🎄✨ Jillian Murray and Brett Varvel Film New Great American Family Christmas Movie

( screeenshot via: Brett Varvel Instagram Stories ) 

Two well known Great American Family actors recently shared some exciting news!

A new Christmas Movie is in the works for 2026 starring Jillian Murray ("Chasing Christmas") and Brett Varvel ("County Rescue").

Both stars took to social media to share some fun videos of the behind-the-scenes action - tagging each other and Great American Family. I posted these videos below.

The title for this movie is currently unknown, but it appears they are filming at the production location in Buffalo, New York, where they have been experiencing a very snowy blizzard - the perfect time and feel for creating a Christmas movie!

A very special thank you to all of my friends who messaged me to be sure I heard about this movie!

I hope you all enjoy these videos:

May Your Day Be

Merry & Bright!

Net

✨This Weekend on TV: NEW Nelly Knows Mystery, When Calls the Heart, and Crossroad Springs

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The weekend is here again, friends! 

It's almost Spring! 🌷✨

I hope this lovely mid-March weekend finds you all doing well and enjoying a little relaxation!

I’m especially excited for the all-new Nelly Knows Mystery starring two of my favorites, Pascale Hutton and Kavan Smith! Sleuthing is always intriguing and fascinating... but it’s even more delightful when the movie stars such a fun and charming duo!

Meanwhile, When Calls the Heart is airing a new episode that centers on the big trial over who started the fire. With just one episode left after this, the suspense is building! Let’s hope Christopher Gowan makes his way back to Hope Valley to testify.

And over on Crossroad Springs, Maggie, James, and the town prepare for a special open mic night at the Daisy Mae Café to support the new Cowboy Church. This gathering brings many from the community together, even Daniel Newman, through music, fellowship, and faith! 🎶

See all the details below...


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Saturday, March 14, 2026:

Nelly Knows Mysteries:

All Manners of Murder

Storyline: Nelly and Detective Michael set out to solve the murder of a guest while at a lavish dinner.

Nelly Knows Mysteries: All Manners of Murder

Premieres Saturday, March 14, 2026:

at 8pm/7c on the Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Mystery

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Sunday, March 15, 2026:

When Calls the Heart

Season 13 - Episode 11

Season 13, Episode 11 - Trials and Trails and Tribulations

Storyline: The day of the long-awaited trial arrives for Bill and Nathan. Lucas contemplates his future.

When Calls the Heart

Season 13 - Episode 11

Premieres Sunday, March 15, 2026

at 8pm/7c on the Hallmark Channel

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Sunday, March 15, 2026:

Crossroad Springs

Season 1 - Episode 8

Episode 8 - The Divine Search:
James, Maggie, and Janie set up an open mic night at the Daisy Mae Café to get the word out about the new Cowboy Church, Janet struggles with her new boss at the clinic, Daniel discovers an unexpected surprise on the Newman ranch, and Willis searches the Hamilton land for an underground water source.

Crossroad Springs

Season 1 - Episode 8

Premieres Sunday, March 15, 2026

at 8pm/7c on Great American Family

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Have a wonderful, 

peaceful weekend, everyone!

Blessings to you all,

Net

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SHINING GOD'S LIGHT:

"For there is nothing covered 

that will not be revealed, 

nor hidden 

that will not be known."

Luke 12:2 (NKJV)

🎄 Candace Cameron Bure’s Second Christmas Movie for 2026 Revealed - 'One More Christmas'

image via: Great American Media

Exciting Christmas movie news, everyone!

Great American Media revealed today - exclusively through Us Weekly - that Candace Cameron Bure is currently filming her second Christmas movie for Great American Family titled One More Christmas!

Candace previously filmed a third movie in the Home Sweet Christmas franchise with Cameron Mathison back in December (right at Christmastime!) titled A Sweet Christmas Anniversary.

Candace’s co-star in One More Christmas is Jonathan Scarfe, whom many of you may recognize from the Hallmark movies Angel of Christmas and Love on the Air.

Here’s the storyline for One More Christmas - shared by Us Weekly:

“In the film, Candace Cameron Bure and Jonathan Scarfe play exes, Anna and James Campbell, who’ve been divorced for five years and have a ‘carefully managed truce for the sake of their children.’

When their daughter invites the entire family to meet her serious boyfriend over Christmas at her grandparents’ rustic Smoky Mountain cabin, the former couple reluctantly agrees. Arriving a day early to avoid awkwardness, Anna is surprised to find James has the same idea. But when the worst ice storm in a decade traps them in the mountains with no way out, the exes are forced to confront the history they share — and the possibility that their story may not be finished after all.”

I’m so excited about this one! It sounds heartfelt and cozy!

Are you excited, too? I’d love to hear your thoughts!

Please share in the comments.

Have a Merry Day!

Net ✨

UPtv's March and April 2026 Programming - More Heartland, New Mystery, and Movies Return

Wonderful news from UPtv! Movies are returning to the network in late March and April, including a new movie premiere starring Trevor Donovan.

There will also be religious movies airing throughout Easter week, such as: The Ten Commandments (2006), Love Comes Softly films, The Greatest Story Ever Told, Mary, the Mother of Jesus, and more.

Heartland Season 19 will begin on UPtv on Thursday, March 19th, and continue airing on Thursdays throughout the end of March and April. The new season features many familiar faces, including Amber Marshall, Shaun Johnston, Chris Potter, Michelle Morgan, Gabriel Hogan, Alisha Newton, Spencer Lord, Kerry James, and the return of Cindy Busby.

Then, near the end of April, Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries will return- but this time as a series rather than a movie! (However, the original movie, Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries: Blessings in Disguise, can also be seen on UPtv in April, as well.)

See more details below...


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Heartland Season 19

Premiere Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026

Episodes:

Episode 1 - Risk Everything:
A raging wildfire threatens the ranch, forcing the Heartland family to evacuate, but when a pregnant mare is trapped in the fire's path, Amy risks everything to try to save her.

Episode 2 - Two Can Keep a Secret:
Amy must deal with the fallout when Lyndy's first 4-H show goes awry; Katie does something unexpected with Dodger.

Episode 3 - Ghosts:
Amy is confronted by memories of Ty when she returns to Pike River with Nathan to work with Search and Rescue horses; while Lou and Grace track down a wolf, Jack finds his new ranch hand.

Episode 4 - Braving the Wilderness:
Amy and Ashley hunt for a crashed plane while Caleb and Nathan battle nature and each other; Jack and Lisa coordinate traditional hay-gathering.

Episode 5 - Suspicious Minds:
Amy's working with an Olympian's horse when Spartan's health suddenly declines; after her high-profile client questions her integrity, rumors threaten her reputation as a horse trainer.

Episode 6 - Under the Lights:
The whole family heads to the Hudson Rodeo, where Amy puts everything on the line to save her reputation; Katie proves herself at her first big Hudson Wilds Flag Team performance.

Episode 7 - Fall Down, Get Back Up:
As Amy helps an old friend of Nathan's overcome his fear of riding horses for his wedding day, she wonders what the future holds for her. Meanwhile, Dex must prove himself to Jack.

Episode 8 - Lost and Found:
Lou leads a cattle drive while Jack helps a friend who's facing unexpected challenges; as Amy feels distant from Nathan, Lisa meets her sister Tammy.

Episode 9 - Revenge:
While Amy secretly works with Gracie's new horse, Lou and Jack are determined to catch the rustlers, Dex confronts his past, and Georgie returns to Heartland.

Episode 10 - Forgiveness:
Georgie grapples with Phoenix's situation as the rustlers' identities come to light; Amy and the Heartland family face crucial choices about what lies ahead.


Heartland Season 19 - Trailer:




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Where the Wind Blows

Rated: PG-13 for violence, bloody images, and suggestive material (according to IMDB)

Starring: Trevor Donovan and Ashley Elaine

Premiere Date: Sunday, April 5, 2026

Storyline: A hardened cowboy puts his unfettered life on the open range on pause when he pretends to be a temporary husband for his late friend’s widow so she can adopt. The two go from strangers to something neither expected: a chance at love.

MOVIEGUIDE® gives this review: "WHERE THE WIND BLOWS tells an engaging story with a strong Christian, moral, pro-family worldview about finding love through unusual circumstances. Doing the right thing may mean breaking some worldly laws for the safety and good of women and children trying to survive a harsh world. MOVIEGUIDE® advises caution for older children for strong violence, deception, interactions with saloon girls, images of blood, and drunkenness."

You can also read more reviews for Where the Wind Blows at Amazon - click here.


Where the Wind Blows trailer:




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Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries - TV Series

Premiere Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026

About the Series via UPtv: ‘Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries’ blends cozy mystery, cultural discovery and heartwarming reinvention in a series about finding family in unexpected places and uncovering the truest parts of ourselves. Cheryl Cooper (Galadriel Stineman) escapes to an Amish community in Sugarcreek, Ohio, to manage a gift shop after a failed engagement. Drawn into one mystery after another, Cheryl quickly realizes her sharp instincts and outsider perspective are exactly what this tight-knit community needs. With the help of the unlikely friendships she forges among her Amish neighbors, Cheryl uncovers more than just answers. She begins to piece together a new sense of home, belonging, and even the fragile possibility of love.

Episodes:

Episode 1 - The Buggy Before The Horse:
A hidden intruder tests faith and compassion as Cheryl races to protect Sugarcreek before Thanksgiving.

Episode 2 - A Season of Secrets:
A vanished Amish boy, secret texts, and buried truths pull Cheryl into Sugarcreek’s most personal mystery.

Episode 3 - O Little Town of Sugarcreek:
Christmas thefts and a returned ex force Cheryl to protect an innocent friend and her heart.

Episode 4 - Off the Beaten Path:
A vanished bus, fake FBI agents, and hidden feelings test Cheryl’s courage—and her heart.

Episode 5 - Simply Vanished:
A hidden chute leads Cheryl to a decades-old disappearance—and a birthday she’ll never forget.

Episode 6 - Stitch in Time:
A mysterious quilt leads Cheryl to a buried secret—and a family ready to heal.

Episode 7 - Mason Jar Mayhem:
Hidden wartime treasures spark a mystery Cheryl must solve before history is lost again.

Episode 8 - When There’s a Will:
A missing deed, county corruption, and a race against time threaten Levi’s land and future.

NOTE: The original movie, Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries: Blessings in Disguise, can also be seen on UPtv - Saturday, April 4th at 7pm/6c and Sunday, April 5th at 11pm/10c. There may be additional airings in April, as well.

Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries - TV Series Trailer:

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Hope you'll enjoy some of these programs and movies on UPtv in March and April.

If you've seen Heartland Season 19 or Where the Wind Blows and would like to share a review, please do so in comments below.

Happy watching,

Net

Great American Media Introduces *The Golden Thread Collection* of Films

image via: Great American Media

In Great American Media's latest commercial for the upcoming Easter film, Blessings in Disguise, there's a brief mention that the movie is part of *The Golden Thread Collection* of films. Seeing that detail really piqued my interest, and now Great American Media has shared what this means in their latest press release.

You can also see the new promo, which includes a mention of The Golden Thread Collection, at the end of this post.

screengrab via: Blessings in Disguise trailer - Great American Media

Press Release via Great American Media:

Great American Media

Introduces The Golden Thread –

Elevated Stories 

Woven with Everyday Faith

First Film to Debut is

Blessings in Disguise,

Starring Shae Robins

and Casey Elliott

NEW YORK, NY — March 12, 2026 — Great American Media today announced the launch of The Golden Thread, a new genre of faith-driven storytelling centered on the ways everyday faith shapes the journey of life.

For generations, faith-based films have often focused on moments of hardship where belief suddenly appears during times of crisis. While those stories reflect an important part of human experience, The Golden Thread introduces a different kind of storytelling, where faith is a staple throughout the entire arc of life.

More than a programming label or seasonal collection, The Golden Thread represents a defining creative vision for Great American Media. These stories highlight how faith is present not only in life’s most difficult moments, but also in the small decisions, relationships, and acts of service that shape who we become.

Like a thread woven through fabric, faith connects moments of joy, challenge, hope, and renewal. The Golden Thread reflects the belief that faith is often experienced in ordinary moments, guiding purpose and strengthening community along the way.

“At Great American Media, we believe faith is not something that appears only in moments of crisis,” said Bill Abbott, President and CEO of Great American Media. “The Golden Thread reflects the reality that faith is part of the entire journey of life. It’s present in the joyful moments, the difficult seasons, and the everyday experiences in between. These stories will entertain while demonstrating that faith is the very fabric of our lives, and is woven throughout life’s journey, guiding decisions, relationships, and purpose along the way.”

The first film to premiere under The Golden Thread banner is Blessings in Disguise, starring Shae Robins (A Christmas Prayer, Destined at Christmas) and Casey Elliott (Destined at Christmas, Destined at Christmas Once More).

In Blessings in Disguise, Robins portrays a talented fashion designer who thoughtfully stitches a line of scripture into every garment she creates, believing the wearer may receive more than beautiful clothing. Elliott plays a gifted woodworker who hopes to use his craft in service to others. When their paths cross, both discover that small acts of faith can lead to unexpected blessings, renewed purpose, and meaningful connection.

Just as Christmas movies grew into a beloved genre of television storytelling, The Golden Thread introduces a new storytelling tradition centered on the everyday presence of faith. While the genre is being formally introduced today, the spirit of Golden Thread storytelling has already appeared in several Great American Media films, beginning with the 2022 original The Christmas…Present, starring and executive produced by Candace Cameron Bure. The film’s message, that faith quietly shapes the choices we make and the lives we touch, captured the essence of what Great American Media now defines as The Golden Thread storytelling.

Through The Golden Thread, Great American Media continues its commitment to meaningful entertainment that celebrates and honors faith, family, and country.

ABOUT GREAT AMERICAN MEDIA

Great American Media is the leader in faith and family entertainment, and one of the fastest-growing entertainment networks on television. Great American Media is home to a portfolio of entertainment brands that celebrate faith, family, and country, including Great American Family, the flagship linear network featuring original Christmas movies, rom-coms, and beloved series; Great American Pure Flix, the leading faith and family streaming service; Great American Faith & Living, the unscripted companion network; and GFam+, an app that lets viewers watch anytime, anywhere. Great America Media, established in June 2021 by Bill Abbott and a group of US-based family offices, is available via cable, streaming on Pure Flix and YouTube TV, and on the GFam+ app.

MEDIA CONTACTS:

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



Blessings in Disguise - Trailer:
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I personally think this is such a lovely idea that Great American Family will be highlighting their faith-filled films under this new collection. I'm also excited to see in the future what other movies will be added to this library of films!

Please share your thoughts in comments below.

Blessing on your day,

Net