An All New *Mystery Movie* Premieres this Weekend on Hallmark...

Is it Love or Mystery Blooming?

Flower Shop Mystery: Snipped in the Bud

Starring Brooke Shields and Brennan Elliott

via Hallmark: Former attorney-turned-small-town-florist, Abby Knight, who has a nose for sleuthing, quickly becomes embroiled in a ... click here to read more!!!

Flower Shop Mystery: Snipped in the Bud
Premieres on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
Sunday, April 24, 2016 at 9pm/8c.

Hope you all have a Wonderful Weekend!

Hallmark *Christmas Movie* Casting News!

Actress Lacey Chabert (Party of Five, All of My Heart) recently did an interview with People Magazine in their "People Babies" article which enthusiastically shares one of the most joyous times in her life, as she and her husband Dave Nehdar reveal they are expecting... a little girl! If you read the full article, here, you will instantly know that they are absolutely overjoyed with the excitement of welcoming a little one into their lives!

image credit: People Magazine, courtesy Lacey Chabert

Also, within the article, there was a bit of Hallmark *Christmas Movie* news! Lacey Chabert will be starring in Hallmark's "A Wish for Christmas", which according to other sources is in production now and filming soon... April 25, 2016 to May 13, 2016!

It will be interesting to see how they will deal with Lacey's pregnancy, with the storyline.

Lacey Chabert has previously starred in four Hallmark Channel Christmas Movies... "Matchmaker Santa", "A Royal Christmas", "Family for Christmas", and "A Christmas Melody"!

image credit: Hallmark Crown Media

It will be so much fun to see Lacey Chabert in an all new Hallmark Christmas Movie again this year! And, the title "A Wish for Christmas" is so appropriate - since all her dreams and wishes, in reality, are all coming true!


*Thank You to our movie friend here at It's a Wonderful Movie:
Sherry in California for discovering and sharing this casting news above... and for helping me confirm the Christmas casting news below, too!


More Christmas Movie News...

Recently I shared casting news on another upcoming Hallmark Movie, "The Last Christmas". Starring in this film, are Jill Wagner, Chelsea Reist, Marci T House and P. Lynn Johnson.

And, we have also learned of another cast member, actor Wes Brown (June in January, Love Under the Stars)!

Wes recently shared this Christmassy pic on-the-set of "The Last Christmas" on Instagram with all of his followers:

image via: Instagram


Wes Brown typically stars in dramas or period movies, so it will be nice to see him in a lighthearted film. I believe this is his and Jill Wagner's first Hallmark Christmas movie!


So, that's the *Scoop* for now!
Be sure to visit-
my *Christmas Movies New for 2016 and Beyond* page
for upcoming Christmas Movie details!

UP Announces New Original Movie starring Catherine Bell

Production Starts on the UP Premiere Movie
RESCUE ON THE 55TH FLOOR
A Gripping and Suspenseful Drama Starring
Catherine Bell (“The Good Witch,” “JAG”)

UPDATE: THIS MOVIE HAS BEEN RE-TITLED: HIGH RISE RESCUE

See Details - HERE!

Also Starring Adrian Holmes (“Arrow,” “Continuum”), Greg Bryk (The Incredible Hulk, “The Book of Negroes”) and Sam Arnold (“Mommy’s Little Girl”)

Adrian Holmes (image credit: imdb), Catherine Bell (image credit: Hallmark Crown Media), Greg Byrk (image credit: zimbio.com), and Sam Arnold (image credit: Twitter)

PRESS RELEASE VIA UP:

ATLANTA – April 14, 2016 – Production is currently underway in Hamilton and Brantford, Ontario, Canada, on the original UP Premiere Movie Rescue on the 55th Floor, an emotionally gripping family action drama about a mother who will do whatever it takes to save her family. Starring Catherine Bell (“The Good Witch,” “JAG”), Adrian Holmes (“Arrow,” “Continuum”), Greg Bryk (The Incredible Hulk, “The Book of Negroes”) and introducing Sam Ashe Arnold (“Mommy’s Little Girl”). Written by Robert Vaughn, Rescue on the 55th Floor will air exclusively on UP in first quarter 2017.

In this captivating and intense drama, Beth Davis (Catherine Bell), the successful architect of the state-of-the art high-rise Princeton Towers in Chicago’s west loop, is off for a four-week business trip to Miami for another big project much to the chagrin of her husband Jack (Greg Bryk) and her 11-year-old son Charlie (Sam Arnold). Beth and Jack’s marriage has been tense lately as the both seem to be searching for something different; she is focused on excelling in her career, and he’s eager to expand their family. While at the airport waiting to board her flight, Beth is in shock when she sees that there has been a huge explosion and fire at Princeton Towers, the building she designed and her own family is living in. Fearing for her family, she rushes to the scene to learn that her husband and son are trapped inside their home on the 55th floor. Determined to do everything she can to free her family from the growing inferno, Beth sneaks into the building, and with the help of a seasoned firefighter Ray (Adrian Holmes), embarks upon a dangerous mission to try to save her family.

on set image via: Twitter

“Rescue on the 55th Floor has all the excitement, emotion and action of a gripping suspense drama,” said Barbara Fisher, SVP, original programming, UP. “This talented cast led by Catherine Bell, along with an experienced production team, are producing a captivating film that will keep you on the edge of your seat, remind you of the strong bond between family and reinforce the hero factor in each of us.”

UP presents Rescue on the 55th Floor, a Chesler/Perlmuttter production. Starring Catherine Bell, Adrian Holmes, Greg Bryk, and Sam Arnold. Executive produced by Lewis Chesler, David Perlmutter, Robert Vaughn and Catherine Bell. Co-Executive produced by Dominique Telson. Written and directed by Robert Vaughn. Casting by Ron Leach. Director of Photography is Russ Goozee. Editor is Mark Arcieri.

UPDATE: THIS MOVIE HAS BEEN RE-TITLED: HIGH RISE RESCUE

See Details - HERE!

About UP TV

UP is television's trusted entertainment brand dedicated to providing viewers with "feel good TV for you and your family." UP uplifts viewers every day with premiere movies, original reality, dramatic and comedy series filled with compelling stories and characters with character. In keeping with its brand promise, UP’s pro-social initiative, “Uplift Someone,” inspires people to do simple, everyday acts of kindness. UP is widely available on cable systems and satellite providers across the United States. Based in Atlanta, UP is a division of UP Entertainment, LLC and partners with the ASPiRE network on sales, marketing and other operational services. Follow UP on the Web at www.UPtv.com on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/UPtv, Twitter on @UPtv and Instagram at UP_TV.

About Chesler/Perlmutter Productions
Chesler/Perlmutter Productions was established in 1989 by Lewis Chesler and David Perlmutter. They have had a successful 25+ year record of development and production of numerous television series, movies and feature films. With significant experience in developing, financing and producing for the major U.S., Canadian, and foreign broadcasters and distributors, Chesler/Perlmutter Productions continues to be an active player in the Canadian production industry today.

For more Details on HIGH RISE RESCUE - CLICK HERE!

"Everybody Loves Doris!" Remembering our "Mrs. Miracle" Doris Roberts!

A Cherished, Beloved Actress Doris Roberts has sadly passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2016, at the age of 90. She leaves behind her son Michael Cannata, Jr. and three grandchildren.

image: "Everybody Loves Raymond" star Doris Roberts
Doris Roberts had a long acting career on Broadway, Film, and TV, and while her memorable roles are numerous, the most well known, of course, was her role as Marie Barone, the intrusive busy-body, meddlesome Mother - albeit respected homemaker and matriarch of the Barone family in "Everybody Loves Raymond" which ran on CBS from 1996 to 2005 and continues to live on and make us laugh in re-runs today!

image: "Everybody Loves Raymond" cast
Ray Romano, who played her son Raymond on "Everybody Loves Raymond" said in a statement to ET, "Doris Roberts had an energy and a spirit that amazed me. She never stopped. Whether working professionally or with her many charities, or just nurturing and mentoring a green young comic trying to make it as an actor, she did everything with such a grand love for life and people and I will miss her dearly."

Actress Patricia Heaton, who portrayed Doris Roberts Daughter-n-law Debra on "Everybody Loves Raymond" shared this message via twitter... "Truly the end of an era. My wonderful TV mother-in-law and ELR nemesis Doris Roberts was a consummate professional from whom I learned so much. She was funny and tough and loved life, living it to the fullest."

Brad Garrett, who played her son Robert shared this message via twitter, "Thank you everyone for your wishes regarding Doris. She was one-of-a-kind on and off stage. Love you mama."

image credit: sitcoms online
In the beginning of her acting career, Doris worked on New York-based soaps and live television dramas, (via TCM biography) as well as in films including "The Out-of-Towners", "Barefoot in the Park", and "Hester Street", in which she became noticed and moved to Hollywood, where she played character roles, here and there... in shows, such as: "The Mary Tyler Moore Show", "All in the Family", "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman", "Barney Miller", "Alice", and "The Love Boat", to name a few.

image credit: Doris Roberts in Remington Steele
Doris Roberts became a integral member of the "Remington Steele" show and detective team as the no nonsense Mildred Krebs in it's second season and beyond, solving crimes and starring opposite of Stephanie Zimbalist and Pierce Brosnan, on NBC from 1983 to 1987.

image credit: movieandtvcorner.com
Christmas movie fans will remember Doris Roberts best from her comedic role as Clark Griswold's relative, Francis Smith in "National Lampoons Christmas Vacation".

She co-starred in two made-for-TV Christmas movies, "A Mom for Christmas" and "The Sons of Mistletoe".

And, Christmas movie fans will also recall her two most recent Hallmark Channel Christmas movies, portraying the clever and enchanting "Mrs. Miracle"!

image credit: Doris Roberts in Mrs. Miracle, Hallmark Crown Media
There was certainly something very special about Doris Roberts. As a motherly figure, she made you feel loved and protected, and with her charming ways, she always brought a smile to your face and warmth to your heart! We remember her now with bittersweet sadness and joy, in remembering all the happiness and laughter she has brought into all of our homes!

Our prayers reach out now to her dear family and friends...

"Everybody Loves Doris"!

image credit: Doris Roberts in Call Me Mrs. Miracle, Hallmark Crown Media

"On the Set" of a Hallmark Movie...

Every once in a while we can get a glimpse of what's to come on the Hallmark Channel or Hallmark Movies & Mysteries from on-the-set pics shared via Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc... This, of course, generates interest in the upcoming movie projects, so I wanted to share some recent behind-the-scenes images and see what you all think...

Which Movies do you want to see

on your TV?

First up, an all new "Murder She Baked":

Alison Sweeney and Cameron Mathison on the set pic via Facebook

Cameron Mathison on the set pic via Twitter

NEW TITLE!!!



*Hallmark recently released - the next Murder She Baked movie will be called "Murder She Baked: A Deadly Recipe" and it will premiere June 19, 2016 on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries!

Next up... It's Prom Night in new Hallmark movie...

on-the-set of Hallmark movie "Date with Love", image via Instagram
Shenae Grimes Beech, Bailee Madison, Andrea K Brooks
having fun together on the set of Hallmark's "Date with Love".

on-the-set of Hallmark movie Promposal, image via Instagram
Bailee Madison in the center with Andrew Walker (right)

*"Date with Love (previously known as: Promposal)" will premiere May 21, 2016 on the Hallmark Channel!

*Thank you L. Monroe for sharing the premiere date!


Then tiptoe through the "Tulips in Spring"...

image via: https://twitter.com/DirectedByDW/status/714950010710851585
pictured Kelly Rowan, Giles Panton, Fiona Gubelmann,
Director David Winning, and director of photography Tony Metchie

Screen Grab via: "Tulips in Spring" promo video

*This must mean "Spring Fling" continues... 

with the Hallmark Channel premiere of "Tulips in Spring" on May 14!

The Hallmark Channel has a cute promo video for this movie on their site! Click here to see!

*Thank you Sherry in California for sharing info on "Tulips in Spring"!



Introducing an all new Hallmark Movie currently filming: "Ms. Matched"...

Actress Elise Gatien (of Hallmark Channel's Perfect Match)
on the set of Hallmark's Ms. Matched
image via: Twitter

image via: http://websta.me/p/1235153651522251316_2713390169

(Thank You, Gina, for sharing this on-the-set pic!)

Via what's filming: "Ms Matched is a romantic comedy from Hallmark about an unlikely couple who meet while attending a Wedding Expo. One is a popular Wedding Planner who likes to throw extravagant events, the other is a Financial Advisor who helps couples save money while planning their wedding. Despite their ironic differences, the two discover that they’re a perfect match. Notable cast includes: Alexa PenaVega (Nashville), David Lloydy (The World in Hand), Chiara Zanni (X-Men 2, Good Luck Chuck) and Paula Giroday (Sucker Punch, The True Heroines)."


*Ms. Matched will premiere June 4th on the Hallmark Channel!


(Thank you to Sherry in California, Joyce in Carolina, and L. Monroe for sending movie info for Ms. Matched my way!)

Another "Flower Shop Mystery" movie has bloomed...

Kate Drummond and Brooke Shields
on the set of Flower Shop Mystery: Dearly Depotted, image via Twitter

Is that James Bond? No, it's actor Brennan Elliott (Cedar Cove/ All of My Heart)
on the set of Flower Shop Mystery: Dearly Depotted, image via Twitter

*The premiere date for "Flower Shop Mystery: Dearly Depotted" is June 26, 2016 on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries!


See the next all new Flower Shop Movie - "Flower Shop Mystery: Snipped in the Bud" this Sunday, April 24, 2016 at 9pm/8c. on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries!

And, an on-the-set glimpse of "An Aurora Teagarden Mystery"...

image via: twitter
Candace Cameron Bure, Lexa Doig, Miranda Frigon, and Marilu Henner

image via: Instagram
Candace Cameron Bure and Yannick Bisson

*The next movie in the "Aurora Teagarden" series An Aurora Teagarden Mystery: Three Bedrooms, One Corpse - will air June 12, 2016 on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries! Yes, that is Yannick Bisson (The Artful Detective - Murdoch Mysteries) with Candace!!!


Also, I noticed in the title they used Aurora's name first, instead of the Book title. Personally, I like that better, and I hope they plan to change all the titles around like that!

Hope you enjoyed this
Hallmark Movie
"Behind-the-Scenes" look!!!


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