July 4th Patriotic TV Specials

On this July 4th, 2013, we remember our Forefathers

and the hardship of sacrifices they endured for our freedom today,

and all the events that led us to the signing of our Constitution

on July 4, 1776.

 

Patriotic TV Specials:

*PBS will air "A Capitol Fourth" at 8 PM est. Check local listings for time and repeat airings. This annual Independence Day celebration features various musical patriotic performances and a fireworks display. This year’s performers include: Scotty McCeery (country music artist and “American Idol” winner), music legend Barry Manilow, Candice Glover (Season 12 winner of “American Idol”), Darren Criss (actor and singer from “Glee”), Jackie Evancho (musical prodigy and classical crossover star), Megan Hilty (Broadway and television star from “Smash”), and more... with the National Symphony Orchestra under the direction of top pops conductor Jack Everly.



*On TBN, at 4:30 PM est., you can see a 2 hour presentation of the: "Spiritual Heritage of the U.S. Capitol". Host and Historian David Barton narrates an awe-inspiring tour of the United States Capitol, which brings to light the rich spiritual heritage that pervades the lauded halls of the 200-year-old building. TBN will also have a patriotic concert at 6:30 PM, titled: "Let Freedom Ring", featuring Denver & the Mile High Orchestra. Then, at 12 AM est., you can see "Monumental: In Search of America's National Treasure". In this documentary actor Kirk Cameron provides viewers with a rediscovery of the people and principles that make America a free and prosperous nation, featuring special guests and top musical artists as they share stories of faith and how to keep America's ideals alive.

*The Hallmark Channel will have an encore airing of their new original movie: "Banner 4th of July", starring American Idol alum Brooke White, at 8 PM est. This is a fun little movie that centers around the Banner siblings who return home, mend relationships, and well, I can't give it all away, but with their beloved hometown going bankrupt... can they finally see passed their own disagreements and broken dreams to re-start their lives, re-unite their band, and create a new start... all before the festival and deadline, which happens to be July 4th! Watch and see!


*NBC will air: Macy's 4th Of July Fireworks Spectacular at 8 PM est. NBC celebrates the nation's 237th birthday with a live broadcast of the "Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular," featuring all-star performances by Grammy award-winning Tim McGraw,  Country music's reigning sweetheart Taylor Swift, and others. (via NBC) The two-hour show will also air an encore presentation of the second hour of the fireworks special airing at 10:00 p.m. ET. Check your local listings for exact timing.



*TCM will have a day filled with Classic Musical Patriotic Films, including: "Anchors Aweigh" (which features two sailors who are given a three-day leave) , "Yankee Doodle Dandy" (features legendary, flag-waving song-and-dance man George M. Cohan who sings, dances, and composes his way to the heights of Broadway fame during the early years of the 20th Century and tries to find a useful function during the World Wars), and the 1962 Shirley Jones and Robert Preston version of "The Music Man" (a traveling con man arrives in a small Iowa town certain his scam of selling the idea that he can turn the local children into a band will be a success, but he meets his match in the beautiful local music teacher, who sees through his lies).

I hope you all have a wonderful, happy, and safe 4th of July!

God Bless America!!!

 

Happy Independence Day!!!

Hallmark Channel's New "4th of July" Movie premieres this Weekend!

 

"Banner 4th of July"

Premieres Saturday June 29th,

with repeat airings on Sunday, June 30th, too!

 

It's a Firecracker of a Special, which stars:

Brooke White, Christian Campbell, Michael Barbuto,
and Mercedes Ruehl.

 

Plot details:

 "As the Fourth of July approaches, it is up to Desiree and her siblings to put into action a plan that will save Pinewood Hills. In order for The Banners Project to help their beloved hometown recover from hard financial times, they must put their family feud aside and find harmony both on and offstage."

 

See the Family TV Schedule

for times airing.

Visit the "Banner 4th of July" Page

for more details and images!

New Updates (you may or may not have noticed!)

Sometimes, new information and pictures are added to older postings and I just wanted you to be aware of these new and latest additions.

First of all, the Banner has been updated above with new movie images on the right.

(click image to enlarge)

The new images are from the Movies: God's Country (coming to the Up network), Banner 4th of July (Hallmark Channel), and I've included the upcoming Summer Movie Musical for the Disney Channel, Teen Beach Movie. It reminds me of a modern day, "G" version of Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello's "Beach Blanket Bingo" type movies. Featured on the left, remains the Hallmark Channel's  upcoming July Original Movies: Second Chances and Cedar Cove, which will also be the Hallmark Channel's first scripted drama series.


New Movie Reviews:


Finding Normal- Dr. Lisa Leland (portrayed by Candace Cameron Bure) wasn't really seeking a different life, but when she finds herself on the wrong side of the law in a small town called Normal, everything for her changes! (click here to read more of my review)


Notes from Dad- A real, authentic movie that honors fatherhood. This wasn't your typical sugar-coated happy-all-the-time little movie. These characters had depth - issues, problems, wounds.

Inspired by the life of his father, and the hero he was during the Vietnam war, Clay Allen felt compelled to do something with his life that could make a difference; thus, he became a teacher, a music teacher. (click here to read more of my review)


New Movie Images:

New Movie Press Promotional Pictures have been added to the site for:

Teen Beach Movie - starring Disney Channel stars Ross Lynch and Maia Mitchell.

Click here to see more "Teen Beach Movie" Pictures

and

Banner 4th of July starring American Idol Alum, Brooke White.

Click here to see more "Banner 4th of July" Pictures

I hope you enjoy these updates and have a Wonderful Day!

A Hallmark Channel Musical Movie: "Banner 4th of July" starring an American Idol Alum

MOVIE REVIEW

Banner 4th of July

Network: Hallmark Channel

Original Air Date: June 29, 2013

Stars American Idol Alum: Brooke White and will Feature Two Original Songs Written and Recorded by Brooke White!

Christian Campbell, Brooke White,
and Michael Barbuto
"Banner 4th of July" - on set image
via Brooke White's facebook

CAST:

Brooke White ... Desiree Banner
Christian Campbell ... Mitchell
Mercedes Ruehl ... Rosalind
Michael Barbuto ... Johnny

PLOT:

Desiree Banner (White) may own her own record company but she has struggled to find her perfect melody since leaving the band she once headlined with her brothers Mitchell (Campbell) and Johnny (Barbuto). Her departure from the band, The Banners Project, led her into a marriage that was doomed to fail and deeply damaged her relationship with Mitchell, whom she has avoided for the past ten years. Nevertheless, when Desiree's mother, Rosalind (Ruehl), suffers a heart attack, Desiree and Mitchell rush home and join their brother Johnny to be by her side. Shortly after Desiree arrives in her hometown of Pinewood Hills, she learns that the town will face bankruptcy if it can't make a bond repayment by the July 4th Holiday. Confined to bed and hating every minute of it, Rosalind, who also happens to be Mayor of Pinewood Hills, has secretly hatched a plan to repay the town's debt. Rosalind has booked The Banners Project in a reunion concert at the town's annual Fourth of July festival. The reunion concert will be a big deal, bringing in people from all over the country. The ticket sales alone will cover the debt.

As Desiree attempts to work with her brothers to conjure up a long-term solution to Pinewood's financial crisis, she must face her past mistakes head on, including the bad blood with Mitchell. As the Fourth of July approaches, it is up to Desiree and her siblings to put into action a plan that will save Pinewood Hills. In order for The Banners Project to help their beloved hometown recover from hard financial times, they must put their family feud aside and find harmony both on and offstage.

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