GREAT AMERICAN MEDIA ANNOUNCES WRAP ON LOVE AT THE KETTLE (wt),
FEATURING SPECIAL COLLABORATION WITH THE SALVATION ARMY
FILMED AT ICONIC AT&T STADIUM FOR GREAT AMERICAN CHRISTMAS 2024
New York, NY – August 6, 2024 – Great American Media is thrilled to announce the production wrap of its film “Love at the Kettle,” (wt) starring and produced by Carlos PenaVega and Alexa PenaVega and co-produced by Mario Lopez. The heartwarming original movie features a unique collaboration with The Salvation Army. In exclusive scenes filmed inside the iconic AT&T Stadium, Carlos PenaVega sings an original song penned exclusively for the movie – Get Him Back (For Christmas). Love at the Kettle will have its World Premiere this holiday season as part of GREAT AMERICAN CHRISTMAS 2024.
Love at the Kettle brings viewers an inspiring story of love, community, and the spirit of giving. The film follows the journey of two individuals who find love and purpose while volunteering at The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle, a cherished holiday tradition. Carlos PenaVega and Alexa PenaVega bring their undeniable chemistry to the screen as the lead characters, whose paths cross in the most unexpected ways.
AT&T Stadium has opened its doors for the film’s production. Key scenes will showcase the grandeur of the stadium, providing a stunning backdrop that amplifies the film’s themes of community and teamwork. This collaboration marks a significant milestone, blending the excitement of Christmas, football, and the heartfelt message of The Salvation Army’s mission.
The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign, a staple of the holiday season, plays a central role in Love at the Kettle. The film aims to raise awareness and support for the organization’s vital work in aiding those in need. Through this partnership, viewers will be encouraged to contribute and make a difference in their communities.
“We are incredibly excited about this film and the partnerships that have made it possible,” said Great American Media President & CEO, Bill Abbott. “The collaboration with The Salvation Army not only enhances the story but also underscores the importance of giving to and supporting our neighbors.”
The filming marks Carlos PenaVega’s return to AT&T Stadium where he joined his band Big Time Rush in performing the national anthem on Thanksgiving Day in 2011. Carlos PenaVega and Alexa PenaVega are longtime supporters of The Salvation Army and have personally participated in various initiatives with The Salvation Army, including serving families with food boxes after hurricanes in Florida, helping families receive Christmas gifts after losing everything to wildfires in their hometown of Lahaina, Hawaii, and even serving as bell ringers as part of the beloved annual Red Kettle Campaign.
“Love at the Kettle” promises to be a must-watch event this holiday season, combining romance, community spirit, and the magic of the holiday season. Stay tuned for the premiere date and additional details.
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GREAT AMERICAN FAMILY ANNOUNCES LINEAR TELEVISION PREMIERES OF
SIX FAITH-BASED, ORIGINAL DRAMAS FROM GREAT AMERICAN PURE FLIX
MR. MANHATTAN STARRING ALEXA PENAVEGA AND CARLOS PENAVEGA
LEADS OFF THE NEW LINEAR PREMIERES BEGINNING AUGUST 3
New York, NY – July 31, 2024 – Great American Family announced it is premiering six all-new linear television premieres of faith-based, Original Dramas from the company’s streaming division, Pure Flix.
The first Original Drama making its Great American Family debut is Mr. Manhattan, starring Carlos PenaVega and Alexa PenaVega, premiering Saturday, August 3 (8 p.m. ET). In Mr. Manhattan, Mason Bradley (Carlos PenaVega) makes a promise to his brother and sister-in-law to be godfather to their newborn son (and future children). Mason has exciting news of his own: he’s just been accepted to Columbia Law School, which comes as a shock to his fiancé, Dani (Alexa PenaVega). Ten years on, Mason is surrounded by big city life and consumed with the success that could come by being a partner in his company’s firm. Mason and Dani have long split up. One day, Mason receives an unimaginable call. Through a tragic accident, he has suddenly become the father of his brother’s children. Photos:https://icnk.io/u/lGsZ1PX95YED/
God’s Country Song stars Justin Gaston (“The Young & The Restless,” “Days of Our Lives”), two-time Golden Globe nominee, Emmy nominee, and Oscar nominee, Mariel Hemingway (Lipstick, Manhattan), John Laughlin (“NCIS,” “The Defenders”), Christopher Michael (“The Secret Life of an American Teenager”) and Justene Alpert (“The Lincoln Lawyer”), in the powerful story about Noah (Gaston) who is on the verge of being the next great star in country music and who doesn’t want anything to get in the way of his newfound glory, not even his kids. God’s Country Songis a story about second chances and leading a purpose-driven life. Premieres Saturday, August 10 (8 p.m. ET). Photos: https://icnk.io/u/Vs5WDyxeLgg4/
Nothing is Impossible stars David A.R. White (Love on the Rock, God’s Not Dead), Nadia Bjorlin (“Days of Our Lives”), Harry Lennix (“Destination Heaven”), Steven Bauer (Love on the Rock), Robert Amaya (“Shadrach,” An Unlikely Angel), Mark Christopher Lawrence (Malibu Dan the Family Man), Stella Parton (Dolly Parton’s Coat of Many Colors), Vincent De Paul (God’s Not Dead: We The People), former NBA player Marcus Haislip, Leanna Crawford (Christmas With the Chosen) in a story about an NBA team which suddenly announces open tryouts, giving a janitor who thought his lifelong dream had ended a very possible second chance. Premieres Saturday, August 17 (8 p.m. ET). Photos: https://icnk.io/u/O7Gg81K5Bw0D/
Finding Faith stars Ashley Bratcher (Game Changer, Vindication), John Schneider (“The Dukes of Hazzard,” “The Haves and the Have Nots”), Jonathan Stoddard (Sweet Maple Romance, A Royal Christmas Holiday), Lenita Harris (Project Power), David Moncrief (Adam the First), and Vivica A. Fox (Independence Day). In Nothing Is Impossible, Victoria (Bratcher), an anonymous Christian advice therapist, faces a crisis herself after tragedy hits home. Now Victoria will be put to the test to understand what true faith means to her. Premieres Saturday, August 24 (8 p.m. ET). Photos: https://icnk.io/u/4WhFKAZz1B1x/
Divine Influencer stars Lara Silva (“The Chosen”), Jason Burkey (Sun Moon, Miracle on Christmas), Jesse Metcalfe (Harmony from the Heart, God’s Not Dead 2), and Micah Lynn Hanson (Miracle on Christmas, Christmas on the Coast). In Divine Influencer, an entitled influencer (Silva) is humbled by losing everything and is forced to work at a homeless shelter to have a place to live. In turn, the influencer learns the real joy that comes from having a servant’s heart. Premieres Saturday, August 31 (8 p.m. ET). Photos: https://icnk.io/u/oEnc0w8G8XLZ/
The Engagement Plan stars Jack Schumacher (Top Gun Maverick), Mia Pollini (“SEAL Team”), Judd Nelson (The Breakfast Club, Save Christmas), Eva LaRue (“The Young & The Restless,” “All My Children”), Ted McGinley (“The Baxters,” “Shrinking”), and 5-time Emmy nominee, Faith Ford (“Murphy Brown,” “Night Court”). In The Engagement Plan, Wade (Schumacher) has a plan for everything! Wade’s plan to propose to his girlfriend, Kayla (Pollini) may be the crowning achievement of plans. With a 3-carat diamond ring in tow and reservations booked at the Waldorf for his parents, Dash and Margot, (LaRue, Nelson) and Kayla’s parents, Ed and Mama Marilyn (McGinley, Ford), Wade marvels at the absolute perfection of his engagement plan. Until his plan hits a dead end on a dirt road, a country road. Kayla changes the plan to have Wade meet at her family’s farm to help her mom and dad whose cow is expecting a calf any day. Dressed in business best, Wade, a fish out of water. has an unexpected and an unplanned encounter with a family who is not convinced he is right for Kayla. Then Wade meets her ex-boyfriend who tries to prove it. Premieres Saturday, September 7 (8 p.m. ET). Photos: https://icnk.io/u/P9AZVkuUBXoP/
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GREAT AMERICAN FAMILY ANNOUNCES ALEXA PENAVEGA AND CARLOS PENAVEGA
SET TO STAR IN AND PRODUCE NEW ORIGINAL MOVIE, LOVE AT THE KETTLE (wt),
CO-PRODUCED WITH MARIO LOPEZ FOR GREAT AMERICAN CHRISTMAS 2024
CHRISTMAS ENTHUSIASTS WHO CANNOT WAIT FOR THE HOLIDAYS,
GREAT AMERICAN CHRISTMAS IN JULY RETURNS JULY 1
NEW YORK, NY – June 11, 2024 — Great American Family announced Carlos PenaVega (“Big Time Rush”) and Alexa PenaVega (“Spy Kids”) are set to star in the new, Original movie, Love At the Kettle (wt), which will have its World Premiere on the network as part of Great American Christmas 2024. The highly popular movie event returns to air all-new Original movies this holiday season. The PenaVegas will executive produce the film in Nashville, with pop culture multi-hyphenate, Mario Lopez (Once Upon a Christmas Wish) co-producing. For Christmas enthusiasts who cannot wait 125 days until the return of Great American Christmas, Great American Media announces Great American Christmas in July begins July 1 on Great American Family and streaming on Great American Pure Flix with 24/7, around the clock holiday movies, royal movie marathons, and beloved, faith-filled stories of the season.
In Love At the Kettle (wt), up-and-coming singer songwriter Bella Harlan (Alexa PenaVega) comes home for Christmas and enlists her high-school songwriting partner Jack Grayton (Carlos PenaVega) to craft a song to win back her rockstar boyfriend by Christmas. As the two reunite for the first time in a decade, they embark on a Christmas journey down memory lane, and soon realize true love may be closer than they thought. The heart of the movie centers on Jack’s role with The Salvation Army, and Bella soon finds herself inspired by his devotion and passion to a life of doing the most good. Filled with charming original music and its share of twists and turns, Love At the Kettle(wt) demonstrates the importance of never losing sight of the ones who matter the most.
“This is our second film this year with Carlos and Alexa, and I am so excited to be reunited and working with them on a number of projects that are different from the typical rom com,” said Bill Abbott, President & CEO, Great American Media. “The PenaVegas are about faith, family, compassion, and love. With Alexa and Carlos starring in and co-executive producing with Mario Lopez a story that celebrates faith, Christmas, and one of the most beloved charitable organizations in America, The Salvation Army — it is guaranteed to be a winning moment for our viewers,” Abbott concluded.
“We are so excited about Love at the Kettle because it represents everything Carlos and I love about Christmas and the holiday season. We want to be a light in this industry and to offer families positive, uplifting and faith-filled stories,” said Alexa PenaVega. “We also feel fortunate to have worked with The Salvation Army for a number of years, and we look forward to representing the authentic goodness behind the brand and mission,” said Carlos PenaVega.
Love At the Kettle (wt) is executive produced by Mark Roberts, Mario Lopez, Alexa PenaVega, and Carlos Penavega. Brian Herzlinger directs from an Original screenplay written by Horace Priester.
Viewers who love the Christmas season have made Great American Christmas one of the most popular, seasonal program events on television. Each year, Great American Family gifts viewers a glimpse into the coming holiday by presenting Great American Christmas in July. Beginning July 1, fans will see beloved network stars like Candace Cameron Bure, Danica McKellar, Jill Wagner, Chad Michael Murray, Jen Lilley, Lori Loughlin, Trevor Donovan, Laura Osnes, Merritt Patterson, Paul Greene, Cameron Mathison, Jennie Garth, Christopher Russell, and more, as the network rolls out 24/7, around the clock entertainment. This year’s event on Great American Family includes encores of highly rated originals My Christmas Hero, A Christmas Blessing, A Paris Christmas Waltz, A Royal Date for Christmas, Christmas Keepsake, ‘Twas the Text Before Christmas, A Dash of Christmas, Christmas on Windmill Way, Destined 2: Christmas Once More, Meet Me Under the Mistletoe, and so many more original movies from the Great American Christmas library.
Viewers who stream on Great American Pure Flix will enjoy Peppermint & Postcards starring Ella Cannon and Christopher Russell (July 1), Bringing Christmas Home, starring Jill Wagner and Paul Greene (Great American Pure Flix premiere, July 4), My Christmas Hero, starring Candace Cameron Bure and Gabe Hogan (July 4), Designing Christmas, starring Susie Abromeit and Liam McIntyre (Great American Pure Flix premiere, July 11), and Sunrise in Heaven, starring Caylee Cowan, Travis Burns, and Corbin Bernsen (July 11).
ABOUT GREAT AMERICAN FAMILY
As the flagship linear TV network of Great American Media, Great American Family is America’s premiere destination for quality family-friendly programming, featuring original Christmas movies, rom-coms and classic series that celebrate faith, family and country. Founded in 2021, Great American Family is home to year-round seasonal celebrations the whole family can enjoy together, including Great American Christmas, the network’s signature franchise featuring holiday themed movies and specials. Great American Family is available in 50 million households via cable and satellite providers.
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