Christian concerts and specials, early premieres of new performances and shows, and exclusive behind-the-scenes interviews. UP Entertainment in partnership with PixL Dos, also manages and distributes Cine Romántico, a FAST channel featuring the best of Hollywood TV romance movies in Spanish. Additionally, UP Entertainment represents partner brand Ovation TV, an independent television, production, and digital media company, with an unparalleled commitment to the arts, culture and entertainment. UP Entertainment’s award-winning pro-social initiative, “UPlift Someone,” has inspired over 200 million people to uplift others through its social videos.


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I so enjoyed the first season of this series - the mysteries, friendships, the loyal detective dog, Blue, and more... and I'm really looking forward to season 2!

Please note: this is a crime mystery drama. In my opinion, it's best suited for preteen age and up.

Happy Sleuthing!

Net

🎄🐾❤️ Trevor Donovan and Stephanie Bennett Star in 'A Christmas Rescue'

 ( A Christmas Rescue: Stephanie Bennett, Niffy the dog,
and Trevor Donovan. Great American Media 2026 (Shane Mahood) )

It's official! Trevor Donovan and Stephanie Bennett are filming A Christmas Rescue for Great American Family, along with a very special rescue dog named Niffy!

The new Christmas movie will premiere Thanksgiving weekend on Great American Family and GFAM+ on November 28, 2026.

People announced the news today, giving a little more insight into this story...

In A Christmas Rescue, Niffy plays Shep, the beloved dog of Emma Ross, played by Stephanie Bennett. Emma is working to make her town's annual Christmas Cares celebration its most successful event yet.

Trevor Donovan portrays Dr. Matthew McGuire, a traveling veterinarian. When he arrives in town, he suggests adding a pet adoption component to the Christmas celebration. As Emma, Matthew and Shep work together to help animals in need find loving homes, a little Christmas magic begins to happen, including a sweet romance between Emma and Matthew.

So, yes, there is a Christmas romance at the heart of the story, but I really like that pet adoption and giving animals a second chance are such an important part of the movie, too.

Trevor Donovan, who is a longtime animal lover and supporter of pet adoption, also shared why Niffy's story and the movie are so meaningful to him. As he put it, giving a shelter animal a home, patience and love can change their world and they often end up changing ours right back.

A Christmas Rescue premieres on Great American Pure Flix on November 26th, followed by its Great American Family and GFAM+ premiere on November 28th.

This one certainly sounds like it has plenty of heart, and I have a feeling Niffy is going to be one of the most adorable stars of the Christmas season!

Have a Merry Day!

Net

🎄🐾❤️

Great American Family Teases Trevor Donovan Christmas Movie

In a fun social media tease, Great American Family has given us our first glimpse of a new Christmas movie starring Trevor Donovan- and an adorable puppy who may likely steal the show!

The working title for the movie is A Christmas Rescue, which feels like the perfect fit for a story centered around rescue dogs. And if you follow Trevor Donovan on social media, you probably already know that he has a real passion for helping dogs.

Here's the new post:

Great American Family hasn't confirmed a co-star, yet, however Actress Stephanie Bennett recently posted a selfie, tagging Trevor Donovan and Great American Family...

And Stephanie shared a very cute picture of their special co-star...

I'm sure Great American Family will share more details about this movie in the coming days. So stay tuned!

UPDATE: See the official news and premiere date information for this movie - *click here*.

Have a Merry Day!

Net

Breaking News: More Hallmark Christmas Movies Coming to DVD - See Here:

I have some Very Merry News!!!

More CHRISTMAS DVDs have just been released for pre-order at Amazon, so I thought it would be fun to take a look at the latest ones to become available - including A Newport Christmas, A Suite Holiday Romance, The Angel Tree, Christmas Bells Are Ringing, Christmas Town, Christmas Above the Clouds, Hearts of Christmas, and more!

It's so wonderful to see a mix of old and new Christmas classics!

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*Please Note: The DVDs below contain affiliate links with Amazon. If you make a purchase through these links, I may earn a commission at no cost to you. Thank you all for your support.

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Christmas Above the Clouds

bonus Nostalgic Christmas

Click here for current price - Amazon

Hallmark 6-Movie Collection:
A Newport Christmas, A Suite Holiday Romance, Tidings for the Season, Jingle Around the Clock, The Angel Tree, Christmas Bells Are Ringing

Click here for current price - Amazon

Candace Cameron Bure 4-Movie Collection 2:

The Christmas Contest, If I Only Had Christmas,

Christmas Town, A Shoe Addict’s Christmas

Click here for current price - Amazon

She's Making a List

bonus Christmas Tree Lane

Click here for current price - Amazon

Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story

bonus The Snow Must Go On

Click here for current price - Amazon

Hallmark 3-Movie Collection:

Christmas on Duty, The Christmas Cup, Never Kiss a Man in a Christmas Sweater

Click here for current price - Amazon

I hope you find a movie you'll want to add to your collection!

If you'd like to support It's a Wonderful Movie, simply click on any of the product links above - add the movie to your Amazon cart and check out today! Thank you so much!

May Your Day 

Be Merry & Bright!

Net🎄

Set Sail with Rhiannon Fish & Daniel Lissing in Hallmark’s "Aussie at Heart" & More This Weekend

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Happy Weekend, Everyone!

This weekend brings a fun mix of new stories- from the Australian countryside to a Texas ranch and the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains!

Over on Hallmark Channel, Daniel Lissing and Rhiannon Fish head Down Under for Aussie at Heart, a charming new movie set against the gorgeous backdrop of Australia.

Meanwhile, Great American Family welcomes Jep and Jess Robertson to a whole new lifestyle series, Jep & Jess: Beyond the Bayou, where life on a Texas ranch promises plenty of family, faith, and good ol’ country living.

And over on INSP, Blue Ridge returns with a new episode set in the breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountains, featuring two special guest stars who add a little extra excitement to the story.

See more on all three below, plus some wonderful rom-com and mystery classics...


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Saturday, August 15 and Sunday, August 16, 2026:

Classic Rom-Coms

Some of the best classic rom-coms airing this weekend...

Saturday, August 15:

When Love Springs ... Hallmark Channel ... 8am
Wedding March 2: Resorting to Love ... Hallmark Family ... 12pm
A Thread to Your Heart ... Great American Family ... 1pm
The Greek Aisle ... Hallmark Channel ... 2pm
Wedding March 3: Here Comes the Bride ... Hallmark Family ... 2pm
Autumn Stables ... Great American Family ... 3pm
Wedding March 4: Something Old, Something New ... Hallmark Family ... 4pm
Catch of the Day ... Hallmark Channel ... 6pm
Grounded in Love ... Great American Family ... 7pm
One Perfect Match ... Great American Family ... 10pm
Toast to Italy ... Hallmark Channel ... 10pm
A Missed Connection ... Great American Family ... 12am

Sunday, August 16:

Truly, Madly, Sweetly ... Hallmark Channel ... 10am
Follow Me to Daisy Hills ... Hallmark Channel ... 12pm
Return to Office ... Hallmark Channel ... 2pm
The Reluctant Royal ... Hallmark Channel ... 8pm
Bottled with Love ... Hallmark Channel ... 10pm


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Saturday, August 15 and Sunday, August 16, 2026:

Mystery Marathons 🔎

Some of the best classic mystery movies starring Candace Cameron Bure, Aaron Ashmore, Alison Sweeney, Benjamin Ayres, Nikki DeLoach, Andrew Walker, and more are airing this weekend...

Saturday, August 15:

Curious Caterer Marathon ... Hallmark Mystery ... 10am - 8pm


Sunday, August 16:

Signed, Sealed, Delivered Mysteries Marathon ... Hallmark Family ... 2pm-6pm
Ainsley McGregor Mysteries Marathon ... Great American Family ... 6pm - 6am
Chronicle Mysteries Marathon ... Hallmark Mystery ... 10am - 8pm

*Plus, UPtv has encore airings of the mystery series, Blue Skies and Hudson & Rex Sunday night.



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Saturday, August 15, 2026:

Aussie at Heart

Storyline: Samara, a former lawyer now event planner, reunites with Nate, her ex‑coworker and rival, to plan a couple's anniversary in Queensland and begin to confront their past and fall for each other.

Aussie at Heart

Premieres Saturday, August 15, 2026

at 8pm/7c on the Hallmark Channel

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Saturday, August 15, 2026:

Jep & Jess: Beyond the Bayou

Jep and Jessica Robertson's new Original Lifestyle Series follows the couple as they step into an entirely new chapter – building out not only neighborhoods, but a thriving Comanche Moon Ranch community rooted in purpose and legacy. Viewers will witness firsthand how vision, hard work, and conviction can transform land into legacy – and neighbors into family.

Jep & Jess: Beyond the Bayou

Premieres Saturday, August 15, 2026

at 9pm/8c. on Great American Family

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Sunday, August 16, 2026:

Blue Ridge: The Series

Season 2, Episode 5

(image via: INSP)

Guest Stars: Bruce Boxleitner and Kellan Lutz

Episode 5: “The Return of Oak Miller”

A deadly new drug hits the hollers of Blue Ridge just as an old foe of Justin's arrives back in town. With no other options, Justin must form an unconventional alliance in order to stop the flow of drugs and bring this menace to justice.

Blue Ridge: The Series

Season 2, Episode 5

Premieres Sunday, August 16, 2026

at 10pm/9c on INSP

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Whether you’re in the mood for romance, family fun, or a little mountain adventure, I hope you find something you’ll enjoy watching!

Have a wonderful, blessed weekend, everyone!

Happy watching!

Net

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SHINING HIS LIGHT:

“I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way 

which thou shalt go: 

I will guide thee with mine eye.”

~Psalm 32:8

Let this be a special reminder that we don't have to know every turn ahead... because God does!

Catch the Premiere of "Blue Skies" Tonight -- When & Where to Watch:

The mystery drama Blue Skies premieres tonight on UPtv at 9pm/8c, after an all-new episode of Hudson & Rex.

Blue Skies is a cozy sort of family mystery show, probably best suited for preteen age and up.

I do want to caution, though, that the first 5 minutes of the first episode are a little more intense, as it shows the lead actress, Scarlet Hunter, portraying Jodi Larsen in the midst of a shoot-out with criminals in her role as military police. After those intense first few minutes, the story is much more relaxed after that.

Along with meeting Jodi and learning a little about her life, this first episode will also introduce you to Jodi's father, a special friend from the past, her work team at the National Park Police, and you'll also meet Jodi's new friend, a highly skilled detective dog, whom she names Blue.

Details on the first episode via UPtv:

Season 1, Episode 1 - Trail of the Missing:

"Jodi Larsen recently joined the National Park Police after a year marked by the loss of her mother and her decision to leave the Military Police after serving her final tour of duty. She unexpectedly teams up with a dog named Blue as her new partner. Together, they tackle their first case, investigating the disappearance of a boy who went missing while camping with his family. As night falls, a race against time begins."

I have viewed the entire season of the Blue Skies series on UP Faith & Family. All eight episodes are family-friendly; however, please note this is a crime drama - so it is not for really young viewers.

I thoroughly enjoyed watching Jodi investigate crimes at the National Park, form friendships with her team at work, and reunite with a dear friend, Ryan Miller (played by Actor, Markian Tarasiuk (True Justice Mysteries, Christmas Jars)), who is always there for Jodi when she needs him. It's also sweet to see the great relationship Jodi has with her father - and the loving bond Jodi quickly develops with her new dog, Blue.

I hope many of you will enjoy this series as much as I did!

If you'd prefer to stream the full season commercial free - click here for details for UP Faith & Family. (They offer a free trial!)

Happy Sleuthing!

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"Seeking Persephone" Review - Plus Sequel News!

I usually focus mainly on sharing TV movies here at It’s a Wonderful Movie, but every now and then, a story comes along that is simply too delightful not to mention - and this is one of them!

First, I must ask, have you heard of, or perhaps already watched, Seeking Persephone? If you have, then I have exciting news for you… Seasons 2 and 3 are on the way, with Courting Miss Lancaster and Romancing Daphne continuing the series!

However, if Seeking Persephone is new to you, I will gladly introduce you to this charming period drama from Candlelight Media Group. Released on March 1, 2026, the four-episode adaptation of Sarah M. Eden’s novel is available to rent or purchase on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Peacock, Angel, etc. And if you don't mind a few random commercial interruptions, the series can currently be streamed for free on the Roku Channel and Tubi.

With its Jane Austen Regency feel, wholesome storytelling, and even a familiar Hallmark connection (Will Kemp has a supporting role!), I was already intrigued. Once I discovered the series was family-friendly, I knew I simply had to give it a watch!

In addition to Will Kemp, Seeking Persephone stars Ryann Bailey, Jake Stormoen, and Toby-Alexander Smith.

And I'm happy to say, I enjoyed this series very much!

I watched Seeking Persephone this spring expecting a pleasant period romance, and the series did not disappoint. There is a definite Beauty and the Beast quality woven into the story, as Persephone, a lovely protective eldest sister determined to save her family from poverty, agrees to a marriage of convenience with a man who is somewhat of a recluse.

The romance between Persephone and Adam is a true slow burn. In the beginning, you may find yourself wondering how on earth these two could ever fall in love. In fact, it feels “ridiculous,” which happens to be one of Adam’s favorite words. But by the end, you may find yourself quite invested in their unlikely romance - and perhaps even longing for a little more.

And then there is Harry.

Adam’s dearest friend is one of the great delights of the series. Loyal, mischievous, and endlessly encouraging, Harry seems determined to make sure his friend finds some happiness, even if that means teasing him mercilessly about his new marriage and taking a rather keen interest in his love life, while being a bachelor himself.

Adam, meanwhile, prefers to behave as though he requires neither companionship nor assistance. A physical abnormality has caused him to retreat from society and the prying eyes of others, and his rather bullish nature certainly doesn't make him the most likable character. But Harry sees past all of that. He accepts his friend exactly as he is, and their friendship is one of the warmest threads running through the story.

Naturally, when Harry’s life is in danger, Adam proves that beneath that guarded exterior lies a man willing to risk everything for someone he loves.

Meanwhile, Persephone must learn to navigate her new life as mistress of the expansive Falstone Castle, far from the comfort and companionship of her family. And if there is one thing she is decidedly not fond of, it is the wolves prowling around the castle walls and their ominous howls echoing through the night!

Still, Persephone is not one to remain confined to her chambers. She gradually begins making the most of her new surroundings, venturing out during the day and even taking riding lessons. Little by little, Falstone begins to feel less like a lonely exile and more like home.

Seeking Persephone is a wholesome, romantic, and entertaining period drama with beautiful scenery, a gentle slow-burn romance, and characters who are easy to grow fond of. If you enjoy stories with a Regency-era atmosphere, unlikely romances, loyal friendships, a little drama, and adventures, then this is a series you’ll want to add to your watchlist!

Caution: While the series is wholesome overall, there are a few scenes involving violence, including men arguing and a particularly bloody injury.

If you enjoy period dramas and have Roku, be sure to search for Seeking Persephone and give it a try, while it is currently available to watch free with ads. And if you prefer viewing without commercial interruptions, you can also rent or purchase the series through Amazon.

And for those of you who love reading, you may want to check out Sarah M. Eden’s book series that inspired the screen adaptation...

If you've read these books or seen the Seeking Persephone series, I would love to hear your thoughts in comments below.

Happy watching!

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SEEKING PERSEPHONE | Official Trailer: