UP FAITH & FAMILY TO EXCLUSIVELY PREMIERE SEASON 20 OF THE HIT FAMILY SERIES "HEARTLAND" IN THE U.S. BEGINNING NOVEMBER 19

UP Faith & Family Subscribers Invited to a Special Online Watch Party on Premiere Night

ATLANTA (Oct. 23, 2026) - UP Faith & Family, the leading streaming service for uplifting movies and series, will be the first place in the U.S. to premiere Heartland Season 20 when it debuts on Thursday, Nov. 19. As part of the premiere celebration, UP Faith & Family subscribers will have the chance to participate in an exclusive live virtual viewing event on premiere night.

Heartland is the longest running, one-hour drama in Canadian television history. In season 20, Amy grapples with a difficult decision about her future with Nathan and how that will affect her life at Heartland. Meanwhile, a dynamic rival gallops into town with serious horse skills, a flair for fashion and a dedicated online following. But her sudden arrival leaves Amy a little wary about her true intentions. Lou has landed on her next grand business venture, but finds herself distracted by an impending milestone. As Katie grows more independent, Lou is forced to confront and reflect on her own fears about what comes next. Jack is slow to trust Dex after he disappointed him last season, but once Dex proves he's willing to change, Jack helps him to realize his true potential in the rodeo, and in life. In the face of uncertainty and the highs and lows of life on a ranch, Amy and the Barlett-Fleming family will defy the odds as they embark on another exhilarating chapter of this Western saga.

"Twenty seasons of Heartland is something I'm incredibly proud of, and it's all thanks to the amazing people who bring these stories to life and the fans who have welcomed us into their homes year after year. I'm so excited for our viewers in the U.S. to experience season 20 on UP Faith & Family and continue this journey with us," said Heartland star Amber Marshall.

The Heartland Watch Party is designed for super fans of the beloved series. As the premiere episode airs, fans will have the unique opportunity to watch Heartland together, connect and relive the drama in real time. This is more than just a watch party - it's a celebration of Heartland fandom, where the audience becomes part of the experience. With laughter, gasps and heartfelt reactions shared in the moment, it's a virtual gathering fans won't want to miss. Follow UP Faith & Family on Facebook here for updates.

"One of the things we love most about Heartland is the incredible connection fans have to the series and its characters," said Crissie Miller, vice president, content strategy at UP Entertainment. "For years, we've been proud to be the destination where U.S. audiences can watch new seasons of Heartland first, and we're thrilled to once again bring Season 20 to our subscribers so close to its Canadian premiere. As fans ourselves, we know how much anticipation surrounds each new chapter. Our watch party is a chance to celebrate together, share in the excitement and connect with fellow Heartland fans as this beloved story continues."

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Heartland is based on the bestselling series of books by Lauren Brooke. The Executive Producers are Michael Weinberg, Tom Cox, Jordy Randall, Mark Haroun and Ken Craw, along with co-executive producers Dean Bennett and Caitlin D. Fryers. Season 20 is produced by Jess Maldaner. Mark Haroun is the Showrunner. The season's writers are Mark Haroun, Ken Craw, Caitlin D. Fryers, Mika Collins and Tanvi Bhatia. Season 20 Directors include Dean Bennett, Ken Filewych, Michelle Morgan,

Alicia K. Harris, Melanie Scrofano and Jess Maldaner. For CBC, Sally Catto is General Manager, Entertainment, Factual & Sports; Trish Williams is Executive Director, Scripted Content; and Barbara Mamabolo is Executive in Charge of Production. A CBC original series, Heartland is produced by Dynamo Films and SEVEN24 Films with the financial participation of the Canada Media Fund, the Government of Alberta, the Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit, and the Ontario Film and Television Tax Credit. Heartland is distributed globally by Lionsgate.

About UP Entertainment

UP Entertainment is the home for uplifting entertainment for passionate and diverse audiences across the leading cable, satellite and streaming platforms. Brands include UP Faith & Family, UPtv, aspireTV, aspireTV+, GaitherTV+ and Cine Romántico. UP Faith & Family is the leading subscription streaming service in uplifting entertainment. 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. AspireTV is the television network that celebrates and reflects Black culture, life and style in a way that is inspiring, authentic and entertaining. AspireTV+ is a new subscription streaming service for Black culture and urban lifestyle entertainment. GaitherTV+ provides access to Gaither's renowned and growing library of full-length award-winning Country, Gospel, Bluegrass and Christian concerts and specials, early premieres of new performances and shows, and exclusive behind-the-scenes interviews. UP Entertainment in partnership with PixL Dos, also manages and distributes Cine Romántico, a FAST channel featuring the best of Hollywood TV romance movies in Spanish. Additionally, UP Entertainment represents partner brand Ovation TV, an independent television, production, and digital media company, with an unparalleled commitment to the arts, culture and entertainment. UP Entertainment's award-winning pro-social initiative, "UPlift Someone," has inspired over 200 million people to uplift others through its social videos.

ABOUT SEVEN24 FILMS

SEVEN24 Films is an independent film and television production company whose work has spanned over two decades. Executive Producers Tom Cox and Jordy Randall have produced dramatic series, mini-series, television movies and feature films garnering over one hundred industry awards and nominations.

SEVEN24 is proud to produce the internationally acclaimed family series Heartland, the longest running one-hour series in Canadian history, now in its nineteenth season for CBC, Netflix and UPtv. Following four seasons of the People's Choice Award winning series, Wynonna Earp, SEVEN24 recently produced Wynonna Earp - Vengeance, a long-form continuation of the hit franchise. Family Law is another hit series for the company. Season three of the one-hour legal series recently aired on Global and CW, with a fourth season slated to air in the coming year. After three seasons of the hit comedy JANN for CTV and Roku, SEVEN24 continued the series with JANN - Alone for the Holidays, a one-hour Christmas special. SEVEN24 is currently in production on the new one-series Anna Pigeon for USA and CTV.

SEVEN24's focus on integration of scripted programming with interactive content and social media has helped make Heartland and Wynonna Earp two of the most dynamic scripted television projects in the digital space.

Previous projects include Billy the Kid with MGM for Epix, Ride for Hallmark, CW and CTV Drama, Damnationwith NBC Universal for USA, Fortunate Son, a political thriller for CBC and NBCU International, Dark Cargo, a noir thriller for YouTube Premium, Young Drunk Punk for Rogers and CBC, the Canadian Screen Award winner Borealis, the Gemini Award winning movie Mayerthorpe and Gemini Award winning Mini-Series Burn Up.

Tom Cox and Jordy Randall were also co-producers on numerous high-profile feature films including the Academy Award nominated Brokeback Mountain and The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford.

They are both recipients of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in recognition of their contribution to the arts and SEVEN24 Films was recently named Playback Magazine's Production Company of the Year.

About Dynamo Films

Dynamo Films Inc. is an independent television production company founded in 2004 by Michael Weinberg. Dynamo acquired the television and ancillary rights to all the Heartland books and created the television series of the same name.

In 2006 the English broadcast rights for Canada were sold by Dynamo to CBC and subsequent sales to other markets have reached more than 120 countries.

Beginning with the very first episode, Michael Weinberg has acted as Executive Producer for the Heartland television show which is the longest running one-hour dramatic series in Canadian history and currently has an unprecedented nineteenth season.