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 a Gaither Dennis Quaid Gospel Special, contemporary premiere movies, and Bible favorites 

 

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.

 

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

When aspiring music producer Sophie lands her first gig working with former rising star Alex, they race to create an epic song of the summer that will save his career and her job and spark feelings that neither can ignore.

Starring: Nina Kiri, Connor McMahon, Kent Sheridan