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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!







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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."









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* 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.









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Welcome back to Girls Gone Hallmark! In this episode, Megan and Wendy dive into a highly anticipated fan request: "Timeless Love," starring Rachel Skarsten and Brant Daugherty. Surprisingly, Megan and Wendy found themselves pleasantly surprised by just how much they enjoyed this film. Join them as they unpack their newfound love for "Timeless Love" and discover why it's a must-watch for any Hallmark enthusiast. Don't miss out – hit play now to listen in on their delightful discussion!







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News and Notes About "Timeless Love"









* This movie premiered on Sunday, June 14 2020 on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. According to Heavy.com, “Timeless Love” was originally released on Amazon Prime in December 2019.







* Brian Brough served as producer and director for Timeless Love. According to LinkedIn, Brian is the president of Candlelight Media Group,Inc. where they make a lot of Hallmark-esque movies. 







* There are two writers for this film: Brittany Wiscombe and Donovan Barlow.



* Brittany Wiscombe has 42 writing credits. Most of the movies she’s written look to also be movies produced by Candlelight Media Group.







* Timeless Love is writer Donovan Barlow’s only title. 











* Rachel Skarstan plays Megan. She has 43 acting credits including last year’s “Christmas Island” and “The Royal Nanny” the year before that. Outside of Hallmark, Rachel has been in a number of movies and television projects. Did you know, she appeared in “Fifty Shades of Grey” - the first installment in the Fifty Shades trilogy.







* Brant Daugherty play Thomas. Brand has 34 acting credits and he’s no stranger to Hallmark having appeared in several movies for the channel including “Joyeux Noel,” “ # XMAS” and “A Royal Runaway Romance.” Fun fact: Brant also appeared in a Fifty Shades movie…he was in “Fifty Shades Freed” which I believe is the final movie in the trilogy. 







* Natalie Riskas plays Thomas’ girlfriend, Natalie. She has just 5 acting credits and it looks like this is her one and only appearance on the network.







* Jill Adler plays Megan’s mom, Debra. She has 68 acting credits with projects like “Yellowstone” being the most recognizable.







* Terence Goodman plays Megan’s dad, Howard. Terence has 37 acting credits. Looking through his IMDB, he’s appeared in classic television shows like “CHiPs,” “Laverne & Shirley,” “Three’s Company” and 29 episodes as Sgt. Bob McBride on “Days of Our Lives.”







* This movie was filmed in Utah which included locations like the Utah Valley Simulation Center, Wadley Farms, and Utah Valley University. The aquarium scene was filmed in Draper, Utah at the Living Planet Aquarium.









Watch the Trailer for "Timeless Love"

In this episode of Girls Gone Hallmark, co-hosts Megan, a Hallmark movie enthusiast, and Wendy, a former Hallmark hater, delve into the Hallmark Channel original movie, 'Legends of the Lost Locket.' The movie, aired on April 13, features an antiques expert and a town sheriff embarking on a quest tied to romance and discovery.







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News and Notes About "Legend of the Lost Locket









* Legend of the Lost Locket was directed by Kevin Fair. Kevin has 44 directing credits which include Girls Gone Hallmark faves Taking a Shot at Love 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1 Ghost, and several of the Signed, Sealed, Delivered movies, reviews coming soon to Girls Gone Hallmark.







* Michelle Ricci is the writer of Legend of the Lost Locket. Michelle has 9 total writing credits, most of them mysteries including: Murdoch Mysteries, Frankie Drake Mysteries and Hailey Dean Mystery







* Natasha Burnett stars as Amelia Scott. Natasha can also be seen as Minnie Canfield in When Calls the Heart. Additional Hallmark credits include Love at First Bark and Sweet Revenge: A Hannah Swensen Mystery. Natasha also appeared in four episodes of the series UnREAL.







* Viv Leacock plays Detective Marcus Forrest. Viv has 139 acting credits and also acts alongside Natasha Burnett as Joseph Canfield on When Calls the Heart. Our Spidey Senses suspect this might not be their first romantic pairing. 







* Samantha Cole plays Francine Holbrook. Samantha has 37 acting credits and has appeared in a number of  Hallmark films including: Friends & Family Christmas, Signed Sealed Delivered: The Vows We Have Made, and Advice to Love By, as well as three episodes of UnREAL.









Listen to Megan and Wendy's review of Advice to Love By









* Hallmark staple Beverley Elliott plays Enid. Beverley has 119 acting credits. She was most recently seen in A World Record Christmas in 2023 for Hallmark. Although she was never on UnREAL she does mark a different Bingo space. She played Granny in 60 episodes of Once Upon a Time.







* Andrea Stefancikova plays Mayor’s girlfriend Poppy Evans. Andrea has 54 acting credits and this appears to be her first role for Hallmark.







* Hrothgar Mathews plays Mayor Bob Truman. Hrothgar has 134 acting credits and he also appears on When Calls the Heart as Ned Yost. Guess what. He was in on episode of Once Upon a Time







* Isabel Birch plays Hannah. Isabel has 10 acting credits but she’s off to a strong start. She was in Heaven Down Here and Inventing the Christmas Prince for Hallmark. She also appeared in Schmigadoon as well as on The Babysitters Club as Becca Ramsey.







* Legend of the Lost Locket was filmed in Vancouver, British Columbia and features a filming location easter egg for Hearties









Watch the Trailer for "Legend of the Lost Locket"

Tune in for a romantic getaway with the newest episode of Girls Gone Hallmark! Megan and Wendy are your guides as they dissect the beloved Hallmark Channel film "Summer Villa," a fan-favorite from 2016. Explore the enchanting story of a struggling writer and Chef Cupid in this French escape. Will clichés hinder the beauty of this film? Let's unravel the charming details together—listen in now!







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News and Notes About "Summer Villa"









* First premiered on Hallmark in 2016 and then Hallmark re-aired it as part of their Summer Nights line up in 2020. 







* This movie was directed by Pat Kiely. Pat has 10 previous directing credits. Summer Villa was his first project for Hallmark. He’s gone on to direct “Majestic Christmas” and “Christmas in My Heart” for the channel. 







* There are 2 screenwriters credited for this movie.



* Carrie Lee Wilson has just 4 writing credits. This is her one and only Hallmark movie. Other projects include “Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse” in 2015 and “College Road Trip” in 2008. According to LinkedIn, she presently is an adjunct professor teaching screenwriting 101 at Los Angeles Valley College. Also, per her LinkedIn, she is the co-writer on a project for Hallmark Media called “There’s a Cake in My Future.”







* Emi Mochizuki appears to be Carrie’s writing partner as Emi has the exact same writing credits.













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* Hilarie Burton plays Terry. Hilarie has 34 acting credits including previous Hallmark movies like “Surprised by Love” and “Naughty or Nice.” She played Payton Scott in 130 episode of “One Tree Hill” as well as 25 episodes of “White Collar.” Hilarie has been absent from Hallmark for several years after being “let go” from Hallmark Media in January 2019. She says she was fired from a movie for being outspoken about the lack of diversity on set. 







* Victor Webster plays Matthew (or Chef Cupid, if ya nasty). Wowie Zowie Victor has a whopping 92 acting credits. We most recently saw him in “One Bad Apple: A Hannah Swensen Mystery.” 









Related: Listen to what Girls Gone Hallmark thought about "One Bad Apple"









* Emorphia Margaritis plays Terry’s daughter Abby. She has just 3 acting credits and “Summer Villa” appears to be the one and only movie she’s been in except for one episode of a TV show called 19-2 from 2015 and a short called “Crafting for a Cure” in 2021. After “Summer Villa” Emorphia went on to study film and television at York University and Humber College. Her last project was director of a short called “Edge of Hope” from 2023.







* Cristina Rosato plays Matthew’s sister and Terry’s book agent. Cristina has an impressive 71 acting credits and this was the last project she’s done for Hallmark. She’s gone on to appear in shows like “A Million Little T...

Prepare to flip with the newest Girls Gone Hallmark episode! Megan and Wendy are turning over a new leaf of excitement as they delve into Hallmark Channel's "Blind Date Book Club." Hold onto your bookmarks for a sweet meet cute with Erin Krakow and Robert Buckley. Don't miss out on this near perfect movie — listen now!







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News and Notes About "Blind Date Book Club"









* Directed by Peter Benson. Peter is a well known actor and seen in many Hallmark films. This is his 17th directing credit. He’s previously directed Hallmark faves like “The Wedding Veil Expectations,” “The Santa Stakeout” and “Sweet Carolina.” Peter’s next project is as Pat in the upcoming sequel to “The Cases of Mystery Lane.”







* Blind Date Book Club was written by Nicole Baxter. Nicole 19 writing credits - most look to be Hallmark films. A couple previous favorites of ours are: “A Pinch of Portugal,” “We Wish You a Married Christmas” and “Presence of Love.”









Related: Listen to the Girls Gone Hallmark review of "A Pinch of Portugal"









* Erin Krakow plays book shop owner Meg. Erin is probably best known for her role as Elizabeth on “When Calls the Heart.” You can’t tell me Hallmark doesn’t know what it’s doing by premiering an Erin Krakow movie, the same weekend season 11 of “When Calls the Heart” premieres. The last MOVIE we saw Erin in was the “The Wedding Cottage” with Brendan Penny. 







* Robert Buckley plays author Graham Sterling. Robert has 29 acting credits including 18 episodes of “Chesapeake Shores,” “The Christmas House” and “The Christmas House 2: Deck Those Halls.” Outside of Hallmark, Robert has been a regular in series like “iZombie,” “One Tree Hill,” “American Heiress” and 2006 show called “Fashion House” which also starred Bo Derek and Morgan Fairchild.







* Faith Wright plays friend and co-worker Alice.  She has just 20 acting credits and has been seen in shows like “Riverdale,” “Nancy Drew,” and “So Help Me Todd.” For Hallmark, she’s been in “Three Wise Men and a Baby” as well as “A Godwink Christmas: Miracle of Love.”







* Glynis Davies plays Aunt Renee. She’s got a healthy list of acting credits but her last Hallmark credit was from 2020 in a “Picture Perfect Mysteries.”









Related: Listen to what Girls Gone Hallmark thought about "One Bad Apple"









* Hilary Jardine plays Graham’s sister Lizzy. We saw Hilary over the weekend in “One Bad Apple: A Hannah Swensen Mystery.”







* Johannah Newmarch plays the NRP reporter Raina. Johanna also appears on “When Calls the Heart” as Molly.







* This movie was filmed in January and February in Langley and Gibbons, British Columbia.



* According to Heavy.com, production was hit with a snow storm during filming.

Girls Gone Hallmark is back with a special follow-up episode for Season 2 of Hallmark Channel's "The Way Home!" Join Megan and Wendy as they delve into the questions, comments, and theories pouring in from listeners. Get ready for an exciting discussion as they explore things they've missed from Season 2 and various theories for Season 3. Tune in to hear all about the mysteries surrounding the Landry family and the enchanting magic of the pond. Don't miss out—listen in and share this episode with fellow fans of "The Way Home!"







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Catch Up On The Way Home Podcast Episodes from Girls Gone Hallmark









* "The Space Between" Season 2, Episode 1







* "Hanging By a Moment" Season 2, Episode 2







* "When You Were Young" Season 2, Episode 3







* "Wake Me When September Ends" Season 2, Episode 4







* "Long Time Gone" Season 2, Episode 5







* "How to Save a Life" Season 2, Episode 6







* "Somewhere Only We Know" Season 2, Episode 7







* "Lose Yourself" Season 2, Episode 8







* "Here Without You" Season 2, Episode 9







* "Bring Me To Life" Season 2, Episode 10





















Where to Watch "The Way Home"







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