Mandie and the Forgotten Christmas

MOVIE REVIEW

Mandie and the Forgotten Christmas

Network: ION

Original Air Date: Christmas 2011

Family Movie - Rated : G


*This is the third movie in the “Mandie” film series! This installment follows the 2009 release “Mandie and the Secret Tunnel” featuring Dean Jones and the 2010 release “Mandie and the Cherokee Treasure” with Hayley Mills. The films are based on the “Mandie” books by Lois Gladys Leppard.

*Images from http://www.mandieandtheforgottenchristmas.com/



CAST:

Kelly Washington ... Mandie Shaw
Amanda Waters ... Polly
Glennellen Anderson ... Celia
David Topp ... Tommy
Ben Winchell ... Robert

PLOT:

It's December 1900 at Miss Heathwood's Boarding School for Girls. Thrust into the chaotic and unfamiliar world of a boarding school at Christmas, Mandie finds herself hounded by new rules and regulations at every turn. Unable to grasp the finer points of high society, she constantly falls into trouble with Miss Heathwood, the headmistress.

While visiting the school's forbidden attic Mandie stumbles upon a mystery from which she is warned to flee. But by seeking the truth Mandie might provide the key that unlocks the mysteries and memories of a long forgotten Christmas.


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I haven't seen this movie, yet. However, from looking at the preview, I think this movie looks like a mix of Anne of Green Gables and American Girl Movies. I look forward to seeing it on the ION Network this Christmas!!!

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*Images from: Mandy Movies Facebook Page
and Official Site for Mandie and the Forgotten Christmas

New Christmas Movies on DVD - 2011

I just love Christmas-time! So, of course, I'm excited to share the All New "2011 Christmas Season" DVD Releases:


In Search Of Santa - August 23, 2011




How The Toys Saved Christmas - August 23, 2011




On Strike for Christmas - September 6, 2011





Family Thanksgiving - September 13, 2011




A Song for The Season - September 13, 2011




A Christmas Romance - September 13, 2011




Sons of Mistletoe - September 13, 2011




I'll Be Home For Christmas - September 13, 2011




A Holiday to Remember - September 13, 2011




In Search of Christmas - September 20, 2011




Christmas Tech - September 20, 2011




Scrooge - Blu-ray w/ BONUS 2nd Disc DVD: A Christmas Wish - September 20, 2011




Christmas Lights 2: Bigger Dazzling Displays - September 27, 2011




Christmas Wishes in Fairyland - September 27, 2011




Chloe's Closet: Chloe's Winter Wonderland - September 28, 2011




Little Drummer Boy 2011 - October 4, 2011




Mr Magoos Christmas Carol - October 4, 2011




Nickelodeon Favorites: Merry Christmas - October 4, 2011




Veggie Tales: Veggie Christmas Favorites - October 4, 2011




Max & Ruby: Max & Ruby's Christmas / A Merry Bunny Christmas - October 4, 2011




Frosty's Winter Wonderland - October 4, 2011




Wonder Pets: Save The Raindeer/Save The Nutcracker - October 4, 2011




Santa's Magical Stories - October 4, 2011




The Original Christmas Classics - October 4, 2011




Wiggles: It's Always Christmas With You - October 4, 2011




Veggie Tales: The Little Drummer Boy - October 4, 2011




The New Christmas Classics - October 4, 2011




Santa Claus Is Comin - October 4, 2011




Smurfs Holiday Celebration - October 4, 2011




'Twas the Night Before Christmas (Deluxe Edition) [Blu-ray] - October 4, 2011




Peanuts Holiday Collection [Blu-ray] - October 4, 2011




12 Dogs of Christmas [Blu-ray] - October 4, 2011




Barney: A Very Merry Christmas The Movie - October 11, 2011




Call Me Mrs. Miracle - October 11, 2011




Miracle On 34th Street (Triple Play) [Blu-ray] - October 11, 2011




Scrooge [Blu-ray] - October 11, 2011




Christmas Lodge - October 11, 2011




It's Christmas - October 11, 2011




The Night Before The Night Before Christmas - October 11, 2011




Merry Madagascar - October 11, 2011




The Life & Adventures of Santa Claus - October 11, 2011




Penguins Of Madagascar: The All-Nighter Before Christmas - October 11, 2011




Thomas & Friends: Merry Christmas, Thomas! - October 11, 2011




If You Believe & A Different Kind of Christmas - Double Feature - October 11, 2011




All I Want For Christmas / Grandpa For Christmas - October 18, 2011




A String Of Holiday Classics 3-Pack - October 18, 2011




His & Her Christmas / Will You Merry Me - October 18, 2011
(*not for Children)




A Very Merry Daughter of the Bride - October 18, 2011
(*not for Children)




Home By Christmas / Holiday Switch - October 18, 2011




Lifetime Holiday Favorites: Road to Christmas / Recipe for a Perfect Christmas - October 18, 2011
(*not for Children)




Angelina Ballerina: Angelina Holiday Gift Set - October 18, 2011




Barney: Barney Holiday Giftset- October 18, 2011




Christmas Card / Grandpa For Christmas - October 18, 2011




Christmas In Canaan / All I Want For Christmas - October 18, 2011




Dr. Seuss Holidays On The Loose - October 18, 2011




Gift of the Magi - October 18, 2011




One Christmas / Christmas Memory - October 18, 2011




Peanuts: Happiness Is... Snow Days - October 18, 2011




Hermie & Friends: A Fruitcake Christmas - October 18, 2011




Buck Denver Asks...Why Do We Call It Christmas? - October 18, 2011




Shaun the Sheep: We Wish Ewe A Merry Christmas - October 18, 2011




Christmas in Paradise/Deck the Halls - October 18, 2011
(*not for Children)




Holiday Wishes - October 18, 2011




Under the Mistletoe - October 18, 2011




A Christmas Wedding - October 18, 2011
(*not for Children)




Christmas Shoes / Christmas Blessing / Christmas Hope - October 25, 2011




Franklin: Franklin's Christmas Gift - October 25, 2011




Nativity Set - October 25, 2011




The Gathering - October 25, 2011




Holiday In Handcuffs / Snow / Snow 2: Brain Freeze - October 25, 2011




Most Wonderful Time of Year / Moonlight & Mistletoe / Christmas Choir - October 25, 2011




One Special Night / Christmas Clause / Christmas In Clouds - October 25, 2011




Santa Baby 2 / Christmas In Boston / Snowglobe - October 25, 2011




It's a Wonderful Life Giftset (Blu-ray + Bell Ornament) - November 1, 2011




The Nutcracker: The Untold Story [Blu-ray] - November 1, 2011




The Nutcracker: The Untold Story - November 1, 2011




Christmas with a Capital C - November 1, 2011




A Golden Christmas 2: The Second Tail - November 1, 2011




Benji Christmas Collection - November 1, 2011




The Santa Incident - November 1, 2011




Dear Santa - November 1, 2011




Holiday Baggage - November 1, 2011
(*not for Children)




Christmas Mail - November 1, 2011




Alvin & the Chipmunks-Chritmas With the Chipmunks - November 1, 2011




The Christmas Bunny - November 1, 2011




Little Gobie and the Big Christmas Adventure - November 1, 2011




Holly & Hal Moose-Our Uplifting Christmas Adventure - November 1, 2011




The Animated Christmas - November 1, 2011




Christmas Carol: 60th Anniversary Diamond Edition [Blu-ray] - November 1, 2011




Christmas Carol: 60th Anniversary Diamond Edition - November 1, 2011




Fireplace and Melodies for the Holidays [Blu-ray] - November 1, 2011




Barbie: A Perfect Christmas - November 8, 2011




25 Days Until Christmas: A Family Advent Calendar - November 8 , 2011




Beethoven's Christmas Adventure - November 8, 2011




Babar and Father Christmas - November 8, 2011




10-Movie Children's Holiday Collection - November 8, 2011




Children's Holiday Movie Collection (Includes 5 Feature Films) - November 8, 2011




TV's Lost Christmas Shows Collection: Vol. 1 - November 15, 2011




TV's Lost Christmas Shows Collection: Vol. 2 - November 15, 2011




Prep & Landing - November 22, 2011




Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas (Special Edition) - November 22, 2011




Snowmen - November 27, 2011




The Smurfs / The Smurfs: Christmas Carol (Three-Disc Combo Blu-ray / DVD) - December 2, 2011




Christmas Spirit - December 6, 2011




A Christmas Wish - December 6, 2011




Meet Me in St. Louis [Blu-ray] - December 16, 2011




Please check back - as images to DVD covers are added in. Plus, I hope to add more Christmas DVD Releases!

Which of these Christmas Movies, are you looking forward to getting on dvd?

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Cancel Christmas - Hallmark Channel Christmas Movie

MOVIE REVIEW

Cancel Christmas

Network: Hallmark Channel

Original Air Date: 2011

CAST:

Judd Nelson ... Santa Claus / Kris Frost

Justin Landry ... Randal / Mr. Elfman
Natalie Brown ... Jeannie Claymore

John Fleming ... Adam Claymore

Sante Scaletta ... Harley Morgan

Connor Price ... Steve Rojack
David Keeley ... Charles Morgan

Robert Latimer ... William

Jean Yoon ... Constance

David Gingrich ... Eric Simms

Deborah Grover ... Principal Barnes

Frank McAnulty ... Janitor

Tara Spencer-Nairn ... Michelle Morgan
Lexa Edelstein ... Heather

PLOT:

Is 30 days enough time to teach two selfish, wayward boys the importance of giving? Santa had better hope so because if it isn’t, “The Chairmen of Christmas,” his board of directors, are going to fire him because they think children have become too greedy.

Santa has until midnight, December 24 to prove the board wrong by changing the ways of two especially incorrigible boys, Farley and Steve. Carefully disguised as “Kriss,” part-time school janitor, part-time mall Santa, and with his head elf Randall along for the journey, Santa’s plan is to quash the boys’ mischievous ways with an act of kindness. Together, they will work to grant a Christmas wish for a handicapped boy and his mom and hopefully, in doing so, the boys will learn giving a gift feels just as good-if not better-than receiving one.

One by one, Farley and Steve begin to come around but everything is put in jeopardy when a news story catches on about the local mall Santa who is incredibly giving and could even be the real deal. Luckily, Santa still has a few tricks up his red velvet sleeve. Even if it takes a bona fide Christmas miracle and the ultimate act of selflessness, he will liberate Christmas from the clutches of the paranoid chairmen.



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