Thursday, January 7, 2016

LOVE IS IN THE AIR AT UP!

UP ORIGINAL MOVIE
LOVE FINDS YOU IN VALENTINE
To Premiere This Valentine’s Day
February 14 at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. EST

STARS DIOGO MORGADO (SON OF GOD, “THE MESSENGERS”),
MICHAELA McMANUS (“AQUARIUS,” “ONE TREE HILL”),
LINDSAY WAGNER (THE PAPER CHASE, “THE BIONIC WOMAN”) AND ED ASNER (UP, “THE MARY TYLER MOORE SHOW”)

Based on the Popular Book by Irene Brand, Movie is Third Installment in UP’s Highly Rated “Loves Find You” Movie Franchise

Pasadena, CA / Television Critics Association - January 5, 2016  – Building on its successful “Love Finds You” movie franchise, the original UP Premiere movie Love Finds You In Valentine (#LoveFindsYou), a sweeping romantic drama set in scenic Nebraska, will premiere on Valentine’s Day, Sunday, February 14 at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. EST. Based on the popular book by Irene Brand, the movie stars Diogo Morgado (Son Of God, “The Messengers”), Michaela McManus (“Aquarius,” “One Tree Hill”), Lindsay Wagner (The Paper Chase, “The Bionic Woman”) and Ed Asner (Up, “The Mary Tyler Moore Show”).

In Love Finds You In Valentine, law student Kennedy Blaine (Michaela McManus) inherits a ranch in the smalltown of Valentine, Nebraska. She travels to Valentine with the intentof selling the ranch, but is drawn to the areas beauty  and to the ranch foreman, Derek Sterling (Diogo Morgado).  Putting her life in L.A. on hold, she decides to spend some time ather ancestral home and, despite a long-standing feud, to reconnectwith family members, including her grandfather, Gabriel Morgan (Ed Asner). But soon Kennedy is subjected to harassment by someone who clearly wants her to leave Valentine. Depending on Derek and his mother Junes (Lindsay Wagner) assistance, she sets out to discover who is behind the offenses.  But when her search reveals painful details about her family and raises questions about Dereks own past, will Kennedy still want to know the truth?

We are excited to bring viewers the third movie in our highly successful Love Finds You franchise this Valentines Day, said Barbara Fisher, svp, original programming, UP. The tremendously talented cast shines in this picturesque movie about finding yourself and finding love.

The first movie in UPLove Finds You franchise was the hit Love Finds You In Sugarcreek, a romantic mystery/suspense drama set in Amish country, starring Tom Everett Scott (That Thing You Do!, Southland), Sarah Lancaster (Chuck,” “Everwood) and Golden Globe®- and BAFTA-nominated actress Kelly McGillis (WitnessTop Gun). The second movie in the franchise, Love Finds You In Charm, debuted on UP last summer and starred Trevor Donovan (Texas Rising90210), Danielle Chuchran (Dr. Seuss The Cat in the Hat, UPNowhere Safe), Drew Fuller (Army Wives,” “Charmed) and Tiffany Dupont (Born to Race: Fast TrackGreek).  Leading into the premiere on February 14, UP will be airing Love Finds You in Sugarcreek at 3 p.m. EST and Love Finds You in Charm at 5 p.m. EST.

Author Irene Brandgoal of being a writer was conceived at an early age in her rural home in West Virginia. In the early 70's, she started publishing in historical, religious, and general magazines.  During that time, she also edited and compiled two church histories. She has written Sunday school curriculum, edited a two-year series of mission curriculum, and her works have appeared in five program-material anthologies.  She has written 43 works of fiction and has had four non-fiction books published.  Her first inspirational romance was published in 1984.

The Love Finds You™” book series was launched in October 2008 by Guideposts imprint Summerside Press with the goal to give readers a taste of local life across America.  Each of the almost 60 novels to date  by revolving authors -  draws on the compelling history or unique character of a real place. Learn more at www.ShopGuideposts.org/love-finds-you.

UP presents Love Finds You In Valentine, a George Shamieh production.  Starring Diogo Morgado, Michaela McManus, Lindsay Wagner and Ed Asner.  Produced by George Shamieh.  Executive produced by Chevonne OShaughnessy and Cindy Bond.  Directed by Curtis Grey.  Casting by Lillian Pyles.  Director of Photography is Adam White.  Editor is Brett Hedlund.  Adapted screenplay by Bryar Freed-Golden, based on the book by Irene Brand.

Follow our cast and author at:    
·         www.UPtv.com  
·         Diogo Morgado on Twitter @D_Morgado
·         Michaela McManus on Twitter @MichaelaMcManus
·         Lindsay Wagner on Twitter @mslindsaywagner and online at www.lindsaywagnerinternational.com 
·         Ed Asner on Twitter @TheOnlyEdAsner
·         Irene Brand online at www.irenebrand.com

About UP
UP is television's trusted entertainment brand dedicated to providing viewers with "feel good TV for you and your family."  UP uplifts viewers every day with premiere movies, original reality, dramatic and comedy series filled with compelling stories and characters with character. In keeping with its brand promise, UP’s pro-social initiative, Uplift Someone,” inspires people to do simple, everyday acts of kindness.  UP can be seen in 70 million homes on cable systems and satellite providers across the United States. Based in Atlanta, UP is a division of UP Entertainment, LLC.

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Mission Pictures
Mission Pictures is a worldwide sales, finance, and distribution company that specializes in high quality family and faith-based entertainment for mainstream audiences worldwide.  Founded in 2008 by Cindy Bond and Chevonne O’Shaughnessy, MP’s primary focus and commitment is to create and build a trusted and vibrant brand of entertaining and life-affirming feature film and television programming. With our unique vision, passion and expertise we are able to strategically and effectively maximize our brand within the global marketplace.

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