🎄✨ Great American Family Unwraps Christmas Early – Coming October 10th! ✨🎄

Christmas is arriving early this year on Great American Family – one month from today on October 10th, and I couldn’t be more excited for the heartwarming stories filled with faith, family, and cozy holiday cheer!

With beloved stars like Candace Cameron Bure, Danica McKellar, Mario Lopez, Cameron Mathison, Jill Wagner, Trevor Donovan, Jillian Murray, Cindy Busby, Christopher Russell, Jesse Hutch, Jonathan Stoddard, and Brittany Underwood lighting up our TV screens, these movies are sure to bring joy, inspiration, and that festive spirit we’ve all been waiting for!

Great American Family promises the full Christmas movie slate will be released soon! See all of the details below.


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Press Release via Great American Media:

Great American Christmas 

Year Five Kicks Off 

On 10/10/25!

Beloved Program Event 

Returns to 

Great American Family 

and GFam+, 

October 10

Streams Exclusively on 

Great American Pure Flix, 

Beginning October 16.

New York, NY – September 10, 2025 – It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Great American Media is celebrating the five-year milestone of its beloved franchise, Great American Christmas. The celebration begins October 10 on Great American Family and GFAM+, and streams on Great American Pure Flix starting October 16, bringing the joy, warmth, and wonder of the season to viewers everywhere.

Since its 2021 debut, Great American Christmas has built one of the premiere holiday film libraries in the world. With a slate of high-quality, original movies that showcases beloved stars and compelling new talent, the franchise has quickly established a reputation for excellence. These films are not just festive entertainment; they are timeless stories — setting a new benchmark for holiday programming. Talent including Candace Cameron Bure, Danica McKellar, Mario Lopez, Cameron Mathison, Jill Wagner, Trevor Donovan, Jillian Murray, Cindy Busby, Christopher Russell, Jesse Hutch, Jonathan Stoddard, Brittany Underwood, and many others, have become synonymous with the company’s mission to create timeless films grounded in faith, family, love, hope, and joy: Christmas as it is meant to be.

“Just as familiar carols welcome the season each year, Great American Christmas has become a cherished tradition for our viewers,” said Bill Abbott, President & CEO, Great American Media. “As we celebrate year five, we honor the stars and fans whose passion for faith and family-rooted storytelling makes Great American Christmas unlike any other holiday offering” Abbott concluded.

Great American Christmas 2025 will present the most spectacular lineup yet, premiering new original films, welcoming back beloved favorites, and featuring festive specials that honor five unforgettable years of Great American Christmas. The entire slate and premiere dates will be released soon. Great American Christmas kicks off year FIVE on 10/10/25!

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.

MEDIA CONTACTS:

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


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Here's the new Christmas promo from Great American Family...

I just love this joyful anticipation!

While we do know some of the Christmas movies coming to Great American Family this year, including A Christmas List of Blessings, Timeless Tidings of Joy, and Homes for the Holidays, among others... I still can’t wait to see the full Great American Family lineup of festive, faith-filled, and heartwarming movies that will surely make this holiday season shine even brighter!

Stay tuned for more Christmas movie news!

May Your Day Be

Merry & Bright,

Net🎄

Danica McKellar, Trevor Donovan, Santa, and Candace Cameron Bure image credit: Jose Perez; / Photos: Backgrid

🚜❤️ Fresh Off the Farm:: NEW Poster Released for 'Grounded in Love' Starring Danica McKellar & Trevor Donovan

( image: Great American Media - click to enlarge ) 

Great American Family just released this heartwarming new poster for their upcoming original movie, 'Grounded in Love,' and I couldn’t resist sharing it with y’all!

As a country girl myself, the farm setting in the poster immediately captured my heart with the red barn, stacks of hay, the old-fashioned windmill, and that peaceful country charm. It just feels like home to me. Perhaps, some of you feel the same!

When the movie airs...

'Grounded in Love' will first premiere on Great American Pure Flix starting Thursday, August 7th. Then, you can catch it on cable when it airs on Great American Family, Saturday, September 27th, at 8 p.m. ET.

Here’s the sweet storyline Great American Media shared: "'Grounded in Love' follows Annie (Danica McKellar), a NYC flight attendant whose life is upended by a career setback and breakup. Seeking clarity, she returns to her grandmother’s Kentucky farm, where reconnecting with childhood friend Jake (Trevor Donovan) helps her rediscover faith, family, and a love that’s truly grounded.✨"

I love that the title 'Grounded in Love' has so many layers of meaning, just like Danica briefly shared during their recent Facebook Live. Grounded refers to her character, a flight attendant, who’s spending some much-needed time back on solid ground. It also speaks to the setting as Annie returns to her roots on the family farm. And even more beautifully, grounded reflects the emotional journey both Annie and Jake take as they become more grounded in their faith, their feelings, and the life they’re meant to live.

Be sure to look for this movie in September on Great American Family! I'll also be sharing other movie premieres coming in September... so stay tuned!

Blessings,

Net

Exciting New Christmas Movie Promos from Great American Family Featuring Candace Cameron Bure, Paul Greene, Natasha Bure, and Trevor Donovan

( images via: Great American Media
edit by: Net, itsawonderfulmovie.com
click here to enlarge image )

Happy Saturday, everyone! I just had to share these two exciting new promos that Great American Family released today!

The first one, featured in my main image above, is Timeless Tidings of Joy, starring Candace Cameron Bure, Paul Greene, and Natasha Bure! I’m especially thrilled about this one since it takes us all the way back to 1945 for a magical Christmas journey through time!

The visuals already remind me of It’s a Wonderful Life, A Biltmore Christmas, Journey Back to Christmas, and even possibly a touch of Back to the Future- all rolled into one! I have a strong feeling this heartwarming film is going to be a standout favorite this holiday season!

Enjoy the new preview from Great American Family:



Doesn't this look fantastic? It was so fun to catch this new preview for Timeless Tidings of Joy airing on GAF this morning as I was watching classic Christmas movies. Have you seen it today as well?

And speaking of new promos, a couple of my friends on social media, DonoFANS and blessedgigi23, shared the exciting news that GAF announced in a new commercial running today that Trevor Donovan will be starring in a new Great American Family Christmas film coming this year. The movie will be announced soon.

See the promo shared by DonoFANS on X:

Looks like good news is on the way! A Christmas movie for @TrevDon! #DonoFANS #ChristmasMovie pic.twitter.com/tT0VstLJgS

— DonoFANS (@TrevDonoFans) July 12, 2025

Hope you enjoyed these Christmas previews from Great American Family!

The Hallmark Channel will also be airing a sneak peek of one of their upcoming 2025 Christmas movies during their network premiere of Unwrapping Christmas: Mia’s Prince tonight. UPDATE: See this new announcement - click here!

To see info on this movie and more movies airing this weekend - click here!

Have a blessed, 

joyful weekend, everyone!

Net

Highlights of the Great American Family Christmas in July Facebook Live Event

( screengrab via : Great American Media )

The Great American Family Facebook Live Event was such a delightful show!

I've embedded the video of the live show below, which aired for two hours. If you'd like the CliffNotes version, I'll give you a taste of the highlights here...

Cameron Mathison, always the charming host, kicked off the event with a conversation with Great American Media CEO Bill Abbott. The two reflected on the movies they've created together and discussed his upcoming film, Another Sweet Christmas with Candace Cameron Bure, coming this holiday season!

Although no clips from Another Sweet Christmas were shared, fans enjoyed a heartwarming moment from their first film, Home Sweet Christmas.

One of the big announcements of the night was the launch of Great American Family’s brand new live channel feed: GFAM+! This new service can be purchased by subscription monthly or yearly, and then viewers will be able to watch new movies and other content on GAF commercial free!

The event continued with Danica McKellar sharing a scene from her beloved film A Cinderella Christmas Ball, while Trevor Donovan (with a new look - sporting a mustache!) treated fans to a clip from Jingle Bell Princess. Both stars reminisced about the fun memories behind the making of these festive favorites.

Danica and Trevor also unveiled not one but two sneak previews from their upcoming movie Grounded in Love, premiering Saturday, September 27, 2025, on Great American Family and even earlier on August 7th via Great American Pure Flix.

Later, Jillian Murray joined Trevor to present a touching scene from A Little Women's Christmas. Before wrapping up, Jillian revealed she’ll be starring in a new sports-themed Christmas movie for Great American Family, though that’s all she could share for now!

Author Ann Voskamp joined Cameron for a heartfelt discussion about finding peace, joy, and inspiration during the Christmas season, as we focus on its true meaning- Jesus!

The evening ended on a joyful note with Cindy Busby joining Cameron to chat about her holiday classics Crown Prince for Christmas and Joy for Christmas. The two shared plenty of laughs and warm holiday memories.

And of course, no Christmas event would be complete without a little fun, Cameron played a festive round of “This or That” with all of the special guests!

See the complete Great American Family Facebook Live Chat here:




Although I was hoping for more movie previews and hints, it was still so fun to see so many great stars from Great American Family.

Hoping we will get more announcements soon!

Blessings,

Net

Don't Miss: Great American Family Facebook Live Event and GFAM+ News!

Just wanted to share another reminder that you can join Great American Family's Christmas in July Facebook Live Event TONIGHT featuring some of your favorites: Trevor Donovan, Danica McKellar, Cindy Busby, Jillian Murray, Bill Abbott, Ann Voskamp and host, Cameron Mathison!

Tune in TONIGHT, July 10 at 8/7c as these actors will look back on some of your Christmas favorites and share sneak peeks of what’s to come!✨🎄

Also, Great American Family is now promoting the brand new streaming option GFAM+, which is launching tomorrow!

See details in the video below and more info at: gfamplus.com

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Stay tuned for more movie news!

Net

✨🎄 Great American Family Facebook Live Event To Feature Sneak Peeks - Details Here!

Exciting News for Great American Family and Christmas Movie Fans!

Some of our favorite GAF stars: Cameron Mathison, Trevor Donovan, Danica McKellar, Cindy Busby, and Jillian Murray will be joining Great American Media CEO Bill Abbott and Christian author and blogger Ann Voskamp for a special Facebook Live Event next Thursday!

What will be revealed?

GAF shared this little teaser:

"Tune in on July 10 at 8/7c as we look back on some of your Christmas favorites and share sneak peeks of what’s to come! ✨🎄"

Could this mean some Fall and Christmas movie announcements? I sure hope so!

Also, I wouldn’t be surprised if Trevor Donovan and Danica McKellar give us a glimpse of their upcoming Fall-themed movie, Grounded in Love.

And I am so hoping for some When Hope Calls news from Cindy Busby! How great would that be?

I'll be watching and sharing all the exciting updates afterward... so stay tuned!

If you catch any news, feel free to share it in the comments!

Blessings on your day,

Net

🎄✨ Christmas in July Comes Early: Cozy Up with Hallmark Channel & Great American Family’s Best Holiday Escapes

✨Happy Christmas in July, Everyone!✨

Sunshine’s blazing, skies are blue,

But Christmas magic’s breaking through!

Summer Santa’s on his way,

In a sandy sleigh, he shouts "hooray, hooray"!

No snow in sight, just ocean spray,

But mistletoe will still find its way.

So grab the remote, don't miss the show-

Christmas movies will set hearts aglow.

From jingle bells to peppermint treats,

It’s time to leave behind that summer heat!

So jump out of the pool, no time to delay,

Christmas in July movies start today!✨🎄

Christmas Movies Begin TONIGHT on Great American Family and the Hallmark Channel!

Get ready for some holiday fun with all your festive film favorites!

Special Christmas Programming this Saturday, June 28th on Great American Family:
👑 A Royal Christmas Affair - Expect a day filled with elegance, enchantment, and royal romance. From sparkling tiaras to timeless tales, enjoy beloved films like Jingle Bell Princess, A Christmas Castle Proposal, A Cinderella Christmas Ball, and many more fan-favorite fairy tales.

Plus, you never know... in addition to the classic Christmas movies, there may also be some Christmas promo surprises for the upcoming holiday season!

And it's not just Christmas content...
Both the Hallmark Channel and UPtv have non-holiday premieres debuting this weekend.

Scroll down for all the latest details!


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Friday through Sunday - June 27th to June 29th, 2025:

Christmas Movie Schedule:

Friday, June 27, 2025:

Once Upon a Christmas Wish ... Great American Family ... 6pm
A Little Women's Christmas ... Great American Family ... 8pm
A Merry Scottish Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 8pm
'Tis the Season to be Irish ... Hallmark Channel ... 10pm
A Christmas Less Traveled ... Great American Family ... 10pm


Saturday, June 28, 2025:

Tails of Christmas ... Great American Family ... 12am
The Finnish Line ... Hallmark Channel ... 12am
A Christmas Miracle for Daisy ... Great American Family ... 2am
Small Town Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 2am
Joy for Christmas ... Great American Family ... 4am
Christmas in Vienna ... Hallmark Channel ... 4am
A Royal Christmas on Ice ... Great American Family ... 6am
Never Been Christ'd ... Hallmark Channel ... 6am
A Christmas Castle Proposal ... Great American Family ... 8am
A Shoe Addict's Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 8am
A Cinderella Christmas Ball ... Great American Family ... 10am
Snow Bride ... Hallmark Channel ... 10am
A Royal Christmas Holiday ... Great American Family ... 12pm
One Royal Holiday ... Hallmark Channel ... 12pm
Royally Wrapped for Christmas ... Great American Family ... 2pm
Crown for Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 2pm
Crown Prince of Christmas ... Great American Family ... 4pm
A Royal Christmas Ballet ... Great American Family ... 6pm
A Royal Date for Christmas ... Great American Family ... 8pm
Jingle Bell Princess ... Great American Family ... 10pm


Sunday, June 29, 2025:

Peppermint & Postcards ... Great American Family ... 12am
Cross Country Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 12am
Christmas by Candlelight ... Great American Family ... 2am
A Christmas Melody ... Hallmark Channel ... 2am
A Vintage Christmas ... Great American Family ... 4am
Christmas Waltz ... Hallmark Channel ... 4am
Christmas Keepsake ... Great American Family ... 6am
A Heavenly Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 6am
Get Him Back for Christmas ... Great American Family ... 8am
One Christmas Eve ... Hallmark Channel ... 8am
Let it Snow ... Great American Family ... 10am
Checkin' it Twice ... Hallmark Channel ... 10am
A Cozy Christmas Quilt ... Great American Family ... 12pm
Holiday Touchdown: A Chief's Love Story ... Hallmark Channel ... 12pm
A Christmas Blessing ... Great American Family ... 2pm
Three Wise Men and a Baby ... Hallmark Channel ... 2pm
Coupled Up for Christmas ... Great American Family ... 4pm
Haul Out the Holly ... Hallmark Channel ... 4pm
Destined at Christmas ... Great American Family ... 6pm
Home Sweet Christmas ... Great American Family ... 8pm
Christmas Getaway ... Hallmark Channel ... 8pm
Journey to Christmas ... Great American Family ... 10pm
A Christmas Detour ... Hallmark Channel ... 10pm


*Click here to see more of the Christmas Movie Schedule*


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Saturday, June 28, 2025:

A Machu Picchu Proposal

Storyline via Hallmark: Katie (Rhiannon Fish) agrees to join her brother Dan and his girlfriend Luciana on a trip to Peru. Dan plans to propose to Luciana in a grand way at Machu Picchu at the end of the week and needs Katie’s Spanish speaking skills to ask Luciana’s Peruvian father for his blessing. However, when Luciana’s friend, Chef Carlos (Alec Santos), arrives, he accidentally ruins each proposal attempt. Refusing to give up, Katie does everything in her power to make this proposal happen, until Dan calls it off. Katie must lean into Chef Carlos’ spontaneity to not only save the day and the proposal, and Carlos may just win Katie’s heart too!

A Machu Picchu Proposal

Premieres Saturday, June 28, 2025

at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel

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Sunday, June 29, 2025:

Technically Yours

Storyline via Nicely Entertainment: After weeks of deep-faking a boyfriend named Brad, a tech prodigy convinces her office nemesis to pose as Brad at her sister’s wedding, but lines get blurred when she starts to fall for him.

Technically Yours

Premieres Sunday, June 29, 2025

at 7pm/6c. on UPtv

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Have a wonderful weekend, everyone. If the Summer heat is intense where you are, I hope you're able to stay cool and enjoy some great Christmas movie classics!

Be sure to check the Christmas Movie Schedule, as I will be updating it with even more Christmas movies as they are released.

And please note: I haven't pre-screened the new movies, so if you'd like to share a review after they air, please do so in the comments below.

Have a Blessed, Merry Weekend!

Net🎄

SHINING HIS LIGHT:

“From the rising of the sun

to the place where it sets,

The Lord’s name is to be praised.”

~Psalm 113:3

This inspiring scripture reminds us to keep our hearts and minds focused on the Lord throughout the day. When we center our thoughts on Him, our perspective becomes clearer, and we begin to see our day and the people around us in a more positive light!

Home, Heart, and a Second Chance: Danica McKellar & Trevor Donovan Star in "Grounded in Love" on Pure Flix & Great American Family

Photo: Danica McKellar, Trevor Donovan, 2025 Great American Media

Yesterday, I shared the exciting news about the upcoming movie Grounded in Love and its streaming premiere on August 7th. Today, I’m thrilled to bring you the official update on when it will air on Great American Family!

Coming this Fall, Great American Family will present audiences with Grounded in Love! This all-new heartwarming romance stars Danica McKellar and Trevor Donovan, who are both well-known to rom-com movie watchers.

The film takes viewers on a soul-stirring journey, following Annie (portrayed by Danica McKellar), a globetrotting flight attendant whose life takes an unexpected turn when she loses her job and her relationship. Seeking solace, she returns to her grandmother's countryside haven only to rediscover faith, love, and a childhood friend, Jake (played by Trevor Donovan), who is also seeking more purpose in his own life.

Produced by Great American Media, the world premiere of Grounded in Love will stream on Pure Flix beginning August 7th, before airing on Great American Family on September 27th.

See even more details in Great American Media's press release below...


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Great American Media

Announces World Premiere

of Grounded in Love,

Starring Danica McKellar

and Trevor Donovan

Streaming on Pure Flix

August 7,

Premiering on

Great American Family

September 27

Adapted from Novel GROUNDED by Angela Correll, Teleplay by Andrea Canning and Cara J. Russell

NEW YORK, NY – June 19, 2025 – Great American Media announced the World Premiere of Original movie, Grounded in Love, starring Danica McKellar (A Cinderella Christmas Ball, Swing Into Romance) and Trevor Donovan (Jingle Bell Princess, Harvest Homecoming), streams exclusively on Great American Pure Flix, beginning Thursday, August 7. The film is adapted from the bestselling novel Grounded by Angela Correll will also premiere on Great American Family, Saturday, September 27 (8 p.m. ET). The teleplay is written by Andrea Canning (“Dateline,” Love On the Danube) and Cara Russell.

In Grounded in Love, Annie (McKellar), a spirited, Manhattan-based flight attendant, thrives on adventure and freedom, until an unexpected airline merger grounds her career and a breakup with a self-absorbed boyfriend leaves her questioning everything. Searching for clarity, Annie takes a road trip to her grandmother’s rural Kentucky farm – a place she hasn’t visited in years, though holds close to her heart. Nothing on the farm seems to have changed, except Jake (Donovan), Annie’s childhood friend who recently traded in fast-paced city life for something more intentional. As two old friends reconnect, Annie rediscovers what matters most – family, faith, community, and the kind of love that stays rooted when everything else seems uncertain.

Executive Producers of Grounded in Love are Angela Correll, Jess Correll, Danica McKellar, Trevor Donovan, Ernie Barbarash, Lorenzo Nardini, Cara J. Russell, Garrett VanDusen, and Jimmy Townsend. Producers are Brad Krevoy and Amy Krell for Motion Picture Corporation of America & Brad Krevoy Television. Associate Producers are Henry Peterson and Bennett Gropper. Based on the novel GROUNDED by Angela Correll. Screen Story by Andrea Canning. Ernie Barbarash directs from an original Teleplay by Andrea Canning and Cara J. Russell.

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.

MEDIA CONTACTS:

Pam Slay
Network Program Publicity & Talent Relations
818.415.3784 pamslay@gacmedia.com


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I hope you all enjoyed this movie news for Grounded in Love!

With its quaint rural setting and uplifting faith-centered storyline, I think this movie promises to be a soul-lifting addition to Great American Family’s growing lineup of inspirational and family-friendly content!

Please share your thoughts in comments below.

Blessings on your day,

Net

Exciting News! Danica McKellar and Trevor Donovan's New Movie "Grounded in Love" & More Heartwarming Films Coming to Pure Flix This Summer

I recently discovered that Pure Flix has updated its lineup with some upcoming movie premieres, and I wanted to share these exciting details with you all!

First up is The Wedding Arrangement, starring Kristina Cole Geddes and Cody Griffis. If the title sounds familiar, you may remember I first spotted this movie in a Great American Family promo earlier this year (see it here).

It’s very likely this film will also air on Great American Family in the future. However, if you don't want to wait, you can begin streaming The Wedding Arrangement tomorrow, June 19th, on Pure Flix!

Also coming soon to Pure Flix are three titles from Incendo Productions:

As Gouda as it Gets (starring Kim Shaw and Clayton James)

One of a Kind Love (starring "When Hope Calls" actress Jocelyn Hudon and her husband, Jake Manley)

Seasoned with Love (featuring real-life married couple Peter and Julia Benson)

These three films originally premiered on BYU-TV and various streaming sources, with Seasoned with Love also airing on Great American Family this May. I have personally watched all three and I must say they are all cheerful, lighthearted, and family-friendly.

The most exciting movie addition, in my opinion, to the upcoming Pure Flix lineup is the faith-based romantic comedy, Grounded in Love, starring Danica McKellar and Trevor Donovan. And, yes, the movie does have a new title! This is a brand-new Great American Media production that’s expected to premiere on Great American Family this Fall.

However, if you’re eager for an early look, it will be available to stream on Pure Flix starting August 7th!

UPDATE: Grounded in Love will air on Great American Family on September 27th - see press release here!

And lastly… as most of you know, Great American Media has announced their new television series, Crossroad Springs, will officially premiere on Great American Family beginning August 31st, but you can also stream episodes early on Pure Flix starting August 28th.

Stay tuned for more movie news and updates! If you'd like to check out what's currently streaming, visit Pure Flix - *click here for details*.

Blessings on your day,

Net

“When Hope Calls” Facebook Live Event with Cindy Busby, Bill Abbott, Christopher Russell, Nick Bateman, Trevor Donovan, and Sarah Fisher

Wow, everyone, this live Facebook event was absolutely amazing! It was incredible to see the new "When Hope Calls” leading cast: Cindy Busby, Christopher Russell, Nick Bateman, Trevor Donovan, and Sarah Fisher discuss this upcoming season! If you've seen it, you know what I mean, and if you haven't, you're in for a treat!

Great American Media CEO Bill Abbott referred to "When Hope Calls" as this era's "Little House on the Prairie," and just hearing those words gave me chills.

I am ecstatic for this cast and crew and for Great American Family and all the new viewers who will discover this incredible channel that offers faith-filled and family entertainment!

In addition to the wonderful interviews with each cast member conducted by Cindy Busby and Bill Abbott, there were also many fantastic sneak peek previews throughout!

If you haven't had the pleasure of watching, yet, or if you don't have Facebook, then check out the video below...



I hope many of you enjoyed this FB Live with the cast of "When Hope Calls"!

Are you planning to watch the new season? If so, share a YES in the comments below.

"When Hope Calls" premiere date:

Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 8pm/7c. on Great American Family

Stream on Great American Pure Flix - on Thursday, April 3, 2025, or Pure Flix Premium on Wednesday, April 2nd!

Blessings to you all!

Net

image: Great American Media

Cindy Busby or Christopher Russell? Which NEW "When Hope Calls" Cast Member Auditioned for Season 1?

We are less than a week away from "When Hope Calls" Season 2 premiering on Great American Family (and just days away from the show's streaming premiere on Great American Pure Flix)!

In the last few weeks, Cindy Busby and Christopher Russell have been interviewed by various sources, from the press to podcasts. Most of the interviews have been with just the two of them; however, tonight, Cindy Busby will be hosting, along with Great American Media CEO Bill Abbott, a special Facebook Live Event on the Great American Family Facebook Page that will include several special guests: Christopher Russell, Nick Bateman, Sarah Fisher, and Trevor Donovan.



If you have Facebook, you'll want to log in to watch the "When Hope Calls" Facebook Live interview tonight, Monday, March 31st, at 8 p.m. ET.

Which NEW "When Hope Calls" season 2 cast member auditioned for season 1?

The answer to that question is... Cindy Busby! In a podcast interview with Hearts of Stars, which can be seen below, Cindy revealed that she had initially auditioned for one of the roles in the first season of "When Hope Calls." She mentioned that she was very close to landing the part, but ultimately, it didn't work out at that time.

Now, of course, Cindy Busby is set to take on one of the leading roles in the second season of "When Hope Calls," and she and Christopher Russell have been actively promoting the show to their fans and beyond. They are also warmly inviting the Hearties (devoted viewers of "When Calls the Heart") to tune in and visit their period series, which takes place in the fictional town of Brookfield but has a similar community feel reminiscent of Hope Valley.

I've embedded below several of Cindy Busby and Christopher Russell's latest interviews. I hope you will enjoy them all...


Movieguide

Instagram Live - Cindy & Friends

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Cindy Busby (@cindy_busby)

Great American Chat

Suspenders Unbuttoned Media

Hearts of Stars

Crown the Halls (Part 1 and 2)





I hope many of you will be able to watch the "When Hope Calls" Facebook Live interview tonight, Monday, March 31st, at 8 p.m. ET. If so, I'll see you there!

"When Hope Calls" premiere date is Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 8pm/7c. and begins streaming on Great American Pure Flix - on April 3, 2025.

Blessings on your day!

Net

When Hope Calls
Season 1 DVD


When Hope Calls
Season One
Streaming Options


When Hope Calls
Season 2
Christmas Episodes
Streaming




When Hope Calls season one image: Hallmark Media
When Hope Calls season two images: Great American Media

Great American Family Announces 'When Hope Calls' Facebook Live Event Hosted by Bill Abbott and Cindy Busby

Great American Family wrapped up their last Facebook Live Event with an exciting promise that the stars of "When Hope Calls" would be back for another live session!

And now, today, we have a special announcement directly from Great American Family about this event...


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Great American Family statement:


Join us for a special 'When Hope Calls' Facebook Live Event on Monday, March 31 at 8/7c!

Want a chance to win an exclusive shoutout video from your favorite When Hope Calls cast member? Here’s how to enter:

1. RSVP to our Facebook Live event at https://bit.ly/4bAOBAc
2. Tag two friends in the comments
3. Tell us which cast member you’d love to hear from!

The lucky winner will be announced live during the event! Don’t miss out—tune in to find out if you’re the winner!

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open to legal residents of the 50 U.S./D.C., age 18+. Void outside 50 U.S./D.C. and where prohibited. Ends 3/31/2025. For full Official Rules, visit https://bit.ly/3EwhUr7


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I hope many of you can join in on this special Facebook Live Chat hosted by Great American Media CEO, Bill Abbott, and "When Hope Calls" actress, Cindy Busby.

It appears, based on the graphic Great American Family posted, that their guests will include Trevor Donovan, Sarah Fisher, Christopher Russell, and Nick Bateman.

This promises to be an enjoyable event, featuring behind the scenes stories and maybe even some sneak peeks and highlights from the series!

Hope to see you there!

Blessings,

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Details and image courtesy: Great American Media

When Hope Calls Season 2 - Great American Family - Poster - Press Images - Trailer - Episode Details - Starring Cindy Busby, Christopher Russell, Nick Bateman, Sarah Fisher, Jon McLaren, Hanneke Talbot, Trevor Donovan, Neil Crone, Wendy Crewson, RJ Hatanaka, and Morgan Kohan

TV Drama: When Hope Calls - Season 2

Network: Great American Family

Original Air Date: April 6, 2025

Details via Great American Family:

“When Hope Calls” is a spinoff of Author Janette Oke’s legendary book series, When Calls the Heart. Initially, the series followed a pair of sisters, Lillian Walsh (Kohan) and Grace Bennett (Jocelyn Hudon) to the town of Brookfield, circa 1916. “When Hope Calls” is a family drama centered on the town’s orphanage and its residents who meet tremendous challenges while creating a hopeful, faith-filled community on the cusp of change in the frontier town while nurturing the children in their care.

There are eight episodes in season two, and while the opening episodes pay homage to the romance of “Lillian” and “Mountie Gabriel,” new characters are introduced that are seminal to the orphanage and children, the sprawling farms and ranchlands, and to the town of Brookfield who welcome a new Constable from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, “Mountie Michael” (Christopher Russell).

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When Hope Calls Season 2 - Cast:

Cindy Busby ... Nora Anderson
Christopher Russell ... Mountie Michael Fletcher
Nick Bateman ... Wyatt
Sarah Fisher ... Hannah Lawrence
Jon McLaren ... Sam Tremblay
Wendy Crewson ... Tess Stewart
Hanneke Talbot ... Maggie Parsons
Neil Crone ... Ronnie Stewart
Morgan Kohan ... Lillian Walsh
Ryan-James (RJ) Hatanaka ... Mountie Gabriel
Trevor Donovan ... Constable Jim Reynolds
Kyana Teresa ... Debbie Mayfair
Kalinka Petrie ... Lucie Clay
Austin Kurtis ... Steve
Jesse Hutch ...



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"When Hope Calls " Season 2 - Episode Details:

(Please note: The first two episodes of Season 2 are the Christmas episodes from 2021. See details on those episodes here.)


Episode 3 - A New Beginning:

Air Date: Sunday, April 6, 2025 (8pm/7c.)

Storyline: When Nora, an out-of-town lawyer, arrives in Brookfield led by an unexpected family connection, the town welcomes her along with the new Mountie, Fearless Fletcher, who is filling in for Mountie Gabriel. Sam returns from prospecting for gold and meets Maggie’s (Hanneke Talbot) parents who have come to visit. Lillian has been looking after the orphanage since her sister, Grace, married and moved to London. When Lillian receives a letter from Mountie Gabriel who tells her how much he loves her, she is torn between her long-distance love and ongoing duty to the orphans in Brookfield. Tess (Wendy Crewson) has a new foal on her land that goes missing. Tess searches with the help of brother-in-law Ronnie (Neil Crone) who runs Brookfield’s hotel. Hannah Lawrence tries to maintain the sprawling ranch of her late uncle, Ray, with the help of Wyatt (Nick Bateman) who oversees the day-to-day.


Episode 4 - So Long, Not Goodbye:

Air Date: Sunday, April 13, 2025 (8pm/7c.)
Palm Sunday

Storyline: The town says a farewell; Nora and Charlotte look for Tess' lost foal; Ronnie conspires to honor Mountie Fletcher for his bravery; Sam reveals a secret to Maggie.


Episode 5 - Finding Our Way:

Air Date: Sunday, April 20, 2025 (8pm/7c.)
Happy Easter / Resurrection Sunday

Storyline: Nora and Mountie Fletcher set out together and run into trouble; Hannah Lawrence returns to town and clashes with Wyatt, the foreman of her uncle's ranch; Tess eyes a new opportunity; Sam tries his hand at ranching.


Episode 6 - The Truth Shall Set You Free:

Air Date: Sunday, April 27, 2025 (8pm/7c.)


Storyline: Nora helps a new orphan acclimate; Maggie's baking causes a dilemma for Sam; Hannah holds an auction; someone from Tess' past arrives.


Episode 7 - Bringing to Light:

Air Date: Sunday, May 4, 2025 (8pm/7c.)


Storyline: Nora and Mountie Fletcher track down a dubious claim; Hannah and Wyatt have a tough decision to make; Maggie tends to the orphans; trouble brews for the ranchers.


Episode 8 - Season of Change:

Air Date: Sunday, May 11, 2025 (8pm/7c.)

Happy Mother's Day

Storyline: The town celebrates; love blooms; the Mounties and ranchers team up to protect the ranchers' livelihood.



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I hope many of you will enjoy the 2nd season of When Hope Calls on Great American Family!

Blessings to you all,

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