Hallmark Channel "The Heart of TV"

Today, I thought I would share with you that the Hallmark Channel is premiering a new Logo Tagline. The new phrase is: "The Heart of TV!"


The launch of this new logo coincides with the premiere of Hallmark's new daytime programming - beginning Oct 1. (the new logo phrase will be tested in social media sites beginning Sept. 17)

The Hallmark Channel certainly has been "The Heart of TV" while

Hallmark's Summer Movie & a GMC Drama...

The Hallmark MOVIE Channel will be premiering their newest movie, Strawberry Summer, this weekend. This looks to be a "near-the-end-of-summer" sweet family-flick!


The GMC Network, in the meantime, is premiering a more serious looking drama, titled: Somebody’s Child.


Please note: I have not seen either movie – so please check movie previews or ratings before viewing with children.

See the

Baby's First Christmas - Hallmark Channel Movie

MOVIE REVIEW


Baby's First Christmas

Originally Titled: Christmas Baby

Network: Hallmark Channel

Original Air Date: December 15, 2012














CAST:

Casper Van Dien ... Kyle
Rachel Wilson ... Jenna
Ella Ballentine ... Karen
Noah Cappe ... Jim
Natalie Lisinska ... Trisha




















PLOT:

When a pair of feuding colleagues are thrown together after their siblings fall in love

"Trading Christmas" on DVD + More Releases!

Trading Christmas was the overall Fan-Favorite "New Christmas Movie" last year on the Hallmark Channel, according to the Poll taken here after Christmas! I think we all fell in love with this romantic comedy - where two people change places for Christmas and unexpectedly find themselves and love in the process! And now, this movie is available on DVD! See it, here.

 Trading Christmas stars:Gil

Disney's "The Odd Life of Timothy Green" traumatizes two Young Boys!

If you have watched any TV in say, the last three weeks, then you must have seen the previews to Disney's latest film, "The Odd Life of Timothy Green". It's the one where the little boy suddenly appears saying, "I'm Timothy... I came from the garden!"


Well... if you don't want any SPOILERS for this film - PLEASE DO NOT READ ANY FURTHER. However, if you are reading on - please know You Were

"Smart Cookies" premieres on the Hallmark Channel - August 18th & 19th

Smart Cookies stars well known actresses: Jessalyn Gilsig, Patricia Richardson, and Bailee Madison. (see trailer below!)


*Premieres August 18th on the Hallmark Channel!

Movie Trailer:


*See the Smart Cookies page for more Movie information.

*See the Family TV Schedule for times airing!

"Hallmark Hall of Fame" Christmas Movie News!

ABC and Hallmark are currently working on the next Hallmark Hall of Fame Production. The title for the Movie is... (drum roll please) ... "Christmas with Holly!"
According to Seaandbescene.com, the cast will include: Eloise Mumford, Sean Faris (The Lost Valentine), Alex Paxton-Beesley, and twins - Lucy and Josie Gallina portraying one character, Holly!

 "Christmas with Holly" will air on your

Christmas with Holly - Hallmark Hall of Fame

MOVIE REVIEW


Christmas with Holly


Hallmark Hall of Fame


Network: ABC


Original Air Date: December 9, 2012






CAST:

Eloise Mumford ... Maggie Conway
Sean Faris ... Mark Nagle
Lucy and Josie Gallina ... Holly
Alex Paxton-Beesley ... Shelby
Daniel Eric Gold ... Alex
Dana Watkins ... Scott
Catherine Bérubé ... Kate







PLOT:

from Hallmark Hall of Fame:

Hallmark Hall of Fame’s

"A Christmas Story 2" starring Home Alone Actor

MOVIE REVIEW

A Christmas Story 2

Direct-to-DVD Release Date: October 30, 2012

Rated: PG, for language and some rude humor

*Please Note: this is a sequel to the original Christmas Comedy, A Christmas Story. New actors have been casted to play the parts of the original characters.




CAST:

Daniel Stern ... The Old Man (Ralphie's father)
Braeden Lemasters ... Ralphie
Stacey Travis ...

The Christmas Consultant - Lifetime Christmas Movie

MOVIE REVIEW

The Christmas Consultant

Network: Lifetime

Original Air Date: November 10, 2012









CAST:

David Hasselhoff ... Owen
Caroline Rhea ... Maya Fletcher
Barclay Hope ... Jack Fletcher
Jessica McLeod ... Anna Fletcher
Samuel Patrick Chu ... Chad
Carrie Fleming ... Sister Peggy
Aleks Paunovic ... Boris Tartakov
Pauline Egan ... Yolanda
Lanette Ware ... Nadine
Darien

Movie Review - Life with Father

As part of TCM's "Summer under the Stars" event- each day in August they are honoring a different actor or actress by playing their movies all day! Irene Dunne has been selected for August 24th, 2012 and as part of a special Blogathon by the web-sites, "ScribeHard on Film" and "Sittin on a Backyard Fence", to promote these films, I am featuring a Movie Review & Trailer (below) for the Irene Dunne

Hallmark Channel's first Movie Musical

"The Music Teacher" starring Annie Potts and Richard Thomas, premieres August 11, 2012, Saturday, during the Hallmark Channel's Back to School Movie Event. Repeats on Sunday - see times below!



Saturday:

Dad's Home ... 11 AM
Three Weeks, Three Kids ... 1 PM
Front of the Class ... 3 PM
Beyond the Blackboard ... 5 PM
Your Love Never Fails ... 7 PM
The Music Teacher ... 9 PM *NEW
The Music

See Trailer for "The Woodcarver" - premieres this Sunday!

The Woodcarver
Premieres Sunday, August 12, 2012
on GMC.


The Woodcarver stars actor, John Ratzenberger, who is best known as Cliff Clavin, from the TV Series, Cheers. Ratzenberger is not only a well known actor, but also a great champion for America, American made products, and the working man. On his official web-site, John Ratzenberger states, "I can’t help but yearn for that era when

Classic Christmas Movie - Bachelor Mother

As part of TCM's "Summer under the Stars" event- each day in August they are honoring a different actor or actress by playing their movies all day! Ginger Rogers has been selected for August 12th, 2012 and as part of a special Blogathon by the web-sites, "ScribeHard on Film" and "Sittin on a Backyard Fence", to promote these films, I am featuring a Movie Review & Trailer (below) for the Ginger

Scents and Sensibility on Lifetime Network

Scents and Sensibility is a fun, romantic comedy loosely based on Jane Austen's novel, Sense and Sensibility.


Scents and Sensibility is re-airing this weekend on Lifetime, Sunday afternoon, August 12, 2012, at 12:30 PM. I know some of you missed the last airing due to my e-mail alert going out too late. I apologize for that inconvenience and I hope many of you, who are interested, will be able

Natalie Hall stars in Hallmark Movie "The Seven Year Hitch"

MOVIE REVIEW


The Seven Year Hitch

Previously Titled: Common Law

Network: Hallmark Movie Channel
Original Air Date: October 13, 2012

Network: Hallmark Channel
Original Air Date: January 5, 2013








CAST:

Natalie Hall ... Jennifer
Danielle Parker ... young Jennifer
George Wendt ... Mr. Henderson
Frances Fisher ... Mrs. Von Hoffman
Darin Brooks ... Kevin
Ryan Doom ... Bryce









PLOT:

The Woodcarver

MOVIE REVIEW


The Woodcarver

Network: GMC

Original Air Date: August 12, 2012


CAST:

John Ratzenberger ... Ernest Otto
Dakota Daulby ... Matthew Stevenson
Woody Jeffreys ... Jack Silverman
Nicole Oliver ... Rita Stevenson
Anthony Harrison ... Pastor Clark
Stephen E. Miller ... Jerry Sanderson
Tom McBeath ... Principal Stark
Merrilyn Gann ... Christina















PLOT:

from DVD

October Baby - GMC Movie

MOVIE REVIEW

October Baby

Network: GMC

Original Air Date: October 14, 2012

Rated: PG-13

*This Movie first premiered in Theaters. The premiere on GMC is it's first airing on Basic Cable Television.

*Please Note: this movie is rated PG-13 - so it is not suitable for young viewers.






CAST:

Rachel Hendrix ... Hannah
Jason Burkey ... Jason
John Schneider ... Jacob
Jasmine Guy ...

Coffee Shop - GMC Movie

MOVIE REVIEW

Coffee Shop

Network: GMC

Original Air Date: November 2012



CAST:

Unknown, at this time



PLOT:

from GMC:

This charming romantic comedy tells the story of coffee shop owner Donovan, who must regain faith in herself and others to save the business and find out what love really is.


Movie Review:

Coming...


See or Skip:

Coming...

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Twas the Beginning...

"Twas still months before Christmas
at "It's a Wonderful Movie"
as we count down the days...
until Christmas is on our TV!

The Movies are added to the site with care
in hopes that many will be fun to share!
The Networks are busy creating their snow-filled scenes,
from Hallmark, GMC, and INSP!

While we love each season and cherish each day,
we enjoy any detail that brings Christmas our way!