You're Invited -- A Royal Wedding, A Trip to Italy, New Mystery in Blue Ridge, & More

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Happy first weekend of August, friends!🌻

If you haven't heard the news, Christmas in July isn't quite over for Great American Family and Great American Faith & Living, who are extending the Christmas movie fun for one more weekend!

But if you’re ready for a little change of scenery, there are also some fun non-holiday rom-coms premiering this weekend on both Great American Family and the Hallmark Channel. And I have to say, both movies sound like the perfect little summer escape!

On the Hallmark Channel, Toast to Italy takes us all the way to the lovely setting of Italy, where Jenny travels to find something special for her sister’s wedding and crosses paths with Arrigo.

Over on Great American Family, A Prince in Paradise: A Royal Wedding brings us back to a familiar royal romance with the third movie in this delightful trilogy. Prince Alexander is ready to marry Olivia, but an old law threatens to stand in the way of their happily-ever-after.

And then Sunday night brings us another thrilling mystery on INSP with Blue Ridge: The Series! This week’s all-new episode takes us into the woods when a kidnapping puts our favorite characters right in the middle of another dangerous case.

So, whether you’re still soaking up the Christmas movies, ready for a trip to Italy, in the mood for a little Royal romance, or looking for some suspense, there’s plenty to watch this weekend!

See all of the details below...


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Saturday, August 1, 2026:

Will Kemp 

Mini-Movie Marathon

image: Hallmark Channel

Hallmark Channel - Saturday night:
(times in Eastern Standard Time)

Love, Romance, & Chocolate ... 6pm
Toast to Italy ... 8pm *NEW
Royal Matchmaker ... 10pm


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Saturday, August 1, 2026:

Toast to Italy

image: Hallmark Channel

Storyline: Jenny travels to Italy for a special bottle of wine for her sister's wedding. She meets Arrigo, also looking for the famous "Love Wine" and together their search leads to a love of their own.

Toast to Italy

Premieres Saturday, August 1, 2026

at 8pm/7c on the Hallmark Channel

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Saturday, August 1, 2026:

A Prince in Paradise:

A Royal Wedding

image: Great American Media

Storyline: Prince Alexander (Mitchell Bourke) is ready to marry Olivia (Rhiannon Fish), a commoner. But when a bitter lord invokes ancient laws to block the union, Olivia, a romance writer, stumbles upon a hidden diary tucked within an old volume of history, revealing a long-lost truth that may be the key to saving her happily ever after royalty.

A Prince in Paradise: A Royal Wedding

Premieres Saturday, August 1, 2026

at 8pm/7c on Great American Family

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Saturday, August 1st - Sunday, August 2, 2026:

Christmas Movie Classics

continue on Great American Family

and Great American Faith & Living

image: Great American Media

See the weekend schedule:

Saturday, August 1, 2026:

Let it Snow ... Great American Family ... 12am
Coupled up for Christmas ... Great American Faith & Living ... 12am
Aisle Be Home for Christmas ... Great American Family ... 2am
12 Games of Christmas ... Great American Faith & Living ... 2am
I'm Glad it's Christmas ... Great American Family ... 4am
Christmas Keepsake ... Great American Faith & Living ... 4am
Christmas at the Inn ... Great American Family ... 6am
A Little Women's Christmas ... Great American Faith & Living ... 6am
Christmas by Candlelight ... Great American Family ... 8am
A Vintage Christmas ... Great American Faith & Living ... 8am
A Little Women's Christmas ... Great American Family ... 10am
My Favorite Christmas Tree ... Great American Faith & Living ... 10am
The Trouble with Mistletoe ... Great American Family ... 12pm
Mrs. Miracle ... Great American Faith & Living ... 12pm
Another Sweet Christmas ... Great American Family ... 2pm
Destined at Christmas ... Great American Faith & Living ... 2pm
Journey to Christmas ... Great American Family ... 4pm
A Royal Christmas Holiday ... Great American Faith & Living ... 4pm
Chasing Christmas ... Great American Family ... 6pm
Journey to Christmas ... Great American Faith & Living ... 6pm
A Christmas Castle Proposal ... Great American Faith & Living ... 8pm
Christmas Under the Northern Lights ... Great American Family ... 10pm
A Royal Christmas on Ice ... Great American Faith & Living ... 10pm

Sunday, August 2, 2026:

Twas the Text Before Christmas ... Great American Family ... 12am
Crown Prince of Christmas ... Great American Faith & Living ... 12am
A Belgian Chocolate Christmas ... Great American Family ... 2am
Call Me Mrs. Miracle ... Great American Faith & Living ... 2am
Designing Christmas with You ... Great American Family ... 4am
A Cozy Christmas Quilt ... Great American Faith & Living ... 4am
The Great Christmas Switch ... Great American Family ... 6am
Let it Snow ... Great American Faith & Living ... 6am
A Dash of Christmas ... Great American Family ... 8am
Aisle Be Home for Christmas ... Great American Faith & Living ... 8am
A Vintage Christmas ... Great American Family ... 10am
Pencil Me in for Christmas ... Great American Faith & Living ... 10am
My Christmas Hero ... Great American Family ... 12pm
A Royal Christmas Ballet ... Great American Faith & Living ... 12pm
A Christmas Blessing ... Great American Family ... 2pm
Christmas by Candlelight ... Great American Faith & Living ... 2pm
Jingle Bell Princess ... Great American Family ... 4pm
A Wisconsin Christmas Pie ... Great American Faith & Living ... 4pm
A Lot Like Christmas ... Great American Family ... 6pm
Designing Christmas With You ... Great American Faith & Living ... 6pm
A Kindhearted Christmas ... Great American Family ... 8pm
Christmas Keepsake ... Great American Faith & Living ... 8pm
A Cinderella Christmas Ball ... Great American Family ... 10pm
Christmas at Mistletoe Manor ... Great American Faith & Living ... 10pm

Monday, August 3, 2026:

A Christmas Prayer ... Great American Family ... 12am
A Royal Icing Christmas ... Great American Faith & Living ... 12am
A Hot Cocoa Christmas ... Great American Family ... 2am
Peppermint and Postcards ... Great American Faith & Living ... 2am
Christmas Sweethearts ... Great American Family ... 4am
A Royal Christmas Tail ... Great American Faith & Living ... 4am


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Sunday, August 2, 2026:

Blue Ridge: The Series

Johnathon Schaech and Teagan Burns
image credit: Gary Wheeler

Episode 3: “Out of the Woods”

A father-daughter camping trip turns treacherous when Sheriff Justin Wise and Maddie accidentally discover the hideout of several dangerous drug dealers.

Blue Ridge: The Series

Season 2, Episode 3

Premieres Sunday, August 2, 2026

at 10pm/9c. on INSP

*Please note: This series contains violence - not for young viewers.



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I hope you all have a great weekend, whether you're watching one of the new premieres or a Christmas classic!

As always, I'd love to hear which movies you'll be watching and which one you're most excited to see. And if you'd like to share a movie review, we'd love to hear from you.

I was planning to watch A Prince in Paradise: A Royal Wedding early, but it just didn't work out with my schedule this week. So I'm hoping that, since we are having a rainy weekend, I'll get the chance to stay in and watch. I heard from a friend who did watch it early on PureFlix, and she loved it! So, hopefully, we'll all enjoy it, too!

Have a Wonderful Weekend!

Net

SHINING HIS LIGHT

“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.

Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.

And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.”

~Colossians 3:12-15

Great American Family August 2026 Movie Premiere "A Prince in Paradise: A Royal Wedding" - See Poster, Plot, and Promo

Great American Family will premiere the third film in the "A Prince in Paradise" movie franchise this August, "A Prince in Paradise: A Royal Wedding."

Along with this new movie this August, Great American Family will also premiere the series, "Jep & Jess: Beyond the Bayou."

(Note: "Crossroad Springs" Season 2 will premiere this Fall - stay tuned for premiere date news!)

See more details below...

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A Prince in Paradise: A Royal Wedding

Premiere Date: August 1, 2026

Starring: Rhiannon Fish and Mitchell Bourke

Storyline: In the third chapter, Prince Alexander (Bourke) is ready to marry Olivia (Fish), a commoner. But when a bitter lord invokes ancient laws to block the union, Olivia, a romance writer, stumbles upon a hidden diary tucked within an old volume of history, revealing a long-lost truth that may be the key to saving her happily ever after.

Movie Reviews:

👑 I watched the Prince In Paradise: A Royal Wedding on PureFlix and it was very well done. All the actors have great chemistry, but it went too fast. So much happened in a short time. Her wedding dress was beyond beautiful.

I liked how there really seemed to be a conflict that all worked together to overcome. Misty

👑 A Royal Wedding is beyond beautiful! –Maria

👑 We loved A Prince in Paradise A Royal Wedding. Rhiannon is so strong and beautiful. Christie

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Jep & Jess: Beyond the Bayou

Premiere Date: August 15, 2026

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

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I hope you all enjoy this new movie and lifestyle show in August.

I'm really looking forward to the "A Prince in Paradise" third movie... should be sweet to see the royal wedding for Olivia and Prince Alexander, if they can overcome their troubles. I have a feeling there will be a happy ending!

Enjoy your next movie night!

Net

images: Great American Media

👑 Great American Media Announces Premiere Date for "A Prince In Paradise: A Royal Wedding"

Great American Media has shared some exciting premiere date news for their upcoming romantic comedy, A Prince in Paradise: A Royal Wedding!

The movie is set to premiere Saturday, August 1st at 8/7c on Great American Family and GFam+.

And if you’d like to watch a little early, you can also begin streaming the film starting Thursday, July 30th, on Great American Pure Flix.

The movie is currently filming in beautiful Australia and stars Rhiannon Fish and Mitchell Bourke, a lovely pairing once again for the third movie in this royal romance!

And one more fun little detail… if you happen to adore Rhiannon’s dress seen in the picture above, you can find it available at Ocean Mystery.

 

Happy Movie-Watching,

Net 👑

Rhiannon Fish movies on DVD:
(click the links below for more details)

Hallmark 2-Movie Collection:
A Splash of Love &
High Flying Romance

Hallmark Channel 6-Movie Collection:
including Polar Opposites

Signed Sealed Delivered: A Tale of Three Letters
Signed Sealed Delivered: To The Moon and Back

👑 Roll Out the Red Carpet Once Again for Rhiannon Fish and Mitchell Bourke in Royal Movie Sequel!

It's official! Great American Media has released the exciting news that a wedding sequel is in-the-works for the Prince in Paradise movie series! Once again, Rhiannon Fish and Mitchell Bourke will be reprising their roles in this royal romance!

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

Great American Media

Announces Regal Return

of A Prince In Paradise:

A Royal Wedding,

Starring Rhiannon Fish

and Mitchell Bourke,

Majestic New Chapter in Cherished Romantic Franchise

NEW YORK, NY – February 26, 2026 – Great American Media proudly announces the continuation of its cherished romantic franchise with the third installment of, A Prince in Paradise: A Royal Wedding. The film, set to begin production in Australia, sees the return of fan-favorite leads, Rhiannon Fish (A Prince In Paradise: Royal In Paradise, A Prince In Paradise: A Christmas Castle Proposal) and Mitchell Bourke (A Prince In Paradise: Royal In Paradise, A Prince In Paradise: A Christmas Castle Proposal), who have enchanted audiences since the very first film.

From sunlit paradise to heartfelt romance, the A Prince In Paradise saga has captivated audiences with royal charm. Now, in the third chapter, A Prince In Paradise: A Royal Wedding, Prince Alexander (Bourke) is ready to marry Olivia (Fish), a commoner. But when a bitter lord invokes ancient laws to block the union, Olivia, a romance writer, stumbles upon a hidden diary tucked within an old volume of history, revealing a long-lost truth that may be the key to saving her happily ever after.

“Rhiannon and Mitchell have been the soul of this franchise from day one,” said Kaitlyn Haubrich, Chief of Brand, Great American Media. “Their warmth, charm, and authenticity have made A Prince In Paradise not only a series of successful films, but legacy romance stories that celebrate the belief that everyone can be royalty in their own love story,” Haubrich concluded.

Vanessa Shapiro, CEO of Nicely Entertainment, is executive producer of A Prince In Paradise: A Royal Wedding. Jaggi Entertainment’s Steve Jaggi and Kylie Pascoe produce with Mike Gray, and Jip Panosot as Executive Producers. Directed by Adrian Powers. A Prince in Paradise: A Royal Wedding is written by Adrian Powers and Caera Bradshaw.

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


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Are you looking forward to seeing the next movie in this series? Wedding bells are ringing!!!

Please share your thoughts in comments below.

Blessings,

Net