🎇 Happy 4th of July Weekend 🎇 Celebrate This Weekend with a New Christmas Premiere, Patriotic TV Movies, and More

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Happy 4th of July Weekend, Friends!

Happy Birthday, America!

Wishing you all a joyful and meaningful holiday weekend! Whether you're gathering with loved ones, enjoying a cookout or fireworks, or simply taking a quiet moment to relax, I hope this Independence Day brings a sense of honor and gratitude.

We owe immense thanks to our Founding Fathers and to our military, who have continued to defend those ideals throughout history.

Every time I hear our National Anthem, I’m reminded of their bravery and sacrifice. It fills me with deep appreciation for the freedom and security we have in our country.

Speaking of our anthem, this week, on July 1st, several Hallmark stars gathered at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts, for a special fan event, including Ginna Claire Mason, Nikki DeLoach, Taylor Cole, Wes Brown, Andrew Walker, and Benjamin Ayres. Wes and Ginna Claire announced their upcoming Christmas movie, A Newport Christmas, Wes threw out the first pitch, and Ginna Claire beautifully sang our cherished National Anthem. See highlights of this below!

Also, to celebrate and honor America, I’ve gathered some of the special TV events, festivities, movies, and more that will be airing this 4th of July weekend. See them all below...


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Friday, July 4, 2025 - Sunday, July 6, 2025:

Happy Christmas in July!

Friday, July 4, 2025:

A Cinderella Christmas Ball ... Great American Family ... 12am
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation ... AMC ... 1am
A Christmas... Present ... Great American Family ... 2am
A Christmas Wish in Hudson ... Great American Family ... 4am
Christmas Sweethearts ... Great American Family ... 6am
A Royal Date for Christmas ... Great American Family ... 8am
Christmas Under Wraps ... Hallmark Channel ... 8am
Designing Christmas With You ... Great American Family ... 10am
Write Before Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 10am
A Kindhearted Christmas ... Great American Family ... 12pm
Christmas by Design ... Hallmark Channel ... 12pm
Journey to Christmas ... Great American Family ... 2pm
Picture a Perfect Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 2pm
Twas the Text Before Christmas ... Great American Family ... 4pm
The Nine Lives of Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 4pm
Christmas in Maple Hills ... Great American Family ... 6pm
My Christmas Hero ... Great American Family ... 8pm
Holiday Touchdown: A Chief's Love Story ... Hallmark Channel ... 8pm
Bringing Christmas Home ... Great American Family ... 10pm
Christmas on Call ... Hallmark Channel ... 10pm


Saturday, July 5, 2025:

Destined at Christmas ... Great American Family ... 12am
A Cozy Christmas Quilt ... Great American Family ... 2am
Our Christmas Wedding ... Great American Family ... 4am
A Christmas for the Ages ... Great American Family ... 6am
The Town Christmas Forgot ... Hallmark Channel ... 6am
Destined 2: Christmas Once More ... Great American Family ... 8am
Once Upon a Holiday ... Hallmark Channel ... 8am
A Brush with Christmas ... Great American Family ... 10am
Holiday Hotline ... Hallmark Channel ... 10am
Catering Christmas ... Great American Family ... 12pm
Christmas at the Plaza ... Hallmark Channel ... 12pm
A Dash for Christmas ... Great American Family ... 2pm
Never Kiss a Man in a Christmas Sweater ... Hallmark Channel ... 2pm
Joy For Christmas ... Great American Family ... 4pm
It's Christmas, Eve ... Hallmark Channel ... 4pm
Christmas at the Drive-In ... Great American Family ... 6pm
A Merry Christmas Wish ... Great American Family ... 8pm
Unwrapping Christmas: Tina's Miracle ... Hallmark Channel ... 8pm *NEW
Home Sweet Christmas ... Great American Family ... 10pm
The Santa Summit ... Hallmark Channel ... 10pm


Sunday, July 6, 2025:

A Little Women's Christmas ... Great American Family ... 12am
Trivia at St. Nick's ... Hallmark Channel ... 12am
Christmas Wreaths and Ribbons ... Great American Family ... 2am
Happy Howlidays ... Hallmark Channel ... 2am
A Christmas Castle Proposal ... Great American Family ... 4am
Bringing Christmas Home ... Great American Family ... 6am
Silver Bells ... Hallmark Channel ... 6am
Call Me Mrs. Miracle ... Great American Family ... 8am
November Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 8am
A Christmas Less Traveled ... Great American Family ... 10am
Flipping for Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 10am
Christmas by Candlelight ... Great American Family ... 12pm
A Royal Queen's Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 12pm
Joy for Christmas ... Great American Family ... 2pm
Our Holiday Story ... Hallmark Channel ... 2pm
A Paris Christmas Waltz ... Great American Family ... 4pm
’Twas the Date Before Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 4pm
A Lot Like Christmas ... Great American Family ... 6pm
The Santa Stakeout ... Hallmark Mystery ... 6pm
Unwrapping Christmas: Tina's Miracle ... Hallmark Channel ... 6pm
Once Upon a Christmas Wish ... Great American Family ... 8pm
A Royal Christmas Holiday ... Great American Family ... 10pm
The Sweetest Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 10pm


See more of the Christmas Schedule - *HERE*!!!


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Saturday, July 5, 2025:

Unwrapping Christmas: Tina’s Miracle

Storyline: Tina, a talented gift-wrapper, takes on the challenge of organizing the annual Christmas gala. However, a grumpy estate owner threatens to derail the festive event.

Unwrapping Christmas: Tina’s Miracle

Cable Premiere: Saturday, July 5, 2025

at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel

Movie Reviews:

🎄 Unwrapping Christmas Tina’s Miracle is family friendly. I did like this movie. I felt it was a little slow at first but glad I finished it. It Inspires you to self reflect and to not let the past dictate your future. -Elizbeth

🎄 Unwrapping Christmas: Tina's Miracle is a sweet movie, highly recommend. Hopefully the next 3 movies are also good. –Maria

🎄 Unwrapping Christmas: Tina’s Miracle is a sweet and lighthearted film centered around four close friends, Tina, Lily, Mia, and Olivia, who own and run their own charming gift-wrap shop, All Wrapped Up. Tina (Natalie Hall) finds herself drawn to a kind single father whose daughter has special educational needs. All of the friends become deeply involved in organizing the Christmas gala. A small note of caution: there is a mention of horoscopes by one character, Lily, but it's brief. Overall, it’s a heartwarming and cheerful Christmas movie. ~Net


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Sunday, July 6, 2025:

Christmas in July on Western Bound
Every Sunday!

Western Bound is a free streaming channel. Click here for viewing options.


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Streaming Christmas Movie Options:
(Some streamers are free, and some require a paid subscription.)

* The Dove Channel - Streaming Christmas movies throughout the month of July.
(Search on your Roku or click here to download a free app to Amazon's Fire TVs or Fire Tablets.)

* Great American Pure Flix - Stream a special selection of GAF movies for Christmas in July.
(Click here for details!)

* Great American Family on YouTube - stream many GAF holiday movies in full for free.
(Click here to watch one of your favorites via YouTube!)

* Hallmark+ Livestream - Christmas in July FREE Full Movies.
(Click here to watch via YouTube.) Note: the programming on the Livestream is random - may include some non-holiday content.)

* Hallmark+ - Stream Christmas movies and series.
(Click here for details.)

* UP Faith & Family - The streamer celebrates Christmas in July with a variety of holiday movies.
(See what's currently available - click here.)

* Western Bound - Stream Christmas movies Sundays in July!
(Click here for details!)

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Fireworks / Patriotic Celebrations:


Friday, July 4, 2025:

A Capitol Fourth - PBS

Boston Pops - The CW Network

Macy's 4th Of July Fireworks Spectacular - NBC and Peacock

The Big Independence Day Special - Fox News

*These all sound great! I'm planning to record A Capitol Fourth to see christian singer, Lauren Daigle, country singer, Josh Turner, and a band that is always incredible... The Beach Boys, and more! If you can't see fireworks in person, these wonderful shows will surely get you into that patriotic spirit!

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Hallmark Stars at Fenway Park 

in Boston, Massachusetts on July 1, 2025:

image: Hallmark Media

A special video recap via Benjamin Ayres:

Ginna Claire Mason sings our National Anthem...
(click on image below to watch and be sure to turn up your volume!)

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Happy Independence Day, Everyone!

I pray you all have a safe and

🎇Happy Fourth of July!!!🎇

God Bless America!!!

Blessings to you all, 

Net

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SHINING HIS LIGHT: 

“If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.” 

~2 Chronicles 7:14

FOUR Well-Known Hallmark & Great American Family Actors Join "Blue Ridge: The Series"

The cast of Blue Ridge: The Series is currently filming season 2, which will include the return of regular cast members: Johnathon Schaech, Sarah Lancaster, Taegen Burns, Tom Proctor, Avianna Mynhier, Greg Perrow, A Martinez, and more.

Plus, this upcoming season of Blue Ridge: The Series will have some special guest stars you are sure to recognize from various TV movies...

Producer, Director, and Writer Gary Wheeler with Sarah Drew and Johnathon Schaech
image via: Gary Wheeler

Sarah Drew

Actress Sarah Drew has starred in the Hallmark movies, Christmas in Vienna, One Summer, Guiding Emily, and Branching Out.

She also starred in the faith-based comedy film, Mom's Night Out, the Lifetime movie, Christmas Pen Pals, the Great American Pure Flix streaming movie, Birthright Outlaw, the Hallmark+ streaming series, Mistetoe Murders, and many more!

Producer, Director, and Writer Gary Wheeler with Eric Close and Johnathon Schaech
image via: Gary Wheeler

Eric Close

Actor Eric Close is well-known for a number of faith-based and TV movies, including INSP's Legal Action, Hallmark's Follow the Stars Home, Christmas in the Air, A Christmas Love Story, Angel Falls: A Novel Holiday, and To Have and To Holiday.

Eric has also starred in the Great American Pure Flix films The Mulligan and Average Joe.

Jesse Hutch with Producer, Director, and Writer Gary Wheeler
image via: Gary Wheeler

Jesse Hutch

Actor Jesse Hutch has starred in many TV rom-coms and Christmas movies for Hallmark, UPtv, Lifetime, and Great American Family.

His acting credits include Let it Snow, Harvest Moon, How to Fall in Love, My Boyfriends' Dogs, and Christmas in Toyland for Hallmark, My Birthday Romance and Love on the Road for UPtv, Becoming Santa and A Very Vintage Christmas for Lifetime, B&B Merry, A Christmas Blessing, Christmas Under the Northern Lights, A Little Women's Christmas, and For the Love of Chocolate for Great American Family and many more.

Jesse is also currently starring in Homestead: The Series.

Kristoffer Polaha with Producer, Director, and Writer Gary Wheeler
image via: Gary Wheeler

Kristoffer Polaha

Kristoffer Polaha is well known for a number of Hallmark movies, most notably are A Biltmore Christmas, Mystery 101, A Dickens of a Holiday, Double Holiday, Small Town Christmas, Pearl in Paradise, Rocky Mountain Christmas, Hearts of Christmas, The Christmas Quest, and more.

He also starred in the faith-based, inspirational films Run the Race and Where Hope Grows.

Kristoffer is currently wearing multiple hats as an actor, producer, and director for the 2025 film Mimics, where he not only stars but also takes the helm behind the camera.



Cast pictures on & off the set of Blue Ridge: The Series...

"Blue Ridge: The Series" cast
image via: Kevin Lawson

"Blue Ridge: The Series" cast & crew
image via: Kristoffer Polaha

A Martinez, Johnathon Schaech, Melissa Ordway Gaston, Kristoffer Polaha, and Jesse Hutch
image via: Melissa Ordway Gaston

Actress Sarah Lancaster, who is an original cast member of Blue Ridge: The Series, is also widely known from her TV movies, Christmas in the Smokies (INSP), Love Finds You in Sugarcreek and Christmas on Holly Lane (UPtv), 'Tis the Season for Love, Along Came a Nanny, and Looking for Mr. Right (Hallmark).

Johnathon Schaech, Sarah Lancaster, and Bruce Boxleitner
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Actor Bruce Boxleitner (Christmas Under the Northern Lights, Matchmaker Mysteries, Holiday Date, Wedding Bells, Cedar Cove) was one of the guest stars in the first season; he will also be returning for season 2.

The premiere date for season 2 of Blue Ridge: The Series hasn't been revealed yet.

Last year, season 1 began on the streaming service Western Bound, and a few months later, Blue Ridge: The Series made its way to INSP.

As mentioned in an earlier press release, Blue Ridge: The Series season 2 is set to debut on Western Bound, as well.

Stay tuned for further details on "Blue Ridge: The Series."

Blessings on your day!

Net

🚜❤️ Countdown to Christmas with Western Bound

Western Bound (previously known as the Cowboy Way Channel) will air Christmas movies from Imagicomm Entertainment’s library of holiday films throughout the Christmas season!

I have a feeling many viewers will be roped in!

Get the full scoop on their Christmas programming and where you can find the Western Bound channel below...


Details via Imagicom Entertainment:

Countdown to Christmas 

Begins Monday, December 2, 2024 

on WESTERN BOUND

7 original Christmas movies will be featured on the FAST channel throughout December, including the Western Bound premiere of “Christmas in Maple Hills”

*All Times in Eastern

• Monday, 12/2 at 6PM: Christmas in the Wilds
• Tuesday, 12/3 at 6AM: Christmas in the Wilds
• WESTERN BOUND PREMIERE: Saturday, 12/7 at 8PM: Christmas in Maple Hills
• Sunday, 12/8 at 8AM: Christmas in Maple Hills
• Monday, 12/9 at 6PM: Christmas in the Rockies
• Tuesday, 12/10 at 6AM: Christmas in the Rockies
• Tuesday, 12/10 at 10PM: Christmas in the Pines
• Wednesday, 12/11 at 10AM: Christmas in the Pines
• Saturday, 12/14 at Noon: Christmas in Maple Hills
• Saturday, 12/14 at 8PM: Christmas in the Smokies
• Sunday, 12/15 at 8AM: Christmas in the Smokies
• Monday, 12/16 at 6PM: Christmas in Maple Hills
• Tuesday, 12/17 at 6AM: Christmas in Maple Hills
• Tuesday, 12/17 at 10PM: Christmas in the Wilds
• Wednesday, 12/18 at 10AM: Christmas in the Wilds
• Saturday, 12/21: Christmas in Wolf Creek at Noon; Christmas in the Pines at 8PM
• Sunday, 12/22: Christmas in the Pines at 8AM; Christmas on the Range at 6PM; Christmas in Wolf Creek at 10PM
• Monday, 12/23: Christmas on the Range at 6AM; Christmas in Wolf Creek at 10AM; Christmas in the Rockies at 3PM; Christmas in the Pines at 6PM
• Tuesday, 12/24: Christmas in the Rockies at 3AM; Christmas in the Pines at 6AM; Christmas in the Smokies at 8PM; Christmas on the Range at 10PM
• Wednesday, 12/25: Christmas in the Smokies at 8AM; Christmas on the Range at 10AM; Christmas in the Pines at Noon; Christmas in the Rockies at 10PM
• Thursday, 12/26 at 10AM: Christmas in the Rockies


WESTERN BOUND features original programming from Western-themed top-10 cable network INSP, including popular original reality series The Cowboy Way, Turquoise Fever, and Ultimate Cowboy Showdown, as well as scripted dramas like Wild West Chronicles, Into the Wild Frontier, The Tall Tales of Jim Bridger, and ELKHORN. The channel offers movies from Imagicomm Entertainment’s library of original content, including films not currently available on any other FAST channel, such as County Line, Blue Ridge, The Warrant, and more. WESTERN BOUND is distributed on numerous platforms and available to more than 200M users in North America.


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I hope you can tune in to watch some or all of these movies on Western Bound.

If you need help locating the channel, click here.

I've embedded Western Bound's promo for this event below... (Click on the image below to watch the video.)

May your day be Merry & Bright!

Net

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"Blue Ridge: The Series" Renewed For Season 2 - See Cast Members Returning Here:

Exciting news for all of you Blue Ridge: The Series fans!

Season 2 of Blue Ridge: The Series will be on its way in 2026!

UPDATE: 

SEE THE UPDATED NEWS

FOR BLUE RIDGE SEASON 2

** CLICK HERE **

The press release below provides details on the new season, plus below the statement, see a new special promo tease from the Blue Ridge cast and an interview with Blue Ridge's star, Johnathon Schaech, who portrays Sheriff Justin Wise.

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Press Release via Imagicomm Entertainment:

"Blue Ridge: The Series"

Renewed

for Highly Anticipated

Second Season

(August 29, 2024 – Indian Land, SC) – Following the extremely successful debut of Blue Ridge: The Series, a second season has been ordered. The announcement comes from Jonathan Collins, General Manager of Imagicomm Entertainment.

“Blue Ridge quickly became a fan favorite during the first few episodes,” said Collins. “The response from viewers has been very encouraging and audiences have embraced the stories, the cast, and the lineup of popular guest stars. We are thrilled to announce the renewal.”

About Blue Ridge: The Series

Sheriff Justin Wise and his two deputies fight to protect the small Appalachian town of Blue Ridge from the forces trying to rip it apart. Longstanding feuds, disgruntled criminals, unruly travelers, and cold-blooded murderers wreak havoc - threatening the safety of the citizens Justin has promised to protect. Based on the 2020 film of the same name, Blue Ridge breaks the mold of traditional procedural dramas, bringing action, heroism, and heart to every investigation.

Season 2 of Blue Ridge: The Series will premiere in 2025 on Western Bound, formerly Cowboy Way channel. The rebranded FAST channel officially launches September 3rd at www.WesternBound.com.

About Western Bound

With a blend of contemporary and classic storytelling and lifestyles, Western Bound is the only free streaming network that captures the essence and textures of both the modern and classic Western genre. Brave and heroic characters depict the drama, action, adventure, law and order, justice, and resilience of the Western frontier. Viewers enjoy original Western and Americana content from Top Ten Cable Network INSP including series like: Into the Wild Frontier, Wild West Chronicles, Elkhorn, and Ultimate Cowboy Showdown; timeless classic Western series and movie favorites such as: The Rifleman, Cheyenne, and McLintock!; plus exclusive Western movie premieres including, The Warrant: Breaker’s Law, Far Haven and action packed modern crime dramas like, Blue Ridge.

Casting information and premiere date will soon be announced.

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About Imagicomm Entertainment

Imagicomm Entertainment is a distribution company focusing on films and television series with content ranging from action and adventure to drama and family holiday celebration. Each project embodies an unparalleled commitment to strong storytelling, memorable characters, and high production values. Imagicomm Entertainment distributes content globally through popular streaming services such as Prime Video, Netflix and Vudu, as well as through DVDs from major retailers, and on traditional television outlets.

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This is a Special Video Announcement from the "Blue Ridge: The Series" cast: Johnathon Schaech, Sarah Lancaster, Taegen Burns, Tom Proctor, Avianna Mynhier, and Greg Perrow.

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In this video clip below, Johnathon Schaech talks with Good Morning America about the Season 1 finale this weekend on INSP and Season 2 of "Blue Ridge: The Series" coming next year...
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I hope you all enjoyed this news! I'll have more details later for season 2 episodes and when the new season will premiere, so stay tuned.

Life is an adventure... make it a great day, everyone!

Blessings,

Net

UPDATE: 

SEE THE UPDATED NEWS

FOR BLUE RIDGE SEASON 2

** CLICK HERE **