MOVIEGUIDE AWARDS ANNOUNCES NOMINEES FOR 30TH ANNUAL CEREMONY TO BE HELD ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2023 AT THE AVALON THEATER IN HOLLYWOOD
UPTV TO AIR TELECAST ON FEBRUARY 26, 2023
DOLLY PARTON, MARK WAHLBERG, REBA MCENTIRE, TOP GUN: MAVERICK, JURASSIC WORLD: DOMINION, UNCHARTED, STAR WARS: ANDOR, THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RINGS OF POWER, DOLLY PARTON’S MOUNTAIN MAGIC CHRISTMAS, AND SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2 AMONG NOMINEES
(Los Angeles – January 19, 2023) The Movieguide Awards announced the nominees for its 30th annual ceremony honoring the best of family-friendly movies and television programs and spiritually uplifting entertainment. The ceremony will take place on Friday, February 10, 2023 at the Avalon Theater in Hollywood, California. Candace Cameron Bure, Lori Loughlin, Kate Flannery, Kathy Ireland and Bruce Davison are among the presenters. The telecast will air on UPtv on February 26, 2023.
Awards will be presented to the most inspirational projects in Hollywood released in 2022, honoring actors, directors, producers, studio executives, and others who made these projects a reality. “We are thrilled to celebrate inspirational movies, streaming, and television programs in person this year,” said Movieguide Founder and Publisher Dr. Ted Baehr.
“It’s so encouraging to see that families are continuing to vote with their dollars…they’re choosing to watch content that promotes forgiveness, self-sacrifice, teamwork, redemption, and more positive attributes” Baehr said.
“We are excited to be the television home of the Movieguide Awards this year,” said Charles Humbard, Founder and CEO, UP Entertainment. “The audience alignment is perfect with our uplifting entertainment brand. Ted Baehr has done a fantastic job helping keep Hollywood focused on what is important for families while making quality entertainment.”
Dr. Ted Baehr will also present highlights of Movieguide’s 2022 Report to the Entertainment Industry, which analyzes the box office performance of all movies, including from both major and independent studios, and each movie’s content across thousands of data points. This annual report is a barometer of what kinds of stories and messages deliver the best box office returns.
The Movieguide Awards represents the viewing preferences of millions of families across the country with a Top 100 iPhone app with 1 in 3 parents using Movieguide to determine what content they choose to see.
The Grace Prize for Most Inspiring Performances in Movies & TV is the most prestigious Movieguide Award given to an actor or actress for the best performance in a movie or a television program. Previous winners include Robert Duval for THE APOSTLE, Jim Carrey for his role in THE TRUMAN SHOW, Whoopi Goldberg for KINGDOM COME, Jean Smart for A SHOE ADDICT’S CHRISTMAS, Oscar Isaac for THE NATIVITY STORY, and Jim Caviezel for PAUL, APOSTLE OF CHRIST.
Other honors will include the Faith & Freedom Awards for movies and television, best family movies and television, best movie and television for mature audiences, and the Epiphany Prizes for most inspiring movie and television program.
The Kairos Prize will also announce the winner of the 2022-2023 competition at this year’s Movieguide Awards. The Kairos Prize® is a scriptwriting competition that focuses exclusively on uplifting screenplays. Since its inception, more than 17 scripts submitted have moved into production and/or been released.
UPtv is the trusted network for adults seeking positive programming with relatable stories about relationships, filled with love and laughter, through exclusive premiere movies, box-office hit films and beloved series. UP Entertainment, home to UPtv, AspireTV, AspireTV Life, UP Faith & Family and Cine Romántico, is the destination for uplifting entertainment for passionate and diverse audiences across the leading cable, satellite and streaming platforms.
30TH ANNUAL MOVIEGUIDE AWARDS NOMINEES:
BEST FAMILY MOVIES
THE CHOSEN SEASON 3: EPISODE 1 & 2
LYLE, LYLE CROCODILE
MARCEL THE SHELL WITH SHOES ON
PUSS IN BOOTS: THE LAST WISH
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2
BEST MATURE AUDIENCE MOVIES
FATHER STU: REBORN
JURASSIC WORLD: DOMINION
MRS. HARRIS GOES TO PARIS
TOP GUN: MAVERICK
UNCHARTED
BEST FAMILY TELEVISION
A CHRISTMAS… PRESENT
INSTANT DREAM HOME: Episode 1.8: “Four Years in One Day”
REBA MCENTIRE: MY CHAINS ARE GONE
RESCUED BY RUBY
A WALTONS THANKSGIVING
WINGFEATHER SAGA: CHAPTER 1: “Leeli And The Sea Dragon”
BEST MATURE AUDIENCE TELEVISION
BLOOD AND TREASURE: Season Two
BLUE BLOODS: Episode 12.20: “Silver Linings”
THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RINGS OF POWER: Episode 1.8: “Alloyed”
STAR WARS-ANDOR: Episode 1.12-Rix Road
STYLED WITH LOVE
EPIPHANY PRIZE MOVIES
THE CHOSEN SEASON 3: EPISODE 1 & 2
FATHER STU: REBORN
RESISTANCE: 1942
RUNNING THE BASES
UNCHARTED
EPIPHANY PRIZE TELEVISION
BLOOD AND TREASURE: Season Two
A CHRISTMAS… PRESENT
DOLLY PARTON’S MOUNTAIN MAGIC CHRISTMAS
THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RINGS OF POWER: Episode 1.8: “Alloyed”
RISE
FAITH & FREEDOM AWARD MOVIES
DEVOTION
MRS. HARRIS GOES TO PARIS
RESISTANCE: 1942
RUNNING THE BASES
TOP GUN: MAVERICK
FAITH & FREEDOM AWARD TELEVISION
BLOOD AND TREASURE: Season Two
BLUE BLOODS: Episode 12.20: “Silver Linings”
THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RINGS OF POWER: Episode 1.8: “Alloyed”
RISE
STAR WARS-ANDOR-Episode 1.12-Rix Road
MOST INSPIRATIONAL INDEPENDENT MOVIE
FAMILY CAMP
I HEARD THE BELLS
THE MULLIGAN
RESISTANCE: 1942
RUNNING THE BASES
MOST INSPIRATIONAL INDEPENDENT STREAMING/TELEVISION
5000 BLANKETS
COMENIUS: LIFE AND LEGACY OF JOHN AMOS COMENIUS
DAVID
LEGACY PEAK
WHY THE NATIVITY?
GRACE AWARD MOVIES
FATHER STU: REBORN – Mark Wahlberg
I HEARD THE BELLS – Stephen Atherholt
THE MULLIGAN – Pat Boone
RESISTANCE: 1942 – Cary Elwes
RUNNING THE BASES – Brett Varvel
GRACE AWARD TELEVISION
REBA MCENTIRE: MY CHAINS ARE GONE – Reba McEntire
BLOOD AND TREASURE: Season Two – Mark Gagliardi
DOLLY PARTON’S MOUNTAIN MAGIC CHRISTMAS – Dolly Parton
A CHRISTMAS… PRESENT – Candace Cameron Bure
THE CHOSEN: Episode 3.3: Physician, Heal Yourself – Jonathan Roumie
CONTACTS:
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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.
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.
