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Friday, March 26, 2021

❤ HEART-felt Premieres on Hallmark + EASTER begins on UPtv this Weekend! ✝ 🐇 Hop to *It's a Wonderful Movie* for Details:



The HEART is the focus on Hallmark this weekend, with the premiere of "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" and an all new episode of "When Calls the Heart!"

Plus, on this Palm Sunday weekend, be sure to tune to UPtv as they begin this Holy week leading to Easter with religious programming, including "The Passion of the Christ" and episodes of "The Chosen."




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Saturday, March 27, 2021:

Spring Fling movies continue with Italia Ricci and Ryan Paevey in...





Story-line via Hallmark: Miranda runs a boot camp for the recently broken hearted. She begins to form a connection with new client Ben who is also a reporter, investigating whether her boot camp is a fad or a phenomenon.

Saturday, March 27, 2021
at 9pm/8c. on the Hallmark Channel



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Saturday, March 27, 2021:



UPtv, the television home for uplifting entertainment, announced this year’s “Easter Lives Here” programming slate filled with contemporary uplifting films, inspiring biblical stories and a music special. With over 20 titles, UPtv remains the only place to find the biggest collection of Easter programming that truly celebrates the season.

The “Easter Lives Here” event kicks off Palm Sunday with The Passion of the Christ and culminates with the World Broadcast Premiere of the theatrical film When We Last Spoke on Easter Sunday.

EASTER PROGRAMMING:

Saturday, March 27

Love Finds You in Sugarcreek 5p
Love Finds You in Charm 7p
Love Finds You in Valentine 9p
Finding Normal 1a


Sunday, March 28 (Palm Sunday)

God’s Not Dead 4:30p
The Passion of the Christ 7p
The Chosen Episode 1 9p
The Chosen Episode 2 10p
The Passion of the Christ 1a

Click here for more inspirational programming airing this week on UPtv!




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Sunday, March 28, 2021:

Binge watch an entire day with the special...





"When Calls the Heart " Marathon Schedule:

(The "When Calls the Heart" marathon will air exclusively on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries.)

Episodes from Season 7:

A Moving Picture - 6am
The Heart of a Father - 7am
Family Matters - 8am
Sweet and Sour - 9am
An Unexpected Gift - 10am
In Perfect Unity - 11am
Heart of a Writer - 12pm
Into the Woods - 1pm
New Possibilities - 2pm
Don't Go - 3pm

Episodes from Season 8:

Open Season - 4pm
Honestly, Elizabeth - 5pm
From the Ashes - 6pm
Welcome to Hope Valley - 7pm
What the Heart Wants - 8pm

Look for the new episode of "When Calls the Heart" on the Hallmark Channel at 9pm/8c. Details below...




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Sunday, March 28, 2021:

Open your heart to an all new episode of...








Episode 6 - “No Regrets” :

Storyline: Elizabeth questions if she is truly ready to let love in again. Rosemary wonders what her purpose is. Clara and Jesse try to sort through their marital issues. Carson receives the opportunity of a lifetime. A stranger named Christopher comes to town.

When Calls the Heart
Season 8 - Episode 6

Sunday, March 28, 2021
at 9pm/8c. on the Halllmark Channel





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Another weekend is here, my friends. At a time like this, with all of the sadness going in the world, it's nice to see how UPtv is honoring the Easter holiday with Biblical and inspirational programming. We definitely need more stories that share peace, hope and God's amazing love.

On Saturday, we can see many familiar faces in the UPtv movies- including Trevor Donovan in
Love Finds You in Charm, Sarah Lancaster in Love Finds You in Sugarcreek, Lindsay Wagner in Love Finds You in Valentine, and Candace Cameron Bure in Finding Normal!

Also, I'm sure all devoted fans of When Calls the Heart will be glued to their TV's again this weekend to watch the marathon on Sunday and see what happens next in the all new episode. My heart is totally invested in this season and each character. It's wonderful how the writers have more fully explored the various roles each person plays within the community of Hope Valley. I've always been most intrigued by Rosemary and Lee; I'm quite curious to see what the selling of Dottie's dress shop will mean for Rosemary's future. What direction will she take now with her life? This season, I love the addition of the Canfield family; I keep hoping Joseph will eventually become their new minister. Hope Valley has gone way too long without a spiritual leader. Two new favorites for me to watch this season are Florence and Ned. What a sweet little development to watch these two work so closely together and see how much they care for one another. Also, when is Fiona returning to Hope Valley? I miss that fun, sweet girl! And, yes... I'm still personally rooting for Mountie Nathan Grant to win Elizabeth's heart in the end. I truly feel he already has; Elizabeth simply hasn't accepted the risk of letting her heart go. That's just my thoughts... please share yours in comments below!

Hope you enjoy the new premieres this weekend!

Blessings to you all!

Happy Palm Sunday! Net




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SHINING HIS LIGHT:

"They took palm branches and went out to meet him,
shouting, “Hosanna! ”
“Blessed is He who comes
in the name of the Lord!”
“Blessed is the king of Israel!”

~John 12:12-13


Tuesday, February 2, 2021

Spring Fling 2021 Movies bloom on the Hallmark Channel!




Spring is right around the corner...

You can see Natalie Hall (pictured above) in the March movie premiere of "Fit for a Prince." (This is not a Spring Fling movie.) See details here. Look for Ryan Paevey and Cindy Busby (also pictured above) in new Hallmark Spring Fling movies below...


Hallmark Channel
"Spring Fling" New Movies - 2021:



Chasing Waterfalls

SPRING FLING MOVIE

Premieres: Saturday, March 20, 2021 at 9pm/8c










Starring: Cindy Busby and Christopher Russell

Story-line via Hallmark: Photographer Amy travels to a remote lodge to find mythical waterfalls and falls for handsome guide, Mark. They adventure to find the mystic waterfall and discover their true feelings.



Review:

"Maybe it was just my mood, but the script for Chasing Waterfalls seemed a bit lacking in depth. Give it a try for yourself, though, because, happily, it was basically family-friendly and had beautiful forest scenery to enjoy! Cindy walking on a rainbow-painted crosswalk during the intro had me wondering if objectionable same-sex content was coming, but there wasn't any of that, thankfully. The only caution for families is at very, very end. It caught my ear when the two leads, who are alone, briefly talk about staying by the waterfall and sharing a tent that night instead of being taken back to the lodge by a helicopter before dark. Most non-Christians would likely assume that doesn't mean just sleeping, and it felt slightly off-key for the Hallmark we're used to." ~Alicia

"Chasing Waterfalls. It was cute. I liked it but it's not a keeper for me. Cindy is not one of my top favorite actresses, although I really liked her in the Godwink movie she was in. I like Christopher but the role he played in this movie seems like deja vu. Also, I'm not sure I really felt great chemistry between them. The little girl actress in this movie was great but her character was supposed to be eleven years old yet it felt more like thirteen year old stuff (maybe?). The scenery was absolutely beautiful. Miranda Frigon (Captain Lynn in Aurora Teagarden movies) played another tour guide who had dated Christopher in the past and still wanted to be dating him. She was the best actor in the whole movie even though her part wasn't huge. She also has a beautiful voice and we got to hear her sing a bit along with Christopher, so that was a nice addition.

Overall, it was a family friendly movie until...

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at the very very end when "Mark" finds/rescues "Amy" in the wilderness and radios in for a helicopter to come get them before it gets dark. He mentions that he has one tent in his backpack and she asks if there's "room for two", so he cancels the helicopter and they kiss." ~~Jane

"Chasing Waterfalls review - what a fun movie! I loved the romantic chemistry between Amy Atwater (Cindy Busby) and Mark North (Christopher Russell). Their character names really stood out me as being spot on - Amy Atwater photographed waterfalls and Mark North was the tour guide. So clever! Also, since these two (Cindy and Christopher) have worked together before, it was easy to tell they already had a comfortable camaraderie with one another. The outdoor setting of this movie was also stunning - blue skies, tall trees, streams and hikes through the mountains to see the most gorgeous views and waterfalls. One hilarious moment is when Amy, Mark, and his daughter, Kyra, run into a bear on one of their hikes. Instantly Mark and Kyra start banging on things and yelling with their arms and hands stretched up in the air. Amy is shocked, at first, but joins in and the bear leaves. After this, (there is a little bathroom humor) Amy says she just peed her pants. Later on, she tries to say she really didn't, but they all just laugh it off. This movie is delightful and family friendly, but as others mentioned, there is talk of sharing a tent at the end. This also raised my eyebrows, but thankfully nothing is shown beyond that. I really enjoyed Cindy Busby's joyful, lighthearted personality in this and Christopher Russell made the perfect, ruggedly handsome outdoor man tour guide. This is definitely a movie I look forward to watching again!" ~Net


"CHASING WATERFALLS It was alright. Honestly, Cindy Busby is not my favorite Hallmark actress. She is hit/miss for me. I've been trying to figure out why I'm not a big fan of her, but I just can't pinpoint it exactly. Also i'm not sure about the chemistry between the leads. It was a little flat. I do like the little girl actress playing as Mark's daughter. Her acting is great but, (Call me old fashioned) i just felt that the romance issues she had should probably be for older age than 11 years old. I have a 10 years old son who is a 3rd grader and I can't imagine him going through these issues soon. This is more middle school ages, in my opinion. Overall, it was an okay movie. I loved the poster and the title and I guess I expected it to be "more" but it didn't quite measure up to my expectation." ~CH Mom






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Don't Go Breaking My Heart
(Previously: Breakup Boot Camp)


SPRING FLING MOVIE

Premieres: Saturday, March 27, 2021 at 9pm/8c














Starring: Italia Ricci and Ryan Paevey

Story-line via Hallmark: Miranda runs a boot camp for the recently broken hearted. She begins to form a connection with new client Ben who is also a reporter, investigating whether her boot camp is a fad or a phenomenon.



Review:

"I started watching Don't Go Breaking My Heart. I haven't decided yet if I'm going to continue watching but I just thought I'd stop and share some content that, so far, I wasn't thrilled about. At around the 15 minute mark we meet one of the female participants in the breakup boot camp and she says "I'm scared to be on my own. And I can't move on since I have to see Bethany and her new girlfriend every other week, because of Ruth... we share custody." So, obviously, her character is a lesbian. My guess is that Hallmark won't put anything else about it in the movie since they want to gradually get us all accustomed to accepting it before they start being more bold. But I'm inclined to just hit the delete button on principal, which is a shame because I quite like Ryan and Italia. Also, earlier in the movie Italia's character was interviewing for a new employee and the interviewee was talking about how we all have trauma from our past lives and she thought Italia should incorporate something about past-life regression into her program. She was portrayed as a crazy, nut-job, but I just thought other viewers might want to know about it before watching with young family members." ~Jane




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One Perfect Wedding

SPRING FLING MOVIE

Premieres: Saturday, April 3, 2021 at 9pm/8c



Starring: Taylor Cole, Jack Turner, Rukiya Bernard, Dewshane Williams

Story-line via Hallmark: With Cara (Cole) leaving on an international book tour in two weeks and Ben's (Turner) business expansion keeping him busy, the couple decides they won't let work commitments postpone their nuptials any longer. So, they book the Clara Lake chalet and head back to where their romance began for a small, intimate wedding with friends and family... just 10 days away. With the help of their best friends Megan (Bernard) and Sean (Williams), Cara and Ben feel nothing can stop them from having the perfect wedding.

Review:

"One Perfect Wedding – Family friendly. It was nice to FINALLY see the third movie in this series, which I'm guessing is the final chapter we'll see in this love story. There had been rumors this movie was coming for a while now, but time after time, it seemed to be delayed. I’m sure they wanted to work it out so it would also be a Winter movie, like the original two, but they must’ve settled for Spring, even though the movie still looked like Winter with all of the snow. Cara (Taylor Cole) and Ben (Jack Turner) lead busy lives, but they are ready to finally say I do and be married, even if neither have time to plan a wedding, which is mostly left to Cara’s friend, Megan (Rukiya Bernard). Ben’s best friend Sean (Dewshane Williams) is working as a doctor overseas; they speak to him remotely over an IPad throughout the entire movie. I was hoping he might appear somehow at the end, but it never happened. At one point, Cara wasn’t sure if she could trust Ben, there was a mix up with the bride gown and maid of honor dress, and a massive snowfall kept the caterers, DJ, etc… from being able to make it - so it definitely wasn’t perfect in theory, but it was a perfect wedding day after all for the couple. The most interesting part of the story was a mystery romance from the past with the owners of the Clara Lake chalet. Cara is determined to unravel their story and write about it for her next book. If you’ve seen the first two movies, One Winter Weekend and One Winter Proposal, you’ll most likely want to complete the story and see One Perfect Wedding." ~Net




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As Luck Would Have It

SPRING FLING MOVIE

Premieres: Saturday, April 10, 2021 at 9pm/8c



Starring: JoAnna Garcia Swisher and Allen Leech

Story-line via Hallmark: Lindsey (Swisher) travels to Ireland to acquire land that is perfect for a resort. She decides to enter the town's world-renowned matchmaking festival to prove her investment in the community and win over a handsome local (Leech). Filmed on location in Ireland.

Reviews:

"As Luck Would Have It. Loved this movie!!!! Keeper; and will buy the dvd someday. Family friendly. One note: if anyone dvr'd the first airing on Saturday, 4/10/21 at 9pm, be warned that the dvr might cut off the very end of the movie so you miss the ending kiss (well, I'm assuming a happily-ever-after kiss is what happened right after the dvr cut off!!). Same thing happened with some of the Christmas movies last year (I remember having to re-record Picture a Perfect Christmas in 2019 because it went over the allotted 2hr&56minutes). I loved this Irish movie, so I'm going to dvr the next repeat showing on either 4/13 or 4/18 and, hopefully, that will get me the full movie with ending." ~~Jane


"AS LUCK WOULD HAVE IT Oh I loved this one. What a charming movie with a marvelous location. It's funny and entertaining, has a little bit of history and culture, with really sweet romance. This is my first time seeing the 2 leads in Hallmark movie, but they grew on me. Love it and will watch it again!" ~CH Mom





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Right in Front of Me

SPRING FLING MOVIE

Premieres: Saturday, April 17, 2021 at 9pm/8c



Starring: Janel Parrish and Marco Grazzini

Story-line via Hallmark: Carly (Parrish) gets a second chance at romance with her college crush but isn't sure how to impress him until her new friend Nick (Grazzini) starts giving her advice. Soon she learns who the right man for her really is.

Reviews:

"Right in Front of Me--family friendly! I enjoyed the movie and thought the leads were adorable together." :-) ~Alicia

"Really enjoyed this movie, one of the best this year and I think this was because the pairing of Janel Parrish and Marco Grazzini was enchanting, they were so perfect for each other. I was pleased to see Janel because while I enjoyed her performance in Holly And Ivy the movie was a bit fraught with the emphasis not fully on the romance. Marco Grazzini has been a secondary character in a number of Hallmark movies and to be honest I can't say I particularly remember him. He did star in a Lifetime movie Lonestar Christmas in 2020 but since the plot is a stryline which I personally don't like it was one of the few we didn't watch during the Season. He certainly came up trumps here. You could really feel the connection between the two leads and enjoy the deepening feelings growing between them and Carly become self-confident. The secondary cast were excellent as well and for regular viewers it was lovely to see several faces from previous Hallmark outings. I felt there was a lot of time wasted at the start that had no bearing on the main thrust of the movie and I was a bit puzzled at the end at the amount of time they had been apart without Nick in particular making any attempt to contact Carly. But the actual ending was lovely and it seems a long time since I've said Awwww! at the end. A really lovely movie and decidedly family friendly." ~Anonymous

"RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME I love that the story is incorporating Marco Grazzini's real ethnicity as half Filipino. I would never imagined the Filipino culture to appear in the dishes cooked on this movie. Being originally from South East Asian myself, it was such a delight! I loved the progression of the relationship between Marco's character and Janelle's character. The starting of the movie was a bit slow and I was actually unsure of where it was going, but it was a fun, easy watch, and the ending was lovely." ~CH Mom

"I agree with everyone else, Right in Front of Me was a super cute movie. And family friendly." ~~Jane




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Please note: Be sure to check out reviews for the movies above. If you'd like to post a review on whether a film is family-friendly, please share in comments.

"Chasing Waterfalls" was such an enchanting movie! Cindy Busby and Christopher Russell starred together in this Spring Fling movie; they were also delightful together in last year's movie premiere, "Love in the Forecast." 

Which of these new movies did you like best? Please share in comments below...

Blessings! Net



Friday, January 24, 2020

❄Open your Heart and Home to Jill Wagner and Victor Webster in the last Winterfest movie premiere... "Hearts of Winter" and Don't be Late for Italia Ricci in "Late Bloomer" on UPtv! ♥


Two movie premieres you'll want to catch this weekend, plus it's already time (can you believe it?) to Mark the 25th...

Saturday, January 25, 2020:

There's no place like home in Hallmark Channel's last new Winterfest premiere...


image: Hallmark Crown Media

Storyline via Hallmark: Designer Bethany select’s Grant’s house as winner of her makeover contest. But he’s unaware his daughter Zoe even entered until Bethany and her camera crew arrive. Realizing Grant is attached to his house full of memories of his late wife, Bethany backs off, but encouraged by Zoe’s enthusiasm and Bethany’s patience, Grant begins to enjoy the process, not to mention Bethany. Even TV viewers see their chemistry and only want more. But Bethany isn’t sure a career can mix with a relationship, and Grant isn’t sure his heart is big enough for both his wife’s memory and a new love.

See the premiere of Hearts of Winter
Saturday, January 25, 2020
at 9pm/8c. on the Hallmark Channel

*Following this Premiere, is the Love Ever After Preview Special at 11pm/10c.



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More... Saturday, January 25, 2020:

*Mark the 25th*


Happy Mark the 25th - on this January 25, 2020! Today marks 11 months until Christmas day! Since we are treated to 3 Christmas movies that air each week on the 3 separate Hallmark networks, I'm counting those towards our celebration each month of the 25th!

However, I still personally have some Christmas movies recorded that I have not seen from this past Christmas season, so I'll probably end up watching one of them this weekend. I just haven't decided which one it will be, yet.

Do you still have 2019 Christmas movies recorded to watch? Are you planning to watch something Christmassy to *Mark the 25th*? If so, please share in comments below.



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Sunday, January 26, 2020:

Will Jenny bloom where she is re-planted in...



Storyline via UPtv: Botanist Jenny fled her small town and cruel, popular high school couple Shane and Allison to track rare flowers around the globe. Now back, she’s shocked to find Shane has become a teacher, and even more surprised when he’s determined to make it up to her.

See the premiere of Late Bloomer
Sunday, January 26, 2020
at 7pm/6c. on UPtv



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Have a Blessed Weekend, Everyone...

I hope you are able to share some special time with loved ones, make wonderful moments and memories, and cherish this last weekend of January...


God's Blessings, Net

Friday, January 10, 2020

NEW on TV This Weekend from Hallmark & UPtv: Love in Winterland, Martha's Vineyard Mystery and Brimming with Love!


It's weekend number 2 of January, 2020! Whether you are somewhere where you have to bundle up from the cold or if you live in a warm climate, Hallmark has something special for you this weekend!

If you enjoy chilly weather, then you'll love Winterfest Saturday night, and if you love the beach, then get ready for the all new Martha's Vineyard Mystery - set at the shore!

And then, be sure to grab a cup of hot coffee for UPtv's newest premiere! See all the details below - of who, what, when, and where...


Saturday, January 11, 2020:

Join Italia Ricci, Chad Michael Murray and Jack Turner in a chilly, snowy setting in...


image: Hallmark Crown Media

Storyline via Hallmark: Los Angeles marketing executive Ally is a finalist on a hugely popular TV dating show who is sent to her hometown in snowy Vermont for a final televised date with bachelor Tanner. However, upon arriving home, she encounters her high school sweetheart Brett who now owns the historic inn where Ally, Tanner and the production crew are all staying. When the show producer discovers Brett’s unrequited affection for Ally, she helps stoke their old feelings for each other, creating a love triangle which forces Ally to re-think her choices in life and decide what’s truly important to her.

See the premiere of "Love in Winterland"
Saturday, January 11, 2020
at 9pm/8c. on the Hallmark Channel

Encore Air Times:
Sunday, January 12 at 6pm/5c.
Wednesday, January 15 at 10pm/9c.
Saturday, January 18 at 7pm/6c.



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Sunday, January 12, 2020:

UPtv is bringing us another cup of movie cheer this New Year with the premiere of...


image: UPtv

Storyline via UPtv: Allie is writing a column on local coffee shop owner, Sam, who is known for his matchmaking abilities. Skeptic Allie agrees to be matched by Sam, but proves to be a challenge. The reason may be that she is actually perfect for the matchmaker.

*This movie previously premiered on PixL. This is the first time it will premiere on UPtv!

Sunday, January 12, 2020
at 7pm/6c. on UPtv

Encore airing:
Sunday, January 12, 2020
at 11pm/10c. on UPtv



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More... Sunday, January 12, 2020:

Jesse Metcalfe stars in the first installment of this all new mystery series...



Storyline via Hallmark: After being injured and facing loss in the line of duty, retired Boston Police Detective Jeff Jackson (Metcalfe) returns to a quiet life of fishing, living in his late father’s home on Martha’s Vineyard. When a mysterious visitor to the island turns up dead, Jeff is reluctantly recruited to help in the investigation by the local police chief, a family friend. Adding a layer of complication, Zee Madieras – the chief’s daughter and Jeff’s former flame – is the medical examiner on the case. As the murder investigation casts suspicion on some of the town’s most powerful and wealthy citizens and brings Jeff and Zee’s lives in peril, they race to solve the case before another murder strikes the peaceful vacation town.

Sunday, January 12, 2020
at 8pm/7c. on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries,
the Hallmark Channel or Hallmark Drama!

*This movie will simulcast for this special one time only showing
on ALL THREE Hallmark networks at the same time!

*Encore Air Times ONLY on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries:
Friday, January 17 at 9pm/8c.
Sunday, January 19 at 6pm/5c.



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EXTRA NOTES:

*REMINDER: TIMES of NEW MOVIE PREMIERES have changed on BOTH HALLMARK NETWORKS! New movies on the Hallmark Channel now start at 9pm/8c., while new movies on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries begin at 8pm/7c. You'll want to be sure and set your DVR accordingly.

*Please know, I have not previewed these movies in advance. Some mysteries may be too much for younger viewers, so please be cautious there. If you see any content of concern, please share in comments below.


I hope you enjoy all three new movie premieres this weekend! Each one looks intriguing to me, in their own way. It's always nice to see the frosty air and snow in the Winterfest movies, which reminds me of Christmas. Plus, I love a good mystery, as long as it's not too creepy. And, as for UPtv's latest premiere, I always enjoy a lighthearted romantic comedy.

Which one most interests you? Share in comments below...

Blessings to you all!!! Net


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