Hallmark Makes New Streaming Deal for Christmas and Beyond - See Details:

Hey, Streamers & Movie Dreamers...

In case you missed this news, Hallmark Media has struck a multi-year agreement with Netflix that will bring Hallmark’s original series and select films to Netflix in the United States, as well as make some of its holiday films available internationally.

With this new deal, the first two seasons of the series "The Way Home" will stream on Netflix beginning October 1, 2025, with the third season arriving in February 2026. Future seasons will debut first on Hallmark Channel/Hallmark+ before streaming on Netflix.

In addition to airing Hallmark's series, the agreement also includes some of Hallmark's Christmas movies, including "Haul Out the Holly," "Haul Out the Holly: Lit Up," "All I Need for Christmas," "Christmas Under the Lights," "Our Holiday Story," and more.

Romantic comedies that will debut on Netflix include "An Unexpected Valentine," "Sisterhood, Inc.," "The Royal We," "Hats Off to Love," "Love in the Clouds," and more.

These movies will stream in markets where Hallmark’s own streaming platform, Hallmark+, has less reach.

Hallmark views Netflix as a way to reach a broader audience worldwide, while still maintaining its main shows and movies on Hallmark+ and its cable channel.

Have a Merry Day!

Net 🎬

❤️ Roses are Red, Violets are Blue, Hallmark has a New Valentine's Day Movie This Weekend for You!

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Hello Friends!

Are you ready to take a ride this weekend with Lacey Chabert and Robert Buckley in their new Hallmark Channel movie, An Unexpected Valentine? This is Hallmark's first Loveuary movie premiere for 2025, and what better day to premiere it than on the first day of February!

The Hallmark Channel also has a special treat with this premiere - a full day of Lacey Chabert Hallmark movies, including All of My Heart, The Wedding Veil, My Secret Valentine, and more!

Unfortunately, Great American Family will not have a new movie premiere Saturday night; however, the network is playing their classic rom-com movies all day Saturday and Sunday, and a block of Winter-themed movies will air Saturday evening, including Winter Wedding, Fall Into Winter, and The Winter Palace.

UPtv will also have classic movies airing all weekend long, with a new episode of Heartland on Sunday night. In this episode, Amy must deal with her daughter Lyndy's sudden fear of horses.

The Hallmark Channel will finish off the weekend Sunday night with a brand new episode of When Calls the Heart, which finds Mountie Nathan Grant going undercover in James Bond fashion style. The 1920s, also known as the "Roaring Twenties," was a time known as the era of prohibition, so Nathan may likely find himself at a speakeasy surrounded by potential suspects. Will he be successful at uncovering clues to the elusive train robbery mystery? Only time will tell.

See details for this new programming and more below...



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Friday, January 31, 2025:

Christmas Movie Night

A Christmas Melody ... Hallmark Channel ... 5pm
Royally Wrapped for Christmas ... Great American Family ... 6pm
Magic Stocking ... Hallmark Family ... 6pm
Haul Out the Holly ... Hallmark Channel ... 7pm
Journey to Christmas ... Great American Family ... 8pm
A Shoe Addict's Christmas ... Hallmark Family ... 8pm
Home Sweet Christmas ... Great American Family ... 10pm



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Saturday, February 1, 2025:

Lacey Chabert

Hallmark Channel Movie Marathon Day

Saturday, February 1st:

❤️ All of My Heart
❤️ The Wedding Veil
❤️ The Wedding Veil: Expectations
❤️ The Color of Rain
❤️ My Secret Valentine
❤️ Winter in Vail
❤️ An Unexpected Valentine (New Premiere!)



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Saturday, February 1, 2025:

An Unexpected Valentine

Storyline: A chance encounter on Valentine's Day brings Hannah and Finn together as they race through New York City to return a lost engagement ring and save one couple's special day.

An Unexpected Valentine

Premieres Saturday, February 1, 2025

at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel

If you love Lacey Chabert's fashion style in An Unexpected Valentine, be sure to visit *It's a Wonderful Lifestyle* for all of the details!


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Sunday, February 2, 2025:

When Calls the Heart

Episode 5 - Mom's the Word

Elizabeth develops a new method of teaching. Nathan goes undercover. A familiar face (Fiona!) returns to Hope Valley with an unlucky heiress in tow. Lucas and Lee face their differences.

When Calls the Heart

Premieres Sunday, February 2, 2025

at 9pm/8c. on the Hallmark Channel

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I hope you all have a pleasant weekend.

I'm sure most of you have seen the horrific aviation accident that occurred this week. It is profoundly sorrowful to observe the victims of this devastating event on our televisions and social media platforms. My thoughts and prayers are with all the family members and friends who mourn their passing.

For those of you who wish to step away from the heaviness of the news, I hope the movies and shows I have mentioned in this post will bring some levity to your weekend.

I am eagerly anticipating the release of Lacey's new Valentine movie Saturday night, An Unexpected Valentine. She and Robert Buckley seem like such a fun pairing. The chemistry between her and Robert Buckley in the promo alone is quite enjoyable! He has consistently excelled at infusing humor into the romantic comedy genre, in contrast to many romantic comedies that tend to focus more on romance than on comedic elements. So, I am optimistic that this will be a fun one!

I'm also very much looking forward to this all-new episode of When Calls the Heart! Whenever Rosemary, Bill, and Nathan are involved in a mystery, it instantly elevates the level of intrigue for me! Plus, Nathan looks mighty handsome going undercover. Am I right, ladies???

Please Note: I have not pre-screened the new film set to premiere this weekend. If you wish to provide a review regarding the family-friendliness of this movie, kindly share your thoughts in the comments section below. Thank you in advance to everyone who shares with us.

Blessings to you all!

Net

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❤️ SHARING HIS LOVE: ❤️

"For everything that is hidden 

will eventually be brought into the open, 

and every secret will be brought to light."

~Mark 4:22

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💕 Hallmark's FEBRUARY 2025 Movie Schedule has Lots to Love! 💕 SEE DETAILS:

Hallmark has revealed their new movie lineup for February, 2025. New romantic comedies are coming and an all-new mystery, too!

See what's airing this February on the Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Mystery...


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HALLMARK CHANNEL:

All premieres are at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

An Unexpected Valentine

Premiere Date: Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 8/7c.

Storyline: A chance encounter on Valentine's Day brings Hannah and Finn together as they race through New York City to return a lost engagement ring and save one couple's special day.

Starring: Lacey Chabert and Robert Buckley


Movie Reviews:

❤️ An Unexpected Valentine is safe, and very charming! (Anthony Timpano and Viv Leacock are in this movie too). –Maria

❤️ An Unexpected Valentine was one of the Best romance movies that I have seen in a while, and it's family friendly and a keeper. -Namegirl

❤️ “An Unexpected Valentine” - We liked this one. Lacey and Robert were adorable together. And, that fake “proposal” scene had me laughing out loud! Seriously Robert’s reaction was one of the funniest things I have seen in a long time. 😊 I thought it dragged a bit in parts, but overall, it was sweet and clean. ~Joan

❤️ I just wanted to leave a quick review of An Unexpected Valentine, which I enjoyed a lot more than I expected. I agree that it's family-friendly with one tiny caveat - during the pizza-making class the chef is talking about the importance of spicing up a relationship and there are two guys cooking together in the background nodding and agreeing with him. Could be innocent, but knowing Hallmark, it probably wasn't. I did have a few other issues with the movie, but just stupid stuff like them continually complaining about the Manhattan traffic that just wasn't there, him always able to park right in front of any place he was stopping at, and when it was raining and they were standing out in it for minutes having a conversation with a cop but no one gets the least bit wet. Like I said, nothing big, nothing affecting the story line, just a lack of attention to detail on the producer's part that really irks me. ~Sharon

❤️ Sharon, I feel the same way about this movie. It was enjoyable, with some really good funny scenes, and Lacey and Robert had great chemistry together. But poor production - I too noticed that there was a definite lack of traffic in Manhattan, and how Robert was always able to park in front of the building where he needed to be (and the street was usually deserted)! Also, nighttime seemed to last forever, yet they were able to get to their events around their 9:30 timeframes. The other thing that bothered me was how easily it was for them to find whoever they were looking for! So, it's a fun watch...if you don't get bogged down in the details. ~Mark 25

❤️ An Unexpected Valentine is a delightful movie that will have you laughing out loud at times! The fake proposal was hilarious! It is family friendly with the exception of the pizza cooking class. Two guys cooking together and the talk about spicing things up I believe was in Hallmark fashion intentional "woke"! The story line is so different. Not someone going back to their hometown 15 years later and running into their old flame! That story line has been done "to death"! Lacy and Robert had great chemistry too. Also has a couple of cameos with Anthony Tinpano and Viv Leacock. I do love the cameos that Hallmark surprises us with. ~Joyce in Carolina

❤️ An Unexpected Valentine - I expected to love this, and I absolutely did! What a ride! It's such a fun movie from start to finish, and family-friendly, too! Lacey Chabert and Robert Buckley are such a delightful pairing! The banter between them is the best! Please, please... more lighthearted, carefree rom-coms like this!!!! ~Net



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The Wish Swap

Premiere Date: Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 8/7c.

Storyline: When CASEY and HENRY find themselves celebrating their birthdays at the same restaurant, they make birthday wishes at the same time which are granted. However they end up getting each other's wishes.

Starring: Emily Tennant, Jake Foy

Movie Reviews:

❤️ The Wish Swap is definitely the best movie of this month's lineup by far, it's THAT good!! -Maria

❤️ “The Wish Swap” was quite enjoyable. We did not know what to expect and even if we would like it. However, it turned out to be a cute movie. Emily and Jake had great chemistry. I also liked Emily and Crystal’s friendship. It was lovely and believable. It was nice seeing so many actors/actresses we have grown to really like over the years. Glad to see a storyline that was unique.~Joan

❤️ I'm not sure if anyone has left a review for The Wish Swap - I wasn't able to find any. I did not see or hear any issues regarding LGBTQ content, but there were several occasions where "the universe" was brought up. That might bother some people. ~Karen

❤️ The Wish Swap – This movie is a mix of delightful fun and fantasy. The story concept is cute and refreshing. Two total strangers meet at a restaurant, blow out their candles at the exact same time, and suddenly their wishes start coming true… only they’ve swapped wishes! It’s such a cute twist, and watching it all play out is just pure fun. The dancing scenes are a treat, and overall, it’s an easy, feel-good watch. ~Net


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Return to Office

Premiere Date: Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 8/7c.

Storyline: After making the return to the office on a hybrid schedule, two coworkers known to each other only as Ms. Monday and Mr. Tuesday start sending friendly notes, sparking an office romance.

Starring: Janel Parrish and Scott Michael Foster

Movie Reviews:

❤️ Hi everyone! "Return to Office" was all kinds of cute. :-) Yes, the plotline has been done before in two of my all time favorite movies "The Shop Around the Corner" which, by the way, we watch every Christmas and "You've Got Mail". But, we really enjoyed this sweet movie. I did not like their boss but I liked everything else about it. Great Chemistry between the leads; interesting secondary characters and a relevant storyline. I also work in Corporate America and my company we are required to adhere to a hybrid schedule. We don't share desks but we all have to be in the office three days a week unless the weather is bad as it has been recently in my hometown. I am much happier working remotely. Anyway, enough about me! My husband and I will be watching WCTH tonight and the GAF movie tomorrow night. ~Joan

❤️ Anyway, last night I watched Return to Office, with its You've Got Mail jibe, and while there was nothing earthshaking, it was enjoyable with great acting by Janel Parrish and Scott Michael Foster. –Mark25

❤️ Return to Office is family friendly about Parody to You Got Mail; Shop Around the Corner & Fox & Son Bookstore.When 2 co workers named Liv & Tom return to the office on hybrid schedule as they’re known each other only as Ms. Monday & Mr. Tuesday start sending friendly note, sparking an office romance as they share the same desk. (Spoilers may be included in this review) Liv volunteers at Senior Center, she meets Judie is Tom’s Mother & Lori as they’re doing quilts. Judie tells Liv about her Son; Thomas. Tom is nicknamed for Thomas. Liv or Livvy is nicknamed for Olivia. Ms. Monday is more like Joe Fox & Mr. Us more like Kathleen Kelly gonna meet each other at Enclave Restaurant. Liv is Ms. Monday is at the restaurant where Tom is as Mr. Tuesday. Liv texted Tom that she could make it. When the two talk each other at the restaurant? Tom is Mr. Tuesday follows the arrows in notepads & waiter when he finds out Ms. Monday is Liv at Enclave Restaurant. ~Anonymous

❤️ Return to Office – This movie was rather cute in a ‘The Shop Around the Corner,’ ‘In the Good Old Summertime,’ and ‘You’ve Got Mail’ kind of way.

In the beginning, the employees are meeting over zoom and the boss announces that they will return to office 2 days a week alternating and sharing their desks. So the person who uses it on Monday, Liv, starts to write a note for the person who uses the desk on Tuesday, Tom. Although they know each other from the zoom calls, they have no idea who they are communicating with in the notes. The simply call each other Ms. Monday and Mr. Tuesday. This, of course, is such a cute story concept, like the classic movies I mentioned above.

At the beginning, the office notes seem to drag on a bit as they write numerous times back and forth, but things eventually pick up from there. The chemistry between the leads is sweet and satisfactory; however, at times, both seem more infatuated with the mystery person they are writing notes to, than each other in real-life , which is interesting since more and more people are relating via their computer screens than in real person to person social contact.

Anyway, the best part of the movie for me was two supporting cast members: Tom’s mother and her friend, who live at the local assisted living facility, where Liv volunteers. These two women were absolutely delightful, offering heartfelt and wise relationship advice to both Liv and Tom. Their presence was warm and endearing, and they never overstepped; instead, they gently nudged the two toward recognizing their true feelings for each other.

The ending wraps up fairly quickly, but I loved the way they added in the cute dialogue at the end referring to Monday and Tuesday once again in such a clever way. Overall, this is a family-friendly movie and a delightful watch. ~Net




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Sisterhood, Inc.

Premiere Date: Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 8/7c.

Storyline: Corporate exec Megan starts a board of directors to improve her younger sister's chaotic life and finds romance with a psych professor who uncovers her tough demeanor.

Starring: Rachael Leigh Cook, Daniella Monet, Leonidas Gulaptis

Movie Reviews:

❤️ Well, my husband and I tried to watch "Sisterhood, Inc." and all I can say is we stopped watching after about fifteen minutes. Let's just say it was not a good movie which pains me because I really like Rachel. I could write two paragraphs about how bad the movie was. ~Joan

❤️ Sisterhood, INC – While I generally enjoy Rachael Leigh Cook and Daniella Monet in their other Hallmark roles, this particular film just didn’t excite me. The storyline felt far-fetched and failed to draw me in.

The idea of creating a panel who votes on decisions on someone else’s life, an adult who should be able to make their own life decisions, was more silly than charming. In fact, it felt absurd and, frankly, a bit patronizing.

So, the concept is… the older sister assembles a board to essentially “remake” her sister’s life and they vote on how she should look, what to wear, how to fix her hair, job decisions, and who she should date, etc... Maybe I missed something, but I kept wondering– Why do these people care? Are they being paid? (Surely not by the unemployed, irresponsible woman they were remaking) Who exactly chose them all? Are they truly successful in their own lives?

While I appreciate Hallmark's efforts to be creative and I liked that this movie was family-friendly, this story concept just didn’t work for me. I was hoping to enjoy a movie about sisterhood, but I struggled to stay interested. ~Net




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HALLMARK MYSTERY:

Premiere is at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

Reality Bites: A Hannah Swensen Mystery

Premiere Date: Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 8/7c.

Storyline: Hannah’s favorite reality show takes over The Cookie Jar. When the producer is found dead, Hannah and Norman team up to track down the killer. Chad invites Hannah to court.

Starring: Alison Sweeney, Victor Webster, Gabriel Hogan, Barbara Niven, and Tess Atkins

Movie Reviews:

❤️ I hope they are more creative upcoming mystery movies as Hallmark removed so many good series!! I did watch Hannah Swansen mystery the mother is somewhat over the top. I mean extremely! ~Anonymous

❤️ Hannah - I want to know where Bill is?? Why is he not with Andrea??? I’m like everyone else I don’t like the new series. I love Alison and Victor but they just don’t work in this series. He’s to business like and not relaxed like Mike was. It’s just not the same series!! ~Anonymous

❤️ I honestly do not like posting negative reviews but my husband and I were really disappointed with the latest Hannah Swensen Mystery. But, in all honesty, we haven't liked any of the recent Hannah Swensen Mystery movies. We enjoy Victor and Alison as actors but not together. There is no spark. It pains me to see Alison reduced to a whiny and unsure woman instead of the strong woman she used to be. Plus, Barbara overplays Delores now. I mean seriously overplays her to the point that it is distracting. I so miss Lisa and Cameron! We are huge fans of the Murder She Baked Mystery series and we even own the DVD set. But, I don't think we are going to invest any more time in the Hannah Swensen series. These movies just leave me cold and disappointed. ~Joan

❤️ The Hannah Swenson Mystery Reality Bites was not worth it. I miss the old Murder She Baked. This new series has been going downhill since the first HSM and getting worse and worse. I agree with Joan. There is no chemistry between Hannah and Chad, he’s so boring and Hannah seems desperate. Not her usual self. Her mother is the worst part though. Way to overkill, with her shallowness and stupidity. And the setup with the director/sound was off balance. Been that way since they restarted the series. The only good things were family friendly and Norman had a lot of scenes. There is a fantastic guy for Hannah. ~Abigail



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Hopefully, we will all find something to love in February!

Happy movie watching, 

Net

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