Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Heartland "Season 3"

If you are fan of the Family TV Series, Heartland, then you'll want to catch the premiere of Season 3 on GMC on August 1, 2012.







Enjoy Heartland Season 3 !
It has great reviews -
read them here

Monday, July 30, 2012

"The Christmas Dance" Casting Details


I received an e-mail from one of the creators of the newest Hallmark Channel Christmas movie, "The Christmas Dance" and was informed that they have started production on this new Made-for-TV Movie. Actor Andrew McCarthy has been cast in the lead role.

*Update: (October 9, 2012) This Movie has been re-named Come Dance With Me.


*Image from: PastDeadline.com


Andrew McCarthy is well known to

Upon a Midnight Clear - an enchanting holiday film

MOVIE REVIEW

Upon a Midnight Clear

DVD Release Date: November 6, 2012

Rating: Expected to be "PG"




CAST:

Leah Gaston ... Frost Allicaster
Charles Duran ... Riko
Silver Renee Duncan ... Rebekah Mayfield
Dimitrius Pulido ... Mr. Ergo
Devon Sinclair ... Lauren
Richard Dodwell ... Jordan Welsh
Russell Minton ... Barry Big
Jourdan Gibson ... Judy Mayfield
Beth

Christmas Movie - Seven Deadly Words

MOVIE REVIEW

Seven Deadly Words

DVD Release Date: Spring 2013

*I know this sounds like a thriller or suspense, but it is not. Instead, it is a story of a small town who is trying to adjust to a new pastor in their community. See more plot details below.




*(Images from: Seven Deadly Words Facebook)


CAST:

via official web-site: http://www.sevendeadlywords.com

Roy Lynam ... Evan Bennett

Archive - July 2012 Family TV Schedule


This is an Archive of Family TV Schedule from July, 2012.

See the updated Family TV Schedule to see whats on TV today!

JULY:


July 1, 2012 Sunday

We Love Lucy Marathon ... Hallmark Channel ... 6 AM - 6 AM
Jeremiah ... GMC ... 9 AM
Solomon ... GMC ... 11 AM
Let it Shine ... Disney (east) ... 11 AM
Solomon ... GMC ... 1 PM
Let it Shine ... Disney (west) ... 2 PM
Pride and Prejudice (1996) ...

Friday, July 27, 2012

On TV this Weekend : July 27 - 29


The 2012 Summer Olympics begin with the Opening Ceremony on Friday, July 27, 2012. You can see it on your Local NBC Station. (Please note: I have not researched this - so I do not know who they have planned for their entertainment.) I do know that in years past at each Opening Ceremony - I am always excited to see our American Athletes walk in to the stadiums holding our American flag with pride

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

ARCHIVE - Christmas Movie Schedule 2011



THIS IS AN ARCHIVE OF THE CHRISTMAS TV SCHEDULE FROM 2011!

These Listings are for your reference only!

Please Note: I am archiving this list today - July 25, 2012 in preparation to remove this listing from the Christmas TV Schedule page - and begin replacing it with a New Christmas TV Schedule for 2012! Please... Stay Tuned!



CHRISTMAS TV SCHEDULE 2011:


DECEMBER 2011



December 1, 2011

Ernest Borgnine Tribute

TCM will give tribute to Ernest Borgnine, the Academy Award winning actor, who passed away at the age of 95, on Sunday, July 8, 2012.

Mr. Borgnine was a good friend of TCM and on July 26, 2012, TCM will pay him respect with a 10 film, 24 hour, Movie Tribute.



TCM - July 26, 2012:

6:00 a.m. - The Catered Affair
8:00 a.m. - The Legend of Lylah Clare
10:30 a.m. - Pay or Die
12:30 p.m. - Torpedo

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Poll Results - Christmas in July!


Now ~ the results for which Christmas Movie we watched the most!


DURING THE HALLMARK CHANNEL's "CHRISTMAS IN JULY" MOVIE WEEKEND - WHICH MOVIES DID YOU WATCH?

#1. The Christmas Card - 188 (66%)

#2. The Most Wonderful Time of the Year - 182 (64%)

#3. Mrs. Miracle - 167 (58%)

#4. Call Me Mrs. Miracle - 157 (55%)

#5. A Princess for Christmas - 146 (51%)

#6. Holiday Engagement - 140 (49%)

Disney's A Christmas Carol - Movie Review

MOVIE REVIEW


Disney's A Christmas Carol

DVD Release Date: November 16, 2010


CAST:

Jim Carrey ... Scrooge / Ghost of Christmas Past / Scrooge as a Young Boy / Scrooge as a Teenage Boy / Scrooge as a Young Man / Scrooge as a Middle-Aged Man / Ghost of Christmas Present / Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come



Daryl Sabara ... Undertaker's Apprentice / Tattered Caroler / Beggar Boy / Peter

Friday, July 20, 2012

New Movies on Hallmark Channel, GMC, and INSP - this Weekend!

The New Movies this Weekend are: "Raising Izzie", "How to Fall in Love", and "25 Hill". See details & Video clips below!


"Raising Izzie"
is a family drama from GMC that centers around two girls, who have lost their parents.




Video Clip:




"How to Fall in Love"
is a new Romantic Comedy from the Hallmark Channel.




Video Clip:




"25 Hill"
is a family drama about the annual tradition

Thursday, July 19, 2012

"Snow in July"

Today - You are invited to join me for a Blog Party! This Special Posting is a collection of Snow-themed images and screen caps from various Christmas Movies. The theme "Snow in July" was created by Marcia, of the blog: The Shop around the Corner. Enjoy - especially for those of you who are enduring this oppressive summer heat! Hopefully, these images of snow will make you feel a bit cooler and

Scents and Sensibility




MOVIE REVIEW

Scents and Sensibility

Network: Lifetime, LMN

Rated: PG

Original Air Date: June 22, 2012


*Based on Jane Austen's Novel: Sense and Sensibility
*This Movie is Available on DVD




CAST:

Ashley Williams ... Elinor Dashwood
Marla Sokoloff ... Marianne Dashwood
Nick Zano ... Brandon
Danielle Chuchran ... Margarett Dashwood
Brad Johnson ... Edward Farris

Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Christmas Movie Trivia with Answers!

Hallmark Channel "Christmas Movie Trivia"

QUESTIONS and ANSWERS:

1. In the "Mrs. Miracle" Movies, what is Mrs. Miracle's real name?

Mrs. Merkle

2. In "A Princess for Christmas", what antique piece does Jules break at Castlebury Hall?

Sconce

3. In "The Most Wonderful Time of the Year", what item of clothing does Morgan say woman don't wear enough of?

Hats

4. In "Annie Claus is Coming to

Monday, July 16, 2012

Thoughts on Hallmark Channel Christmas Movie Weekend


I was so glad to hear from so many of you who enjoyed the Hallmark Channel Christmas Movie Weekend as much I, and my family, did. As we were in and out over the weekend, we tried our best to absorb as much of the Christmas Movies as possible - and since some were repeated on both days - I think we just about caught a little bit of each movie - plus, we actually sat down and watched several, too!

Friday, July 13, 2012

Hallmark Channel "Christmas Movie" Trivia

Here are some trivia questions for the Movies that are airing on the Hallmark Channel this weekend! (see Schedule here) Maybe you'll know some answers now - or maybe you'll have to look for some answers - as you watch this weekend!



Just click on "Comments" or "Post a Comment" below to answer! I won't post any of the answers until - Tuesday (July 17). So, we'll see then - who is best at

Thursday, July 12, 2012

New! "Christmas Movies" on DVD - 2012


Trading Christmas



Adventures of Bailey: Christmas Hero



Annie Claus Is Coming To Town



Christmas Miracle



12 Dogs of Christmas: Great Puppy Rescue




A Princess for Christmas



Lucky Christmas



Lifetime Double Feature: Under the Mistletoe & Holiday Wishes



The Case For Christmas





Holiday Engagement



The Christmas Pageant



Christmas Comes Home To Canaan




Love's

Hallmark Stores - Keepsake Ornament Premiere Event Event

Coinciding with the Hallmark Channel Christmas Movie Weekend - is an event at your local Hallmark Gold Crown Store - happening July 14th & 15th.


The Hallmark stores will be premiering and offering a limited quantity of these ornaments - so if you are interested in getting some new specials piece for decorating your Christmas tree - then you'll want to be first in line to check them out! Plus,

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

The Dog Who Saved The Holidays



MOVIE REVIEW

The Dog Who Saved The Holidays

Previously Titled: The Dog who saved Christmas Eve

Network: the CW and FOX - check your local stations

Original Air Date: December 23, 2012


*This is the 4th Movie in this series.
Follows: The Dog who saved Christmas, The Dog who saved Christmas Vacation, and The Dog who saved Halloween.












*Image via Imdb




*Image via Imdb





8 More New Christmas Movies - from GMC, ION, & Lifetime!

The list just keeps on growing... isn't it exciting?

We now have 8 more, yes 8!, ALL NEW Christmas Movies to add to the list, from ION, GMC, and Lifetime...

ION will be giving us 5 Original New Christmas Movies this year. One will be a sequel to their "Golden Christmas" series. Lifetime, is giving us 2 more movies - one being a Sequel to the movie, "On Strike for Christmas", and thus far, GMC,

Christmas Grace - a Christian Christmas Movie

MOVIE REVIEW

Christmas Grace

Release Date: expected to be out - Christmas 2013

*Don't know, yet, if this will be released in Theaters, a TV Movie, or a Direct-to-DVD release.




CAST:

Ryan-Iver Klann ... Gary
Tim Kaiser ... Jim Tollman
Rebekah Cook ... Tollman’s secretary, Michelle
Christy Storey
Rich Swingle
Ann Filippis - Susan


PLOT:

from Bright Horizon Pictures:

Christmas Grace

Tuesday, July 10, 2012

12 Dogs of Christmas :Great Puppy Rescue - Movie Review


MOVIE REVIEW

12 Dogs of Christmas: Great Puppy Rescue

Also Known As: 12 Dogs of Christmas 2

Network: ?

Original Air Date: ?

DVD Release Date: October 9, 2012


*This is a sequel to the first movie, 12 Dogs of Christmas, which is a very cute Christmas movie. This movie is also available on DVD.








(Image: from Vision Films)










CAST:

Sean Patrick Flanery ... Finneas James
D.B.

QVC "Christmas in July"


Catch the Christmas Spirit...

QVC's "Christmas in July" is a Two Day Shopping Event!


Enjoy 48 Hours of Christmas Products on the Weekend of July 21 & 22, 2012.

Here's a Programming Guide for the Event.


Saturday, July 21, 2012
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12:00 AM
The Joy of Christmas

1:00 AM
Heartfelt Holidays with Valerie

2:00 AM
Gifts for Grandkids

3:00 AM
Deck the Halls

5:00 AM
Santa's

Chilly Christmas

MOVIE REVIEW

Chilly Christmas

Network: Unknown, at this time

Original Air Date: ? 2012


Release Date: According to various sources, this movie is targeted for a Christmas 2012 release on video and television.





CAST:

Casey Graf ... Jasper Harris
C. Thomas Howell ... Patrick Cole
Tom Arnold ... Quarterman
Brooke Langton ... Lt. Mel Stone
Jonathan Kowalsky ... Hale
Andy Pandini ..

Monday, July 9, 2012

New! "Hallmark Channel" CHRISTMAS Movies!

CHRISTMAS WEEK - DAY ONE!

There are FOUR MORE New Hallmark Channel Christmas Movies to add to our list!

The Christmas Song
Photos by: John Rennison, The Spec


HERE ARE THE FOUR NEW MOVIES:


The Christmas Song- Stars: Natasha Henstridge and Gabe Hogan.


The Christmas Baby- Stars: Casper Van Dien, Rachel Wilson, Patrick Gallagher.


The Christmas Dance- Stars: Andrew McCarthy


Fir Crazy-

Friday, July 6, 2012

Christmas Week is Coming!

Leading up to the "Christmas in July" Movie Weekend on the Hallmark Channel, which is next weekend July 14th & 15th, I will be posting Christmas News all throughout the week (next week!) - so stay tuned!

And, I have created a Promo Button for the event. Please feel free to add it to your blog, social meda site, or wherever you post stuff!!!

Here's the button:
Copy the code in the box below to

Thursday, July 5, 2012

Second Chances starring Alison Sweeney and Greg Vaughn - Hallmark Channel Movie

MOVIE REVIEW

Second Chances

Previously Titled: Two In

Network: Hallmark Channel

Original Air Date: July 27, 2013





(click image to enlarge)
  

CAST:

Alison Sweeney ... Jenny McLean
Greg Vaughn ... Jeff
Ed Asner ... Buddy
Charlotte Labadie ... Elsie
Benjamin Stockham ... Luke





PLOT:

In "Two In," Jenny McLean (Sweeney) is a single mom working at a 911-call center

Letters to God - GMC Movie Premiere

MOVIE REVIEW



Letters to God

Network: GMC

Original Air Date: July 8, 2012

This Movie is Available on DVD.

*Please Note: This movie premiered in Theaters in 2010. This is it's first premiere on TV - Basic Cable.







CAST:

Robyn Lively ... Maddy Doherty
Jeffrey S.S. Johnson ... Brady McDaniels
Tanner Maguire ... Tyler Doherty
Michael Christopher Bolten ... Ben Doherty
Maree

"Teachers" - UP Network Movie




MOVIE REVIEW

Teachers

Network: UP Network
(previously known as: GMC)

Original Air Date: August, 2013


CAST:

Unknown, at this time



PLOT:

A diverse community unites to save a once-popular suburban school in danger of closing.

Manny Cortez is uprooting his family so that they can go to Westbrook High where his beloved late father was the football coach. No sooner does the Cortez family

Wednesday, July 4, 2012

July 4th ~ Happy Birthday America!

*UPDATE below!

The Fourth of July is a wonderful time to honor America and celebrate the Declaration of the Independence, established on July 4th, 1776!


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UPDATE: the American themed video below has been fixed - it should play now. Please let me know if you can view it - or if you get a black screen.
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As you all enjoy this National Holiday, I hope we all look back

Monday, July 2, 2012

TCM honors Ann Rutherford, forever remembered as Andy Hardy's Girl & Scarlett O'Hara's Sister!



If you are a fan of those wonderful Andy Hardy films (like me!) - then you'll instantly remember Ann Rutherford as Polly Benedict, Andy's sweet girl-next-door, who lit up the screen with her sensational spark and remarkable charisma!





Veteran film actress, Ann Rutherford, however, may be best known and remembered for playing Scarlett O'Hara's younger sister Carreen in Gone With the Wind.

Archive June 2012 Family TV Schedule



Below is an archive of the Family TV schedule from June, 2012. This is simply for your reference.

Please see the current Family TV Schedule for an updated look at what is playing now.


JUNE:


June 1, 2012 Friday


16 Wishes ... Disney (east) ... 8:30 PM
A Cinderella Story ... ABC Family ... 9 PM
Babe ... GMC ... 9 PM
Babe : Pig in the City ... GMC ... 11 PM
16 Wishes ... Disney (west) ... 11