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Welcome to the Girls Gone Hallmark podcast! Join your hosts, Megan and Wendy, as they dive into the beloved "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" franchise all summer long. In today's episode, your favorite Hallmark duo dive into a Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Episodes 6-10 review. Don't miss out—tune in now to catch their insightful and fun-filled reviews! See the Signed, Sealed, Delivered SUMMER schedule here Are you watching "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" for the first time? Email us at [email protected] or let's talk about it in the Girls Gone Hallmark Facebook Group! We Need Your 5-STAR Ratings and Reviews Spotify Podcast listeners: Spotify allows listeners to rate podcast episodes. Once you listen to a podcast for at least 30 seconds, you get the option to rate it between one and five stars. Return to the podcast’s main page and tap the star icon. Then, tap submit. About "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" Episode 6 The title of episode 6 is called "The Future Me' First premiered on Sunday May 25, 2014 Director: Lynne Stopkewich who previously directed episode 5 Writesr: Martha Williamson, Kerry Lenhart (known for the series “Boston Public” and the 1996 short lived series “Mr & Mrs Smith”), and John J. Sakmar (previously worked on “Boston Public,” “Psych” and “Make It or Break It.” Co-Stars:  Marilu Henner appears as Glynis Rucker. Marilu has 107 acting credits and is probably best known for her roles as Elaine Nardo in "Taxi." She’s done an incredible about of work for Hallmark, including 19 Aurora Teagarden movies. This was her one and only appearance in "Signed, Sealed, Delivered." Andrea Brooks plays Miss Special Delivery rival Kimmi. This role appears to be her first project for Hallmark. She has gone on to co-star in 80 episodes of “When Calls the Heart” as well as a number of Hallmark movies. Jessica Kishner Morgan played bride Ellie. Jessica has just a handful of acting projects and this was her only for the network. Jeremy Raymond plays boyfriend Bobby. Jeremy has 25 acting credits and has appeared in several "Star Trek" projects, "American Gods," "Psych," and others. About "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" Episode 7 The title of episode 7 is called "Something Good" First premiered on Sunday, June 1, 2014 Director: Scott Smith Written by: Martha Williamson, Brandi Harkonen, and Dean Batali (who has a deep resume of writing for shows like “That ‘70s Show,” “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and the “Good Witch.”) Co-Stars:  Valerie Bertinelli plays Rebecca Starkwell. Bertinelli is probably best known for her roles on “One Day at a Time,” “Touched By an Angel,” and “Hot in Cleveland.” She’s also did in 14 seasons of “Valerie’s Home Cooking” and co-hosted 12 seasons of the “Kids Baking Championship” - both for the Food Network. Adam DiMarco played Billy James. He has 46 acting credits, including the last season of HBO’s “White Lotus” where he played Albie. Nicole Fraissinet played Jennifer. This was her first project for Hallmark but went on to appear in “The Nine Lives of Christmas” and a couple of episodes of the “Good Witch.” We also have a small appearance by Chris Gauthier who played Serge. Chris has appeared in many Hallmark movies, including hits like “Three Wise Men and a Baby” and “The Christmas House.” We’ll always remember Chris as Todd on “Date My Dad.” Sadly, Chris passed earlier this year from an unspecified short illness. About "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" Episode 8 Episode 8 is called "Dark of Night" First premiered on Sunday, June 8, 2014 Directed by Scott Smith Writers: Martha Williamson and Brandi Harkonen Co-stars: Valerie Bertinelli returns as Rebecca Starkwell. Kimberley Sustad plays Melissa. This wasn’t Kimberley’s first project for Hallmark as she has appeared in “A Bride for Christmas” in 2012 but since "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" in 2014, Sustad has gone on to star in so many incredible Hallmark movies. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! [email protected]Join our Facebook Group! 

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Welcome to the Girls Gone Hallmark podcast, where your hosts Megan and Wendy take on the beloved "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" franchise all summer long. In today's new episode, your favorite Hallmark podcast duo review episodes 1-5 from 2014. If you're new to the series or it's a favorite, come along and chat about the charming characters, heartfelt moments, and the signature Hallmark magic that captivated audiences for years. See the Signed, Sealed, Delivered SUMMER schedule here Are you watching "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" for the first time? Email us at [email protected] or let's talk about it in the Girls Gone Hallmark Facebook Group! We Need Your 5-STAR Ratings and Reviews Spotify Podcast listeners: Spotify allows listeners to rate podcast episodes. Once you listen to a podcast for at least 30 seconds, you get the option to rate it between one and five stars. Return to the podcast’s main page and tap the star icon. Then, tap submit. About "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" Episode 1 The title of episode 1 is called "Time to Start Livin.' First premiered on Sunday April 20, 2014 Scott Smith directed. Scott went on to direct 5 total episodes of the one season of Signed, Sealed, Delivered. Writers: Martha Williamson and Brandi Harkonen  Co-Stars:  Valerie Harper appears as Theresa Capodiamonte. She's probably best known for “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” “Rhoda” and "Valerie." Harper passed in 2019 at the age of 80. Christine Willes appears as Vivian Lasseter. She has 103 acting credits and was last seen on Hallmark in “Guiding Emily.” About "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" Episode 2 The title of episode 2 is called "To Whom It May Concern." First premiered on Sunday, April 27, 2014 Director: Scott Smith Writers: Martha Williamson and Brandi Harkonen  Co-Stars:  Valerie Harper returns as Theresa Capodiamonte. Joel Berg appears as Corporal Benjamin 'Buzz' Parker. Joel has just 15 acting credits and this was his only appearance on Hallmark. Rami Kahlon plays Samila (adult). She has 29 acting credits and has only appeared on Hallmark in this project. About "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" Episode 3 Episode 3 is called "Soulmates." First premiered on Sunday, May 4, 2014 Directed by Kevin Fair. He has 44 directing credits. Since this episode in 2014, he has gone on to direct 10 SSD movies, plus some Hallmark fan favorites like “Taking a Shot at Love,” “Always Amore,” “3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1 Ghost,” and most recently “Legend of the Lost Locket.” Writers: Martha Williamson, Brandi Harkonen, and Dawn DeKeyser. Co-stars: Della Reese as Cora Brandt. She’s probably best known for her 211 episodes of “Touched By an Angel” but also appeared on other classic series like “Welcome Back, Kotter,” “Night Court,” “227,” “Picket Fences,” “Designing Women” and so many more. These two episodes of Signed, Sealed, Delivered were her very last projects. Della Reese passed in 2017 at the age of 86. Emilie Ullerup plays adult Marie. Emilie went on to play Bree O’Brien in 55 episodes of “Chesapeake Shores” as well as other Hallmark movies like “Don’t Forget I Love You” and “Retreat to You.” Greyston Holt plays adult Sam. He also appeared in 12 episodes of “Chesapeake Shores” as Jay Ross. About "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" Episode 4 Episode 4 is titled "The Masterpiece." First premiered on Sunday, May 11, 2014 Director: Kevin Fair Writers: Martha Williamson, Jeff Eckerle, and Marilyn Osborn Co-stars: Della Reese returns as Cora Brandt. Paul McGillion as dad Henry Barrett. Paul has been in several Hallmark projects including “Christmas in Tahoe” and “An Unexpected Christmas” from 2021. Kate Corbett as widowed wife Sarah. Kate has previously appeared in 23 episodes of “Good Witch” as Eve. About "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" Episode 5 Episode 5 is titled "The Edge of Forever" First premiered on Sunday, May 18, 2014 Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! [email protected]Join our Facebook Group! 

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Welcome to the Girls Gone Hallmark podcast, where your favorite podcast duo throw it way back to 2013 to review the backdoor pilot of "Signed, Sealed, Delivered." Join Megan and Wendy as we get to know Oliver, Shane, Norman, and Rita. If you're new to the series or it's a favorite, come along and chat about the charming characters, heartfelt moments, and the signature Hallmark magic that captivated audiences for year. Plus, don't forget to tune in all summer long for Signed, Sealed, Delivered SUMMER! See the Signed, Sealed, Delivered SUMMER schedule here Are you watching "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" for the first time? Email us at [email protected] or let's talk about it in the Girls Gone Hallmark Facebook Group! We Need Your 5-STAR Ratings and Reviews Spotify Podcast listeners: Spotify allows listeners to rate podcast episodes. Once you listen to a podcast for at least 30 seconds, you get the option to rate it between one and five stars. Return to the podcast’s main page and tap the star icon. Then, tap submit. About "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" (Pilot) The very first movie in the "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" franchise was a backdoor pilot and is often considered episode #0 from Season 1. Its title is "Second Chances." This movie premiered on October 12, 2013. Scott Smith directed the movie. He currently has 37 directing credits including a few Hallmark favorites like "Frozen in Love" and "Autumn in the Vineyard." Martha Williamson and Brandi Harkonen wrote the script. Martha Williamson is a 35-year veteran of the entertainment industry. She is known for being the writer and producer on "Touched by an Angel" as well as "Promised Land." Williamson has also written for the TV series "The Facts of Life," and "Living Dolls." Brandi Harkonen has 14 writing and co-producing credits including every episode and movie from the "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" franchise. Who Was in the "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" Pilot? Eric Mabius plays Oliver O'Toole. Eric currently has 72 acting credits, having appeared in Hallmark hits like "Haul Out the Holly" and "Haul Out the Holly: Lit Up." Mabius has worked steadily since 1995 having appeared in television shows like "Party of Five," "Chicago Fire," "The L Word," and "The O.C." Kristin Booth plays Shane McInerney. Kristin recently appeared in "Shifting Gears" (directed by co-star Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe). Her 100 acting credits also include "Workin' Moms," "Hudson & Rex," and "Escaping the NXIVM Cult: A Mother's Fight to Save Her Daughter." Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe plays Rita Haywith. Commonly credited as Crystal Lowe, she has 95 acting credits including "Christmas at Dollywood" and "Flip That Romance." She was the first female director selected in Hallmark's 'Make Her Mark' initiative. Geoff Gustafson play Norman Dorman. Geoff has 94 acting credits and has appeared in "Dream Moms" and "Three Wise Men and a Baby" amongst many others. Daphne Zuniga plays Andrea Shmeckle. Zuniga is probably best known for her role as Jo Reynolds from "Melrose Place." Laci J. Mailey plays Kelly. We recently saw Laci in "Betty's Bad Luck in Love" but she's probably best known as Jess O'Brien from the long running Hallmark series "Chesapeake Shores." Benjamin Hollingsworth plays Charlie. Ben is known for his role as Dan Brady on "Virgin River" as well as Liam in "The Santa Summit." Watch the Trailer for "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" from 2013 Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! [email protected]Join our Facebook Group! 

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Girls Gone Hallmark dives into a fresh flick now streaming on Hallmark Movies Now: "Tipline Mysteries: Dial 1 For Murder," ahead of its premiere on Hallmark Mystery. Tune in to hosts Megan and Wendy on their Hallmark movie review podcast as they unpack what they liked and what they wished for in this potential new mystery series. Goodbye Lucas Bouchard. Hello Detective Beeks. This movie will premiere on Hallmark Mystery on June 7, 2024. Have you watched "Tipline Mysteries" yet? Email us at [email protected] or let's talk about it in the Girls Gone Hallmark Facebook Group! We Need Your 5-STAR Ratings and Reviews Spotify Podcast listeners: Spotify allows listeners to rate podcast episodes. Once you listen to a podcast for at least 30 seconds, you get the option to rate it between one and five stars. Return to the podcast’s main page and tap the star icon. Then, tap submit. News and Notes About "Tipline Mysteries: Dial 1 For Murder" Chris McNally stars as Detective Beeks. Chris has previously co-starred in 63 episodes as Lucas Bouchard in "When Calls the Heart." We last saw him in "3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1 Ghost" alongside partner Julie Gonzalo. Holland Roden plays tipline operator Maddie Moore. She has just one previous Hallmark credit having co-starred with Tyler Hynes in "Time For Him to Come Home for Christmas" in 2022. Related: Is "3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1 Ghost" one of Hallmark Channel's best ever movies in the new era? Christine Conradt wrote the screenplay. She has 74 other writing credits, including a few of our Hallmark favorites like "As Luck Would Have It" and "On the 12th Date of Christmas." She seems to prefer darker fare, having written scripts for movies like "Girlfriend Killer" and "Boyfriend Killer." Mother/Daughter directing duo Jessica and Cynde Harmon are responsible for "Tipline Mysteries." Jessica Harmon is an accomplished actor but also has 18 directing credits. The vast majority of these credits are for Hallmark and include "Rip in Time," "Joyeaux Noel," and "Dream Moms." This is Cynde Harmon's first directing credit. She has served as a producer on 21 projects that include "Pumpkin Pie Wars," "North to Home," and "Christmas at the Golden Dragon. Related: What did Girls Gone Hallmark think of "Pumpkin Pie Wars?" Cardi Wong plays Officer Tran. Cardi has 50 acting credits and has been seen on Hallmark in "A Season for Family" and "The Gift of Peace." We just reviews one of Cardi's older movies - "Flip That Romance" which co-stars Chris McNally's partner, Julie Gonzalo. Cassandra Sawmill plays Amanda. She has 28 acting credits as well as three upcoming projects. This appears to be her first appearance on Hallmark. Jill Teed plays the Police Captain. She has 105 acting credits which include "Three Wise Men and a Baby" and two "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" movies. Riley Davis plays nepo-baby Ethan. We last saw Riley as Mason (Walker's #2 guy) in "Curious Caterer." Watch the Trailer for "Tipline Mysteries: Dial 1 For Murder" Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! [email protected]Join our Facebook Group! 

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Join Megan and Wendy as they review "Family Practice Mysteries: Coming Home" on Girls Gone Hallmark. Does this new Hallmark series has franchise potential! Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! [email protected]Join our Facebook Group! 

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Join us for another fun episode of "Girls Gone Hallmark!" In today's episode, Megan and Wendy dive into their review of the latest Hallmark Channel original, "A Whitewater Romance." Starring Cindy Busby and Benjamin Hollingsworth, this film is full of gorgeous scenery and follows the very classic Hallmark trope of enemies to lovers. Can someone tell us why Busby seems to have a penchant for wilderness-themed movies? Plus, listen for some thrilling Girls Gone Hallmark news at the top of the episode. Is Cindy Busby a hit or miss for you? Email us at [email protected]. We Need Your 5-STAR Ratings and Reviews Spotify Podcast listeners: Spotify allows listeners to rate podcast episodes. Once you listen to a podcast for at least 30 seconds, you get the option to rate it between one and five stars. Return to the podcast’s main page and tap the star icon. Then, tap submit. News and Notes About "A Whitewater Romance" This was directed by Jason Bourque. He has 57 previous directing credits, including “A World Record Christmas” and “Ms. Christmas Comes to Town” from last year’s Countdown to Christmas. Other Hallmark movies include “A Game of Love” and “My Christmas Family Tree” amongst others. “A Whitewater Romance” was written by Juliana Wimbles. She is both an actress and a writer and this marks her 5th writing credit. Previous writing credits for Hallmark include “Love in the Maldives,” “The Dog Lover’s Guide to Dating,” and “A Splash of Love.” Cindy Busby stars as Maya from Manhattan. Cindy has made a name for herself at Hallmark having starred in a number of movies for the channel. Notable films include “Love in Zion National: A National Park Romance,” “Chasing Waterfalls” and “Hearts Down Under.” Fun fact: Cindy has a Cameo account where you can request a special message from her. She has 117 5-STAR ratings. Benjamin Hollingsworth stars as Malibu Matt. We’ve seen Benjamin quite a bit on Hallmark as of lately. He was in “The Santa Summit” last Countdown to Christmas, followed by “An Easter Bloom” earlier this year and now “A Whitewater Romance.” Benjamin is also busy as Dan Brady on the Netflix hit “Virgin River.” Related Podcast Ep: Girls Gone Hallmark Reviews "The Santa Summit" Kate Twa plays Allegra. She’s been in quite a few Hallmark and Lifetime-esque movies in the last four years but this isn’t her first film for Hallmark as she appeared in the 2022 movie “We Need a Little Christmas.” William deVry plays Jim. He has 51 previous acting credits with a whopping 687 episode run on General Hospital as Julian Jerome and 109 episodes of The Bold and the Beautiful as Storm Logan. For Hallmark, he’s appeared in 2 episodes of Cedar Cove back in 2014. Edwin Perez plays Luis. Edwin has 78 previous acting credits including “Game of Love,” “Just One Kiss,” and “Butlers in Love” for Hallmark. Alisha-Maria Ahamed plays Claire. She has 17 previous acting credits including “Our Italian Christmas Memories” from 2022. Sophia Carriere plays Maya’s younger sister Carmen. She has just 6 previous acting credits including a Lifetime movie called “The Girl Who Escaped: The Kara Robinson Story” which also co-starred friend of the show Erik Athavale. Related Podcast Episode: Get to know Erik Athavale, an Exclusive Girls Gone Hallmark Interview! Finally, Heather Doerksen (pronounced DIRK-SIN) plays Maya’s boss Marilyn. She has 92 acting credits and has appeared in several Hallmark movies including “Fourth Down and Love” and “All of My Heart: The Wedding.” This movie was filmed in and around Vancouver, British Columbia, in both the Squamish and Burnaby regions. Filming took place from September to October 2023. Director Jason Boruque wrote on his instagram back in October 2023 that he and the crew “braved glacier rivers, class 4 rapids, forest zip lining, aggressive squirrels and a few torrential downpours.” Watch the Trailer for "A Whitewater Romance" Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! [email protected]Join our Facebook Group! 

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Calling all #HYNIES! Welcome to another fun episode of "Girls Gone Hallmark!" Today, Megan and Wendy dive into the heartwarming fan-favorite "Flip That Romance," starring the one and only Tyler Hynes. Join us as we share our thoughts on this delightful house-flipping romance and uncover some of the movie magic with writer Nina Weinman. Plus, stick around to discover how you can have a say in selecting the next fan favorite Hallmark movie for us to discuss! Email us your thoughts or review to [email protected]. We Need Your 5-STAR Ratings and Reviews Spotify Podcast listeners: Spotify allows listeners to rate podcast episodes. Once you listen to a podcast for at least 30 seconds, you get the option to rate it between one and five stars. Return to the podcast’s main page and tap the star icon. Then, tap submit. News and Notes About "Flip That Romance" Flip That Romance first premiered on March 16, 2019 as part of Hallmark’s SPRING FEVER line up that year. This movie was directed by Mark Jean. Mark has directed 65 films - with an impressive amount of them being for Hallmark Channel. Some titles include Holiday Hotline, A Kismet Christmas, The Nine Lives of Christmas, and Love at First Dance. Jill Girling, Lori Mather-Welch and Nina Weinman are credited for writing “Flip That Romance.” Jill and Lori appear to be writing partners. They’ve worked on the same projects, including a Hallmark movie called “Love’s Complicated” from 2016. Nina Weinman was brought onto the project for a re-write. Julie Gonzalo co-stars as Jules Briggs of Jules Briggs Design. Julie has 48 acting credits and e last saw her in “3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1 Ghost” with husband Chris McNally. Outside of Hallmark, Julie has been in a number of projects including “Supergirl,” “Veronica Mars,” the reboot of “Dallas” as well as “Christmas with the Kranks.” Tyler Hynes plays Lance. While Tyler is a Hallmark Channel fan favorite, this was only his 3rd movie for the network. Since then, he either starred or appeared in 15 movies for Hallmark. Fiona Vroom plays friend Teri. Fiona has 73 acting credits including Hallmark hits like “Three Wise Men and a Baby,” “The Wedding Veil” and “The Wedding Veil Expectations.” Matthew Kevin Anderson plays Richard. He’s one of those familiar faces that often pops up on Hallmark. With 101 acting credits, we’ve seen him in “Love and Jane,” “Lights, Camera, Christmas!” and “Love, Classified.” You might also recognize him for his work on Lifetime as well, his resume is full of Hallmark Rom-Coms and Lifetime Murdery fare. Fred Anderson plays Lance’s dad, Ed. Finally, a dad who appears age appropriate versus the actor we saw play Tyler’s dad in “Shifting Gears.” Fred has 155 acting credits. We last saw him in “Christmas on Cherry Lane” and “Mystery on Mistletoe Lane.” He also appeared in a movie we mentioned last week, “Totally Killer.” Related Podcast Episode: Girls Gone Hallmark review "Shifting Gears" Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe (commonly credited as Crystal Lowe) plays friend Kat. She recently directed Tyler in “Shifting Gears.” We are getting to know Crystal better as Rita in the SSD series - since we’ll be dropping reviews all summer long for Sign Sealed Delivered Summer. Shannon Chan-Kent plays Elise. Shannon was last seen on Hallmark in “Field Day” - a Julie Sherman Wolfe movie we loved. I do wish she’d do more projects for Hallmark. Watch the Trailer for "Flip That Romance" [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJLw-uapWsU?si=FOt9KSVhb7NwXYr9&w=560&h=315] Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! [email protected]Join our Facebook Group! 

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Check out today's newest episode of Girls Gone Hallmark! Megan and Wendy share their thoughts on the latest Hallmark Channel film, "Branching Out." Brace yourself for a story Megan shares about discovering biological relatives through DNA testing. Tune in to hear what they liked and didn't like about this movie. What did you think about "Branching Out?" Email us your thoughts or review to [email protected]. Today's Podcast Sponsor: LUX ICE Find out where you can level up your favorite iced drinks: Lux Ice Premium Beverage Spheres We Need Your 5-STAR Ratings and Reviews Spotify Podcast listeners: Spotify allows listeners to rate podcast episodes. Once you listen to a podcast for at least 30 seconds, you get the option to rate it between one and five stars. Return to the podcast’s main page and tap the star icon. Then, tap submit. News and Notes About "Branching Out" With "Branching Out" as his 16th directing endeavor, Maclain Nelson is leaving quite the mark on Hallmark as of recently. Among his notable projects are the beloved "Haul Out the Holly" series, "A Heidelberg Holiday," "Hidden Gems," "Presence of Love," and others. Beyond directing, Maclain Nelson’s creative endeavors extends to writing contributions on "A Heidelberg Holiday," "A Nashville Legacy," and "# Xmas." Joie Botkin wrote the screenplay for “Branching Out” based on a story by writer Melissa Bustamante. We’ve said here for a long time that Joie has a great ability to write difficult family stories. Her previous work for Hallmark include “Never Been Chris’d,” “3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1 Ghost,” “Love’s Greek to Me,” “# XMAS” “Our Italian Christmas Memories” and so many more. Melissa Bustamante has just three writing credits. “Branching Out” appears to be her first project for Hallmark.  Related Podcast Episode: Girls Gone Hallmark review "3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1 Ghost" Sarah Drew stars as single mom Amelia. Sarah is definitely a favorite of Girls Gone Hallmark. We last saw her in “Guiding Emily” - which we loved. She has 51 acting credits with two very non-Hallmark projects in pre-production.  Juan Pablo Di Pace plays donor dad T.J. Juan Pablo is probably best known from his role as Fernando on “Fuller House.” His one other project for Hallmark was “Raise a Glass to Love” in 2021. Juan Pablo is also a recording artist and started releasing music in 2010. He’s got a YouTube channel with nearly 45K subscribers where you can find tons of videos of him singing. Fun fact: Juan Pablo also appeared on season 27 of "Dancing with the Stars." Related Podcast Episode: What did Girls Gone Hallmark think about Juan Pablo's other Hallmark movie? Cora Bella plays daughter Ruby. This is her first big project, only previously starring in a short in 2022. Kaley McCormack plays friend and business partner Maura. She has only 7 acting credits and this is her first film for Hallmark. Candace Kirkpatrick plays TJ’s mom Sofia. She has 28 previous acting credits with 4 upcoming projects. Branching Out was filmed in Utah and wrapped filming the week of February 18th. Watch the Trailer for "Branching Out" Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! [email protected]Join our Facebook Group! 

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Strap in for another thrilling ride with Megan and Wendy as they dive into Hallark Mystery's latest gem, "Curious Caterer: Foiled Plans," on this week’s episode of Girls Gone Hallmark! It's a mix of medieval mischief and modern mystery where the only things sharper than the swords are the suspects' motives. And yes, there will murder boards. Join Megan and Wendy as they unpack every delightful detail, from knightly knaves to suspicious stewards. Will they joust with the plot twists or find themselves in a feudal feud with the film's logic? There’s only one way to find out! Email us your thoughts or review to [email protected]. We Need Your 5-STAR Ratings and Reviews Spotify Podcast listeners: Spotify allows listeners to rate podcast episodes. Once you listen to a podcast for at least 30 seconds, you get the option to rate it between one and five stars. Return to the podcast’s main page and tap the star icon. Then, tap submit. News and Notes About "Curious Caterer" Foiled Plans" Paul Ziller directed "Curious Caterer: Foiled Plans." Paul has 60 directing credits including three of the four Curious Caterer movies. Paul's first Hallmark movie was "Love on the Slopes" in 2018. Since they he has directed Hallmark movies exclusively. "Foiled Plans" is based on the novel "Sticks and Scones" by Diane Mott Davidson, as part of her Goldy Bear Culinary Mystery series. Nikki DeLoach reprised her role as Goldy once again. Nikki has 72 acting credits. We will be reviewing her often referenced "Cranberry Christmas" this summer as part of our Christmas in July series. Before being installed as one of Hallmark's darlings, she appeared in 83 episodes of the MTV series "Awkward," which also starred Beau Mirchoff. Andrew Walker returns as Tom. Andrew has 85 acting credits. He will return as eldest brother Luke in "Three Wiser Men and a Boy" this Countdown to Christmas season. Julie Kim and Karine Marwood co-wrote the script for "Foiled Plans." Julie and Kim have nine shared writing credits including "Curious Caterer: Fatal Vows," "Mix up in the Mediterranean" and "Nostalgic Christmas." Jaycie Dotin plays Marla. She has 42 acting credits. In addition to Hallmark, she appeared in three "Ivy & Bean" movies in 2022. Riley Davis plays Mason. This is Riley's 28th acting credit. His only roles on Hallmark have been in Curious Caterer movies. Outside of Hallmark he has appeared in shows including "Goosebumps" and "Ruby and the Well." Related Podcast Episode: Nikki DeLoach throwback in "Love to the Rescue" Lochlyn Munro plays ex-husband Richard. Lochlyn has 274 acting credits with EIGHT upcoming projects. In 2023 alone he appeared in 13 projects including the series "Riverdale" and the 1980's time travel murder mystery "Totally Killer." Britt Good plays Emma. Even with 26 acting credits this is a bit of a breakout role for Britt as many of her previous credits are dancing roles in shows like "Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist" and "Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies." "Foiled Plans" was filmed in Victoria, British Columbia. The castle featured in the movie is the same location used in the "X-Men" movies where the students train. The governor's mansion was also used for filming. The governor was in residence during the time of filming. Watch the Trailer for "Curious Caterer: Foiled Plans" [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2c_4KUVnvY?si=yj4CXexAtypOwisU&w=560&h=315] Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! [email protected]Join our Facebook Group! 

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Get ready for an exciting episode of Girls Gone Hallmark! Megan and Wendy are back with their review of Hallmark Channel's newest film, "Falling in Love in Niagara." But hold on tight because this time, things are about to get interesting. It's been a while since Megan and Wendy disagreed on a movie, and this one is no exception. Tune in to hear their contrasting takes on the film and see which side of the Niagara Falls they each land on. Don't miss out on this discussion – dive in now! Are you with Megan or with Wendy on this movie? Email us your thoughts or review to [email protected]. We Need Your 5-STAR Ratings and Reviews Spotify Podcast listeners: Spotify allows listeners to rate podcast episodes. Once you listen to a podcast for at least 30 seconds, you get the option to rate it between one and five stars. Return to the podcast’s main page and tap the star icon. Then, tap submit. News and Notes About "Falling in Love in Niagara" This movie was directed by Marita Grabiak. Marita has 59 directing credits including Hallmark's "Fly Away with Me," "Feeling Butterflies," "Fit for a Prince" and "Baby It's Cold Inside" to name a few. Carley Smale wrote "Falling in Love in Niagara." She has 15 writing credits, most which are Hallmark and Hallmark-esque Christmas movies. Her titles include "Navigating Christmas," "A Gingerbread Christmas," and "On the Twelfth Day of Christmas." Related Podcast: What did GGH think about Jocelyn Hudon in "Romance with a Twist?" Jocelyn Hudon stars as Madeline. Jocelyn has 40 acting credits with FIVE upcoming projects. We recently saw her in "Romance with a Twist" earlier this year. Dan Jeannottee co-stars as Mike. Dan is probably best known for his roles on "The Good Witch" and "The Bold Type" but he is quickly becoming a Hallmark staple with rolls in "The Royal Nanny," "Sweeter than Chocolate" and "Sense & Sensibility" to name a few. Related Podcast: Girls Gone Hallmark review "Sweeter than Chocolate" Masa Lizdek plays sister Harley. Masa has 23 acting credits and this appears to be her first Hallmark movie. Jinesea Bianca Lewis plays Emily. She has 10 acting credits and appeared in "An Ice Palace Romance" and "Christmas By Design" for Hallmark in 2023. Chris Violette plays terrible fiancé Jason. Chris has 59 acting credits, including a number of Hallmark style movies but this appears to be his first project for the network. Watch the Trailer for "Falling in Love in Niagara" [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F12Ev8uTSgo?si=QowOG1Howo1lTAAm&w=560&h=315] Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! [email protected]Join our Facebook Group! 

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