Labor Day Weekend - NEW TV MOVIE, MARATHONS, and MORE!!!

image via: Chesapeake Shores - Hallmark Channel

Labor Day Weekend is an ideal occasion to gather with family and friends, have a bonfire, share time with one another, and make new, wonderful memories!

Plus, there's some fun stuff on TV to watch with the family this weekend, too...


Saturday - September 2, 2017:


The Hallmark Channel will re-air many of their treasured family movies throughout the Labor Day weekend, including on Saturday... A Novel Romance, Wedding Bells, Sun, Sand & Romance, All for Love, etc...

poster images via: Hallmark Crown Media Family Networks

Hallmark Movies & Mysteries will have a Mystery Woman Marathon on Saturday!

image via: Hallmark

This Saturday Night PixL brings viewers an all new original movie - you are sure to fall in love with...

Sisters of the Groom

image via: PixL

Storyline: "Things don't go according to plan when a woman tries to help her friend cater a wedding."

See the Premiere of Sisters of the Groom

Saturday - September 2, 2017

at 9pm/8c. on PixL

Throughout the Labor Day Holiday, PixL will also have a Marathon of the pioneer family movie series... Love Comes Softly! Click here for the complete order of all the movies + DVD details! (I personally love having all of these movies in my DVD collection!)

image via: Hallmark

WHERE YOU CAN WATCH PIXL:

*PixL is available through various Cable Providers, such as DISH, etc... It's also available through a YouTube Channel, for a small fee.

*Plus, Great News!!! PixL's Movies are NOW AVAILABLE THROUGH AMAZON! Check out all the details - HERE!!!



Sunday - September 3, 2017:


On Sunday, the Hallmark Channel will air more movies we love... Recipe for Love, Hearts of Spring, Sun, Sand & Romance, and The Perfect Catch!

 

poster images via: Hallmark Crown Media Family Networks

Throughout the day on Sunday, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries will have many Mystery Movies that will keep you in suspense, including... Flower Shop Mystery movies, Fixer Upper Mystery movies, plus Site Unseen: An Emma Fielding Mystery, and the last Garage Sale Mystery movie - Garage Sale Mystery: A Case of Murder!

 

poster images via: Hallmark Crown Media Family Networks

On Sunday Night -

Gather your family for an all new...

Chesapeake Shores

image via: Chesapeake Shores - Hallmark Channel

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Buried Treasures: Bree and Kevin hunt for a family time capsule in the backyard when Nell finds a treasure map that Bree made as a teen. While Trace is in Nashville fighting to have Leigh included on an upcoming album at the risk of his own career, Abby meets a handsome widower in the PTA. At her bed and breakfast, Jess deals with a high maintenance customer, and gets more than she bargains for when his true identity... Click Here to Read More...

Watch a New Episode of Chesapeake Shores

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Buried Treasures

Sunday - September 3, 2017

at 9pm/8c. on the Hallmark Channel

Hope you all have a peaceful and safe
Labor Day Weekend!

I know our hearts are all on Texas as they have endured the horror of Hurricane Harvey this week. So many thoughts and Prayers are most assuredly on the Lone Star State. I sincerely pray they know during this time of heartbreak and catastrophic tragedy they are not alone.

image via: Samaritan's Purse

Please consider giving to help the people of Texas, in their desperate hour of need. May I suggest two organizations. First, "Eight Days of Hope" whose mission is "to demonstrate the love and hope of Jesus Christ by serving those in need."

Also, "Samaritan's Purse," led by Franklin Graham, already has many volunteers on the ground prepared to help families and individuals rebuild their homes. Their mission statement is this... "Since 1970, Samaritan’s Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God’s love through His Son, Jesus Christ."

God's Blessings to you all, Net

"Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain.
Unless the Lord watches over the city, the guards stand watch in vain."
~Psalm 127:1 (NIV)

Upcoming PixL Made-for-TV Movies...

PixL movies: (PixL is the station that offers family movies 24-7 commercial free!)

Here's some news below on upcoming movies coming to the PixL station. Stay tuned to "It's a Wonderful Movie" for premiere dates on all the movies listed below!


'Love on the Vines' starring Brittany Underwood, Parker Harris, Jack Wagner, and Danielle Langlois

Summary: A lawyer must work for 6 wks on a vineyard in order to inherit it.

Danielle Langlois, Parker Harris, and Jack Wagner image via: instagram

on set image: instagram

on set image Brittany Underwood, Producer/Director Bradford May, and Parker Harris: instagram

'Groomzilla' starring Darin Brooks, Elizabeth Rice, DeVaughn Nixon, Roland Kickinger, and Manny Streetz.

(You may remember, I mentioned this movie before in my interview with screen-writer Cara J. Russell.)

Storyline: After four years of courting, Alyssa and Tucker are about to tie the knot. However, suddenly the usually easy going Tucker becomes obsessed with every minute detail of the wedding planning, confusing his friends and family with his high strung antics. Unbeknownst to Tucker, he has come down under the spell of his grandmother's very unique engagement ring....

on the set pic: "Groomzilla" via Instagram

on the set pic: "Groomzilla" via Instagram

'Sisters of the Groom' Starring Matthew Atkinson, Jeremy Sumpter, Malese Jow, Savannah Jayde, Annie Tedesco, and Aynsley Bubbico

(you may recall I mentioned this one in a previous post- see it here with more pics!)

 "Sisters of the Groom" picture posted by Aynsley Bubbico

'Before You Say I Do' starring Becca Tobin, Ryan Kelley, and Blake Cooper Griffin

Update: 'Do I Say I Do' was a working title for the newly titled movie 'Before You Say I Do'

Details via chicago3media: The film centers on popular author and relationship expert ‘Jessica Bender’ (Becca Tobin) who is looking forward to getting out from under her contract with Mike Pryce (Ryan Kelley), her publisher and ex-boyfriend. During the course of their enforced association, these exes begin to realize that they may still be deeply in love while at the same time, Jessica and her current admiring boyfriend ‘Dr. Stephen Howard’ (Griffin) are aiming to take their relationship to the next level.

image via set designer: http://www.nicolerodarte.com/

image via set designer: http://www.nicolerodarte.com/

image via set designer: http://www.nicolerodarte.com/

image via set designer: http://www.nicolerodarte.com/

‘Late Bloomer’ starring Italia Ricci, Nathan Parsons, Madison Pettis, Brooke Newton, Beth Broderick

Storyline: A woman falls for a guy who bullied her in high school.

image via set designer: http://www.nicolerodarte.com/

image via set designer: http://www.nicolerodarte.com/

image via set designer: http://www.nicolerodarte.com/

image via on-set : instagram

image via: instagram

image via: instagram

‘Brimming with Love’ starring Jonathan Keltz, Kelsey Asbille, George Newbern, and Barry Corbin

Summary: A matchmaking coffee shop owner helps a jilted journalist find love.

Image via Instagram

'The Mechanics of Love' starring Shenae Grimes-Beech, Tyler Hynes, Lochlyn Munro, Emily Tennant, Blair Penner, William Vaughan, Yvonne Chapman, and Milo Shandel

See UPDATE below...

Shenae Grimes-Beech has starred in several Hallmark films: Christmas Incorporated, White Hot, and Date with Love.

Here she is filming her new movie...

image on set of 'The Mechanics of Love' via: Instagram

*UPDATE: An Anonymous commenter below has shared this may not be a PixL movie based on where it is filming - so please know, we do not officially know where this one will be seen, yet. I received my information directly from IMDB - the Internet Movie Database, which does currently list this movie as a PixL TV Movie on their site. Also, the anonymous commenter mentioned the production company is a Canadian Company. They are exactly right - it is Lighthouse Pictures, and upon checking their other films, it looks like they produce mostly movies for the Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, and Lifetime. So... Please keep a close eye here and stay tuned for more details on 'The Mechanics of Love'.

*UPDATE #2 (July, 2016): I have just learned from Anderson W., that Lighthouse Pictures has made a movie for PixL. They produced the newest PixL original movie 'Twist of Fate'. Anderson discovered this interesting news when watching the new movie recently. Lighthouse Pictures is shown at the beginning of the film and Larry Levinson's name is featured at the end.

Anderson was also so thoughtful to include these fantastic screen-shots:

Please note... whether, 'Mechanics of Love', ends up on PixL or Hallmark, is still unknown, however this certainly proves it could end up anywhere!

*UPDATE #3 (May 23, 2017): This movie - 'Mechanics of Love' - will premiere on PixL, after all! The premiere date is June 3, 2017! (Thank you, Gina, for sharing this news!)



‘Hopeless Romantic’ - click here for details!

credit: Thank you Gina for the wonderful pics for 'Late Bloomer' and 'Sisters of the Groom' and all the wonderful PixL movie information, including summaries for 'Groomzilla', 'Brimming with Love', 'Love on the Vines,' and updated info on 'Mechanics of Love.' And, thank you Sherry for your reminders on Jack Wagner in 'Love on the Vines', and Shenae Grimes Beech in 'Mechanics of Love.' I was excited to find these on-the-set pics!


These ALL look like some fun Made-for-TV movies - stay tuned for premiere dates!


Details on the PixL channel:
PixL TV is currently available through Dish Network - Channel 388 (SD/HD) or Cablevision - Channel 139 (SD) or Channel 839 (HD). You can also watch PixL through their on-line YouTube channel for a small fee. Click here to check it out.

If you don't have the PixL channel - please ask your cable provider for it!

PixL Family Movies and New Premieres!!!

If you get the PixL movie channel, then you know they play family movies 24-7 - commercial free. And, every month they premiere a new family movie!

Here's a closer look at some PixL movies...

*When Duty Calls premiered January 2, 2016 on PixL.

*UPDATE: This movie premiered March 2, 2017 on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries!

Cast:
Daniella Monet
Kelly Blatz
Judd Nelson
Leslie David Baker
Daphne Zuniga

Movie Details via PixL:
Newlyweds Ellie (Daniella Monet) and Martin Skopic (Kelly Blatz) have reached a roadblock in their careers. With Ellie unable to get placed on her local police force, and Martin recently laid off, they are required to move into a retirement community with Ellie’s parents, Gary (Judd Nelson) and Carol (Daphne Zuniga). With hopes of being hired at their local police department, Ellie volunteers for the Sheriff Support Team Volunteer Cadet Program. While patrolling the neighborhood Ellie encounters a home invasion, and contrary to protocol, decides to try to track down the intruders. Against orders, Ellie continues to investigate the string of neighborhood robberies. In the meantime, Martin announces he was offered a position at a prep school in Maine. However, he’s taken aback by Ellie’s lack of enthusiasm at his news. With Ellie’s life in jeopardy she must find a balance to save the neighborhood and her marriage.

*Casa Vita premiered February 6, 2016 on PixL.

*UPDATE: This movie premiered September 6, 2016 on Lifetime Movie Network!

Cast:
Jean-Luc Bilodeau
Lindsey Morgan
Esai Morales
Sherilyn Fenn

Movie Details via PixL:
Iowa farmer Early Lindstrom (Jean-Luc Bilodeau) receives an invitation to attend a Major League baseball camp in Los Angeles. New to town, Early is invited by teammate Beto to his family’s Mexican restaurant where Early is immediately smitten by the chef, Ariana (Lindsey Morgan). Wanting to get close to Ariana, Early applies for the prep cook position. Against Ariana’s wishes her father, Rodrigo (Esai Morales), hires him. After a cold start, their relationship softens when they learn they both share a strained relationship with their fathers. As they grow closer, Ariana reveals to Early that she is secretly planning on opening a restaurant. When Early makes the team he receives a congratulatory kiss from a flirtatious agent, Taylor. Things are looking good for the pair until Early suffers an injury on the field that threatens to destroy his career and send him home to the farm.

*Change of Heart premiered March 5, 2016 on PixL.

Cast:
Leah Pipes
Rick Malambri
John Ratzenberger
Lindsay Wagner

Movie Details via PixL:
Diane McCarthy (Leah Pipes) is a reality television producer for her arrogant ex-boyfriend’s show highlighting travel destinations. While driving to her next assignment, Diane swerves off the road and gets stuck as a storm approaches. Nearby, she sees the Forest Cove bed and breakfast. Owner, Helen (Lindsay Wagner), offers Diane a complimentary room until her car is ready. Diane, desperate for shelter, accepts Helen’s offer and meets Helen’s handsome son Andy (Rick Malambri). Impressed by its charm, Diane changes plans for the next episode to instead focus on Forest Cove. Helen is excited and hopes the show will bring in much needed business. Andy, preparing to sell the struggling property, is against it. Despite his objections, Andy and Diane bond while preparing for the show. But it gets complicated when, Jared, Diane’s ex and host of the show, arrives and throws a wrench in things

*Secret Summer premiered April 2, 2016 on PixL.

*UPDATE: This movie will premiere June 1, 2017 on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries!

Cast:
Lindsey Shaw
Derek Theler
Rachel Ticotin
Isaiah Washington

Movie Details via PixL:
Appraiser Rachel (Lindsey Shaw) receives the news that her top-notched client wants to buyout a small town’s beloved library to build a resort and spa on the land. Rachel is completely against the idea of leaving NYC but loses the argument to her boss. So Rachel packs her bags and flies out to California. During her first visit to the library she runs into writer, Jake (Derek Theler), who is researching the tale of Captain Black Bart’s hidden treasures for his next novel. With hopes of saving the library, Mrs. Archer (Rachel Ticotin), the librarian, pushes Jake to show Rachel what the library means to the town. Jake’s already got a lot on his plate with his research and taking care of his niece, Hailey (Chiara Aurelia), and nephew, Noah (Max Page), for the summer but he agrees to help out. As Rachel learns what the library means to the community she must find away to save it before it’s too late.



Please note: I do not personally have the PixL station, therefore I have not previewed any of these movies above, although this station is known for playing family safe films!


PixL's commitment to viewers reads: "PixL guarantees you'll never find bad language or inappropriate content in any PixL programming... just 100% high-quality, family-friendly Hollywood entertainment."


REQUEST PixL:

If you don't have the PixL channel - be sure to request it! Dish-TV carries it and so should DirecTV and other cable providers!

You can also watch PixL through their on-line youtube channel for a small fee. Click here to check it out.

Click here to contact DirecTV via Twitter and Facebook. Or give them a quick call at 1-800-507-2716 and request PixL.

Behind the Scenes on PixL Movie "Sisters of the Groom"!!!

As I shared in a previous post, PixL is a channel that "guarantees you'll never find bad language or inappropriate content in any PixL programming... just 100% high-quality, family-friendly Hollywood entertainment."

Plus, you are sure to recognize many actors and actresses on PixL from various other TV projects and Hallmark movies!

An upcoming wedding movie for PixL, which filmed in January, is "Sisters of the Groom",
starring Matthew Atkinson (The Young & the Restless, Jane By Design), Jeremy Sumpter (Peter Pan, Friday Night Lights), Malese Jow (The Flash, Big Time Rush), and Savannah Jayde (Big Time Rush), Annie Tedesco (Granite Flats), Aynsley Bubbico (Hart of Dixie)... among others!

Here's some terrific behind-the-scenes pics shared via social media for "Sisters of the Groom"...

 "Sisters of the Groom" picture posted by Aynsley Bubbico

on set  "Sisters of the Groom" group pic posted by Matthew Atkinson

Behind the Scenes of "Sisters of the Groom" posted by Hannah Nordberg

Portraying Sisters in "Sisters of the Groom"... posted by Annie Tedesco

on set of "Sisters of the Groom" - posted by Aynsley Bubbico

Hope you enjoyed this look ahead to an upcoming PixL movie!

If you don't have the PixL channel - be sure to request it! Dish-TV carries it and so should DirecTV and other cable providers!

You can also watch PixL through their on-line youtube channel for a small fee. Click here to check it out.

Click here to contact DirecTV via Twitter and Facebook. Or give them a quick call at 1-800-507-2716 and request PixL.