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Hallmark Channel wraps up its three-movie Hallmark Birthday Celebration lineup with Aussie at Heart, starring Rhiannon Fish and Daniel Lissing. Fish stars as Samara, a former lawyer turned event planner who heads to Queensland to plan a couple’s anniversary celebration - only to find herself working alongside Nate (Lissing), her former coworker, longtime rival, and a man with whom she clearly has...

Episode four of Paris Is Always a Good Idea is called "Knightley," and it's the best one yet. We finally learn who Chelsea has been recording those voice memos for. We dig into the Sophie dinner, the backstory that made both of us emotional, Annabelle and Declan's complicated night, and the Eiffel Tower scene that had us screaming into our notes. Then we get to that ending. We also read a listener...

Hallmark's Fall Into Love 2026 lineup is here. Eight new movies run from August 22 through October 10. That is a long block for Fall Into Love, and it stretches across three months. In this episode of Girls Gone Hallmark, Megan and Wendy break down every title before a single one airs. First impressions only. No spoilers, because nothing has premiered yet. Find full episode show notes here: https:...

If Hallmark wanted to grab our attention during its 25th Birthday Celebration, pairing fan favorite Kimberley Sustad with the long-awaited return of Jesse Metcalfe is certainly one way to do it. Add in a nostalgic '90s boy band reunion, beach concert vibes, and a music-filled romance, and this feels like one of the network's biggest swings of the year. Kimberley rarely misses, Jesse is back on Hal...

Paris is Always a Good Idea Episode 3: "Sebastian Revisited" takes us back to Paris as Chelsea reconnects with former flame Sebastian while her partnership with Jason Knightly continues to deepen in unexpected ways. In this episode of the Girls Gone Hallmark podcast, we're breaking down the emotional conversation between Chelsea and her dad, Annabelle's quietly important role in the story, and why...

There is no such thing as an emergency podcast when you cover Hallmark movies. This week got close. Megan was traveling the day all of this news dropped, frantically texting Wendy from the road while Wendy tried to figure out where any of it was even coming from. Hallmark Channel turned 25, and the network celebrated by telling us almost everything about Christmas. Between a sold-out birthday even...

Hallmark’s Summer Nights continues with Toast to Italy, premiering August 1 and pairing Hallmark favorite Will Kemp with Torrey DeVitto for a romance set among Italy’s vineyards. When Jenny travels overseas in search of a legendary bottle of “Love Wine” for her sister’s wedding, she crosses paths with Arrigo, who’s on the very same mission. Naturally, the search for one famous bottle turns into a...

Chelsea's impulsive trip to Ireland takes center stage in Paris Is Always a Good Idea Episode 2: "Colin Revisited." Armed with a pair of wildly impractical heels and a decade's worth of "what ifs," Chelsea reconnects with her former flame, Colin, only to discover that sometimes closure looks very different than the fantasy you've been carrying around in your head. Meanwhile, Annabelle continues pr...

In our Paris is Always a Good Idea Episode 1 review, we're diving into Hallmark+'s new series inspired by Jenn McKinlay's novel and starring Lacey Chabert and Scott Michael Foster. What begins as a business trip to Paris quickly becomes a deeply personal journey as Chelsea revisits the unfinished wishes her late mother left behind—and perhaps a few former loves along the way. We're breaking down t...

We've reached the final stop on our Christmas in July journey through Hallmark Hall of Fame movies with November Christmas. Starring Sam Elliott, John Corbett, Sarah Paulson, Karen Allen, and a young Emily Alyn Lind, this emotional drama tells the story of a father determined to give his seriously ill daughter one last chance to experience the magic of the holidays. With the help of an entire comm...

Hallmark's August lineup may look a little different than we expected. Instead of continuing the Summer Nights programming event, the Hallmark Channel is celebrating its 25th birthday with three brand-new movie premieres to kick off the month. Let's dive into the August premieres featuring fan favorites like Will Kemp, Kimberley Sustad, Daniel Lissing, and the return of Jesse Metcalf. We'll break...

Hallmark’s Christmas in July wraps up with Love Under the Mistletoe, the fourth and final premiere of the event. Starring Jen Lilley and Nick Bateman, the movie follows former high school crushes Grace and Ryan as they work together to save a beloved Christmas charity fundraiser – while repeatedly finding themselves beneath some very conveniently placed mistletoe. Or is it holly? You know we’ll be...

This week, we're continuing our Hallmark Hall of Fame Christmas retrospective with A Season for Miracles. Originally premiering on CBS in 1999, the film stars Carla Gugino, David Conrad, Patty Duke, Laura Dern, Kathy Baker, and a scene-stealing young Mae Whitman. Join us as we discuss the heartfelt story, the magical touches, the unbelievable courtroom drama, and why this Hallmark Hall of Fame hol...

As Hallmark's Christmas in July celebration reaches its halfway point, we're heading to the mountains for Snowbound for the Holidays, a cozy romance that pairs Vanessa Lengies and Marcus Rosner in a story filled with snowy scenery, Christmas charm, and a career-versus-love dilemma. When ambitious hotel executive Cassidy Evergreen is sent to evaluate a picturesque ski lodge, she expects to make a b...

Snowbound for the Holidays, starring Marcus Rosner and Vanessa Lengies, premieres Saturday, July 18 on Hallmark Channel as part of the network's Christmas in July lineup, and will start streaming Sunday on Hallmark+. We caught up with Marcus and Vanessa for a quick chat ahead of the premiere, For Full Episode Shownotes Click Here: https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/snowbound-for-the-holidays-cast-i...

This week on Girls Gone Hallmark, we’re climbing aboard the Hallmark Hall of Fame movie The Christmas Train. Starring Dermot Mulroney, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Danny Glover, and Joan Cusack, this holiday drama follows two former war correspondents who unexpectedly reunite on a cross-country train journey from Washington, D.C., to Los Angeles just days before Christmas. As old feelings resurface...

This week, Hallmark’s 2026 Christmas in July celebration continues with O Little Christmas Market, the second movie in this year’s lineup. At the center is a charming small-town Christmas market, a talented miniature artist determined to protect it, and an unexpected meet-cute that quickly becomes a lot more complicated than either person bargained for. We’re breaking down whether this holiday rom...

This week on Girls Gone Hallmark, we're revisiting the 2012 Hallmark Hall of Fame film Christmas With Holly, which originally premiered on ABC on December 9, 2012. Based on the novel Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor, the story follows Maggie, who escapes to a small Washington town after being left at the altar, where she meets Mark, his silent young niece Holly, and a family still learning how to li...

After hearing loud and clear in our listener survey that you wanted more Hallmark news, we're dusting off the anchor desk and bringing back one of our favorite recurring episodes. As Hallmark starts dropping more announcements, casting news, movie updates, and Countdown to Christmas surprises, we'll be here to break it all down with equal parts excitement, skepticism, and just enough snark. Find f...

Christmas in July is officially back, and Hallmark is kicking off the festivities with Christmas Under Construction, starring Jessica Lowndes and Daniel Lissing. Now... if you found yourself experiencing a tiny case of déjà vu while watching this one, just know you're probably not imagining things. We'll get into all of that later, but first we're diving into the movie itself: a reality home renov...

If you thought we were done talking about The Way Home, think again. You all had a few more theories, hot takes, and heartfelt finales left in the tank, so we're cracking open one last surprise mailbag. This week we're revisiting the series finale with your final thoughts on Nick, Claire, mystery-box storytelling, favorite moments, and - yes - the growing calls for a full The Way Home rewatch. Plu...

Whether you're fully embracing Christmas in July or still trying to wrap your head around watching snowstorms while it's 90 degrees outside, Hallmark is leaning all the way into everyone's favorite Hallmark season with a full slate of new premieres. The July 2026 Hallmark movies lineup features four Saturday night premieres starring familiar faces like Jessica Lowndes, Daniel Lissing, Jen Lilley,...

We have been waiting for this one. A Castle of Our Own is the final Summer Nights premiere of June 2026 on Hallmark Channel, and it brings back one of the most beloved actors in the Hallmark universe after a very difficult two years away. Megan and Wendy are here for it, and we think you will be too. Find full episode show notes here:  https://www.girlsgonehallmark.com/a-castle-of-our-own-hallmark...

As we wrap up the series finale of The Way Home - while still holding onto hope that this incredible story finds a new home - we couldn't imagine closing this chapter without one final Listener Mailbag. From the very beginning, you've brought thoughtful theories, brilliant observations, emotional reactions, and the kind of eagle-eyed catches that constantly made us look at the show in a whole new...

This week on Girls Gone Hallmark, we're discussing The Love Heist, Hallmark's stylish Summer Nights romance starring Lyndsy Fonseca and Peter Porte. What starts as a missing dress quickly turns into a lighthearted mystery filled with fashion, gala drama, vintage treasures, and plenty of flirting. We break down the chemistry between Kayli and Mills, debate the various fashion choices on display, di...