Update on New 2021 Movies for UPtv and Hallmark + My Take on the latest When Calls the Heart...

Spring on the Hallmark Channel...

Spring is still blooming with new movies! In fact, the Hallmark Channel has 2 more Spring Fling movies coming our way on Saturday nights in April... As Luck Would Have It and Right in Front of Me! Both of these rom-com movies look charming. For the longest time I know many viewers had been hoping for an Irish themed movie that would honor St. Partrick's Day, and it appears their wish has finally come true, even though it's premiere is a little belated to celebrate the actual holiday. Click here for more details on As Luck Would Have It.


New Movies Coming Up on UPtv...

Not to be outdone by Hallmark, UPtv will have 3 new rom-com movies premiering on Sundays in April... A Love to Remember, Starting Up Love, and Designed With Love! I was happy to see Anna Hutchison from the PixL movie The Right Girl will be starring in Starting Up Love. She was extra cute in that movie; I'm hoping I'll love this one just as much! Plus, Charine Tilton, who you may recall as the funny, playful mother in A Welcome Home Christmas, also stars in Starting Up Love, so I'm looking forward to seeing her role as the Aunt in this one! Click here for UPtv's April movie posters and extra details. Beyond April on UPtv - look for Just for the Summer, starring Hayley Sales and Brant Daugherty, coming in May and wedding themed movies in June!


Christmas movies in May...

Look for these Christmas movies coming to the Hallmark Channel in May- Christmas in Dollywood, The Christmas Cottage, Meet Me at Christmas, and The Christmas Waltz! And we'll see these Christmas movies in May on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries- Christmas Next Door, Christmas in Evergreen: Tidings of Joy, and Christmas Under the Stars. See the Christmas TV Schedule for specific times and dates.


May Movies and June Summer Nights Movies on the Hallmark Channel...

Recently, the Hallmark Channel also announced new movies coming in April, May and June with Lacey Chabert, Tyler Hynes, Cindy Busby, Tim Ross, Pascale Hutton, Kavan Smith and more - see here! Lacey Chabert and Tyler Hynes' new movie together has been named Sweet Carolina.


A *Christmas in July* possible clue?

If Hallmark continues their Christmas in July movie events - Christmas Keepsake on the Hallmark Channel and Gold Crown Christmas on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, they usually air around the launch of the Keepsake Ornaments in the Hallmark Gold Crown Stores. If that stays true this year, then that should be July 10-18, 2021, when Hallmark's Ornament Premiere Event takes place. Stay tuned!


August - Chesapeake Shores TV Series:

Chesapeake Shores is expected to return to the Hallmark Channel in August. The cast will be filming season 5 soon. As most have heard, Jesse Metcalfe who played singer and bar/restaurant owner, Trace Riley, will be leaving early on in the opening episodes. One can imagine his disparture might be explained easily by his plan to travel with his band. This had been an inner struggle with his character for some time. Should he explore his singing career or stay in Chesapeake Shores? It's going to be quite different not to have Jesse Metcalfe on the show; he was such a major character on there. It makes one wonder what will happen with #Trabby - AKA Trace and Abby. It was clear, so I thought, from the start that Abby came back to Chesapeake Shores so she could be with family and get back together with Trace. I figured all of this back and forth was just part of the show, to keep viewers interested and watching. For me personally, their love story dragged in the last season. Would they? Won't they? And then - there was the kiss at the end. What did it mean? I guess it means he's leaving now. There's no indication that Meghan Ory is leaving the show early, too - so I guess that's the end of their relationship. I don't think CS fans (Chessies) are going to be too thrilled with this, but that's just my feeling.


Hallmark in 2022:

If August isn't far enough in advance, Hallmark recently announced a new movie for Winter, 2022 titled Love and Ice Wine, starring Nazneen Contractor (A Winter Getaway) and Brennan Elliot (Crossword Mysteries). According to the press release, "Contractor stars as Cristina, a food and wine critic who hits her head and loses her memory while accidentally visiting a winery she panned in the past, owned and operated by single dad Michael (Elliot)."


When Calls the Heart - my Quick Review of where we stand after episode 7...

For those of us who are currently watching Season 8 of When Calls the Heart, there seems to be so much going on within one show. Is it just me? I feel like each scene moves by so fast; I want even more time and depth with each character. ** SPOILERS ** I personally wanted to see Allie's adoption ceremony with her Uncle Nathan. Is she going to call him Daddy now? I loved that she only invited one special person; she's such a smart girl, a good little schemer. I think she and Rosemary would work well together. One thing's for sure, it's obvious how much Allie loves and adores her Uncle Nathan. I sure wish Elizabeth could figure it out. I felt like Lucas was guilting Elizabeth into showing him some attention with his fancy words while Nathan, as usual, was simple and straight forward. However, from the previews shown for next week, it looks like Nathan might have a secret after all with his time at Fort Clay and Elizabeth is very upset. I don't know. I'm just over the love triangle. As for Ned and Florence, I think their love story is the surprising romance of the season that has swept everyone's hearts. I was so touched by each of their scenes, especially when Ned awoke and saw Florence so lovingly waiting there for him, deep in prayer. Plus, the moment she sang, too - how beautiful was that? Would have liked to seen more with Carson and Faith after Ned woke up. These two need something good and positive to happen in their relationship. As for Lee and Rosemary, I always want more of this delightful couple. Rosemary has the biggest heart; however, she might not be the best person to take over as telephone operator, even if it's temporary. The next obvious question is... will this be temporary? Is this the fulfilling work Rosemary is seeking? Love the scenes with Bill giving advice to Nathan and later on with Lee. It's nice how Bill is a father figure to so many, including Clara and Jesse. Speaking of Jesse and Clara - please talk already! I love how Joseph gave them both individual marriage and spiritual advice. I found it sad when Clara said Jesse wasn't very religious; it's obvious the town of Hope Valley is spiritually hungry and they need a shepherd like Joseph Canfield to lead them, even if he is pushing away from the idea while God keeps pulling him back. Well, that's my quick take. I would love to know your thoughts. Please share in comments below...


Hope you all are having a lovely Spring season, thus far. Sounds like there are plenty of movies still sprouting up - that we can look forward to viewing!

Blessings, Net