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The timing couldn’t be more perfect for the release of the new, original movie Dream Moms on Hallmark Channel. The movie, which stars Tamera Mowry-Housley and Chelsea Hobbs premieres on the Mother’s Day weekend. Meanwhile, it tells the story of two mothers making their dreams come true. Executive producer and writer Roxanne Messina Captor chatted with Digital Journal about her new musical project and working with Mowry-Housley.
Roxanne Messina Captor on new Hallmark movie Dream Moms
The new, original, musical movie Dream Moms premieres on Saturday, May 13 on Hallmark Channel. Meanwhile, it stars Tamera Mowry-Housley, Chelsea Hobbs, Roger Cross and Andrew J. Hampton in a story about moms achieving their dreams. Moreover, the new movie also launches Hallmark’s “Make Her Mark” women’s directing program and more.
The movie’s executive producer and writer, Roxanne Messina Captor recently chatted about the movie which premieres on Mother’s Day weekend. She said, “To see this project grow from a story through to airdate is a magnificent and powerful experience,” adding:
Hallmark was the perfect network for this female film honoring mothers. Our executive SVP Elizabeth Yost and EVP Lisa Hamilton Daly got this story immediately. They always saw it as a Mother’s Day premiere.
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Roxanne went on to explain that through the development, production and post-production, the plan was always in place to premiere the movie on Mother’s Day weekend. “It was a joy to know the path through all the phases of making a film,” Captor said, adding:
Through the development, production and post-production the plan was in place to air the film on Mother’s Day weekend. It was a joy to know the path through all the phases of making a film.
Inspiration for Hallmark movie Dream Moms
Speaking of her inspiration to write and executive produce the movie, Roxanne explained that Dream Moms is a passion project of hers. She said she wrote the story, as she wanted to explore the importance of never giving up on your dreams. Captor said that this story is dear to her as it reminds her of her own mother, who dedicated herself to make her who she is, adding:
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The hours of taking me to ballet lessons, auditions as a child performer in musical theatre and guiding me throughout my life.
The Dream Moms executive producer explained that creating the story around mothers, women who give so much of themselves, was the “perfect catalyst for this story.” In fact, Roxanne said that following the work from creation through to the air date was “powerful and exciting.”
Captor added that with her background as a professional ballerina and Broadway “triple threat,” “The passion, disappointments, joys, wins and rejections in reaching for the ultimate dream are feelings one carries around them all their life.”
Executive producer on working with Tamera Mowry-Housley
When asked what it was like working with her female lead actress, Tamera Mowry-Housley, Captor said, “She was amazing, a true professional and a triple threat. She added that she was proud that this movie brought them together, adding that they are working on other projects in the future. “Working with Tam is a pleasure and I so look forward to our future collaborations.”
“This film needed to be with Hallmark,” she said. ”They know how to tell women’s stories. Hallmark knew from the beginning Mother’s Day weekend was the right slot for the premiere. I am honored.”
“I love being on set,” she said. “It probably comes from my years in theatre as a performer and director. So being on set and seeing so many talented people bring their craft to the project is always exciting for me.”
Captor explained that from the time she worked with Francis Coppola to the movies she has produced and directed for television, she is always excited by the process, adding “I always get butterflies the night before the first day of shooting.”
For those who haven’t heard the term “triple threat” before, its definition refers to a performer or sports player who is proficient in three important skills within their particular field.
About Dream Moms on Hallmark Channel
The movie features two moms, whose Broadway dreams got deferred, entering a TV talent show competition together and learning that it’s never too late to become what or who you want to be.
In Dream Moms, Mowry-Housley shows off her vocal talents by performing Dream that Dream, Bring It Back and So Right. All three of these original songs were written especially for the movie.
Read more of the interview with Roxanne Messina Captor on Digital Journal.
Meanwhile, Dream Moms premieres on Hallmark Channel on Saturday, May 13, at 8 pm ET/PT, just in time for Mother’s Day.
Readers can enjoy the trailer for the movie here.