dear "It's a Wonderful Movie"
Family and Friends!
What a meaningful time it is to express our gratitude to the Lord above for our many blessings over this Thanksgiving holiday.
Words truly cannot express how thankful I am for all of you, dear friends, who take time out of your busy days to come and visit here at It's a Wonderful Movie and share with all of us!
Our homes may be far apart, but our hearts are as close as always... as we celebrate the joys of the holidays and Christmas season together!
See below for all of the details for the NEW Christmas movies being served during this Thanksgiving week and weekend. I look forward to hearing your thoughts on them!
Wednesday, November 27, 2024:
Storyline: Emily (Hemmens) is always reluctant to return home to her family’s animal rescue ranch -- but when her mother passes away, her brother Nick requests her help organizing the annual Christmas Carnival. When she arrives, she discovers Nick’s friend, Luke (Grazzini), staying at the ranch -- and that Luke was once a successful artist who works with light. Though initially reluctant to collaborate, Emily and Luke work hard to pull off the best, most light-filled carnival the town has ever seen, a healing celebration of Emily’s mother’s legacy and the magic of Christmas -- and along the way feel sparks of romance as radiant as the lights themselves.
Premieres Wednesday, November 27, 2024
at 8pm/7c. on Hallmark Mystery
Thursday, November 28, 2024:
Thanksgiving Special
98th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
The 98th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade will be telecast on NBC from 8:30 a.m. to Noon in all time zones on Thursday, November 28,2024. The event will also simulstream on Peacock, and Fubo subscribers will also be able to watch it. An encore on some NBC stations will follow at 2 p.m. ET/PT. (check your local listings)
The 2024 parade will include 22 giant balloons, 34 floats, 11 marching bands, 11 perfomance groups, and 28 performers, including: Idina Menzel, Jennifer Hudson, Joey McIntyre (of New Kids on the Block), The Temptations, Walker Hayes, The War and Treaty, and more!
And speaking of parades, if you'd also like to see Hallmark's best classic movie (in my opinion) about the Thanksgiving Day Parade, be sure to watch Love at the Thanksgiving Day Parade this Saturday at 4pm/3c. on Hallmark Family!
Thursday, November 28, 2024:
Special Commercial Free Presentation
Storyline: I Heard the Bells is the inspiring, true story behind the beloved Christmas carol and the song’s author, America’s beloved poet, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Known as America’s Poet, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow leads an idyllic life…until the day his world is shattered by tragedy. With a nation divided by Civil War and his family torn apart, Henry puts down his pen, silenced by grief. But it’s the sound of Christmas morning that reignites the poet’s lost voice as he discovers the resounding hope of rekindled faith.
Special Commercial Free Presentation
Premieres Thursday, November 28, 2024
at 8pm/7c. on Great American Family
Thursday, November 28, 2024:
Storyline: Three adult siblings (Lamothe-Kipnes, Dowden, Lloyd-Jones) return to their childhood home at Christmas to honor their late grandmother's wishes and try to agree on new leadership for the family's company. Enter Annie Merkel (Boston) - also known as Mrs. Miracle - who poses as an estate planner and uses her special brand of Christmas magic to help the family find common ground and rekindle their bonds. As the siblings try to sort things out, Charlotte (Lamothe-Kipnes) also finds herself reconnecting with Austin (Novlan), the manor's caretaker and her first love.
Premieres Thursday, November 28, 2024
at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel
Friday, November 29, 2024:
Storyline: With only the internet, a plane ticket and a lifelong determination to find her birth family Chelsea travels to royal hamlet, Havenshire, at Christmas. Along the way, Chelsea sneaks into a castle, teaches a stubborn Prince how to dance, and looks to be in the perfect place when the bells toll Christmas Eve.
Premieres Friday, November 29, 2024
at 8pm/7c. on Great American Family
Friday, November 29, 2024:
Storyline: Workaholic lawyer Lucy Miller (Bourne) is celebrating her promotion alone on Christmas Eve when a mysterious rideshare experience transports her back to 1999. Reliving the holiday with her mom, sister and best friend - not to mention her high school crush - Lucy gets a second chance to understand where her relationships went wrong. Will this magical journey help her rewrite her future or leave her destined to be alone?
Premieres Friday, November 29, 2024
at 6pm/5c. on the Hallmark Channel
Friday, November 29, 2024:
Storyline: Rose (Greene) is a Chicago-based interior designer, whose brother Sal (Pellegrino) is responsible for a Christmas Charity House Flip back in their suburban Ohio hometown. When a budget crisis puts this important project in danger, Rose reluctantly returns during the holidays to try to save the day. Not ready to face the ghosts of her past, Rose's plan is to get in, get it done, and get out ASAP. But before she knows it, she is face-to-face with Brysen (Brown), her brother's best friend, contractor and who just so happens to be the bane of Rose's youth. With the help of friends and family, and buoyed by the season of giving, the trio figures out a way to work together for this worthy cause. As Rose works, she discovers unexpected love and deeper purpose along the way.
Premieres Friday, November 29, 2024
at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel
Saturday, November 30, 2024:
Storyline: When a down-on-his luck confidential informant in a criminal investigation suddenly goes missing, a desperate young federal agent recruits his doppelgänger to play the role.
Premieres Saturday, November 30, 2024
at 7pm/6c. on UPtv
Saturday, November 30, 2024:
Encore Presentation
Storyline: I Heard the Bells is the inspiring, true story behind the beloved Christmas carol and the song’s author, America’s beloved poet, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Known as America’s Poet, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow leads an idyllic life…until the day his world is shattered by tragedy. With a nation divided by Civil War and his family torn apart, Henry puts down his pen, silenced by grief. But it’s the sound of Christmas morning that reignites the poet’s lost voice as he discovers the resounding hope of rekindled faith.
Encore Presentation
Saturday, November 30, 2024
at 8pm/7c. on Great American Family
Saturday, November 30, 2024:
Storyline: Santa is back to help a couple solve a mystery and find romance. Zoey’s wish to produce the perfect Christmas Festival becomes difficult when she clashes with partner Dalton while suspicious things happen that could to stop the festival.
Premieres Saturday, November 30, 2024
at 9pm/8c. on PixL TV
Saturday, November 30, 2024:
Storyline: When Beatrice (Ory) reluctantly joins her best friend on a trip to the enchanting Christmasland, she's skeptical of the holiday magic surrounding them. But as she experiences festive traditions and meets a charming stranger named Ethan (Reardon), she begins to question what's real and what's part of the experience. In the end, Christmasland helps Beatrice rediscover hope, love, and the magic of new beginnings.
Premieres Saturday, November 30, 2024
at 6pm/5c. on the Hallmark Channel
Saturday, November 30, 2024:
Storyline: Alana Higman (King) is sure that her family's lifelong history as Kansas City Chiefs superfans makes them a frontrunner to win the team's "Fan of the Year" contest. Derrick (Hynes), Director of Fan Engagement, is tasked with evaluating how Alana and her family stack up against the other two finalists. As the pair spends time together, it's clear there's a spark between them but when her grandfather's (Begley Jr.) vintage Chiefs good-luck winter hat goes missing, Alana begins to doubt everything she believed about fate, destiny and even questions her future with Derrick - unless, that is, a little Christmas magic can throw a Hail Mary. *Features cameos by Kansas City Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid; Chiefs Players Trey Smith, Mecole Hardman Jr., Clyde Edwards-Helaire and George Karlaftis;; Donna Kelce; Jenna Bush Hager
Premieres Saturday, November 30, 2024
at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel
Saturday, November 30, 2024:
Storyline: In BeBe Winans’ We Three Kings, Bebe plays Lincoln, retired musician turned record store owner, and proud father to the three King sisters, Lydia (Lisa Berry), Gracie (Faith Wright) and Abigail (Bethany Brown). For the first time since their mother’s death, the three estranged King sisters return home for the holidays. Lincoln hatches a plan with family friend, Genelle (Deborah Joy Winans) to bring his girls back together again this Christmas. Living under the same roof and hearing their father sing joyful Christmas melodies sparks old family memories. Holiday love songs and mistletoe are found around every corner, and the sisters end up finding love in the very town they tried so hard to leave behind. It isn't long before the sisters face the facts; life's better when they are together.
Premieres Saturday, November 30, 2024
at 8pm/7c. on Lifetime
Sunday, December 1, 2024:
Storyline: Katie’s family’s horse sanctuary is on the brink of closure, but in a last-ditch effort to raise the money, Katie must coax her reclusive grandfather, Bluegrass legend Ben Pendleton, back onto the stage for a Christmas benefit concert.
Premieres Sunday, December 1, 2024
at 7pm/6c. on UPtv
Sunday, December 1, 2024:
Storyline: Inspired by her father's acclaimed legacy in dog sled racing, Anya (Matula) decides to follow in his footsteps. After his passing, she heads to Finland to participate in the 40th annual Joulurauha race, her father's final race where he fell short of the victory. Following an injury to her lead dog during the qualifying race, Anya finds herself partnered with a new canine companion owned by journalist and former racer Cole, (Mirchoff) who aims to pen a story about her journey. Struggling to build trust with her new dog and facing her father's rival, Monty, (Páll Sigþór Pálsson, Mr. Murphy) Anya must navigate many challenges as she strives to win the race.
Premieres Sunday, December 1, 2024
at 6pm/5c. on the Hallmark Channel
Sunday, December 1, 2024:
Storyline: An archeologist (Chabert) and her ex-husband (Polaha), an expert in ancient Norse languages, are sent to Iceland at Christmastime to search for the legendary treasure of the Yule Lads. When others join in the hunt, the pair find themselves swept into a thrilling adventure as they race to keep it from falling into the wrong hands.
Premieres Sunday, December 1, 2024
at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel
Sunday, December 1, 2024:
Storyline: Two former childhood friends reunite after a beloved family members passes, leaving the future of his magical maple sugar farm in their hands.
Premieres Sunday, December 1, 2024
at 8pm/7c. on Great American Family
Sunday, December 1, 2024:
Storyline: With Christmas fast approaching, Leslie (Vivica A. Fox), known for her expertise in all things domestic and top lifestyle brands, is looking to expand her business. She sets her sights on the bakery, Sugar Bakers, owned by Denise Sugarbaker (Jackée Harry) and run by her son, David (Landon Moss). Determined to make a deal before the end of the year, Leslie sends one of her top employees, Emma (Jasmine Aivaliotis), to go undercover as a seasonal employee in order to convince them to sell. Emma unexpectedly finds herself falling in love with the quaint bakery with its Christmas spirit, staff and especially, David. 'Tis the Season to make or bake Christmas and discover everything sweet during the holidays, including love.
Premieres Sunday, December 1, 2024
at 8pm/7c. on Lifetime
Sunday, December 1, 2024:
Storyline: When Grace’s former crush comes home for Christmas, her best friend tries to play matchmaker by hiring her to decorate the house he plans to sell.
Premieres Sunday, December 1, 2024
at 7pm/6c. on the CW
Savor this Thanksgiving week, everyone! I'm looking forward to having Thanksgiving dinner with my precious family, playing games, chatting, cooking and baking (of course, lots of that!), and simply sharing time, memories, and laughter together.
I pray you make many wonderful, cherished memories with your family and friends!
You all are in my heart and prayers all year, but especially during this special, holy season. Your friendship is such a gift!
Please note: I haven't pre-screened the new movies listed above. If you'd like to post a review on whether a film is family-friendly, please share in comments.
Visit the *Christmas TV Schedule* for the dates and times of NEW Christmas movies.
You can find the 2024 Christmas Movie Review post *here*.
Have a truly Happy Thanksgiving!
God bless us, Everyone!
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🌟 SHINING HIS LIGHT 🌟
Enter his gates with thanksgiving
and his courts with praise;
give thanks to him and praise his name.
For the Lord is good and his love endures forever;
his faithfulness continues through all generations.
~Psalm 100:4-5
