Great American Family Reveals Lineup for Christmas in July, Sets Holiday Movie Led by Carlos and Alexa PenaVega (EXCLUSIVE)
Carlos PenaVega and Alexa PenaVega will lead Great American Family’s “Love at the Kettle,” set to debut as part of the network’s Christmas lineup at the end of 2024. “Love at the Kettle” (working title), written by Horace Priester, is executive produced by Mario Lopez, Mark Roberts and the PenaVegas; it is directed by Brian Herzlinger.
The pair will play high school friends who reunite at the holidays as she returns home and enlists him to help her write a song to win back her ex.
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Per the press release, “As the two reunite for the first time in a decade, they embark on a Christmas journey down memory lane, and soon realize true love may be closer than they thought. The heart of the movie centers on Jack’s role with The Salvation Army, and Bella soon finds herself inspired by his devotion and passion to a life of doing the most good. Filled with charming original music and its share of twists and turns, ‘Love At the Kettle’ demonstrates the importance of never losing sight of the ones who matter the most.”
“We are so excited about Love at the Kettle because it represents everything Carlos and I love about Christmas and the holiday season. We want to be a light in this industry and to offer families positive, uplifting and faith-filled stories,” says Alexa. Carlos adds, “We also feel fortunate to have worked with The Salvation Army for a number of years, and we look forward to representing the authentic goodness behind the brand and mission.”
Great Amerian Media president and CEO Bill Abbott adds, “The PenaVegas are about faith, family, compassion, and love. With Alexa and Carlos starring in and co-executive producing with Mario Lopez a story that celebrates faith, Christmas, and one of the most beloved charitable organizations in America, The Salvation Army — it is guaranteed to be a winning moment for our viewers.”
Additionally, “Great American Christmas in July” will kick off on the first of the month on both the network and streaming on Great American Pure Flix with 24/7 holiday movies, royal movie marathons and faith-filled stories.
Movies will air featuring Candace Cameron Bure, Danica McKellar, Jill Wagner, Chad Michael Murray, Jen Lilley, Lori Loughlin, Trevor Donovan, Laura Osnes, Merritt Patterson, Paul Greene, Cameron Mathison, Jennie Garth, Christopher Russell and more. This year’s event includes encores of “My Christmas Hero,” “A Christmas Blessing,” “A Paris Christmas Waltz,” “A Royal Date for Christmas,” “Christmas Keepsake,” “‘Twas the Text Before Christmas,” “A Dash of Christmas,” “Christmas on Windmill Way,” “Destined 2: Christmas Once More” and “Meet Me Under the Mistletoe.”
On Great American Pure Flix, viewers can stream “Peppermint & Postcards,” starring Ella Cannon and Christopher Russell on July 1, “Bringing Christmas Home,” starring Jill Wagner and Paul Greene on July 4, “My Christmas Hero,” starring Candace Cameron Bure and Gabe Hogan on July 4, “Designing Christmas,” starring Susie Abromeit and Liam McIntyre on July 11, and “Sunrise in Heaven,” starring Caylee Cowan, Travis Burns and Corbin Bernsen on July 11.
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