Hallmark Channel Holiday Movies!

The newest press release from the Hallmark Channel - states that they will begin their Holiday Programming next Month with the premiere of Growing the Big One on October 23, 2010. (Press Release below.)

However, after looking at the pictures released from the Hallmark Channel, of the upcoming movie premiering this weekend, Fairfield Road, (premieres Saturday, Sept. 11th) there appears there will be a scene about Thanksgiving. The characters appear to be in a book shop or library setting, decorated with fall leaves, and dressed in Pilgrim hats, while reading a Thanksgiving story.





See Fairfield Road for more images & details!


Hallmark Channel Press Release
(September 8, 2010)


SHANNEN DOHERTY STARS IN 'GROWING THE BIG ONE' A HALLMARK CHANNEL ORIGINAL MOVIE WORLD PREMIERE, OCTOBER 23


GOING FOR THE GOURD


Shannen Doherty ("Beverly Hills 90210," "Charmed") and co-star Kavan Smith ("Stargate: Atlantis") star in the film about a mismatched pair who start out trying to grow the world's biggest pumpkin and end up cultivating something much more evergreen in "Growing the Big One," a Hallmark Channel Original Movie World Premiere, Saturday, October 23 (9 p.m. ET/PT, 8C). "Growing the Big One" is the first film to be harvested in the network's three-month countdown to the holidays, making Hallmark Channel the biggest holiday destination in television.


Radio DJ Emma Silver (Doherty) leads a chic city life in Seattle until she finds out her beloved grandfather has died. Traveling to his farm in quaint Valleyville, Washington to take care of the details, she is stunned to learn her grandfather has left her his farm, along with a sizable amount of debt. To keep the bank from foreclosing, Emma must find a way to raise the money, or face seeing her grandfather's precious land end up as a parking lot. Following her grandfather's famed legacy, Emma decides to enter Valleyville's annual pumpkin growing contest with his prized seeds and grow the world-record biggest gourd. If she can win the grand prize of $50,000, she can save the farm.


But farming isn't Emma's forte, and she soon realizes she has traded in the glamorous city lights to find herself knee-deep in manure. The pressure to win is even greater when the vicious new radio station manager, Kate (Sarah-Jane Redmond, "Smallville"), revamps Emma's show to include complete coverage from the pumpkin patch. Then, Emma's annoying neighbor, Seth (Smith), cons Emma into becoming partners to get a share of the prize money. But as the two spend the summer nurturing their pumpkin plants, they grow closer and a romance develops. Finally feeling at home, Emma begins to carve out a simpler life in the country, but her relationship with Seth is threatened when her radio show becomes a hit and she gets a job offer in New York. Will Emma be able to grow the biggest pumpkin and win the money to save her grandfather's farm, or is the greatest prize one she just can't put a price on?


"Growing the Big One" is a GBO Films, Inc. production. Ted Bauman, Howard Braunstein, Jane Goldenring and Howard Meltzer are the executive producers. Randolph Cheveldave is the producer. Mark Griffiths directed from a script by Diane Mettler and Anna Sandor.

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Hallmark Channel, owned and operated by Crown Media Holdings, Inc., is a 24-hour basic cable network that provides a diverse slate of high-quality entertainment programming available in high definition (HD) and standard definition (SD) to a national audience of 90 million subscribers. The top tier program service is distributed through more than 5,450 cable systems and communities as well as direct-to-home satellite services across the country. Hallmark Channel is the nation's leading network in providing quality family programming with an ambitious slate of original TV movies, general entertainment and home and lifestyle content. Hallmark Channel's sibling network is Hallmark Movie Channel, also available in HD and SD, which focuses on the family-friendly movies with a mix of classic theatrical films, presentations from the acclaimed Hallmark Hall of Fame library, original Hallmark Channel movies and special events.


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The Prince & Me: Holiday Honeymoon

MOVIE REVIEW

The Prince and Me: Holiday Honeymoon

Also Known As:

Prince and Me 3: A Royal Honeymoon

Network: ABC Family Movie


CAST:

Jonathan Firth ... Soren
Kam Heskin ... Paige
Chris Geere ... Edvard
Selina Lo ... Rayen
Ase Wang ... Myra
Frank DeMartini ... Drummer
Joe Cummings ... Violist
Prinya Intachai ... Kah
Leigh Barwell ... Nurse
Vithaya Pansringarm ... King Saryu
David Bueno ... Soldier #3
Amarin Cholvibul ... Alu
Felix John Fraser ... Secret Agent 2
David Allen Jones ... Guitar Player
Peter Mossman ... Secret Service Agent #1
Charlie Ruedpokanon ... Soldier #2
John Dang ... Singer - Closing Credits


PLOT:

from ABCfamily:

In this sequel to "The Prince & Me: The Royal Wedding," newlyweds Queen Paige (Kam Heskin) and King Edvard (Chris Geere) try to escape the spotlight by honeymooning in Belavia amidst ancient castles and glittering snowcapped mountains but instead end up uncovering a plot against the Danish monarchy.

Just as the royal couple are set to board their private plane to paradise, Prince Edvard, aka Eddie, comes up with a new game plan and diverts their destination to Belavia, a snowy underdeveloped country under the protection of the Denmark monarchy. When the two arrive ready to begin their honeymoon, their goal of romance and relaxation is crushed when the couple run into Paige's high school sweetheart, Scott (Adam Croasdell), at their inn, causing Eddie to instantly get jealous.

To make matters worse, they meet Oliver Laertes (Joshua Rubin), who is in Belavia to oversee the building of an oil pipeline for the Danish Prime Minister the construction of which Eddie never approved. Eddie quickly discovers that Prime Minister Pollonius (Todd Jensen) went behind his back to set it up and is attempting to take power from the throne. Before Eddie and Paige know it, the royal couple's relaxing holiday honeymoon turns into a wild race to get the Danish parliament to come to the couple's aid.



Movie Review:

This is a Christmas Holiday Honeymoon. The couple leaves for their Honeymoon and trouble follows. It's kind of a cheesy film, however, it does not have much objectionable content. One man does try to pretend that he is having an affair with the Princess, but of course this is not true.

I personally prefer The Princess Diaries movies, better, but those who thouroughly enjoy those, may like this, as well.



See or Skip:

See, if you like Prince & Princess Movies.

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Snowglobe

MOVIE REVIEW

Snow Globe - ABC family


CAST:

Christina Milian ... Angela
Lorraine Bracco ... Rose
Ron Canada ... Antonio
Luciana Carro ... Gina
Josh Cooke ... Eddie
Ennis Esmer ... Jamie DiBiasi
Erin Karpluk ... Claire
Matt Keeslar ... Douglas
James Kot ... Max
Jason Schombing ... Uncle Donny
Kailin See ... Marie
Christine Willes ... Joy

PLOT:

This movie follows a woman (played by Christina Milian) who finds she can magically leave the real world behind for the Christmas-themed dreamland in her grandmother's snowglobe. Matt Keeslar plays a love interest she encounters inside the globe.

A mystical Snowglobe transports Angela (Christina Milian), who longs for a classic, perfect Christmas away from her boisterous family, into an idyllic holiday winter wonderland. But, when the two worlds unexpectedly collide, Angela has to make a choice about what really defines her “perfect” Christmas.

Movie Review:

This movie is sweet and silly. Angela is dreaming of an old-fashioned Christmas and finds herself drifting in and out of her world and into the idealic world of her Christmas Snowglobe.

Caution: There is some drinking and a few bad words are said. In one scene, Angela is wearing a skimpy camisole top.

This movie is a little quirky and odd, but if this appeals to you, then I say... check it out. For the most part, it seemed child-like, innocent, and funny. Those Cautions mentioned above seemed brief and out of place. It's predictable, with a Happy Ending, but even though it is extremely silly, there are some cute moments along the way!

See or Skip:

See, if the description above interests you!

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Favorite Christmas Movies on DVD

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The Christmas Choir The touching holiday tale... “The Christmas Choir” is inspired by the true story of a man volunteering at a homeless shelter who saw a way to help the men living there by creating a choir from their surprising musical talents. The group, which went on to record several albums and tour the world, experienced such success that the singers where able to gain the financial security and personal confidence to leave the streets forever.

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year They aren’t exactly the three wise men, but a snowbound stranger, a crafty uncle and a precocious boy may just have what it takes to remind one crazed woman what the holiday season is all about in "The Most Wonderful Time of the Year"... a family film, which reminds viewers that you’re never too old to act like a kid again.

Moonlight and Mistletoe It’s always Christmas in Santaville! But now, tiny Chester, Vermont’s year-round yuletide attraction is losing its widespread appeal. On the verge of bankruptcy, the resident St. Nick is hoping for a Christmas miracle to keep his dream from being bulldozed into another mini mall in “Moonlight & Mistletoe,”. Tom Arnold (“True Lies”) and Candace Cameron Bure (“Full House”) star in the inspiring family film.

An Old Fashioned Thanksgiving "An Old Fashioned Thanksgiving" is the story of a young woman searching for her true path amidst a holiday season of decisions and discoveries and is based on an 1881 short story by American author and poet, Louisa May Alcott. In the midst of this family drama, 17 year old Tilly (Tatiana Maslany), is torn among love and duty to her mother and siblings, a deepening romance with her boyfriend, Gad (Kristopher Turner), and the wonderfully textured life offered by her wealthy, wise grandmother. Perhaps Tilly won't have to choose. She can have it all.

It's a Wonderful Life... The beautiful classic is now available in a 2 disc Collectors Edition set. It includes a Limited Edition Bell ornament. Everyone loves the story of hometown boy, George Bailey, who longs to "see the world"... yet, stays in Bedford Falls and takes on the Bailey Bros. Building and Loan and Mr. Potter. It's such a moving story of family and life... that teaches us that each life does matter and if we count all of our blessings, instead of all our trials, then we will see... "It's A Wonderful Life!"

Snow Nick Snowden (Tom Cavanagh) is a new kind of Santa Claus: he s handsome, single, and clueless about women. With the holiday only three days away, a reindeer rescue mission will take him on a spectacular journey to save Christmas, and find his future Mrs. Claus.

Snow 2 : Brain Freeze This is The Sequel to the Popular ABC Family Original Movie “Snow,” Which Premiered in December 2004. Tom Cavanagh reprises his role as Nick Snowden, aka "Santa," in “Snow 2 Brain Freeze.” In the rush of getting his reindeer ready for Christmas, Nick jumps through his magic mirror and hits his head upon landing, causing Nick to lose his memory and forget who he is! With just days before Christmas, his wife Sandy (Ashley Williams) is desperate to find her husband and enlists the help of her old scrooge-like boyfriend Buck (Patrick Fabian). With the help of some new friends, Nick’s memory starts to trickle back, but will he remember that he is Santa in time for Christmas?

The Christmas Card Once in a while, a movie comes along that reminds us how powerful love can be. In the midst of war in Afghanistan, Captain Cody Cullen (John Newton, "Desperate Housewives") is touched by lovely card sent by Faith Spelman (Alice Evans, "The Chris Isaak Show") from the small picturesque town of Nevada City, California. As months pass, the card never leaves his side, giving him the strength to survive and setting him on a mission to find her.

A Boyfriend for Christmas A Boyfriend for Christmas Kelli Williams (The Practice) is Holly Grant, an idealistic lawyer who gave up on finding Mr. Right in her stocking when she split with her last boyfriend. OSCAR nominee Charles Durning (To Be or Not to Be) plays Santa, who fulfills an old promise by bringing her and another attorney, Ryan Hughes (Patrick Muldoon), together. Due to an earlier misunderstanding, Ryan doesn’t want Holly to know who he is, so when Santa sends him to deliver a Christmas tree, he introduces himself as "Douglas Firewood." His well-meaning white lie threatens to derail a budding romance, and spoil Santa’s plan, in this warm-hearted holiday treat.

A Grandpa for Christmas An estranged family discovers that to understand the past, they first have to face it. For a dear old man on Christmas, the reward is being called Grandpa for the first time in his life. Eighty-year-old Bert Riley is a former movie tough guy living comfortably and surrounded by good friends all vets from Hollywood's Golden Age. With a scrapbook full of memories, life has been pretty good to him. But he never expected any more surprises out of it. That's before he receives word on Thanksgiving that Marie, the estranged daughter he hasn't seen in decades, is in the hospital following a car accident. What's more, Becca, the ten-year-old granddaughter he's never even met, is moving in with him!

All I Want for Christmas Tis the season for making dreams true. If everything goes according to plan for one young boy, he just may be sharing this Christmas with a new dad. Ever since her husband died, Sarah Armstrong has divided her time between working at a community center and caring for her nine-year-old son, Jesse. When Jesse wins the All I Want for Christmas contest sponsored by a toy company, his wish comes as no surprise to find a new dad. Just in time for the holidays, All I Want for Christmas is a surprise romantic treat for anyone who believes in the magic of love, friendship, and family.

The Note Genie Francis stars as Peyton MacGruder, a struggling human interest columnist whose editor warns her to bring her numbers up, or else. Dejected, her only moral support is from her longtime colleague, King Danville (McGinley), who she shares a flirtatious-but-professional relationship with. When a horrific plane crash kills all aboard in the waters near her office, Peyton suddenly finds herself in possession of a scrap of paper containing a hastily written but heartfelt message from one of the passengers to his child. Inspired by the power of the words, Peyton pledges to discover the note’s intended recipient and deliver it by Christmas.

The Note II : Taking a Chance on Love In "Taking a Chance on Love" Peyton investigates a reader's letter which unfolds into a story of lost love and gives her insight into her own life and the risk one must take to fall in love again. Having been reunited with Christine, the daughter she gave up for adoption 18 years earlier, Peyton MacGruder (Francis) is still learning the ropes of parenting. She’s also busy writing her “Heart Healer” column, as well as managing a relationship with coworker and boyfriend King Danville (McGinley). But when King asks Peyton to marry him, she’s too afraid to take a chance at a life she deserves. A note to Peyton from a loyal reader of her column leads to a new friendship, one that will teach Peyton that when it comes to making decisions, there’s a time to be cautious and a time to follow your heart.

Single Santa Seeks Mrs. Claus Nick (Guttenberg) is due to replace his retiring father, and needs a Mrs. Claus, so Santa’s adviser sends him down to Southern California. There he meets Beth Sawtelle (Bernard), a workaholic widow whose advertising job with Andrew West (Calabro) leaves precious little time for her son, Jake (Dominic Scott Kay). Concealing his identity, Nick stars in a series of Christmas commercials for the agency as he tries to make sure Jake and Beth both believe in Santa Claus—no easy task in her case!

The Family Holiday Donald "Doc" Holiday is a con man with a knack for trouble. But before he can inherit his uncle's fortune, he must convince Harriet Pendergast, the estate's straight-laced executor, that he has given up his lowlife ways to become the perfect family man, complete with a wife, kids and even a dog.

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