UPtv’s Inspirational Easter Line Up Returns This April with New Mystery and Faith-Filled Films - See New Press Release

UPTV’S INSPIRATIONAL

EASTER LINE UP RETURNS APRIL 13

UPtv’s uplifting slate is filled with more than 100 hours of programming including contemporary premiere series, a musical, Bible favorites and the World Premiere Movie Sugar Creek Amish Mysteries: Blessings in Disguise

ATLANTA – April 2, 2025 – UPtv, the television home for uplifting entertainment, will celebrate the Easter season from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday with programming embracing love, hope, faith and new beginnings. Kicking off Sunday, April 13, the network will debut the award-winning family drama series, These Stones, with an all-day marathon beginning at 2:30 p.m. ET. In These Stones, a grieving daughter (Madeline Carroll) finds herself drawn into the same supernatural program her late mother worked—matching undercover Bible characters with people facing challenges today. It’s all this stunned daughter can do to keep up normal appearances while seeking redemption for her past mistakes. Following the all-day marathon of These Stones, viewers can watch The Thorn (7 p.m. ET), a theatrical adaption of the live show that has been seen by over a million people on stage. The Thorn tells the epic story of God's love for the world and the spiritual battle for all humanity through music, dance and acrobatics. Good Friday and Holy Saturday are filled with Bible classics such as The Ten Commandments, The Greatest Story Ever Told, The Passion of the Christ and Mary, Mother of Jesus.

Easter Sunday brings the World Premiere of Sugar Creek Amish Mysteries: Blessings in Disguise at 7 p.m. ET. After Cheryl’s 3-year engagement ends in a devastating breakup, her life is turned upside down when her aunt offers her an escape from Chicago to the Amish town of Sugarcreek. Struggling with being a fish out of water, Cheryl uncovers an unsettling secret that could disrupt this small town in Ohio. As Cheryl begins to solve the mystery, she finds community, belonging and the potential of new love. Will Sugarcreek become Cheryl’s new home? Sugar Creek Amish Mysteries: Blessings in Disguise stars Galadriel Stineman and Kevin Joy and is based on Guideposts’ bestselling book series.

“Since 2012, UPtv has been the go-to destination for viewers seeking faith content during the Easter season,” said Hector Campos, senior vice president, content strategy and acquisition at UP Entertainment. “We continue to be the premier home for Easter programming by offering a wide range of titles including Bible favorites that are must-watches every year, such as The Passion of the Christ, as well as all-new premieres of uplifting series, a musical and movies such as These Stones, The Thorn and Sugar Creek Amish Mysteries: Blessings in Disguise.”

The My UPtv app is available for viewers to download and to track movie viewing. The tracker app allows viewers 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. Download the app: uptv.com/myapp

Premiere Slate:

These Stones Season 1 Marathon – Sunday, April 13 from 2:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. ET – Cable Premiere Grieving the loss of her mother, a young woman gets drawn into a supernatural system working with undercover Bible characters to help people in crisis.

Starring: Madeline Carroll, Karen Abercrombie


The Thorn – Sunday, April 13 at 7 p.m. ET – Cable Premiere

When a slave boy stumbles upon the last living disciple of Jesus, the old man recounts his memories of the life and death of the Messiah. Performed with music, dance and acrobatics this theatrical performance was captured live on stage.

Starring: Jim Miles, Carter Rockwood


Sugar Creek Amish Mysteries: Blessings in Disguise – Sunday, April 20 at 7 p.m. ET – World Premiere

After Cheryl’s 3-year engagement ends in a devastating breakup, her life is turned upside down when her aunt offers her an escape from Chicago to the Amish town of Sugarcreek. Struggling with being a fish out of water, Cheryl uncovers an unsettling secret that could disrupt the small town of Ohio. As Cheryl begins to solve the mystery, she finds community, belonging and the potential of new love. Will Sugarcreek become Cheryl’s new home?

Starring: Galadriel Stineman, Kevin Joy


Palm Sunday – April 13

The Ten Commandments – 10:30 a.m. ET
These Stones Season 1 Premiere Marathon – 2:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. ET
The Thorn Premiere – 7 p.m. ET
The Greatest Story Ever Told – 9 p.m. ET
Mary, Mother of Jesus – 1 a.m. ET

Good Friday – April 18

The Thorn – 8 a.m. ET
Mary, Mother of Jesus – 10 a.m. ET
The Ten Commandments – 12 p.m. ET
The Greatest Story Ever Told – 4 p.m. ET
The Passion of the Christ – 8 p.m. ET
The Passion of the Christ Encore – 10 p.m. ET
The Thorn – 12 a.m. ET

Holy Saturday – April 19

Movie Marathon – 7 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. ET These Stones Season 1 Marathon – 5:30 p.m. ET – 10 p.m. ET The Greatest Story Ever Told – 10 p.m. ET

Easter Sunday – April 20

These Stones Season 1 – 9 a.m. ET – 10:30 a.m. ET
Amish Movie Marathon – 8:30 a.m. ET – 3 a.m. ET
Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries: Blessings in Disguise – 7 p.m. ET
Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries: Blessings in Disguise Encore – 11 p.m. ET

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About UP Entertainment
UP Entertainment is the destination 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 new 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 also represents partner brands Ovation TV and its AVOD and FAST services including Journy. Ovation is an independent television, production, and digital media company, with an unparalleled commitment to the arts, culture and entertainment. Journy is Ovation’s free ad-supported video on demand channel focused on travel 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 you will enjoy these films 

this Easter season!

Blessings to you all,

Net

🌷 Have a Blessed Easter Weekend! 🌷 NEW Movies & EASTER Specials to Watch this Holiday Weekend! 🌼 See Here:

Easter E-card via DaySpring

Happy Easter Blessings to All My Dear Friends who visit here…

I hope your Easter weekend is filled with sunshine and much happiness as we rejoice that Christ is Risen! Hallelujah! Because of the Cross, the Crucifixion and Resurrection of Jesus, we can be forgiven of our sins (if only we ask!) and spend eternity in Heaven with Him!

If you'd like to ask Jesus into your heart, please see the Prayer of Salvation at the end of this post.

You will find below - the faith-based films and inspirational programming airing this weekend in honor of Easter and more family-friendly films and shows...

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Friday, April 15 - Sunday April 17, 2022:

UPtv - Good Friday to Easter Sunday
Easter Lives Here

UPtv Easter Programming + New Movies:
(All times in EST.)

Friday, April 15 (Good Friday)
Jacob 1p
Joseph Part 1 3p
Joseph Part 2 5p
Mary, Mother of Jesus 7p
The Passion of the Christ 9p
The Passion of the Christ 11p
Jacob 1a

Saturday, April 16 (Holy Saturday)
Pray: The Story of Patrick Peyton 10a CABLE TELEVISION PREMIERE
Mary, Mother of Jesus 11a
The Ten Commandments 1p
Moses Part 1 5p
Moses Part 2 7p
David Part 1 9p
David Part 2 11p
Mary, Mother of Jesus 1a

Sunday, April 17 (Happy Easter)
Reba McEntire: My Chains are Gone 9a
3rd Annual Stellar Music of Hope Special 10a CABLE TELEVISION PREMIERE
Courageous 12p
When We Last Spoke 2:30p
In-Lawfully Yours 5p
Faith, Hope & Love 7p WORLD BROADCAST PREMIERE
Small Group 9p WORLD BROADCAST PREMIERE
Faith, Hope & Love 11:30p
Small Group 1:30a




Story-line via UPtv: Recent divorcee Faith enters a dance contest to save her dance studio, where she meets Jimmy Hope and rediscovers her faith, and dreams.

Faith, Hope & Love

Premieres Sunday, April 17, 2022

at 7pm/6c. on UPtv

Story-line via UPtv: A documentary filmmaker infiltrates a small church group to document how imperfect people live for Christ. When his producer gets angry and exposes him to the church, the director has to deal with the repercussions.

Small Group

Premieres Sunday, April 17, 2022

at 9pm/8c. on UPtv

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Sunday, April 17, 2022:

Hallmark Channel - Easter Sunday

Easter Under Wraps

Enjoy an encore presentation of this adorably sweet Hallmark Easter movie!

Storyline via Hallmark: Marketing director at Cavendish Chocolates, Erin goes undercover to see why sales have declined and learns from handsome chocolatier Bryan automation has replaced quality. Later, at the museum, Erin is saddened to see the replica of the Cavendish egg, and is inspired by Bryan’s Easter egg sketches to go retro and bring back the legendary confection. Excited, the two, now sweet on each other, pitch the idea to board members, who know Erin is undercover. Too bad Bryan sees her photo at a Cavendish event and, feeling duped, wonders if he should accept the tasty offer from a rival company.

Easter Under Wraps

Encores Sunday, April 17, 2022

at 10am/9c. on the Hallmark Channel

When Calls the Heart

Easter Sunday Marathon

See the When Calls the Heart - Easter Sunday Marathon

Sunday, April 17, 2022

Season 9 / Episodes 1-7

airing from 2pm-9pm EST.

on the Hallmark Channel

New Episode at 8pm! (details below)

Episode 7 - “Hope Valley Days: Part 1” :

Storyline: Mayor Hickam decides that Hope Valley needs to get back to its hopeful, joyous roots and decides to host Hope Valley Days, a collective celebration inspired by giving, fun, hope and love.

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Sunday, April 17, 2022:

Hallmark Drama - Easter Sunday

The Waltons Marathon 

with Reunion Movies

Marathon airs ALL DAY LONG on Hallmark Drama leading up to A Walton Easter at 9pm EST.

A Walton Easter - A beautiful story of the family coming home at Easter time to celebrate their parents 40th anniversary... while Janet (John Boy's wife) is about to deliver their first born any day!

Each story is so precious and meaningful in the lives of the Walton family. This is a definite keepsake collection for anyone who ever loved The Waltons Series. See DVD here!

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Sunday, April 17, 2022:

Franklin Graham's Easter Message

from Ukraine on Easter Sunday

Evangelist Franklin Graham delivers a special Easter message from Ukraine nearly two months after the Russian invasion into the country.

Airs Sunday, April 17

at 12pm/11c on Fox News

Airs Sunday, April 17

at 3pm/2c on TBN

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TCM is airing Holiday Classics 

on Easter Weekend

TCM's Easter Sunday Schedule:
(All times in EST.)

~The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965) - 6:30am
~Barabbas (1962) - 2:30pm
~Easter Parade (1948) - 8pm
~King of Kings (1961) - 10pm

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Lifetime is airing Faith-Based Movies

Easter Weekend

Lifetime Schedule:

Friday, April 15 (Good Friday)
(All times in EST.)
Highway to Heaven (2021 TV movie) - 6pm
I Can Only Imagine - 8pm and 12am

Sunday, April 17 (Happy Easter)
I Can Only Imagine - 10am
Soul Surfer - 12:30pm
Overcomer - 3pm
God Bless the Broken Road - 5:30pm

Encore Air Times for God Bless the Broken Road:
~Sunday, April 24, 2022 at 10:03 PM
~Monday, April 25, 2022 at 2:04 AM



On Sunday, Lifetime will air God Bless the Broken Road (first premiered in theaters in 2018) starring Lindsay Pulsipher and Andrew Walker. Since I haven't seen this movie, I checked out some of the reviews at Amazon for this Dove Approved movie and they are a bit mixed. Most say the movie has a good message, but it's a little slow moving, which is rather ironic since the movie is about auto racing. If you've seen God Bless the Broken Road, I'd love to hear your thoughts in comments below. I've always been intrigued that Andrew Walker (Bottled with Love, My Christmas Family Tree, etc...) also stars in the film as a race car driver.

Side note: By the way, speaking of Andrew Walker, he just recently joined several other Hallmark stars (including Lacey Chabert and Brennan Elliott), in signing a multi-picture deal with Hallmark.

God Bless the Broken Road storyline: "Amber's (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."

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I pray you all have a very Happy and Joyous Easter! I'm so grateful Jesus overcame death on the cross, so those of us who trust in Him can also overcome death and one day live with Him in Heaven for all eternity. If you've never asked Jesus in your heart, and you would like to do so, please see the prayer of salvation below. Jesus can be your Savior today!

Recently, Candace Cameron Bure invited Danica McKellar to join her at her church for their annual Easter Passion Play; Candace also gifted her with one of her DaySpring One Step Closer Bibles and Danica shared in an Instagram story, “I will tell you, I have not had much of a Bible education in my life, a little bit here and there, but it’s not part of how I was raised,” she said. “I’m looking forward to learning more about it because Candice is a really awesome person and she’s got her own notes and things in here to kind of guide you through. Since I don’t know a lot about it, I’m looking forward to using it in that way. So thank you, Candice.” What a blessing to see Candace sharing her faith! It has truly blessed me and encouraged me to keep on doing the same.

May the joy of the Easter promise fill us up to overflowing and flow out of us this Easter!

Happy Resurrection Sunday!
God's Blessings to You All! Net

Prayer of Salvation:

Right now, wherever you are, repenting, lift your heart to God in prayer.

If you believe Jesus died on the cross to save you from your sin, you will also need to admit you are a sinner – as we all are. Romans 3:23 (KJV) says, "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God." If you have never confessed your sin and belief in Christ, take time to do it right now. Say these words out loud to God and believe them in your heart:

"Oh God, I know I am a sinner.

I believe Jesus was my substitute when He died on the Cross.

I believe His shed blood, death, burial, and resurrection were for me.

I now receive Jesus as my Savior.

I thank You for the forgiveness of my sins,

the gift of salvation and everlasting life,

because of Your merciful grace.

In Jesus name, I pray...

Amen."

Believe, and you will be saved.

God does the saving. All of it!

Share the Good News with others!

God bless you, my dear Brother or Sister in the Lord!

Happy Easter!

✝ UPtv Announces Annual 'Easter Lives Here' Celebration Featuring 100 Hours of Programming! 💮 SEE HERE:

UPtv Press Release:

UPtv’s ANNUAL “EASTER LIVES HERE” WEEK-LONG CELEBRATION OF THE EASTER SEASON TO FEATURE 100 HOURS OF PROGRAMMING

 

20 MOVIES AND SERIES INCLUDE TWO WORLD BROADCAST PREMIERE MOVIES
FAITH, HOPE & LOVE  AND SMALL GROUP
 

The Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday event also includes 
The Passion of the Christ, a cable premiere documentary, biblical movies 
and the 3^rd Annual Stellar Music of Hope Special

ATLANTA – March 24, 2022 – UPtv, the television destination for uplifting entertainment, announced this year’s “Easter Lives Here” programming slate filled with contemporary uplifting films, a premiere documentary, inspiring biblical stories and a music special. With 100 hours of entertainment including 20 movies and series, UPtv continues to be the home for Easter with the biggest collection of programming that truly celebrates the season. The “Easter Lives Here” event kicks off Palm Sunday, April 10, with The Passion of the Christ and culminates with the World Broadcast Premieres of Faith, Hope & Love and Small Group on Easter Sunday (April 17) at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. ET, respectively.

“We invite viewers looking for contemporary stories of faith as well classic Bible movies to join us this Easter season,” said Hector Campos, vice president, content strategy and programming at UPtv. “Each year we set out to find the best faith theatrical titles to add to our schedule as we curate a robust Easter offering for those wanting to celebrate faith, love, renewal and the true meaning of the season. Additionally, all of the movies making up our ‘Easter Lives Here’ programming event can be tracked on the My UPtv Movies App so viewers can set reminders and receive tune-in alerts.”

The My UPtv Movies app is available for viewers to download and is especially popular around the holidays to track movie viewing. The tracker app allows viewers to learn more about upcoming movies on the network, watch movie 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.

In addition to The Passion of the Christ, Faith, Hope & Love and Small Group, other titles included in UPtv’s Easter celebration include When We Last Spoke, Courageous and The Ten Commandments.

EASTER PROGRAMMING SLATE (All times ET)

Saturday, April 9
Expecting a Miracle 3p
Ordinary Miracles 5p
Run the Race 7p
When We Last Spoke 9p
Courageous 11p

Sunday, April 10 (Palm Sunday)
Miles From Nowhere 3p
Run the Race 5p
The Passion of the Christ 7p
Mary, Mother of Jesus 9p
The Passion of the Christ 11p
New Life 1a

Monday, April 11
David (Part 1) 8p
David (Part 2) 10p
The Chosen 101: I Have Called You By Name 12a
The Chosen 102: The Shabbat 1a

Tuesday, April 12
Joseph (Part 1) 8p
Joseph (Part 2) 10p
The Chosen 103: Jesus Loves the Little Children 12a
The Chosen 104: The Rock on Which it is Built 12:30a

Wednesday, April 13
Moses (Part 1) 8p
Moses (Part 2) 10p
The Chosen 105: The Wedding Gift 12a
The Chosen 106: Indescribable Compassion 1a

Thursday, April 14
The Ten Commandments 8p
The Chosen 107: Invitations 12a
The Chosen 108: I Am He 1a
Reba McEntire: My Chains Are Gone 2a

Friday, April 15 (Good Friday)
Jacob 1p
Joseph Part 1 3p
Joseph Part 2 5p
Mary, Mother of Jesus 7p
The Passion of the Christ 9p
The Passion of the Christ 11p
Jacob 1a

Saturday, April 16 (Holy Saturday)
Pray: The Story of Patrick Peyton 10a CABLE TELEVISION PREMIERE
Mary, Mother of Jesus 11a
The Ten Commandments 1p
Moses Part 1 5p
Moses Part 2 7p
David Part 1 9p
David Part 2 11p
Mary, Mother of Jesus 1a

Sunday, April 17 (Easter)
Reba McEntire: My Chains are Gone 9a
3rd Annual Stellar Music of Hope Special 10a CABLE TELEVISION PREMIERE
Hosted by Jonathan McReynolds and Kierra Sheard-Kelly, Stellar Music of Hope is an Easter celebration of hope, family and uplifting songs featuring Pastor Mike Jr, Smokie Norful, Donnie McClurkin, Brandon Camphor & Oneway, Natalie Grant, Todd Dulaney, Tasha Cobbs-Leonard and more!
Courageous 12p
When We Last Spoke 2:30p
In-Lawfully Yours 5p
Faith, Hope & Love 7p WORLD BROADCAST PREMIERE
Small Group 9p WORLD BROADCAST PREMIERE
Faith, Hope & Love 11:30p
Small Group 1:30a

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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 positive 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 of love, laughter and relationships, 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. The streaming service UP Faith & Family is the leader 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.

Follow UPtv on the Web at www.Uptv.com on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Uptv, Twitter on @Uptv and Instagram at UP_TV.

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MY THOUGHTS....
I am, once again, UPlifted and inspired by UPtv's Easter programming! What a blessing to see how they celebrate the true meaning of Easter, with these faith-based films about the resurrection of Jesus. Thank you, UPtv! I hope many of you will be able to tune in for this wonderful event!

See extra details of the new movies airing in April on UPtv - *here*.

God's Blessings, Net

UPtv APRIL 2022 TV Movie Premieres + Easter's on its way! 💮 SEE HERE:

UPtv will be airing inspirational and religious movies throughout the month of April, leading up to Easter Sunday. Then, they'll end the last weekend of the month, with an all-new romantic-comedy premiere.

Some of the uplifting films air in April on UPtv include: Run the Race, When We Last Spoke, Courageous, and more. The Passion of the Christ, which tells the story of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, will air on Palm Sunday and Good Friday.

See details on the April movies below...

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The movie, Run the Race, is from Executive Producers, Tim Tebow and Robby Tebow. It had it's theatrical release in 2018 and is rated PG.

Run the Race

Original Air Date: April 3, 2022

Starring: Tanner Stine, Kristoffer Polaha, Evan Hofer, Kelsey Reinhardt, Mario Van Peebles, Frances Fisher, Jaci Velasquez, etc...

Story-line via UPtv: Against the backdrop of high school football and track, two brothers in a small Southern town face escalating problems with two different world views, straining – but ultimately strengthening – the bonds of brotherhood. All-star athlete Zach Truett finds glory on the high school football field — working to earn a college scholarship and a ticket out of town. When a devastating knee injury forces Zach to the sidelines, his brother laces up his cleats to compete in track and field.

Movie Reviews:
"Run the race is a little depressing, but also very good." -Maria

"Run the Race is definitely a deep movie about faith and family issues. The story centers around two teen boys, who are basically raising themselves after their mother’s death. Their father (Kristoffer Polaha, "Mystery 101") is a drunk, who drops in and out of their lives when he needs something. The younger boy has seizures, periodically, due to a concussion from playing football. The eldest brother is determined, ironically, to get a football scholarship so they can get out of their small town and make something out of their lives. In the meantime, he meets a special girl, Ginger, who loves Jesus, as he wrestles with his faith. There are many ups and downs throughout the movie, and I loved the stories of faith and redemption; however, the ending was terribly disappointing and sad. I was hoping to be uplifted in the end, but I wasn’t. Really enjoyed the depth and terrific acting in the movie, minus the last 10-15 minutes." ~Net

*Run the Race is available on DVD, Blu-ray, and Prime Video.

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On Palm Sunday and Good Friday, UPtv will have a special encore presentation of the film, The Passion of the Christ, which focuses on the last 12 hours of Jesus' life.

Please Note: this movie is Rated R - due to the violence of the crucifixion.

The Passion of the Christ

Encore Air Date: Palm Sunday - April 10, 2022 and Good Friday - April 15, 2022

Starring: Jim Caviezel, Maia Morgenstern, Christo Jivkov, Francesco De Vito

Story-line via UPtv: Academy Award winning director Mel Gibson offers audiences breathtaking cinematography and the seamless performance of actor Jim Caviezel in an uncompromising film depicting Jesus Christ’s profound courage and sacrifice. The Passion of The Christ dramatically captures the last 12 hours of Christ’s life on Earth, based on the gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.


Movie Reviews:
"Passion of the Christ is one of my favorite biblical movies that I have seen." ~ Chris

"My family and I went to our local theater to watch 'The Passion of the Christ' the day it premiered. I have never been so moved by a film in all my life. I love how the story depicted the life of Jesus from the very beginning to the resurrection. It is powerful, moving, emotional, and mot definitely, difficult to watch, at times. It's hard to imagine the pain Christ endured on the cross for our sins. 'The Passion of the Christ' is the perfect Easter film. ~Net

*The Passion of the Christ is available on DVD, Blu-ray, VHS, and Prime Video.

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See the full Easter line-up *here* in UPtv's press release.

In prime-time on Easter Sunday, UPtv will have the premiere of...

Faith, Hope & Love

(Note: Many refer to this film as a faith-based romcom/dance movie. According to Wikipedia: Faith, Hope & Love is a 2019 American romantic comedy film directed by J.J. Englert and Robert Krantz and starring Peta Murgatroyd, Robert Krantz, Michael Richards, Corbin Bernsen, Natasha Bure and Ed Asner in one of his final film roles during his lifetime.)

Original Air Date: April 17, 2022

Starring: Robert Krantz and Dancing with the Stars' dancer Peta Murgatroyd

Story-line via UPtv: Recent divorcee Faith enters a dance contest to save her dance studio, where she meets Jimmy Hope and rediscovers her faith, and dreams.

Movie Review:

I wanted to share this movie review I read at Common Sense Media by someone who goes by the initials, GM:
💮 "I was happily surprised to see the dad in this film caring about his daughters, having limits for them, being involved in their lives. I liked how he made his faith natural and a basic part of his life. My only caution is that there is a parent death in case that's a concern, there is also talk of a divorce and mentioning of the adultery that lead to the divorce. A few of the dance outfits are skimpy." ~GM

💮 "I watched Faith, Hope & Love online and really liked it. I recommend the movie." Misty

💮 "Faith, Hope & Love has some wonderful scenes about faith. I liked seeing Ed Asner ("The Christmas Card," "All of My Heart"); he was so fun in the church Bible study scenes. Natasha Bure ("Home Sweet Home," "Switched for Christmas") was wonderful in this, as well. She plays the leading guy's daughter, and I liked how she chose family first. Overall, it's a very intriging story, and like I said above, the faith elements are good and inspiring, but I must caution that the dance performances were rather risque, at times, and some of the clothing worn by the lead female were very tight and short. Due to that, I cannot label this movie as family-friendly." ~Net

I hope the reviews above are helpful to you. More reviews can be seen at Common Sense Media and Amazon.

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This next movie premiere on UPtv premiered in theaters in 2018 and is rated PG-13.

Small Group

Original Air Date: April 17, 2022

Starring: Sterling Hurst, Emily Dunlop, and Matt Chastain

Story-line via UPtv: A documentary filmmaker infiltrates a small church group to document how imperfect people live for Christ. When his producer gets angry and exposes him to the church, the director has to deal with the repercussions.


Movie Review:

I have not seen this movie, but I want to share this review from Common Sense Media: "Parents need to know that Small Group is a 2018 faith-based drama in which a documentary filmmaker is sent to infiltrate a small church group. Unlike some faith-based movies, this drama doesn't sugarcoat or gloss over mature content. A mother gives birth to a stillborn child. While in Guatemala, characters witness and stop the near-rape of a girl sold into sex slavery. A character is pistol-whipped, and then the gun is pointed at his head. The characters are flawed, know that they're flawed, and try to use church and the Bible to improve themselves, as opposed to using religion as a weapon to judge others and act sanctimonious. A neighbor chews tobacco, walks around with an assault rifle, and talks about going to the shooting range where new targets that look like "Obama bin Laden" have arrived. Wine, beer, champagne, shot drinking. Implied cigarette smoking in a flashback scene (not shown). Some humor concerning huffing kerosene, riding the "short bus," and flatulence." ~ Movie review by Brian Costello, Common Sense Media

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UPtv ends the month of April, with a romantic comedy...
(Please be sure to read review below.)

Kiss the Cook

Original Air Date: April 24, 2022

Starring: Erica Deutschman and Andrew Bushell

Story-line via UPtv: Kacey, a food blogger with an impressive following, is approached with the opportunity to write her own cookbook. The only problem is, she isn’t a very good cook, but with the help of chef Gavin, they may just have the recipe for success.


Movie Review:

An anonymous commenter shared this information with us... "Kiss The Cook is NOT family friendly. There is a comment by women asking the two main characters to forgive HER WIFE for being I think she said over enthusiastic. Near the end of the movie the one woman kisses her wife's shoulder." ~Anonymous

"Not all UPtv shows are family friendly. Kiss the Cook has a same sex marriage. This is awful." ~Anonymous

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Please note: I have not pre-screened the new movie premieres. If you'd like to post a review on whether a film is family-friendly, please share in comments.

I am moved each year by the way UPtv takes a break from their usual programming to honor the Easter holiday with these wonderful films about Jesus. Thank you, UPtv, for telling the true Easter story, by sharing with the world that Jesus made the ultimate sacrifice on the Cross at Calvary so we could be forgiven of our sins. We rejoice because we know Jesus is Risen!

“In His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead” ~1 Peter 1:3

If you've seen any of the movies mentioned above, we would love to hear your thoughts in comments below.

God's blessings to you all! Net

❤ 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...

Don't Go Breaking My Heart

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.

Don't Go Breaking My Heart premieres

Saturday, March 27, 2021

at 9pm/8c. on the Hallmark Channel

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Saturday, March 27, 2021:

Easter Celebration begins on UPtv!

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

on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries

"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...

When Calls the Heart

Season 8 - Episode 6

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

UPtv Announces 2021 “EASTER LIVES HERE” MOVIE PROGRAMMING! See Here:

UPtv Press Release:

UPtv’s ANNUAL “EASTER LIVES HERE”

PROGRAMMING SLATE TO INCLUDE

WORLD BROADCAST PREMIERE

OF THEATRICAL FILM

WHEN WE LAST SPOKE

STARRING CORBIN BERNSEN, MELISSA GILBERT

AND THE LATE CLORIS LEACHMAN

The Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday week-long event also includes The Passion of the Christ, season one of the crowdfunded series The Chosen and the Stellar Music of Hope Easter Special

(SEE UPtv's Video Promo below...)

ATLANTA – March 9, 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 (April 4) at 7 p.m. ET. Starring Corbin Bernsen, Melissa Gilbert and the late Cloris Leachman, When We Last Spoke centers around two sisters who, in 1967, are abandoned and raised by grandparents in the town of Fireside in this heartwarming tale of family, friendship and forgiveness. Following The Passion of the Christ on Palm Sunday, UPtv will kick off season one of The Chosen, the largest crowdfunded media project of all time and first multi-season series about the life of Jesus Christ. Episodes will air nightly beginning that Sunday through Holy Thursday, April 1, with a full season marathon on Good Friday.

“UPtv is a movie destination year-round, and we take great pride in curating a special collection of films, series and specials, touching on faith, love and forgiveness to celebrate the Easter season,” said Charley Humbard, CEO of UP Entertainment. “Springtime often represents hope and renewal. After a year of uncertainty, these sentiments are being felt more than ever before. We invite viewers to tune in to UPtv this Easter for uplifting faith films and inspiring stories including the World Broadcast Premiere of When We Last Spoke. All of the great movies that are part of the ‘Easter Lives Here’ programming event can be found and tracked using the recently launched My UPtv Movies App so viewers never miss their favorite titles.”

The My UPtv Movies app allows viewers to learn more about upcoming movies on the network, watch movie previews and request personalized showtime alerts. Viewers can also favorite movie titles to add to a personal collection to easily access them later, check off the movies watched, set calendar reminders and request push notifications. In first quarter to-date, UP Premiere movies are pacing +13% ahead of YA*.

As a special treat to viewers, UPtv will be sprinkling Easter eggs on air March 29 – April 2 with MPKs every day between 5 and 8 p.m. ET during fan-favorite series Gilmore Girls and Reba. During the UPtv Easter Egg Hunt, one lucky viewer will have a chance to win a $1000 gift card grand prize to help with their Spring cleaning by entering clues they find for a chance to win. More information can be found at UPtv.com/hunt.

In addition to The Passion of the Christ and When We Last Spoke, other titles included in UPtv’s Easter celebration include Courageous, God’s Not Dead and Heaven is For Real.

EASTER PROGRAMMING SLATE (All times ET)

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


Monday, March 29

The Chosen Episode 3 10p


Tuesday, March 30

The Chosen Episode 4 9p
The Chosen Episode 5 10p


Wednesday, March 31

The Chosen Episode 6 9p
The Chosen Episode 7 10p


Thursday, April 1

The Chosen Episode 8 (Season 1 Finale) 9p


Friday, April 2

The Chosen season one marathon beginning at 1:30
The Passion of the Christ 9p
The Passion of the Christ 11p
Heaven is for Real 1a


Saturday, April 3

Facing the Giants 2p
Fireproof 4:30p
Courageous 7p
Fireproof 9:30p
Facing the Giants 12a


Sunday, April 4 (Easter Sunday)

Stellar Easter Music of Hope Easter Special 10a
CABLE TELEVISION PREMIERE
(Hosted by award-winning Gospel Music Artists, Jekalyn Carr and Tauren Wells; The 2nd Annual Stellar Music of Hope Easter special is a music offering of hopeful and soul healing classics performed by Yolanda Adams, Marvin Sapp, Donnie MCclurkin, Karen Clark Sheard, JJ Hairston, Kierra Sheard, Rich Tolbert, Jr., Cece Winans, Pastor Mike, Jr. Evvie McKinney, Jonathan Traylor and Doe.)
Somebody’s Child 11a
Mr. Church 1p
Undercover Angel 3p
Heaven is For Real 5p
When We Last Spoke 7p WORLD BROADCAST PREMIERE
In-Lawfully Yours 9:30p
When We Last Spoke 11:30p


Promo Video Clip:




* Source: Nielsen, LSD, UPM premiere TCS, (12/28/20-2/28/21) vs (12/30/19-3/1/20), HH COV AA%

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About UPtv
UPtv, the television home for uplifting entertainment, is one of the premier brands from UP Entertainment, LLC. UPtv is the trusted destination for adults seeking positive programming with relatable stories of love, laughter and relationships, through exclusive premiere movies, box-office hit films and beloved series. UPtv’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. Additionally, UP Entertainment is home to the subscription streaming service, UP Faith & Family, America’s favorite streaming service for families, as well as AspireTV, the leading network for Black and urban lifestyle programming.


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I'm overjoyed and encouraged to see UPtv continue this wonderful tradition of special Easter programming, which includes many biblical films and productions that proclaim the true meaning of Easter Sunday - the Resurrection of Jesus! I hope this programming will uplift and inspire you in your faith.

Happy Easter, Everyone!

God's Blessings to you all, Net