🐎💕 Country Charm & Sweet Romances Await This Weekend

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Happy Weekend, Friends!

Settle in and enjoy a cozy weekend with brand-new premieres that are sure to warm your heart!

A fresh episode of When Calls the Heart returns Sunday night on the Hallmark Channel with more heartfelt moments and actress Brooke Shields returns as Charlotte Thornton, LJ's (Little Jack's) grandma.

And if you'd like a sweet romance set in the country with horses, hay, cowboy boots, and all the highs and lows of western life, then be sure to catch Alison Sweeney in her new movie, Romance at Hope Ranch, also starring Gabriel Hogan and Alison's real-life daughter, Megan!

Plus, if you’re in the mood for more love and laughter, there's also the cable movie premiere of Love Afloat, a new rom-com on Great American Family.

See all of the details below, plus Christmas and mystery marathons...


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Friday, February 27, 2026:



In honor of the recent filming news (see here) of the next A Prince in Paradise movie, A Prince in Paradise: A Royal Wedding, I thought I would share that A Christmas Castle Proposal (the second film in the series) is airing Friday, along with many other Christmas favorites!

Friday's Christmas Movie Night:

A Christmas Castle Proposal ... Great American Family ... 4pm
A Christmas Miracle for Daisy ... Great American Family ... 6pm
This Time Each Year ... Hallmark Channel ... 6pm
A Song for Christmas ... Hallmark Family ... 6pm
A Dash of Christmas ... Great American Family ... 8pm
A Christmas Detour ... Hallmark Channel ... 8pm
Christmas Scavenger Hunt ... Hallmark Family ... 8pm
Let It Snow ... Great American Family ... 10pm
A Christmas Miracle for Daisy ... Great American Family ... 12am
A Dash of Christmas ... Great American Family ... 2am
Let It Snow ... Great American Family ... 4am


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Saturday, February 28, 2026:

Romance at Hope Ranch

Storyline: Hope Morgan sets out to begin a new chapter of her life-fulfilling her childhood dream of running a ranch in the picturesque town of Ruidoso, New Mexico and reviving the beloved Giddy Up Gala.

Romance at Hope Ranch

Premieres Saturday, February 28, 2026

at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel

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Saturday, February 28, 2026:

Love Afloat

Storyline: When Lorelei inherits a shabby sailboat from a distant relative, she hires Rob to help clean, fix and sail it from its present location at a Caribbean island to Miami. The two will have to work together as romantic sparks start to fly.

Love Afloat

Premieres Saturday, February 28, 2026

at 8pm/7c. on Great American Family

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Saturday, February 28th, and Sunday, March 1, 2026:

Mystery Marathons 

starring Alison Sweeney 

Hallmark Mystery Schedule:

Saturday:

Murder, She Baked: A Chocolate Chip Cookie Mystery ... 10am
Murder, She Baked: A Plum Pudding Mystery ... 12pm
Murder, She Baked: A Peach Cobbler Mystery ... 4pm
Murder, She Baked: A Deadly Recipe ... 4pm

Sunday:

Chronicle Mysteries: Recovered ... 10am
Chronicle Mysteries: The Wrong Man ... 12pm
Chronicle Mysteries: The Deep End ... 2pm
Chronicle Mysteries: Helped to Death ... 4pm
Sweet Revenge: A Hannah Swensen Mystery ... 8pm


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Sunday, March 1, 2026:

When Calls the Heart

Season 13, Episode 9 - Lost and Found Again

Storyline: After losing his father's medal on a hike, Elizabeth and Nathan organize a trip down memory lane for Little Jack with a very special surprise.

When Calls the Heart

Premieres Sunday, March 1, 2026

at 8pm/7c. on Great American Family

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Hope you all have a wonderful weekend! Looks like another great weekend with lots of excellent viewing options. I sure hope Romance at Hope Ranch is as good as it looks, and the new When Calls the Heart, with memories shared of Jack, looks like it will be so special and heartwarming. I've written up some reviews of the movies I've watched recently, so I'll try to get those posted on Saturday. (Monday at the latest.)

If you'd like to share a review for the new movies airing this weekend or anything else, please share in comments.

Always wanted to say... I'm so sorry I was recently behind in submitting and responding to comments. My family has been passing around a cold, and it was my turn (lucky me!) to get it on Wednesday. So, over the last few days, I haven't been feeling up to being on the computer much. I hear the cold and flu have been going around a lot. Have any of you had it too?

Take care, everyone!

Blessings to you all,

Net

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SHARING GOD'S LOVE:

"The earth is the Lord’s,

and everything in it,

the world,

and all who live in it"

~Psalm 24:1

💕 Hallmark Channel's FEBRUARY 2026 Movie Schedule has Lots to Love!

The Hallmark Channel has announced four new romantic comedies for February, also known as Loveuary!

The last pairing for the month reunites Alison Sweeney and Gabriel Hogan, from the "Hannah Swensen Mysteries."

See details below...


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The Way to You

Saturday, February 7 8/7c

Starring Kim Matula and Aaron O'Connell

New Yorkers Emma and Conrad agree to help each other find their missed connections after a subway blackout. Their search might lead to love, but not where either of them expects.

Movie Reviews:

💕 The way to you is such a great movie. Enjoyed it very much. Highly recommended. ~Oksanka

💕 I watched The Way to You and it was really good! It was nice to see Aaron again. He seriously never changes. ~Allie B

💕 Hi! Oh, my goodness, "The Way to You" was so magical! We thought it was the best non-Christmas movie in quite a while. There was so much to savor. The sister relationship was authentic and touching and felt so real. I actually believed they were sisters. The writing was both witty and touching. I have always been a huge fan of Kim, and I was so happy to see Aaron again in a role where his strengths were used wisely. He and Kim together were sublime. The slow growth in the romantic arc worked within the storyline and as it unfolded it felt grounded in reality. Their chemistry was not phony in any way. I fell in love with them by the end of the movie. I was rooting for them to finally say how they felt. :-) This was a beautiful film that I will be adding to my DVD collection whenever it is released. ~Joan

💕 The Way to You is family friendly and very cute rom com. Good chemistry between the leads. ~Joyce in Carolina

💕 Review: The Way To You -
Family-friendly? Yes -
Recommend? Oh Yes! -

To add to Joan's wonderful review of this movie, I would give this a recommendation even it wasn't for Kim Matula's outstanding performance, but it is because of it I am giving this a high recommendation! Simply, she knocks this role out of the park. Her range of emotions are spot-on, and it never feels like she is acting. I was smiling throughout this entire movie because of her. Aaron also does a really good job, and like Allie said, he never changes...he looks exactly like he did 10 years ago in 12 Gifts of Christmas! (Wow, has it been that long ago?!) Also, the storyline made for a fun adventure, and the supporting cast was really good too. So for lots of reasons - but especially for Kim's performance - this one is a definite watch! – Mark 25

💕 I was finally able to watch “The Way to You” and i absolutely loved it! I thought the storyline was interesting, the supporting cast worked and the chemistry between the leads was just so good- they got to know each other gradually and you could see their feelings for each other grow, very believable, not rushed at all, which is sometimes hard for avoid in a 2 hour movie Lol. Definitely recommend! ~Paula

💕 The Way to You was pretty good. –Maria

💕 The Way to you was very good. Loved the pace of the movie, Kim and Aaron were great, just a top notch movie. Almost forgot it was Hallmark. Probably the best movie of the year for Hallmark. ~Sabrina

💕 The Way to You – This story has such an easy-going feel to it that easily felt like a classic 90s rom-com… two people (sort of) working together – but not instantly seeing their own attraction – but once they do they aren’t sure if the other person feels the same.

Both Kim Matula and Aaron O'Connell are truly great as Emma and Conrad. Kim, as usual, is quirky and down-to-earth, and Aaron is a little serious and straight-laced, but that makes for a perfect combination. There is definitely lots of chemistry with their characters… you literally feel yourself pulling for them to figure out they were meant for each other!!! Overall, I must say it’s a very sweet story with an equally satisfying ending.

Side note: Family friendly, but there is some brief talk about horoscope signs with Conrad and another woman.

If you’re looking for a slow-burn romance with great chemistry – this is it! ~Net

💕 The Way to You - KIM MATULA DELIVERS OSCAR WINNING PERFORMANCE AS AARON O'DONNEL COMES OF AGE

I've been a big fan of Kim Matula (Emma) since Ghosts Of Christmas Always and The Finnish Line was my #1 Christmas movie of 2024 (although admittedly the standards were poor that year) and while I've always liked Aaron O'Donnel I generally regarded him as a B-list actor coming over as slightly stiff and awkward.

Whether it was the influence of Ms Matula the two turned in magnificent performances here with the chemistry off the scale.

The banter flowed effortlessly as they played off each other, so many strands to their performance as one scene moved flawlessly into another even a simple action like choosing a shirt and tie for Conrad had so much meaning pushing the two further together

The dialogue was intelligent, the facial expressions conveying so much

There was a pleasing "nod" to my all-time favourite movie GHOST with a pottery making scene!!

The beginning was intricately played, the timing perfection as only Hallmark can - having each met someone on the metro when it temporarily lost power and then immediately losing them Conrad places a ad on an Internet site which Emma answers hoping it is the guy she met.

Not to be but Emma suggests helping Conrad to find his"girl" and the fun begins both becoming involved in each others' interests which they wouldn't have imagined before.Just as she is realising her feelings for Conrad Emma stumbles across Simone, the girl Conrad met on the train. This is the most poignant moment of the movie as you can see the desolation and vulnerability on Emma's face as she briefly questions whether she shoud tell Conrad but does the right thing and the pair say " goodbye."

There was the bonus of Emma's relationship with her sister and brother-in-law which felt so real and Conrad's easy camaraderie with his boss.

i was initially slightly disappointed with the ending when both had decided to take the bull by the horns and confess their feelings for the other - it seemed messy and slightly rushed but after several (and now many!!) viewings I actually think they got it right.

No mention of the LOVE word but instead "like" - how refreshing.

A truly incredible movie worthy of the big screen and one of the All-Time Hallmark greats.

Hallmark don't let Kim Matula go - she's pure gold ~ Florence



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Because of Cupid

Saturday, February 14 8/7c

Starring Amy Groening and Evan Roderick

Best friends Naomi and Marcus participate in a Valentine's Day mocktail competition but things go awry when Cupid interferes with a love potion that affects Marcus and several of their friends.


Movie Reviews:

💕 Review: Because of Cupid -
Family-friendly? Yes -
Recommend? Not my taste -

I just couldn't get into this movie, mainly because of the whole mythological slant. You have Cupid, who is...what, a magical figure who has come to earth in the form of this mischievous guy Hal, who concocts a love potion and antidote that doesn't work on everybody, and who can make himself (and his tea shop!) appear and disappear? If you say yes and can buy into this, then okay, maybe it's a good movie since it has a heart and wonderful acting by both Amy and Erin. But for me, I prefer my rom-coms straight and without relying on "magic", so this was a one-time watch for me. –Mark 25

💕 Hi Mark, I totally agree on the movie! I was thinking “hhmmmmm” throughout the first 1/3 of it and I don’t know, I just couldn’t get through it, so I ended up deleting it. But to add to what Net mentioned, I absolutely do not mind the magic elements in Christmas movies, I make the exception for that 😊🎄🪄 ~Paula

💕 The Cupid movie from HM last week, I didn't love it, it was silly. I did like Amy and Evan I just thought it was too much and the whole love potion stuff to me was silly. Maybe I missed it cause I did ff some, but weren't all the couples still together even after the "potion"? Just strange. ~Sabrina


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The Stars Between Us

Saturday, February 21 8/7c

Starring Sarah Drew and Matt Long

Seven years ago, Kim made a connection with a stranger during an eclipse event. Now a fledgling news reporter, Kim returns to Illinois for this year's eclipse, unaware that their paths may cross again.

Movie Reviews:

💕 Hmmmm “The Stars Between Us” was okay. The talk about horoscopes I ignored since I don’t believe in that stuff. I thought their “almost running into each other” dragged on for far too long, they finally reunited at the last 15 minutes of the movie. I was more interested in the budding relationship between her friend and his friend. One time watch only for me unfortunately, just fell flat. ~Paula

💕 Disappointed in The Stars Between Us. I love Sarah Drew, but something about this movie felt rushed/fell flat for me, and as a Christian, I had to cringe at all the “the universe provides”/“everything is random” talk, and the MC’s mom’s firm belief in astrology, which is encouraged at points throughout the movie. ~Anonymous

💕 The Stars Between Us is a one time watch for me. Didn't like the horoscope aspects and felt Sara was over acting in the first hour of the movie. Little on the silly side and unbelievable that the main characters would be so close to one another and not see each other. ~Joyce in Carolina

💕 The Stars Between Us - I had high hopes, but it was not my favorite. There was just so much bad about it, it was very slow, Sarah Drew's character was so bad behind the camera I do not know why she would ever have been hired. I mean all the practice takes and she was just bad. I would think by the time you got to go be on tv at all, and for such a big story, you would at least be decent. Then suddenly it was going to be national, her little tv station? Come on. If so, they would have got someone else to drive in and do it.

All the near misses, we saw them together for 2 mins in beginning and 2 mins at end. And it was not enough at all of a spark for me to want to see another movie or sequel with Sarah Drew and Matt long's characters to star in.

The camera girl and the other guy had way more chemistry and felt like the movie was about them.

Only good I can get on this, love Sarah Drews characters little daughter in the movie. She was so cute when mom was putting her to bed.

And those solar eclipse places, the epicenter, there would have been hundreds of news people there to cover, not just that rude guy. The movie was dumb and lacked any kind of chemistry or care from me for anyone in the movie, besides camera lady and guy and little daughter. ~Sabrina



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Romance at Hope Ranch

Saturday, February 28 8/7c

Starring Alison Sweeney and Gabriel Hogan

Hope Morgan sets out to begin a new chapter of her life-fulfilling her childhood dream of running a ranch in the picturesque town of Ruidoso, New Mexico and reviving the beloved Giddy Up Gala.

Movie Reviews:

💕 Romance at Hope Ranch is so sweet! –Maria

💕 Romance at Hope Ranch - I agree with Maria, this movie is just as sweet as can be! I love that Alison’s character, Hope, sets out with determination to purchase and run her own ranch. And while, sure, she faces some bumps in the road, it’s heartwarming to see the kindness of good neighbors who are always willing to lend a hand, even if Hope sometimes has a hard time asking for help.

I also truly enjoyed seeing Alison act alongside her real-life daughter, Megan. Her portrayal of Hope’s daughter, Maggie, who has just headed off to college, fits her perfectly. Their scenes together have such a warm, authentic mother-daughter feel.

And it was so fun to see Alison paired with Gabriel Hogan in this movie! He plays a very handsome cowboy named Jack, who’s hoping to win back Hope- the love of his life. Watching the two of them together is especially satisfying for those of us who adore them as Hannah and Norman in the Murder, She Baked / Hannah Swensen Mysteries. There’s even a cute little nod to that series, a photo of them from the mystery hanging on the wall in Jack’s new business, simply explained as an old picture of the two of them. Mystery fans will definitely love that. I know I did!

This movie truly looks like it was a joy to film, and it’s just as joyful to watch. It’s wholesome, family-friendly, and perfect for all ages.

Overall, I loved the down-home country ranch setting, the beautiful wide-open scenery, the animals… and one little chicken named Houdini absolutely steals the show and our hearts! ~Net 🐔💕

💕 I did watch Romance at Hope Ranch and although there were many plot holes, I did like it a lot. Apparently it got the highest ratings of the year so far, higher than Lacey and any other movie. Some people have been down right out rude about the ratings and the movie.

One girl out on a twitter who really thinks she knows it all, even went as far to say the reason the ratings were so high, is cause Hallmarks linear cable audience are fox news watchers. I mean really?????? Funny cause I am part of a group of fox news watchers, we had a big Tucker Calson group back when he was on and killing it, and many groups out there watching Gutfeld, who is one of the highest rated shows even over late night shows, and NONE of them watch Hallmark. Most have never watched or stopped a long time ago. And if she is right, which not sure why fox news watchers get brought into the highest rated HM movie of the season, but Fox news has way more viewers than CNN and all their shows at night beat all competition. I bet they even beat some network shows. So.

But anyway, some even went as far as to say it was nepotism at its best having Allison's daughter on the movie. People are just rude and some will find anyway to connect things to Trump. Cause of course fox news watchers love trump. I am sure many don't even watch any news and still love Trump. But of course, trump might now be blamed, by one person out there, for Allie Sweeneys movie beating Lacey's or any so far this year.

But I did like the movie, even though I still wonder who is Hope's daughters father, did he die, did Hope every marry him. I LOVED Gabriel Hogan in it. He and Allison have great chemistry though I always loved her with Mike but haven't watched a Murder she baked since Mike left. I feel the point of the movie was that it is hard for some people to ask for help when they have done it all alone, most of their life. And Hope had to learn to ask for help, from some great new neighbors and town that is her new home. ~Sabrina



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Hopefully, we will all find something 

to love this February!

Happy movie watching, 

Net

🎄 Movie Reminder: It's *Welcome Home Wednesday* on Great American Family! 🎄

Great American Family invites all viewers to join them TONIGHT for *Welcome Home Wednesday*!

On this Wednesday night, November 29th, you can binge-watch the encore airings of the FOUR latest Great American Family Christmas movie premieres...

🎄 My Christmas Hero - 6pm/5c

🎄 A Royal Date For Christmas - 8pm/7c

🎄 A Christmas For The Ages - 10pm/9c

🎄 Christmas in Maple Hills - 12am/11c


Thank you to those of you who have shared reviews on these movies, and if you haven't shared a review but would like to, please do so in the comments below.

Happy Christmas Movie Watching!

Net🎄

images via: Great American Media

🌟 Happy Thanksgiving Week 2023! 🌟 God's Blessings to You All as We Feast on 15 NEW Christmas Movie Premieres Starring Candace Cameron Bure, Gabe Hogan, Danica McKellar, Lacey Chabert, Wes Brown, Bethany Joy Lenz, Kristoffer Polaha, Natasha Bure, Cheryl Ladd, and More - See Details Here:

Happy Thanksgiving,

dear "It's a Wonderful Movie" 

Family and Friends!

My heart is, once again, full of gratefulness for another wonderful year, and I'm very much looking forward to sharing Thanksgiving Day with my family... as my momma, sister, and I prepare the meal together and everyone comes home once again for Thanksgiving dinner. There's nothing quite like seeing all of those beautiful faces lit up by the glow of candlelight around the full Thanksgiving table as my daddy leads us all in prayer! Oh, what joy the Holiday season brings!

Each season, just like the right spice, adds just the right flavor to our lives! This entire week, you can enjoy many NEW Christmas movie premieres! Come hungry - because you are definitely going to get your fill with this feast of films!

See all of the details for the 15 Christmas movies being served during this Thanksgiving weekend below + don't miss Jen Lilley and Jesse Hutch hosting the Chicago Thanksgiving Parade...

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023:

A Season for Family

Synopsis: Maddy's (Farber) adopted son Wesley (Jacobson) has just one Christmas wish — to meet his brother Cody (Dalman), who was adopted into a different family. Cody's father Paul (Penny) is a widower who is not ready to have this conversation with his son, so he turns down a meeting. However, circumstances bring the two brothers unknowingly together and they become fast friends, while sparks fly between Maddy and Paul.

A Season for Family

Premieres Wednesday, November 22, 2023

at 8pm/7c. on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries

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Thursday, November 23, 2023

Chicago Thanksgiving Parade

The Chicago Thanksgiving Parade Celebrates 89 Years of Entertaining Families Across the City and Country with Marching Bands, Giant Balloons, Festive Floats, Staged Performances and Equestrian Units, All Led by Celebrity Co-Hosts and Stars of Great American Family, Jen Lilley and Jesse Hutch!

Jen Lilley expressed her excitement for hosting via the Chicago Thanksgiving Parade website: “I am absolutely thrilled to be co-hosting the Chicago Thanksgiving Parade! As an ambassador for the ‘Christmas Is Not Cancelled’ non-profit, which raises funds for families across the nation to receive Christmas gifts, I’m grateful for this opportunity to help spread the word and to spread joy for families and children in need!”

Jesse Hutch shared the sentiment: “I look forward to supporting the amazing people of the windy city and hosting the Chicago Thanksgiving Parade with Jen. To say that I am thankful is not only true but also fitting for the day of celebration and reflection.”

Where to View the Parade...

The Chicago Thanksgiving Parade is Live Streamed (free) on Pluto TV across the country and broadcast live in Chicagoland on The CW26

Chicago Thanksgiving Parade

Airs Thursday, November 23, 2023

9am/8c. to 12pm/11c.

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Thursday, November 23, 2023

Catch Me If You Claus

Synopsis: Avery Quinn is an aspiring news anchor who's finally getting her big break on her station's Christmas morning newscast. But that's put in jeopardy when she captures an intruder in her home wearing a red suit claiming to be Chris, Santa's son, who is on his first mission. A night of adventure ensues as they find themselves being pursued by the police as well as some shady characters. Along the way, they connect over living in the shadow of their parents and inspire each other to go after their dreams.

Catch Me If You Claus

Premieres Thursday, November 23, 2023

at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel

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Friday, November 24, 2023

My Christmas Hero

Synopsis: An army reserve doctor (Candace Cameron Bure) tracks down her family’s military history with the help of a new romance (Gabe Hogan).

My Christmas Hero

Premieres Friday, November 24, 2023

at 8pm/7c. on Great American Family

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Friday, November 24, 2023

Letters to Santa

Synopsis: When young siblings receive a magic pen from Santa that appears to be granting wishes, they request a Christmas gift they want more than anything – for their separated parents to reunite.

Letters to Santa

Premieres Friday, November 24, 2023

at 6pm/5c. on Hallmark Channel

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Friday, November 24, 2023

Holiday Road

Synopsis: Nine strangers, stranded at an airport during the holidays, unite for a Christmas road trip to Denver. Misadventures lead to unexpected bonds and heartfelt conversations.

Holiday Road

Premieres Friday, November 24, 2023

at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel

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Saturday, November 25, 2023

A Royal Date for Christmas

Synopsis: When a European Duke (Damon Runyon) arrives in the US, he realizes that his bags have been lost in transit. He has no choice but to be styled, and ultimately inspired, by Bella (Danica McKellar) the owner of a local boutique.

A Royal Date for Christmas

Premieres Saturday, November 25, 2023

at 8pm/7c. on Great American Family

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Saturday, November 25, 2023

Christmas in Notting Hill

Synopsis: Famous soccer star, Graham Savoy (Moseley), has always been too busy for love, but when he comes home to Notting Hill for Christmas, he changes his mind after meeting Georgia (Ramos) – a visiting American and the one person who has no idea who he is.

Christmas in Notting Hill

Premieres Saturday, November 25, 2023

at 6pm/5c. on the Hallmark Channel

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Saturday, November 25, 2023

Haul Out the Holly: Lit Up

Synopsis: As the holidays approach, Emily (Chabert) and Jared (Brown) are looking forward to celebrating the holidays together again, this time as a couple. Emily, now embracing Evergreen Lane's uniquely festive spirit, is ready to work with Jared, Ned (Tobolowsky), Mary Louise (Travolta) and Pamela (Peterman) to make this year's Christmas celebrations the best yet – even if being the HOA president's girlfriend doesn't stop those dreaded decorating citations. When a house on the block goes up for sale, it causes quite a stir with residents. When the soon-to-be neighbors turn out to be holiday royalty (Morris, Aspen), it looks like this year's competition is about to heat up. As the welcoming committee prepares for the new arrivals, only one thing is certain – this Christmas, Evergreen Lane is going to sleigh!

Haul Out the Holly: Lit Up

Premieres Saturday, November 25, 2023

at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel

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Saturday, November 25, 2023

Christmas at the Chalet

Synopsis: When ex-TV host and socialite Lex (Teri Hatcher) finds herself faced with the possibility of spending Christmas sharing a luxury chalet with her son, ex-husband, and his new girlfriend, she volunteers to work in the chalet to avoid things getting too close to home, while documenting her every move for a new wave of followers who are loving this new chapter of her life.

Christmas at the Chalet

Premieres Saturday, November 25, 2023

at 8pm/7c. on Lifetime

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Sunday, November 26, 2023

A Christmas for the Ages

Synopsis: Prompted by their youngest granddaughter (Bure), four generations celebrate family and what Christmas was like in the 40s, 60s, 90s, and present day.

A Christmas for the Ages

Premieres Sunday, November 26, 2023

at 8pm/7c. on Great American Family

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Sunday, November 26, 2023

Mistletoe Connection

Synopsis: Kate Snow loves everything about the holidays. From Christmas sweaters to Christmas crafts, Kate loves it all, but what really makes her jolly is Christmas time at her shop, Treasures from the Heart, that’s been in her family for generations. This year, however, a developer is moving into her quaint neighborhood and trying to turn everything she loves upside down. To make matters worse, Kate had an electric moment with a handsome stranger on a bus, but never got his name and now has no way to find him.

Mark Goodwin may wear expensive suits and has a big job, but underneath it all, he loves Christmas and everything that comes with it. When he has a moment of connection with a particularly beautiful stranger – dressed as a Christmas elf no less – he goes on a mission to discover exactly who she is to make his holiday romance dreams come true. But when Mark and Kate discover that they are on opposite sides of a very personal battle, it will take all the Christmas magic in the world to bring these two together in time for a truly magical holiday.

*Note: this movie is also airing throughout the Christmas season on PixL.

Mistletoe Connection

Premieres Sunday, November 26, 2023

at 7pm/6c. on UPtv

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Sunday, November 26, 2023

Our Christmas Mural

Synopsis: Olivia (Paxton-Beesley) is a single mom who returns home for Christmas. Her mom secretly enters her into a mural contest; she wins but partners with teacher Will (Jeannotte) to create a Christmas masterpiece.

Our Christmas Mural

Premieres Sunday, November 26, 2023

at 6pm/5c. on the Hallmark Channel

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Sunday, November 26, 2023

A Biltmore Christmas

Synopsis: Lucy Hardgrove (Lenz) is a screenwriter who lands the job of a lifetime when she's hired to pen the script for a remake of the beloved, holiday movie classic, His Merry Wife!, which was filmed in 1947 at the beautiful, historic Biltmore House. When the head of the studio isn't satisfied with the ending Lucy wrote because it deviates from the original's feel-good conclusion, he sends Lucy to Biltmore Estate for research and inspiration. While there, she unwittingly discovers the ability to travel to the 1947 set of His Merry Wife! through the help of an hourglass. While on set, she and Jack Huston (Polaha), one of the film's stars, spend time together and become close. But her sudden appearance has set off a chain of events that put the production in jeopardy. Before she can return to the present, Lucy must make things right or threaten to alter the future forever.

A Biltmore Christmas

Premieres Sunday, November 26, 2023

at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel

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Sunday, November 26, 2023

Laughing All the Way

Synopsis: When ghostwriter and aspiring comedian Aubri Wilson (Paniz Zade) is placed in charge of the Christmas variety show, she worries she might not have what it takes to pull off this make-or-break moment in her career. With Christmas just weeks away, Aubri is in pursuit of the perfect headliner for the event. That is, until famous Hollywood comedian Mike Baxter (Jake Epstein) returns to the comedy club that launched his career. There, Mike rediscovers his stand-up roots, and Aubri shows the world her inner funny girl, and as their journeys collide, they fall hopelessly and hilariously in love, laughing all the way.

Laughing All the Way

Premieres Sunday, November 26, 2023

at 8pm/7c. on Lifetime

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BONUS: MONDAY MOVIE PREMIERE!!!

Monday, November 27, 2023

Christmas in Maple Hills

Synopsis: Valerie Warrick is shocked to learn the land passed down from her grandparents isn’t in her family’s name. To save her family’s legacy and their dairy farm, she teams up with handsome veteran Walker Jennings to dig into her family’s past. Can they solve the mystery of who really owns the land in time for Christmas?

Christmas in Maple Hills
A Christmas Card Mystery

Premieres Monday, November 27, 2023

at 8pm/7c. on Great American Family

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Thanksgiving Week Programming:

*The annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade will air Thursday morning, Thanksgiving Day, on NBC. Please read my caution for this program - here.

*Freeform will be airing Christmas classics - Thursday through Sunday, including the Home Alone movies, The Santa Clause trilogy, and more!

*The Disney Channel premieres The Naughty Nine, on Wednesday night, November 22, 2023. In this movie... "a boy realizes he must be on the Naughty List since he didn't get a present from Santa on Christmas morning, so he gathers eight other naughty kids to pull off an elaborate heist in Santa's Village at the North Pole to get their presents." *Please note: I haven't seen this movie, so I don't know if it is family-friendly for children. Encore airings will play throughout Thanksgiving weekend.

*Hallmark Drama will have a marathon of episodes from The Waltons all week, ending with the Reunion Movies on Sunday, which include A Day for Thanks on Walton's Mountain and A Walton Thanksgiving Reunion.

*FX will also be airing The Santa Clause trilogy on Friday and Saturday, and the Home Alone movies on Sunday, and other Christmas classics!

*TNT is airing Elf, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, The Year Without a Santa Claus, etc... Friday through Saturday. On Sunday, TNT will be airing a day-long marathon of National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation leading up to (I believe) the Television Premiere of "A Christmas Story Christmas" (2022) starring Peter Billingsley.

*TBS has The Polar Express, The Year Without a Santa Claus, and a marathon of Elf, Friday to Saturday.

*BYU-TV is playing 3 heartwarming movies... Christmas Jars, Shoelaces for Christmas, and Christmas Oranges.

*The Christian Channel, TCT, is airing Christmas at the Holly Hotel (2022), Friday at 5pm/4c. and Saturday at 5:30am/4:30c. This is the storyline... "When Kathy's parents, the owners of Michigan's historic Holly Hotel, ask her to return for Christmas, things become less clear for her. She reconnects with family, finds the career that she truly enjoys, and falls in love with a handsome and kind police officer."

*AMC is airing Christmas with the Kranks back to back Sunday night, and be sure to catch these endearing religious Christmas cartoons Monday morning - Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey and Little Drummer Boy Book II. Also, look for more beloved Christmas classics on Monday, including The Story of the First Christmas Snow, Twas the Night Before Christmas, Miracle on 34th Street (1947), White Christmas starring Bing Crosby, and more!



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As I count my blessings this Thanksgiving week, please know, that I am so grateful for each and every one of you who takes time out of your busy day to visit here and share with others. Whether you share a review or just say hello, THANK YOU so much for visiting It's a Wonderful Movie!

Be sure to look for the NEW Christmas movies in my Christmas Movie Schedule - *HERE*!

Please know when I share a movie, this is NOT an endorsement of any of the actors involved, personally or professionally, with their other TV/film projects.

Note: I haven't pre-screened the new Christmas movies airing this weekend. If you'd like to post a review on whether a film is family-friendly, please share in the comments below. Thank you so much to everyone who participates in this.

See the current 2023 Christmas Movie Reviews - *HERE*

Savor this Thanksgiving week, everyone! I pray you make many precious memories with those you love!

Have a Happy, Blessed Thanksgiving!

God Bless Us, Everyone! 

Net

🌟 SHINING HIS LIGHT 🌟

"Rejoice always, pray continually,

give thanks in all circumstances;

for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus."

~1 Thessalonians 5:16-18