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‘Crashing Through the Snow’: Where Was Hallmark’s Christmas In July Movie Filmed?

Hallmark Channel’s new Christmas in July movie, ‘Crashing Through the Snow,’ premieres July 10. It stars Amy Acker and Warren Christie. The movie is set in Aspen but was filmed in Alberta, Canada.

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‘Good Witch’ Canceled, Star Catherine Bell Reacts to End of Hallmark Channel Series

Hallmark Channel has canceled ‘Good Witch’ after seven seasons. The show’s last episode will air Sunday, July 25. On Instagram, series star Catherine Bell reacted to the news, saying she was ‘grateful’ to have the chance to play the character of Cassie for 13 years.

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Matt Damon Reflects on Saying No to Lead Role in ‘Avatar’: ‘You Will Never Meet an Actor Who Turned Down More Money’

Matt Damon has appeared in many blockbuster movies, but he turned down the lead in the biggest movie of all time. James Cameron offered him the part of Jake Sully in ‘Avatar,’ but Damon said no because he was working on the ‘Bourne’ movies at the time. The decision cost him a $250 million payday.

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‘Virgin River’ Season 2 Recap: What You Need to Remember Before Watching Season 3

Virgin River Season 3 premieres July 9 on Netflix. Here’s a rundown of what you need to remember from season 2, including the attack on Jack’s, what’s up with Charmaine, and Doc’s possible health crisis.

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Christina Haack Reveals She Has a New Man Days After Ex Ant Anstead Spotted With Renée Zellweger

HGTV star Christina Haack has a new beau, she confirmed in a July 8 Instagram update. Her ex-husband Ant Anstead is rumored to be dating Renée Zellweger. In her social media post, the ‘Flip or Flop’ host slammed false media narratives that she said put undue pressure on celebrity relationships.

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‘Leverage: Redemption’: Release Date, Cast, and Everything Else You Need to Know About the Reboot

‘Leverage: Redemption’ premieres July 9 on IMDb TV. The show is a reboot of the TNT series ‘Leverage.’ While many original cast members will return, Timothy Hutton won’t be back for the new series.

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‘The O.C.’ Star Rachel Bilson Recalls Real-Life Love Triangle Between Her and Samaire Armstrong Over Adam Brody

On the latest episode of her podcast, Rachel Bilson from ‘The O.C.’ recalls on-set tension between herself, her then-boyfriend Adam Brody, and co-star Samaire Armstrong. Bilson and Brody played a couple in the Fox teen drama and also dated in real life.

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‘Virgin River’ Showrunner Teases an Arrest at the End of Season 3

‘Virgin River’ Season 3 premieres July 9. In a recent interview, showrunner Sue Tenney revealed that fans would find out who shot Jack (Martin Henderson) and that the season would end with an arrest.

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‘When Calls the Heart’ Director Shares Behind-the-Scenes Look at Prep for Season 9

Director Peter DeLuise took to Twitter to offer fans a glimpse at prep for ‘When Calls the Heart’ Season 9. While a premiere date hasn’t been announced, filming is reportedly set to begin on July 21. The show’s creator and executive producer Brian Bird has said there are ‘lots of great stories to tell’ next season.

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‘Sanditon’ Cast Gathers for First Season 2 Script Read-Through

Sanditon Season 2 is in the works. The cast has gathered for a table read for the show’s surprise second season. Production on the next season of the PBS series will begin this year in Bristol, but fan-favorite star Theo James will not return for the new episodes.

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Jill Duggar Breaks Silence on ‘Counting On’ Cancellation, Says She ‘Learned the News With the Rest of the World’

Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard have opened up about the cancellation of her family’s reality series, ‘Counting On.’ The pair have not appeared on the TLC show since 2017 and said they learned the series was ending at the same time as the rest of the world.

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‘Unforgotten’: Nicola Walker Reminds Us Where Things Stand With Cassie Stuart Ahead of Season 4

‘Unforgotten’ Season 4 premieres July 11 on PBS. Ahead on the first episode, series star Nicola Walker reminds us where things stand with her character DCI Cassie Stuart.

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‘Chesapeake Shores’ Season 5 Trailer: Trace (Jesse Metcalfe) Tells Abby He’s ‘Not Going Anywhere’

Hallmark Channel has released a trailer for ‘Chesapeake Shores’ Season 5. In it, Jesse Metcalfe’s character Trace Riley says he’s “not going anywhere.” But the actor has previously announced his exit from the show. Robert Buckley will also join the ‘Chesapeake Shores’ cast in season 5.

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Is ‘Good Witch’ New Tonight? Hallmark Channel Isn’t Airing an Episode on July 4

A new episode of the Hallmark Channel series ‘Good Witch’ will not air on Sunday, July 4. But the show will return on July 11 with an all-new episode.

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‘Independence Day’ Cast: Kevin Spacey Almost Played the President in 1996 Movie

In an oral history of ‘Independence Day’ for The Hollywood Reporter, writer Dean Devlin discussed how he originally envisioned Kevin Spacey in the role of President Whitmore. Instead, Bill Pullman was cast. Devlin also recalled how he added a line to Whitmore’s big speech that gave the movie its name.

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When Is Shark Week 2021? Everything You Need to Know About This Year’s ‘Jawsome’ Event

Shark Week 2021 begins July 11 and runs through July 18. The 33rd annual Discovery Channel event features 45 hours of programming. Plus, this year, there will be a number of streaming-only shark-themed specials on discovery+, including ‘Fin,’ a new documentary from Eli Roth.

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‘Downton Abbey 2’ Release Date Delayed Until 2022: What We Know About the Movie So Far

The ‘Downton Abbey 2’ release date has been moved from Dec. 22, 2021, to March 18, 2022. The original cast from the show and first movie will return for the sequel. Several new cast members have also been announced, including Dominic West and Hugh Dancy.

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‘Welcome to Plathville’: Ethan Plath Slams ‘Sneaky’ Mom Kim Plath in Season 3 Trailer

A new season of ‘Welcome to Plathville’ premieres August 24 on TLC. In season 3 of the Plath family’s reality series, Ethan and Olivia Plath continue to clash with his conservative parents, while Lydia Plath feels she’s caught in the middle of the family drama.

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Duggar Family Defenders Outraged, Heartbroken After Learning ‘Counting On’ Is Ending

Two months after Josh Duggar’s arrest on child pornography charges, TLC has canceled his family’s reality show, ‘Counting On.’ While many people cheered the decision, some devoted fans of the Duggar family expressed disappointment that the show was ending.

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Jinger Duggar Opens Up About Fame, Says Sometimes She Doesn’t ‘Want to Be in the Public Eye’

In a recent podcast interview, Jinger Duggar of ‘19 Kids and Counting’ and ‘Counting On’ opened up about the challenges of fame, dealing with paparazzi, and receiving negative comments about her children. She said sometimes she wishes she was no longer in the public eye.