Very Merry Entertainment

23/02/2024

Thanks to Daily Herald for a great story about Very Merry producing Christmas movies in the Village of Long Grove, available online today and in print on Sunday! Historic Downtown Long Grove Illinois Film Office

When filmmaker and Mundelein resident John W. Bosher first read the script for “Christmas With Felicity,” the quaint, small-town setting made picking a filming location easy. “All of these sets ...

23/12/2023

Reporting for Christmas made the short list of movies in this story by Katie Couric Media. We appreciate the shout-out! Nicely Entertainment Throughline Films Hulu

And what it says about modern romance.

23/12/2023

Thanks to Cortney Hall at NBC Chicago Today for having Matt Trudeau on the show to talk about their roles in Reporting for Christmas. Happy Holidays! Nicely Entertainment Throughline Films Hulu

Chicago Today’s own Cortney Hall makes a dazzling film debut in “Reporting for Christmas,” a heartwarming holiday romance that has captured the hearts of viewers, securing its spot in Hulu’s top ten.

19/12/2023

Check out the latest review of Reporting for Christmas from Hoy Sale Cine. Critic Ale Turdo gives the movie a 7/10! Nicely Entertainment Throughline Films

Reporting for Christmas (2023) is directed by Jack C. Newell and yes, as you may suspect by its title it is a brand new christmas Rom-Com just in time for th...

15/12/2023

Thanks to ReelChicago.com for including Christmas with Felicity and Reporting for Christmas on their list of the top 15 Chicago Christmas movies! Nicely Entertainment Throughline Films

Grab a cup of hot cocoa and take a moment to be proud of your city while enjoying these nostalgic Chicago Christmas movies.

13/12/2023

Block Club Chicago talked to Reporting for Christmas director Jack C. Newell about how the film was a truly homegrown project! Nicely Entertainment Throughline Films

Filmed with a local cast and crew on location in Chicago, along with locations in the suburbs, the holiday rom-com is a truly a homegrown project.

10/11/2023

Check out the latest review of Reporting for Christmas on HollywoodChicago.com and an interview with director Jack C. Newell! Nicely Entertainment Throughline Films

Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com Podtalk with Jack C. Newell of “Reporting for Christmas.”

05/11/2023

We appreciate the Daily Herald including Reporting for Christmas in this week's "Good News Sunday!" Nicely Entertainment Throughline Films

In this week's Good News Sunday column, we recap stories about a holiday film being shot in Long Grove, a Glen Ellyn family that gives hot dogs to trick-or-treaters, and share tips on where to donate your leftover Halloween candy.

04/11/2023

Reporting for Christmas made the Top 10 on Hulu alongside major studio and network titles! Congratulations to our team, and thanks to everyone for the support! Nicely Entertainment Throughline Films ReelChicago.com

Reporting for Christmas follows the journey of Mary Romero (Tamara Feldman), a diligent reporter-producer working in Chicago

04/11/2023

Thanks to the team at ABC 7 Chicago for the great segment today about Reporting for Christmas. Check it out! Nicely Entertainment Throughline Films Hosea Sanders ABC7 Judy Hsu ABC7 Rob Elgas ABC7

"Reporting for Christmas" is one of the first new holiday movies rolling out for the season. It's about a TV journalist, and was it filmed in Chicago.

01/11/2023

We're thrilled to have made the front page of the Daily Herald and that Reporting for Christmas debuts on Hulu TODAY! Nicely Entertainment Throughline Films

Long Grove has become a favorite location for Arlington Heights native Chris Charles and Mundelein resident John W. Bosher, who filmed their latest romantic comedy "Reporting for Christmas" there. The film debuts Wednesday on Hulu.

31/10/2023

Thanks to Collider.com for including Reporting for Christmas on their list! Only ONE more day until you can stream the film on Hulu! Nicely Entertainment Throughline Films

Here are the best movies that will be available to stream on Hulu in November 2023, including films starring Charlie Day and Simu Liu.

30/10/2023

Check out Richard Roeper's review of Reporting for Christmas in the Chicago Sun-Times! Nicely Entertainment Throughline Films

Predictable but sweet Hulu holiday film showcases the historic downtown of suburban Chicago village Long Grove, standing in for Iowa.

25/10/2023

Only ONE WEEK until the premiere of Reporting for Christmas on Hulu! Nicely Entertainment Throughline Films

23/10/2023

Check out the latest article in SCREEN Magazine about the upcoming Hulu premiere of Reporting for Christmas! Nicely Entertainment Throughline Films

The uplifting, family-friendly holiday movie Reporting for Christmas will premiere on Hulu November 1, where it will be streaming exclusively this holiday

21/10/2023

Thanks to Entertainment Weekly for including Reporting for Christmas near the top of their list of new Christmas movies! Nicely Entertainment Throughline Films

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18/10/2023

Thanks to ReelChicago.com for covering the upcoming Hulu premiere of Reporting for Christmas!

Jack C. Newell's uplifting, family-friendly holiday movie 'Reporting for Christmas' will premiere on Hulu November 1

12/10/2023

Breaking news! Reporting for Christmas is premiering November 1st on Hulu, where it will be streaming exclusively! Congratulations to our amazing cast, crew, and other collaborators!

20/12/2022

Christmas is days away, but you don't have to wait to watch Christmas with Felicity. Stream it anytime on Amazon Freevee!

Christmas with Felicity

13/12/2022

Watch Christmas with Felicity anytime, anywhere, on Pluto TV!

Pluto TV - Christmas with Felicity

09/12/2022

Check out Chicago Reader's story about Chicago Christmas movies to learn more about our latest production, Crafted for Christmas!

It’s anyone’s guess as to why so many movies think “Chicago” in the same breath as “Santa,” but it’s a trend that shows no sign of slowing down, particularly as streamers, niche cable networks, and (shudder) Candace Cameron Bure have doubled down on making Christmas content.

07/12/2022

We're thrilled to announce that Christmas with Felicity is now on TV! Keep an eye out for upcoming airings on your local BYUtv channel or stream the film anytime on demand!

A struggling baker returns to her hometown to try to get Christmas spirit back.

15/11/2022

Christmas with Felicity is now streaming on Crackle! Watch the movie anytime on any device!

Christmas with Felicity

09/11/2022

Christmas is here early now that Christmas with Felicity is available to stream for FREE on Tubi! Check it out!

A struggling young baker returns to her small hometown, where her festive family and a handsome farmer try to get her back in the Christmas spirit.

31/08/2022

Thanks again to Brothers' Field, the Village of Long Grove, and all of our amazing sponsors for a wonderful Christmas in July last month! Check out some photos from the event, and stay tuned for upcoming announcements on where Christmas with Felicity will be available this fall!

Sponsors: Sock Monkey Museum, Joanie's Pizzeria of Long Grove, Ma & Pa's Candy, Signature Popcorn, Country House of Long Grove, Enzo & Lucia * Ristorante Italiano, Four Points by Sheraton Buffalo Grove, In Motion Dance, LandMark Exteriors, Inc., Long Grove Village Tavern

22/07/2022

A big thank you to our friends at Daily Herald for today's column about the free screenings of Christmas with Felicity on July 30 at Brothers' Field in Historic Downtown Long Grove. We hope to see you there!

Thanks to our local sponsors Sock Monkey Museum, Joanie's Pizzeria of Long Grove, Ma & Pa's Candy, Signature Popcorn, Country House of Long Grove, Enzo & Lucia * Ristorante Italiano, Four Points by Sheraton Buffalo Grove, In Motion Dance, LandMark Exteriors, Inc., and Long Grove Village Tavern!

It's outdoor movie season at Brothers' Field, 344 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove, and the next two weekends include a musical twosome and a special "Christmas in July" event featuring a movie shot right here in the suburbs.

20/07/2022

Thanks to ReelChicago.com for spreading the word about the upcoming screenings of Christmas with Felicity on July 30. Join us for movie-themed food, drinks, and holiday cheer at Brothers' Field in Historic Downtown Long Grove!

Thanks to our local sponsors Sock Monkey Museum, Joanie's Pizzeria of Long Grove, Ma & Pa's Candy, Signature Popcorn, Country House of Long Grove, Enzo & Lucia * Ristorante Italiano, Four Points by Sheraton Buffalo Grove, In Motion Dance, LandMark Exteriors, Inc., and Long Grove Village Tavern!

Christmas in July is taking place on Saturday, July 30 with a screening of Christmas with Felicity in the community where filming took place.

19/07/2022

Thanks to our friends at SCREEN Magazine for sharing the news about the free screening of Christmas with Felicity on July 30. Tickets are still available for the 10:00 PM screening but are going fast!

Following its holiday premiere on AMC+, Christmas with Felicity will have its big screen debut in the community where filming took place. Presented

15/07/2022

Thanks to The Barrington Scoop for sharing the news about the free screening of Christmas with Felicity on July 30 at Brothers' Field. Get your tickets to the 10:00 PM screening while they're still available! https://bit.ly/3a2ZmA2

13/07/2022

We're handing out cups of Christmas cheer early this year! FREE DRINKS will be available to all attendees of the 10:00 PM encore screening of Christmas with Felicity (while supplies last). There's still room, so get your tickets now! https://bit.ly/3a2ZmA2

Thanks to our local sponsors Sock Monkey Museum, Joanie's Pizzeria of Long Grove, Ma & Pa's Candy, Signature Popcorn, Country House of Long Grove, Enzo & Lucia * Ristorante Italiano, Four Points by Sheraton Buffalo Grove, In Motion Dance, LandMark Exteriors, Inc., and Long Grove Village Tavern!