Rueben's Ramblings

On July 10, the Christmas in July made-for-TV movie Crashing Through the Snow will debut on Hallmark Channel at 9 PM.

Maggie (Amy Acker from Person of Interest and Angel) and her ex-husband, Jeff (Kristian Bruun from Orphan Black), have always been friends first. When Jeff’s new girlfriend, Kate (Brooke Nevin), spontaneously invites Maggie along to their Christmas getaway in Aspen, she jumps at the chance to spend a Yuletide holiday away with her two daughters.

Although Maggie feels like a third wheel crashing their Christmas, she’s not alone as Kate’s hapless brother, Sam (Warren Christie from Alphas and Batwoman), shows up unannounced with a plan. Always seeming to live in Kate’s shadow, Sam, for once, wants to come out ahead, and he convinces Maggie that, together, they can compete with Kate and make this Christmas the best one ever. Neither of them is adequately prepared for the blended family challenges that lie ahead or the feelings they develop for one another.

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On July 9, the box office film The Water Man will debut on Netflix online.

Hoping to save his sick mother, a boy ventures into the remote Wild Horse forest to search for a mythical figure who possesses the secret to immortality.

The film stars Lonnie Chavis, David Oyelowo, Rosario Dawson, Maria Bello, Alfred Molina and Amiah Miller.

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The animated film The Boss Baby: Family Business will make a special presentation on Peacock online on July 2.

Tim (voice by James Marsden) and his Boss Baby little bro Ted (voice by Alec Baldwin) – have become adults and drifted away from each other. Tim is now a married dad. Ted is a hedge fund CEO. But a new boss baby with a cutting-edge approach and a can-do attitude is about to bring them together again … and inspire a new family business. Tim and his super-mom wife Carol (voiced by Eva Longoria) live in the suburbs with their super-smart 7-year-old daughter Tabitha (voiced by Ariana Greenblatt), and super-cute new infant Tina (voiced by Amy Sedaris).

Tabitha, who’s at the top of her class at the prestigious Acorn Center for Advanced Childhood, idolizes her Uncle Ted and wants to become like him, but Tim worries that she’s working too hard and is missing out on a normal childhood. When baby Tina reveals that she’s—ta-da!—a top-secret agent for BabyCorp on a mission to uncover the dark secrets behind Tabitha’s school and its mysterious founder, Dr. Erwin Armstrong (voiced by Jeff Goldblum), this will reunite the Templeton brothers in unexpected ways, leading them to re-evaluate the meaning of family and discover what truly matters.

Other voices will be provided by Jimmy Kimmel and Lisa Kudrow.

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On July 2, the new thriller film The Tomorrow War will debut online on Amazon.

Time travelers arrive from 2051 to deliver an urgent message: 30 years in the future mankind is losing a war against an alien species. The only hope for survival is for soldiers and civilians to be transported to the future to join the fight. Determined to save the world for his daughter, Dan Forester (Chris Pratt) teams up with a scientist and with his estranged father (J.K. Simmons).

The cast includes Yvonne Strahovski (Chuck and The Handmaid’s Tale), Betty Gilpin (GLOW), Sam Richardson (Veep), Jasmine Mathews (The Rookie), Edwin Hodge (Six and Chicago Fire), Mary Lynn Rajskub (24), Keith Powers (Straight Outta Compton and Famous in Love) and Seychelle Gabriel (Falling Skies).

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A Whirlwind Wedding is the latest movie to debut on UPtv on June 27 at 7 PM.

Darcy (Morgan Kohan), a talented event planner returns to her hometown to plan her mother’s wedding. She’s having trouble accepting her stepfather-to-be and quickly Darcy’s obsession with perfection begins to clash with her mother’s wishes for a low-key celebration, especially when it comes to handsome and charming Kyle (Drew Nelson), the chef Darcy deems inadequate for catering the event. But as complications arise (both personal and professional) it’s Kyle who is able to help her pull off the big day and help her find the love she’s been looking for.

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The Hallmark Channel movie Sand Dollar Cove will debut at 9 PM on June 26.

Real estate development project manager Elli (Aly Michalka) is sent by her company to the quaint, seaside Connecticut town of Sand Dollar Cove to acquire the beachfront property they’ve chosen as the site of their new resort. Brody (Chad Michael Murray), the charming local who holds the deed, wants to make sure the town’s beloved pier, where many memories have been made over the years, remains intact. Elli and Brody spend time together while she tries to figure out a way to make the deal work and the undeniable connection between them grows.

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