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Haul Out the Holly: Lit Up Nov 29, 2023

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Girls Gone Hallmark is a twice-weekly Hallmark review podcast. Today, Megan and Wendy, review the Lacey Chabert sequel "Haul Out the Holly: Lit Up." With its excellent ensemble cast and razor-sharp dialogue, could this sequel sleigh the first movie? Download and listen now! About Haul Out the Holly: Lit Up Director - Maclain Nelson - His 14 directing credits include this year’s "A Heidelberg Holiday" and of course the OG "Haul Out the Holly." Writer - Chris Sey - With only 6 credits, Christopher has only written one previous Hallmark movie, "You’re Bacon Me Crazy." He was not the writer on the first "Haul out the Holly. Christopher Sey’s incredible efforts during the pandemic. While researching him, I learned that his wife is an ER doc at a hospital in Los Angeles. Along with some friends, he founded a non-profit called DINE ONE ONE that not only provided meals for healthcare workers, but also supported local restaurants. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWH8LIluLtQ?si=E1WGKYE-f6pxiaQT&w=560&h=315] "Haul out the Holly: Lit Up" was filmed in Utah in September 2023. Lacey Chabert (Emily) - With 175 acting credits it’s safe to say Lacey is more than just the queen of Christmas. She also appeared in "A Merry Scottish Christmas" and "The Dancing Detective" this year in addition to reprising her role as Gretchen Werner’s in a Walmart Black Friday commercial. Wes Brown (Jared) His 48 acting credits include a ton of Hallmark, but believe it or not we’ve only reviewed two of his movies here on GGH. Wes dropped his Christmas Jazz album this year titled "My Kind of Christmas." Stephen Tobolowsky (Ned) - Stephen wins the prize for most acting credits of an Actor Appearing on Hallmark, if such a prize exists, with 290 credits. What hasn’t he been in? He was a series regular on "The Goldbergs," "One Day at a Time," "Californication," "Silicon Valley" and "Heroes" and we’re glad to have him on Hallmark. Related Podcast Episode: Girls Gone Hallmark reviews the original "Haul Out the Holly" from 2022. Melissa Peterman (Pamela) Melissa always lights up the screen in any role among her 36 acting credits. She appeared in "Baby Daddy" on Netflix and of course her role as Barbara Jean on "Reba" is iconic. Ellen Travolta (Mary Louise) - yes, that Travolta! She has 52 acting credits and appeared in series like "Charles in Charge" and "Joani loves Chachi." In addition to reprising her role as Mary Louise on "Haul Out the Holly," she’s reprising a 30 year old role on "General Hospital" as Gloria Cerullo coming up soon. Jennifer Aspen (Jane Johnson). She has 84 acting credits including 44 episodes as Daphne in the series "Party of Five" (with Lacey Chabert). Seth Morris (Joe Johnson). He doesn’t have as many acting credits as Stephen Tobolowsky, but with 138 the dude has been in some stuff. Including, "The Big Leap" (a FOX one-season series), HBO’s "Veep," Netflix’s "Love," "The Good Place," "Parks and Rec," "The League" and so much more. We got a quick cameo from Eric Mabius who plays Allan, Pamela’s husband. Who Was in Haul Out the Holly: Lit Up? Peter Jacobson (Albert) Laura Wardle (Belinda) Kenneth Cummins (Jimmy Johnson) Eliza Hayes Maher (Jessica) Carrie Morgan (Gail) Walter Platz (Bob) Lila Clark (Nicole) Charlotte Kay Witt (Helen) Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!
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A Merry Scottish Christmas Nov 28, 2023

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Welcome to Girls Gone Hallmark, your favorite Hallmark movie podcast that brings honest and entertaining reviews twice weekly! In today's new episode, Megan and Wendy, review this season's highly anticipated "A Merry Scottish Christmas" starring Lacey Chabert and Scott Wolf. Yes, that's right! The Salinger siblings are reunited again but with a royal twist this time around. Grab a pint and let's chat "A Merry Scottish Christmas!" About "A Merry Scottish Christmas" A MERRY SCOTTISH CHRISTMAS. The Saturday Hallmark Original drew a same-day aud of 3.3M viewers, beating everything on broadcast or cable primetime that night (save for ABC's WA vs OR college football game) in viewers & W18-49 (0.47) (Source: TV Mo Joe0) Written by Andrea Canning and Audrey Shulman.Audrey Shulman has seven writing credits including: "Every Time a Bell Rings," "The 27 Hour Day" and "As Luck Would Have It."Andrea Canning has 21 writing credits which include "A Paris Proposal," "Christmas Bedtime Stories" and "South Beach Love." [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXqyEH87CR0?si=Pg7DuNGfkyu6Rgt0&w=560&h=315] "A Merry Scottish Christmas" was directed by Dustin Rikert. Dustin has 26 directing credits. Previous Hallmark movies include: "Where Are You, Christmas?" and "Next Stop, Christmas." Lacey Chabert (Dr. Lindsey Morgan) with 176 acting credits, Lacey shows no sign of slowing down. She has appeared in SIX Hallmark movies this year in addition to voice work on "Harriet the Spy" and "Harley Quinn." Related: A Complete List of Hallmark Movies Starring Lacey Chabert Scott Wolf (Brad Morgan) What has Bailey Salinger been doing since the year 2000 you ask? Working steadily! He had roles in series like "Everwood," "The Nine," "V," "The Night Shift" and "Perception." Most recently he has been in 63 episodes of "Nancy Drew" on The CW, all to round out his 51 acting credits. Related Podcast Episode: Girls Gone Hallmark interview with Keith Costumes. Keith created the costumes for A Merry Scottish Christmas, A Biltmore Christmas, Mystic Christmas, and more. James Robinson (Mac Bell) This Scottish wowie zowie has 28 acting credits. Although this appears to be his first Hallmark movie, it isn’t his first TV Christmas movie. He wa sin Saving Christmas Spirit with Ashley Newbrough, which aired somewhere other than Hallmark Kellie Blaise (Sarah Morgan) in addition to acting, Kellie is an accomplished singer. She starred in the Irish Rom Com "The O’Briens" and contributed two original songs to the film. Fiona Bell (Josephine) Gerry O’Brien (Graeme Stewart) Tom Doonan (Hamish) Laura Hughes (Elspeth Abernathy) Andy Peppiette (Danny) Chris Mchallem (Angus Ryan) Tiernan Messitt-Greene (Charlie) Deirdre Monaghan (Local Woman) Eilidh Murphy (Young Josephine) Ali White (Dr. Amerila Bell) Iggy Bownes (Morgan Family Driver) Where Was "A Merry Scottish Christmas" Filmed? "A Merry Scottish Christmas" was filmed on location, mostly in Ireland with some filming done in Scotland. The Duns Castle Estate in the Scottish Borders doubles as the fictional Glencrave Castle. Filming was done over the summer, wrapping in early July 2023. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!
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A Heidelberg Holiday Nov 23, 2023

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Get ready for a dose of feel-good vibes with Girls Gone Hallmark's weekly Hallmark movie review podcast. In their latest episode, Megan shares the tear-jerking moments of "A Heidelberg Holiday" and Wendy takes on the role of armchair therapist to decode why Megan's emotions were running high. And if you thought their German pronunciation was on point, think again! Tune in for a hilariously terrible attempt at all those tricky German words. About "A Heidelberg Holiday" This was written and directed by Maclain Nelson. Nelson's resume is pretty short with less than 10 writing credits. Previous Hallmark titles include A Nashville Legacy and #XMAS. As for directing, Nelson has 15 directing credits including last year’s Haul Out the Holly, Hidden Gems, Presence of Love as well as a few others. Upcoming for the director is the highly anticipated Haul Out the Holly 2: Lit Up. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibjqXBiVPCs?si=NSsvFl5Ebp_vnI9R&w=560&h=315] Ginna Claire Mason stars as Heidi. This is her second movie for Hallmark. She starred in last year’s A Holiday Spectacular. If you didn’t know Gonna Claire Mason is an accomplished stage actor starring as Glinda in Wicked on Broadway. Frédéric Brossier plays Lukas. He’s a Germany-based actor with mostly German projects. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jonathan Bennett (@jonathandbennett) //www.instagram.com/embed.js We got a little cameo in this movie… did you see from who? Maclain Nelson shared on his IG that the giving of a studentenkuss is a real German tradition dating back to 1863. This was Filmed Mostly in the Heidelberg, Germany as well as the Heidelberg Castle. Some scenes were also filmed in Serbia. This reportedly began filming on December 13, 2022, and took 49 days to wrap up by January 31, 2023. Ginna Claire and her husband welcomed a baby girl in April 2023. Girl math tells me she was pregnant while filming. Glass ornament artist Lindsay Designs shared on her IG that she was chosen by Hallmark to create the ornaments you can see in the movie. What Christmas Movies Will Girls Gone Hallmark Review this Year Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!
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The Santa Summit Nov 21, 2023

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Girls Gone Hallmark is a weekly Hallmark movie review podcast. This week, Megan and Wendy, chat about "The Santa Summit" starring an excellent ensemble cast lead by Hunter King and Benjamin Hollingsworth. Friends, this ain't your Grandma's Hallmark movie! You'll want to tune in and hear what Megan and Wendy thought about what some are calling the season's best. About "The Santa Summit" Hunter King (Jordin) - With 28 acting credits, Hunter was last seen in The Professional Bridesmaid on Hallmark. She has also been in Hidden Gems and Nikki and Nora Sister Sleuths. Her biggest role however has been as Summer Newman on The Bold and the Beautiful from 2012 through 2022. Benjamin Hollingsworth (Liam) In addition to roles on Hallmark in Romance in Style and A Splash of Love, Hollingsworth’s 42 acting credits including a lead role on all five seasons of Virgin River as well as 47 episodes of the hospital drama Code Black. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wi_FOKQf5wQ?si=xBic36Wbwl7kOZbM&w=560&h=315] Amy Groening (Ava) - with 34 acting credits Amy has been busy in Hallmark movies like Pumpkin Everything, We Wish You a Married Christmas and Snowkissed. She’s also in this year’s Miracle in Bethlehem, PA out later in the Countdown to Christmas season. Stephanie Sy (Stella) - Among her 60 acting credits include appearances on Hallmark’s A Winter Getaway, Snowkissed, Project Christmas Wish, Christmas by Starlight, On the 12th Date of Christmas and Sweet Autumn (that’s not even close to all of them.) Related Podcast Review: Girls Gone Hallmark reviews "Sweet Autumn" Dan De Jaeger (Mac) - with 19 acting credits, a role in Holiday Hotline later this Hallmark season will make 20! He’s also appeared in Hannukah on Rye, Pumpkin Everything and A Christmas Cookie Catastrophe. Rodrigo Beilfus (Freddie) among his 12 acting credits include roles in Christmas by Starlight and Snowkissed, both starring his onscreen crush Stephanie Sy. Adam Hurtig (Ben) Adam’s 72 acting credits also include C+Project Christmas Wish with Stephanie Sy, plus several CCB joints like A Shoe Addict’s Christmas and Journey Back to Christmas. Erik Athavale (Dasher) Eric’s 56 acting credits include an upcoming role in Holiday Hotline alongside Dan DeJaeger. Directed by: Jeff Beesley who has 34 directing credits include this season’s Never Been Chris’d and the upcoming Miracle in Bethelehem, PA. Written by: Russell Hainline has just three writing credits, but they include last year’s fan favorite In Merry Measure. What Christmas Movies Will Girls Gone Hallmark Review this Year Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!
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Christmas Island Nov 16, 2023

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Are you ready for some holiday cheer? Girls Gone Hallmark is back with a brand new Hallmark movie review, and this time Megan and Wendy are chatting about "Christmas Island" starring Andrew Walker and Rachel Skarsten. So grab some hot cocoa (or call downstairs for a coffee) and settle in for a hilarious and heartwarming discussion of "Christmas Island" on Girls Gone Hallmark. Apple Podcast listeners: Use your phone’s podcast app -> find the Girls Gone Hallmark show -> scroll all the way down to the review section -> tap 5 stars and tell listeners why Girls Gone Hallmark is your favorite Hallmark podcast. About "Christmas Island" Andrew Walker (Oliver MacLeod) - Andrew has 85 acting credits include the Curious Caterer series, last year’s smash hit Three Wise Men and a Baby, and an appearance as hot guy Mike on an episode of the Big Bang Theory. Rachel Skarsten (Kate Gabriel) - Rachel’s 44 acting credits include roles in last year’s The Royal Nanny as well as the character Beth Kane in the Batwoman series. Kate Drummond (Helen Sharpe) - Helen’s 68 acting credits are usually grittier fare. She had a role in Five Days at Memorial, the mini series about a New Orleans hospital during Hurricane Katrina. She’s also appeared in My Mom Made Me do it, Pretty Cheaters, and Deadly Lies. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3qpLfyRKqY?si=T2NXhGcmLE1qn1Jk&w=560&h=315] Related Podcast Episode: Girls Gone Hallmark review "The Royal Nanny" starring Rachel Skarsten. Jefferson Brown (Thomas Sharpe) - Jefferson has 95 acting credits that include the series’ The Way Home, When Hope Calls and The Good Witch. We're starting a campaign for Brown to star in a leading Hallmark role. Peter MacNeill (Jim MacLeod) - Peter has 208 credits and we recently saw him as the grandfather in Flipping For Christmas. His credits are vast, but he was also in The Good Witch series throughout its seven series run. Lauren Hammersley (Maggie Hughes) Lauren may only have 12 acting credits, but she makes an impression on screen. On Virgin River she’s the character Charmaine who you love to hate. Related Podcast Episode: "The Way Home" Season 1, Episode 1 with Jefferson Brown as Colton Landry. Britt Loder (Cali Sharpe) - Loder has 4 acting credits - all small roles but made an impression in this one. Lincoln MacNeil (Finn Sharpe) - MacNeil is an up and comber also with just 4 acting credits! Directed by: David Weaver His 41 acting credits include a ton of Hallmark like Sweeter than Chocolate and Lights, Camera, Christmas. He’s also the director of the Hallmark series Holidazed that still hasn’t received a release date. Related Podcast Episode: A Girls Gone Hallmark Favorite from 2022 - "Lights, Camera, Christmas!" Written by: Samantha Herman - Samanta has 15 writing credits including Our Italian Christmas Memories and Game of Love and…Mingle All the Way and A Fabled Holiday. AND Angel Falls: A Novel Holiday - a dark horse of a Jen Lilley movies. Filmed in Halifax, Nova Scotia in August. Christmas Island is a real place about 3.5 hours away from Halifax, but no filming was done there. Did you know: Adorned with colourful buoys, twinkling lights and evergreen boughs, towering Christmas trees fashioned out of carefully stacked lobster traps are becoming regular fixtures in fishing communities across Nova Scotia. The traps are then festooned with over 180 wooden and plastic buoys, each painted in a unique pattern pertaining to a local fishing boat and most inscribed with the names of fishermen lost at sea. View this post on Instagram A post shared by RACHEL SKARSTEN (@rachieskarsten) //www.instagram.com/embed.js Our Thoughts on "Christmas Island" This is a synopsis of the ideas we discuss in greater detail on "Girls Gone Hallmark," and we invite you to become a listener of the show! What We Liked We truly enjoyed watching "Christmas Island" for several reasons. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!
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Mystery on Mistletoe Lane Nov 14, 2023

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Get ready to fill your heart with holiday joy, cause Girls Gone Hallmark is the podcast you've been waiting for! Megan and Wendy are bringing the Hallmark magic straight to your earbuds in today's brand new episode. This week, they're taking a trip down "Mystery on Mistletoe Lane", starring Victor Webster and Erica Cerra. If you're a fan of Christmas movies with a twist of mystery, this episode is a must-listen. Apple Podcast listeners: Use your phone’s podcast app -> find the Girls Gone Hallmark show -> scroll all the way down to the review section -> tap 5 stars and tell listeners why Girls Gone Hallmark is your favorite Hallmark podcast. About "Mystery on Mistletoe Lane" Allan Harmon directed. Harmon has 40 previous directing credits (plus another 43 assistant director credits). His last movie for Hallmark was Fourth Down & Love from earlier this year. He also directed Mingle All the Way, You’re Bacon Me Crazy, and Never Kiss a Man in a Christmas Sweater - among others. Related Podcast Episode: Girls Gone Hallmark reviews "Beverly Hills Wedding" Mark Hefti wrote the script. He has 17 writing credits including some movies we really liked here at Girls Gone Hallmark: Unexpected Grace, A Dickens of a Holiday!, My Christmas Family Tree and Beverly Hills Wedding. He’s also the writer for the upcoming Nikki DeLoach movie A World Record Christmas. Victor Webster stars as David Avery. Webster has 90 acting credits including The Wedding Veil movies, Matchmaker Mysteries, A Christmas Cookie Catastrophe, and Summer Villa. He also played Mike in 11 episodes Workin’ Moms which you can stream on Netflix. Erica Cerra plays Heidi Wicks. She has 50 acting credits, including quite a bit of voice work. She is probably best known for a TV series called Eureka that ran from 2006-2012 on the Sci-Fi channel. This looks to be her first project for Hallmark. Juliette Hawk plays teen daughter Annie. She has seven previous acting credits including A Winning Team and Christmas at the Golden Dragon for Hallmark. She also looks to have a small role in the Paul Campbell movie Magic in Mistletoe later this season. Logan Pierce plays son Garrett. This is his first Hallmark movie. Related Podcast Episode: Review of "My Christmas Family Tree" Mary-Beth Manning plays Linda. She has just 21 acting credits and this is her second Hallmark movie. She was previously the TV-movie Laker Girls (starring Tina Yothers in 1990) and one episode of an ABC Afterschool Special called “My Mother Was Never a Kid” in 1981. Fred Henderson plays Wallace. Henderson has a staggering 153 acting credits including a ton of work for Hallmark. He will also be seen in the upcoming Christmas on Cherry Lane. Filmed in British Columbia, Canada from late August to early September 2023. What Christmas Movies Will Girls Gone Hallmark Review this Year Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!
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Never Been Chris’d Nov 09, 2023

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If you're a fan of Hallmark movies and the talented Tyler Hynes, then Girls Gone Hallmark is the perfect podcast for you! In this latest episode, your hosts Megan and Wendy, dish out the deets on the newest Hallmark movie, "Never Been Chris'd." But, hold onto your swoon, they also dive into why this particular movie might not have hit the sweet spot for all the die-hard Tyler Hynes fans. Apple Podcast listeners: Use your phone’s podcast app -> find the Girls Gone Hallmark show -> scroll all the way down to the review section -> tap 5 stars and tell listeners why Girls Gone Hallmark is your favorite Hallmark podcast. About "Never Been Chris'd" Written by Joie Botkin. Joie was 22 previous writing credits including "Cranberry Christmas," "Falling for You," as well as last year’s "Our Italian Christmas Memories." Jeff Beesley directed "Never Been Chris'd". Jeff had back to back movies this weekend with "Never Been Chris’d" and "The Santa Summit." His resume also includes Hallmark’s "Just One Kiss," "A Christmas Cookie Catastrophe," and "Love Strikes Twice." Next up for this director is "Miracle in Bethlehem, PA." Janel Parrish plays Naomi. Janel has 51 previous acting credits and is probably most known for her role on Pretty Little Liars from 2010-2017. She also played big sister Margot in the “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” movie trilogy. As for Hallmark, Janel last was seen in "Family History Mysteries: Buried Past." Pascal Lamothe-Kipnes plays Liz. She has a very short resume with just 6 acting credits. This is her first Hallmark movie. Tyler Hynes plays Chris Silver. He was last seen in "A Picture of Her" earlier this year. Related Podcast Episode: The smoking hot chemistry in "A Picture of Her" Linda Ko plays Naomi’s mom. She has 56 acting credits including "Guiding Emily," "Sweeter Than Chocolate," and "Open by Christmas." She also was in two of the “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” movies where she played Aunt Carrie. Henriette Ivanans played Liz’s mom Mimi. She’s been in a ton of other Hallmark movies including "Made for Each Other," "Hanukkah on Rye," "Love Strike Twice" and "Sweet Autumn." This was filmed in Manitoba, Canada as well as some areas of Winnipeg. Filming began on May 12, 2023 and ended on June 3, 2023. Related: A Complete List of Tyler Hynes movies for Hallmark Channel What Christmas Movies Will Girls Gone Hallmark Review this Year? Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!
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Flipping For Christmas Nov 07, 2023

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If you're a fan of Hallmark movies, then you won't want to miss Girls Gone Hallmark, the podcast where Megan and Wendy share their reviews of the latest Hallmark films. In today's episode, they review "Flipping For Christmas." This movie features all the Hallmark cliches you can imagine, and unfortunately, left Megan feeling so frustrated she wanted to throw things at her TV! Tune in to find out what they had to say about this film and whether or not it's worth your time. Apple Podcast listeners: Use your phone’s podcast app -> find the Girls Gone Hallmark show -> scroll all the way down to the review section -> tap 5 stars and tell listeners why Girls Gone Hallmark is your favorite Hallmark podcast. About "Flipping For Christmas" Ashley Newbrough plays Abigail. She has 28 acting credits including this year's "Love in Glacier National: A National Park Romance." She will also star in the new installment of "The Love Club" which will debut next year on Hallmark Channel. Marcus Rosner plays Bo. Marcus has 58 acting credits, including the Hallmark series "Ride" and is tapped to return to "The Love Club" series with Ashley Newbrough. Rosner can also be seen this holiday season in "Coupled Up for Christmas" which premieres on the movie streaming app Plex. Natalie Lisinka plays sister Claire. She has 66 acting credits including a role in Prime TV series called "The Lake." She's previously appeared in Hallmark movies like "Christmas in Angel Falls" and "Under the Autumn Moon." Related Podcast Review: Love in Glacier National Eman Ayaz plays assistant Jessica. She has just 8 acting credits including a Christmas thriller called "The Christmas Spirit." Ray Galletti is bad guy Antonio. He has 64 acting credits including "Workin' Moms" and last appeared on Hallmark in "Season for Love." Peter MacNeill plays Edwards. He has a staggering 206 acting credits including 47 episodes of "The Good Witch" for Hallmark. This movie was written by Brett Heard. This is Heard's first movie for Hallmark but has directed a series of short films as well as episodes from two series called "Originals" and "Life Unjarred." Kathering Barrell directed "Flipping For Christmas" and this is her first full-length movie directing credit. She's also an actor who has appeared in "The Good Witch," "Wynona Earp" and "Workin' Moms." This movie was filmed in Ontario, Canada during March and April, 2023. What Christmas Movies Will Girls Gone Hallmark Review this Year? Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!
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Mystic Christmas Nov 02, 2023

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Girls Gone Hallmark is your go-to Hallmark movie review podcast! Join Megan and Wendy as they sit down with The Iconic Keith Costumes to chat about his latest project, "Mystic Christmas." Not only do the girls dive into the costumes with Keith, but they also share their own thoughts on the film, highlighting what they liked and what they wished for. Tune in to hear all the festive fun plus some behind-the-scenes news on Keith Costumes' other Hallmark projects! If you enjoy listening to Girls Gone Hallmark, we could definitely use your 5-star ratings and written reviews on your preferred podcast platform. Apple Podcast listeners: Use your phone’s podcast app -> find the Girls Gone Hallmark show -> scroll all the way down to the review section -> tap 5 stars and tell listeners why Girls Gone Hallmark is your favorite Hallmark podcast. About "Mystic Christmas" "Mystic Christmas" was filmed in southeastern Connecticut in late May and early June 2023. Some filming locations included Olde Mistick Village, Mystic Seaport Museum, Mango's Pizza, and Sift Bake Shop. Jessy Schram plays Juniper Jones. She has 66 previous acting credits, including the series "Chicago Med" as well as Hallmark movies like "Time for Them to Come Home for Christmas" and "A Nashville Christmas Carol." Related Podcast Episode: What did Girls Gone Hallmark think about "Where Are You, Christmas?" Chandler Massey plays Sawyer Adams. He has just 23 acting credits overall but he also has done 763 episodes of "Days of Our Lives." As for Hallmark, Massey has been in "The Professional Bridemaid," "Heart of the Matter," and "A Tale of Two Christmases." Patti Murin plays bestie Candice. Patti was in last year's "In Merry Measure" and is probably best known for her role as the original Princess Anna in the musical Frozen on Broadway. Keith Nielsen (known professionally as Keith Costumes) was the costume designer for "Mystic Christmas." He has also designed costumes for Hallmark movies like "A Holiday Spectacular," "Where Are You, Christmas?" and the upcoming "A Merry Scottish Christmas" and "A Biltmore Christmas. Related Podcast Episode: Megan and Wendy review "A Holiday Spectacular" This movie as directed by Marlo Hunter. Marlo has just four other movie directing credits and this appears to be her first Hallmark film. Writing credit is given to Nicole Drespel, Christy O'Connor, and Andrew Gernhard. Our Thoughts on "Mystic Christmas" This blog post is a synopsis of the ideas we discuss in greater detail on our podcast, "Girls Gone Hallmark." If you’re a fan of Hallmark movies, be sure to tune into our episodes and join us for some festive analysis and fun! What We Liked We absolutely adored this movie. Here are some of the highlights: The Seal: Oh yes, the seal named Peppermint totally stole our hearts. Keith even shared behind-the-scenes details about how those realistic seal scenes were shot! Locations: The film showcases real places in Mystic, making it a genuine love letter to this charming town. You can visit Stiff Bakery for a chestnut croissant or Mango's Pizza, which served real pizza on set. The Cast: Patti Murin was amazing and her character added so much warmth. We also loved Jesse Schramm and Chandler Massey's chemistry—they were top-notch. Wardrobe: We couldn’t stop gushing over Juniper's coats, especially that striking green one. Keith’s costume designs, as always, elevated the movie. Writing: Nicole Drespel's script was a true gem, filled with witty lines and meaningful dialogue. We particularly liked Juniper's line about traditions: “Do you like it? Or do you just remember it?” What We Wished For While we loved the movie, there were a few things we wished were different: More on Seal Conservation: We would have loved a bit more information on seal conservation. Nerds that we are, we wanted to know why Peppermint was sick and more about the broader conservation e... Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!
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Ms. Christmas Comes to Town Nov 01, 2023

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Girls Gone Hallmark is the best podcast for Hallmark movie fans! Join Megan and Wendy as they dish out the deets on the heartwarming holiday flick from Hallmark Movies and Mysteries, "Ms. Christmas Comes to Town." Starring Erica Durance, Brennan Elliott, and Barbara Niven, this movie is definitely worth the watch. If you enjoy listening to Girls Gone Hallmark, we could definitely use your 5-star ratings and written reviews on your preferred podcast platform. Apple Podcast listeners: Use your phone’s podcast app -> find the Girls Gone Hallmark show -> scroll all the way down to the review section -> tap 5 stars and tell listeners why Girls Gone Hallmark is your favorite Hallmark podcast. About "Ms. Christmas Comes to Town" Erica Durance (Amanda/Ms. Holiday) has 39 acting credits including "Unexpected Grace" and last year's "We Need a Little Christmas. Brenna Elliott (Travis/Mr. Winters) has 83 acting credits including 38 episodes as host Graham on "UnReal." He starred alongside Barbara Niven in "The Crossword Mysteries" series. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upU6LfdriZY?si=mgY_xtsmU-6pkySc&w=560&h=315] Barbara Niven (Gale/Ms. Christmas) has 111 acting credits. She starred alongside Erica Durance in 2022's "North to Home." She has had many recurring roles on the Hallmark Channel including the "Evergreen" series, "Crossword Mysteries," "Hannah Swensen/Murder She Baked" and of course, "Chesapeake Shores." Related: Girls Gone Hallmark reviews the new Hannah Swensen mystery Mark Brandon plays James. He has 155 acting credits and to many Hallmark movies to count. He was in the most recent seasons of "When Calls the Heart" and "Firefly Lane" as well as last year's "Inventing the Christmas Prince" and "Fit for Christmas" with Amanda Kloots. He was also in one episode of "UnReal" with co-star Brennan Elliott. Chris Gauthier (Murray) is well known to us as Todd from his work on "Date My Dad." He has 104 acting credits and is known in the Hallmark universe from his appearances in "Retreat to You," "Three Wise Men and a Baby," "Christmas House" and "Christmas House 2." Judith Maxie plays Elizabeth. She has 101 acting credits and was in "Game of Love" with director Jason Bourque. The writer of this film is Brooke Durham. She has 15 other writing credits including "The Royal Nanny" and "Hidden Gems." Related: Girls Gone Hallmark reviews "The Royal Nanny" from 2022. "Ms. Christmas Comes to Town" was directed by Jason Bourque. He has 55 other directing credits including "A World Record Christmas" debuting later in the 2023 season. He is also in pre-production of "Whitewater Romance" written by Julianna Wimbles. This movie was filmed in Vancouver in late May and early June, likely to get ahead of the strike. What Christmas Movies Will Girls Gone Hallmark Review this Year? Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!
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