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Thursday, August 23, 2018

NEW on DVD: LIFETIME'S "SNOWED-INN CHRISTMAS" with ANDREW WALKER and BETHANY JOY LENZ and MORE!!!


image: Lifetime

Not only is this exciting news that some of Lifetime's Christmas Movies are coming to DVD, but they are also being released in Double Features, which means you get TWO - for the price of ONE!

"Snowed-Inn Christmas" with Andrew Walker and Bethany Joy Lenz is being released with "Wrapped Up in Christmas" with Tatyana Ali and Brendan Fehr. Both movies premiered on the Lifetime network during the 2017 Christmas season!



In addition to that DVD, "A Very Merry Toy Store" with Melissa Joan Hart and Mario Lopez is also being released with "Four Christmases and a Wedding" starring Arielle Kebbel and Corey Sevier. (more below!) All of these movies are delightful holiday tales- that would make a great addition to any Christmas Movie DVD Collection!




Did you know Andrew Walker and Bethany Joy Lenz even made a fun music video to promote Snowed-Inn Christmas?

WATCH HERE:



Want to know a little more about these movies? Read their storylines here...


image: Lifetime

"Wrapped Up in Christmas" storyline via Lifetime: Christmas is one of Heather’s (Tatyana Ali, "Fresh Prince of Bel Air") favorite times of year but this year, as the manager of the upscale Town Center Mall, she has to be the Christmas Grinch and cancel the leases of under-performing stores. One afternoon, Heather’s niece, Molly asks the mall Santa to help find a boyfriend for her beloved aunt. Unbeknownst to Molly and Heather, “Santa” is actually Ryan (Brendan Fehr, "Guardians of the Galaxy"), who is working at the mall for the holidays and helping his Aunt Patty run her failing toy store. As Heather and Ryan begin to fall for each other, they have no idea of one another's true identity: Heather who is tasked with closing his aunt's store and Ryan who is too ashamed to tell Heather that he is the actually the mall Santa. Will Molly's Christmas wish come true, or will Heather be stuck as the Town Center Grinch?


image: Lifetime

"Snowed-Inn Christmas" storyline via Lifetime: Jenna Hudson (Bethany Joy Lenz, Colony) and Kevin Jenner (Andrew Walker, A Bride for Christmas) are polar opposites, working for the same online publication in New York City. With both having nowhere they want to be for Christmas, they volunteer for a special writing assignment. After a snowstorm forces their plane to land in none other than Santa Claus, Indiana, the two are placed in a Christmas Wonderland and the focus of their story shifts to saving the historic town inn run by Carol and Christopher Winters. As the two overcome their differences, they also rediscover the magic of Christmas. But with the inn's fate in jeopardy and the return of someone from Jenna's past, Carol and Christopher lend a helping hand to bring Jenna and Kevin together. The film also stars Tasha Smith. Snowed-Inn Christmas is produced by Juliette Hagopian and is executive produced by Howard Braunstein. Gary Yates serves as a director; Carly Smale serves as the writer.


image: Lifetime

"A Very Merry Toy Store" storyline via Lifetime: Connie Forrester (Melissa Joan Hart, Sabrina, the Teenage Witch), a young single mom, and Will DiNova (Mario Lopez, Holiday in Handcuffs) each run their small, family-owned toy stores in Connecticut. Similar to their families, Connie and Will have been business rivals for year, until both of their livelihoods fall into jeopardy when the big box toy store "Roy's Toys" has its grand opening right before Christmas. In order to save their businesses, Connie and Will band together to save the stores that have defined their families for generations, and in the process, might just find love in time for Christmas. The film also stars Beth Broderick, Brian Dennehy, Billy Gardell, Mario Cantone, Dan Amboyer and Tara Strong. A Very Merry Toy Store is produced by Hartbreak Films. Paula Hart and Melissa Joan Hart executive produce. Paula serves as a director; David Breckman serves as a writer.


image: Lifetime

"Four Christmases and a Wedding" storyline via Lifetime: When event planner Chloe (Arielle Kebbel, Midnight Texas, UnREAL) is hired to plan the local Christmas Festival, she is beyond thrilled to embrace the challenge. Professionally, everything is going great, but much to the dismay of her mother (Markie Post, Christmas on the Bayou), Chloe confesses she has given up on ever finding Mr. Right. That all changes the night of the opening of the festival when she meets Evan. The two begin a whirlwind romance, but as Christmas Day nears, Chloe learns that Evan is being transferred overseas for work. What follows is three more Christmases where Chloe and Evan cross paths at the annual festival, but each year something -- or someone -- stands in the way of true love. Will a touch of Santa's magic on their fourth Christmas Eve finally bring them together?


Don't these all sound great? Each film is guaranteed, without a doubt, to get you into the holiday spirit!






I want ALL of these Christmas movies on DVD!
How about you?
(If you watched the music video above, you'll get that reference!)

A special *thank you hug* to everyone
who clicks through my site to order your DVDs!

Oh, and if you're are interested in more NEW CHRISTMAS MOVIE DVD RELEASES - CLICK HERE!

Joyous Blessings, Net

Let's Countdown to Christmas! How will you *MARK the 25th* - of August?


Since August 25th lands on the weekend, I am doing this feature a little earlier this time around.

On each 25th day of the month - here at It's a Wonderful Movie" we Countdown to Christmas and "MARK" THE 25th - by watching a Christmas movie! All who follow here are welcome to join along. (see details below!)


On August 25th... it will only be 4 months until December 25th, Christmas Day... 121 days and so many hours and minutes, according to my Countdown Clock!!!

To commemorate this special time here at It's a Wonderful Movie... let's share which Christmas movies (or program, cartoon, etc...) we are watching on the 25th! (Or, perhaps over the weekend!) For those of you who would like to participate, please share your Christmas pick - in comments below!

For the 25th I have chosen to watch the movie...

Love at the Thanksgiving Day Parade

Hallmark Crown Media

Since Autumn Reeser's Summer Nights movie "Season for Love" premieres this Saturday night, which is the 25th, I thought this would be a fun time to look back at her first Hallmark movie!

"Love at the Thanksgiving Day Parade" is a delightfully witty and remarkably romantic - Hallmark movie treasure! I simply adore Autumn and Antonio Cupo in it - together!

In this movie we learn... everything old is new again and things of the past should not be discarded, but cherished!

By now, most of you have seen this movie, so you don't need me to tell you how fabulous it is, but in case your curious, you can read my full movie review - *here*!

And, for anyone interested, "Love at the Thanksgiving Day Parade" is available on DVD or streaming video!

Please share your picks for Mark the 25th in comments below!

Joyful Blessings! Net



Wednesday, August 22, 2018

COME and ⚓ "SEA" ⚓ Alexa PenaVega's WAVE of FASHION from her Hallmark Channel movie "Love at Sea"


images via: Hallmark Crown Media and Instagram

Since the Summer Nights movie "Love at Sea" first premiered on the Hallmark Channel, I've been asked numerous times about all the pretty clothes Alexa PenaVega wears in the movie. I kept that thought in the back of my mind, and while recently shopping, I discovered one dress, and then... that led me to discovering several more pieces! I hope you enjoy this fun look at some of the designers and clothes I discovered... "sea" below!

"Love at Sea" opens with Alexa PenaVega wearing a lovely Ted Baker white dress with pink flowers. This is at the moment Olivia (Alexa) thinks she is going to be proposed to, but Surprise! She isn’t. In spite of that, she still looked great in that dress!


screen grab: "Love at Sea" - Hallmark Channel

Ted Baker Dress image: Amazon



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In a scene with her on screen mother, Alexa wears a lovely Ted Baker skirt, which definitely caught attention...

image: ASOS / Ted Baker / Instagram

Currently, this skirt is out of stock at ASOS and other retailers - but be sure to keep a look out for it on Ebay and other places!


Click Here for Ted Baker skirts currently available.


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Alexa's chic business casual wrap dress is perfect on land or sea...

image: Amazon / Hallmark Crown Media

Amazon currently has many sizes available in this stunning look-alike dress!



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Dressed in a fresh Pink Scalloped Cami... Alexa's look here also caught your eye...

image: Ted Baker / Hallmark Crown Media

The exact top Alexa is wearing is the Ted Baker Siina Cami. It is currently unavailable, but I found a similar one - here!


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This colorblock blue-green dress was the perfect shade to match the ocean...

image: Hallmark Crown Media / Milly

Alexa's dress is the Milly Luna Colorblock Cut-Out Sheath Dress. Some UK shops have it in stock, but it seems to be sold out in most places in the United States.

Click Here for colorblock dresses currently available.

The tote bag / purse Alexa is carrying here is the official Royal Caribbean Crown and Anchor Society Tote Bag.

Amazon has some fun Anchor Bags available - for your next cruise or day at the beach!


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Alexa PenaVega certainly made a beautiful statement in this bright blue floral print jumpsuit...

image: Ted Baker / Hallmark Crown Media

People .com even featured this as one of "15 Chic Jumpsuits You Can Wear to Weddings"

Due to it's popularity, the Ted Baker LIGITA Harmony Wrap Front Jumpsuit is sold out at Nordstrom's and most places on-line; however, if you are in love with the vibrant blue floral print, Ted Baker also offers this look in other amazing styles!

Click on images for details…


Ted Baker Women's Melma Dress
Ted Baker Women's Ambre Dress
Ted Baker Women's Montayi Top
Ted Baker Women's Deluca Beach Cover Up
Ted Baker Women's Lilathe Top
Ted Baker Women's Aeesha Fitted Tee
Ted Baker Women's Amaree Kimono
Ted Baker Women's Debbae Wide Leg Culotte
Ted Baker Women's Mavbe Sandal
Ted Baker Women's Aveline Slide Sandal


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One of my favorite dresses Alexa wears in the movie, is this lovely navy floral ruffle dress. When Olivia (Alexa) meets Tony (Carlos PenaVega) on the deck of the ship to talk, the wind blows the ruffles of her dress back and forth in such a lovely way…

images: screen grabs from "Love at Sea" / Rebecca Taylor

This gorgeous floral ruffle dress I am happy to share is CURRENTLY AVAILABLE in lots of various sizes!


This look is also available in a cute top- see here!


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I hope you enjoyed this fun look at Alexa's clothes from "Love at Sea"! Maybe you can snag something special for your next cruise or special night out!

Blessings to you all, Net