Hallmark Channel News for 2012

The Hallmark Channel and the Hallmark Movie Channel have released their New Movie Lineup for 2012 ~ from January thru August. You can see the list in the New Movies Section or view them in the updated Family TV Schedule 2012. Upcoming Movies will star Joely Fisher, Genie Francis, Ted McGinley, Brooke Burns, Dean Cain, Candace Cameron Bure, etc...


After seeing the list - I think I'm most excited about the third sequel to "The Notes" movies. Notes from the Heart Healer follows The Note and The Note 2 - Taking a Chance on Love.

Also, in other Hallmark News... if you haven't already heard the latest buzz - the Martha Stewart Show will be eventually let go from the Hallmark Channel Morning line-up. I have heard they will stop taping new shows sometime in the spring and then, they may play the re-runs throughout the summer. After that - who knows? We will have to wait and see what they plan to do. I'm hoping this means this year we will have that time block at Christmastime for the airing of more Hallmark Christmas Movies!

And, one more thing... the Hallmark Channel will be changing the night they premiere their new movies. Starting in April, Hallmark Channel Movies will move to Sunday Nights. Hmmm? What do you think? Do you like this change? I think I liked them best on Saturday nights, but I'll watch or tape them whenever!

Let me know - what you think...


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Goodnight for Justice: Queen of Hearts - Hallmark Movie Channel

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Goodnight for Justice: Queen of Hearts

Network: Hallmark Movie Channel

Original Air Date: 2012?

*This is the Third Movie in the "Goodnight for Justice" series!


CAST:

Luke Perry ... John Goodnight
Rick Schroder
Serge Houde ... Banker
Kerry James ... Butch cassidy
Patrick Sabongui ... Man
David Milchard ... Deputy
Billy Wickman ... First Mate



PLOT:

This is the third sequel to Hallmark Movie Channel's highest-rated film of all-time, Goodnight for Justice. Judge Goodnight crosses paths with a stagecoach under attack and comes to the rescue of its passengers. On board, a Pinkerton detective is found dead, but the beautiful woman in his company survives. Is this woman a prisoner? Or was she being protected by the detective as she claims? The journey will take the pair on a riverboat gambling adventure where Goodnight discovers her true identity.



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Duke - Hallmark MOVIE Channel Film

MOVIE REVIEW

Duke

Network: Hallmark MOVIE Channel

Original Air Date: April 28, 2012





CAST:

Steven Weber
Sarah Smyth
Allison Hossack



PLOT:

A disabled veteran abandons his wife and young daughter soon after returning home from war, feeling like nothing but a burden. For ten years, his relies on his faithful canine companion, a compassionate Border Collie, as his only family. But when the dog suddenly gets deathly ill, he anonymously drops him off at a vet clinic, never expecting a chain of events and a kindhearted doctor will soon bring him back in touch with his estranged daughter after so many years.



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Lake Effects - Hallmark MOVIE Channel Film

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Lake Effects

Network: Hallmark MOVIE Channel

Original Air Date: May, 2012



CAST:

Jane Seymour



Ben Savage
Sean Patrick Flanery
Casper Van Dien
Scottie Thomas
Jeff Fahey
Madeline Zima



PLOT:

A high powered attorney on her way to the top reluctantly returns to her childhood home on the enchanting Smith Mountain Lake to attend her father's funeral and help her sister and mother settle the family estate. While there, Sara's love for the lake and the townspeople is reignited, and with the help of her father's ever present spirit, Sara looks inward, discovers the importance of love and family, and gives her all to save the family's beloved home.


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Always a Bride - Hallmark MOVIE Channel Film

MOVIE REVIEW

Always a Bride

Network: Hallmark MOVIE Channel

Original Air Date: July 21, 2012




Always a Bride - On the Set
Picture from Kellie Martin's facebook
 

CAST:

Kellie Martin
Ethan Erickson



PLOT:

Straight-laced Jordan Brady is all set for a low-key bachelorette weekend in Vegas until she wakes up after a late-night out and discovers she married celebrity Matt Swift by mistake. Jordan works as fast as she can to annul the marriage, keep her engagement intact, and fight off a barrage of unwanted press. But she finds herself more confused than ever when she starts falling in love with the movie star she's married to instead of the fiancé she thought was her perfect match.


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Hallmark & Disney Channel Premiere New Movies this Weekend

Two New Movies Premiere this Weekend...

Frenemies - Disney Channel

The First Movie, Frenemies, with it's Premiere, on the Disney Channel, looks to be a movie geared toward kids.

Frenemies Premieres -
January 13, 2012 Friday Night :

Frenemies ... Disney Channel (east) ... 8 PM *NEW
Frenemies ... Disney Channel (west) ...11 PM *NEW


A Taste of Romance - Hallmark Channel

The Next Movie is A Taste of Romance, and it looks like the Hallmark Channel is "whipping up" a Romantic Comedy.

A Taste of Romance Premieres
January 14, 2012 Saturday Night :

A Taste of Romance ... Hallmark Channel ... 8 PM *NEW
A Taste of Romance ... Hallmark Channel ... 10 PM *NEW


Hope you Enjoy your Weekend - and Maybe a New Movie , too!

*See the Frenemies or A Taste of Romance Pages for more Movie Details!

*See the Family TV Schedule for Times Airing!


Hallmark Movie - Love's Playing Our Song

MOVIE REVIEW

Love's Playing Our Song

Network: Hallmark Channel

Original Air Date: July 15, 2012




CAST:

Eric Mabius
Brooke D'Orsay
Kathy Najimy



PLOT:

An accountant, who never quite grew out of his awkward teenage years, finds himself with a dating coach - she happens to be his high school crush as well. Thanks to his coach, he gets a pretty woman he has his sights on for some time, but realizes they are incompatible. Meanwhile, his dating lessons with his teenage crush reawaken old feelings. Not realizing the feelings are mutual, he finds himself unable to act on them due to his fear of being rejected by the one he truly loves.



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2012 Disney Channel Original Movie - Radio Rebel

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Radio Rebel

Network: Disney Channel Original Movie

Original Air Date: 2012

The movie is based on a novel titled “Shrinking Violet.”


CAST:

Debby Ryan
Sarena Parmar
Adam DiMarco
Atticus Mitchell
Merritt Patterson







PLOT:

High school senior Teresa Adams is so painfully shy that she dreads speaking to anyone in the hallways or getting called on in class. But in the privacy of her bedroom with her iPod in hand, she rocks out—doing mock broadcasts for Miami's hottest FM radio station, which happens to be owned by her stepfather. When a slot opens up at The SLAM, Teresa surprises herself by blossoming behind the mike into confident, sassy Sweet T—and to everyone’s shock, she’s a hit! Even Gavin, the only guy in school who she dares to talk to, raves about the mysterious DJ’s awesome taste in music. But when The SLAM announces a songwriting contest—and a prom date with Sweet T is the grand prize—Sweet T’s dream could turn into Teresa’s worst nightmare....



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Family Movie Night Movies will Re-Air on TV!

Three of the Popular Movies from the Family Movie Night Series (sponsored by Walmart) will RE-Air on LMN (Lifetime Movie Network) this month, January 2012!

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First up, there will be Field of Vision airing January 14th, 2012 - Saturday Night at 8 PM est. Movie stars Faith Ford and is a wonderful family movie!

See the Field of Vision Page for more details and my complete Movie Review!




The Second film RE-airing on LMN, will be Truth be Told, starring David James Elliott and Candace Cameron Bure, on Saturday - January 21, 2012 at 8 PM est.

See the Truth be Told Page for more details and my complete Movie Review!





The Third film RE-airing on LMN, will be Who is Simon Miller? - starring Robyn Lively and Loren Dean. It will be played on January 29, 2012, on a Sunday Afternoon at 12 PM est.

See the Who is Simon Miller? page for plot details. (I personally have not seen this film, yet - so of course, there is no review written for this one, yet.)





I'm am glad to see these "Family Movie Night" movies are going to be re-aired on Television. I am hoping they will plan to show the other films, as well, on LMN.


Here's the Complete List of...

"Family Movie Night" Movies:

Secrets of the Mountain -  Available on DVD
The Jensen Project - Available on DVD
A Walk in my Shoes - Available on DVD
Change of Plans - Available on DVD
Truth be Told - Available on DVD
Field of Vision - Available on DVD
Who is Simon Miller? - Available on DVD
Game Time : Tackling the Post - Available on DVD
Game of your Life - not available, yet!

Click on the Titles above for movie details!



The Favorite 2011 "Made-for-TV Christmas Movie" - so far!


The Poll to Vote for your 'Favorite New Christmas Movie for 2011' will close on January 25, 2012 ~ so if you haven't voted yet, be sure to do so - Today! (poll is located in right column)

So far, it looks like Trading Christmas from the Hallmark Channel, is in the lead and I agree - it was one of the best! Be sure - to let your favorites be known, so the networks know which types of Christmas Movies you and your family enjoyed the most!

The Result of this Poll will be part of the upcoming 2011 "It's a Wonderful Movie" Awards. There will be 5 More Poll Categories coming soon!


*Click Here to see the results of the 2010 "It's a Wonderful Movie" Awards.

*Click Here to see the list of New 2011 Christmas TV Movies, with their links to Plot details, Pictures, etc... if you would like to refresh your memory on which Movie Title - Matches each Movie!


A Cinderella Story: Once Upon A Song - Movie Review

MOVIE REVIEW


A Cinderella Story: Once Upon A Song

Network: ABC Family

Original Air Date: January 22, 2012



CAST:

Lucy Hale ... Katie Gibbs
Missi Pyle ... Gail Van Ravensway
Megan Park ... Beverly Van Ravensway
Freddie Stroma ... Luke
Jessalyn Wanlim ... Angela
Lucy Davenport ... Ms Plumberg
Titus Makin Jr. ... Mickey O'Malley
Matthew Lintz ... Victor
Emily Pierce ... Party girl
Manu Narayan ... Ravi / Tony Gupta
Dikran Tulaine ... Guy morgan
Onira Tares ... Crazy Girl
Andrew Kelly ... Hunky Jock #1








PLOT:


“It’s a modern and enchanting twist on an enduring classic. Katie (Lucy Hale of ‘Pretty Little Liars’) dreams of being a recording artist, but is continually thwarted by her cruel stepmother (Missi Pyle) and stepsister (Megan Park of ‘The Secret Life of the American Teenager’). When Katie falls hard for Luke (Freddie Stroma), the new boy at her Performing Arts school, she tries to get his attention with her singing. But when her stepsister takes credit for Katie’s amazing voice and Luke falls for the wrong girl, Katie must learn to stand up for her dreams before her stepmother forces Katie to sing Luke into the arms of her wicked stepsister.”



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Hallmark Channel's "Fixing Pete" Promo Videos

Fixing Pete Premieres this Weekend ~ January 7th and 8th!




Premiere Promo:




On Location Video:




See the Fixing Pete page for more details!
See the Family TV Schedule for times airing!


Hallmark Channel Premieres First Movie for 2012

The First New "Made-for-TV" Movie for the New Year is... Fixing Pete.

" Oh,  for  the  Love  of  Pete ! "

Premieres January 7, 2012 at a New Time - 8 PM est.
on the Hallmark Channel...
for Story Details, Pictures, and More!

Movie Stars:
Brooke Burns, Dylan Bruno,
John Ratzenberger, and Valerie Harper.

Hope this will be a 'Fun One' that we will all Enjoy!


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Still Searching for Christmas Movies on TV?

I have received several e-mails from so many of you who are still searching for Christmas Movies - after Christmas, so I will share here, a list of Movies I was able to find.

January 2012 - Christmas Movies: 


January 5-
Tenth Avenue Angel .... TCM ... 7:45 AM

January 6-
The Bishop's Wife ... TCM ... 12:45 PM

January 7-
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation ... Comedy Ch. ... 2:24 PM (*Please Beware - Language)

January 8-
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation ... Comedy Ch. ... 10:30 AM (*Please Beware - Language)
Air Bud .... HUB ... 11 AM
Air Bud .... HUB ... 5 PM
Falling in Love with the Girl Next Door ... Hallmark CH. ... 10 PM

January 9-
The Christmas Box ... INSP ... 12 AM
Little House on the Prairie - Christmas at Plum Creek ... Hallmark CH. ... 7 PM

January 15-

Meet Me in St. Louis ... TCM ... 6 AM
Our Vines have Tender Grapes ... TCM ... 10 AM

January 21-
Love Comes Softly  ... Hallmark CH. ... 10 AM
Love's Long Journey ... Hallmark CH. ... 12 PM
Love Comes Softly  ... Hallmark CH. ... 10 PM

January 26-
The Greatest Story Ever Told ... TCM ... 7:15 AM
Home Alone ... FMC ... 4 AM

January 27-
Home Alone ... FMC ... 11:15 AM

January 29-
Alvin and the Chipmunks ... FMC ... 7 PM
Alvin and the Chipmunks ... FMC ... 11 PM
Home Alone 4 ... FMC ... 3 AM



*If you have Starz or Encore- then you can also see The Santa Clause 2, Home Alone, Disney's A Christmas Carol, and Jingle All the Way... repeating on those stations throughout the month of January, at various times.

Enjoy!



Caroling - a Hallmark Channel Original Christmas Movie

MOVIE REVIEW


Caroling

Network: Hallmark Channel

Original Air Date: Holiday 2012


CAST:

Emmanuelle Vaugier ... Carol Huffman
Carrie Fisher ... Eve Miller
Carson Kressley ... Fred
Olivia Cheng ... ?
Tygh Runyan ... Ben



PLOT:

From Hallmark:

Carol Huffman (Vaugier) is one of Chicago’s most successful book publishers and a ruthless businesswoman. She is all business and has created a life that has no room for personal relationships. Her staff hates her, Fred (Kressley) is secretly organizing a revolt and they all wish that the founder Eve Miller (Fisher) was still alive and the company was run again by someone who appreciates good books instead of just wanting to make money.

During a Christmas Eve party, an agent introduces Carol to an up-and-coming author, and she is shocked to meet Ben (Runyan), her boyfriend from fifteen years ago. After quarrelling over their irreconcilable differences - Carol wanted financial success while Ben was more interested in being a good writer no matter how little he made - Carol storms off.

Obviously rattled by the conversation, Carol tries to compose herself when she comes face to face with the ghost of her former boss, Eve. Terrified, Carol tries to run away but is transported back in time where Eve takes her on a journey through her past, present and future showing Carol the unhappiness she has created. In this contemporary twist on A Christmas Carol, Carol wakes up on Christmas morning determined to make amends for her cold-hearted past and finds true love is worth more than a New York Times bestseller!



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Ring in the New Year & New Movies!

Happy New Year, Everyone!!!




Hope you all had an enjoyable Christmas Vacation. As we get back into the regular day-to-day routine, I know I personally miss the Christmas Season, but that's what makes it so great and wonderful - it only comes, but once a year - and we must cherish every moment!

I have received many Comments and E-mails from so many of you thanking me for the site and most of all, the Christmas Schedule. I'm so glad so many of you enjoyed the site through Christmas-time and the new movies, as well!

Please know, We will be continuing all through-out the year to bring you news on "Made-for-TV" family films or any TV Specials... plus, any news we obtain throughout the year on upcoming NEW Christmas Movies for Nov/Dec 2012!

Hope you will continue to Enjoy the Site and Share it with your Family & Friends!

Check out the NEW MOVIES page for lots of upcoming Movies - and see the FAMILY TV SCHEDULE for January's busy list of New Movies on TV... includes a Hallmark Hall of Fame Movie, as well!

Have a Happy and Healthy New Year, Everyone!!!


God bless you all,
Net Movie Blogger



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