NOW on DVD: Lacey Chabert Hallmark Movie & The Beach House!

Lacey Chabert - "Moonlight in Vermont"
Credit: Copyright 2017 Crown Media United States LLC/Photographer: Ryan Plummer

NEW DVD RELEASES - Tuesday August 7, 2018:

Moonlight in Vermont


New on DVD - click here for details
Lacey Chabert's movie "Moonlight in Vermont" (from the 2017 Hallmark Channel Spring Movie season) is finally available on DVD! In this movie, Lacey portrays Fiona Rangley, who visit's her family at their inn and discovers something unexpected!

Storyline via Hallmark: After fast-paced New York City high-end real estate broker Fiona Rangely (Lacey Chabert) gets dumped by her boyfriend, she escapes to her family’s quaint Vermont Inn for a few days to slow down and evaluate her life. When her ex-boyfriend Nate shows up at the Inn with a brand new girlfriend, Fiona quickly devises a plan to win him back: pretend the handsome and very laid- back head chef Derek (Carlo Marks) is her new boyfriend! Much to the surprise of Derek --and to Fiona herself-- in pretending to be in love, she realizes that she’s been thrown a curveball: sometimes the best things in life are worth the wait.


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Chad Michael Murray and Minka Kelly - "The Beach House"
Credit: Copyright 2018 Crown Media United States LLC/Photographer: David M. Russell

Also, new on DVD:

Hallmark Hall of Fame's

The Beach House

New on DVD - click here for details

Andie MacDowell, Minka Kelly, and Chad Michael Murray star in "The Beach House," which premiered this Spring as a Hallmark Hall of Fame movie on both Hallmark networks. Family is the core of this deeply touching story of acceptance, loss, and unconditional love.

Storyline via Hallmark: Caretta “Cara” Rudland (Kelly) thought she’d left her Southern roots and troubled family far behind, but returns to the scenic Lowcountry of her childhood summers after losing her job in Chicago. There, she reconnects with her mother Lovie (MacDowell), who has been caring for her young, pregnant friend Toy (Vega) in her charming beach house.

Before long, the rhythms of the island open Cara’s heart in wonderful ways as she becomes a bona fide “turtle lady” who conserves the area’s wildlife, repairs the family beach house and renews a past romance with former love, Brett (Murray). Eventually, Lovie reveals a secret she has been keeping from Cara and the mother daughter pair does their best to keep it from putting a dark cloud over the precious time they have together. When a devastating storm hits, Cara will help Lovie save hundreds of sea turtles from certain death and learn some of life’s real truths in the process: lasting love requires sacrifice, family is forever and mistakes of the past can be forgiven.


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These are both Keepers for my Collection!

How about you?
Do you want both of these movies on DVD?

For more Hallmark Movies
- please be sure to visit my list of...

Hallmark Movies on DVD from A to Z!

Blessings to you all, Net

Love anchors the Soul... in the Hallmark Hall of Fame movie "The Beach House"!

Saturday April 28, 2018:

Caretta learns she can shake the sand from her shoes, but not from her soul...

in the Hallmark Hall of Fame movie
The Beach House

*PLEASE NOTE: "The Beach House" tells the story of a dying mother (Lovie, played by Andie MacDowell) reconnecting with her grown children.

Storyline via Hallmark: Caretta “Cara” Rudland (Kelly) thought she’d left her Southern roots and troubled family far behind, but returns to the scenic Lowcountry of her childhood summers after losing her job in Chicago. There, she reconnects with her mother Lovie (MacDowell), who has been caring for... click here to read more...

The Beach House premieres

Saturday April 28, 2018

at 9pm/8c. on the Hallmark Channel

and simultaneously

on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries

*Encore Airings on the Hallmark Channel:

Sunday April 29 5:00 PM/4c.

Saturday May 5 7:00 PM/6c.

Sunday May 6 1:00 PM/12c.

Friday May 11 4:00 PM/3c.

Saturday May 12 11:00 AM/10c.

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The Beach House
by Mary Alice Monroe

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A look inside my "Beach House" bag from Hallmark...

Today, I thought I would share details of the fun gifts I recently received from Hallmark... one is a medium size tote bag with the Hallmark Channel Logo and “The Beach House” text. A very handy, trendy thing to have on the beach!

Along with the tote, I received a blue t-shirt with a turtle graphic, as worn by many of the actors and actresses, including Minka Kelly and Chad Michael Murray, in the upcoming Hallmark Hall of Fame movie, “The Beach House.” The movie will be shown simultaneously on two of Hallmark's networks, the Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, on Saturday, April 28, 2018!

image: itsawonderfulmovie.com

Minka Kelly and Chad Michael Murray
Credit: Copyright 2018 Crown Media United States LLC/Photographer: David M. Russell

Thank You to Hallmark's promotional department for this gift; I look forward to sharing and watching the premiere of your newest Hallmark Hall of Fame movie! Details below!

"The Beach House" image via: Hallmark Crown Media

“The Beach House” movie script was written by Maria Nation, based upon the book, of the same name, by Mary Alice Monroe. Starring in the film are Andie MacDowell (“Groundhog Day,” “Cedar Cove,” “At Home in Mitford”), Minka Kelly (“Friday Night Lights,” “Away and Back” Hallmark Hall of Fame) and Chad Michael Murray (“A Cinderella Story,” “One Tree Hill,” “Left Behind”).

The Beach House
by Mary Alice Monroe

Please note: I have not personally read this book; however, if you are interested, I highly suggest checking out the many helpful and insightful reviews on Amazon.

I especially enjoyed this book review By TAL59GRACE, from April 13, 2018...

“Breathtaking, unforgettable. Mary Alice Monroe is a word artist. She describes the scene & people so vividly, I feel like I could reach out & touch them! I fell in love with Lovie, Cara, Brett, Toy, and the turtles!"

Click here to read more book reviews…

Credit: Copyright 2018 Crown Media United States LLC/Photographer: David M. Russell

“The Beach House” movie storyline via Hallmark: Caretta “Cara” Rudland (Minka Kelly) thought she’d left her Southern roots and troubled family far behind, but returns to the scenic Lowcountry of her childhood summers after losing her job in Chicago. There, she reconnects with her mother Lovie (Andie MacDowell), who has been caring for her young, pregnant friend Toy (Makenzie Vega) in her charming beach house. For more details and movie images, visit my post on "The Beach House."

View Hallmark's extended trailer:

See the Hallmark Hall of Fame production of

“The Beach House”

Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 9pm/8c.

on the Hallmark Channel and
Hallmark Movies & Mysteries

The Beach House - a Hallmark Hall of Fame Original Movie

MOVIE REVIEW

Movie: The Beach House Hallmark Hall of Fame

Network: Hallmark Channel

Original Air Date: April 28, 2018

CAST:

Minka Kelly ... Caretta “Cara” Rudland
Andie MacDowell ... Lovie Rudland
Chad Michael Murray ... Brett Beauchamps
Makenzie Vega ... Toy Sooner
Donna Biscoe ... Flo
Donny Boaz ... Palmer Rudland
Alyshia Ochse ... Julia

PLOT:

Storyline via Hallmark: Caretta “Cara” Rudland (Kelly) thought she’d left her Southern roots and troubled family far behind, but returns to the scenic Lowcountry of her childhood summers after losing her job in Chicago. There, she reconnects with her mother Lovie (MacDowell), who has been caring for her young, pregnant friend Toy (Vega) in her charming beach house.

Before long, the rhythms of the island open Cara’s heart in wonderful ways as she becomes a bona fide “turtle lady” who conserves the area’s wildlife, repairs the family beach house and renews a past romance with former love, Brett (Murray). Eventually, Lovie reveals a secret she has been keeping from Cara and the mother daughter pair does their best to keep it from putting a dark cloud over the precious time they have together. When a devastating storm hits, Cara will help Lovie save hundreds of sea turtles from certain death and learn some of life’s real truths in the process: lasting love requires sacrifice, family is forever and mistakes of the past can be forgiven.

Movie Review:

Coming...


See or Skip:

Coming...


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*images via: Hallmark Crown Media Family Networks
Credit: Copyright 2018 Crown Media United States LLC/Photographer: David M. Russell

Hallmark Royal Movies, Hallmark Hall of Fame The Beach House, Highlights, Christmas & More!

If you love the grandeur of a Hallmark Royal Movie, such as "A Princess for Christmas," "A Crown for Christmas," and "A Royal Christmas," then you are going to love this news! In addition to the royal-themed movie "Royal Hearts," premiering this weekend, the Hallmark Channel will be premiering 2 more royal movies this Spring!

Look for "Royal Matchmaker" in March and "Once Upon a Prince" is said to premiere in April!

"Royal Hearts" and "Royal Matchmaker" / images: Crown Media

THREE ROYAL MOVIES:

Royal Hearts

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!

Starring: Cindy Busby, Andrew Cooper, and James Brolin

Premiere Date: February 24, 2018


Royal Matchmaker

Storyline: A struggling NYC matchmaker is hired by a king to find his son a suitable wife in time for a national celebration. As the clock ticks towards her deadline, the matchmaker finds him the perfect wife -- only to realize that she’s fallen in love with him!

Starring: Bethany Joy Lenz, Will Kemp, Brittany Bristow.

Premiere Date: March 24, 2018


Once Upon a Prince

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!

Starring: Megan Park and Jonathan Keltz

Premiere Date: April 7, 2018



HALLMARK CHANNEL BRINGS BACK MARCH "Merry Madness" CHRISTMAS BRACKET:

image: Crown Media

The Merry Madness Christmas Bracket opens on March 1st! The Competition will include four categories this year - the Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, Hallmark Movies Now, and Hallmark Classics!

See Hallmark's web-site for more details - and which movies are included in this years challenge!

Let's hope the ultimate winning movie will be played on TV again this year during Hallmark Channel's Prime Time, as the 2017 Merry Madness champion "The Christmas Card" aired last year.


EASTER and CHRISTMAS in APRIL:

Besides all the wonderful new family premiere TV movies, my heart still remains with some of the dear old classics one can discover on TCM. On Easter Sunday, TCM will be airing both the "Easter Parade" starring Fred Astaire and Judy Garland and "Holiday Inn" starring Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire! These two amazing Movie Musicals are a delight any day of the year, especially "Holiday Inn" which takes you along throughout the Calendar year, celebrating each Holiday, including Easter, the Fourth of July, Christmas, and so much more!!!

'Easter Parade' / 'Holiday Inn' DVD Covers

See the classic musical movie Easter Parade

Easter Sunday, April 1, 2018

on TCM at 8pm/7c.

See the classic musical movie Holiday Inn

Easter Sunday, April 1, 2018

on TCM at 10pm/9c.

HALLMARK HALL OF FAME "The Beach House":

The Hallmark Hall of Fame original film, "The Beach House," starring Andie MacDowell, Minka Kelly, Chad Michael Murray and Makenzie Vega, will have its premiere on the Hallmark Channel- Saturday, April 28th, according to Hallmark's Press Release.

"The Beach House" - image: Crown Media

"The Beach House" storyline via Hallmark: "The movie sees Cara Rutledge, played by Minka Kelly, thinking she’d left her Southern roots and troubled family far behind. She returns to the South Carolina Lowcountry of her childhood summers after losing her job in Chicago and reconnects with her mother Lovie (Andie MacDowell). Before long, the rhythms of the island open Cara’s heart. She becomes a “turtle lady” who conserves the area’s wildlife, repairs the family beach house and renews a past romance with Brett (Chad Michael Murray)."


Hope you enjoyed this update & highlight of upcoming movie details! I just love a good Royal Movie... so I'm thrilled we have three coming up! Most of Hallmark's past Royal Movies have been for Christmas; therefore, it's good to see them expand this theme to the rest of the year!

Plus, how fun that we can look forward to a bit of Christmas in March with Hallmark's "Merry Madness" event once again!

Have a Wonderful Day, Everyone!
Blessings, Net 

THE BEACH HOUSE - a Hallmark Hall of Fame original film starring Andie MacDowell, Minka Kelly, and Chad Michael Murray

PRESS RELEASE:


*Please see updated details and movie images - HERE!

‘THE BEACH HOUSE,’

A HALLMARK HALL OF FAME ORIGINAL,

STARRING ANDIE MACDOWELL,
MINKA KELLY, AND
CHAD MICHAEL MURRAY,

BEGINS PRODUCTION FOR PREMIERE EXCLUSIVELY ON

HALLMARK CHANNEL, APRIL 2018

Based on New York Times’ Bestselling Author Mary Alice Monroe’s

Timeless Tale of Love and Sacrifice

Andie MacDowell - image via Hallmark Crown Media
*Photo Credit: Copyright 2017 Crown Media United States
LLC/Photographer: Kailey Schwerman

STUDIO CITY, CA – Thursday, October 26, 2017 – Hallmark Channel announces Hallmark Hall of Fame original film, “The Beach House,” starring Andie MacDowell (“Cedar Cove,” “Magic Mike XXL”), Minka Kelly (“Titans,” “Away & Back”), and Chad Michael Murray (“Agent Carter,” “Sun Records”) has begun production for World Premiere on Hallmark Channel in May, 2018.  (update!) April, 2018.

In “The Beach House,” Caretta “Cara” Rutledge thought she’d left her Southern roots and troubled family far behind. But an unusual request from her mother Lovie comes just as Cara’s own life is spinning out of control causing her to return to the scenic Lowcountry of her childhood summers. Before long, the rhythms of the island open her heart in wonderful ways as she repairs the family beach house, becomes a bona fide “turtle lady,” and renews old acquaintances long thought lost. During one devastating storm, Cara will help Lovie save hundreds of sea turtles from certain death and learn some of life’s real truths in the process: lasting love requires sacrifice, family is forever, and mistakes of the past can be forgiven.

“‘The Beach House’ is a timeless tale about the ebb and flow of life, love, and relationships, and it is about learning to surrender completely to live richly in the moment,” said Michelle Vicary, Executive Vice President, Programming, Crown Media Family Networks.

“We have an extraordinary cast and a gorgeous tapestry of a story that is particularly timely, given the recent devastation hurricanes have caused. These events have certainly had a horrific impact on both residents and wildlife, including the habitats of loggerhead sea turtles, featured in the film,” Vicary concluded.

“I love the connection to nature, preservation and saving turtles, and so I am grateful to Hallmark Channel, our wonderful cast, Dan Wigutow, Sue Tenney, and one of my favorite authors Mary Alice Monroe,” said Andie MacDowell.

“I have been to the beach many times to watch the loggerhead turtles hatch and it’s a powerful human-to-nature experience. I am thankful to be part of not only great storytelling, but also an advocate for nature. The Beach House is full of passion and romance both for people and the land they love, and helps us to understand that connecting with loved ones and to nature is the greatest part of our adventure here,” MacDowell concluded.

“The Beach House” was adapted for television by Maria Nation and Tippi & Neal Dobrofsky from Mary Alice Monroe’s bestselling novel series. Executive Producers are Dan Wigutow and Stephen Harmaty.

ABOUT CROWN MEDIA FAMILY NETWORKS:

Crown Media Family Networks is part of the portfolio of Hallmark Cards, Inc., housing cable’s leading family friendly networks, Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, and Hallmark Drama. Hallmark Channel features an ambitious slate of new, original content, including movies, scripted series, annual specials, and a daily, two-hour lifestyle show. Hallmark Channel is also home to the popular annual holiday franchise “Countdown to Christmas,” featuring a lineup of 24/7 holiday programming. Hallmark Movies & Mysteries is a 24-hour cable network featuring a unique mix of new, original movies and acquired series focused on the lighter side of the suspense and mystery genres. The network also features its own annual holiday programming franchise, “Most Wonderful Movies of Christmas”. Hallmark Drama showcases the rich legacy of the Hallmark Hall of Fame library and with zero duplication, spotlights movies and series from Crown Media’s collection of original dramatic content. Crown Media Family Networks is also home to Hallmark Movies Now, the company’s SVOD service, which offers wholly distinct content from each network and is available on iOS, Android, Roku and Amazon Fire, among other devices. Crown Media Family Networks’ digital publishing extension, Hallmark Publishing, is an eBook division that creates novelizations of previously aired original movie favorites. It also accepts author submissions for original, on-brand manuscripts that can be greenlit as a new movie or series for one of the company’s three linear networks.

Press Release via:
Pam Slay, Senior Vice President, Network Program Publicity & Social Content
George Zaralidis, Vice President, Network Program Publicity

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My *Quick* Take:

I have heard from many delighted fans of Mary Alice Monroe's books (see here!) who are eagerly awaiting for this production to premiere next year on the Hallmark Channel. In 2015, word first came that this book would be made into a Hallmark movie. As time passed, I know many of us wondered if it would still take place, but... here it comes now (next year!) as they are finally in the filming process!

Minka Kelly and Chad Michael Murray, like Andie MacDowell, bring to the movie their own unique talents and fan base. I'm sure "The Beach House" will do quite well when it premieres as a Hallmark Hall of Fame movie, in April of 2018. (My guess is... most likely it will premiere before Mother's Day - in order to advertise Mother's Day cards at your local Hallmark Gold Crown store!)

Thank you to all the lovely fans of Mary Alice Monroe's books - and Mary Alice, herself, who previously stopped by "It's a Wonderful Movie" to say hello and share their excitement and love of this particular book becoming a movie! (see here!)

Blessings to you all, Net

*Please see updated details and movie images - HERE!


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Hallmark Hall of Fame Movie News for "The Beach House" starring Andie MacDowell

Since 2015, we've been hearing buzz about the book The Beach House becoming a Hallmark movie! Well, today there is finally NEW buzz!

According to therogersvillereview.com: "The Hallmark Channel plans to air “The Beach House” in May (update!) April 2018." The movie "...is now being adapted to a Hallmark Hall of Fame movie by the Hallmark Channel, starring three-time Golden Globe nominee Andie MacDowell, who is also an executive producer of the movie."

See *press release - here* for more details!

The author of the book The Beach House, Mary Alice Monroe, just published her last book in The Beach House series, Beach House for Rent.



Click Here for The Beach House series of books at Amazon.

*See my post on The Beach House - Here!

Hallmark Hall of Fame Movie 'The Beach House' starring Andie MacDowell

MOVIE REVIEW

Movie: The Beach House

Hallmark Hall of Fame

Network: Hallmark Channel & Hallmark Movies & Mysteries

Original Air Date: 2018

*Please see updated details and movie images - HERE!

"The Beach House" movie is adapted from the Mary Alice Monroe novel, of the same name.

image via: Hallmark Crown Media

*Please see updated details and movie images - HERE!




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