🎬 Streaming Movie Reviews at It's a Wonderful Movie - See Here:

Hello, Movie Friends!

Over the years as I've been blogging here at It's a Wonderful Movie, my main focus has always been on seeking the family-friendly movies airing on TV; however, the streaming world has definitely taken off through the years- full steam (or stream!) ahead.

I didn't think the streaming option would ever work for me since our internet speeds used to be somewhat slow, but as those have improved, so has my own interest in streaming movies.

One of the first streaming companies I purchased was PureFlix, which has now become Great American Pure Flix. I highly recommend this company as a streaming option because it offers faith-based, family-friendly movies and shows with trusted content.

I've also tried or currently own other subscriber-based streamers- Hallmark Movies Now, UP Faith & Family, Amazon Prime, etc... Plus, I'm definitely a fan of FrndlyTV, which lets viewers stream and record. It's actually the one I use the most often, and it's super user-friendly.

There are also many companies that offer FREE movies, which is great, even if we have to watch a few ads here and there.

Given the popularity of streaming, I thought I would give all of us a centralized location to share movie reviews with each other from these streaming services with others.

Share MOVIE REVIEWS from these Streaming Sources:

Great American Pure Flix

UP Faith & Family

The Cowboy Way Channel

Hallmark Movies Now

Roku 

Xumo Play

Tubi

Crackle

Netflix

Amazon Prime

Paramount+

YouTube

and MORE!!!

(There are too many to mention!)

I have gone back through ALL of the comments submitted this year (so far) to collect all of the movie reviews from followers here - from these streaming sources. I am including these movie reviews below in order by date posted, and please feel free to share your streaming reviews in the comment section beneath this post. If you can give your streaming source, too, that would be great.


STREAMING MOVIE REVIEWS:

🎬 Xumo Loving Every Minute unfortunately is *NOT* family friendly. The main characters sister is marrying a woman. ~ Elizabeth Smith (January 8, 2024)

🎬 The Date Whisperer is not family friendly ~Anonymous (January 8, 2024)

🎬 The Date Whisperer - (watched on Dove Channel) In the first 10 minutes or so we learn the lead girl's father has left her mother after MANY years of marriage. The best man (the lead girl's love interest) gave the girl's father the advice to follow his heart - and he introduced him to his UNCLE Frankie. From watching the trailer, I learned the two men get married by the end of the movie. Thank goodness I only watched the first 10 minutes and the promo. ~Net (January 9, 2024)

🎬 Meet Me In New York - Starring Corey Savier & Brooke Nevin is certainly family friendly ~Anonymous (January 9, 2024)

🎬 We watched Love's Fast Lane on Xumo last night. I've no particular interest in cars but it was surprisingly good with a really sweet ending. ~Florence (January 10, 2024)

🎬 Far Haven - I happened upon this movie late last fall when it was on the Cowboy Channel, which we get as part of our paid-for Friendly TV app. I am not a western-type fan, but from the ads I’d seen for it, it looked like a truly wholesome movie and I knew some of the stars in it from other shows, so was really interested to see what it would be like. Well, I LOVED it. As a Christian myself, it had me sit up and take notice immediately when the main character is quoting some scriptures at the very start of the movie. Very cool!

I highly recommend your readers to watch this movie whenever they get a chance. It’s so worth it! And wonderful to fully support movies these days that not only truly wholesome, celebrating high morals and character, but are also well made like this one. ~Anonymous (February 1, 2024)

🎬 Reel One's Love's Fast Lane is clean and quite delightful! It'd make a great fit for UP TV! –Maria (March 13, 2024)

🎬 Reel One's The Perfect Man(icure) is a clean, delightful gem, would make a great fit for GAF or UP TV! (streaming on Xumo Play) –Maria (March 13, 2024)

🎬 Nicely's Law of Attraction is clean, and totally hilarious!! Would be a good fit for UP TV. (streaming on Pluto TV). -Maria (March 13, 2024 )

🎬 Reel One's The Wedding in the Hamptons is clean, beautiful, and AWESOME!! (streaming on Roku). –Maria (March 14, 2024)

🎬 Falling in Love in Niagara (Hallmark Movies Now) yes it's clean. ~Anonymous (March 15, 2024)

🎬 Reel One's Mr. Pawsitively Perfect is both clean and adorable! Would be a good fit for GAF or UP TV. -Maria (March 15, 2024)

🎬 Reel One's Just for Showmance is clean and quite nice. :) (streaming on Roku). –Maria (March 16, 2024)

🎬 Reel One's Steal your Heart is clean, hilarious and heartfelt. (streaming on Freevee). –Maria (March 16, 2024)

🎬 Reel One's The Beauty of Love is clean and delightful. (streaming on Fubo TV) –Maria (March 17, 2024)

🎬 Reel One's Love Amongst the Stars is clean and FANTASTIC!! Would make a perfect fit for GAF, UP TV or even Hallmark! –Maria (March 18, 2024)

🎬 The Beauty Of Love definitely worth a watch - there was good chemistry between the leads and I am a fan of Jonathan Stoddard anyway. Entertaining story. Too long ago now to give it a fair score but around 6/7 – Florence (March 19, 2024)

🎬 Love Amongst the Stars - Wasn't one of my favourite ROE movies. I like Patch May but thought he had an arrogant and unlikeable side to him.

The subject matter of astrology was a bit dry for me. From what I remember about a 5 – Florence (March 19, 2024 )

🎬 Reel One's The Wedding Arrangement is a clean, and perfectly delightful flick! Would be a perfect fit for GAF or UP TV. :) -Maria (March 19, 2024)

🎬 Reel One's Let Love Grow is clean, and so lovely! (yes, with today being the official start of spring, figured I'd watch some flowery themed movies.) (streaming on Roku). –Maria (March 19, 2024)

🎬 Reel One's Love Hacks is clean (with 1 small exception of the female lead trying to move in with her current boyfriend), funny and heartfelt. (streaming on Xumo Play). –Maria (March 19, 2024)

🎬 Reel One's The Love Gala has a gay best friend. –Maria (March 20, 2024)

🎬 Let Love Grow (watched on Xumo Play) reminded me a lot of Learning to Love, except she was the Landscaper instead of the Nanny. I liked the guy and the girls were sweet. The woman was a little pushy for me, though, and I didn't like how they incorporated her meditation to the universe. I think she also mentioned something about crystals, too, but she was talking really fast, so I'm not 100% sure. It was an okay one-time watch for me and thankfully, wholesome. Wish we could've seen more of them enjoying the lovely new garden. ~Net (March 20, 2024)

🎬 Reel One's "Sparks Over Brooklyn" is clean, but I had a hard time getting into it, almost like I couldn't really buy into the two leads actually falling in love. ~Alicia (March 20, 2024)

🎬 Tried to watch Reel One's Love at first Like on the Pluto TV app on my computer, but it kept messing up, and when I tried to fast forward a bit, it just froze and when I had to reload it a few minutes later, it wouldn't start again from where I left off at.

As far as I know, it's a clean movie. –Maria (March 20, 2024)

🎬 Reel One's The Love Issue is clean and pretty. –Maria (March 22, 2024)

🎬 Reel One's Signs of your Heart has a gay man. –Maria (March 24, 2024)

🎬 Scented with Love (2022) - (watched on Dove Channel) Super sweet and family-friendly. I enjoyed the chemistry between the leads (nice to see Marshall Williams from "When Hope Calls") and the delightful community and family in this film. ~Net (March 25, 2024)

🎬 Meet Me in New York (2022) - (watched on Dove Channel) First, this movie has excellent leads with Brooke Nevin and Corey Sevier. I really can't believe UPtv, Hallmark, or Great American Family hasn't snatched this one up! The chemistry is fantastic, it's funny, entertaining, and I thoroughly enjoyed it! There is one quick comment by Corey's character near the end about living with his previous girlfriend, but beyond that brief mention, the movie is completely G-rated and I loved the interaction between Corey and the young girl who portrayed his niece. This is one I'd love to have on DVD! ~Net (March 25, 2024)

🎬 From Italy with Amore (2022) - (watched on Roku Channel) Okay, I was enjoying this one at first with Rebecca Dalton and Marcus Rosner; it has great banter, love friction, and just really cute overall, but about 20 minutes in we learn that Marcus' brother in the movie is trying to adopt with his husband, Andrew. I quit watching from there. ~Net (March 25, 2024)

🎬 Hearts Under the Olive Tree (2023) - (watched on Xumo Play) I tried to watch this movie beyond 15 minutes, but the acting was rather bad, so I just had to give up. What I saw was family-friendly, but don't know beyond that. ~Net (March 25, 2024)

🎬 The Perfect Man(icure) (2023) - (watched on Plex) This movie is family-friendly and sweet. It's somewhat cheesy at times, but still cute enough for a one-time watch. ~Net (March 25, 2024)

🎬 Wedding in the Hamptons (2023) - (watched on Xumo Play) The lead girl in this is adorably clumsy, at times, which also makes her character likeable and charming. This movie is wholesome, except the lead girl, Jenna, pretends to be someone else (a popular social media influencer) to attend an extravagant wedding being held by a rich family. Overall, Wedding in the Hamptons is entertaining, but I'm not sure in this day and age with technology at everyone’s fingertips, that it's realistic that no one would recognize that Jenna is not who she says she is; however, the movie ended up being an enjoyable afternoon watch. ~Net (March 25, 2024)

🎬 A Royal Recipe for Love (2023) – (watched on Plex) Okay, yes this is a Royal movie and I know not everyone loves those, but in this case, it wasn’t that bad. Sure the king and queen were a bit stuffy and snobby, at first, but they softened up by the movie’s end. A baker in NYC, Emma, is invited by the Royal daughter to come bake for her family in Sanovia for her parent’s anniversary celebration. Once Emma arrives, she meets Oliver Batcher, the younger Royal son, who wants to be a chef – so Emma and Oliver have some tension working together in the kitchen. I truly enjoyed actor David Lafontaine as Oliver and his struggle to pursue a profession that he enjoyed, even if that job seemed beneath that of a royal. Initially, I always thought of actor David Lafontaine as the somewhat unlikeable, insensitive boyfriend in Christmas at the Plaza, but more and more, I have been enjoying seeing David and his caring/humorous side in various films as the lead. A Royal Recipe for Love is a delightful, family-friendly film. ~Net (March 25, 2024)

🎬 Reel One's Heart of the Manor is clean. (streaming on Roku). –Maria (March 27, 2024)

🎬 Reel One's Been there All Along is clean (if you ignore the office poster in the hallway with the small rainbow flag), goofy and charming. (streaming on Freevee). –Maria (March 28, 2024)

🎬 I got to watch Falling in Love With Niagara early, and I LOVED it!! –Maria (March 29, 2024)

🎬 Reel One's Vote One for Love is an AMAZING movie!! (streaming on Freevee). –Maria (March 30, 2024)

🎬 Reel One's Made for You with Love is a superb movie!! (streaming on Hoopla). –Maria (April 1, 2024)

🎬 Reel one's Love on the Reef (1 of Ansley's movies) is a cute, clean movie. (streaming on Freevee). –Maria (April 2, 2024)

🎬 Reel One's The PA and the Manhattan Prince is clean, and quite funny! (streaming on Tubi). –Maria (April 2, 2024)

🎬 Reel One's The Happiness Playbook is clean (just as long as you forget that the sister wants to move in with her unmarried boyfriend), and quite relaxing. –Maria (April 5, 2024)

🎬 Reel One's The Proposal Spot is hilarious, adorable, and clean (ish). (Very brief showing of rainbow hearts on the wall during a 'blink and you'll miss it' scene halfway through). (streaming on Roku). -Maria (April 5, 2024)

🎬 I watched the new film on Hallmark Movies Now titled "Legend of the Lost Locket" featuring some cast from WCTH and other familiar faces. It was such a nostalgic watch, very much reminded me of Hallmark the way it was many years ago. Family friendly and the best Hallmark film I have seen in a long time. ~Laura (April 5, 2024)

🎬 Reel One's Hearts Under the Olive Tree (not to be confused with the very similar sounding Hallmark movie from 2020!) is clean and charming. (streaming on Xumo Play). -Maria (April 10, 2024)

🎬 The Reel One Entertainment movie "Team Bride" appears to include 2 men in a relationship, who are in the supporting cast. ~Net (April 11, 2024)

🎬 "Team Bride" (in response to above comment) - Sadly this is so and they do have a fair amount of screen time. This is unfortunate because otherwise it's a decent little movie - Florence (April 12, 2024)

🎬 Net, I wanted to thank you also for a review. We saw Meet Me in New York was available to watch on Xumo Play, and I remembered your review, so we watched it and everyone loved it. Super cute family movie! Wonder why the networks haven’t picked this one up? ~Allie B (April 13, 2024)



A very special *Thank You* to those of you who shared a review above.

Please feel free, EVERYONE, to share your streaming movie reviews in the comments below.

Happy movie-watching!

Net

Seeking Something New To Watch? -- Discover Hallmark's Original Spring Premiere, INSP's New Western, Plus A Fresh Episode Of "When Calls the Heart," "Blue Ridge," and More - - See Here:

Happy Weekend, Everyone!

I hope yours will be bright and sunny! We have much warmer weather coming our way here in the Heartland, and I'm most ready for it!

*Spring into Love* continues on the Hallmark Channel with the all-new Saturday night movie premiere of Legend of the Lost Locket. 

Plus, look for INSP's new movie premiere, Far Haven, and three series will have new episodes this weekend: When Calls the Heart, Blue Ridge: The Series, and Into the Wild Frontier.

See all of the details below...


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Saturday, April 13, 2024:

Legend of the Lost Locket

Storyline: When an antiques expert takes on a quest to find a long-lost locket that promises to bring the wearer true love, she finds herself in conflict with, but also attracted to, the town sheriff.

Legend of the Lost Locket

Premieres Saturday, April 13, 2024

at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel

NOTE: I also wanted to include Laura's wonderful early review of this movie...

Movie Review:

I watched the new film on Hallmark Movies Now titled "Legend of the Lost Locket" featuring some cast from WCTH and other familiar faces. It was such a nostalgic watch, very much reminded me of Hallmark the way it was many years ago. Family friendly and the best Hallmark film I have seen in a long time. ~Laura


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Sunday, April 14, 2024:

Far Haven

Storyline via INSP: After serving two years in the Yuma Territorial Prison, wrongfully accused Hunter Braddock (Bailey Chase - Longmire, Batman vs. Superman, S.W.A.T) is released, and attempts to start over with his two young children in Far Haven, Arizona. But when his father-in-law (Bruce Boxleitner - The Gambler, How the West Was Won, Gunsmoke) is brutally attacked by an unidentified raiding party, Braddock must take on the corrupt forces who are strangling his town to protect those that he loves the most. Also stars A Martinez (Longmire, The Cowboys, Bonanza), Martin Kove (The Karate Kid, Cagney & Lacey, Cobra Kai), Amanda Righetti (The Colony, The Mentalist, The O.C.), and Nancy Stafford (Scandal, Matlock, St. Elsewhere).

Far Haven

Premieres Sunday, April 14, 2024

at 9pm/8c. on INSP

NOTE: An anonymous person shared a movie review of this film (below), and I wanted to be sure to share this insightful review with all of you...

Movie Review:

I happened upon this movie late last fall when it was on the Cowboy Channel, which we get as part of our paid-for Friendly TV app. I am not a western-type fan, but from the ads I’d seen for it, it looked like a truly wholesome movie and I knew some of the stars in it from other shows, so was really interested to see what it would be like. Well, I LOVED it. As a Christian myself, it had me sit up and take notice immediately when the main character is quoting some scriptures at the very start of the movie. Very cool! I highly recommend your readers to watch this movie whenever they get a chance. It’s so worth it! And wonderful to fully support movies these days that not only truly wholesome, celebrating high morals and character, but are also well made like this one. ~Anonymous


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Sunday, April 14, 2024:

Into the Wild Frontier 

Episode 4

Episode 4, “Lucien Maxwell: Legend of New Mexico,” details via INSP:

Having explored the frontier with his good friend Kit Carson, Lucien Maxwell is eager to settle down with his family. But before he can establish a ranching empire in New Mexico, Maxwell must first survive a deadly clash with the Jicarilla Apache.

Into the Wild Frontier Episode 4

Premieres Sunday, April 14, 2024

at 6PM ET. on INSP

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Sunday, April 14, 2024:

Blue Ridge: The Series

Season 1- Episode 2

Season 1- Episode 2 · The Legend of Oak Miller:

Storyline: Thrill-seekers stage a Western-style stickup on an old country road, attracting the attention of Justin and his team, as well as the retribution of a legendary bull rider with a reputation for violence.

*With Special Guest Star: Bruce Boxleitner.

Blue Ridge: The Series

Premieres Sunday, April 14, 2024

at 8pm/7c. on the Cowboy Way Channel

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Sunday, April 14, 2024:

When Calls the Heart

Season 11 - Episode 2

Storyline: Elizabeth and Allie plan a birthday party for Nathan. Lee and Rosemary weigh business responsibilities against family time. Lucas settles into his role as governor.

When Calls the Heart

Season 11 - Episode 2

Airs Sunday, April 14, 2024

at 9pm/8c. on the Hallmark Channel

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Programming Notes:




Just in Time - Encore Showing
Starring Laura Osnes

Airs Saturday night at 6pm/5c. on Merit Street.

*Also, currently streaming on Great American Pure Flix.

So many wonderful movie reviews have poured in since Just in Time premiered on Great American Family that I had to take this opportunity to reshare them all.

MOVIE REVIEWS:

🌼Just in Time - Absolutely beautiful movie!! –Maria

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🌼Just in Time - This is a beautiful, moving film. It brought me to tears multiple times, and Laura Osnes was fantastic, as always. ~Allie B

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🌼Just in Time - This was such an Inspirational, Faith filled, a Blessing of a Movie🙏🙏

Congratulations to GAF, Candace and Laura on a Spectacular movie.

Laura, thanks to Hallmark- I have loved her since the first movie- "In the Key of Love"

Wished Greyston would have been in more scenes.

Peter Bryant was Brilliant also❤️

Whole cast, so many favorite supporting actors- Mark Brandon( Pastor) is always a joy!!

Spreading the True Reason of Easter:

Our Savior and Redeemer rising from the grave on the 3rd day after Dying on a Cross for all our Sins, can never be told enough....

Since GAF and Bill Abbott launched this channel, I have hoped that something Special would reflect the Commitment that had been promised. Please don't get me wrong, I have enjoyed some of the movies, but this one was Exceptional.

** I loved the "Old school Homemade Ice Cream" scenes and Buttercup❤️❤️ ~ Kathy❤️Texas

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🌼 "Just in Time - Yes, the movie was incredible. It motivated me to be more intentional about these 3 days around Easter. The movie was so heartwarming with such wonderful storytelling. People think these “coincidences” can’t happen but God has given me such moments in my life. I appreciated the STRONG sharing of Godly truth. ~Anonymous

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🌼 "Just in Time" is a truly beautiful movie. I don't have enough words to describe how much I loved it. The message was so powerful. Laura Osnes brought a range of such deep emotions into her character. Such a beautiful scenery. I especially liked Easter beach service. So many words of wisdom. I just want to share my favourite one with you, if you don't mind: "Imagine life as a vast ocean and we are the sailors on an unpredictable voyage. We set our sails hoping for smooth waters and sunny skies, but more often than not we are met with waves of adversity that threaten to swallow us. It's easy to feel disheartened, scared. But there's always a lighthouse. That lighthouse is God". I love lighthouses so much and this quote was just something I needed. This movie is indeed in my heart. ~Oksanka~

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🌼 Review: Just in Time -
Family-friendly? Of course -
Recommended? Most definitely! -

🌼 This movie is a winner from start to finish! So realistic and touching - how Laura's character goes from one who questions her faith to being a true believer in Christ! As Joan mentioned, both Laura and Peter were top-notch! I knew Laura was a good actress from her other films and stage roles, but here, she is fantastic - so convincing in all of the emotions she displays! You really feel the struggles she is going through! Also, Laura is a strong Christian in real life, and that is so evident here - you feel that her praying in this film is more than just her acting!

One minor quibble - if only they could have found a way to get her to sing! Oh well, maybe in her next film... ~Mark 25

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🌼 I loved the movie. Very Inspirational and uplifting. Very appropriate for the Easter season. Laura and Greyston were excellent together. Please have more uplifting movies like this. Thank you so much. ~Ernie Frasier

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🌼 My husband and I just finished watching "Just in Time". I can't get the movie out of my head. Wow! Just wow! What an incredibly realistic film. Laura and Peter both knocked it out of the park. I liked Greyston but I enjoyed the friendship between Laura and Peter more. Their dynamic was a sight to behold. :-) And, I got a kick out of seeing so many premier actors and actresses throughout the movie. :-) Candace should be very proud of this lovely gem of a movie. I understand why she was so passionate about sharing it with the world. In today's world, it is so refreshing to witness someone who is unafraid to be open and up-front about strong faith and belief in God. :-) ~Joan

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🌼 Candace Cameron Bure Presents: Just in Time is family friendly about Hannah & her Husband named Rowan are trying to have a baby. When Hannah receives a call from stranger named Franklin who claims to have discovered a long-lost heirloom from her family, she sees that the answers to all she seeks will be revealed in God’s time. Some yummy homemade ice cream 🍨. Hannah meets Irene & Isabella; Isabella mentions how to make a marriage works, Anniversary & inscription; “Those that put their trust in God will never be disappointed”, on gold watch. Mark Brandon as a Pastor at the beach. This movie is so beautiful. ~Anonymous

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🌼 Just in Time –Beautiful! This is one of those unique films that truly captures the heart of what Great American Family truly is! It’s not only a channel, but a special welcoming place that exudes warmth, love, emotion, and faith.

Laura Osnes truly shines in this all-new Easter film! The drama feels so real. The focus is on finding joy in life, while we place our trust in God to see us through any situation, good or bad.

Although Laura’s character, Hannah, often wavers in her faith, it’s obvious there’s still a glimmer of hope that remains in her heart. With profound interest, I followed the clues of the newly discovered watch, and how this journey of discovery sets Hannah on the path of new friendships and a brand new reawakening of her faith and marriage.

There are many memorable and touching scenes, but I’ll simply mention my two favorites. The first is when Hannah’s new friend, Franklin, does an act of kindness for two complete strangers, and explains, “Good Friday… Something was bought for me at a much higher price that I definitely did not deserve. Opportunities like this are just a small way to pay it forward.”

Another scene that I dearly loved was the beach sunrise church service. Words simply cannot express how beautiful this scene is that draws Hannah back to the Lord. It’s a must-see!

This faith-based film truly touched my heart, as I’m certain it will many others. “Just in Time” has a wonderful ensemble cast and a heartwarming story filled with inspirational pearls of wisdom. I very much enjoyed the pairing of Laura Osnes and Greyston Holt. I agree with Mark; my only drawback was my desire to hear Laura sing, and since Greyston is also a wonderful singer, I kept hoping for a special duet. Otherwise, this faith-filled movie is captivating, cozy, and heartfelt, a perfect addition to our annual Easter viewing or at any time! ~Net

Hailey Dean Mysteries Marathon
Starring Kellie Martin and Viv Leacock

Sunday, from 11am - 11pm (EST.)
on Hallmark Mystery


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I pray you all have a blessed, beautiful weekend!

We certainly have lots of excellent viewing choices on Saturday and Sunday - with the new movies and series episodes. I hope you all find something to enjoy!

I think it will be great fun to see Narasha Burnett and Viv Leacock paired together in this modern-day rom-com/mystery, Legend of the Lost Locket. I already love these two together on When Calls the Heart, so I have a feeling they will also be wonderful together in this. Plus, it was so nice to receive Laura's early review (see above).

Actor Bruce Boxleitner is on double duty this weekend, as he stars in Far Haven (See the anonymous review above) and will guest star in the second episode of Blue Ridge: The Series.

If you'd like to share a review of the new Hallmark or INSP movie or any of these series, please share in the comments below.

Blessings to you all!

Net

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☀️ SHINING HIS LIGHT: ☀️

Treasures in Heaven:

"Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."

~Matthew 6:19-21

🎬 GREAT AMERICAN MEDIA SIGNS JILLIAN MURRAY TO MULTI-PICTURE, MULTI-YEAR DEAL - SEE HERE:

There is more exciting news today from Great American Media: Actress Jillian Murray signs a multi-picture, multi-year deal across their various platforms. See all of the details in the press release below.

If you have a favorite movie starring Jillian, please share below in the comment section. I shared mine at the end of this post.


PRESS RELEASE:

GREAT AMERICAN MEDIA

SIGNS JILLIAN MURRAY

TO MULTI-PICTURE,

MULTI-YEAR DEAL

NEW YORK, NY – April 11, 2024 – Great American Media announced it has signed Jillian Murray (An Unlikely Angel, A Brush With Christmas, Christmas Keepsake) to a multi-picture, multi-year deal to star in original movies and content across the company’s vast media portfolio which includes Great American Family, Great American Faith & Living, Great American Pure Flix, Great American Adventures, and digital service Great American Faith & Home. Broader terms of the deal are not disclosed.

“It is a joy to welcome Jillian Murray to the Great American family,” said Bill Abbott, President & CEO, Great American Media. “Every film Jillian stars in does very well, and she has quickly become a viewer favorite and rising star,” Abbott concluded.

Murray is represented by CESD, Vault Entertainment and Meyer & Downs.

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. Great American Faith & Living features lifestyle programming that celebrates family-friendly traditions every day and every season. Great American Media is also home to FAST (free ad-supporting streaming TV) channel Great American Adventures, which offers scripted and unscripted content highlighting themes including cooking and DIY, and Great American Community, a free direct-to-consumer streaming app featuring short-form original series hosted by well-known lifestyle experts. Great American Media was established in June 2021 by Bill Abbott and a group of US-based family offices.

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This is certainly wonderful news for Jillian and Great American Media! I'm so thrilled for them both.

Jillian Murray shared this lovely response on social media: "Thrilled for this next chapter in my career. I’m so excited to develop projects I’m passionate about and bring fantastic scripts to life with incredibly talented writers, directors, and actors. I’m extremely grateful to have a network that believes in me and my creative vision. I’ve been eager to push for more rom-coms since it’s what I grew up watching so getting a chance to work in that genre feels very close to my heart and I look forward to finding timeless stories to share with everyone. And anyone that knows me understands how much I adore Christmas movies so I’m exuberant to continue making those as well."

My personal favorite movie starring Jillian Murray is Prescription for Love with Trevor Donovan. It is such a fun one, and I look forward to watching it every time it replays on Great American Family.

Please share your favorite movie starring Jillian Murray in comments below.

Happy movie-watching!

Net🎬

🎬 Carlos and Alexa PenaVega's Movie "Mr. Manhattan" Coming To Great American Pure Flix 🗽 SEE HERE:

Fantastic news today from Great American Pure Flix and Deadline, Carlos and Alexa PenaVega will star in their FIRST film for Great American Pure Flix titled: "Mr. Manhattan."

The movie will be available on the Great American Pure Flix streaming service on May 24, 2024. There is no word yet on whether it will eventually air on Great American Family, but that is my hope for those of you who do not have this streaming service.

image from the set of Mr. Manhattan

"Mr. Manhattan" Storyline: Mason Bradley (Carlos PenaVega) makes a promise to his brother and sister-in-law to be godfather to their newborn son (and future children). Mason has exciting news of his own: he’s just been accepted to Columbia Law School, which comes as a shock to his fiancé(e), Dani (Alexa PenaVega). Ten years on, Mason is surround by big city life and obsessed with becoming partner in his firm. He and Dani have broken up. Just when Mason feels personal success is at hand, he receives an unimaginable call. His brother and sister-in-law have tragically been killed in a car accident. Mason is now a single father with two children.

Of course, this is not the first time Carlos and Alexa PenaVega, this real-life married couple (and parents to three children and one on the way any day!), have starred in a movie together. The two have starred in Enchanted Christmas, Love at Sea, three Picture Perfect Mysteries, Love in the Limelight, Never to Late to Celebrate, and other projects!

Carlos PenaVega shared the "Mr. Manhattan" movie news on his Instagram page with the comment:
"We are so excited for this one and all that we have coming up with you guys! What a team! 👏🔥🔥❤️❤️"

So... that sounds promising that more projects are in the works with Carlos & Alexa with Great American Pure Flix, and perhaps, Great American Family!

In fact, Bill Abbott, President & CEO, Great American Media, shared this exciting tid-bit in the Deadline article, “Carlos and Alexa are audience favorites and so beloved for their commitment to family on and off the screen, which is the foundation of Mr. Manhattan. And we are excited about a number of additional projects in development with these two enormously talented actors.”

Candace Cameron Bure responded to this movie news with great support:
"It’s a good one! You’re gonna enjoy it!!!

Great American Family also responded with 3 emojis: 👏❤️🎬


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In other Great American Family movie news, Danica McKellar posted yesterday on her social media that she will be filming her Great American Christmas movie soon with the image below...

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Be sure to enlarge the image above to see the almost hidden text in the leather-bound notebook. Since Danica specifically pointed to the message, "God is in the details," I'm hoping this means her upcoming Christmas movie this year on Great American Family will be faith-filled. We'll have to wait and see. 

Such exciting, wonderful things are happening at Great American Media!

Have a Wonderful Day, Everyone!

God's Blessings,

Net

Hallmark Media Releases New Titles and Story Details on NEW "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" Movies

screen-grab from the "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" set

Production Begins on Two All-New Installments 

of Hallmark's "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" 

Set to Premiere in 2024 and 2025

Stars Eric Mabius, Kristin Booth, Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe, and Geoff Gustafson will reprise their roles.

See NEW video from the "SSD" set beneath the press release below.

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Hallmark Media press release:

THE POSTABLES 

ARE BACK ON THE CASE

PRODUCTION BEGINS ON TWO

ALL-NEW INSTALLMENTS OF

HALLMARK'S 

"SIGNED, SEALED, DELIVERED"

SET TO PREMIERE IN 2024 AND 2025

· Eric Mabius (Ugly Betty), Kristin Booth (Shifting Gears), Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe (Break In) and Geoff Gustafson (Gilded Newport Mysteries: Murder at the Breakers) reprise their roles as The POstables.

· Beloved franchise created by Touched by an Angel executive producer Martha Williamson.

· Thirteen Signed, Sealed, Delivered movies have aired since 2013.

WHAT:

· Everyone's favorite team of postal investigators is back on the case. Production has begun on two all-new installments of Hallmark Mystery's beloved Signed, Sealed, Delivered, the network's longest running movie franchise. Stars Eric Mabius (Welcome to Christmas), Kristin Booth (Shifting Gears), Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe (Break In) and Geoff Gustafson (Gilded Newport Mysteries: Murder at the Breakers) reprise their roles. Signed, Sealed, Delivered is created by Touched by an Angel executive producer Martha Williamson.

LOGLINES:

· Signed, Sealed, Delivered: A Tale of Three Letters (wt) - Oliver (Mabius), Shane (Booth), Rita (Lowe) and Norman (Gustafson) work on identifying the intended recipients of a trio of dead letters which have a surprising, personal impact on all of them. Meanwhile, after the honeymoon phase Oliver and Shane grapple with finding their footing as a married couple. (Premiering in 2024)

· Signed, Sealed, Delivered: To the Moon and Back (wt) - As The POstables all face exciting life changes, their latest investigation takes them on a road trip to not only find the recipient of a lost letter, but to track down a rock star who holds the keys. (Premiering in 2025)

HALLMARK EXECUTIVE QUOTE:

· "Martha Williamson has created an incredible world with a cast of characters that fans have fallen in love with," began Samantha DiPippo, Senior Vice President, Development, Hallmark Media. "Their passion for the show is unwavering and we're thrilled to be able to give them two new movies that are filled with heart, hope and faith."

MARTHA WILLIAMSON QUOTE:

· "The enduring support from our 'POstable' fans over the past eleven years has been our constant motivation and inspiration," Williamson enthused. "They have waited so long for another chapter in the lives of their beloved Dead Letter family, all the while continuing to keep the flame alive with podcasts, posts, and even in-person gatherings throughout the country. There are no fans like SSD fans, and we are thrilled and humbled to continue this remarkable journey with them."

ABOUT SIGNED, SEALED, DELIVERED:

· Signed, Sealed, Delivered is a comedic drama franchise that follows the lives of postal workers who transform themselves into an untraditional team of detectives to track down intended recipients of undeliverable mail. Their missions take them out of the office into an unpredictable world where redirected letters and packages can save lives, solve crimes, reunite old loves and change futures by arriving late but somehow on time.

PRODUCTION CREDITS:

· Signed, Sealed, Delivered is from Muse Entertainment in association with Moonwater Productions.

· Executive Producers: Martha Williamson, Joel S. Rice, Aren Prupas

· Co-Executive Producers: Allen Lewis, Marcie Gold Jacoby

· Producer: Charles Cooper

· Director: Linda-Lisa Hayter

· Written by: Wiliamson & Brandi Harkonen


SIGNED, SEALED, DELIVERED cast - video from the set:

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I hope all of you POstables are as thrilled as I am with this news! It's great to finally receive this storyline information for the two new "SSD" movies. It should be interesting to see how life is faring for our two married couples and how the dead letters they will deliver will impact their lives.

Blessings to you all,

Net