🎬 Weekend TV Highlights: Two New Movies, an Awards Show, and a Reality Show Comeback You Won’t Want to Miss

Happy Weekend, Everyone!

As we wrap up May on Saturday and step into June on Sunday, we are merely a few weeks away now from the official start of summer! I'm personally ready for some Summer weather; bring on the sunny skies!

I'm highlighting this weekend the new TV movie premieres on the Hallmark Channel and UPtv, plus an Awards Show with special Great American Family connections, and a “new-ish” Reality Show that has ties to Great American Pure Flix.


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Friday, May 30, 2025:

K-LOVE Fan Awards

While this is primarily an awards show that honors Christian music, it also presents awards in other categories, including Favorite Podcast, Favorite TV Series, Favorite Film, and more.

Two of the movies nominated for Film of the Year, are the Karen Kingsbury film 'Someone Like You,' which aired on Great American Family and stars Sarah Fisher ("When Hope Calls") and 'Unsung Hero,' the real-life story of for KING & COUNTRY, which co-stars Great American Family actress, Candace Cameron Bure.

One of the nominees for TV series is "Homestead: The Series," which features two Great American Family stars, Jesse Hutch and Jill Wagner.

Also, one of the evening's hosts is Christian singer Matthew West. If you've been a Great American Family viewer for a while, especially at Christmastime, then you'll likely remember his beautiful, heartwarming song that was the GAF Christmas theme, Come Home for Christmas.

K-LOVE Fan Awards

Airs Friday, May 30, 2025

at 7:30 p.m. EST on TBN

Note: The TBN app is available on Roku, or you can stream live from your computer - see details here!

If you need more details on where to find the TBN channel, click here.


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Friday, May 30, 2025:

The picture above features Cameron Mathison and Candace Cameron Bure sitting in a treehouse as they are currently filming a sequel to their Christmas movie, "Home Sweet Christmas," which encores tonight on Great American Family. (see schedule below!)

Candace also posted a video from behind-the-scenes, which showed the treehouse in a studio. Candace's followers were shocked to see the treehouse wasn't actually in the forest, but Candace reassured her followers that the original treehouse is indeed in a forest, but this movie features a movie within a movie, and the second treehouse was built on a soundstage.

Enjoy "Home Sweet Christmas" and more Christmas movie classics airing tonight!


Christmas Movie Classics Airing Friday Night:

Friday, May 30, 2025:

A Christmas Miacle for Daisy ... Great American Family ... 6pm
Five Star Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 6pm
Jingle Bell Princess ... Great American Family ... 8pm
A Christmas Cookie Catastrophe ... Hallmark Channel ... 8pm
Home Sweet Christmas ... Great American Family ... 10pm
A Christmas Miacle for Daisy ... Great American Family ... 12am
Jingle Bell Princess ... Great American Family ... 2am
Home Sweet Christmas ... Great American Family ... 4am



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Saturday, May 31, 2025:

Love On The Danube: Kissing Stars

Storyline: Savannah, a publicist, reluctantly works with Tripp, a celebrity who is having trouble connecting with his fans, abroad a cruise promoting his latest film.

Movie Review:

🎬 Hallmark +'s Love on the Danube: Kissing Stars is clean and a beautiful end to the trilogy! Hope Hallmark airs this on the main network and eventually puts this on DVD. -Maria

Love On The Danube: Kissing Stars

Premieres Saturday, May 31, 2025

at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel

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Sunday, June 1, 2025:

Mr. Pawsitively Perfect

Storyline: An aspiring marketing designer’s favorite foster dog is adopted by a famous but down on his luck furniture designer, whom she fears only wants the dog for his new image.

Movie Review:

🎬 Reel One's Mr. Pawsitively Perfect is both clean and adorable! Would be a good fit for GAF or UP TV. -Maria

Mr. Pawsitively Perfect

Premieres Sunday, June 1, 2025

at 7pm/6c. on UPtv

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Sunday, June 1, 2025:

Duck Dynasty - The Revival

“Duck Dynasty: The Revival” follows Willie and Korie and their growing family of adult children and grandchildren, the next generation of Robertsons living on the family homestead in Louisiana. With their dynasty expanding into more than just ducks, Willie and Korie will bring their signature humor and family fun as they grapple with mapping out the future of Duck Commander, watching the kids navigate marriage, children and businesses of their own, and passing down the family legacy.

The All-New Series

Duck Dynasty: The Revival

Airs Sunday, June 1, 2025

at 9pm/8c on A&E

The success of the original A&E reality show "Duck Dynasty" and its recent revival can be traced back to the patriarch of the Robertson family, Phil Robertson. In 1972, after rededicating his life to the Lord and returning to his family, Phil invented his own duck call, laying the foundation for both a business empire and a cultural phenomenon.

But what the Robertson family is truly known for goes far beyond hunting, beards, and duck calls. Although Phil Robertson passed away recently over Memorial Day weekend on Sunday, May 25, 2025, his mission here on earth continues. His greatest legacy is not in fame or fortune, but in his family's unwavering commitment to their faith and their mission to share the Gospel wherever they go.

Phil Robertson's real-life story can be seen in the movie, "The Blind," which is available on DVD / Blu-ray and streaming through Amazon Prime with Great American Pure Flix.

The film is currently Amazon's #1 Best Seller DVD in Faith & Spirituality.



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Whether you're watching the new TV movies, the awards show, or getting hooked on the new reality series, there’s something exciting to watch all weekend long!

Interestingly, the two movies airing this weekend are yet again two films that previously premiered on streaming services. In case you missed it, you can see reviews above for both movies from Maria, who is such a great friend and loyal, trusted reviewer here at It's a Wonderful Movie! Thank you so much, Maria!

In addition to the movies, I'm also looking forward to watching the K-LOVE Fan Awards and seeing so many of my favorite performers, including Anne Wilson, MercyMe, Leanna Crawford, Matthew West, Michael W. Smith with for KING & COUNTRY, and many more! Additionally, I'm looking forward to seeing which movie wins the Film Impact Award!

On Sunday evening... watching the "Duck Dynasty: The Revival" I know will be bittersweet since Phil's recent passing. My family and I have lots of fun memorabilia from the original series: t-shirts, hats, duck calls (of course!), books, DVDs, and my nephew even had a fake beard! Even though each episode had hilarious moments (especially with Uncle Si), my favorite part of the original "Duck Dynasty" series was always at the end when the family all gathered around the table to eat, and Phil would lead them in prayer. I'm looking forward to seeing more of that heartfelt faith in "Duck Dynasty: The Revival" and those lighthearted, genuine moments that make the Robertson family so special.

Have a Wonderful Weekend!

Net 🎬

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SHINING HIS LIGHT:

"Praise the Lord. Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens! Praise him for his mighty acts; praise him according to his excellent greatness. Praise him with the sound of the trumpet; praise him with the harp and lyre. Praise him with the cymbals; praise him with the loud-sounding cymbals. Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord!"

~Psalm 150

🎬 UPtv's June 2025 Movie Premieres - - SEE HERE:

image via: UPtv

UPtv is continuing its annual tradition this year with a "June Grooms" themed lineup, featuring a slate of wedding-themed movie premieres throughout June. The new releases focus on couples preparing to say “I do,” making it a month full of romance.

Here’s a look at the new movie premieres coming to UPtv this June... (Please be sure to read the reviews!)

More movies may be added to this line-up.

Mr. Pawsitively Perfect

Premiere Date: June 1, 2025

Storyline: An aspiring marketing designer’s favorite foster dog is adopted by a famous but down on his luck furniture designer, whom she fears only wants the dog for his new image.

Movie Review:

🎬 Reel One's Mr. Pawsitively Perfect is both clean and adorable! Would be a good fit for GAF or UP TV. -Maria


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The Wedding Contest

Premiere Date: June 8, 2025

Storyline: When a wealthy couple can’t decide on a wedding theme, they hire two wedding planners, Taylor and Ben, to compete for the job by proposing two very different styles. As they compete for the lucrative gig, Taylor and Ben playfully sabotage each other’s efforts but are growing closer together than either of them realise.

Movie Reviews:

🎬 Reel One's The Wedding Contest is super annoying. (and I believe the best friend is also gay). -Maria

🎬 The Wedding Contest - Taylor and Ben are both vying for the chance to be the wedding planner for a wealthy couple. Their rivalry is over-the-top and often crosses the line into irritating. Ben, played by Giles Panton, who I usually enjoy in most movies, takes on the role of a stuffy, self-absorbed character with an English accent. Around 20–30 minutes into the movie it's revealed that Taylor’s female best friend and co-worker has a romantic interest in another woman who works in the same building. I stopped watching after that. -Net


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Two Chefs and a Wedding Cake

Premiere Date: June 15, 2025

Storyline: When a food critic at the top of her game comes face to face with a chef renowned for refusing food critics to his restaurant at her sister’s wedding, they must find a way to overcome their differences before the big day.

Movie Review:

🎬 Reel One's Two Chefs and a Wedding Cake has a gay caterer. -Maria

🎬 I remember enjoying Two Chefs And A Wedding Cake despite a gay character in the cast - Florence


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A Wedding for Belle

Premiere Date: June 22, 2025

Storyline via Nicely Entertainment: A wedding blogger returns to her picturesque hometown to marry her wealthy fiance, only to reconnect with her high school sweetheart and realize she's about to marry the wrong man.

Movie Reviews:

🎬 A Wedding for Belle is a very good movie. –Maria

🎬 A Wedding for Belle – I really enjoyed this sweet romantic comedy from Nicely Entertainment that premiered on UPtv. Yes, it follows the familiar rom-com setup… Annabelle, a city girl, returns to her small country hometown and rekindles a spark with her former boyfriend, Lucas, who she’s known since they were children.

Meanwhile, her fiancé, Matthew, seems nice, but he’s half-hearted about their relationship. In contrast, there’s something genuinely compelling about the deep connection between Annabelle (Belle) and Lucas that instantly pulled me in.

Matthew isn’t just wrong for Belle, his mother, Patricia, is also Belle’s boss at a bridal magazine. Patricia quickly takes over the wedding planning, pushing for an earlier date to help her business and turning into a classic “momzilla.”

A few things to note: Belle’s assistant occasionally drinks wine when stressed (calling it “juice”), and when Belle arrives at her mom’s house, her mom jumps to conclusions—thinking she’s announcing a breakup or baby. Axrually, Belle’s there to plan her hometown wedding. When Matthew (the groom) arrives, he mentions having a hotel room for the two of them, but Belle’s mom insists they shouldn’t stay together before the wedding. Belle initially interjects and says that’s the night before, but nothing more is said and she stays at her mother’s home. Also, later on Matthew drinks beer and lets a few secrets slip.

All in all, despite some familiar storylines and cautions, this was a cozy, feel-good rom-com with small-town charm and a down-home warm feeling. ~Net




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Technically Yours

Premiere Date: June 29, 2025

Storyline via Nicely Entertainment: After weeks of deep-faking a boyfriend named Brad, a tech prodigy convinces her office nemesis to pose as Brad at her sister’s wedding, but lines get blurred when she starts to fall for him.

Movie Review:

🎬 Technically Yours is clean. –Maria


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Please comment below if you'd like to share your thoughts on the UPtv June premieres.

Hopefully, we will see even more new movies on UPtv throughout the Summer.

Enjoy your next movie night!

Net 🎬