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Great American Media, America’s Christmas Destination, Announces Great American Christmas Begins Today
The Great American Christmas Merch Store Opens TODAY
NEW YORK, NY — October 9, 2026 — Cue the Christmas lights, pour the cocoa, and settle in: Great American Christmas 2026 begins TODAY! The wait for America’s favorite Christmas movie-watching event is over as Great American Media invites viewers to make time for the traditions they treasure. From opening night through New Year’s Day, every Original is a reason to gather, get cozy, and celebrate Christmas as It’s Meant to Be.
Candace Cameron Bure, the Queen of Christmas, and Jonathan Scarfe lead off Great American Christmas, with A Second Chance Christmas, streaming NOW on Great American Pure Flix and airing on Great American Family and GFAM+, Saturday, October 10 (8p). Additionally, Great American Faith & Living presents Miracles of Christmas franchise, which is also 24/7 Christmas with storytelling for the entire family. The entire Great American Christmas 2026 Original movie slate follows.
“We have assembled the best Christmas movie lineup ever brought together in a single season, and we can’t wait for Great American Christmas to begin,” said Bill Abbott,President & CEO, Great American Media.“The star power, the storytelling, and focus on faith and family present a truly unique offering to viewers who love Christmas. Great American Christmas is America’s Christmas destination and the celebration starts now,” Abbott concluded.
The celebration extends beyond the screen with The Great American Christmas Merch Store, opening TODAY, October 9–23, featuring all-new designs and creations to make spirits bright. Fans can shop festive finds for their own Christmas movie traditions, get a head start on holiday gifting, and share their love of Great American Christmas. Mark the calendar — the store is open for a limited time, and the merriest shopping season is now underway!
GREAT AMERICAN CHRISTMAS 2026 MOVIE LINEUP!
ABOUT GREAT AMERICAN MEDIA
Great American Media is theleader in faith and family entertainment,and one of the fastest-growing entertainment networks on television. Great American Media is home to a portfolio of entertainment brands that celebrate faith, family, and country, including Great American Family, the flagship linear network featuring original Christmas movies, rom-coms, and beloved series; Great American Pure Flix, the leading faith and family streaming service; Great American Faith & Living, the unscripted companion network; and GFam+, an app that lets viewers watch anytime, anywhere. Great America Media, established in June 2021 by Bill Abbott and a group of US-based family offices, is available via cable, streaming on Pure Flix and YouTube TV, and on the GFam+ app.
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Pam Slay
Head of Network Program Publicity & Talent Relations
818.415.3784
Great American Media Unveils the Greatest Slate of Christmas Movies Ever Assembled for a Single Season
18 Christmas Movies. The Biggest Stars in Christmas Entertainment. One Extraordinary Season.
Great American Christmas Originals Stream October 8 on Great American Pure Flix, Premieres Begin October 10 on Great American Family and GFAM+
NEW YORK, NY – September 22, 2026 – Great American Media today unveiled Great American Christmas 2026, the greatest slate of Christmas movies ever assembled for a single season in television history.
Featuring all-new original movies and an extraordinary collection of the most beloved stars in Christmas entertainment, the 2026 season brings together unforgettable romances, powerful stories of faith and family, second chances, cherished traditions, and the incomparable joy of Christmas.
Beginning October 8 on Great American Pure Flix and October 9 on Great American Family and GFAM+ (with first Original premiere October 10), Great American Christmas invites audiences into nearly three months of original premieres and around-the-clock holiday entertainment. For millions of viewers, Great American Christmas is no longer simply something to watch. It’s a tradition to look forward to all year long.
Leading the extraordinary lineup is the beloved “Queen of Christmas,” Candace Cameron Bure, who stars in two films and serves as executive producer of a third movie. Danica McKellar, Cameron Mathison and Ryan Paevey each headline two new Great American Christmas originals, joining an exceptional ensemble of talent that makes this season special. Great American Christmas 2026 also stars Mario Lopez, Tony Danza, Jill Wagner, Trevor Donovan, Jillian Murray, Merritt Patterson, Jesse Hutch, Sam Page, Jana Kramer, Kelsey Grammer, Laura Osnes, Ryan McPartlin, Jonathan Stoddard, Cindy Busby, Marcus Rosner, and many more.
“This extraordinary season is the result of an exceptional team. I am incredibly proud of what we have accomplished together,” said Bill Abbott, President & CEO of Great American Media. “We have brought together an incredible combination of stars, stories, production talent and creative excellence. I have never seen a Christmas slate with this kind of range, from romantic comedies and compelling dramas to powerful journeys of faith, all brought to life through unforgettable characters and exceptional storytelling. Having spent more than 15 years building Christmas programming, I can say with confidence that this is the greatest slate of Christmas movies ever assembled for a single season in television history,” Abbott concluded.
GREAT AMERICAN CHRISTMAS 2026 IS HERE!
ABOUT GREAT AMERICAN MEDIA
Great American Media is theleader in faith and family entertainment,and one of the fastest-growing entertainment networks on television. Great American Media is home to a portfolio of entertainment brands that celebrate faith, family, and country, including Great American Family, the flagship linear network featuring original Christmas movies, rom-coms, and beloved series; Great American Pure Flix, the leading faith and family streaming service; Great American Faith & Living, the unscripted companion network; and GFam+, an app that lets viewers watch anytime, anywhere. Great America Media, established in June 2021 by Bill Abbott and a group of US-based family offices, is available via cable, streaming on Pure Flix and YouTube TV, and on the GFam+ app.
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Pam Slay
Head of Network Program Publicity & Talent Relations
818.415.3784
Danica McKellar and Matthew Marsden to star in The Greatest Christmas Gift for World Premiere Streams FIRST on Great American Pure Flix, November 29
NEW YORK, NY – August 19, 2026 – Great American Media today announced The Greatest Christmas Gift, an all-new Great American Christmas Original, starring Danica McKellar and Matthew Marsden. The film will have its World Premiere streaming November 29 on Great American Pure Flix, and air same day at 8p on Great American Family and GFAM+. The film is part of the company’s sixth annual Great American Christmas presentation, the signature holiday celebration of faith, family, and Christmas as it is meant to be. The Greatest Christmas Gift is a heartfelt story of enduring faith and life-changing gifts that cannot be wrapped beneath the tree.
In The Greatest Christmas Gift, gifted music teacher Emma Harper (McKellar) and her fiancé Caleb Bennett (Marsden) are preparing for a cherished Christmas wedding when an unexpected setback threatens the future they’ve carefully planned. As their small-town rallies around them and Christmas draws near, the couple discovers that the greatest gifts are not found in perfect circumstances, but in steadfast faith, selfless love, and a community that reminds them hope is always worth believing in.
“Danica McKellar has become one of the most cherished, trusted stars of Great American Christmas because audiences know the stories she tells will leave them encouraged, uplifted, and inspired,” said Bill Abbott, President & CEO, Great American Media. “Together with Matthew Marsden, The Greatest Christmas Gift beautifully reflects our commitment to creating stories where faith, family, and hope are at the center. At Great American Media, we are proud to be the only major entertainment company unapologetically dedicated to faith, telling stories that reflect the hope we share in one another,” Abbott concluded.
The Greatest Christmas Gift is written by Summer Israel Johnson.
ABOUT GREAT AMERICAN MEDIA
Great American Media is theleader in faith and family entertainment,and one of the fastest-growing entertainment networks on television. Great American Media is home to a portfolio of entertainment brands that celebrate faith, family, and country, including Great American Family, the flagship linear network featuring original Christmas movies, rom-coms, and beloved series; Great American Pure Flix, the leading faith and family streaming service; Great American Faith & Living, the unscripted companion network; and GFam+, an app that lets viewers watch anytime, anywhere. Great America Media, established in June 2021 by Bill Abbott and a group of US-based family offices, is available via cable, streaming on Pure Flix and YouTube TV, and on the GFam+ app.
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Pam Slay
Head of Network Program Publicity & Talent Relations
818.415.3784
Great American Media Announces Start of Production on New Original Film,
The Christmas Yes List, Starring Danica McKellar and Sam Page,
World Premiere Slated for Great American Christmas 2026
Heartwarming Holiday Romance Adapted from Novel by Melissa Ferguson
NEW YORK, NY – July 15, 2026 – Great American Media today announced the start of production on The Christmas Yes List, a new Original holiday movie, starring fan-favorites Danica McKellar and Sam Page. The heartwarming film is adapted from the novel by New York Times bestselling author, Melissa Ferguson, and is slated to premiere on Great American Pure Flix, Great American Family, and GFAM+ as part of Great American Christmas 2026.
In The Christmas Yes List, Chloe Hollis (McKellar), an ambitious New York professional whose habit of putting everyone else first has left her overlooked for the promotion she desperately wants, returns home to Maple Hills, West Virginia, for Christmas. Determined to change her people-pleasing ways, Chloe embarks on an unconventional holiday challenge to overcome her fear of rejection. But when she meets James Stone (Page), a successful executive spending Christmas with family in town, Chloe discovers some of life’s greatest gifts arrive when we stop fearing the answer and start embracing the journey.
“The Christmas Yes List beautifully captures what makes Christmas so special,” said Bill Abbott, President & CEO, Great American Media. “This is a story about faith, family, and the unexpected blessings that come when we allow ourselves to be vulnerable, trust in something greater than ourselves, and say ‘yes’ to the opportunities we are given. Danica McKellar has a remarkable ability to bring intelligence, heart, and authenticity to every character she portrays, making audiences instantly connect with her journey. Opposite her, Sam Page brings warmth and quiet strength that perfectly embody a man who understands the importance of family, faith, and showing up for the people he loves. Together, Danica and Sam create chemistry that feels deeply relatable, while elevating a story that celebrates the meaningful connections of the Christmas season,” Abbott concluded.
Set amid cherished Christmas traditions, family gatherings, community celebrations, and the warmth of small-town life, The Christmas Yes List is a heartwarming story about opening your heart to faith, trusting God’s timing, and discovering that the most meaningful Christmas wishes as the one’s we never expected.
The Christmas Yes List is currently in production for Great American Christmas 2026.
ABOUT GREAT AMERICAN MEDIA
Great American Media is theleader in faith and family entertainment,and one of the fastest-growing entertainment networks on television. Great American Media is home to a portfolio of entertainment brands that celebrate faith, family, and country, including Great American Family, the flagship linear network featuring original Christmas movies, rom-coms, and beloved series; Great American Pure Flix, the leading faith and family streaming service; Great American Faith & Living, the unscripted companion network; and GFam+, an app that lets viewers watch anytime, anywhere. Great America Media, established in June 2021 by Bill Abbott and a group of US-based family offices, is available via cable, streaming on Pure Flix and YouTube TV, and on the GFam+ app.
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Pam Slay
Head of Network Program Publicity & Talent Relations
818.415.3784
Great American Media Announces Two Signature Holiday Celebrations –
Great American Christmas in July on Great American Family and GFAM+,
Miracles of Christmas (NEW) on Great American Faith & Living, Beginning June 25
World Original Premiere, The Trouble with Mistletoe, Starring Jillian Murray and Brett Varvel, Headlines Annual Great American Christmas in July Event
NEW YORK, NY – June 3, 2026 – Great American Media celebrates the halfway point to the holidays beginning June 26 with two distinct, seasonal programming events across its portfolio of platforms. Great American Christmas in July returns to Great American Pure Flix, Great American Family and GFAM+ with beloved holiday favorites, fan-favorite stars, sneak peeks of all-new 2026 Great American Christmas movies, and the World Premiere Original Movie, The Trouble with Mistletoe. Simultaneously, launching on Great American Faith & Living, Miracles of Christmas is a new seasonal programming event centered on faith, family, and purposeful living – an event devoted to stories filled with faith, hope, and the spirit of Christmas.
“Great American Media has become a gold standard destination for Christmas enthusiasts by creating one of the most beloved libraries of original holiday programming in all of television,” said Bill Abbott, President & CEO, Great American Media. “The launch of our new 24/7 Great American Christmas channel on GFAM+ reflects the incredible passion viewers have for the uplifting holiday stories we create year-round. As Great American Christmas continues to grow, we are excited to launch Miracles of Christmas on Great American Faith & Living – a faith-filled holiday event celebrating hope, grace, and the true spirit of the season,” Abbott concluded.
Headlining Great American Christmas in July is the World Premiere of, The Trouble with Mistletoe, starring Jillian Murray (A Little Women’s Christmas, Mario Lopez Presents: Chasing Christmas) and Brett Varvel (“County Rescue,” “Vindication”), streaming exclusively on Great American Pure Flix, Thursday, July 9, and premiering on Great American Family, and GFAM+, Saturday, July 11 (8p). Set in the charming town of Brookhollow, The Trouble with Mistletoe follows an ambitious acquisitions executive (Murray) who returns home for Christmas and unexpectedly reconnects with the former fiancé (Varvel) she left behind. As the traditions of her hometown rekindle old memories – and unfinished feelings – she begins to wonder if the life she walked away from may be the one she was always meant to embrace.
Headlining the inaugural presentation of Miracles of Christmas is a specially curated collection of uplifting Original movies designed to inspire, encourage, and connect audiences through love and redemption. Featuring favorites including, A Christmas Prayer, Timeless Tidings of Joy, Christmas In Midnight Clear, A Christmas…Present, and more, the 24/7 event showcases some of the most heartfelt and meaningful holiday storytelling from the Great American library.
Since launching in 2021, Great American Christmas has become one of entertainment’s most beloved holiday franchises, featuring more than 100 Original movies and a growing roster of fan-favorite stars audiences welcome into their homes each season. Combined with a newly launched dedicated year-round Christmas channel within GFAM+ app, Great American Media now offers an always-on holiday viewing experience unlike any other media brand – keeping the spirit of Christmas alive all year long.
Great American Christmas is a premier entertainment destination for viewers seeking holiday stories rooted in faith, love, hope, and joy. The event celebrates Christmas as it is meant to be. The all-new Miracles of Christmas on linear network Great American Faith & Living brings hope to the holidays through stories of grace and compassion. The Christmas proper presentations begin in October.
ABOUT GREAT AMERICAN MEDIA
Great American Media is theleader in faith and family entertainment,and one of the fastest-growing entertainment networks on television. Great American Media is home to a portfolio of entertainment brands that celebrate faith, family, and country, including Great American Family, the flagship linear network featuring original Christmas movies, rom-coms, and beloved series; Great American Pure Flix, the leading faith and family streaming service; Great American Faith & Living, the unscripted companion network; and GFam+, an app that lets viewers watch anytime, anywhere. Great America Media, established in June 2021 by Bill Abbott and a group of US-based family offices, is available via cable, streaming on Pure Flix and YouTube TV, and on the GFam+ app.
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Pam Slay
Head of Network Program Publicity & Talent Relations
818.415.3784
Inside Great American Media: Bill Abbott’s Great American BreakoutAmerican Christmas 2026
Inside Great American Media: Bill Abbott’s Great American Breakout
Great American Media posts one of the most impressive growth years in family and faith entertainment.
NEW YORK, Dec. 30, 2025 — Under Bill Abbott’s leadership, Great American Media closed 2025 not just with growth but with major strategic wins that reshaped its footprint in the entertainment industry. While the broader media landscape grappled with fragmentation and shifting consumption habits, Great American Media’s commitment to family-centered, values-driven content delivered breakthroughs in audience reach, distribution, and cultural relevance.
Abbott’s clear vision — rooted in trust, connection, and content that celebrates faith, family, and country — produced one of the most compelling success stories in entertainment this year.
Audience Growth and Distribution Expansion
Great American Family and its sister network Great American Faith & Living achieved significant distribution milestones. Both networks joined YouTube TV’s live channel lineup, expanding linear reach into millions more households nationwide and strengthening the company’s appeal to cord-cutting audiences who still value scheduled, appointment programming.
In streaming, Great American Media rolled out its direct-to-consumer GFam+ app across all major platforms, giving viewers seamless access to its growing library of original films and series anytime, anywhere. Availability on platforms like YouTube’s Primetime Channels further amplified this reach and supported cross-platform audience growth.
Original Content Fueled Growth
2025 marked a major shift into sustained original series production, setting the stage for a robust 2026. Hits like When Hope
Calls and County Rescue wrapped production on their third seasons, building franchise continuity and deepening audience investment.
The breakout success of Crossroad Springs stands out as a true network milestone. After its first season became one of the most-watched original dramas in Great American Media history, the series was renewed for Season 2 with expanded distribution across Great American Pure Flix, Great American Family, and GFam+. The network also premiered a Crossroad Springs Christmas music special tied to its fifth annual Christmas season.
Abbott’s focus on compelling storytelling paid dividends. This year’s Christmas slate, highlighted by a lineup of more than a dozen original films starring major talents like Candace Cameron Bure and Mario Lopez reinforced Great American Family’s identity as a destination for heart-centered holiday content. Coverage in national press underscored the breadth of the 2025 holiday film slate and the network’s growing cultural relevance.
Cinematic and Cultural Milestones
Great American Media hit a significant milestone with Another Sweet Christmas, the first theatrical release of a Great American Christmas Original, presented in partnership with Fathom Entertainment. The three-night nationwide engagement in more than 700 theaters brought the brand’s storytelling to the big screen and created a rare event-style theatrical moment for a faith-and-family-oriented feature.
Building on that momentum, production began in 2025 on the follow-up film A Sweet Christmas Anniversary, with a planned world premiere in 2026, signaling GAM’s commitment to expanding its film slate beyond television and streaming.
Great American Media also served as the exclusive broadcast home for the 2025 National Christmas Tree Lighting, bringing a national tradition into homes with performances from artists rooted in the network’s community and values. The event’s reach underscored GAM’s role as a cultural convenor during the holiday season.
Strategic Innovation and Market Positioning
Beyond programming, Great American Media enhanced its industry profile with key commercial initiatives. The company integrated its GAM Connect linear advertising solution with Audyns, giving advertisers data- driven tools to plan and measure campaigns across its networks with greater precision. This move positioned GAM as both a creative and commercial partner in the evolving media ecosystem.
Looking Ahead: Growth and Major Partnerships
Abbott closed the year with forward-looking announcements that set the tone for 2026. Great American Media became a media partner with America Reads the Bible, supporting a historic nationwide reading event scheduled for April 18–25, 2026. The collaboration aligns with the company’s mission and extends its influence into community-focused cultural programming.
On the streaming front, Great American Media revealed plans to launch Pure Flix Familia, a dedicated Spanish- language platform designed to serve one of the fastest-growing audience segments in faith-based entertainment. This expansion reflects a broader strategy to welcome diverse communities with meaningful, values-aligned content.
A Year of Momentum
Across platforms, content, and culture, 2025 was a defining year for Great American Media. Abbott’s leadership translated into measurable audience growth, expanded distribution, enhanced advertiser relationships, and cultural relevance that extended beyond screens into national conversation. With an ambitious slate of originals, new franchise extensions, and deeper audience engagement, Great American Media enters 2026 with momentum built on a distinct identity and growing industry influence.
ABOUT GREAT AMERICAN MEDIA
Great American Media, the leader in faith and family programming, is home to a portfolio of entertainment brands that celebrate faith, family, and country, including Great American Family, the flagship linear network featuring original Christmas movies, rom-coms, and beloved series; Great American Pure Flix, the leading faith and family streaming service; Great American Faith & Living, the unscripted companion network; and GFam+,
an app that lets viewers watch anytime, anywhere. Great America Media is available via cable, streaming on Pure Flix and YouTube TV, and on the GFam+ app. Great American Media was established in June 2021 by Bill Abbott and a group of US-based family offices.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Debbie Long Davis 512.537.1414 media@crosswindpr.com
Great American Media and Branson, Missouri Partner on
Original Christmas Film for Great American Christmas 2026
NEW YORK, NY – December 22, 2025 – Great American Media today announced a new partnership with the City of Branson, Missouri, and Silver Dollar City to produce an original Christmas film as part of Great American Christmas 2026. The film, An Ozark Mountain Christmas, stars Brianna Cohen (A Royal Christmas Manor, Saving the Christmas Ranch) and Jonathan Stoddard (“Crossroad Springs,” A Royal Christmas Tail) and will stream exclusively on Great American Pure Flix, with linear and live-feed premieres on Great American Family and GFAM+.
This collaboration brings together partners who share a deep commitment to faith, family and country. Branson’s long-standing reputation for wholesome entertainment, craftsmanship, and community makes it a natural fit for Great American Media’s Christmas storytelling. Filmed on location, the movie showcases Branson during the holiday season, highlighting the city’s character, heritage, and enduring appeal.
As part of the partnership, the City of Branson will extend its holiday light displays into January to support production. Silver Dollar City also plays a central role, with its 1880s Ozark-era setting and renowned “An Old Time Christmas” festival providing an authentic backdrop rooted in tradition, artistry, and small-town pride.
“Branson represents many of the values that define Great American Christmas—faith, family, and a strong sense of community,” said Kaitlyn Haubrich, Chief Brand Officer of Great American Media. “This partnership allows us to tell a story that is both genuine and grounded, while showcasing a destination that has remained true to its heritage. We are proud to work alongside the City of Branson and Silver Dollar City on a project that reflects what our audience values most.”
In An Ozark Mountain Christmas, a driven young designer (Cohen), at a professional crossroads, returns home to the Ozarks for Christmas at her sister’s urging. There, she reconnects with her family’s legacy of craftsmanship, rediscovers a quieter faith, and begins to reevaluate her priorities. With the help of Paul (Stoddard), she finds renewed purpose through work rooted in care, community, and tradition.
An Ozark Mountain Christmas is produced by Nicely Entertainment.
ABOUT GREAT AMERICAN MEDIA
Great American Media is the leader in faith and family entertainment, and one of the fastest-growing entertainment networks on television. Great American Media is home to a portfolio of entertainment brands that celebrate faith, family, and country, including Great American Family, the flagship linear network featuring original Christmas movies, rom-coms, and beloved series; Great American Pure Flix, the leader in faith and family streaming; Great American Faith & Living, the unscripted companion network; and GFam+, an app that lets viewers watch anytime, anywhere. Great America Media, established in June 2021 by Bill Abbott and a group of US-based family offices, is available via cable, streaming on Great American Pure Flix and YouTube TV, and on the GFam+ app. Connect with Great American Media on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Pinterest, YouTube TV, LinkedIn and X.
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Pam Slay
Head of Network Program Publicity & Talent Relations
818.415.3784
Great American Christmas Rings in Half a Decade with Biggest and Brightest Holiday Season Ever!
NEW YORK, NY – September 26, 2025 – The wait is finally over! Great American Media unveils the media company’s highly anticipated Original premiere schedule for Great American Christmas 2025 on Great American Pure Flix, Great American Family, and GFAM+. Great American Christmas officially begins streaming exclusively on Great American Pure Flix, beginning October 9 and begins on Great American Family and GFAM+ Friday, October 10. Great American Christmas, one of the most popular Christmas program events, celebrates its 5th anniversary in 2025.
“As we celebrate the fifth year of Great American Christmas, it is a reminder of just how special this tradition has become. Our storytelling is rooted in faith, family, and the true spirit of the season – Christmas as it is meant to be,” said Bill Abbott, President & CEO, Great American Media. “Each year, we strive to create films that not only warm hearts but also bring people together in joy and reflection. Reaching this milestone reinforces our commitment to offering viewers stories that honor timeless values and the wonder of Christmas,” Abbott concluded.
Since 2021, Great American Media has created one of the largest libraries of quality, Original Christmas content in all of entertainment. Great American Christmas is a cherished holiday ritual with brand-new original films, fan-favorite stars, festive surprises, and the biggest holiday lineup yet.
GREAT AMERICAN CHRISTMAS 2025 PREMIERE SLATE:
Thursday, October 9, 2025, A Wisconsin Christmas Pie, starring Katie Leclerc and Ryan Carnes, Original World Premiere, Great American Pure Flix. A pastry chef (Leclerc) returns home to Door County, Wisconsin, for Christmas and find that saving her family’s orchard—and her heart—may depend on the perfect pie and a second chance at love (Carnes).
Saturday, October 11, 2025, 8 p.m. ET, A Wisconsin Christmas Pie, starring Katie Leclerc and Ryan Carnes, Original Linear Premiere, Great American Family and GFAM+. A pastry chef (Leclerc) returns home to Door County, Wisconsin, for Christmas and find that saving her family’s orchard—and her heart—may depend on the perfect pie and a second chance at love (Carnes).
Thursday, October 16, 2025, A Christmas Prayer, starring Shae Robins and Christopher Russell, Original World Premiere, Great American Pure Flix. In A Christmas Prayer, Natalie (Robins), a weary children’s book illustrator, rediscovers her creativity and faith when she secretly fulfills the heartfelt prayer-list of a little girl, unknowingly becoming the answer to the girl’s father’s (Russell) Christmas wish for love, healing, and hope.
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 8 p.m. ET, A Christmas Prayer, starring Shae Robins and Christopher Russell, Great American Family and GFAM+, Original Linear Premiere. In A Christmas Prayer, Natalie (Robins), a weary children’s book illustrator, rediscovers her creativity and faith when she secretly fulfills the heartfelt prayer-list of a little girl, unknowingly becoming the answer to the girl’s father’s (Russell) Christmas wish for love, healing, and hope.
Thursday, October 23, 2025, Once Upon a Christmas Crown, starring Ellise Roth and Callum Buckley, Great American Pure Flix Premiere. In Once Upon A Christmas Crown, Princess Charlotte (Roth) of Marovia, a duty-bound princess, escapes to a New England town at Christmas, where a secret baking contest — and an unexpected romance (Buckley) — teach her that love may be life’s true crowning achievement.
Saturday, October 25, 2025, 8 p.m. ET, Once Upon a Christmas Crown, starring Ellise Roth and Callum Buckley, Linear Premiere, Great American Family and GFAM+. In Once Upon A Christmas Crown, Princess Charlotte (Roth) of Marovia, a duty-bound princess, escapes to a New England town at Christmas, where a secret baking contest — and an unexpected romance (Buckley) — teach her that love may be life’s true crowning achievement.
Thursday, October 30, 2025, Christmas Of Giving (wt), starring Ash Tsai, Marshall Williams, and Julia Reilly, Original World Premiere, Great American Pure Flix. In Christmas of Giving, when a weary non-profit director (Tsai) faces dwindling donations and perceives she may be replaced just days before Christmas, the return of an old love (Williams) and a new and unexpected ally (Reilly) teach her that letting go may be the only way to save both her mission and her heart.
Saturday, November 1, 2025, 8 p.m. ET, Christmas Of Giving (wt), starring Ash Tsai, Marshall Williams, and Julia Reilly, Original Linear Premiere, Great American Family and GFAM+. In Christmas of Giving, when a weary non-profit director (Tsai) faces dwindling donations and perceives she may be replaced just days before Christmas, the return of an old love (Williams) and a new, unexpected ally (Reilly) teach her that letting go may be the only way to save both her mission and her heart.
Thursday, November 6, 2025, 8 p.m. ET, Christmas In Midnight Clear, starring Alicia Josipovic and Jon McLaren, Original World Premiere, Great American Pure Flix. A high-powered real estate developer (Josipovic), burdened by a costly setback, arrives in the struggling town of Midnight Clear just before Christmas where she meets a local pastor (McLaren) and learns saving the community may require opening her heart as much as her checkbook.
Saturday, November 8, 2025, 8 p.m. ET, Christmas In Midnight Clear, starring Alicia Josipovic and Jon McLaren, Original Linear Premiere, Great American Family. A high-powered real estate developer (Josipovic), burdened by a costly setback, arrives in the struggling town of Midnight Clear just before Christmas where she meets a local pastor (McLaren) and learns saving the community may require opening her heart as much as her checkbook.
Thursday, November 13, 2025, Timeless Tidings of Joy, starring Candace Cameron Bure, Natasha Bure, and Paul Greene, Original World Premiere, Great American Pure Flix. When Ally (Candace Cameron Bure) returns home to sell her grandmother’s (Natasha Bure) letterpress shop—long seen as a burden—she meets an old soul (Greene) determined to preserve its legacy, and together they discover that faith, sacrifice, and love can rewrite both the shop’s fate and their own.
Saturday, November 15, 2025, 8 p.m. ET, Timeless Tidings of Joy, starring Candace Cameron Bure, Natasha Bure, and Paul Greene, Original Linear Premiere, Great American Family and GFAM+. When Ally (Candace Cameron Bure) returns home to sell her grandmother’s (Natasha Bure) letterpress shop—long seen as a burden—she meets an old soul (Greene) determined to preserve its legacy, and together they discover that faith, sacrifice, and love can rewrite both the shop’s fate and their own.
Thursday, November 20, 2025, Christmas On Every Page, starring Rose Reid and Jake Allyn, Original World Premiere, Great American Pure Flix. An advertising executive (Reid) returns to her hometown to help save her family’s struggling bookstore. While there, she partners with a local craftsman (Allyn) to design and paint a Christmas mural that not only brings the community together but also rekindles her own sense of creativity and connection.
Saturday, November 22, 2025, 8 p.m. ET, Christmas On Every Page, starring Rose Reid and Jake Allyn, Original Linear Premiere, Great American Family and GFAM+. An advertising executive (Reid) returns to her hometown to help save her family’s struggling bookstore. While there, she partners with a local craftsman (Allyn) to design and paint a Christmas mural that not only brings the community together but also rekindles her own sense of creativity and connection.
Sunday, November 23, 2025, 8 p.m. ET, Love At Kringle Lake (wt) starring Emily Alatalo and Jonathan Stoddard, Linear Premiere, Great American Family and GFAM+. After losing her big-city job, Jules returns home to save her family’s Christmas carnival, rediscovering love, community, and holiday spirit.
Wednesday, November 26, 2025, The Christmas Spark, starring Mario Lopez and Ali Cobrin, Original World Premiere, Great American Pure Flix. At Christmastime, a passed-over corporate lawyer (Lopez) joins his small town’s fire department, where he competes with a fallen hero’s son – and finds unexpected sparks with his widowed mom (Cobrin).
Thursday, November 27, 2025, There’s No Place Like Christmas, starring Cindy Busby and Sam Page, Original World Premiere, Great American Pure Flix. A big city realtor (Busby) returns to her hometown to lead the local real estate office during its most crucial revenue season. But when she clashes with a charming photographer (Page), she must decide if success means chasing her career – or following her heart.
Friday, November 28, 2025, 8 p.m. ET, The Christmas Spark, starring Mario Lopez and Ali Cobrin, Original Linear Premiere, Great American Family and GFAM+. At Christmastime, a passed-over corporate lawyer (Lopez) joins his small town’s fire department, where he competes with a fallen hero’s son – and finds unexpected sparks with his widowed mom (Cobrin).
Saturday, November 29, 2025, 8 p.m. ET, Encore Presentation — Timeless Tidings of Joy, starring Candace Cameron Bure, Natasha Bure, and Paul Greene, Great American Family and GFAM+. When Ally (Candace Cameron Bure) returns home to sell her grandmother’s (Natasha Bure) letterpress shop—long seen as a burden—she meets an old soul (Greene) determined to preserve its legacy, and together they discover that faith, sacrifice, and love can rewrite both the shop’s fate and their own.
Sunday, November 30, 2025, 8 p.m. ET, There’s No Place Like Christmas, starring Cindy Busby and Sam Page, Original Linear Premiere, Great American Family and GFAM+. A big city realtor (Busby) returns to her hometown to lead the local real estate office during its most crucial revenue season. But when she clashes with a charming photographer (Page), she must decide if success means chasing her career – or following her heart.
Thursday, December 4, 2025, Cranberries And Carols, starring Jill Wagner and Trevor Donovan, Original World Premiere, Great American Pure Flix. When a devoted café owner (Wagner) returns home to help her family host the town’s cherished Yuletide Potluck, she unexpectedly reunites with the man from a disastrous blind date twenty years ago – a military engineer (Donovan) – only to discover that Christmas may serve them both with a second chance at love.
Saturday, December 6, 2025, 8 p.m. ET, Cranberries And Carols, starring Jill Wagner and Trevor Donovan, Great American Family and GFAM+. When a devoted café owner (Wagner) returns home to help her family host the town’s cherished Yuletide Potluck, she unexpectedly reunites with the man from a disastrous blind date twenty years ago – a military engineer (Donovan) – only to discover that Christmas may serve them both with a second chance at love.
Sunday, December 7, 2025, 8 p.m. ET, Mistletoe At the Manor (wt), starring Madeleine Coghlan and Lior Selve, Original Linear Premiere, Great American Family and GFAM+. When Alice, a spirited East Coast cooking show influencer, journeys to a centuries-old English castle to honor a WWII nurse by laying her remains in the castle gardens, she finds herself swept into the castle’s holiday magic—and the unexpected warmth of it charming proprietor.
Thursday, December 11, 2025, Have We Met This Christmas?, starring Danica McKellar and Jesse Hutch, Original World Premiere, Great American Pure Flix. After a car accident leaves ambitious real estate executive Katie Sloan (McKellar) with amnesia at a cozy mountain inn, she unexpectedly falls for the innkeeper’s son (Hutch) from her forgotten past – while helping his family fight to save their beloved lodge before her memory returns and threatens their second chance at love.
Friday, December 12, 2025, Coupled Up for Christmas, starring Sara Canning and Marcus Rosner, Original Streaming Premiere, Great American Pure Flix. Two heartbroken singles (Canning, Rosner), desperate to win back their exes, hatch a scheme to pretend they are madly in love – only to discover that the real sparks flying may be between them.
Saturday, December 13, 2025, 8 p.m. ET, Have We Met This Christmas?, starring Danica McKellar and Jesse Hutch, Original Linear Premiere, Great American Family and GFAM+. After a car accident leaves ambitious real estate executive Katie Sloan (McKellar) with amnesia at a cozy mountain inn, she unexpectedly falls for the innkeeper’s son (Hutch) from her forgotten past – while helping his family fight to save their beloved lodge before her memory returns and threatens their second chance at love.
Saturday, December 14, 2025, 8 p.m. ET, A Royal Christmas Tail, starring Jonathan Stoddard and Brittany Underwood, Original Linear Premiere, Great American Family and GFAM+. When a dashing prince trades a glass slipper for a dog tag, he embarks on a heartwarming Christmas quest to find the mysterious woman – and her adorable pup – who captured his heart in one magical holiday moment.
Thursday, December 18, 2025, SURPRISE CHRISTMAS FILM, Original Streaming Premiere, Great American Pure Flix
Friday, December 19, 2025, Mario Lopez Presents: Chasing Christmas (wt), starring Jillian Murray, Trevor Donovan, and Dominic Lopez, Original World Premiere, Great American Pure Flix. A wish tree unites a morning show host (Donovan) and an artist (Murray) as they race across Buffalo with the host’s daughter and the artist’s son, (Dominic Lopez) to find the season’s hottest toy – discovering love and family along the way.
Saturday, December 20, 2025, 8 p.m. ET, SURPRISE CHRISTMAS FILM, Original Linear Premiere, Great American Family and GFAM+
Sunday, December 21, 2025, 8 p.m. ET, Mario Lopez Presents: Chasing Christmas (wt), starring Jillian Murray, Trevor Donovan, and Dominic Lopez, Original Linear Premiere, Great American Family and GFAM+. A wish tree unites a morning show host (Donovan) and an artist (Murray) as they race across Buffalo with the host’s daughter and the artist’s son, (Dominic Lopez) to find the season’s hottest toy – discovering love and family along the way.
Thursday, January 1, 2026, 8 a.m. ET, 137th TOURNAMENT OF ROSES PARADE, Live from Pasadena, California, Original Linear and Streaming Premiere Event, Great American Family, GFAM+, and Great American Pure Flix. On New Year’s Day 2026, Pasadena bursts into color and music as the 137th Rose Parade, themed “The Magic of Teamwork,” rolls 5 ½ miles down Colorado Boulevard to infamous “TV Corner,” Orange Grove Boulevard, with dazzling flower-covered floats, world class marching bands, and majestic equestrian units, celebrating creativity, unity, and tradition performed in front of millions worldwide.
EDITORIAL NOTE: Great American Media’s hit series, “Crossroad Springs,” is in production shooting additional episodes of Season One. “Crossroad Springs” premieres episode 106, “Sunrise and Still Water,” on Great American Family, Saturday, October 4 (8 p.m. ET). On October 10, regular programming is pre-empted for 24/7 Great American Christmas 2025. “Crossroad Springs” returns with all-new episodes in early Spring 2026. Fans of the series will be able to stream “Crossroad Springs” anytime, anywhere on Great American Pure Flix.
ABOUT GREAT AMERICAN MEDIA
Great American Media is home to a family-friendly portfolio of brands including Great American Family, Great American Pure Flix, GFam+, and Great American Faith & Living. As the flagship linear TV network, Great American Family features original Christmas movies, rom-coms and classic series that celebrate faith, family and country. Great American Pure Flix is a leading faith and family streaming service that inspires, uplifts and entertains with content that you can confidently stream with the entire family. Other platforms include, Great American Faith & Living, the unscripted companion to Great American Family that celebrates faith, family, and country every day and every season; Great American Adventures and Pure Flix TV, FAST channels (free ad-supporting streaming TV). Great American Media was established in June 2021 by Bill Abbott and a group of US-based family offices.
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Pam Slay
Network Program Publicity & Talent Relations
818.415.3784
Great American Media Announces Danica McKellar and Jesse Hutch Set to Star in,
Have We Met This Christmas?,
New, Original Movie for Great American Christmas 2025
NEW YORK, NY – September 22, 2025 — Great American Media announced beloved stars Danica McKellar and Jesse Hutch are set to star in Have We Met This Christmas?, a new, Original movie set to premiere this December as part of the company’s GREAT AMERICAN CHRISTMAS program event. Great American Christmas celebrates a milestone five-year anniversary when the popular franchise returns to air on Great American Family and GFAM+ on October 10, and streams exclusively on Great American Pure Flix beginning October 16.
“One of the cornerstones of Great American Christmas is celebrating the legacy of family talent in our Christmas movies. Our viewers love seeing beloved stars, like Danica McKellar and Jesse Hutch, stars who share the screen across generations and bring our heartfelt stories to life. It is a tradition that makes Great American Christmas feel like coming home for the holidays,” said Bill Abbott, President & CEO, Great American Media.
In Have We Met This Christmas?, when ambitious real estate executive, Katie Sloane (McKellar) awakens at The Merry Mountain Inn with amnesia after a car accident, she is embraced by the resort’s warm holiday spirit and the family who owns it – especially the innkeeper’s son, Emmett Jones (Hutch), a man from her forgotten past. The last time they were together, she vowed never to speak to him again, but now she finds herself falling in love all over again, all the while helping the family strategize how to stop escrow and hold on to the Inn they love. Though Emmett knows it’s only a matter of time before she regains her memory, he can’t help but embrace this second chance at her love. For now, she doesn’t remember him… or the fact that hers is the company buying the Inn. As the spirit of Christmas surrounds her, Katie eventually discovers that sometimes losing your way is the only true path to finding love, and yourself.
Have We Met This Christmas? is an Evoke Production. Danica McKellar is Executive Producer. Mac Cappuccino is producer. Story by Danica McKellar. Original teleplay by Danica McKellar and Riley Weston.
ABOUT GREAT AMERICAN MEDIA
Great American Media is home to a family-friendly portfolio of brands including Great American Family, Great American Pure Flix, GFam+, and Great American Faith & Living. As the flagship linear TV network, Great American Family features original Christmas movies, rom-coms and classic series that celebrate faith, family and country. Great American Pure Flix is a leading faith and family streaming service that inspires, uplifts and entertains with content that you can confidently stream with the entire family. Other platforms include, Great American Faith & Living, the unscripted companion to Great American Family that celebrates faith, family, and country every day and every season; Great American Adventures and Pure Flix TV, FAST channels (free ad-supporting streaming TV). Great American Media was established in June 2021 by Bill Abbott and a group of US-based family offices.
Photos: Courtesy of Great American Media 2025
Cutline: Danica McKellar and Jesse Hutch star in Have We Met This Christmas?, a new, Original movie for Great American Christmas set to premiere this December. Great American Christmas returns to air on Great American Family and GFAM+, October 10, and streams on Great American Pure Flix, beginning October 16.
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Pam Slay
Network Program Publicity & Talent Relations
818.415.3784
Great American Media Announces Production is Underway on A Christmas List of Blessings,
Starring Shae Robins and Christopher Russell
A New, Original Movie for Great American Christmas 2025
NEW YORK, NY – July 10, 2025 – Great American Media announced production is underway on A Christmas List of Blessings, an Original Movie starring Shae Robins (Destined At Christmas, Destined At Christmas: Once More, Love In Aruba) and Christopher Russell (“When Hope Calls,” Peppermint And Postcards, A Vintage Christmas), which will premiere as part of Great American Christmas 2025. Great American Christmas Year 5 Original Movie Premieres will be available to stream on Great American Pure Flix, airing on Great American Family, and a commercial-free option on GFAM+, the company’s 24/7 live channel feed. In its first five years, Great American Christmas has produced one of the most coveted Original Christmas movie libraries in entertainment. Great American Christmas is faith, family, love, hope, and joy. Christmas as it is meant to be.
“A Christmas List of Blessings is a heartfelt film about the miracles that happen when people come together for the greater good, and it is a powerful reminder of why we celebrate the season,” said Bill Abbott, President & CEO, Great American Media. “Rooted in faith, family, and community, the film exemplifies what makes Great American Christmas stand apart from other holiday movie events. Great American Christmas original films reflect the true meaning of the season with heart, purpose, and authenticity,” Abbott concluded.
In A Christmas List of Blessings, Natalie (Robins), a children’s book illustrator struggling with creative burnout, finds unexpected inspiration when she comes across a little girl’s Christmas gift list. Unlike other children’s Christmas lists, Caroline writes her list of heartfelt prayers to Jesus, requesting blessings for her family, friends, and community – including one to ask that her recently widowed dad (Russell) will find happiness again. Touched by Caroline’s list, Natalie begins to secretly fulfill each blessing. In turn, she is inspired to create a new character, Adeline the Angel, to illustrate the ways Jesus quietly works through everyday people to answer prayers with love and grace.
A Christmas List of Blessings is executive produced by Samantha Degagne and William Tom Fielek. Produced by Anthony Fankhauser. A Christmas List of Blessings is directed by Nicholad Humphries from an Original Screenplay by Ansley Gordon.
ABOUT GREAT AMERICAN MEDIA
Great American Media is home to a family-friendly portfolio of brands including Great American Family, Great American Pure Flix and Great American Faith & Living. As the flagship linear TV network, Great American Family features original Christmas movies, rom-coms and classic series that celebrate faith, family and country. Great American Pure Flix is a leading faith and family streaming service that inspires, uplifts and entertains with content that you can confidently stream with the entire family. Other platforms include, Great American Faith & Living, the unscripted companion to Great American Family that celebrates faith, family, and country every day and every season; Great American Adventures and Pure Flix TV, FAST channels (free ad-supporting streaming TV). Great American Media was established in June 2021 by Bill Abbott and a group of US-based family offices.
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Pam Slay
Network Program Publicity & Talent Relations
818.415.3784
pamslay@gacmedia.com
media@crosswindpr.com
