🌷 UPtv's 2026 Easter Programming

Easter programming is returning on UPtv! I mentioned this news in a previous post, but now you can see the full schedule of religious films in UPtv's official press release below.



Press Release:

UPTV’S INSPIRATIONAL

EASTER LINE UP

RETURNS MARCH 29

UPtv’s uplifting slate is filled with almost 100 hours of programming including Bible favorites, the Cable Premiere Movie Where the Wind Blows and a sneak peek of the Cable Premiere Series Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries

ATLANTA – March 19, 2026 – 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. Beginning Sunday, March 29, the network will air the beloved faith classic The Ten Commandments, followed by a Love Comes Softly movie marathon. Good Friday showcases enduring films that bring the Bible’s most powerful stories to life, including The Ten Commandments, The Greatest Story Ever Told and Mary, Mother of Jesus. Holy Saturday is filled with fan‑favorite Amish movies such as Christmas in Amish Country, Christmas at the Amish Bakery and Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries: Blessings in Disguise.

Easter Sunday brings the Cable Premiere of Where the Wind Blows at 7 p.m. ET. The film follows a hardened cowboy who pauses his untethered life on the open range when he agrees to pose as a temporary husband for his late friend’s widow so she can adopt. What begins as a practical arrangement turns into an unexpected chance at love. Where the Wind Blows stars Trevor Donovan and Ashley Elaine and is based on the acclaimed novel by Caroline Fyffe. During the movie premiere, viewers will see a first look of the all-new cozy mystery series Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries, making its cable debut on Thursday, April 23rd at 9 p.m. ET.

“For many of our viewers, watching these films is an Easter tradition,” said Crissie Miller, Vice President, Content Strategy, at UPtv. “By pairing iconic Bible favorites with heartfelt new premieres, we’re creating a viewing experience that honors the season’s message of faith and hope while continuing to offer fresh, uplifting stories our audience craves.”


Programming Slate:


Palm Sunday – March 29

The Ten Commandments – 9 a.m. ET
Love Comes Softly – 1 p.m. ET
Love’s Abiding Joy – 3 p.m. ET
Love’s Enduring Promise – 5 p.m. ET
Love’s Long Journey – 7 p.m. ET
Love’s Unending Legacy – 9 p.m. ET
The Ten Commandments – 11 p.m. ET


Good Friday – April 3

The Greatest Story Ever Told – 10 a.m. ET
Mary, Mother of Jesus – 2 p.m. ET
The Ten Commandments – 4 p.m. ET
The Greatest Story Ever Told – 8 p.m. ET
Mary, Mother of Jesus – 12 a.m. ET
Mark Lowry: There is Hope – 2 a.m. ET


Holy Saturday – April 4

Christmas in Amish Country – 9 a.m. ET
Christmas at the Amish Bakery – 11 a.m. ET
Love Finds You in Valentine – 1 p.m. ET
Love Finds You in Sugarcreek – 3 p.m. ET
Love Finds You in Charm – 5 p.m. ET
Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries: Blessings in Disguise – 7 p.m. ET
Runaway Romance – 9 p.m. ET
Plus One at an Amish Wedding – 11 p.m. ET
Christmas at the Amish Bakery – 1 a.m. ET


Easter Sunday – April 5

Travis Tritt: Country Chapel – 9 a.m. ET
Finding Normal – 10 a.m. ET
Southern Gospel – 12 p.m. ET
Adeline – 2 p.m. ET
When We Last Spoke – 4:30 p.m. ET

Where the Wind Blows Premiere – 7 p.m. ET

A hardened cowboy puts his unfettered life on the open range on pause when he pretends to be a temporary husband for his late friend’s widow so she can adopt. The two go from strangers to something neither expected: a chance at love.

Starring: Trevor Donovan, Ashley Elaine

Love Finds You in Charm – 9 p.m. ET

Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries: Blessings in Disguise – 11 p.m. ET

Where the Wind Blows Encore – 1 a.m. ET

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About UP Entertainment
UP Entertainment is the home 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 for 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. Ovation is an independent television, production, and digital media company, with an unparalleled commitment to the arts, culture 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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For more details on the NEW programming coming to UPtv in April and reviews for "Where the Wind Blows" (which is rated PG-13 and contains violence and suggestive material) - please click here.

I hope many of you will enjoy the classic religious movies airing on UPtv this Easter!

Blessings to you all,

Net

✝🌷 UPtv's "Bring the Spring" Inspirational Easter Programming for March 2024 🌷✝ SEE HERE:

Are you ready to "Bring the Spring"? UPtv has released their full March schedule in the press release below, which includes their new premiere movies for March and religious Easter programming!

I hope you enjoy this UPlifting news from UPtv, and it brightens your day!

You'll also find UPtv's *Bring the Spring* promo trailer at the end of this post!



UPtv Press Release:

UPtv’s “BRING THE SPRING” INSPIRATIONAL

EASTER PROGRAMMING 

RETURNS MARCH 3

UPtv’s uplifting slate is filled 

with more than 60 hours of programming

including contemporary premiere movies, 

Bible favorites,

and a Gaither Dennis Quaid Gospel Special

ATLANTA – Feb. 29, 2024 – UPtv, the leader in uplifting entertainment, will celebrate the Spring and Easter season with four weekends of programming embracing love, hope, renewal, joy and faith. From a new romance movie every Sunday night, to the World Premiere music special Dennis Quaid’s Fallen: A Gospel Record for Sinners, to marathons of hit series, and Bible movies on Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday, viewers will be uplifted all season long.

“Every year UPtv is a top destination for viewers to celebrate the true meaning of Easter,” said Hector Campos, senior vice president, content strategy and acquisition at UPtv. “This year’s offering continues to deliver on programming celebrating new beginnings and a season of renewal. The ‘Bring the Spring’ slate features four contemporary movie premieres, marathons of fan-favorite series, Bible favorites and the World Premiere of Dennis Quaid’s Fallen: A Gospel Record for Sinners. We invite families to the network to feel uplifted while also having a chance to win prizes.”

UPtv’s “Bring the Spring” event includes a sweepstakes where viewers can enter for the chance to win a gift card to spruce up their homes and get organized for the spring season. One (1) grand prize winner will receive a $3K gift card and four (4) secondary winners will receive a $500 gift card. Participants can enter at Spring.uptv.com. In 2023, UPtv’s Easter programming reached 4.3 million viewers1 between Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday as part of the network’s “Bring the Spring” offering with +82% increase2 in W25-54 compared to the year prior.

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:

PROGRAM SCHEDULE




The Single’s Guidebook – Sunday, March 3 at 7 p.m. ET – Cable Premiere Molly, a talented, scrupulous content creator, gets a surprise assignment to chronicle her newfound singlehood. But when she's paired with Jackson, her polar opposite, will she learn to stand on her own two feet, or will love get in the way?

Starring: Meggan Kaiser, Philip Boyd




A Royal Makeover – Sunday, March 10 at 7 p.m. ET – Cable Premiere

When all-American Ramone discovers he is the heir to the European Kingdom of San Pablo, he is daunted by the prospect of becoming king. To prepare him for his royal duties, King Felipe hires royal expert Angelica to show Ramone the ropes on how a king is expected to behave for the coronation ceremony. Through lessons in history, etiquette, fine dining and even Spanish, Angelica transforms Ramone into the king he is destined to be. And maybe he found his queen in the process.

Starring: Veronica Long, Ricky Martinez




Sweetly Salted – Sunday, March 17 at 7 p.m. ET – Cable Premiere

Alison remains notoriously anonymous when critiquing restaurants. But when she accidentally goes viral for trashing a new restaurant, her editor insists she make amends by going undercover as a prep cook for the chef she maligned.

Starring: Lanie McAuley, William Martinez


Palm Sunday – March 24

The Ten Commandments – 9 a.m. ET
The Chosen Season 2 Marathon 1 p.m. – 11 p.m. ET

Good Friday – March 29

The Ten Commandments – 1 p.m. ET
Mary, Mother of Jesus – 5 p.m. ET
Fallen: A Gospel Record for Sinners – 7 p.m. ET – World Premiere

Emmy Image Award and two-time Golden Globe Image nominee Dennis Quaid has been playing music since his childhood. A touring musician with countless miles of performances, he delivers his debut Gospel performance video, Fallen: A Gospel Record for Sinners. In addition to his soul-stirring renditions of seven hymns and classics and five original songs, the actor/singer/songwriter sits down with Gospel music legend Bill Gaither for an inspiring conversation, sharing his journey of redemption and message of eternal hope.

image via: Vortex Productions

Writing a Love Song – Sunday, March 31 at 7 p.m. ET – World Premiere

Aspiring music producer Chloe Brandon puts her career on the line by promising a hit song to the record label from Dustin Miller, a once-successful country musician with writer's block, while keeping it all a secret from her boss. Can a blossoming romance inspire the hit love song they both need?

Starring Nina Kiri, Connor McMahon, Britt McRae, Lauren Howe, Kent Sheridan



1 Nielsen, LSD, Easter Programs 4/2/23-4/9/23 Total Day M-Su-6a-6a, P2+, Reach 1 min qual.

2 Nielsen, LSD, Easter Programs 2023 (4/2/23-4/9/23) vs Easter Programs 2022 (4/10/22-4/17/22) - Total Day M-Su-6a-6a, W25-54 Cov AA% (0.05)

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About UP Entertainment
UP Entertainment, home to UP Faith & Family, UPtv, AspireTV, AspireTV Life and Cine Romántico, is the destination for uplifting entertainment for passionate and diverse audiences across the leading cable, satellite and streaming platforms. 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. 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. 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* promo trailer:

I hope you enjoy UPtv's March movies and Easter programming! It is, once again, uplifting and encouraging to see each year around Eastertime how UPtv continues to air these faith-based movies and religious musical specials. I hope many are blessed by these programs during this holy Easter Season as we celebrate our Risen Savior!

Also, be sure to visit my UPtv March movie post, which includes more details and images for each premiere movie!

God Blessings to you all!

Net🌷

Happy Palm Sunday This Weekend! See Inspirational, Faith-Based Programming and More...

As we begin this Holy Week before Easter with Palm Sunday, I wanted to share with you all some of the inspirational, faith-based programming airing this weekend. Let us rejoice during this special time as we reflect on the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus, who gave His life as a sacrifice for our sins, so we could live for eternity in heaven with Him!

"Glory in His holy name; 

let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice." 

~Psalm 105:3

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Saturday, April 1, 2023:

The Ten Commandments

(1956)

ABC will have their annual airing of the movie The Ten Commandments this Saturday evening, the weekend before Easter, with Charlton Heston as Moses. I am in awe every time I watch this film and see the water part as the children of Israel make their exodus from Egypt and cross the Red Sea.

The Ten Commandments begins at 7pm/6c. on ABC.

The Ten Commandments is also available on DVD and Streaming.




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Saturday, April 1, 2023:

The Hallmark Channel is premiering the only new movie this weekend with the *Spring Into Love* movie...

Love in the Maldives

Storyline: Rae Parker (Hudon) has a very fabulous, single life that attracts thousands of readers to her monthly travel column, “Reservation for One.” Rae is surprised when her editor wants to send her to the world’s most romantic vacation destination -- The Conrad Maldives. She’s an adventurous spirit and staying at the luxurious Muraka makes it difficult for her to find the type of experiences she needs to write an article worthy of her column. It doesn’t help that Rae is terribly afraid of the open ocean and a hotel that floats in the middle of it. After a few failed solo attempts, Rae realizes she needs some guidance and support to undertake some of the challenges outside of her comfort zone. The Conrad’s guest experience expert, Jared Joseph (Manley), steps in and makes it his personal mission to give Rae the adventure she’s looking for…

Love in the Maldives

Premieres Saturday, April 1, 2023

at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel

Please Note: Much of the movie, Love in the Maldives, takes place on the beach, so characters will be seen in swimwear.



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Sunday, April 2, 2023:

Love Comes Softly Movie Marathon

Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Sunday Schedule:

Love Comes Softly - 11AM
Love's Enduring Promise - 1PM
Love's Long Journey - 3PM
Love's Abiding Joy - 5PM
Love's Unending Legacy - 7PM
Love's Unfolding Dream - 9PM

*These inspirational films are based on the heartwarming series of books by Christian author, Janette Oke.





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Sunday, April 2, 2023:

UPtv's Palm Sunday Schedule:

The Ten Commandments mini-series (2006) - 10 a.m. ET
The Chosen Season 2 Marathon -  2 – 11 p.m. ET

See more of UPtv's Easter Schedule for Holy Week - here.



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

May you know the joy and peace 

that comes from knowing Jesus is risen!

A Blessed Palm Sunday weekend to you all,

Net

☀️ SHINING HIS LIGHT: ☀️

"And many spread their garments in the way: and others cut down branches off the trees, and strawed them in the way.

And they that went before, and they that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna; Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord:

Blessed be the kingdom of our father David, that cometh in the name of the Lord: Hosanna in the highest.

~Mark 11:8-10 (KJV)

🌼 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:

Classic Movies Come to the Theater!

If You LOVE to Watch... one of those Phenomenal, Classic Black & White Films on TCM, then this NEWS is for YOU!!!

Audrey Hepburn in 'Breakfast at Tiffany's'

As part of their Big Screen Classics series, every month in 2016 - TCM and Fathom have been showing movies in theaters, much like what they've done the past two years at Christmastime! You can find out further details here!

Highlights for this year, were 'The Ten Commandments' in March and 'Ferris Bueller’s Day Off 30th Anniversary' in May!


For the rest of the year, you can see:

National Lampoon's Animal House (1978) - Sunday, August 14 & Wednesday, August 17

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The King and I 60th Anniversary (1956) – Sunday, August 28 & Wednesday, August 31

Dr. Strangelove: or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1963) – Sunday, September 18 & Wednesday, September 21

Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining (1980) – Sunday, October 23 & Wednesday, October 26

Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961) – Sunday, November 27 & Wednesday, November 30

From Here to Eternity (1953) – Sunday, December 11 & Wednesday, December 14


(Please note: I have not seen all the movies mentioned above. This is not an endorsement of these films.)


Visit the Fathom Events web-site for more details!

*A Special Thank You to Cathie for discovering & sharing this Classic Movie news!

Easter T.V. Specials

This Easter, there are many new premiere TV specials, as well as classic films, to honor this very Holy Holiday.

Films featured in the collage above:

‘Noah's Ark’, ‘A.D. The Bible Continues’, ‘Killing Jesus’,

‘The Passion of the Christ’, ‘Jesus of Nazareth’,

 ‘The Ten Commandments’, and ‘The Dovekeepers’.

 

 

Details on each movie - below... 

*The Hallmark Channel will have 'A Walton Easter' on April 3rd, Good Friday at 7 PM/6c. Then, unrelated to Easter, the Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries will present on both stations, Saturday April 4th at 9PM/8c., the mystery movie premiere 'A Bone To Pick: An Aurora Teagarden Mystery'. On Easter Sunday, April 5, 2015... the Hallmark Channel will air many of the faith-based 'Love Comes Softly' Movies, including: 'Love Takes Wing', 'Love Finds a Home', 'Love Begins', 'Love's Everlasting Courage', 'Love Comes Softly', and the Season One finale of 'When Calls the Heart'.

*Please Note: The premiere of WHEN CALLS THE HEART season 2 was moved from Easter Weekend to April 25, 2015.

Click here for more images and details on upcoming Season 2 of ‘When Calls the Heart’

Click here for more images and details on the 'Love Comes Softly' Movies


*INSP will have wonderful family Easter Specials... from the first season of THE WALTONS, the 2-part episode ‘The Easter Story’ and their last reunion movie ‘A WALTON EASTER’ on Good Friday April 3, 2015 and Easter... as well as the 6 hour mini-series ‘JESUS OF NAZARETH,’ which chronicles the birth, life, death, and resurrection of Jesus on April 5, 2015, Easter Sunday.

Click here for more images and details on ‘A Walton Easter’


*UP-TV will have the Premiere of ‘NOAH’S ARK’ on Sunday March 22, 1015 at 7 PM/6c. They will also be airing many Biblical Movies throughout the Easter season, including a special airing of ‘THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST’, with limited commercial interruption.

Please click here to read an eye opening review of 'Noah's Ark'

*Nat Geo, the National Geographic Channel, will be premiering the 3-hour movie ‘KILLING JESUS’ on March 29, 2015 at 8 PM/7c., based on the book by bestselling authors Bill O’Reilly and historian Martin Dugard, which details the last hours of Christ.

Click here for more images and details on ‘Killing Jesus’

*NBC will premiere ‘A.D. THE BIBLE CONTINUES’ from producers Mark Burnett and Roma Downey on April 5, 2015, at 9 PM/8c., Easter Sunday. This series is a continuation of 'The Bible' series. (Easter Sunday is beginning of the 12 week mini-series)

Click here for more images and details on ‘A.D. The Bible Continues’

*CBS will premiere ‘DOVEKEEPERS’, the 4-hour Mini-series, from the executive producers Mark Burnett and Roma Downey on March 31 and April 1 at 9 PM/8c.

Click here for more images and details on the ‘Dovekeepers’

*ABC will have Charlton Heston as Moses in ‘THE TEN COMMANDMENTS’, on Easter Sunday at 7 PM/6c. ABC has shown it annually every year around Easter, since 1973.

The sweet Peanuts Gang cartoon, ‘IT’S THE EASTER BEAGLE, CHARLIE BROWN’ will not be shown this year on ABC.


*ABC Family has the Easter Bunny movie HOP, Saturday April 4th at 10 PM/9c. and Sunday April 5th at 8PM/7c.


*TBN will have many Biblical Movies during the Easter Season, including ‘JESUS OF NAZARETH’ and the box office hit ‘THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST’. Both films detail the life, final hours, and crucifixion of Jesus Christ.


*TCM will also have many Biblical Movies on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2015, including ‘KING OF KINGS’ at 1:30 PM/12:30c., and ‘THE GREATEST STORY EVER TOLD’ at 4:30 PM/3:30c. In Primetime, get out your Easter bonnet, because TCM will have, not one, but two classic Easter Musicals, ‘EASTER PARADE’, starring Fred Astaire and Judy Garland at 8 PM/7c., and a rare TCM showing of the sensational ‘HOLIDAY INN’ at 10 PM/9c., starring Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire, which features and celebrates every holiday with song and dance!


See the FAMILY TV SCHEDULE for a complete list of times airing - for all of the Easter Specials listed above!

I hope you all have a

Truly Blessed

and Happy Easter Season!

 

 

 "Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! 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

*Please Note: Some of these Movies/Specials above are for Mature Audiences Only.
*All Movie Images above used for promotional use only.

Easter TV Specials 2014

This year there will be a lot of Easter Specials on TV!

ABC will have their annual airing of the movie The Ten Commandments the Saturday evening before Easter, with Charlton Heston as Moses. I am in awe every time I watch it and see the water part. On Easter night, ABC will have the Peanuts Gang in "It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown".

The network UP has two weeks of Religious Themed Movies in their Greatest Stories of the Bible Series, including The Passion of the Christ. For me, it is one of the most meaningful movies of the crucifixion. I love that we get to see a Jesus as a Baby, a young Boy, and as a Man... as He preaches and teaches, leads His disciples, is crucified on the cross, and then, as He is raised from the dead three days later. (Please note: due to violence, this movie is not suitable for young children.)

The Hallmark Channel and INSP will show special Easter Episodes of "The Waltons".

TBN will also have Religious Themed Easter Movies.

ABC Family will have the adorable Easter Bunny themed movie HOP.

Disney will have Easter Cartoons.

TCM will have Religious Themed Easter Movies and be sure to get out your Easter Bonnet and Dancing Shoes... for the classic Easter Movie, Easter Parade, with Judy Garland and Fred Astaire!

Be sure to visit the Family TV Schedule for times airing for these Easter Specials and More!

Have a Blessed Easter, Everyone!

 

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"Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life.

He who believes in me will live, even though he dies;

and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. "

- John 11:25-26 NIV 

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Happy First Day of Spring + Upcoming Family Films on TV, Etc...

March 20, 2010

There is great beauty in the Magic of Ordinary Days...

Today is officially the First Day of Spring! True to Spring Weather... the day began with Sunshine and is ending with a light shower of rain! The birds are chirping happily as they have returned to build their nests, and the flowers are starting to peak through - Yeah!!! - finally it's Spring~time!!!

Even though, we may start to be outside more and more... there will still be great Family Films at night to catch with your family! And, we can always record them and watch whenever we want!


Upcoming Notable Family Movies:

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs - March 20 & 21

Legally Blondes - March 21 & 22

What I did for Love - March 22
*Christmas Movie

Harriet the Spy - Blog Wars - March 26

The Magic of Ordinary Days - March 27

Mickey's Great Clubhouse Hunt - March 28

It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown - March 31

Mr Smith Goes to Washington - April 1

The Ten Commandments - April 3

The Note - April 3

Taking a Chance on Love - April 3

Shirley Temple Movies - Easter, April 4

Easter Parade - Easter, April 4

Love Comes Softly Movies - Easter, April 4


Check the Family TV Schedule for more great Family Films!