'The Christmas Ring' is Coming to Streaming!

Streaming News Revealed via Karen Kingsbury and 'The Christmas Ring' official social media accounts:

"SURPRISE! Watch #TheChristmasRing AT HOME! 🏠🎄Starting Black Friday you can watch our brand new movie! ✨🎞️ Invite your friends, gather your family and ring in Christmas right in your own living room! The Christmas Ring will be available to rent and buy across all digital platforms on Friday, Nov. 28. You can find it on Amazon, Apple, Fandango at Home, and on many, many more platforms! Merry Christmas! 🎁💍"

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I hope many of you will be able to watch this movie when it becomes available on these various streaming platforms!

I'm certainly going to try and catch it when it becomes available, maybe through Amazon Prime. (I'm rather curious to find out what the other streaming options will be.)

Have you seen 'The Christmas Ring,' yet? If not, do you plan to stream it? Please share in comments below.

Happy Christmas-movie watching!

Net

🎄 Exciting News Coming for 'The Christmas Ring'

Author Karen Kingsbury and 'The Christmas Ring' official social media accounts have shared today this exciting news, and I quote... 

"Cue the happy tears ... A BIG announcement about #TheChristmasRing movie coming tomorrow! 🎄🏠

Here's the image posted to social media today, Tuesday, November 18th:

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'The Christmas Ring' started running in theaters on November 6th. The film stars Jana Kramer, Benjamin Hollingsworth, and Kelsey Grammer.

What do you think the news will be?

*Extended run in the theaters?

*Streaming news?

*Premiere on TV?

*Filming a sequel?

Any other guesses?

Please share in comments below!

May your day be filled 

with warm Christmas Blessings,

Net

Karen Kingsbury's 'The Christmas Ring' - Official Movie Trailer Released

An absolutely beautiful and captivating trailer has been released for Karen Kingsbury's 'The Christmas Ring,' starring Jana Kramer, Benjamin Hollingsworth, Kelsey Grammer, Jessie James Decker & Debbie Winans.

Storyline: While searching for her family's long-lost heirloom ring, a military widow meets a poetic antique dealer. The two forge a deep friendship that could become a breathtaking romance. But shocking news hits right before Christmas. Based on the new bestselling novel from #1 New York Times author Karen Kingsbury.

See Here:




Only in theaters starting November 6, 2025 and currently running through November 20th! Ticket information available through Fanthom Entertainment.

Read the book that inspired the movie...

The Christmas Ring:
A Holiday Romance
by Karen Kingsbury

Have a Joyful Day!

Net

Casting Change: Kristoffer Polaha Out, New Lead Joins Jana Kramer in “The Christmas Ring” - Now Filming

( image via : Jana Kramer )

It was previously announced that Kristoffer Polaha (A Biltmore Christmas) would star as the male lead in the upcoming holiday film The Christmas Ring, based on the soon-to-be-released novel by author Karen Kingsbury.

However, since that announcement was made in June, there has been a change in casting.

Benjamin Hollingsworth (A Godwink Christmas: Meant for Love) will now take on the lead role of the antiques dealer opposite actress Jana Kramer (Christmas in Mississippi). Much like Jana Kramer and Kristoffer Polaha, Benjamin Hollingsworth has also starred in a number of TV movies - from rom-coms to Christmas!

Also joining the cast of The Christmas Ring is the legendary Kelsey Grammer (Frasier), although details about his role have yet to be revealed.

( Kelsey Grammer and Benjamin Hollingsworth images via Maury Phillips / WireImage )

Karen Kingsbury’s novel The Christmas Ring is set to be released on October 21st, with the film adaptation premiering in theaters on November 6th through Fathom Entertainment.

This is a synopsis of the movie's storyline: "The Christmas Ring centers on a Gold Star widow (Jana Kramer) searching for her family’s missing Christmas ring, only to cross paths with a charismatic antiques dealer (Benjamin Hollingsworth) whose own family history may be connected to the mystery.

Author Karen Kingsbury shared this delightful video from the set yesterday on their first day filming...

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Benjamin Hollingsworth also posted to social media this video describing the vibe of the first day on set:




Jana Kramer shared a few pictures from behind the scenes...

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( image via : Jana Kramer )

I hope the cast has a fantastic time filming! While it’s still unclear why Kristoffer Polaha wasn’t ultimately able to move forward with this project, I certainly wish him all the best on his next movie. I’m also confident that Benjamin Hollingsworth (based on past performances) will bring something special to the role and do a spectacular job!



If you'd like to pre-order Karen Kingsbury’s novel, The Christmas Ring, see details here.

May Your Day be

Merry & Bright! ✨

Net

🌼✝ Happy Easter, Everyone! ✝🌼 Enjoy Faith-Filled Easter Movies and Egg-stra TV Specials All Weekend Long 🌼 SEE HERE:

🌼 Happy Easter! 🌼

Blessings to You All 

during this Holy Week~

Good Friday through Resurrection Sunday!

To all of my Christian friends, we will rejoice together on Easter Sunday, reflecting on the deeper meaning of the cross and knowing the everlasting joy that Jesus gave His life and rose again three days later so we can be forgiven of our sins and spend eternity with Him!

May this Easter celebration be a refreshing rebirth of our devotion and love of Jesus, and may we be filled with overflowing - of the fullness of God and want to share that incredible, unfailing, immeasurable gift of love with others!

The miracle of Easter is that when Jesus rose from the dead, we, too, have a new life when we trust in Him! If you believe and trust in that promise - that Jesus took your place, your punishment, on the cross, then His shed blood atones for your sins, and you are a new creation in Him!

For those of you who would like to know the full joy of receiving Jesus in your heart, I've included the prayer of salvation here for you...

(If you repeat these words and mean them in your heart, then you will be saved.)

Prayer of Salvation:

"God, I know I am a sinner.

I believe Jesus was my substitute when He died on the Cross.

I believe His shed blood, death, burial, and resurrection were for me.

I now receive Jesus as my Savior.

Forgive me Lord of my sins.

I thank You for the the gift of salvation

and everlasting life, because of Your merciful grace.

In Jesus name, I pray...

Amen."

If you said that prayer for the first time, God bless you, fellow Sister or Brother in The Lord! I want to encourage you to seek God's word for direction in your life. He has ALL the answers you need. Jesus died and rose again for you, so live daily for Him!

I pray you all will have a lovely, peaceful Easter weekend. If you have plans throughout the weekend at church, with family, or you'll be away from home, you may want to set your DVRs for some of these special faith-based programs/movies airing Friday through Sunday...

Great American Family will have a wonderful Good Friday lineup that includes an encore airing of their uplifting, faith-filled Easter film, Just in Time! You are *just in time* to see it, and I pray this film touches many hearts, as it has mine!

The Hallmark Channel will have the DaySpring premiere of their inspirational film, An Easter Bloom.

The powerful film The Passion of the Christ, which depicts Jesus' life and crucifixion, will have two airings on UPtv on Good Friday, following a special gospel music premiere with Actor Dennis Quaid.

The delightful holiday classic Easter Parade, along with The Greatest Story Ever Told, will air this Sunday on TCM and so much more. See all of the details below...



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🌼Great American Family's Easter Specials 

airing on Good Friday...

Friday, March 29, 2024:
(all times in EST.)

The Passion Play - Produced by Shepherd Church - 3:45pm (Commercial Free)

Museum of the Bible Presents: The History of Easter - 5pm

Just in Time - 6pm *Encore Presentation

A Christmas... Present - 8pm

If you enjoy Laura Osnes' fashions seen in Just in Time, click here for details on where to find them!


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🌼Bring the Spring with UPtv's Easter Specials 

and Inspirational Films all weekend long...

Friday, March 29, 2024:
The Ten Commandments (mini-series) - 1pm
Mary, Mother of Jesus - 5pm
Dennis Quaid's Fallen: A Gospel Record for Sinners - 7pm *NEW
The Passion of The Christ - 8pm
The Passion of The Christ - 10pm

Saturday, March 30, 2024:
God Bless the Broken Road - 10am
When We Last Spoke - 12:30pm
Love Finds a Home - 3pm
Love's Everlasting Courage - 5pm
Love Begins - 7pm
Love Takes Wing - 9pm

Sunday, March 31, 2024:
Dennis Quaid's Fallen: A Gospel Record for Sinners - 9am *NEW
I Go To The Rock: The Gospel Music of Whitney Houston - 10am
Finding Normal - 11am
Just Jake - 3pm
Country Hearts - 5pm
Writing a Love Song - 7pm *NEW
God Bless the Broken Road - 9pm
When We Last Spoke - 11:30pm



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🌼Spring into Love with Hallmark Channel's
Inspirational and Easter movies...

Friday, March 29, 2024:
Karen Kingsbury's Maggie's Christmas Miracle - 6pm
A Godwink Christmas: Meant for Love - 8pm
A Season for Family - 10pm

Saturday, March 30, 2024:
Miracle in Bethlehem, PA - 6pm
An Easter Bloom - 8pm *NEW
The Blessing Bracelet - 10pm

Sunday, March 31, 2024:
Easter Under Wraps - 11am
An Easter Bloom - 7pm *ENCORE



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NEW MOVIE PREMIERE -

Saturday, March 30, 2024:

Hallmark Channel's DaySpring Production...

An Easter Bloom

Storyline: A young gardener sets out to save her family farm by entering a floral competition for Easter. She meets a local pastor along the way who helps her restore the hope she lost.

An Easter Bloom

A DaySpring Production

Premieres Saturday, March 30, 2024

at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel

If you enjoy Aimee Teegarden's fashions and some of the decor seen in An Easter Bloom, click here for details on where to find them!



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NEW MOVIE PREMIERE -

Sunday, March 31, 2024:

UPtv will Bring the Spring with...

Writing a Love Song

Storyline: Aspiring music producer, Chloe Brandon, puts her career on the line by promising a hit song to the record label from Dustin Miller, a once-successful country musician with writer’s block while keeping it all a secret from her boss. Can a blossoming romance inspire the hit love song they both need?

Writing a Love Song

Premieres Sunday, March 31, 2024

at 7pm/6c. on UPtv

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NEW EPISODE -

Sunday, March 31, 2024:

Episode 2, “Jim Beckwourth: The Long Ride,” details via INSP:
Jim Beckwourth lives a life of adventure as a trapper, trader and adopted member of the Crow tribe. When America goes to war, Beckwourth becomes an army dispatch rider, a job that puts him and a young greenhorn on a collision course with the Pawnee.

Into the Wild Frontier Episode 2

premieres Sunday, March 31, 2024

at 6PM ET. on INSP

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More Easter Specials on TV:



Friday, March 29, 2024:

ABC Special Presentation:
The Ten Commandments - 7pm


Friday, March 29, 2024:

Hallmark Family:
A Walton Easter - 9pm


Sunday, March 31, 2024:

TCM:
The Greatest Story Ever Told - 2pm
The Robe - 5:30pm
Easter Parade - 8pm
King of Kings - 10pm


Sunday, March 31, 2024:

INSP:
King of Kings - 9am



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May you all have a Blessed 

Easter Weekend!

I am looking forward to celebrating our Risen Savior with my family, and I'm sure we will also be watching and rewatching some of the many wonderful Easter programs and movies airing this weekend.

Springtime is an earthly reminder, as we watch the flowers bloom and birds nest, how life renews and refreshes in this Spring season! New life is budding all around us! What a glorious time it is to celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus!

While we will also have Easter baskets filled with goodies and Easter egg hunts in our home, our focus will always remain on the true joy of Easter Sunday... Jesus is Risen!

Happy Easter to You All!

Net

☀️ SHINING HIS LIGHT: ☀️

"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! 

In His great mercy, He has given us new birth 

into a living hope through the resurrection 

of Jesus Christ from the dead."

~ 1 Peter 1:3

"Jesus said unto her,

I am the resurrection, and the life:

he that believeth in Me,

though he were dead, yet shall he live."

~ John 11:25

🌹🌼Hallmark's MARCH 2024 Movie TV Schedule is Here!🌼🌹 #SpringIntoLove SEE DETAILS:

Hallmark's March Movie line-up is coming soon with all-new romantic comedies and an all-new mystery, too! More may be added to the schedule, so stay tuned.

See what's airing this March 2024 on the Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries...

See all the movie details...

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Hallmark Channel:

Shifting Gears

Premiere Date: Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 8/7c

Starring: Tyler Hynes, Katherine Barrell

Storyline: After female mechanic Jess reluctantly agrees to participate in a car restoration show, she is shocked to learn that her ex-boyfriend, Luke, is her main competitor. Will sparks reignite?


MOVIE REVIEWS:

🌼 Shifting Gears is clean, and that's about all I have to say. (I mainly just watched this to support the #POstables community since this was Crystal's 1st time directing.). -Maria

🌼 Shifting Gears - i really wanted to like it but it was ok, at best. The plot wasn't my cup of tea. Katherine and Tyler are both charming and cute but i don't think that they look good together ( i think they would play perfect brother and sister duo but i didn't see any romantic chemistry between them). Still, a nice one time watch. ~Anonymous

🌼 Shifting Gears is family friendly but that's about all it is! Not much chemistry between Kathrine and Tyler. Story line was really weak. It's a one timer for me! So disappointed! ~Joyce in Carolina

🌼 Shifting Gears was cute. We enjoyed it. ~Joan

🌼 Shifting Gears was cute but only a one time watch for us. We did like it but not enough to watch it again. ~Joan:-)
🌼 Shifting Gears is family family about Motor City mechanic Jessica reluctantly agreed to participate in in a car restoration show & is shocked to learn her ex-boyfriend named Luke Childs is her main competitor. Jessie manages to save her family business; Auto Shop Repairs. Jess wins a competition for auto body & paint. Jessica & Luke have their own reality show auto repairs & body paint by Wayne ~Anonymous

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An Easter Bloom

Premiere Date: Saturday, March 30, 2024 at 8/7c

Starring: Aimeé Teegarden and Benjamin Hollingsworth

Storyline: A young gardener sets out to save her family farm by entering a floral competition for Easter. She meets a local pastor along the way who helps her restore the hope she lost.

Movie Review:

🌼 An Easter Bloom is another beautiful DaySpring gem!! -Maria

🌼 An Easter Bloom is family friendly and a very good movie. Another great production from Dayspring. I had to ask....I'm really seeing this type of movie on Hallmark! Makes me wonder if GAF is giving Hallmark something to think about!! ~Joyce in Carolina

🌼 An Easter Bloom is really nice. Hallmark’s faith based movies are truly their best. They should do more of these types of movies. Brittany

🌼 An Easter Bloom was such a great movie! It was definitely one I would rewatch every spring, like Easter Under Wraps. It was so nice to hear the talk of faith and God, which we sadly don’t see much of in movies or tv shows these days. My favorite line was when they said “without tests there would be no testimony” and I am a firm believer of that. Many times we go through trials and think “why God? Please get me out of this mess fast” We can’t see it at the time, but it is in those storms that God is teaching us, strengthening us, building our faith, and never leaving our side. I know for my own life now in my 30s, I remember certain situations that were so difficult, but had God not taken me through them I would not have the faith I have today. I loved all of the other actors as well, especially her mom and his mom. I know I have seen both of them in other hallmark movies I just can’t remember which ones. My favorite scene was her talking with her dad in the flowers, Iv seen him in many movies and he’s a great actor. Hope everyone was able to catch this one! ~Paula

🌼 An Easter bloom - Definitely better than Shifting Gears. I probably wasn't in the right mood for this kind of movie and some things i didn't like much but it's a heart-warming, faith-filled romance, so it's 100% worth a watch. ~Anonymous

🌼 An Easter Bloom is family friendly about a young gardener named Amanda Raymond enters Easter floral competition to save her family farm: The Raymond Flower Farm. Along the way, she meets a local pastor named Derrick Matthews who helps to restore her lost hope. Amanda meets Loretta “Lori” Matthew’s who is retired florist who teaches her how to be a florist. Amanda is a flower farmer & florist. Connie gives. Amanda a prize for sunflower selection. Amanda asks her Mom about a wedding venues. People saying wedding arrangements at The Raymond Resident Flower Farm ~Anonymous

🌼 This movie weekend was a mixed bag for me. For some reason, "An Easter Bloom" did nothing for me. I found it boring, from the very beginning and quickly lost interest. It never drew me in. However, I really enjoyed "Writing a Love Song". I agree with Maria. It was seriously fantastic. I liked the storyline, the songs, the banter, the family dynamic, the singing and the overall feel of the movie. It was a sweet movie and a pleasant surprise. :-) ~Joan

🌼 An Easter Bloom – This DaySpring production started off with the familiar Hallmark story of the failing business and a deceased parent. Amanda, portrayed by Aimee Teegarden, has been losing her faith since the passing of her father. Those typical movie tropes (plus, there’s even a scene when Pastor Derrick gently wipes flour off Amanda’s cheek) made the movie seem rather typical; but then more and more faith aspects were sprinkled in and those inspirational moments drew me in more deeply to the story and my interest in these characters.

It was interesting to see Pastor Derrick, portrayed by Ben Hollingsworth, conflicted with overcoming his past, and how Amanda encouraged him to be himself and share his true self and struggles with his congregation. I couldn’t help but notice Ben had a deep southern accent, at times, and other times, not so much. It wasn’t overly distracting, but just something I noticed, especially when he was preaching.

I tried to focus less on the accent and more on the words. Pastor Derrick’s message about joy early on in the movie touched me deeply, “God wants us to be joyful, but that doesn’t mean we have to be happy all of the time. There will be times in our lives of struggles, of loss, but even when there are tears rolling down your cheeks, there can still be joy in your heart.”

Another character I loved was Derrick’s mother, Lori, portrayed by Frances Flanagan. She brought such a graceful, loving, warm feeling to her role. Although, Amanda’s mother was extremely supportive of her daughter, it was sweet to see how much Amanda grew through her confidence and faith as Lori took her under her wings and taught her the skills of floral arranging.

The movie has a happy ending that ends almost too perfectly, but I love a lighthearted, faith-filled, delightful movie that leaves me feeling good inside, so I’m not complaining.

Ben and Aimee are super sweet together; “An Easter Bloom” is a definite keeper for me. ~Net

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Hallmark Movies & Mysteries:

Crimes of Fashion: Killer Clutch

Premiere Date: Friday, March 15, 2024 at 9/8c

Starring: Brooke D'Orsay and Gilles Marini

Storyline: An American psychologist, hired to coach a fashion designer, helps a guarded French detective unravel a list of fashionable suspects after a murder happens backstage of a Paris fashion show.


MOVIE REVIEWS:

🔎👠 Crime of Fashion: NOT FAMILY FRIENDLY!!!! We watched based on Anonymous’ review and it was uncomfortable to see all the strange fashion things. Very strange!! There was a moment early on where two men air kissed as they do in France. Then, just over an hour mark there is mention of the deceased man preferring men. This was very disturbing and upsetting! We NEVER watch a movie unless before knowledge of its cleanliness. I hate we made the mistake of trusting one person’s review and not waiting until more posted. -Anonymous1

🔎👠 Definitely, not family-friendly!!! ~Anonymous

🔎👠 I’m just tired of want to be crime solvers taking chances that most sane people don’t. I’ve said before, if you want to be a crime solver, get qualified. The end of this one could have easily gone the other way. I also agree no where close to family friendly. Looks like I can cross off Hallmarks new direction with so called mystery movies. ~Anonymous

🔎👠 "Killer Clutch" – we hear about, but don't see, a same-sex attraction around halfway through. Aside from that, I just didn't enjoy the mystery all that much. Even though Brooke D'Orsay is talented and lovely ("How to Fall in Love" is way up on my favorites list!), it just didn't deliver the same sprinkles of light-hearted quirk or fun that I think made past "cozy" series such a delightful watch. ~Alicia

🔎👠 Crimes of Fashion Review:

I wasn't too sure about this one before I watched. I try to stay away from anything "fashion." Normally immodest and worldly. And I did see some of that in this film. It did feature a gay man unfortunately, and I thought the cast was weak. Brooke of course is a great actress , but lacked in supporting cast. I did like that the detective saw value in her and appreciated her help. I love those kind of detectives. And I knew who the killer was in the very beginning. The beginning flash foward scene gave it away.... But Brooke deserves a medal for that rat on her shoulder scene!!!

Anybody here watch I Love Lucy??Some of the fashion dresses kinda reminded me of the Paris episode when Lucy and Ethel want that Jacque Marcell dress and Ricky and Fred make dresses out of potato sacks and horse feeder bags. 😂😂😂 ~Abigail

🔎👠 Crime of Fashion: We found this movie to be incredibly boring so had it on in the background as we were doing other things. I did hear part way through that a guy couldn't have had a romantic relationship with a girl who "committed suicide" because he preferred men. Between homosexuality being mentioned and the fact that were not enjoying the movie, we turned it off. I'm not sure if there were any other comments or physical homosexual scenes in the movie. ~Karen

🔎👠 Hallmark’s “Crimes of Fashion: Killer Clutch” is not family friendly. First, each murder victim is graphically shown lying dead in a pool of blood. Second, two of the male characters are referenced as having preference for homosexual behavior, which apparently is commonplace in the world of high fashion. Although I thought the concept of a fashion psychologist was a bit far-fetched, Brooke D’Orsay did a decent job in that role. ~MPT

🔎👠 Well, it finally happened, a Hallmark mystery went woke. Halfway through the movie, someone says about the murder victim "He preferred men," then Brooke D'Orsay's character gives a love letter to the man the murder victim loved. They proceed to have a conversation about this gay relationship. My eleven-year-old loves watching the mysteries with me and heard this! At least he couldn't understand half of what the guy said because the French accents in this movie made it almost impossible to follow the dialogue. Overall, this movie was just a dud, even without the gay relationship. And I know that Hallmark mysteries have made all sorts of careers that can apparently be used to solve crimes, but a fashion psychologist? Seriously? And apparently she has clients who need to "manage their stress during fashion week"? The entire premise was ridiculous. And why did she stay to try to solve the crime when her friend was being released anyway? Don't waste your time with this one! ~melnewlife

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Hopefully, we'll find something to love in March! 

I think the Easter movie looks especially cute with all the gorgeous flowers, and I'm curious to see how the Easter holiday will be recognized.

Also, there aren't as many movies announced for March, thus far, but Hallmark may add more to the schedule. Hallmark has been known NOT to show as many movies in March, which I think may be due to all of the March Madness basketball coverage.

Please share your thoughts in the comments below.

Happy movie watching, 

Net