GAF Reveals Christmas in July Lineup, Announces Holiday Movie with Alexa, Carlos PenaVega
By Movieguide® Contributor
It’s official: Carlos and Alexa PenaVega will head Great American Family’s latest winter Christmas flick of 2024, LOVE AT THE KETTLE.
“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,” Variety reported Tuesday.
“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,” Variety said.
As Bella and Jack walk down memory lane, Bella is touched by Jack’s role in the Salvation Army and his desire to do 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,” the press release said.
“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,” Alexa said.
Carlos said, “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.”
The movie is set to premiere near the end of this year.
Great American Media president and CEO Bill Abbott added, “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.”
GAFT also finally released its Charismas in July lineup. The program is about to start off next month.
Some of the movies that will stream on the GAF network and Pure Flix are:
“PEPPERMIN & 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,” Variety reported.
Other movies to be featured are:
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.
The PenaVega’s recently starred in Great American Family’s MR. MANHATTAN, which did very well on GAF’s streaming platform, Great American Pure Flix.
On June 6, GAF shared, “Exciting news!📢 ‘Mr. Manhattan’ has clinched the #1 streaming spot on Great American Pure Flix! Huge thanks to all our amazing viewers for the love and support!”
Movieguide reported on the movie last month:
“In MR. MANHATTAN, Mason Bradley (Carlos PenaVega) makes a promise to his brother and sister-in-law to be godfather to their newborn son (and future children),” the synopsis reads. “Mason has exciting news of his own: he’s just been accepted to Columbia Law School, which comes as a shock to his fiancé, Dani (Alexa PenaVega). Ten years on, Mason is surround by big city life and obsessed with becoming partner in his firm. He and Dani have broken up.”
“Just when Mason feels personal success is at hand, he receives an unimaginable call. His brother and sister-in-law have tragically been killed in a car accident. Mason is now a single father with two children and has no idea how much his life is about to change.”