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Megan and Wendy recap and review "Unthinkably Good Things" from the Mahogany brand of films for Hallmark Channel. Starring Karen Pittman, Erica Ash, and Joyful Drake in a film about life-long friendships and their relationships. How do you feel about the first movie from under the Mahogany banner? Email us: [email protected]. Megan and Wendy review "Unthinkably Good Things" - a brand new movie from the Mahogany brand of films for Hallmark Channel. News and Notes About "Unthinkably Good Things" Filmed entirely on location in Italy during March 2022. Directed by Terri J. Vaughn. She is an actor, director, and producer. Her previous directing credits include a ton of non-Hallmark holiday movies. She also has 72 acting credits including shows like "The Neighborhood" and "Insecure" on HBO Max. Writer Cas Sigers-Beedles is an established writer - both novels and for television and movies. Karen Pittman - probably the most recognizable of the three lead actors. She’s been in so many things the last several years including "The Morning Show," "And Just Like That," "Yellowstone," and Showtime's "Homeland." Joyful Drake appeared in "Chasing Waterfalls." Listen to our review of Hallmark's "Chasing Waterfalls" here. Interesting note: IMDb has only one user review with an overall rating of 5.5/10. Give Our Other Podcast a Try! Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! [email protected]Join our Facebook Group! 

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Megan and Wendy are back with a bonus Hallmark movie review! Listen in as they recap and review "Groundswell" starring Hallmark Channel sweetheart Lacey Chabert and Ektor Rivera. What did you think about "Groundswell" - Email the show with your comments at [email protected]. Megan and Wendy recap and review "Groundswell" which premiered on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries on August 21, 2022 and stars Lacey Chabert and Ektor Rivera. Hallmark Channel News Countdown to Christmas will start on Friday, October 21. News and Notes: Groundswell Filmed entirely in Hawaii, specifically in and around O’ahu. Filming took place in late May and early June. Groundswell by Katie Lee Biegel was adapted into this new feature film for Hallmark. Buy the novel Groundswell here. Movies Also Starring Lacey Chabert "The Wedding Veil" - Hallmark Channel's BIGGEST movie of 2022 "The Christmas Waltz" - Wendy's favorite Hallmark Christmas movie "Sweet Carolina" - also stars Tyler Hynes We're Megan and Wendy and we host the podcast "Long Story Short with Megan and Wendy" Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! [email protected]Join our Facebook Group! 

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Merry Christmas in July! Megan and Wendy review "Campfire Christmas" which premiered on the Hallmark Channel on Saturday, July 16th. What did you think of this movie's concept? Email us at [email protected]. It's Christmas in July! Listen to Megan and Wendy review "Campfire Christmas" - a Hallmark Channel movie about the love lives of friends who reunite at summer camp. News and Notes Hallmark Channel News Mentioned on the Podcast Jonathan Bennett and Brooke D'Orsay will co-star in "Wedding of a Lifetime" later this year. (via Deadline.com) "Unthinkably Good Things" - the first movie under the Mahogany banner will premiere on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries on August 28. Did you see the commercials for Hallmark's "A Holiday Spectacular?" Read more about it here. Notes about "Campfire Christmas" Tori Anderson plays Peyton. Hallmark fans might recognize her from a movie called  “Love Under the Olive Tree.” She also was in “Return to Christmas Creek” on HMM. She’s got tons of other acting credits including a short lived series called “No Tomorrow” on the CW. Corbin Bleu is best known for his role as Chad Danforth in Disney’s Emmy Award-winning “High School Musical” franchise.  Bleu starred in his first Hallmark Channel movie, “Love, for Real" in 2021. Missed our recap of Love, for Real? Listen here. Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman plays Beckett. Most known for his role of Jay in UNReal. He’s also currently starring in Doogie Kamealoha MD on Disney+. Caitlin Stryker plays Janice. Hallmark viewers  most recently saw Stryker in “Warming Up to You,” “Sealed with a Kiss: Wedding March 6,” “A Valentine’s Match” and “Christmas Town,” among others. Listen to our review of Sealed with a Kiss: Wedding March 6 Written by Anna White. She has 19 writing credits including recently "Butlers in Love" and "Christmas CEO for Hallmark. Also noted: She has written "Killer Cheer Mom" (starring Denise Richards), "Cheer Camp Killer," "The Secret Lives of Cheerleaders" (also starring Denise Richards). Butlers in Love was a cute movie! Listen to our recap and review! This movie was filmed on Vancouver Island in Canada in the winter, which also happened to be minutes away from Tori Anderson’s hometown. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! [email protected]Join our Facebook Group! 

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Christmas in July has arrived on the Hallmark channel! Listen as Megan and Wendy discuss their thoughts on the three new premieres as well as the past movies they recommend watching this summer! Are we ready for a month of hot cocoa and ugly sweaters? Which of the three new releases will win our hearts? Email your predictions to us at [email protected]. What Christmas in July movie are you looking forward to the most? Get all of the Christmas in July Movie Details Looking for more information about Christmas in July on Hallmark? We've listed all the movies here. What Stars Can We Expect to See in Christmas In July? Hallmark Channel features both Hallmark favorites and new faces in the Christmas in July premieres "My Grown Up Christmas List" stars Kevin McGarry and Kayla Wallace. The pair also co-starred in Feeling Butterflies. We know and love Kevin McGarry from his turn in The Wedding Veil. "Campfire Christmas" stars Corbin Bleu and Tori Anderson. While both are new to Hallmark, they're not new to the screen. Millenials will recognize Corbin from his role in the High School Musical trilogy. Tori Anderson played a starring role in No Tomorrow, a cute single season show about a girl who falls for a free spirit who believes the end of the world is nigh. "Christmas in Toyland" stars Vanessa Lengies and Jesse Hutch. Vanessa Lengies is starring in her second Hallmark movie after 2020's Heart of the Holidays Jesse is no Christmas newbie either, having appeared in Chateau Christmas and Inn Love by Christmas, both in 2020. See Your Favorite Hallmark Stars at Christmas Con in August View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hallmark Channel (@hallmarkchannel) Christmas Con is coming to California! You can grab single day tickets or an entire weekend pass for a chance to meet your favorite Hallmark Christmas movie stars like Lacey Chabert and Jonathan Bennet! Is Your Favorite Dude on this T-Shirt? Grab an exclusive Dudes of Hallmark t-shirt featuring Luke Macfarlane and (Megan's favorite) Benjamin Ayres. Shop now Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! [email protected]Join our Facebook Group! 

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Megan and Wendy recap and review Hallmark's "Two Tickets to Paradise" starring Ashley Williams and Ryan Paevey. This movie premiered as part of Hallmark's Summer Nights line up on June 25, 2022. Spoiler alert: Megan's first impression says it all..."Ryan Freaking Paevey." What would you have rated "Two Tickets to Paradise?" - Email us at [email protected]. Ashley Williams and Ryan Paevey star in this Hallmark Rom-Com about a bride and a groom left at the alter. Listen in as Megan and Wendy review "Two Tickets to Paradise." News and Notes Is When Calls The Heart Being Renewed for Season 10? Hallmark Channel news: the long running series "When Calls the Heart" has been renewed for its tenth season via Deadline. Who is attached to Hallmark's The Way Home? Although we did not mention this on the podcast Andie McDowell has joined the cast of Hallmark's new primetime series "The Way Home." This series is set to premiere in 2023. Where was Two Tickets to Paradise Filmed? Filming for "Two Tickets to Paradise" took place on Oahu, especially in and around Honolulu. Some filming took place at the Royal Hawaiian Resort. Here's an article on why the Royal Hawaiian Resort is pink. Looks like Hallmark mega-star Lacey Chabert recently wrapped another Hallmark film in Hawaii. Maybe this will be premiere in the second half of Summer Nights in August? It looks like the current working title is "Groundswell" adapted from the novel of the same time by Food Network Chef Katie Lee Biegel. Buy the book here on Amazon. The story follows chef Emma who is recovering from a recent divorce. Emma heads to the Hawaiian islands to regain her footing and meets a surf instructor played by Hallmark newcomer Ektor Rivera. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lacey Chabert (@thereallacey) Who Wrote Two Tickets to Paradise? Back to "Two Tickets to Paradise" - this movie was written by Tracey Andreen who has over 30 writing credits, a lot of them being Hallmark movies. Megan's favorite Tracey Andreen movie is "The Spirit of Christmas" starring Jen Lilley. Who Stars in Two Tickets to Paradise? Ashley Williams and Ryan Paevey are the stars of Two Tickets to Paradise Ryan Paevey got his start in music videos of artists like Christina Aguilera and Robin Thicke Mary Margaret Humes plays Ryan Paevey's friend and Hawaiian bar owner. She's probably most known for her role as Dawson's mom in "Dawson's Creek." Christmas in July on Hallmark Hallmark Christmas movie fans take note: Christmas in July begins on July 1 and will run through the end of the month. Look for our Christmas in July preview episode next week. Until then, you can see what's coming to Hallmark Channel in July here. We Are More Than Girls Gone Hallmark Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! [email protected]Join our Facebook Group! 

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Megan and Wendy recap and review "Color My World with Love" starring Lily D. Moore, Erica Durance, and Benjamin Ayres. This film premiered on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries on Sunday, June 11, 2022. Listen in as they discuss Hallmark Channel's treatment of a story about a couple with special challenges. Are you team Hallmark Movies & Mysteries? Email us at [email protected]. Megan and Wendy review Hallmark Channel's "Color My World with Love" starring Lily D. Moore, Erica Durance, and Benjamin Ayres. Hallmark Channel Breaking News Hallmark Channel is moving forward on a brand new series called "Ride." And we must ask...will this primetime series be "Yellowstone" for Hallmark? Who would you like to see attached to this project? We said we would like to see Tyler Hynes and Nikki DeLoach in "Ride. News and Notes about "Color My World with Love" Lily D. Moore plays Kendall. She has over 23 acting credits including tons of small stuff but also several episodes as Rebecca on the Netflix hit “Never Have I Ever,” an episode of Freeform’s “Single Drunk Female.” She currently has two projects in post production and is attending Clemson in the fall. Erica Durance play Kendall's mom, Emma. We've seen Erica in "North to Home" on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries as well as "Open By Christmas" from the 2021's Countdown to Christmas. Benjamin Ayres last starred in Hallmark's "You, Me & the Christmas Trees" which kicked the 2021 Countdown to Christmas. David Decanctis plays Brad. Along with Lily D. Moore, he is a Hallmark Channel newcomer. Mentioned in this Episode This movie was co-written by Charlie Shahnaian who was previously married to Tori Spelling. This is his first project for Hallmark. Peter Benson directed this film. He also directed "The Santa Stakeout" and "Sweet Carolina." Where was "Color My World with Love" Filmed? This movie was filmed in Maple Ridge and the Greater Vancouver area of British Columbia, in Canada. What's Coming Up on Hallmark We're about half way through Summer Nights 2022 with two movies remaining for June. We anticipate a second half of summer nights to begin in August, though there hasn't been an official announcement yet. Merry Movie Week premieres on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries on June 23, 2022. One of Megan's favorites: "Cranberry Christmas" airs on Tuesday, June 28th. Christmas in July begins July 1st! Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! [email protected]Join our Facebook Group! 

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Summer Nights is coming to Hallmark Channel! Megan and Wendy give their first impressions in this Summer Nights Preview episode. Listen in as they discuss the four new movies set to premiere on Hallmark during the month of June, plus the bonus original schedules for Hallmark Movies and Mysteries. Will Hallmark Channel win us over with these summer romances? Email your predictions to us at [email protected]. New Podcast Episode: Megan and Wendy give their first impressions of Hallmark Channel's Summer Nights line up for June 2022. Get All the Summer Nights Movie Details Looking for more information about Summer Nights on Hallmark? We've listed all the movies here. Summer Nights Filming Locations Hallmark Channel takes viewers outside of Canada for all four of the Summer Nights movies. "Hidden Gems" was filmed on location in Honolulu on the island of Oahu. Specifically the Kahala Hotel & Resort was used as a back drop to this movie starring Hunter King and Beau Mirchoff. "Caribbean Summer" stars Heather Hemmens and Ser'Darius Blain and was filmed on location in Belize which is located on the northeast coast of Central America. "Moriah's Lighthouse" stars Luke Macfarlane and according to his Instagram, this movie was filmed on location in France. Breaking News: the screenplay was co-written by our favorite Paul Campbell View this post on Instagram A post shared by Luke Macfarlane (@ten_minutes_younger) "Two Tickets to Paradise" stars Hallmark heavy hitters Ashley Williams and Ryan Paevey. This film was shot on location at the Royal Hawaiian Resort on the island of Oahu in Hawaii. Summer Movies on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries At this time, the only new original summer movie scheduled for Hallmark Movies & Mysteries is "Color My World with Love" which will premiere on June 12, 2022. The film stars Lily D. Moore, Erica Durance, Benjamin Ayres and David DeSanctis. We will update this section as new movies are often added to the schedule. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! [email protected]Join our Facebook Group! 

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Megan and Wendy review Hallmark Channel's "Romance to the Rescue" starring Andrea Brooks, Marcus Rosner and Nova as Sam the Dog. Plus, find out what "Full Busby" means and how they'll use it going forward (thanks to Michael from the Girls Gone Hallmark Facebook Group for that gem!). Did Hallmark Channel's programming for May totally disappoint or did you find at least one good movie in the bunch? Email us at [email protected]. Girls Gone Hallmark: Megan and Wendy review "Romance to the Rescue" which premiered on May 21, 2022 on the Hallmark Channel. News and Notes about "Romance to the Rescue" Heather Hawthorn Doyle directed this movie. She has over 30 directing credits including "Advice to Love By," "A Little Daytime Drama," and a couple of the "A Godwink Christmas" movies. Listen to our reviews of "Advice to Love By" and "A Little Daytime Drama" Barbara Kymlicka wrote this film. She also wrote “Don’t Forget I Love You” and “Baby It's Cold Inside” -two movies we've reviewed. Andrea Brooks plays Kyra. She’s got a ton of acting credits, mostly known for "When Calls the Heart." This was her lead Hallmark role. Also was in "UnREAL" in 2015. Do You Think Andrea Brooks Looks Like Maddie Poppe? Does Andrea Brooks and American Idol winner Maddie Poppe look alike? Marcus Rosner plays Kevin. Looks like he has a lot of TV movie acting credits, but we've never reviewed any of his Hallmark roles. He was also in UnREAL.  This movie was acquired from Johnson Production Group. Filmed Langley, British Columbia Heavy.com estimates a 2 million budget for this movie. Originally the film was called "Sit, Stay, Love." It was reported the movie filmed from March 2021-May 2021. They sometimes used a puppy stand-in. Summer Nights Coming Soon! Wondering what new movies are coming to Hallmark in June? We're sharing all the Summer Nights details here. PLUS, we'll have a first look, first impression preview episode next week. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! [email protected]Join our Facebook Group! 

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Megan and Wendy rate and review Hallmark's "Heart of the Matter" but...with an asterisk. Listen in to find out how Aimee Teegarden saves this month's movie line up but also where this film fell short. "Heart of the Matter" premiered on Sunday, May 15, 2022 on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries channel. Are we using the correct terms? Email us at [email protected]. Where did "Heart of the Matter" fall short? Megan and Wendy discuss some of the problems with this film which stars Aimee Teegarden, Gail O'Grady, and Chandler Massey. Breaking Hallmark Christmas Movie News! We've got a first look at "Jolly Good Christmas" (alternative title "Christmas in London") via Variety.com. This 2022 holiday movie will star Will Kemp ("A Christmas Waltz") and Hallmark newcomer Reshma Shetty ("Blind Spot"). News and Notes about "Heart of the Matter" In April, it was announced Aimee Teegarden signed an exclusive multi-picture deal with Crown Media. Aimee plays Andie in "Heart of the Matter." She is probably best known as Julie Taylor on the series "Friday Night Lights." Credits also include “The Ranch” on Netflix. As far as Hallmark, Aimee starred in “A New Year’s Resolution" and “My Family Christmas Tree” The writer of this movie is Karen Struck. IMDb indicates that she has written for several doctor/medical television shows including “The Good Doctor,” “The Night Shift” and “Monday Mornings.” Gail O’Grady plays Gladys has over 100 acting credits, probably best known for “NYPD Blue” (1993-1999) but also worked on popular TV shows like “Boston Legal,” “American Dreams,” “Monk,” “Desperate Housewives,” “Revenge,” and “Criminal Minds.” IMDb shows she was on an episode of “Silk Stockings” in 1993 (1991-1999) w/ Rob Estes and Mitzi Kapture. USA Network. Who else watched "Silk Stockings?" Chandler Massey plays Henry. He’s best known as Will Horton on “Days of Our Lives.” He also was in Hallmark’s “Next Stop, Christmas” from 2021. "Heart of the Matter" was filmed primarily in Vancouver, British Columbia. Filming took place in March 2022. Additional Mentions in this Episode "Silk Stalkings" starring Rob Estes and Mitzi Kapture Criticism of "Music" (2021) via The New York Times Autism controversy via Newsweek The complicated depiction of autism in "Rain Man" Portland Internation Airport carpet (it has it's own Wikipedia page!) Summer Nights on Hallmark Coming Soon! We're on top of the new movies coming to Summer Nights on Hallmark! As soon as there is a complete list, we'll have all our first impressions for you! What's on Hallmark this Summer? Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! [email protected]Join our Facebook Group! 

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Megan and Wendy expected a green screen in "Road Trip Romance" but didn't see the "Single White Female" angle coming in this new Hallmark movie. Listen in as they recap the absolute ridiculous series of unfortunate events and the Renaissance Faire overkill-eth in this movie about getting to the alter in time. Tell us what you thought about "Road Trip Romance" by emailing us at [email protected]. New podcast episode: Megan and Wendy review "Road Trip Romance" which premiered on the Hallmark Channel on May 14, 2022. Hallmark Channel News! Great news coming out of Hallmark Channel: A brand new series called "The Way Home" is expected to debut in 2023. (Via Deadline) Ryan Paevey is the newest actor to sign an exclusive deal with Hallmark. (Via Deadline) News and Notes for "Road Trip Romance" This film was primarily filmed in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Reports suggest that production took place in the fall of 2021 (did you notice the pumpkins on the porch of the tow truck driver?) We talk about acquired Hallmark movies during this episode. Since the recording, we've learned that this movie was indeed made by Johnson Production Group and Hallmark Channel acquired it. See the list of movies Johnson Production Group has made. We have reviewed many of them! Where Have We See Natalie Hall? Natalie Hall plays Megan in this movie. She has 38 credits listed on IMDb, including "UnREAL" and "Pretty Little Liars." We'll also seen her in the following Hallmark movie, which we've reviewed. From March 2021, "Fit For a Prince" Summer Nights are Ahead! Did you notice the promos for Hallmark Summer Nights? As soon as we have confirmation on the Summer Nights line up, we'll give you our first impressions. Until then, see what's on for the rest of May. Do You Have a Favorite Hallmark Guy? Grab one of our limited edition Dudes of Hallmark shirts before they are gone! Shop now Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! [email protected]Join our Facebook Group! 

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