Monday, April 29, 2013

2 New Christmas Movies this UPcoming Christmas Season!


Coming to the "UP" Network...
They will be premiering
Two New Christmas Movies for 2013!
(Note: UP is the television channel
previously known as GMC.)

The first movie is "Guess Who's Coming to Christmas" and will premiere in November on UP.

The second movie is "Silver Bells", and after a limited theatrical release, it will air on UP in December.

For more details, such as casting, etc...

Click on the Movie Titles:




Guess Who's Coming to Christmas - UP Christmas Movie



MOVIE REVIEW


Guess Who's Coming to Christmas

Previously Titled: Jingle Bell Rock


Network: UP
(previously known as: GMC)

Original Air Date: December 8, 2013









CAST:

Drew Lachey
Mackenzie Porter




PLOT:

A jaded rock star, in order to repair his tarnished image, publicly agrees to fulfill a kid's Dear Santa Christmas wish. To his dismay, he ends up agreeing to spend the holidays in small town America and performing in the local holiday Christmas concert. He's mortified at the prospect of staying in the home of an idyllic, close-knit family but soon realizes the true value in what they have – love, caring and a memorable holiday spirit.

from UP-TV:

Jaded rock star Dax is found by New York paparazzi passed out in his car with a frozen holiday turkey in the passenger seat. In order to repair his tarnished image, Dax publicly agrees to grant a fan's "Dear Santa" Christmas wish. To his dismay, his manager Jason drops Dax off in Cedar Grove, a Midwest small town, where he's committed to spend a week and perform in a local holiday Christmas concert. At first, Dax is horrified to be stuck in the Reverend Harding family's home with strict rules and a curfew. But he soon becomes charmed by the Reverend's wife Lynne, teenage son Tim and very surprised contest winner and daughter Kelly, a sassy, unemployed book jacket writer. Dax begins to appreciate what the Hardings have as a family – love, caring and an uplifting holiday spirit. The movie features an original musical duet by Lachey and Porter, entitled "You."

More...

Drew Lachey plays a jaded rock star determined to restore his image by fulfilling a kid’s Christmas wish. But things go south, or in this case north, when the wish means he’s supposed to perform at a small town Christmas concert.

The movie also stars country singer-actress Mackenzie Porter as Lachey’s love interest.







Movie Review:

Coming...


See or Skip:

Coming...


Image Credits - below
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Image of Drew Lachey: via ABC
Image of Mackenzie Porter: via Kevin Clark Photography

Silver Bells - UP Christmas Movie



MOVIE REVIEW


Silver Bells


Network: UP
(previously known as: GMC)

Original Air Date: December 1, 2013









Photo via: https://twitter.com/boxleitnerbruce
(click Pic to Enlarge)

CAST:

Bruce Boxleitner ... Bruce Dalt
Kenton Duty ... Jason Dalt
Laura Spencer ... Kasey Dalt
Antonio Fargas ... Major Melvin Lowell
Bridgett Newton ... Piper Dalt
Amy E. Kiser ... Lesley Stiles
Matthew Tailford ... Chad
Arthur Cartwright ... Derek Jensen
Kym Whitehead ... Roberta Lowell




PLOT:

When competitive sports anchor Bruce Dalt (Bruce Boxleitner) gets in a scuffle with a ref at his son’s basketball game, he is suspended from his job and sentenced to community service — manning a red kettle and ringing bells for the Salvation Army for the rest of the Christmas season. At first he finds this humiliating, and in his self-pity determines to be the world’s worst bell ringer, but as he encounters the people behind the kettle, his life – and especially his relationship with his son – is changed by something as simple as ringing a bell.


Movie Review:

Coming...


See or Skip:

Coming...

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Friday, April 26, 2013

See "Tom Cavanagh" in ABC Family Premiere and Hallmark's "Remember Sunday" Repeats!



The "Yogi Bear" movie is Premiering for the first time on Basic Cable. The movie is Rated: PG and according to various reviews, it is family-friendly!

Movie stars the voice of Dan Akroyd (Christmas with the Kranks) as Yogi Bear and Tom Cavanagh (Debbie Macomber's Trading Christmas) as Ranger Smith.

The film combines CGI and live action - like the movies: Alvin and the Chipmunks and Garfield.

Yogi Bear Premieres Saturday, April 27, 2013 at 7:25 PM on ABC Family!


 
 
Also, Premiering on the Hallmark Channel
this Weekend...
Sunday, April 28, 2013 at 5, 7, and 9 PM,
is the Hallmark Hall of Fame movie:
 
 
*See the Remember Sunday page for more details!
 
 
Enjoy your Weekend, Everyone!



Archive - April Movie Schedule


This post is an archive, simply for your reference.

Click here to see the updated Family TV Schedule.


APRIL 2013


April 1, 2013 Monday

Peter Rabbit's Springtime Tale ... NICK (east) ... 12 PM *Encore
Peter Rabbit's Springtime Tale ... NICK (west) ... 3 PM *Encore
The Bible: The Epic Miniseries - Mission, PART 4 ... Lifetime ... 6 PM *Encore
The Bible: The Epic Miniseries - Passion, PART 5 ... History Channel ... 8 PM *Encore
The Bible: The Epic Miniseries - Passion, PART 5 ... History Channel ... 12 AM *Encore



April 3, 2013 Wednesday

Happy Birthday Doris Day! *See TCM Morning Movie Marathon!

The West Point Story (Doris Day) ... TCM ... 6:45 AM
On Moonlight Bay (Doris Day) ... TCM ... 8:45 AM
By the Light of the Silvery Moon (Doris Day) ... TCM ... 10:30 AM
Calamity Jane (Doris Day) ... TCM ... 12:15 AM
The Bible: The Epic Miniseries - Passion, PART 5 ... History Channel ... 9 PM *Encore
The Bible: The Epic Miniseries - Passion, PART 5 ... History Channel ... 1 AM *Encore


April 5, 2013 Friday

Return to Nim’s Island (Walden Family Theater) ... Hallmark Channel ... 8 PM *Encore
The Carpenter's Miracle ... GMC ... 9 PM *Encore
The Carpenter's Miracle ... GMC ... 9 PM *Encore


April 6, 2013 Saturday

Courageous ... GMC ... 7 PM *NEW PREMIERE
Courageous ... GMC ... 9:30 PM *Encore


April 7, 2013 Sunday

Courageous ... GMC ... 7 PM *Encore
Courageous ... GMC ... 9:30 PM *Encore


April 8, 2013 Monday

Home Alone ... ABC Family ... 8 PM *HOLIDAY


April 9, 2013 Tuesday

Home Alone ... ABC Family ... 6:30 PM *HOLIDAY
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York ... ABC Family ... 8:30 PM *HOLIDAY


April 13, 2013 Saturday

Hardflip (PG-13) ... TBN ... 5 PM *NEW PREMIERE


April 15, 2013 Monday

Our Wild Hearts ... Hallmark Movie Channel ... 7 PM *Encore


April 16, 2013 Tuesday

Our Wild Hearts ... Hallmark Movie Channel ... 9 AM *Encore


April 20, 2013 Saturday

After all these Years ... Hallmark MOVIE Channel ... 9 PM *NEW PREMIERE
After all these Years ... Hallmark MOVIE Channel ... 11 PM *Encore


April 21, 2013 Sunday

Lukewarm ... GMC ... 11 AM *NEW PREMIERE
After all these Years ... Hallmark MOVIE Channel ... 11 AM *Encore
After all these Years ... Hallmark MOVIE Channel ... 1 PM *Encore
Lovestruck : The Musical ... ABC Family ... 8 PM *NEW PREMIERE
Remember Sunday (Hallmark Hall of Fame) ... ABC ... 9 PM *NEW PREMIERE
After all these Years ... Hallmark MOVIE Channel ... 9 PM *Encore
Lovestruck : The Musical ... ABC Family ... 10 PM *Encore
After all these Years ... Hallmark MOVIE Channel ... 11 PM *Encore



April 22, 2013 Monday

The Wizard of Oz ... TCM ... 8 PM *CLASSIC
Lovestruck : The Musical ... ABC Family ... 9 PM *Encore


April 26, 2013 Friday

After all these Years ... Hallmark MOVIE Channel ... 3 PM *Encore
After all these Years ... Hallmark MOVIE Channel ... 9 PM *Encore


April 27, 2013 Saturday

Yogi Bear ... ABC Family ... 7:25 PM *NEW PREMIERE


April 28, 2013 Sunday

Yogi Bear ... ABC Family ... 1:30 PM *Encore
Remember Sunday (Hallmark Hall of Fame) ... Hallmark Channel ... 5 PM *Encore
Remember Sunday (Hallmark Hall of Fame) ... Hallmark Channel ... 7 PM *Encore
Remember Sunday (Hallmark Hall of Fame) ... Hallmark Channel ... 9 PM *Encore




This post is an archive, simply for your reference.

Click here to see the updated Family TV Schedule.

Thursday, April 25, 2013

Catch the "Leave it to Beaver" Marathon as the Cleavers move again!

On Sunday, April 28th, 2013 - see the "Leave it to Beaver" 40 Episode Marathon on Antenna TV!

Image via : http://www.antennatv.tv/
See the Antenna TV Zap2it Schedule for entire list of Epidodes airing!

Hope you can catch it!

"Leave it to Beaver" is moving from digital station: Antenna TV to Me-TV on May 6, 2013! Both stations play great retro sitcoms. Click on the stations to see if they are available in your area.

*The entire "Leave it to Beaver" series is Available on DVD!

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Duck Dynasty Season Finale Tonight, Jack!



HEY!

Just wanted to share today that my family's favorite Reality Show, "Duck Dynasty", will have it's Season Finale tonight at 10 PM (est) on A&E!


Are you a fan of the Show and the Robertson family?

My family absolutely is! We even go around quoting them or saying phrases the way they do. Such as... "Hey!", "Noooo", and "Jack", like Uncle Si.

Or, "Happy, Happy, Happy", "Now we're cooking with Peanut Oil", and "That's what I thought", like Phil.

And, one from Jase... "When you don't know what you're doing, it's best to do it, Quick-ly!"


If you are not familiar with Duck Dynasty - it is a show about the Robertson family who make Duck Calls. It's a Family Business first started by Phil Robertson who created and patented the Duck Calls they create. From there, his son Willie took over as CEO and made the company what it is today - a multi-million business. Also working at Duck Commander, is Uncle Si, Phil's sons Jase and Jep, and Willie's wife Korie. At the end of every show, you will see the family come together and gather around the dinner table, and Phil will always say a prayer over the food and the family.

All in all, it's great fun and we thoroughly enjoy the show - laughing pretty much the entire time it's on! Plus, we love the re-runs, too! Like an "I Love Lucy" show - good comedy never gets old and we enjoy watching them over and over again!


"At the end of the day, it's all about Family."
-Willie Robertson

Duck Dynasty... a Family with a Calling!

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Happy Birthday to America's Little Princess!


Shirley Temple was born on April 23, 1928 and has captured the hearts of many since she first appeared in front of the camera, at the age of 4. TCM will celebrate Shirley's Birthday today with a Movie Marathon... starting with the legendary classic "The Little Princess" in Color! (see movies listed below!)



People everywhere have watched these classic and beloved Shirley Temple Movies: The Little Princess, Curly Top, Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm, Heidi, and so many more...




We Salute you Shirley Temple Black - for the Joy you brought America, during the Depression Years and for serving your country, under President Ronald Reagan, as an Ambassador to Ghana and Czechoslovakia.



Generation after Generation of children have grown up singing her songs: "On the Good Ship Lollipop", "I'm Gettin Nuttin for Christmas", "Animal Crackers in My Soup", and so on...



On Shirley Temple Black's 85th Birthday, we wish to send her Joyful Birthday Greetings, God's Blessings, and Well Wishes for a very Happy Birthday and a Wonderful Year...

"Oh my Goodness!!!"


April 23, 2013 Tuesday
TCM "Shirley Temple" Movie Marathon:

(details via: TCM.com)


6:00 AM Little Princess, The (1939)

When her father is reported dead in war, his daughter fights harsh conditions at her boarding school.

Dir: Walter Lang Cast: Shirley Temple , Richard Greene , Anita Louise .

C-93 mins, TV-G, CC,


7:45 AM Kathleen (1941)

A neglected daughter tries to find the right wife for her widowed father.

Dir: Harold S. Bucquet Cast: Shirley Temple , Herbert Marshall , Laraine Day .

BW-88 mins, TV-G,


9:15 AM Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer, The (1947)

A teenage girl's crush on a playboy spells trouble, particularly when he falls for her older sister.

Dir: Irving Reis Cast: Cary Grant , Myrna Loy , Shirley Temple .

BW-95 mins, TV-G, CC,


11:00 AM Honeymoon (1947)

A teen bride eloping to Mexico suddenly falls for an older man.

Dir: William Keighley Cast: Shirley Temple , Franchot Tone , Guy Madison .

BW-74 mins, TV-G, CC,


12:15 PM That Hagen Girl (1947)

A small-town teenager thinks a lawyer is her illegitimate dad.

Dir: Peter Godfrey Cast: Ronald Reagan , Shirley Temple , Rory Calhoun .

BW-83 mins, TV-G, CC,


Please Don't Pout - there's More....


1:45 PM Fort Apache (1948)

An experienced cavalry officer tries to keep his new, by-the-books commander from triggering an Indian war.

Dir: John Ford Cast: John Wayne , Henry Fonda , Shirley Temple .

BW-128 mins, TV-PG, CC,


4:00 PM Adventure in Baltimore (1949)

A turn-of-the-century socialite joins the women's suffrage movement.

Dir: Richard Wallace Cast: Robert Young , Shirley Temple , John Agar .

BW-89 mins, TV-G,


5:30 PM Story Of Seabiscuit, The (1949)

Fictionalized account of the legendary racehorse's training and triumphs.

Dir: David Butler Cast: Shirley Temple , Barry Fitzgerald , Lon McCallister .

C-93 mins, TV-G, CC,




Enjoy the Shirley Temple Marathon on TCM!

Happy Birthday Shirley!




*Click Here for Shirley Temple Movies on DVD!

Monday, April 22, 2013

Rate "Remember Sunday"... Could you Fall in Love Every Day?

The newest Hallmark Hall of Fame Movie: "Remember Sunday" premiered Sunday night on ABC. Did you catch it? If not, it will re-air on the Hallmark Channel - April 28th at 5 PM, 7 PM, and 9 PM (est).

If you did see it... be sure and take the poll on the right and let us all know how you liked the movie!

Also, you can share your thoughts on the movie, "Remember Sunday", in the Comments Section below or under the Remember Sunday post. "Could you Fall in Love Every Day?" Several comments have already come in - mostly Positive. Check them out, here.

If you enjoyed the movie or missed it the first time around, just Remember... "Remember Sunday" repeats this upcoming Sunday!




Thursday, April 18, 2013

Four Movies Premiere this Weekend... including a Hallmark Hall of Fame!


It's a great weekend to pop some popcorn, relax by yourself or with the family, and enjoy some Movies on TV!


On Saturday... April 20, 2013:

After all these Years - starring Wendie Mallick and Gregory Harrison
Network : Hallmark Movie Channel at 9 PM. Repeats at 11 PM est.


*See the "After all these Years" page for more details!
(this is a Murder Mystery)


On Sunday... April 21, 2013:

Lukewarm - starring John Schneider
Network : GMC at 11 AM est


*See the "Lukewarm" page for more details.


Premiering Sunday Night...

Lovestruck: the Musical - starring Jane Seymour, Tom Wopat, Chelsea Kane, and Drew Seeley
Network : ABC Family at 8 PM. Repeats at 10 PM est.


*See the "Lovestruck: the Musical" page for more details! 


Also, premiering on Sunday Evening...

The Hallmark Hall of Fame Movie:
Remember Sunday - starring Alexis Bledel and Zachary Levi
Network : ABC at 9 PM est.


*See the "Remember Sunday" page for more details.


*Please Check all Ratings before viewing any of these movies... Please note: I have not previewed or screened any of these new films.

I hope you will enjoy your weekend, everyone, and maybe one of these movies, too!

If you do watch one (or more!), please stop in, leave a comment, and let us know what you thought of it!

Heartland Marathon on Sunday!


Catch the Best of "Heartland" Episodes Sunday on GMC from 1 PM to 1 AM!

image via: www.watchgmctv.com


Episodes Airing - Sunday, April 21st:
01:00 PM Rising From the Ashes
02:00 PM Letting Go
03:00 PM True Enough
04:00 PM Dark Horse
05:00 PM Step By Step
06:00 PM Man's Best Friend
07:00 PM Glory Days
08:00 PM Quarantine
09:00 PM Homecoming
10:00 PM Mood Swings
11:00 PM Family Business
12:00 AM The River

See Episode Descriptions, here.


Dust off your boots and enjoy the show!

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Praying for Boston


Hearing about this terrorist attack on Boston, at the Patriot Day Marathon, was devastating... an attack on our Country, our beloved USA, our fellow Americans. And, then to hear three had been killed, including a very innocent 8 year old boy - was absolutely heartbreaking.

Then, we personally learned that some of our relatives were there, as well. They had trained for a year and were running the race. No word had been heard from them since the bombing took place and cell phone service had been cut off. It was hours later when we learned that they were all right. My Aunt was in tears, crying with relief. My heart ached for those who did not receive the same call... for those who were not coming home that night.

Our Prayers go out to the Victims families, the Wounded, the Survivors, and all of the Rescuers. God bless them. We pray for their physical and mental well-being.

God Bless America!

Monday, April 15, 2013

"Shadow on the Mesa" will Ride Again

The newest Hallmark western film, "Shadow on the Mesa", premiered on the Hallmark Movie Channel in March, but it hasn't faded into the sunset.



Thank you to Lee Martin, screenwriter for "Shadow on the Mesa" for letting us know... you can see a re-airing of this movie, Monday - April 29, 2013 on the Hallmark Movie Channel at 9 PM est. According to Hallmark, the movie will be re-aired now due to a grand response from viewers and popular demand!

Congratulations also to the "Shadow on the Mesa" creators for it's Ratings Success! With a 1.1 million household rating (source: The Nielsen Company), the movie became the 2nd highest rated and 2nd most watched original movie in Hallmark Movie Channel network history!

*See the Shadow on the Mesa Page for more details.
Film stars Kevin Sorbo, Gail O'Grady, Wes Brown, and Greg Evigan.

Saturday, April 13, 2013

Hardflip, starring John Schneider, Premieres on TV

Hardflip
Premieres on TBN


April 13, 2013 Saturday
Hardflip ... TBN ... 5 PM

From the official Hardflip web-site: www.hardflipmovie.com
...
"Hardflip is a story of what can happen when we let go of our anger and pain and willingness to forgive those who’ve hurt us most, just as God forgives us."


Please Note: This Skateboarding movie is rated PG-13 

Enjoy your Weekend and next Movie Night, Net

Thursday, April 11, 2013

Update: What's UP at GMC and Finding Normal news!


--- FYI ---

Thought you might be interested to know...

GMC will officially be moving up the change of their name and logo - from September 2013, to June 2013!
The new name as I shared in a previous post, will be "UP"... created from their tagline : "Uplifting Entertainment!"

Also, in GMC news... their new Original Movie in May, Finding Normal, starring Candace Cameron Bure,
will premiere the weekend of May 18 & 19 - at 7, 9, and 11 PM.

*Visit the Finding Normal page for more movie details!

I hope you have a Great "UPlifting" Day! Net

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Movie Review: Ring the Bell

MOVIE REVIEW


Ring the Bell

Rated: PG

Available on DVD: April 9, 2013

*Please Note: This Movie is not currently being aired on TV... although it would be a perfect fit for numerous networks, such as: GMC, INSP, TBN, NRB, etc...

I was given the wonderful opportunity to screen this movie before it was released on DVD... so I could share my thoughts on it with all of you! Please see my Movie Review and the Official Trailer Below!


CAST:

Ryan Scharoun ... Rob Decker
Ashley Anderson McCarthy ... Daisy Cooke
Casey Bond ... Danny Cooke (Scooter)
Robert Caso ... Peter / Fess
Steven Curtis Chapman ... Pastor
Rick Sutcliffe ... Himself
John Kruk ... Himself
Ben Zobrist ... Himself
Trenell Mooring ... Claire
Jennifer Oakes ... Clerical Worker #2
Craig C. Stewart ... Shawn Hart
Nickolas Wolf ... Pj







PLOT:

from the official site:
http://ringthebellthemovie.com/

Slick, big-city sports agent Rob Decker has it all. But on his latest mission to sign a high school baseball superstar, Rob becomes stranded in a small town where the simplicity of life—and the faith of the people—stands in stark contrast to his own fast-paced, win-at-all-costs mindset. Torn between these two worlds, will Rob have the courage to let faith transform his life? Sometimes the next big thing isn't what you expect.

This heartwarming story of redemption will entertain and inspire the whole family.

The Movie Features Christian Music Artists: Mark Hall of Casting Crowns, Steven Curtis Chapman, and Matthew West and Baseball Legends: Rick Sutcliffe, John Kruk, and Ben Zobrist.






Movie Review:

There is a large bell that hangs from a tree at the Cooke Boys Ranch. Danny and his sister Daisy Cooke welcome in young boys there, who may be troubled or abandoned and have no other place to go. When the bell is rung, everyone comes running because they know someone has just made the most important decision of their life!

What is it? Why is the Bell rung? It is so wonderful... that it even changes the course of life for Rob Decker, a high-powered sports agent, who until this moment in his life has only sought fame and fortune. Rob has come to the small town of Middletown to give a young man the chance to change his life - not knowing his life would ultimately be changed forever!

This faith-based movie will draw you in for the chase of the next great baseball pitcher, while you also discover... as Daisy shares with Rob, “Sometimes what you are looking for, is not what you are looking for.”

Rob Decker believes that every person will choose money and power over anything else in this world, until he meets Danny Cooke, also known as Scooter, the legendary high school baseball player, who had many choices and opportunities playing ball, but chose the unexpected, in order to fulfill God’s calling.

“Ring the Bell” is such a Moving and Inspiring story of not only choosing, but listening, praying, and following the path God has designed specifically just for you!


See or Skip:

See! "Ring the Bell" is Powerful and Amazing... a Home-Run Hit!

Great for Youth Groups, Sports Teams, Baseball Fans, Family Viewing, etc...




Trailer:



Ring the Bell - Available on DVD


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All Images and Trailer via: http://ringthebellthemovie.com/
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to review this movie!

And, thank you to those who took the time to read this review!