{"id":2567,"date":"2012-08-17T05:12:44","date_gmt":"2012-08-17T09:12:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/faithmediaandculture\/?p=2567"},"modified":"2012-08-17T05:12:44","modified_gmt":"2012-08-17T09:12:44","slug":"building-on-ratings-momentum-gmc-tv-unveils-new-slate-of-original-programming","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/faithmediaandculture\/2012\/08\/building-on-ratings-momentum-gmc-tv-unveils-new-slate-of-original-programming.html","title":{"rendered":"Building on ratings momentum, GMC TV unveils new slate of original programming"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Here\u2019s today&#8217;s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture.<\/p>\n<p><strong>With viewership on the rise, GMC TV looks forward. <\/strong>The self-proclaimed home of &#8220;Uplifting Entertainment,&#8221; has announced a broad slate of original movies, series and music specials designed to take viewers through the rest of 2012. The new programming comes on the heels of\u00a0 rapid ratings growth for the first six months of the year,\u00a0 particularly among women. The network reports that is now the fastest growing ad-supported cable channel.<\/p>\n<p>GMC Vice Chairman Brad Siegel cites his network&#8217;s focus on providing viewers high-quality family entertainment (i.e. the recent GMC original movie <a href=\"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/faithmediaandculture\/2012\/07\/raising-izzie-raises-strong-ratings-for-gmc-tv-which-is-on-a-ratings-roll.html\"><em>Raising Izzie<\/em><\/a>) as being behind the channel&#8217;s significant ratings rise. \u201cWe are the only network,&#8221;\u00a0 he says, &#8220;focused on producing and delivering the best in uplifting family entertainment.\u00a0\u00a0 Our robust slate of original movies, stage plays, series and music specials for the remainder of the year will reinforce GMC\u2019s position as a leading destination for entertainment that the entire family can enjoy watching together.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a\u00a0 look at some of what&#8217;s coming up on GMC between now and 2013 (including network log lines):<\/p>\n<p><strong>GMC World Premiere Movie: <strong>SOMEBODY\u2019S CHILD <\/strong><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Premiere:\u00a0<\/strong> Saturday, August 25 at 7, 9 and 11 p.m. EST and August 26 at 7, 9 and 11 p.m. EST<br \/>\nA divine twist of fate causes Constance Rivers and her son Douglas to open their hearts to ex-convict, Benjamin Sparks.\u00a0 While on the brink of losing her battle with kidney failure, Constance\u2019s near death confession instantly collides her past with her present.\u00a0 Douglas and Benjamin learn they are fraternal twin brothers who were separated at birth 37 years ago.\u00a0 <em>Somebody\u2019s Child<\/em> is a story about a son losing hope, a mother gaining faith, and God\u2019s divine and perfect plan.<br \/>\n<strong>Stars:<\/strong> Michael Jai White, Nadine Ellis, Byron Minns, with Clifton Powell and Lynn Whitfield<\/p>\n<iframe title=\"Somebody&#039;s Child Movie Trailer\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/58kAnpoFvyw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<p><strong><strong>GMC World Premiere Play<\/strong>: TO LOVE AND TO CHERISH<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Premiere:<\/strong>\u00a0 Saturday, September 8 at 7, 9:30 and 11 p.m. EST<br \/>\nThe fourth stage play in GMC\u2019s <em>Wedding Vow<\/em> series, this second-time-around love story is about communication and respect. Jay and Aliyah have been married for five years and each has a child from a previous marriage. When Aliyah\u2019s husband shows up and demands custody of their son she tries to secretly work it out instead of talking to Jay about the situation. To make matters more complicated, Jay allows his sassy teenage daughter to move in without consulting Aliyah and the two women immediately bump heads. With constant misunderstandings and both disregarding the other\u2019s feelings, these two are going to need to learn the laws of communication and respect if they want to make their marriage work.<br \/>\n<strong>Stars:<\/strong> Mel Jackson, Denise Boutte, Tommy Ford, Tammy Townsend, Mishon Ratliff and Shirley Murdock\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><strong>GMC Series<\/strong>: THE SONG THAT CHANGED MY LIFE WITH MARVIN SAPP<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Premiere:\u00a0<\/strong> Saturday, September 8 at 9 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. EST<br \/>\nFind out in this new reality series how a song connected with a family and changed the course of their lives in a profound way, featuring Sapp\u2019s chart-topping hit, \u201cNever Would Have Made It\u201d which holds the record for the longest running number one single on the radio (across all genres) and in the history of the Billboard charts \u2014 lasting 47 weeks at number one.<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>GMC Special: THE CHANGERS<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Premiere:<\/strong> October 2012<br \/>\n<em>The Changers<\/em> is a funny, heartfelt and dynamic story about the transformation of a happy-go-lucky guy who is living the good life when he is chosen by his friends to help plan a dream wedding for a woman battling breast cancer.<\/p>\n<p><strong><strong>GMC World Premiere Movie<\/strong>: TEACHERS<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Premiere:<\/strong> Sunday, November 2012<br \/>\nA popular school in danger of closing.\u00a0 An embittered principal with a lot to prove. And, a community desperate to hold on to tradition. Worlds intertwine as a group of suburban teachers, students and parents learn what it truly means to belong.\u00a0 Casting to be announced.<\/p>\n<p><strong>GMC Series: FOR RICHER OR POORER<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Premiere:\u00a0<\/strong> November 2012<br \/>\nThe story continues as Kya and Aubrey Wilson find insecurities surfacing and their marriage beginning to crumble. It will take their friends, family and an act of God to make these two work through the pressures of what it takes to make a marriage last.<br \/>\n<strong>Stars:\u00a0<\/strong>Rockmond Dunbar, LeToya Luckett, Clifton Powell, Chris Spencer and Karen Clark Sheard.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>GMC Series: THE BULLOCH FAMILY RANCH<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Premiere:<\/strong>\u00a0 November 2012<br \/>\nIn this new original family reality series we meet Julie and Rusty Bulloch the proud \u201cparents\u201d of 25 kids, however only two are biological.\u00a0\u00a0 The rest are teens who have been dealt a difficult hand in life, from being homeless to gang life.\u00a0 Julie and Rusty welcomed each of them into their central Florida ranch for a SECOND chance at getting on the right track.<\/p>\n<p><strong>GMC Documentary Special: I FORGIVE YOU<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Premiere:<\/strong> November 2012<br \/>\nThis emotional and uplifting documentary reality series provides people the opportunity to forgive someone who has hurt them or a loved one physically or emotionally.\u00a0 The goal of the series is to facilitate healing and overcome hatred, anger and revenge.\u00a0 Executive produced by Arnold Shapiro, Oscar\u00ae and 16-time Emmy\u00ae Award-winning producer and writer and Rob Lee of Bayonne Entertainment.<\/p>\n<p><strong><strong>GMC World Premiere Movie<\/strong>: CHRISTMAS ANGEL<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Premiere:<\/strong> December 1 at 7, 9 and 11 p.m. EST<em><br \/>\nChristmas Angel<\/em> is the story of a young girls dream for her wish to have a complete family come true. While working on a class assignment to write a paper on \u201cMy Impossible Christmas Wish,\u201d Olivia Mead quickly takes note of unusual happenings. As her wishes come true she is convinced the miracles are linked to a mysterious woman she believes is an angel.<strong><br \/>\nStars:<\/strong> Della Reese, Teri Polo, Kevin Sorbo and Tamera Mowry-Housley\u00a0 <strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><strong>GMC Music Special<\/strong>: 25 YEARS OF A VERY SPECIAL CHRISTMAS:\u00a0 BRINGING JOY TO THE WORLD<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Premiere:\u00a0<\/strong>December 2012<br \/>\nFor the last 25 years, the biggest and brightest voices have lent their time and talents to Special Olympics to create the holiday album series, \u201cA Very Special Christmas (AVSC), the most successful benefit recording in music history.\u00a0 Bruce Springsteen, John Mellancamp, Sting, Run DMC, Vanessa Williams, US, Jon Bon Jovi, Sheryl Crow, Wycliff Jean, Tom Petty, Mary J. Blige, Eric Clapton and Tracy Chapman are just a few of the artists that have recorded songs, produced music videos and appeared in two television specials at the White House.\u00a0 The GMC World Premiere Special will not only capture the most special moments and interviews from the past 25 years, it will feature new performances and interviews from many of the artists coming together for the new 25<sup>th<\/sup> anniversary album.<\/p>\n<p><em>Encourage one another and build each other up \u2013 <\/em>1 Thessalonians 5:11<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here\u2019s today&#8217;s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. With viewership on the rise, GMC TV looks forward. The self-proclaimed home of &#8220;Uplifting Entertainment,&#8221; has announced a broad slate of original movies, series and music specials designed to take viewers through the rest of 2012. 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