Lake Effects; to be shown again, released on DVD

The movie, which was filmed and set at SML, will be available for purchase Aug. 14.

For those who missed "Lake Effects" on television the first time, don’t worry. The Hallmark Movie Channel will air the movie shot at Smith Mountain Lake several more times.

It will be shown tonight at 8 and 10 p.m.; Monday, May 14 at 4p.m.; Tuesday, May 15 at 2 a.m.; and Thursday, May 17 at 10a.m. and 8 p.m.

The Hallmark Movie Channel is different from the Hallmark Channel. Check with your cable provider for more information.

Those who don’t have the channel or who want to add "Lake Effects" to their film collections can purchase DVDs later this summer. Anchor Bay Films this week announced "Lake Effects" will be available at retailers on Aug. 14 with a suggested retail price of $19.98.

The family comedy/drama, which is set and was filmed at SML last year, follows a big-city attorney who travels home to SML for the funeral of her estranged father. During her stay, she reconnects with her mother and sister, and learns what makes the lake special.

The cast of "Lake Effects" includes Emmy award-winner and two-time Golden Globe award-winner Jane Seymour, Scottie Thompson, Madeline Zima, Jeff Fahey, Eyal Podell, Casper Van Dien, Ben Savage, Sean Patrick Flanery, Mary Beth McDonough and Ron Canada.

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First photo from the set of Scottie’s new tv pilot “Graceland”.
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NCIS Grad Scottie Thompson Joins USA Network Drama Pilot Graceland

NCIS alumna Scottie Thompson has joined the cast of Graceland, a USA Network drama pilot from White Collar creator Jeff Eastin.

The project follows a group of agents from the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) and U.S. Customs whose worlds collide while living together in an undercover house in Southern California.

Thompson will play Lauren Kincaid, a loyal and determined DEA agent dealing with the repercussion of her wounded partner.

The cast also includes Daniel Sunjata, Aaron Tveit, Brandon Jay McLaren, Vanessa Ferlito and Manny Montana.

In addition to NCIS, Thompson starred in NBC’s short-lived drama Trauma.

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"Lake Effects," A Hallmark Movie Channel Original With a Star-Studded Cast, Makes Its World Premiere May 19

A WOMAN SEARCHING FOR LIFE’S PURPOSE FINDS PASSION AND PEACE WHEN SHE RETURNS HOME TO SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE, "LAKE EFFECTS," A HALLMARK MOVIE CHANNEL ORIGINAL WITH A STAR-STUDDED CAST, WORLD PREMIERE MAY 19

Hallmark Movie Channel announces the World Premiere of the Hallmark Movie Channel Original film "Lake Effects," starring Scottie Thompson, Jane Seymour, Madeline Zima, Eyal Podell, Sean Patrick Flanery, Ben Savage, Jeff Fahey and Casper Van Dien premieres on the network, Saturday, May 19, 8 p.m. ET/PT, 7C. "Lake Effects" is the story of a high powered attorney Sara (Thompson) who while on her way to the top reluctantly returns to her childhood home on the enchanting Smith Mountain Lake to attend her father’s (Fahey) funeral and help her sister Lily (Zima) and mother Vivian (Seymour) settle the family estate. While there, Sara’s love for the lake and the townspeople is reignited, and with the help of her father’s ever present spirit, Sara looks inward, discovers the importance of love and family, and gives her all to save the family’s beloved home.

The inspiration for "Lake Effects" comes from the real community of Smith Mountain Lake in Southwest Virginia where the film was shot. Because Smith Mountain Lake residents were instrumental in the making of the film, producers of the film have pledged a significant giveback program which includes donations to clean and restore the lake and preserve its rich history.

LIFE OUT LOUD Films presents "Lake Effects," a Sara Elizabeth Timmins Production. Written by Scott Winters. Directed by Michael J. McKay. Music by Kazimir Boyle. Executive Producers Bart and Lynn Wilner. Produced by Sara Elizabeth Timmins. Read more at

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“Lake Effects” to air this year; “Wish You Well” plans under way

“We have officially done a domestic deal,” said Sara Elizabeth Timmins. “?‘Lake Effects’ will be seen on television … on a very special date in 2012.”

Timmins, a Moneta resident and producer of the movie, which is set and was filmed at Smith Mountain Lake, said she can’t give any specifics to date. Information on the channel, date and time when residents can watch “Lake Effects” is forthcoming, she said.

The movie is a family comedy/drama about Sara Tisdale, played by actress Scottie Thompson, who returns to Smith Mountain Lake after her estranged father, played by Jeff Fahey, dies. While lakeside, she reconnects with her mother (Jane Seymour) and sister (Madeline Zima).

Timmins said “Lake Effects” will be released on DVD next year. Negotiations also are under way for a soundtrack CD.

The film has been submitted to about a dozen film festivals that will take place in the first half of this year.

“?‘Lake Effects’ has gone where we wanted it to go,” said Timmins. “It’s a great way to ring in the new year and start the next project.”

Timmins is working with David Baldacci, the New York Times-bestselling author of more than 20 books, to bring his novel, “Wish You Well,” to the big screen. Baldacci, who has a home on the Bedford County side of the lake, and Timmins are partnering with Karen Spiegel of Copper Beach Productions to produce the film.

“Fundraising is full-speed ahead,” said Timmins. “We feel really good about being able to green-light in the first quarter of next year.”

Many of the people who invested in “Lake Effects,” including Baldacci, have verbally committed to investing in “Wish You Well,” said Timmins.

“Wish You Well” is a coming-of-age story set in the 1940s about two children who move from New York to Southwest Virginia after a family tragedy. Baldacci, who wrote the screenplay adaptation, said the story partly is based on his maternal ancestors.

Timmins said the movie will be filmed in Southwest Virginia. About 15 localities have submitted letters indicating an interest to be chosen as one of the filming sites. Timmins said she and her fellows are narrowing down the list and plan to scout the top locations this year.

Source: SmithMountainLake.com