Brennan Elliott’s Heartfelt Thank You to Lacey Chabert and Fans for Choosing "His & Hers" as Favorite Rom-Com

Congratulations, Lacey Chabert and Brennan Elliott!

On Wednesday, August 6th, I had the joy of revealing the winners of the It's a Wonderful Movie Awards for Favorite 2024 Romantic Comedy, Mystery, Faith-Based film, & Christmas.

To the delight of myself and so many fans, His & Hers took top honors as the #1 voted favorite romantic-comedy of 2024.

To celebrate, I shared a special reel on X and Instagram, that highlighted the past 15 years worth of past winners and the newest champion.

Not long after, I received the sweetest response in my direct messages from Brennan Elliott saying, "THANK YOU so much Lacey and I are beaming!!"

I, of course, was elated by Brennan's words and so glad this news brought joy to them both.

Yesterday, Brennan shared the wonderful news on Instagram, posting a photo of himself with Lacey along with a heartfelt message thanking viewers for choosing "His & Hers" as their favorite movie.

Brennan also spoke movingly about how much this recognition means to him during a difficult season of loss, and he honored the special friendship he shares with Lacey.

I wanted to be sure to share that touching post and message here for anyone who might have missed it...

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Brennan Elliott's message:
"To say that @thereallacey and I are very humbled and grateful that our movie #hisandhers @hallmarkchannel was voted by all you wonderful fans as your favorite @hallmarkchannel movie of #2024 would be an understatement! Thank you all for supporting the movie and all our 10 movies together! I have been so blessed to be able to share the screen with her on 10 movies and love her as a scene partner and creative collaborator, but what you all do not see is how she is off screen. @thereallacey is one of my #bestfriends in the whole world and a beautiful human being who has been there for me through thick and thin. Especially the last number of years through this dark time of #cami being sick with cancer and her passing. This last year especially has been the hardest for the kids and I and I have a number of friends who have been there for me and help love myself and the kids through grief. But this soul sent from heaven @thereallacey is at the top of the list! I love you my friend and appreciate our friendship and to say I can’t wait to do a hundred more movies with you is the truth! But more important than that is I can’t wait to continue our friendship forever. Thank you @thereallacey for being a true friend and helping the kids and I as well as #cami when she was here on this plane through the struggles our family has gone thru. I am here for you and your family forever u know that! If anyone out there can have just 1 friend like I have in @thereallacey u r blessed! 🙏 ❤️"


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I was so touched by Brennan's heartfelt message, I just had to share it here with all of you. It’s easy to see how much love, respect, and gratitude he has for Lacey as a co-star, but more importantly, as a true, lifelong friend. I believe that’s what makes "His & Hers" so special, and why fans embraced it with such warmth. It was made with real heart, on and off the screen.

It was an absolute honor to give Lacey and Brennan this year’s viewer-voted *It’s a Wonderful Movie Award*. They’ve brought so much joy to so many through their 10 films together, and they've shown us all the beauty of friendship, loyalty, and love that lasts through life’s hardest seasons.

I pray for them both... many more beautiful stories ahead!


Here's a look back at 15 years of Favorite TV Rom-Coms - voted here at It's a Wonderful Movie...
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God's Blessings,

Net

New Hallmark DVDs Center on Sports and Romance

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'Tis the season for football, basketball, tennis, and all sorts of sports, and Hallmark has you covered with their new "For the Love of the Game" DVD collection that features all of these sports and more!

Plus, Hallmark has a new 2-DVD romantic comedy collection. 

See details below...


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Hallmark 6-Movie Collection:
*A Winning Team
*Taking a Shot at Love
*Game Set Love
*Love on the Right Course
*Hearts in the Game
*Fourth Down and Love

DVD Release Date: April 8, 2025

Click here for the current price at Amazon

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Hallmark 2-Movie Collection:
*Junebug
*His and Hers

DVD Release Date: April 15, 2025

Click here for the current price at Amazon

*Note: I want to remind you that there is one brief caution in the movie Junebug. See reviews here.


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There are some good movie choices here. I'm a fan of two of the sports movies: Love on the Right Course, starring Ashley Newbrough and Marcus Rosner, and Fourth Down and Love, starring Pascale Hutton and Ryan Paevey.

I also really enjoyed seeing Lacey Chabert and Brennan Elliott together again in the delightful rom-com, His & Hers.

If you'd like to check out more DVD's coming out in 2025, click here!

Happy movie-watching!

Net

Plan Your Weekend With Two Special TV Reunions - SEE HERE:

Happy first full weekend of September, everyone!

Whether you love a movie set in the country or the city, the new movies this weekend have you covered.

Both of these new premieres also have two special TV reunions...

Well-known actors Faith Ford and Ted McGinley, who starred together in the TV sitcom series Hope and Faith and two Hallmark movies, The Bridge Part 1 & 2, will once again portray husband and wife in this all-new movie premiere on Great American Family, The Engagement Plan.

From All of My Heart to Crossword Mysteries and more, Lacey Chabert and Brennan Elliott star this weekend in their 10th movie together, the first 2024 Fall Into Love Hallmark Channel movie, His & Hers!

See details on these movies and more below...


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Saturday, September 7, 2024:

The Engagement Plan

Storyline: In The Engagement Plan, Wade (Schumacher) has a plan for everything! Wade’s plan to propose to his girlfriend, Kayla (Pollini) may be the crowning achievement of plans. With a 3-carat diamond ring in tow and reservations booked at the Waldorf for his parents, Dash and Margot, (LaRue, Nelson) and Kayla’s parents, Ed and Mama Marilyn (McGinley, Ford), Wade marvels at the absolute perfection of his engagement plan. Until his plan hits a dead end on a dirt road, a country road. Kayla changes the plan to have Wade meet at her family’s farm to help her mom and dad, whose cow is expecting a calf any day. Dressed in business best, Wade – a fish out of water – has an unexpected – and definitely an unplanned encounter with a family who is not convinced he is right for Kayla. Then Wade meets her ex-boyfriend who tries to prove it.

 

The Engagement Plan

Premieres Saturday, September 7, 2024

at 8pm/7c. on Great American Family

Movie Review:

The Engagement Plan – This heartwarming film is family-friendly and filled with faith!

Wade, a financial analyst, thinks he has his whole life figured out according to his plan, but when he visits his girlfriend Kayla’s family at their farm, he steps out of his comfortable city shoes, and begins to learn in a deeper way the wisdom in the words from Proverbs 16:9, “A man’s heart plans his way, but the LORD directs his steps.”

While Kayla’s parents aren’t sure if Wade is the right man for their daughter to marry, Wade is determined to prove them wrong.

The setting of this film on a family farm near harvest time is such a beautiful backdrop for this story. It was wonderful to see the way Kayla’s family trusted in and leaned on The Lord, in the big and simple things.

Some of the comedy is a bit silly and, perhaps, outlandish at times, but it made me laugh, so I hope it does the same for you. The faith elements to the story far outweigh any of the silly antics.

The entire cast is excellent. I thoroughly enjoyed seeing veteran actors: Eva LaRue, Judd Nelson, Faith Ford, and Ted McGinley portray Wade and Kayla’s parents. Since Faith and Ted have worked together before, on the sitcom “Hope & Faith” and the movies: “Karen Kingsbury’s The Bridge,” Part One and Two, it was plain to see their natural ease with portraying husband and wife. I was also touched by the biblical wisdom they imparted to both Kayla and Wade.

The lead actor, Jack Schumacher, who portrayed Wade, was, in my opinion, the star of the movie. Whether he was humorous or serious, his performances were excellent throughout. My favorite scene of Jack’s was a quiet moment of reflection and rejection where he talks to God as he's looking around the farm and quotes from the 23rd Psalm, “The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want… He maketh me to lie down in green pastures… He restores my soul.” Wade freely admits at a low moment in his life he needs his soul restored.

“The Engagement Plan” is a lighthearted, uplifting, and inspiring movie ideal for all ages. I pray it encourages many to grow and flourish in their faith. ~Net


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Saturday, September 7, 2024:

His and Hers

Storyline: Married couple Dana (Chabert) and Mark (Elliott) are high-powered lawyers at two separate New York City law firms. They soon find themselves on opposing sides of a messy divorce between two reality stars, Sammy and Brett. When both clients are unable to compromise, Dana and Mark are headed for a courtroom showdown that results in tensions infiltrating their otherwise happy household.

His and Hers

Premieres Saturday, September 7, 2024

at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel

If you love Lacey Chabert and Stephanie Bennett's fashions seen in "His and Hers," you can find them at It's a Wonderful Lifestyle.



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Programming Notes:

Great American Family:

*In addition to the new premiere Saturday night, classic movies will air both Saturday and Sunday, with a Pure Flix movie marathon on Sunday, September 8th, beginning at noon, EST.

Pure Flix Marathon on Sunday:

Mr Manhattan - 12pm
God's Country Song - 2:15pm
Nothing is Impossible - 4:15pm
Finding Faith - 6:15pm
Divine Influencer - 8:15pm
The Engagement Plan - 10:15pm




Hallmark Channel:

Classic movies airing this weekend include: Moonlight in Vermont, The Magic of Lemon Drops, Valentine Ever After, Retreat to You, Blind Date Book Club, The 27-Hour Day, and As Luck Would Have It.




Hallmark Mystery:

A marathon of Garage Sale Mystery movies airs Saturday and Sunday.

Hallmark Family:

Classic movies airing this weekend include: J.L. Family Ranch: The Wedding Gift, After All These Years, The Memory Book, Love Under the Rainbow, Warming Up to You, All for Love, Anything for Love, and more

UPtv:

UPtv is Serving Up a Romantic Movie Marathon this weekend with these movies: Love is a Piece of Cake, Mixed Baggage, Love in Wolf Creek, The Secret Sauce, Sweet on You, Sweet as Pie, and more!


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I hope you all enjoy the new movies this weekend. Once again, I highly recommend the Pure Flix offering this weekend, "The Engagement Plan," airing on Great American Family. Please see my review above.

I'm also looking forward to seeing "His & Hers" on the Hallmark Channel; I'm hoping it will be another great addition to the Lacey Chabert and Brennan Elliott list of movies!

Have a great weekend, everyone! If you're still experiencing the sizzling Summr heat, I pray you can keep cool. I know some of you have had dangerous triple digits, which is rather miserable. We've had a mix here lately in the Midwest, so it's been nice to get a little taste of Fall. The air conditioner is off today, and I even had a blanket wrapped around my shoulders as I typed some of this weekend post this morning. Autumn is coming... I can feel it easing our way... slowly but surely!

Blessings on your weekend!

Net

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Shining His Light:

Jesus said, “I have come into the world as a light, 

so that no one who believes in Me 

should stay in darkness.”

-- John 12:46

ALL SIX 🍁Fall Into Love🍁 Hallmark Channel Movies Announced + "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" Takes A Holiday - SEE HERE:

*Fall Into Love* is Coming! 🎃🍃🍁

If you're ready for pumpkins, hayrides, campfires, and cozy sweaters, the Hallmark Channel has you covered with SIX all-new "Fall Into Love* movie premieres that will fall from September to mid-October.

Hallmark combined this new movie announcement, which covers two months of new premieres, because the next BIG announcement will be the network's 2024 Christmas Movies for the Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Mystery! We are expecting around 40 or so new holiday movies like last year. Stay tuned for all of the details!

Until then, *click here* to see the SIX New *Fall Into Love* Movies!






"Signed, Sealed, Delivered" Takes A Holiday! 📪✉

POstables, start spreading the news! "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" will have two airings over the Labor Day Holiday Weekend on the Hallmark Channel! Yes, you read that right - the Hallmark Channel!

This is the perfect time to share these movies with family and friends who do not have the Hallmark Mystery channel.

"Signed, Sealed, Delivered: The Vows We Have Made"
Airs: Sunday, September 1, 2024 at 8/7c

"Signed, Sealed, Delivered: A Tale of Three Letters"
Airs: Monday, Labor Day, September 2, 2024 at 9/8c

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Thank you for stopping by It's a Wonderful Movie today for the latest TV movie news. If you'd like to see my weekly post covering this weekend's new TV movie premieres, click here.

Have a Blessed Weekend!

Net

🍁 Hallmark Announces 2024 Fall Into Love Movies 🍁🍃 SEE HERE:

Hallmark Media has announced they will have SIX all-new Fall Into Love movies coming in September and October 2024.

See details below for all 6 NEW movies plus 3 mysteries...


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Hallmark Channel Premieres - at 8/7c:

His and Hers

Premieres: September 7, 2024

Starring: Lacey Chabert and Brennan Elliott

Storyline: Married couple Dana (Chabert) and Mark (Elliott) are high-powered lawyers at two separate New York City law firms. They soon find themselves on opposing sides of a messy divorce between two reality stars, Sammy and Brett. When both clients are unable to compromise, Dana and Mark are headed for a courtroom showdown that results in tensions infiltrating their otherwise happy household.


Movie Reviews:

🍁 His and Hers - As I expected, His and Hers is definitely the best Hallmark non Christmas movie I've seen this year! (hope you were also swooning at those hidden Hallmark related Easter Eggs!). –Maria

🍁 His and Hers Review…

They knew what we wanted and gave it to us!!! Dana and Mark were Brian and Jenny all over again!!

First let me say family friendly, funny and had those aww moments, especially the end, but I not spoil it for you!

This was a treat. When I found out they were going against each other I had my doubts, but the married characters Dana and Mark made it very clear that on this case they were a team. And they were!! And I really appreciated that they both encouraged their clients to stay married if possible.

There were a lot of former movie hints as well. We had the country house with goats in Connecticut scene(All of My Heart), Dana was previously married to a Will Kemp, and the Crossword Mystery hint they did with Dana solving a crossword puzzle, writing in the name Logan. Those could not be a coincidence. So much fun.

Lacey and Brennan have this incredible chemistry whenever they are in a movie together. I loved and really enjoyed watching them again!! ~Abigail

🍁 His and Hers - Abigail, I was going to write a long review for this movie, but you said everything I was going to say and then some! This is a real winner, with the usual great chemistry between Lacey and Brennan, and I got a great kick out of the references to their earlier movies together. So enjoyable from start to finish! ~Mark 25

🍁 His and Hers - Abigail, I decided to reply, to your posting, instead of just posting my review separately. Oh my gosh! I agree with you wholeheartedly! This movie was a treat! I don't understand why several reviews, on IMDB, were not kind. My husband and I really enjoyed 'His & Hers'. We got a kick out of all of the Easter eggs, sprinkled throughout. I chuckled when I saw Lacey's background check. I liked how Brennan said 'He loved her with All of my Heart'. Including Logan as a clue in the crossword puzzle, was priceless. The references to baby goats was cool. And, yes, the ending was so sweet! We too said 'aww' out loud. I thought Lacey and Brennan looked fantastic. Time has been good to both of them. And, I too, thought they had fantastic chemistry. They work as a married couple. Very believable. I have to admit, it has been awhile since I enjoyed two new movies in one weekend. :-) ~Joan

🍁 His & Hers –

My verdict is in!

I’m in total agreement with all of the previous reviewers who expressed how wonderful it was to see Lacey Chabert and Brennan Elliott together again and their natural, easy chemistry on screen.

Lacey and Brennan truly felt like a mature married couple; everything about their story as happily married lawyers, Dana and Mark, seemed plausibly real and authentic.

Since they are lawyers at different firms, they unexpectedly find themselves defending a reality star couple, Tabby and Brett, who are going through a public breakup and divorce. Both Tabby and Brett are both rather annoying and outlandish, but it’s obviously part of their character and celebrity persona.

Like others have mentioned, the little hints and nods Lacey and Brennan include in this story to their previous movies are all so cute and clever. Whoever decided to include those is very creative.

Overall, “His & Hers” is truly a delightful watch! That’s my judgment. ~Net

🍁 His & Hers - Completely agree! Loved it! (And I actually thought Brennan looked better in this movie than he has for awhile -- I'm not sure what it was but he looked maybe younger or healthier??) ~~Jane



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The Heiress and the Handyman

Premieres: September 14, 2024

Starring: Jodie Sweetin and Corey Sevier

Storyline: After losing her fortune, an heiress moves to a rural farm where she mistakes her handsome neighbor for the handyman. To live up to her family's legacy, he helps her compete at the county fair.

Please note: The premiere date shown in the images above is the date "The Heiress and the Handyman" will first premiere on the streaming service, Hallmark Movies Now.

Movie Reviews:

🍁 The Heiress and the Handyman supposidly has a gay person in it. Just in case anyone was curious. -Maria

🍁 I watched The Heiress and the Handyman on HMN, the guy who plays Jodie Sweetin’s assistant does have mannerism of a gay man, but nothing is ever said about it. He appears twice for a total of about 3 minutes, at the beginning & end.

The movie is okay, but the story has been done. Think Harvest Moon, but this movie isn’t nearly as good. It felt cheesy somehow and Jodie’s acting felt stiff, kind of fake. It’s a one time watch for me. ~Allie B

🍁 Heiress & Handyman was really cute. It compares well with UPTV type of movies. The "gay" assistant...nothing was ever said clarifying he was gay. The movie needed more, but was worth a watch for the pig & animal scenes alone. It feels very traditional with hints of Harvest Moon, but not as comedic unfortunately. It's not a bad watch at all & is actually fall themed. I didn't even notice the wig people seem to be obsessing over. –Megan



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Falling Together

Premieres: September 21, 2024

Starring: Ashley Williams and Paul Campbell

Storyline: Natalie (Williams) just relocated to Pittsburgh for work and is eager to become part of her new town. While exploring her surroundings, she comes across the perfect opportunity for involvement and joins the Walk to End Alzheimer's as a volunteer. Meanwhile, at home, her efforts to bring the building residents together as a community have fallen flat, and Mark (Campbell), the prickly super, advises her to leave well enough alone. As the two spend time together while Natalie continues her quest to win over her neighbors, she and Mark become close and a spark begins to grow. But just when it looks like building harmony has been restored, things unexpectedly unravel. Disheartened, Natalie focuses her time and energy on the Walk which just may be the path to healing and happily ever after.

Movie Reviews:

🍁 Review: Falling Together -
Family-friendly? - Yes! -
Recommend? Unfortunately, No -

This is tough and I will probably be in the minority here! The movie has a wonderful message: so much can be done for others if people were less self-centered and instead reached out to others. But a wonderful message does not automatically make a movie a good one.

I have two major problems with this movie. First, Ashley's character, in trying to meet her new neighbors, comes across as an annoying, obnoxious busy-body. I would think somebody with her maturity would know that you need to get to know the people first before you try to help them, but she jumps right in. It is no wonder they are put off by her. (I too would be hesitant to become friends at first with somebody who is that overbearing!) And Paul's character is just so self-centered and grumpy at first, well, these two just totally turned me off from the beginning. While they do come around a bit by the end, for me, it was too late.

And second, so much of the story seemed unrealistic. I think more character development with the neighbors would have helped, but instead we get some of the neighbors either disliking one or more other persons or wanting to be left alone, then we get them liking the other(s) or wanting to be involved, then once again they are disliking the person(s) or wanting not to be involved, and by the end (somehow - it is never shown) everyone is getting along and deciding to help with the Walk to End Alzheimer's. I just can't buy it. And one more thing - a lot of the spoken lines, along with these plot lines, just seemed phony.

So like I said, the movie has a great message - it is just a shame that it wasn't handled in a better way. -Mark25

🍁 Hello Everyone🤗 My job is all consuming, my client is getting closer to the end of his Journey😪🙏

I loved Ashley & Paul in their Christmas movie.
But Alzheimer's is something I know all to well.
My Mom & I went through Every Horrible stage, thankfully my Mom wasn't aware of most of it, she didn't even know Who I was, but would talk about me with Me- that was tough😭

I walked away from my Career job to take care of both my parents, 24/7 for almost 18 years.
So after my Mom passed, the World did not Welcome me back, so my beautiful Church family said- "Honey why not be a Caregiver and Get Paid For It" 😂😂

Ashley & Linda's Characters had me in constant tears most of the movie, but in a Cathartic way❤️
So for me, it hit home.

Its like the "Christmas Bow"
I love Michael Rady💞 but the lead females grandmother- in a flash back, little over an hour into the movie- with Music and the Incredible way it can Trigger a memory- I'm crying now just writing this down...
Those Moments are Priceless and Etched into my Memory(Hopefully Forever)

God Bless You All 🙏🙏
Wherever you live in the Country, Be careful & safe. ~Kathy❤️Texas



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The Real West

Premieres: September 28, 2024

Starring: Kimberley Sustad, Lucas Bryant and James Denton

Storyline: A family vacation to a working Ranch introduces Professor Rebecca to Jake West. Rebecca is a widower chasing tenure and Jake is a handsome cowboy who never settled down.

Movie Reviews:

🍁 The Real West was family friendly except for a statement made by Aaron(Denton) near the end of the movie. He is having a heart to heart talk with Jake(Lucas) about love and the decisions people make when he admits he once lived with a girl for about at year. Chances are young viewers will not even catch that, but just a word of caution.

As for the rest of the movie, I'm not quite sure how I feel about the story as a whole anyway. I don't want to say too much because of spoilers, but the whole concept to me is not good!

Kimberly does an excellent job acting her part. Lucas was ok. Kimberly has a very touching scene with her boys near the end of the movie about their dad that's very moving. ~Joyce in Carolina

🍁 I saw it. I would say it is NOT family friendly. There is a lot of talk about ghost hunting and then letting teenage boyfriend/girlfriend stay in the same cabin together. It was a disappointing movie with only a few funny moments. ~Anonymous

🍁 The Real West was, for me, really disappointing. I agree with Joyce; I also did not care for the concept of the story.

SPOILER: Lucas Bryant’s character, Jake, immediately begins flirting with Rebecca (Kimberley Sustad) when they meet, even though he is already dating (unbeknownst to him) Rebecca’s sister, Cassidy. Although I usually like Lucas Bryant, I had a hard time warming up to his character after this. END OF SPOILER

I was also not a fan of all of the ghost talk from the little boy; although, there was a somewhat sweet, but misguided reason for it in the end.

Based on what anonymous said above about the sleeping arrangements, I made sure to listen carefully when this was mentioned. Thankfully, the dating teenagers, Jasmine and Noah, did not stay in the same cabin. Jasmine stayed in the room with Cassidy, Noah’s aunt.

Overall, I liked the western theme and the country line dancing squeezed in at the end was fun, but this movie is not a keeper for me. ~Net



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Autumn at Apple Hill

*Based on the book by Angie Ellington

Premieres: October 5, 2024

Starring: Erin Cahill and Wes Brown

Storyline: Recently divorced Elise returns to Landover, Maine to manage her grandmother's B&B. She faces a new challenge with a handsome guest, Luke, who wants to open a bistro in town.

Movie Reviews:

🍁 I loved “Autumn at Apple Hill”! The aerial shots were beautiful, the buildings, the strolls they took through town, I loved it all. I think Erin and Wes were great, as well as the supporting actors. I agree with the other commenter, this would be such a good movie to have a part 2 😊 ~Paula

🍁 Oh my gosh, we LOVED 'Autumn at Apple Hill' so much! It was sweet, funny, touching and so enjoyable. Erin and Wes were fantastic together! And, every single one of the supporting actors brought so much to the storyline. In particular, Wes's mother and Erin's co-worker were are favorites. My husband and I had the biggest smiles, on our faces, at the end of the movie. It was that good! Kudos all around. ~Joan

🍁 Autumn at Apple Hill is clean and sooo charming! Felt good to actually look forward to a new Erin Cahill movie for the first time since... 2020, maybe? –Maria

🍁 Autumn at Apple Hill was a delight!!! It was heartwarming and had the perfect blend of pumpkin spice, sweet characters, and humor. Wes and Erin were wonderful together. I can see them making this into a trilogy. I was kind concerned when Halloween was brought up, but they kept it light and it was focused on the family and really sweet. Plus it was family friendly!!

The only problem was I did not have an apple cider and a pumpkin scone while watching it. Hahahaha ;) ~Abigail



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Haunted Wedding

Premieres: October 12, 2024

Starring: Janel Parrish, Dominic Sherwood, Cassandra Potenza

Storyline: Amateur ghost hunters Jane (Parrish) and Brian (Sherwood) are looking forward to their upcoming wedding at a famously haunted inn, until their plans are disrupted by unexpected polter-guest Angelique (Potenza)– a ghost in an 18th century wedding dress, who mistakes Brian for her long dead fiancé.


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Hallmark Mystery premieres at 9pm/8c.

The Cases of Mystery Lane: Death is Listening

Premieres: Premieres: September 13, 2024

Starring: Aimee Garcia and Paul Campbell

Storyline: As Birdie and Alden Case's relationship strengthens, they discover a mutual interest for True Crime. But when their favorite podcaster is found dead, it is up to The Cases to listen to the clues.

Movie Reviews:

🔎 My hubby and I enjoyed 'The Cases of Mystery Lane: Death is listening'. Yes, it can be campy and Paul is a bit over the top at times. But, I like him and Aimee as so cute together. Adorable! They mystery was good. I am not used to Samantha playing against type. And, the end was very surprising! Hope to see where that curveball leads. ~Joan

🔎 I watched “The Cases of Mystery Lane” and it was okay. I was able to guess the killer pretty early on, and I enjoyed seeing some familiar faces in this movie. Like I mentioned before, Alden and Birdie don’t really have much chemistry, they seemed more like old college friends to me than husband and wife. I think it would have been better to have them be just that, and show them fall in love over time, because they have no chemistry and them being a married couple just wasn’t believable for me. I did appreciate that she finally came clean about her poker playing. One thing I did like about the movie was that they now are private investigators so they were asked by the police to help, so they weren’t just being annoying/pushy and interfering with a police investigation. And I’m not sure if there are any in the process of being made, but there was a little cliffhanger at the end setting up for another movie. All in all, not my favorite series but not the worst. ~Paula



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A Sprinkle of Deceit: A Hannah Swensen Mystery

Premieres: October 4, 2024

Starring: Alison Sweeney, Victor Webster, Barbara Niven, Tess Atkins, and Lisa Durupt

Storyline: Hannah (Sweeney) caters Lonnie’s (Daylin Willis, Betty’s Bad Luck in Love) high school reunion, which is disrupted by a fight between his old friend Darcy (Brittany Mitchell, CrimeTime: Freefall) and her boyfriend. Lonnie makes sure she gets home from the reunion safely, but the next morning she is found dead and Lonnie is implicated in her murder. As Hannah works with Chad (Webster) to prove his innocence, she finds herself in the crosshairs of Darcy’s killer. Meanwhile, Delores (Niven) finds herself unexpectedly whisked into the world of acting while also working the case in the way only she can.

Movie Reviews:

🔎 We watched the newest 'Hannah Swensen' movie last night. It was just okay. I figured out the killer fairly early on. I don't feel Victor and Alison have chemistry. I missed Norman. And, I really dislike Barbara Nevin's character. Her over the top acting borders on campy. I liked her so much better in the 'Murder She Baked' series. I will get caught up on the other new movies over the next few days. ~Joan

🔎 The town looked like Eden Lake and cast dressed as if in a colder climate. The acting seemed forced and not polished as in Teagarden. And really another murder, solving group. Been there. Thought the format would be fresh and different. I guess this formula works for ratings. Disappointed. Teagarden is much better. ~Rosebud

🔎 Hannah Swensen Mystery: A Sprinkle of Deceit review…

This one was ok. Family friendly. I solved the mystery pretty fast. I agree with Joan. I miss Norman who was a cheerful gentleman who was always an encouragement and a helping hand to Hannah. I’m not a fan of Chad with Hannah, if I’m honest.. he kinda bores me. Sorry for being a negative Nancy, here’s the positive side. I thought this was Michelle’s best film and I enjoyed seeing the sheriff supporting Hannah being helpful. And I was glad to see more of Andrea.

I really miss the old Murder She Baked films though. They were always cheerful, started with that happy music and her mom was more in the background. ~Abigail

🔎 Oh Abigail I so agree with your Hannah Swensen Mystery: A Sprinkle of Deceit review. I couldn't even make it through the whole movie! Had to turn it. I just couldn't take how silly they have let Deloris' character become. I have had a really hard time with this series anyway. It's just not the same. Like you, I miss even the happy music and seeing more of Hannah like in The Murder She Baked series. Miss Mike too! No chemistry between Alison and Victor. ~Joyce in Carolina

🔎 Hi everyone! So I finally was able to watch the new Hannah Swenson mystery and I agree with Abigail and Joyce, no chemistry between Allison and Victor. I may have missed it, but do we know why Mike and Norman were taken off the series? She had chemistry with both of them so, such natural chemistry with Norman. And I agree, Dolores’ character was funny in the beginning movies but now it’s just too much. But I will still support because it is family friendly, even if it’s not as “cozy” as I remember. ~Paula



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Curious Caterer: Forbidden Fruit

Premieres: October 11, 2024

Starring: Nikki DeLoach and Andrew Walker

Storyline: Goldy Berry caters a VIP concert and goes on a date with Tom.

Movie Reviews:

🔎 Curious Caterer: Forbidden Fruit was an enjoyable mystery, at least until the end. Andrew and Nikki were great together, as these two always are. I enjoyed the mystery, which unlike others is not an easy one to solve, until the resolution, which I thought was rushed and got a little silly (like the singing?!). Anyway, it is a worthwhile watch, even if it's just to watch these two pros in action together. ~Mark25

🔎 The Curious Caterer Mystery: Forbidden Fruit Review

As usual, this series what again great! What a fantastic cast! Tom and Goldie are so great together. I don’t want to give too much away but it was family friendly and a lot of fun. The whole done it part was pretty good too!

I did love that scene when the young detective Mason is trying to give Tom dating advice. So funny! And Tom and his obliviousness about Goldie’s hair is so funny as well!

Another 5 stars!!! ~Abigail



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