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Monday, July 1, 2024

🌟 Christmas In July Is Coming To The Cowboy Way Channel 🌟 SEE HERE:




The Cowboy Way Channel tips its hat to *Christmas in July* with special airings of Christmas movies every Sunday in July!


Christmas Movie Schedule:

Sunday, July 7, 2024:

6p Christmas in the Smokies

8p Christmas in the Pines


Sunday, July 14, 2024:

6p Christmas in the Wilds

8p Christmas on the Range


Sunday, July 21, 2024:

6p Christmas in Wolf Creek

8p Christmas in the Rockies


Sunday, July 28, 2024:

6p Christmas on the Coast

8p Christmas in the Smokies




Movie details via Imagicomm Entertainment:


Christmas in the Pines

Ariel, a young up-and-coming writer, has something special in mind for Christmas this year. Instead of focusing on shopping lists and retail gifts, she's determined to bring back the true meaning of the holiday, family. Just as she's about to fulfill her dream of buying an idyllic cottage for her family, Ariel discovers the mysterious owner accepted two identical offers. Her competition, handsome architect Mark, has no intention of letting the cottage go. With neither backing away from the sale, it's determined the first person to leave the property forfeits. As two strangers become unexpected roommates, they're both willing to do whatever it takes to win. They each call in their families to come and help drive the other person out, but it quickly becomes apparent to all that Ariel and Mark may have more in common than meets the eye. With Christmas Day fast approaching, they both discover that their cozy holiday getaway isn't the only thing that makes their heart skip a beat.




Christmas in the Rockies

After her father is hurt in a logging accident, Katie Jolly must pass up on her dream of joining a prestigious law firm in New York City to remain at home, in the Rockies, to help her father make a speedy recovery. However, when Katie discovers her father's business is in jeopardy and this will be the first Christmas without a Jolly family member competing in the Homewood Lumberjack Competition, she finds a way to solve both problems. To honor her family and win the prize money to save her father's company, she enlists her best friend and her grandfather to train her for the lumberjack competition. After meeting Harrison Brock, the EMT who saved her father's life, a romance sparks just in time for Christmas, and Katie discovers that her hometown roots and inner abilities may be stronger than she first believed.



Christmas in the Smokies

Clinging to the only life she's ever known, a headstrong woman (along with her loving parents) finds herself on the verge of losing her family's berry farm in the heart of the Smoky Mountains to an impending retail expansion. Over one eventful holiday season, she tries every avenue possible to save the farm. But, when the local town leaders notify her that they will have to seize the property after the holidays, her last hope to unite the town and throw a Christmas concert on the farm headlined by her former love, a ne'er Smoky do well country music superstar. As the day of the concert approaches, they all must learn the value of family, faith and community before time runs out.




Christmas in the Wilds

New couple Buck and Jessica are weeks away from their first Christmas together in the rugged Rocky Mountains when an avalanche hits. Duty calls for Buck, a forest ranger, but before he heads deep into the wilderness, they promise that nothing will get in the way of their holiday plans. As Christmas approaches, a terrible blizzard ruins any chance of Buck getting his plane in the air and back to Jessica. Determined to stay true to their word, they each decide to head out into the snow-capped forest by land to meet at a cozy little cabin. But their journeys through the untamed woods quickly turn into a battle for survival. Along each step of the way, unexpected obstacles emerge, and new dangers unfold as the wild takes them on a thrilling ride that tests their limits and the lengths they will go for their love.




Christmas in Wolf Creek

With just days until Christmas, Sam has her hands full. Between managing her animal refuge center and directing the town's annual play, she has little time for her new boyfriend, Austin. With their relationship up in the air, Austin faces a tough decision: Move to Wolf Creek for Sam and lose his job-or stay in his hometown and lose the girl he loves. But when Cupid-the reindeer and star of the show-goes missing, Sam and Austin set out to find him. Now, with the fate of the play and their relationship hanging in the balance, they must work together if they want to save Christmas for the entire town and each other.




Christmas on the Coast

Hard-hearted New York novelist Dru Cassadine...known for her romance stories (even though she is anti-love and anti-Christmas)...is desperate to get her mojo back after a string of flops (and a not-so-subtle threat by her publisher that he'll drop her if she has another failure). She decides that a change of scenery might get her creative juices flowing and heads south for the winter, landing in a place known as Harbor Pointe, SC. She doesn't quite get what she came for. She gets much more.



Christmas on the Range

In this timeless holiday classic, Kendall Riley is desperately trying to keep her small ranch afloat against a larger ranch who wants her land. Using an organic style of farming, Kendall has risked it all to save her father's ranch. As Christmas approaches, a competitor scatters her herd sabotaging her chances for success. Facing certain ruin she receives help from an unlikely person... the rival's son.


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Friday, October 15, 2021

Where to Watch & Stream "Christmas in the Rockies" & More Movies this Christmas!




I recently received this information below via Imagicomm Entertainment on where their Christmas movies can be seen this holiday season, and I wanted to pass the details on to you! Some of the titles below are also newly available on DVD... see more on that below.

Imagicomm Entertainment Christmas Movies:

Christmas in the Rockies: After her father is hurt in a timber accident, Katie Jolly (Kimberly-Sue Murray – Crimson Peak, My Perfect Romance) must enter a lumberjack competition to save her family’s business. But when the paramedic (Stephen Huszar – The Flash, Supernatural) who saved her dad’s life also joins the contest, a romance sparks just in time for Christmas.

Available on Fox Nation. Available for DVD purchase at Amazon and Walmart; and on Digital HD on Vudu, iNDEMAND, DirecTV, Dish, iTunes and Christian Cinema. (Plus, Christmas in the Rockies will also premiere on UPtv this Christmas!)





Christmas on the Range: Kendall (Erin Cahill – Saving Grace, Last Vermont Christmas) has just one holiday wish: to keep the family ranch solvent, even though a callous neighbor (A Martinez – Longmire, Santa Barbara) wants her land. When a stampede threatens to wipe out everything she’s worked for, her rival’s son (Nicholas Gonzalez – The Good Doctor, How to Get Away with Murder) offers help… And maybe more. But can he be trusted?

Available on Fox Nation and Vudu.





Christmas on the Coast: New York romance novelist Dru Cassadine (Julie Ann Emery – Fargo, Major Crime) is desperate after a string of flops. With her publisher about to drop her, she has just weeks to turn out a bestseller. To spark her creativity, Dru retreats to her coastal hometown for the holidays. When handsome local widower Brysen Flynn (Burgess Jenkins – Parenthood, The Division) enters her life, raw fiction turns to real romance on the Southern shore… with an unexpected twist no one saw coming.

Available on Fox Nation and IMDb TV.





Christmas in the Smokies: Clinging to the only life she’s ever known, Shelby (Sarah Lancaster – The Judge, Chuck), a headstrong woman, along with her loving parents, finds herself on the verge of losing her family’s berry farm in the heart of the Smoky Mountains. When a former love (Alan Powell – Nashville, Quantico) returns to town to reconnect with the hometown values and the love he left behind, Shelby finds herself caught between his affections and her devotion to the family farm.

Available on DVD at Amazon and on Fox Nation and IMDb TV.






Christmas in the Pines: As Ariel (Jillian Murray – Code Black, Prescription for Love), an up-and-coming magazine writer, and Mark (Dean Geyer – Glee, Terra Nova), a successful architect, battle over ownership of an idyllic Christmas cottage, they soon discover that their cozy holiday getaway may not be the only thing they love.

Available for DVD purchase at Amazon and Walmart; and on Digital HD on Vudu, iNDEMAND, DirecTV, Dish, iTunes and Christian Cinema.





Christmas in the Wilds: Separated by a blizzard, new couple Buck (Victor Zinck, Jr. – Motive, The 100) and Jessica (Kaitlyn Leeb – Shadowhunters, Degrassi) take on the uncharted wilderness in hopes of reuniting for their first Christmas together. But as their adventure becomes a battle for survival, they realize how far they’re willing to go for love.

Available for DVD purchase at Amazon and Walmart; and on Digital HD on Vudu, iNDEMAND, DirecTV, Dish, iTunes and Christian Cinema.





I want to say a special thank you to my friend, Tina, at Imagicomm Entertainment, for providing this information. Stay tuned for more details on these Christmas movies!

Besides streaming, you can also find these movies on DVD:




Blessings! Net


Monday, November 26, 2018

CONGRATULATIONS to the "CHRISTMAS ON THE COAST" DVD WINNERS!


Today I am excited to share...
the Winners of the


The two winners are:

Joyce C. from North Carolina

and

Diane K. from Florida

Congratulations, Joyce and Diane! Thank you, both, for entering by being a follower of the It's a Wonderful Movie newsletter!

Both of these ladies have been contacted and claimed their prize. I am so delighted for them both, and I hope they enjoy their DVD this Christmas season and many to come!

"Christmas on the Coast," an INSP film, is also available to purchase on DVD. (Available at Amazon - click here for details.)

You can also see "Christmas on the Coast" throughout this Holiday Season on INSP and UP! See times in the Christmas TV Schedule.

Thank you to all who entered this contest. I appreciate each and every one of you who visits It's a Wonderful Movie, and I thank you for being part of this dear family who loves Christmas!

Blessings to You All!!!  Net

Merry Christmas, Everyone!!!
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Wednesday, November 21, 2018

HAVE A BLESSED, HAPPY THANKSGIVING! (Enjoy a full plate of Christmas Movies!)


May this Thanksgiving Day
warm Your Hearts and Homes
with Joy and Gladness!

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As I reflect this Thanksgiving... I am beyond grateful for my Faith in the Lord and the overwhelming Love He has for all of His children. I'm also most thankful for my loving, Precious Family, because they are the World to me - each and every one! I love them with all my heart! Words truly cannot express the depth of how much I am grateful for their love in return and genuine friendship. My family means everything to me, and I am truly blessed!

I also want to say Thank You to ALL my "It's a Wonderful Movie" Family and Friends for sharing here - your witty reviews, your sentimental favorites, and also, your Heart! On this Thanksgiving Day, I am saying a Prayer of Thanksgiving for each and every one of You! As I gather around the Thanksgiving table with my dear Family, I'll be thinking of You, as well.

It is such a joy each day to hear from so many of you! May this season bring you great happiness! Below you will find a list of new movies airing throughout the rest of Thanksgiving week and weekend! Hallmark's Thanksgiving Movies continue to fill you up - with 5 more Nights of New Christmas Movies!

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To add to the merriment, Lifetime, ION, and INSP will join Hallmark with new Christmas movie premieres! You can also find all sorts of past Christmas movies & cartoon favorites in the Christmas TV Schedule!

I pray you enjoy a warm holiday season...
lighting the path to Christmas!


NEW CHRISTMAS MOVIES AIRING THANKSGIVING WEEK:


Wednesday, November 21, 2018:


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Storyline via Hallmark: Samantha Murphy’s beloved grandmother plots from beyond the grave to bring the family together for one more hometown Christmas, during which everyone is reminded of the importance of family, love and second chances. When Samantha’s boyfriend, Simon, proposes marriage and she accepts in front of her entire family... click here to read more...

See the Premiere of Reunited at Christmas
Wednesday, November 21, 2018
at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel



More... Wednesday, November 21, 2018:


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Storyline via Lifetime: With the holiday season in full swing, Jen Taylor (Tia Mowry-Hardict) is about to score a big promotion at the San Francisco ad agency where she works. But her life is unexpectedly turned upside down when she inherits a cozy inn in Alaska from her aunt. When she goes to inspect the property and meets handsome town attorney Steve Anderson (Rob Mayes), she’s surprised to find that... click here to read more...

See the Premiere of My Christmas Inn
Wednesday, November 21, 2018
at 8pm/7c. on Lifetime



More... Wednesday, November 21, 2018:


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Storyline via Lifetime: Flower shop owner Poppy (Nicky Whelan), enters the annual holiday floral show for a chance to win the grand prize but standing in her way of victory is... click here to read more...

See the Premiere of A Christmas Arrangement
Wednesday, November 21, 2018
at 10pm/9c. on Lifetime



More... Wednesday, November 21, 2018:

Thanksgiving
Happy & Friends Yule Log

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Details via Hallmark: Happy the Cat, Happy the Dog, and adorable adoptable kittens and puppies relax in front of a beautiful roaring fireplace complimented by traditional holiday tunes. Special appearances by Pip Squeak the pig, ducks, bunnies and baby chicks.

Watch the Thanksgiving - Happy & Friends Yule Log
Wednesday, November 21, 2018
beginning at 11pm/10c. on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries



Thursday, November 22, 2018:


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Storyline via Hallmark: Choreographer Katie and skater Jessica are performing in San Senova, when Katie bumps into Alexander unaware he’s Royalty. As sparks between them ignite... click here to read more...

See the Premiere of Christmas at the Palace
Thursday, November 22, 2018
at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel



More... Thursday, November 22, 2018:


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Storyline via Lifetime: It’s Jolie’s (Hilarie Burton) first time going back home to Louisiana since her devastating break up with Foster (Hunter Burke). Seeing him is inevitable as their parents run the town’s annual Christmas Market together, but when she discovers Foster is bringing home a new girlfriend, Jolie cannot bear the thought of going home alone and seeing them together. Her best friend Naomi (Danneel Ackles) suggests... click here to read more...

See the Premiere of The Christmas Contract
Thursday, November 22, 2018
at 8pm/7c. on Lifetime



Friday, November 23, 2018:


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Storyline via Hallmark: Financial advisor Darcy Fitzwilliam returns home from the for the holidays and quickly reconnects with her high school nemesis, Luke Bennett. They spend time together helping Darcy’s mother plan a Christmas charity gala and realize the hasty judgments they made on one another in high school may be incorrect. As they spend more time together, Darcy feels a connection with Luke and begins to suspect... click here to read more...

Friday, November 23, 2018
at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel



More... Friday, November 23, 2018:


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Storyline via Lifetime: It's just weeks before Christmas when Ellie (Bethany Joy Lenz) gets a call to return home to help her father (John Schneider) on the family’s poinsettia farm. The family business is on the line to deliver tens of thousands of plants for the town's annual parade. The problem is - the poinsettias have yet to... click here to read more...

See the Premiere of Poinsettias for Christmas
Friday, November 23, 2018
at 8pm/7c. on Lifetime


More... Friday, November 23, 2018:


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Storyline via Lifetime: Recently separated parents Tracie (Schuyler Fisk) and Rick (David Clayton Rogers), spend every other holiday with their young daughters Harper and Ava. But this Christmas, the girls have only one thing on their wish lists—to spend Christmas with both Mom and Dad at Tracie’s family farmhouse. The temporary reunion will be no walk in the park for Tracie and Rick, but perhaps... click here to read more...

See the Premiere of Every Other Holiday
Friday, November 23, 2018
at 10:03pm/9:03c. on Lifetime



Saturday, November 24, 2018:


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Storyline via Hallmark: Just before Christmas, Lucy returns to her hometown after the passing of her beloved sister. Because of a clause in the will, Lucy stays through the holidays and sees glimpses of her sister’s joyful life that help relieve guilt she harbored over an accident that left her sister with cognitive difficulties. She celebrates the holidays with her uncle, meets her sister’s friends and reunites with her high school love, Peter. When Peter reveals a secret from her sister’s past... click here to read more...

See the Premiere of Christmas Everlasting
Saturday, November 24, 2018
at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel



More... Saturday, November 24, 2018:


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Storyline via Hallmark: With her parents passed, Emma returns home for one last Christmas on Honeysuckle Lane before the family home is sold. While doing an appraisal, antiques dealer Morgan discovers love letters hidden in Emma’s mother’s desk, and they’re signed with initials that aren’t her father’s. In researching the mystery man... click here to read more...

See the Premiere of Christmas on Honeysuckle Lane
Saturday, November 24, 2018
at 9pm/8c. on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries



More... Saturday, November 24, 2018:


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Storyline via Lifetime: Inspired by the Charles Dickens classic "A Christmas Carol," shrewd money manager Alexis Taylor (Toni Braxton) gets the holiday visit of a lifetime. A self-proclaimed workaholic who "humbugs" love, Alexis ends up embracing the spirit of Christmas when... click here to read more...

See the Premiere of Every Day Is Christmas
Saturday, November 24, 2018
at 8pm/7c. on Lifetime



More... Saturday, November 24, 2018:


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Storyline via Lifetime: Soft-spoken Harmony (Kelley Jakle), is used to living in the shadow of her pop star boyfriend, but when he breaks up with her right before the holiday season, she returns to her quaint hometown to discover... click here to read more...

See the Premiere of Christmas Harmony
Saturday, November 24, 2018
at 10pm/9c. on Lifetime



Sunday, November 25, 2018:


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Storyline via Hallmark: As Christmas approaches, a department store worker whose life lacks fulfillment meets her guardian angel, who offers her a chance to change her circumstances by magically transporting her to Christmases past whenever she tries on a new pair of shoes. But just as things begin to look promising... click here to read more...

See the Premiere of A Shoe Addict’s Christmas
Sunday, November 25, 2018
at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel


More... Sunday, November 25, 2018:


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Storyline via INSP: Christmas on the Coast tells the story of tough and cynical New York celebrity novelist Drucinda “Dru” Cassadine (Emery), who is famous for romance stories but is desperate after a string of flops. With her publisher about to drop her, she has just weeks to turn out a best seller. To spark her creativity, Dru retreats to her childhood home on the ocean for the holidays. As the coastal town prepares for Christmas, Dru struggles to write while a flood of emotions come over her. When handsome local widower Brysen Flynn enters her life... click here to read more...

See the INSP Premiere of Christmas on the Coast
Sunday, November 25, 2018
at 8pm/7c. on INSP

*Extra: Click Here to see my Interview with the lead actress in this film, Julie Ann Emery!

*Also, the Two Winners of "The Christmas on the Coast" DVD have been contacted and will be revealed next week!



More... Sunday, November 25, 2018:


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Storyline via Lifetime: Every year, Isabelle (Tatyana Ali) and her high school sweetheart Mike (Cornelius Smith Jr.), rocked their small town’s annual Christmas Eve Pageant with a sweet Christmas duet. But after graduation, Isabelle left to study at Juillard in New York – leaving Mike behind. Years later, when Isabelle returns to her hometown... click here to read more...

See the Premiere of Jingle Belle
Sunday, November 25, 2018
at 8pm/7c. on Lifetime



More... Sunday, November 25, 2018:


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Storyline via Freeform: Kali Hawk (“New Girl”) stars as Jillian, a successful political consultant, confident in her ability to put a spin on anything whose next big project is the upcoming mayoral campaign for her boyfriend, George (Damon Dayoub, Freeform’s “Stitchers”). On the way to meet George’s family for the first time during the holidays, an unusual confrontation with a toy store Santa results in... click here to read more...

See the Premiere of The Truth About Christmas
Sunday, November 25, 2018
at 9pm/8c. on Freeform



More... Sunday, November 25, 2018:


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Storyline via ION: Haley Foster built a big city life in Los Angeles as a top wedding planner at an elite and powerful company run by Ms. Reynolds. When her sister, Angela, insists on getting married Christmas Day on the tree farm in their old hometown of Truxton, Haley is resigned to make her sister’s dreams come true and her parents happy. Returning to her hometown not only brings back fond memories, but also reunites Haley with... click here to read more...

See the Premiere of A Wedding for Christmas
Sunday, November 25, 2018
at 9pm/8c. on ION



More... Sunday, November 25, 2018:


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Storyline via Lifetime: As a kid, Darcy (Caitlin Thompson) had no control over her family’s holidays and thus, has grown up to be a Christmas control freak – so much so that she loses sight of what the holidays actually mean. Suddenly, she finds herself... click here to read more...

See the Premiere of Christmas Perfection
Sunday, November 25, 2018
at 10pm/9c. on Lifetime



*Please Note: I have NOT previewed all of these NEW Christmas Movies above; therefore, please be sure to check ratings before viewing any of these new films with your family.

On this Thanksgiving Day,
let us count our blessings, one by one...

Giving thanks for God's gift of Love
and the Joy we share through Christ the Lord!

God's Blessings to You All, Net

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"Give THANKS to the LORD, for He is good;
His love endures forever."
~Psalms 107:1

Wednesday, November 14, 2018

ONE MORE DAY to POSSIBLY WIN "CHRISTMAS ON THE COAST" on DVD!



Reminder: I am giving away DVDs of the INSP Film "Christmas on the Coast" to TWO of my followers here, at It's a Wonderful Movie!

Today is the last day to enter!

Be sure to sign up for my newsletter at this link, and it's possible you could be a winner of the Christmas movie "Christmas on the Coast," which is premiering this Holiday Season on UPtv and INSP! (More details on the movie - here!)

RULES:

This Giveaway is valid in the United States ONLY and Entrants must be 18+ years of age to enter. If you win, you must have a valid U.S. address to receive this DVD. This giveaway event will run from November 2nd to November 14th! When it is finished, two names will be chosen at random to receive the DVD – “Christmas on the Coast.”

WINNER:

If YOU are the Winner, your first name, initial of your last name, and state will be announced publicly here at It's a Wonderful Movie.

Also, if your name is chosen, you will be e-mailed directly and asked for your full name and address where the DVD will be sent. This information will be kept private and simply used to send your prize to you. If you do not respond within 2 days, I'm sorry, but a replacement winner will have to be chosen.

All the best to everyone who enters!

Be sure to sign up for my newsletter at this link, and it's possible you could be a winner!

Blessings to all who visit here, Net


Friday, November 2, 2018

🎁🎄 CHRISTMAS MOVIE DVD GIVEAWAY 🎄🎁


Today, I’m announcing that *It’s a Wonderful Movie* will be giving away DVDs of the INSP Film, "Christmas on the Coast," to TWO of my followers here!

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As I share this DVD Giveaway of “Christmas on the Coast,” which is coming to INSP on November 25th, I want to thank them for the wonderful promotional items they have sent to me (pictured above), including: a cool film canister with the "Christmas on the Coast" DVD, a beautiful, soft, cozy blanket in a lovely shade of ivory, delicious movie snacks, and more! Thank you all so much!


"Christmas on the Coast" DVD


So... now, as I host this giveaway, you might win this DVD of "Christmas on the Coast" and add it to your collection too! See details on how to enter below!


"Christmas on the Coast" DVD:

"Christmas on the Coast" (which is available to everyone to bring home on DVD, November 6th) stars Julie Ann Emery (Pictures of Hollis Woods, Hallmark Hall of Fame), Bonnie Bedalia (A Joyous Christmas), Burgess Jenkins (Hearts of Christmas), and Clarence Gilyard Jr. (Walker, Texas Ranger).


"Christmas on the Coast" Storyline:

"After a series of flops, New York romance novelist Dru Cassadine gets an ultimatum from her publisher: deliver a bestseller or be dropped. So Dru heads home to a quaint southern town to see friends and family she would rather avoid at Christmas, a holiday she disdains, hoping for inspiration. She doesn't quite get what she came for...she gets much more."

*"Christmas on the Coast" is a Dove Family Approved Film.


© 2018 Christmas On The Coast.


HOW TO ENTER GIVEAWAY:

To enter - all you have to do is sign up for the "It's a Wonderful Movie" E-mail Newsletter - (here).

Two winners, ultimately, will be chosen! It could be You – or a friend! Be sure to share this news!


RULES:

This Giveaway is valid in the United States ONLY and Entrants must be 18+ years of age to enter. If you win, you must have a valid U.S. address to receive this DVD. This giveaway event will run from November 2nd to November 14th! When it is finished, two names will be chosen at random to receive the DVD – “Christmas on the Coast.”


WINNER:

If you are the winner, your first name, initial of your last name, and state will be announced publicly here at It's a Wonderful Movie.

Also, if your name is chosen, you will be e-mailed directly and asked for your full name and address where the DVD will be sent. This information will be kept private and simply used to send your prize to you. If you do not respond within 2 days, I'm sorry, but a replacement winner will have to be chosen.

All the best to everyone who enters!


Be sure to sign up for my newsletter at this link, and it's possible you could be a winner!

Blessings to all who visit here, Net


"Christmas on the Coast" images via: INSP, Christmas on the Coast


Wednesday, October 17, 2018

CHRISTMAS MOVIE INTERVIEW: JULIE ANN EMERY from INSP FILM's CHRISTMAS ON THE COAST! (Behind the Scenes, Co-stars, Riding a Bike in Heels, and More!)


Today I am delighted to share with all of you- my latest interview with an actress who has a leading role in an upcoming Christmas movie on INSP and UP! The film is "Christmas on the Coast" starring Julie Ann Emery.

© 2018 Christmas On The Coast.

"Christmas on the Coast" is set to premiere on INSP, Sunday November 25, 2018, Thanksgiving weekend and UPtv, November 18, 2018. Prior to this premiere, Julie Ann Emery gives us an enthusiastic, insightful look into the incredible filming process in my interview with her below!

Among other things, Julie and I discuss what it was like to film in the beautiful state of Georgia with her wonderful co-stars. By the way, I think you'll recognize a few of them from previous TV shows and movies, including Burgess Jenkins, from the UP Holiday Movie with Candace Cameron Bure, “The Heart of Christmas”, Bonnie Bedelia, who portrayed Joy in the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries heartwarming holiday movie “A Joyous Christmas”, and Clarence Gilyard Jr., of the popular television series "Walker, Texas Ranger."

It was such a delight to have this opportunity to talk about the movie "Christmas on the Coast" and about the joys of the Christmas season, with Julie, who Hallmark movie fans will recall from her Hallmark Hall of Fame film, "Pictures of Hollis Woods." (She portrayed the foster mother, who eventually adopts Hollis in the end.) Much like that film, "Christmas on the Coast" is another touching holiday movie that is sure to pull at our heartstrings!

I hope you will enjoy our interview *chat* below...

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Interview


Actress Julie Ann Emery


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© 2018 Christmas On The Coast.

Net, It's a Wonderful Movie: Welcome, Julie, to “It’s a Wonderful Movie,” where we chat about family friendly movies on TV! Please share with us the basic story behind “Christmas on the Coast.”

Julie Ann Emery: Christmas on the Coast is about a wildly successful romance novelist, Drucinda Cassadine, who finds herself with writers block, and is not so very successful at the moment. She is encouraged to go back to her hometown, Harbor Pointe (in South Carolina), for the holidays to see if inspiration will strike.

What begins as an effort to overcome her writer's block, ends up being a dive into her past, self-exploration, and...she meets a guy, who is dreamy and pretty great.

Net, It's a Wonderful Movie: Ooh, that definitely sounds intriguing!


© 2018 Christmas On The Coast.


Net, It's a Wonderful Movie: What is your character, Drucinda (Dru) Cassadine, like?

Julie Ann Emery: Dru is driven, type A, believes strongly that she has life all figured out (spoiler alert: she doesn't), spends all of her time writing about made up love, and yet is alone in her life. I see Dru as someone who made the image of her dream come true, got caught up in the trappings of it, but in the process she turned her back on who she really is, and on her past. She lost her father at a young age and has spent most of her life running from that pain. Dru seems two-dimensional to me in the beginning of the movie, maybe a little shallow. Her journey into making peace with her past and accepting herself for who she really is, makes her more three dimensional and more ready to find love.


© 2018 Christmas On The Coast.

© 2018 Christmas On The Coast.


Net, It's a Wonderful Movie: Where was “Christmas on the Coast” filmed? Which do you prefer, a white Christmas or a warm Christmas?

Julie Ann Emery: We filmed on beautiful St Simons Island in Georgia. The entire town was incredibly welcoming to us and supportive of the movie, especially Stephanie and Ben whose beautiful home we invaded for weeks on end (it was Dru's Momma's house). It was a beautiful place to be while working.

I think I will always prefer the imagery of a white Christmas with mugs of hot chocolate and blankets to snuggle under while watching our favorite holiday movies. But who would say no to Christmas at the beach??? Life is long and varied. As long as there is love, and togetherness, you can't go wrong at Christmas.

Net, It's a Wonderful Movie: Beautifully said, Julie! Being with those we love is always the best gift!

© 2018 Christmas On The Coast.

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Net, It's a Wonderful Movie: What was it like filming with your co-stars Burgess Jenkins (“The Heart of Christmas”), Bonnie Bedelia (“A Joyous Christmas”), Clarence Gilyard Jr. (Walker, Texas Ranger), and others?

Julie Ann Emery: I've been a big fan of Bonnie Bedelia's work for a long long time, so getting to work opposite her was a thrill. She was already signed on to the movie when I was offered the part, and playing her daughter was a big part of the reason I took the role. Every day in hair and makeup, I would have flashes of her in roles I loved. I loved getting to watch her work.

My dad is a big Walker, Texas Ranger fan, so Clarence Gilyard Jr was always on my TV growing up (I took a picture with him to text to my dad while we were shooting.....like a fan girl). Clarence's take on his character really surprised me, in a delightful way. He brought a dimension to our relationship in the film that was completely unexpected. His work is just lovely and nuanced.

And Burgess Jenkins. Well of course he's hunky (I can see him blushing while he reads this, I like to give him a bit of a hard time), but he's also a wonderful scene partner. We really took the journey of the movie together and I am so grateful that I had someone of Burgess’s temperament and willingness to play opposite. We had great chemistry from day one and that is SUCH a huge plus in a romantic comedy. When the chemistry is right and the actor you are playing opposite is so good, the scenes can't go wrong. I hope Burgess and I will be working together again down the road.

Net, It's a Wonderful Movie: All these characters sound amazing! It's great to hear how well everyone clicked from the start, as that adds an important element to the story, when you can clearly see how at ease the actors feel with one another. When that relationship is genuine, the result is evident on screen.


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Net, It's a Wonderful Movie: Since you are starring in a Christmas movie, what are some of your own favorite Christmas films?

Julie Ann Emery: I actually collect Christmas movies. And when my family does stocking stuffers, I always buy movies for everyone's stockings. My taste is varied. A few of my favorites that are in rotation every single year: White Christmas, It's a Wonderful Life, Elf, Miracle on 34th Street (I prefer the original but the remake isn't bad either), Nightmare Before Christmas, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Love Actually, and The Holiday. My husband's favorite is A Christmas Story so that is always in the mix as well.

If I'm home in the lead up to Christmas, instead of on location, I make massive batches of Christmas cookies for gifts. I bake for 3 or 4 days straight. And while I bake, I watch my favorite Christmas movies and sometimes listen to the commentary on the DVD. On the White Christmas commentary, Rosemary Clooney tells a story about Bing Crosby jumping the fence at the sound stage during a massive group scene to run off and play golf. I think that is hilarious!

Net, It's a Wonderful Movie: Oh, I love movie extras! That is such a fun story! There's nothing quite like Bing Crosby in 'White Christmas' or Jimmy Stewart in 'It's a Wonderful Life!" I'm glad to know, along with a mix of films, you also hold onto and cherish the classics during the Christmas season!


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Net, It's a Wonderful Movie: Looking back on your movie, do you have a favorite scene in “Christmas on the Coast” or memorable filming moment?

Julie Ann Emery: In a fun way, anything to do with riding that bicycle was just funny and delightful. It is harder to ride a bike in heels than you would think (never mind holding a dress over your head). However, I think my favorite scenes were influenced by how we were shooting.

The first day Burgess and I worked together, day one of filming, we ended the day with the scene in his workshop where I discover the paintings and he tells me he doesn't forgive me, he sends me away. It was such a vulnerable scene to shoot so early on, we had to kind of dive in headfirst. But I looked in his eyes and knew that Dru loved Bryson immediately. The scene went very deep emotionally very quickly. And I think it bonded Burgess and me for the rest of the shoot in a way that completely surprised me. It is so hard to do those emotional scenes on day one of filming. Something about diving in like that bonded us pretty intensely.


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Net, It's a Wonderful Movie: What do you hope viewers will take away from watching “Christmas on the Coast” this Christmas season?

Julie Ann Emery: You can move away from home, but home never really leaves you. It is part of you forever.

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Thank you, Julie, for this lovely interview! I am most intrigued now and can't wait see your film!

Over the years of blogging about TV movies, I've come to know so many wonderful people. I am so appreciative to INSP, who was one of the very first networks, several years ago, to reach out to me. Since then, I am always excited to share their latest family-friendly TV movies and various projects! I am most grateful to Melissa and Tara, at INSP, for all your help with putting together this interview! Bless you both!

A warm thank you to Julie Ann Emery- for sharing with us her insights into creating "Christmas on the Coast." I thoroughly enjoyed all your responses, Julie, especially your perspective on this Christmas film taking place in a warmer climate. As you mentioned, "As long as there is love, and togetherness, you can't go wrong at Christmas." That is so true. No matter where we go, the heart of Christmas remains with us, as long as we are gathered with our loved ones!

I wish you well, Julie... in all your acting endeavors. We look forward to seeing "Christmas on the Coast" this holiday season on INSP and UP! Blessings, Net


Watch "Christmas on the Coast"

On UP: Sunday, November 18, 2018 at 7pm/6c.
Encore Showing: Monday, Sunday, November 18, 2018 at 11pm/10c.

On INSP: Sunday, November 25, 2018 at 8pm/7c.
Encore Showing: Monday, December 24, 2018 at 8pm/7c.

Christmas on the Coast is also available on DVD!


images via: INSP, Christmas on the Coast