Marry Us For Christmas, an UP Original Christmas Movie

MOVIE REVIEW

Marry Us For Christmas

Network: UP

Original Air Date: December 7, 2014

*This Movie is a sequel to Marry Me for Christmas.

CAST:

Malinda Williams
Victoria Rowell
Karon Riley

PLOT:

In the sequel to last year’s popular UP Original Movie Marry Me For Christmas, it’s a year after Marci (Malinda Williams) and Blair (Karon Riley) declared their love for each other and decided to tie the knot. But as the big day approaches, Marci is so consumed with work that she hasn’t had time to plan her wedding. To make matters worse, she may have to team up with former assistant/fake fiancé Adam to win a project she’s been vying for – a little tidbit she hasn’t shared with Blair. But Blair, as it turns out, has a secret of his own. Thanks to years of doing pro bono work for financially-strapped clients, he quickly is running out of cash and might have to accept an offer to work for his longtime nemesis, Marci’s manipulative cousin Preston. Meanwhile, Marci’s mother Stephanie (Victoria Rowell) is making some rather bold moves of her own with her sexy salsa teacher, Antonio, who’s more than a little smitten with her — and about 20 years her junior. Will there be a wedding for Christmas? Better yet - whose wedding will it be?


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CHRISTMAS IN PALM SPRINGS, an UP Original Movie

MOVIE REVIEW

Christmas in Palm Springs

Network: UP

Original Air Date: November 23, 2014

 

CAST:

Patrick Muldoon ... Joe Brady
Dina Meyer ... Jessica Brady
Ian Ziering ... Teddy
Bill Cobbs ... Gabriel
David Chokachi ... Ian
Erin Gray ... Mayor Tomlin
Kirstin Dorn ... Zoey Brady
Devin Lawrence ... Dylan Brady
Mark Lindsay Chapman ... William Rees
Michelle Bauer ... Wife in Fountain
Marliss Amiea ... Mia
Scott Thomas Reynolds ... Tyler
Brian Nolan ... Andy
Ted Monte ... Skip
Anne Montavon ... Maria

 

 

PLOT:

Parents separated and heading for divorce living on opposite sides of the country are brought together in Palm Springs by their kids, who are doing everything to get them back together before Christmas with a little help from a guardian angel.

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If I had Wings, an UP Premiere Movie

MOVIE REVIEW

If I had Wings

Network: UP

Original Air Date: October 19, 2014

CAST:

Richard Harmon ... Alex Taylor
Jaren Brandt Bartlett ... Brad Coleman
Craig Bierko ... Geoff Taylor
Jill Hennessy ... Sandy Taylor
Lorne Cardinal ... Angus Coleman
Genevieve Buechner ... Julie
Jessica Harmon ... Mrs. McVie
Dylan Playfair ... Tyson
Alexander Calvert ... Vince
Alex Barima ... Mitchell
Bryce Hodgson ... Billy
Lyle Reginald ... Ricky Coleman
Taylor Russell ... Amy
Aren Buchholz ... Tall Boy
Colin Foo ... Old Storeowner


PLOT:

via IMDB: Seventeen year old Alex Taylor (Richard Harmon) dreams of flying. He also dreams of running for his high school's cross-country track team. Both dreams seem equally out of reach as Alex has been blind since the age of two. Alex, determined to run, practices with his father, Probation Officer Geoff Taylor. Geoff, with additional girth and age working against him, finds that he no longer can keep up with his son, a gifted runner. He must find a running partner at the school fast enough to help Alex make the cross-country team. This help comes from the unlikeliest of sources. Brad Coleman (Jaren Brandt Bartlett), a schoolmate of Alex's, spends most of his time running from the law. Brad is caught in a pathetic daytime robbery attempt and faces incarceration for repeat offenses. Geoff makes a deal to keep Brad out of jail and back in school. He pairs the two boys, opposite in many ways, together. And despite a rocky start because of their many differences, an unlikely friendship forms.



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Danielle Chuchran stars in NOWHERE SAFE on UP-TV

MOVIE REVIEW

Nowhere Safe

Network: UP

Original Air Date: October 5, 2014

CAST:

Natasha Henstridge ... Julie Johnson
Jamie Kennedy ... Kevin Carlisle
Danielle Chuchran ... Ashley Evans
Heather Beaman ... Angry Teacher
Michael Birkeland ... Janitor #2
Mia Carson ... History Student
Tatum Chiniquy ... Carrie
Angie Clyde ... History Student
Michelle Clyde ... History Student
Angelique Cooper ... Alana
Kelsi Cullimore ... Mel
Brett Dickson ... History Student
Jeremias Elvegaard ... Max
James Gaisford ... Nick
Terry Guthrie ... Science Teacher
Allyena Hew'Len ... Kylie
Shona Kay ... Math Teacher
Helene Lam ... History Student
David Mamata ... Burnside
Samuel Mele ... History Student
Caitlin E.J. Meyer ... Lisa
Brandon Ostler ... History Student
Mckell Palmer ... History Student
Morgan Palmer ... History Student
Sammie Parkinson ... History Student
Graeme Perriton ... History Student
Bri Ray ... History Student
Bus Riley ... Janitor #1
Sue Rowe ... Ms. Tanner
Emilly Vang ... Wei
Micah Wilcock ... History Student
Yolanda Wood ... English Teacher

PLOT:

After two teen girls cruelly impersonate her online in a “reverse cyber bullying” plot, Ashley’s reputation is ruined. She and her mother Julie (a high school teacher) are ostracized, forcing them to flee an escalating threat to their lives. Starting over at a new school miles away, romantic interests and the poignant lessons from an eccentric history teacher draw them out of seclusion until they realize confronting a hurtful past is essential to ensure a brighter future.

Movie Review:

Please note: this review below may contain some spoilers!

I thought this was going to be a very intense movie from start to finish, but it wasn’t. Trust me, there are some intense moments, but the whole movie is not like that. Instead, we are introduced to Ashley Evans and her mother, Julie Johnson, as they are packing up and re-locating to a new town. We see throughout the movie short snippets of moments where Ashley has been bullied and beaten up by some very mean, jealous girls, at her old school.

In her new school environment, Ashley is careful not to stand out, or be friends with anyone, at first, except Max, who is often picked on, as well. Ashley finds it hard to hide who she is. She can’t help herself from speaking out in class, especially in her history class, which is taught by the eccentric Mr. Carlisle. He is an awesome teacher who makes history come to life by dressing up as George Washington and other historical characters and re-enacting important moments in their life. He says history is what we make of it. Mr. Carlisle is truly one of those inspiring, influential teachers, we all wished we had in high school. (Perhaps, some of you did.) He becomes a good friend to Ashley’s mother, who also teaches at the school, and Mr. Carlisle is instrumental in helping Ashley come out of her shell.

Nick, a popular guy at school, picks on Ashley, at first and calls her loner… but eventually, as they talk during one of Mr. Carlisle ‘s interesting assignments, they start to become friends.

It’s a battle for Ashley to overcome her past, move on, and be normal at this new school… especially when she comes to face to face with the old bullies at a party. Again, the old lies and cyber bullying creep back up and no one at this new school seems to believe she has been set up, even Nick. Ashley returns to school, but the bullying, name calling, and physical abuse start up again. The only friend Ashley has, is her mother and Max… who logically explains to Nick – that if Ashley had so much trouble with her on-line social profile at her old school, why wouldn’t she take it down.

Nick finally sees the light, apologizes to Ashley... and then, with Max’s tech advice and support they develop a plan to inform the entire school of the real source and reason for the lies.

I truly wish everyone who was, has been, or is currently being bullied could have this triumphant victory - that Ashley has!
This is such a great movie for overcoming bullying. I really hope it helps give kids/teens perspective on how important their words and actions are – and how they affect others.

If you are being bullied, please speak out. Share it with a parent, grandparent, family member, friend, pastor, teacher… somebody!… until someone listens and is willing to help.

I hope this movie will encourage you!



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See. This is a very important movie for pre-teens and teens. It's a great story of overcoming bullies.

Some content/violence might be too much for young children.

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"GET WRAPPED UP IN THE HOLIDAYS!" with ION's 5 NEW CHRISTMAS MOVIES!

It's an explosion of Christmas Movie News!

 

ION has announced their 5 new premieres coming this Christmas Season!

Please see all the details, in the official ION Press Release below...

 

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ION TELEVISION INVITES VIEWERS TO "GET WRAPPED UP IN THE HOLIDAYS!" WITH FIVE ALL-NEW ORIGINAL HOLIDAY MOVIES

“A Christmas Mystery,” “Merry Ex-Mas,” “A Christmas Kiss II,” “A Perfect Christmas List” and “Back to Christmas” Set to Premiere in 2014

WEST PALM BEACH, September 22, 2014 – ION Television wants viewers to “Get Wrapped Up in the Holidays,” today announcing the addition of five all-new original movies to its 2014 holiday lineup. The new titles, including “Merry Ex-Mas,” “A Christmas Mystery,” “A Christmas Kiss II,” “A Perfect Christmas List” and “Back to Christmas” begin airing Sunday, November 30, and will run alongside 18 returning favorites from ION’s robust holiday catalog in December.

With the addition of five new titles, ION looks to build on a successful 2013 holiday season that saw its movies reach 30 million total viewers, up 8% year over year. ION’s holiday movies averaged 866,000 total viewers, up 5% from 2012, with the December 15 airing of “All I Want for Christmas” delivering 1.9 million total viewers, making it ION’s highest-rated holiday movie ever.

“ION Television has built a reputation as a prime holiday movie destination, and this year’s films will only enhance that sentiment for viewers,” said Brandon Burgess, Chairman and CEO of ION Media Networks. “We have created a solid foundation with our holiday movie franchise over the past four years, and we’re excited to expand on our original programming commitment to fans.

This year’s slate of new holiday movies will continue to feature some of Hollywood’s most well-known actors and fan favorites, including: Dean Cain (“Lois & Clark”), Kristy Swanson (“Buffy the Vampire Slayer”), Ernie Hudson (“Ghostbusters”), Esmé Bianco (“Game of Thrones”), John Ratzenberger (“Cheers”), Elisabeth Röhm (“Law & Order”), Elisabeth Harnois (CSI) and Kelly Overton (True Blood).

ION TELEVISION ORIGINAL HOLIDAY MOVIE PREMIERES

A CHRISTMAS MYSTERY – Premieres Sunday, November 30, at 9/8c

Cast: Esmé Bianco, Ryan Bittle, John Ratzenberger, John Colton, Anne Leighton, Kristen Miller, Ben Trotter
Production Company: Hybrid

While searching through her late mother’s attic, Rebecca uncovers sealed cards from a mysterious suitor that had been addressed to her widowed Mom over the past 12 Christmases. As she begins to wonder the identity of man, Rebecca hires a handsome, yet mysterious, detective, Andrew, to help solve the mystery behind the letters. While working to unravel the family mystery, Rebecca and Andrew begin to fall for one another, but soon learn there’s more to the case than either expected.

MERRY EX-MAS – Premieres Sunday, December 7, at 9/8c

Cast: Dean Cain, Kristy Swanson, Lochlyn Munro, Shannon Kummer, Sharon Thomas Cain, Jodi Lyn O’Keefe, Ernie Hudson, Rebecca Grant
Production Company: Odyssey Media/Network Pictures

When misleading photos are published of security company chief Jessie Rogers purportedly caught in a love nest with his rock star client, his humiliated wife, Noëlle, throws him out of the house and swiftly files for divorce. Unable to convince her of his innocence, Jessie fights in vain to win Noëlle back. A year later at the family ski cabin, a Christmastime blizzard snowbounds Jessie, his daughter, ex-mother-in-law, Noëlle and her wealthy suitor, Flynn, who is plotting a surprise wedding.

A CHRISTMAS KISS II – Premieres Saturday, December 13, at 9/8c

Cast: Elisabeth Harnois, Adam Mayfield, Elisabeth Röhm, Lola Glaudini, Jonathan Bennett, Celesta Hodge, Ray Laska
Production Company: MarVista

At a Christmastime event, Jenna shares an impromptu, unforgettable kiss under the mistletoe with the dashing Cooper Montgomery, a billionaire playboy who recently returned to the city. Although she doesn’t know him, Cooper learns that Jenna works for Cooper’s sister at the designer fashion house founded by their dad. Fearful of getting hurt in another relationship, Jenna vows to resist Cooper’s charms and feigns a romance with her heartbroken next door neighbor. As the two begin spending more time together, Jenna realizes that Cooper’s affection is real, but still worries that he won’t be able to shed his former ways.


A PERFECT CHRISTMAS LIST – Premieres Sunday, December 14, at 9/8c

Cast: Ellen Hollman, Marion Ross, Aaron Hill, Beth Broderick, Richard Karn
Production Company: Hybrid

Just two weeks before Christmas, Sara Smith gets a call from home about her grandmother Evie, who has been sent to the hospital. Having always been close, the health scare is enough to get Sara to do the unthinkable... come home for Christmas. While Sara plans to get a hotel room for her stay, her mother won’t allow it. Sara eventually relents, but it’s clear that time has not repaired their relationship, and her mother returns to her overbearing ways. With her handsome doctor’s approval, the convalescing Evie conjures up a curious challenge. As a “last wish,” she tasks her daughter and granddaughter with list of festive accomplishments to do together before Christmas, hoping that the adventure of the experience will repair their relationship. Along the way, Sara discovers an unlisted Christmas adventure with Evie’s physician.


BACK TO CHRISTMAS – Premieres Saturday, December 20, at 9/8c

Cast: Kelly Overton, Michael Muhney, Jonathan Patrick Moore, Jennifer Elise Cox, Moses Jacob Storm, Gloria Loring, Mark Hutter
Production Company: MarVista

Saddened about spending another Christmas alone, Ali meets Ginny, a quirky and spunky woman, at a diner on Christmas Eve. Ali tells Ginny that she was to be married on New Year's Eve last year, but over the course of the holidays she and her fiancé unexpectedly split. When Ali explains that she would do everything differently if she could go back in time, Ginny tells her that "sometimes people do get second chances." The following morning, Ali wakes up to find herself transported back to that Christmas before her planned wedding. While she sets out to avoid the mistakes of her past, she learns that changing the course of history is no easy task.

Source: Nielsen Live+SD Data

About ION Television
A leading U.S. general entertainment network, ION Television combines high-quality programming and dependable distribution with an attitude of innovation and growth. Its "Positively Entertaining" network brand positioning features a formula of proven series, an expansive catalog of blockbuster movies and a commitment to introduce new original programming. ION Television has grown its Adults 25-54 audience by 160% since its 2007 launch and has consistently remained among the top 15 entertainment networks. For more information, visit www.iontelevision.com.

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Wow! 5 more NEW Christmas Movie Premieres coming to our TVs this Christmas Season! I told you it was going to be an amazing year for Christmas Movies! I hope you are getting your DVRs and recorders ready now!!!

I will have even more details on these movies in coming days, including movie images and more! Please stay tuned!