TV Movies to Watch on this Historic Kentucky Derby 🏇 and Royal Coronation 👑 Weekend!

Happy First Weekend in May, Everyone!

This Saturday, May 6, 2023, is the 149th running of the Kentucky Derby. It's nearly time to run for the roses! Some of my momma's family comes from the state of Kentucky, so hearing and singing along to the words of "My Old Kentucky Home" is a cherished tradition for us. Next to the song, the second thing I look forward to on Derby Day is seeing all of the incredible fashions, with the gentlemen in their flamboyant, colorful suits and the ladies in their beautiful dresses and stylish matching hats. In the top image above, actress Rhiannon Fish looks appropriately dressed for an event like this with her wide-brim tea party-style hat and polka-dot sun dress. Although her new film has nothing to do with horse racing, I'm hearing this movie is filled not only with your typical Hallmark-esque romance, but a lot of comedy and amusing antics... all while looking stylish, of course!

Speaking of style and tradition, there will certainly be plenty of both at the coronation of King Charles III, also taking place on Saturday, May 6th. If royal-type movies are your cup of tea, to celebrate this event, UPtv will be airing on Saturday a movie marathon of their most popular royal-themed films.

See details on the movies airing this weekend below...



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Saturday, May 6, 2023:

Catch Hallmark's *Spring into Love* movie...

When Love Springs

Storyline: When Rory arrives at a quaint B&B on the lake for the vow renewal of her parents, she runs into her ex who broke her heart. Panicked, she pretends the B&B owner is her new boyfriend.

When Love Springs

Premieres Saturday, May 6, 2023

at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel

I found some similar fashions to the ones Rhiannon Fish wears in the movie, "When Love Springs." See the look-alike polka dot dress - here and the white wide brim hat trimmed with ribbon - here.



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Saturday, May 6, 2023:

Roll out the red carpet for...

UPtv's Coronation Celebration
Royal Movie Marathon

You are cordially invited...

to UPtv's Royal Movie Marathon!

UPtv's Royal Movie Marathon:
(all times below - Eastern Standard Time)

👑 A Christmas Princess - 9am
👑 A Royal Christmas Match - 11am
👑 Christmas with a Prince - 1pm
👑 Christmas with a Prince: Becoming Royal - 3pm
👑 Christmas with a Prince: The Royal Baby - 5pm
👑 The Princess and the Bodyguard - 7pm
👑 A Royal Christmas Engagement - 9pm

*See more details on these movies - here!



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Saturday, May 6, 2023:

Sleuth throughout the day with Alison Sweeney and Benjamin Ayres in the...

Chronicle Mysteries Marathon

on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries

🔎 CHRONICLE MYSTERIES: RECOVERED - 1pm

🔎 CHRONICLE MYSTERIES: THE WRONG MAN - 3pm

🔎 CHRONICLE MYSTERIES: VINES THAT BIND - 5pm

🔎 CHRONICLE MYSTERIES: THE DEEP END - 7pm

🔎 CHRONICLE MYSTERIES: HELPED TO DEATH - 9pm


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Sunday, May 6, 2023:

Can you solve these puzzles with Lacey Chabert and Brennan Elliott in the...

Crossword Mysteries Marathon

on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries

🔎 CROSSWORD MYSTERIES: A PUZZLE TO DIE FOR - 1pm

🔎 CROSSWORD MYSTERIES: PROPOSING MURDER - 3pm

🔎 CROSSWORD MYSTERIES: ABRACADAVER - 5pm

🔎 CROSSWORD MYSTERIES: TERMINAL DESCENT - 7pm

🔎 CROSSWORD MYSTERIES: RIDDLE ME DEAD - 9pm



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I hope you all enjoy the new movie (hopefully, "When Love Springs" is as cute as it looks!), plus the royal and mystery marathons this first weekend of May!

Please note: I haven't 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 below.

Have a wonderful weekend! 

Blessings to you all,

Net

☀️ SHINING HIS LIGHT ☀️

"Who is he, this King of glory?

The Lord Almighty—

he is the King of glory."

~Psalm 24:10 (NIV)

Hallmark Movie Classics Available on Blu-Ray - starring Candace Cameron Bure, Danica McKellar, Lacey Chabert and more!

I know. I know. Streaming is all the rage these days, but I still really like my DVDs. How 'bout you? For me, owning a movie on DVD is very similar to having books. It's something you can hold onto and build a tangible collection of. It can't disappear in some storage cloud somewhere. You can also share them with family and friends, plus wrap them up as gifts!

And while I admit, I do enjoy streaming movies and such, here and there, I'm grateful the production companies still take the time and energy to churn out these DVDs. And I must not be alone, right, or they wouldn't continue to sell them. Nevertheless, in spite of how much people stream, DVDs must still be a profitable industry.

Hallmark not only sells their popular movies on DVD, but some even get elevated to Blu-Ray status! Recently, Hallmark added these great classics below to their Blu-Ray editions, and I wanted to be certain you all were aware, in case you wanted to add them to your collection...

Christmas Waltz

Storyline: After Avery’s (Chabert) storybook Christmas wedding is canceled unexpectedly, dance instructor Roman (Kemp) helps her rebuild her dreams.

Trailer:

Click here for the current price of Christmas Waltz on Blu-Ray at Amazon

Christmas Town

Storyline: Lauren leaves everything behind in Boston for a new chapter in her life and career. On an unforeseen detour to the town of Grandon Falls, she discovers love and family, helping her embrace the magic of Christmas.

Trailer:

Click here for the current price of Christmas Town on Blu-Ray at Amazon

Taking a Shot at Love

Storyline: Jenna, a former professional dancer, uses ballet to help a hockey player get back on the ice.

Trailer:

Click here for the current price of Taking a Shot at Love on Blu-Ray at Amazon

Love And Sunshine

Storyline: Ally Craig has been fostering retired military dog, Sunshine, as she recovers from a broken engagement. But sparks fly again when Sunshine's military partner, Jake Terry, returns to claim the dog.

Trailer:

Click here for the current price of Love And Sunshine on Blu-Ray at Amazon

Signed, Sealed, Delivered: The Complete Series

Storyline: A group of postal detectives work to solve the mysteries behind undeliverable letters and packages from the past, delivering them when they are needed most.

Trailer:

Click here for the current price of 

Signed, Sealed, Delivered: The Complete Series on Blu-Ray at Amazon

Hallmark Movies Already Available on Blu-Ray include:



Click here for the current price of Five More Minutes on Blu-Ray at Amazon




Click here for the current price of You, Me & The Christmas Trees on Blu-Ray at Amazon




Click here for the current price of Christmas at Castle Hart on Blu-Ray at Amazon





Click here for the current price of The Christmas Contest on Blu-Ray at Amazon




Click here for the current price of The Wedding Veil on Blu-Ray at Amazon




Click here for the current price of The Wedding Veil Unveiled on Blu-Ray at Amazon




Click here for the current price of The Wedding Veil Legacy on Blu-Ray at Amazon


Plus, here are some yummy movie snacks...

I hope you find something special to add to your collection. Also, be sure to check out the latest 2023 DVD releases - here!

Happy movie-watching!

Net

Happy National Day of Prayer!

"Blessed is the Nation

whose God is the Lord;

and the people whom He hath chosen

for His own inheritance."

~Psalm 33:12

History of this day...

The National Day of Prayer is observed annually on the first Thursday in May. This observance, designated by the United States Congress, asks people “to turn to God in prayer and meditation.” Every President, since 1952, has recognized this day with a Presidential Proclamation.


The 2023 Theme for The National Day of Prayer...

"PRAY FERVENTLY IN RIGHTEOUSNESS AND AVAIL MUCH"

JAMES 5:16B tells us:

"THE EFFECTIVE, FERVENT PRAYER OF A RIGHTEOUS MAN AVAILS MUCH.


My thoughts...

When we turn on the news these days, it's easy to see that this world is in a spiritual battle. Our youth are being indoctrinated more than ever before with immoral principles - right in their very classrooms. I believe when prayer was taken out of schools in 1962, that's when evil was welcomed in.

That's why we must, as Christians and Christ followers, join in prayer on this day... to praise God and pray for our families, our country, our world, our leaders today and in the future, our military, fellow citizens, neighbors, believers and non-believers, the church, schools, businesses, and so much more. Let's turn to God, seeking with all of our hearts His guidance and grace in our world today.

Even though we all go through different seasons in our lives, the Bible tells us to "pray without ceasing."

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 says:

"Rejoice at all times.

Pray without ceasing.

Give thanks in every circumstance,

for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.…

You can also join the 2023 National Day of Prayer National Prayer Gathering Broadcast at 8pm EST this evening through various Christian Television sources (DayStar, GOD-TV, and NRB-TV) and radio stations, and you can live-stream it through the video below...

God's Blessings to You All

on this National Day of Prayer!

I'll be praying for each of you who visits here.

In His Amazing Love, 

Net

❤️ UPtv Announces Two New Movie Projects for this Fall and Christmas! 🎄

Press Release via UPtv:

UPtv CURRENTLY IN PRODUCTION 

ON COUNTRY HEARTS 

STARRING WRESTLING LEGEND 

CHRIS JERICHO

THE MOVIE WILL PREMIERE THIS FALL

ATLANTA (May 2, 2023) - UPtv, the television destination for uplifting entertainment, is currently in production on a new heartwarming movie Country Hearts set to premiere this fall. The sequel Country Hearts Christmas has been greenlit for this Christmas season.

In Country Hearts, the daughters of country music and rock & roll royalty find themselves at a crossroads, torn between following their dreams of performing or helping their father run their up-and-coming horse breeding business. Between old flames, new love, best friends and family - they'll all need the strength of each other to face the next steps. Country Hearts stars Chris Jericho, Lanie McAuley, Katerina Maria, Brendan Morgan, Jeff Irving, Craig Strickland, David Pinard, Michelle Nolden, Genevieve Fisher, Roy Lewis, Lara Amersey, Greg Ellwand, Bebsabe Duque, Celine Bauwmans and Neil Whitely.

Country Hearts is executive produced by Beth Stevenson, Nancy Yeaman, Stan Hum and Rebecca Lamarche from Brain Power Studio. The movie is written by Jennifer Snow and directed by Marco Deufemia.

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.

About Brain Power Studio

Brain Power Studio is a world-class media content maker with a global distribution team. The company has two fully equipped filming facilities and a VFX team located in Ontario, Canada, that develop and produce feature films and television series. Brain Power Studio has partnered with many significant IP brands to adapt filmed entertainment including: Harlequin Publishing, Cirque Due Soleil and Paul Frank Industries. brainpowerstudio.com

✍ Writers Guild of America Calls Strike

* Writers on Strike *

Talks of a potential writers' strike have been circulating for months. Could a deal that satisfied all parties involved come to an agreement as the looming deadline drew closer? Apparently, the answer is no since the Writers Guild of America strike became effective as of today (May 2, 2023) at midnight.

What does this mean for the entertainment industry? Well, the late-night TV talk shows will be forced to go on hiatus. Their writers usually write their scripts day-by-day to keep up with daily events, and since they are no longer permitted to work, there will not be any jokes or monologues for their hosts to give. To be honest, I'm not a fan of those shows, so I personally won't miss them.

How will television series and movies be affected...

The last writers' strike shook up the entertainment industry in November of 2007 and lasted until February 2008. According to the AP, "Scripted series and films will take longer to be affected. With a walkout long expected, writers have rushed to get scripts in and studios have sought to prepare their pipelines to keep churning out content for at least the short term."

It's also possible that some production companies could seek out work internationally from writers who are not WGA members. Therefore, it's highly probable they could skirt around the issue for a while, if terms are not agreed to within a reasonable time.

I'm sure Great American Media, Hallmark Media, UPtv, and other networks will make their own statements regarding this and how they plan to proceed with making movies.

Stay tuned!

Net