☀️ Hello August! ☀️ Summer Movie Nights Begin, Christmas in July Lingers, and Mystery Awaits...

Hello, Movie Friends!

As we head into the first weekend of August, there’s a whole lot of summer fun and even some Christmas cheer left to enjoy on TV! Whether you’re winding down from a busy week or staying cool indoors, there’s a mix of seasonal favorites and fresh premieres to catch this weekend!

Hallmark Channel kicks off its *Summer Nights* lineup this weekend, and over on Great American Family, *Christmas in July* keeps going strong! Even though we’ve officially turned the calendar page, the holiday magic continues on GAF with festive films running throughout the weekend.

If you're in the mood for something a bit more suspenseful, Lifetime is premiering a new faith-filled thriller that’s sure to keep you on the edge of your seat and the Hallmark Channel is airing another installment of the "Aurora Teagarden Mysteries," featuring familiar Hallmark actors and a new case to unravel.

See details below...


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Friday, August 1 - early Monday, August 4, 2025:

Christmas in July - Last Weekend

Christmas in July Weekend Schedule:

Friday, August 1, 2025:

A Royal Date for Christmas ... Great American Family ... 12am
Destined 2: Christmas Once More ... Great American Family ... 2am
My Favorite Christmas Tree ... Great American Family ... 4am
Our Christmas Wedding ... Great American Family ... 6am
Christmas in Scotland ... Great American Family ... 8am
12 Games of Christmas ... Great American Family ... 10am
Santa, Maybe ... Great American Family ... 12pm
Christmas Sweethearts ... Great American Family ... 2pm
Christmas Lovers Anonymous ... Great American Family ... 4pm
A Royal Christmas Ballet ... Great American Family ... 6pm
Christmas Next Door ... Hallmark Channel ... 6pm
Bringing Christmas Home ... Great American Family ... 8pm
Christmas in Rome ... Hallmark Channel ... 8pm
Meet Me Under the Mistletoe ... Great American Family ... 10pm


Saturday, August 2, 2025:

Call Me Mrs. Miracle ... Great American Family ... 12am
I'm Glad it's Christmas ... Great American Family ... 2am
Designing Christmas with You ... Great American Family ... 4am
The Great Christmas Switch ... Great American Family ... 6am
A Puppy for Christmas ... Great American Family ... 8am
Home Sweet Christmas ... Great American Family ... 10am
Jingle Bell Princess ... Great American Family ... 12pm
Destined at Christmas ... Great American Family ... 2pm
Let it Snow ... Great American Family ... 4pm
A Christmas Castle Proposal ... Great American Family ... 6pm
Royally Wrapped for Christmas ... Great American Family ... 8pm
Peppermint & Postcards ... Great American Family ... 10pm


Sunday, August 3, 2025:

Joy for Christmas ... Great American Family ... 12am
Christmas Time is Here ... Great American Family ... 2am
A Christmas Wish in Hudson ... Great American Family ... 4am
Journey to Christmas ... Great American Family ... 6am
The Art of Christmas ... Great American Family ... 8am
Tails of Christmas ... Great American Family ... 10am
A Christmas Less Traveled ... Great American Family ... 12pm
'Twas the Text Before Christmas ... Great American Family ... 2pm
Once Upon a Christmas Wish ... Great American Family ... 4pm
A Christmas Blessing ... Great American Family ... 6pm
Christmas on Windmill Way ... Great American Family ... 8pm
A Brush with Christmas ... Great American Family ... 10pm


Monday, August 4, 2025:

My Christmas Hero ... Great American Family ... 12am
Christmas Under the Northern Lights ... Great American Family ... 2am
A Belgian Chocolate Christmas ... Great American Family ... 4am


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Saturday, August 2, 2025:

Providence Falls

Movie 1 of 3

Storyline: Newbie police detective, Cora, is partnered with visiting detective, Liam, on her first case. Little does she know, Liam is her reincarnated love here to change her fate.

Providence Falls

Premieres Saturday, August 2, 2025

at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel

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Saturday, August 2, 2025:

Terri Blackstock’s

If I Run

Storyline: Adapted from best-selling author Terri Blackstock’s book, If I Run follows Casey Cox (Kat Graham), a woman on the run after discovering her best friend Brent has been murdered—and she is being framed for it. Not knowing who to trust, Casey flees, using her intelligence and resourcefulness to stay hidden and the signs of divine guidance to help her in her journey. Meanwhile, Dylan Roberts (Evan Roderick), a war-weary veteran and private investigator with PTSD, is hired to track her down. As Dylan digs deeper into the case, he begins to suspect that Casey might actually be innocent and that the real story is far more complex—and dangerous—than it first appeared.

Terri Blackstock’s If I Run

Premieres Saturday, August 2, 2025

at 8pm/7c. on Lifetime

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Sunday, August 3, 2025:

Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Death at the Diner

Storyline: When the owner of the diner where Aurora Teagarden works is suddenly killed, her new boyfriend becomes the primary suspect.

Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Death at the Diner

Premieres Sunday, August 3, 2025

at 9pm/8c. on the Hallmark Channel

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Just a quick thought (or two!) on the NEW Weekend Movies...

Okay, I must say... the old-fashioned images/promos Hallmark has released for the new 3-part movie series, Providence Falls, look absolutely beautiful. There's a dreamy, romantic feel to them that really draws you in. That said, I did notice the word "reincarnated" in the story synopsis, which gives me pause. As a Christian, I personally don’t believe in reincarnation. Hebrews 9:27 says, “And just as it is appointed for man to die once, and after that comes judgment,” which clearly shapes my view on this topic.

So, I’m curious... does one (or more) of the characters actually experience reincarnation in this story, or is the term being used more loosely, perhaps to describe time travel or some other kind of connection across time? I'm personally game for a fun time-travel film like Back to the Future or A Biltmore Christmas, etc... but if the story is, indeed, centered around reincarnation, then dreamy or not, I'm out.




NOTE: Due to the suspenseful nature of this Lifetime film, Terri Blackstock’s If I Run, I expect the movie to have violence, adult dialogue, and content not suitable for young viewers. Discretion is advised.




Thought it would be fun to note... There are several familiar faces in the new Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Death at the Diner - including Kimberly Sustad (The Nine Lives of Christmas), Steve Bacic and Sarah Strange (Garage Sale Mystery), and Caitlin Stryker (Ainsley McGregor Mysteries: A Case for the Winemaker).

Also, be sure to note the time change for this premiere. The movie will air at 9pm/8c, which is different than what the poster says above.



Are you planning to catch any of the new movies this weekend? Please share in the comments below... I’d love to hear what you’re planning to watch! I’ve got some family plans, so I’ll likely need to record the premieres and catch up later. Still, I’m hoping to sneak in a few of the wonderful Christmas movies airing this weekend, especially since it’s the final chance to see *Christmas in July* on Great American Family!

Blessings to you all,

Net

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SHINING HIS LIGHT:

"Let the name of the Lord be praised,

both now and forevermore.

From the rising of the sun to the place where it sets,

the name of the Lord is to be praised.

The Lord is exalted over all the nations,

his glory above the heavens."

~Psalm 113:2-4

☀️ Hallmark Channel August 2025 Movie Lineup: New Summer Nights Premieres & More! 🌴

Soak it all in! Summer Nights is officially here! The Hallmark Channel announced today premiere dates and more!

Plus, a new "Mystery Island" is set to premiere this August on the Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Mystery.


Here's the info on the movies airing during Summer nights:


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Hallmark Channel Premieres at 8 p.m. ET/PT:

Providence Falls
(*This is a trilogy of movies)

Premiere Dates:
Saturday, August 2, 2024
Saturday, August 9, 2024
Saturday, August 16, 2024

Starring: Katie Stevens and Lachlan Quarmby

Storyline: Newbie police detective, Cora, is partnered with visiting detective, Liam, on her first case. Little does she know, Liam is her reincarnated love here to change her fate.

Movie Reviews:

🎬 Caution: This series explores themes of reincarnation and includes storylines where characters interact with or rival angels. Viewer discretion is advised. ~Net

🎬 Providence Falls is so romantic and amazing! -Maria

🎬 Ok, after watching the preview for Providence Falls. I’m more convinced this is going to involve sorcery. A woman snaps her fingers and transports him into a new life and talks about 7 souls being reincarnated. I’m going to have to pass now, the Lord hates witchcraft and this seems to point to it. ~Abigail

🎬 I have skipped the Providence Falls miniseries. Ugh. Tried watching and never was able to keep my attention. Boring. -Anonymous





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Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Death at the Diner

Hallmark Channel: Sunday, August 3, 2025

Starring: Skyler Samuels, Evan Roderick and Marilu Henner

Storyline: When the owner of the diner where Aurora Teagarden works is suddenly killed, her new boyfriend becomes the primary suspect!

Movie Review:

🔎 Aurora Teagarden: Death at the Diner – This is a cozy, family-friendly mystery, although keep in mind it is still a murder mystery and not intended for young viewers. The victim is shown being stabbed in the back in the first few minutes of the mystery.

I thought this mystery was a little more engaging than the previous, younger “Aurora” stories. Detective Cook (Steve Bacic, Garage Sale Mystery) seems a little nicer in this movie as it goes along, and it was kinda fun to see the friction between Cook and his ex-wife (Kimberley Sustad). In addition to these familiar Hallmark faces, it was also great to see Steve’s fellow Garage Sale Mystery cast member, Sarah Strange, as one of the suspects. She was great in this role.

It was also sweet and bittersweet to see the way Arthur looks out for and cares for Aurora… especially bittersweet knowing they won’t end up together based on the future “Aurora” movies.

Perhaps, I’m over-thinking the series, but since they’ve gone back in time to the younger Aurora years, shouldn’t the year be the early 2000s or so? I don’t recall seeing any reference to the actual year, but I wonder if all of the technology or cars in the show, etc… reflect that time period?

Anyway, as far as the mystery went… it was an interesting one to try to solve and piece together. I had my suspicions about two people, and one turned out to be right.

Overall, if you enjoy a light but clever mystery, you’ll likely enjoy this one. ~Net



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MYSTERY ISLAND: PLAY FOR KEEPS

Hallmark Channel: Sunday, August 17, 2025

Starring: Elizabeth Henstridge and Charlie Weber

Storyline: Mystery Island hosts a corporate retreat with a guest being Emilia's ex-fiancé. Old feelings become complicated, tensions run high, and allegations arise when a guest is found dead.

Movie Review:

🔎🌴 “Mystery Island Play for Keeps” and surprisingly I really enjoyed it! The others were not bad, they just fell flat for me, like I kinda got lost and didn’t pay as much attention as I normally do….

**spoiler alert*** This one however kept my attention with the mystery cheating suspicions and how she seemed to have a spark with her ex fiancé. I still didn’t guess the killer at the end though Lol ~Paula



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Double Scoop

Premiere Date: August 23, 2025

Starring: Taylor Cole and Ryan McPartlin

Storyline: Nora discovers the best ice cream and hopes to land them as a client. Her sweet dreams hit a snag when her former colleague James has the same idea. Old sparks begin to melt the frosty tension.

Movie Reviews:

🍨🍨 Oh my!!! Double Scoop is adorable and a yummy delight!!! The small town people are so kind and positive. A breath of fresh air. And the dairy farmer family is so cute. Both main actors were great with each other and had great chemistry. I really enjoyed this and it was family friendly.

Also which was fun to see was the bed Nora slept on, I grew up with that headboard and it was my mom’s since her high school days. 😊

But blue cheese in ice cream. No thanks!!! ;) ~Abigail

🍨🍨 I wanted to love "Double Scoop" but my husband and I just thought it was okay. Taylor and Ryan had a bit of chemistry but not enough to hold our interest. The storyline was kind of boring as well. I don't know what was missing but something was. Yes, it was clean and sweet and the setting was lovely. But, it was a one-time watch for us. ~Joan

🍨🍨 Watched Double Scoop and just loved it! The scenery was incredible and really enjoyed Taylor and Ryan together-they had great chemistry. This was family friendly! ~Sarah

🍨🍨 I'm with Joan on this one! One time watch for me. It is family friendly, but it's like something is just missing. ~Joyce in Carolina

🍨🍨 Double Scoop is cute. Hope you really like ice cream. -Maria

🍨🍨 Double Scoop – Sugar, and ICE (cream), and Everything NICE!!!

If you want to visit the country for a feel-good, lighthearted movie, then this is the rom-com for you! It’s the kind of movie that the whole family can watch, chuckle a little at the corny cow jokes, and just relax and enjoy. There’s the comfort of knowing, even though the leads may be at odds, that in the end everything will get worked out and true love always finds a way.

All in all, it’s a really sweet movie, and yes, I just bet you’ll have an ice cream craving while watching!!! ~Net



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Catch of the Day

Premiere Date: Saturday, August 30, 2024

Starring: Emilie Ullerup, Michael Rady, and Katie Lee Biegel

Storyline: On the eve of becoming a NY executive chef, Sophie returns home to help her family's flailing restaurant and runs into Cam, an old crush who makes her question everything.

Movie Reviews:

🐟 I enjoyed Catch of the Day. ~dstoutholcomb

🐟 Catch of the Day is Family Friendly and a very cute movie! Chemistry between Emilie and Michael was really good! Was great to see Michael Rady back. This movie was more like the Hallmark movies we were use to back in the day! Will be watching this one again! ~ Joyce in Carolina

🐟 I loved Catch of the Day! Those are 2 of my favorite actors and the story was very clean and sweet. The acting was excellent, chemistry very believable. Beautiful family movie. ~LR

🐟 Catch of the Day – You’ll definitely want to catch this movie! I absolutely loved the chemistry between Sophie (Emilie Ullerup) and Cam (Michael Rady). The fishing community seemed friendly, fun, and so welcoming, and I enjoyed the scenes with Sophie reconnecting with her family.

While this story has the familiar rom-com trope of the lead female returning to her hometown and rekindling things with her childhood crush, there are also many other layers to this heartwarming story - it felt very much like the drama-type movies that used to air on Hallmark Mystery.

Overall, Catch of the Day definitely has a charming Summer nights feel. Even though it premiered over Labor Day weekend, there are several references to the 4th of July and there are also fireworks!!! This movie reeled me right in, and I hope it does the same for you! ~Net



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Whether it's a rom-com or a mystery, I hope you all find something to look forward to watching in August!

Would love to hear your thoughts on these new movies in comments below.

Happy movie-watching,

Net

Step Back in Time: Hallmark Premieres "Providence Falls" Trilogy This Summer

Once again, Hallmark is traveling back in time, just as they did with classic movie favorites, such as Journey Back to Christmas, A Timeless Christmas, and A Biltmore Christmas.

Deadline broke the news today that Hallmark is bringing "Providence Falls" to the Hallmark Channel this summer as a three-part special movie event, adapted from the book series by Jude Deveraux and Tara Sheets. The trilogy will star Katie Stevens (The Bold Type, Criminal), Lachlan Quarmby (Allegiance, The Watchful Eye), and Evan Roderick (Spinning Out, Aurora Teagarden).

According to Deadline, the premiere is set for Saturday, August 2 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on the Hallmark Channel, with episodes available to stream the following day on Hallmark+. The series will be part of Hallmark’s “Summer Nights” programming lineup.

The storyline:

"Set in 1844 Ireland, Providence Falls revolves around Liam O’Conner (Quarmby), a rogue and a thief, who falls in love with Cora McLeod (Stevens), a fiery but sheltered aristocrat’s daughter, who is promised in marriage to a man she barely knows. Their plan to make a new life together in America is thwarted, and the consequences of Liam and Cora’s unlikely love ripples through time, causing everyone to relive the events of the past. Now the Angels of Destiny need Liam’s help to set things right and if he doesn’t succeed, his very soul is on the line. They transport Liam to present day to help this incarnation of Cora fall in love with Finn (Roderick), the man she was destined to marry in 1844. Liam would give anything to reunite with his beloved Cora but only he retains the memories of their past together. Now a cop in Providence Falls, Oregon, Cora feels an inexplicable connection to Liam, who is introduced as her new partner. And as they tackle a big case together, Liam sees the same passion and adventurous nature in Cora that he had fallen in love with. With everyone’s lives at stake, Liam must overcome unexpected and otherworldly obstacles in his mission. Perhaps none as powerful as his own undying love for Cora."

You can read full details in the Deadline article.

Note: As I mentioned above, this movie trilogy is based on Jude Deveraux and Tara Sheets’ three books, which are: Chance of a Lifetime, An Impossible Promise, and Thief of Fate. (You can read reviews of these books, by clicking on their titles.)

Are you excited for a time-travel adventure? Please share in comments below.

Stay tuned for more details,

Net