🎄It's Official!🎄Great American Family Is Bringing Christmas In July To Our Homes With Early Launch 🌟 SEE HERE:

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I'm excited to share this news from Great American Family is finally official! We can look forward to seeing our favorite GFAM Christmas movies return even sooner than previously announced, movies like: A Hot Cocoa Christmas, Catering Christmas, Jingle Bell Princess, My Christmas Hero, Bringing Christmas Home, A Christmas Blessing, and many more!

Great American Family is also honoring the final four from their Jingle Bell Bracket on Saturday night, from 4pm to midnight (ET)!

In their press release below, Great American Media shares their “Great American Christmas in July” schedule for Friday through Sunday; however, if you'd like to see beyond that, then be sure to visit my Christmas Movie Schedule.


Press Release via Great American Media:

GREAT AMERICAN FAMILY 

ANNOUNCES THE NETWORK’S

‘GREAT AMERICAN 

CHRISTMAS IN JULY’ 

BEGINS JUNE 28

FIRST 29 FILMS 

INCLUDING VIEWERS’ CHOICE 

REVEALED

NEW YORK, NY – June 26, 2024 – Great American Family, an industry leader in the production of quality original holiday content, announced an early launch to the network’s highly-popular, holiday program event, “Great American Christmas in July,” Friday, June 28 (8 p.m. ET). Great American Family announced the first 29 films in the Christmas event including the Saturday, June 29 JINGLE BELL BRACKET winners selected by the network’s viewers (top four bracket winners denoted with * below). Temps outside are soaring. Great American Christmas in July beats the heat.

FRIDAY, JUNE 28

Destined at Christmas (8 p.m. ET)

A Brush With Christmas (10 p.m. ET)

A Kindhearted Christmas (12 a.m. ET)

The Jinglebell Jubilee (2 a.m. ET)

The Art of Christmas (4 a.m. ET)

SATURDAY, JUNE 29

Aisle Be Home for Christmas (6 a.m. ET)

A Hot Cocoa Christmas (8 a.m. ET)

A Royal Christmas Holiday (10 a.m. ET)

Christmas on Windmill Way (12 p.m. ET)

Bringing Christmas Home (2 p.m. ET)

My Christmas Hero (4 p.m. ET)*

Jingle Bell Princess (6 p.m. ET)*

Catering Christmas (8 p.m. ET)*

‘Twas the Text Before Christmas (10 p.m. ET)*

My Favorite Christmas Tree (12 a.m. ET)

Christmas on Candy Cane Lane (2 a.m. ET)

A Lot Like Christmas (4 a.m. ET)

SUNDAY, JUNE 30

Christmas on Maple Hills (6 a.m. ET)

A Dash of Christmas (8 a.m. ET)

Destined 2: Christmas Once More (10 a.m. ET)

A Merry Christmas Wish (12 p.m. ET)

Journey to Christmas (2 p.m. ET)

A Christmas…Present (4 p.m. ET)

Christmas at the Drive-In (6 p.m. ET)

Peppermint and Postcards (8 p.m. ET)

A Christmas Blessing (10 p.m. ET)

A Christmas Miracle for Daisy (12 a.m. ET)

Our Christmas Wedding (2 a.m. ET)

Christmas on the Coast (4 a.m. ET)

Week one of Great American Christmas in July, exclusively on Great American Family, begins this Friday night at 8 p.m.

ABOUT GREAT AMERICAN FAMILY

Great American Family is America’s premiere destination for quality family-friendly programming, including original holiday movies, rom-coms and fan-favorite series that celebrate faith, family and country. Great American Family is home to year-round seasonal celebrations including Great American Christmas, the network’s signature franchise featuring holiday themed movies and specials. Founded in 2021, Great American Family is part of the Great American Media portfolio of brands.

Follow Great American Family on Twitter: @GAfamilyTV Facebook: @GreatAmericanFamilyTV Instagram: @greatamericanfamily


Photo: Courtesy of Great American Media 2023

[Pictured: Jill Wagner and Paul Greene star in Bringing Christmas Home]

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I hope you all enjoyed this wonderful Christmas movie news today from Great American Family!

Two classic Christmas movies from other networks will air during Christmas in July- "Hats Off to Christmas" and "A Very Corgi Christmas".

Also, more awesome news... Casey Elliott (from the "Destined at Christmas" movies) is filming a new Christmas movie for Great American Family!!!

Be sure to visit my Christmas Movie Schedule for even more Christmas in July!

Have a Blessed, Merry Day!

Net 🌟

🌟Reminder:🌟 31st Annual Movieguide Awards Airs TONIGHT on Great American Family!

Danica McKellar (A Royal Date for Christmas) and Trevor Donovan (Twas the Text Before Christmas) host the 31st Annual Movieguide Awards tonight on Great American Family at 8pm/7c. (The program is one hour long.)

Nominees from Great American Family include: A Christmas Blessing and A Paris Christmas Waltz, along with performance nominees for Lori Loughlin and Jesse Hutch.

I'm so grateful that Movieguide highlights the best in entertainment - with family-friendly and faith-based content.

See the full nominee list below.

Promo:

Enjoy the show!

Net

The 31st MovieGuide Awards Nominees:
(in alphabetical order)


EPIPHANY PRIZE® MOVIES

AFTER DEATH
BIG GEORGE FOREMAN
JESUS REVOLUTION
JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM
ON A WING AND A PRAYER


EPIPHANY PRIZE® TELEVISION

A CHRISTMAS BLESSING
DIVINE INFLUENCER
MURF THE SURF: JEWELS, JESUS AND MAYHEM IN THE USA: Episodes 1.1-1.4
A PARIS CHRISTMAS WALTZ
A THOUSAND TOMORROWS: Episode 1.3


BEST MOVIES FOR FAMILIES

JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM
SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE
SUPER MARIO BROS. THE MOVIE
TROLLS BAND TOGETHER
WONKA


BEST TELEVISION EPISODE FOR FAMILIES

A CHRISTMAS BLESSING
DIVINE INFLUENCER
A MILLION MILES AWAY
A PARIS CHRISTMAS WALTZ
A THOUSAND TOMORROWS: Episode 1.3


BEST MOVIE FOR MATURE AUDIENCES

BOYS IN THE BOAT
GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3
GODZILLA MINUS ONE
JESUS REVOLUTION
SOUND OF FREEDOM


BEST TELEVISION EPISODE FOR MATURE AUDIENCES

ALL THE LIGHT WE CANNOT SEE
THE BURIAL
CHICAGO P.D.: “New Life”
MURF THE SURF: JEWELS, JESUS AND MAYHEM IN THE USA
REACHER: Episode 2.5: “Burial”


FAITH & FREEDOM AWARD® FOR MOVIES

BANK OF DAVE
GOLDA (2023)
GUY RITCHIE’S THE COVENANT
INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY
SOUND OF FREEDOM


FAITH & FREEDOM AWARD® FOR TELEVISION

ALL THE LIGHT WE CANNOT SEE
THE MANDALORIAN: Episode 302: “The Mines of Mandalore”
A MILLION MILES AWAY
MURF THE SURF: JEWELS, JESUS AND MAYHEM IN THE USA
TETRIS


GRACE PRIZE® FOR MOVIE PERFORMANCE

BIG GEORGE FOREMAN
Khris Davis
Forest Whitaker

JESUS REVOLUTION
Kelsey Grammer
Joel Courtney
Anna Grace Barlow

JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM
Fiona Palomo
Joel Smallbone

ON A WING AND A PRAYER
Dennis Quaid


GRACE PRIZE® FOR TELEVISION PERFORMANCE

A THOUSAND TOMORROWS: Episode 1.1-1.3
Rose Reid
Colin Ford

DIVINE INFLUENCER
Jason Burkey
Laura Silva

A CHRISTMAS BLESSING
Lori Loughlin
Jesse Hutch

Congratulations to Great American Family 

and all of the nominees above!

🌟Great American Family Stars🌟 to host The 31st Annual MovieGuide Awards + See Nominees -->>

MovieGuide has announced its annual "Faith & Values Awards Gala & Report to the Entertainment Industry."

The awards program will initially take place, according to Movieguide, on February 9th, and the program will be broadcast on Great American Family sometime this spring with two of Great American Family's prominent stars hosting, Danica McKellar (A Royal Date for Christmas) and Trevor Donovan (Twas the Text Before Christmas).

Previous networks to host this event were the REELZ Channel, Hallmark Drama, and UPtv.

You'll also find nominees for Great American Family in the nominee list below, including the films: A Christmas Blessing and A Paris Christmas Waltz, as well as performances by Lori Loughlin and Jesse Hutch.

According to Movieguide founder and publisher Dr. Ted Baehr, "The Movieguide Awards focuses on honoring quality family-friendly entertainment that deliver strong and inspiring faith-filled stories of faith, hope, joy, and redemptive love."


The 31st MovieGuide Awards Nominees:
(in alphabetical order)


EPIPHANY PRIZE® MOVIES

AFTER DEATH
BIG GEORGE FOREMAN
JESUS REVOLUTION
JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM
ON A WING AND A PRAYER


EPIPHANY PRIZE® TELEVISION

A CHRISTMAS BLESSING
DIVINE INFLUENCER
MURF THE SURF: JEWELS, JESUS AND MAYHEM IN THE USA: Episodes 1.1-1.4
A PARIS CHRISTMAS WALTZ
A THOUSAND TOMORROWS: Episode 1.3


BEST MOVIES FOR FAMILIES

JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM
SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE
SUPER MARIO BROS. THE MOVIE
TROLLS BAND TOGETHER
WONKA


BEST TELEVISION EPISODE FOR FAMILIES

A CHRISTMAS BLESSING
DIVINE INFLUENCER
A MILLION MILES AWAY
A PARIS CHRISTMAS WALTZ
A THOUSAND TOMORROWS: Episode 1.3


BEST MOVIE FOR MATURE AUDIENCES

BOYS IN THE BOAT
GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3
GODZILLA MINUS ONE
JESUS REVOLUTION
SOUND OF FREEDOM


BEST TELEVISION EPISODE FOR MATURE AUDIENCES

ALL THE LIGHT WE CANNOT SEE
THE BURIAL
CHICAGO P.D.: “New Life”
MURF THE SURF: JEWELS, JESUS AND MAYHEM IN THE USA
REACHER: Episode 2.5: “Burial”


FAITH & FREEDOM AWARD® FOR MOVIES

BANK OF DAVE
GOLDA (2023)
GUY RITCHIE’S THE COVENANT
INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY
SOUND OF FREEDOM


FAITH & FREEDOM AWARD® FOR TELEVISION

ALL THE LIGHT WE CANNOT SEE
THE MANDALORIAN: Episode 302: “The Mines of Mandalore”
A MILLION MILES AWAY
MURF THE SURF: JEWELS, JESUS AND MAYHEM IN THE USA
TETRIS


GRACE PRIZE® FOR MOVIE PERFORMANCE

BIG GEORGE FOREMAN
Khris Davis
Forest Whitaker

JESUS REVOLUTION
Kelsey Grammer
Joel Courtney
Anna Grace Barlow

JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM
Fiona Palomo
Joel Smallbone

ON A WING AND A PRAYER
Dennis Quaid


GRACE PRIZE® FOR TELEVISION PERFORMANCE

A THOUSAND TOMORROWS: Episode 1.1-1.3
Rose Reid
Colin Ford

DIVINE INFLUENCER
Jason Burkey
Laura Silva

A CHRISTMAS BLESSING
Lori Loughlin
Jesse Hutch


Congratulations to Great American Family and all of the nominees above!

This awards program was previously hosted by three stars from Great American Family, Candace Cameron Bure and Natasha Bure in 2019, and Jen Lilley in 2020 with Andrew Walker. 

Great American Family stars have also previously presented/attended the awards, including Lori Loughlin, Paul Greene, and Merritt Patterson. In fact, Lori Loughlin and Candace Cameron Bure attended last year with Great American Family CEO Bill Abbott.

I'm so grateful that Movieguide highlights the best in entertainment - with family-friendly and faith-based content. Hosting the event this year is such exciting news for Great American Family and all the stars involved.

Happy movie-watching!

Net

🌟Actor Jesse Hutch Shares Special Christmas Message for The First Sunday of Advent🌟 SEE HERE:

Great American Pure Flix posted a special video yesterday (see below) to social media, featuring actor Jesse Hutch, who portrayed Otto, an angel, in the Great American Family movie, A Christmas Blessing.

On the first Sunday of Advent for this Christmas season, December 3rd, 2023, Great American Pure Flix shared, along with Jesse's video, this important message... 

"Today is the first Sunday of Advent — a time of waiting and expectancy for what's to come."

"Each week, we'll share a special message on how to fulfill God's hope for the Christmas season in your personal life. Hear from @Jesse_Hutch as he shares about the joy of giving 💙"

Today is the first Sunday of Advent — a time of waiting and expectancy for what's to come.

Each week, we'll share a special message on how to fulfill God's hope for the Christmas season in your personal life. Hear from @Jesse_Hutch as he shares about the joy of giving 💙 pic.twitter.com/0Bqx0OMing

— Great American Pure Flix (@PureFlix) December 3, 2023

Jesse Hutch also shared this thought with his followers, along with the wonderful reminder of God's love in the video above, "I’m so thankful to be a part of everyone's day!! Here’s a quick reminder for us all during this holiday season. PS: The character of OTTO from my latest Christmas film dresses way better than I do! 😜 God bless you all!!"


More details on the First Sunday of Advent via Christianity.com:

"On the first Sunday of Advent, Christians light the first candle on the Advent wreath, which is often purple or blue in color. This candle is called the "Hope" or "Prophet's Candle," symbolizing the anticipation of the coming Messiah and the hope that He brings to the world. The Scripture readings and prayers during this week often focus on the prophecies in the Old Testament about the promised Savior and the expectation of His arrival."


My thoughts on Advent:

For many years, my family and I have kept the Advent tradition, and we all come together on Christmas Eve to light the last candle and sing Christmas carols in Praise to the Lord. I cherish this holy and reverent tradition and the precious time shared with family as we honor and reflect on the Christ Child's birth.

I hope the video above blesses you as it did me.

Merry Christmas, Everyone!

Net

🌟Tonight is *Welcome Home Wednesday* on Great American Family!🌟

As a special gift for viewers, Great American Family is giving us *Welcome Home Wednesday*, which means you can watch both of last weekend's original Christmas movies TONIGHT back to back from 8pm-12am!

🎄 Christmas Keepsake, starring Daniel Lissing and Jillian Murray, airs at 8pm/7c.

🎄 A Christmas Blessing, starring Lori Loughlin, James Tupper, and Jesse Hutch, airs at 10pm/9c.


Mostly positive reviews have come in from the It's a Wonderful Movie family members for these movies. I will include them here...

Christmas Keepsake

🎄 Christmas Keepsake: This was a sweet and heartwarming story that showed the wonderful relationship of father and daughter within two families. I absolutely loved that Daniel Lissing got to play his authentic Australian self in this movie; that was great, and I could listen to him recite the phone book and be happy. Jillian was bubbly as usual, and Ellie Stewart was wonderful as Daniel's daughter. Although it was pretty obvious who the time capsule belonged to, the plot was thoughtfully done. Overall, a genuine and sweet family movie with a nice love story thrown in. I always enjoy seeing the traditions and events in communities that usually happen during the holidays. ~ Debbie

🎄 Christmas Keepsake is family friendly about following their relocate to new city on Ashbury Grove in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, A Father named Tom bonds his Daughter named Grace & stumbles upon an unexpected romance with a woman named Elizabeth who works at Luna’s Bakery & Cafe while down the original owner of Christmas time capsule when Grace find’s Christmas tin box buried in the show in the backyard. Tom & Grace meet Elizabeth’s Mom named Luna. ~Anonymous

🎄 Christmas Keepsake is so sweet! –Maria

🎄 Christmas Keepsake is a.keper.for.me! The chemistry of the cast and all the Christmas feels. The mystery was easy to figure out, but was still cute. ~Misty

🎄 Misty- I got the same vibes from the movie. In fact, the children and the older (but wiser) characters connected with the children and moved the story along. Giving it a thumbs up because it is family friendly. -Gabe’s Mom

🎄 Christmas Keepsake is such a great story, full of sweet and touching moments. I was so happy to see Daniel Lissing again. He is such a good actor. He and Jillian Murray were so genuine and sincere in their roles. And I like a girl playing a daughter. Father-daughter relationship was so mature and strong. I like the idea of a time capsule and how they brought the topic of family traditions. Living in the world like it is now, you realize that there's nothing more important than your family, friends, all the people you love. Spending time with them. celebrating Christmas together, having traditions you follow every year, that's what a real treasure. So grateful to GAF for showing the real values. I've enjoyed their Christmas movies so much so far. ~Oksanka~

🎄 Review: Christmas Keepsake -
Family-friendly? Yes -
Keeper? Yes -

First, I must admit, I am a sucker for Christmas movies that have a sweet, well-behaved child at the center of it, especially since there don't seem to be as many of these kind of movies as there once was. Here we have a 12-year-old, played wonderfully by Ellie Stewart, who is not afraid to show love to her father (Lissing) and bonds with the local baker (Murry).

But I also enjoyed this movie for its (for lack of a better word) gentleness. There are no big dramatic scenes, no bad people, no rushing around - just an easy-going, nice (and nicely-paced) movie. And I could sense the chemistry between the two leads (and if you watch the behind-the-scenes clip, you can see that the two leads have real affection for each other). Also, I like how, for a change, one of the leads (Murray) was hesitant to get into a relationship not because of a past relationship, but because the loss of her father tore her apart and she did not want to feel that sense of loss again. (In fact, there is no indication that she was ever in a relationship in her past. How unique is that?!) One minor qualm, though - they reference that the father and daughter prayed when they went to the nativity scene - it would have been nice if they had showed them there praying together.

While I can seen where some might find this movie too slow-paced, maybe even boring, that was not the case for me. It's a keeper! ~Mark 25

🎄 Christmas Keepsake I just absolutely loved! Jillian Murray and Daniel Lissing were adorable and loved their Chemistry. The storyline I really liked, and the actress who played his daughter was so cute, and loved how she played off of Daniel and Jillian. This is one I am definitely keeping! :) ~Anonymous

🎄 Christmas Keepsake - truly sorry to say this, but it was really boring. Not very well thought out plot because not just it was slow paced (it's not always a bad thing) but also not much happened here. I am sure that this movie will still get a lot of positive reviews thanks to Daniel. I liked him in this movie and also the actress that played his daughter but did not like the main actress. I know that a lots of Hallmark and GAF actors had a cosmetic procedures and i usually do not mind it but i think that here it made it less believable for me, a small town baker with a botox in her face. Also, do not understand why her mother somewhere in the first half of the movie mentioned "Destiny" i think that "God's plan" would be more "channel appropriate". ~Anonymous

A Christmas Blessing

🎄 I don't know how, but I got to watch A Christmas Blessing on YouTube this afternoon before it comes on tonight. It is a wonderful movie. Almost perfect, but too little of Jesse's character. It needs a sequel. It seemed too short and had great side characters. ~Misty

🎄 A Christmas Blessing was a great movie and family friendly. All of the actors did a great job, but Jesse Hutch was outstanding! Great job to all the actors! ~Joyce in Carolina

🎄 A Christmas Blessing (Blessings of Christmas): This was a fabulous movie that brought it all! First and foremost, Jesse Hutch as an angel, yes please! He was fantastic and I might add, handsome as ever! Lori and James were amazing together (again) and had such great chemistry. Kudos to them for absolutely nailing their characters (I also loved that she kissed him at the end). The supporting cast was the best you could ask for: Karen Holness, Jason Cermak, Laura Bertram, Tammy Gillis, Bronwen Smith, I mean...Nailed it! The location/scenery/what looked like real snow (actual wetness on the streets) was an added plus to make it authentic and the building shots were true to where a food bank/feeding station might be in a city. The movie was funny, heartfelt, and showed what can happen when a community pulls together to help those who need it. Showing love through volunteerism and giving was what this movie was about, and it came through in spades (the fact that Lori does this in real life is wonderful and made this an easy character for her to portray). Having Jesse write bible verses on the walls of the food bank was an added bonus and gave meaning to the movie, along with his prayer before dinner - wonderful! The music and decorations were great as well and the message of the movie gave us the true meaning of Christmas. This is a new favorite that I will watch over and over. ~Debbie

🎄 A Christmas Blessing is so amazing!! 5 stars all around. -Maria

🎄 The winner this weekend was Great American Family no one else was even close. Saturday night Christmas Keepsake was a family friendly and sweet movie. Having Daniel Lissing use his Australian accent was genius. A Christmas Blessing was the best movie on Sunday. With great a cast I love the casting of Jesse Hutch as Otto was the best casting. I would love to see a series with Jesse reprising his role of Otto. ~Bebe

🎄 A Christmas Blessing is another one that I absolutely loved. I love that Lori Laughlin is back and she did just such an incredible job. Jesse Hutch's character was also fun and Jesse did an amazing job as well! Loved that Service was the central theme of this movie, and how important it really is especially around this time of year! This one is a keeper as well : ) ~Anonymous

🎄 A Christmas Blessing - the best movie of GAF so far (and i don't mean just this year). This definitely deserve a sequel or even a mini series. It kinda reminded me of tv show "Touched by an Angel". ~Anonymous

🎄 A CHRISTMAS BLESSING tells a delightful, winsome story about the meaning of Christmas. It has a strong Christian worldview that stresses prayer, salvation and the joy of giving, including making a reference to Acts. 20:35, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” The exact lyrics of “God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman” about the salvation Jesus brings are heard at least twice. Also, Otto uses Chapter Three of Ecclesiastes to help Adam tell his feelings to Mandy. A CHRISTMAS BLESSING is a heartwarming movie for the whole family. ~Anonymous

🎄 A Christmas Blessing - very standard fare, all the Canadian background actors I am used to seeing in Holiday movies. This was very watchable, nice to see Lori again. It was predictable and formulaic but thats what I watch these movies for! A story encouraging giving at the holidays. It had a slightly different name on IMDB, not sure why. –MS

🎄 "A candle loses nothing by lighting another candle"
A Christmas Blessing is such an inspirational and phenomenal movie! Enjoyed every moment of it. It was such a pleasure to see Lori Loughlin again, she's such a great actress. Jesse Hutch was just amazing in the role of Otto. James Tupper was also so great. They had such a chemistry with Lori Loughlin. It's a different Christmas movie, with true values. So much wisdom. I like they included the Bible Scriptures, the prayer. Thinking about people in need, giving them your time, your care, making a Christmas dinner for them - what a great way to celebrate Christmas. ~Oksanka~

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Thank you all for taking the time to share these reviews with us!

If anyone else would like to add a review for either of these movies, please feel free to share in the comments below. We would love to hear from you, too!

Plus, you can see even more Movie Reviews for the 2023 Christmas Movie Premieres here:
https://itsawonderfulmovie.blogspot.com/2023/10/2023-christmas-movie-reviews-from-its.html

Happy Christmas movie watching!

Blessings, Net

🌟It's a Star-Studded Movie Weekend🌟 See Lori Loughlin, Daniel Lissing, Andrew Walker, Jillian Murray, Jesse Hutch, Cindy Busby, Victor Webster and More in NEW Christmas Movies 🎄 Details Here:

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Hello Friends! Happy weekend, once again!

There's a variety of NEW Christmas movies coming our way on this Veteran's Day weekend. In addition to the new movies, I've also included some classic patriotic movies (below) that will air Friday through Sunday. I'm so grateful for those who have served our country and given us the freedoms we enjoy today. I pray we can hold onto them, by the grace of God.

In the line-up of NEW Christmas movies this weekend, we have a new Christmas Mystery, some Christmas Rom-Coms, a Musical Christmas movie, two Christmas adventures, one in the sky and one overseas, and an Inspirational story that will surely warm our hearts.

See all of the details below...


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Thursday, November 9, 2023:

Mystery on Mistletoe Lane

Synopsis: New to town, Heidi Wicks (Cerra) and her kids discover a Christmas mystery in their historic home. Local handyman and historian David (Webster) helps along the way, finding his own surprising connection.

Mystery on Mistletoe Lane

Premieres Thursday, November 9, 2023

at 8pm/7c. on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries

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Friday, November 10, 2023:

Everything Christmas

Synopsis: Lori Jo's (Busby) love for Christmas takes her on a road trip to Yuletide Springs with her roommate Tori (Barrell), where Christmas is celebrated year-round, to participate in a longstanding town tradition to honor her late grandmother. Along the way, the friends meet Carl (Sevier) and Jason (Wells), and the foursome make stops during their journey to enjoy more small-town Christmas attractions. But when a series of events puts a damper on their plans, a little Christmas magic may put this trip back on the right path.

Everything Christmas

Premieres Friday, November 10, 2023

at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel

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Saturday, November 11, 2023:

Christmas Keepsake

A father (Lissing) bonds with his daughter and stumbles upon an unexpected romance (Murray) while tracking down the original owner of a Christmas time capsule.

Christmas Keepsake

Premieres Saturday, November 11, 2023

at 8pm/7c. on Great American Family

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Saturday, November 11, 2023:

Christmas Island

Synopsis: When a snowstorm diverts Kate's (Skarsten) first private flight en route to Switzerland to Christmas Island, she must team up with an air traffic controller (Walker) to secure her dream job as the family's pilot.

Christmas Island

Premieres Saturday, November 11, 2023

at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel

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Sunday, November 12, 2023:

Christmas Time Capsule

Synopsis: When Tiffany’s best friend James arrives at her house looking for the family heirloom engagement ring he left in her care, she quickly realizes that he wants to use it to propose to another woman. Now Tiffany has three days, a road trip and some Christmas magic to make James realize that the woman he really wants has been in front of him the whole time.

Christmas Time Capsule

Premieres Sunday, November 12, 2023

at 7pm/6c. on UPtv

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Sunday, November 12, 2023:

A Christmas Blessing

Synopsis: A TV chef (Loughlin) is divinely inspired to take over her late aunt’s charity with help from a new friend (Hutch) and handsome business associate next door (Tupper).

A Christmas Blessing

Sunday, November 12, 2023

at 8pm/7c. on Great American Family

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Sunday, November 12, 2023:

A Heidelberg Holiday

Synopsis: Heidi Heidelberg (Mason) receives the dream opportunity to sell her beautiful, handmade glass ornaments at the prestigious Heidelberg Christmas Market in Germany. While there, she meets Lukas (Brossier), a local artisan who helps her reconnect with her lost heritage.

A Heidelberg Holiday

Premieres Sunday, November 12, 2023

at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel

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Programming Notes-



Movies that honor our Miltary on this Veteran's Day Weekend:

Friday, November 10, 2023:

Bringing Christmas Home ... Great American Family ... 10 AM


Saturday, November 11, 2023:

Home for Christmas Day ... Hallmark Movies & Mysteries ... 2 AM
Journey Back to Christmas ... Hallmark Movies & Mysteries ... 6 AM
The Christmas Note ... Hallmark Movies & Mysteries ... 8 AM
Holiday for Heroes ... Hallmark Movies & Mysteries ... 10 AM
The Christmas Card ... Hallmark Movies & Mysteries ... 12 PM
Time for You to Come Home for Christmas ... Hallmark Movies & Mysteries ... 2 PM
The Lost Valentine ... Hallmark Drama ... 3 PM
My Christmas Guide ... Hallmark Movies & Mysteries ... 4 PM
A Homecoming for the Holidays ... Hallmark Movies & Mysteries ... 6 PM
A Veteran's Christmas ... Hallmark Movies & Mysteries ... 8 PM

*Question - I haven't seen My Christmas Guide yet, so maybe someone who has can share whether or not this movie has a military theme. Since it was listed amongst the other movies, I went ahead and included it.

*There's also a marathon of war-themed military movies on Saturday, November 11th, on TCM, Turner Classic Movies.


Sunday, November 12, 2023:

Christmas Homecoming ... Hallmark Movies & Mysteries ... 4 AM
Christmas Bedtime Stories ... Hallmark Movies & Mysteries ... 6 AM
Christmas Time Capsule ... UPtv ... 7 PM *NEW PREMIERE
Bringing Christmas Home ... Great American Family ... 10 PM
Christmas Time Capsule ... UPtv ... 11 PM *MOVIE ENCORE


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New Christmas Movie at the Theater…

The new musical nativity movie Journey to Bethlehem is now premiering in various theaters across the country. It's the true story of Christmas, the birth of Jesus, with traditional Christmas Carols sung by the cast, and I'm hearing there is some pop music and humor, as well.

Joel Smallbone, from the Christian musical group For King and Country, portrays Antipater (son of Herod), rapper and singer Lecrae portrays the angel Gabriel, and well-known actor Antonio Banderas plays King Herod.

I’m already hearing some mixed reviews on this movie, but if any of you have the opportunity to see it, I would love to know your thoughts on it.

Journey to Bethlehem Movie trailer:




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Wow! What an interesting selection of Christmas movies we have on TV this weekend! I think most of them look intriguing, some more than others, but all seem to have potential.

I am most excited to see both When Calls the Heart stars Lori Loughlin and Daniel Lissing, in their NEW Christmas movie premieres for Great American Family! Those two movies, Christmas Keepsake and A Christmas Blessing, are definitely going on my DVR, and I have a feeling both will be keepers!

Plus, I'm interested in the new mystery, Mystery on Mistletoe Lane, and Everything Christmas looks fun, too! So, we'll see!

Please share your Christmas movie picks for the weekend in the comments below.

Please note: I haven't pre-screened the new movies listed above. If you'd like to post a review on whether a film is family-friendly, please share in comments.

Visit the *Christmas TV Schedule* for the dates and times of NEW Christmas movies airing in November and December.

You can find the NEW 2023 Christmas Movie Review post *here*.

God Bless Us, Everyone!

Praying for Peace,

Net

SHINING HIS LIGHT:

I was inspired by the movie A Christmas Blessing for my scripture choices this weekend.

"...It is more blessed to give 

than to receive."

~Acts 20:35

“Whoever is kind to the poor 

lends to the LORD, 

and he will reward them 

for what they have done.”

~Proverbs 19:17

Great American Family Announces Details on New Christmas Movie Premiering This Weekend with the Message of Giving Back #GivingTuesday

PRESS RELEASE via Great American Media:

Actress/Producer Lori Loughlin Continues to Spread Love and Compassion Volunteering with Project Angel Food;
Movie's Storyline Inspired by Opportunity to Serve

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Actress and producer Lori Loughlin was recently captured in a heartwarming moment, dedicating her time to volunteer in the bustling kitchen of Project Angel Food, a renowned Los Angeles-based charity committed to delivering medically tailored meals to critically ill individuals of all ages.

Loughlin, who has been an unwavering presence within the organization since January 2021, took on the delightful role of "pie duty," joining hands with Project Angel Food's skilled chefs to prepare for the upcoming holiday season.

Motivated by the warmth of her experiences with Project Angel Food, Loughlin incorporated the concept of serving others into her latest made-for-television movie project, A Christmas Blessing, which has its World Premiere, November 12 at 8 p.m. exclusively on Great American Family.

In addition to her starring role, Loughlin serves as one of the executive producers of the film, which revolves around a successful TV chef's journey to rediscover the true meaning of her aunt's legacy. The heartwarming storyline unfolds as she inherits her deceased aunt's food pantry, Angel's Fare, leading her to host an unforgettable holiday feast for those in need. It's a poignant case of art imitating life.

Most weeks, Loughlin dedicates her volunteer days to delivering meals directly to clients who face life-threatening conditions, rendering them unable to leave their homes. She has also actively participated in packaging meals, assembling nutritious breakfast bags filled with yogurt, fruit, and granola, and has generously lent her support in meal preparation, fruit sorting, and expressing gratitude to the generous donors who support over 2,500 seriously ill Angelenos relying on Project Angel Food for medically tailored meals designed to meet their specific medical requirements.

Reflecting on her involvement, Loughlin shared her sentiments during the organization's annual Lead with Love television special in 2022: "It's really a community. It's more than just feeding people; it's about loving people and helping people. I think that is so important, and I'm so proud to be a part of Project Angel Food."

She says now, "It's been a profound experience. As volunteers, you think you are giving to those in need, but we are the ones who are given a gift. It is a profound experience. When you give love, you get love, and it is so rewarding to know that you've brought a little happiness to someone's day and that you've delivered meals that are thoughtfully prepared with not only nutritious ingredients but also kindness and compassion."

In addition to Project Angel Food preparing and delivering 125,000 meals in the month of November, on Thanksgiving Day, the organization will provide thousands of traditional turkey dinners, complete with savory gravy, stuffing, cranberry sauce, green beans, yams, and delectable homemade desserts, to their clients, many of whom find themselves isolated and alone during the holidays.

In 2023, a total of 3,446 volunteers have wholeheartedly invested 40,811.66 hours into supporting Project Angel Food, an effort equivalent to the dedication of 22 full-time employees. Notable volunteers, alongside Loughlin, have included Harry and Meghan (The Duke and Duchess of Sussex), Sheryl Lee Ralph, Sharon Stone, Lisa Rinna and Harry Hamlin, Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Justin Mikita, Eric McCormack, Adam Lambert, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, former Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, and the late George Michael, among others.

A Christmas Blessing premieres Sunday, November 12 at 8 p.m. ET only on Great American Family. Text Christmas to 877-999-1225 to find Great American Family.

MEDIA CONTACT:

Pam Slay
818.415.3784
pamslay@gacmedia.com

About Project Angel Food: Project Angel Food, originally founded by Marianne Williamson in 1989 during the AIDS crisis, is dedicated to delivering 1.5 million medically tailored meals annually to 4,000 individuals facing food, financial, and health insecurities in LA County. The organization's commitment to their mission is underscored by their current expansion efforts, with the construction of the 30,000-square-foot Chuck Lorre Family Foundation Campus, scheduled to open in 2027 in response to the growing need. To date, they've provided over 17 million meals.

Photo Credit: Noe Garcia/Project Angel Food

SOURCE Great American Family

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My Take:

I am delighted that Lori Loughlin will be starring in her FIRST Christmas movie for Great American Family THIS Christmas season! She and her co-star, James Tupper, starred together earlier this year in the Great American Winter film for Great American Family titled Fall Into Winter. That was such a wonderful story and Lori and James had a fantastic connection on screen; therefore, I'm glad Great American Family decided to pair the two together again!

It's especially nice to see that Lori's Christmas movie isn't just about Santa, mistletoe kisses, and sleigh rides, but instead, it will highlight an important charity that is near and dear to her heart, Project Angel Food, whose mission is serving others and giving of one's time for those in need. That is truly the best Christmas gift we can give others.

Having Lori Loughlin back on our TV's this Christmas season is such a wonderful treat! You may have also noticed that Lori's past Hallmark movies are playing once again on the Hallmark Channel. In fact, you can see Northpole: Open for Christmas next week, Friday, November 17th at 2pm/1c.

And don't miss Lori Loughlin's new heartwarming Great American Family movie, A Christmas Blessing, with co-stars James Tupper and Jesse Hutch, this Sunday night, November 12, 2023, at 8pm/7c.!

Joyous Blessings to you all,

Net

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