🏀⚽ Will the NEW MOVIES Win You Over This Weekend? 🏆 See Here:

With more eyes on the hard court, it's going to be harder for movies (or any other programming) to compete this weekend, with all of the NCAA basketball games airing on TV, but I wanted to share the new movie premieres in case one or two catches your eye. UPtv also begins their Bring the Spring programming this weekend!

See all the movie details below...


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Saturday, March 18, 2023:

Winning Team

Storyline: When pro soccer player Emily (Hatta) finds herself no longer in the game, she teams up with Ian (Polaha), a laid-back small-town coach, to lead her niece’s team to the playoffs.

Winning Team

Premieres Saturday, March 18, 2023

at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel

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Saturday, March 18, and Sunday, March 19, 2023:

Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Marathons

Catch mystery marathons all weekend long starring Candace Cameron Bure and Lori Loughlin.


Saturday, March 18, 2023:

AURORA TEAGARDEN MYSTERIES: HEIST AND SEEK - 11am

AURORA TEAGARDEN MYSTERIES: REUNITED AND IT FEELS SO DEADLY - 1pm

AURORA TEAGARDEN MYSTERIES: HOW TO CON A CON - 3pm

AURORA TEAGARDEN MYSTERIES: TIL DEATH DO US PART - 5pm

AURORA TEAGARDEN MYSTERIES: HONEYMOON, HONEYMURDER - 7pm

AURORA TEAGARDEN MYSTERIES: HAUNTED BY MURDER - 9pm


Sunday, March 19, 2023:

GARAGE SALE MYSTERIES: THE PANDORA'S BOX MURDERS - 11am

GARAGE SALE MYSTERIES: THE MASK MURDER - 1pm

GARAGE SALE MYSTERIES: PICTURE A MURDER - 3pm

GARAGE SALE MYSTERIES: MURDER IN D MINOR - 5pm

GARAGE SALE MYSTERIES: SEARCHED & SEIZED - 9pm



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Sunday, March 19, 2023:

God Bless the Broken Road

Storyline: While grieving the loss of her husband, a financially struggling widow meets a race car driver.

God Bless the Broken Road

airs Sunday, March 19, 2023

at 7pm/6c. on UPtv

*This movie first premiered in theaters in 2018. It has aired on Lifetime and various streaming sources, but this will be the film's network premiere on UPtv.

Other Programming Highlights on UPtv -
Sunday, March 19, 2023:

9:30am - REBA MCENTIRE: MY CHAINS ARE GONE
10:30am - UNDERCOVER ANGEL
12:30pm - SAME TIME NEXT WEEK
2:30pm - IN-LAWFULLY YOURS
4:30pm - WHEN WE LAST SPOKE
9:30pm - GOD’S NOT DEAD







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Sunday, March 19, 2023:

The Cases of Mystery Lane

Storyline: Birdie Case is a bright, successful attorney. Her husband, Alden, is smart and charming, but his inability to settle on a career is causing strain in their marriage. When Alden goes behind his wife’s back to take classes in hopes of becoming a private investigator, a homework assignment entangles him in a murder investigation. Birdie just may hold the keys to solving the mystery, but Alden will have to come clean to find out. Only, Alden suspects that Birdie might be hiding secrets of her own.

The Cases of Mystery Lane

Premieres Sunday, March 19, 2023

at 7pm/6c. on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries

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At my house this weekend, it's probably going to be a mix of movies and basketball. We'll see which one wins out. It'll will probably depend on which teams play Saturday and Sunday and how the bracket breaks down. Of course, Sunday is always first and foremost, a day of worship for us, as well.

Whatever you watch or do, I hope you all have a great weekend planned. It's going to be a cold one for us, with possibly some snow flurries. Who knows, I may end up watching another Christmas movie I have recorded!

However, I'm also looking forward to the First Day of Spring on Monday, March 20th! I love that UPtv is airing inspirational *Bring the Spring* programming leading up until Easter Sunday!

Please note: I haven't pre-screened the NEW movies listed above. If you'd like to post a review on whether a film is family-friendly, please share in comments.

I hope you all have a wonderful Mid-March weekend!

Blessings,

Net

💕 SHARING HIS LOVE: 💕

"He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.

Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall:

But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint."

Isaiah 40:29-31 (KJV)

Disclaimer: Please know when I share a movie, this is NOT an endorsement of any of the actors involved, personally or professionally, with their other TV/film projects.

🌼 BRING THE SPRING on UPtv 🌼 Easter TV Schedule ✝ SEE HERE:

BRING THE SPRING on UPtv

UPlifting Movies, Musicals, and Special Events

BEGINS SUNDAY, MARCH 19th

See all the details in UPtv's Press Release 

and video clip below...

UPtv Press Release:

ATLANTA – March 15, 2023 – UPtv, the leader in uplifting entertainment, is celebrating the Easter season with MORE movies, MORE series and specials and MORE chances to win than ever before beginning Sunday, March 19, with the premiere of God Bless the Broken Road.

In addition to God Bless the Broken Road and the World Broadcast Premieres of Southern Gospel and I Go to the Rock: The Gospel Music of Whitney Houston, UPtv will also be premiering season two of The Chosen and will once again be airing Bible favorites such as The Passion of the Christ and The Ten Commandments. The network will also feature an all-day Amish theme movie marathon, hosted by Chonda Pierce, culminating with the premiere of The Confession Musical.

“UPtv is the place every year to celebrate the true meaning of Easter,” said Hector Campos, senior vice president, content strategy and acquisition at UPtv. “We invite our viewers to celebrate the promise of new beginnings and the renewal that comes with the start of Spring as we celebrate ‘Bring the Spring’ with contemporary movie premieres and series, the highly-anticipated Whitney Houston music special and classic Bible favorites. Bring your family together to celebrate the Easter season, feel uplifted, and have a chance at winning prizes.”

UPtv's “Bring the Spring” event includes a Sunday viewing sweepstakes where viewers can win gift cards through interactive Watch Parties including polls and quizzes. Seven million viewers tuned into Easter programming over the 8-day stunt last year*.

To keep track of upcoming movies, series and specials, viewers should download The My UPtv app. The app allows users to learn more about upcoming movies and series on the network, watch previews and request personalized showtime alerts. Viewers can also “favorite” movie titles to add to a personal collection to easily access them later, set calendar reminders and request notifications or text messages. Download the app: uptv.com/myapp.

Premiere Slate:
God Bless the Broken Road (premiering Sunday, March 19 at 7 p.m. ET) tells the inspirational story of a young mother who loses her husband in Afghanistan and struggles to raise their young daughter in his absence. The film focuses on the importance of faith, friends, and family, while paying tribute to those who serve in the United States military. The movie stars Lindsay Pulsipher, Makenzie Moss, Andrew Walker, Kim Delaney, Robin Givens, Gary Grubbs, Arthur Cartwright, LaDainian Tomlinson, Madeline Carroll, Ian Van Houten and Jordin Sparks.



I Go to the Rock: The Gospel Music of Whitney Houston (premiering Friday, March 24 at 8 p.m. ET) is a fascinating visual journey into Whitney’s faith and love of gospel music. Hosted by acclaimed, GRAMMY-winning gospel singer CeCe Winans and produced by Barry Jennings, the documentary intimately and comprehensively explores the steadfast faith that accompanied Whitney to stardom. The documentary will take viewers on a journey from her first-ever performance in front of an audience to her many breathtaking appearances performing gospel songs through 1996’s The Preacher's Wife soundtrack, the best-selling gospel album of all time. Select standouts on this visual treasure include unforgettable performances at the NAACP Image Awards, at the American Music Awards, and at Ebony’s 50th Anniversary TV special.

Based on the popular book series "The Heritage of Lancaster County" by New York Times best-selling author Beverly Lewis, The Confession Musical (premiering Sunday, March 26 at 7 p.m. ET) features special performances by Chonda Pierce and John Schneider and is the inspiring and entertaining story of two worlds colliding as a young Amish woman seeks to find her birth mother. Music is under the direction of multi-Grammy nominated and Dove-award winning Dan Posthuma and songwriter Wally Nason.



The Chosen season two will premiere as part of an all-day marathon on Palm Sunday, April 2, from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. ET. The Chosen is a crowd-funded drama series created, directed and co-written by Christian filmmaker Dallas Jenkins. It is the first multi-season series about the life and ministry of Jesus of Nazareth. Primarily set in Judaea and Galilee in the 1st century, the series centers on Jesus and the different people who met and followed him. The second season focuses on the beginning of Jesus' public ministry and what happens as word of His ministry begins to spread. See Jesus through the eyes of those that met Him. The series stars Jonathan Roumie as Jesus, alongside Shahar Isaac, Elizabeth Tabish, Paras Patel, Noah James and George H. Xanthis.

Southern Gospel (premiering Easter Sunday, April 9 at 7 p.m. ET) tells the story of a rock ‘n’ roll star's life that comes crashing down, and he must fight his past demons to realize his childhood ambition of becoming a preacher. The movie stars Max Erich, Katelyn Nacon, J. Alphonse Nicholson and Emma Mayes.

UPtv’s “Bring the Spring” Full Schedule:

Sunday, March 19
God Bless the Broken Road 7 p.m. ET

Friday, March 24
I Go to the Rock: The Gospel Music of Whitney Houston (WORLD BROADCAST PREMIERE) 8 p.m. ET

Sunday, March 26
Love Finds You in Charm 9 a.m. ET
Runaway Romance 11 a.m. ET
Love Finds You in Sugarcreek 1 p.m. ET
Love Finds You in Charm 3 p.m. ET
Plus One at an Amish Wedding 5 p.m. ET
The Confession Musical 7 p.m. ET

Palm Sunday | Sunday, April 2
The Ten Commandments 10 a.m. ET
The Chosen Season 2 Marathon 2 – 11 p.m. ET

Good Friday | Friday, April 7
The Chosen Season 1 6 a.m. ET
The Chosen Season 2 1:30 p.m. ET
The Passion of the Christ 9 p.m. ET
The Passion of the Christ 11 p.m. ET
Mary, Mother of Jesus 1 a.m ET

Holy Saturday | Saturday, April 8
The Ten Commandments 3 p.m. ET
Mary, Mother of Jesus 7 p.m. ET

Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 9
The Song to My Heart 10:30 a., ET
Faith, Hope and Love 12:30 p.m. ET
A Very Country Wedding 2:30 p.m. ET
God Bless the Broken Road 4:30 p.m. ET
Southern Gospel (WORLD BROADCAST PREMIERE) 7 p.m. ET

*Nielsen, L7, P2+ Reach, 1min Qual Easter Programs 2022 (4/10/22-4/17/22)


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About UP Entertainment
UP Entertainment, home to UPtv, AspireTV, AspireTV Life, UP Faith & Family and Cine Romántico, is the destination for uplifting entertainment for passionate and diverse audiences across the leading cable, satellite and streaming platforms. 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 premier network for Black culture and urban lifestyle programming featuring original productions in food, home and fashion. AspireTV Life is the first free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channel dedicated to sharing the experiences of the multicultural audience through cooking, fashion, travel, design and more. UP Faith & Family is the leading streaming service in uplifting entertainment and includes exclusive access to original productions from the UP Entertainment family of brands. Additionally, UP Entertainment in partnership with PixL Dos, manages and distributes Cine Romántico, a free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channel featuring the best of Hollywood TV romance movies in Spanish. UP Entertainment’s award-winning pro-social initiative, “UPlift Someone,” has inspired over 200 million people to uplift others through its social videos and dedicated UPlift Someone Facebook page and website.

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UPtv's *Bring the Spring* Video Promo:

UPtv's New MARCH 2023 TV Movie Premieres! *SEE HERE:

UPtv will be premiering a new romantic comedy and uplifting, inspirational movies coming UP in March!

See all the details below...

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Something's Brewing

Original Air Date: March 5, 2023

Starring: Kristi Murdock and Jason Cook

Storyline: Jane Peterson, a marketing executive in the big city, loses her job and boyfriend both on the same day. Fed up, she vows to leave the city for good. Before she can though, she runs into a handsome and charming barista at a local coffee shop. As she rediscovers the city with him, it feels like something might be brewing!

Movie Review:

⛾ Something’s Brewing – Okay… something’s brewing, alright. In the first 5 minutes, Jane gets fired from her job, and she learns her live-in boyfriend, Aiden, is cheating on her. She arrives home early to their apartment, opens the bedroom door, and sees them together (if you know what I mean), but we see nothing, except for the two of them (the cheaters) walking out of the bedroom fully clothed. Not exactly the uplifting movie I was hoping to see. This movie is not family-friendly, based on those first few minutes. I watched the rest of the movie, which was fine, but it was rather slow and boring at times. Jane ends up meeting David, a single father, who works at a coffee shop. Overall, Something’s Brewing is not a keeper for me. ~Net

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*NOTE: Instead of a new movie premiere on March 12th, it appears there will be a marathon of the sitcom, Last Man Standing, starring Tim Allen, for most of the day. Please stay tuned, in case there are any changes.

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God Bless the Broken Road

Original Air Date / UPtv Newtork Premiere: March 19, 2023

Starring: Lindsay Pulsipher, Jordin Sparks, Kim Delaney, Patrika Darbo, Andrew Walker

*This movie first premiered in theaters in 2018. It has aired on Lifetime and other sources, but this will be the film's network premiere on UPtv.

Storyline: While grieving the loss of her husband, a financially struggling widow meets a race car driver.

Movie Review:

🏁 Finally watched God bless the Broken Road. It's very emotional and heavy, a lot. But it also has a spectacular ending. Highly recommend! –Maria

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THE CONFESSION
UPlifting Musical

Original Air Date: March 26, 2023

Starring: Chondra Pierce and John Schneider

Storyline: In this musical adaptation of Beverly Lewis’ beloved novels, two worlds collide when a young Amish girl discovers she was adopted by a wealthy family. As she seeks her birth mother, she must overcome the obstacles of a lost fiance and a crafty gold-digger who seeks the fortune of her birth mother.

Movie Review:

🎵The Confession Musical – If you like musicals, then I suspect you will enjoy this one. I found it to be quite amusing and captivating, even though I already knew the story. In fact, I never thought it would be sooo funny, but it was, especially when the young woman pretended to be Amish. That was quite hilarious, and of course, comedienne Chondra Pierce brought a lot of humor and heart to her character. Well-known actor John Schneider played the bad guy in this, and while I’m used to him playing the nice guy, typically, he was fantastic in his role as the money-grubbing husband. Besides all the singing and dancing, The Confession Musical also had a heartwarming message about love, faith, and family. It is wholesome and family-friendly, if you don’t mind some of the Amish humor. ~Net

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These are the movies confirmed for March, thus far. Please be sure to check back in case there are changes to the schedule.

I am personally looking forward to seeing this Amish musical version of The Confession. I've seen Chondra Pierce perform her comedy routine and share her testimony of faith in person; she is fantastic! And John Schneider is one of my all-time favorites. My big brother loved Dukes of Hazzard as we were growing up, so we'd often watch that General Lee in those memorable car chases. It has also been encouraging to see John Schneider in some inspirational films that have important meaning for this time, such as: Roe v. Wade and To Die For. I also think he's great in the Lifetime Christmas movies: Poinsettias for Christmas and Christmas in Tune. I was sad to learn of the recent passing of his wife, Alicia Allain, due to her fight with cancer. My heart and prayers go out to him and their family.

Please note: I haven't pre-screened the UPtv movies listed above. If you'd like to post a review on whether a film is family-friendly, please share in comments.

Happy movie-watching, everyone! Net

Disclaimer: Please know when I share a movie, this is NOT an endorsement of any of the actors involved, personally or professionally, with their other TV/film projects.

SEE WHICH TV MOVIE ⭐ STARS ⭐ SHINE IN UPCOMING FAITH BASED MOVIES... GOD BLESS THE BROKEN ROAD and UNBROKEN: PATH TO REDEMPTION

Unbroken: Path to Redemption via Pureflix
God Bless the Broken Road via 10 West Studios

- Merritt Patterson and Andrew W. Walker -

It's rather exciting when familiar actors and actresses we are used to regularly watching on our TV screens show up in new movies - at the theater! When I saw these two upcoming, uplifting films, I just knew I had to share their impactful stories of faith and redemption with all of you here, and I'm glad to say you will recognize some well known faces from Hallmark or Lifetime.

Although Merritt Patterson and Andrew W. Walker starred together in the Hallmark Channel June Wedding movie, "Wedding March 4: Something Old, Something New," this time around they are starring in separate films.

And now that both of these faith-based movies, "God Bless the Broken Road" and "Unbroken: Path to Redemption," are just days away from their premieres, I thought this would be an ideal time to share details on both films. Be sure to watch the trailers below to get a glimpse of their incredible talent - which is soon hitting the big screen!

God Bless the Broken Road

on the set of "God Bless the Broken Road"

"God Bless the Broken Road" © 2018 - Freestyle Releasing

Storyline: "Amber's (portrayed by Lindsay Pulsipher) ideal life is shattered when she loses her husband to the war in Afghanistan. Two years later, she finds herself in a struggle to save her home while providing for her 9-year-old daughter, Bree (Makenzie Moss). When up-and-coming race car driver Cody Jackson (Andrew W. Walker) rolls into town, Amber and Bree become wrapped up in his pedal to the metal way of life. With her faith hanging in the balance, Amber is forced to decide between the broken road she knows so well or trusting in a new path that God has provided."

*This film is based on the Rascal Flatts song "God Bless the Broken Road."

Hallmark Actors/Actresses Starring in "God Bless the Broken Road" include:

Andrew W. Walker - "Wedding March 4: Something Old, Something New," "My Secret Valentine," "Love Struck Café" and many more Hallmark films! Andrew also starred in the popular Lifetime Holiday movie, "Snowed-Inn Christmas."

Kim Delaney - "Finding a Family," "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Home Again," and Kim also starred in the popular Lifetime series, "Army Wives."

Trailer Clip:


Theater Release date: September 7, 2018

Rated: PG

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Unbroken: Path to Redemption

- Merritt Patterson and Samuel Hunt -

- Bobby Campo and Samuel Hunt -

Storyline: "Based on Laura Hillenbrand’s bestselling book, UNBROKEN: PATH TO REDEMPTION begins where the hit movie Unbroken concludes, sharing the next amazing chapter of the unbelievable true story of Olympian and World War II hero Louis Zamperini (portrayed by Samuel Hunt).

Haunted by nightmares of his torment, Louie sees himself as anything but a hero. Then, he meets Cynthia (Merritt Patterson), a young woman who captures his eye—and his heart.

Louie’s wrathful quest for revenge drives him deeper into despair, putting the couple on the brink of divorce. Until Cynthia experiences Billy Graham’s 1949 Los Angeles Crusade, where she finds faith in God and a renewed commitment to her marriage and her husband. Now, her most fervent prayer is for God to help Louie find the peace and forgiveness he so desperately needs."

Hallmark Actors/Actresses Starring in "Unbroken: Path to Redemption" include:

Merritt Patterson - "Wedding March 4: Something Old, Something New," "The Christmas Cottage," "A Royal Winter," and the PixL movie "Bad Date Chronicles."

Bobby Campo - "Love's Christmas Journey," "My Christmas Love," "Snow Bride," and "Sharing Christmas"

Vanessa Bell Calloway - "Love, Once, and Always"

David DeLuise - "Where There's a Will" (Interesting side note: David is also the brother of Peter DeLuise, who has directed a number of Hallmark productions, including "Garage Sale Mystery," "Wedding March," and "When Calls the Heart," etc...)

In other casting news:
Will Graham, the son of Franklin Graham, and the grandson of Billy Graham... will be portraying the role of his grandfather, Reverend Billy Graham, in this film. His voice sounds amazingly just like his Granddaddy! Be sure to listen for it in the trailer clip!

Trailer Clip:


Theater Release date: September 14, 2018

Rated: PG-13

I pray many viewers will be greatly impacted by each of these amazing stories that give an honorable tribute to our military. Through their own spiritual journey, both films show how faith in God can restore one's spirit and mend broken hearts.

Blessings to you all, Net

"He restores my soul;

He leads me in the paths of righteousness

For His name’s sake."

~Psalm 23:3

*"God Bless The Broken Road" images via Facebook / Promotional Clips / Freestyle Releasing

*"Unbroken: Path to Redemption" images via unbrokenfilm.com / Promotion Clips / Pureflix