Hallmark Channel News & Updates!

Hello Everyone! Hope you are all enjoying these Countdown Days until Christmas!!! All the planning and preparation can be so much fun!!!

I wanted to share with you all some exciting news from the Hallmark Channel. On Christmas Day – they will be airing All 12 of their New Original Christmas Movies – Commercial Free! Please Note the time changes for these Movies in the Schedule on December 25th!

Also, as for updates...

The Hallmark Channel has tweaked their schedule by removing their Noon Movies from their line-up to add in more Home & Family and Marie. So you will notice I have removed the Noon Hallmark Christmas Movies from our schedule, as well – and in some cases they have changed the 2 o’clock movies, too!

AMC was supposed to play Miracle on 34th Street 4 nights in a row, but they removed it from the schedule on Wednesday night (Dec. 12th) - to air a Concert for Sandy instead. (Our prayers go out to the people who were affected by Hurrican Sandy and all of it's destruction)

GMC has changed their schedule a bit. They recently added in a 10 AM Christmas Movie every weekday and they changed their schedule on December 16th and 23rd, etc....

And, then... there’s Lifetime.... If you follow the schedule every day, you may have noticed some errors on our schedule with Lifetime. Well, please know I am doing my best to report to you accurate information and I was given some of this programming directly from Lifetime and various TV Guide sources – but Lifetime is known to change their schedules from time to time – so I apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you. And, I will do my best to try and keep it updated, if there are any more sudden changes.

So... that’s the Christmas Movie News for today!!!

I thought that was rather fun news from the Hallmark Channel – “Commercial Free Movies on Christmas Day”! Be sure to check out the Christmas TV Schedule for times airing!


Have a Wonderful Day!!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS and God Bless Us, Everyone!!!!

A Hallmark Hall of Fame, a Musical, and a Christmas Dance will sweep you away... with 8 New Christmas Movies this Weekend

The Hallmark Channel, ION, Lifetime, and ABC will bring us 8 All New Christmas Movie Specials this weekend... while you’re decorating, baking your goodies, or wrapping your gifts...

Saturday – December 8th , 2012


*Come Dance With Me



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*Holly's Holiday


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*The Borrowers





Sunday – December 9th , 2012


*Anything But Christmas



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*The Mistle-Tones



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*Help for the Holidays

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*Christmas with Holly
(Hallmark Hall of Fame)



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*All About Christmas Eve



*See the "Christmas TV Schedule" for times airing...

And Please Remember - these are All NEW - I have Not previewed them - so please check ratings, especially on Lifetime, before viewing!!!

I'm thrilled for all of my friends who don't have cable and all of you AT&T Uverse subscribers, who don't get the Hallmark Channel - that you will be able to see the Hallmark Hall of Fame Movie on ABC this weekend!!!

I look forward to reading your reviews - please Comment Below!

Merry Christmas!!! 'Tis the Season to be Jolly!!!

Christmas Movie Reviews and More!

As I write, there are 20 Days until Christmas! To me, it is “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year” – and I do my very best to soak it all in.... all the sights and sounds... and Christmas Movies, too – old and new, and it is such a joy to share them with all of you!

Over the weekend, our family attended our local Christmas Parade and Christmas Tree Lighting in the Courthouse Square... it was all Memorable and Beautiful... a cherished event and time... and I hope you and your family will have special moments like this, too!

I had the opportunity to watch some of the new movies over the weekend, but nothing compared to watching “It’s a Wonderful Life” on Saturday night. It truly is the best Christmas Movie ever, in my opinion, and I get misty eyes every time I see George Bailey say – “I want to live again!” No other Christmas Movie could ever compare to this truly beautiful Christmas Classic.

I’ve enjoyed reading some of your responses about the New Movie Premieres....

As for “A Bride for Christmas”... most of you thought it was kind of dull, boring, and predictable. I thought it was an okay romantic comedy, but not a Hallmark favorite for me.

“A Star for Christmas” was liked by some, while others, including myself, thought it was terribly cheesy, immoral, unrealistic, and completely lacking. I highly suggest skipping this one!

“A Christmas Wedding Date” was one of those movies where the characters must re-live Christmas Eve over and over again, until they get it right. All in all, this romantic comedy was alright – just not very Christmassy!

I didn’t get a chance to see “Christmas Heart”, but I’ve heard from several people who said it was very inspirational. I plan to watch it over the weekend, when the Hallmark Channel re-airs it.

I saw bits and pieces of “A Fairly Odd Christmas”... and it did seem rather odd to me. Maybe some younger kids will like it; however, it just wasn’t for me.

As for “Finding Mrs. Claus”, I haven’t seen this one, yet. If you have, please let me know what you thought of it. I will caution you; though, some of these New Lifetime Movies are not for young children – so please check ratings!

I’ve also been busy updating the schedule with Christmas Movies, Cartoons, Music Specials, and more... ! Please, be sure to check the Christmas TV Schedule for your favorites!

"Christmas Lodge"

MOVIE REVIEW


Christmas Lodge

Network: INSP

Original Air Date: December 8, 2013


CAST:

Erin Karpluk ... Mary
Michael Shanks ... Jack
Rukiya Bernard ... Yolanda
Rebecca Toolan ... Betty
Michael Kopsa ... Mike
Victoria Banks ... Kathy
John Innes ... Grampa
Victoria Banks ... Kelly
Michael Patric ... Matthew
Scott E. Miller ... Pete (as Scott Miller)
Peter Benson ... Kent
Michelle Creber ... Charlene
Alvin Sanders ... Bob
Keith Martin Gordey ... Board Chairman
Michelle Kim ... Traveller One

PLOT:

from DVD -

Christmas Lodge, a place where a heart-warming past and loving future meet for one remarkable group of people. During a weekend trip to the mountains, Mary (Erin Karpluk) finds herself at the now-dilapidated lodge where she spent the holidays with her family growing up. she becomes determined to restore the building to its former glory. Inspired by her grandfather and guided by her grandmother in heaven, Mary throws herself into the project, and during the process finds herself drawn to Jack (Michael Shanks), a handsome man who loves the lodge as much as she does. Historically unlucky in love, this chance encounter allows Mary to renew her faith in life and discover her one true love. For an uplifting story about the importance of faith, family and the true holiday spirit, go to the Christmas Lodge.

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*See Official Movie Site:
http://www.christmaslodgethemovie.com

"The Borrowers" Movie

MOVIE REVIEW

The Borrowers

Network: ABC

*This Movie originally premiered in the UK in 2011.

Original U.S. TV Air Date: December 8, 2012

CAST:

Borrowers:

Christopher Eccleston as Pod Clock
Sharon Horgan as Homily Clock
Aisling Loftus as Arrietty Clock
Robert Sheehan as Spiller
Francis Chouler as Spiller's Mate

"Beans" (human beings):

Charlie Hiscock as James, the boy who finds the Borrowers
Victoria Wood as Mrs. Driver, James' grandmother
Shaun Dooley as Robert Millmanock, James' father
Stephen Fry as Professor Mildeye
Anne Hirsch as Jenny, Professor Mildeye's assistant



PLOT:

An adaptation of Mary Norton's classic children's books that brings the world of the tiny Borrowers who live under our floorboards into the twenty-first century in an action-packed, funny and warm-hearted film. Arriety, a head-strong teenage Borrower, is desperate to explore life outside her hidden family home. She sneaks out one night and befriends James, a lonely boy who lives above her with his Grandmother and widowed father. However, when the Borrowers hidden home is discovered by James' Grandmother, they are forced to abandon it and venture into the wide world. They meet with Spiller, a tearaway who guides them to their new home and instantly takes a shine to Arriety. She can't stand him, but when her parents are captured by Mildeye, a scientist who is determined to make his name and fortune by exposing these 'little people', she is forced to accept that she can't rescue them alone and will need Spiller's help. After a series of daring adventures, Arriety, Spiller and James manage to out-smart Mildeye and free Arriety's parents. Filled with an all star cast, this is a funny and thrilling fast-paced tale of adventure, while at its heart is a message about the importance of family and our relationships with the people we love.



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