WINNERS REVEALED! 31ST ANNUAL MOVIEGUIDE FAITH & VALUES AWARDS GALA

Press Release via Sundari Relations:

LORI LOUGHLIN, DENNIS QUAID, 

JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM,

JESUS REVOLUTION, AND MORE 

TAKE HOME HONORS AT

31ST ANNUAL MOVIEGUIDE 

FAITH & VALUES AWARDS GALA

TREVOR DONOVAN AND 

DANICA MCKELLAR HOST

STAR-STUDDED EVENING

AS THEY CELEBRATED 

INSPIRATIONAL ENTERTAINMENT

WITH SPECIAL MUSIC PERFORMANCES

BY DENNIS QUAID AND

GRAMMY- NOMINATED ARTIST

BLESSING OFFOR

[LOS ANGELES, March. 7, 2024] – Movieguide ®, the number one family for movies and television shows, gathered some of entertainment’s biggest stars in the heart of Hollywood to celebrate cinema at its 31st Annual MOVIEGUIDE® Faith & Values Awards Gala & Report. The broadcast aired this evening at 8pm ET on Great American Family.

Movie and television winners of the night included:

Best Family Movie - Super Mario Bros Movie

Best Family TV - A Paris Christmas Waltz

Best Movie for Mature Audiences - Jesus Revolution

Best TV for Mature Audiences - Chicago P.D. “New Life”

Faith & Freedom Award for Movies - Sound of Freedom

Faith & Freedom Award for TV - A Million Miles Away

Grace Prize for Movie Performance - Dennis Quaid for “On a Wing and a Prayer”

Grace Prize for TV Performance - Lori Loughlin for “A Christmas Blessing”

Visionary Award- Brad Krevoy, Emmy Award-Winning Producer

Epiphany Prize for TV - Divine Influencer

Epiphany Prize for Movies - Journey to Bethlehem


The star-studded event was hosted by Great American Family’s Trevor Donovan and Danica McKellar who shared the stage with fellow actors and filmmakers, including Candace Cameron Bure, Lori Loughlin, Cameron Mathison, Matthew Morrison, Jen Lilley, Eric Close, Jack Wagner, Corbin Bernsen, Pat Boone, Donna Mills, Mike Rowe, Jesse Hutch, and many more.

“I didn't ever see this happening…I love making movies, I'm really blessed to do what I love, so thank you.” shared Lori Loughlin as she received the Grace Prize for TV Performance for her role in “A Christmas Blessing.

The unforgettable evening included a captivating musical performance by Dennis Quaid, kicked off by calling his good friend and actor Kris Kristofferson on the phone:

“I am singing two songs for you tonight that they both have to do with Kris Kristofferson, who was the biggest box office star in 1974, 1975, and 1976, and I thought before I do this song I thought we could all call him,” as Quaid proceeded, he had the audience join him in saying ‘We love you Kris!’”

Additionally, two-time Grammy nominated artist Blessing Offor took the audience to church with his performance of his hit “Brighter Days”. The evening ended with a prayer lead by actress and Chief Creative Officer at Great American Family, Candace Cameron Bure.

Dr. Ted Baehr, executive producer and publisher of MOVIEGUIDE®, notes that, “This was the most entertaining, enthusiastic and blessed MOVIEGUIDE® in 31 years. I am grateful for God’s grace and everyone involved who made it great!”

“Content that is inspiring is foundational to the Great American brand,” said Bill Abbott, President & CEO, Great American Media. “It is an honor to work with Ted and the team at MovieGuide Awards to showcase and celebrate the highest quality family friendly entertainment.” Abbott concluded.

The 31st Annual Movieguide Faith & Values Awards Gala took place on Friday, February 9th at the iconic Avalon Theatre in Hollywood and debuted on Great American Family at 8pm ET earlier this evening. Great American Family will replay the Gala Awards several times before the program goes to streaming.

For more information on the MOVIEGUIDE® Annual Faith & Values Awards Gala & Report to the Entertainment Industry, please visit www.movieguideawards.com.

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Media Contact:

Movieguide
Christina Garvin
Christina@sundaripr.com

Great American Family
Pam Slay
pamslay@gacmedia.com

Congratulations to all of the winners and nominees for the 31st Annual Movieguide Awards, and a special thank you to Movieguide for honoring films that exemplify faith and wholesome content!

God's Blessings to you all,

Net

🌟Reminder:🌟 31st Annual Movieguide Awards Airs TONIGHT on Great American Family!

Danica McKellar (A Royal Date for Christmas) and Trevor Donovan (Twas the Text Before Christmas) host the 31st Annual Movieguide Awards tonight on Great American Family at 8pm/7c. (The program is one hour long.)

Nominees from Great American Family include: A Christmas Blessing and A Paris Christmas Waltz, along with performance nominees for Lori Loughlin and Jesse Hutch.

I'm so grateful that Movieguide highlights the best in entertainment - with family-friendly and faith-based content.

See the full nominee list below.

Promo:

Enjoy the show!

Net

The 31st MovieGuide Awards Nominees:
(in alphabetical order)


EPIPHANY PRIZE® MOVIES

AFTER DEATH
BIG GEORGE FOREMAN
JESUS REVOLUTION
JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM
ON A WING AND A PRAYER


EPIPHANY PRIZE® TELEVISION

A CHRISTMAS BLESSING
DIVINE INFLUENCER
MURF THE SURF: JEWELS, JESUS AND MAYHEM IN THE USA: Episodes 1.1-1.4
A PARIS CHRISTMAS WALTZ
A THOUSAND TOMORROWS: Episode 1.3


BEST MOVIES FOR FAMILIES

JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM
SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE
SUPER MARIO BROS. THE MOVIE
TROLLS BAND TOGETHER
WONKA


BEST TELEVISION EPISODE FOR FAMILIES

A CHRISTMAS BLESSING
DIVINE INFLUENCER
A MILLION MILES AWAY
A PARIS CHRISTMAS WALTZ
A THOUSAND TOMORROWS: Episode 1.3


BEST MOVIE FOR MATURE AUDIENCES

BOYS IN THE BOAT
GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3
GODZILLA MINUS ONE
JESUS REVOLUTION
SOUND OF FREEDOM


BEST TELEVISION EPISODE FOR MATURE AUDIENCES

ALL THE LIGHT WE CANNOT SEE
THE BURIAL
CHICAGO P.D.: “New Life”
MURF THE SURF: JEWELS, JESUS AND MAYHEM IN THE USA
REACHER: Episode 2.5: “Burial”


FAITH & FREEDOM AWARD® FOR MOVIES

BANK OF DAVE
GOLDA (2023)
GUY RITCHIE’S THE COVENANT
INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY
SOUND OF FREEDOM


FAITH & FREEDOM AWARD® FOR TELEVISION

ALL THE LIGHT WE CANNOT SEE
THE MANDALORIAN: Episode 302: “The Mines of Mandalore”
A MILLION MILES AWAY
MURF THE SURF: JEWELS, JESUS AND MAYHEM IN THE USA
TETRIS


GRACE PRIZE® FOR MOVIE PERFORMANCE

BIG GEORGE FOREMAN
Khris Davis
Forest Whitaker

JESUS REVOLUTION
Kelsey Grammer
Joel Courtney
Anna Grace Barlow

JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM
Fiona Palomo
Joel Smallbone

ON A WING AND A PRAYER
Dennis Quaid


GRACE PRIZE® FOR TELEVISION PERFORMANCE

A THOUSAND TOMORROWS: Episode 1.1-1.3
Rose Reid
Colin Ford

DIVINE INFLUENCER
Jason Burkey
Laura Silva

A CHRISTMAS BLESSING
Lori Loughlin
Jesse Hutch

Congratulations to Great American Family 

and all of the nominees above!

🌟Great American Family Stars🌟 to host The 31st Annual MovieGuide Awards + See Nominees -->>

MovieGuide has announced its annual "Faith & Values Awards Gala & Report to the Entertainment Industry."

The awards program will initially take place, according to Movieguide, on February 9th, and the program will be broadcast on Great American Family sometime this spring with two of Great American Family's prominent stars hosting, Danica McKellar (A Royal Date for Christmas) and Trevor Donovan (Twas the Text Before Christmas).

Previous networks to host this event were the REELZ Channel, Hallmark Drama, and UPtv.

You'll also find nominees for Great American Family in the nominee list below, including the films: A Christmas Blessing and A Paris Christmas Waltz, as well as performances by Lori Loughlin and Jesse Hutch.

According to Movieguide founder and publisher Dr. Ted Baehr, "The Movieguide Awards focuses on honoring quality family-friendly entertainment that deliver strong and inspiring faith-filled stories of faith, hope, joy, and redemptive love."


The 31st MovieGuide Awards Nominees:
(in alphabetical order)


EPIPHANY PRIZE® MOVIES

AFTER DEATH
BIG GEORGE FOREMAN
JESUS REVOLUTION
JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM
ON A WING AND A PRAYER


EPIPHANY PRIZE® TELEVISION

A CHRISTMAS BLESSING
DIVINE INFLUENCER
MURF THE SURF: JEWELS, JESUS AND MAYHEM IN THE USA: Episodes 1.1-1.4
A PARIS CHRISTMAS WALTZ
A THOUSAND TOMORROWS: Episode 1.3


BEST MOVIES FOR FAMILIES

JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM
SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE
SUPER MARIO BROS. THE MOVIE
TROLLS BAND TOGETHER
WONKA


BEST TELEVISION EPISODE FOR FAMILIES

A CHRISTMAS BLESSING
DIVINE INFLUENCER
A MILLION MILES AWAY
A PARIS CHRISTMAS WALTZ
A THOUSAND TOMORROWS: Episode 1.3


BEST MOVIE FOR MATURE AUDIENCES

BOYS IN THE BOAT
GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3
GODZILLA MINUS ONE
JESUS REVOLUTION
SOUND OF FREEDOM


BEST TELEVISION EPISODE FOR MATURE AUDIENCES

ALL THE LIGHT WE CANNOT SEE
THE BURIAL
CHICAGO P.D.: “New Life”
MURF THE SURF: JEWELS, JESUS AND MAYHEM IN THE USA
REACHER: Episode 2.5: “Burial”


FAITH & FREEDOM AWARD® FOR MOVIES

BANK OF DAVE
GOLDA (2023)
GUY RITCHIE’S THE COVENANT
INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY
SOUND OF FREEDOM


FAITH & FREEDOM AWARD® FOR TELEVISION

ALL THE LIGHT WE CANNOT SEE
THE MANDALORIAN: Episode 302: “The Mines of Mandalore”
A MILLION MILES AWAY
MURF THE SURF: JEWELS, JESUS AND MAYHEM IN THE USA
TETRIS


GRACE PRIZE® FOR MOVIE PERFORMANCE

BIG GEORGE FOREMAN
Khris Davis
Forest Whitaker

JESUS REVOLUTION
Kelsey Grammer
Joel Courtney
Anna Grace Barlow

JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM
Fiona Palomo
Joel Smallbone

ON A WING AND A PRAYER
Dennis Quaid


GRACE PRIZE® FOR TELEVISION PERFORMANCE

A THOUSAND TOMORROWS: Episode 1.1-1.3
Rose Reid
Colin Ford

DIVINE INFLUENCER
Jason Burkey
Laura Silva

A CHRISTMAS BLESSING
Lori Loughlin
Jesse Hutch


Congratulations to Great American Family and all of the nominees above!

This awards program was previously hosted by three stars from Great American Family, Candace Cameron Bure and Natasha Bure in 2019, and Jen Lilley in 2020 with Andrew Walker. 

Great American Family stars have also previously presented/attended the awards, including Lori Loughlin, Paul Greene, and Merritt Patterson. In fact, Lori Loughlin and Candace Cameron Bure attended last year with Great American Family CEO Bill Abbott.

I'm so grateful that Movieguide highlights the best in entertainment - with family-friendly and faith-based content. Hosting the event this year is such exciting news for Great American Family and all the stars involved.

Happy movie-watching!

Net

Reminder: Weekday Movies Return to Great American Family This Week with 2 Special Features! SEE HERE -->>

Catch your favorite stars once again on Great American Family - Danica McKellar, Lori Loughlin, Chad Michael Murray, Jessica Lowndes, Trevor Donovan, Merritt Patterson, Susie Abromeit, Christopher Russell, Jillian Murray, Brittany Bristow, and more!!

On weekdays, from 4pm to 10pm, Great American Family will be airing movies again, with two special features:

*Monday nights at 8pm - catch a faith-filled movie from the Great American Pure Flix library!

*Friday nights at 8pm - see a Great American Family Christmas movie!


Here's a reminder of this week's schedule:

Monday, January 22, 2024:
Prescription for Love ... 4pm
The Winter Palace ... 6pm
Learning to Love ... 8pm

Tuesday, January 23, 2024:
An Autumn Romance ... 4pm
From Chicago with Love ... 6pm
A Royal Seaside Romance ... 8pm

Wednesday, January 24, 2024:
Winter Wedding ... 4pm
Romance at the Vineyard ... 6pm
Swing into Romance ... 8pm

Thursday, January 24, 2024:
Romantic Rewrite ... 4pm
Fall into Winter ... 6pm
One Perfect Match ... 8pm

Friday, January 25, 2024:
This Little Love of Mine ... 4pm
A Prince in Paradise ... 6pm
Peppermint & Postcards ... 8pm


Promo Video for Weekday Movies:
(click the play button to watch)

🎬 Weekdays, from 4-10p ET, your favorite movies are BACK on #GreatAmericanFamily! #WelcomeHome

Text WINTER to 877-999-1225 to find viewing options in your area! pic.twitter.com/tYWKAjATfA

— Great American Family (@GAfamilyTV) January 21, 2024

Promo Video for Christmas Movie Fridays:
(click the play button to watch)

🎄 Stay merry and bright with your favorite stars & your favorite #GreatAmericanChristmas movies, every FRIDAY at 8/7c!

🎄 Tune in THIS Friday for an encore of #PeppermintAndPostcards starring #ChristopherRussell & @TheEllaCannon! #WelcomeHome pic.twitter.com/sL0Hxoe0wj

— Great American Family (@GAfamilyTV) January 22, 2024

I personally can't wait to rewatch and record all of my favorites... Prescription for Love, An Autumn Romance, Swing into Romance, Fall into Winter, One Perfect Match, and more!

I'm also hoping Great American Family will eventually play two other favorites of mine, Love in Bloom and Harmony from the Heart.

Which movies do you like from the schedule above or hope to see?

Happy movie-watching this week!

Net

Season of Love Double Feature DVD
Harmony From The Heart / An Autumn Romance

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MOVIES RETURN to GREAT AMERICAN FAMILY - including CHRISTMAS!!!

Great News Great American Family Movie Watchers! Movies will return to the channel starting next week, and a Christmas movie will air on Friday night!

According to the current schedule on Great American Family's website, movies will air on weekdays from 4pm to 10pm.

This is the newly released schedule:

Monday, January 22, 2024:
Prescription for Love ... 4pm
The Winter Palace ... 6pm
Learning to Love ... 8pm

Tuesday, January 23, 2024:
An Autumn Romance ... 4pm
From Chicago with Love ... 6pm
A Royal Seaside Romance ... 8pm

Wednesday, January 24, 2024:
Winter Wedding ... 4pm
Romance at the Vineyard ... 6pm
Swing into Romance ... 8pm

Thursday, January 24, 2024:
Romantic Rewrite ... 4pm
Fall into Winter ... 6pm
One Perfect Match ... 8pm

Friday, January 25, 2024:
This Little Love of Mine ... 4pm
A Prince in Paradise ... 6pm
Peppermint & Postcards ... 8pm

Stay tuned for more schedule details! Hopefully, the movies will continue to air on Great American Family following this week ahead. If you enjoy the movies, be sure to contact GFAM and let them know.

I hope you enjoy your next movie night,

Net

🌟It's a Star-Studded Movie Weekend🌟 See Lori Loughlin, Daniel Lissing, Andrew Walker, Jillian Murray, Jesse Hutch, Cindy Busby, Victor Webster and More in NEW Christmas Movies 🎄 Details Here:

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Hello Friends! Happy weekend, once again!

There's a variety of NEW Christmas movies coming our way on this Veteran's Day weekend. In addition to the new movies, I've also included some classic patriotic movies (below) that will air Friday through Sunday. I'm so grateful for those who have served our country and given us the freedoms we enjoy today. I pray we can hold onto them, by the grace of God.

In the line-up of NEW Christmas movies this weekend, we have a new Christmas Mystery, some Christmas Rom-Coms, a Musical Christmas movie, two Christmas adventures, one in the sky and one overseas, and an Inspirational story that will surely warm our hearts.

See all of the details below...


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Thursday, November 9, 2023:

Mystery on Mistletoe Lane

Synopsis: New to town, Heidi Wicks (Cerra) and her kids discover a Christmas mystery in their historic home. Local handyman and historian David (Webster) helps along the way, finding his own surprising connection.

Mystery on Mistletoe Lane

Premieres Thursday, November 9, 2023

at 8pm/7c. on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries

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Friday, November 10, 2023:

Everything Christmas

Synopsis: Lori Jo's (Busby) love for Christmas takes her on a road trip to Yuletide Springs with her roommate Tori (Barrell), where Christmas is celebrated year-round, to participate in a longstanding town tradition to honor her late grandmother. Along the way, the friends meet Carl (Sevier) and Jason (Wells), and the foursome make stops during their journey to enjoy more small-town Christmas attractions. But when a series of events puts a damper on their plans, a little Christmas magic may put this trip back on the right path.

Everything Christmas

Premieres Friday, November 10, 2023

at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel

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Saturday, November 11, 2023:

Christmas Keepsake

A father (Lissing) bonds with his daughter and stumbles upon an unexpected romance (Murray) while tracking down the original owner of a Christmas time capsule.

Christmas Keepsake

Premieres Saturday, November 11, 2023

at 8pm/7c. on Great American Family

On-The-Set Video:




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Saturday, November 11, 2023:

Christmas Island

Synopsis: When a snowstorm diverts Kate's (Skarsten) first private flight en route to Switzerland to Christmas Island, she must team up with an air traffic controller (Walker) to secure her dream job as the family's pilot.

Christmas Island

Premieres Saturday, November 11, 2023

at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel

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Sunday, November 12, 2023:

Christmas Time Capsule

Synopsis: When Tiffany’s best friend James arrives at her house looking for the family heirloom engagement ring he left in her care, she quickly realizes that he wants to use it to propose to another woman. Now Tiffany has three days, a road trip and some Christmas magic to make James realize that the woman he really wants has been in front of him the whole time.

Christmas Time Capsule

Premieres Sunday, November 12, 2023

at 7pm/6c. on UPtv

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Sunday, November 12, 2023:

A Christmas Blessing

Synopsis: A TV chef (Loughlin) is divinely inspired to take over her late aunt’s charity with help from a new friend (Hutch) and handsome business associate next door (Tupper).

A Christmas Blessing

Sunday, November 12, 2023

at 8pm/7c. on Great American Family

On-The-Set Video:




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Sunday, November 12, 2023:

A Heidelberg Holiday

Synopsis: Heidi Heidelberg (Mason) receives the dream opportunity to sell her beautiful, handmade glass ornaments at the prestigious Heidelberg Christmas Market in Germany. While there, she meets Lukas (Brossier), a local artisan who helps her reconnect with her lost heritage.

A Heidelberg Holiday

Premieres Sunday, November 12, 2023

at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel

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Programming Notes-



Movies that honor our Miltary on this Veteran's Day Weekend:

Friday, November 10, 2023:

Bringing Christmas Home ... Great American Family ... 10 AM


Saturday, November 11, 2023:

Home for Christmas Day ... Hallmark Movies & Mysteries ... 2 AM
Journey Back to Christmas ... Hallmark Movies & Mysteries ... 6 AM
The Christmas Note ... Hallmark Movies & Mysteries ... 8 AM
Holiday for Heroes ... Hallmark Movies & Mysteries ... 10 AM
The Christmas Card ... Hallmark Movies & Mysteries ... 12 PM
Time for You to Come Home for Christmas ... Hallmark Movies & Mysteries ... 2 PM
The Lost Valentine ... Hallmark Drama ... 3 PM
My Christmas Guide ... Hallmark Movies & Mysteries ... 4 PM
A Homecoming for the Holidays ... Hallmark Movies & Mysteries ... 6 PM
A Veteran's Christmas ... Hallmark Movies & Mysteries ... 8 PM

*Question - I haven't seen My Christmas Guide yet, so maybe someone who has can share whether or not this movie has a military theme. Since it was listed amongst the other movies, I went ahead and included it.

*There's also a marathon of war-themed military movies on Saturday, November 11th, on TCM, Turner Classic Movies.


Sunday, November 12, 2023:

Christmas Homecoming ... Hallmark Movies & Mysteries ... 4 AM
Christmas Bedtime Stories ... Hallmark Movies & Mysteries ... 6 AM
Christmas Time Capsule ... UPtv ... 7 PM *NEW PREMIERE
Bringing Christmas Home ... Great American Family ... 10 PM
Christmas Time Capsule ... UPtv ... 11 PM *MOVIE ENCORE


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New Christmas Movie at the Theater…

The new musical nativity movie Journey to Bethlehem is now premiering in various theaters across the country. It's the true story of Christmas, the birth of Jesus, with traditional Christmas Carols sung by the cast, and I'm hearing there is some pop music and humor, as well.

Joel Smallbone, from the Christian musical group For King and Country, portrays Antipater (son of Herod), rapper and singer Lecrae portrays the angel Gabriel, and well-known actor Antonio Banderas plays King Herod.

I’m already hearing some mixed reviews on this movie, but if any of you have the opportunity to see it, I would love to know your thoughts on it.

Journey to Bethlehem Movie trailer:




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Wow! What an interesting selection of Christmas movies we have on TV this weekend! I think most of them look intriguing, some more than others, but all seem to have potential.

I am most excited to see both When Calls the Heart stars Lori Loughlin and Daniel Lissing, in their NEW Christmas movie premieres for Great American Family! Those two movies, Christmas Keepsake and A Christmas Blessing, are definitely going on my DVR, and I have a feeling both will be keepers!

Plus, I'm interested in the new mystery, Mystery on Mistletoe Lane, and Everything Christmas looks fun, too! So, we'll see!

Please share your Christmas movie picks for the weekend in the comments below.

Please note: I haven't pre-screened the new movies listed above. If you'd like to post a review on whether a film is family-friendly, please share in comments.

Visit the *Christmas TV Schedule* for the dates and times of NEW Christmas movies airing in November and December.

You can find the NEW 2023 Christmas Movie Review post *here*.

God Bless Us, Everyone!

Praying for Peace,

Net

SHINING HIS LIGHT:

I was inspired by the movie A Christmas Blessing for my scripture choices this weekend.

"...It is more blessed to give 

than to receive."

~Acts 20:35

“Whoever is kind to the poor 

lends to the LORD, 

and he will reward them 

for what they have done.”

~Proverbs 19:17

Great American Family Announces Details on New Christmas Movie Premiering This Weekend with the Message of Giving Back #GivingTuesday

PRESS RELEASE via Great American Media:

Actress/Producer Lori Loughlin Continues to Spread Love and Compassion Volunteering with Project Angel Food;
Movie's Storyline Inspired by Opportunity to Serve

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Actress and producer Lori Loughlin was recently captured in a heartwarming moment, dedicating her time to volunteer in the bustling kitchen of Project Angel Food, a renowned Los Angeles-based charity committed to delivering medically tailored meals to critically ill individuals of all ages.

Loughlin, who has been an unwavering presence within the organization since January 2021, took on the delightful role of "pie duty," joining hands with Project Angel Food's skilled chefs to prepare for the upcoming holiday season.

Motivated by the warmth of her experiences with Project Angel Food, Loughlin incorporated the concept of serving others into her latest made-for-television movie project, A Christmas Blessing, which has its World Premiere, November 12 at 8 p.m. exclusively on Great American Family.

In addition to her starring role, Loughlin serves as one of the executive producers of the film, which revolves around a successful TV chef's journey to rediscover the true meaning of her aunt's legacy. The heartwarming storyline unfolds as she inherits her deceased aunt's food pantry, Angel's Fare, leading her to host an unforgettable holiday feast for those in need. It's a poignant case of art imitating life.

Most weeks, Loughlin dedicates her volunteer days to delivering meals directly to clients who face life-threatening conditions, rendering them unable to leave their homes. She has also actively participated in packaging meals, assembling nutritious breakfast bags filled with yogurt, fruit, and granola, and has generously lent her support in meal preparation, fruit sorting, and expressing gratitude to the generous donors who support over 2,500 seriously ill Angelenos relying on Project Angel Food for medically tailored meals designed to meet their specific medical requirements.

Reflecting on her involvement, Loughlin shared her sentiments during the organization's annual Lead with Love television special in 2022: "It's really a community. It's more than just feeding people; it's about loving people and helping people. I think that is so important, and I'm so proud to be a part of Project Angel Food."

She says now, "It's been a profound experience. As volunteers, you think you are giving to those in need, but we are the ones who are given a gift. It is a profound experience. When you give love, you get love, and it is so rewarding to know that you've brought a little happiness to someone's day and that you've delivered meals that are thoughtfully prepared with not only nutritious ingredients but also kindness and compassion."

In addition to Project Angel Food preparing and delivering 125,000 meals in the month of November, on Thanksgiving Day, the organization will provide thousands of traditional turkey dinners, complete with savory gravy, stuffing, cranberry sauce, green beans, yams, and delectable homemade desserts, to their clients, many of whom find themselves isolated and alone during the holidays.

In 2023, a total of 3,446 volunteers have wholeheartedly invested 40,811.66 hours into supporting Project Angel Food, an effort equivalent to the dedication of 22 full-time employees. Notable volunteers, alongside Loughlin, have included Harry and Meghan (The Duke and Duchess of Sussex), Sheryl Lee Ralph, Sharon Stone, Lisa Rinna and Harry Hamlin, Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Justin Mikita, Eric McCormack, Adam Lambert, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, former Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, and the late George Michael, among others.

A Christmas Blessing premieres Sunday, November 12 at 8 p.m. ET only on Great American Family. Text Christmas to 877-999-1225 to find Great American Family.

MEDIA CONTACT:

Pam Slay
818.415.3784
pamslay@gacmedia.com

About Project Angel Food: Project Angel Food, originally founded by Marianne Williamson in 1989 during the AIDS crisis, is dedicated to delivering 1.5 million medically tailored meals annually to 4,000 individuals facing food, financial, and health insecurities in LA County. The organization's commitment to their mission is underscored by their current expansion efforts, with the construction of the 30,000-square-foot Chuck Lorre Family Foundation Campus, scheduled to open in 2027 in response to the growing need. To date, they've provided over 17 million meals.

Photo Credit: Noe Garcia/Project Angel Food

SOURCE Great American Family

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My Take:

I am delighted that Lori Loughlin will be starring in her FIRST Christmas movie for Great American Family THIS Christmas season! She and her co-star, James Tupper, starred together earlier this year in the Great American Winter film for Great American Family titled Fall Into Winter. That was such a wonderful story and Lori and James had a fantastic connection on screen; therefore, I'm glad Great American Family decided to pair the two together again!

It's especially nice to see that Lori's Christmas movie isn't just about Santa, mistletoe kisses, and sleigh rides, but instead, it will highlight an important charity that is near and dear to her heart, Project Angel Food, whose mission is serving others and giving of one's time for those in need. That is truly the best Christmas gift we can give others.

Having Lori Loughlin back on our TV's this Christmas season is such a wonderful treat! You may have also noticed that Lori's past Hallmark movies are playing once again on the Hallmark Channel. In fact, you can see Northpole: Open for Christmas next week, Friday, November 17th at 2pm/1c.

And don't miss Lori Loughlin's new heartwarming Great American Family movie, A Christmas Blessing, with co-stars James Tupper and Jesse Hutch, this Sunday night, November 12, 2023, at 8pm/7c.!

Joyous Blessings to you all,

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🎄 GREAT AMERICAN FAMILY'S 2023 CHRISTMAS MOVIES with Candace Cameron Bure, Jen Lilley, Trevor Donovan, Jill Wagner, Danica McKellar, Chad Michael Murray and Many More! 🎄 *SEE HERE:

Press Release via Great American Family:

COME HOME TO 

GREAT AMERICAN FAMILY 

FOR CHRISTMAS

THIRD ANNUAL 

‘GREAT AMERICAN CHRISTMAS’ 

BEGINS OCTOBER 20

WITH 20 HIGH-QUALITY, 

ORIGINAL HOLIDAY FILMS 

FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

As Gift to Viewers, Full Slate of Movie Premiere Dates Coming Soon

NEW YORK, NY – September 18, 2023 –Great American Family today announced the company’s highly-rated and highly-anticipated annual holiday program event, Great American Christmas, returns Friday, October 20, with the first premiere of the season, Saturday, October 21. The full slate of World Premiere dates will be announced soon so that holiday movie fans can mark premiere dates in the Great American Christmas Movie Checklist App. The 2023 edition of Great American Christmas features 20 high-quality original holiday movies and around the clock, 24/7 holiday films from the network’s library on Great American Family, the nation’s fastest-growing cable television network for the past 10 consecutive months.

Talent audiences know and love star in stories destined to become holiday classics will provide viewers an unparalleled entertainment experience that promises to make the season bright. Great American Christmas originals feature beloved stars such as Candace Cameron Bure, Danica McKellar, Chad Michael Murray, Trevor Donovan, and Jill Wagner, to name a few.



Great American Christmas Original World Premiere Movies 2023 Include:


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Destined 2: Christmas Once More

Premiere Date: October 14, 2023

starring Shae Robbins and Casey Elliott

In this sequel, Theo (Elliott) continues to miss connecting with his girlfriend, Kim (Robbins) as he attempts to propose at Christmas.


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‘Twas the Text Before Christmas

Premiere Date: October 21, 2023

starring Merritt Patterson and Trevor Donovan

An unexpected text message sent to the wrong number (Patterson) sets into motion a Christmas tradition with a new family (Donovan) over three separate years.


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Bringing Christmas Home

Premiere Date: October 28, 2023

starring Jill Wagner and Paul Greene

A professor of military history (Wagner) teams with an antique store owner (Greene) to track down the original owner of a historic WWII uniform and the love letters left in its pockets.


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Journey to Christmas

Previous title: A Model Christmas

Premiere Date: October 29, 2023

starring Ash Tsai and Joey Heyworth

While on a charity press tour, a model (Tsai) ends up stranded by the weather at the family home of the driver (Heyworth) she hired to assist her for the week.


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A Dash of Christmas

Premiere Date: November 4, 2023

starring Broadway’s Laura Osnes and Christopher Russell

A marketing exec (Osnes) must learn a recipe to get her dream job and ends up entered in a holiday bakeoff with a dream baker (Russell).


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Our Christmas Wedding

Premiere Date: November 5, 2023

starring Holly Deveaux and Drew Seeley

In the sequel, roles reverse as Nicole’s boss plans newly engaged Nicole (Deveaux) and Michael’s (Seeley) wedding in two weeks at Christmas.



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Christmas Keepsake

Previous title: A Time Capsule Christmas

Premiere Date: November 11, 2023

starring Jillian Murray and Daniel Lissing

A father (Lissing) bonds with his daughter and stumbles upon an unexpected romance (Murray) while tracking down the original owner of a Christmas time capsule.


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A Christmas Blessing

Previous Title: Blessings of Christmas

Premiere Date: November 12, 2023

Starring Lori Loughlin, James Tupper, and Jesse Hutch

A TV chef (Loughlin) is divinely inspired to take over her late aunt’s charity with help from a new friend (Hutch) and handsome business associate next door (Tupper).


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Santa, Maybe

Premiere Date: November 18, 2023

starring Aubrey Reynolds and Sam Whitten

Can theater director Lila (Reynolds) rise to the challenge of putting on the perfect Christmas ballet, while also discovering her office Secret Santa in the process?


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A Paris Christmas Waltz

Premiere Date: November 19, 2023

starring Jen Lilley and Matthew Morrison

A novice dancer (Lilley) pairs with a professional (Morrison) to enter a renowned dance competition…in Paris! The next story in The Christmas Waltz universe, the highest-rated Christmas rom com of 2020, from Michael Damian and Janeen Damian.


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My Christmas Hero

Premiere Date: November 24, 2023

starring Candace Cameron Bure and Gabriel Hogan

An army reserve doctor (Bure) tracks down her family’s military history with the help of a new romance (Hogan).


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A Royal Date for Christmas

Previous title: A Royal Christmas Romance

Premiere Date: November 25, 2023

starring Danica McKellar and Damon Runyan

When a European Duke (Runyon) arrives in the US, he realizes that his bags have been lost in transit. He has no choice but to be styled, and ultimately inspired, by Bella (McKellar) the owner of a local boutique.


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A Christmas for the Ages

Premiere Date: November 26, 2023

starring Natasha Bure, Anna Ferguson, Kate Craven, and Cheryl Ladd

Prompted by their youngest granddaughter (Bure), four generations celebrate family and what Christmas was like in the 40s, 60s, 90s, and present day.


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Christmas in Maple Hills

Premiere Date: November 27, 2023

starring Marcus Rosner and Emily Alatalo

Valerie Warrick is shocked to learn the land passed down from her grandparents isn’t in her family’s name. To save her family’s legacy and their dairy farm, she teams up with handsome veteran Walker Jennings to dig into her family’s past. Can they solve the mystery of who really owns the land in time for Christmas?


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Christmas on Windmill Way

Premiere Date: December 2, 2023

starring Christa Taylor Brown and Chad Michael Murray

To save her family’s legacy windmill, a woman (Taylor Brown) must remind her ex-boyfriend (Michael Murray) of the best of their hometown.

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The Jinglebell Jubilee

Previous title: The Christmas Regift

Premiere Date: December 3, 2023

starring Erin Agostino and Marshall Williams

A city manager (Williams) recruits the help of a childhood friend (Agostino) in setting right his town’s Christmas Charity event, while she sets to work setting him up with her close friend.


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Meet Me Under the Mistletoe

Previous title: A Christmas Commission

Premiere Date: December 9, 2023

starring Sarah Fisher and Simon Arblaster

Two rival realtors (Fisher and Arblaster) are forced to work together to sell one special house before Christmas.


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Peppermint & Postcards

Premiere Date: December 10, 2023

starring Ella Cannon and Christopher Russell

When a Christmas letter concerning her love life goes viral, one mom discovers that romance might be right at her door.


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Designing Christmas with You

Previous title: Mistletoe Moments

Premiere Date: December 16, 2023

starring Susie Abromeit and Liam McIntyre

With her career on the line, a decorator (Abromeit) must work with an unexpected partner (McIntyre) to showcase a house for an upcoming Christmas gala.


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12 Games of Christmas

Premiere Date: December 17, 2023

Starring: Johnny Ramey and Felisha Cooper.

In 12 Games of Christmas, a group of old friends and neighbors are transported into a Christmas-themed board game during a Christmas party.


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A Royal Christmas Holiday

Premiere Date: December 23, 2023

starring Brittany Underwood and Jonathan Stoddard

In search of her big break, a reporter (Underwood) arranges a Christmas interview with a European Prince (Stoddard) visiting the states. Will the reporter’s big story become her love story?

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Stay tuned for announcements on Christmas movie premieres coming to the company’s streaming service, Great American Pure Flix.


ABOUT GREAT AMERICAN FAMILY

Great American Family is America’s premiere destination for quality family-friendly programming, including original holiday movies, rom-coms and fan-favorite series that celebrate faith, family and country. Great American Family is home to year-round seasonal celebrations including Great American Christmas, the network’s signature franchise featuring holiday themed movies and specials. Founded in 2021, Great American Family is part of the Great American Media portfolio of brands. Follow Great American Family on Twitter: @GAfamilyTV Facebook: @GAfamilytv Instagram: @gactv

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My Take:

2023 is sure to be another heartwarming and cozy Christmas movie season with Great American Family's faith and family movies. I'm so excited to see so many of our favorite TV movie stars return to the network for their 3rd annual Christmas movie event!

If Santa asked me to put my top 5 must-see Great American Family Christmas movies on a list, I would have to refuse, because it's too hard to choose - they ALL look so good!

I simply can't wait to see the new Christmas movies with Candace Cameron Bure, Jen Lilley, Trevor Donovan, Jill Wagner, Danica McKellar, Chad Michael Murray, Lori Loughlin, Daniel Lissing and many more!

Also, some key things to notice... There are two sequel films - Our Christmas Wedding is a sequel to My Boss' Wedding and Destined 2: Christmas Once More is a sequel to Destined at Christmas.

A Christmas for the Ages is from Candy Rock Entertainment, in which Candace Cameron Bure is one of the producers. Candace's daughter Natasha Bure will star in this all-new holiday film that spans various eras at Christmastime! Also starring in the movie is Cheryl Ladd, of Charlie's Angels fame.

I hope you find many delightful Christmas movies you are looking forward to seeing during this Christmas Season! Please share your thoughts in comments below...

Joyous Christmas Blessings to You All!

God bless us, everyone! Net