That's an interesting way of looking at it. I don't think I've had anyone put it quite that way.
I write a lot in my spare time. I used to write all the time every day. And now I just renovate 'cause it's easier. I can actually get stuff done. Writing was so exhausting 'cause you'd write these movies or these projects and usually never make them. So renovating is very gratifying 'cause acting is a patience game, but with renovating, the gratification is instant. But as a writer, I look at the incredible wheel Hallmark has, and it's great! I think it really works. I think we need a little bit more of that in our lives. You can get all wrapped up in trying to make the next Inception. But you know, Inception only comes out once a year or once
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No, that's the other thing, too. I feel like Hallmark gets a lot of flack from people saying, "Oh, these movies are so predictable." And I'm like, "No, man." They're new scripts. They're new ideas. And they're doing something different even if it is the same emotional plight. There are different characters, stories, and at least it's not rehashing. They're so many films out right now--even Tarzan. Of all the movies they made this year--they called it The Legend of Tarzan, like it's the saga of Tarzan. It was good, but they didn't have a Tarzan. {laughs}
Sometimes people say Hallmark is too predictable, but there's nothing wrong with it being predictable.
Audrey Hepburn films are also predictable. We all love them. So is every film that Audrey Hepburn did, except for Breakfast at Tiffany's. There, she plays a non-likable character. But every other movie she's ever done is predictable--and I literally love them. They're amazing.
What I really like about Hallmark is they get quality actors, and they're often very fan-friendly. They actually interact with the fans. And I always hear from the actors that it's a really fun set to work on. Everybody gets along really well. I hear wonderful things about the crews that Hallmark hires too. I hear they hire the
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I'm really excited to see the film. I think it's gonna be good 'cause my character is--have you seen Just Friends with Ryan Reynolds?
No, I have not seen it.
It is an amazing film. He did it. Anna Faris is in it. I just remember going, "Man, this movie is just so great." And I think back to it now. He did it before he got Van Wilder. And I think the movie gave him a little bit of a head start into that direction where he was the lovable kind of jerk. And Will is like a lovable guy who--maybe he's not the guy you call to pick you up at the airport, but if you're going out Friday night, you call Will, and you'll have a good time.
That movie had done so well for Hallmark last summer, and Hallmark was like, "We really want to do another one, and we'd love for it to be with you and Kavan." And that's just perfect for us. Our director on the film is Martin Wood, who has directed a number of Hallmark movies, but also a number of When Calls the Heart episodes. Not this season, but in seasons two and three. That was always a dream for Kavan and me. We wanted to do a movie together and have Martin direct it. So now our dream scenario is coming true. It's been a lot of
You've mentioned that you would love to convince Hallmark to do some kind of musical movie. So many of the actors and actresses have incredible song/dance talents. Any chance this might be in the works? How can the fans help something like that to happen?
Hallmark is one busy network. I started doing the Hallmark thing back when it wasn't cool, and now they've grown so much.
We all have our choices, likes and dislikes, and views and are entitled to our own. You might like something that would seem completely and utterly obnoxious to someone else and vice-versa. In the same way the Box Office works. It’s a rather rare deal when a good movie is underrated or hasn’t been given its due credit because the audience did not understand; mostly it’s because of reasons such as the budget of the movie, the cast or even the production design. Even when the story line is spot on and it can support it without fancy actors or glamourous sets.
So without spoiling anything, you get a little taste of what's to come just from the little bit that Hallmark has already released. They've teased the idea that Elizabeth's job is at stake. And getting to show this stronger side of Elizabeth as she fights to do the thing she's really meant to do and is called to do.... that was a really powerful storyline to get to play. Lots
What I love about Hallmark is, much like Air Bud Entertainment, it’s a very family-friendly environment. Their mandate is to entertain people with stories that are relatable, fun, wholesome, and heartwarming. And that’s my mandate as well.
What was it like working with the Hallmark brand? What was it like working with your co-stars?
This is a brilliant film in every way possible. The directing, the acting, the screenplay, the sound, everything is of very high quality. The acting is superb and several of the actors
This is not just another Christmas movie or American classic; this is a story of how wonderful life is. This is a story of embracing the little acts of kindness to help others that I find comforting. Maybe George Bailey didn’t have an education, but he knew what love was. And he surely didn’t leave a name for himself, except “friend.” No, George Bailey did not find himself, but he found the people who love him and need him. He wanted to throw his life away until he found how precious and valuable he is with the amount of lives he touched. Life is about giving away your time, energy and love for other’s sake. We realize how important one’s life is and how much one can impact us. The “bigger, faster, louder, up-to-date millennials” might complain this movie is overrated, cheesy, and clearly not up-to-date. I know this movie has no color, no fast-paced action or high definition appearances, but it states a simple message. It’s a Wonderful Life doesn’t win the award of being the highest rated movie featuring the best known celebrities, but it exemplifies a loving message that reminds us to appreciate
This was a great film. Robert Downey, Jr. shines; most Americans cannot pull of an English accent, but this man can do any accent. As well as play any part. It was really no wonder that Robert was nominated for his role in this film. Do not get me wrong, however, that while I praise only Downey that he is the only one worth mentioning. McAdams, Law, and Strong turn in stellar performances. Guy Ritchie did
As you have been involved with several Hallmark works, what has your experience been like working for this brand?
This weekend the holiday movies are perfect for family time. On Friday night Freeform is leading the way with back to back classics including “Santa Clause” and “The Polar Express”. Typically, the classic family favorites are shown on several channels so if you are still warming up to some Santa fun, don’t worry it will air again. Then again, there is nothing better than seeing a good movie with a hot cup of cocoa more than once so consider tuning in
I love that too. We Hallmark fans enjoy getting to see actors we know and have interacted with on Hallmark and other networks. While network fans are great, there is something special about Hallmark fans.
Why are Hollywood’s comedies so… underwhelming? I don’t want this to sound like a sweeping generalisation but they seem to be reusing the same types of jokes and story arcs film after film after film. To be clear, I am not saying there have not been any worthwhile comedies in the last 10 years or so, far from it. Anchorman, The Hangover, Zoolander, Dodgeball etc all of those films have made me laughed an awful lot and they were all unique and a had the winning formula all mainstream comedies should have. Yet those films seemed to pave the way for attempt after attempt to reach the same heights that those films achieved and so many of these are, for lack of a better word, Shit.
The company’s subsidiaries include Crown Media Holdings (Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Hall of Fame) and Crayola. According to Steve Rosen’s