Original Series Success Leads Great American Media to Launch Third New Series in 2025
‘Crossroad Springs’ features an all-star ensemble cast including Jonathan Stoddard, Emily Alatalo, Shaun Johnston, Kate Drummond, Brittany Underwood, Jesse Hutch, Jon McLaren, Erin Agostino, and Franco Lo Presti
Streaming on Great American Pure Flix, August 28 and Premiering on Great American Family, August 31
NEW YORK, NY – June 3, 2025 – Great American Media continues to build on the success of its Original series lineup with the premiere of “Crossroad Springs,” a moving new drama debuting on Pure Flix, Thursday, August 28, and on Great American Family, Sunday, August 31, as part of the flagship network’s “Faith & Family Sundays” program event. “Crossroad Springs,” starring Jonathan Stoddard (A Royal Christmas Ballet), Emily Alalato (Christmas In Maple Hills), Shaun Johnston (“Heartland”), Kate Drummond (“Heartland”), Brittany Underwood (A Royal Christmas Ballet), Jesse Hutch (A Little Women’s Christmas), Jon McLaren (“When Hope Calls”), Erin Agostino (The Jingle Bell Jubilee), and Franco Lo Presti (“Bad Blood”), bring audiences stories rooted in faith, family, and the strength found in unity.
Built around the simple but powerful idea that the end of one road can lead to something greater, Crossroad Springs follows a family at a pivotal turning point and a town becoming a symbol of resilience, purpose, and hope.
“We are very proud to introduce our audience to this new series,” said Bill Abbott, President & CEO, Great American Media. “Like our other Original series, ‘Crossroad Springs’ furthers our mission to create meaningful content anchored in timeless values. With compelling storytelling, heartfelt performances, and themes that encourage and inspire, ‘Crossroad Springs’ continues the Great American Media tradition of wholesome entertainment for the entire family,” Abbott concluded.
“Crossroad Springs” follows the Hamilton family, adult siblings James (Stoddard) and Janet (Alatalo), their aging family members, dad, Willis (Johnston), and Aunt Amy (Drummond), who are eking out a living on Hamilton Ranch with financial hardships and staffing shortages. James, a pastor in Chicago, and Janet, an ER doctor in a neighboring town, feel called to return home to help the family. Once there, the siblings encounter the son of the owner of the neighboring farm, Daniel Newman (Hutch), who are all wary of each other due to a generational feud between the families. As he settles into his new day-to-day life on the farm, James begins to realize there are no places to worship on the thousands of acres of farms. There, in the environment of come-as-you-are vibes, barns, rodeo arenas, even outdoors under clear night skies, James starts a cowboy church right there in the place where faith, family, and ranch life go hand in hand.
“Crossroad Springs” is produced by Nicely and Brainpower. Produced by Jessica Reis. Marco Deufemia and Paula Tiberius direct from an original teleplay by Paula Tiberius. For more information, go to www.greatamericanfamily.com and www.greatamericanpureflix.com
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
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Great American Media Announces Start of Production, Home Sweet Christmas Wedding (WT), Starring Candace Cameron Bure and Cameron Mathison, Part of Great American Christmas 2025 on Great American Family and Pure Flix
NEW YORK, NY – May 21, 2025 — Great American Media has officially announced the start of production on Home Sweet Christmas Wedding (wt), sequel to the 2024 holiday hit, Home Sweet Christmas. The new film reunites Candace Cameron Bure and Cameron Mathison, reprising their roles as Sophie and Sam. The sequel is set to premiere as part of the company’s Great American Christmas 5th Anniversary celebration this holiday season on Great American Family and Pure Flix.
“Home Sweet Christmas Wedding is a celebration of love, second chances, and the magic of moviemaking. We are delighted to reunite Candace Cameron Bure and Cameron Mathison for this heartwarming film coming to Great American Christmas 2025. Sophie and Sam’s love story is both fresh and nostalgic and absolutely made for the movies,” said Bill Abbott, President & CEO, Great American Media.
In Home Sweet Christmas Wedding (wt): As snow falls gently on their quaint hometown, Sophie and Sam are swept into the magic of the Christmas season—only this time, it’s through the lens of a movie being filmed about their very own love story. At first, the process of art imitating life is like a fairy-tale, but soon, the challenges of making the film start to threaten Sam and Sophia’s real-life wedding plans or lack thereof. With the studio threatening to pull the plug and the couple feeling disconnected, Sam’s dream job is quickly turning into a Christmas nightmare. The couple must look within themselves to recapture the spark that made their story worth telling in the first place. Will this blockbuster leave their story (and Sam’s career) on the cutting room floor, or be a classic for generations to come?
The original film Home Sweet Christmas followed Sophie Marlow, a successful M&A lawyer who returns to her hometown of Waynesbridge, Washington, after inheriting 60% of her great uncle’s maple farm. There, she reconnects with childhood friend, Sam, who has inherited the remaining 40%. The shared inheritance leads them to rediscover their past and consider a new future.
“It is such a joy to reunite with my good friend and co-star, Cameron Mathison, to share the next chapter of Sam and Sophia’s epic love story. Our fans loved witnessing their love blossom in Home Sweet Christmas. This time we’re excited to bring our fans ‘into the movie’ and to the biggest moment in Sam and Sophie’s lives,” added Candace Cameron Bure, CEO CandyRock Entertainment and Chief Creative Officer, Great American Media.
Home Sweet Christmas Wedding (wt) is a Syrup Studios production in association with CandyRock Entertainment. Rob Lycar Produces and Paula Elle directs an original screenplay by Robin Dunne and Arcade Riley. Executive Producers include Candace Cameron Bure, Jeffery Brooks, Ford Englerth, Holly A. Hines, Eric Jarboe, Gerald Webb, Paula Elle, and Trevor McWhinney. Supervising Producers include Michael Shepard and Jonathan Shore, with Trudi Thorwaldson and Shelby Gilraine serving as Associate Producers.
Fans can look forward to the heartfelt sequel when Great American Christmas returns to celebrate its 5th Anniversary this holiday season. For updates and scheduling information, viewers are encouraged to visit: www.greatamericanfamily.com and www.pureflix.com
Photo: Courtesy of Great American Media 2025 (Photographer: David Astorga)
Cutline: Candace Cameron Bure reunites with Cameron Mathison in Home Sweet Christmas Wedding (wt), part of Great American Christmas 5th Anniversary celebration, returning to air October 2025.
ABOUT GREAT AMERICAN PURE FLIX
As the streaming service of Great American Media, Great American Pure Flix provides quality family-friendly programming that celebrates faith, family and country. With affordable flat-rate pricing, families can stream a prolific offering of unlimited movies and shows on demand. Great American Pure Flix features inspiring, uplifting and entertaining content the entire family can enjoy together, with new original and exclusive titles added every month. New customers can enjoy a 7-day free trial by visiting GreatAmericanPureFlix.com. Watch Great American Pure Flix: https://signup.pureflix.com/signup/c3e/email
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.
ABOUT CANDYROCK ENTERTAINMENT:
CandyRock Enterprises is a joint venture between award winning actress, producer and New York Times bestselling author Candace Cameron Bure and the full-service development and execution team behind Redrock Entertainment, Ford Englerth and Jeffery Brooks. CandyRock’s Entertainment division develops, produces, and distributes television projects, lifestyle programming and feature length films with an emphasis on family-friendly content. Instagram: @CandyRock.Entertainment
ABOUT SYRUP STUDIOS:
Syrup Studios is a Canadian deficit-financing studio focused on exceptional films, series, and international co-productions for global audiences. Syrup’s highly tailored approach to developing, financing, producing, and distributing content through entrepreneurial business models brings each compelling story to life.
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Pam Slay
Network Program Publicity & Talent Relations
818.415.3784 pamslay@gacmedia.com media@crosswindpr.com
GREAT AMERICAN MEDIA ANNOUNCES, ‘GREAT AMERICAN CHRISTMAS 2024,’
BEGINS EARLY ON GREAT AMERICAN FAMILY, OCTOBER 11
COMING TO NEW YORK THIS HOLIDAY SEASON?
GREAT AMERICAN FAMILY CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL OPENS NOVEMBER 22
AT WORLD-CLASS THE NORTHWELL PARK AT UBS ARENA NEW YORK,
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
THE STARS TAKE FAN QUESTIONS OCTOBER 11 ON FACEBOOK LIVE
NEW YORK, NY – October 10, 2024 – Great American Media, renowned for its dedication to high-quality faith and family productions, proudly announces the early launch of GREAT AMERICAN CHRISTMAS 2024. Beginning at 6 a.m. ET on October 11, Great American Family will flip the switch to 24/7 Christmas movies, kicking off the 4th annual Great American Christmas with an all-new lineup of the season’s most inspiring and heartwarming faith-and-family-focused films. Bringing more faith, more love, and more hope to the season is Christmas as it is meant to be.
New York is home of the first Great American Christmas Festival, which opens November 22 at The Northwell Park at UBS Arena in New York. The Christmas experience is a partnership between Great American Media, the NHL’s New York Islanders, UBS Arena, and CandyRock Entertainment and is the only place for fans to see the stars who have made Great American Family a leader in Original Christmas movies. Get tickets NOW to a holiday experience like no other with Candace Cameron Bure, Danica McKellar, Mario Lopez, Cameron Mathison, Trevor Donovan, Courtney Lopez, Jillian Murray, Laura Osnes, Julia Reilly, Jesse Hutch, Jill Wagner, Cindy Busby, and Christopher Russell. Plus, recently added to talent, Jen Lilley (A Little Women’s Christmas, “Days of Our Lives”). See world premiere films with the stars, dine on delicious culinary delights (like cranberry turkey legs and other freshly prepared gourmet foods and beverages), skate on a glistening rink of ice, make beautiful crafts with how-to experts, sing Christmas Carol-oke, meet Santa Claus and take a family photo, meet adorable and adoptable rescue pets from North Shore Animal League America, and so much more. Great American Family Christmas Festival, a holiday experience like no other!
Friday, October 11, everyone is invited to “Great American Christmas Kickoff Facebook Live Event,” hosted by Cameron Mathison. Come together as a community to share in the excitement of Great American Family Christmas 2024. Fans will chat with favorite stars like Candace Cameron Bure, Danica McKellar, Mario and Courtney Lopez, Jillian Murray, and Merritt Patterson, asking questions in real time! The event celebrates the spirit of the season with exclusive movie previews, behind-the-scenes stories, special guest appearances, and entertaining games. Join us LIVE!
Tune in on Great American Family’s Facebook page October 11th at 8pm ET. RSVP here: https://bit.ly/3BxjdVp
GREAT AMERICAN FAMILY PROUDLY PRESENTS ‘GREAT AMERICAN CHRISTMAS 2024’
CHRISTMAS WREATHS AND RIBBONS, starring Kristin Wollett and Casey Elliott. A wreathmaker slips on ice and injures her arm which puts her holiday wreath deliveries in jeopardy until a selfless neighbor comes forward to keep her business afloat. World Premiere Original, Saturday, October 12 (8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT).
A VINTAGE CHRISTMAS, starring Merritt Patterson and Christopher Russell. A dedicated preservationist battles a developer’s ambitions to tear down a historic Post Office with ties to her family. The choice of old versus new threatens to divide the small town unless there is a solution for the greater good of all concerned. World Premiere Original, Saturday, October 19, (8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT).
A CHRISTMAS CASTLE PROPOSAL, starring Rhiannon Fish and Mitchell Bourke. Olivia, a commoner, travels with Prince Alexander to his family’s magical palace, Torovia so their families can spend a first Christmas together. The couple’s plans for a enchanted Christmas are threatened by comedic mishaps caused by cultural differences between the families. World Premiere Original, Saturday, October 26, (8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT).
TAILS OF CHRISTMAS, starring Ash Tsai and Eric Guilmette. Caleb is injured in the Army and recovers through help from shelter therapy dogs. As a sign of thanks, Caleb returns home to help Amber run the local shelter and, in the process, discovers his feelings for Amber go beyond gratitude. World Premiere Original, Saturday, November 2 (8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT).
A ROYAL CHRISTMAS BALLET, starring Brittany Underwood and Jonathan Stoddard. A retired ballerina is pressed into service working with a visiting team of royal ambassadors to put on the season’s performance of “The Nutcracker” and finds herself center stage in an unexpected Christmas romance. World Premiere Original, Saturday, November 9 (8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT).
A CHRISTMAS LESS TRAVELED, starring Candace Cameron Bure and Eric Johnson. A local business owner finds an audio cassette in the player of her recently departed dad’s classic red truck. The message instructs Desi to go on a holiday road trip down memory lane where she meets a man who needs her help and who offers help in return. World Premiere Original, Saturday, November 16 (8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT).
A CHRISTMAS QUILT, starring Ferelith Young and Harmon Walsh. Firefighter Liam and quilting teacher, Amy, come together to make the perfect quilt for Liam’s sister’s Christmas wedding. Two headstrong people discover the importance of putting personal differences aside to create what is most important at Christmas. Premiere Original, Sunday, November 17 (8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT).
A LITTLE WOMEN’S CHRISTMAS, starring Trevor Donovan, Jen Lilley, Jillian Murray, Laura Osnes, Julia Reilly, Jesse Hutch, and the great, Gladys Knight. A modern retelling of Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel. World Premiere Original, Saturday, November 23 (8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT).
CHRISTMAS BY CANDLELIGHT, starring Erin Agostino and Harmon Walsh. Juliet pitches Christmas candles to her boss to earn a promotion and enlists the help of a candle store owner (Tom) who refuses at first but reluctantly agrees when he realizes the money will help make his daughter’s Christmas wish come true. Premiere Original, Sunday, November 24 (8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT).
A CHRISTMAS MOVIE EVENT TO TREASURE! THANKSGIVING NIGHT, COMMERCIAL-FREE, SPECIAL EVENT:
I HEARD THE BELLS, starring Stephen Atherholt, Jonathan Blair, and Rachel Day Hughes. I Heard the Bells is the inspiring, true story behind the beloved Christmas carol and the song’s author, America’s beloved poet, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Known as America’s Poet, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow leads an idyllic life…until the day his world is shattered by tragedy. With a nation divided by Civil War and his family torn apart, Henry puts down his pen, silenced by grief. But it’s the sound of Christmas morning that reignites the poet’s lost voice as he discovers the resounding hope of rekindled faith. Linear Television Premiere, Thursday, November 28 (8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT). Encore presentation, Saturday, November 30 (8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT).
A CINDERELLA CHRISTMAS BALL, starring Danica McKellar and Oliver Rice. Choreographed by Gleb Savchenko. With only the Internet, a plane ticket and a lifelong determination to find her birth family Chelsea travels to royal hamlet, Havenshire, at Christmas. Along the way, Chelsea sneaks into a castle, teaches a stubborn Prince how to dance, and looks to be in the perfect place when the bells toll Christmas Eve. World Premiere Original, Friday, November 29 (8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT).
HOME SWEET CHRISTMAS, starring Candace Cameron Bure and Cameron Mathison. Two former childhood friends reunite after a beloved family members passes, leaving the future of his magical maple sugar farm in their hands. World Premiere Original, Sunday, December 1 (8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT).
ONCE UPON A CHRISTMAS WISH, starring Mario Lopez and Courtney Lopez. A local mayor discovers his childhood Christmas wishes are coming true. With his childhood friend, the pair can inspire residents to showcase the town’s warmth and values while pushing back a major developer’s desire to take the community in a different direction. World Premiere Original, Saturday, December 7 (8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT).
LET IT SNOW, starring Candace Cameron Bure, Jesse Hutch, and Alan Thicke. An executive evaluates her company’s property and begins to draw up plans for transforming the rustic old lodge into a hot tourist attraction. Great American Family Premiere, Sunday, December 8 (8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT).
CHRISTMAS UNDER THE NORTHERN LIGHTS, starring Jill Wagner and Jesse Hutch. A historian seeks inspiration for her next project in her family’s hometown of Aurora, which is famous for experiencing the Northern Lights. While there, she bonds with a local tour guide who shows her the town’s Christmas traditions and witnesses a harbinger of miracles to come. World Premiere Original, Saturday, December 14 (8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT).
CHRISTMAS IN SCOTLAND, starring Jill Winternitz and Dominic Watters. A New York installation designer helps a small Scottish community create a dazzling light display to win “Best Christmas Village” festival. The designer is forced to work with a wealthy heir who doesn’t like Christmas, though feelings may change if the pair succeeds in creating joy for the community. Premiere Original, Sunday, December 15 (8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT).
GET HIM BACK FOR CHRISTMAS, starring Alexa PenaVega and Carlos PenaVega. Special appearance by the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, Mario Lopez, Victoria Jackson, and Natasha Bure. Bella made it big in music. Jack stayed behind in his hometown working at The Salvation Army to help his family after his dad passed. Bella returns home after a heartbreaking split with her chart-topping singing partner and asks Jack to write the perfect song to get her boyfriend back. Carlos PenaVega wrote and performs an original song, “Get Him Back for Christmas” performed for the film at AT&T Stadium. World Premiere Original, Saturday, December 21 (8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT).
COUPLED UP FOR CHRISTMAS, starring Sara Canning and Marcus Rosner. Two heartbroken strangers pretend to be dating others to win the affection of their true soulmates. Premiere Original, Sunday, December 22 (8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT).
138TH TOURNAMENT OF ROSES PARADE, LIVE FROM PASADENA, Wednesday, January 1, 2025 (8 a.m. ET/7 a.m. CT).
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
GREAT AMERICAN MEDIA ANNOUNCES PREMIERE DATES FOR
‘GREAT AMERICAN CHRISTMAS 2024,’
HIGH-QUALITY, ORIGINAL HOLIDAY FILMS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
ON GREAT AMERICAN FAMILY AND STREAMING ON PURE FLIX
MORE FAITH, MORE LOVE, MORE HOPE — CHRISTMAS AS ITS MEANT TO BE!
NEW YORK, NY – September 16, 2024 – Great American Media, the leader in high-quality faith and family productions, announced premiere dates for its 4th annual GREAT AMERICAN CHRISTMAS franchise.
Great American Christmas 2024 represents the highest-quality and most faith and family Christmas content of any media company, a true destination for viewers who love the genre. Great American Media has built one of the most robust Original Christmas content libraries in all of entertainment.
Gather with loved ones to embrace the faith, hope, love, and joy of the season as Great American Christmas brings the true spirit of the holiday into homes across the country beginning October 17 on Pure Flix and October 19 on Great American Family.
“Christmas is a time to reflect on what matters most,” said Bill Abbott, President & CEO, Great American Media. “As a brand, Great American differentiates its Christmas offering by remembering the nostalgia of the Christmas classics and why we love them. The timelessness of stories that affirm our faith, the love and joy of being present with family and all those we love, and the hope that the season transcends us all into our best selves. These values are the heart of Great American Christmas, Christmas as its meant to be,” Abbott concluded.
GREAT AMERICAN FAMILY PRESENTS GREAT AMERICAN CHRISTMAS 2024:
CHRISTMAS IN SCOTLAND, starring Jill Winternitz and Dominic Watters. A New York installation designer helps a small Scottish community create a dazzling light display to win “Best Christmas Village” festival. The designer is forced to work with a wealthy heir who doesn’t like Christmas, though feelings may change if the pair succeeds in creating joy for the community. World Premiere Original, Saturday, October 19, (8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT).
A CHRISTMAS CASTLE PROPOSAL, starring Rhiannon Fish and Mitchell Bourke. Olivia, a commoner, travels with Prince Alexander to his family’s magical palace, Torovia so their families can spend a first Christmas together. The couple’s plans for a enchanted Christmas are threatened by comedic mishaps caused by cultural differences between the families. World Premiere Original, Sunday, October 20, (8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT).
A VINTAGE CHRISTMAS, starring Merritt Patterson and Christopher Russell. A dedicated preservationist battles a developer’s ambitions to tear down a historic Post Office with ties to her family. The choice of old versus new threatens to divide the small town unless there is a solution for the greater good of all concerned. World Premiere Original,Saturday, October 26, (8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT).
THE FABRIC OF CHRISTMAS, starring Ferelith Young and Harmon Walsh. Firefighter Liam and quilting teacher, Amy, come together to make the perfect quilt for Liam’s sister’s Christmas wedding. Two headstrong people discover the importance of putting personal differences aside to create what is most important at Christmas. World Premiere Original, Saturday, November 2, (8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT).
A ROYAL CHRISTMAS BALLET, starring Brittany Underwood and Jonathan Stoddard. A retired ballerina is pressed into service working with a visiting team of royal ambassadors to put on the season’s performance of “The Nutcracker” and finds herself center stage in an unexpected Christmas romance. World Premiere Original, Saturday, November 9 (8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT).
A CHRISTMAS LESS TRAVELED, starring Candace Cameron Bure and Eric Johnson. A local business owner finds an audio cassette in the player of her recently departed dad’s classic red truck. The message instructs Desi to go on a holiday road trip down memory lane where she meets a man who needs her help and who offers help in return. World Premiere Original, Saturday, November 16 (8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT).
A LITTLE WOMEN’S CHRISTMAS, starring Trevor Donovan, Jen Lilley, Jillian Murray, Laura Osnes, Julia Reilly, Jesse Hutch, and the great, Gladys Knight. A modern retelling of Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel. World Premiere Original, Saturday, November 23 (8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT).
SLEIGH BELLS AND SUGARPLUMS, starring Jill Wagner and Jesse Hutch. A historian seeks inspiration for her next project in her family’s hometown of Aurora, which is famous for experiencing the Northern Lights. While there, she bonds with a local tour guide who shows her the town’s Christmas traditions and witnesses a harbinger of miracles to come. World Premiere Original, Sunday, November 24 (8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT).
A CHRISTMAS MOVIE EVENT TO TREASURE! GATHER FAMILY THANKSGIVING NIGHT FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE, ONE NIGHT ONLY, SPECIAL PRESENTATION:
I HEARD THE BELLS, starring Stephen Atherholt, Jonathan Blair, and Rachel Day Hughes. I Heard the Bells is the inspiring, true story behind the beloved Christmas carol and the song’s author, America’s beloved poet, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Known as America’s Poet, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow leads an idyllic life…until the day his world is shattered by tragedy. With a nation divided by Civil War and his family torn apart, Henry puts down his pen, silenced by grief. But it’s the sound of Christmas morning that reignites the poet’s lost voice as he discovers the resounding hope of rekindled faith. Linear Television Premiere, Thursday, November 28 (8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT).
A CINDERELLA CHRISTMAS BALL, starring Danica McKellar and Oliver Rice. Choreographed by Gleb Savchenko. With only the Internet, a plane ticket and a lifelong determination to find her birth family Chelsea travels to royal hamlet, Havenshire, at Christmas. Along the way, Chelsea sneaks into a castle, teaches a stubborn Prince how to dance, and looks to be in the perfect place when the bells toll Christmas Eve. World Premiere Original, Friday, November 29 (8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT).
WREATHMAKER CHRISTMAS, starring Kristin Wollett and Casey Elliott. A wreathmaker slips on ice and injures her arm which puts her holiday wreath deliveries in jeopardy until a selfless neighbor steps up to keep her business afloat. World Premiere Original, Saturday, November 30 (8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT).
HOME SWEET CHRISTMAS, starring Candace Cameron Bure and Cameron Mathison. Two former childhood friends reunite after a beloved family members passes, leaving the future of his magical maple sugar farm in their hands. World Premiere Original, Sunday, December 1 (8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT).
ONCE UPON A CHRISTMAS WISH, starring Mario Lopez and Courtney Lopez. A local mayor discovers his childhood Christmas wishes are coming true. With his childhood friend, the pair can inspire residents to showcase the town’s warmth and values while pushing back a major developer’s desire to take the community in a different direction. World Premiere Original, Saturday, December 7 (8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT).
LET IT SNOW, starring Candace Cameron Bure, Jesse Hutch, and Alan Thicke. An executive evaluates her company’s property and begins to draw up plans for transforming the rustic old lodge into a hot tourist attraction. Great American Family Premiere, Sunday, December 8 (8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT).
GET HIM BACK FOR CHRISTMAS, starring Alexa PenaVega and Carlos PenaVega. Special appearance by the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, Mario Lopez, Victoria Jackson, and Natasha Bure. Bella made it big in music. Jack stayed behind in his hometown working at The Salvation Army to help his family after his dad passed. Bella returns home after a heartbreaking split with her chart-topping singing partner and asks Jack to write the perfect song to get her boyfriend back. Carlos PenaVega wrote and performs an original song, “Get Him Back for Christmas” performed for the film at AT&T Stadium. World Premiere Original, Saturday, December 14 (8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT).
A SHELTER AND SEASON’S GREETINGS, starring Ash Tsai and Eric Guilmette. Caleb is injured in the Army and recovers through help from shelter therapy dogs. As a sign of thanks, Caleb returns home to help Amber run the local shelter and, in the process, discovers his feelings for Amber go beyond gratitude. World Premiere Original, Sunday, December 15 (8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT).
CHRISTMAS BY CANDLELIGHT, starring Erin Agostino and Harmon Walsh. Juliet pitches Christmas candles to her boss to earn a promotion and enlists the help of a candle store owner (Tom) who refuses at first but reluctantly agrees when he realizes the money will help make his daughter’s Christmas wish come true. World Premiere Original, Saturday, December 21 (8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT).
COUPLED UP FOR CHRISTMAS, starring Sara Canning and Marcus Rosner. Two heartbroken strangers pretend to be dating others to win the affection of their true soulmates. World Premiere Original, Sunday, December 22 (8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT).
138TH TOURNAMENT OF ROSES PARADE, LIVE FROM PASADENA, Wednesday, January 1, 2025 (8 a.m. ET/7 a.m. CT).
PURE FLIX PRESENTS GREAT AMERICAN CHRISTMAS 2024:
A PARIS CHRISTMAS WALTZ, starring Jen Lilley and Matthew Morrison. A novice dancer, Emma encounters professional dancer Leo whose love for competitive dance is diminishing until a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity presents itself for the dancer and his beloved choreographer to take Emma’s dancing to next level. Premieres Thursday, October 17 (8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT).
A ROYAL DATE FOR CHRISTMAS, starring Danica McKellar and Damon Runyan. Bella Sparks, runs Bella’s Boutique. When Stefan needs to be outfitted for a week of high-stakes meetings after his luggage goes missing, Bella happily helps before accidentally discovering Stefan is Stefan William Francis Brown, the Duke of Tangford. Premieres Thursday, October 24 (8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT).
*TBA SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT – THE BELOVED MOVIE FRANCHISE THAT STARTED IT ALL — A WORLDWIDE STREAMING EXCLUSIVE – Premieres Friday, November 1 (8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT).
CATERING CHRISTMAS, starring Merritt Patterson and Daniel Lissing. A struggling catering business lands the Christmas event of the year but will have to cater to the whims of the town’s top socialite. Premieres Thursday, November 7 (8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT).
I HEARD THE BELLS, starring Stephen Atherholt, Jonathan Blair, and Rachel Day Hughes. I Heard the Bells is the inspiring, true story behind the beloved Christmas carol and the song’s author, America’s beloved poet, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Premieres Friday, November 8 (8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT).
A CHRISTMAS LESS TRAVELED, starring Candace Cameron Bure and Eric Johnson. A local business owner finds an audio cassette in the player of her recently departed dad’s classic red truck. The message instructs Desi to go on a holiday road trip down memory lane where she meets a man who needs her help and who offers help in return. Premieres Thursday, November 14 (8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT).
CHRISTMAS BY CANDLELIGHT, starring Erin Agostino and Harmon Walsh. Juliet pitches Christmas candles to her boss to earn a promotion and enlists the help of a candle store owner who refuses at first but reluctantly agrees when he realizes the money will help make his daughter’s Christmas wish come true. Premieres Friday, November 15 (8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT).
ONCE UPON A CHRISTMAS WISH, starring Mario Lopez and Courtney Lopez. A local mayor discovers his childhood Christmas wishes are coming true. With his childhood friend, the pair can inspire residents to showcase the town’s warmth and values while pushing back a major developer’s desire to take the community in a different direction. Premieres Thursday, November 21 (8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT).
A KINDHEARTED CHRISTMAS, starring Jennie Garth and Cameron Mathison. A reporter arrives in a small town after hearing miraculous stories of anonymous gifting and generosity and is determined to uncover the kindhearted person who set events in motion. Premieres Friday, November 22 (8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT).
CHRISTMAS AT THE DRIVE-IN, starring Danica McKellar and Neal Bledsoe. A property lawyer works to prove her local drive-in is an institution and cannot be closed and then meets the proposed seller, who happens to be the heir to the property. Premieres Wednesday, November 27 (8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT).
A LITTLE WOMEN’S CHRISTMAS, starring Trevor Donovan, Jen Lilley, Jillian Murray, Laura Osnes, Julia Reilly, Jesse Hutch, and the great, Gladys Knight. A modern retelling of Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel. Premieres Thursday, November 28 (8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT).
A HOT COCOA CHRISTMAS, starring Susie Abromeit and Torrance Coombs. The modern-day reimagining of William Shakespeare’s beloved classic “Much Ado About Nothing” set at Christmas. Premieres Friday, November 29 (8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT).
HOME SWEET CHRISTMAS, starring Candace Cameron Bure and Cameron Mathison. Two former childhood friends reunite after a beloved family members passes, leaving the future of his magical maple sugar farm in their hands. Premieres Thursday, December 5 (8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT).
LET IT SNOW, starring Candace Cameron Bure, Jesse Hutch, and Alan Thicke. An executive evaluates her company’s property and begins to draw up plans for transforming the rustic old lodge into a hot tourist attraction. PremieresFriday, December 6 (8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT).
ANGEL FALLS CHRISTMAS, starring Chad Michael Murray and Jessica Lowndes. A devoted doctor with little time for Christmas works a miracle for her patient and finds acceptance and love in the unlikeliest of places. Premieres Thursday, December 12 (8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT).
CHRISTMAS IN SCOTLAND, starring Jill Winternitz and Dominic Watters. A New York installation designer helps a small Scottish community create a dazzling light display to win “Best Christmas Village” festival. The designer is forced to work with a wealthy heir who doesn’t like Christmas, though feelings may change if the pair succeeds in creating joy for the community. Premieres Friday, December 13 (8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT).
CHRISTMAS IN MAPLE HILLS, starring Emily Alatalo, Bukola Ayoka, Ayinde Blake. A charismatic veterinarian needs to track down the enigmatic owner of her family’s land to preserve its legacy. Premieres Thursday, December 19 (8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT).
COUPLED UP FOR CHRISTMAS, starring Sara Canning and Marcus Rosner. Two heartbroken strangers pretend to be dating others to win the affection of their true soulmates. Premieres Friday, December 20 (8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT).
A ROYAL CHRISTMAS BALLET, starring Brittany Underwood and Jonathan Stoddard. A retired ballerina is pressed into service working with a visiting team of royal ambassadors to put on the season’s performance of “The Nutcracker” and finds herself center stage in an unexpected Christmas romance. Premieres Tuesday, December 24 (8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT).
WHEN HOPE CALLS CHRISTMAS, starring Morgan Kohan, Ryan-James Hatanaka, Lori Loughlin, and Daniel Lissing. The little town of Brookfield is chosen by a national magazine for a Christmas feature which brings the town together to show off collective holiday spirit. Premieres, Wednesday, December 25 (8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT).
DISCIPLES IN THE MOONLIGHT, starring Todd Terry, “County Rescue” star Brett Varvel, and Josh Strychalski. A small group of believers takes up the mission to smuggle the Bible into communities where the government has replaced the original work with a less offensive version. Premieres Thursday, December 26 (8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT).
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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.
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‘GREAT AMERICAN CHRISTMAS 2024,’
WITH HIGH-QUALITY, ORIGINAL HOLIDAY FILMS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY,
RETURNS TO GREAT AMERICAN FAMILY
AND STREAMING ON PURE FLIX BEGINNING, OCTOBER 17
MOST ORIGINAL PREMIERES IN GREAT AMERICAN MEDIA HISTORY
NEW YORK, NY – August 28, 2024 – Great American Media, the leader in high-quality faith and family productions, announced the return of beloved holiday franchise, GREAT AMERICAN CHRISTMAS, for its fourth year on Great American Family. The festive season kicks off on October 17 and will also be available on the company’s owned streaming service, Pure Flix. Great American Family offers an unbeatable lineup of new Christmas movies starring some of the genre’s most cherished stars, including Mario Lopez, Candace Cameron Bure, Danica McKellar, and many more—talent who have delivered the highest ratings in the history of the genre. Pure Flix, the top streaming home for faith-based content, will feature high-quality Original Christmas premieres alongside subscriber favorites from previous years. Together, the two platforms will present more Original faith and family Christmas content than any other media company.
GREAT AMERICAN CHRISTMAS on Great American Family is a 24/7 Christmas movie event running throughout October, November, and December. The programming features cherished holiday traditions and new, surprise-and-delight moments, culminating with the 138th Tournament of Roses Parade, broadcast live from Pasadena, California, on January 1, 2025. Whether watched on Linear TV or in streaming, Great American Family and Pure Flix are the go-to destinations for authentic, high-quality, Original Christmas content.
“Great American Christmas has quickly become a highly valued holiday tradition” said Bill Abbott, President & CEO of Great American Media. “Our early success is owed to our incredible family of talent and a commitment to storytelling that embodies the true spirit of Christmas—the holiday as it’s meant to be celebrated. Stories about love, faith, hope, and joy set us apart from others simply making movies in holiday settings. The extraordinary number of high-quality, original faith and family premieres this holiday season elevates Great American Christmas to a leadership position in the holiday space,” Abbott concluded.
BELOW ARE A FEW NEW, ORIGINAL HOLIDAY PREMIERES, DATES RELEASE SOON:
A CHRISTMAS CASTLE PROPOSAL, starring Rhiannon Fish and Mitchell Bourke. Olivia, a commoner, travels with Prince Alexander to his family’s magical palace, Torovia so their families can spend a first Christmas together. The couple’s plans for a enchanted Christmas are threatened by comedic mishaps caused by cultural differences between the families.
CHRISTMAS IN SCOTLAND, starring Jill Winternitz and Dominic Watters. A New York installation designer helps a small Scottish community create a dazzling light display to win “Best Christmas Village” festival. The designer is forced to work with a wealthy heir who doesn’t like Christmas, though feelings may change if the pair succeeds in creating joy for the community.
A VINTAGE CHRISTMAS, starring Merritt Patterson and Christopher Russell. A dedicated preservationist battles a developer’s ambitions to tear down a historic Post Office with ties to her family. The choice of old versus new threatens to divide the small town unless there is a solution for the greater good of all concerned.
THE FABRIC OF CHRISTMAS, starring Ferelith Young and Harmon Walsh. Firefighter Liam and quilting teacher, Amy, come together to make the perfect quilt for Liam’s sister’s Christmas wedding. Two headstrong people discover the importance of putting personal differences aside to create what is most important at Christmas.
A ROYAL CHRISTMAS BALLET, starring Brittany Underwood and Jonathan Stoddard. A retired ballerina is pressed into service working with a visiting team of royal ambassadors to put on the season’s performance of “The Nutcracker” and finds herself center stage in an unexpected Christmas romance.
A CHRISTMAS LESS TRAVELED, starring Candace Cameron Bure and Eric Johnson. A local business owner finds an audio cassette in the player of her recently departed dad’s classic red truck. The message instructs Desi to go on a holiday road trip down memory lane where she meets a man who needs her help and who offers help in return.
A LITTLE WOMEN’S CHRISTMAS, starring Trevor Donovan, Jen Lilley, Jillian Murray, Laura Osnes, Julia Reilly, Jesse Hutch, and the great, Gladys Knight. A modern retelling of Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel.
GET HIM BACK FOR CHRISTMAS, starring Alexa PenaVega and Carlos PenaVega. Special appearance by the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, Mario Lopez, Victoria Jackson, and Natasha Bure. Bella made it big in music. Jack stayed behind in his hometown working at The Salvation Army to help his family after his dad passes. Bella returns home after a heartbreaking split with her chart-topping singing partner and asks Jack to write the perfect song to get her boyfriend back. Carlos PenaVega wrote and performs an original song, “Get Him Back for Christmas” performed for the film at AT&T Stadium.
A CINDERELLA CHRISTMAS BALL, starring Danica McKellar and Oliver Rice. Choreographed by Gleb Savchenko. With only the Internet, a plane ticket and a lifelong determination to find her birth family Chelsea travels to royal hamlet, Havenshire, at Christmas. Along the way, Chelsea sneaks into a castle, teaches a stubborn Prince how to dance, and looks to be in the perfect place when the bells toll Christmas Eve.
WREATHMAKER CHRISTMAS, starring Kristin Wollett and Casey Elliott. A wreathmaker slips on ice and injures her arm which puts her holiday wreath deliveries in jeopardy until a selfless neighbor steps up to keep her business afloat.
HOME SWEET CHRISTMAS, starring Candace Cameron Bure and Cameron Mathison. Two former childhood friends reunite after a beloved family members passes, leaving the future of his magical maple sugar farm in their hands.
ONCE UPON A CHRISTMAS WISH, starring Mario Lopez and Courtney Lopez. A local mayor discovers his childhood Christmas wishes are coming true. With his childhood friend, the pair can inspire residents to showcase the town’s warmth and values while pushing back a major developer’s desire to take the community in a different direction.
SLEIGH BELLS AND SUGAR PLUMS, starring Jill Wagner and Jesse Hutch. A historian seeks inspiration for her next project in her family’s hometown of Aurora, which is famous for experiencing the Northern Lights. While there, she bonds with a local tour guide who shows her the town’s Christmas traditions and witnesses a harbinger of miracles to come.
A SHELTER AND SEASON’S GREETINGS, starring Ash Tsai and Eric Guillmette. Caleb is injured in the Army and recovers through help from shelter therapy dogs. As a sign of thanks, Caleb returns home to help Amber run the local shelter and, in the process, discovers his feelings for Amber go beyond gratitude.
CHRISTMAS BY CANDLELIGHT, starring Erin Agostino and Harmon Walsh. Juliet pitches Christmas candles to her boss to earn a promotion and enlists the help of a candle store owner (Tom) who refuses at first but reluctantly agrees when he realizes the money will help make his daughter’s Christmas wish come true.
COUPLED UP FOR CHRISTMAS, starring Sara Canning and Marcus Rosner. Two heartbroken strangers pretend to be dating others to win the affection of their true soulmates.
*SPECIAL PRESENTATION WORLD PREMIERE TBA – ONE NIGHT ONLY – Thanksgiving Night, November 28
PURE FLIX CHRISTMAS 2024 STREAMING PREMIERES, DATES RELEASE SOON:
A PARIS CHRISTMAS WALTZ, starring Jen Lilley and Matthew Morrison. A novice dancer, Emma encounters professional dancer Leo whose love for competitive dance is diminishing until a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity presents itself for the dancer and his beloved choreographer to take Emma’s dancing to next level.
A HOT COCOA CHRISTMAS, starring Susie Abromeit and Torrance Coombs. The modern-day reimagining of William Shakespeare’s beloved classic “Much Ado About Nothing” set at Christmas.
*THE BELOVED MOVIE FRANCHISE THAT STARTED IT ALL, TBA OCTOBER 14: A WORLDWIDE STREAMING EXCLUSIVE
12 GAMES OF CHRISTMAS, starring Felisha Cooper and Johnny Ramey. A group of friends are magically transported inside a Christmas-themed board game during a holiday party. They must play through all levels to return home just in time for Christmas.
CHRISTMAS TIME IS HERE, starring Rukiya Bernard and Dewshane Williams. Nia hopes to save her father’s beloved inn and is initially excited to meet Julian who she believes will help her only to discover Julian’s first thought was to change the legacy property.
A KINDHEARTED CHRISTMAS, starring Jennie Garth and Cameron Mathison. A small business owner gets inspired to donate to the town anonymously which has everyone in the community following suit all while a local reporter tries to find out who the secret Santa is.
CHRISTMAS IN MAPLE HILLS, starring Emily Alatalo, Bukola Ayoka, Ayinde Blake. A charismatic veterinarian needs to track down the enigmatic owner of her family’s land to preserve its legacy.
ANGEL FALLS CHRISTMAS, starring Chad Michael Murray and Jessica Lowndes. A devoted doctor with little time for Christmas works a miracle for her patient and finds acceptance and love in the unlikeliest of places.
ROYALLY WRAPPED FOR CHRISTMAS, starring Jen Lilley and Brendan Fehr. The director of an international charity is called to the Kingdom of Valdonia by its royal family where she grows ever closer to a prince.
CATERING CHRISTMAS, starring Merritt Patterson and Daniel Lissing. A struggling catering business lands the Christmas event of the year but will have to cater to the whims of the town’s top socialite.
CHRISTMAS AT THE DRIVE-IN, starring Danica McKellar and Neal Bledsoe. A property lawyer works to prove her local drive-in is an institution and cannot be closed and then meets the proposed seller, who happens to be the heir to the property.
CHRISTMAS BY CANDLELIGHT, starring Erin Agostino and Harmon Walsh. Juliet pitches Christmas candles to her boss to earn a promotion and enlists the help of a candle store owner who refuses at first but reluctantly agrees when he realizes the money will help make his daughter’s Christmas wish come true.
A CHRISTMAS LESS TRAVELED, starring Candace Cameron Bure and Eric Johnson. A local business owner finds an audio cassette in the player of her recently departed dad’s classic red truck. The message instructs Desi to go on a holiday road trip down memory lane where she meets a man who needs her help and who offers help in return.
THE FABRIC OF CHRISTMAS, starring Ferelith Young and Harmon Walsh. Firefighter Liam and quilting teacher, Amy, come together to make the perfect quilt for Liam’s sister’s Christmas wedding. Two headstrong people discover the importance of putting personal differences aside to create what is most important at Christmas.
A CHRISTMAS MIRACLE FOR DAISY, starring Jill Wagner and Nick Bateman. An interior designer scores a landmark property remodel before discovering the new owner is someone special from her past life who is now parent to an adopted daughter.
CHRISTMAS IN SCOTLAND, starring Jill Winternitz and Dominic Watters. A New York installation designer helps a small Scottish community create a dazzling light display to win “Best Christmas Village” festival. The designer is forced to work with a wealthy heir who doesn’t like Christmas, though feelings may change if the pair succeeds in creating joy for the community.
A CHRISTMAS STAR, starring Sara Canning and Daniel Lissing. An astronomer predicts a new meteor shower will appear above a town and needs to convince locals not to light an annual tree to see the phenomenon.
COUPLED UP FOR CHRISTMAS, starring Sara Canning and Marcus Rosner. Two heartbroken strangers pretend to be dating others to win the affection of their true soulmates.
I’M GLAD ITS CHRISTMAS, starring Jessica Lowndes, Paul Green, and Gladys Knight. A salesclerk dreaming of an opportunity on Broadway encounters a jingle writer also in need of a professional miracle. Little do the pair realize, an angel of a business owner has divine plans for everyone this Christmas.
*ONE OF THE BEST FAITH MOVIES OF 2024, TBA OCTOBER 21 – A WORLDWIDE STREAMING EXCLUSIVE
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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; visit https://www.greatamericanfamily.com/channel-finder/ or text FAMILY to 877-999-1225 to find your local channel.
MEDIA CONTACTS:
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Network Program Publicity & Talent Relations
818.415.3784
GREAT AMERICAN FAMILY ANNOUNCES CANDACE CAMERON BURE
AND CAMERON MATHISON STAR IN
HOME SWEET CHRISTMAS,
PART OF GREAT AMERICAN CHRISTMAS 2024
NEW YORK, NY – August 21, 2024 — Great American Family, a leader in the production of high-quality, Original Christmas movies, announced start of production for Home Sweet Christmas, a World Premiere Original Movie, starring Candace Cameron Bure (“Ainsley McGregor Mysteries,” A Christmas Present, My Christmas Hero) and Cameron Mathison (A Kindhearted Christmas, A Merry Christmas Wish, “General Hospital”), which premieres during the network’s beloved franchise, GREAT AMERICAN CHRISTMAS 2024. [Note to Editors: Previously announced Jingle Bells, Wedding Bells will not go into production in 2024].
In Home Sweet Christmas, Sophie Marlow (Bure), a successful mergers and acquisitions attorney, is called home to Waynesbridge, Washington, following her great uncle’s passing. Uncle Henry left Sophie 60% ownership in his Marlow Maple Meadows, a sprawling patch of sugar maple forest. Though Sophie hasn’t been on the property in decades, she immediately begins retracing the happy steps of her youth before encountering Sam (Mathison), her long-lost, childhood friend. Sam has returned to the farm after learning Henry left him the other 40% of the property. The legacy property means a quick sale is likely, though Sophie and Sam will discover neither of them is ready to let go just yet.
Home Sweet Christmas is a Syrup Studios production in association with Candy Rock Entertainment. Mick MacKay serves as Producer, and Paula Elle directs an original screenplay written by Kevin Commins and Robin Dunne. Executive producers include Candace Cameron Bure, Ford Englerth, Jeffery Brooks, Holly A. Hines, Eric Jarboe, Gerald Webb, Trevor McWhinney, Paula Elle, and Martin Wood. Supervising Producers include Jonathan Shore, Robyn Wiener, Michael Shepard, and David Oland serves as Associate Producer.
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; visit https://www.greatamericanfamily.com/channel-finder/ or text FAMILY to 877-999-1225 to find your local channel.
ABOUT CANDY ROCK ENTERTAINMENT:
Candy Rock Enterprises is a joint venture between award winning actress, producer and New York Times best-selling author Candace Cameron Bure and the full-service development and execution team behind Redrock Entertainment, Ford Englerth and Jeffery Brooks. Candy Rock’s Entertainment division develops, produces, and distributes television projects, lifestyle programming and feature length films with an emphasis on family-friendly content. Instagram: @CandyRock.Entertainment
ABOUT SYRUP STUDIOS:
Syrup Studios is a Canadian deficit-financing studio focused on exceptional films, series, and international co-productions for global audiences. Syrup’s highly tailored approach to developing, financing, producing, and distributing content through entrepreneurial business models brings each compelling story to life.
MEDIA CONTACTS:
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Network Program Publicity & Talent Relations
818.415.3784
