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Hallmark Channel is the quintessential 24-hour television destination for family-friendly programming and a leader in the production of original movies. One of the fastest-growing major ad-supported cable networks since its launch in 2001 and reaching over 87 million U.S. homes, Hallmark Channel delivers on a 100 year legacy and a brand promise that resonates with viewers. 0. The network is also presented fully in high definition (HD).
Hallmark Channel’s foundation of original movies is characterized by strong storytelling through compelling themes and vibrant characters. Complementing its movie schedule, Hallmark Channel presents popular television series, including “The Golden Girls,” “Cheers,” and “Who’s The Boss”. The channel recently launched an exciting new block of daytime programming from Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia.
Hallmark Channel continues to expand its offerings to viewers through its companion network, Hallmark Movie Channel.
Launched in April 2008, Hallmark Movie Channel in HD is simulcast with Hallmark Movie Channel SD, and offers audiences an unparalleled family-friendly viewing experience. Hallmark Movie Channel, the fastest-growing cable TV network in 2009 and 2010 and now in 37 million homes, is a 24-hour digital cable network dedicated to bringing viewers original movies with a mix of classic theatrical films, presentations from the acclaimed Hallmark Hall of Fame library, Hallmark Channel Original Movies and special events.
Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movie Channel, serve as the exclusive cable home to the prestigious Hallmark Hall of Fame library, the longest-running and most-awarded movie series in television’s history.
Crown Media Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRWN), owns and operates Hallmark Channels.
Hallmark Channel Series
The Martha Stewart Show
The 2010 Emmy® Award winner for Best Lifestyle Program, "The Martha Stewart Show" is filmed in New York City with a live studio audience, and informs and inspires viewers on subjects from cooking and entertaining to crafting and gardening. Host Martha Stewart chats with renowned chefs, seasoned artisans and designers, authors, collectors, entertainers and experts from all walks of life in this interactive format that celebrates Martha's sense of fun and love of teaching. “The Martha Stewart Show” airs every weekday (10 – 11 a.m.) with encore airings every weekday afternoon (1 – 2 p.m. and 2 – 3 p.m.).
MAD HUNGRY WITH LUCINDA SCALA QUINN
Lucinda Scala Quinn is the ubiquitous Executive Food Editor at Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, host of the radio show “EatDrink” on Sirius XM and author of popular cookbooks including her most recent title, Mad Hungry: Feeding Men & Boys. Lucinda's goal with the show is to bring family back to the dinner table. She reveals her tips on how she has conquered the challenge of whetting the appetites of her husband and three sons and helped them foster a love of cooking. “Mad Hungry with Lucinda Scala Quinn” airs back-to-back daily on weekdays (11 - 11:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.),
Petkeeping with Marc Marrone
Marc Marrone is really good at talking to the animals -- and about them, too. He's Martha Stewart's go-to guy in the world of four-legged and winged beasts, from dogs to cats, rabbits to ferrets, parrots to cockatoos. And beginning bright and early in 2011, Marrone brings his gentle yet informed brand of per information to Hallmark Channel Home with this hour-long, four-day-a-week series. Pet owners and animal lovers alike will have a chance to learn from one of the animal world's leading experts. His show runs the gamut from advice on keeping everything status quo when kids and pets live under the same roof, to common misconceptions and myths about our animal pals, to making sure you and your pet are the right fit. Each "Petkeeping" half-hour carries a specific theme, covering everything there is to cover when it comes to things animalistic. "Petkeeping with Marc Marrone" airs Mondays - Thursdays (12 – 12:30 p.m.).
Martha Bakes
It's difficult to imagine there could be anything surrounding home and hearth that Martha Stewart has yet to tackle with a TV series. But surprisingly, she's previously never done a show exclusively about baking. "Martha Bakes" is a weekly half-hour that will find Martha each Friday baking up a storm, following years of experimentation, teaching and research in heavy preparation for this moment. Martha shares the secrets to baking her personal favorites, covering savories to sweets. In the process, she demystifies everything from constructing the perfect cheesecake to creating the ultimate devil's food cake. The lessons will begin with a recipe's basic foundation and explore how the addition of certain ingredients or the use of a new technique can result in multiple dishes. It offers up invaluable information for the actual or would-be baking expert alike. “Martha Bakes” airs every Friday beginning January 28 (12 p.m. ET/PT, 11C).
Hallmark Channel Original Movies
BACKYARD WEDDING
Alicia Witt (“Law & Order: Criminal Intent”), Teddy Sears (“The Defenders”), Frances Fisher (“Titanic”) and Markie Post (“Night Court”) star in a love story about Kim (Witt) and Evan (Sears), a young couple whose swift wedding also led to a swift annulment. Four years later, Kim’s mom (Fisher) and her aunt (Post) are planning a nuptials ceremony for Kim and her new fiancé (Ryan Bittle, “Dawson’s Creek”) when Kim happens to run into Evan. With memories of her first love so close at hand, Kim has to decide which groom she will finally meet at the altar. “Backyard Wedding,” a Hallmark Channel Original Movie, premieres Saturday, January 22 (9 – 11 p.m.).
SMOOCH
Kiernan Shipka (“Mad Men”) stars as Zoe, a little girl obsessed with fairy tales who believes in a frog’s ability to be transformed into a prince. When she discovers a regally dressed, but ne’er do well, man (Simon Kassianides, “Quantum of Solace”) lying in a dinghy – the result of a night of wild partying – Zoe becomes convinced her wish for a prince of a man for her mom (Kellie Martin, “Life Goes On”) has been answered. “Smooch,” a Hallmark Channel Original Movie, premieres, Saturday, February 5 (9 – 11 p.m.).
ACCIDENTALLY IN LOVE
Annie (Jennie Garth, “Beverly Hills, 90210”), a struggling waitress and single mom, finds herself falling down a rabbit hole when she falls in love with Eddie (Ethan Erikson, “Jawbreaker”), an actor with a secret identity: he plays Mulligan the Rabbit on a local children’s show. Penned by Garth’s husband, “Twilight” star Peter Facinelli, “Accidentally in Love” a Hallmark Channel Original Movie, also stars four-time Emmy® Award nominee Fred Willard (“Modern Family”) and five-time Golden Globe nominee Marilu Henner (“Taxi”), and premieres Saturday, February 12 (9 – 11 p.m.).
Hallmark Movie Channel Original Premieres
GOODNIGHT FOR JUSTICE
A young boy witnesses a massacre that claims the life of his parents and other innocents, including Circuit Judge Aldous Shaw. The only survivors of the murderous rampage are the boy and the Judge’s wife who becomes his surrogate mother. The boy grows up to be a man who walks with dignity and purpose. He is now a Circuit Judge (Luke Perry, “Beverly Hills, 90210”), and he’s hellbent on justice. Luke Perry also served as Executive Producer was reunited with Jason Priestley who directed “Goodnight for Justice, Hallmark Movie Channel Original Premiere, Saturday, January 29 (8 – 10 p.m.).
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