🔎 "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" and more - October 2021 Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Premieres! #POstables #Sleuthers 🔎 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:

🔎 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


🔎 "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

🔎 "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

🔎 “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-

🔎 "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

🔎 "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

🔎 "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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Which movies did you enjoy seeing?

If you'd like to share a review, please leave your thoughts in comments below. Thank you!

Blessings, Net

New Hallmark Movie Filming for Fall 2021 Premiere - with Tom Everett Scott, Mía Maestro, and Ella Ballentine! See Here:

Tom Everett Scott image credit: Copyright 2017 Crown Media United States LLC/Photographer: Steven Ackerman / Mía Maestro image credit: Aria Isadora / Ella Ballentine image credit: Denise Grant Photography

ET online is reporting: "Tom Everett Scott and Mía Maestro will star in Rise and Shine, Benedict Stone, adapted from the 2017 novel by best-selling author Phaedra Patrick, for Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. Ella Ballentine also co-stars."

According to the article, the story follows "Benedict Stone (Scott) and his wife, Elena (Maestro), who have separated after 10 years of unsuccessfully trying for a baby. Benedict wants Elena back, but Elena needs space. So when Benedict’s teenage niece, Gemma (Ballentine), mysteriously arrives on his doorstep, his life is turned upside down, except she might be the change that he desperately needs to improve himself and to get a second chance at life with Elena."

Hallmark viewers may recall Tom Everett Scott starred in a previous Hallmark movie in 2017, "Christmas Connection." Ella Ballentine has also starred on the Hallmark Channel in a Christmas movie, "Baby's First Christmas." (Side Note #1: Ella was actually one of my first interviews for this Christmas movie - back in 2012!)

In addition to these familiar Hallmark actors, Peter Benson ("Aurora Teagarden Mysteries") will be directing this film. At this point, we can anticipate this movie to premiere in the Fall. I think it's great Peter is directing, but I love him in front of the camera, too. It was nice to see him recently in the lead role in "Seasoned with Love" with his real-life wife, Julia Benson. (Side Note #2: For those interested, an encore airing of "Seasoned with Love" is currently scheduled to air Wednesday, July 21st, at 1pm/12c on BYUtv.)

As for Rise and Shine, Benedict Stone, I am not familiar with the novel this film is based upon; however, I think the story sounds like a potentially interesting scenario for a Hallmark movie. Please share your thoughts in comments below.

Blessings! Net

Anne of Green Gables returns to PBS this Thanksgiving - November 2017!

I am thankful to share this news...

PBS is, indeed, bringing "Anne of Green Gables: The Good Stars" to their network, once again, on Thanksgiving night - November 23, 2017, 8:00 - 9:30 PM (EST)! (be sure to check your local listings!)

Via PBS: "Join Anne Shirley as she turns 13 and faces complex issues with friends, adults and Gilbert. Her free-spirited nature is challenged by her perceived need to be sensible, a journey fraught with confusion and some unfortunate—albeit amusing—mishaps." (see more in press release below!)

It was a delightful surprise that the first movie- L.M. Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables, which aired on Thanksgiving day November 24, 2016, also had some Christmas scenes! I wasn't expecting anything holiday related, but was thrilled, especially since it aired on Thanksgiving, the day most consider the launch to the holiday season!

Visit my page on "Anne of Green Gables: The Good Stars" for even more plot details + the movie trailer for this second Anne movie!

I've also included the official PBS press release below, which already states the Anne movie, ANNE OF GREEN GABLES – FIRE & DEW, (the third movie in the series!) will premiere in 2018 on PBS! Stay tuned for more details!!!

First Movie:

L.M. Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables 2016
Available on DVD!
OR
Digital Download

Here is the full Press Release from PBS:

“ANNE OF GREEN GABLES - THE GOOD STARS”

TO AIR THANKSGIVING NIGHT ON PBS

Breakthrough Entertainment’s Second and Third Installments of Lucy Maud Montgomery’s Classic Features Martin Sheen

The First Installment of ANNE OF GREEN GABLES Re-Airs Thanksgiving Night

BEVERLY HILLS, CA; July 30, 2017 – PBS has announced that the second installment of the classic Lucy Maud Montgomery story of a free-spirited teenager on Prince Edward Island, ANNE OF GREEN GABLES – THE GOOD STARS, will air on Thanksgiving night, Thursday, November 23, 2017, at 8:00 p.m. ET (check local listings). The iconic Canadian literary classic returns to PBS stations after the successful Thanksgiving 2016 premiere, which reached more than 3.2 million viewers. The third installment, ANNE OF GREEN GABLES – FIRE & DEW, will premiere in 2018 on PBS. Following ANNE OF GREEN GABLES that same evening on PBS stations is a rebroadcast of the first installment, ANNE OF GREEN GABLES.

“We are excited to bring ANNE OF GREEN GABLES back to our viewers with a second installment, as it continues to be a delightful addition to our Thanksgiving lineup,” said Beth Hoppe, Chief Programming Executive and General Manager of General Audience Programming, PBS. “ANNE OF GREEN GABLES continues to provide our viewers with family-friendly programming year-round, especially during the holiday season.”

In ANNE OF GREEN GABLES – THE GOOD STARS, Anne Shirley turns 13 and faces complex situations with friends, learns from inspirational adults and experiences an escalating friendship with Gilbert. Her free-spirited nature is challenged by her perceived need to be sensible, a journey fraught with confusion and some unfortunate — albeit amusing — mishaps.

This second installment, written and directed by John Kent Harrison, will once again star critically acclaimed actor Martin Sheen as Matthew Cuthbert, along with the return of Ella Ballentine as Anne Shirley and Canadian treasure Sara Botsford as Marilla Cuthbert.

Additional cast members include Julia Lalonde (“Catch a Christmas Star”) as Diana Barry, Kate Hennig (“ThirtyTwo Short Films About Glenn Gould”) as Rachel Lynde, Stefani Kimber (Remember) as Josie Pye, Drew Haytaoglu (“Looks Just Like the Sun”) as Gilbert Blythe, Kyle Gatehouse (Source Code) as Mr. Phillips and Linda Kash (Cinderella Man) as Mrs. Barry.

ANNE OF GREEN GABLES – THE GOOD STARS will be available on DVD from PBS Distribution: ShopPBS.org; 800-PLAY-PBS, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The film will also be available for digital download.

L.M. Montgomery’s ANNE OF GREEN GABLES – THE GOOD STARS was produced by Breakthrough Entertainment in association with Corus Entertainment’s YTV and the author’s granddaughter, Kate Macdonald Butler, who served as executive producer.

About Breakthrough Entertainment:
Breakthrough Entertainment Inc. is an award-winning producer and distributor of premium content for worldwide audiences. The entertainment studio’s operations include the development and distribution of feature films, television and digital content; international co-productions and production services. Breakthrough’s digital media division ranks amongst the industry’s most respected producers of high-quality interactive entertainment on mobile and online platforms. Established over 30 years ago, Breakthrough’s library now boasts over 40 feature films and 4,000 television episodes, which air on major networks and digital channels across the globe. The studio has been recognized with international awards including numerous Geminis, Canadian Screen Awards, and Canadian Comedy Awards. www.breakthroughentertainment.com. Follow @breakthru_ent on Twitter.

About PBS:
PBS, with nearly 350 member stations, offers all Americans the opportunity to explore new ideas and new worlds through television and digital content. Each month, PBS reaches nearly 100 million people through television and nearly 28 million people online, inviting them to experience the worlds of science, history, nature and public affairs; to hear diverse viewpoints; and to take front row seats to world-class drama and performances. PBS’ broad array of programs has been consistently honored by the industry’s most coveted award competitions. Teachers of children from pre-K through 12th grade turn to PBS for digital content and services that help bring classroom lessons to life. Decades of research confirms that PBS’ premier children’s media service, PBS KIDS, helps children build critical literacy, math and social-emotional skills, enabling them to find success in school and life. Delivered through member stations, PBS KIDS offers high-quality educational content on TV – including a new 24/7 channel, online at pbskids.org, via an array of mobile apps and in communities across America. More information about PBS is available at www.pbs.org, one of the leading dot-org websites on the internet, or by following PBS on Twitter, Facebook or through our apps for mobile and connected devices. Specific program information and updates for press are available at pbs.org/pressroom or by following PBS Pressroom on Twitter.

-PBS-

ANNE OF GREEN GABLES Returns to the U.S. with NEW MOVIES on PBS!!!

Excerpt of Press Release via breakthroughentertainment.com:

The Recently Completed Trilogy of Breakthrough Entertainment’s L.M. Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables Comes to PBS for National Broadcast

The Two Newest Films Include ‘The Good Stars’ and ‘Fire & Dew’ starring Martin Sheen, Ella Ballentine and Sara Botsford

TORONTO (March 15, 2017) – Following the success of PBS’ Thanksgiving 2016 U.S. primetime premiere of L.M. Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables, leading Canadian studio Breakthrough Entertainment announces a new deal with the tenured broadcaster which will bring the second and third installments of the trilogy, The Good Stars and Fire & Dew, to audiences in the United States.

“We are thrilled to bring Anne Shirley back to PBS stations and viewers in the second and third installments of the Anne of Green Gables trilogy,” said Beth Hoppe, Chief Programming Executive and General Manager of General Audience Programming, at PBS. “The first Anne of Green Gables premiered last Thanksgiving and reached 3.2 million viewers. In addition, it was streamed more than 230,000 times across PBS digital platforms. These films are a wonderful example of the family-friendly programming PBS provides to viewers year round, and especially during the holiday season.”

The iconic Canadian literary classic returns to PBS stations after the successful February 2017 Family Day premiere of The Good Stars in Canada on YTV. L.M. Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables is produced by Breakthrough Entertainment, in association with Corus Entertainment’s YTV and the author’s granddaughter, Kate Macdonald Butler, who served as Executive Producer.

“I am so delighted that PBS will bring the two newest installments of L.M.Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables to viewers in the United States. My hat is off to Breakthrough Entertainment for producing such beautiful movies that encapsulate my grandmother’s most famous novels,” says Kate MacDonald Butler.

The Good Stars, written and directed by John Kent Harrison, and Fire & Dew, written by Susan Coyne and directed by John Kent Harrison, will once again star critically acclaimed actor Martin Sheen as Matthew Cuthbert, along with the return of Ella Ballentine as Anne Shirley and celebrated Canadian actress Sara Botsford as Marilla Cuthbert.

See the rest of this press release - HERE!

*According to this article, the air dates have not been revealed, yet, for when these two movies will premiere on PBS. Stay tuned... all of you "Kindred Spirits!"

"Anne of Green Gables: The Good Stars"

MOVIE REVIEW

Movie: Anne of Green Gables: The Good Stars

Network: in Canada: on YTV

Original Air Date in Canada: February 20, 2017

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

*See the Movie Trailer below...

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

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

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

CAST:

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

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

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


PLOT:

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

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

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

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

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


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


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



Movie Review:

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See or Skip:

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'L.M. Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables' TV Movie starring Ella Ballentine

MOVIE REVIEW

Movie: L.M. Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables

Network: PBS

Original Air Date: November 24, 2016 (Thanksgiving Day!)

CAST:

Ella Ballentine ... Anne Shirley
Martin Sheen ... Matthew Cuthbert
Sara Botsford ... Marilla Cuthbert
Julia Lalonde ... Diana Barry
Kate Hennig ... Rachel Lynde
Stefani Kimber ... Josie Pye
Linda Kash ... Mrs. Barry
Drew Haytaoglu ... Gilbert Blythe
Kyle Gatehouse ... Mr. Phillips
Tannis Burnett ... Muriel
Richard Binsley ... Stationmaster
Sophia Roberts ... Lily
Jaime Feggi ... Minnie May
Sean McCann ... Dr. Spencer
Alanis Peart ... Mary Jo


PLOT: A retelling of L.M. Montgomery's story of Anne Shirley, an orphan who is accidentally sent to a couple looking to adopt a boy instead.

Here's the scoop via Country Living:
"A new movie based on the first book in the Anne of Green Gables series will premiere on PBS on Thanksgiving night (NOVEMBER, 2016), followed by the 2005 version of the movie Pollyanna, another childhood favorite. The holiday programming will begin at 8 p.m.,( 7 central ) just in time for your post-feast couch collapse. (Please note: Times may vary, depending on your area!)

"Both movies are based on beloved children's novels that revolve around orphaned characters and their new beginnings. As fans know, Anne of Green Gables tells the story of adventurous Anne who is sent to live with Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert, a strict sister and a fun-loving brother."

"These two films are great examples of the quality, family-friendly programming PBS strives to provide during the holiday season and all year long," Beth Hope, PBS's Chief Programming Executive said in a press release."

Movie Review:

This is an extra sweet, delightful family-friendly movie!


See or Skip:

Absolutely see!


My Thoughts...
Like many of you, I am a huge fan of the original Anne of Green Gables series starring Megan Follows, as the beloved red-head, Anne Shirley. I remember the first time I watched it, when PBS ran it in the 80's. Our family recorded it all on our new VCR and we absorbed every minute of this amazing, uplifting family story. It is a delight to see PBS bring the Anne of Green Gables Movie back to their network with this new movie, on this upcoming Thanksgiving Day!!! (2016)

If the young actress pictured above, Ella Ballentine (who portrays Anne Shirley), looks familiar to all of you Hallmark fans, then you are right! She portrayed the young girl, Karen, in the Hallmark Christmas Movie, "Baby's First Christmas." I was also honored at that time, to interview young Ella before the premiere of her Hallmark Christmas movie! You can see that Interview, HERE!

This Anne of Green Gables movie is Available to Order on DVD:

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