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Friday, May 2, 2025

Good News for "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" Fans Looking Into The Future




Since the latest "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" movie premiered on the Hallmark Channel, Saturday, April 25th, POstables (devoted fans of the movie series) have been hoping to see a positive sign that the series might have the possibility of future films, and while that has not been announced, we do have a sliver of hope!



First, the Hallmark Channel has finally shared a landscape image of the key art for "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: To The Moon & Back" and some terrific press images I'll share below.

"Signed, Sealed, Delivered: To The Moon & Back" is currently streaming on Hallmark+ and there is another encore air date coming up on the Hallmark Channel on Saturday May 10th at 10pm/9c.


Also, more good news for SSD fans!

"Signed, Sealed, Delivered: To The Moon & Back" is available in a 6 Mystery Collection DVD at Amazon - click here for current price and all of the details.




Press images via Hallmark Media:



Hopefully, there will be more good news to deliver one day!

Until then, we'll simply "trust the timing"!

If you're interested in the DVD, click here to see the Mystery Collection DVD at Amazon. (The collction includes "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: A Tale of Three Letters," "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: To The Moon and Back," and more!)

If you're interested in the complete chronological order of the "Signed, Sealed, Delivered," films, click here for all of the details.


Blessings to you all,
Net


Friday, March 14, 2025

"Signed, Sealed, Delivered" Unfortunate Update... but also a Sliver of Hope!




UPDATE: To see an update on when "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: To The Moon and Back" will premiere on TV, please *CLICK HERE*!


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Recently, I shared with you all my suspicion that the all-new "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" movie titled "To the Moon and Back" could possibly debut in early May. This guess was based on the idea that the new film might be shown after a few airings of "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" on the Hallmark Channel towards the end of April. Additionally, Mother's Day felt like the perfect occasion to debut this film centered around new parents.

Well, yesterday I learned that the initial schedule the Hallmark Channel released for April has been revised and not only have the airings of "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" been removed, but also the movie "Welcome to Christmas," starring Eric Mabius.

So... there goes my theory on the "SSD" premiere, along with the schedule.

What does this mean for us POstables in the U.S. who are eager to see this new movie that surely has both sets of our POstable couples embarking on parenthood while continuing to search for the recipients of lost letters?

Honestly, I don't know.

As I mentioned in my previous post, Good TV in Australia has announced that they will be airing "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: To the Moon and Back" on their network on April 5th.

I also noticed that Good TV is currently airing the first episode of season 12 of When Calls the Heart, which of course began here in the U.S. in January. Based on that and other films the channel has premiered, it appears they usually air movies/shows on their channel in Australia AFTER they premiere here in America.

I'm thinking our delay here in the States must be linked to Eric Mabius' legal issues, and it may be some time before that is resolved, and we'll be able to see the new premiere.

However, I promised a sliver of hope... and on that I will deliver!

When the Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries removed Lori Loughlin's films and her new "Garage Sale Mystery" movie in 2019 during the college admissions case, the network did not air her films on TV until her sentence was over. However, the last "Garage Sale Mystery" was released on DVD on Amazon's website through Via Vision Entertainment. The release date was July 31, 2020.

So... is it possible that "To the Moon and Back" could be released first on DVD, as well, before it airs on Hallmark? At this point, that is anyone's guess. In legal matters and court proceedings, some cases are resolved swiftly, while others can take a considerable amount of time to reach a conclusion.




"Signed, Sealed, Delivered: A Tale of Three Letters" premiered on Hallmark Mystery on July 12, 2024. The DVD is being released from Via Vision Entertainment (Australia) on March 26, 2025. Unfortunately, this DVD is currently sold out / unavailable from Amazon and Walmart. (*click here to check for availability*)

However, Amazon has another pre-order for "A Tale of Three Letters" with a bonus SSD movie, "From Paris With Love." The country of origin for this DVD release is the USA. And while the release date is June 24, 2025, the DVD can be pre-ordered now! (*click here for details*)

Let's keep hoping, POstables, that Hallmark will eventually air "To the Moon and Back" and let's all be sure to keep a look out for it on DVD, as well.



"Trust the timing!"

Blessings to you all,
Net


Saturday, August 3, 2024

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



*Fall Into Love* is Coming! πŸŽƒπŸƒπŸ

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! πŸ“ͺ✉

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


Thursday, July 11, 2024

Special Delivery! Christmas in July + New "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" Movie Premiere - SEE HERE:




It's a very special delivery this Friday night for all fans of "Signed, Sealed, Delivered," with the long-awaited premiere of the next installment in the series, "A Tale of Three Letters."

Plus, Christmas in July continues on Great American Family, the Hallmark Channel, and the Cowboy Way Channel! The Hallmark Channel is premiering "Rescuing Christmas" on Saturday night, which previously premiered on their streamer, Hallmark Movies Now.



Thursday, July 11, 2024 - Friday, July 12, 2024:

"Signed, Sealed, Delivered" Movie Marathon leading up to the new premiere!




Hallmark Mystery Schedule-

Thursday, July 11, 2024:

Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Higher Ground - 3pm
Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Home Again - 5pm
Signed, Sealed, Delivered: The Road Less Traveled - 7pm
Signed, Sealed, Delivered: To The Altar - 9pm

Friday, July 12, 2024:

Signed, Sealed, Delivered: The Vows We Have Made - 7pm
Signed, Sealed, Delivered: A Tale of Three Letters - 9pm *PREMIERE



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Friday, July 12, 2024:




Storyline: The POstables are back identifying the intended recipients of a trio of dead letters, which have a surprising, personal impact on all of them.

Premieres Friday, July 12, 2024
at 9pm/8c. on Hallmark Mystery

*Catch an encore presentation - Sunday, July 14, 2024 at 7pm/6c.



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Saturday, July 13, 2024:




Storyline: Erin is granted three Christmas wishes – with her final wish being that Christmas would just disappear. And to her bewilderment, it does! Can potential suitor Sam help her bring back Christmas?

Premieres Saturday, July 13, 2024
at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel


Movie Reviews:

πŸŽ„ Rescuing Christmas is clean, and so, much, fun!!! Seriously, what was Hallmark thinking shunting this delightful flick to it's streaming service?! I hope they decide to air it like they've done in years past. Everyone deserves to see this! –Maria

πŸŽ„ Review: Rescuing Christmas -
Family-friendly? A couple of d____its, but otherwise, yes -
Recommend? No -

This movie was just too "out there" for me. While it has some fun - and funny - moments, and the message of putting others before yourself certainly is a right-on one, the two adult elves were way too ridiculous and tiresome, and I have a problem when someone talks about finding the "true meaning of Christmas" without referencing Jesus. Rachel and Sam were okay in their roles, but nothing exciting. One to skip. ~Mark 25


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Have you taken the "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" quiz?

Test your knowledge of the series by playing here.

Results will be posted on Friday (July 12th) - click here to see!



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Inspirational Movie Poll

Be sure to get your votes in for the It's a Wonderful Movie Inspirational Movie Poll, which includes: The Blessing Bracelet, Miracle in Bethlehem, PA, Heaven Down Here, A Christmas Blessing, My Christmas Hero, Guiding Emily, Unexpected Grace, and more.

Click here to place your vote!



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Programming Notes:

Classic Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Christmas movies will air throughout the weekend on the Hallmark Channel:

Friday-

TIME FOR THEM TO COME HOME FOR CHRISTMAS - 3pm
THE CHRISTMAS PROMISE - 11pm

Saturday-

TIME FOR HER TO COME HOME FOR CHRISTMAS - 6am

Sunday-

CHRISTMAS ON MY MIND - 12:01am
PROJECT CHRISTMAS WISH -4:01am
A GODWINK CHRISTMAS: SECOND CHANCE, FIRST LOVE - 6am
MS. CHRISTMAS COMES TO TOWN - 8pm
A GLENBROOKE CHRISTMAS - 10pm



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UPDATE:

See Hallmark's TCA News - click here!


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Have a wonderful weekend, everyone!

I'm certainly looking forward to the new "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" movie and more of Christmas in July!!! I can't wait to hear what you all think of the new SSD movie!


Blessings to you all,
Net


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SHINING HIS LIGHT:

"Behold, I tell you a mystery: 
We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed—"
~1 Corinthians 15:51


Monday, July 8, 2024

πŸ“£ Happy "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" Movie Premiere Week! πŸ“« Can You Answer These Trivia Questions About The Series? #POstables ➤➤



Happy Premiere Week, to all of my dear POstable Friends!

In honor of the NEW "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" movie premiering THIS FRIDAY, July 12th, on Hallmark Mystery, I thought we could pass the time by playing a little "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" trivia game—just for fun!

Below are 10 multiple-choice questions; please share your answers in the comment section at the end of this post. (Note: I'll hold and post the responses on Friday.)


UPDATE: The responses of those who participated in this trivia game have been added to the comment section below, and you can find the answers to these questions are at the end of this post.

A special thank you to Maria, Chris, Abigail, Estra, Allie B, Christie, Fotoula B, Rhonda, Nea, Kay, and 3 Anonymous responders for playing!




"Signed, Sealed, Delivered" Trivia:


1. In what city and state is the post office located in "Signed, Sealed, Delivered"?

A.) Miami, Florida
B.) Denver, Colorado
C.) Dallas, Texas
D.) Cleveland, Ohio


2. What Biblical character does Shane portray in "Signed, Sealed, Delivered For Christmas"?

A.) a Shepherd
B.) Mary, the Mother of Jesus
C.) an Angel
D.) a Wise Man


3. What animal does Rita adore?

A.) bears
B.) cats
C.) dogs
D.) owls


4. Who does Oliver go camping with in "Lost Without You"?

A.) his father, Joseph O'Toole
B.) Shane, Rita, and Norman
C.) he brings a dog
D.) he goes alone


5. In "One in a Million," what does Oliver share that he has a sensitivity to?

A.) Kombucha Tea
B.) Rosehip Tea
C.) Yoohoo
D.) Steamboat Americano


6. Where is the Miss Special Delivery Contest held in "The Impossible Dream"?

A.) Washington, D.C.
B.) Chicago
C.) New York City
D.) Los Angeles


7. In "To the Altar," what does Oliver wear that alerts Shane that he will propose marriage?

A.) black bow-tie
B.) cuff-links
C.) pocket square
D.) green tie


8. How do the POstables travel in "The Road Less Traveled"?

A.) RV
B.) Plane
C.) Train
D.) Oliver's car


9. Which scripture helps the POstables find Randilynn Amidon in "The Impossible Dream"?

A.) Matthew 6:21 - “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”
B.) Proverbs 18:10 - "The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous runneth into it and is safe."
C.) Ecclesiastes 4:9 - "Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor."
D.) Song of Solomon 8:6 - Place me like a seal over your heart, like a seal on your arm. For love is as strong as death, its jealousy as enduring as the grave. Love flashes like fire, the brightest kind of flame.


10. What gift does Oliver give Shane in "The Vows They Have Made" on their wedding day?

A.) Book of poetry
B.) Vase
C.) Timepiece necklace
D.) Holy Bible



Have a wonderful week, everyone, as we countdown the days to the new "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" movie premiere!

For more details on the upcoming premiere, "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: A Tale of Three Letters" - click here.

If you need details on the complete chronological order of the "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" movies and series - click here.



Blessings to you all!
Net


ANSWERS:

1. In what city and state is the post office located in "Signed, Sealed, Delivered"?

B.) Denver, Colorado


2. What Biblical character does Shane portray in "Signed, Sealed, Delivered For Christmas"?

C.) an Angel


3. What animal does Rita adore?

D.) owls


4. Who does Oliver go camping with in "Lost Without You"?

A.) his father, Joseph O'Toole


5. In "One in a Million," what does Oliver share that he has a sensitivity to?

B.) Rosehip Tea


6. Where is the Miss Special Delivery Contest held in "The Impossible Dream"?

A.) Washington, D.C.


7. In "To the Altar," what does Oliver wear that alerts Shane that he will propose marriage?

D.) green tie


8. How do the POstables travel in "The Road Less Traveled"?

A.) RV


9. Which scripture helps the POstables find Randilynn Amidon in "The Impossible Dream"?

B.) Proverbs 18:10 - "The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous runneth into it and is safe."


10. What gift does Oliver give Shane in "The Vows They Have Made" on their wedding day?

C.) Timepiece necklace


Sunday, June 2, 2024

“Signed, Sealed, Delivered: A Tale of Three Letters” Coming to Hallmark Mystery in July - SEE HERE:

Good news, POstables!



The all new "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" movie "A Tale of Three Letters" will premiere Friday, July 12, 2024!

I don't often post on Sunday, but I couldn't wait to deliver this news!


Blessings to you all,
Net

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Hallmark Makes "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" Return Official AND #POstables Light Up Social Media With Excitement! πŸ‘‰πŸ‘‰



There is NO Return-to-Sender on this one! Hallmark Mystery took to its Social Media last night to officially announce/deliver the exciting news ALL POstables (Signed, Sealed, Delivered fans) have been waiting for: "#POSTABLES, WE'RE BACK!" I captured the image above as soon as I saw it, and I may have squealed with excitement!

Hallmark shared this wonderful news with the image (above) of the main Signed, Sealed, Delivered cast - Eric Mabius, Crystal Lowe, Kristin Booth, and Geoff Gustafson - from the movie Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Home Again, and I must say, the series truly is returning to its Hallmark home - once again!

The last Signed, Sealed, Delivered film, Signed, Sealed, Delivered: The Vows We Have Made, was released in 2021, so it's been a long hiatus. Will the cast pick up where they left off—immediately after Oliver and Shane were married—or will time have gone by since then? Ironically enough, only time will tell. Certainly, there will be some changes; even the channel SSD premieres on has changed, from Hallmark Movies & Mysteries to Hallmark Mystery!


Fans took to Social Media with the best enthusiastic responses to this news:

That is so exciting!!!! Love these movies!!!! ~melans4

Ohhh my goodness!! One of my favorite shows everrrr ~wildflowerlynn17

Yay! It’s my favorite show! ~caryhayes9

On Cloud 9 from hearing this news!! Thank you to all involved in making this dream a reality!! #POstables. Trust the timing and the time is now!! Woohoo! ~@TomaselloNat

This is great news! Thank you to seeing that fans and making this happen. Can hardly wait! ~@DarleneCoward

Better late than never! This is spectacular news! Best movie series on Hallmark! ~@BethP9999

Seeing all the happy #POstables fans on my timeline tonight makes me so happy!! 😁 #SSD #Hallmark ~@MarieP864248

This is such great news! Thank you to everyone for making it happen! ~@metallicangel1

BEST. NEWS. EVER!!! #POstables ~@ChicadeeB

Wahoo! The Best Cast & Crew Ever! The Best Fans Ever! #POstables Perseverance!!!πŸ“«❤️πŸ“« ~@BellgalAnn

YAY!! We POstables have been waiting years for this news!! Thank you Hallmark, Ms. Williamson, & fab 4! Keep 'em coming!! ~@A_Plain_Janeite

#POstables #TheMasterpiece is coming back! We are excited about the announcement of more #SSD! We have missed ⁦ @MarthaMoonWater @kristintbooth @Eric_Mabius @RealCrystalLowe and ⁦@geoffgustafson! Thank you, #LisaHamiltonDaly @hallmarkmystery ~@dcrittenden78

This gives a whole new meaning to March Madness! I cannot believe it - I'm SO grateful to @hallmarkmystery! @MarthaMoonWater & Oliver O'Toole taught us to always Trust The Timing! The DLO is officially open! Break out the Yoo-Hoo: Double Fudge! #POstables ~@TennisChik

OH HAPPY DAY!!!!! This is amazing! So exciting! Thank you, Hallmark Mystery, for this great news and for believing in this Emmy-worthy series, sublime writing, and stellar cast. It is a great day to be a #POstable, that's for sure!!! ~@wowbax

“It’s all good and it keeps getting better…” We trusted the timing and it paid off!! So excited that the DLO will be open once more and we get to see the Fab 4 [and Joe, Sharon and Ramon] #POstables ~@lynneaosborn

Wow!! This is knockout news! #Postables #SSD ~@RPopBox

BEST news ever πŸ₯° Cue the happy tears πŸ₯Ή Couldn’t be more excited to see this amazing cast back together solving more letter mysteries in 2024 πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ’Œ Thank you @hallmarkmystery! ~@SwingMyHeartPod

I’m so thrilled with this announcement of an SSD movie for 2024! This @MarthaMoonWater creation is so special to me & the cast is beyond compare! May this be the beginning of a wheel of movies that will continue for years to come. Your viewers are thankful & I know more will come ~@TrevaCorke

#POstables are ecstatic! πŸŽ‰ It was hard to #TrustTheTiming, but it paid dividends! Can’t wait to see the best ensemble cast back to tell more unique & meaningful stories! Yay #POstables ❤️πŸ“¬πŸŽ¬πŸŽ‰ ~@MarybethMkprudz

Signed sealed delivered miracles do happen #POstables so happy I am crying. Tears of joy ~@tvmoviesparks88

The moment we’ve long been waiting!!! Our prayers have finally been answered #POstables!! Thank you @hallmarkmystery for not giving up on us!! I’m literally in tears, HAPPY TEARS!! πŸ™❤️ ~@FotoulaB

#POstables there’s a time to laugh and a time to love, there’s a time to dance and a time to celebrate. Today is that day! Our favourite show is coming back!! @Eric_Mabius @kristintbooth @RealCrystalLowe @geoffgustafson Woohoo!! ~@Discoqueen63



I just loved reading everyone's excitement over this news! Even though we sort of knew it was happening due to production notes and clues from the cast, it was still a huge thrill to see Hallmark's official announcement!

If you'd like to check out this wonderful series filled with moments of faith, love, drama, inspiration, humor, and more... please be sure to visit my Signed, Sealed, Delivered Series/Movies in Chronological Order page - here. DVDs for each film 
are also listed there.

Also, if you have the Hallmark Family channel, you can look forward to a 3-day SSD marathon next week, running from Monday, March 25th through Wednesday, March 27th!

Thank you to the incredible SSD cast and Hallmark for making these new Signed, Sealed, Delivered movies possible!

It was divine providence, I believe, that Hallmark chose the image from Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Home Again to share this news because we POstables are absolutely ready to welcome Signed, Sealed, Delivered into our Homes Again!


Sincerely,
Net✍



Signed Sealed Delivered
DVD Collection
Includes: Pilot Movie
TV Series - Season 1
Plus, All of the Movies
*Click here for details at Amazon*

Saturday, March 9, 2024

ICYMI: "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" Movie News! #POstables ✍ πŸ“«



On Thursday, March 7th, Production Weekly (a website that shares news and updates on film and television productions) quietly added Signed, Sealed, Delivered Movie 12 to their film list.

An excited fan, whose name is Emily, discovered this news and posted it to other #POstables on X (Twitter). Well, of course, news traveled quickly from there, and Maria, who is a great friend and contributor here at It's a Wonderful Movie, shared this exciting news with us!

I screen-grabbed the film list from Production Weekly:




In addition to this news, Maria also shared a tip that Crystal Lowe (who portrays Rita in Signed, Sealed, Delivered) added a little clue to nearly confirming this news in her IG stories. Well, that little video clip has vanished within 24 hours from her IG account, but I can deliver good news... I saved the video to share with all of you!






So, it looks like we POstables can finally truly get excited over the news that a NEW Signed, Sealed, Delivered movie is coming!!! "Trust the timing," everyone!

I can't wait to hear more details, and if any of you see any news on social media or officially from Hallmark, please feel free to share!

Crystal Lowe may be dropping more hints as she's promoting the upcoming Hallmark Channel movie she just directed, Shifting Gears. Kristin Booth (Shane, from Signed, Sealed, Delivered) has a role in the film, Shifting Gears, as Teri.

UPDATE: The March 13th Production Weekly post lists Signed, Sealed, Delivered Movie 13 to their film list.


Sincerely,
Net✍


Wednesday, August 10, 2022

Is More "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" Coming to Hallmark? #POstables SEE HERE:


Dear POstables,

Warning: This news may make you want to do a happy dance! 

Hallmark execs teased/revealed today at the TCA (Television Critics Association) event, there could be more "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" movies on the way. And the main reason why, it sounds like, could be due to all of the incredible feedback they receive from fans of this magnificent series of movies.

Here are the details reported at Variety:

President and CEO Wonya Lucas was speaking of the other TV series on Hallmark, including "When Calls the Heart" and also mentioned "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" and added... "don’t think we’re finished with that."

EVP of programming Lisa Hamilton Daly shared that fans are consistently sending letters in support of "Signed, Sealed, Delivered." She also added to the conversation by saying, “The fandom and the passion for that franchise is usual,” (I think Variety meant to say unusual) she stated. “And so we listen. We hear. I’d say, Stand by!”

This bit of information is certainly fantastic, sheerly awesome news for all of us who love the "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" series!!! I'm ecstatic to hear this and share this news with all of you!!! Hopefully, we will hear more soon!

Hallmark also revealed more "mystery franchises are in the works."

Until more news is shared, all of us devoted POstables will "trust the timing" and stay tuned for more details!

Blessings to you all! Net

P.S. Now, get up and do your happy dance with me!!!


Tuesday, August 10, 2021

πŸ”Ž "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" and more - October 2021 Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Premieres! #POstables #Sleuthers πŸ”Ž Get the Scoop Here:





October's new premieres on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries will fill our hearts with emotion, drama, and suspense! Check out the new titles below...


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One Summer

Premiere Date: Sunday, October 3, 2021 (9 p.m. ET/PT)

Starring: Sam Page, Sarah Drew and Amanda Schull



Storyline: Jack takes his son and daughter to his late wife's beachside hometown hoping to heal and become closer. The summer brings visions of the past that could forge a new path forward.

Reviews:

⛅ "I watched One Summer. It is a sad movie but it's soooo good! Sam Page is awesome as are the other actors as well. It shows a family working through their grief. It has some very intense moments just before the ending. No romance...family friendly. Story is left where there could easily be a sequel. I know we have a lot of sadness in our world today, but this movie is so worth watching! I love it!!" ~Joyce


⛅ "One Summer was such a beautiful movie! It made me cry, so do be warned that it's a drama, not a rom com. The subject of grief was realistically portrayed for all the family members: parents, spouse, and kids. The entire cast was amazing. I was excited to see Sarah Drew in another Hallmark movie because I loved her so much in Mom's Night Out. I hope she continues to make family friendly content for Hallmark. All around this was a family friendly movie though the death of a parent may be difficult for sensitive kids, and there's a scary boating scene in a storm at the end. So for kids some caution, but for adults it's a beautiful film! I also loved the symbolism of the lighthouse." ~melnewlife




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The Vows We Keep

Premiere Date: Sunday, October 10, 2021 (9 p.m. ET/PT)

Starring: Fiona Gubelmann, Antonio Cayonne, Linda Thorson




Story: An event planner (Gubelmann) must organize the perfect wedding for her sister in less than a month when she finds out that the Rosewood, a historic inn and beloved wedding venue, is being sold.

Movie Review:

⛅ "First of all, I just love the actress Fiona Gubelmann - she's usually so expressive and energetic in her Hallmark roles, like "Tulips in Spring" or "Christmas Next Door," but in this movie her character, Hazel, an event planner, seemed a bit more uptight and serious. I guess I prefer the fun Fiona much more. The romance was extremely subtle throughout the movie; I really never felt much of a connection, other than a new friendship, between Fiona and Jared. What I actually enjoyed most was the B story. You see... Fiona's sister's wedding is in jeopardy because the wedding venue, Rosewood Inn, may be being sold. The location, however, is owned by Simone Nash, who is a bit older now and doesn't want to contend with all the upkeep any longer. The problem is, in order to sell the property, Simone must get her sister's signature on the deal; however, they haven't spoken for years, which obviously complicates matters. It's interesting to watch their story unfold, with hesitancy, patience, regret, love, and forgiveness. Overall, the movie is a little slow moving, but it's a family-friendly lighthearted drama, ideal for a quiet afternoon viewing while sipping tea." ~Net



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Signed, Sealed, Delivered: The Vows We Have Made

Premiere Date: Sunday, October 17, 2021 (9 p.m., ET/PT)

Starring: Eric Mabius, Kristin Booth, Crystal Lowe, Geoff Gustafson




Story: As Shane (Booth) and Oliver (Mabius) prepare for their wedding, they must pause to help a young boy fighting leukemia reunite with his long-lost friend. Their search is complicated by Shane’s mother who arrives with her own plan for their wedding. Meanwhile, Rita (Lowe) and Norman (Gustafson) navigate the challenges of trying to start a family, but a new employee in the Dead Letter Office may deliver the answer.


Movie Reviews:

πŸ”Ž Signed, Sealed, Delivered: The Vows We Have Made –

"I’ll begin my review by saying… “Signed, Sealed, Delivered: The Vows We Have Made” was pure perfection! The importance of spirituality, the feelings of uncertainty, the closeness of friends, like family, the flashbacks to previous “Signed, Sealed, Delivered” movies… all of these precious moments touched my heart – over and over again!"

(Warning: Spoilers below!)

"Each scene in “The Vows We Have Made” was incredible… I loved Shane’s mother and the way she was instrumental in figuring out the child’s drawing with the letter. Her scene with Oliver at the end was so powerful – in the way she asked him to be his mother, and then Shane asking her mother to help her with her wedding dress because the zipper could be tricky – it was all so touching! We knew the underlying meaning. She simply wanted her mother to be there with her - on this very special, momentous day.

Days before the wedding, however, it was obvious Oliver was dealing with troubling emotions. Oliver’s face had doubt written all over it; however, it was deeply moving to watch Shane erase all that away - by expressing to Oliver, repeatedly, that she would never leave him… and then they kissed and danced “the dance” in the DLO! It was so beautiful!

The wedding ceremony was beautiful, sacred, and spiritual! I was so blessed by the vows Shane and Oliver exchanged – repeating phrases from Ruth in the Bible – “Your people shall be my people and your God will be my God…” Once again, I was moved to tears!

In many ways it felt like they summed up this series with this movie – all of our POstables happily walking off together down the road with another mystery letter in hand, but I pray it is not the end. They could make these movies FOREVER (the simple word engraved on Shane’s new necklace), and honestly, I would still want more – as each story is so deeply moving in the way these character’s lives and these lost letters are interwoven together. If more “Signed, Sealed, Delivered” movies are made one day, that would be truly wonderful, but until then, we will just have to “trust the timing”!

Thank you to creator Martha Williamson and this amazing cast – Eric Mabius, Kristin Booth, Crystal Lowe, Geoff Gustafson, and Gregory Harrison - for this wonderful gift!" ~Net


πŸ”Ž "I am still enjoying SSD from last night. The Vows We Have Made took my breath away. Perfection is the only word that comes to mind. If we had one of these movies every week, it would not be enough. Oliver and Shane's wedding vows! Oh my! The lady who played Shane's mother was wonderful in her role. To hear our Lord honored, as SSD has always done, was a blessing to me. I'm so blown away by this movie; words can not describe my feelings this morning. Looking forward to comments here." ~kitkat

πŸ”Ž "I ABSOLUTELY LOVED the Vows we have Made SSD movie. I was so happy and they kept the faith aspect and they even had some references to past movies/show and clips. I felt like it was perfectly normal that Oliver would be worried about Shane or any person leaving him cause so many have in his life. I love so much when Shane said "I will never leave you". The writing on this series is so good, they always bring up past stuff and dont just leave you hanging like other movies that have sequels or continuations do. The thing is Shane did try and quit, or leave twice, and she didn't cause I believe deep inside she knew she was where she should be. I remember back on From Paris with Love, how she was looking in on Oliver and Holly and saying please don't kiss her. You knew even back then how much Shane loved Oliver. I absolutely loved the wedding vows, how they said them over each other, how beautiful they were. I know for Oliver it was hard to have faith that someone finally wont leave him, but he did and I love how at the end they were all looking at the letter they found saying they have time to go see where it belongs. I can still hold out hope for more movies. I mean I could watch forever the POstables reuniting old letters with their owners. The POstables are forever a family. I am going to watch this movie over and over. I am actually sad Christmas movies are coming on cause i am going to miss them playing the SSD movies, but i think they may play them on Hallmark Drama during Christmas. I didn't watch the movie live, i wanted to have time to watch and reflect on the movie and i guess i just dont want to watch anything hallmark live anymore. Its sad, but i am not looking forward to many hallmark Christmas movies. I know i will watch some, maybe the Ms Miracle movie and CCB movie, but i decided i am not recording any, i will just see them eventually, maybe when on one day it will spark some interest." ~Sabrina

πŸ”Ž “Net, I agree completely, 'Signed, Sealed, Delivered' would be a perfect example for Hallmark to follow! You are actually the reason my family and I found Signed, Sealed, Delivered! Thank you!! We had heard of it before, but never watched it, then I found your blog a couple years back and saw how much you loved it, we instantly fell in love with every minute of it too!! We were counting down the days with everyone else waiting for the wedding last weekend, and it did not dissapoint! To put it mildly, it was perfect!” -A Fellow Brother in Christ-

πŸ”Ž "I finally watched the SSD "the vows we have made" movie. Net, when I read your review above in this blog post I was moved to tears once again. I read your review right after finishing the movie and boy did you nail it with that review (the other reviews are spot on also by others). The move was fresh in my mind as I read your review and your review moved me soooo much. You really hit the heart of the matter. Now, for the movie. Oh my!!! As Net put it..."pure perfection". Most times there is a build up for something like a movie which never seems to live up to the expectations. You hear so many good things and you get such a high expectation and then it most always lets you down. Not this time. This movie was amazing. When Shane told Oliver she would never leave him and then they started to play the song, "Never my Love" I was absolutely destroyed through that whole scene...Wow!!! And the wedding was ridiculously charming and absolutely lovely and heart warming. So much scripture. So much love! The whole SSD series is remarkable but this movie practically brought me to my knees because I was so moved. Maybe even too moved at one point. When I get that emotionally moved it brings to mind things that are lacking in my life and things that should be but aren't which causes me a feeling of anxiety but I certainly don't blame the movie for that...haha. Those are my own weaknesses. This movie made me feel alive. My emotions were real and I felt connected to the Supernatural. It was like my soul was exposed and all the good and bad came pouring out. A great blessing to be touched so deeply. Every Christmas movie put together this year can't possibly match the powerful effects of this SSD movie. A true masterpiece. Anyone not seeing these WHOLE SSD series leading up to this movie have no idea how much they are missing out. ~Jim

πŸ”Ž "Jim, I love your message here. You are so right, the SSD movies and this movie in particular are some of the best out there. I just love how they bring up things from the past movies, storylines, they don’t just think the viewers won’t remember something or think we don’t know they made something up. I always loved that they would talk about things from the shows to the movies 6 years later. I love how the stories weave together. I love that they took the time to build a love story that i know will stand the test of time. I too loved when Shane told Oliver over and over "I will never leave you". And those were not just words, she tried to leave the DLO and Oliver twice and she kept coming back cause I think she knew there was something bigger there for her. I always loved when she was looking in the window at Holly and Oliver in From Paris with Love and she was begging Oliver "Don't kiss her". Even back then, she knew Oliver was something special. I loved their vows, how they did them. I loved Shane's relationship with Joe, how he was always in her corner for Oliver. This movie was easily the best Hallmark movie in a few years. I watched it over many times already. Thank you Jim for such an uplifting message." Sabrina

πŸ”Ž "My sister and I just watched the newest SSD for the first time and we're blown away. I loved the scene when Shane's mom, says to Oliver, for him to call her mom. I think I almost cried. And the ceremony.. Rita and Norman quoting Isaiah and then Shane and Oliver, quoting Ruth. Soooo wonderful to have Scripture and God mentioned in the wedding, because it is sacred. But the ending... When Oliver calls her by her maiden name after the ceremony..Why?? Oh, and when Norman mentions helping the pregnant girl instead of adopting the baby. That scene was so precious." ~Abigail





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