Anyone who longs for the days of The Little House on the Prairie and a recreation of the wholesome, family-friendly homesteading the TV series based on Laura Ingalls Wilder’s books offered to audiences, will find some comfort in the Love Comes Softly made-for-tv movie series. The 10 movies frame simple stories of love and faith filled out by impressive casts (including a Katherine Heigl before Grey’s Anatomy, January Jones before Mad Men, Erin Cottrell ) and writing that manages to cater to the Lifetime audience while featuring writing easily heads and tails above the very low standards set by that network’s abysmal TV-movie collection. Compared to Lifetime, the Love Comes Softly films have genuine merit and just enough substance to keep interested viewers coming back for the tales of love unfolding across generations.
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- 11/23/2012
- by Lex Walker
- JustPressPlay.net
In celebration of Love Comes Softly 10th Anniversary Collection and Loves Christmas Journey just being released on DVD, I got the chance to talk with Haylie Duff, who plays Annie in Love Finds A Home and Love Takes Wings.
Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the original Love Comes Softly movie by reliving your favorite moments from the most-inspirational film series of the past decade with a new 10-Disc DVD Gift Set. The perfect gift to give a loved one or yourself this Christmas. Over 18 hours of beloved, heartwarming movies provides more value than ever! Each of the 10 movies are inspired by the best-selling book series from Janette Oke and include an all-star cast including: Katherine Heigl, Lou Diamond Philips, January Jones, Cheryl Ladd and many more.
Check out my interview with Haylie Duff here:
Being an actress, you get a lot of scripts. What was it about the character of Annie,...
Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the original Love Comes Softly movie by reliving your favorite moments from the most-inspirational film series of the past decade with a new 10-Disc DVD Gift Set. The perfect gift to give a loved one or yourself this Christmas. Over 18 hours of beloved, heartwarming movies provides more value than ever! Each of the 10 movies are inspired by the best-selling book series from Janette Oke and include an all-star cast including: Katherine Heigl, Lou Diamond Philips, January Jones, Cheryl Ladd and many more.
Check out my interview with Haylie Duff here:
Being an actress, you get a lot of scripts. What was it about the character of Annie,...
- 11/15/2012
- by Melissa Howland
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Win a copy of Love Begins, out on DVD November 22
Based on the novel, Love Finds a Home, discover how Janette Oke’s touching “Love Comes Softly” series began in Love Begins, arriving on DVD November 22 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment.
After their father passes away, Ellen Barlow (Julie Mond) and her sister Cassie (Abigail Mavity) struggle to maintain their family’s farm. When Clark Davis (Wes Brown) finds trouble in their town on his way to California, Ellen agrees to hire him at the farm to work off his debts. Before long, Clark and Ellen unexpectedly develop feelings for each other. Ultimately, the pair begins a legacy of love and faith together in this heartwarming family drama.
For your chance to win a copy of Love Begins on DVD, simply answer the following question:
What is the name of the character who has to work off his debts in Love Begins?...
Based on the novel, Love Finds a Home, discover how Janette Oke’s touching “Love Comes Softly” series began in Love Begins, arriving on DVD November 22 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment.
After their father passes away, Ellen Barlow (Julie Mond) and her sister Cassie (Abigail Mavity) struggle to maintain their family’s farm. When Clark Davis (Wes Brown) finds trouble in their town on his way to California, Ellen agrees to hire him at the farm to work off his debts. Before long, Clark and Ellen unexpectedly develop feelings for each other. Ultimately, the pair begins a legacy of love and faith together in this heartwarming family drama.
For your chance to win a copy of Love Begins on DVD, simply answer the following question:
What is the name of the character who has to work off his debts in Love Begins?...
- 11/22/2011
- by Marc Eastman
- AreYouScreening.com
Discover how Janette Oke.s Love Comes Softly series began with the Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment DVD release of Love Begins on November 22nd and M&C.s giving away three copies. Synopsis: After their father's passing, Ellen Barlow (Julie Mond, .General Hospital.) and her sister Cassie (Abigail Mavity, .Summerland.) struggle to maintain the family farm in Anderson's Corner. When Clark Davis (Wes Brown, .True Blood.) finds trouble in town on his way to California, Ellen agrees to hire him at the farm to work off his debts. Before long, Clark and Ellen unexpectedly develop feelings for each other. Ultimately, a turn of events inspires the pair to begin a legacy of love and faith together in this heartwarming...
- 11/18/2011
- by Patrick Luce
- Monsters and Critics
Hallmark Channel has released a list of Fall movies whose casts include a number of soap opera stars. First up though Desperate Housewives' Nicollette Sheridan stars in Honeymoon For One, A Hallmark Channel Original Movie World Premiere debuting Saturday, August 13 at 9p/8c.
See the fall movie list below which includes All My Children's Natalie Hall and Kim Delaney, General Hospital's Greg Vaughan and As The World Turns' Dylan Bruce.
Love Begins
Hallmark Channel Original Movie World Premiere
Saturday, September 17 (9p.m. Et/Pt, 8C)
Starring: Nancy McKeon, Wes Brown, Julie Mond, Abigail Mavity, Jerry Burns
“Love Begins” is the prequel inspired by award-winning author Janette Oke’s most beloved book series Love Comes Softly and Oke’s iconic hero Clark Davis (Brown). Clark’s adventurous dreams of seeing the world are cut short when he lands in jail after a café brawl. Clark strikes a...
See the fall movie list below which includes All My Children's Natalie Hall and Kim Delaney, General Hospital's Greg Vaughan and As The World Turns' Dylan Bruce.
Love Begins
Hallmark Channel Original Movie World Premiere
Saturday, September 17 (9p.m. Et/Pt, 8C)
Starring: Nancy McKeon, Wes Brown, Julie Mond, Abigail Mavity, Jerry Burns
“Love Begins” is the prequel inspired by award-winning author Janette Oke’s most beloved book series Love Comes Softly and Oke’s iconic hero Clark Davis (Brown). Clark’s adventurous dreams of seeing the world are cut short when he lands in jail after a café brawl. Clark strikes a...
- 8/15/2011
- by We Love Soaps TV
- We Love Soaps
All My Children's Natalie Hall is set to star in an upcoming Hallmark mini-series with Greg Vaughan, Dylan Bruce and JoBeth Williams. Former As The World Turns star Trent Dawson has been nominated for an Off-Off Broadway Award. Syfy's Haven will have a TV/Twitter-Crossing arc. Pay TV industry is losing a record number of subscribers. Kevin Bacon may return to television. Sarah Paulson returning to Desperate Housewives. Alec Baldwin may run for Mayor of New York City. Syfy orders one final episode of Eureka.
All My Children's Natalie Hall to Star in Hallmark Mini-Series Love's Christmas Journey
In the two-hour, two-part miniseries, slated to air in November, Hall will play Ellie King, a young pioneer woman who has suffered the loss of her husband and daughter. (She's also appearing on Pretty Little Liars soon.
In the mini, part of the Love Comes Softly series based on the books by Janette Oke,...
All My Children's Natalie Hall to Star in Hallmark Mini-Series Love's Christmas Journey
In the two-hour, two-part miniseries, slated to air in November, Hall will play Ellie King, a young pioneer woman who has suffered the loss of her husband and daughter. (She's also appearing on Pretty Little Liars soon.
In the mini, part of the Love Comes Softly series based on the books by Janette Oke,...
- 8/10/2011
- by We Love Soaps TV
- We Love Soaps
Some lucky people are getting out of town for Memorial Day 2010. But some of us are staying at home. Luckily, all your favorite channels are doing mega marathons of all your favorite shows.
Zap2it is the one-stop shop for all your Memorial Day programming. From delightfully bad reality TV like "Real Housewives" and "Jersey Shore" to the quirky 1990s dramedy "Twin Peaks" to the serious TCM salute to war movies, there's something for everyone on TV this weekend. All times Eastern, but check your local listings for times and channel numbers.
Saturday, May 29, 2010
A&E (11 a.m. - 6 p.m.): Flip This House
Animal Planet (1 p.m. - 7 p.m.): River Monsters
BBC America (8 p.m. - 8 a.m.): Doctor Who
Bet (10 a.m. - 7 p.m.): Everybody Hates Chris
Biography (8 p.m. - 3 a.m.): Celebrity Ghost Stories
Bravo (9 p.m. - 2 a.
Zap2it is the one-stop shop for all your Memorial Day programming. From delightfully bad reality TV like "Real Housewives" and "Jersey Shore" to the quirky 1990s dramedy "Twin Peaks" to the serious TCM salute to war movies, there's something for everyone on TV this weekend. All times Eastern, but check your local listings for times and channel numbers.
Saturday, May 29, 2010
A&E (11 a.m. - 6 p.m.): Flip This House
Animal Planet (1 p.m. - 7 p.m.): River Monsters
BBC America (8 p.m. - 8 a.m.): Doctor Who
Bet (10 a.m. - 7 p.m.): Everybody Hates Chris
Biography (8 p.m. - 3 a.m.): Celebrity Ghost Stories
Bravo (9 p.m. - 2 a.
- 5/29/2010
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Former "Charlie's Angels" star Cheryl Ladd has been cast in a Hallmark movie.
Ladd will appear opposite Bruce Boxleitner in the period telefilm "Love's Resounding Courage," the network's second prequel to its popular film "Love Comes Softly."
Ladd plays a strong-willed matriarch who helps her son and grandchildren after a tragedy. She is repped by Don Buchwald and Jay D. Schwartz.
Ladd will appear opposite Bruce Boxleitner in the period telefilm "Love's Resounding Courage," the network's second prequel to its popular film "Love Comes Softly."
Ladd plays a strong-willed matriarch who helps her son and grandchildren after a tragedy. She is repped by Don Buchwald and Jay D. Schwartz.
- 5/17/2010
- by By James Hibberd
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
DVD Playhouse—December 2009
By
Allen Gardner
Public Enemies (Universal) Johnny Depp portrays legendary Depression-era bank robber John Dillinger in co- writer/director Michael Mann’s take on America’s first “Public Enemy Number One.” Like many big studio releases today, Public Enemies has it all: A-list talent before and behind the camera, but lacks a heart or soul that allows its audience to connect with it. Film plays out like a “true crime” TV show with re-enactments of famous events cast with top actors and shot by the best technicians in the business, with little, if any, character or story development to hold it together in between. A real disappointment from one of our finest filmmakers and finest actors. The lone standout: the great character actor Stephen Lang as a hard-eyed lawman who’s seen a lot, but manages to retain a tiny piece of his heart. For a better take on the same subject,...
By
Allen Gardner
Public Enemies (Universal) Johnny Depp portrays legendary Depression-era bank robber John Dillinger in co- writer/director Michael Mann’s take on America’s first “Public Enemy Number One.” Like many big studio releases today, Public Enemies has it all: A-list talent before and behind the camera, but lacks a heart or soul that allows its audience to connect with it. Film plays out like a “true crime” TV show with re-enactments of famous events cast with top actors and shot by the best technicians in the business, with little, if any, character or story development to hold it together in between. A real disappointment from one of our finest filmmakers and finest actors. The lone standout: the great character actor Stephen Lang as a hard-eyed lawman who’s seen a lot, but manages to retain a tiny piece of his heart. For a better take on the same subject,...
- 12/19/2009
- by The Hollywood Interview.com
- The Hollywood Interview
Battle-weary soldiers, hardened pioneers, wagon trail warriors, handsome ranch hands and gritty gunslingers comprise a long list of American figures featured on Hallmark Channel's "Best of American" July 4 schedule. The weekend's spirited programming will conclude with the premier of "Angel and The Badman", a remake of the 1974 western starring John Wayne's grandson Brendan Wayne, Luke Perry and Lou Diamond Phillips.
Hallmark Channel "Best of America" July 4 Weekend Schedule:
- Friday, July 3 (8am/7c & 7pm/6c) - Select episodes of the hit series M*A*S*H - Friday, July 3 (7pm/6c) - "Love Comes Softly" starring Katherine Heigl - Friday, July 3 (9pm/8c) - Love's Enduring Promise - Saturday, July 4 (11am/10c) - Love's Long Journey - Saturday, July 4 (1pm/12c) - Love's Abiding Joy - Saturday, July 4 (3pm/2c) - Love's Unending Legacy - Saturday, July 4 (5pm/4c) - Love's Unfolding Dream - Saturday, July 4 (7pm/6c) -...
Hallmark Channel "Best of America" July 4 Weekend Schedule:
- Friday, July 3 (8am/7c & 7pm/6c) - Select episodes of the hit series M*A*S*H - Friday, July 3 (7pm/6c) - "Love Comes Softly" starring Katherine Heigl - Friday, July 3 (9pm/8c) - Love's Enduring Promise - Saturday, July 4 (11am/10c) - Love's Long Journey - Saturday, July 4 (1pm/12c) - Love's Abiding Joy - Saturday, July 4 (3pm/2c) - Love's Unending Legacy - Saturday, July 4 (5pm/4c) - Love's Unfolding Dream - Saturday, July 4 (7pm/6c) -...
- 6/15/2009
- icelebz.com
A few stars of film and television fame will be calling Hallmark Channel their home when the movie "Love Finds a Home" premiers on Saturday, April 11th (9/8c). The story follows the life of Dr. Belinda Owens (Sarah Jones), a young medical doctor confronted by the challenges of laboring in a male-dominated profession while living as a wife and mother in the old American West.
The original series also stars Haylie Duff (Napoleon Dynamite, 7th Heaven) as Dr. Annie Watson, a very pregnant medical doctor who pays a visit to her dear friend and colleague Belinda. Academy Award-winning actress Patty Duke appears as Mary, Annie's meddlesome mother-in-law whose homeopathic treatments contradict Belinda's traditional medical training.
"Love Finds a Home" is the eighth and final chapter of the "Love Comes Softly" film series inspired by the faith-based novels written by Janette Oke.
The original series also stars Haylie Duff (Napoleon Dynamite, 7th Heaven) as Dr. Annie Watson, a very pregnant medical doctor who pays a visit to her dear friend and colleague Belinda. Academy Award-winning actress Patty Duke appears as Mary, Annie's meddlesome mother-in-law whose homeopathic treatments contradict Belinda's traditional medical training.
"Love Finds a Home" is the eighth and final chapter of the "Love Comes Softly" film series inspired by the faith-based novels written by Janette Oke.
- 3/20/2009
- icelebz.com
FHE targeting Christian market
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment said Tuesday that it is reaching out to Christians with FoxFaith, a new label that will market DVDs aimed at the faith-based audience. It also will release some of the films in theaters. It will distribute at least six -- and possibly as many as a dozen -- of the movies theatrically each year, beginning with Michael Landon Jr.'s Love's Abiding Joy, based on the fourth novel in Janette Oke's Love Comes Softly series about a 19th century frontier family. Joy will be released Oct. 6 on 230-240 screens in 90 markets through such circuits as Carmike Theatres, AMC and some regional chains. While the films will be supported with $5 million marketing campaigns that will encompass local TV, newspapers, direct mail and grass-roots efforts, they will not be distributed through 20th Century Fox's theatrical apparatus but will be released through the Bigger Picture, a subsidiary of Woodland Hills-based Sabella Dern Entertainment, which specializes in the digital delivery of alternative content.
- 9/20/2006
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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