🌟🌟 Happy 250th Birthday, America!!! 🌟🌟 Enjoy Patriotic Programming, Christmas in July Movies, and More Over Fourth of July Weekend - See Here:

Happy Independence Day 

Weekend, Everyone!!!

I pray you all have a fantastic Fourth of July weekend celebrating our nation's historic 250th Birthday!

What an exciting time it is to honor our history with patriotic music, great food, and, of course, fireworks!

I know many of you will likely be busy on the 4th, so you'll want to make sure to record all the special premieres and patriotic specials airing this weekend! The Hallmark Channel kicks Christmas in July off with their first premiere. 

Christmas classics continue to air on Great American Family, Great American Faith & Living, and the Hallmark Channel all weekend long. You'll also find Christmas classics airing Friday on Hallmark Family.

See all of the details below...

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Saturday, July 4, 2026:

Christmas Under Construction

Storyline: Chelsea (Lowndes) and Jake (Adam Hurtig, A Suite Holiday Romance) are America’s sweethearts and the stars of a hit reality show, Renovation Romance, where they help couples transform their homes and relationships. For a live Christmas special, they’re tasked with renovating a cozy New Hampshire cabin alongside a new duo, Cooper (Lissing) and Janice (Samantha Kendrick, The Snow Must Go On). But behind the festive cheer, Chelsea and Jake’s relationship is fading. As their latest project progresses, it becomes clear to Chelsea that she and Jake have different priorities in life and must decide if their relationship can be salvaged or if it’s time for a fresh start.

Christmas Under Construction

Saturday, July 4, 2026

at 8pm/7c on the Hallmark Channel

Plus, catch a Sneak Peek of Lacey Chabert's Countdown to Christmas movie, Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True, during Hallmark's premiere of Christmas Under Construction! If you haven't seen the trailer yet, you can catch it here!

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Friday, July 3rd and Saturday, July 4, 2026:

Patriotic Specials

Celebrate America's Birthday 

with Patriotic Songs and Fireworks!

July 3, 2026:

 
🌟Capitol Fourth: 250th Weekend Celebration ... PBS

🌟Mount Rushmore America 250 Fireworks Celebration ... Fox News / Right Side Broadcasting Network (RSBN, *stream here*) / Real America's Voice (*stream here*)

July 4, 2026:

🌟America 250: Celebrating Freedom ... Fox News

🌟Salute to America 250 ... Newsmax

🌟Celebrating America's 250th Anniversary ... Real America's Voice
(*stream free here*)

🌟America's 250th Anniversary ... News Nation

🌟America 250 July 4th Fireworks ... C-SPAN

🌟Macy's 4th Of July Fireworks Spectacular ... NBC

🌟Disney Celebrates America: Nashville's Star-Spangled Bash ... ABC / Freeform / FX

🌟The Great American Block Party 250 ... CBS

🌟Capitol Fourth: 250th Weekend Celebration
(Check your local PBS channel for a possible encore showing)

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Friday, July 3, 2026:

The Waltons Marathon

in HD

UPtv welcomes the all-American family series, The Waltons, in high-quality HD, with a special marathon on Friday, July 3rd!

The series will then continue to air in its regular timeslot, Monday – Friday, from 10am to 1pm ET, beginning on Monday.

*Also, look for classic patriotic TV sitcoms and dramas this weekend on Antenna TV and MeTV.

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Saturday, July 4, 2026:

Patriotic Movies

Patriotic Movie Schedule - July 4th

A Family Reunion ... Hallmark Family ... 10am
1776 ... TCM ... 11:45am
For Love & Honor ... Hallmark Family ... 12pm
Christmas on Duty ... Hallmark Channel ... 2pm
When Sparks Fly ... Hallmark Family ... 2pm
Yankee Doodle Dandy ... TCM ... 2:45pm
Christmas on Call ... Hallmark Channel ... 4pm
Love and Sunshine ... Hallmark Family ... 4pm
Christmas at the Inn ... Great American Family ... 6pm
A Veteran's Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 6pm

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Have a wonderful Fourth of July weekend, everyone! I'll be celebrating our nation's 250th birthday with my family! I can't wait to see all of the fireworks lighting up our sky!

What a special time with family, friends, fireworks, food, and fun times... celebrating the best gift our forefathers gave us... freedom!

This special time in our country has been such a joy to watch, and it's also been fantastic to see how the visitors to America (for the World Cup) have expressed their love and appreciation for our great country!

No matter where I go... Country Roads Take Me Home to the Place I Belong!

God Bless You All

and

God Bless America!!!

Happy Fourth of July!

Net

"Where the Spirit of the Lord is,

there is freedom"

~2 Corinthians 3:17

🎄 Hallmark Shares Countdown to Christmas 2026 First Look at 6 New Christmas Movies!

Hallmark released a First Look at their 2026 Christmas Movies!

Embedded in this new promo for Countdown to Christmas are announcements for six new Christmas movies coming to the Hallmark Channel this holiday season!!!

See the new preview:

Christmas movies spotted in the new promo...

🎄The Nights Before Christmas
Laci J. Mailey and Tyler Hynes

🎄Christmas in Blue Dog Valley
Erin Cahill and Andrew Walker

🎄A Grand Biltmore Christmas
Holland Roden, Niall Matter,
Andie MacDowell, and Jonathan Frakes

🎄Christmas Delivered
Autumn Reeser and Wes Brown

🎄My Christmas Cowboy
Amy Acker and Luke Macfarlane

🎄Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True
Lacey Chabert and Travis Van Winkle

Happy Christmas in July!

Net

"Blue Skies" Season 1 - Coming to UPtv

I have great news for those of you who've been wanting to see the mystery series, Blue Skies! Season 1 is coming to UPtv soon!

Beginning Thursday, August 13th, Season 1 will start airing weekly on UPtv, making it the perfect time to join the mystery from the start!

If you've been following It's a Wonderful Movie for a while, you probably know I've been saying how much I enjoy this show ever since it premiered on UP Faith & Family back in February. One of my favorite parts is watching the sweet dog, Blue, sniff out clues and help solve the mysteries.

Even better, Season 2 is currently in production, so this will be the perfect time to start watching!


See all of the details from UPtv's press release below:

UPtv TO DEBUT

THE U.S. CABLE

TELEVISION PREMIERE OF

THE DRAMA SERIES

BLUE SKIES

ON AUGUST 13

ATLANTA (July 2, 2026) – UPtv, the television home for uplifting entertainment, will debut Blue Skies on Thursday, August 13 at 9 p.m. ET. Blue Skies is an all-new procedural series that blends mystery and action with emotional storytelling and the heartwarming bond between a detective and her canine companion.

Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Crystal Ridge National Park, Blue Skies follows former military police officer Jodi Larsen as she returns to her hometown to start over as a criminal investigator for the National Park Police. Driven by a love of the outdoors and a deep sense of justice, Jodi is determined to protect the park, its visitors and her community, whether from natural dangers or human threats. But Jodi’s fresh start is anything but simple. She’s navigating a new team, a by-the-book superintendent and a journey to reconnect with her father after her mother passed away while she was deployed. Her unexpected partner? A mischievous stray Labrador named Blue, whose instincts prove sharper than most trained K9s.

Each episode of Blue Skies combines suspense and unexpected turns with heartwarming moments as Jodi and her team tackle missing persons, environmental crimes and the secrets hidden deep within the park’s 5,000 square miles.

Blue Skies stars Scarlet Hunter as Detective Jodi Larsen, Markian Tarasiuk (Mistletoe Connection, Virgin River) as Ryan Miller, Veronica Long (The Wrong Paris) as Detective Nora Esposito, David Lennon (Untamed) as Detective Alex Meeks, Darius Willis as Tyson Bernard, Miranda Edwards as Superintendent Liza King and Shaughnessy Redden as Bill Larsen.

Blue Skies is produced by Bar None Productions in association with Kino Media and Larry Levinson Productions. Executive Producers are Benjamin Rappaport, Ross Mrazek, Amar Balaggan and Mark Bacci. Directors are David Straiton, David Strasser and Jason Bourque. Writers are Zach Grossman, Victoria Rose and Fernando Viso.

About UP Entertainment
UP Entertainment is the home for uplifting entertainment for passionate and diverse audiences across the leading cable, satellite and streaming platforms. Brands include UP Faith & Family, UPtv, aspireTV, aspireTV+, GaitherTV+ and Cine Romántico. UP Faith & Family is the leading subscription streaming service in uplifting entertainment. UPtv is the trusted network for adults seeking positive programming with relatable stories about relationships, filled with love and laughter, through exclusive premiere movies, box-office hit films and beloved series. AspireTV is the television network that celebrates and reflects Black culture, life and style in a way that is inspiring, authentic and entertaining. AspireTV+ is a subscription streaming service for Black culture and urban lifestyle entertainment. GaitherTV+ provides access to Gaither’s renowned and growing library of full-length award-winning Country, Gospel, Bluegrass and Christian concerts and specials, early premieres of new performances and shows, and exclusive behind-the-scenes interviews. UP Entertainment in partnership with PixL Dos, also manages and distributes Cine Romántico, a FAST channel featuring the best of Hollywood TV romance movies in Spanish. Additionally, UP Entertainment represents partner brand Ovation TV, an independent television, production, and digital media company, with an unparalleled commitment to the arts, culture and entertainment. UP Entertainment’s award-winning pro-social initiative, “UPlift Someone,” has inspired over 200 million people to uplift others through its social videos.


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I hope many of you will get the chance to enjoy this series when it airs on UPtv!

I'm "paws"itive that you dog lovers and sleuthers will especially enjoy this!

Have a great day,

Net

Hallmark Channel's August 2026 Movie Premieres

Hallmark Channel announces its August movie lineup! Look for 5 new romantic comedies starring Torrey DeVitto, Will Kemp, Kimberley Sustad, Jesse Metcalfe, Ashley Williams, Niall Matter, Aimee Teegarden, Chris McNally, Rhiannon Fish, and Daniel Lissing!

Lots of familiar faces in this August premiere schedule. What do you think of these pairings?

Check out more details below...

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Toast to Italy

Premiere Date: August 1, 2026

Starring: Torrey DeVitto and Will Kemp

Storyline: Jenny travels to Italy for a special bottle of wine for her sister's wedding. She meets Arrigo, also looking for the famous "Love Wine" and together their search leads to a love of their own.

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Absolutely Devoted to You

Premiere Date: August 8, 2026

Starring: Kimberley Sustad and Jesse Metcalfe

Storyline: An ambitious TV producer devises a brilliant plan to reunite a 90's boy band for an annual summer beach bash, but her idea is derailed when she falls for the band's reluctant lead singer.

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Aussie at Heart

Premiere Date: August 15, 2026

Starring: Rhiannon Fish and Daniel Lissing

Storyline: Samara, a former lawyer now event planner, reunites with Nate, her ex‑coworker and rival, to plan a couple's anniversary in Queensland and begin to confront their past and fall for each other.

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Love Finds You

Premiere Date: August 22, 2026

Starring: Aimee Teegarden and Chris McNally

Storyline: A mislabeled package convinces jewelry designer Alex she's found her ideal man, sending her and delivery driver Jack on a citywide search that helps them discover what they truly want.

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Much About Love

Premiere Date: August 29, 2026

Starring: Ashley Williams and Niall Matter

Storyline: A TV director returns to her theater roots for a Shakespeare festival and runs into an old flame, rekindling a merry war of wits in this modern retelling of "Much Ado About Nothing."

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I hope you all find a movie you'll look forward to seeing!

I posted the movie I'm most excited about in the comments below. Can't wait to hear your picks, too!

Happy Watching!

Net

✨Hallmark Reveals First Look at "Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True" Starring Lacey Chabert and Travis Van Winkle

Are you ready for a sneak peek into Hallmark's Countdown to Christmas? This preview looks like a fairytale dream come true!

Check out the new first look trailer Hallmark has released for Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True, starring Lacey Chabert and Travis Van Winkle!

*New Trailer*:



We don't know the exact premiere date, just yet; however, Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True will be premiering during Hallmark Channel's annual Countdown to Christmas and next day on Hallmark+.

Also starring with Lacey Chabert and Travis Van Winkle are Christy Carlson Romano, Richard Kind, Bryce Durfee, Taegen Burns and Asher Alexander. Patrick Renna, of the classic Americana film, The Sandlot, will also appear in a cameo role.

Storyline via Hallmark: Lindsey (Lacey Chabert) and her extended family head to Walt Disney World to spend a magical Christmas together. But the dream of a jolly holiday gets quickly dashed when Lindsey discovers her room is next door to Philip (Travis Van Winkle), a disastrous first date she recently had, who’s also there on a family trip. As Lindsey and Philip’s paths cross throughout their stay, the frost starts to thaw as they learn they’re not so different from each other after all. Thanks to some Walt Disney World magic, the holiday wish Lindsey made in Cinderella Fountain just might turn their rivalry into romance.

Happy Christmas in July, 

Everyone!

Net✨

images credit: Hallmark Media

🌟 Great American State Fair - Livestream Free: America 250 - 'The Bible and the American Story' - Details Here:

image via: Great American Pure Flix

LIVE FROM THE

🌟 GREAT AMERICAN STATE FAIR 🌟

Great American Pure Flix will be airing a special celebration today in honor of America's 250th Birthday! What an incredible time it is to honor the faith that built our nation's history.

Statement via Great American Pure Flix:

"Celebrate America 250 with us TONIGHT! We're teaming up with Museum of the Bible and K-Love to live-stream 'The Bible and the American Story', a night of scripture, music, and more FOR FREE 4-9pm ET on Great American Pure Flix."

Click here for more details on how and where to watch.


Press Release via Great American Pure Flix:

Museum of the Bible Presents

Evening of Music and Scripture

on the Main Stage

at the Great American State Fair

WASHINGTON, June 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Museum of the Bible is thrilled to announce that in partnership with Freedom 250 and in the spirit of "Faith, Values and Inspiration Day" at the Great American State Fair, they will take over the main stage on Wednesday, July 1, from 4 to 9 p.m., in partnership with K-LOVE and Great American Pure Flix. The full program, titled "The Bible and the American Story," will be a celebration of the Bible's enduring impact on U.S. history and how it continues to impact lives today.

"From our nation's founding, the Bible has profoundly shaped the ideals, values and vision of the United States. Its influence can be seen in the lives and writings of many of America's Founding Fathers and in the enduring principles that we find in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution," said Dr. Carlos Campo, president and CEO of Museum of the Bible. "As we commemorate America's 250th anniversary on the National Mall, we are honored to celebrate the book that has shaped our history, inspired our culture and transformed countless lives."

The evening will feature performances by Maverick City Music, Matthew West, Jordan Feliz, Blanca and Ryan Ellis. There will also be a very special sunset concert with a surprise Grammy Award-winning and 28-time Dove Award-winning worship artist.

Special speakers will be included in the program, including Dr. Alveda King, Reverend Samuel Rodriquez, Pastor Ben Stuart and Museum of the Bible founders Steve and Jackie Green. Museum of the Bible will also present information on the importance of biblical archaeology and scholarship. The evening will end with a special projection on the Washington Monument.

The full event will be streamed live on Great American Pure Flix at app.pureflix.com/freedom250.

"At Great American Media, we believe some moments deserve to bring people together, and Freedom 250 is one of them," said president and CEO Bill Abbott. "We're honored to partner with the Museum of the Bible and K-LOVE to share an evening that celebrates faith, freedom and the values that continue to unite our nation. We hope families across America are encouraged and inspired by this special event."

ASL interpretation will be available and provided by the Deaf Bible Society.

For instructions on how to get to the main stage, please visit freedom250.org/celebration/the-great-american-state-fair. For more information on "The Bible and the American Story" program, please follow Museum of the Bible on their various social media channels. Links can be found at museumoftheBible.org.

ABOUT MUSEUM OF THE BIBLE
Museum of the Bible invites all people to engage with the transformative power of the Bible. Located just three blocks from the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., the stunning 430,000-square-foot museum showcases rare and fascinating artifacts spanning 4,000 years of history and immersive experiences exploring the Bible. In addition to its educational programs, exhibits and experiences, Museum of the Bible hosts the beautiful 472-seat World Stage Theater. To learn more, visit museumoftheBible.org.

ABOUT K-LOVE
K-LOVE is a nonprofit, multi-platform media company on a mission of inspiring people to move closer to Jesus. Founded in 1982, as Educational Media Foundation, in Santa Rosa, Calif., with a single radio station, K-LOVE, today owns and operates the world's two largest Christian music radio networks (K-LOVE and Air1) with more than 1,100 broadcast signals across all 50 states, streaming audio reaching around the world, concerts, and a growing family of media ministries including podcasts, books, films, concerts and events. K-LOVE employs 500+ team members between its offices in Franklin, Tenn. and Rocklin, Calif., and field locations around the country. For more information, visit KLOVE.com

ABOUT GREAT AMERICAN MEDIA
Great American Media is the leader in faith and family entertainment, and one of the fastest-growing entertainment networks on television. Great American Media is home to a portfolio of entertainment brands that celebrate faith, family and country, including Great American Family, the flagship linear network featuring original Christmas movies, rom-coms and beloved series; Great American Pure Flix, the leading faith and family streaming service; Great American Faith & Living, the unscripted companion network; and GFam+, an app that lets viewers watch anytime, anywhere. Great America Media, established in June 2021 by Bill Abbott and a group of U.S.-based family offices, is available via cable, streaming on Pure Flix and YouTube TV, and on the GFam+ app.

SOURCE Great American Pure Flix

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I hope many of you will enjoy this special event that honors America!

God bless you all 

and our great country,

Net