It was a star-studded night at the 32nd Annual Movieguide Awards Gala at the Avalon Theater in Hollywood, that was hosted by Mario Lopez who is also an actor, and host of the hit entertainment news show: Access Hollywood.
The Movieguide Awards Gala, celebrates films, TV shows, and documentaries that inspire and promote family values. This year’s event will also include a special tribute to first responders, recognizing those who have risked their lives, in recent weeks as fires ravaged the Los Angeles area. The ceremony will air on Great American Family on March 6, with streaming available on PureFlix starting March 7.
Movieguide®, the number one family movie and television show review service, announced the nominees for its 32nd Annual Movieguide® Faith & Values Awards Gala, and honored movies, TV shows and documentaries that inspire and give viewers hope.
On this TV Special that is a documentary length 1 hour long show: Entertainment & Sports Today/Time Warner’s TV Show Host Margie Rey, and our Entertainment Reporter: Sage Stevens did very in-depth, and insightful interviews with almost ALL of the celebrities, nominees and winners that were present:
Candace Cameron Bure (Actress, Unsung Hero), Cameron Mathison (Actor and TV host, Beat the Bridge), Metta Sandiford Artest (Former Basketball player, Lakers), Kareem Abdul Jabbar (Former Basketball Center, Lakers), Neal McDonough (Actor, Tulsa King, Homestead), Jesse Hutch (Actor, Homestead), Courtney Lopez & kids Gia, Dominic and Santino (Lopez Family, Actress, Once Upon a Christmas Wish), Trevor Donovan (Actor, A Little Women’s Christmas), Kathy Ireland (Actress/Model, Gridlock), Moriah Smallbone (singer/actress, The Chosen), For King & Country’s Joel Smallbone (Grammy Award-winning artist), Noah James (Actor, The Chosen), Jen Lilley (Actress, The Book of Esther), Rachel Bay Jones (Actress, Broadway Singer, Dear Evan Hansen, Young Sheldon), Julia Reilly (Actress, Writer, County Rescue), Riley Hough (Actor, County Rescue), Reagan To (Actor, Elemental), Shelea (R&B Recording artist, Performer at event), Beatrice Schneider (Actor, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever), Jillian Murray (Actress, A Little Women’s Christmas), Cindy Busby (Actress, Heartland), Jessica Treska (Actress, Hysteria!), Caitlin O’Connor (Actress, Angels Fallen Warriors of Peace), David A.R. White (Founder of Pureflix and God’s Not Dead), Don McLean (Music Artist & guitarist), Cristina Ferrare (TV Host/Model, Mary, Mary, Bloody Mary),Kristin Wollett (Actress, County Rescue), Kirk B.R. Woller (Actor, The Chosen), and Roma Downey (Actress, The Baxters)! 
In the above and below photos are our TV Show: Margie Rey (in the middle), and our TV Producer: Steve Taylor (in the middle) with on the right: Gary Sinise (Actor/Director, Apollo 13, Forrest Gump), and on the left: Joe Mantegna (Actor, Criminal Minds): 
DON MCLEAN PRESENTS AT THE 32ND ANNUAL MOVIEGUIDE AWARDS:
Legendary singer-songwriter Don McLean, best known for his timeless classic American Pie, is bringing his music to a new generation by re-releasing three iconic albums. McLean’s classic records, Believers, Chain Lightning, and Prime Time, have been remastered and returned to physical formats today on vinyl and CD via BFD/Audium Nashville. “It’s incredible to see these albums getting new life,” McLean shared. “The songs on these records hold deep meaning for me, and I’m grateful to BFD for helping make them available to longtime fans and a whole new generation of music lovers.” The three reissued albums are available now: fanlink.tv/DonMcLeanReissues.
In addition to today’s major music release, McLean took the stage tonight at the 32nd Annual Movieguide Awards at the Avalon in Hollywood. McLean presented the Best Documentary Award alongside Metta Sandiford-Artest (formerly known as Metta World Peace), the NBA champion and philanthropist known for his time with the Los Angeles Lakers, his 2010 NBA title win, and his advocacy for mental health awareness.
“We are honored to have so many of our stars and original films nominated in this year’s Movieguide Awards,” said Bill Abbott, President and CEO of Great American Media. “It is remarkable to see the faith and family genre expanding because it is the core of the Great American Media brand. As we begin 2025, Great American Media is committed to creating more content based on shared common values of faith, family, and country—entertainment without compromise.”
“There has been so much devastation to our city, we feel there is no better time to come together for strength and hope,” said Movieguide® CEO Robby Baehr. “We want to celebrate those who bring joy and entertainment to the big screen and provide a space where families come together to escape from the world around them. We also want to honor the First Responders who risked their lives to save Los Angeles. We must continue to lean on each other and help find the light in the darkness.”
“The start of 2025 has been rough to say the least,” added Movieguide® Founder and Publisher Dr. Ted Baehr. “And at The Movieguide® Awards, we want to be a refuge for those who want to find peace and comfort. We honor quality family-friendly films and programs that have themes of hope, faith, joy and redemptive love and inspire viewers. Great American Family supports us in this vision and we are looking forward to another year of partnership.”
Here is a list of the 32nd Movieguide® Award nominees:
BEST FAMILY MOVIE
- THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER (2024)
- DESPICABLE ME 4
- INSIDE OUT 2
- MUFASA: THE LION KING
- THE WILD ROBOT
BEST MOVIE FOR MATURE AUDIENCES
- DUNE: PART TWO
- KINGDOM OF THE PLANET OF THE APES
- TWISTERS
- UNSUNG HERO
- YOUNG WOMAN AND THE SEA
BEST FAMILY TV
- BLUEY Episodes 348 and 349 “Ghostbasket” and “The Sign”
- THE CHOSEN Season 4
- A CHRISTMAS LESS TRAVELED
- CHRISTMAS UNDER THE NORTHERN LIGHTS
- COUNTY RESCUE: Episode 1.5: “The Rescuer”
- A LITTLE WOMEN’S CHRISTMAS
BEST TV FOR MATURE AUDIENCES
- THE BAXTERS: Episodes 1.1-1.8
- THE BLOODY HUNDREDTH
- BLUE BLOODS: Episode 14:10: “The Heart of a Saturday Night”
- NCIS: Episode 22:4: “Sticks & Stones”
- QUIET ON SET: THE DARK SIDE OF KIDS TV
- THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER (2024)
- CABRINI
- SOUND OF HOPE: THE STORY OF POSSOM TROT
- TRANSFORMERS ONE
- UNSUNG HERO
EPIPHANY PRIZE FOR TV
- THE BAXTERS: Episodes 1.1-1.8
- A CHRISTMAS LESS TRAVELED
- CHRISTMAS UNDER THE NORTHERN LIGHTS
- COUNTY RESCUE: Episode 1.5: “The Rescuer”
- A LITTLE WOMEN’S CHRISTMAS
FAITH & FREEDOM AWARD FOR MOVIES
- BONHOEFFER: PASTOR. SPY. ASSASSIN.
- CABRINI
- GOD’S NOT DEAD: IN GOD WE TRUST
- REAGAN
- SOUND OF HOPE: THE STORY OF POSSOM TROT
FAITH & FREEDOM AWARD FOR TV
- BLUE BLOODS: Episode 14:10: “The Heart of a Saturday Night”
- COUNTY RESCUE: Episode 1.5: “The Rescuer”
- MASTERS OF THE AIR: Episode 1 and 2: “Part One” and “Part Two”
- NCIS: Episode 22:4: “Sticks & Stones”
- QUIET ON SET: THE DARK SIDE OF KIDS TV
BEST DOCUMENTARY AWARD
AMERICANS WITH NO ADDRESS: THE DOCUMENTARY
THE BLUE ANGELS
THE BLOODY HUNDREDTH
FOUNDATIONS OF THE WEST: Episode III: “Christ, the Center of the World”
QUIET ON SET: THE DARK SIDE OF KIDS TV
GRACE PRIZE FOR MOVIE PERFORMANCE
THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER (2024)
Beatrice Schneider
BONHOEFFER: PASTOR. SPY. ASSASSIN.
Jonas Dassler
CABRINI
Cristiana Dell’Anna
SOUND OF HOPE: THE STORY OF POSSOM TROT
Demetrius Grosse
UNSUNG HERO
Daisy Betts
Joel David Smallbone
THE WILD ROBOT
Lupita Nyong’o
GRACE PRIZE FOR TV PERFORMANCE
COUNTY RESCUE: Episode 1.5: “The Rescuer”
Julia Reilly
Riley Hough
BLUE BLOODS: Episode 14:10: “The Heart of a Saturday Night”
Tom Selleck
A CHRISTMAS LESS TRAVELED
Candace Cameron Bure
A LITTLE WOMEN’S CHRISTMAS
Jillian Murray
CHRISTMAS UNDER THE NORTHERN LIGHTS
Jesse Hutch
EPIPHANY PRIZE FOR MOVIES
This Gala event honored the Best 2024 Movies for Mature Audiences, the Epiphany Prizes for the Most Inspiring Movie and Television Program, The Faith & Freedom Awards for Movies and Television, and the Grace Awards for Most Inspiring Performance in Movies and Television. In addition, Dr. Baehr presented a $25,000 prize to the Best Family Movie and feature a special tribute to Los Angeles First Responders.
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