🌟Reminder: Catch the Movieguide Awards Gala TONIGHT!

Just wanted to share a quick reminder to be sure to catch the 33rd Annual Movieguide Awards tonight, Thursday, March 5th, on Great American Family at 8pm/7c. (Also available on GFam+ and Great American Pure Flix.)

The program is only an hour long, so it's likely, like previous years, that the broadcast will be a condensed, edited version of the full gala.

Still, many of our favorite stars from Great American Family will be there, presenting and receiving awards. Be sure to tune in to see who takes home the adorable teddy bear trophies that celebrate faith, family, and uplifting values in film.


Here are the nominees again for each category:


BEST FAMILY MOVIES
THE CHOSEN: THE LAST SUPPER–PART TWO:-Episode 5.3
THE CHRISTMAS RING
DAVID
THE LAST RODEO
THE SENIOR


BEST MATURE AUDIENCE MOVIES
BAU: ARTIST AT WAR
THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS
MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE– THE FINAL RECKONING
SARAH’S OIL
SUPERMAN


BEST FAMILY TELEVISION/STREAMING
CROSSROAD SPRINGS Episode 1.6 "Sunrise and Still Water"
MAN VS BABY: Episodes 1.1-1.4
TIMELESS TIDINGS OF JOY
WHEN CALLS THE HEART: Episode 12.2
WHEN HOPE CALLS (2025): “A New Beginning” and “So Long, Not Goodbye”


BEST MATURE AUDIENCE TELEVISION/STREAMING
BOSTON BLUE: Episode 1.8: “In the Name of the Father, and of the Son. . .”
NCIS: Episode 23.7 "God Only Knows"
HOUSE OF DAVID: Episode 208: “The Truth Revealed”
MARTIN SCORSESE PRESENTS: THE SAINTS: “Peter”
RUTH & BOAZ


BEST MOVIES FOR CHILDREN
THE KING OF KINGS (2025)
LIGHT OF THE WORLD
LILO & STITCH (2025)
PADDINGTON IN PERU
ZOOTOPIA 2


EPIPHANY PRIZE MOVIES
THE CHOSEN: LAST SUPPER–PART TWO:-Episode 5.3
THE CHRISTMAS RING
DAVID
THE KING OF KINGS (2025)
LIGHT OF THE WORLD


EPIPHANY PRIZE TELEVISION
THE CHOSEN ADVENTURES: Episodes 1.1-1.6
A CHRISTMAS PRAYER
HOUSE OF DAVID: Episode 208: “The Truth Revealed”
MAN VS BABY: Episodes 1.1-1.4
WHEN CALLS THE HEART: Episode 12.2


FAITH & FREEDOM AWARD MOVIES
BAU: ARTIST AT WAR
THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS
MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – THE FINAL RECKONING
PADDINGTON IN PERU
SARAH’S OIL


FAITH & FREEDOM AWARD TELEVISION
BOSTON BLUE: Episode 1.8: “In the Name of the Father, and of the Son…”
THE CHRISTMAS SPARK
COUNTY RESCUE: Episode 2.5 “Hot Water”
HOUSE OF DAVID: Episode 208 “The Truth Revealed”
WHEN HOPE CALLS (2025): “A New Beginning” and “So Long, Not Goodbye”


ALETHEIA: BEST DOCUMENTARY PRIZE
THE CASE FOR MIRACLES
DUDE PERFECT: THE HERO TOUR
INVESTIGATING THE SUPERNATURAL: MIRACLES
KEVIN COSTNER PRESENTS: THE FIRST CHRISTMAS
MEARS: HOW ONE WOMAN CHANGED CHRISTIANITY


BEST TELEVISION/STREAMING FOR CHILDREN
BUILDER BROTHERS DREAM FACTORY: Episodes 1.1-1.6
DOT CONNER: WEBTECTIVE
THE CHOSEN ADVENTURES: Episodes 1.1-1.6
TEAM MEKBOTS ANIMAL RESCUE: Episodes 2.1-2.4
DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: THE LAST STRAW


GRACE AWARD FOR MOVIES

Actress
Naya Desir-Johnson (SARAH’S OIL)
Vanessa Kirby (THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS)
Rebekah Schafer (LIGHT OF THE WORLD)
Jana Kramer - (THE CHRISTMAS RING)
Uma Thurman (THE KING OF KINGS (2025)


Actor
Kelsey Grammer (THE CHRISTMAS RING)
Oscar Isaac (THE KING OF KINGS (2025)
Zachary Levi (SARAH’S OIL)
Paras Patel (THE CHOSEN: LAST SUPPER – PART TWO:- Episode 5.3)
Mykelti Williamson (THE LAST RODEO)


GRACE AWARD FOR STREAMING

Actress
Natasha Bure (TIMELESS TIDINGS OF JOY)
Candace Cameron Bure (TIMELESS TIDINGS OF JOY)
Erin Krakow (WHEN CALLS THE HEART: Episode 12.2)
Danica McKellar (HAVE WE MET THIS CHRISTMAS?)
Shae Robins (A CHRISTMAS PRAYER)
Serayah (RUTH & BOAZ)


Actor:
Rowan Atkinson (MAN VS BABY: Episodes 1.1-1.4)
Trevor Donovan (CHRISTMAS AT THE INN)
Michael Iskander (HOUSE OF DAVID: Episode 208: “The Truth Revealed”)
Stephen Lang (HOUSE OF DAVID: Episode 208: “The Truth Revealed”)
Tyler Lepley (RUTH & BOAZ)
Jonathan Stoddard CROSSROAD SPRINGS Episode 1.6 "Sunrise and Still Water"

Hope many of you will be watching! 

I'll see you there!

Net 🌟

Movieguide® Announces the Nominees for the 33rd Annual Movieguide® Faith & Values Awards Gala - Including 'When Hope Calls,' 'When Calls the Heart,' and More - SEE HERE:

Movieguide® is my personal favorite Awards Show for film entertainment, since it honors family-friendly and faith-based programming!

Among the nominees (all listed below), look for your favorite family shows When Hope Calls, When Calls the Heart, Crossroad Springs, County Rescue, Great American Family films, and more!

Press Release via Sundari Public Relations:

MOVIEGUIDE® ANNOUNCES

THE NOMINEES FOR THE

33RD ANNUAL

MOVIEGUIDE® FAITH & VALUES

AWARDS GALA

TO BE HELD FEBRUARY 6,

AT THE AVALON THEATER

IN HOLLYWOOD

TO BE BROADCAST

ON GREAT AMERICAN

FAMILY NETWORK AND

AVAILABLE TO STREAM

ON GREAT AMERICAN PURE FLIX

Los Angeles, CA (Jan. 21, 2026) –Movieguide ®, the number one family review service for movies and television shows, has announced the nominees for its 33rd Annual MOVIEGUIDE® Faith & Values Awards Gala & Report to the Entertainment Industry. The ceremony will be held on Friday, February 6 at the Avalon Theatre in Hollywood. It will be an evening celebrating hope and inspiration, and will be broadcast on the Great American Family network in the coming weeks and available to stream on Great American Pure Flix.

"These nominees demonstrate what audiences are hungry for: stories anchored in faith, virtue, and timeless values," says Robby Baehr, Movieguide® CEO. "Faith-driven storytelling isn't just meaningful, it's powerful entertainment that resonates across generations. We're honored to celebrate these films and the filmmakers who are bringing light to screens worldwide."

In addition to honoring the Best 2025 Movies for Mature Audiences, the Epiphany Prizes for the Most Inspiring Movie and Television Program, The Faith & Freedom Awards for Movies and Television, and the Grace Awards for Most Inspiring Performance in Movies and Television.

Here is the list of nominees for the 33rd Annual Movieguide® Awards:

BEST FAMILY MOVIES
THE CHOSEN: THE LAST SUPPER–PART TWO:-Episode 5.3
THE CHRISTMAS RING
DAVID
THE LAST RODEO
THE SENIOR


BEST MATURE AUDIENCE MOVIES
BAU: ARTIST AT WAR
THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS
MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE– THE FINAL RECKONING
SARAH’S OIL
SUPERMAN


BEST FAMILY TELEVISION/STREAMING
CROSSROAD SPRINGS Episode 1.6 "Sunrise and Still Water"
MAN VS BABY: Episodes 1.1-1.4
TIMELESS TIDINGS OF JOY
WHEN CALLS THE HEART: Episode 12.2
WHEN HOPE CALLS (2025): “A New Beginning” and “So Long, Not Goodbye”


BEST MATURE AUDIENCE TELEVISION/STREAMING
BOSTON BLUE: Episode 1.8: “In the Name of the Father, and of the Son. . .”
NCIS: Episode 23.7 "God Only Knows"
HOUSE OF DAVID: Episode 208: “The Truth Revealed”
MARTIN SCORSESE PRESENTS: THE SAINTS: “Peter”
RUTH & BOAZ


BEST MOVIES FOR CHILDREN
THE KING OF KINGS (2025)
LIGHT OF THE WORLD
LILO & STITCH (2025)
PADDINGTON IN PERU
ZOOTOPIA 2


EPIPHANY PRIZE MOVIES
THE CHOSEN: LAST SUPPER–PART TWO:-Episode 5.3
THE CHRISTMAS RING
DAVID
THE KING OF KINGS (2025)
LIGHT OF THE WORLD


EPIPHANY PRIZE TELEVISION
THE CHOSEN ADVENTURES: Episodes 1.1-1.6
A CHRISTMAS PRAYER
HOUSE OF DAVID: Episode 208: “The Truth Revealed”
MAN VS BABY: Episodes 1.1-1.4
WHEN CALLS THE HEART: Episode 12.2


FAITH & FREEDOM AWARD MOVIES
BAU: ARTIST AT WAR
THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS
MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – THE FINAL RECKONING
PADDINGTON IN PERU
SARAH’S OIL


FAITH & FREEDOM AWARD TELEVISION
BOSTON BLUE: Episode 1.8: “In the Name of the Father, and of the Son…”
THE CHRISTMAS SPARK
COUNTY RESCUE: Episode 2.5 “Hot Water”
HOUSE OF DAVID: Episode 208 “The Truth Revealed”
WHEN HOPE CALLS (2025): “A New Beginning” and “So Long, Not Goodbye”


ALETHEIA: BEST DOCUMENTARY PRIZE
THE CASE FOR MIRACLES
DUDE PERFECT: THE HERO TOUR
INVESTIGATING THE SUPERNATURAL: MIRACLES
KEVIN COSTNER PRESENTS: THE FIRST CHRISTMAS
MEARS: HOW ONE WOMAN CHANGED CHRISTIANITY


BEST TELEVISION/STREAMING FOR CHILDREN
BUILDER BROTHERS DREAM FACTORY: Episodes 1.1-1.6
DOT CONNER: WEBTECTIVE
THE CHOSEN ADVENTURES: Episodes 1.1-1.6
TEAM MEKBOTS ANIMAL RESCUE: Episodes 2.1-2.4
DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: THE LAST STRAW


GRACE AWARD FOR MOVIES

Actress
Naya Desir-Johnson (SARAH’S OIL)
Vanessa Kirby (THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS)
Rebekah Schafer (LIGHT OF THE WORLD)
Jana Kramer - (THE CHRISTMAS RING)
Uma Thurman (THE KING OF KINGS (2025)


Actor
Kelsey Grammer (THE CHRISTMAS RING)
Oscar Isaac (THE KING OF KINGS (2025)
Zachary Levi (SARAH’S OIL)
Paras Patel (THE CHOSEN: LAST SUPPER – PART TWO:- Episode 5.3)
Mykelti Williamson (THE LAST RODEO)


GRACE AWARD FOR STREAMING

Actress
Natasha Bure (TIMELESS TIDINGS OF JOY)
Candace Cameron Bure (TIMELESS TIDINGS OF JOY)
Erin Krakow (WHEN CALLS THE HEART: Episode 12.2)
Danica McKellar (HAVE WE MET THIS CHRISTMAS?)
Shae Robins (A CHRISTMAS PRAYER)
Serayah (RUTH & BOAZ)


Actor:
Rowan Atkinson (MAN VS BABY: Episodes 1.1-1.4)
Trevor Donovan (CHRISTMAS AT THE INN)
Michael Iskander (HOUSE OF DAVID: Episode 208: “The Truth Revealed”)
Stephen Lang (HOUSE OF DAVID: Episode 208: “The Truth Revealed”)
Tyler Lepley (RUTH & BOAZ)
Jonathan Stoddard CROSSROAD SPRINGS Episode 1.6 "Sunrise and Still Water"


Movieguide is the number one family review service for movies and television shows. With over 89 million monthly users, Movieguide is used by 1 in every 3 parents to determine which movies their family or children will watch. Additionally, Movieguide consults with major studios on what types of films will appeal to family audiences. Family films produce the biggest box office draws and the family film audience is the largest single demographic of movie-goers and television viewers.

For more information on the MOVIEGUIDE® Annual Faith & Values Awards Gala & Report to the Entertainment Industry, please visit www.movieguideawards.com.

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I hope you enjoyed this news! It's so wonderful to see and share all of these incredible nominees. I'll be sure to post the date this Awards Show will air on Great American Family once it's announced. So please stay tuned!

Happy movie-watching!

Net 🎬

ICYMI: Candace Cameron Bure Shares Upcoming Movie News and Pictures...

( images via Candace Cameron Bure - click to enlarge )

In Case You Missed It...

Here’s a quick update featuring some recent photos and movie highlights that Candace Cameron Bure shared in her Instagram stories that are now deleted.

She recently opened up a Q&A with her followers. Here are a few of the questions she answered...

One of the questions was, "Will the Ainsley McGregor Series be in GAC ALSO. I don't have pureflix. Thank you"

Candace responded:

"Yes! Eventually. Probably in the fall."

How many Christmas movies will you make per season?

Candace's Answer:

"Another Sweet Christmas with @camerononmathison"

This one is my favorite! Candace also responded to the question above with these retro-style photos of herself and her daughter, Natasha Bure.

"And Timeless Tidings of Joy with @natashabure And @paulgreeneofficial"



Hope many of you are looking forward to these upcoming movies starring Candace as much as I am. With their snowy small towns, sweet romances, and a little holiday magic, these Christmas films promise all the warmth and nostalgia we love!

Plus, I had the chance to stream the mystery early on Pure Flix and I’ve gotta say, I was completely hooked! From start to finish, it had just the right mix of suspense, charm, and intrigue. Definitely a great watch! If you'd like to see my review of "The Ainsley McGregor Mysteries: A Case For The Yarn Maker," click here.

Happy movie-watching,

Net

"Timeless Tidings of Joy," Starring Candace Cameron Bure, Paul Greene, and Natasha Bure, Coming This Christmas to Great American Family

Exciting news today, everyone! Great American Media has officially announced one of Candace Cameron Bure's new Christmas movies, Timeless Tidings of Joy, which is set to premiere this upcoming 2025 Christmas season on Great American Family and Great American Pure Flix.

I am delighted that her co-star is Paul Greene, who also starred alongside Candace (as we devoted Christmas movie watchers know) in the 2015 holiday movie, A Christmas Detour! (Yes, it was 10 YEARS AGO!!!) It will be so fun to see the two of them together again. A Christmas Detour has always been one of my personal favorites of Candace's Christmas movies.

Check out all of the details for Timeless Tidings of Joy in this press release from Great American Media:

Timeless Tidings of Joy,

starring Candace Cameron Bure,

Paul Greene, and Natasha Bure,

premieres exclusively

on Great American Family

and Great American Pure Flix

as part of 5th Anniversary

of Great American Christmas 2025

NEW YORK, NY –April 24, 2025 – Great American Media announced today the premiere of its newest holiday original, Timeless Tidings of Joy, starring Candace Cameron Bure (A Christmas Less Traveled, My Christmas Hero), Paul Greene (Bringing Christmas Home), and Natasha Bure (A Christmas for the Ages). The film debuts on both Great American Family and Great American Pure Flix this holiday season and is another example of the company’s focus on producing quality movies that represent a fresh alternative to many movies created for the holiday season. Timeless Tiding of Joy’s emotional and heartwarming journey is reflective of Great American Christmas creating a high standard in the category with a focus on faith, family and purpose.

“‘Timeless Tidings of Joy’ transcends time with messages of love, sacrifice, and hope that are relevant to every era,” said Bill Abbott, President & CEO, Great American Media. “Candace Cameron Bure is a superb storyteller and star, and Timeless Tidings of Joy tells the story of how one special message can change lives – even decades later,” Abbott concluded.

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In Timeless Tidings of Joy, Ally (Candace Cameron Bure), inherits Timeless Tidings, a shop her grandmother, Joy (Natasha Bure), opened in the 1940s to sell her handmade letter-press tidings. The shop was a labor of love, service, and sacrifice throughout the decades for Joy. Ally always saw Joy’s sacrifices for the shop as a burden on Joy’s life and happiness. When Ally returns to the shop to prepare it for sale, she meets Bennett (Paul Green), an old soul, who wants to preserve her Grandma Joy’s legacy. As Ally and Bennett navigate the next steps, divine intervention forces them both to take a new, or rather old look at the fate of the shop and themselves.

“In a world of technology, Timeless Tidings of Joy harkens back to a simpler time and the core values passed to us by our parents and grandparents. It reminds us that the best gifts we receive, are the ones we freely give away.” added Candace Cameron Bure, Chief Creative Officer, Great American Media.

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Timeless Tidings of Joy is a Syrup Studios production in association with CandyRock Entertainment. Rob Lycar Produces and Paula Elle directs an original screenplay by Masey McLain and Taylor Kalupa. Executive Producers include Candace Cameron Bure, Holly A. Hines, Eric Jarboe, Jeffery Brooks, Ford Englerth, Gerald Webb, Martin Wood, Paula Elle, and Trevor McWhinney. Supervising Producers include Michael Shepard and Jonathan Shore, with Trudi Thornwaldson and David Oland serving as Associate Producers.

ABOUT GREAT AMERICAN MEDIA

Great American Media is home to a family-friendly portfolio of brands including Great American Family, Great American Pure Flix and Great American Faith & Living. As the flagship linear TV network, Great American Family features original Christmas movies, rom-coms and classic series that celebrate faith, family and country. Great American Pure Flix is a leading faith and family streaming service that inspires, uplifts and entertains with content that you can confidently stream with the entire family. Other platforms include, Great American Faith & Living, the unscripted companion to Great American Family that celebrates faith, family, and country every day and every season; Great American Adventures and Pure Flix TV, FAST channels (free ad-supporting streaming TV). Great American Media was established in June 2021 by Bill Abbott and a group of US-based family offices.

ABOUT CANDYROCK ENTERTAINMENT:

CandyRock Enterprises is a joint venture between award winning actress, producer and New York Times bestselling author Candace Cameron Bure and the full-service development and execution team behind Redrock Entertainment, Ford Englerth and Jeffery Brooks. CandyRock’s Entertainment division develops, produces, and distributes television projects, lifestyle programming and feature length films with an emphasis on family-friendly content. Instagram: @CandyRock.Entertainment

ABOUT SYRUP STUDIOS:

Syrup Studios is a Canadian deficit-financing studio focused on exceptional films, series, and international co-productions for global audiences. Syrup’s highly tailored approach to developing, financing, producing, and distributing content through entrepreneurial business models brings each compelling story to life.

MEDIA CONTACTS:
Pam Slay
Network Program Publicity & Talent Relations
818.415.3784
pamslay@gacmedia.com
media@crosswindpr.com


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Please share your thoughts on Candace's new movie, Timeless Tidings of Joy, in comments below.

May the true Joy of Christmas live in our hearts every day!

Blessings to you all,

Net

images: Great American Media