Movieguide Awards 2015 honors the Family Guide to Movies and Entertainment!

The 23rd Annual Movieguide Awards
honors Family Films and TV from 2014 -

Saturday February 21, 2015 
at 7 P.M. Eastern 4 P.M. Pacific  

on REELZ-Channel.

The 23rd Annual Movieguide Awards are Hosted by Comedian Bill Engvall

 

Actress Candace Cameron Bure of "Full House" and Hallmark Channel Movies,
"Let it Snow", "Puppy Love", "Christmas Under Wraps", etc...
and the upcoming Mystery Series, "Aurora Teagarden",
along with her daughter Natasha Bure, are presenters at the Movieguide Awards

Awards details via Movieguide.com:
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Epiphany Prize for Inspiring Movie Nominees:

• The Giver
• God's Not Dead
• Heaven Is For Real
• Little Hope Was Arson
• Son of God
• Unbroken

Epiphany Prize for Inspiring TV - Nominees:

• Duck Dynasty : Home for the Holidays
• The Gabby Douglas Story
• The Last Ship: Phase Six
• Louis Zamparini: Captured by Grace 
• Love Finds You in Sugarcreek, Ohio
• When Calls the Heart: Lost and Found

(The Epiphany Prize for Inspiring Movies & TV, supported through a grant from the John Templeton Foundation, is awarded to popular, entertaining movies and television programs that are wholesome, spiritually uplifting, inspirational, redemptive and moral. The two $100,000 Epiphany Prizes for Inspiring Movies & TV are awarded annually to the key men and women, including top studio executives, who are responsible for the best wholesome, uplifting and inspiring movies and television programs.)

Legendary singer Pat Boone, of film and television 

"Duck Dynasty" star Kori Robertson
and Hallmark Channel's Home and Family host Mark Steines

Grace Award TV Nominations:

• Regina King - The Gabby Douglas Story
• Imani Hakim - The Gabby Douglas Story
• Sydney Mikayla - The Gabby Douglas Story
• Kelly McGillis - Love Finds You in Sugarcreek
• Eric Dane - The Last Ship: Phase Six
• Phil Robertson - Duck Dynasty: Home for the Holidays

Grace Award Movie Nominations:

• Jeff Bridges - The Giver
• Brenton Thwaites - The Giver
• Shane Harper - God's Not Dead
• Cory Oliver - God's Not Dead
• Kevin Sorbo - God's Not Dead
• David A.R. White - God's Not Dead
• Greg Kinnear - Heaven Is For Real
• Connor Corum - Heaven Is For Real
• Diogo Morgado - Son Of God

(The Grace Award for Movies and Television is awarded annually to an actor or actress in a motion picture or television program who exemplifies God’s grace and mercy toward us as human beings through their outstanding performances.)

Actress Madison Pettis of "The Game Plan" and "Do You Believe"
and Karan Brar of Disney Channel's "Jessie"

"Duck Dynasty" star Sadie Robertson and Actor, Writer Corbin Bernsen

of "Christian Mingle", "Rust", and "3 Day Christmas"

 

Faith & Freedom Awards for Movies - Nominees:

• Belle
• Captain America : Winter Soldier
• Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
• The Giver
• Penguins of Madagascar
• Selma

Faith & Freedom Awards for Television - Nominees:

• Coffee Shop
• The Gabby Douglas Story
• The Last Ship: Phase Six
• Love Finds You in Sugarcreek
• When Calls the Heart: Lost and Found

(The Faith & Freedom Awards for Promoting Positive American Values are awarded for entertainment value, for craftsmanship, and for creating programming that is uplifting, moral, insightful, compassionate, and that shows America and its people in a positive light. The Faith and Freedom Awards are given to the one movie and/or one TV program that do the most to improve cultural understanding between Americans and people of other countries by showing a positive or more balanced view of America and Americans, including presenting the best of American values such as liberty, religious freedom, freedom of speech, the right to vote, property rights, proper compassion for others, protection of the innocent, the right to due process, the right to life and to pursue happiness, the rule of the law, democracy, capitalism, personal responsibility, the right to bear firearms, and a believe in limited and responsible government, equal justice under the law, and government by the consent of the governed.)

"God's Not Dead" stars Cory Oliver and Shane Harper

Actress Andrea Logan White of "Mom's Night Out" and "Do You Believe?"
and her husband, Actor David A.R. White of "God's Not Dead"

 

MOVIEGUIDE’s founder and publisher, Dr. Ted Baehr,

 

 

*There may be even more Nominees and Shows honored in the Movieguide Awards Program... so be sure to tune into the awards show Saturday, February 21st on Reelz-Channel at 7 P.M. Eastern 4 P.M. Pacific!


My take on the Nominees:

I was happy to see... nominations for "When Calls the Heart," from the Hallmark Channel, "Love Finds You in Sugarcreek, Ohio" and "Coffee Shop" from UP-tv.

However, I was surprised not to see... nominations for the actors of "When Calls the Heart", nor the TV Movie "The Redemption of Henry Myers", and "Paper Angels".

More than anything else, I was shocked not to see... the inspirational series "Signed, Sealed, Delivered", from the creator of "Touched by an Angel" Martha Williamson, not nominated in any of the categories. I personally think this was a terrible over-sight, of a most deserving series filled with everyday spiritual issues, divine providence, and a deep, abiding faith in their calling.

Now, What do you think of the Nominees? Which ones did you like? Which Movie or TV series, would you have nominated? Please share in the comments below...


*All Images and Award details via Movieguide.com

Cedar Cove's Barbara Niven joins the cast of upcoming Hallmark Mystery Series!

Actress Barbara Niven will star alongside Alison Sweeney and Cameron Mathison in the all new mystery series coming to Hallmark Movies and Mysteries: "Murder She Baked: A Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder Mystery".

via Hallmark Press Release: “Alison Sweeney, Cameron Mathison and Barbara Niven are an unbeatable combination who will expertly bring Joanne Fluke’s great mysteries to life.”

Barbara Niven is such a lovely actress... I think she and Alison make a wonderful mother-daughter match! I'm looking forward to seeing them together in this all new Mystery!

Please see my page on "Murder She Baked: A Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder Mystery" for even more details!

"Signed, Sealed, Delivered" returns this Summer!

*PLEASE NOTE: This POST has been Updated to reflect schedule changes!

It was originally posted, the next delivery of "Signed, Sealed, Delivered Movies" would be this spring... however it is now postmarked for a new delivery date: this Summer, June 14, 2015... on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries! *Update: the NEW premiere date is June 6, 2015!

We #POstables don't mind this back-order date, now that we know a new "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" is on the way... and we have our original "dead letter office" team back on the mission to deliver lost letters, and inspire us, too... along the way!

Rest assure, Eric Mabius returns as the leader of the pack (and packages) as Oliver O'Toole, Kristin Booth as Shane McInerney, Crystal Lowe as Rita Haywith, and Geoff Gustafson as Norman Dorman in two all new movies this summer. All are truly unique individuals and characters, and yet, with their varied remarkable skills, they make the best team!


Here's a video clip promo for "SSD", coming this Summer:

  via Hallmark Movies & Mysteries: Signed, Sealed, Delivered Movie's - Coming This Summer From Martha Williamson, the creative force behind "Touched By An Angel," comes the next chapter of “Signed, Sealed, Delivered.” Coming this summer, the Postables continue their journey to solve crimes, reunite old loves and deliver the truth. And... here's the latest SSD news - including details on Holly... via Hallmark Movies & Mysteries "Facebook": BIG Signed, Sealed, Delivered NEWS! Poppy Montgomery will guest star as "Holly", ‪#‎POstable‬ Oliver's (Eric Mabius) estranged wife in the next ALL NEW movie premiering June 14th! *NEW premiere date is June 6, 2015!

  

    I think it's wonderful to get a sneak-peek look at the new "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" movie... and, it's interesting to hear who will portray Holly, actress Poppy Montgomery, who is best known from her two television series: "Without a Trace" and "Unforgettable". Here is more news directly from a Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Press Release:

Hallmark Movies & Mysteries announces Poppy Montgomery will guest star in a highly anticipated role in “Signed, Sealed, Delivered From Paris, With Love" (wt), a Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Original premiering Sunday, June 14 at 9pm ET/PT, 8C. NEW premiere date is SATURDAY June 6, 2015!  

Montgomery plays Holly, the estranged wife of lead postal detective Oliver (Eric Mabius), who suddenly returns from Paris  the same day  he  and his Postables team, Shane (Kristin Booth), Rita (Crystal Lowe) and Norman (Geoff  Gustafson), deliver divorce papers to a happy couple. "Signed Sealed Delivered" continues its exploration of the mystery of love as three unique stories converge in its newest two-hour movie from Martha Williamson.  

  “We are beyond thrilled to have tremendously talented Poppy Montgomery guest star in ‘Signed, Sealed, Delivered From Paris, With Love’ and we look forward to having her bring Martha Williamson’s vision to life,” said Michelle Vicary, Executive Vice President, Programming and Publicity for Crown Media Family Networks.

"Our loyal fans have waited a year and a half to meet Holly, and they're not going to be disappointed," said Series Creator and Executive Producer Martha Williamson.

Poppy Montgomery currently stars in the hit drama “Unforgettable” where she plays opposite Dylan Walsh, which has been recently renewed for a 13-episode season four by A&E.

"Signed, Sealed, Delivered From Paris, With Love" (wt) is the first of three "Signed Sealed Delivered" movies being produced for Hallmark Movies & Mysteries.  

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   Please Stay Tuned... as I'll be *TRACKING* more news on "Signed Sealed Delivered"... and I'll be sure to *DELIVER* ...when I *RECEIVE* it!

 Sincerely, Net   

P.S. If you have or haven't seen the first season of "Signed, Sealed, Delivered"... you'll definitely want to order the DVD at Amazon... plus the absolutely amazing Christmas Movie, "Signed, Sealed, Delivered For Christmas" which first aired on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries!

  

P.S. S. A very special thank you to Lori & Ruth for sharing the "S.S.D." movie air date on Twitter!

"When Calls the Heart" Promo Videos for Season 2 and more!

The Hallmark Channel has released two lovely video promos for "When Calls The Heart" Season 2! I thought I would share both below, in case any of you haven't had the chance to view them, yet.

"When Calls the Heart" Season 2 Promos:



  The Premiere Date for "When Calls The Heart" is the day before Easter, April 4, 2015!  (*and the day after my birthday... Yay!*) WCTH will air in the 9 PM/8c. hour on the Hallmark Channel on Saturday nights. I did find this timing surprising, since other Hallmark dramas have aired at the 8 PM/7c. hour and "When Calls the Heart" is definitely a wonderful family drama. However, I do know devoted fans will watch whenever the Hallmark Channel airs it!

*UPDATE: THE PREMIERE DATE FOR 'WHEN CALLS THE HEART' HAS BEEN MOVED TO APRIL 25, 2015 at 8 PM / 7c. See details here.


If you are a true Hearties fan, then you'll also want to follow these WCTH groups:

*When Calls the Heart on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/WCTHseries


*When Calls the Heart Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/whencallstheheart


*When Calls the Heart 'the movie' Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhenCallsTheHeartMovie

*When Calls the Hearties - Hearties Fan Page: http://www.heartieswcth.com/


Also, you'll definitely want to check out: Season 2 of "When Calls the Heart : Trials of the Heart" - which is Available at Amazon for Pre-Order! If you have a web-page, web-site, a Hearties group link, or WCTH site suggestion - I would love for you to share it in the comments below!

Also, be sure to visit my When Calls the Heart Season 2 Page - for Episode Details, Images, and More!

A Scoop on Hallmark. Christmas. 2015.

Santa may be on vacation now, but the Hallmark team, coming off their Christmas 2014 seasonal victory of great ratings, are working hard to deliver a new season of Christmas Movies to our TVs for 2015!

It's no secret, that there are a lot of new mystery series coming this year to Hallmark - specifically on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries... but, this post isn't about that... no, it's about my scoop on the upcoming Christmas Movies coming THIS YEAR - this upcoming 2015 Christmas Season! And, this scoop, is Delicious!

Here's a little information I have scooped, thus far...

In an interview with Parade Magazine's online site - Parade.com... Michelle Vicary, executive vice president of programming and network publicity for Crown Media Family Networks, home of Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, talks about the success of the 2014 Hallmark Christmas and shares an inside look at the upcoming 2015 season.

Here's "the scoop"...

In the article Michelle Vicary shares, "We’ve got 14 [original movies] on the development plate so far, but I wouldn’t be surprised if that number inches up closer to 20 across the two networks."

Wow!!! I think that is exciting news! That means there could potentially be nearly 20 new Christmas Movies for the Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries this upcoming Christmas Season! For the 2014 Christmas Season, there were 14 movies on both networks, 12 from the Hallmark Channel, and two from Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. Six more Christmas movies would be truly incredible!

For now, we only have two confirmed titles for Christmas, 2015- North Pole 2 and Karen Kingsbury's The Bridge.... so, we have lots more Christmas Movies to look forward to discovering!

I certainly hope the quality can match the quantity.

If you happen to hear, of one of these Christmas movies, please e-mail me or leave a comment on my site, and I will share the news with everyone!!!