On February 11, the OWN drama Cherish the Day will debut at 10 PM.
Ava DuVernay tackles love in this new drama that will star Xosha Roquemore (The Mindy Project) and Alano Miller (Underground) as Gently James and Evan Fisher, a pair of people from radically different backgrounds learning to understand and love each other set against the iconic Sade song that inspired the name of the show.
The cast includes Cicely Tyson, Michael Beach and Anne-Marie Johnson.
The show will move to its regular 8 PM timeslot on February 12.
On February 9, the new movie Once Upon a Date will debut on UPtv at 7 PM
When top-notched real estate broker, Josh Donahue, is sent to buy out a local community playhouse, he unexpectedly falls for the owner’s daughter, forcing him to decide between the family business and true love.
The movie stars Katrina Bowden, Dean Geyer, Francia Raisa, Titus Makin Jr. and James Callis.
The TV One movie Steppin’ Back to Love will debut on February 8 at 8 PM.
The film chronicles the tumultuous, romantic journey of Derrick (Darrin Henson) and April (Monique Coleman) whose undeniable chemistry led to a sultry, storybook romance filled with a number of dance championships. Over time, external factors force them to take to the dance floor less, when their marriage begins to slide from first position in their lives.
On February 8, the new Hallmark Channel movie Matching Hearts will debut at 9 PM.
As Valentine’s Day nears, a matchmaker (Taylor Cole) is tasked by her mentor to find a match for an entrepreneur (Ryan Paevey) who believes staying single is the key to success.
The new Netflix thriller Locke & Key will debut online on February 7.
Based on the comics by Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez, the long-gestating series revolves around three siblings who, after the gruesome murder of their father, move to their ancestral home in Massachusetts only to find the house has magical keys that give them a vast array of powers and abilities. Little do they know, a devious demon also wants the keys, and will stop at nothing to attain them.
The cast includes Connor Jessup, Darby Stanchfield and Sherri Saum.
On February 6, the new CBS drama Tommy will debut at 10 PM.
The series will focus on former high-ranking NYPD officer Abigail “Tommy” Thomas (Edie Falco), who becomes the first female Chief of Police for Los Angeles.
The show will also star Thomas Sadoski and Adelaide Clemons.
The new drama Briarpatch will debut at 10 PM on the USA Network on February 6.
Based on the book by Ross Thomas, Allegra Dill (Rosario Dawson), as a no-nonsense professional who returns to her quirky hometown to solve her sister’s murder.
The cast includes Alan Cumming, Ed Asner, Edi Gathegi, Jay R. Ferguson, Kim Dickens and Brian Geraghty.
On February 6, the new drama Katy Keene, a spin-off from Riverdale, will debut at 8 PM on The CW.
The series follows the lives and loves of four iconic Archie Comics characters: fashion legend-to-be Katy Keene (Lucy Hale), singer/songwriter Josie McCoy (Ashleigh Murray), performer Jorge Lopez/Ginger (Jonny Beauchamp), and “It Girl” Pepper Smith (Julia Chan) – as they chase their twenty-something dreams in New York City.
On Sunday, the new UPtv movie Mr. Write will debut.
The movie focuses on what happens when book editor Dori Shephard (Charlotte Sullivan from Rookie Blue) meets her idol, romantic novelist Michael Rothchild (Corey Sevier from Cedar Cove), who she has crushed to learn he doesn’t really believe in true love. But when Dori’s own romance falls apart, it’s Michael who works to renew her belief in love.
We got the chance to talk to star Charlotte Sullivan about the film and more.
Can you tell us a little about Mr. Write beyond the synopsis?
It’s basically like The Grinch only romantic.
What drew you to the role of Dori?
I had never done a romantic comedy before. I usually play sluts, cops or people who die from terminal illnesses.
Are there any funny behind the scenes stories from the filming of Mr. Write you can share with us?
I may have thrown up out of a window in a moving van but I might be confusing this with another movie.
You’ve had an interesting acting career. Do you want to write or direct?
I would love nothing more than to smoke cigarettes, speak through a megaphone, wear full piece suits and orchestrate my friends to do strange and beautiful things.
Do you have a dream project that you want to work on?
I want to work with Mathew Gordon. He’s my favorite actor.
Can you share one thing about yourself that might surprise your fans?
I’m allergic to blue eyeliner. My eyeballs expand to a disproportionate size à la Rodney Dangerfield and my cheeks engorge like a puffer fish.
Any advice you can give an aspiring actor?
Keep it simple and make it about the work. Stay curious, read, listen to music and let your instincts lead you down a research rabbit hole.
Do you have a charity that you support?
My best friend Franny works for UNICEF so I’ve been lucky enough to witness the extraordinary work that she’s done. I continue to support them each and every year but I’m ashamed to say that I don’t think I do enough and I’d like to change that.
You can see the trailer for Mr. Write below:
Mr. Write debuts on UPtv on Sunday, February 2 at 7 PM.
On February 2, the UP TV movie Mr. Write will debut at 7 PM.
When editor Dori meets her idol, romantic novelist Michael, she’s crushed to learn he doesn’t really believe in true love. But when Dori’s own romance falls apart, it’s Michael who works to renew her belief in love.
The cast includes Charlotte Sullivan, Corey Sevier, Christie Laing, Colin Lawrence and Brittney Wilson.
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