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entertainment1 year ago

"Candace Cameron Bure Launches Mystery Movie Franchise for Great American Family"

Great American Family is launching a new mystery movie franchise, Great American Mysteries, with the first movie, "The Ainsley McGregor Mysteries: A Case for the Winemaker," starring Candace Cameron Bure. The film follows Ainsley McGregor, a former criminologist who returns to her hometown and becomes involved in solving a murder at a winery. The network aims to tell light-hearted stories with strong characters and a fun side of the mystery genre, and plans to announce more original movie mysteries in the coming weeks.

via Deadline|
#ainsley-mcgregor-mysteries#candace-cameron-bure#entertainment
entertainment2 years ago

Great American Family CEO Addresses Candace Cameron Bure's Controversial Comments

The CEO of Great American Family, Bill Abbott, has distanced the network from Candace Cameron Bure's controversial comments about LGBTQ+ content, stating that she was not speaking on behalf of the company. However, when asked if LGBTQ+ storylines would be featured on the network, Abbott remained vague, stating that they prioritize great storylines and characters without having a specific agenda. Bure's comments have drawn criticism from fellow actors and LGBTQ+ advocacy groups, and her conservative beliefs have caused previous backlash.

via HuffPost|
#candace-cameron-bure#ceo-response#controversy
entertainment2 years ago

CEO of Great American Family Clarifies Candace Cameron Bure's Role in Network

Great American Family CEO Bill Abbott has stated that actress Candace Cameron Bure, the company's chief content officer, does not speak for the entire network. While Abbott supports Bure's views on keeping "traditional marriage at the core" of their films, he clarified that she does not represent the network's official stance. Abbott also expressed hesitation about portraying LGBTQ romances on-screen, citing the focus on profitability and success. Bure had previously left the Hallmark Channel to join Great American Family, citing a desire to tell stories with more meaning and purpose.

via New York Post |
#candace-cameron-bure#entertainment#faith-based-programming
entertainment2 years ago

CEO Bill Abbott Addresses Candace Cameron Bure's Controversial Statements on LGBTQ Christmas Movie

Great American Family, led by former Hallmark CEO Bill Abbott, has experienced significant growth, with a 150% increase in total viewers in 2023 compared to 2022. The network attributes its success to recognizable stars like Candace Cameron Bure, who has been instrumental in promoting the brand. However, the network faced backlash after Bure's comments about not featuring same-sex couples. Abbott discusses the network's growth, its holiday lineup, the importance of exclusive contracts with talent, and the challenges of the linear and streaming models. He also addresses the network's commitment to diversity and inclusivity, acknowledging the need for improvement, and clarifies that Bure's personal views do not necessarily reflect those of the company.

via Variety|
#bill-abbott#candace-cameron-bure#christmas-movies
entertainment2 years ago

Lori Loughlin's Current Whereabouts Revealed

Lori Loughlin, known for her role in "Full House," served a two-month prison sentence for her involvement in the college admissions scandal. Since her release, she has returned to acting but has not returned to the Hallmark Channel. Loughlin has made appearances on the Great American Family network, including starring in the film "Fall Into Winter." She is set to appear in an upcoming film titled "Blessings of Christmas" on the same network.

via Yahoo Entertainment|
#acting-career#college-admissions-scandal#entertainment
entertainment2 years ago

Candace Cameron Bure's 20-Year Fast Food Abstinence (Except for Chick-fil-A)

Actress Candace Cameron Bure claims she hasn't eaten fast food, except for In-N-Out, in 20 years and has never tried Taco Bell. However, fans quickly uncovered a photo of her eating Chick-fil-A in 2012, a controversial fast-food chain known for its strong Christian values. Bure sparked controversy earlier this year for saying that the Christian network she is now employed by will be focusing on "traditional marriage" rather than same-sex couples. Celebrities like JoJo Siwa and Maren Morris criticized Bure's comments as homophobic, while One Tree Hill star Hilarie Burton called her a "bigot."

via Daily Mail|
#candace-cameron-bure#chick-fil-a#controversy