isteal: 2013

Monday, June 10, 2013

"Christmas in July" on the Hallmark Channel !!!

Surprise Christmas Movie Fans!"Christmas in July" is Coming... starting July 8th on the Hallmark Channel!!!

Hallmark Channel Original Christmas Movies will air ALL Week Long, from July 8th to July 14th!

As everyone is trying to stay cool during the Hot days of Summer, and the Children are HO-HO-HOME from School, it is an excellent time.... to sit back, relax, and enjoy the chilly snow filled

Friday, June 7, 2013

"Strawberry Summer" and "The Bouquet" are my Picks this Weekend!

Premiering Saturday June 8th, 2013:Strawberry Summeron the Hallmark Channel!

Beth Landon (Julie Mond), a small-town music teacher with big singing aspirations has been crowned the Strawberry Queen of the annual Festival. Pulling some strings, Beth has... (read more here)

Premiering Sunday June 9th, 2013:The Bouqueton UP-TV!

Every dream deserves a chance to grow.

Two estranged sisters torn

Thursday, June 6, 2013

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

A New Season of "Heartland" Premieres June 5th on UP-TV!

A New Season of New Episodes!

HEARTLAND

Premieres Tonight:

Wednesday - June 5th, 2013

9 PM (est)

on the newly named "UP" TV Network!

Episode: "Finding Freedom"

Amy is inspired to take her horsemanship to a new level

when she works with a professional liberty horse trainer.

*Heartland is based off the book series by
Lauren Brooke.

*The Heartland TV Series is also

Monday, June 3, 2013

Saturday, June 1, 2013

"Norman Rockwell's Shuffleton Barbershop" and "Jimmy" Premiere this Weekend...

The Movie "Norman Rockwell's Shuffleton Barbershop" will premiere on HMC-the Hallmark Movie ChannelSee it:Saturday, June 1, 20139 PM and 11 PM(Repeat Showings also on Sunday.)

Click here for more pics + story details!

********Also Premiering********

The Movie "Jimmy" will premiere on the newly named UP network!
(formerly known as GMC)

See it:
Sunday, June 2, 2013
7 PM, 9 PM, and 11 PM

Click

GMC is moving UP!

Let me keep you, UP-to-Date...

As of June 1, 2013 - there will no longer be a network named GMC.

GMC-TV will officially now become UP. The new network logo UP was chosen for the stations UPlifting Entertainment!

They have promised via a press release : "Same Uplifting Network... New Uplifting Name!"

My Message to "UP":

As a faithful viewer I wish to say -

Welcome to the New UP Logo.

Friday, May 31, 2013

The Hallmark Channel Presents: "Space Warriors" from Walden Family Theater

Reach for the Stars and Beyond...with "Space Warriors"

Six highly skilled teenagers are handpicked to be part of a summer space camp competition at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama. As the competition heats up, the kids have no idea that their ultimate challenge will be to solve a life or death crisis aboard the International Space Station as the world anxiously watches.

Thursday, May 30, 2013

Catch "The Bouquet" starring Kristy Swanson

MOVIE REVIEW

The Bouquet

Network: UP

(previously known as: GMC)

Original Air Date: June 9, 2013

*This movie is available on DVD.

CAST:

Kristy Swanson ... Terri Benton
Alberta Mayne ... Mandy Benton
Michael Shanks ... Sam
Nicola Cavendish ... Bonnie Benton
Danny Glover ... Reverend John
Jeremy Guilbaut ... Noah
Stephen E. Miller ... Cecil Benton
Daniel Bacon ... Bruce Hammond

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Jane Seymour stars in New American Girl Movie : "Saige Paints the Sky"

MOVIE REVIEW

An American Girl: Saige Paints the Sky

(Saige is the 2013 American Girl Doll of the Year)

Network: NBC

Original Air Date: July 13, 2013

"Saige Paints the Sky - An American Girl" is the 7th film in the American Girl Movie series, following: Samantha - An American Girl Holiday, Felicity - An American Girl Adventure, Molly - An American Girl on the Home Front, Kit Kittredge: An

Monday, May 27, 2013

See the Drama of America's History with INSP's Miniseries "Courage, New Hampshire"

Historical TV Series and Movies, have often received high ratings in the U.S. (Case in point: Pride & Prejudice, North and South, Downton Abbey, Killing Lincoln, The Bible, etc...)

"Courage, New Hampshire" will bring American History to life with a 4 part Miniseries! You can see it - in it's entirety on May 27, 2013 - Memorial Day, on the Television Network: INSP- starting at 7 PM (est) or

MAY Movie Schedule

*This is an ARCHIVE of the MAY Movie Schedule for your reference.

Please see the UPDATED Family TV Schedule for upcoming Movies on TV!

MAY

May 3, 2013 Friday

Remember Sunday (Hallmark Hall of Fame) ... Hallmark Channel ... 8 PM *Encore

May 4, 2013 Saturday

Remember Sunday (Hallmark Hall of Fame) ... Hallmark Channel ... 3 PM *Encore
Mr. Hockey: The Gordie Howe Story ... Hallmark

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Memorial Day Weekend TV Specials

See Information on the INSP New Movie Mini-series
"Courage, New Hampshire" below....

Memorial Day Weekend TV Specials :

TCM salutes the Military with a Memorial Day Marathon:

3 Days and 72 hours of War Movies on TCM. Starting May 25th at 6 AM (est) and concluding on May 28th, early Tuesday Morning! Marathon also includes a salute to John Wayne whose birthday was May 26th.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Monday, May 20, 2013

Updates to Hallmark Channel Movies starring Alison Sweeney & Eddie Cibrian

Both of these Hallmark Channel Movies, starring Soap Opera Stars: Alison Sweeney & Eddie Cibrian, have been re-named.

The Movie, which stars actress Alison Sweeney (Days of our Lives), was originally titled: "Two In". It has been re-named: "Second Chances" and hopefully, not to make it too confusing... you may also see it listed, elsewhere - under the title "Hearts on Fire". Movie also stars

Friday, May 17, 2013

See Candace Cameron Bure in "Finding Normal" & a Hallmark Movie Original Premiere this Weekend!

Take a trip to the Country with Candace Cameron Bure and Trevor St. Johnin "Finding Normal" on "gmc" this weekend!

You will have 6 chances to catch this Movie Premiere on "gmc"!
May 18, 2013 Saturday

Finding Normal ... 7 PM *NEW PREMIERE
Finding Normal ... 9 PM *Encore
Finding Normal ... 11 PM *Encore

May 19, 2013 Sunday

Finding Normal ... 7 PM *Encore
Finding Normal ... 9 PM *Encore

"Good Day & Night, John Boy"

*Catch "The Waltons Reunion Movies" Marathon on the Hallmark Channel!

The Waltons Movie Collection

May 19, 2013 Sunday
Mother's Day on Walton's Mountain ... 11 AM
A Wedding on Walton's Mountain ... 1 PM
A Walton Wedding ... 3 PM
A Walton Easter ... 5 PM
A Decade of the Waltons ... 7 PM
Day for Thanks on Walton's Mountain ... 9 PM

See them all on the Hallmark Channel !

*Only one of the six

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

A Hallmark Channel Musical Movie: "Banner 4th of July" starring an American Idol Alum

MOVIE REVIEW

Banner 4th of July

Network: Hallmark Channel

Original Air Date: June 29, 2013

Stars American Idol Alum: Brooke White and will Feature Two Original Songs Written and Recorded by Brooke White!

Christian Campbell, Brooke White,
and Michael Barbuto
"Banner 4th of July" - on set image
via Brooke White's facebook

CAST:

Brooke White ... Desiree Banner
Christian Campbell ...

Hallmark Channel Rom-Com Movie: "Reading, Writing, and Romance"

MOVIE REVIEW

Reading, Writing, and Romance

Network: Hallmark Channel

Original Air Date: August 10, 2013

CAST:

Eric Mabius ... Wayne Wenders
Virginia Williams ... Amy Danville
Stefanie Powers ... Brenda
Martin Mull ... Phil
Meredith Baxter ... Elaine
Tiffany Boone ... Jenny
Cassandra Braden ... Loretta
Bart Braverman ... Marty
Courtney Taylor Burness ... Karly
Piper Curda

"Friend Request", a Hallmark Movie Channel Film set in the Country

MOVIE REVIEW

Friend Request

Network: Hallmark Movie Channel

Original Air Date: September 14, 2013

On Set image via : Erin Krakow

CAST:

Erin Krakow
Ryan McPartlin

PLOT:

Hopeless romantic, Samantha thinks she has met the man of her dreams, a famous photographer. They begin communicating online and he invites her to an art show in his hometown, a plane ride away. When she arrives, she

Monday, May 13, 2013

Update for Hallmark Movie "Norman Rockwell's Shuffleton Barbershop"

The Hallmark Movie Channel has rescheduled the film:

Norman Rockwell's Shuffleton Barbershop

to June 1st, 2013

at 9 pm (est) and 8 pm (central).

Inspired by one of 20th century painter Norman Rockwell’s iconic images depicting American life, the story follows a famous musician Trey Cole (Austin Stowell) who returns to his hometown after... (click here to read more)

Image credit:

Friday, May 10, 2013

Hallmark Channel Premieres Mothers Day Weekend : Beverly Lewis' The Confession

This is the long anticipated Sequel to the Beverly Lewis Amish Movie:The Shunning,which will air before the new premiereSaturday May 11, 2013 at 7 PM.

Beverly Lewis' The Confessioncan be seen:
Saturday May 11, 2013Premiering at 9 PM and encores at 11 PM (est).
Repeats again onSunday May 12, 2013Mother's Day
at 1 PM and 9 PM (est).

For this movie and more...
see the Family TV

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Mother’s Day Movies

UPDATED News Below!

Coming up this Mother’s Day Weekend... There will be many wonderful Movies on TV – to celebrate Mothers!

My "Mother’s Day" Movie Picks:

*"I Remember Mama" on TCM

This classic black and white movie is so real, moving, and deeply touching. It has become a traditional must see classic film every Mothers Day.

*"Anne of Green Gables" on INSP

Anne is adopted by Matthew and

Friday, May 3, 2013

Hallmark's Hockey Movie Premieres Saturday!

NEW MOVIE this Weekend...

Actor Michael Shanks portrays Gordie Howe who, at age 45, returned to the ice after his retirement for the opportunity to play professional hockey and win a championship with his sons. The extraordinary true story is brought to life in the Hallmark Channel Original Movie, "Mr. Hockey: The Gordie Howe Story"!

"Mr. Hockey: The Gordie Howe Story" Premieres Saturday, May

Monday, April 29, 2013

Guess Who's Coming to Christmas - UP Christmas Movie

MOVIE REVIEW

Guess Who's Coming to Christmas

Previously Titled: Jingle Bell Rock

Network: UP
(previously known as: GMC)

Original Air Date: November, 2013

CAST:

Drew Lachey
Mackenzie Porter

Image Credits - below

PLOT:

A jaded rock star, in order to repair his tarnished image, publicly agrees to fulfill a kid's Dear Santa Christmas wish. To his dismay, he ends up agreeing to

2 New Christmas Movies this UPcoming Christmas Season!

Coming to the "UP" Network...

They will be premiering
Two New Christmas Movies for 2013!

(Note: UP is the television channel
previously known as GMC.)

The first movie is "Guess Who's Coming to Christmas" and will premiere in November on UP.

The second movie is "Silver Bells", and after a limited theatrical release, it will air on UP in December.

For more details, such as casting

Silver Bells - UP Christmas Movie

MOVIE REVIEW

Silver Bells

Network: UP
(previously known as: GMC)

Original Air Date: December 2013

*According to Christmas Flix -The Christmas movie "Silver Bells" is being produced in collaboration with the Salvation Army, and is expected to air... in December after a limited theatrical release.

Photo via: https://twitter.com/boxleitnerbruce

CAST:

Bruce Boxleitner ... Bruce Dalt

Friday, April 26, 2013

See "Tom Cavanagh" in ABC Family Premiere and Hallmark's "Remember Sunday" Repeats!

The "Yogi Bear" movie is Premiering for the first time on Basic Cable. The movie is Rated: PG and according to various reviews, it is family-friendly!

Movie stars the voice of Dan Akroyd (Christmas with the Kranks) as Yogi Bear and Tom Cavanagh (Debbie Macomber's Trading Christmas) as Ranger Smith.

The film combines CGI and live action - like the movies: Alvin and the
Chipmunks and Garfield.

Archive - April Movie Schedule

This post is an archive, simply for your reference.

Click here to see the updated Family TV Schedule.

APRIL 2013

April 1, 2013 Monday

Peter Rabbit's Springtime Tale ... NICK (east) ... 12 PM *Encore
Peter Rabbit's Springtime Tale ... NICK (west) ... 3 PM *Encore
The Bible: The Epic Miniseries - Mission, PART 4 ... Lifetime ... 6 PM *Encore
The Bible: The Epic Miniseries - Passion, PART 5 .

Thursday, April 25, 2013

Catch the "Leave it to Beaver" Marathon as the Cleavers move again!

On Sunday, April 28th, 2013 - see the "Leave it to Beaver" 40 Episode Marathon on Antenna TV!

Image via : http://www.antennatv.tv/

See the Antenna TV Zap2it Schedule for entire list of Epidodes airing!

Hope you can catch it!

"Leave it to Beaver" is moving from digital station: Antenna TV to Me-TV on May 6, 2013! Both stations play great retro sitcoms. Click

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Duck Dynasty Season Finale Tonight, Jack!

HEY!
Just wanted to share today that my family's favorite Reality Show, "Duck Dynasty", will have it's Season Finale tonight at 10 PM (est) on A&E!

Are you a fan of the Show and the Robertson family?

My family absolutely is! We even go around quoting them or saying phrases the way they do. Such as... "Hey!", "Noooo", and "Jack", like Uncle Si.

Or, "Happy, Happy, Happy", "Now we're cooking

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Happy Birthday to America's Little Princess!

Shirley Temple was born on April 23, 1928 and has captured the hearts of many since she first appeared in front of the camera, at the age of 4. TCM will celebrate Shirley's Birthday today with a Movie Marathon... starting with the legendary classic "The Little Princess" in Color! (see movies listed below!)

People everywhere have watched these classic and beloved Shirley Temple Movies: The

Monday, April 22, 2013

Rate "Remember Sunday"... Could you Fall in Love Every Day?

The newest Hallmark Hall of Fame Movie: "Remember Sunday" premiered Sunday night on ABC. Did you catch it? If not, it will re-air on the Hallmark Channel - April 28th at 5 PM, 7 PM, and 9 PM (est).

If you did see it... be sure and take the poll on the right and let us all know how you liked the movie!

Also, you can share your thoughts on the movie, "Remember Sunday", in the Comments

Thursday, April 18, 2013

Four Movies Premiere this Weekend... including a Hallmark Hall of Fame!

It's a great weekend to pop some popcorn, relax by yourself or with the family, and enjoy some Movies on TV!

On Saturday... April 20, 2013:

After all these Years - starring Wendie Mallick and Gregory Harrison
Network : Hallmark Movie Channel at 9 PM. Repeats at 11 PM est.

*See the "After all these Years" page for more details!

(this is a Murder Mystery)

On Sunday... April 21, 2013:

Heartland Marathon on Sunday!

Catch the Best of "Heartland" Episodes Sunday on GMC from 1 PM to 1 AM!

image via: www.watchgmctv.com

Episodes Airing - Sunday, April 21st:
01:00 PM Rising From the Ashes
02:00 PM Letting Go
03:00 PM True Enough
04:00 PM Dark Horse
05:00 PM Step By Step
06:00 PM Man's Best Friend
07:00 PM Glory Days
08:00 PM Quarantine
09:00 PM Homecoming
10:00 PM Mood Swings
11:00 PM Family

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Praying for Boston

Hearing about this terrorist attack on Boston, at the Patriot Day Marathon, was devastating... an attack on our Country, our beloved USA, our fellow Americans. And, then to hear three had been killed, including a very innocent 8 year old boy - was absolutely heartbreaking.

Then, we personally learned that some of our relatives were there, as well. They had trained for a year and were running

Monday, April 15, 2013

"Shadow on the Mesa" will Ride Again

The newest Hallmark western film, "Shadow on the Mesa", premiered on the Hallmark Movie Channel in March, but it hasn't faded into the sunset.

Thank you to Lee Martin, screenwriter for "Shadow on the Mesa" for letting us know... you can see a re-airing of this movie, Monday - April 29, 2013 on the Hallmark Movie Channel at 9 PM est. According to Hallmark, the movie will be re-aired now due

Saturday, April 13, 2013

Hardflip, starring John Schneider, Premieres on TV

Hardflip

Premieres on TBN

April 13, 2013 Saturday

Hardflip ... TBN ... 5 PM

From the official Hardflip web-site: www.hardflipmovie.com
...

"Hardflip is a story of what can happen when we let go of our anger and pain and willingness to forgive those who’ve hurt us most, just as God forgives us."

Please Note: This Skateboarding movie is rated PG-13

Enjoy your Weekend and next

Thursday, April 11, 2013

Update: What's UP at GMC and Finding Normal news!

--- FYI ---

Thought you might be interested to know...

GMC will officially be moving up the change of their name and logo - from September 2013, to June 2013!

The new name as I shared in a previous post, will be "UP"... created from their tagline : "Uplifting Entertainment!"

Also, in GMC news... their new Original Movie in May, Finding Normal, starring Candace Cameron Bure,

will

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Movie Review: Ring the Bell

MOVIE REVIEW
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Ring the Bell

Rated: PG

Available on DVD: April 9, 2013

*Please Note: This Movie is not currently being aired on TV... although it would be a perfect fit for numerous networks, such as: GMC, INSP, TBN, NRB, etc...

I was given the wonderful opportunity to screen this movie before it was released on DVD... so I could share my thoughts on it with all of you! Please see my Movie

Monday, April 8, 2013

Featured in Banner: Cedar Cove, Hallmark Hall of Fame Movie, and More...

I recently did a little update on the site for Spring... and the Banner has also been updated with upcoming TV Movies... See the list below::

From Left to Right:
(click on Movie Titles for Premiere Dates and Details!)Pic #1: Cedar Cove - the New Debbie Macomber Hallmark Channel Movie and TV Series with Andie MacDowell
Pic #2: Finding Normal - New Movie coming to GMC in May, starring

Yogi Bear Movie - ABC Family Basic Cable Premiere

MOVIE REVIEW

Yogi Bear

Network: ABC Family

Original Air Date: April 27, 2013

CAST:

Tom Cavanagh ... Ranger Smith
T.J. Miller ... Ranger Jones
Dan Aykroyd ... Yogi Bear (voice)
Justin Timberlake ... Boo Boo (voice)
Anna Faris ... Rachel Johnson
Nathan Corddry ... Chief of Staff
Andrew Daly ... Mayor Brown
Josh Robert Thompson ... Narrator (voice)
David Stott ... Mayor's Tailor

Saturday, April 6, 2013

Happy Birthday Candace Cameron Bure and John Ratzenberger - April 6th!

Candace and John, both from sitcom successes, (Full House and Cheers) are starring nowadays in a lot of great Family TV Films and they just so happen to share a Birthday, too - April 6th! So, since this is also my Birthday week... I didn't want to miss this opportunity to wish them both a very Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday Candace Cameron Bure!

You can see Candace in the TV Movies:

Friday, April 5, 2013

"Courageous" the Movie - Premieres on GMC!

Premiering this weekend on GMC:

April 6th and 7th

From the Creators of Facing the Giants, Flywheel, and Fireproof...

"Courageous" the Movie

*this Movie is also available on DVD.

See the Courageous page for more details!

Happy 'Belated' Birthday Jennie Garth - April 3!

I wanted to extend a Happy Birthday Greeting also to... Actress Jennie Garth (with whom I also share my birthday with)!

Jennie Garth is well known from the Beverly Hills 90210 TV series, and she has also been in many family-friendly Made-for-TV movies, including: The Last Cowboy, Accidentally in Love, A Christmas Wedding Tail, etc... (all Hallmark Channel movies) In fact, you can see Jennie

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

I share my Birthday with Doris Day!

Happy Birthday to

the Most Lovely Actress...

Doris Day!

...whom I just so happen to share this day with!
* April 3, 2013 *

April is such a beautiful time of year!

Spring... With all it’s newness,

makes life feel like it’s full of all kinds of possibilities!

In our family,
everyone always gets a family birthday celebration

and a special birthday theme ~

From the very youngest,

Monday, April 1, 2013

GMC is changing their Name to...

I know many of you are big fans of the "GMC" network - epsecially since they play great family movies, old and new! And, they continue to show great family dramas: like Heartland and The Waltons! So... I wanted to be sure to give you a "heads up" on this upcoming change.

Coming September 1, 2013: "GMC", previously known as Gospel Musical Channel, will be renamed: "UP" and the network will have

Archive March 2013 Family TV Schedule

This is an ARCHIVE of the Family TV Schedule from March, 2013 :: for your reference.
Visit the Family TV Schedule for updated information.

MARCH

Abel's Field
DVD
Starring:
Kevin Sorbo

March 1, 2013 Friday

Meddling Mom ... Hallmark MOVIE Channel ... 8 PM *Encore
Abel's Field ... GMC ... 9 PM *Encore
Meddling Mom ... Hallmark MOVIE Channel ... 10 PM *Encore
Abel's Field ... GMC ... 11

Friday, March 29, 2013

Easter Weekend : New Movies and Specials!

Happy Easter, Everyone !!!

There are New Movies this Easter Weekend, plus many Easter Specials... including Religious Movies and Easter Bunny Cartoons, etc...

GMC has "A Walton Easter" and is premiering a New Movie: "The Carpenter's Miracle" All Weekend Long! On Saturday and Sunday Night - you can see this New Original Movie starring Cameron Mathison, at 7 PM, 9 PM, and 11 PM est!

The

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Cedar Cove and When Calls the Heart - Scheduling Changes!

I wanted to send out this special notice to let you all know: the Premiere Dates for Cedar Cove and When Calls the Heart have changed.

The "Cedar Cove" movie will now Premiere Saturday July 20th, 2013 and the weekly TV Series will premiere one week later on July 27th. The season finale episode will air on September 28 and More Exciting News below....

The "When Calls the Heart" movie will

Monday, March 25, 2013

Here Comes Peter Cottontail on TV!

The Classic Cartoon Special "Here Comes Peter Cottontail" produced by Rankin & Bass (who also created great Christmas Specials: "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer", "Santa Claus is Coming To Town", "Frosty the Snowman", etc...) will air on "the CW", Tuesday March 26, 2013. Please check your local listings for this adorable Easter Animation!

Here Comes Peter Cottontail is also available on DVD,

NEW Mini-Series to air exclusively on INSP in May

I recently received this Press Release from Melissa Prince, Manager, Corporate Communications at INSP, and I am rather excited to share it with all of you!

INSP has made an agreement to have exclusive airing rights to the 4 hour ‘American-themed’ Mini-series: “COURAGE, NEW HAMPSHIRE.” Read all the details below...

-------------------- PRESS RELEASE --------------------

Four-part

"Courage, New Hampshire" Mini-series on INSP

MOVIE REVIEW

Courage, New Hampshire

Network: INSP

Original Air Date: May 27, 2013

Images below via: Colony Bay
A Special "Thank You" to writer and actor James Patrick Riley... for giving me permission to share these Movie Images here with all of you!

CAST:

James Patrick Riley ... Silas Rhodes
Allen Marsh ... Abraham Foxe
Jonathan Salisbury ... Noah Pine
Lorraine Pope ...

Thursday, March 21, 2013

This Weekend: Kevin Sorbo and Gail O'Grady star in "Shadow on the Mesa" and "The Bible" returns on Palm Sunday

Premiering:
Saturday - March 23, 2013

Shadow on the Mesa

Hallmark MOVIE Channel

See the Shadow on the Mesa page for more details

and the Family TV Schedule for viewing times.

Premiering:

Sunday - March 24, 2013

Palm Sunday

The Bible Miniseries

Part 4

History Channel

Please Note: this Movie is Rated TV-14

and it is absolutely not appropriate viewing for

Monday, March 18, 2013

"Courageous" the Movie

MOVIE REVIEW

Courageous

*From the Creators of Facing the Giants, Flywheel, and Fireproof.

Network: GMC

Original Air Date: April 6, 2013

Rated: PG-13

CAST:

Alex Kendrick ... Adam Mitchell
Ben Davies ... David Thomson
Ken Bevel ... Nathan Hayes
Kevin Downes ... Shane Fuller
Robert Amaya ... Javier Martinez
T.C. Stallings ... T.J
Rusty Martin ... Dylan Mitchell
Lauren Etchells ...

Skateboarding Movie "Hardflip" starring John Schneider

MOVIE REVIEW

Hardflip

Network: TBN

Original Air Date: April 13, 2013

CAST:

Randy Wayne ... Caleb
John Schneider ... Jack
Rosanna Arquette ... Bethany Jones
Sean Michael Afable ... Joey
Jason Dundas ... Ryder
Matthew Ziff ... Jerry
Raquel Elizabeth Ames ... Bank Teller (as Raquel Ames)
Daniel Backman ... Mailman
Matt Beacham ... Arresting Officer
Yves Bright ... Dr. Sheldon

Friday, March 15, 2013

This Weekend: See the Birth of Christ on "The Bible", plus Walden Family Theater Premieres on Hallmark, and More...

Gather the Family...

Starting Friday Night: MARCH 15, 2013,
catch the all new "Walden Family Theater" on the Hallmark Channel. Their first premiere is "Return to Nim’s Island".

On Saturday Night, MARCH 16, 2013,
Catch the newest Hallmark Channel Original Movie: "Tom, Dick, and Harriett".

On Sunday Morning, MARCH 17, 2013,
UPDATE: The John Schneider movie, Lukewarm, is no longer

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Great Ratings for "Our Wild Hearts" on Hallmark Movie Channel

The new family movie, "Our Wild Hearts", written and created by veteran actor, Ricky Schroder, along with his wife Andrea, premiered March 9th, 2013 on the Hallmark Movie Channel, and had over 1 Million TV Viewers!

Ricky Schroder with daughter Cambrie..
who starred in "Our Wild Hearts"

"Our Wild Hearts" was the 2nd Highest-Rated and 2nd Most-Watched Original Movie in Hallmark Movie

Monday, March 11, 2013

The Results are in: Your Favorite Family Movie is...

This is the third year for the annual...
"It's a Wonderful Movie" - Family Movie Awards!
Thank you to everyone who participated by voting in the polls for your favorites!

All winners below are highlighted in yellow!

What was your Favorite "Family Movie" on TV, for 2012?

1. 25 Hill
2. How to Fall in Love
3. Kiss at Pine Lake
4. October Baby
5. Puppy Love
6. Scents and Sensibility
7.

Friday, March 8, 2013

Premiering this Weekend: "Our Wild Hearts", "The Bible" Part 2, and more...

There is a unique mix of Movies premiering on TV this Weekend.... a Western, a Comedy, a Movie for your Little Girls, and the continuation of the Greatest Story ever Told.

Premiering On Saturday , March 9, 2013 ::

Kick off your boots and Catch the Premiere of ...
“Our Wild Hearts” on the Hallmark Movie Channel.

This is the all new Western Family Movie starring Ricky Schroder, along with

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Return to the "Heartland" on GMC

Saddle up your Horses... for an all new Season of "Heartland" !

*The last episode that aired was the Christmas Movie, "A Heartland Christmas"... So join Jack, Lou, Amy, Ty, and more as their saga continues at a Ranch named Heartland.

New Episodes Begin:
Wednesday, March 6, 2013 on GMC:

1st Episode: "Local Hero" at 9 pm
Rustlers from the past reappear when Ty and Amy find Tim's stolen

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

The Christmas Candle - the Movie

MOVIE REVIEW

The Christmas Candle

*This Movie, based on a short story, is being made in the UK.

UPDATE: According to an e-mail I received and information via the official site, this Movie will be in theaters - 2013. We presume it will be during the Christmas Season.

Image via: JustJared

Image via: JustJared

CAST:

Samantha Barks
Hans Matheson
Lesley Manville ... Bea

Monday, March 4, 2013

Hallmark Channel makes deal with Walden Media

On March 15, 2013 the Hallmark Channel is set to launch “Walden Family Theater”!

Inspired by the weekly "Wonderful World of Disney" family movies... A new agreement has been made between the Hallmark Channel and Walden Media to bring to their network New Family Movies on Friday Nights!

Walden Media is well-known for creating it’s own library of Family Films, including "The Chronicles of

Walden Media Presents: "Return to Nim’s Island"

MOVIE REVIEW

Return to Nim’s Island

Network: Hallmark Channel

Original Air Date: March 15, 2013

*This is the first Premiere Movie for WALDEN FAMILY THEATER on the Hallmark Channel.

CAST:

Matthew Lillard ... Jack
Bindi Irwin ... Nim
John Waters
Toby Wallace ... Edmund
Sebastian Gregory
Jack Pearson
Nathan Derrick ... Felix

PLOT:

via http://www.waldenfans.com/category/

Walden Family Theater Presents: "Space Warriors"

MOVIE REVIEW

Space Warriors

Network: Hallmark Channel

Original Air Date: May , 2013

*This is the 2nd Movie Premiere from the "Walden Family Theater" for the Hallmark Channel.

CAST:

Dermot Mulroney ... Andy Hawkins
Mira Sorvino ... Sally Hawkins
Josh Lucas ... Col. Roy Manley
Trace Adkins ...
Danny Glover ... Commander Phillips
Booboo Stewart ... Conway
Thomas Horn ... Jimmy

Friday, March 1, 2013

In the Beginning...

Starting this Sunday,

3-3-13

the History Channel Premieres

The Bible : The Epic Miniseries

*The Bible is an epic five-week, 10 hour television miniseries,

with two hours airing each Sunday night, beginning on March 3, 2013.

*Please Note "Rating": Some scenes may not be appropriate for children — the Movie Creators have stated: We would advise leaders and parents to treat this

GMC Movie: The Carpenter's Miracle

MOVIE REVIEW

The Carpenter's Miracle
(an Easter themed movie)

Network: GMC

Original Air Date: March 30, 2013
(Easter Weekend)

*Based on the book by Judd Parkin - The Carpenter's Miracle.

CAST:

Cameron Mathison ... Josh Carey
Michelle Harrison ... Sarah
Aaron Pearl ... Charlie Kurlanski
Ryan Grantham ... Luke
Sarah-Jane Redmond ... Delia Tynan
Adrian Holmes ... Jack Reardon

Thursday, February 28, 2013

Remembering Charles Durning

On what would have been his 90th Birthday... we remember Actor, Charles Edward Durning. Mr. Durning was a great character actor who performed in over 200 Movies, tv shows, and plays.

February 28, 1923 – December 24, 2012

You may know Charles Durning from:

Movies: The Sting, Dog Day Afternoon, O Brother, Where Art Thou?

TV Movies: Captains and the Kings, Death of a Salesman

TV Series:

Monday, February 25, 2013

Hallmark, the Heart of TV, brings us "When Calls the Heart"

UPDATED NEWS: The much anticipated prairie movie, “When Calls the Heart”, will premiere October 5, 2013.

This is an adaptation of Janette Oke's beloved Canadian West series of novels for a Hallmark Channel Original Premiere Movie and following weekly Television Series.

MOVIE REVIEW

When Calls the Heart

Network: Hallmark Channel

Original Air Date: October 5, 2013

*This is the Premiere Date

Hallmark Movie : This Magic Moment

MOVIE REVIEW

This Magic Moment

Network: Hallmark Movie Channel

Original Air Date: August 17, 2013

On Location, photo via Facebook

CAST:

Diane Neal - Helen
Alaina Huffman ... Emily McIntyre
Charles Shaughnessy ... Doyle Duncan
Vincent Spano ... Roberto Molinez
Travis Schuldt ... Clark Gable
Robin Riker ... Maryellen Gable
Brook Kerr ... Gina Verano
Molly Burnett ... Justine Gable

Movie : Lovestruck – The Musical

MOVIE REVIEW

Lovestruck – The Musical

Network: ABC Family

Original Air Date: April 21, 2013

Please Check Ratings before viewing this movie.

CAST:

Tony Amen ... Italian groundsman
Peter Arpesella ... Voice Over Actor (voice)
Adrienne Bailon
Sammi Cecutti ... Kid Birdie
Lonell R. Childred ... International Businessman
Alexander DiPersia ... Marco
Kyle Durant ... Tom Dorian

Archive: February 2013 Movie Schedule

This is an archive of the February 2013 schedule of New Movies on TV fo your reference...

FEBRUARY

February 1, 2013 Friday

Tangled ... Disney XD ... 5 PM *Encore
Goodnight For Justice: Queen of Hearts ... Hallmark MOVIE Channel ... 8 PM *Encore
Goodnight For Justice: Queen of Hearts ... Hallmark MOVIE Channel ... 10 PM *Encore

February 2, 2013 Saturday

Tangled ... Disney XD ... 12 PM *

ABC Family premieres "You Again"

MOVIE REVIEW

You Again

Network: ABC Family

Original Air Date: March 9, 2013

CAST:

Kristen Bell ... Marni
Jamie Lee Curtis ... Gail
Sigourney Weaver ... Ramona
Odette Annable ... Joanna
Victor Garber ... Mark
Betty White ... Grandma Bunny
James Wolk ... Will
Kristin Chenoweth ... Georgia
Sean Wing ... Charlie
Kyle Bornheimer ... Tim
Billy Unger ... Ben
Christine Lakin ... Taylor

Premiere of Animation: Barbie in the Pink Shoes

MOVIE REVIEW

Barbie in the Pink Shoes

Network: Nickelodeon

Original Air Date: March 10, 2013

CAST:

Katie Crown ... Hailey
Trevor Devall ... Albrecht / Ballet Scout #1
Brett Dier ... Dillon / Prince Seigfried
Ali Liebert ... Tara / Hannah
Bill Mondy ... Rothbart / Thorpe / Peasant
Kyle Rideout ... Hilarion / Ballet Scout #2
Teryl Rothery ... Giselle's Mom / Queen Vera
Kelly Sheridan .

Friday, February 22, 2013

2 New Movies from Hallmark & GMC - this Weekend!

*** PREMIERING ***

Meddling Mom

Hallmark Movie Channel

Saturday ~ February 23, 2013

See the Meddling Mom page for more details!

Abel's Field

GMC
Sunday ~ February 24, 2013

See the Abel's Field page for more details!

Hope you can pop some popcorn, relax this weekend, and enjoy these movies with your family and friends. (Please Note: I have not seen these films -

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Hallmark Hall of Fame : Remember Sunday

MOVIE REVIEW

Remember Sunday

Hallmark Hall of Fame Movie

Network: ABC

Original Air Date: April 21, 2013

CAST:

Alexis Bledel ... Molly
Zachary Levi ... Gus

PLOT:

(from Hallmark Press Release...)

A lonely down-on-her-luck waitress meets a handsome, quirky jewelry store clerk and thinks that maybe, finally, she’s met “the right guy.” The more Molly (Alexis Bledel) gets to know Gus (

Monday, February 18, 2013

Kevin Sorbo and Michael Shanks star in Sport Movies

Both of these TV Movies may be based on Sports... one Football, and the other Hockey, but they are also filled with powerful stories of faith and family.

Abel’s Field, starring Kevin Sorbo, will premiere February 24, 2013 on GMC.

*See the “Abel’s Field” page for more details.

Mr. Hockey: The Gordie Howe Story, starring Michael Shanks, will premiere May 4, 2013 on the Hallmark Channel.

*See

Movie "Abel’s Field"

MOVIE REVIEW

Abel’s Field

Network: GMC

Original Air Date: February 24, 2013

CAST:
Kevin Sorbo ... Abel
Samuel Davis ... Seth
Catie Duff ... Mary
Elizabeth Duff ... Cary
Nicole Elliott ... Katie
Richard Dillard ... Coach Chalmers
B.K-McKee ... Football Fan
Terri Merritt Bennett ... Aunt Linda
Devin Bonnée ... Netty
William Buchanan ... Billy
Gene Cervenka ... Bar Patron
Luci

Movie "Mr. Hockey: The Gordie Howe Story"

MOVIE REVIEW

Mr. Hockey: The Gordie Howe Story

Network: Hallmark Channel

Original Air Date: May 4, 2013

CAST:

Michael Shanks ... Gordie Howe
Kathleen Robertson ... Colleen Howe
Dylan Playfair ... Marty Howe
Andrew Herr ... Mark Howe
Emma Grabinsky ... Cathy Howe
Graham Mayes ... Murray Howe
Lochlyn Munro ... Bobby Hull
Ali Tataryn ... Mary James
Teach Grant ... Smoky MCleod
Adam

Saturday, February 16, 2013

Love Comes to Hallmark!

Tune in to the

Hallmark Channel on Sunday

for an All Day Marathon of

the "Love Comes Softly Movie" Series!

*See the Family TV Schedule for these Movies and More!

*See Hallmark’s Love Comes Softly Saga page for more Movie Details!

Thursday, February 14, 2013

Happy Valentine's Day - Movies & Specials

On this Valentine’s Day...

Let Cupid catch you with an encore airing of the

Hallmark Channels new original Valentine Movie –

“Be My Valentine”!
February 14th at 8 PM.

I must say... I caught the premiere of this last weekend

and it is very sweet!

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INSP will have a Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman

Valentines Day Marathon

of Love Episodes

see INSPs page for details

-

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

The Bible : The Epic Miniseries

I wanted to share with you all the upcoming 5-Part TV Miniseries of The Bible, coming to the History Channel. Be sure to watch the amazing video of the trailer below!

MOVIE REVIEW

The Bible: The Epic Miniseries

Network: History Channel

Original Air Date: 3.3.13

*Please Note: The Bible is an epic five-week, 10 hour television miniseries created and produced by husband and wife team, Roma

Monday, February 11, 2013

A New Grinch Movie

Is this a Wonderful or Awful idea?

“Then he got an idea. An awful idea.

The Grinch got a wonderful, *awful* idea!”

Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment are Developing an all new movie animated version of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”. Through several sources we have learned that it will be a CG animated feature.

Deluxe DVD Edition

The “How the Grinch Stole

Friday, February 8, 2013

Hallmark and Charlie Brown ask... Will you " Be My Valentine " ?

The Hallmark Channel will be premiering

“Be My Valentine”

on Saturday, February 9th, 2013 at 9 PM est. The movie will have an encore airing immediately after and again on Sunday!

See the TV Schedule for times airing.

Be My Valentine,
Charlie Brown

You can also catch Charlie Brown, Sally, Linus, Snoopy, and the entire Peanuts Gang, on the same night! - before the movie, February

INSP Movie Premiere : "Heaven is Waiting"

MOVIE REVIEW

Heaven Is Waiting

Also Known As:
Midway to Heaven

Network: INSP

Original Air Date: February 10, 2013

CAST:

Curt Doussett ... Ned Stevens
Kirby Heyborne ... David
Michelle Money ... Carol Holly
Melanie Nelson ... Kate Stevens
Brittany Peltier ... Liz Stevens
Priscilla Poland ... Liz Look-alike
Taggart Hurtubise ... Scottie
Steve Anderson Jr. ... Leonard

Thursday, February 7, 2013

Catch a Christmas Classic

TCM will air the beloved classic Christmas film "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn", late this Friday night ( actually, early Saturday morning! ) at 1:30 AM.

"A Tree Grows in Brooklyn", is a truly heartwarming and heartbreaking story of love, loss, and life!

Click here for my Movie Review.

"A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" was based on the successful novel written by Betty Smith in 1943. The

Friday, February 1, 2013

Your Favorite Family Movie is...

Please Vote for your Favorite! We are honoring the Family Movies that aired on TV last year - 2012, by Nominating various Movies, Actors, and Actresses.

Please see the complete list of Nominees below, with their pictures, to choose which ones were your favorites. Then, be sure to Vote for your favorites by taking the 8 Polls listed in the right column of this blog. Please Note: you may vote

Thursday, January 31, 2013

Archive : January 2013

The Sweeter Side of Life
It's Amazing we are already archiving the January 2013 schedule. It’s been an entire month already since Christmas! Wow! Time certainly flies. January brought us some really good Movies on TV, too... including: The Seven Year Hitch, The Sweeter Side of Life, Goodnight for Justice: Queen of Hearts, The Makeover from the Hallmark Hall of Fame, and more....! Please

Monday, January 28, 2013

Promo for Debbie Macomber's Cedar Cove

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*Cedar Cove will premiere this Summer - June 1st, 2013.

*See the Cedar Cove Page for Pictures and Details!

Friday, January 25, 2013

Archive of the Christmas TV Schedule from December and January 2012

This is an ARCHIVE of the Christmas TV Schedule from December 2012 and January 2013 - for your REFERENCE!

Stay Tuned for an UPDATED Schedule for the 2013 Christmas Season.

Visit the official CHRISTMAS TV SCHEDULE page for updates!

CHRISTMAS TV SCHEDULE 2012:

DECEMBER

December 1, 2012 Saturday

Battle of the Bulbs ... Hallmark Channel ... 6 AM
Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas ... ABC

Thursday, January 24, 2013

Let a Hallmark Hall of Fame, a Western, and More... Rope You In this Weekend!

Catch Four New Movies on TV this Weekend!(click on Movie Titles below for more details!)

Saturday ~ January 26th:
Upside

TBN

Goodnight for Justice 3:
Queen of Hearts

Hallmark MOVIE Channel

Sunday ~ January 27th:

A Warrior's Heart

GMC

The Makeover
"Hallmark Hall of Fame"

ABC

I think most of these will be okay for family viewing. Please be sure to check ratings - just in

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Coming Soon...

The annual

"It's a Wonderful Movie" Family Movie Awards!

Stay Tuned...

Friday, January 18, 2013

Hallmark Premieres “The Sweeter Side of Life”

From the Creators of “A Princess for Christmas” comes “The Sweeter Side of Life”, the story of Desiree Harper, a privileged Manhattan wife of a plastic surgeon, who is suddenly served divorce papers... (read more plot details, here.)

“The Sweeter Side of Life”
Premieres Saturday
January 19, 2013
on the Hallmark Channel

Trailer:

*“A Princess for Christmas” and “The Sweeter Side of Life”

Movie - Upside

MOVIE REVIEW

Upside

Also Known As:
Upside: It's All How You Look At It

Rated: G

Network: TBN

Original Air Date: January 26, 2013

CAST:

Kenny Alfonso ... Dr. Hampton
Caroline Bentley ... Lynn
Randall Bentley ... Solomon White
Eric Bradley ... Harvard Man
Chris Burns ... Waiter / Apparition
Chrissy Chambers ... College Girl #2
Deborah Childs ... Barbara
Annie Cook ... Nurse

Movie - A Warrior’s Heart

MOVIE REVIEW

A Warrior’s Heart

Network: GMC

Original Air Date: January 27, 2013

CAST:

Ashley Greene ... Brooklyn
Kellan Lutz ... Conor Sullivan
Gabrielle Anwar ... Claire Sullivan
Adam Beach ... Sgt. Major Duke Wayne
Chord Overstreet ... Dupree
William Mapother ... David Milligan
Chris Potter ... Seamus Sullivan
Bryan Lillis ... Riggins
Aaron Hill ... Joe Bryant
Ridge Canipe ...

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

NEW Hallmark Channel Movies on DVD!

The Hallmark Channel has released 3 New Movie Titles on DVD! Click on Images below for DVD details...

HOW TO FALL IN LOVE
starring Eric Mabius, Brooke D’Orsay, and Kathy Najimy.

DVD

Movie Review,
Pictures, and More...

UNDERCOVER BRIDESMAID starring Brooke Burns and Gregory Harrison.

DVD

Movie Review,
Pictures, and More...

CUPIDstarring Joely Fisher, Roark Critchlow, and Jamie

Monday, January 14, 2013

Thursday, January 10, 2013

The Hallmark Channel Premieres Danielle Panabaker in "Nearlyweds"

The Hallmark Channel is giving us another New Original Movie this weekend... a Romantic Comedy, “Nearlyweds”, starring Danielle Panabaker and Naomi Judd.

Nearlyweds
Hallmark Channel
Saturday - January 12, 2013

Three close friends who married years ago are beginning to wonder what life as single might be like when they discover the priest who married each of the couples has died without

Tangled - Movie Review

MOVIE REVIEW

Tangled

DISNEY ANIMATION

DVD Release Date: March 29, 2011

Rated: PG

Network: Disney Channel

Original Air Date: January 4, 2013

CAST:

Mandy Moore ... Rapunzel
Zachary Levi ... Eugene "Flynn Rider" Fitzherbert
Donna Murphy ... Mother Gothel
Brad Garrett ... Hook-Hand Thug
Ron Perlman ... the Stabbington Brothers
Jeffrey Tambor ... Big Nose Thug
Richard Kiel ... Vladamir
M.

Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Jennie Garth and Cameron Mathison in ABC Family "Countdown to Christmas" Movie

MOVIE REVIEW

Home Again
(working title)

Network: ABC Family

Original Air Date: November 2013

*This Movie is set to premiere as part of the ABC Family network's annual "Countdown to 25 Days of Christmas" programming event in November, 2013.

(*This is not an image from the movie. Photo credits below.)

CAST:

Jennie Garth ... Melody
Cameron Mathison ... Carter
Mary Kay Place

PLOT:

Monday, January 7, 2013

Ricky Schroder and family create Hallmark Movie, "Our Wild Hearts"

MOVIE REVIEW

Our Wild Hearts

Originally titled: Wild Hearts

Network: Hallmark Movie Channel

Original Air Date: March 9, 2013

"Our Wild Hearts" stars Ricky Schroder, who you will remember as the adorable blonde haired Ricky Stratton on Silver Spoons, and other Movies and TV Series such as : "Lonesome Dove", "NYPD Blues", "Strong Medicine", "24", etc... and most recently starring in the

Thursday, January 3, 2013

Hallmark Channel Premieres it's first January Movie!

It is incredible to me ~ that we are already in January! My goodness... the time from Thanksgiving to Christmas to New Years... just flew by - like Santa’s sleigh in the sky!

Like many of you, I cherish this Season and look forward to this Wonderful Time of the Year and try to hold onto it as long as I can! Even on December 26th, I am always looking forward immediately to the next Christmas and