Love's Christmas Journey - Hallmark Channel Movie

MOVIE REVIEW


Love's Christmas Journey

Network: Hallmark Channel

Original Air Date: November 5, 2011

*This will be a FOUR HOUR MOVIE - like a Mini-series!

Inspired by Janette Oke’s award winning Love Comes Softly book series, the four-hour, star-studded movie event is an inspiring tale of love, trust and miracles.




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CAST:

Sean

NEW "Call Me Mrs Miracle" DVD Cover

Many of you have been asking... and "Surprise", here it is!
Check out the newly released DVD Cover for Call Me Mrs. Miracle:



Call Me Mrs Miracle on DVD
What do you think?
I think it's a nice cover - and it was such a fun and meaningful Christmas Movie, too!
You can see my complete Movie Review, here - along with plot details, pictures, etc... 


Which "Mrs Miracle Movie" do you like best?

Mrs

Family Movie Night : Game Time - Tackling the Post

MOVIE REVIEW

Game Time - Tackling the Post

Family Movie Night Film
sponsored by Walmart

Network: NBC

Original Air Date: September 3, 2011

(Pre-Empted / Delayed in some locations due to Live Football Game)






CAST:

Ryan McPartlin ... Jake Walker
Josh Braaten ... Dean Walker
Beau Bridges ... Frank Walker
Catherine Hicks ... Anna Walker
Katie Carr ... Sarah Tate
Maxwell Perry Cotton ..

Prayers for those in the Path of Hurricane Irene

As I flip my TV - back and forth from the Weather Channel & Fox News today... I've been watching where the storm is heading and how bad it is for those who have homes or businesses on the east coast.

Please be careful, if you are in the path of Hurricane Irene. My Prayers go out to all of you who have left your homes and especially for those who chose to stay behind. If your area was evacuated,

TV Specials honoring the 10th Year Anniversary of 9/11

As we near September 11th, 2011... Let us never forget the terrible tragedy of that day - 10 years ago. May we continue to display our American flags with honor and Pray for our Country!

(*Please Note: Most of these programs listed below will not be suitable for young children.)


TV SPECIALS:

*The National Geographic Channel will air a documentary, "George W. Bush: The 9/11 Interview" on the

Hallmark Channel Movie, William and Catherine: A Royal Romance, Premieres this Weekend!

William and Catherine: A Royal Romance, premieres Saturday August 27th, 2011 on the regular Hallmark Channel and encores on Sunday!

*Please check ratings before viewing!

See the Family TV Schedule for times airing!

See the William and Catherine: A Royal Romance, page for more details, pictures, etc...

4 Months until Christmas!!! Watch the Joy of Christmas & More!!!

Oh my Goodness, Can you believe it? It is already 4 months until Christmas!!! Yeah! I know for many of you who follow my blog - this is your favorite time of year. I love it, too! .....And, there are a few Christmas Themed shows on TV today and this weekend.... to get us in the Spirit!



CHRISTMAS SHOWS:

August 25, 2011:

*The Joy of Christmas airs all day on QVC! These are mostly Christmas

GMC will Launch Monthly Original Movies

Looks like GMC (previously known as: Gospel Music Channel) would like to have some of the same success as the Hallmark Channel does - by premiering their own Original Made-for-TV Movies every month!


Upcoming GMC World Premiere Family Movies are:
( from GMC Press Release )

Trinity Goodheart (August) - Eric Benet

A Mile in His Shoes (September) - Dean Cain, Luke Schroder

Decision (October) -

GMC Movie - A Mile in His Shoes

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A Mile in His Shoes


Network: GMC

Original Air Date: September 25, 2011

*Stars Dean Cain (The Way Home, Superman, The Three Gifts, etc...) and Luke Schroder, the son of Ricky Schroder (Silver Spoons, Lonesome Dove, etc...)

*Based on the Book : The Legend of Mickey Tussler by Frank Nappi


CAST:

Dean Cain ... Arthur 'Murph' Murphy
Luke Schroder ... Mickey Tussler
Jarod

GMC Movie - Decision

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Decision

Network: GMC

Original Air Date: October 16, 2011

*Faith-based film Stars Dove Award-winning Christian Singer, Natalie Grant.




CAST:

Natalie Grant ... Ilene Connors
Billy Dean ... Steve Connors
Jeremy Jones ... Tommy Mathews
Michael Rosenbaum ... Jackson Connors
Randall Franks ... Principal Nate Foster
Rusty Whitener ... Wyatt Johnson


PLOT:

Ilene Connors and

GMC Movie - 5th Quarter

MOVIE REVIEW

5th Quarter


Network: GMC
Original Air Date: November 13, 2011


CAST:

Aidan Quinn ... Steven Abbate
Andie MacDowell ... Maryanne Abbate
Ryan Merriman ... Jon Abbate
Anessa Ramsey ... Lynn Garber
Andrea Powell ... Bonnie
Michael Harding ... Coach Jim Grobe
Jillian Batherson ... Hailey Scott
Patrick Stogner ... Henry
Bonnie Johnson ... Joan Kinsey
Kendrick Cross ...

GMC Movie - The Heart of Christmas

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The Heart of Christmas

Network: GMC

Original Air Date: December 4, 2011


CAST:

Candace Cameron Bure ... Megan
George Newbern ... Dr. Sandler
Jeanne Neilson ... Julie Locke
Anita Renfroe ... Theresa
Matthew West ... Mark
Eric Beck
Burgess Jenkins
Kelsey Marie Kingsbury
Karl T. Wright
Sophia Sinise
Erin Bethea
Christopher Shone
Nicholas Shone
Dendrie Taylor




PLOT:

A

Trinity Goodheart Premieres this weekend on the Gospel Music Channel!

Premieres - August 20, 2011
This is the first of Original Movies coming monthly to the Gospel Music Channel!

See the Family TV Schedule for times airing!

Christmas is right around the corner. Are you in the mood for a " sort of " Christmas Movie?

Today, August 19, 2011... Two Movies are airing today that I would classify as " Sort of " Christmas Movies!

First, there is "Bundle of Joy", starring Debbie Reynolds. It's a Romantic Comedy Re-make of the Ginger Roger's Movie - "Bachelor Girl". (By the way, it is Debbie Reynold's Day on TCM!)


Bundle of Joy airs on  TCM at 10:45 AM. est



Then, there is a favorite movie of mine... "While you

CMT's New Movie "To the Mat" Premieres Tonight!

August 17, 2011:"To the Mat"CMT Premiere

CMT has begun to create their own Original "Made-for-TV" Movies.
"To the Mat" starring Ricky Schroder and Laura Bell Bundy will be their first film.
According to Television Ratings, this will be rated TV-PG. Please check ratings (when movie begins in top corner) before viewing with any children. The subject of this film is wrestling - so I am expecting

INSP Announces Its New Fall Schedule

I wanted to share this press release I was sent from INSP's Manager of Corporate Communications. Looks like they are going to continue to air great family shows. Plus, check below and see the new series they have added!



PRESS RELEASE
August 15, 2011

INSP Announces Its New Fall Schedule:

Building on Strong Audience Response to ‘New Day’ Direction, Network Adds Beloved TV Favorites

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New Christmas Movies on DVD - 2011

I just love Christmas-time! So, of course, I'm excited to share the All New "2011 Christmas Season" DVD Releases:


In Search Of Santa - August 23, 2011




How The Toys Saved Christmas - August 23, 2011




On Strike for Christmas - September 6, 2011





Family Thanksgiving - September 13, 2011




A Song for The Season - September 13, 2011




A Christmas Romance - September 13, 2011




Sons

Deck the Halls Movie from book by Mary & Carol Higgins Clark

MOVIE REVIEW


Deck the Halls

Network: TNT

Original Air Date: December 20, 2011

*Based on book - Deck the Halls, by Mary Higgins Clark and Daughter Carol Higgins Clark


CAST:

Kathy Najimy ... Alvirah
Scottie Thompson ... Regan
David Selby ... Luke
Larry Miller ... Willy
Eric Johnson ... Jack
Jane Alexander ... Nora
Luciano Carro ... ?







 




PLOT:

from TNT press release:

Adapted

Jane Austen fans will love seeing Notable Austen Character in Hallmark Channel Movie

I could reveal the answer right away - as to who he is... but I think it would be more fun to see who can guess the right answer first!

Here's a Photo of him in the new Hallmark Channel Romantic Comedy Movie, Honeymoon for One:



And, here's a photo of him, from a favorite Jane Austen film:




5 Questions:

Who is this Actor?

What Jane Austen Movie is he famous for?

What character did he

Hallmark Channel Movie, Honeymoon for One, Premieres this Weekend!

Honeymoon for One, starring Nicollette Sheridan, premieres Saturday August 13th, 2011 on the regular Hallmark Channel and encores on Sunday!

*Please check ratings before viewing!

See the Family TV Schedule for times airing!

See the Honeymoon for One page for more details, pictures, etc...

Jimmy Stewart Movie Day on TCM - August 13, 2011

You may guess my favorite Jimmy Stewart film. It is, of course, It's a Wonderful Life. It is the very reason why this blog is titled, "It's a Wonderful Movie". I love everything about the movie - George Bailey, Bedford Falls, Clarence, the Bailey family, and as Mary Bailey says... "and well, everything!" Unfortunately, it cannot be played during this TCM Jimmy Stewart Movie Tribute Day. Why?

Finding a Family, "Hallmark MOVIE Channel" movie

MOVIE REVIEW

Finding a Family


Network: Hallmark MOVIE Channel


Original Air Date: October 15, 2011


*Starring Kim Delaney and newcomer, Jared Abrahamson.










Kim Delaney and Jared Abrahamson


CAST:

Kim Delaney ... Ileana
Jared Abrahamson ... Alex
Sarah-Jane Redmond ... Suzanne
Paul McGillion ... Jim






PLOT:

The film is based on the true story of Alex Chivescu, a ward of the

ABC Family Christmas Movie - 12 Dates of Christmas

MOVIE REVIEW12 Dates of ChristmasNetwork: ABC FamilyOriginal Air Date: December 11, 2011CAST:Amy Smart ... Kate Stanton Mark-Paul Gosselaar ... Miles Jayne Eastwood ... Margine Frumkin Benjamin Ayres ... Jack Evans Richard Fitzpatrick ... Jim Jennifer Kydd ... Nancy Alexander De Jordy ... Peterson Stephan James ... Michael Joe MacLeod ... Toby Laura Miyata ... Miyoko Cherisse Woonsam ... Leigh

ABC Family Christmas Movie - Desperately Seeking Santa

MOVIE REVIEW

Desperately Seeking Santa

Network: ABC Family

Original Air Date: November 27, 2011

*Please check ratings before viewing!





CAST:

Laura Vandervoort ... Jennifer Walker
Nick Zano ... David Morretti
Paula Brancati ... Marissa Marlet
John Bregar ... Neal McCormick
Patrick Garrow ... Edgar Hillridge




PLOT:

“Desperately Seeking Santa” follows Jennifer Walker (Vandervoort