"Blue Ridge" Season 2 To Premiere This Summer on INSP

Great news, "Blue Ridge" fans! Season 2 is officially premiering this summer - Sunday, July 19th, on INSP!

Get ready for another thrilling season packed with adventure, danger, justice, and the relentless pursuit of keeping law and order in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

The outstanding main cast is returning, including Johnathon Schaech, Sarah Lancaster, Taegen Burns, and A Martinez, all of whom are featured in the poster above.

Plus, season 2 will introduce some exciting guest stars along the way, including Sarah Drew, Eric Close, Jesse Hutch, Kristoffer Polaha, Keith Carradine, the return of Bruce Boxleitner as Oak Miller, and more... adding even more intrigue, drama, and unexpected twists to the action-packed adventure!

Be sure to check out the press release below for all the details for "Blue Ridge" Season 2 and the brand-new trailer.


Press Release via Imagicomm Entertainment:

“BLUE RIDGE: THE SERIES”

RETURNS TO INSP

FOR SEASON TWO

JULY 19

Indian Land, SC – May 19, 2026 Imagicomm Entertainment today announced that season two of the critically acclaimed drama “Blue Ridge: The Series” will premiere on INSP Sunday, July 19 at 10 p.m. EST. Based on the original feature film BLUE RIDGE, “Blue Ridge: The Series” premiered in 2024 to rave reviews and hit the Top 5 and overall Top 10 rankings on Amazon Prime Video.

Johnathon Schaech (“That Thing You Do!,” “Texas Rising,” “DC’s Legends of Tomorrow”) returns with Sarah Lancaster (“Chuck,” “Everwood,” “Christmas in the Smokies”), Taegen Burns (“The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers,” “The Right Stuff”), Tom Proctor (“Ballad of Buster Scruggs,” “Justified”) and A Martinez (“Longmire,” “The Cowboys”) to the small Appalachian town of Blue Ridge. Creator Gary Wheeler returns as showrunner, writer, and director.

“Blue Ridge” season two brings new threats to the Appalachian town, from bounty hunters, moonshiners, murderers and more. With help from his deputies and family, Sheriff Justin Wise fights to keep the community safe. Every case tests his grit, loyalty, and the limits of small-town peace. In Blue Ridge, justice is personal and earned one fight, one mystery, one truth at a time.

“Season two of ‘Blue Ridge: The Series,’ will build on the momentum of the franchise with an incredible cast and number of amazing guest stars,” said Dale Ardizzone, COO, INSP. “We were extremely happy to see how well ‘Blue Ridge’ performed across our network and streaming platforms and are looking forward to an even bigger audience in season two.”

Guest stars for season two include A.J. Buckley (“CSI: NY, Seal Team”), Bruce Boxleitner (“How the West Was Won Series”), Keith Carradine (“The Power of the Dog”), Eric Close (“Without a Trace”), Sarah Drew (“Grey’s Anatomy”), Sean Patrick Flanery (“The Dead Zone”), Zachary Gordon (“Diary of a Wimpy Kid”), Chelsea Green (WWE Champion), Doug Jones (“Hellboy”), Kellan Lutz (“The Twilight Saga: Eclipse”) and Kristoffer Polaha (“Land Man”).

INSP fans can catch up on Season 1 of “Blue Ridge: The Series” by watching on INSP starting Sunday, June 7 or on the FAST channel Western Bound beginning July 29. You can also catch Blue Ridge season one on YouTube via its Western Bound channel beginning May 18.

About Blue Ridge: The Series
Sheriff Justin Wise and his two deputies fight to protect the small Appalachian town of Blue Ridge from the forces trying to rip it apart. Longstanding feuds, disgruntled criminals, unruly travelers, and cold-blooded murderers wreak havoc – threatening the safety of the citizens Justin has promised to protect. Based on the 2020 film of the same name, Blue Ridge breaks the mold of traditional procedural dramas, bringing action, heroism, and heart to every investigation.

About INSP
INSP is available nationwide to more than 40M households via MVPDs including DISH (channel 259), DIRECTV (channel 364), Comcast Xfinity, Cox Communications, Charter Spectrum, National Cable Television Cooperative (NCTC), Verizon Fios (channel 286), AT&T U-verse (channel 564) and on vMVPDs including SLING TV, Philo, Frndly TV, Vidgo and FreeCast. INSP provides a trusted viewing experience with a lineup of exclusive and original series, timeless Westerns, action-filled dramas, and films focused on adventure and heroic characters.

About Imagicomm Entertainment
Imagicomm Entertainment is a multi-media distribution company focusing on films and episodic series with content ranging from action and adventure to drama and family holiday celebration. Each project embodies an unparalleled commitment to strong storytelling, memorable characters, and high production values.


Trailer:

Season 2 - 8 Episodes:
(details via TVGuide)

Episode 1: “Hope, Deferred”

Sheriff Justin Wise has his hands full when Bounty Hunter Hope Henry comes into town in pursuit of a fugitive who is accused of murdering her mentor.

Episode 2: “Going Around in Circles”

When a member of the Hughes racing dynasty ends up dead, it's up to Sheriff Justin Wise to solve the case involving rivals, lovers, and family secrets.

Episode 3: “Out of the Woods”

A father-daughter camping trip turns treacherous when Sheriff Justin Wise and Maddie accidentally discover the hideout of several dangerous drug dealers.

Episode 4: “Four-Rail Kick”

Sheriff Justin Wise's longtime childhood friend Bill Fraser unexpectedly comes to town for a visit, but he is not just here to see an old buddy. Bill is a pool hustler who has gotten behind on a gambling debt and he's running out of time to pay it off.

Episode 5: “The Return of Oak Miller”

A deadly new drug hits the hollers of Blue Ridge just as an old foe of Justin's arrives back in town. With no other options, Justin must form an unconventional alliance in order to stop the flow of drugs and bring this menace to justice.

Episode 6: “Montagues and Moonshine”

A murder at the local theater turns a production of Romeo and Juliet upside down as Justin and Maddie work together to discover the killer before the curtain falls on another victim.

Episode 7: “A Matter of Perspective”

After an officer involved shooting threatens to ignite a long-standing feud in Blue Ridge, Justin must wade through the fog of the incident to find the truth.

Episode 8: “Moving Mountains”

After a devastating landslide, Justin and Elli race against time to free and transport two injured people down a treacherous mountain pass to medical help before it is too late.


My Quick Take:

I hope you all will enjoy the new season of "Blue Ridge."

From high-stakes investigations to pulse-pounding action and heartfelt family moments, it looks like season 2 will continue to deliver excitement at every turn!

Note of caution: Due to intense crime-fighting drama and violence, this show (in my opinion) is not for young viewers.

In addition to the incredible lineup of guest stars mentioned in the press release above, also be sure to look for Jesse Hutch (“Crossroad Springs”), Melissa Ordway Gaston (“Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries”), Nick Gonzales (“Christmas on the Range”), and Annabeth Gish (“The Warrant”) in season 2!

Please share your thoughts in comments below.

Hope you enjoy the show!

Blessings, Net

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💕 Hallmark Channel's FEBRUARY 2026 Movie Schedule has Lots to Love!

The Hallmark Channel has announced four new romantic comedies for February, also known as Loveuary!

The last pairing for the month reunites Alison Sweeney and Gabriel Hogan, from the "Hannah Swensen Mysteries."

See details below...


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The Way to You

Saturday, February 7 8/7c

Starring Kim Matula and Aaron O'Connell

New Yorkers Emma and Conrad agree to help each other find their missed connections after a subway blackout. Their search might lead to love, but not where either of them expects.

Movie Reviews:

💕 The way to you is such a great movie. Enjoyed it very much. Highly recommended. ~Oksanka

💕 I watched The Way to You and it was really good! It was nice to see Aaron again. He seriously never changes. ~Allie B

💕 Hi! Oh, my goodness, "The Way to You" was so magical! We thought it was the best non-Christmas movie in quite a while. There was so much to savor. The sister relationship was authentic and touching and felt so real. I actually believed they were sisters. The writing was both witty and touching. I have always been a huge fan of Kim, and I was so happy to see Aaron again in a role where his strengths were used wisely. He and Kim together were sublime. The slow growth in the romantic arc worked within the storyline and as it unfolded it felt grounded in reality. Their chemistry was not phony in any way. I fell in love with them by the end of the movie. I was rooting for them to finally say how they felt. :-) This was a beautiful film that I will be adding to my DVD collection whenever it is released. ~Joan

💕 The Way to You is family friendly and very cute rom com. Good chemistry between the leads. ~Joyce in Carolina

💕 Review: The Way To You -
Family-friendly? Yes -
Recommend? Oh Yes! -

To add to Joan's wonderful review of this movie, I would give this a recommendation even it wasn't for Kim Matula's outstanding performance, but it is because of it I am giving this a high recommendation! Simply, she knocks this role out of the park. Her range of emotions are spot-on, and it never feels like she is acting. I was smiling throughout this entire movie because of her. Aaron also does a really good job, and like Allie said, he never changes...he looks exactly like he did 10 years ago in 12 Gifts of Christmas! (Wow, has it been that long ago?!) Also, the storyline made for a fun adventure, and the supporting cast was really good too. So for lots of reasons - but especially for Kim's performance - this one is a definite watch! – Mark 25

💕 I was finally able to watch “The Way to You” and i absolutely loved it! I thought the storyline was interesting, the supporting cast worked and the chemistry between the leads was just so good- they got to know each other gradually and you could see their feelings for each other grow, very believable, not rushed at all, which is sometimes hard for avoid in a 2 hour movie Lol. Definitely recommend! ~Paula

💕 The Way to You was pretty good. –Maria

💕 The Way to you was very good. Loved the pace of the movie, Kim and Aaron were great, just a top notch movie. Almost forgot it was Hallmark. Probably the best movie of the year for Hallmark. ~Sabrina

💕 The Way to You – This story has such an easy-going feel to it that easily felt like a classic 90s rom-com… two people (sort of) working together – but not instantly seeing their own attraction – but once they do they aren’t sure if the other person feels the same.

Both Kim Matula and Aaron O'Connell are truly great as Emma and Conrad. Kim, as usual, is quirky and down-to-earth, and Aaron is a little serious and straight-laced, but that makes for a perfect combination. There is definitely lots of chemistry with their characters… you literally feel yourself pulling for them to figure out they were meant for each other!!! Overall, I must say it’s a very sweet story with an equally satisfying ending.

Side note: Family friendly, but there is some brief talk about horoscope signs with Conrad and another woman.

If you’re looking for a slow-burn romance with great chemistry – this is it! ~Net

💕 The Way to You - KIM MATULA DELIVERS OSCAR WINNING PERFORMANCE AS AARON O'DONNEL COMES OF AGE

I've been a big fan of Kim Matula (Emma) since Ghosts Of Christmas Always and The Finnish Line was my #1 Christmas movie of 2024 (although admittedly the standards were poor that year) and while I've always liked Aaron O'Donnel I generally regarded him as a B-list actor coming over as slightly stiff and awkward.

Whether it was the influence of Ms Matula the two turned in magnificent performances here with the chemistry off the scale.

The banter flowed effortlessly as they played off each other, so many strands to their performance as one scene moved flawlessly into another even a simple action like choosing a shirt and tie for Conrad had so much meaning pushing the two further together

The dialogue was intelligent, the facial expressions conveying so much

There was a pleasing "nod" to my all-time favourite movie GHOST with a pottery making scene!!

The beginning was intricately played, the timing perfection as only Hallmark can - having each met someone on the metro when it temporarily lost power and then immediately losing them Conrad places a ad on an Internet site which Emma answers hoping it is the guy she met.

Not to be but Emma suggests helping Conrad to find his"girl" and the fun begins both becoming involved in each others' interests which they wouldn't have imagined before.Just as she is realising her feelings for Conrad Emma stumbles across Simone, the girl Conrad met on the train. This is the most poignant moment of the movie as you can see the desolation and vulnerability on Emma's face as she briefly questions whether she shoud tell Conrad but does the right thing and the pair say " goodbye."

There was the bonus of Emma's relationship with her sister and brother-in-law which felt so real and Conrad's easy camaraderie with his boss.

i was initially slightly disappointed with the ending when both had decided to take the bull by the horns and confess their feelings for the other - it seemed messy and slightly rushed but after several (and now many!!) viewings I actually think they got it right.

No mention of the LOVE word but instead "like" - how refreshing.

A truly incredible movie worthy of the big screen and one of the All-Time Hallmark greats.

Hallmark don't let Kim Matula go - she's pure gold ~ Florence



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Because of Cupid

Saturday, February 14 8/7c

Starring Amy Groening and Evan Roderick

Best friends Naomi and Marcus participate in a Valentine's Day mocktail competition but things go awry when Cupid interferes with a love potion that affects Marcus and several of their friends.


Movie Reviews:

💕 Review: Because of Cupid -
Family-friendly? Yes -
Recommend? Not my taste -

I just couldn't get into this movie, mainly because of the whole mythological slant. You have Cupid, who is...what, a magical figure who has come to earth in the form of this mischievous guy Hal, who concocts a love potion and antidote that doesn't work on everybody, and who can make himself (and his tea shop!) appear and disappear? If you say yes and can buy into this, then okay, maybe it's a good movie since it has a heart and wonderful acting by both Amy and Erin. But for me, I prefer my rom-coms straight and without relying on "magic", so this was a one-time watch for me. –Mark 25

💕 Hi Mark, I totally agree on the movie! I was thinking “hhmmmmm” throughout the first 1/3 of it and I don’t know, I just couldn’t get through it, so I ended up deleting it. But to add to what Net mentioned, I absolutely do not mind the magic elements in Christmas movies, I make the exception for that 😊🎄🪄 ~Paula

💕 The Cupid movie from HM last week, I didn't love it, it was silly. I did like Amy and Evan I just thought it was too much and the whole love potion stuff to me was silly. Maybe I missed it cause I did ff some, but weren't all the couples still together even after the "potion"? Just strange. ~Sabrina


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The Stars Between Us

Saturday, February 21 8/7c

Starring Sarah Drew and Matt Long

Seven years ago, Kim made a connection with a stranger during an eclipse event. Now a fledgling news reporter, Kim returns to Illinois for this year's eclipse, unaware that their paths may cross again.

Movie Reviews:

💕 Hmmmm “The Stars Between Us” was okay. The talk about horoscopes I ignored since I don’t believe in that stuff. I thought their “almost running into each other” dragged on for far too long, they finally reunited at the last 15 minutes of the movie. I was more interested in the budding relationship between her friend and his friend. One time watch only for me unfortunately, just fell flat. ~Paula

💕 Disappointed in The Stars Between Us. I love Sarah Drew, but something about this movie felt rushed/fell flat for me, and as a Christian, I had to cringe at all the “the universe provides”/“everything is random” talk, and the MC’s mom’s firm belief in astrology, which is encouraged at points throughout the movie. ~Anonymous

💕 The Stars Between Us is a one time watch for me. Didn't like the horoscope aspects and felt Sara was over acting in the first hour of the movie. Little on the silly side and unbelievable that the main characters would be so close to one another and not see each other. ~Joyce in Carolina

💕 The Stars Between Us - I had high hopes, but it was not my favorite. There was just so much bad about it, it was very slow, Sarah Drew's character was so bad behind the camera I do not know why she would ever have been hired. I mean all the practice takes and she was just bad. I would think by the time you got to go be on tv at all, and for such a big story, you would at least be decent. Then suddenly it was going to be national, her little tv station? Come on. If so, they would have got someone else to drive in and do it.

All the near misses, we saw them together for 2 mins in beginning and 2 mins at end. And it was not enough at all of a spark for me to want to see another movie or sequel with Sarah Drew and Matt long's characters to star in.

The camera girl and the other guy had way more chemistry and felt like the movie was about them.

Only good I can get on this, love Sarah Drews characters little daughter in the movie. She was so cute when mom was putting her to bed.

And those solar eclipse places, the epicenter, there would have been hundreds of news people there to cover, not just that rude guy. The movie was dumb and lacked any kind of chemistry or care from me for anyone in the movie, besides camera lady and guy and little daughter. ~Sabrina



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Romance at Hope Ranch

Saturday, February 28 8/7c

Starring Alison Sweeney and Gabriel Hogan

Hope Morgan sets out to begin a new chapter of her life-fulfilling her childhood dream of running a ranch in the picturesque town of Ruidoso, New Mexico and reviving the beloved Giddy Up Gala.

Movie Reviews:

💕 Romance at Hope Ranch is so sweet! –Maria

💕 Romance at Hope Ranch - I agree with Maria, this movie is just as sweet as can be! I love that Alison’s character, Hope, sets out with determination to purchase and run her own ranch. And while, sure, she faces some bumps in the road, it’s heartwarming to see the kindness of good neighbors who are always willing to lend a hand, even if Hope sometimes has a hard time asking for help.

I also truly enjoyed seeing Alison act alongside her real-life daughter, Megan. Her portrayal of Hope’s daughter, Maggie, who has just headed off to college, fits her perfectly. Their scenes together have such a warm, authentic mother-daughter feel.

And it was so fun to see Alison paired with Gabriel Hogan in this movie! He plays a very handsome cowboy named Jack, who’s hoping to win back Hope- the love of his life. Watching the two of them together is especially satisfying for those of us who adore them as Hannah and Norman in the Murder, She Baked / Hannah Swensen Mysteries. There’s even a cute little nod to that series, a photo of them from the mystery hanging on the wall in Jack’s new business, simply explained as an old picture of the two of them. Mystery fans will definitely love that. I know I did!

This movie truly looks like it was a joy to film, and it’s just as joyful to watch. It’s wholesome, family-friendly, and perfect for all ages.

Overall, I loved the down-home country ranch setting, the beautiful wide-open scenery, the animals… and one little chicken named Houdini absolutely steals the show and our hearts! ~Net 🐔💕

💕 I did watch Romance at Hope Ranch and although there were many plot holes, I did like it a lot. Apparently it got the highest ratings of the year so far, higher than Lacey and any other movie. Some people have been down right out rude about the ratings and the movie.

One girl out on a twitter who really thinks she knows it all, even went as far to say the reason the ratings were so high, is cause Hallmarks linear cable audience are fox news watchers. I mean really?????? Funny cause I am part of a group of fox news watchers, we had a big Tucker Calson group back when he was on and killing it, and many groups out there watching Gutfeld, who is one of the highest rated shows even over late night shows, and NONE of them watch Hallmark. Most have never watched or stopped a long time ago. And if she is right, which not sure why fox news watchers get brought into the highest rated HM movie of the season, but Fox news has way more viewers than CNN and all their shows at night beat all competition. I bet they even beat some network shows. So.

But anyway, some even went as far as to say it was nepotism at its best having Allison's daughter on the movie. People are just rude and some will find anyway to connect things to Trump. Cause of course fox news watchers love trump. I am sure many don't even watch any news and still love Trump. But of course, trump might now be blamed, by one person out there, for Allie Sweeneys movie beating Lacey's or any so far this year.

But I did like the movie, even though I still wonder who is Hope's daughters father, did he die, did Hope every marry him. I LOVED Gabriel Hogan in it. He and Allison have great chemistry though I always loved her with Mike but haven't watched a Murder she baked since Mike left. I feel the point of the movie was that it is hard for some people to ask for help when they have done it all alone, most of their life. And Hope had to learn to ask for help, from some great new neighbors and town that is her new home. ~Sabrina



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Hopefully, we will all find something 

to love this February!

Happy movie watching, 

Net

Sarah Drew Sets The Record Straight on "Mistletoe Murders" Season 3 🔎

Rumors have been circulating around the internet that season 3 of "Mistletoe Murders" has been picked up, but Sarah Drew took to social media to set the record straight with her devoted fans who love the mystery series.

In Sarah's message she clarified that the series has NOT been officially renewed despite the false chatters floating around social media and the internet.

She even noted that some AI-generated search results are incorrectly reporting a renewal, which prompted her to speak up so her followers would have the actual facts.

Here is Sarah Drew's statement:

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Sarah Drew (@thesarahdrew)

Stay tuned, sleuthers, 

for any clues of renewal 

for "Mistletoe Murders"...

Net

✨🎄More Christmas Movie Premieres This Weekend🎄✨ Where Royalty Meets Country, and Faith Lights the Way🌟

Happy Christmas Movie Weekend, Friends!🎄✨

'Tis the Season for our first *BIG* weekend of Christmas premieres!

On Friday night, catch the cable premiere of the holiday mystery series, "Mistletoe Murders," plus three brand-new Christmas movies debuting Saturday through Sunday!

*Great American Christmas* is keeping the festive spirit going with Christmas movies playing 24/7, and now *Hallmark's Countdown to Christmas* also joins the fun 24/7 with holiday movies on both the Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Mystery.

(Note: All *NEW* Hallmark Christmas movies will premiere exclusively on the Hallmark Channel.)

Meanwhile, if you're looking for a little variety, Hallmark Family is airing lots of Fall-favorite films over the weekend, and UPtv is offering a faith-filled new non-holiday romantic comedy premiere.

Scroll down for all the new premiere details...


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Friday, October 17, 2025:

Mistletoe Murders
Season 1 -TV Series

Poison in a Pear Tree - Part 1
Christmas shop owner Emily Lane uses secret skills to investigate a murder when a poisoned cookie links her to the crime. Detective Sam Wilner navigates the holidays with his daughter, Violet.

Poison in a Pear Tree - Part 2
With time running out to prove her friend's innocence, Emily puts her own secret past on the line to find the real tree farm killer, raising suspicion from Detective Sam Wilner.

Mistletoe Murders

Airs Friday, October 17, 2026

at 8pm/7c on the Hallmark Channel

*Two back-to-back episodes!

Reviews:
(*Note: The reviews below are from those of us who streamed this series last Christmas on Hallmark+)

🎄 Mistletoe Murders is family friendly (1st episode) and liking it so far. -Elizbeth

🎄 Mistletoe Murders - Okay, so I decided to get Hallmark+ for the Christmas season. I’ve watched the first two episodes of “Mistletoe Murders,” and it is a cozy sort of mystery.

Sarah Drew (“Guiding Emily”) is the lead and she is good in this genre. Her character, Emily Lane, owns and runs a Christmas shop, but she also has a covert mysterious past.

The show has a sort of “Murder, She Baked” vibe to it with all the community involvement in Fletcher’s Grove, and Emily has two adorable cats. Sarah Drew’s opposite is Peter Mooney (“Fly Away with Me”), who plays local police officer, Sam Wilner. He is a single divorced father with a daughter in high school, who also works with Emily at her Christmas shop.

I won’t give any of the mystery away, but one of the suspects is an unmarried pregnant woman. There is some mystery as to who the father is of her unborn baby. Another male suspect is referred to as her (and I quote) “Baby Daddy.” Due to that and some violence centered around the murder, the episodes are best-suited for a mature audience.

Thus far, “Mistletoe Murders” is an intriguing mystery series. ~Net

🎄 I’ve been watching the Mistletoe Murders Mystery series and so far it’s pretty good. I just finished the first half of episode 2 and so far it’s been family friendly. ~Abigail

🎄 So I started a 7 day free trial of Hallmark + last night because I wanted to watch the Mistletoe Murders and I watched the first movie (episode 1 &2 as it breaks it up into 2 episodes I don’t know why) and it was surprisingly good! I personally don’t care for Sarah Drew, never cared for any of the movies she did, but this one surprised me! I think she was good in the sleuthing role and I’m excited to watch the other 2 mistletoe Murder movies. The only thing I don’t care for is how she narrates in the movie. I’m okay with that in the beginning to set the stage but she does it throughout the entire movie and it is kind of distracting to my own thoughts when I watch a mystery movie. I want to dissect it in my own mind and her narration is distracting. ~Paula


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Saturday, October 18, 2025:

A Christmas Prayer

Storyline: "In A Christmas Prayer, Natalie (Robins), a weary children's book illustrator, rediscovers her creativity and faith when she secretly fulfills the heartfelt prayer-list of a little girl, unknowingly becoming the answer to the girl's father's (Russell) Christmas wish for love, healing, and hope."

A Christmas Prayer

Premieres Saturday, October 18, 2025

at 8pm/7c on Great American Family

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Saturday, October 18, 2025:

A Royal Montana Christmas

Storyline: "Overwhelmed by her royal duties during the Christmas season, Princess Victoria of Zelarnia (Gubelmann) is ready for a change of pace. Looking to decompress in the days leading up to Christmas, she decides to take a vacation to Peaceful Pines Ranch in Montana, where she celebrated Christmas as a child with her late father. Upon arrival, she meets her dashing guide, Huntley Blaylock (Christie), who presents her and the other guests at the ranch with a rustic experience that is far from the royal treatment. This Christmas, Huntley must decide if he wants to step into a leadership role and carry on the family ranch's legacy as his parents, the owners, approach retirement. Unaware of her status as a princess, Huntley puts Victoria through the rigors of a Montana ranch experience. Victoria also plans to help Huntley revive the ranch's Christmas Holly-Day Dance. Victoria finds herself charmed by both Huntley and this different pace of life. As the two start to fall for each other, things get complicated when Huntley discovers Victoria is a princess. As Christmas approaches and her time at the ranch comes to an end, Victoria must decide if she should return to her royal life or stay in Montana with Huntley and the ranch she has grown so fond of."

A Royal Montana Christmas

Premieres Saturday, October 18, 2025

at 8pm/7c on the Hallmark Channel

*There's a royal-themed Christmas movie marathon leading up to this premiere... and a few royal movies afterward, too!


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Sunday, October 19, 2025:

A Christmas Angel Match

Storyline: "Monica (Ory) and Michael (Ayres) are Christmas Angels tasked with bringing destined soulmates together during the most magical season of all. Typically, Angels work alone, but when the Christmas Connection Department faces the threat of downsizing, Monica and Michael are unexpectedly paired to ensure Daisy and Patrick fall in love before Christmas. The partnership isn't without its challenges: Monica is a by-the-book traditionalist who follows every heavenly rule, while Michael embraces spontaneity and delights in earthly joys like hot chocolate, snowball fights, and holiday dancing. Their clashing styles – and the undeniable spark growing between them – complicate their mission. As Christmas Eve draws near, Monica and Michael worry that their differences will keep them from completing their mission in time. But just when it seems all hope is lost, a surprising turn of events changes everything — leading to a Christmas connection no one saw coming."

A Christmas Angel Match

Premieres Sunday, October 19, 2025

at 8pm/7c on the Hallmark Channel

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Sunday, October 19, 2025:

Five Date Rule

Storyline: Hattie, a happily single children’s author receives a subscription to an online dating app for her birthday, resulting in a series of hilarious mismatches and convincing her more than ever she’s meant to be single. That is, until she meets a widower named Henry who insists it’s impossible to really get to know someone until you’ve had a least five dates.

Five Date Rule

Premieres Sunday, October 19, 2025

at 7pm/6c. on UPtv

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Saturday, October 18, 2025, and Sunday, October 19, 2025:

It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown

Join the Peanuts gang for a timeless adventure as Charlie Brown preps for a party, Snoopy sets his sights on the Red Baron, and Linus patiently awaits a pumpkin patch miracle.

It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown

Stream for Free at Apple TV+

This Weekend Only

Saturday, October 18, 2025,

and Sunday, October 19, 2025

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Here we go… I’m so excited to really kick off this joyful time of year this weekend and watch the brand-new Christmas movie premieres right along with all of you!

Just a quick note: I haven’t pre-screened the NEW movies mentioned above, so if you watch and would like to share your thoughts, please stop back by and leave a review in the comments. I always love hearing what you think! The Movie Review post is coming soon!

You can find the lineup of new premieres and air times on the *Christmas TV Schedule*.

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend filled with lots of cozy moments! Happy movie-watching!

Joyous Christmas Blessings,

Net🌟

SHINING THE LIGHT

OF CHRISTMAS

Christ Born of Mary

"Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit.

Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not wanting to make her a public example, was minded to put her away secretly.

But while he thought about these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take to you Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit.

And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.”

So all this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying:

“Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated, “God with us.” "

Matthew 1:18-22

🎬 It's a Wonderful Role! Jen Lilley to Star in Jimmy Stewart Biopic with KJ Apa

Classic Hollywood meets new charm!

I'm so thrilled to share this news that was revealed today... Jen Lilley (known for her TV movies on the Hallmark Channel and Great American Family) will step into Old Hollywood glam in a new James Stewart biopic film!

As someone who absolutely loves the classic beloved Christmas film, It’s a Wonderful Life, starring Jimmy Stewart, seeing Jen Lilley take part in a film honoring Stewart’s legacy makes this upcoming biopic all the more exciting!

In the new film, titled Jimmy, Jen Lilley will portray Gloria Stewart, Jimmy’s wife and longtime love. Always known for her charm and emotional depth, I think Jen is an excellent choice to play the woman behind one of Hollywood’s most beloved stars. This role is a significant move for Jen, as she trades cozy small-town Christmases for the glitz and glamour of classic Tinseltown.

The film stars KJ Apa (Riverdale) as Jimmy Stewart and is directed by Aaron Burns. It will explore Stewart’s early Hollywood days, his iconic performances in films like Mr. Smith Goes to Washington and It’s a Wonderful Life, as well as his service as a WWII pilot. The story will also highlight his love story with Gloria, giving Jen a meaningful role in the heart of the film.

Joining the cast alongside Jen are Jason Alexander as studio exec Louis B. Mayer, Sarah Drew as gossip columnist Hedda Hopper, and Julian Works as Stewart’s wartime comrade.

Filming begins this September in Ireland, with a theatrical release set for November 2026.

I'm sure Jen Lilley will bring timeless grace to this timeless role.

*Note: This is not the movie Jen Lilley is currently filming. That still remains a mystery!

Stay tuned for more movie news,

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image credits: Jen Lilley- IMDB/Movieguide, KJ Apa- Vogue, and Jimmy and Gloria Stewart- The Jimmy Stewart Museum