Happy Thanksgiving!!! Gather Everyone for 12 Christmas Movies this Week!!!

From my Home... to your Home!

I am grateful to have met so many wonderful friends

through It's a Wonderful Movie!

Each of you have a special place in my heart

and I pray this Thanksgiving & Christmas season you

are abundantly blessed!

Wherever your road leads...

may we share in our thankfulness-

the gift of God's Love through the Christ Child

throughout the HOLY-day Season!!!

This week you are sure to get your fill of NEW CHRISTMAS MOVIES as Hallmark serves 5 Nights of Thanksgiving Movies, hosted by Candace Cameron Bure, including: With Love, Christmas, The Mistletoe Inn, Finding Santa, The Christmas Train (Hallmark Hall of Fame), and lastly, Candace's Christmas movie Switched for Christmas!


Wednesday November 22, 2017-

Happy Yule Log

Happy the Dog and Happy the Cat - image via Hallmark Crown Media

via Hallmark: “A Happy Yule Log” features 24 hours of merry and bright holiday music to set the tone for a perfect holiday. Happy the Cat and Happy the Dog, Hallmark’s own rescued and adopted pets, will adorably stretch out and cozy up by the fire while you listen to your favorite holiday tunes, wrap presents, and cook a sumptuous holiday feast. Click here for more details!

See “A Happy Yule Log” 24 hour Special Event

beginning Wednesday November 22, 2017

at 5pm/4c. on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries

With Love, Christmas

Storyline via Hallmark: Advertising execs Melanie Welsh and Donovan Goodwin disagree on a cellphone Christmas commercial they’re pitching. He says his sleek design will win over the client but she knows it lacks holiday spirit. Christmas is definitely in Melanie’s wheelhouse, but when she draws Donovan’s name for Secret Santa, she’s... Click Here to Read More...

See the Premiere of With Love, Christmas

Wednesday November 22, 2017

at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel

Thursday November 23, 2017-

Happy Thanksgiving!


Here Comes Santa Claus!!!

Of course, Thanksgiving morning on TV always begins with...
The Thanksgiving Day Parade!

My favorite part is always when Santa comes (finally) at the end waving to the crowds of cheering spectators who line the parade route to get a glimpse of jolly Old Saint Nicholas waving back at them! I just love when he gives that twinkle in his eyes, shakes his belly "like a bowl full of jelly," and "lays his finger aside his nose"! After that, it truly feels like the Christmas season is officially here!!!

The Mistletoe Inn

Storyline via Hallmark: When aspiring romance novelist Kim Rossi (Alicia Witt) is unceremoniously dumped by her soon-to-be-published romance novelist boyfriend, Garth (Casey Manderson), Kim takes stock and decides to take a leap. She signs up for a romance writing retreat at a quaint Vermont Inn shortly before Christmas, where a top romance novelist is scheduled to attend. Shortly after arriving, she crosses paths with... Click Here to Read More...

See the Premiere of The Mistletoe Inn

Thursday November 23, 2017

at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel

Anne of Green Gables: The Good Stars

(I'm not sure if this movie is Holiday related in any way, but I'm sure this is something your entire family will enjoy!)

Storyline via Breakthrough Entertainment: (via Lucy Maud Montgomery online) When Anne Shirley turns thirteen, she faces complex issues with her friends, inspirational adults and Marilla and Matthew. At the same time, she begins a friendship with Gilbert Blythe that emotionally escalates to disrupt the status quo of her peaceful world. Her free-spirited nature is challenged by her perceived need to become sensible, and her journey toward this goal is fraught with confusion and more than a few unfortunate – albeit, amusing – mishaps. Through school events and playtime after class, Anne continues to... Click Here to Read More...

See the Premiere of Anne of Green Gables: The Good Stars

Thursday November 23, 2017

at 8pm/7c. on PBS

Instrument of War

Storyline via BYU press release: Instrument of War is an original scripted holiday television special inspired by first-hand accounts of WWII bomber pilot Clair Cline, an American B-24 pilot captured and held as Prisoner of War (POW) in a German prison camp, Stalag Luft I. After being shot down over Nazi-occupied Holland during a bombing mission, Cline and the surviving members of his crew struggled to keep themselves psychologically sound while living in captivity under the rule of a ruthless Commandant. To resist helplessness and bitterness that plagued POWs, Cline, a self-taught musician, crafted a violin from bunk bed slats, the leg of a chair, dried glue from the bottom of chairs and a shard of glass as a wood carving tool. Click Here to Read More...

See the Premiere of Instrument of War

Thursday November 23, 2017

at 8pm/7c. on BYU

Friday November 24, 2017-

Finding Santa

Storyline via Hallmark: Christmas is a busy, busy time for the residents of Green River, particularly for Grace Long, the third generation of her family to steward the New England town’s signature Christmas Eve parade. This year’s audience for the parade promises to be in the millions, thanks to a national morning show that has chosen Green River as the site of its Christmas Eve day program. But this huge opportunity will vanish if... Click Here to Read More...

See the Premiere of Finding Santa

Friday November 24, 2017

at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel

*Plus, Sunday night see the new Christmas cartoon Trolls Holiday following the classic Christmas Cartoon favorite - How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Click here for details!

For more air times for these Christmas movies & more... see the Christmas TV Schedule! I will have another update with all the new Christmas movies over the weekend, but here's a quick overview, until then:

Saturday November 25, 2017-

The Christmas Train (Hallmark Hall of Fame)

Wrapped Up in Christmas

Sunday November 26, 2017-

Christmas Solo

Switched for Christmas

A Joyous Christmas

Snowmance

A Very Merry Toy Store

Blessings to You All for a very joyous Thanksgiving! I am so grateful that I will be with all my precious family this Thanksgiving for a delicious feast and sharing the joy of simply being together and giving thanks to the Lord for another wonderful year & Christmas to come!!!

I'm so appreciative for all of you who stop in to visit and say hello- all throughout the year!
Happy Thanksgiving, Each and Everyone!!! Net

1 "Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth!

2 Serve the Lord with gladness!

Come into His presence with singing!

3 Know that the Lord, He is God!

It is He who made us, and we are His;

we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture.

4 Enter His gates with thanksgiving,

and His courts with praise!

Give thanks to Him; bless His name!

5 For the Lord is good;

His steadfast love endures forever,

and His faithfulness to all generations."

~Psalm 100:1-5

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!"

"Anne of Green Gables: The Good Stars"

MOVIE REVIEW

Movie: Anne of Green Gables: The Good Stars

Network: in Canada: on YTV

Original Air Date in Canada: February 20, 2017

Original Air Date in the United States: November 23, 2017

*See the Movie Trailer below...

*"Anne of Green Gables: The Good Stars" is the second of three films - in this series! (see details on the third movie below!)

*In America, PBS played the first movie in this series- "L.M. Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables" on Thanksgiving day, November 24, 2016. See details - HERE!

PBS will again air Anne on Thanksgiving Day... "Anne of Green Gables: The Good Stars," the second tele-film in this series, will air in the US on November 23, 2017.

CAST:

Ella Ballentine ... Anne Shirley
Martin Sheen ... Matthew Cuthbert
Sara Botsford ... Marilla Cuthbert
Amariah Faulkner ... Jane Andrews
Julia Lalonde ... Diana Barry
Stefani Kimber ... Josie Pye
Aviv Cohen ... Minnie Andrews
Drew Haytaoglu ... Gilbert Blythe
Zoe Fraser ... Ruby Gillis

*Hallmark Christmas movie fans may recognize Ella Ballentine (Anne Shirley) from "Baby's First Christmas," Julia Lalonde (Diana Barry) from "Catch a Christmas Star," and Sara Botsford (Marilla Cuthbert) from "Christmas Incorporated!"

*I also had the pleasure of interviewing young Ella for her role in Baby's First Christmas, back in 2012! See that interview, HERE!


PLOT:

Storyline via Breakthrough Entertainment: (via Lucy Maud Montgomery online)

When Anne Shirley turns thirteen, she faces complex issues with her friends, inspirational adults and Marilla and Matthew. At the same time, she begins a friendship with Gilbert Blythe that emotionally escalates to disrupt the status quo of her peaceful world. Her free-spirited nature is challenged by her perceived need to become sensible, and her journey toward this goal is fraught with confusion and more than a few unfortunate – albeit, amusing – mishaps.

Through school events and playtime after class, Anne continues to deepen her bosom friendship with Diana Barry. It almost sours when she frightens the living daylights out of Diana’s elderly Aunt Josephine. Just when all is forgiven, their friendship faces an even more profound test when Anne begins to spend more time with Gilbert.

Meanwhile, at Green Gables, Matthew’s health begins to slide. During an outing into the forest he becomes disoriented and must rely on Anne to find their way home. He implores Anne to hide the incident from Marilla. Anne struggles with her promise to Matthew but she’s not one to harbor secrets. In the end, she confesses to Marilla and wrestles with the burden of her betrayal to Matthew.

The rising tension between Anne, her girlfriends and Gilbert culminates with a daring river rescue. Gilbert saves Anne and relishes his moment as her hero. Although Anne is grateful to Gilbert, she must make a decision that breaks his heart.


"L.M. Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables: The Good Stars" is the second of three films. The third movie "L.M. Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables: Fire and Dew," is planned to premiere on YTV (in Canada) on July 1, 2017. And, we can expect to see the third movie in the U.S. on PBS in 2018!


"L.M. Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables: The Good Stars" Trailer:



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