📺 🌟 How the Streaming Service Frndly TV has Changed My TV Viewing Experience... for the Better! 📺 🌟 See Here:

Last Fall, several loyal followers here at It's a Wonderful Movie shared with us how much they enjoyed their streaming service, Frndly TV, which I must admit, made me even more curious and interested in this streaming service I had been hearing so many good things about. With the incredible amount of Christmas movies coming our way then, and with their encouragement, I decided to give Frndly TV a try, with a free trial in November, and now I must share with you all my fantastic experience with this streaming service over the Christmas Season.

I easily set up an account through Frndly TV's user-friendly website, and instantly, I had this excellent streaming service, which I must say, is much lower in price compared to others currently on the market. I access Frndly TV through my Roku device which is hooked up to my television. It was easy as a wink to navigate through Fndly TV's television guide and even easier to select a program and click record with my remote. I love that their service is very basic looking and easy to use - right from the first remote click.

Throughout Christmastime, I recorded many, MANY Christmas movies, old and new, through Frndly TV, which has an unlimited DVR! This was just what I needed since my recorder with my DirecTV was nearly full. Now that it is January, I've been missing the classic Christmas movies I love on TV; however, it's been easy and convenient to go into my Frndly TV recordings and select one of the Christmas movies I recorded back in November or December. And if I watch only a portion of the movie, I can effortlessly pick up right where I left off at a later time.

One of the best features of Frndly TV is that you can do a 72-hour lookback in their TV guide and capture something you may have missed. It's also easy to schedule recordings in advance. Viewers can even record multiple shows and movies at the same time. I love that! Plus, if I miss, say, something in the morning, then I can go back and catch it that night. Or, the next night. Or, even the next - next night! Or, I can simply record it and watch it months later! Frndly TV lets you keep recordings for 3-9 months (depending on your plan).

Frndly TV is also available to watch beyond your TV. You can easily access your Frndly TV account on your smartphone, tablet, laptop, etc... wherever you are! All you have to do is log-in to your account, and you can watch live TV, and past TV (up to 72 hours), and all of your recordings will be right there, too - to watch at your convenience. Wherever you go, as long as you have your smartphone (or another device) with you, you'll have your Frndly TV, too!

For those of you who have been having trouble getting your current cable provider to pick up Great American Family, if you obtain Frndly TV, you'll have both Great American Family and Great American Living, plus the Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, Hallmark Drama, INSP, Lifetime, UP-TV, PixL, and many more channels - see here! Frndly TV has 40+ channels in all!

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Happy movie-watching, everyone!

Blessings to you all, Net

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A Very Country Wedding - an UPtv Movie Premiere!

MOVIE REVIEW

Movie: A Very Country Wedding

Network: UP

Original Air Date: July 6, 2019

*This movie is a sequel to A Very Country Christmas! See DVD details below...

CAST:

Greyston Holt ... Zane
Bea Santos ... Jeannette
Deana Carter ... Jolene
Jesse Collin ... Bart
Allison Hossack ... Suzanne
Mike Shara ... Chris
Jahnile Brown ... Jeff
Charlotte Hegele ... Cake
Nadine Roden ... Viola
Dan Abramovici ... Troy
Elma Begovic ... Sherry
Gary Brennan ... Tristan
Evan Buliung ... Mike
Celeste Desjardins ... Meagan
Erica Deutschman ... Sammy
Nadia George ... Fan
Jenny Itwaru ... Fan
Mya Michaels ... Minister
Boomer Phillips ... Bear
Tonjha Richardson ... Woman
Rachna Solan ... Joy
Raven Stewart ... Quinn
Lisa Truong ... Hostess

PLOT:

Storyline via UP: In this sequel to A Very Country Christmas, Zane and Jeannette’s wedding is delayed due to Zane’s crazy tour schedule and the two must overcome paparazzi and rumors to find their way back together.

Available on DVD:

*A Very Country Wedding is a sequel to A Very Country Christmas - which can be seen on DVD and streaming video!






Movie Review:

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*images via: UP

UP Announces Return of Heartland, Slate of New Original Movies and More...

PRESS RELEASE:

UPtv SETS OUT TO CHANGE THE FACE

OF TV ENTERTAINMENT WITH NEW EMOJI-FOCUSED

BRAND CAMPAIGN AND SLATE OF PROGRAMMING

AIMED TO UPLIFT VIEWERS

image via: CBC - Heartland Season 12

The network’s programming slate includes over 20 premiere movies; acquisition of the Australian hit 800 Words; a new season of fan favorite family drama Heartland; as well as new seasons of its reality series Expecting, Our Wedding Story and Crazy Beautiful Weddings; and new episodes of the hit series Bringing Up Bates

ATLANTA – April 24, 2019 – UPtv, the television home for uplifting and positive programming, is setting out to change the face of TV entertainment with a slate of new movies and series, alongside its launch of a fresh emoji-driven brand campaign.

“Consumers use emojis to share their emotional responses to television on social media every day,” said Scot Safon, UPtv’s chief marketing officer, “We’re embracing the idea and having fun using emojis, backed by the promise of shows and movies that will uplift you every day.”

Uplifting and positive programming are essential elements for a target audience that UPtv calls Upsiders—people searching for optimistic, uplifting programming. UPtv identified the Upsiders as part of its extensive Family in Mind research initiative, which has to-date spoken with nearly 16,000 audience members over a five-year period. UPtv’s research included a segmentation analysis that explored the emotional benefits of entertainment and revealed Upsiders as an under-served TV audience seeking high-quality, uplifting TV entertainment in a safe viewing environment. The network’s new emoji campaign was built around these same emotional benefits, and it has resonated strongly with these audiences in preview testing. Also resonating with this audience segment is UPtv’s new programming line-up.

“We’re thrilled to introduce our audience to a variety of uplifting stories that will stay with you,” said Amy Winter, general manager and evp, UPtv. “From fan-favorite series, life’s biggest moments reality series, blockbuster hits and powerful original movies, we will deliver on the promise to share positive and optimistic content that might make you laugh or cry, and will always make you feel good about the time spent with us.”

Later this year, an all-new season of the longest running family drama in Canadian history Heartland will premiere as well as a family series out of Australia, 800 Words . 800 Words is a family drama that follows recent widower George Turner’s decision to start afresh in the New Zealand coastal town of Weld. The Aussie invaders quickly become the center of attention in this delightful small town populated by weird and wonderful locals. A new season of the groundbreaking baby series Expecting , where there are no producers and all footage is captured by the couples, launches this Thursday, April 25 at 9 p.m. ET, and two creative series in the wedding space, Our Wedding Story and Crazy Beau tiful Weddings , will launch second seasons Thursday, July 11 at 9 p.m. ET and 9:30 p.m. ET, respectively. UPtv’s hit series Bringing Up Bates will return with new episodes this September. The first half of season eight, which premiered in January, was the strongest season ever in HH’s and the 2nd strongest ever in P25-54 (Cov AA%). Additionally, season eight is beating last season in all demos1.

Fresh off of UPtv’s month-long Easter celebration with 20 titles that included a combination of powerful biblical stories, uplifting contemporary premieres and blockbuster faith movies, more premiere movies are on the way for this year. Titles set to air this year include After the Storm (June); A Very Country Wedding (July); The Art of Falling in Love (August); and Love, Alaska (October).

These will be produced with Brain Power Studios and are based on existing Harlequin novels or will have a Harlequin book written based on the movie script. Harlequin, a leading international publisher, currently releases over 100 books a month in 34 languages. These titles will be part of the network’s uplifting movie category rolling out every Saturday night throughout the year and includes beloved theatricals, originals and acquired premieres.

In addition to UPtv’s uplifting movies throughout the year, Christmas will return this November with new premiere movies and a holiday offering filled with over 500 hours of fun and festive programming, as well as the annual GilMORE the Merrier ultimate viewing event, UPtv’s 153 hour Gilmore Girls binge-a-thon over Thanksgiving week.


UPtv’s Premiere Movies:


After the Storm - June

In the aftermath of a hurricane that’s destroyed her home, and most of her home town, a young teacher reconnects with a childhood crush to rebuild her home and her community.

Starring: Madeline Leon ( Ponysitters Club ), Bo Yokely ( Nappily Ever After ), country star Craig Morgan


A Very Country Wedding - July

In this sequel to A Very Country Christmas , Zane and Jeannette’s wedding is delayed due to Zane’s crazy tour schedule. The two must overcome paparazzi and rumors to find their way back together.

Starring: Greyston Holt ( A Puppy for Christmas ), Bea Santos ( Murdoch Mysteries ), Greg Vaughan ( Days of Our Lives ), Michelle Morgan ( Heartland ), country star Deanna Carter


The Art of Falling in Love - August

A well-known artist with a mysterious bucket list gets a commission to paint a mural on a new hospital wing in a charming community. When she finds herself falling for the handsome architect designing the addition, she must decide if she can trust him with her list, and the painful memory behind it, or if he’ll break her heart and prove that it’s better to be alone than to be close to someone who will leave.

Starring: Kimberly-Sue Murray ( My Perfect Romance ), Josh Dean ( Blindspot ), Kelly Bishop ( Gilmore Girls )


Love, Alaska - October

When a young doctor inherits her uncle’s practice in her small home-town of Love, Alaska, she returns there to find something things are the same; like the town’s annual Love festival, and some things have changed; like her childhood friend Finn who has grown into a handsome, if not troubled, man.

Starring: Sarah Podemski ( Tin Star ), Victor Zinck Jr. ( Date My Dad ), Lanette Ware ( Taken ), Martin Roach ( Inspector Gadget )


1 (Nielsen L+7 blended, excludes repeats and specials)

About UPtv UPtv is television’s trusted destination for uplifting shows you can watch together. With boxoffice hit films and network series like Gilmore Girls, Fresh Off the Boat, Home Improvement and America’s Funniest Home Videos, alongside originals like Bringing Up Bates , Expecting and Our Wedding Story , UPtv’s programming celebrates life’s biggest moments. In addition, UPtv’s award-winning pro-social initiative, “Uplift Someone,” has inspired almost 200 million people to uplift others through its social videos. Based in Atlanta, UPtv is a division of UP Entertainment, LLC, and partners with the Aspire network on sales, marketing and other operational services. And UPtv Entertainment’s UP Faith & Family subscription streaming service has quickly become the fan fa vorite for its all - ages lineup of family and faith affirming movies and series.

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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✝Have a Blessed Easter Sunday! 🐇 Enjoy these Easter Movies and Specials on TV!

As Christians reflect this Easter, we acknowledge that God loved us so much that He sent His Son, Jesus, to be crucified, buried, and raised on the third day - so that when we repent, we can receive God's forgiveness, be saved from the penalty of our sins and experience eternal life with Him!

image: Hallmark Crown Media

Happy Easter!

I hope you enjoy a wonderful holiday weekend - and if you have the opportunity to 🐇 "hop" 🐇 over to the TV - perhaps you will see some of these Easter Movies and Specials listed below!

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EASTER TV SPECIALS and More this Weekend-

Saturday, April 20, 2019:

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 as the children of Israel make their exodus from Egypt and cross the red sea. The movie begins at 7pm/6c. The Ten Commandments is available on DVD and Streaming.

image: ABC

"Spring Fever" Movie Countdown

The Hallmark Channel will have a special Spring Fever Movie Countdown - starting Friday night at 10pm/9c. with these movies - Royal Matchmaker, Love at First Bark, A Brush with Love, Moonlight in Vermont, The Sweetest Heart, Flip that Romance, Once Upon a Prince, True Love Blooms, Love by Chance, Hearts of Spring, Love to the Rescue, and Bottled with Love... all leading up to the premiere of Hallmark Channel's first Easter movie -

"Easter Under Wraps"

image: Hallmark Crown Media
Please Note: Time is incorrect on Poster. It has been changed to 9pm/8c.

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... click here to read more...

See the Premiere of "Easter Under Wraps"

Saturday, April 20, 2019

at 9pm/8c. on the Hallmark Channel

Please Note: Premiere Time has been changed to 9pm/8c.!

Encore Airing - Easter Sunday at 7pm/6c.

"Countdown to Summer" Preview Special

image: Hallmark Crown Media

Following "Easter Under Wraps" on the Hallmark Channel, is a special "Countdown to Summer" Preview Special at 11pm/10c.! Join Jen Lilley ("Mingle All the Way") and Chris McNally ("A Winter Princess") as they go behind the scenes of four brand new Hallmark Channel original movies premiering during Countdown to Summer!

And, for a little extra preview on “Easter Under Wraps...” in case you missed Fiona Gubelmann’s interview on Home & Family – you can watch it on Hallmark’s web-site – here!

image via: Home & Family

If you love Fiona’s blue dress seen here – you can find it at Neiman Marcus! (A special thanks to my Sweet Sis – for sharing this shopping find with us!)

Fiona is wearing designer Zadig & Voltaire

Rapidel Pleated Tiered Crepe Maxi Dress
in Turquoise

UP-TV will be celebrating Easter with religious films and more... including The Greatest Story Ever Told, from 1965, and The Passion of the Christ, which became an instant classic the moment it hit theaters in 2004. I remember watching the first showing at our local theater, in which every seat was filled. To this day, it is still one of the most powerful, impactful films I have ever seen of the life of Jesus! (Please note: due to violence, this movie is not suitable for children.) The Passion of the Christ is available on DVD and Streaming.

See The Passion of the Christ

Saturday, April 20, 2019 at 9pm/8c. on UP-TV

Encores Easter Sunday at 11:30pm/10:30c.

Happy Easter Sunday!

Sunday, April 21, 2019:


INSP will be showing the epic production, Jesus of Nazareth, from 1977, in 4 parts - on Easter Sunday, from 11am/10c. to 3pm/2c. As INSP shares, the film Jesus of Nazareth "is a sensitive, loving and reverent portrait of Jesus Christ." Jesus of Nazareth is available on DVD and Streaming.

On this Easter Sunday, TCM will also have Classic Religious Themed Easter Movies and pull out your Easter bonnet and tap shoes for the Easter Parade with Judy Garland and Fred Astaire at 8pm/7c. Easter Parade is available on DVD and Streaming.

There's also a new Morning Show Mystery premiering Sunday night on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries...

Morning Show Mysteries: Countdown to Murder

image: Hallmark Crown Media

Storyline via Hallmark: When a beloved supermarket owner is killed in the early morning hours before opening, restaurateur and TV chef Billie Blessings becomes involved... click here to read more...

You can see the Premiere of

Morning Show Mysteries: Countdown to Murder

Sunday, April 21, 2019

at 9pm/8c. on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries

Or, if you're unable to watch on Easter Sunday,

there will be an encore airing:

Wednesday April 24, 2019 at 5pm/4c.

Unfortunately, ABC will once again, NOT be showing the Peanuts Gang in "It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown". For those of us who love dear ole Charlie Brown, we'll have to pull out our DVDs again this year - or we can also watch via streaming - see here!

I pray we all take time this Easter - to enjoy family, Easter egg hunts, lovely spring colored dresses and suits (which I enjoy very much!), but much more importantly, in our hearts, may we fully realize and remember on Easter Sunday morning, when the stone that sealed the tomb was rolled away, Jesus was resurrected!

On that day, long ago, Jesus overcame death so that those of us who trust in Him could also overcome death and one day live with Him in Heaven for all eternity.

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

I hope you and your family
have a Joyous, Blessed Easter! Net

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead”
~ 1 Peter 1:3

NEW TIME for HEARTLAND on UP + Giveaway!

Season 11 of "Heartland" continues tonight on UP, at an All New Time, with Two Episodes! The first episode is at 8pm EST. and the second is at 9pm EST.

image via: Heartland on UP/CBC

"Heartland" fans can also enter UP's Amber Marshall autographed magazine sweepstakes for a chance to win a copy of Amber Marshall's Life & Style Magazine signed by the show's star! See here!


Season 11, Episode 5: Measuring Up:

Storyline via UP: Lou returns from New York, only to find that things are not running as smoothly as she had imagined they would.

Watch Wednesday night, March 14, 2018 at 8:00pm


Season 11, Episode 6: Strange Bedfellows:

Storyline via UP: Amy has to get creative when asked to work with Lisa’s racehorse, but conflict arises when information about the horse’s breeding comes to light.

Watch Wednesday night, March 14, 2018 at 9:00pm



Please note: Heartland is a television drama, that sometimes deals with adult issues, such as: relationships, life and death situations, sickness, and family/animal conflicts. I have found most episodes to be family friendly, but please know, I have not previously viewed these new episodes. As always, please check ratings or use your own discretion before viewing with children present.

I do hope you enjoy these new episodes of "Heartland" on UP tonight - at an earlier time!








Catch up on previous seasons of Heartland on DVD:

Heartland: Season 8 / Heartland: Season 9 / Heartland: Season 10

Heartland: A Heartland Christmas

Heartland Seasons 1-10 The Complete Series DVDs Season

Back in the Saddle! "Heartland" Season 11 continues Wednesday Nights on UP!

"Heartland" cast image via: Instagram

"Heartland" Season 11 Episodes:
(episode details via CBC.ca)

Episode 1: Baby on Board - February 28, 2018

Ty struggles with control issues when his mom stops by for an unexpected visit hoping to bond with her granddaughter, and Amy is forced to mediate.


Episode 2: Highs and Lows - February 28, 2018

The family bands together to support Georgie as she decides whether to face a ghost from her past, or leave it behind.


Episode 3: Decision Time - March 7, 2018

Tim steps up Jade's training regimen when a fierce new competitor shows her up at practice. Meanwhile, Georgie is faced with a difficult decision.


Episode 4: How To Say Goodbye - March 7, 2018

Amy and Ty work together to prepare a wild horse for overseas transport, but the horse’s temperament may be more than they bargained for.


Episode 5: Measuring Up - March 14, 2018

Lou returns from New York, only to find that things are not running as smoothly as she had imagined they would.


Episode 6: Strange Bedfellows - March 14, 2018

Amy has to get creative when asked to work with Lisa’s racehorse, but conflict arises when information about the horse’s breeding comes to light.


Episode 7: Our Sons and Daughters - March 21, 2018

Amy tries to teach some old friends about the life-changing power of connecting to a horse.


Episode 8: Truth Be Told - March 21, 2018

When Tim’s erratic behavior sparks concern from his loved ones, Jack suspects something else is going on.


Episode 9: Challenges - March 28, 2018

Amy tries to get everything organized at Heartland before joining Ty on a work-related journey, but Tim's concerns about the trip threaten to derail Amy's plans.


Episode 10: A Fine Balance - March 28, 2018

Ty finds himself in a dangerous situation and in order to save him Amy must turn to an unexpected source for guidance.


Episode 11: Somewhere In Between - April 4, 2018

Tim is forced to open up when an emergency traps him with an unexpected visitor.


Episode 12: Out Of The Shadow - April 4, 2018

Struggling with personal issues, Tim rallies the family to go on another memorial ride for Marion so he can face his deepest regret.


Episode 13: Reunion - April 11, 2018

As the family struggles to deal with Tim’s news, Lou throws herself into planning her high school reunion to impress an old rival.


Episode 14: Past Imperfect - April 11, 2018

A threat from Ty’s past arrives in Hudson, putting the entire Heartland family in danger.


Episode 15: Strength of Bonds - April 18, 2018

As Thanksgiving approaches, Georgie puts her personal feelings about Peyton Westfield aside and convinces Amy to work with a high strung and dangerous jumping horse. Meanwhile, Jade returns from Texas for the holiday weekend and Tim is forced to admit why he was so adamant she accept the rodeo scholarship. Wyatt goes completely overboard trying to prove his affection for Georgie and it lands them in a comical but compromising situation. And when Lou can’t make it home for Thanksgiving, Jack and Lisa try to save tradition by coercing a secret family recipe out of her.


Episode 16: A Place to Call Home - April 18, 2018

A training accident results in a serious injury and Georgie feels conflicted when an unlikely ally arrives at Heartland to show support.


Episode 17: Doubt - April 25, 2018

In the aftermath of a vicious viral video, Georgie reconsiders her future in show jumping… and in Hudson. Meanwhile, Amy and Ty are of differing opinions about what to do with their new land. A lucrative business opportunity puts Jack, Mitch and Tim at odds. And Lou struggles with how to support her daughter through a difficult time.


Episode 18: Naming Day - April 25, 2018

In the days leading up to baby Lyndy’s naming ceremony, the members of the Heartland family find themselves keeping secrets from each other. Without Amy’s knowledge, Ty enlists Caleb’s help in fulfilling a long-held promise to himself. Amy works with Spartan in secret on something she hopes will make her daughter’s day truly memorable. And when Val approaches her with yet another offer, Georgie has to make an important decision as she prepares for the Fall Finale. Meanwhile, Jack comes to a startling realization and Tim gets news that he finds hard to share.


Remember... you can watch TWO Episodes of "Heartland" Season 11 every Wednesday night on UP! All horse enthusiasts can connect your love of horses and horsemanship to this wonderful family drama!

Enjoy the ride! Net

Catch up on previous seasons of Heartland on DVD:

Heartland: Season 8 / Heartland: Season 9 / Heartland: Season 10

Heartland: A Heartland Christmas

Heartland Seasons 1-10 The Complete Series DVDs Season