UPTV ADDS TWO MORE PREMIERE MOVIES TO ITS "MOST UPLIFTING CHRISTMAS EVER" LINEUP

Plus, a Thanksgiving Week Marathon of Hit Series Hudson & Rex

ATLANTA - Oct. 29, 2025 - UPtv, the television home for uplifting entertainment, will be celebrating the "Most Uplifting Christmas Ever" this year with over 50 days of Christmas programming filled with almost 100 titles including ten premiere movies and the cable premiere series The Christmas Checklist. Christmas kicks off on National UPlift Someone Day, October 30, with all-day movies including Festival of Trees, A Bluegrass Christmas and North by North Pole: A Dial S Mystery. All-new premieres begin Sunday, Nov. 2.

The new titles just added to the lineup are A Soldier for Christmas premiering Saturday, November 8 at 7 p.m. ET and The Best Thing About Christmas premiering Saturday, December 20 at 8 p.m. ET. There will also be a "Home for the Howlidays" marathon of the hit series Hudson & Rex from Monday, Nov. 24 to Friday, Nov. 28.

The My UPtv app is available for viewers to download and is especially popular around the holidays to track movie viewing. The tracker app allows viewers 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 later, set calendar reminders and request notifications. Download the app: uptv.com/myapp

UPtv's holiday season programming highlights include:

Christmas Movie Marathon - Thursday, Oct. 30 from 9 a.m. ET - 3 a.m. ET
Festival of Trees - 9 a.m. ET
Country Hearts Christmas - 11 a.m. ET
Christmas in Rockwell - 1 p.m. ET
Country Roads Christmas - 3 p.m. ET
A Bluegrass Christmas - 5 p.m. ET
Dial S For Santa - 7 p.m. ET
North by North Pole: A Dial S Mystery - 9 p.m. ET
A Country Music Christmas - 11 p.m. ET
A Novel Christmas - 1 a.m. ET

Christmas Movie Marathon - Friday, Oct. 31 from 9 a.m. ET - 3 a.m. ET
Mistletoe Connection - 9 a.m. ET
Snowed in for Christmas - 11 a.m. ET
Christmas Lucky Charm - 1 p.m. ET
A Tiny Home Christmas - 3 p.m. ET
Santa's Got Style - 5 p.m. ET
Christmas at the Amish Bakery - 7 p.m. ET
Christmas Time Capsule - 9 p.m. ET
We're Scrooged - 11 p.m. ET
Sappy Holiday - 1 a.m. ET

The Great Christmas Snow-In - Sunday, Nov. 2 at 7 p.m. ET

After his engagement is called off, Justin retreats to a secluded cabin meant for his honeymoon, only to be snowed in with Jane, his ex-fiancé's cousin. As tension builds, a spark forms between them, but when Justin's ex shows up with her new boyfriend, things become more complicated. In the close quarters of the cabin, secrets unravel, leading to unexpected discoveries about love and second chances.

Stars: Amanda Fuller, Joey Lawrence, Ricardo Chavez

A Soldier for Christmas - Saturday, Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. ET

Hannah, a military widow, and her young daughter rediscover the joy of Christmas in a world forever changed, as they fight for healing and love.

Stars: Renay Rayes, Joe Barra, Cameron Arnett

A Royal Christmas Manor - Sunday Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. ET

Prince Alexander of Fredonia escapes to a cozy inn hoping to experience a traditional American Christmas. Katie, who runs the inn, falls for him, completely unaware of his true royal identity.

Stars: Brianna Cohen, Kirk Barker, Jennifer McKinley

Saving the Christmas Ranch - Sunday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. ET

When the accountant for Carrie Williams' family's Christmas lodge makes off with all their money, Carrie has just two days to come up with nine months of missing mortgage payments or be foreclosed upon. Charming developer, John Dunn, has been calling Carrie from afar for a while, and now he's here in person to make an offer on the ranch she can hardly refuse. Can Carrie raise enough funds before the deadline to save her home? Or will she be forced to sell to John, who hasn't been entirely truthful about how he came to be there.

Stars: Brianna Cohen, Jonathan Stoddard, Kirby Schwarber

A Royal Christmas Hope - Sunday, Nov. 23 at 7 p.m. ET

At Christmastime in New York City, Julia Carter runs a nonprofit helping families in need. Still grieving her husband, she fights to keep hope alive - especially through her non-profit work and the annual tree lighting. Across the ocean, Prince Christopher escapes royal duties for a break in the U.S. When a chance meeting sparks connection, their bond deepens, and secrets and holidays pressures force them to face what truly matters.

Stars: Jenna Michno, Robert Adamson, Kayla Fields

Hudson & Rex Season 4 - Monday, Nov. 24 from 5 p.m. ET - 9 p.m. ET

The action-packed, family-friendly procedural continues to follow the adventures of Rex, an extraordinary K9 German Shepherd, and the dedicated team of the St. John's Police Department's Major Crimes Unit. With Detective Charlie Hudson (John Reardon), forensics expertise of Dr. Sarah Truong (Mayko Nguyen), Superintendent Joe Donovan's (Kevin Hanchard) leadership, and tech specialist Jesse Mills (Justin Kelly), the team tackles the most complex and thrilling cases each week - always with Rex at the center of the action.

Hudson & Rex Season 4 - Tuesday, Nov. 25 from 5 p.m. ET - 9 p.m. ET

The action-packed, family-friendly procedural continues to follow the adventures of Rex, an extraordinary K9 German Shepherd, and the dedicated team of the St. John's Police Department's Major Crimes Unit. With Detective Charlie Hudson (John Reardon), forensics expertise of Dr. Sarah Truong (Mayko Nguyen), Superintendent Joe Donovan's (Kevin Hanchard) leadership, and tech specialist Jesse Mills (Justin Kelly), the team tackles the most complex and thrilling cases each week - always with Rex at the center of the action.

Hudson & Rex Season 4 - Wednesday, Nov. 26 from 9 a.m. ET - 3 a.m. ET

The action-packed, family-friendly procedural continues to follow the adventures of Rex, an extraordinary K9 German Shepherd, and the dedicated team of the St. John's Police Department's Major Crimes Unit. With Detective Charlie Hudson (John Reardon), forensics expertise of Dr. Sarah Truong (Mayko Nguyen), Superintendent Joe Donovan's (Kevin Hanchard) leadership, and tech specialist Jesse Mills (Justin Kelly), the team tackles the most complex and thrilling cases each week - always with Rex at the center of the action.

Hudson & Rex Season 5 - Thursday, Nov. 27 from 9 a.m. ET - 3 a.m. ET

The action-packed, family-friendly procedural continues to follow the adventures of Rex, an extraordinary K9 German Shepherd, and the dedicated team of the St. John's Police Department's Major Crimes Unit. With Detective Charlie Hudson (John Reardon), forensics expertise of Dr. Sarah Truong (Mayko Nguyen), Superintendent Joe Donovan's (Kevin Hanchard) leadership, and tech specialist Jesse Mills (Justin Kelly), the team tackles the most complex and thrilling cases each week - always with Rex at the center of the action.

Hudson & Rex Season 6 - Friday, Nov. 28 from 9 a.m. ET - 1 a.m. ET

The action-packed, family-friendly procedural continues to follow the adventures of Rex, an extraordinary K9 German Shepherd, and the dedicated team of the St. John's Police Department's Major Crimes Unit. With Detective Charlie Hudson (John Reardon), forensics expertise of Dr. Sarah Truong (Mayko Nguyen), Superintendent Joe Donovan's (Kevin Hanchard) leadership, and tech specialist Jesse Mills (Justin Kelly), the team tackles the most complex and thrilling cases each week - always with Rex at the center of the action.

The Christmas Checklist Season 1 - Saturdays beginning Nov. 29 at 7 p.m. ET

A grieving daughter receives a Christmas checklist from her recently deceased mom with twelve activities she must complete before Christmas.

Stars: Sarah Power, Jarod Joseph

A Christmas in Amish Country - Sunday, Nov. 30 at 7 p.m. ET

When a rising chef's career implodes after a harsh review, she returns to her Amish roots in rural Pennsylvania only to find healing through slow-cooking techniques and the comforts of home; including re-kindling friendship with the sweet Amish farmer she left behind.

Stars: Ella Cannon, Jason Tobias

A Christmas Murder Mystery - Sunday, Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. ET

Vera Vexley is the editor of the Metropolitan Ledger's puzzle section, and a part-time consulting detective for the local sheriff's office. This year, she has been invited to spend the holidays with family friends, the Sterlings, a wealthy family who appears to be hiding enough secrets to stuff a sleigh. Vera soon finds herself helming a murder investigation when someone is found dead on Christmas morning, putting her at odds with the quick-tempered and distraught family members. Can Vera find the culprit before the holidays turn even more deadly?

Stars: Jamie Bernadette, Rob Mayes, Vivica A. Fox

Christmas in Big Sky Country - Sunday, Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. ET

Becca Collins collaborates with Logan Johnston, the oil company's new PR agent, to ensure her brother-in-law returns home safely for the holidays after an incident on an oil rig. Can Becca trust Logan's intentions?

Stars: Rebecca Dalton, Olivier Renaud, Shaun Johnston

The Best Thing About Christmas - Saturday, Dec. 20 at 8 p.m. ET

Produced by Small Town Christmas's Megan Alexander comes a new movie musical, The Best Thing About Christmas. When a talented singer-songwriter loses his daughter in a tragic accident on Christmas Eve, he needs to find his way back to the faith that used to ground him before he loses himself, his marriage and family. The movie features all original music.

Stars: Megan Alexander, Derek Hinckley, Cheyenne Grace and special cameos by country singer Mark Wills and Rhonda Vincent

Christmas with the Knightlys - Sunday, Dec. 21 at 7 p.m. ET

Georgia Jackson hopes to put on a Christmas showcase with her students, but finds herself in the spotlight when in exchange for a new community center she agrees to pose as the girlfriend of Chase Knightly, the famous son of a billionaire.

Stars: Celeste Desjardins, Joe Scarpellino, Brian Cook

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