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Thursday, May 17, 2018

Hallmark Channel Reigns with Royal Themed Movies! Which one would you crown King of all?


Hallmark "Crown" Media has held the crowning achievement of developing numerous "Royal" themed movies throughout the years! The network reigns as the number one place on TV to look for a sweet love story and royal romances!

See the list of Royal movies below; then please share in comments below which film you would crown "King" of all.

-Hallmark Crown Media-


Hallmark Channel's "Royal" Themed TV Movies:

Smooch

*First premiered on the Hallmark Channel - February 1, 2011.

-Hallmark Crown Media-

Storyline: In "Smooch," Kiernan Shipka plays "Zoe," a young girl obsessed by fairytales and happy endings who is searching for the perfect man for her widowed mother Gwen (Kellie Martin). It is Zoe's belief in a frog's potential charm that compels her to abduct one from her middle school science class, carrying him to the San Francisco Bay in a water-filled lunchbox where she intends to set him free. Having skipped class, Zoe is surprised to see another schoolmate at the Wharf, and in her anxiety, accidentally drops her green friend overboard. As she surveys the scene, a male monarch (Simon Kassianides) in full royal regalia emerges from a dinghy in which he fell after a wild night of partying. The dazed prince looks more like Humpty Dumpty, sporting a giant goose egg on his head, courtesy of his fall from the pier. Though the prince has little memory of who he is or how he got into such a predicament, he is in luck. Zoe knows precisely how this fairytale ends.


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*Available on DVD!



William & Kate: A Royal Love Story

*First premiered on the Hallmark Channel - August 27, 2011

-Hallmark Crown Media-

Storyline: William & Catherine: A Royal Romance chronicles the love story of Prince William (Dan Amboyer) and Kate Middleton (Alice St. Clair) that resulted in one of the most celebrated weddings in history. At a pivotal point in their courtship, William takes to heart the advice of his mother, the late Princess Diana (Lesley Harcourt), which she bestowed in an interview before her untimely death. The message she left for her son: hold on to the love of your life and protect it with all of your heart.

*Visit here for more details!



A Princess for Christmas

*First premiered on the Hallmark Channel - December 3, 2011.

-Hallmark Crown Media-

Storyline: In "A Princess for Christmas," McGrath plays Jules Daly, a frenetic twenty-something who becomes guardian to her young niece Maddie (De Meza) and nephew Milo (Turner) when her sister and brother-in-law are tragically killed in an accident. While balancing the daily hysteria of becoming an overnight parent, Jules was recently laid off at work, her car is on the fritz, and the kids' shenanigans have caused a dozen nannies to flee like vampires before garlic. When an ominous knock on the door comes late one evening, Jules wonders, what now? At the door is Paisley Winterbottom (Miles Richardson, "Midsomer Murders"), a proper English butler, with a most curious invitation: a Christmas holiday with grandfather, Edward (Moore), the Duke of Castlebury Hall, who was absent from the kids' lives, but wants to reconnect out of love for his late son. Jules initially wants to decline the trip, though she and the kids eventually travel to Castlebury to meet the Duke. On more than one occasion, Jules feels woefully common trying to blend in with her late brother-in-law's ostentatious family. Eventually, however, even with missteps and mistakes, a mystical influence begins to fall over the family, like the comfort of a dusting of snow over the quiet countryside. This Christmas, the family won't lament what has been lost, but will celebrate all that has been found!

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*Available on DVD!




A Royal Christmas


*First premiered on the Hallmark Channel - November 22, 2014

-Hallmark Crown Media-

Storyline: As the only daughter of an expert tailor in Philadelphia, Emily Corrigan (Lacey Chabert) is a kindhearted young woman proud of her blue-collar background. She is a devoted seamstress at the family business and madly in love with her doting European boyfriend, Leo (Stephen Hagan). But as their first Christmas together approaches, Leo drops a bombshell on his unsuspecting girlfriend: he is actually Prince Leopold, heir to the throne of Cordinia, a small sovereign country. Emily is in shock, but her love for Leo trumps her hesitation about his double life and they quickly fly to Cordinia to announce their engagement and spend the holidays with Leo’s disapproving mother, Queen Isadora (Jane Seymour).

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*Available on DVD!



Once Upon a Holiday

*First premiered on the Hallmark Channel - November 25, 2015

-Hallmark Crown Media-

Storyline: When an actual, honest-to-goodness royal princess runs off from her official obligations and duties for a couple of days to see how the other half lives, she winds up falling for a good Samaritan who is unaware of her real identity. And it happens right around Christmas. Will the guy still feel the same way once he learns the truth? And if this works out, won’t that make him a prince? We’re guessing yes.

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A Crown for Christmas

*First premiered on the Hallmark Channel - November 27, 2015

-Hallmark Crown Media-
 

Storyline: Allie, a fired maid from a ritzy NYC hotel, takes a job as a governess to a young girl who is part of a powerful family in Europe. After reluctantly accepting, and upon arrival at the castle, learns the girl is Princess Theodora and that her father is Maximillion, the King of Winshire. Max informs Allie that the Princess prides herself on terrorizing authority figures and has gotten worse since her mother's death. As the story unfolds, we see Allie bond with Theodora and also helps to bring Theodora and her father together. And through all of this, a spark forms between Allie and Max. However, Countess Celia is expecting to wed the King. Will Max take a stand for his feelings for Allie and make it truly a merry Christmas for all?

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*Available on DVD!



My Summer Prince

*First premiered on the Hallmark Channel - August 6, 2016


Storyline: When a prince, and heir to the throne, finds himself in some hot water for his partying ways, the royal family decides to hire a top notch PR consultant to work with him. As the consultant heads to meet the prince, she falls ill and her assistant must step in at the last minute. Unbeknownst to her boss, the assistant excels at creating a campaign for the Prince which proves to be successful. But when she finds herself falling in love with him, and the feelings are mutual, she soon has to deal with the fact that she's been lying to him all along and what will happen when he finds out.

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A Royal Winter

*First premiered on the Hallmark Channel - January 14, 2017


Storyline: While on a last-minute European holiday, a young woman finds herself in the middle of a real-life fairy tale when a chance meeting with a handsome local leads to something more. However, things get complicated when she learns that the "local" is actually a prince who is about to be crowned King, and whose mother is dead-set against her royal son's romance with the tourist.

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A Royal New Years Eve

*First premiered on the Hallmark Channel - December 30, 2017

 

Storyline: Magazine assistant and aspiring fashion designer Caitlyn’s world is turned upside down when Prince Jeffrey and his presumed future fiancé Lady Isabelle come to town, and Isabelle hires her to design a dress for the royal New Year’s Eve ball where Jeffrey is expected to propose. Navigating through her boss Abigail’s efforts to sabotage her, Caitlyn spends time creating a dress fit for a princess, and planning the ball with Jeffrey. Caitlyn and Jeffrey begin to develop feelings for one another, but Jeffrey’s royal commitment to marry Isabelle and assume the throne stands in between them. As the New Year’s Eve ball approaches, Jeffrey and Caitlyn must decide if they can overcome royal tradition to pursue their happily ever after.

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Royal Hearts

*First premiered on the Hallmark Channel - February 24, 2018


Storyline: Kelly, a hopeless romantic in Montana eager to finish her dissertation, and her father, Hank, a rancher, receive news that he has inherited an estate from a faraway land. When they travel there, they discover that Hank has not only inherited the estate, but the title that goes along with it – KING!

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*Available on DVD! - alone or 3 movie collection!



Royal Matchmaker

*First premiered on the Hallmark Channel - March 24, 2018


Storyline: Matchmaker Kate’s reputation as the “Queen of Hearts” reaches King Edward of Voldavia who hires her to find his son a bride. But Prince Sebastian has a moat around his heart, and Kate doesn’t see his tender side until he evokes his mother’s memory. She’s also learned he does humanitarian work, and before Kate knows it, she’s fallen for him herself! Still determined to find Sebastian a match, Kate introduces him to Petra, and is so heartbroken when they click, she runs off, unaware that the Prince has already found his royal match, and she’s sitting at the train station.

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Once Upon a Prince

*First premiered on the Hallmark Channel - April 7, 2018

 

Storyline: Susanna gladly accepts help one day from handsome stranger Nate at her parents’ garden store in small-town Georgia. Sparks between them fly, but when a photo of them gets leaked to the press, Susanna is in for the shock of her life when Nate is called back home by his mother…for his coronation as the King Nathaniel of Cambria!

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Royally Ever After

*First premiered on the Hallmark Channel - May 19, 2018


Storyline: Sara’s dream of finding the perfect mate is realized when boyfriend Daniel proposes marriage, but there is one tiny hitch. It turns out he is the real-life prince of a small European monarchy, and his marriage requires the approval of his royal parents. Commoner Sara will have to do more than simply impress the in-laws-to-be. If she wants to become Daniel’s wife, she’ll have to prove she’s got all the makings of an honest-to-goodness princess.

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From the beginning, I know I personally fell in love with Hallmark’s “Royal” Christmas movies, beginning with “A Princess for Christmas.” Each additional "Royal" movie that has come along the way since then, whether it was holiday or non-holiday themed, has been enchanting and charming in it's own way.

Now, which “Royal” movie would you crown King of all? Please share in comments below!


Monday, April 30, 2018

Which Hallmark Channel "Spring Fever" Movie did You *Like* Best? #YourTake


"The Sweetest Heart," "Royal Matchmaker,"
"Home by Spring," and "Once Upon a Prince"

"Which "Spring Fever" Movie, did you think,
bloomed the brightest?


The Hallmark Channel premiered FOUR NEW ORIGINAL MOVIES as part of *SPRING FEVER*!

Please share "YOUR TAKE" on this recent block of Original TV movies in comments below by answering these Two Questions...

(you can choose more than one for both questions!)

1. Which "SPRING FEVER" movie did you like/love the most?

2. Which "SPRING FEVER" movie poster (above) do you like best?

Looking forward to hearing all your responses!


My take...

1. Movie: I enjoyed them all, so I'm picking two... "Royal Matchmaker" and "Once Upon a Prince!" I guess I was swept away by both royal romances!

2. Poster: Again, I liked them all, but I'm giving the edge here to "Royal Matchmaker!" I love her beautiful pink dress and his uniform. The flower background in the "Once Upon a Prince" poster is stunning, too, I just wish I could see more of them, and her gorgeous dress!


Thank you - in advance - to everyone who shares below!

Blessings, Net


Friday, March 23, 2018

Could Hallmark's Newest TV Movie be a Royal Mess? --- Plus, this Palm Sunday Weekend... "When Calls the Heart," "Risen," and we need a little Christmas!


Saturday MARCH 24, 2018:

It just may be a "Royal Mess" when a Matchmaker falls for her client, a Prince, in...



Storyline via Hallmark: Matchmaker Kate’s reputation as the “Queen of Hearts” reaches King Edward of Voldavia who hires her to find his son a bride. But Prince Sebastian has a moat around his heart, and Kate doesn’t see his tender side until he evokes his mother’s memory. She’s also learned he does humanitarian work, and before Kate knows it, she’s... Click Here to Read More...

Watch the Premiere of Royal Matchmaker
Saturday MARCH 24, 2018
at 9pm/8c. on the Hallmark Channel


Sunday MARCH 25, 2018:

Happy Palm Sunday!

It's the story after the Resurrection...


image via: Sony Pictures / Affirm Films

Storyline via UP: Risen follows the epic Biblical story of the Resurrection, as told through the eyes of a non-believer. Clavius, a powerful Roman Military Tribune, and his aide Lucius, are tasked with... Click Here to Read More...

Watch Risen this Palm Sunday
MARCH 25, 2018
at 7pm/6c. on UP




Jack and Elizabeth ride away in a Horse and Carriage...


Episode 6: “Love and Marriage” Jack and Elizabeth’s marriage is put to the test. Pastor Frank and Abigail resolve the future of their relationship. Bill helps a young girl solve a mystery. Click Here to See More...

Sunday MARCH 25, 2018
at 9pm/8c. on the Hallmark Channel



"MARK"ing THE 25th!

In addition to this Sunday being Palm Sunday (the day that we remember and celebrate the day Jesus entered into Jerusalem as Savior and King!), it's also the 25th Day of the month... it's been 3 months since Christmas... and now, it's only 9 months until Christmas Day!

To commemorate this special time, as I've shared before, I watch a Christmas movie on the 25th day of each month. I'm delighted that many of you have joined along... including our friend Mark, who encourages us here, and makes a point to visit each month on the 25th to share which Christmas movie he watches! That's why I have named this feature after him... "Mark"ing the 25th!


Basically, each month, on or before the 25th, I will share which Christmas movie I have chosen to watch that day, and please do the same - in comments below!

For this Palm Sunday, my family and I have chosen to watch... "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: For Christmas." Since the premiere movie on UP, "Risen," tells the Resurrection story, we thought it would also be nice to watch "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: For Christmas," because it shares the precious story of Jesus' birth.

I hope you all have a Wonderful Weekend and Palm Sunday! If you plan to watch a Christmas movie on the 25th, please share in comments below.

Blessings to You All, Net


"But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us."
– Romans 5:8

"Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this?"
– John 11:25-26

Monday, February 26, 2018

DANICA McKELLAR sheds LIGHT on HALLMARK CHANNEL's "SPRING FEVER" Movie Event + CHRISTMAS!!!


Actress Danica McKellar ("The Perfect Match," "A Crown for Christmas," "Coming Home for Christmas," etc...) will be hosting Hallmark Channel's 2018 "Spring Fever" Preview Show! This is also the first year this block of Spring Programming will be under the title, "Spring Fever"!

image: Danica McKellar

Danica shared this hosting news with her followers - and some extra fun details...

"I had so much fun shooting the Spring Fever Preview Show for @HallmarkChannel a few days ago! 🌞 It's a half-hour special airing next month where I'll give you guys a sneak peek at the entire lineup of Hallmark's Spring movies... 🌿 Gorgeous set, right? Amazing flowers, right? And don't I look all warm and spring-like? Guess what? ...It was **FREEZING** that day! ⛄⛄⛄I mean seriously, look at how the crew is dressed (see below!)- jackets, scarves, wool hats!! 😂 In between takes I had a warm coat, but every time that chilling, icy wind picked up in the middle of a shot, I had to pretend it was a warm spring breeze, haha! 😂😂 Well, if I did my job, you'll never see my chattering teeth but only come away with a happy, springtime warmth in your heart...😉 Airs Saturday March 10th at 11pm on @hallmarkchannel! 😘
-Danica McKellar, via
Instagram


Danica also shared this lovely screen-shot from the "preview show" set:

image: Danica McKellar


Plus, this cute "It's Freeeeezing" shot...

image: Danica McKellar


I just love the bicycle you see in the background...

image: Danica McKellar

The bicycle reminds me of simple spring and summer days... warm sunshine, eating popsicles and drinking lemonade.

It also brings to mind the sweet promo commercials Lacey Chabert made last year for Hallmark Channel's "Spring Fling"! She had a pretty bicycle, as well, filled with flower blossoms and a beautiful yellow dress...

image: Lacey Chabert

In the spring décor with Danica this year, you can also see the Royal Albert Old Country Roses Tea Set. My Momma has a collection of these pieces and they are so beautiful.


It's such a lovely springtime set, one would never guess by looking at it, how cold it was to film. It's kind of ironic that the Winterfest preview show, hosted by Lori Loughlin, was in a warm setting, indoors, by the fireplace. I'm sure Danica will make us all believe it's a beautiful warm spring day! (Looks like the ideal setting for her sweet butterfly children's book Ten Magic Butterflies! Which, I might add, has excellent reviews on Amazon!)

by Danica McKellar     

Danica will be previewing four new Spring movies... "The Sweetest Heart," "Royal Matchmaker," "Home by Spring," and "Once Upon a Prince."

*BONUS* - The preview show will also include a special sneak peek of Hallmark's Countdown to Christmas!!!

UPDATE: It was revealed in the "Spring Fever Preview Show..." there will be 22 NEW Hallmark Channel Christmas Movies and 12 NEW Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Christmas Movies coming later this year for the 2018 Holiday Season, which begins once again in October!


Be sure to tune into the 2018 Spring Fever Preview Show hosted by Danica McKellar Saturday March 10th, 2018 at 11pm/10c. on the Hallmark Channel!

OR... You can now watch this Preview Show on the Hallmark Channel web-site, here!