HAPPY FALL HARVEST... LOTS of NEW PREMIERES to "FALL" FOR this WEEKEND!

images via: Hallmark Crown Media / Breakthrough Entertainment

Happy first weekend of FALL, Y'all!

How appropriate that HALLMARK CHANNEL'S FIRST "FALL HARVEST" movie for 2018- "falls" on this Saturday night (the first day of Fall!) and encores Sunday!

Also this weekend, is the third installment in the family-friendly Anne of Green Gables movie series starring Ella Ballentine (of Hallmark's "Baby's First Christmas") on Sunday night and so much more! See all the details below...


Saturday September 22, 2018:

Fall Harvest on the Hallmark Channel launches with the premiere of...

Truly, Madly, Sweetly

Storyline via Hallmark: Natalie, the owner of a San Francisco food truck business selling cupcakes, and Eric, a finance manager and divorced dad with a young daughter are strangers brought together when Eric’s aunt, who also happened to be a longtime customer of Natalie’s, passes away and leaves them a building which also happens to be the site of a once-famous bakery. Forced into this new partnership... click here to read more...

See the premiere of Truly, Madly, Sweetly

Saturday September 22, 2018

at 9pm/8c. on the Hallmark Channel

Sunday September 23, 2018:

Anne Shirley leaves for college this fall in...

L.M. Montgomery’s
Anne Of Green Gables: Fire & Dew

image via: Breakthrough Entertainment

Storyline via Breakthrough Entertainment: Through the influence of a spirited new teacher – Miss Stacy – Anne steps up her ability at scholarship and competes for the few spaces available at a teacher’s college in Charlottetown. Her hard work and competitive nature (especially with Gilbert) pay off.

When Anne leaves for Queen’s College, Matthew and Marilla feel a sudden emptiness in their lives. Marilla’s failing eyesight and Matthew’s poor health make life more difficult on the farm and they are forced to hire a man to help out.

In Charlottetown, Anne is nearly overwhelmed by loneliness and the harsh circumstances of her urban surroundings. More than this, she feels the pressure of severe competition – especially from Gilbert Blythe. Their estranged relationship is almost repaired at the school dance but Anne misinterprets the moment and their estrangement continues.

Matthew and Marilla make the long journey to be present when Anne graduates and wins the coveted ‘Avery Prize’. They bring Anne back to Green Gables where she reunites with... click here to read more...


*Please note: I do want to inform parents- this is the movie where Anne and Marilla lose their dear Matthew. This loss will, of course, be very sad and tragic for Anne Shirley. This emotional storyline may not be suitable for very young children.

See the premiere of

L.M. Montgomery’s Anne Of Green Gables: Fire & Dew

Sunday September 23, 2018

On your local PBS station

Please check time in your area

Also... Sunday September 23, 2018:

It's back to school this fall on...

The Cowboy Way

image: INSP

Season 4, Episode 5, GETTING SCHOOLED:
Booger goes back to school! On this all-new episode of The Cowboy Way, the cowboys visit the Montgomery Stockyard to research cattle prices and Booger gets bitten by the auctioneering bug. Will his auctioneering classes pay off? Back at the ranch, the guys catch heat from a neighbor when their herd escapes into his field, and a rebellious heifer takes them on one heck of a ride. Misty’s brother-in-law, Chip, stops by and gives Cody an earful that his feeding pasture has turned to dirt. And when the cattle stock market takes a nosedive, the cowboys’ million-dollar business partner calls the gang into his office for a tough talk.

Watch The Cowboy Way

Sunday September 23, 2018

at 8pm/7c. on INSP

More... Sunday September 23, 2018:

It's a season of changes for the O'Briens...

Chesapeake Shores
Season 3 - Episode 8

-Hallmark Crown Media-

Chesapeake Shores Season 3 - Episode 8:
All Our Tomorrows - Abby takes on Wes’ fiancé as a client, and is surprised by the personal connection that results. Trace struggles to see eye-to-eye with Mick at The Bridge, but digging his heels in may put their personal relationship in jeopardy. Kevin graduates from his EMT program, but the reality of he and Sarah moving apart looms over the happy occasion. When Connor’s ex-girlfriend offers him a job, he senses... Click here to read more...

Watch Chesapeake Shores - Season 3 - Episode 8

Sunday September 23, 2018

at 9pm/8c. on the Hallmark Channel

I can hardly believe it! Autumn is now here! And while I'm pretty excited we're just one step away now from Christmas, I hope you can't wait, like me, to cozy up to all the new "Fall Harvest" movies coming our way! Let's enjoy this beautiful colorful season!

Have a blessed weekend, everyone! Net

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L.M. Montgomery’s Anne Of Green Gables: Fire & Dew - Coming this Fall on PBS!

DVD

MOVIE REVIEW

Movie: L.M. Montgomery’s Anne Of Green Gables: Fire & Dew

Network: PBS

Original Air Date: September 23, 2018

Rated: G

Available on DVD - see *HERE*!

images via: Breakthrough Entertainment

CAST:

Ella Ballentine ... Anne Shirley
Sara Botsford ... Marilla Cuthbert
Martin Sheen ... Matthew Cuthbert
Julia Lalonde ... Diana Barry
Drew Haytaoglu ... Gilbert Blythe
Zoe Fraser ... Ruby Gillis
Amariah Faulkner ... Jane Andrews
Stefani Kimber ... Josie Pye
Isaac Kragten ... Moody Spurgeon
Kate Hennig ... Rachel Lynde
Natalie Lisinska ... Miss Stacy
Wendy Thatcher ... Mrs. Periwinkle
Frank Cox-O'Connell ... Pastor Allan
Kate Trotter ... Mrs. Barry
Tannis Burnett ... Muriel
Riley Gilchrist ... Mr. Williston
Jim Annan ... Mr. Abbey
Michael Hanrahan ... University President
Sean Cullen ... Mr. Sadler
Robert Clarke ... Examiner
Sean McCann ... Doctor
David Mackett ... Oculist

PLOT:

Storyline via Breakthrough Entertainment: Through the influence of a spirited new teacher – Miss Stacy – Anne steps up her ability at scholarship and competes for the few spaces available at a teacher’s college in Charlottetown. Her hard work and competitive nature (especially with Gilbert) pay off.

When Anne leaves for Queen’s College, Matthew and Marilla feel a sudden emptiness in their lives. Marilla’s failing eyesight and Matthew’s poor health make life more difficult on the farm and they are forced to hire a man to help out.

In Charlottetown, Anne is nearly overwhelmed by loneliness and the harsh circumstances of her urban surroundings. More than this, she feels the pressure of severe competition – especially from Gilbert Blythe. Their estranged relationship is almost repaired at the school dance but Anne misinterprets the moment and their estrangement continues.

Matthew and Marilla make the long journey to be present when Anne graduates and wins the coveted ‘Avery Prize’. They bring Anne back to Green Gables where she reunites with Diana and discusses the difficult choice she must make: to work as a teacher or continue on to University in some far off city like Halifax or Montreal.

Shortly after her return to Avonlea, Anne is devastated by the death of her kindred spirit, Matthew. That event and Marilla’s failing eyesight make her decide to teach locally rather than move away.

Just when all seems lost Anne discovers the dark cloud over her life has a silver lining in the person of Gilbert Blythe. His direct talk heals their relationship and rekindles their romance. Anne’s good feelings about this turn of events make her believe, “God’s in His heaven and all’s right with the world.”

Movie Review:

Coming...


See or Skip:

Coming...

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*images via: Breakthrough Entertainment, image of Ella Ballentine and Julia Lalonde via Twitter

Anne of Green Gables returns to PBS this Thanksgiving - November 2017!

I am thankful to share this news...

PBS is, indeed, bringing "Anne of Green Gables: The Good Stars" to their network, once again, on Thanksgiving night - November 23, 2017, 8:00 - 9:30 PM (EST)! (be sure to check your local listings!)

Via PBS: "Join Anne Shirley as she turns 13 and faces complex issues with friends, adults and Gilbert. Her free-spirited nature is challenged by her perceived need to be sensible, a journey fraught with confusion and some unfortunate—albeit amusing—mishaps." (see more in press release below!)

It was a delightful surprise that the first movie- L.M. Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables, which aired on Thanksgiving day November 24, 2016, also had some Christmas scenes! I wasn't expecting anything holiday related, but was thrilled, especially since it aired on Thanksgiving, the day most consider the launch to the holiday season!

Visit my page on "Anne of Green Gables: The Good Stars" for even more plot details + the movie trailer for this second Anne movie!

I've also included the official PBS press release below, which already states the Anne movie, ANNE OF GREEN GABLES – FIRE & DEW, (the third movie in the series!) will premiere in 2018 on PBS! Stay tuned for more details!!!

First Movie:

L.M. Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables 2016
Available on DVD!
OR
Digital Download

Here is the full Press Release from PBS:

“ANNE OF GREEN GABLES - THE GOOD STARS”

TO AIR THANKSGIVING NIGHT ON PBS

Breakthrough Entertainment’s Second and Third Installments of Lucy Maud Montgomery’s Classic Features Martin Sheen

The First Installment of ANNE OF GREEN GABLES Re-Airs Thanksgiving Night

BEVERLY HILLS, CA; July 30, 2017 – PBS has announced that the second installment of the classic Lucy Maud Montgomery story of a free-spirited teenager on Prince Edward Island, ANNE OF GREEN GABLES – THE GOOD STARS, will air on Thanksgiving night, Thursday, November 23, 2017, at 8:00 p.m. ET (check local listings). The iconic Canadian literary classic returns to PBS stations after the successful Thanksgiving 2016 premiere, which reached more than 3.2 million viewers. The third installment, ANNE OF GREEN GABLES – FIRE & DEW, will premiere in 2018 on PBS. Following ANNE OF GREEN GABLES that same evening on PBS stations is a rebroadcast of the first installment, ANNE OF GREEN GABLES.

“We are excited to bring ANNE OF GREEN GABLES back to our viewers with a second installment, as it continues to be a delightful addition to our Thanksgiving lineup,” said Beth Hoppe, Chief Programming Executive and General Manager of General Audience Programming, PBS. “ANNE OF GREEN GABLES continues to provide our viewers with family-friendly programming year-round, especially during the holiday season.”

In ANNE OF GREEN GABLES – THE GOOD STARS, Anne Shirley turns 13 and faces complex situations with friends, learns from inspirational adults and experiences an escalating friendship with Gilbert. Her free-spirited nature is challenged by her perceived need to be sensible, a journey fraught with confusion and some unfortunate — albeit amusing — mishaps.

This second installment, written and directed by John Kent Harrison, will once again star critically acclaimed actor Martin Sheen as Matthew Cuthbert, along with the return of Ella Ballentine as Anne Shirley and Canadian treasure Sara Botsford as Marilla Cuthbert.

Additional cast members include Julia Lalonde (“Catch a Christmas Star”) as Diana Barry, Kate Hennig (“ThirtyTwo Short Films About Glenn Gould”) as Rachel Lynde, Stefani Kimber (Remember) as Josie Pye, Drew Haytaoglu (“Looks Just Like the Sun”) as Gilbert Blythe, Kyle Gatehouse (Source Code) as Mr. Phillips and Linda Kash (Cinderella Man) as Mrs. Barry.

ANNE OF GREEN GABLES – THE GOOD STARS will be available on DVD from PBS Distribution: ShopPBS.org; 800-PLAY-PBS, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The film will also be available for digital download.

L.M. Montgomery’s ANNE OF GREEN GABLES – THE GOOD STARS was produced by Breakthrough Entertainment in association with Corus Entertainment’s YTV and the author’s granddaughter, Kate Macdonald Butler, who served as executive producer.

About Breakthrough Entertainment:
Breakthrough Entertainment Inc. is an award-winning producer and distributor of premium content for worldwide audiences. The entertainment studio’s operations include the development and distribution of feature films, television and digital content; international co-productions and production services. Breakthrough’s digital media division ranks amongst the industry’s most respected producers of high-quality interactive entertainment on mobile and online platforms. Established over 30 years ago, Breakthrough’s library now boasts over 40 feature films and 4,000 television episodes, which air on major networks and digital channels across the globe. The studio has been recognized with international awards including numerous Geminis, Canadian Screen Awards, and Canadian Comedy Awards. www.breakthroughentertainment.com. Follow @breakthru_ent on Twitter.

About PBS:
PBS, with nearly 350 member stations, offers all Americans the opportunity to explore new ideas and new worlds through television and digital content. Each month, PBS reaches nearly 100 million people through television and nearly 28 million people online, inviting them to experience the worlds of science, history, nature and public affairs; to hear diverse viewpoints; and to take front row seats to world-class drama and performances. PBS’ broad array of programs has been consistently honored by the industry’s most coveted award competitions. Teachers of children from pre-K through 12th grade turn to PBS for digital content and services that help bring classroom lessons to life. Decades of research confirms that PBS’ premier children’s media service, PBS KIDS, helps children build critical literacy, math and social-emotional skills, enabling them to find success in school and life. Delivered through member stations, PBS KIDS offers high-quality educational content on TV – including a new 24/7 channel, online at pbskids.org, via an array of mobile apps and in communities across America. More information about PBS is available at www.pbs.org, one of the leading dot-org websites on the internet, or by following PBS on Twitter, Facebook or through our apps for mobile and connected devices. Specific program information and updates for press are available at pbs.org/pressroom or by following PBS Pressroom on Twitter.

-PBS-

ANNE OF GREEN GABLES Returns to the U.S. with NEW MOVIES on PBS!!!

Excerpt of Press Release via breakthroughentertainment.com:

The Recently Completed Trilogy of Breakthrough Entertainment’s L.M. Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables Comes to PBS for National Broadcast

The Two Newest Films Include ‘The Good Stars’ and ‘Fire & Dew’ starring Martin Sheen, Ella Ballentine and Sara Botsford

TORONTO (March 15, 2017) – Following the success of PBS’ Thanksgiving 2016 U.S. primetime premiere of L.M. Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables, leading Canadian studio Breakthrough Entertainment announces a new deal with the tenured broadcaster which will bring the second and third installments of the trilogy, The Good Stars and Fire & Dew, to audiences in the United States.

“We are thrilled to bring Anne Shirley back to PBS stations and viewers in the second and third installments of the Anne of Green Gables trilogy,” said Beth Hoppe, Chief Programming Executive and General Manager of General Audience Programming, at PBS. “The first Anne of Green Gables premiered last Thanksgiving and reached 3.2 million viewers. In addition, it was streamed more than 230,000 times across PBS digital platforms. These films are a wonderful example of the family-friendly programming PBS provides to viewers year round, and especially during the holiday season.”

The iconic Canadian literary classic returns to PBS stations after the successful February 2017 Family Day premiere of The Good Stars in Canada on YTV. L.M. Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables is produced by Breakthrough Entertainment, in association with Corus Entertainment’s YTV and the author’s granddaughter, Kate Macdonald Butler, who served as Executive Producer.

“I am so delighted that PBS will bring the two newest installments of L.M.Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables to viewers in the United States. My hat is off to Breakthrough Entertainment for producing such beautiful movies that encapsulate my grandmother’s most famous novels,” says Kate MacDonald Butler.

The Good Stars, written and directed by John Kent Harrison, and Fire & Dew, written by Susan Coyne and directed by John Kent Harrison, will once again star critically acclaimed actor Martin Sheen as Matthew Cuthbert, along with the return of Ella Ballentine as Anne Shirley and celebrated Canadian actress Sara Botsford as Marilla Cuthbert.

See the rest of this press release - HERE!

*According to this article, the air dates have not been revealed, yet, for when these two movies will premiere on PBS. Stay tuned... all of you "Kindred Spirits!"