GMC will Launch Monthly Original Movies

Looks like GMC (previously known as: Gospel Music Channel) would like to have some of the same success as the Hallmark Channel does - by premiering their own Original Made-for-TV Movies every month!

Upcoming GMC World Premiere Family Movies are:
( from GMC Press Release )

• Trinity Goodheart (August) - Eric Benet

• A Mile in His Shoes (September) - Dean Cain, Luke Schroder

• Decision (October) - Natalie Grant

• 5th Quarter (November) - Andie MacDowell, Aidan Quinn, Ryan Merriman

• The Heart of Christmas (December) - Candace Cameron Bure

*Click on Each Title above - for more details!



Having more "New Movies" on TV is exciting news for anyone who enjoys watching movies at home, instead of the theater. Plus, with the economy - it's good to get the most out of the luxury of having cable television ... and if that means watching made-for-TV movies or simply waiting 'til a certain Theater Movie is played on Cable, Network TV, or comes out on DVD - that's fine. All of these options are typically less expensive than the average family - going to the theater.

I hope you and your family will enjoy these new GMC films! Be sure to click on the film titles - if you would like further details on any of the Movies listed above.

Have a Beautiful Day... God Bless!

GMC Movie - A Mile in His Shoes

MOVIE REVIEW

A Mile in His Shoes


Network: GMC

Original Air Date: September 25, 2011

*Stars Dean Cain (The Way Home, Superman, The Three Gifts, etc...) and Luke Schroder, the son of Ricky Schroder (Silver Spoons, Lonesome Dove, etc...)

*Based on the Book : The Legend of Mickey Tussler by Frank Nappi


CAST:

Dean Cain ... Arthur 'Murph' Murphy
Luke Schroder ... Mickey Tussler
Jarod Joseph ... Pee Wee
Jesse Hutch ... George 'Lefty' Rogers
Anna Mae Routledge ... Laney
Andrew Wheeler ... Warren Dennison
Jaren Brandt Bartlett ... Raymond 'Boxcar' Miller
Matthew Robert Kelly ... Chip McNally
Kenneth W. Yanko ... Sheriff Billings

PLOT:

A heartwarming story in which a sheltered farm boy with Asperger’s Syndrome and a killer fastball is recruited to play for a minor league team.

Mickey Tussler, an autistic pitcher joins a minor-league baseball team and has a profound effect on the team and manager Arthur "Murph" Murphy over the course of a season.

Movie Review:

Truly One of the VERY BEST TV MOVIES of the YEAR!!!

Inspirational and full of Emotion! Terrific Movie for the entire family!!!

Mickey Tussler, a young farm boy with Asperger’s Syndrome, was wonderfully portrayed by Luke Schroder. And Dean Cain was perfect as their Inspiring Coach Murphy, who believed in him and his abilities as a pitcher.

(Dean Cain is one of the best actors. I was a faithful Superman watcher, back in the day! Dean is also great in The Three Gifts and The Way Home!)

In "A Mile in His Shoes", it is deeply moving to watch this young man develop and transform from being shy and alone, with mostly only his parents and his pig, for company... to believing in himself, having friends on the team, developing a stronger sense of courage, as well as keeping his faith in the Lord, and becoming a great baseball player, and in the end... making his parents extremely proud.

There is one scene of caution. Some mean boys decide to be rough on Mickey- so they lure him out in the woods and hit him. I believe only a couple punches are shown before Mickey falls. He is shown the next day - with scratches and red marks on his face. It is handled carefully. There is a great message in this about bullys and doing what is right.

Also, our family caught one tiny editting mistake. The bully from their team, Lefty Rogers, has switched over to another team, but when the boys are shown running into the game - Lefty is shown running in with them.

That little editting faux pax didn't sway me. I loved it - from beginning to end! Sometimes stories are summed up too quickly, but this ended just right - with a beautiful, touching, emotional scene of Mickey playing catch with his father on the farm! I truly loved it!!! Beautiful!!!

Thank you, GMC, for giving us this inspiring story!


See or Skip:

Absolutely SEE!!!!

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GMC Movie - Decision

MOVIE REVIEW

Decision

Network: GMC

Original Air Date: October 16, 2011

*Faith-based film Stars Dove Award-winning Christian Singer, Natalie Grant.

CAST:

Natalie Grant ... Ilene Connors
Billy Dean ... Steve Connors
Jeremy Jones ... Tommy Mathews
Michael Rosenbaum ... Jackson Connors
Randall Franks ... Principal Nate Foster
Rusty Whitener ... Wyatt Johnson


PLOT:

Ilene Connors and her son Jackson are struggling to get by both emotionally and financially after the death of her husband Steve. Jackson goes to live with his grandfather for the summer where he struggles to adjust, but the two begin to bond. When they take a hunting day-trip, an accident will test their survival skills and their faith.


Movie Review:

Coming...


See or Skip:

Coming...



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GMC Movie - 5th Quarter

MOVIE REVIEW

5th Quarter


Network: GMC
Original Air Date: November 13, 2011


CAST:

Aidan Quinn ... Steven Abbate
Andie MacDowell ... Maryanne Abbate
Ryan Merriman ... Jon Abbate
Anessa Ramsey ... Lynn Garber
Andrea Powell ... Bonnie
Michael Harding ... Coach Jim Grobe
Jillian Batherson ... Hailey Scott
Patrick Stogner ... Henry
Bonnie Johnson ... Joan Kinsey
Kendrick Cross ... Fireman
Maureen Mountcastle ... Pam Steele
R. Keith Harris ... Dr. Phillips
Jon Stafford ... Coach Billings
Kristen Nicole LaPrade ... Susie Simons
William Smith Yelton ... Brandon

PLOT:

The inspirational true story of Jon Abbate who, driven by the tragic and fatal car crash that took the life of his 15 year-old brother Luke, wears Luke's number 5 jersey and helps to lead the Wake Forest Team to the most successful football season in school history.



Movie Review:

Coming...


See or Skip:

Coming...



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GMC Movie - The Heart of Christmas

MOVIE REVIEW


The Heart of Christmas

Network: GMC

Original Air Date: December 4, 2011


CAST:

Candace Cameron Bure ... Megan
George Newbern ... Dr. Sandler
Jeanne Neilson ... Julie Locke
Anita Renfroe ... Theresa
Matthew West ... Mark
Eric Beck
Burgess Jenkins
Kelsey Marie Kingsbury
Karl T. Wright
Sophia Sinise
Erin Bethea
Christopher Shone
Nicholas Shone
Dendrie Taylor

PLOT:

A film inspired by the true story of Dax Locke, a terminally ill child with a rare form of leukemia. Determined that Dax celebrate one last Christmas, the community of thousands came together and made that happen.

This story inspired Christian Singer, Matthew West, to write the hit song “One Last Christmas." It also inspired him to write the title track to the movie, “The Heart of Christmas.”


Movie Review:

Coming...


See or Skip:

Coming...



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Trinity Goodheart Premieres this weekend on the Gospel Music Channel!

Premieres - August 20, 2011

This is the first of Original Movies coming monthly to the Gospel Music Channel!

See the Family TV Schedule for times airing!

Welcome to Paradise - Movie Review

MOVIE REVIEW

Welcome to Paradise


Network: Gospel Music Channel

Original Air Date: 2010

Rated: PG for mild thematic elements, brief language and teen smoking


CAST:

Crystal Bernard ... Debbie Laramie
Bobby Edner ... Hayden Laramie
Brian Dennehy ... Bobby Brown
William Shockley ... Kent Dylan
Beth Grant ... Frances Loren
Ken Jenkins ... Reverend McNamara
Nick Searcy ... Reverend Ellington
Lou Beatty Jr. ... Trevor Goodman
Cynthia Boris ... Church Goer
Brianne Costa ... Snobby Girl
Doug Cox ... Izzy
Danielle Dearing ... Church Goer
Elizabeth Dennehy ... Helen Brown
Loy Edge ... Nate Twain
Lorilynn Failor ... Twyla Twain

PLOT:

The Road to Paradise begins withia Journey of the Heart.

Welcome To Paradise is an inspirational family film about a preacher, Debbie Laramie (Crystal Bernard) and her son Hayden (Bobby Edner). They are sent from a big city church to the small town of Paradise, where Debbie finds a community in desperate need of direction and a town that turns its back on its neediest neighbors. She tries to build a new vision for her congregation that embraces everyone, even the poor and outcast, but the deep rooted veil of indifference may be too strong to lift.

Movie Review:

This is truly an uplifting movie. It's a true inspiration - to keep standing strong in your beliefs and never give up. There are serious moments and lighthearted moments, too. When a community comes together it's amazing what they can accomplish when they work with one another.

The All-Star cast in this movie includes...

Connie Ray, who portrayed the Mother from the Television series, The Torkelsons. (loved that show!) She is always terrific... gentle, sweet, and compassionate. Then, there is someone you might not recognize - William Shockley, who potrayed Hank on Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman. (the one who had the long hair and ran the saloon.) Well, in this, he is clean cut and looks and acts completely different. He's pictured above in the camel colored barn jacket.

The actress, Beth Grant, is absolutely wonderful in this. I think of her as Jimmy's Mother on Yes Dear, however, in this movie, she is so serious and sweet - she's terrific! Brian Dennehy is also a well known actor. He's in another movie I love - Return to Snowy River.

And, an interesting find for all of you Christmas Movie fans. I knew I recognized the young man who portrayed Hayden's friend. Upon looking him up, I discovered he's actor, Evan Sabara, the young boy named J.T. in A Season for Miracles! (Still one of my favorite Hallmark Christmas Movies!)

I also love Brad Stine in this - he's such a funny comedian. He's also great in Christmas with a Capital C!. And, of course, I love Crystal Bernard, she is always so pretty, perky, and fun, she has such a great personality! I remember her first, on the sitcom, It's a Living, and of course, those cute Hallmark Movies, Single Santa seeks Mrs. Claus & Meet the Santas.

Great Movie, with a warm feeling inside, Happy Ending!


See or Skip:

See, wholesome family viewing.

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*Images above are:
DVD Cover for Welcome to Paradise
and Screen Cap Images from Movie.

Trinity Goodheart - Gospel Music Channel

MOVIE REVIEW

Trinity Goodheart

Network: Gospel Music Channel

Original Air Date: August 20, 2011




Official Poster from Trinity Goodheart Facebook



CAST:

Eric Benet ... Jeremy
Erica Gluck ... Trinity
James Hong ... Mr. Kwon
Mark La Mura ... Randolph
Jennifer Van Horn ... Melinda
Karen Abercrombie ... Maxine
Kellin Watson ... Kim
Thomas Clark ... Jonathan's Driver
Tonya Bludsworth ... Caterer
Kayli Maree Tolleson ... Homeless Girl
April Turner ... Mrs. Cooper
Mark Scarboro ... Jay
Chris Bretscher ... Newscaster
Lindsay Ayliffe ... Mr. THornbull
Sidney Horton ... Bus Driver



PLOT:

When 12-year-old Trinity Goodheart is visited by an angel who leaves her a pendant that belonged to her long-lost mother, Trinity concludes that her mother is in danger and needs her help. What ensues is an effort by Trinity to reunite her disjointed family; and in the process, she teaches them the value of love, faith and forgiveness.


Movie Review:

Coming...


See or Skip:

Coming...



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The Trial - Gospel Music Channel Movie Premiere

MOVIE REVIEW

The Trial

RATED: PG-13

Network: Gospel Music Channel

Original Air Date: May 15, 2011

CAST:

Matthew Modine
Robert Forster
Bob Gunton
Randy Wayne
Rance Howard


PLOT:

Rated:  PG - 13
After the horrific death of his wife and two sons, suicide seems to be the only escape for small town attorney Kent "Mac" McClain... until he's assigned a capital punishment case that begins to transform his life and those around him forever.


Movie Review:

Coming...


See or Skip:

Coming...



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Disney Channel Premieres Lemonade Mouth & GMC re-airs Flicka 2 on Friday Family Movie Night!

Catch Disney Channel's New Original Movie 

Lemonade Mouth

April 15, 2011 - Friday:

Lemonade Mouth ... Disney (east) ... 8 PM *NEW
Lemonade Mouth ... Disney (west) ... 11 PM *NEW

See the Lemonade Mouth page for Pictures, Plot, and more!
Click here for the Movie Trailor!

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Catch the Gospel Music Channel Premiere of

Flicka 2

April 15, 2011 - Friday:

Flicka 2 ... Gospel Music Channel ... 9 PM *NEW
Flicka 2 ... Gospel Music Channel ... 11 PM *NEW

See the Flicka 2 page for Pictures, Plot, and more!
Click here for the Movie Trailor!


Hope you enjoy these Movies with your Family!

Flicka 2 Premieres on Gospel Music Channel - Tonight!

Saddle Up your Horses!

** Flicka 2 Premieres **

Tonight, Monday   - April 11th, 2011
and Friday Night - April 15th, 2011

on the Gospel Music Channel.

*Visit the FAMILY TV SCHEDULE for air dates and times.

TV News for "The Waltons"

March 16, 2011-


 

BREAKING NEWS #1:
Hallmark Channel Schedule:

The Waltons will begin to air on the Hallmark Channel... 3 PM - 5 PM (est), weekdays, starting on Monday, March 21st, 2011. Yeah!!!!

They brought the show back due to viewers request!



BREAKING NEWS #2:
INSP "Walton DVD News":

I was just informed - that INSP is going to have more upcoming giveaways of The Waltons DVDs. Be sure and check their website http://www.insp.com/ or connect with INSP on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/insptv.

(You can see the full comment response, from INSP, here)

The Waltons air twice daily on INSP - at 1 PM & 8 PM (est). This is the same episode.



BREAKING NEWS #3:
One More Network to air The Waltons:

The Gospel Music Channel will also start airing episodes of The Waltons!

So far, all we know is... The Waltons program is coming to GMC - starting with an All Day Marathon on Sunday, April 3rd, 2011! (I think this is wonderful - as it just so happens to also be my Birthday! Yeah! An early gift for me!)

More News to come on when it will air following the marathon, etc...



I hope everyone enjoys this Wonderful Walton News! This is especially great for devoted Waltons fans who have waited 3 years after the show ended on the Hallmark Channel. I know many were elated to have the show back on INSP - and now to have it also join the Hallmark Channel, again, and the Gospel Music Channel - is completely amazing!

Maybe one of these channels will also play, A Walton Easter, one of the Reunion Movies, this year! We can hope!