25 Hill - Movie created to support the All-American Soap Box Derby

MOVIE REVIEW

25 Hill

Premiere Date: Theater in Akron, Ohio - July 9th 2011

DVD Release Date: July 11, 2011
Sold Exclusiveley at Acme Fresh Market

ABOUT:

(from the 25 Hill official web-site)

After reading a September story in USA Today about the financial difficulties of the Akron-based All American Soap Box Derby, actor, director and producer Corbin Bernsen decided he could do something to save the nearly 75-year-old youth racing league – and keep it in Akron, Ohio. Despite a record number of racers (ages 8-17), the Derby has lost money three out of the past five years. It even risks foreclosure if it does not pay its lender the $623,000 it now owes.

The USA Today story inspired Bernsen to write a screenplay about an 12-year-old boy whose Derby dreams are threatened first when his father is killed fighting in Afghanistan and then when the Derby is shut down because of money troubles. The Derby is ultimately saved, but that heroic role has been left open --purposely -- to be filled by the real-life rescuers – the new title sponsor - who comes to the Derby’s aid.

CAST:

Nathan Gamble ... Trey Caldwell
Bailee Madison ... Kate Slater
Corbin Bernsen ... Roy
Ralph Waite ... Ed
Timothy Omundson ... Thomas Caldwell
Meg Foster ... Audrey
Maureen Flannigan ... Maggie Caldwell
Michael Tucker ... Bank Manager
Rolonda Watts ... Mrs. Banner
Brad Raider ... Derek Slater
Joe Zamora ... Bank Patron
Logan Fry ... Western Regionals Track Official
SueAnn Zavarelle ... Race Fan - Sacramento
Andrew Nelisse ... Team Slater 3
Scott Sherwood ... Team Slater 1

PLOT:

The family movie is about a boy, Trey Caldwell, played by actor Nathan Gamble of “Marley and Me,” who received a derby car kit from his dad for Christmas with the promise that they would build it together. However, his father, Timothy Omundson, known for his work in “Psych” and “Judging Amy,” is called up for duty in Afghanistan and is killed in action. The saddened Trey teams up with a past derby champ who is suffering his own hurt and together they build the car for the race. Eventually, after hearing the derby is in trouble, Trey sets out to go to Akron to help save the derby. It is a movie for the entire family to enjoy together.

Movie Review:

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See or Skip:

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Poll Results - Who is your Favorite TV / Movie Father?

Thank you to everyone who voted in this Poll.

Charles Ingalls was voted as Favorite TV Father, with John Walton, a close second, then Andy Taylor, third.

I love both Charles and John, so I'd definitely choose both of them. In fact, I must say... my own Father has often been compared to both of these characters - hard working and caring.

Here are the Complete Poll Results for Favorite TV / Movie Father:

Jim Anderson - Father Knows Best 27 (8%)

John Walton - The Waltons 95 (29%)

Charles Ingalls - Little House on the Prairie 101 (30%)

Ward Cleaver - Leave it to Beaver 19 (5%)

Henry Mitchell - Dennis the Menace 4 (1%)

Andy Taylor - The Andy Griffith Show 66 (20%)

Ozzie Nelson - Ozzie & Harriet 7 (2%)

George Bailey - It's a Wonderful Life 26 (7%)

Judge Hardy - Andy Hardy Movies 10 (3%)

Clarence Day - Life with Father 4 (1%)

Steve Martin - Father of the Bride / Cheaper by the Dozen 27 (8%)

Steve Douglas - My Three Sons 24 (7%)

Tim Taylor - Home Improvement 24 (7%)

Jason Seaver - Growing Pains 3 (0%)

Danny Williams - Make Room for Daddy 3 (0%)

Cliff Huxtible - The Cosby Show 61 (18%)

Rob Petrie - The Dick Van Dyke Show 10 (3%)

Tom Bradford - Eight is Enough 8 (2%)

Mike Brady - The Brady Bunch 12 (3%)

George Baxter - Hazel 3 (0%)

-- OTHER -- 12 (3%)


God bless all Fathers, who love and care for their children!

The Waltons Premiere Today on the Hallmark Channel + A Walton Easter News!

March 21, 2011:

Happy 2nd Day of Spring... a Time of New Beginnings!

Today, The Waltons finally return home to the Hallmark Channel...  at 3 PM!!! They will show two episodes every weekday! I'm hoping for an all day or weekend marathon in the future!

Until then, we can look forward to an all day marathon of The Waltons on April 3rd, on (GMC) the Gospel Music Channel. They will start airing shows at 11 AM that morning and they will last all throughout the day and into the night! A Walton Easter will be shown, as well, at 7 PM, and repeating at 9 PM! ( I was hoping for it!)

(Please Note: This blog is mostly about family films and TV movies; however, sometimes I must mention whenever there is news on any family shows or dramas, especially The Waltons, my absolute favorite!)


Season One - Opening Theme:




The Complete Series of The Waltons, is available on dvd, here:






"A Walton Easter" Intro Video:





A Walton Easter is available on DVD, along with 5 other Reunion Movies from The Waltons, here:





Enjoy Everybody!

And, Welcome back home,Walton Family, to the Hallmark Channel!

TV News for "The Waltons"

March 16, 2011-


 

BREAKING NEWS #1:
Hallmark Channel Schedule:

The Waltons will begin to air on the Hallmark Channel... 3 PM - 5 PM (est), weekdays, starting on Monday, March 21st, 2011. Yeah!!!!

They brought the show back due to viewers request!



BREAKING NEWS #2:
INSP "Walton DVD News":

I was just informed - that INSP is going to have more upcoming giveaways of The Waltons DVDs. Be sure and check their website http://www.insp.com/ or connect with INSP on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/insptv.

(You can see the full comment response, from INSP, here)

The Waltons air twice daily on INSP - at 1 PM & 8 PM (est). This is the same episode.



BREAKING NEWS #3:
One More Network to air The Waltons:

The Gospel Music Channel will also start airing episodes of The Waltons!

So far, all we know is... The Waltons program is coming to GMC - starting with an All Day Marathon on Sunday, April 3rd, 2011! (I think this is wonderful - as it just so happens to also be my Birthday! Yeah! An early gift for me!)

More News to come on when it will air following the marathon, etc...



I hope everyone enjoys this Wonderful Walton News! This is especially great for devoted Waltons fans who have waited 3 years after the show ended on the Hallmark Channel. I know many were elated to have the show back on INSP - and now to have it also join the Hallmark Channel, again, and the Gospel Music Channel - is completely amazing!

Maybe one of these channels will also play, A Walton Easter, one of the Reunion Movies, this year! We can hope!

The Waltons Reunion Show on INSP - join the family at the Table!

Catch The Waltons Reunion Show -

October 18th, 2010 on INSP.
This program airs at 7 PM est!

Repeats-

October 19th at 1 PM

and

October 22nd at 7 PM

Please Note:
This is not one of the 6 reunion movies. Instead, this Reunion show is an updated, current, interview style program - with Mary McDonough (Erin) as the hostess... interviewing The Waltons cast.

I've been listening to my Waltons Christmas CD and I truly feel like "Christmas Times a Comin and we're all going home!"

Click here for more details & video clip!

Enjoy the Show....

and when it's over....

"Goodnight" Everybody!!!

The Waltons return to TV!

For those of you who have followed my blog now for awhile - you must know how much I love Christmas Movies, Family Movies, Christian Movies, and the Television Show, The Waltons!

Back in mid-May, a man from the Inspiration Network contacted me - asking my opinion on what family shows people were wanting to see and explaining that they would be moving their channel into a more family show format.

Well, of course I went on and on about The Waltons and explained that many fans were disappointed when the Hallmark Channel removed them from their line-up. He was grateful for the feedback and all of the shows I suggested - so now I am thrilled to share that they will, indeed, be picking up The Waltons series, after all.

The Waltons will return to TV on the Inspiration Network with a Reunion Special on October 18th and then the entire series will begin from Season One! I think the network will begin a whole new look of adding more family programming to their channel on this day, as well.

Find the Inspiration Network on...

DISH NETWORK Channel - 259
DIRECTV Channel - 364

visit Inspiration's Web-site for more channel details.