🎉🎈 Hallmark+ Launches Today! Are You Celebrating? 🎈🎉

images via: Hallmark Media

Today, September 10, 2024, is the official launch date of Hallmark+.

If you're not sure what this is, basically, it's a rebranding of Hallmark Media's previous streaming service, Hallmark Movies Now. This streamer now includes even more new content: original series, romantic-comedies, mysteries, lifestyle programming, interviews, and more! I highlight some of the newest offerings below.

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Hallmark+ New Content Includes:

Celebrations with Lacey Chabert

details via Hallmark: "The show follows Chabert as she surprises deserving individuals who are making a positive impact in their communities with the celebration of a lifetime. With the help of professional party planners, celebrity friends and a team of volunteers, Chabert will have just three days to create an unforgettable event, blending heartwarming stories with dazzling celebrations."


The Chicken Sisters - an original drama series with eight episodes starring Schuyler Fisk, Lea Thompson, Wendie Malick, and a large ensemble cast.

details via Hallmark: The Chicken Sisters is a "family drama dipped in southern charm and served up with a saucy side of romance. The setting is the fictional town of Merinac, where a generations-old rift between dueling fried chicken restaurants – Mimi’s and Frannie’s – has left the founders’ families fractured and the locals taking sides. When the popular cooking competition show Ultimate Kitchen Clash comes to town, it could be the recipe for ending this feud once and for all. But things are fixing to heat up both inside and outside of the kitchen as the reality show spotlight causes sparks to fly as secrets are spilled and feathers get ruffled."


The Jane Mysteries, starring Jodie Sweetin and Stephen Huszar

Three new mysteries in this series drop in September:

· The Jane Mysteries: A Deadly Prescription - Premieres Tuesday, September 10- Jane and John work together to clear a teenager's name.

· The Jane Mysteries: Murder at Moseby - Premieres Thursday, September 19 -Jane returns to her college alma mater to solve a long-standing mystery.

· The Jane Mysteries: Too Much to Lose - Premieres Thursday, September 26 - Jane investigates the disappearance of a journalist after a significant game show win.


Love on the Danube movie trilogy - three films set against the picturesque backdrop of a European river cruise.

· Love on the Danube: Love Song - Premieres Tuesday, September 10 - Nazneen Contractor and Wes Brown are fellow passengers on a cruise who serve as matchmakers for their widowed, music-loving parents.

· Love on the Danube: Royal Getaway -Premieres Thursday, September 19 - Jessica Sipos and Dan Jeannotte star in this romantic tale of a heartbroken art gallery manager, who takes her honeymoon river cruise solo and meets an incognito prince.

· Love on the Danube: Kissing Stars - Premieres Thursday, September 26 - Sarah Power and Brendan Penny star as a publicist and a rising film star whose professional collaboration on a cruise develops into an unexpected romance.


Hallmark Movie VIP Pass

This series is being described as a behind-the-scenes talk show-type series. Actress Tamara Mowrey-Housley hosts this new series, as she sits down and watches some of Hallmark’s most popular films with the stars themselves. During commercial breaks, they will have Q&A, trivia, and games.


Another series is coming...

Hallmark+ has ordered a new drama series titled Ripple.

"From Lionsgate TV, Ripple explores how unexpectedly connected we are as human beings. Set in New York City, Nate, Kris, Walter and Aria have crossed paths hundreds of times, yet they’ve never met. Because of the seemingly minuscule decisions these core four make in the pilot, we’ll witness the ripple effect of how these strangers, all dealing with life’s challenges in their own way, are led to one another." 

Production on Ripple will begin this month.

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My Quick Take:

I am not currently a subscriber to the Hallmark+ streaming platform; however, I have subscribed to Hallmark Movies Now in the past.

Please know, I'm not planning to share month by month the new offerings available on Hallmark+, as my focus here at It's a Wonderful Movie is still on movies premiering on TV; however, if you are a subscriber and you'd like to share any news on the movies, series, or whatever else is on Hallmark+, please feel free any time to share with us! I'm sure many who visit here would enjoy getting your take. I know I certainly would because there's a great possibility these movies may one day end up on the Hallmark Channel or Hallmark Mystery.

Thank you for reading this post today. To learn more about subscribing to Hallmark+, visit this link.

Have a blessed day!

Net

Hallmark+ Launches In September With “Love On The Danube” Trilogy And More - - SEE HERE:

Hallmark Movies Now gets a new name and new content beginning September 10, 2024!

I have previously shared some of these details with all of you; however, Hallmark Media sent out a press statement today, and I wanted to briefly highlight the new programming content that will be available on this newly branded streamer, Hallmark+.

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Coming to Hallmark+ in September:

🎬 “The Chicken Sisters” - An original drama series starring Schuyler Fisk, Genevieve Angelson, Lea Thompson, and Wendie Malick.

🎬 “Celebrations with Lacey Chabert” - In this unscripted series Lacey Chabert surprises deserving heroes with a celebration of a lifetime.

🎬 “Love on the Danube” trilogy -

“Love on the Danube: Love Song,” starring Nazneen Contractor and Wes Brown, premieres September 10th.

“Love on the Danube: Royal Getaway,” starring Jessica Sipos and Dan Jeannotte, premieres September 19th.

“Love on the Danube: Kissing Stars,” starring Sarah Power and Brendan Penny, premieres September 26th.

🎬 “The Jane Mysteries,” starring Jodie Sweetin and Stephen Huszar, will have three new mystery movie installments on September 10th, 19th, and 26th.

🎬 “Hallmark VIP Movie Pass,” hosted by Tamera Mowry-Housley, will feature Hallmark stars sharing memories and behind-the-scenes stories.

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Promo - Love on the Danube Movie Collection:

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I hope you enjoyed this information. Please note, I won't be covering on a month-to-month basis the new programming coming to the streaming service Hallmark+, as my main focus here at *It's a Wonderful Movie* is still on TV Movies. However, I will be sure to share if there is something special on the streaming source, like a Christmas movie, for example.

Since there are a plethora of streaming options these days, I simply don't have the time to keep up with them all, but if you are a subscriber of Hallmark+, Great American Pure Flix, UP Faith & Family, etc... and you watch a movie on any of these streaming platforms or others that you would like to share a review of, please feel free to share with us!

The best place to share your review is on the Streaming Movie Review Page. There's also a link to the Streaming Movie Reviews in the right column. Just look for this graphic:



Thank you all for your participation here. Please share your thoughts on Hallmark+ in the comment section below.

Have a Blessed Day!

Net

Reminder: 🌹When Love Blooms🌹 Premieres Friday on BYU + My Movie Review! 💮 SEE HERE:

I am sending out this post today to remind you all - the latest movie premiere from Incendo Productions, When Love Blooms, will air this Friday afternoon, March 25, 2022, on BYU-TV at 1pm/12c.

Recently, I pre-screened the movie through BYU's we-site. See my review below.


MOVIE REVIEW - "When Love Blooms":

💮 "If you really, really enjoy flowers, then you might enjoy When Love Blooms, because nearly every scene is about arranging flowers for a big competition. As a risk management analyst, Ann Keller (played by Sarah Power, “Nantucket Noel”) is rather persnickety; she has trouble making up her mind, even in inconsequential situations, such as: picking something to eat for lunch or ice cream flavors. Ann returns to her hometown after her father injures his arm and takes his place in a flower arranging competition, titled the “Botanic Cup”. She really has no idea about flower arranging, but her partner, Aaron Blum, an ex-football player, is the town’s florist, so he teaches her. This movie is mostly family-friendly; however, I have one caution on dialogue. Aaron eventually reveals his former partner in the flower competition was his ex, and he makes a brief comment that implies that he formerly lived with his ex-girlfriend. He says, "love doesn’t lock you out of the house at 2am in only your bath robe." That’s the only questionable content I recall. The chemistry between the leads, in my opinion, is a little stiff, and Aaron’s side project at the florist shop is a bit odd. Even though I do love flowers, this was just an okay one time watch for me." ~Net

If you decide to check out the movie, please be sure to let me know your thoughts in comments below.

See the premiere of

When Love Blooms

Friday, March 25, 2022

at 1pm/12c. on BYU

The movie can also be seen through BYU's app or web-site - *here*.

Blessings, Net

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New Movie Premiere on BYU - When Love Blooms! 🌹 See Here:

BYU will have the premiere of the movie, When Love Blooms, on Friday, March 25, 2022 at 1pm/12c. Note: This will air in the afternoon and not primetime. The movie is also available to stream through BYU's app or web-site.

You may recognize the two lead actors from previous TV movies: Sarah Power, from Nantucket Noel, etc... and her co-star, Thomas Cadrot, from the Merry Liddle Christmas movies and My Best Friend's Bouquet, etc...

See details on the movie below...


Movie: When Love Blooms

Network: BYU

Original Air Date: March 25, 2022 at 1pm/12c.

Starring: Sarah Power and Thomas Cadrot

Storyline via BYU:

Risk management analyst Ann Keller's world is full of facts and figures. Just as she hopes to add some creativity back into her life, her father Tom has a minor accident and Ann winds up back in her hometown of Franklin Heights, a place she left years before in pursuit of a career in the big city. During her stay, Ann discovers that Tom has secretly become a competitive flower arranger and was set to compete in the upcoming 'Botanic Cup'. Deciding the best way to help him out - and scratch her creative itch - they both agree that Ann, through a loophole in the competition rules, will participate on her dad's behalf with the help of Aaron Blum, Franklin Heights charming resident florist. Its big city versus small town as Ann and Aaron put their opposing perspectives aside. Their effort pays off, with Ann qualifying for the final round of the competition, ultimately leading to a newfound friendship and a chance for them to compete in the finals. And much like a flower bud thriving in the right environment, Ann and Aaron's time together cultivates into a blooming romance.


Movie Review:

💮 "If you really, really enjoy flowers, then you might enjoy When Love Blooms, because nearly every scene is about arranging flowers for a big competition. As a risk management analyst, Ann Keller (played by Sarah Power, “Nantucket Noel”) is rather persnickety; she has trouble making up her mind, even in inconsequential situations, such as: picking something to eat for lunch or ice cream flavors. Ann returns to her hometown after her father injures his arm and takes his place in a flower arranging competition, titled the “Botanic Cup”. She really has no idea about flower arranging, but her partner, Aaron Blum, an ex-football player, is the town’s florist, so he teaches her. This movie is mostly family-friendly; however, I have one caution on dialogue. Aaron eventually reveals his former partner in the flower competition was his ex, and he makes a brief comment that implies that he formerly lived with his ex-girlfriend. He says, "love doesn’t lock you out of the house at 2am in only your bath robe." That’s the only questionable content I recall. The chemistry between the leads, in my opinion, is a little stiff, and Aaron’s side project at the florist shop is a bit odd. Even though I do love flowers, this was just an okay one time watch for me." ~Net


*images/details via: Incendo Productions and BYU


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If you'd like to post a review, as well, please let me know your thoughts in comments below.

Blessings, Net🌹