♪ James Denton and His Son, Sheppard, to Star in New Hallmark Movie "Perfect Harmony" ♪

The image above is of James Denton and his son, Sheppard, when they did press on Home & Family for their movie, "For Love & Honor," back in 2016.

Variety is reporting today that father and son will be on Hallmark acting together again in "Perfect Harmony." The film will premiere in the fall on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. James Denton's co-star is Sherri Saum ("Relative Stranger"), and the movie will also star real-life couple, Peter and Julia Benson ("Aurora Teagarden Mysteries," "Seasoned with Love").

Storyline via Variety:

"In, “Perfect Harmony,” Denton portrays Jack Chandeller while Saum plays Barrett Woodword. When thier mutual friends, Naomi (Julia Benson) and Simon (Peter Benson), are ready to tie the knot, they ask the duo to be Best Man and Maid of Honor."

“Barrett is a buttoned-up college professor. Jack on the other hand, is a laid-back, former pop star. They have been like oil and water since they met 10 years prior but, to support Naomi and Simon, they agree to set aside their differences,” the movie’s description reads. “At the engagement party, Barrett is horrified to learn Jack’s plan for party music was nothing more than a playlist. She guilts him into performing but he insists she join him on stage, much to his son Teddy’s (Sheppard Denton) dismay as Barrett also happens to be his professor. Jack and Barrett bring down the house with their duet and with that, the frost between them begins to thaw. As Jack and Barrett continue to spend time together leading up to the wedding, they surprisingly find themselves getting along. Slowly, they begin to change their perceptions of each other and find they may be more in tune than either of them would have imagined.”

Variety is also reporting that James Denton will perform an original song titled “Ooh Wee Ooh,” and a song matching the movie's title, “Perfect Harmony,” which is a duet with Sherri Saum.


My Quick Take:

It was sweet to see James acting with his son in "For Love & Honor," and I look forward to hearing and seeing more details on their new Hallmark film. Another plus... it's always nice to see music incorporated into a story. I believe James' son Sheppard also sings, so hopefully, he'll perform something, too.

Please share your take in comments below.

Blessings, Net

James Denton & Teri Hatcher Reunite for Hallmark Christmas Movie "A Kiss Before Christmas"

image: Hallmark Crown Media / Forbes

Hallmark Crown Media has announced another all new Christmas movie project, "A Kiss Before Christmas," starring James Denton and Teri Hatcher.

In "A Kiss Before Christmas," real estate development executive Ethan Holt (Denton) is a married father with two teens. On Christmas Eve, he is disappointed to learn he’s losing out on a promotion and laments that his “nice guy” way of doing business has held him back in his career. Thanks to some Christmas magic, Ethan’s casual wish that his life had taken a different course becomes reality. He wakes up the next morning and is shocked to find everything is different – he isn’t married to Joyce (Hatcher), he doesn’t have two teenaged kids, and he’s CEO of his company. Joyce is the key to Ethan being able to reclaim his original life and the family he loves; he must convince her that their happily-ever-after is waiting for them — and he only has until Christmas Day.

"A Kiss Before Christmas" will air this holiday season during the Hallmark Channel's Countdown to Christmas programming. James Denton is executive producer and Marilu Henner ("Aurora Teagarden") will co-star.

Don't FURget - See your Favorite HALLMARK STARS at the 2017 American Humane HERO DOG Awards - Tonight!

Beth Stern and James Denton host the 7th annual American Humane Hero Dog Awards, which airs tonight, October 25, 2017 at 8pm/7c., on the Hallmark Channel! See them and many other Hallmark actors and actresses - pictured below!

During this special show, you will see many wonderful, miraculous stories of Hero Dogs - who saved lives and faced danger. This year Hallmark will honor dogs in seven categories: Law Enforcement/Arson Dogs; Military Dogs; Therapy Dogs; Service Dogs; Emerging Hero Dogs (ordinary dogs who do extraordinary things); Search and Rescue Dogs; and Guide/Hearing Dogs.

Hosts of the 2017 American Humane Hero Dog Awards
Photo: Beth Stern, James Denton
Copyright 2017 Crown Media United States LLC/Photographer:
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Photo: Kellie Martin
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Photo: Cameron Mathison
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Photo: Danica McKellar, Alison Sweeney
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Photo: Lacey Chabert
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Photo: Courntey Thorne-Smith, Kenny Bass, Josie Bissett
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Photo: Beth Stern, James Denton
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Photo: Bailee Madison, Vivica A. Fox
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Photo: Carlos & Alexa PenaVega
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Photo: Barbara Niven
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Photo: Alicia Witt
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Hosts Beth Stern and James Denton pose with the Hero Dog winners!
Photo: Kenny Bass, Atlas, Michelle Schaeffer, Aladdin, Cole Brock, Luca, Abigail, Jason Steinke,
James Denton, Beth Stern, Bdak, Dan Hughes, Pierce, Ice, Chris Magallon, Don Overton
Copyright 2017 Crown Media United States LLC/Photographer:
Alexx Henry Studios, LLC / jeremy lee

Hope you all enjoy this very special show! It's always a delightful treat to see these amazing triumphant stories of heroism.

Thank you Hallmark - for honoring our best friends!

Blessings to you all, Net

In Christmas Movie News... the Countdown to Christmas continues... only 2 days away from Christmas Movies on the Hallmark Channel + Hallmark Movies & Mysteries! See the schedule - here!

Hallmark is All About Family! *Plus - Premiere News & More!

We've all heard the phrase, "Like Father, Like Son" or "Like Mother, Like Daughter". Well, this weekend actor James Denton works alongside his son Sheppard (who has caught the acting bug, just like his Father) in the premiere of the Hallmark Channel original movie:

"For Love and Honor"

Hallmark's CEO Bill Abbott recently tweeted:
"#ForLoveAndHonor: @hallmarkchannel's Romantic, Military Movie To Be A Hit Among #Veterans, Starring #JamesDenton -"

That certainly is a grand compliment, as I'm sure this Hallmark Story will do our military proud.

Storyline via Hallmark: When a recently retired military officer Colonel is tapped by his old friend to take over the military division to help save declining Stone Creek Academy, he immediately clashes with.... Click here to read more!

For Love and Honor

Premieres Saturday, July 30, 2016

at 9pm/8c. on the Hallmark Channel

This Movie, along with several other Hallmark Films, proves that Hallmark is, indeed, all about Family!

For instance, already this year, Lisa Whelchel worked alongside her daughter Clancy Cauble, in the Hallmark Channel "Spring Fling" movie "Hearts of Spring"!

image courtesy: Hallmark Crown Media

Candace Cameron Bure's daughter Natasha Bure, did not appear on screen, but she sang a song for her mother's Christmas movie "A Christmas Detour". (watch special video of the song, here!) I wouldn't be surprised if we see more of Natasha - with her Mother!

image courtesy: Instagram

Lori Loughlin and her daughter Isabella Giannulli just filmed together a Hallmark Channel Movie "Christmas Makeover". It will premiere, of course, during Hallmark's "Countdown to Christmas" event.

image courtesy: Twitter

Jane Seymour starred alongside her daughter Katherine Flynn in the popular Christmas movie "A Royal Christmas". They did not portray mother and daughter, but their characters had a close history, and their connection was ideal for the story.

image: Hallmark Crown Media

Now, these next two break the rules (just a little!).

This time, it's actress Lauren Holly working alongside her son Azer Greco in the sweet Hallmark Family Christmas movie: "The Town Christmas Forgot".

image: Hallmark Crown Media

And, Gabriel Hogan's parents are both actors: Michael and Susan Hogan, who starred together in the Hallmark Movies and Mysteries movie "The Christmas Secret". As for working with Gabriel, his Mother Susan starred in one of the "Murder She Baked" movies- "Murder She Baked: A Chocolate Chip Cookie Mystery" - with her son! If you haven't seen it, I must tell you - they did not portray mother and son. (Side note: Michael and Susan Hogan, however, have portrayed Gabriel's character: Peter Morris' parents in the television series, "Heartland")

Gabriel Hogan image courtesy of: Hallmark Crown Media / Murder She Baked
Susan and Michael Hogan's image screen-captured from: Hallmark's "The Christmas Secret"

So, lets keep it in the family this weekend,

and watch James Denton, with his son Sheppard,

and his daughter, Malin (has a cameo role, too!) in...

"For Love and Honor"

'For Love & Honor' - a Hallmark Channel Original "Summer Nights" Movie

MOVIE REVIEW

Movie: For Love & Honor

Network: Hallmark Channel

Original Air Date: July 30, 2016

CAST:

James Denton
Natalie Brown
Sheppard Denton
Rebecca Liddiard

PLOT:

via Hallmark: image: When a recently retired military officer Colonel is tapped by his old friend to take over the military division to help save declining Stone Creek Academy, he immediately clashes with academics dean, a civilian woman whose "touchy-feely" methods are at complete odds with his. The dueling duo ultimately join forces to save the school from being auctioned off by its board but during the course of their seemingly impossible task, romance blossoms and these two opposites learn they really do have everything in common after all.


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Hallmark Movies in development.... 'For Love and Honor' and 'Managing Manhattan'

For Love and Honor

James Denton announced he is producing an all new original Hallmark movie 'For Love and Honor', via video on Hallmark Channel's Home & Family on Friday May 13, 2016, while on the set. The movie features a boys military academy and also stars James real-life son, Sheppard!

James Denton image via: Hallmark Crown Media

If a video is released of this, I will either add it or link it here... so please check back for updates!

knoxnews.com gives a brief synopsis of this movie, "In the film,...Denton will play an army colonel who is brought in to save a struggling military academy, and his son will play one of the cadets."

More Details to come!

(This movie is also mentioned on Facebook, via Hideaway Pictures - Thank you Sherry for sharing this link!)


Managing Manhattan

No cast details are known, yet, for this title - only that it is in development for Hallmark!

Storyline via sepiafilms: "The star manager of a small-town clothing store is suddenly promoted to run the company's flagship store... in Manhattan. To make it in the big city, she must combine her newly acquired New York City street-smarts with a dash of homespun charm."

(Thank you, Gina, for sending me this movie information!)

More Details are surely to come soon for this title! Please note - these are working film titles, so there is a possibility they may change before their premiere on Hallmark! As always - stay tuned!

Hallmark's Upfront Event gives Insight to Future Hallmark Films!

Hallmark recently held an upfront event, last Wednesday, March 30th in the Rainbow Room, at the top of the 30 Rockefeller Plaza, in midtown Manhattan, New York to market to advertisers.

This gathering gives us a little hint as to what is to come on the Hallmark Channel & Hallmark Movies & Mysteries...

image via: Cynopsis Media with Lori Loughlin and Candace Cameron Bure

There is an article describing the event on the Media Post website: "Hallmark Upfront Emphasizes Family-Friendly Programming, Focus On Holidays", by Adam Buckman - which gives us an insight at what took place at this gathering. (Thank you L. Monroe for e-mailing me this link!)

At the Hallmark Upfront event:
Bill Abbott (Crown Media President and CEO), Lori Loughlin (When Calls the Heart, Garage Sale Mystery, etc...), Jack Wagner (When Calls the Heart), Candace Cameron Bure (A Christmas Detour, Aurora Teagarden Mysteries, etc...), James Denton (Stranded in Paradise, Good Witch) were all there as speakers to promote the Hallmark Movie brand. The themed weaved throughout their speeches (according to the article mentioned above) was that Hallmark is a family friendly network, you can depend upon. I love hearing that promise to advertisers and viewers!

Lori Loughlin and Candace Cameron Bure
snapped this photo together at the Hallmark Upfront Event
via Lori Loughlin's Instagram

For all of us who love Hallmark Christmas Movies, this statement is great news... "Hallmark’s Christmas programming has made it “the highest-rated network on television during the holidays,” said Ed Georger, executive vice president of advertising sales for Crown Media Family Networks."

Also, shared in the article, are the various Holiday & Seasonal themes that Hallmark is presenting throughout the year, "Fall Harvest", "Countdown to Christmas", "Winterfest", “Countdown to Valentine’s Day,” “Spring Fling”, and a new one... "Summer Nights", which of course... includes the new series "Chesapeake Shores"!

CEO Bill Abbott shared, "Rather than relying on one hit show or one franchise, we have created a 365-day experience with every one of our programming events driving viewership and establishing Hallmark Channel as a year-round destination for celebrations..."

Please click here to read Adam Buckman's full article & let me know what you discover in it!

UP will Premiere "Grace Unplugged" starring AJ Michalka and James Denton

DVD

MOVIE REVIEW

Movie: Grace Unplugged

Network: UP

Original Air Date: March 27, 2016

“Grace Unplugged” will make its cable TV premiere on UP.

This movie is available on DVD.

CAST:

AJ Michalka ... Gracie Trey
James Denton ... Johnny Trey
Kevin Pollak ... Frank 'Mossy' Mostin
Shawnee Smith ... Michelle Trey
Michael Welch ... Quentin
Jamie Grace ... Rachel
Emma Catherwood ... Kendra Burroughs
Chris Ellis ... Pastor Tim Bryant
Pia Toscano ... Alyssa
Kelly Thiebaud ... Renae Taylor
Rob Steinberg ... Mark Reynolds
Patricia French ... Sally Benson
Anthony Reynolds ... Rick (Quentin's dad)
Aimee Dunn ... Donna (Quentin's mom)
Juan Martinez ... Noah
Madison Wolfe ... Young Grace
Lauren Roman ... Recital Announcer
Monica Gambee ... Kendra's Assistant
Tiffany Campbell ... Receptionist
Jared Lankford ... Bass Player
Zane Holtz ... Jay Grayson
Mary Shaw ... Sharon Bryant
Chris Tomlin ... Himself
Derrin Stull ... Radio DJ

PLOT:

via UP: Musically gifted, teenage Grace (AJ Michalka) wants to do more than perform in her father’s church band. She longs for pop stardom, but her father (James Denton), a former music idol, warns her that fame often comes with a high price and that using her gift in the service of God is a loftier goal. When his former manager pays a visit, Grace decides to take his offer of a shot at the big time. But, the more successful she becomes, the more she feels pressure to compromise her religious values.


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UP-TV Movie "Dancer and the Dame"

MOVIE REVIEW

Movie: Dancer and the Dame

Network: UP

Original Air Date: February 22, 2015

CAST:

Billy Gardell ... Detective Dancer
Quinton Aaron ... Louis
James Denton ... Kyle
Leonard Roberts ... Shepard
Eva LaRue ... Nicole
David A.R. White ... Skanz
Mike Starr ... Poochareli
Louis Mustillo ... Spitz
Michael Badalucco ... Harrier
Tiny Ron ... Martin
Anna Zielinski ... Gentry
Eddie Matthews ... biker Bartender
Bradley Dorsey ... Russel
Kelvin Harrison ... Kenny
Carey Scott ... Lead Tech

PLOT:

Down-and-out Detective Dancer (Billy Gardell), who struggling with a personal conflict, gives up on life and his job. But that all ends when he is paired up with a police dog who is also dealing with post-traumatic stress. The dog helps Dancer make a life-changing turn around. And in response, Dancer does the same for his partner, the Dame.

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