Exciting News! Danica McKellar and Trevor Donovan's New Movie "Grounded in Love" & More Heartwarming Films Coming to Pure Flix This Summer

I recently discovered that Pure Flix has updated its lineup with some upcoming movie premieres, and I wanted to share these exciting details with you all!

First up is The Wedding Arrangement, starring Kristina Cole Geddes and Cody Griffis. If the title sounds familiar, you may remember I first spotted this movie in a Great American Family promo earlier this year (see it here).

It’s very likely this film will also air on Great American Family in the future. However, if you don't want to wait, you can begin streaming The Wedding Arrangement tomorrow, June 19th, on Pure Flix!

Also coming soon to Pure Flix are three titles from Incendo Productions:

As Gouda as it Gets (starring Kim Shaw and Clayton James)

One of a Kind Love (starring "When Hope Calls" actress Jocelyn Hudon and her husband, Jake Manley)

Seasoned with Love (featuring real-life married couple Peter and Julia Benson)

These three films originally premiered on BYU-TV and various streaming sources, with Seasoned with Love also airing on Great American Family this May. I have personally watched all three and I must say they are all cheerful, lighthearted, and family-friendly.

The most exciting movie addition, in my opinion, to the upcoming Pure Flix lineup is the faith-based romantic comedy, Grounded in Love, starring Danica McKellar and Trevor Donovan. And, yes, the movie does have a new title! This is a brand-new Great American Media production that’s expected to premiere on Great American Family this Fall.

However, if you’re eager for an early look, it will be available to stream on Pure Flix starting August 7th!

UPDATE: Grounded in Love will air on Great American Family on September 27th - see press release here!

And lastly… as most of you know, Great American Media has announced their new television series, Crossroad Springs, will officially premiere on Great American Family beginning August 31st, but you can also stream episodes early on Pure Flix starting August 28th.

Stay tuned for more movie news and updates! If you'd like to check out what's currently streaming, visit Pure Flix - *click here for details*.

Blessings on your day,

Net

🎬 A Quick Easter Egg in the Great American Family 2025 Promo Hints More Movies to Come...

image: Great American Media

At the beginning of the year, Great American Family released a new commercial highlighting the programming coming up this year in 2025. I've previously shared most of the movies included in the promo seen below...

(click the white arrow button in the red box to play)


*The Ainsley McGregor Mysteries: A Case for the Yarn Maker
starring Candace Cameron Bure (A Christmas Less Traveled)

*Karen Kingsbury's Someone Like You 
starring Sarah Fisher (Meet Me Under the Mistletoe)

*Grounded
starring Trevor Donovan (A Little Women's Christmas)
and Danica McKellar (A Cinderella Christmas Ball)

*For the Love of Chocolate
starring Rhiannon Fish (A Christmas Castle Proposal)
and Jesse Hutch (Christmas Under the Northern Lights)

*A Snapshot of Forever
starring Natalie Dreyfuss (The Nanny Express)
and Anthony Konechny (Perfect Match)

*A Priceless Love
starring Erin Agostino (Cider and Sunsets)
and Luke Humphrey (Love and the Radio Star)

image: Great American Media

And now for the Easter egg... hidden in plain sight! In the promo there's a screenshot of Actress Kristina Cole Geddes, who you may recognize from her previous Great American Family movies Christmas in Pine Valley and Romantic Rewrite.

After a quick search, I discovered this image is from the movie, The Wedding Arrangement, which is a Reel One Entertainment film from 2021. Have any of you seen it? It can currently be streamed through Peacock.

image: Reel One Entertainment

Kristina's costar is Cody Griffis. I checked his IMDB, but I didn't recognize any of his previous work.

"The Wedding Arrangement" storyline via Reel One Entertainment: When talented botanist Violet needs help preparing flower arrangements for a high-profile wedding, she calls upon Jack, a handsome nature photographer who has taken over responsibility for his grandfather’s flower shed. As they discover that they share an interest in the mysterious and elusive Youtan flower, can they ensure the wedding is a success while allowing their mutual passion for discovery and adventure to bloom once again and find love in the process?

Apparently, based on the promo currently airing on Great American Family, "The Wedding Arrangement" may also be coming in the future on GAF, so perhaps we'll see even more Reel One Entertainment movies added to their collection.

image: Reel One Entertainment

I personally keep hoping GAF will add the ROE movie Meet Me in New York, starring Corey Sevier and Brooke Nevin, to their channel line-up. I've seen this movie 3 or 4 times via streaming, and I think it would be a fantastic fit for them. It's such a fun, delightful rom-com. Plus, the leads are well-known and well-liked. I can't believe one of the networks hasn't snatched it up already!

Is there any ROE movie you'd like to see on Great American Family?

Which new movie or series are you most looking forward to on Great American Family in 2025?

I must say, I am very excited to see more of Candace's Ainsley McGregor Mysteries, and although it wasn't included in this promo, I am most enthusiastic about the When Hope Calls series.

Please share your thoughts in comments below.

Blessings on your day!

Net

Coming Spring 2025 - Danica McKellar And Trevor Donovan To Star In 'Grounded' On Great American Family

Will love blossom next Spring? 

See details below for Danica McKellar and Trevor Donovan's all-new Great American Family movie!

Press Release via Great American Media:

DANICA MCKELLAR AND TREVOR DONOVAN

STAR IN NEW ORIGINAL MOVIE,

‘GROUNDED,’

ADAPTED FROM BESTSELLING NOVEL

BY ANGELA CORRELL,

WRITTEN BY ANDREA CANNING

NEW YORK, NY – November 14, 2024 – Great American Media, the leader in high-quality faith and family linear and streaming entertainment, announces production has wrapped on Original movie, Grounded, starring Danica McKellar (A Cinderella Christmas Ball, Swing Into Romance) and Trevor Donovan (Jingle Bell Princess, Harvest Homecoming), adapted from the bestselling novel of the same name by Angela Correll and written by Andrea Canning (“Dateline,” Love On the Danube), Alex Wright, and Cara J. Russell. The World Premiere of Grounded is slated for Spring 2025.

In Grounded, Annie (McKellar), a career flight attendant who loves her job and traveling the world, is dealt a blow when an airlines merger causes her to be furloughed, a setback further compounded by breaking up with a selfish boyfriend. Looking for a reprieve, Annie drives from Manhattan to her grandmother’s Kentucky farm. After a few character-building days, life on the farm ultimately brings Annie unexpected blessings in the form of rediscovering her faith, and reconnecting with her handsome childhood friend, Jake (Donovan), who has just moved back from the big city to create a more grounded and intentional life for himself.

“The Commonwealth is a great production partner,” said Bill Abbott, President & CEO, Great American Media. “The infrastructure, including historic locations, build ready sites, and a rich legacy of industrious professionals at every level of production makes Kentucky one of the best states in the country to make movies,” Abbott concluded.

“This movie is guaranteed to lift spirits! And it’s extra special to me because it’s my first project where faith plays a central role,” said McKellar.

Grounded is Trevor Donovan’s fourth film shot in Kentucky. “I’ve really enjoyed working here, and I’m hoping we can make it a regular thing because the state has so much to offer filmmakers,” Donovan said.

Executive producers of Grounded are Angela Correll, Jess Correll, Danica McKellar, Trevor Donovan, Ernie Barbarash, Cara J. Russell, and Garrett VanDusen. Producers are Brad Krevoy and Amy Krell on behalf of MPCA, and Emily Blevins. Associate producer is Henry Peterson. Grounded is based on the bestselling novel of the same name by Angela Correll. Teleplay by Andrea Canning, Alex Wright., and Cara J. Russell. McKellar is repped by Matt Sherman Management and attorney Dave Ryan. Donovan is repped by Michael Yanni.

Photos: Danica McKellar, Trevor Donovan, ©2024 Great American Media

ABOUT GREAT AMERICAN FAMILY

As the flagship linear TV network of Great American Media, Great American Family is America’s premiere destination for quality family-friendly programming, featuring original Christmas movies, rom-coms and classic series that celebrate faith, family and country. Founded in 2021, Great American Family is home to year-round seasonal celebrations the whole family can enjoy together, including Great American Christmas, the network’s signature franchise featuring holiday themed movies and specials. Great American Family is available in 50 million households via cable and satellite providers; visit https://www.greatamericanfamily.com/channel-finder/ or text FAMILY to 877-999-1225 to find your local channel.


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My Quick Take:

This is such wonderful news today from Great American Media! A few weeks back, Danica and Trevor shared a fun, quick video of the two of them dancing together, and everyone on social media wondered if they were working on something together.

Then, Trevor revealed shortly after, just before he left to film When Hope Calls (which is also premiering next year on Great American Family), that he had just filmed something!

So... now we officially know what they were filming! And I must say, it sounds terrific!

First, I love the fact that they filmed this movie in Kentucky! Yay! I'm all for filming in the good old USA, and Kentucky is such a beautiful state that holds a special place in my heart due to family connections there.

Also, I'm thrilled that this movie will be filled with faith! We need more inspirational films in our world today, and it's a blessing to know Great American Family is creating more of them!

If you'd like to know more about the novel this movie is based upon and read reviews, you can see Grounded, by Angela Correll, at Amazon - click here.

Blessings on your day,

Net