Once again it is time for my annual review of the past year and a look into what is ahead of us in 2013.
In January Season 5 of "Heartland" continued with some really amazing episodes. We saw Tim struggling after he was no longer allowed to see his son Shane. Kudos to Chris for some great performances and his directing in episodes 513 and 514. In my opinion 517 "True Calling“ is one of the best "Heartland" episodes ever.
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February brought us the news that Chris had joined Erin Montgomery as her co-Host on the "CHES 88.1 Morning show". Thanks you two for many hours of fun and laughter. If you - like me - are a fan of Erin now as well, you can listen to her again in January on The Mix 88.1 where she will host the morning show from 6-10 am.
In February we also got "A Warrior`s Heart“ on DVD. I really like the movie and I am very happy it was finally released after being announced for almost 4 years.
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Two months later, in April the long anticipated Season 6 of "Heartland" was announced. I think you were able to hear the huge sigh of relief all through the fandom.
Filming started in May 2012 for another 18 episodes of watching the Fleming- Bartlett- Morris family clan going through the Ups and Downs of life in the Canadian foothills.
Thanks to Heartland`s Director of Photography Craig Wrobleski we were able to follow the events on set via the daily photo updates on his site.
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In July filming for two new parts of the "Good Witch" started in Hamilton, Ontario. For the first time Chris was also listed as a producer.
And "Heartland" won the "Best Drama Social TV Award“ in Los Angeles. Congrats again to everyone involved and an Extra Shout-Out to my fellow Beta Testers of the Heartland Ranch Game. You guys rock!
September was the month to take us back to the "Heartland" ranch with the premiere of Season 6. Many fans think Tim is - compared to the previous seasons - very enjoyable this year. Let´s see if it stays that way when "Heartland" returns with a brand-new episode on January 6th 2013.
![2012 in review (2)]( "2012 in review (2)")
In October the fifth part of the Good Witch movie series "The Good Witch`s Charm“ premiered on Hallmark Channel as the 2nd highest-rated Original movie of the year. The viewers were introcued to Jake and Cassie`s newborn daughter Grace and Jake`s mother-in-law played by Janet-Laine Green who was Annie Blaisdell, Peter Caine`s foster mom on "Kung Fu – The Legend Continues“.
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As mentioned before Part 6"The Good Witch`s Destiny“ was filmed back to back with Part 5 and will premiere in October 2013.
Chris was also back in the Director´s Chair on Heartland for episodes 613 and 614. Amber Marshall aka Amy Fleming shared this picture on her Facebook site. Thanks Amber!
![2012 in review]( "2012 in review")
In early December Chris did a new short film called "The Hunt“ which is announed to be released in Spring 2013. It`s all about monsters (as you can see in the picture) and was directed by Spencer Estabrooks.
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Chris also attended some events in 2012 like the Heartland vs. Hell on Wheels Charity Softball game in Calgary or the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto on November 4th. Let me quote a fan who attended the signing "I really like how he was real personable with the fans, especially the younger ones.“
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Thank You Chris for another amazing year. Enjoy your well-deserved break with family and friends and have a peaceful and fun-filled Holiday Season.
To a healthy and happy 2013!
Val
In January Season 5 of "Heartland" continued with some really amazing episodes. We saw Tim struggling after he was no longer allowed to see his son Shane. Kudos to Chris for some great performances and his directing in episodes 513 and 514. In my opinion 517 "True Calling“ is one of the best "Heartland" episodes ever.
February brought us the news that Chris had joined Erin Montgomery as her co-Host on the "CHES 88.1 Morning show". Thanks you two for many hours of fun and laughter. If you - like me - are a fan of Erin now as well, you can listen to her again in January on The Mix 88.1 where she will host the morning show from 6-10 am.
In February we also got "A Warrior`s Heart“ on DVD. I really like the movie and I am very happy it was finally released after being announced for almost 4 years.
Two months later, in April the long anticipated Season 6 of "Heartland" was announced. I think you were able to hear the huge sigh of relief all through the fandom.
Filming started in May 2012 for another 18 episodes of watching the Fleming- Bartlett- Morris family clan going through the Ups and Downs of life in the Canadian foothills.
Thanks to Heartland`s Director of Photography Craig Wrobleski we were able to follow the events on set via the daily photo updates on his site.
In July filming for two new parts of the "Good Witch" started in Hamilton, Ontario. For the first time Chris was also listed as a producer.
And "Heartland" won the "Best Drama Social TV Award“ in Los Angeles. Congrats again to everyone involved and an Extra Shout-Out to my fellow Beta Testers of the Heartland Ranch Game. You guys rock!
September was the month to take us back to the "Heartland" ranch with the premiere of Season 6. Many fans think Tim is - compared to the previous seasons - very enjoyable this year. Let´s see if it stays that way when "Heartland" returns with a brand-new episode on January 6th 2013.
In October the fifth part of the Good Witch movie series "The Good Witch`s Charm“ premiered on Hallmark Channel as the 2nd highest-rated Original movie of the year. The viewers were introcued to Jake and Cassie`s newborn daughter Grace and Jake`s mother-in-law played by Janet-Laine Green who was Annie Blaisdell, Peter Caine`s foster mom on "Kung Fu – The Legend Continues“.
As mentioned before Part 6"The Good Witch`s Destiny“ was filmed back to back with Part 5 and will premiere in October 2013.
Chris was also back in the Director´s Chair on Heartland for episodes 613 and 614. Amber Marshall aka Amy Fleming shared this picture on her Facebook site. Thanks Amber!
In early December Chris did a new short film called "The Hunt“ which is announed to be released in Spring 2013. It`s all about monsters (as you can see in the picture) and was directed by Spencer Estabrooks.
Chris also attended some events in 2012 like the Heartland vs. Hell on Wheels Charity Softball game in Calgary or the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto on November 4th. Let me quote a fan who attended the signing "I really like how he was real personable with the fans, especially the younger ones.“
Thank You Chris for another amazing year. Enjoy your well-deserved break with family and friends and have a peaceful and fun-filled Holiday Season.
To a healthy and happy 2013!
Val