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Season 7, Episode 6 - 12 Dates Til Christmas

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We're back for one last extended episode to talk through 12 Dates Til Christmas, a lovely little series that went over several weekends.  Come along on this more dark rewrite where we had to introduce a new channel entirely #HallmarkAfterDark.  Sarah is joined by Chris and Jonny to create a very intriguing version of this now titled 'Pies Wide Shut' series.   Talented Saville Row textile pattern designer Kate (Whitman) lives in the quaint village of Blexford, England, next door to her father Mac (Parker), who is long-divorced from Kate’s mother Delilah (McDonnell), a globe-trotting American always on an adventure. When not at work, Kate looks after Mac, who’s recovering from a motorbike accident and is inclined to spend his days sitting in his recliner. Unbeknownst to Kate, her best friend Laura (Eaton) signs her up for  The 12 Dates of Christmas  – a holiday-themed matchmaking program in the days leading up to the holiday featuring carefully curated, yulet...

Season 7, Episode 5 - A Grand Ole Opry Christmas

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We are back and a Polaha movie we have been waiting for is on the docket!  We are joined by Professor Seth from the TV Show #99ToBeat!  Listen along to this amazing #RedPenRewindRewrite of A Grand Ole Opry Christmas.  We literally managed to add in #MorePolahas, plural, plus a few other very famous additions.   Gentry Wade (Nikki DeLoach), daughter of late country music icon Jett Wade – half of the famed duo Winters & Wade – abandoned her dream of a songwriting career and distanced herself from her father’s legacy following his tragic accident 30 years prior. When the Grand Ole Opry invites her to represent Jett at their centennial celebration at Christmas, she’s hesitant to return to the place steeped in bittersweet memories. Encouraged by her good friends, Gentry visits the Opry and, while seated in one of the vaunted venue’s oak church pews, is suddenly transported to 1995. Gentry’s lifelong friend Mac (Kristoffer Polaha) a country music talent manager, f...

Season 7, Episode 4 - Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story

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Sarah is back watching the latest version of Holiday Touchdown with Florida-native footballer lover, Connor and self-proclaimed member of the Bills Mafia, Meghan to settle into sunny, wintery Buffalo to find out what happens in this one. How will they incorporate #MorePolaha?? What did they get right and what went wrong? Find out in this week's latest episode. #CountdownToChristmas #Hallmarkies #BillsMafia The Quinns and DeLucas have lived next door to each other for decades in the shadow of Highmark Stadium – the home of their beloved Buffalo Bills. With their longtime friendship rooted in being proud members of Bills Mafia, the two clans have enjoyed cherished traditions that revolve around cheering for their favorite team – especially at the holidays when they celebrate the last home game before Christmas. Pediatric doctor Morgan Quinn and the Bills’ VP of Stadium Development Gabe DeLuca have been lifelong friends, but Gabe has always held a torch for her – a fact obvious to ...

Season 7, Episode 3 - Three Wisest Men

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Mary has joined us for a special appearance along with her sister, Andi as we relive THREE WISEST MEN.  Who will be in the new star of the show?  How will we add in #MorePolaha?  Listen now to find out.  Trust us.  This version is definitely worth producing.  Maybe it even needs to star @thesavageparrot??? #CountdownToChristmas #Hallmarkies #ThreeWisestMen The Brenner family is back, and their lives are more chaotic than ever! As Luke (Walker) is expecting twins, Taylor (Hynes) is debating a monumental job opportunity out-of-state, and Stephan (Campbell) attempts to plan for his upcoming nuptials, everyone’s stress heightens when they learn their mom (Colin) has put their childhood home up for sale, marking their final Christmas in the Brenner house. With unexpected in-laws visiting, wild animals lurking in freshly cut Christmas trees and a hesitant mall Santa, the boys will have their work cut out for them as the holiday begins to loom. As they navigate ad...

Season 7, Episode 2 - Christmas Above the Clouds

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This week, Fran, a self-proclaimed Christmas Carol fan, joins Sarah to see how well they did this modern take on the all-time Christmas favorite. How will they rewrite it? Will Ella Neezer and Jake steal their hearts? Enjoy! When workaholic CEO Ella Neezer tries to skip Christmas by flying to Australia, she’s in for the flight of her life. Haunted by her past, present and future, she’s forced to confront the choices that led to her success yet left her flying solo. With the help of three quirky spirits and a surprise reunion with her ex, she might just rediscover the magic of Christmas – and the love she thought she’d lost. Starring  ⁠ Erin Krakow ⁠  and  ⁠ Tyler Hynes ⁠ . J oin us for the regular segments, Bingo, #Relatable, #MorePolaha and the Red pen, rewind & re-write as we Hallmark Up! Got a plot line that needs to be included?  Got a question or a comment?  Drop us an email at  hallmarkedup@gmail.com Socialize with us! Instagram SPOTIFY APPLE ...

Season 7, Episode 1 - Merry Christmas, Ted Cooper!

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We are back for another season, albeit not quite in line with the new releases, due to a relatively dull start. But luckily this movie, MERRY CHRISTMAS, TED COOPER! caught our eyes. Mary is on a bit of a break, but luckily seasoned Countdown to Christmas Watchers, Megan and David join us to share in Bingo & #Relatable moments as we rewrite this early goodie! Weatherman Ted Cooper (Buckley) loves Christmas, but the past three have been terrible. This year, Ted has made up his mind that things will be different – this will be the Christmas things turn around for him. But Ted’s relentless optimism is about to be put to the test as he is faced with a litany of injuries and obstacles when he travels back to his hometown of Lackawanna, NY for the holidays. Within hours of arriving at his sister Kate’s house, he finds himself making a trip to Urgent Care after falling off a ladder while hanging decorations. While there, he runs into Ruth Mittens, his former high school science teacher wh...

Season 6, Episodes 9 & 10 - Christmas Con & Happy Howlidays/Recap Season 6

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Sarah, Mary and Bettina all headed to ChristmasCon! Armed with our #MorePolaha gear, we recap our time in New Jersey. Thanks for supporting us this year. We will see if we do one last episode to review #FindingMrChristmas' movie. Happy Holidays from all of us at Hallmarked Up! Sarah and Bettina both agree that Happy Howlidays was not worth watching. Have a listen as to why it sucked, why Finding Mr Christmas did not, (they just picked the wrong Mr Christmas) and what the best & worst movies of 2024 were, according to your ladies on Hallmarked Up! We will be back on our #MorePolaha posts along with our new quest for #MeetPolaha2025 soon! J oin us for the regular segments, Bingo, #Relatable, #MorePolaha and the Red pen, rewind & re-write as we Hallmark Up! Got a plot line that needs to be included?  Got a question or a comment?  Drop us an email at  hallmarkedup@gmail.com Socialize with us! Facebook Instagram SPOTIFY APPLE PODCASTS GOOGLE PODCASTS and More!   B...