🎄 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!

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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

🌟 ICYMI: "MY CHRISTMAS HERO" Special Screening with Bill Abbott, Candace Cameron Bure, and Gabriel Hogan + New Extended Preview 🌟 SEE HERE:

On November 15, 2023, Great American Family President and CEO Bill Abbott, along with the lead actors in the film, My Christmas Hero, Candace Cameron Bure and Gabriel Hogan, attended a very special screening of their new Christmas film with the military and their families at Joint Army and Air Force Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) in Washington state.

You can read all of the details of this event in the press release below + be sure to check out an extended preview video of My Christmas Hero at the end of this post!


Press Release via Great American Media -

COMPANY CEO JOINS EXECUTIVE PRODUCER AND STAR OF THE FILM TO HOST SPECIAL RED-CARPET SCREENING FOR MILITARY MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES AT JBLM IN WASHINGTON STATE

JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, SEATTLE, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Great American Family President and CEO Bill Abbott joined Chief Creative Officer Candace Cameron Bure to host a very special world premiere of My Christmas Hero exclusively for U.S. service men and women and their families yesterday. This special showing was held at Joint Army and Air Force Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) in Washington state, where the film is set.

"We truly enjoyed the opportunity to salute these real Christmas heroes at the premiere of My Christmas Hero on the joint base," said Bure, who plays Dr. Nicole Ramsey in the movie. "It was fitting to host this screening here at JBLM because that's where the movie's story is set."

The red-carpet screening was held Wednesday, November 15 on the McChord (Air Force) side of JBLM—the base portrayed in My Christmas Hero. Bure stars in and is an executive producer of the new movie. Bure's co-star, Gabriel Hogan, was also in attendance. This event follows a recent announcement that Great American Family has experienced eleven consecutive months of growth making it TV's fastest-growing network.

"Great American Media provides quality family-friendly programming that celebrates faith, family and country, and our unique partnership with Candy Rock allows us to produce best in class content. To be able to celebrate Christmas and this movie with the everyday heroes who selflessly serve our country was truly special for both Candace and me," said Bill Abbott, President and CEO of Great American Media. "My Christmas Hero is at the heart of who we are as a network."

My Christmas Hero is the story of a U.S. Army reservist on a mission to honor a special fallen soldier and bring much-needed healing to her family. Along the way, Dr. Ramsey (Bure) and Major Ross (Gabriel Hogan) may find more than the answers to the mystery!

My Christmas Hero premieres on Great American Family the day after Thanksgiving, at 8 p.m. EST / 7 p.m. CST Friday, November 24. You can find a full list and schedule of Great American Christmas movies at https://www.greatamericanfamily.com.

My Christmas Hero is a Syrup Studios production in association with Candy Rock Entertainment. Mick MacKay serves as Producer, and Martin Wood directs an original screenplay written by Jim Head. Executive producers include Ford Englerth, Jeffery Brooks, Eric Jarboe, Holly A. Hines, Gerald Webb, Jim Head, Trevor McWhinney, and Martin Wood. Supervising Producers include Jonathan Shore, Robyn Wiener, Michael Shepard, and Doran S. Chandler serves as Associate Producer.

ABOUT GREAT AMERICAN FAMILY
Great American Family is America's premiere destination for quality family-friendly programming, including original holiday movies, rom-coms, and fan-favorite series that celebrate faith, family, and country. Great American Family is home to year-round seasonal celebrations including Great American Christmas, the network's signature franchise featuring holiday themed movies and specials. Founded in 2021, Great American Family is part of the Great American Media portfolio of brands. Follow Great American Family on Twitter: @GAfamilyTV Facebook:@GAfamilytv Instagram: @gactv

ABOUT CANDY ROCK ENTERTAINMENT
Candy Rock Enterprises is a joint venture between award-winning actress, producer, and New York Times Bestselling Author Candace Cameron Bure and the full-service development and execution team behind Redrock Entertainment, Ford Englerth and Jeffery Brooks. Candy Rock's Entertainment division develops, produces, and distributes television projects, lifestyle programming, and feature length films with an emphasis on family-friendly content. Instagram: @CandyRock.Entertainment

ABOUT SYRUP STUDIOS
Syrup Studios is a new Canadian production service company based in Vancouver, British Columbia specializing in scripted and unscripted television series and holiday films, rom-coms, comedies, and thrillers. Syrup Studios provides the full spectrum of services including content development, legal and business affairs, budgeting, scheduling, and financing.

Contact: Angela Sullivan, angela.sullivan@gacmedia.com

SOURCE Great American Family


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And now a special extended video preview of My Christmas Hero...

I hope you enjoyed this special look at the upcoming premiere of My Christmas Hero. You can see this new film the day after Thanksgiving on Black Friday. So... be sure to crash on the couch after a day of shopping and turkey leftovers with My Christmas Hero on Friday, November 24, 2023, at 8pm/7c. on Great American Family!

May God bless all who serve this country!

Happy Thanksgiving Week, Everyone!

(By the way, stay tuned for my Thanksgiving movie post on Wednesday.)

Blessings on your day, Net

Alison Sweeney Reveals Delicious News for her Hannah Swensen Mystery Franchise 🔎 #Sleuthers SEE HERE:

During an interview with TVInsider - Alison Sweeney shared some wonderful news for all mystery fans! Her latest "Hannah Swensen Mystery" installment won't be the last!

"Carrot Cake Murder: A Hannah Swensen Mystery" premieres this upcoming FRIDAY, May 19th, 2023, at 9pm/8c. on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, and details on the next "Hannah Swensen Mystery" movie are already being revealed.

According to Alison's interview with TVInsider, these are the details given for the next "Hannah Swensen Mystery" after they solve the "Carrot Cake Murder"... 

"Then, in the next film, Hannah’s mother Delores (Barbara Niven) is the one to find the dead body of a homeowner while house-hunting for her sister Michelle. Hannah will once again work with her friend Norman (Gabriel Hogan), and she becomes convinced all is not as it seems at the victim’s house."

Learning this news is almost equivalent to being served dessert before the main course. I can't help but wonder if they are finally getting the clue that sleuthers are hesitant to start watching another mystery, since they've already canceled numerous fan-favorites. By promising mystery fans another episode in the "Hannah Swensen Mystery" wheel after this new one, that may be a good way to bring the viewers back - since ratings have taken a dip recently.

"Murder, She Baked" fans have been devoted since the first movie, "Murder, She Baked: A Chocolate Chip Cookie Mystery" aired on May 2, 2015. The series began with a love triangle between Hannah (Alison Sweeney), Mike (Cameron Mathison), and Norman (Gabriel Hogan). As the series progressed, so did Hannah's relationship with Mike, and much to Hannah's mother's (Barbara Niven) chagrin, the two are still engaged in "Carrot Cake Murder," and according to Alison's recent interview, wedding plans are progressing very slowly.

Will fans keep watching the "Hannah Swensen Mysteries"? That is yet to be seen. "Murder, She Baked" has had a big following since 2015, and many fans have remained captivated by Hannah's story, even when the series transitioned to a new title with "Hannah Swensen Mystery." Viewers didn't really mind the new title or that they changed the town's name from Eden Lake to Lake Eden, but what really disappointed a lot of fans was that they added on another sister, Michelle (Tess Atkins), out of the blue, and removed her other sister, Andrea (Lisa Durupt), who was a fan-favorite. Hopefully, Michelle, the new sister, will end up being a good addition to the series, but I'm still missing Andrea, who moved away with her family. Since they are planning more "Hannah Swensen Mysteries," I would love to see her return for a visit, which of course, involves a delicious mystery and, hopefully, a wedding!

Happy Sleuthing!

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Photo: Alison Sweeney, Cameron Mathison
Credit: @2023 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Bettina Strauss

🔎 Attention All Sleuthers - Something Sweet is Baking Up on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries! 🔎

Alison Sweeney on the set of a new Hannah Swensen mystery
- image via Instagram

A few weeks ago, I mentioned to you all that a new Hannah Swensen movie was coming. Finally, it's official! Alison Sweeney, Cameron Mathison, Barbara Niven, and Gabriel Hogan will return for this all-new mystery movie that will premiere on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. See all the details in Hallmark's press release below...

Hallmark Media Press Release:

ALISON SWEENEY BAKES UP

A NEW MYSTERY DELIGHT IN

'CARROT CAKE:
A HANNAH SWENSEN MYSTERY'(wt)

WITH FAN FAVORITES

CAMERON MATHISON

AND BARBARA NIVEN

Latest Installment in Highly Popular Franchise Currently in Production and Set to Premiere Later this Year

STUDIO CITY, CA -- February 28, 2023 - Alison Sweeney ("Days of Our Lives"), Cameron Mathison ("General Hospital"), and Barbara Niven ("Chesapeake Shores") reprise their roles in "Carrot Cake: A Hannah Swensen Mystery"(wt), currently in production for premiering later this year on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, it was announced today. Gabriel Hogan ("Heartland") from the original cast also returns in this latest installment. Sweeney serves as executive producer.

"The adventures of Hannah Swensen have long been a favorite among our viewers, and we're thrilled to bring them a new mystery they can try to solve at home along with Hannah," said Elizabeth Yost, Senior Vice President, Development, Hallmark Media. "Being able to reunite Alison Sweeney, Cameron Mathison, and Barbara Niven for this latest installment makes it even sweeter."

"The fans of Hannah Swensen are incredible, and we are so excited to make more mysteries to share with them. Plus, working together again with Cam and Barbara is so much fun!," Sweeney enthused.

Sweeney returns as Hannah Swensen, everyone's favorite crime-solving baker. The discovery of a skeleton amid the rubble of a building undergoing renovation reveals that one of Lake Eden's beloved citizens is not who he claimed to be. Much to the dismay of her fiancé, Detective Mike Kingston (Mathison), Hannah begins to investigate the case on her own. As she tries to piece together the events that led to the murder and tries to learn the victim's true identity, Hannah even calls on her mother, Delores (Niven), as she works to bring the killer to justice and uncover the truth.

"Carrot Cake: A Hannah Swensen Mystery"(wt) is from Lighthouse Productions, Inc. and Looking Glass Productions, LLC. Alison Sweeney, Craig Baumgarten Jamie Goehring, Shawn Williamson, and Joanne Fluke are executive producers. Pat Williams directs from a script by Melissa Salmons, based on Fluke's novel Carrot Cake Murder.

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- HALLMARK MOVIES & MYSTERIES -

My Quick Take:

It's nice to see not only a new mystery but a familiar one at that, which first began on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries as Murder, She Baked: A Chocolate Chip Cookie Mystery in 2015! This series got a new start and a new title in 2021 with Hannah Swensen Mysteries, but you'll still see most of the same beloved characters from the original series. Speaking of that, I haven't heard whether or not either sister will be in this movie. I was hoping since fans missed Andrea (portrayed by Lisa Durupt) in the previous movie, they might bring her back for this one. However, since there isn't any word there, I'm thinking that isn't a good sign. Have any of you heard or seen anything regarding this? I sure would love to see Hannah and Andrea crime-solving together again!

Please share your take in comments below.

Happy sleuthing, 

Net  🔎

HEARTLAND is COMING BACK - to UPtv and CBC Television!

image: UPtv/CBC

Get ready to get roped in to SEASON 13 of "HEARTLAND" on UPtv starting THURSDAY, JUNE 4th at 9pm/8c - starring Amber Marshall (Amy), Graham Wardle (Ty), Shaun Johnston ("Grandpa" Jack), Michelle Morgan (Lou), Chris Potter (Tim), Jessica Steen (Lisa), Kerry James (Caleb), Alisha Newton (Georgie), Gabriel Hogan (Peter), Kevin McGarry (Mitch), and more! (See a sneak peek video below!)

Plus, have you heard? SEASON 14 has been renewed on the Canadian Channel - CBC. Even though we will have to wait a little longer to see that season in the United States, it's still exciting to know more episodes are on the way!

image: UPtv/CBC

If you are not familiar with the "Heartland" TV Series, UPtv gives this wonderful description...

"A family drama series set in the rolling foothills of the Rockies, “Heartland” follows life on the Heartland ranch as Amy Fleming (Amber Marshall), her older sister Lou (Michelle Morgan) and Grandfather Jack (Shaun Johnston) deal with the challenges of running the ranch that has been in their family for generations. Heartland is not like any other ranch — it is a horse ranch with a special mission of treating troubled or neglected horses and finding them new homes, and Amy has inherited her late mother’s uncanny ability to work with, understand and help heal those horses."

In Season 13 "the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, building a new home and the responsibility for two kids, will test the strength of Amy and Ty's marriage."

Heartland - UP Faith & Family - Streaming

If you don't have UPtv or if you just can't wait to watch this series, then you can watch "Heartland" Season 13 through Amazon - via UP's Faith and Family Streaming. For extra details - *CLICK HERE*.

Heartland - UP Faith & Family - Streaming

You can also watch previous seasons of "Heartland" through Amazon on DVD or Streaming.


Heartland SEASON 13 EPISODE DETAILS via UPtv:


Episode 1: Snakes and Ladders

A disgruntled horse owner causes trouble for Ty and Amy's business, leading to a disagreement


Episode 2: Wild One

Amy is hired to gentle one of the wild horses, but he may prove impossible to work with.


Episode 3: Rearview Mirror

Jack is faced with painful memories from his past, and the family is at a loss for how to help him.


Episode 4: Eye of the Storm

A dangerous windstorm wreaks havoc on Hudson.


Episode 5: Fairytale

Amy and Ty worry about the impact a surprise visitor will have on Luke.


Episode 6: A Time to Remember

Georgie’s graduation has finally arrived, but so has a mysterious figure from her past.


Episode 7: The Art of Trust

Amy is asked to spend time at an art retreat to work with an artist’s allegedly traumatized horse.


Episode 8: Legacy

Tim is organizing an important rodeo when an old flame blows back into Hudson asking for his help.


Episode 9: Fight or Flight

Amy and Ty get some unexpected news about Luke just as Amy has to face an upsetting truth about Spartan.


Episode 10: The Passing of the Torch

When fears of holding on or letting go grip the family, they look to each other for support through dangerous challenges.


Before we ride off into the sunset, watch the Heartland: Season 13 | Official Trailer:
(NO SPOILERS included - just a fun sneak peek!)

Happy Trails to You! Net

🎂 A DELICIOUS TREAT for HALLMARK MYSTERY FANS 🎂 MURDER SHE BAKED COMPLETE MOVIE COLLECTION - NOW on DVD! 🔎

image: Hallmark Crown Media

CLICK HERE FOR DVD DETAILS!

Lots of Hallmark movie "Sleuthers" love the "MURDER SHE BAKED" Hallmark mystery series (myself included!)-- and now we can have it ALL in ONE DVD SET! No Calories! Even includes the "Murder She Baked" Christmas movie "Plum Pudding," which I admit, is my absolute favorite of all the MSB films! I mean, I love them all, but to have this mysteries story set during the holidays makes it even sweeter! Details on each movie below!

The "Murder, She Baked: Complete Movie Collection"

contains all 5 original movies

from the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries series:

A Chocolate Chip Cookie Mystery

A Plum Pudding Mystery

A Peach Cobbler Mystery

A Deadly Recipe

Just Desserts

A Chocolate Chip Cookie Mystery:

Hannah Swensen is the shop owner of the Cookie Jar, where much of the town's gossip percolates along with the strong coffee. But when a mysterious murder occurs, Hannah turns into a culinary detective and finds herself trying to solve the crime while getting caught in an unexpected romantic mystery of her own.

Murder She Baked: A Plum Pudding Mystery:

The Cookie Jar's busiest time of the year also happens to be the most wonderful time...for Christmas cookies and Hannah's own special plum pudding. She's busy as can be and loving it. She also gets a kick out of 'Lunatic Larry Jaeger's Crazy Elf Christmas Tree Lot', a kitschy carnival taking place smack-dab in the middle of the village green. Larry thinks he's crazy like a fox with his wild business schemes, but this time, the entrepreneur may have bitten off more than he can chew. Rumor has it that Larry's in the red - an idea that takes a sinister turn when Hannah discovers he's dead in his own office...It seems there are quite a few suspects - including his bitter ex-wife, his ex-partner's daughter, a woman he was wooing, and the Crazy Elf Tree lot's extremely exasperated investors...Now, with so many suspects to investigate and the twelve days of Christmas ticking away, Hannah's running out of time to nab a murderous Scrooge who doesn't want her to see the New Year.

Murder She Baked: A Peach Cobbler Mystery:

Sitting in her nearly empty store, Hannah Swensen can only hope that the popularity of the new Magnolia Blossom Bakery is just a passing fad. The southern hospitality of Eden Lake's two newest residents, Melanie and Vanessa Quinn, is grating on Hannah's nerves -- and cutting into her profits. Then Hannah finds Melanie shot to death. Everyone in town knew the Cookie Jar's business was suffering...which makes Hannah a suspect.

Murder She Baked: A Deadly Recipe:

With her brother-in-law, Deputy Bill Todd, running against gruff lawman Sheriff Grant in a heated sheriff election, an expecting sister ready to deliver, and a scary encounter with a car thief on her mind - Hannah feels her life has reached its boiling point. But things continue to heat up when she discovers the body of Sheriff Grant - bludgeoned while holding one of her homemade fudge cupcakes - and Bill becomes the prime suspect. Determined to prove Bill's innocence, Hannah sets out to solve the crime stirring up secrets and scandals, including disgruntled cops, vindictive wives and a trio of dangerous criminals.

Murder She Baked: Just Desserts:

Hannah Swensen is thrilled when she is chosen as a guest for the first Eden Lake Dessert Bake-Off, but when fellow judge, Coach Boyd Watson is found murdered, crime-solving baker extraordinaire Hannah Swensen (Alison Sweeney) works alongside her detective beau Mike Kingston (Cameron Mathison) to figure out a recipe for murder played out in the middle of her first-ever televised bake-off.

All FIVE of these "Murder She Baked" Movies are the perfect recipe for a binge-watching movie night! You can enjoy some popcorn, or your favorite dessert, watch Hannah bake and solve mysteries around Eden Lake!

🎂 CLICK HERE FOR DVD DETAILS! 🎂

Hope you enjoyed this delicious movie news!

Blessings, Net

*storyline descriptions/images: Crown Media

Back in the Saddle! "Heartland" Season 11 continues Wednesday Nights on UP!

"Heartland" cast image via: Instagram

"Heartland" Season 11 Episodes:
(episode details via CBC.ca)

Episode 1: Baby on Board - February 28, 2018

Ty struggles with control issues when his mom stops by for an unexpected visit hoping to bond with her granddaughter, and Amy is forced to mediate.


Episode 2: Highs and Lows - February 28, 2018

The family bands together to support Georgie as she decides whether to face a ghost from her past, or leave it behind.


Episode 3: Decision Time - March 7, 2018

Tim steps up Jade's training regimen when a fierce new competitor shows her up at practice. Meanwhile, Georgie is faced with a difficult decision.


Episode 4: How To Say Goodbye - March 7, 2018

Amy and Ty work together to prepare a wild horse for overseas transport, but the horse’s temperament may be more than they bargained for.


Episode 5: Measuring Up - March 14, 2018

Lou returns from New York, only to find that things are not running as smoothly as she had imagined they would.


Episode 6: Strange Bedfellows - March 14, 2018

Amy has to get creative when asked to work with Lisa’s racehorse, but conflict arises when information about the horse’s breeding comes to light.


Episode 7: Our Sons and Daughters - March 21, 2018

Amy tries to teach some old friends about the life-changing power of connecting to a horse.


Episode 8: Truth Be Told - March 21, 2018

When Tim’s erratic behavior sparks concern from his loved ones, Jack suspects something else is going on.


Episode 9: Challenges - March 28, 2018

Amy tries to get everything organized at Heartland before joining Ty on a work-related journey, but Tim's concerns about the trip threaten to derail Amy's plans.


Episode 10: A Fine Balance - March 28, 2018

Ty finds himself in a dangerous situation and in order to save him Amy must turn to an unexpected source for guidance.


Episode 11: Somewhere In Between - April 4, 2018

Tim is forced to open up when an emergency traps him with an unexpected visitor.


Episode 12: Out Of The Shadow - April 4, 2018

Struggling with personal issues, Tim rallies the family to go on another memorial ride for Marion so he can face his deepest regret.


Episode 13: Reunion - April 11, 2018

As the family struggles to deal with Tim’s news, Lou throws herself into planning her high school reunion to impress an old rival.


Episode 14: Past Imperfect - April 11, 2018

A threat from Ty’s past arrives in Hudson, putting the entire Heartland family in danger.


Episode 15: Strength of Bonds - April 18, 2018

As Thanksgiving approaches, Georgie puts her personal feelings about Peyton Westfield aside and convinces Amy to work with a high strung and dangerous jumping horse. Meanwhile, Jade returns from Texas for the holiday weekend and Tim is forced to admit why he was so adamant she accept the rodeo scholarship. Wyatt goes completely overboard trying to prove his affection for Georgie and it lands them in a comical but compromising situation. And when Lou can’t make it home for Thanksgiving, Jack and Lisa try to save tradition by coercing a secret family recipe out of her.


Episode 16: A Place to Call Home - April 18, 2018

A training accident results in a serious injury and Georgie feels conflicted when an unlikely ally arrives at Heartland to show support.


Episode 17: Doubt - April 25, 2018

In the aftermath of a vicious viral video, Georgie reconsiders her future in show jumping… and in Hudson. Meanwhile, Amy and Ty are of differing opinions about what to do with their new land. A lucrative business opportunity puts Jack, Mitch and Tim at odds. And Lou struggles with how to support her daughter through a difficult time.


Episode 18: Naming Day - April 25, 2018

In the days leading up to baby Lyndy’s naming ceremony, the members of the Heartland family find themselves keeping secrets from each other. Without Amy’s knowledge, Ty enlists Caleb’s help in fulfilling a long-held promise to himself. Amy works with Spartan in secret on something she hopes will make her daughter’s day truly memorable. And when Val approaches her with yet another offer, Georgie has to make an important decision as she prepares for the Fall Finale. Meanwhile, Jack comes to a startling realization and Tim gets news that he finds hard to share.


Remember... you can watch TWO Episodes of "Heartland" Season 11 every Wednesday night on UP! All horse enthusiasts can connect your love of horses and horsemanship to this wonderful family drama!

Enjoy the ride! Net

Catch up on previous seasons of Heartland on DVD:

Heartland: Season 8 / Heartland: Season 9 / Heartland: Season 10

Heartland: A Heartland Christmas

Heartland Seasons 1-10 The Complete Series DVDs Season

"Murder She Baked: Just Desserts" -- a Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Original Movie starring Alison Sweeney and Cameron Mathison!

MOVIE REVIEW

Movie: Murder She Baked: Just Desserts

Network: Hallmark Movies & Mysteries

Original Air Date: March 26, 2017

image via: Instagram

CAST:

Alison Sweeney ... Hannah Swensen
Cameron Mathison ... Mike Kingston
Barbara Niven ... Delores Swensen
Lisa Durupt ... Andrea Todd
Gabriel Hogan ... Norman Rhodes
Juliana Wimbles ... Lisa Herman
Toby Levins ... Bill Todd
Douglas Chapman ... Coach Boyd Watson
Rebecca Toolan ...
Tammy Gillis ...
David Lewis ...
Viv Leacock ...
Karen Holness ...
Matt Visser ...
Kate Isaac ...
James R. Swalm ...
Jocelyn Gauthier ...

PLOT:

Storyline via Hallmark: Hannah Swensen is thrilled when she is chosen as a guest for the first Eden Lake Dessert Bake-Off, but when fellow judge, Coach Boyd Watson is found murdered, Hannah once again takes it upon herself to find the killer.

Movie Review:

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