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Round and Round Dec 28, 2023

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Girls Gone Hallmark is a weekly Hallmark movie review podcast. This week, hosts, Megan and Wendy, talk about "Round and Round" - a time loop rom-com starring Vic Michaelis and Bryan Greenberg. Don't let the time loop trope scare you off. This might be Hallmark's best movie of the 2023 Countdown to Christmas season! Tell us what your favorite Countdown to Christmas movie from 2023! Email us at meganandwendy@gmail.com and be sure to check out the 2nd Annual Girls Gone Hallmark Best Christmas Movie bracket beginning on January 6, 2024 exclusively on our Instagram. About "Round and Round" Hallmark Movie This movie was written by Tamar Lady. Tamar has just 7 previous writing credits! She wrote “Crashing Through the Snow” for Hallmark back in 2021, as well as a handful of episodes for “Pretty Little Liars,” “Hart of Dixie,” and “General Hospital: Night Shift.” Stacey N. Harding directed. She has 12 directing credits including… "AMISH STUD: The Eli Weaver Story" starring Luke Macfarlane. For Hallmark she’s directed Hearts in the Game, “Love, Classified,” “Christmas Sail,” and one of the “Mystery 101” movies. Additionally, she has worked on “Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist” as First Asst. Director, a reboot of “Charmed” and, wait for it… “UnReal.” “Round and Round” was filmed east of Vancouver, BC, in a town called Maple Ridge from March through May, 2023 (according to Heavy.com) [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-uFjJH8NhnY?si=l3lilMEC9VX3XKh5&w=560&h=315] Vic Michaelis plays Rachel. She has 24 acting credits which include a lot of shorts and videos but has also been in episodes of “Bless this Mess,” “Upload,” the reboot of “Charmed” and a sketch comedy series called “CollegeHumor Originals.” Bryan Greenberg plays Zach. He’s probably best known for his role as Jake on One Tree Hill but his other 47 acting credits include ABC’s “October Road,” “How to Make it in America” on HBO, “The Mindy Project,” “Bride Wars,” “Friends with Benefits” and “Prime” (one of my favorite movies!). Upcoming for Bryan is a thriller he wrote, directed and starred in called “Junction” - which also stars his wife, Jamie Chung and former One Tree Hill Sophia Bush. Rick Hoffman plays Rachel’s dad Stan. Hoffman has been in a lot! He has 65 acting credits including “Billions,” 134 episodes of “Suits,” “Ballers,” “Samantha Who?” and so many more. David Attar plays terrible boyfriend Adam. Now David might be the only actor who has previously been in a Hallmark movie. We’ve seen him in “Guiding Emily” “Field Day” “Unexpected Grace” “A Fabled Holiday” “Autumn in the City” and “Nikki & Nora: Sister Slueths. ” Related Podcast Episode: Girls Gone Hallmark reviews "Unexpected Grace," a movie that drew some controversial takes from the Facebook group! Paula Shaw plays Grandma Rosie. She has 89 other acting credits, many Hallmark movies - so David Attar isn’t our only Hallmark vet. We’ve seen her in “Hanukkah on Rye” “Wedding of a Lifetime” “The Wedding Veil Legacy” and “It Was Always You” amongst others. At the time of recording this episode, Round and Round ranked # 26 in ratings for the Countdown to Christmas premieres, with 1.54M live viewers. Feeling Generous? We Need Your 5-STAR Ratings and Reviews Spotify Podcast listeners: Spotify allows listeners to rate podcast episodes. Once you listen to a podcast for at least 30 seconds, you get the option to rate it between one and five stars. Return to the podcast’s main page and tap the star icon. Then, tap submit. What's on Girls Gone Hallmark in January Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!
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Friends & Family Christmas Dec 26, 2023

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If you're a fan of Hallmark movies and podcasts, then you definitely need to check out Girls Gone Hallmark hosted by Megan and Wendy. This dynamic duo brings a fresh and fun perspective to the world of Hallmark movies with their witty banter and hilarious commentary. Today, they're reviewing "Friends & Family Christmas" - a Hallmark Channel first where the two romantic leads are women. It's refreshing to see Hallmark taking steps towards inclusivity and representation, and Megan and Wendy discuss the significance of this film. Tell us what your favorite Countdown to Christmas movie from 2023! Email us at meganandwendy@gmail.com and be sure to check out the 2nd Annual Girls Gone Hallmark Best Christmas Movie bracket beginning on January 6, 2024 exclusively on our Instagram. About "Friends and Family Christmas" This movie was directed by Anne Wheeler. Anne has an impressive 71 directing credits and also directed the year’s Countdown to Christmas movie "Heaven Down Here." She has also directed a number of TV series as well, including "Firefly Lane" and "Anne with an E." "Friends and Family Christmas" was written by Gary Goldstein and Tracy Andreen. Gary Goldstein has 22 previous writing credits. Prior to this movie, Gary wrote last year's "Lights, Camera, Christmas!" and well as two novels, "The Last Birthday Party" and "The Mother I Never Had." Tracey Andreen has 32 writing credits. One of her earlier works was "The Spirit of Christmas" - a review coming to Girls Gone Hallmark in July 2024. Tracy has also written two YA novels - "So This is Christmas" and "So This is Love". Related Podcast Episode: Girls Gone Hallmark review of "Lights, Camera, Christmas!" [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K05BJm3XVAg?si=crkeDYIXDxd9rDfy&w=560&h=315] Humberly Gonzalez (Daniella) - This is Humberly’s second Hallmark movie as she had a supporting role in 2022’s "A Tail of Love." Most recently in her 45 acting credits, she played Sophie Sanchez on "Ginny & Georgia" and voiced a character in the "Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora" video game. Ali Liebert (Amelia) - She directed this year’s "Time for Her to Come Home for Christmas" as well as "Christmas in Notting Hill." She’s also an accomplished actress is 98 acting credits including recently appearing in ten episodes of the Peacock series "One of Us is Lying" based on the popular book. Gabriela Reynoso (Raquel McCallan) - although she has a handful of credits dating back thirty years, she started working regularly just a few years ago. She has 23 acting credits and has previous appeared in Hallmark’s "Undercover Holiday" and "The Christmas House." Christopher Shyer (Luke McCallan) - Christopher’s 93 acting credits take us back thirty years, and include an appearance in the thrilled "Along Came a Spider." Most recently he’s been on the series’ "Riverdale" and "Bookie." Samantha Cole (Kylie Cooke) - with roles on both "The Bold Type" and "UnReal," Samantha’s resume is quickly growing. She has 36 acting credits including a role in an upcoming movie called "The Hunt for Love," which based on cast and crew alone hints at being a Hallmark project, but no official announcement has been made. Who Was In "Friends & Family Christmas?" Barclay Hope (John Kasmerec) Jeremy Hoffman (Tanner Amini) Kyle Toy (Javier Bastano) Belinda Metz (Liza Cole) Sunita Prasad (Quinn) Patti Allan (Mrs. Visser) Feeling Generous? We Need Your 5-STAR Ratings and Reviews Spotify Podcast listeners: Spotify allows listeners to rate podcast episodes. Once you listen to a podcast for at least 30 seconds, you get the option to rate it between one and five stars. Return to the podcast’s main page and tap the star icon. Then, tap submit. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!
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A Season for Family Dec 21, 2023

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Welcome to Girls Gone Hallmark, the podcast where we review all your favorite Hallmark movies! Today, we're excited to finally dive into "A Season for Family," the Hallmark Movies and Mystery movie starring the swoon-worthy Brendan Penny. Get ready for some heartwarming holiday cheer, some family drama, and of course, a little romance. Grab some hot cocoa and settle in for our review of "A Season for Family" - we promise it'll be a jolly good time! Tell us what your favorite Countdown to Christmas movie from 2023! Email us at meganandwendy@gmail.com and be sure to check out the 2nd Annual Girls Gone Hallmark Best Christmas Movie bracket beginning on January 6, 2024 exclusively on our Instagram. Feeling Generous? We Need Your 5-STAR Ratings and Reviews Spotify Podcast listeners: Spotify allows listeners to rate podcast episodes. Once you listen to a podcast for at least 30 seconds, you get the option to rate it between one and five stars. Return to the podcast’s main page and tap the star icon. Then, tap submit. About "A Season for Family" This movie was directed by Kevin Fair. Kevin is a prolific Hallmark director with 43 directing credits including the 2023 Countdown to Christmas kickoff movie "Checkin It Twice." "A Season for Family" was written by Steven Sessions. Steven has 29 writing credits including "North to Home" and "A Winter Getaway" for Hallmark. He's also written a number of renovation and home and garden-style shows like "House Hunters," "Rate My Space," and "Design on a Dime." Related Podcast Ep: Megan and Wendy break down "Checkin It Twice" Brendan Penny plays Paul. Among this 57 acting credits include a swoon-worthy performance in "The Wedding Cottage" from earlier this year. Brendan is a Hallmark darling, first appearing on the network in 2015 in "The Gourmet Detective." Since then he has appeared in multiple movies per year on the channel as well as his starring role on the series "Chesapeake Shores." Stacey Farber plays Maddy. Stacy became a star during her 126 episode run on "Degrassi: The Next Generation." She went on to appear in two episodes of "UnReal" and making her Hallmark debut in "Butlers in Love." She's also a regular on "Virgin River. Benjamin Jacobson (Wesley) - He's appeared on two episodes of the CW's "Nancy Drew" alongside Scott Wolf. He also appeared in "A Fabled Holiday" and "Mystery on Mistletoe Lane" as part of his 17 acting credits. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvAhUmgsMYA?si=rJMNhWLETtoZJLXE&w=560&h=315] Azriel Dalman (Cody) is a budding Hallmark darling with appearances in "Sweet Carolina," "Coyote Creek Christmas," "Time for Them to Come Home for Christmas," and "We Need a Little Christmas." He has 40 acting credits with 7 upcoming projects, including the Hallmark series "Holidazed." Edward Ruttle plays Jeremy. Amongst his 34 acting credits is "Single and Ready to Jingle." his first acting role was as "beer luge guy" in the iconic "Hot Tub Time Machine." Cameron Bancroft (Charles) aka Joe Bradley from Beverly Hills, 90210. He has 90 acting credits and is getting the Barbara Niven grandpa treatment from Hallmark. We haven't seen I'm on the network since "Coyote Creek Christmas" in 2021. Jessica Sipos played sister Taylor. This season she also starred in "Mistletoe Connection" for UPtv. It wouldn't be a Hallmark resume without an appearance in "UnReal" where Jessica racked up four episodes among her 22 total acting credits. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!
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Holiday Hotline Dec 19, 2023

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Welcome to Girls Gone Hallmark, the podcast where we discuss all things Hallmark movies! In this week's episode, we are excited to review "Holiday Hotline" starring the charming Niall Matter and Emily Tennant. Julie Sherman Wolfe has written a delightful addition to your Thanksgiving and Christmas movie lineup. So sit back, relax, and let's talk turkey! About "Holiday Hotline" According to TV Mo Joe: HOLIDAY HOTLINE was cable's most-watched primetime program with 2.3M viewers. That's up roughly 15% from last year's WHEN I THINK OF CHRISTMAS (2M) [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDR8aDonP48?si=pMLX82A51QcscRKH&w=560&h=315] Director - Mark Jean - 64 directing credits including cult favorite "The Nine Lives of Christma"s including a "A Kismet Christmas" and "Eight Gifts of Hannukah" for Hallmark. This was written by Duane Poole and Julie Sherman Wolfe. Duane sadly passed away before he could finish writing this movie. Julie Sherman Wolfe took over and saw it to completion. Duane has 81 writing credits including "Winter in Vail" and "Next Stop, Christmas." Julie Sherman Wolfe has 36 writing credits which include the recent smash hit "Field Day," last year’s "Hannukah on Rye" AND "A Holiday Spectacular." Emily Tennant (Abby) 93 acting credits including the 2007 movie "Juno," a role in the Hallmark series "Cedar Cove" starring Andie McDowell, and recently a starring role in a movie either titled "A Deadly Surrogacy" or "The Baby Swindler." Niall Matter (Jack) with his surprise appearance in "The Santa Summit," Niall’s current total of acting credits is 58. This year he was also in "Family History Mysteries: Buried Past." We’re still waiting on news about getting a another movie in the series - hopefully in 2024. Related Podcast Episode: Girls Gone Hallmark reviews "The Santa Summit" Myla Volk (Jessica) Myla has 6 acting credits, although she isn’t yet credited on IMDB for this film. This is her second Hallmark appearance. She was also in 2021’s crashing through the snow - a Christmas in July feature Michael Strickland (Mike) Cora Matheson (Erica) Marina Stephenson Kerr (Margaret) Erik Athavale (Roger) Jan Skene (Diane) John B. Lowe (Gary) Jacob Blair (Jason) Candace Smith (Thelma) Lois Brothers (Holiday Hotline Operator #2) Henriette Ivanans (Holiday Hotline Operator #3) Lindsay Nance (Tami) Dan de Jaeger (Tony Mafia Guy) Kaylyn Bomback (Carla) Sydney Sabiston (Addie) Lisa Marie DiGiacinto (Audrey) Matthew Lupu (Gordi) Judith Harper (Shirley) Jean-Jacques Javier (Chris) Cherly Soluk (Judy) Andrea del Campo (Kimberly) Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!
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Magic in Mistletoe Dec 13, 2023

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Welcome to the Girls Gone Hallmark podcast! In this episode, your favorite co-hosts Megan and Wendy are breaking down the Hallmark Channel movie "Magic in Mistletoe." Join us as we discuss what we liked, what we wished for, and the fan favorite segment "Did You See That?" Put on your favorite fairy wings or horrible fake beard and let's get into "Magic in Mistletoe." Tell us what your favorite Countdown to Christmas movie from 2023! Email us at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Feeling Generous? We Need Your 5-STAR Ratings and Reviews Spotify Podcast listeners: Spotify allows listeners to rate podcast episodes. Once you listen to a podcast for at least 30 seconds, you get the option to rate it between one and five stars. Return to the podcast’s main page and tap the star icon. Then, tap submit. About "Magic in Mistletoe" Written by Skyy Blair. Skyy has just two movie writing credits, but she’s an accomplished author and had a dream to write a Hallmark movie. She won a BET writing competition, which led to her getting the attention of other networks, including Hallmark Directed by Paula Elle. Paula has nine directing credits including last year’s fan favorite In Merry Measure. Lyndie Greenwood (April) Lyndie has 31 acting credits and recently appeared in Holiday Heritage and Girlfriendship, both for Hallmark. She also stars in Shelved, a workplace comedy about employees at a library that is streaming on Canadian streaming services. Paul Campbell (Harrington) - Magic in Mistletoe is Paul’s 53rd acting credit. His first Halmark movie was Surprised by Love in 2015. This is his 14th movie appearance for Hallmark. Oliver Rice(Chris) Wowie Zowie Oliver is no stranger to Hallmark having appeared in Wedding Planner Mysteries, Chesapeake Shores, Aurora Teagarden Mysteries, The Bakers Son, Eight Gifts of Hanukah, The Wedding Veil Expectation and nope that’s not even all of them. “Magic in Mistletoe” was filmed in Vancouver, Canada. Complete Cast List from "Magic in Mistletoe" on Hallmark Amy Trefry (Lindsey) Deb Podowski (Mallory) Robyn Bradley (Mayor Lisa) - Lisa has 40 acting credits including appearances in Hallmrk movies Christmas at the Golden Dragon and The Nine Kittens of Christmas. Jacqueline Samuda (Lydia) Raugi Yu (Lance Lightning) Mila Jones (Bree) P. Lynn Johnson (Sue) Keith Martin Gordey (Marcus) Kat Ruston (Susan) Dawn Chubai (News Reporter) Billy Wickman (Mason) Thomas Darya (Reporter #1) Michael Meneer (Reporter #2) Arpad Balogh (Josh) Emmanuel Bempong (White Hoodie Fan) Milana Wan (Little Girl Fan) Juliette Hawk (Young Fangirl) Ian Ronningen (Driver) Brett Wise (Baking Contestant) Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!
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To All a Good Night Dec 12, 2023

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Welcome to the Girls Gone Hallmark podcast! In this episode, your internet besties, Megan and Wendy are breaking down the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries movie "To All a Good Night." Join in to discuss the plot, the characters, and all the delightful moments that make this movie a holiday keeper. Oh...do you hear that? We're also ringing the Wowie-Zowie alarm! Feeling Generous? We Need Your 5-STAR Ratings and Reviews Spotify Podcast listeners: Spotify allows listeners to rate podcast episodes. Once you listen to a podcast for at least 30 seconds, you get the option to rate it between one and five stars. Return to the podcast’s main page and tap the star icon. Then, tap submit. About "To All a Good Night" [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0aLlE1priI?si=OGn7ivxRgJvCF0Bh&w=560&h=315] Kimberley Sustad stars as Ceci. One of Hallmark's fan favorite actors, Sustad has43 previous acting credits including a cameo in the recent "Fourth Down and Love" and "Game of Love" from 2023. Not only a great comedic actor, she co-wrote last year's "Three Wise Men and a Baby." Also, we're excited to include her fan favorite movie "The Nine Lives of Christmas" in our Christmas in July summer schedule! Mark Ghanimé (Ha-Knee-May)plays Sam. Known for his striking eyes and work on "Virgin River" as Dr. Cameron Hayek, Mark has 42 acting credits with three projects in post-production. He also played Dev in four episodes of one of our favorite series, "The Bold Type." Luisa d'Oliveira plays friend Penny. Luisa has 39 previous acting credits including "Love on the Sidelines" from 2015. Related Podcast Episode: Girls Gone Hallmark reviews "Love on the Sidelines" for their 2023 Summer Schedule. Karen Kruper plays Vivian. Karen's resume is heavy on the Hallmark movies plus one episode of "UnReal" in 2018. Betsy Morris wrote the script for "To All a Good Night." She has 11 writing credits including this year's "My Norwegian Holiday," "Guiding Emily," and "The Wedding Veil Inspiration" for Hallmark. Andy Mikita directed. He has 33 previous directing credits including "Guiding Emily," several episodes of "Virgin River" as well as "Chesapeake Shores." "To All A Good Night" was shot entirely in British Columbia, in and around Victoria. Filming took place from October 10th and was wrapped by October 28, 2023. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!
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Christmas with a Kiss Dec 07, 2023

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Looking for a festive way to get into the holiday spirit? Look no further than Girls Gone Hallmark, the weekly Hallmark movie review podcast hosted by Megan and Wendy. This week, your best friends on the internet review "Christmas with a Kiss" from the Mahogany label for the Hallmark Channel. Starring Ronnie Rowe Jr. and Mishael Morgan, this heartwarming holiday film is sure to bring joy to viewers of all ages. So, grab a snow cone, cozy up by the fire, and get ready to hear Megan and Wendy's take on this latest addition to the Hallmark lineup. Feeling Generous? We Need Your 5-STAR Ratings and Reviews Spotify Podcast listeners: Spotify allows listeners to rate podcast episodes. Once you listen to a podcast for at least 30 seconds, you get the option to rate it between one and five stars. Return to the podcast’s main page and tap the star icon. Then, tap submit. About "Christmas with a Kiss" [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWQkNBURHXQ?si=d1Vh5tmeMFS0n07w&w=560&h=315] "Christmas with a Kiss" was filmed in and around Milton, Ontario, Canada in October 2023. This Mahogany film for Hallmark Channel was written by Angela Burt Murray. Angela frequently works with director Roger Bobb and has written and produced a number of things he has directed. She has 11 previous writing credits including several Christmas movies, although none of them have been for Hallmark. Related Podcast Episode: "Unthinkably Good Things" - one of the best Mahogany movies from 2022. The screenplay is credited to Maggie Bush and Lanrie Idewu. This is Lanrie's first writing credit and Maggie's sixth, although it is her first for the network. Roger Bobb directed this movie. He has 24 directing credits including previous Mahogany movies like "A Nashville Legacy" and "The Holiday Stocking." Mishael Morgan plays Mona. Mishael has 26 acting acting credits including a ten year run on "The Young and the Restless" as Amanda Sinclair. Ronnie Rowe Jr. plays Dez. Ronnie's first Hallmark movie was "Jingle Bell Bride." He has 45 acting credits including "Game of Love" from earlier this year. Jamie M. Callica plays Fletcher. This is Jamie's first Hallmark movie though he has been in movies for both Lifetime and OWN. He has another Christmas movie called "Christmas Revisited" dropping on 12/23 which will be available on MAX. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!
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Catch Me If You Claus Dec 06, 2023

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Welcome to Girls Gone Hallmark, the podcast where two best friends, Megan and Wendy, review and discuss all things Hallmark Channel. In today's episode, we're diving into the world of crime capers with "Catch Me If You Claus", starring Luke Macfarlane and Italia Ricci. Join us as we break down the plot, characters, and all the goodness of this movie. Spotify Podcast listeners: Spotify allows listeners to rate podcast episodes. Once you listen to a podcast for at least 30 seconds, you get the option to rate it between one and five stars. Return to the podcast’s main page and tap the star icon. Then, tap submit. About "Catch Me If You Claus" [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2lmhshNjOI?si=fc1-RwNg42orZhrq&w=560&h=315] Nina Weinman wrote the script for “Catch Me If You Claus.” Nina has 32 previous writing credits including “Napa Ever After” and “A Nashville Legacy” both from earlier this year. Nina has written a total of 30 movies for Hallmark since 2010. I also just learned from Nina herself that she has three more scripts just put into development. This was directed by Bradley Walsh. He has 44 previous directing credits including many projects for Hallmark. I did want to point out that he has also directed a couple of episode of the series “Sullivan’s Crossing” which stars Chad Michael Murray and Scott Patterson (that’s Luke from Gilmore Girls) - where season 1 is currently airing on the CW. If you’re a GGH listener and watching “Sullivan’s Crossing” drop us an email or a DM and let us know if it’s something we should be watching. Italia Ricci stars as Avery. Ricci has 27 previous acting credits. Her last film for Hallmark was “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart” in 2021, which was also written by Nina Weinman. Her work outside of Hallmark includes a show called “The Imperfects” which is a sci-fi action series now streaming on Netflix. Of course you might also recognize her from the 53 episodes of “Designated Survivor” or as April Carver in “Chasing Life.” Related Podcast Episode: Girls Gone Hallmark reviews "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" with Italia Ricci. Luke Macfarlane stars as Chris. This is Luke’s second movie for Hallmark since returning to the network after a short hiatus. Earlier this year we saw him in “Notes of Autumn.” Luke continues to work outside of Hallmark with a recent true-crime movie for Lifetime called “Amish Stud: The Eli Weaver Story” as well as a movie called “Lone Star Bull” which is currently in post production. Related Podcast Episode: What did we think of "Notes of Autumn" - Listen to the review here. “Catch Me if You Claus” was filmed in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada - which according to TheCinemaholic.com - shooting started at the end of October 2023 and was wrapped up by November. This came out on Thanksgiving Day. Is that the tightest turn around we’ve seen or do you think those dates are inaccurate? Who Was in "Catch Me If You Claus?" See a familiar face? Here is the complete list of actors appearing in Hallmark Channel's "Catch Me If You Claus." Italia Ricci (Avery Quinn) Luke Macfarlane (Chris) Samantha Brown (Talia) Kim Roberts (Nancy Lee) Katerina Maria (Misty McAllen) Stefan Keyes (Bink Binkerson) Xavier Sotelo (Hewitt Vance) Don Shepherd (Ellis) Delia Lisette Chambers (Becca) Suzanne Cyr (Sophie Ashburn) Dina Renon (Executive #1) Mikael Conde (Dillon) Tom Keat (Ricky) Matt Stefiuk (Jason) Jennifer De Lucia (Mandy) Nabil Khatib (Tom) David D’Lancy Wilson (Max) Pierre Brault (Lewis) Matt Willis (Tiny Tim) Dean Hagopian (Ebenezer Scrooge) Andrew Jackson (Santa) Samantha Hart (Officer Billings) Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!
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A Not So Royal Christmas Dec 05, 2023

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Welcome to the Girls Gone Hallmark podcast - a weekly (sometimes more) Hallmark movie review podcast! In this episode, your favorite co-hosts Megan and Wendy are breaking down the Hallmark Channel movie "A Not So Royal Christmas." We'll discuss the plot, what we liked, what we wished for, and some of our favorite delightful scenes. Put your earbuds in and dive into the Nordic world of "A Not So Royal Christmas" with us! Spotify Podcast listeners: Spotify allows listeners to rate podcast episodes. Once you listen to a podcast for at least 30 seconds, you get the option to rate it between one and five stars. Return to the podcast’s main page and tap the star icon. Then, tap submit. About "A Not So Royal Christmas" Filmed in Ontario Canada, not Scandinavia. Nordin is not a real country. Director - Jonathan Wright - His 23 directing credits are mostly Hallmark and include both "The Royal Nanny" and "Jolly Good Christmas" from 2023. Writer Anna White has 20 TV movie writing credits, mostly Hallmark and Hallmark-esque movies but she’s also "Cheer Camp Killer" and "Killer Cheer Mom" on her resume. Related Podcast Episode: Girls Gone Hallmark reviews "The Royal Nanny" [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_4j4rJYytU?si=VvKu8Jzrc8sP4CeL&w=560&h=315] Brooke D’Orsay (Charlotte) - Brooke’s first Hallmark movie was titled "Miss Christmas" in 2017 and has been a staple for the network ever since. She was a lead on "Royal Pains" on USA, had a multi-episode arc on "Two and Half Men," and played Dead Deb in "Drop Dead Diva." Related Podcast Episode: Brooke D'Orsay and Kris Polaha in "A Dickens of a Holiday!" Will Kemp (Adam) - This isn’t Will’s first royal role on Hallmark, as he appeared in "Royal Matchmaker" for the network in 2018, launching his career for Hallmark. Roy Lewis (Sir Gustus) - Roy has 42 acting credits including six TV Christmas movies and the Chris Farley movie "Tommy Boy." Taylor Love (Kirsten) - Taylor has 22 acting credits, but this is her first Hallmark movie. Previously she could be seen in the TV series "Shelved," "Summer Memories" and "The Most Dangerous Game." Related Podcast Episode: Review of Will Kemp and "Jolly Good Christmas" Who Was in "A Not So Royal Christmas?" See a familiar face? Here is the complete list of actors appearing in "A Not So Royal Christmas." Lisa Bunting (Rayna) Michael Hough (Jensen) Lindsay Owen Pierre (Tony) Maria Alice Frankis (Alice) Diane L. Johnstone (Trina) Fuad Ahmed (Advisor) Lisa Ryder (Advisor to the King) Peter Millard (King of Nordin) Toni Ellwand (Queen of Nordin) Andrew Hodwitz (Bowden) Jose Arias (Curious Tourist) Ron Lea (Charlotte’s Dad) Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!
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A Biltmore Christmas Nov 30, 2023

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In today's episode, Girls Gone Hallmark takes on the challenge of reviewing "A Biltmore Christmas." The film, set in the grand Biltmore Estate, is a feast for the eyes and heart, with stunning costumes, a musical scene, and a charming storyline. If you're a fan of Hallmark movies, or just looking for a heartwarming holiday film to watch, you won't want to miss this episode. Tune in to Girls Gone Hallmark and get ready to be swept away by the magic of "A Biltmore Christmas." Spotify Podcast listeners: Spotify allows listeners to rate podcast episodes. Once you listen to a podcast for at least 30 seconds, you get the option to rate it between one and five stars. Return to the podcast’s main page and tap the star icon. Then, tap submit. About "A Biltmore Christmas" Director John Putch has 59 directing credits including last year’s "A Holiday Spectacular" and before that, "You Had Me at Aloha." He has also directed a good mix of television sitcoms include "Cougar Town," "Scrubs" and "American Housewife. Marcy Holland wrote "A Biltmore Christmas." With 41 writing credits, Marcy is a prolific Hallmark writer including two of the "Hannah Swenson" mysteries and several movies in the "Time to Come Home" series, including this year's "A Time for Her to Come Home for Christmas." "A Biltmore Christmas" was filmed on location at the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina in early 2023. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxnKuP0xLSY?si=68d5lQZDVhPm6Jr5&w=560&h=315] Costume designer Keith Nielsen (known professionally Keith Costumes) designed on four movies during the 2023 Countdown to Christmas season. He recently appeared on an episode of Girls Gone Hallmark to help review "Mystic Christmas." Bethany Joy Lenz stars as Lucy Hardgrove. Her appearance on the CW series "One Tree Hill" is probably the biggest project in her 43 acting credits, but she made a big impression paired with Tyler Hynes in "An Unexpected Christmas" in 2021. Kristoffer Polaha stars as Jack Huston. His 76 acting credits include his beloved role on the "Mystery 101" series, a role in the recent Amazon Prime Video book adaptation Harlan Coben’s "Shelter," and of course roles in Hallmark romances like "We Wish You a Married Christmas" and "A Dickens of a Holiday!" Related Podcast Episode: The episode where Girls Gone Hallmark gets absolutely roasted by Kris Polaha fans for their review of "A Winning Team." Jonathan Frakes plays Winston. His resume of 96 acting credits reads like a list of things Wendy won’t watch. So much "Star Trek." He got his start on a series called "The Doctors" in the late 70s in which he appeared in 90 episodes. Robert Picardo plays Harold Balaban. With 245 acting credits and even more "Star Trek" on this resume! He has five upcoming projects including the horror films "Crimson Shadows" and "Werewolf Game." Mary McDonough plays the director of the His Merry Wife! reboot. This appears to be her first Hallmark movie in her 47 acting credits. Her very first role was on "General Hospital" in 1963. Who Was in "A Biltmore Christmas?" The following is a list of actors who also appeared in "A Biltmore Christmas." A.K. Benninghofen (Margaret) Annabelle Borke (Ava Hayward) Colton Little (Claude Lancaster) David Alexander (William West) Jennifer Cortese (Peggy) Jason Saucier (Security Guard) Tommy Cresswell (Michael Balaban) Alphie Hyorth (Head Angel) Ray Ficca (Gus) Caity Brewer (Becca) Heather Shore (Secretary) Philena Gilmer (Woman) Our Thoughts on "A Biltmore Christmas" This post is a synopsis of the ideas we discuss in greater detail on "Girls Gone Hallmark." If you haven't yet, we invite you to become listeners of the show! What We Liked This may be the greatest Hallmark movie we've ever seen. Christopher Polaha's 1940s voice deserves its own Wowie Zowie designation. He was made for a 1940s role with his perfect jawline, Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!
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