🎄 Hallmark Shares Countdown to Christmas 2026 First Look at 6 New Christmas Movies!

Hallmark released a First Look at their 2026 Christmas Movies!

Embedded in this new promo for Countdown to Christmas are announcements for six new Christmas movies coming to the Hallmark Channel this holiday season!!!

See the new preview:

Christmas movies spotted in the new promo...

🎄The Nights Before Christmas
Laci J. Mailey and Tyler Hynes

🎄Christmas in Blue Dog Valley
Erin Cahill and Andrew Walker

🎄A Grand Biltmore Christmas
Holland Roden, Niall Matter,
Andie MacDowell, and Jonathan Frakes

🎄Christmas Delivered
Autumn Reeser and Wes Brown

🎄My Christmas Cowboy
Amy Acker and Luke Macfarlane

🎄Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True
Lacey Chabert and Travis Van Winkle

Happy Christmas in July!

Net

🎬 Hallmark Movie News: Christmas, Fall, Mystery, and More

In case you missed it, I thought I would share some of the latest Hallmark movie news circulating from this last week or so.

Let's go...

( image via: Andrew Walker, Instagram )

Andrew Walker recently revealed he is filming his Hallmark Channel Countdown to Christmas movie.

He teased his co-star by sharing a quick video of her with a folder in front of her face. It's rather hard to tell who it might be. She does appear to be a brunette, though.

Do you have any guesses? (I share mine in comments below.)

( image via: Amazon ) 

Writer Bryn Donovan revealed that Hallmark will adapt her book, Her Knight at the Museum, into a movie that could possibly air this Fall. Cast information is currently unknown; however, filming will begin this July. Stay tuned! (A special thank you to Denise for sharing this news!)

Note: Based on reviews from Goodreads and Amazon, this book includes some... let's say adult themes. I just wanted to make sure you're all informed. Hallmark has a history of omitting such content in their films, even when it appears in the books they adapt. Click here to read Amazon reviews and the story synopsis.

The movie, No Screens Christmas, is reported to be a Hallmark Channel Christmas movie filming this summer in Utah. Cast details have not been revealed. Stay tuned!

( image via: Nikki DeLoach, Facebook )

Congratulations to the cast of A Grand Ole Opry Christmas, who won the Gracie Award for Television/Streaming on May 19th. Andie MacDowell received the Gracies Icon Award.

( image via: Hallmark Media ) 

And mystery movie watchers, if you haven't heard, there's a third True Justice movie that has already been filmed and is currently in post-production: True Justice 3: Lost Love. (Hope we'll get to see/sleuth this movie soon!)




I've also got my eye on some other movies, too, so stay tuned!

If you have a guess who Andrew's co-star might be, please share in comments below.

Happy movie-watching!

Net 🎬

🌹 This Weekend it's Roses, Romance, and Racing... from the Kentucky Derby to Brookfield - See Here:

( photos via: Hallmark Media and Great American Media
edit: itsawonderfulmovie.com / click to enlarge image ) 

Happy First Weekend of May, Friends!

It’s time to saddle up for a weekend full of romance, heart, and a little horse-powered fun!

As the excitement builds for the Kentucky Derby, airing Saturday on NBC, the Hallmark Channel is off to the races with an Andrew Walker movie marathon on Saturday on both the Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Mystery, and on Saturday night, it's the premiere of Kentucky Roses, a charming new Hallmark romance starring Hallmark favorite Andrew Walker alongside Odette Annable, who makes her exciting Hallmark debut.

And the weekend fun doesn’t stop there...

On Sunday, When Hope Calls: Brookfield airs on Great American Family with episode five, and emotions are running high as Nora and Mountie Michael finally step into first-date territory! Meanwhile, the women of Brookfield come together in what promises to be another inspiring and heartfelt episode. And believe it or not, we’re already heading into the home stretch with only two episodes left in Season 3!

So whether you’re cheering on your Derby favorite, enjoying an Andrew Walker marathon, or spending Sunday evening in Brookfield, this weekend is shaping up to be one worth watching! See more details below...


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Saturday, May 2, 2026:

Andrew Walker

Saturday Movie Marathon

Andrew Walker Movie Marathon
Saturday, May 2nd:

Bridal Wave ... Hallmark Channel ... 8am
Date with Love ... Hallmark Channel ... 10am
Curous Caterer: Fatal Vows ... Hallmark Mystery ... 10am
Appetite for Love ... Hallmark Channel ... 12pm
Curous Caterer: Foiled Plans ... Hallmark Mystery ... 12pm
Sweet Autumn ... Hallmark Channel ... 2pm
Curous Caterer: Forbidden Fruit ... Hallmark Mystery ... 2pm
The 27-Hour Day ... Hallmark Channel ... 4pm
The Reluctant Royal ... Hallmark Channel ... 6pm
Kentucky Roses ... Hallmark Channel ... 8pm *NEW



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Saturday, May 2, 2026:

Kentucky Roses

Storyline: A greenhouse worker and the son of Churchill Downs' CEO form an unlikely pair, coming together to save the Kentucky Derby rose blanket and uncovering a generational love story along the way.

Promo:

Kentucky Roses

Premieres Saturday, May 2, 2026

at 8pm/7c on the Hallmark Channel

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Sunday, May 3, 2026:

When Hope Calls: Brookfield

Season 3 - Episode 5

Episode 5 - Salvation: Nora and Fletcher grow closer; the women of Brookfield rally together; Tess takes drastic action; Sam and Maggie reach a turning point; Reverend Daniels addresses the town.

Promo:

When Hope Calls: Brookfield

Premieres Sunday, May 3, 2026

at 8pm/7c on Great American Family

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Happy watching this weekend, everyone. I'm excited to see how Kentucky will be represented in Kentucky Roses, from the Thunder Over Louisville celebration to the Kentucky Derby race, flowers, and fashions!!! I have a feeling this story is going to gallop straight into our hearts!

And When Hope Calls: Brookfield looks like it will have plenty of potential romance, charm, and maybe a few surprise hurdles along the way!

If you'd like to share a review for any of the programming this weekend or any previous weekend... please feel free to share in comments.

Blessings to You All!

Net

☀️ SHINING HIS LIGHT: ☀️

“I press on toward the goal

to win the prize

for which God has called me

heavenward in Christ Jesus.”

– Philippians 3:14

🌹 Hallmark Channel May 2026 Movie Premieres 🌹 See Here:

Enjoy new rom-com movie premieres and new mysteries this May on the Hallmark Channel under the theme May for Moms. 

New movies included this May are Kentucky Roses with Andrew Walker and Odette Annable, a new Hannah Swensen Mystery starring Alison Sweeney and Victor Webster, and more!

See details below...

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Kentucky Roses

Premiere Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026

Starring: Odette Annable and Andrew Walker

Storyline: A greenhouse worker and the son of Churchill Downs' CEO form an unlikely pair, coming together to save the Kentucky Derby rose blanket and uncovering a generational love story along the way.

Movie Reviews:

🌹 Kentucky Roses is definitely 1 of Hallmark's best non Christmas movies of this year! –Maria

🌹 Loved Kentucky Roses. ~dstoutholcomb

🌹 Kentucky Roses was fantastic! Finally a new movie I will watch over and over! Andrew Walker...well...he's Andrew Walker. Has he ever had a bad performance or lack of chemistry with his costars? If so that would be rare even if the story line wasn't the best. That's not the case with this movie. Story was great and different and the chemistry was definitely there! Odette Annable was a pure delight and I hope we will see her in many more movies. Family friendly by the way too! It's a must watch! ~Joyce in Carolina

🌹 Kentucky Roses was really cute! Andrew is one of my fave Hallmark men so I love anything he’s in. I think he had great chemistry with Odette and I loved seeing all the flowers, attire and horse racing. I also enjoyed the flashbacks of the previous love story. I will say for those watching with family/younger kids- Hallmark is getting more sensual in their kissing scenes. This one really zoomed in on the kissing scenes, showed a lot more than older movies I’m noticing lately. Just an observation. ~Paula

🌹 Kentucky Roses was just ok for me. Andrew Walker had a southern accent the 1st 10 mins of the movie, then tried to add it in, then by end it was completely gone.

I was lost in many parts, like how Sadie got a job with Andrew's mom and had to have it in 2 days, not sure how anyone thought that would go. And the whole scene with her at a market asking if anyone had roses was plain dumb. Not even sure how she saved the day, I guess those "wild flowers" did it. Flowers I am sure Andrew's mom knew they had. I do not understand.

I liked the actress and Andrew and thought they had chemistry, I kind of liked the back story, of course another grandma didn't marry love interests grandpa. So Gigi never told anyone and just kept necklace and then died never telling? Maybe I missed that part, cause it got very slow in the middle.

I mean Sadie has 2 days to do flowers for a new job, and 2 other jobs, and she is hanging with Andrew walker and they are dancing. Not sure how she got it all done.

And of course, the 17th or whatever place never wins, and surprise, it did. I mean didn't see that coming.

I wish I was a bigger fan of the derby, but its never been my thing nor all the crazy hats and all the "famous" people that have to be there and pictured in hats, like Travis Kelce years ago in his bucket hat. The flowers are pretty and all, but it seems to me in the last few years its been a bunch of people having to be pictured there in hats.

I did see Danica there and she looked pretty. The movie was just ok for me, not spectacular and I guess just magically now she is a florist and not a greenhouse girl. I know there is a difference, I just feel they tried to make that into a big deal when if you want to be a florist, be a florist. Its not like a doctor or anything. ~Sabrina

🌹 Kentucky Roses - My husband and I finally got around to watching "Kentucky Roses" yesterday. We have been on vacation. Yes, we actually went out of town, over Derby weekend! LOL! Anyway, it honestly hurts me to write this, because I adore Andrew and we were so excited about this movie, for numerous reasons, but the film did not live up to our expectations. Andrew has been very vocal about how much he enjoyed making the film as has Odette. They were both in attendance at the Oaks and Derby. He has really been promoting the movie and has nothing but admiration for my hometown.

So, I feel guilty about my feelings toward the film. To us, it was just okay. We liked it, for the most part, but we did not love it. It was definitely a one-time watch. I don't know. I can't put my finger on it but something was lacking. I did not think the two leads had romantic chemistry. I could tell they had a good time together but again, I was expecting more.~Joan

🌹 Kentucky Roses – The opening of this movie immediately swept me away with its beautiful, nostalgic pictures and videos of various Kentucky Derby races through the years. As someone who has always adored the charm and beauty of Kentucky, it was such a treat to see Churchill Downs take center stage in this movie. The scenery, traditions, and Derby spirit gave the movie such a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

Andrew Walker was wonderful as Ash Taylor. I especially enjoyed watching his emotional journey with his father, the CEO of Churchill Downs, whose personality is larger-than-life. After a storm damages one of the legendary spires, Ash takes on the challenging task of restoring it, and through that challenge, we slowly see the relationship between father and son begin to heal and grow stronger, with a little loving encouragement from Ash’s mother along the way. Those family moments added a heartfelt depth to the story.

And speaking of lovely… Odette Annable was charming in her first Hallmark movie as Sadie. She brought such warmth and grace to the role, and I especially adored the stunning dress and headpiece she wore in the final Derby scene - simply beautiful!

As for Sadie’s dream of becoming a florist, I kept wondering why she couldn’t continue helping at her mother’s greenhouse while also pursuing floral design. We have a greenhouse nearby us that offers both services, so it is certainly possible!

As for the romance, Ash and Sadie were sweet together, but for me personally, the chemistry never quite reached that magical, butterflies level I always hope for in a Hallmark romance. There was also a secondary historical love story woven throughout the movie that I found fascinating, though it was bittersweet by the end.

Overall, Kentucky Roses is wholesome, family-friendly, and a lovely tribute to the beauty, tradition, and heart of Kentucky and the Derby. While it may not rank among my personal favorite romances, I still enjoyed spending time in this charming Kentucky setting. ~Net

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All’s Fair in Love & Mahjong

Premiere Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026

Starring: Fiona Gubelmann and Paul Campbell, along with actresses Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe, Melissa Peterman, and Tamera Mowry-Housley

Storyline: A school nurse turns her love of the game Mahjong into a new path, inspired by a jovial contractor fixing up her home, who encourages her to take a chance on the future.

Movie Reviews:

🌹 All's Fair in Love and Mahjong has too much talk about divorce. (and ironicly is also family friendly) –Maria

🌹 "All's Fair in Love and Mahjong" - I have to admit, this little movie surprised me. I adored the friendship, between the four women, so much. Their relationship felt lived-in and authentic. I thought Fiona and Paul had really nice chemistry. I didn't learn much about Mahjong but we did enjoy the movie. ~Joan

🌹 I really enjoyed the Mahjong movie! If they hadn’t mentioned the name so much I would not have known what kind of game it was. As Joan mentioned, I didn’t learn anything about it- at a glance I may have just thought it was scrabble. I didn’t have any issue with the storyline, I’m not going to get riled up and boycott a Hallmark movie unless it directly goes against my beliefs- like gay marriage or something.

One thing I did find unrealistic though was them cutting/not having a need for her as a Registered Nurse and her struggling to find employment. Like really, in today’s world? I worked in healthcare for about 10 years before I became a stay at home mom and we were always struggling to staff our patient care staff, so much so that we had to get travel nurses from other states, so that made me laugh 😂 Maybe they could have made her an art or music teacher, something believable that would get cut after budget reviews.

I enjoyed the friendship between the ladies, as well as the budding relationship between Fiona and Paul, it felt very natural. And that gift he gave her at the end was just so sweet- would love to do something like that with our corner in our hallway where we did that with our kids’ measurements. Overall, I think it was a good one time watch. ~Paula

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Best Served Cold: A Hannah Swensen Mystery

Premiere Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026

Starring: Alison Sweeney, Victor Webster, Barbara Niven

Storyline: When a suspect in a forgery case is murdered, and the prosecutor goes missing, Hannah and Chad must uncover how the two cases are connected and solve them in time for the trial.

Movie Reviews:

🔎The new Hannah Swensen movie was great. I liked getting to see more of Chad working as a prosecuting attorney, it added something different to the story. The mystery was good, and there are some fun moments, too. ~Allie B

🔎Hannah Swensen - I was able to watch the new Hannah Swenson mystery: this one was so good!

While I really miss Norman, I’m happy at least that Chad is showing his true feelings for Hannah. He was so visibly annoyed by her for so long, it was kind of hard to watch their interactions. The mystery itself was great, I enjoyed the missing person and murder, it was like having to solve 2 at the same time. The scene at the end where Hannah finally realizes why Chad never eats her baked goods was so sweet/sad at the same time, made me tear up for him. Now Iv been feeling this way and this movie finally made it clear- I think the sister Michelle needs to go, she’s just kind of boring to me. She didn’t even really assist Hannah in anything this movie, she was kind of just there. I would much rather see Hannah’s employee Lisa join in more- like going on stakeouts & sleuthing. I think that Hannah, Delores & Lisa would make a great trio. ~Paula

🔎Hannah Swensen – This was another great Hannah mystery movie. It stills surprises me, though, that Hannah’s mom, Delores, is super excited about solving mysteries when she used to be completely turned off by the idea. But I must admit, I love her being involved. She always adds a bit of fun and excitement to finding clues.

There’s no Norman or Andrea in this movie or mention of either. Hannah’s sister, Michelle, is in this movie a bit more and I think they tried to make her character more quirky and upbeat in this movie than in others. She is nice and all, but I still feel a little odd about her being Hannah’s sister when we knew nothing about her in the original movies.

Hannah and Chad are sweet together and you can definitely feel their chemistry. I agree with Paula… it was nice and bittersweet to finally learn why Chad doesn’t want to eat Hannah’s desserts.

The reveal in the end of who-dun-it is a little more low-key and less suspenseful than most mysteries, but it’s still intriguing to unravel the clues along the way. I can’t say this was my favorite movie of the Hannah franchise, but it was still a wholesome mystery for age 12+, and I’m hoping there will be more to come! ~Net

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True Justice: Eye for An Eye

Premiere Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026

Starring: Katherine McNamara, Markian Tarasiuk, Nikki DeLoach, and Benjamin Ayres

Storyline: Our Warriors work to exonerate a mother wrongly accused of murdering another mother in the Parent School Coalition.

Movie Review:

🔎 True Justice – This one is fast-paced and fun, at times. You have to pay attention closely, because there are lots of names/suspects mentioned, so you have to stay on your game. It was cute that they called themselves the Justice Warriors. That kind of reminded me of Signed, Sealed, Delivered – and the way they call themselves The Postables. Plus, another similarity to SSD… it looks like our 4 Justice Warriors may be pairing up as couples. It was cute to see that they had interest in one another. That added some lightheartedness to the story. (Although, I must admit, sometimes it felt a little middle-school-ish the way they kept asking – do you like so&so? It was cute and playful, but at times came across slightly immature.)

Also, I didn’t care for a line from Sarah, the dark-haired forensic specialist, who at one point, as she’s attempting a critical test, says, “pray to whoever you pray to.” Personally, that wording felt unnecessary and very distracting. I think a simple “pray this works” would have sufficed. Aside from that moment, and the murder mystery, the film remains fairly family-friendly and is probably best suited for viewers ages 12 and up.

It was great to see Nikki DeLoach and Benjamin Ayres in this again, but I was hoping to see a bit more of them. While I understand they are not the primary focus of the mystery, their scenes added a wonderful spark, and I found myself wishing for a few more moments with them onscreen.

Near the end, the Justice Warriors also break the fourth wall and directly address the TV audience, revealing clues that lead to who-dun-it. I know some people like that and some people don’t. It was actually kinda fun, but as I mentioned before, it’s extremely fast-paced so you have to pay very close attention. This mystery is a one-time watch for me. ~Net

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Haunted Harmony Mysteries: Key to the Castle

Premiere Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026

Starring: Tamera Mowry-Housley, Risteard Cooper, Marco Grazzini

Storyline: When a ghost hunter show comes to town, it's up to Gethsemane and Eamon to solve the unexpected murder of the host, allowing the brand-new spirit to cross-over.

*Please note: this is not a movie I will be promoting - due to the ghosts in the story.

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Please share which movies appeal to you this upcoming May in comments below.

I'm really looking forward to the Kentucky Roses movie... I'm so glad they were able to film at Churchill Downs and all the promos for it look so lovely.

Happy movie-watching!

Net

🏇🌹It's a Kentucky Derby Romance -- Andrew Walker and Odette Annable Star in Hallmark’s "Kentucky Roses"

It's off to the races with the Hallmark Channel and Andrew Walker and Odette Annable in Kentucky Roses!

While the Hallmark movie Hats Off to Love was also set at the Kentucky Derby, it was actually filmed in Florida. Kentucky Roses, however, was filmed last year at the iconic Churchill Downs in the beautiful bluegrass state of Kentucky. (For those who want to be more technical, Kentucky is officially a commonwealth.)

You can find more details on this exciting production, galloping onto the Hallmark Channel this May, in Hallmark’s official press release below…

See Andrew Walker's announcement video at the end of this post!

HALLMARK MEDIA AND

CHURCHILL DOWNS RACETRACK

PARTNER ON

KENTUCKY ROSES

AN ALL-NEW ORIGINAL MOVIE

CELEBRATING THE PAGENTRY

OF KENTUCKY DERBY DAY,

PREMIERING MAY 2

ON HALLMARK CHANNEL

AND STREAMING NEXT DAY

ON HALLMARK+

ANDREW WALKER

AND

ODETTE ANNABLE

STAR ALONGSIDE

ALLY LEDFORD,

PEYTON MEYER,

BRYNN THAYER

AND GREGG HENRY

Shot on Location at Churchill Downs Racetrack

Film Includes Jewelry Collection Exclusively in Hallmark Gold Crown Stores

Hallmark Media and Churchill Downs Racetrack (“Churchill Downs”) are proud to announce Kentucky Roses, an all-new original movie shot on location at the iconic Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby®. The movie stars Andrew Walker (Three Wisest Men, She’s Making a List) and Odette Annable (Supergirl, Walker), alongside Ally Ledford (His Nerd), Peyton Meyer (Girl Meets World, Days of Our Lives), Brynn Thayer (Fatal Attraction, Suits), and Gregg Henry (Gilmore Girls, Guardians of the Galaxy), and celebrates the pageantry, tradition, and enduring spirit of the Kentucky Derby. The movie wrapped production last year and is set to premiere May 2, 2026 on Hallmark Channel, streaming next day on Hallmark+. The partnership continues in Hallmark Gold Crown stores with a collection of romantic jewelry inspired by the movie.

“Hallmark Media and Churchill Downs are both legacy brands, each with more than a hundred years of history. Additionally, we share a commitment to giving generations of fans a memorable experience that fosters deep connections,” remarked Jessica Callahan, Vice President at Hallmark Media. “Together, we’re thrilled to bring audiences an inspiring story of community, courage, and time-honored traditions.“

Kentucky Roses unfolds across two timelines—present day and 1932—at Churchill Downs. In present-day, Sadie Moore (Annable) works in the Churchill Downs greenhouse, dreaming of becoming a florist and one day contributing to the Derby’s garland of roses, just like her great-grandmother, Gloria (Ledford). As Derby Day approaches, Sadie meets Ash Taylor (Walker), the son of Churchill Downs’ CEO (Henry), who’s been asked to do an emergency repair on the iconic Twin Spires after a storm left one damaged. Both Sadie and Ash feel the weight of family legacy and the desire to carve out their own paths. Sparks fly, and their budding romance is complicated by a long-buried connection between their families—a bittersweet love story from the past that threatens to repeat itself.

Kentucky Roses is a Hallmark Media production.

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ABOUT HALLMARK MEDIA
Owned and operated by Hallmark Cards, Inc., Hallmark Media is entertainment’s leading destination for feel-good content. Hallmark Channel features an ambitious slate of new, original movies, scripted series, and the popular annual holiday franchise, Countdown to Christmas. Hallmark Mystery features a unique mix of movies and acquired series focused on the lighter side of the suspense and mystery genres, as well as its own seasonal programming event, Miracles of Christmas. Hallmark Family showcases timeless storytelling for the whole family centered around faith, love, and community. The company’s subscription streaming service and membership program, Hallmark+ offers a distinctive blend of all new, exclusive original series and movies, next-day access to Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Mystery premieres, plus monthly discounts and rewards for shopping at Hallmark Gold Crown retail stores. For more information, please visit Corporate.HallmarkMedia.com.

ABOUT CHURCHILL DOWNS RACETRACK
Churchill Downs Racetrack (“CDRT”), the world’s most legendary racetrack, has been the home of The Kentucky Derby, the longest continually held annual sporting event in the United States, since 1875. Located in Louisville, CDRT features a series of themed race days during Derby Week, including the Kentucky Oaks, and conducts Thoroughbred horse racing during three race meets in the Spring, September and Fall. CDRT is located on 175 acres and has a one-mile dirt track, a 7/8-mile turf track, a stabling area, and provides seating for approximately 60,000 guests. The stable area has barns sufficient to accommodate 1,400 horses and a 114-room dormitory for backstretch personnel. CDRT also has a year-round simulcast wagering facility. www.ChurchillDowns.com

ABOUT THE KENTUCKY DERBY
The Kentucky Derby takes place on the first Saturday in May at historic Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. Inaugurated in 1875, the legendary 1 1/4-mile race for 3-year-old Thoroughbreds is the longest continually held major sporting event in North America and the first leg of horse racing's Triple Crown series. Also known as, The Run for the Roses® and The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports®, the Kentucky Derby is the most attended horse race in the nation. The 152nd Kentucky Derby will take place on Saturday, May 2, 2026. For more information, please visit www.KentuckyDerby.com.

Tickets for the 152nd Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby on May 1-2 are available by visiting www.KentuckyDerby.com and www.DerbyExperiences.com, or call (502) 636-4447 to be a part of the most extraordinary Kentucky Derby yet.


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I love that this movie is set at the historic racetrack in Kentucky and was actually filmed at Churchill Downs. I'm already imagining how beautiful this setting will be on screen.

I remember Andrew sharing quite a few photos from the Derby last year, and now it’s clear he had even more reason to be enthusiastic- knowing he was filming this movie there!

Please share your thoughts on this movie in comments below. Are you familiar with Andrew's co-star, Annabelle?

I hope this May movie news brings you a little hope and warmth of Spring!

Happy movie-watching,

Net

✨🎄Your Ultimate *Christmas Movie Watch LIST* for the Weekend — Packed With Fan-Favorite Stars & More 🌟 SEE HERE:

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Happy Weekend, Friends! I hope you all are soaking in the month of December, thus far, and all the joys of the Christmas season!

I've got more NEW Christmas movies for you to add to your LIST this weekend... with Jill Wagner, Trevor Donovan, Lacey Chabert, Andrew Walker, Ashley Newbrough, Daniel Lissing, and more!

This weekend’s lineup has it all... whether you're longing to visit a cozy Christmas inn, explore the halls of a centuries-old English castle, unravel a holiday mystery, dream about mistletoe kisses, or soak in some delightful Christmas magic!

With festive premieres on Great American Family, Hallmark Channel, Lifetime, and UPtv, plus special tree lightings and joyful musical performances, you’re sure to find the perfect way to celebrate the season!

See what's new this weekend...


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Friday, December 5, 2025:

The 2025 National

Christmas Tree Lighting

The ceremony will include performances by The Beach Boys, Jillian Cardarelli, Alana Springsteen, Brett Young, Gabby Barrett, Jon Pardi, and Warren Zeiders, with Gabby Barrett and Matthew West serving as co-hosts. The evening’s performances will be led by Music Director Tariqh Akoni, backed by The United States Navy Band Commodores.

Here's a quick preview of the event from Great American Media:
(click image below to play video)

The 2025 National Christmas Tree Lighting

Airs Friday, December 5, 2025

at 8pm/7c on Great American Family

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Friday, December 5, 2025:

Jingle All the Way to Love

Storyline: Andi Kelton (Erin Agostino) receives a lucky sleigh bell from a handsome stranger at a New Year's party, only to pass it on. Years later, now a lawyer, Andi wins a radio contest where the host, Jake (Romaine Waite), turns the story of the sleigh bell and stranger into a segment, as listeners help track down her mystery man before Christmas.

Jingle All the Way to Love

Premieres Friday, December 5, 2025

at 8pm/7c on Lifetime

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Friday, December 5, 2025:

A Christmas Cookbook

Storyline: Newly single at Christmas, Veronica Cearley (Ashley Newbrough) finds unexpected comfort in The X-Mas Club—a festive group of food lovers who cook, give back, and celebrate the season solo. But when sparks fly with the club’s warm-hearted founder, Cullen Murdock (Franco Lo Presti), she realizes that the best part of Christmas might not be the food or the traditions—but the people who feel like home.

A Christmas Cookbook

Premieres Friday, December 5, 2025

at 10pm/9c on Lifetime

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Saturday, December 6, 2025:

Christmas at the Inn

Storyline: "When a devoted café owner (Wagner) returns home to help her family host the town's cherished Yuletide Potluck, she unexpectedly reunites with the man from a disastrous blind date 20 years ago — a military engineer (Donovan) — only to discover that Christmas may serve them both with a second chance at love."

Christmas at the Inn

Premieres Saturday, December 6, 2025

at 8pm/7c on Great American Family

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Saturday, December 6, 2025:

She’s Making a List

Storyline: "Falling on Santa's Naughty or Nice list used to be a call made by Santa and his elves. But with the number of kids worldwide skyrocketing, Santa has outsourced the job to the Naughty or Nice Group, a consulting firm that has cornered the market on determining a child's niceness thanks to an airtight formula. As a top inspector with the group, it's Isabel's (Chabert) job to make the tough calls by assessing the children on her list and assigning a verdict. When she is tasked with evaluating a mischievous 11-year-old Charlie Duncan, she expects a routine case. But things get complicated when Isabel unexpectedly falls for Charlie's widowed father, Jason (Walker), and begins to question the rigid rules of her job. As Christmas approaches, Isabel must choose between following the holiday algorithm or following her heart."

She’s Making a List

Premieres Saturday, December 6, 2025

at 8pm/7c on the Hallmark Channel

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Saturday, December 6, 2025:

Hallmark Christmas Experience:

A Hometown Holiday

Filmed during the first weekend of the event, the Hallmark Christmas Experience is a holiday event in Kansas City, Missouri, featuring a Christmas market, tree lightings, and various activities.

There will also be a special announcement during this show from Lacey Chabert!

Hallmark Christmas Experience:

A Hometown Holiday

Airs Saturday, December 6, 2025

at 10:01pm/9:01c on the Hallmark Channel

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Saturday, December 6, 2025:

Deck the Hallways

Storyline: Zoe (Naika Toussaint), a Bay Area tech exec, returns to Chicago to visit her grandmother Agnes (Loretta Devine), who’s traded old traditions for bold new adventures—including canceling the cherished holiday party her late husband started. Missing the festive warmth of her childhood, Zoe teams up with her charming childhood crush, Jace (Jaime M. Callica), and their 5th Floor neighbors to revive the celebration. As sparks fly between Zoe and Jace, a last-minute cancellation threatens the fun, but Agnes steps up. Together, the building rallies for a joyful Christmas Eve—showing that holiday spirit, new memories, and maybe even new love are made by those bold enough to keep traditions alive.

Deck the Hallways

Premieres Saturday, December 6, 2025

at 8pm/7c on Lifetime

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Saturday, December 6, 2025:

Merry Missed Connection

Storyline: Marie (Emily Alatalo) has it all, including an in-depth account of her life from the last 24 years. So, when she goes to a speed dating event in a last-ditch effort to find a man to take home for Christmas, she takes her diary with her, complete with her list of dos and don'ts she’s compiled over the years, just for reference. But in the midst of the event, she puts her diary down and picks up the wrong one. Will the star-crossed diaries and potential soulmates find their way back to each other for Christmas? 

Merry Missed Connection

Premieres Saturday, December 6, 2025

at 10pm/9c on Lifetime

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Sunday, December 7, 2025:

A Christmas Murder Mystery

Storyline: Vera Vexley is the editor of the Metropolitan Ledger’s puzzle section, and a part-time consulting detective for the local sheriff’s office. This year, she has been invited to spend the holidays with family friends, the Sterlings, a wealthy family who appears to be hiding enough secrets to stuff a sleigh. Vera soon finds herself helming a murder investigation when someone is found dead on Christmas morning, putting her at odds with the quick-tempered and distraught family members. Can Vera find the culprit before the holidays turn even more deadly?

A Christmas Murder Mystery

Premieres Sunday, December 7, 2025

at 7pm/6c on UPtv

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Sunday, December 7, 2025:

Christmas at Mistletoe Manor

Storyline: When Alice, a spirited East Coast cooking show influencer, journeys to a centuries-old English castle to honor a WWII nurse by laying her remains in the castle gardens, she finds herself swept into the castle's holiday magic—and the unexpected warmth of it charming proprietor.

Christmas at Mistletoe Manor

Premieres Sunday, December 7, 2025

at 8pm/7c on Great American Family

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Sunday, December 7, 2025:

Single on the 25th

Storyline: "For Nell Duke (Fonseca), nothing is worse than being single at Christmastime because everywhere she looks, couples are kissing under the mistletoe. After her family cancels holiday plans at the last minute, Nell decides to spend the week of Christmas having fun on her own! When she crosses paths with her neighbor Cooper (Lissing), a financial analyst who prides himself on being happily unattached, he notices Nell struggling with being alone and decides to share tips on how to keep the holidays festive. Cooper inspires Nell to challenge her insecurities and find happiness in being on her own. In turn, Nell helps Cooper realize he's missing out on real connection. In the fun partnership that forms, the friendly singles' Christmas together starts to feel like something more. Their special connection falls apart when Nell finds out Cooper only offered to help because he felt sorry Nell had to spend the holidays alone. To make Christmas truly magical this year, Cooper must show real growth of character while Nell finds her own strength in being single during the holidays. Inspired by the song 'Single on the 25th' by Lauren Spencer Smith."

Single on the 25th

Premieres Sunday, December 7, 2025

at 8pm/7c on the Hallmark Channel

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I hope you all have a wonderful weekend! Hopefully, you'll be able to watch many of the new and some classic Christmas movies, too!

The series, Twelve Dates 'Til Christmas, starring Mae Whitman, Julian Morris, Jane Seymour and Mary McDonnell, also begins Friday night. Not sure if it will be family-friendly.

Please note: I haven’t pre-screened the NEW movies mentioned above, so if you watch and would like to share your thoughts, please stop back by and leave a review in the comments. I always love hearing what you think.

Special Links:

Visit the *Christmas TV Schedule* for the dates and times of NEW Christmas movies.

You can find the 2025 Christmas Movie Review post *here*.

And you'll find the Christmas Movie List by network *here*.

Joyous Christmas Blessings,

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SHINING HIS LIGHT

"...the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God. You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David, and he will reign over Jacob’s descendants forever; his kingdom will never end.” "

~Luke 1:30-33