🎄💕 May your *MAY* Days be *Merry & Bright* with Hallmark's Christmas Movies this Week! #Hallmarkies 🎄💕 DETAILS HERE:

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The weather may be heating up, but we can still cool off with a little Christmas on Hallmark!

Check out this week -

🌟Kevin Sorbo has a secret identity in "The Santa Suit!"

🌟Hallmark honors our military with Eloise Mumford and Sean Faris in "A Veteran's Christmas!"

🌟Jodie Sweetin and Andrew Walker light up Hallmark's Christmas movies with "Merry & Bright!"

See details on theses movies below...

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Hallmark Drama's
"Home for the Holidays"
classic Christmas movie feature is...
"The Santa Suit"
on Wednesday, May 27th at 9pm/8c..

image: Hallmark Crown Media

Storyline via Hallmark: Drake Hunter, the president of Hunter Marketing, has the perfect plan to boost sales for his father's toy company over the holiday season--hire department store Santas to promote his father's merchandise. When the real Santa Claus turns Drake into a Santa lookalike, Drake finds himself working as a dress-up Kris Kringle to make ends meet. Stripped of power and position, Drake discovers the importance of honesty, compassion, and respect as he helps an unprivileged girl enjoy the magic of Christmas.

"The Santa Suit" is also available to watch on Amazon Prime Video!

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Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
"Miracles of Christmas"
classic Christmas movie feature is
"A Veteran's Christmas"
on Thursday, May 28th at 9pm/8c.

image: Hallmark Crown Media

Storyline via Hallmark: Honorably discharged from the Marines, Grace is driving to Cincinnati, when her jeep breaks down, and Judge Joe Peterson offers his guesthouse until it’s repaired. As they spend time together they fall in love, but Grace worries Joe isn’t over his ex, Marnie, and Joe must decide if he should move to Chicago to be a District Court Judge. If he does, Grace sees no reason to accept a job heading the town’s Search & Rescue. Overhearing Joe talking to Marnie, Grace is brokenhearted, and leaves, until Joe unleashes a surprise that could make Grace stay in River Crossing forever.

"A Veteran's Christmas" is available on DVD!

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Hallmark Channel's
"Countdown to Christmas"
classic Christmas movie feature is
"Merry & Bright"
on Friday, May 29th at 8pm/7c.

image: Hallmark Crown Media

Storyline via Hallmark: Cate is the CEO of Merry & Bright, a struggling small-town candy cane factory. Gabe is a New York consultant tasked with saving the company. With Christmas approaching, Gabe travels to the town, only to find Cate resenting his efforts to restructure her business. Though they initially clash, they soon develop feelings for each other. But when Gabe urges her to accept a high-profile investor’s suggestion to abandon the traditional methods of her business, Cate parts ways with him. On Christmas Eve, Cate wonders if she’ll manage to save her factory and if she’ll ever find a holiday romance again.

"Merry & Bright" is available on DVD!

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I hope you enjoy all three Christmas movies - airing on all three Hallmark networks!

My Christmas Movie Pick of the Week:

"A Veteran's Christmas!" I love the lightheartedness of the sweet little town of River's Crossing, and how they all come together to make Christmas special for Grace, a veteran of the Marines. Eloise Mumford (Grace) and Sean Faris (Joe, the town's judge) are such a sweet pairing. Their chemistry is just as spot on in this movie as it was in "Christmas with Holly!"

"A Veteran's Christmas" is definitely one of those movies that makes you feel good inside and gives American viewers a sense of pride in our country and those who serve, human and canine!

Do YOU have a special TOP Christmas Movie Pick of the week? If so, please share in comments below...

Also, be sure to check my Christmas TV Schedule for even more Christmas movies airing in June!

Blessings to You All, Net

See Hallmark Stars Battle it Out on ABC’s reboot of Battle of the Network Stars!

"Battle of the Network Stars" logo via: ABC
Images: Cameron Mathison, Catherine Bell, Joey Lawrence, and Jill Wagner
via Hallmark Crown Media Family Networks

There's a long list of former and current Hallmark stars who will be challenging themselves to this renewed, reboot version of "Battle of the Network Stars" competition, including:

• Joey Lawrence (Hitched for the Holidays),
• Catherine Bell (Home For the Holidays),
• Cameron Mathison (Murder, She Baked, A Christmas to Remember, The Christmas Ornament, etc...),
• Kevin Sorbo (The Santa Suit, Shadow on the Mesa),
• Jill Wagner (Autumn Dreams, Christmas Cookies),
• Lisa Whelchel (For Better or For Worse, Hearts of Spring),
• Kim Fields (For Better or For Worse),
• Donna Mills (12 Gifts of Christmas),
• Marlee Matlin (Sweet Nothing in My Ear, Hallmark Hall of Fame),
• Corbin Bernsen (A Time to Dance, Love's Complicated),
• Joely Fisher (Cupid, Inc.),
• Chad Lowe (Fielder's Choice),
• Greg Evigan (Shadow on the Mesa, Once Upon a Holiday),
• Ted McGinley (The Bridge Part 1 and 2, The Note 1, 2, and 3),
• Jackee Harry (Broadcasting Christmas),
• Tom Arnold (Moonlight and Mistletoe),
• Willie Aames (Harvest Moon, Every Christmas has a Story),
• Deidre Hall (Lucky in Love, My Christmas Dream),
• Benjamin Hollingsworth (Signed Sealed Delivered Movie, Lucky in Love, A Wish Come True),
• Vivica A. Fox (Summer in the City, Looking for Mr. Right),
• Julie Benz (Uncorked, The Long Shot), and
• Ryan Paevey (Unleashing Mr. Darcy)

I wish all of our Hallmark actors and actresses well as they take on their competition. They will be on different teams, so many will be competing against one another!

In the end, I hope they all have a fun, friendly competition, as they forge many friendships to take on their competitors!

See "Battle of the Network Stars"
when it debuts June 29, 2017 at 9 p.m. on ABC.

This Weekend on TV: "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Lost Without You," "God's Not Dead," and a New Episode of "Chesapeake Shores!"

Sunday, September 25, 2016:

Hallmark delivers a new "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" Sunday Night...

"Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Lost Without You"

Storyline via Hallmark: Oliver's (Eric Mabius) Divine Delivery Theory is put to the test when he and the POstables (Kristin Booth, Geoff Gustafson and Crystal Lowe) seem to be unable to deliver a damaged letter from a military veteran that's a matter of life and... click here to read more...

"Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Lost Without You"
Premieres Sunday night, September 25, 2016
on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries at 9pm/8c.


UP will premiere the powerful story and message...

"God's Not Dead"

Storyline via Pure Flix Entertainment: When an atheist Philosophy professor (Kevin Sorbo) plans to forego "dusty arguments" in his class, he insists the new students declare that "God is dead." Unable to do this, Josh (Shane Harper) is challenged to defend his faith and prove to the class that God's Not Dead. Against all odds... click here to read more...

See "God's Not Dead"
Sunday, September 25, 2016
on UP at 7pm/8c.  -  Repeats at 9:30pm/8:30c.


Give "Chesapeake Shores" another chance on Sunday Night...

"Chesapeake Shores"

EPISODE 6 : Second Chances

Storyline via Hallmark EPISODE 6 : Second Chances - Abby finds out the truth about the fraud investigation from an unlikely source, and suddenly realizes what it could mean to lose it all. As she turns to Trace, he'll confess to the life-changing reason he left his music career in Nashville. And as Megan confronts Mick about the mistakes that once pushed her away... click here to read more...

See "Chesapeake Shores" Episode 6
Sunday night, September 25, 2016
on the Hallmark Channel at 9pm/8c.

Hope You All...

have a Wonderful First Weekend of Fall!

Kevin Sorbo, Shane Harper, and Dean Cain star in 'God's Not Dead' - premiering on UP!

MOVIE REVIEW

Movie: God's Not Dead

Network: UP

Original Air Date: September 25, 2016

CAST:

Kevin Sorbo ... Professor Radisson
Shane Harper ... Josh Wheaton
David A.R. White ... Reverend Dave
Dean Cain ... Marc Shelley
Michael Tait ... Michael Tait
Jody Davis ... Jody Davis
Jeff Frankenstein ... Jeff Frankenstein
Duncan Phillips ... Duncan Phillips
Willie Robertson ... Willie Robertson
Korie Robertson ... Korie Robertson
Cassidy Gifford ... Kara
Paul Kwo ... Martin Yip
Trisha LaFache ... Amy Ryan
Cory Oliver ... Mina
Hadeel Sittu ... Ayisha
Delaney ... Amanda
Marco Khan ... Misrab
Benjamin Oyango ... Reverend Jude
Russell Wolfe ... Dr. Stevens
Lisa Arnold ... June Wheaton / Professor Radisson's Mom
Jim Gleason ... Ward Wheaton
Abigail Duhon ... Abby Wheaton
Tommy Blaze ... Tom Blanchart
Stephanie Katz ... Margie
Jerica Martin ... Vonda

PLOT:

via Pure Flix Entertainment: When an atheist Philosophy professor (Kevin Sorbo) plans to forego "dusty arguments" in his class, he insists the new students declare that "God is dead." Unable to do this, Josh (Shane Harper) is challenged to defend his faith and prove to the class that God's Not Dead. Against all odds, Josh stands up for his faith and takes on the challenge.



Movie Review:

Coming...


See or Skip:

Coming...

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Actor Kevin Sorbo Stars in New Movie Released on DVD!!!

The new Biblical film 'Joseph & Mary' starring actor Kevin Sorbo ('God's Not Dead', 'Shadow on the Mesa', 'The Santa Suit', etc...), Lara Jean Chorostecki, Steven McCarthy, and Lucius Hoyos - is now available on DVD!

'Joseph & Mary' Available on DVD

Here's a description of the complete story, via Amazon: "JOSEPH AND MARY is a biblical drama that follows Elijah, a devout Rabbi, during a time of unrest when King Herod the Greats slaughter of innocents claims the lives of two boys Elijah had sworn to protect. Elijah makes it his life s mission to avenge their deaths, but when he meets a Joseph, Mary and their young son Jesus, the beliefs fueling his revenge are put into question. When the time comes to face his life-long enemy, Elijah finds himself warring within whether or not to kill or choose forgiveness."

DVD Release Date: July 5, 2016
Run Time: 83 minutes
Rating: Unknown/Not Rated

Since Kevin Sorbo has starred in many of the made-for-TV movies we love, I thought many of you would enjoy hearing about this new DVD release! I appreciate the stories Kevin brings to the theater, or our homes, that show the faith and love of God, and stories filled with hope and inspiration, such Christmas Angel, Abel's Field, What If?, etc...!

In further Sorbo news, as I reported on the Upcoming Christmas Movies page, actor Kevin Sorbo (along with his wife Sam) is working on a Christmas Movie, set for next year (2017) titled 'Let There Be Light'. According to IMDB, it is currently in pre-production!

See the Movieguide Awards Tonight on TV!

See the Movieguide Awards Tonight on TV -

February 22, 2016 at 7pm/6c.
on the REELZ channel.
(1 Hour Special!)

Repeats: Thursday, February 25 at 12am 

Find Reelz Channel in your area:

DirecTV - Channel 238 (HD/SD)  Channel 1238 (VOD; HD)

Dish Network - Channel 299 (HD/SD)  Channel 9504 (HD)

Cable- Verizon FiOS Channel 233 (SD)

AT&T U-verse - Channel 1799 (HD)  Channel 799 (SD) 

Click Here for pictures of those who intended this event -

which took place February 5, 2016

at the Universal Hilton Hotel in Universal City, California.

*The Coat of Many Colorsis available now on DVD!

The 2016 Movieguide Awards!!!

 

The Movieguide Awards (also known as: the Christian Oscars) were held February 5, 2016 at the Universal Hilton Hotel in Universal City, California. They "celebrate the best, most inspiring movies and TV shows of the past year."

I thought I would share some special pictures below of the event! The awards will air on TV - February 22, 2016 at 7pm/6c. on the REELZ channel.

Ricky Schroder and Alyvia Alyn Lind
Photo credit: FayesVision

Kevin Sorbo and Renee Olstead
Photo credit: FayesVision

Sadie Robertson and Joe Mantegna
Photo credit: FayesVision

Jane Seymour
Photo credit: FayesVision

Brian and Patty Bird
Photo credit: FayesVision

David Henrie
Photo credit: FayesVision

Lily Tomlin, Dolly Parton and Alyvia Alyn Lind
Photo credit: FayesVision

Sadie Robertson
Photo credit: FayesVision

Kevin Sizemore
Photo credit: FayesVision

Jen Lilley
Photo credit: FayesVision

 

Kevin Sorbo
Photo credit: FayesVision

 

Gigi Rice and Ted Mcginley
Photo credit: FayesVision

Ricky Schroder with wife Andrea and daughter Faith
Photo credit: FayesVision

 

Alyvia Alyn Lind
Photo credit: FayesVision

Renee Olstead
Photo credit: FayesVision

Corbin Bernsen
Photo credit: FayesVision

Ernie Hudson
Photo credit: FayesVision

David A.R. White and Andrea Logan White
Photo credit: FayesVision

Cote De Pablo, Benjamin Anderson and Guests
Photo credit: FayesVision

Dr. Ted Baehr - Founder and Publisher of Movieguide and daughter Evy
Photo credit: https://twitter.com/movieguide

Looks like it will be a tremendous show honoring many wonderful, inspirational shows from the past year.

Here are the nominees...



$100,000 Epiphany Prize to the Most Inspiring Movie of 2015:

The 33
Brooklyn
Captive
Do You Believe?
Manny
War Room
Woodlawn




$100,000 Epiphany Prize to the Most Inspiring TV Program of 2015:

A.D.: The Bible Continues
Ancient Roads from Christ to Constantine
Blue Bloods: Hold Outs
Chicago Fire: Forgiving, Relentless, Unconditional
Dolly Parton’s Coat of Many Colors
Saints & Strangers




Bradley Foundation Faith & Freedom Award for Movies

Cinderella
The Good Dinosaur
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2
Joy
Max
McFarland, USA
Woman in Gold




Best Movie for Families

Cinderella
The Good Dinosaur
Home
Inside Out
Max
Paddington
The Peanuts Movie
Shaun the Sheep Movie
The Spongebob Movie: Sponge Out of Water
War Room




Best Movie for Mature Audiences

The 33
Ant-Man
Avengers: Age of Ultron
Captive
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2
Joy
Jurassic World
The Martian
McFarland, USA
Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation




Most Inspiring Performance for Movies

Antonio Banderas - The 33
Kate Mara - Captive
Ted McGinley - Do You Believe?
Juliet Stevenson - The Letters
Karen Abercrombie - War Room
Sean Astin - Woodlawn
Jon Voight - Woodlawn

Download and Watch - Here!

Most Inspiring Performance for TV

Emmett J Scanlan - A.D.: The Bible Continues
Joe Dixon - A.D.: The Bible Continues
Juan Pablo Di Pace - A.D.: The Bible Continues
Gordon Clapp - Chicago Fire: Forgiving, Relentless, Unconditional
Alyvia Alyn Lind - Dolly Parton’s Coat of Many Colors
Gerald McRaney - Dolly Parton’s Coat of Many Colors
Jennifer Nettles - Dolly Parton’s Coat of Many Colors
Vincent Kartheiser - Saints & Strangers

Be sure to watch
The Movieguide Awards Show on TV -

February 22, 2016 at 7pm/6c.
on the REELZ channel

to see ALL the Winners!!!

*Just a thought...

There are some Excellent Nominees Above, (including the amazing, fantastic little actress Alyvia Alyn Lind of Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors) but I was VERY Surprised NOT to See anything from Hallmark or UP included in the Movieguide Awards, and there are certainly plenty of movies from either network that could have been included.

If Movieguide is looking for the "best, most inspiring movies and TV shows"... then I think they should have nominated Hallmark's "Signed, Sealed, Delivered", from Producer Martha Williamson of "Touched by an Angel". The "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Truth be Told" and "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Impossible Dream" movies were filled with such incredible, heartfelt inspiration and unwavering patriotism. It's truly shocking this series was overlooked in this category again this year.

Also, Hallmark's "When Calls the Heart" is always filled with beautiful, inspiring moments, especially the last episode, "When Calls the Heart: New Year's Wish". The WCTH series was nominated last year, but forgotten this year.

And... then on UP, many of their original movies are faith inspired: including "I Am Potential" (a touching story of triumph over tragedy), "Like a Country Song" (starring Joel Smallbone of the Christian Brother Duo "For King and Country"), "Christian Mingle" (starring actress Lacey Chabert), and Many More...

Please share -- What did you think of the Nominees this Year?