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EXCLUSIVE Behind-The-Scenes Look at the Updated BRINGING UP BATES Intro
Editor’s note: As 2020 draws to a close, Movieguide® wants to take a moment to remember the stories that shaped faith and entertainment news throughout the year. While mainstream media reported on the negative, Movieguide® chose to focus on what is good, pure, true, and lovely. Despite the discouraging headlines around the world, we still saw God move mightily – even in the entertainment industry. The following is one of our top stories for 2020, as selected by you, our readers. Thank you for supporting movieguide.org this year. We pray we will continue to see God’s presence and goodness manifest even more in 2021. This article originally appeared on February 24, 2020.
Tune into Season 9 premiere of Bringing Up Bates on UPtv on Thursday, March 5, at 9 p.m. ET.
UPtv, the television home for uplifting entertainment, announced today that BRINGING UP BATES has been renewed for a ninth season. As part of the launch, UPtv is responding to the fans’ requests by giving them a special treat — an updated version of the beloved show open for the new season that will continue to feature the family jumping on a trampoline to the catchy theme song.
“The Bates family has continued to grow dramatically,” said Hector Campos, vice president, content strategy and programming at UPtv. “The family with 19 kids now has seven spouses and grandchildren number 12, 13 and 14 on the way. We’re excited to follow more birth and love stories and are kicking off the new season in a big way with an updated show open that highlights just how much the family has grown up onscreen.”
The Bates family continues to expand in the new season. After experiencing a heartbreaking miscarriage, Zach and Whitney are thrilled to be expecting their third child, a baby girl. Newly married couple, Josie and Kelton, welcome their first child, and Erin and Chad are making room for Baby No. 4. Meanwhile, Gil’s recovering from shoulder surgery. Additionally, Katie introduces a new male friend to the family, and love is in the air for Trace.
BRINGING UP BATES is produced by Figure 8 Films, the acclaimed family reality television producers of such series as KATE PLUS 8, 7 LITTLE JOHNSTONS and many others. Executive Producers are Bill Hayes, Kirk Streb, Deanie Wilcher and Jen Stocks. Executive Producer and Director is Matthew Hightower. Series Producer is Erin Shockey.
Watch below for the exclusive clip!
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Now more than ever we’re bombarded by darkness in media, movies, and TV. Movieguide® has fought back for almost 40 years, working within Hollywood to propel uplifting and positive content. We’re proud to say we’ve collaborated with some of the top industry players to influence and redeem entertainment for Jesus. Still, the most influential person in Hollywood is you. The viewer.
What you listen to, watch, and read has power. Movieguide® wants to give you the resources to empower the good and the beautiful. But we can’t do it alone. We need your support.
You can make a difference with as little as $7. It takes only a moment. If you can, consider supporting our ministry with a monthly gift. Thank you.
Movieguide® is a 501c3 and all donations are tax deductible.
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