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SUSPICION CONTINUES TO RISE AROUND MONTAGUE IN EPISODE EIGHT OF ‘WHEN CALLS THE HEART,’ PREMIERING SEPTEMBER 10, ON HALLMARK CHANNEL

STUDIO CITY – August 18, 2023 – On “When Calls the Heart,” Elizabeth grows suspicious of Montague because of all the construction taking place on the land that Madeline now owns in, “What Is and What Never Should Be,” premiering Sunday, September 17 (9 p.m. ET/PT), on Hallmark Channel.

The series stars Erin Krakow (“The Wedding Cottage”), Pascale Hutton (“We Wish You a Married Christmas”), Jack Wagner (“A Big Fat Family Christmas”), Kavan Smith (“Big Sky River”), Chris McNally (“Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies”), Kevin McGarry (“The Wedding Veil Expectations”), Andrea Brooks (“Romance to the Rescue”), Martin Cummins (“Riverdale”), Kayla Wallace (“My Grown-Up Christmas List”), Loretta Walsh (“Love on Fire”), Amanda Wong (“Raise a Glass to Love”), Johannah Newmarch (“Gabby Duran & The Unsittables”), Viv Leacock (“Cruel Instruction”), Natasha Burnett (“The Journey Ahead”), Ben Rosenbaum (“It Was Always You”), Hrothgar Mathews (“Motherland: Fort Salem”), Jaeda Lily Miller (“Starbeam”) and Hyland Goodrich (“When Calls the Heart”).

Elizabeth (Krakow) encourages Gowen (Cummins) to seek forgiveness from Rosaleen (Mamie Laverock, “Spotlight on Christmas”) to heal old wounds. Meanwhile Montague (Benjamin Wilkinson, “Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies”) continues to raise suspicion.

“When Calls the Heart” is from WCTH 10 Productions Inc. Erin Krakow, Susie Belzberg, Michael Shepard, Eric Jarboe, Jimmy Townsend, Lindsay Sturman, Brad Krevoy, Brian Bird, Michael Landon Jr., Vicki Sotheran and Greg Malcolm are executive producers. Lindsay Sturman serves as showrunner. Peter DeLuise, Neill Fearnley, Paul Redford, Derek Thompson, Elizabeth Stewart and Amanda Phillips serve as co-executive producers. Heather Nevin, Shelley Matheson, Doran S. Chandler and Vince Balzano are associate producers. Vicki Sotheran and Greg Malcom serve as producers. Alysse Leite-Rogers directed from a script by Derek Thompson. Based on the novel When Calls the Heart, by Janette Oke.

HALLMARK MEDIA’S WONYA LUCAS TO STEP DOWN AS PRESIDENT & CEO AT THE END OF 2023

Lucas to Continue Service on Hallmark Media Board of Directors

AUGUST 8, 2023, NEW YORK – Hallmark Media announced today that after three years of transformational leadership, Wonya Lucas will step away from her current operating role as President & CEO at the end of the year. Lucas will continue to serve on the Hallmark Media Board of Directors where her experiences and insights will help shape the strategic direction of the business.

“I am honored to have led this company and am tremendously proud of the progress we’ve made by creating an evolved entertainment experience that inspires meaningful, emotionally connected moments for our audiences,” said Lucas. “My passion for the Hallmark brand has grown in deeply rewarding ways and will remain paramount as I continue to help guide Hallmark Media’s future in a more strategically focused capacity.”

In addition to his corporate role, which includes oversight of Hallmark Media, Hallmark Global, and Crayola, Mike Perry, President & CEO of Hallmark Companies, will work closely with Lucas and the Hallmark Media executive leadership team to lead the day-to-day operations of the media business and complete the process of Lucas’ transition.

In her time leading the company, Lucas helped to build a more solid foundation for the business through broadened storytelling with more diverse and inclusive storylines and characters. She assembled a seasoned, highly competent, creative and resilient leadership team and together they built multiple new pathways for the brand – forging new partnerships with Peacock, YouTube and Hulu, as well as numerous FAST/AVOD platforms. She launched programs in support of women creatives with the Make Her Mark Women’s Directing Program. And most importantly, the foundation Lucas built directly aligns with the aspirations and values of the Hallmark brand.

“Wonya is a multi-faceted industry veteran, passionate brand builder, and consummate strategic leader,” said Perry. “I’m grateful for the important work she has done to bring the expansive foundation of the iconic Hallmark brand to life and am fortunate that her insights will continue to positively impact the future of the business.”

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A FORMER STUDENT OF ELIZABETH’S ARRIVES IN TOWN IN EPISODE SEVEN OF ‘WHEN CALLS THE HEART,’ PREMIERING SEPTEMBER 10, ON HALLMARK CHANNEL

STUDIO CITY – August 11, 2023 – On “When Calls the Heart,” a former student arrives in town much to Elizabeth’s surprise in “Best Laid Plans,” premiering Sunday, September 10 (9 p.m. ET/PT), on Hallmark Channel.

The series stars Erin Krakow (“The Wedding Cottage”), Pascale Hutton (“We Wish You a Married Christmas”), Jack Wagner (“A Big Fat Family Christmas”), Kavan Smith (“Big Sky River”), Chris McNally (“Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies”), Kevin McGarry (“The Wedding Veil Expectations”), Andrea Brooks (“Romance to the Rescue”), Martin Cummins (“Riverdale”), Loretta Walsh (“Love on Fire”), Amanda Wong (“Raise a Glass to Love”), Johannah Newmarch (“Gabby Duran & The Unsittables”), Viv Leacock (“Cruel Instruction”), Natasha Burnett (“The Journey Ahead”), Ben Rosenbaum (“It Was Always You”), Hrothgar Mathews (“Motherland: Fort Salem”), Jaeda Lily Miller (“Starbeam”) and Hyland Goodrich (“When Calls the Heart”).

When a former student visits, Elizabeth (Krakow) thinks she may need her help. Meanwhile, Lucas (McNally) orders something for all of Hope Valley to enjoy...if they can get it working.

“When Calls the Heart” is from WCTH 10 Productions Inc. Erin Krakow, Susie Belzberg, Michael Shepard, Eric Jarboe, Jimmy Townsend, Lindsay Sturman, Brad Krevoy, Brian Bird, Michael Landon Jr., Vicki Sotheran and Greg Malcolm are executive producers. Lindsay Sturman serves as showrunner. Peter DeLuise, Neill Fearnley, Paul Redford, Derek Thompson, Elizabeth Stewart and Amanda Phillips serve as co-executive producers. Heather Nevin, Shelley Matheson, Doran S. Chandler and Vince Balzano are associate producers. Vicki Sotheran and Greg Malcom serve as producers. Alysse Leite-Rogers directed from a script by Derek Thompson. Based on the novel When Calls the Heart, by Janette Oke.

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PASCALE HUTTON AND RYAN PAEVEY STAR IN ‘FOURTH DOWN AND LOVE,’ A NEW, ORIGINAL MOVIE PREMIERING SEPTEMBER 9, ON HALLMARK CHANNEL

Part of the Network’s Annual Fall into Love Programming Event

STUDIO CITY, CA – August 3, 2023 – There may be a romance replay when a single mother and her college sweetheart, a pro-football player sidelined by injury, cross paths when Pascale Hutton (“When Calls the Heart,” “You Had Me at Aloha”) and Ryan Paevey (“A Fabled Holiday,” “Two Tickets to Paradise”) star in “Fourth Down and Love,” a new, original movie premiering Saturday, September 9 (8 p.m. ET/PT), on Hallmark Channel as part of the network’s annual Fall into Love programming event.

Erin Allen (Hutton) is a single mother to her football-loving 12-year-old daughter, Kiera (Sophia Powers, “Unexpected Grace”), who plays in the town’s junior flag football league. At Keira’s football practice, Erin runs into the coach’s brother and professional football player, Mike Hanson (Paevey). Erin and Mike are blindsided – they were college sweethearts. Mike is visiting his brother, Jimmy (Dan Payne, “Outrunners”), while healing from a football injury that diminishes his chances of achieving his dream of finally getting a championship ring. When Jimmy gets the call to coach the high school team, Mike steps up as the flag football coach. As Erin and Mike spend time together, old sparks are rekindled despite Erin’s hesitance. Right before the championship game, Mike receives good news but also an unsettling truth while Erin learns to go after what she wants – and they both learn to follow their hearts.

“Fourth Down and Love” is from Fourth Down Productions Inc. Ben C. Silverman, Alexandre Coscas, Michael R. Goldstein, Aidan Heatley and Randy Tat are executive producers. The movie is produced by Simon Richardson. Allan Harmon directed from a script by Chevy Burnett & Shanda Munson and Julie Sherman Wolfe. Teleplay by Julie Sherman Wolfe.

A CRIMINAL PSYCHIATRIST SIGNS UP FOR A MYSTERY GAME ON AN EXCLUSIVE ISLAND ONLY TO GET CAUGHT IN A REAL-LIFE DEADLY GAME OF MURDER....

ELIZABETH HENSTRIDGE AND CHARLIE WEBER STAR IN ‘MYSTERY ISLAND,’ A NEW ORIGINAL PREMIERING SEPTEMBER 29, ON HALLMARK MOVIES & MYSTERIES

STUDIO CITY, CA – August 2, 2023 – A vacationing British criminal psychiatrist and police detective team up to unravel a web of lies and suspicious characters to solve a murder. Elizabeth Henstridge (“Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D,” “Suspicion”) and Charlie Weber (“How to Get Away with Murder,” “As They Made Us”) star in “Mystery Island,” a new original premiering Friday, September 29 (9 p.m. ET/PT), on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries.

London Police psychiatrist Dr. Emilia Priestly (Henstridge) needs to take a relaxing break from her stressful job, so her wealthy friend, Baroness Jane Alcott (Kezia Burrows, “Crash”), invites her to Mystery Island, an immersive murder-mystery-themed resort hosting a special retreat for the original investors. As the mystery game begins, tragedy strikes: John Murtaugh (Robert Getman) the resort’s reclusive founder, is murdered. The visitors are confined to the island as local detective Jason Trent (Weber) investigates the case. Once Emilia proves her innocence, she makes use of her special skills to help Jason find the murderer. The lines between game and reality are blurred as they unravel the web of romance, revenge, and betrayal behind the resort, its guests, and its elusive founder.

“Mystery Island” is from Cartel Pictures LLC. Stan Spry, Anthony Fankhauser, Eric Woods and Steven R. Monroe are executive producers. Michael Watt and Garrett VanDusen serve as producers. Nicholas Humphries directed from a script by John Christian Plummer.

A WOMAN AT A TURNING POINT IN LIFE DISCOVERS HER INNER STRENGTH RACHEL BOSTON AND WARREN CHRISTIE STAR IN ‘THE MORE LOVE GROWS,’ A NEW ORIGINAL PREMIERING AUGUST 18, ON HALLMARK MOVIES & MYSTERIES

STUDIO CITY, CA – July 28, 2023 – A woman experiencing a setback in life learns that it may just be what she needs to propel her forward. Rachel Boston (“A Christmas Cookie Catastrophe,” “SEAL Team”) and Warren Christie (“The Watchful Eye,” “Crashing Through the Snow”) star in “The More Love Grows,” a new original premiering Friday, August 18 (9 p.m. ET/PT), on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries.

Just after Helen (Boston) and her husband Paul (Patrick Gilmore, “Family Law”) return home from moving their daughter Aly (Roan Curtis, “Firefly Lane”) into her college dorm, he breaks the unexpected news that he wants a separation. Not sure where to go from here, Helen struggles with her new-found single status. When an adorable, stray dog turns up on her doorstep, Helen reluctantly takes him in and dubs him Elmer...because he sticks to her like glue. He provides welcome company and also leads her to Ben (Christie), a veterinarian who helps her navigate first-time dog ownership. Slowly, Helen wiggles out of her comfort zone, rediscovers her inner strength and begins to rebuild her life as she starts down a new path full of promise and possibility.

“The More Love Grows” is from Grows Road Production Ltd. and Front Street Pictures Inc. John Cassini is executive producer. The movie was produced by Charles Cooper. Heather Hawthorn Doyle directed from a script by Anne Abramowitz Junget.

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TOURISM OF THE HOT SPRINGS IS BOOMING IN EPISODE SIX OF ‘WHEN CALLS THE HEART,’ PREMIERING SEPTEMBER 3, ON HALLMARK CHANNEL

STUDIO CITY – August 4, 2023 – On “When Calls the Heart,” all of the tourism in Hope Valley, has some of the schoolchildren feeling left out when it comes to using the Hot Springs in “The Heart of the Problem,” premiering Sunday, September 3 (9 p.m. ET/PT), on Hallmark Channel.

The series stars Erin Krakow (“The Wedding Cottage”), Pascale Hutton (“We Wish You a Married Christmas”), Jack Wagner (“A Big Fat Family Christmas”), Kavan Smith (“Big Sky River”), Chris McNally (“Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies”), Kevin McGarry (“The Wedding Veil Expectations”), Andrea Brooks (“Romance to the Rescue”), Martin Cummins (“Riverdale”), Loretta Walsh (“Love on Fire”), Amanda Wong (“Raise a Glass to Love”), Johannah Newmarch (“Gabby Duran & The Unsittables”), Viv Leacock (“Cruel Instruction”), Natasha Burnett (“The Journey Ahead”), Ben Rosenbaum (“It Was Always You”), Hrothgar Mathews (“Motherland: Fort Salem”) and Jaeda Lily Miller (“Starbeam”).

Rosemary (Hutton) and Lee’s (Smith) baby has brought up memories of Rosemary’s own mother, and questions about her past. Meanwhile, the kids feel left out of the hot springs with all the tourists.

“When Calls the Heart” is from WCTH 10 Productions Inc. Erin Krakow, Susie Belzberg, Michael Shepard, Eric Jarboe, Jimmy Townsend, Lindsay Sturman, Brad Krevoy, Brian Bird, Michael Landon Jr., Vicki Sotheran and Greg Malcolm are executive producers. Lindsay Sturman serves as showrunner. Peter DeLuise, Neill Fearnley, Paul Redford, Derek Thompson, Elizabeth Stewart and Amanda Phillips serve as co-executive producers. Heather Nevin, Shelley Matheson, Doran S. Chandler and Vince Balzano are associate producers. Vicki Sotheran and Greg Malcom serve as producers. Neill Fearnley directed from a script by Allie Devereaux. Based on the novel When Calls the Heart, by Janette Oke.

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PARENTHOOD IS QUITE THE ADJUSTMENT FOR NEW PARENTS ROSEMARY AND LEE COUTLER IN EPISODE FIVE OF ‘WHEN CALLS THE HEART,’ PREMIERING AUGUST 27, ON HALLMARK CHANNEL

STUDIO CITY – July 28, 2023 – On “When Calls the Heart,” parenthood is quite the adjustment for new parents Rosemary and Lee Coulter in “Life is but a Dream,” premiering Sunday, August 27 (9 p.m. ET/PT), on Hallmark Channel.

The series stars Erin Krakow (“The Wedding Cottage”), Pascale Hutton (“We Wish You a Married Christmas”), Jack Wagner (“A Big Fat Family Christmas”), Kavan Smith (“Big Sky River”), Chris McNally (“Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies”), Kevin McGarry (“The Wedding Veil Expectations”), Andrea Brooks (“Romance to the Rescue”), Martin Cummins (“Riverdale”), Loretta Walsh (“Love on Fire”), Amanda Wong (“Raise a Glass to Love”), Johannah Newmarch (“Gabby Duran & The Unsittables”), Viv Leacock (“Cruel Instruction”), Natasha Burnett (“The Journey Ahead”), Ben Rosenbaum (“It Was Always You”), Hrothgar Mathews (“Motherland: Fort Salem”), Jaeda Lily Miller (“Starbeam”) and Hyland Goodrich (“When Calls the Heart”).

Rosemary (Hutton) and Lee (Smith) are still adjusting to parenthood. Lucas (McNally) reveals the surprise he’s been working on to Elizabeth (Krakow). Nathan (McGarry) has a camping trip planned for just him and Allie (Miller).

“When Calls the Heart” is from WCTH 10 Productions Inc. Erin Krakow, Susie Belzberg, Michael Shepard, Eric Jarboe, Jimmy Townsend, Lindsay Sturman, Brad Krevoy, Brian Bird, Michael Landon Jr., Vicki Sotheran and Greg Malcolm are executive producers. Lindsay Sturman serves as showrunner. Peter DeLuise, Neill Fearnley, Paul Redford, Derek Thompson, Elizabeth Stewart and Amanda Phillips serve as co-executive producers. Heather Nevin, Shelley Matheson, Doran S. Chandler and Vince Balzano are associate producers. Vicki Sotheran and Greg Malcom serve as producers. Neill Fearnley directed from a script by Ayla Glass. Based on the novel When Calls the Heart, by Janette Oke.

DENISE BOUTTÉ AND COLIN LAWRENCE FIND ROMANCE AT A PICTURESQUE FAMILY WINERY IN ‘NAPA EVER AFTER,’ A NEW, ORIGINAL MOVIE PREMIERING AUGUST 26, ON HALLMARK CHANNEL

Part of the Network’s Annual Summer Nights Programming Event

STUDIO CITY, CA – July 27, 2023 – Denise Boutté (“The Young and the Restless,” Why Did I Get Married?) and Colin Lawrence (“Virgin River,” “Riverdale”) star in the Mahogany presentation “Napa Ever After,” a new, original movie premiering Saturday, August 26 (8 p.m. ET/PT), on Hallmark Channel as part of the network’s Annual Summer Nights programming event.

After inheriting her estranged grandmother’s vineyard in Napa Valley, Cassandra (Boutté), a very single high-powered attorney, takes a sabbatical from her job to renovate the property that was the source of the fractures within her family. Once an award-winning winery and destination wedding venue, Eloi Vineyards is in disrepair and on the brink of bankruptcy. With the help of Alec (Lawrence), a handsome local widower, Cassandra sets out to reclaim her family legacy by reviving the vineyard in time for her dear friend Lena (Tiffany Yvonne Cox, “Reasonable Doubt”) to have the first wedding there in years. Through the process, Cassandra discovers more about her family and opens her heart to a love like she’s never known.

“Napa Ever After” is from Hallmark Media. Tia A. Smith is executive producer. Produced by Charles Cooper. Alfons Adetuyi directed from a script by Nina Weinman, based on a story by Wendy Eley-Jackson.

EMMANUELLE VAUGIER AND KAVAN SMITH REUNITE IN ‘BIG SKY RIVER: THE BRIDAL PATH’ A NEW ORIGINAL PREMIERING AUGUST 11, ON HALLMARK MOVIES & MYSTERIES

Sequel to the 2022 Hit “Big Sky River”

STUDIO CITY, CA – July 25, 2023 – Emmanuelle Vaugier (“Supergirl,” “Big Sky River”) and Kavan Smith (“When Calls the Heart,” “Big Sky River”) star in “Big Sky River: The Bridal Path” a new original premiering Friday, August 11 (9 p.m. ET/PT), on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, sequel to the 2022 hit “Big Sky River.”

Tara Kendall (Vaugier), now settled in Montana and dating Sheriff and Cowboy Boone Taylor (Smith), works to bring their family lives together but tensions soon arise, as they both realize that blending their families will be more of a challenge than they anticipated. Erin (Cassidy Nugent, “The Good Doctor”) struggles to find her place in both families, as now she not only has to share Tara with Boone’s children, but her father, James (Peter Benson, “The Wedding Contract”), is going to have the baby boy of his dreams. However, a new foreign exchange student has arrived in town, and he may be able to give Erin the attention she seeks. Meanwhile, Country sensation Casey Elder (Michelle Harrison, “The Flash”) has found herself a genuine, down-to-earth beau and her new album seems to stem from her new bustling romance. “Big Sky River: The Bridal Path” is from Sky Road Productions II Ltd. and Front Street Pictures Inc. Harvey Kahn, Marnie Young, Patricia Clifford and Libby Beers are executive producers. The movie is produced by Charles Cooper. Peter Benson directed from a script by J.B. White, based on the book by Linda Lael Miller.

ALEXA PENAVEGA AND CARLOS PENAVEGA DISCOVER IT’S ‘NEVER TOO LATE TO CELEBRATE,’ A NEW, ORIGINAL MOVIE PREMIERING AUGUST 19, ON HALLMARK CHANNEL

Part of the Network’s Annual Summer Nights Programming Event

STUDIO CITY, CA – July 24, 2023 – Alexa PenaVega (“Love in the Limelight,” Spy Kids franchise) and Carlos PenaVega (“Love in the Limelight,” “Big Time Rush”) star in “Never Too Late to Celebrate,” a new, original movie premiering Saturday, August 19 (8 p.m. ET/PT), on Hallmark Channel as part of the network’s annual Summer Nights programming event.

Camila’s (Alexa PenaVega) busy schedule at the dental practice where she works has left her exhausted and with little time for a life outside of her patient load. When she meets Javi (Carlos PenaVega), a substitute teacher at the school where Camila’s mother (Sherri Miller) works, she takes him up on his offer to join the Spanish class he teaches on the side so she can finally learn the language of her late father. Sparks fly as Javi helps Camila connect with her Mexican roots and, with her 30th birthday around the corner, Javi encourages Camila to mark this milestone with a “double quinceañera” to honor her Hispanic heritage. Not one for big parties, she’s hesitant at first but ultimately, Camila decides to take the plunge and celebrate in style and. Through the process she discovers what she truly wants for her next chapter in life, although this new path may lead her and Javi in separate directions.

“Never Too Late to Celebrate” is from Muse Entertainment. Joel S. Rice, Jonas Prupas and Aren Prupas are executive producers. Michael Barbuto is supervising producer. The movie is produced by Shane Boucher and Caitlin Delaney. Felipe Rodriquez directed from a script by John Bellina & Talia Gonzalez.

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THE TOWN RALLIES AROUND THE COULTER’S IN EPISODE FOUR OF ‘WHEN CALLS THE HEART,’ PREMIERING AUGUST 20, ON HALLMARK CHANNEL

STUDIO CITY – July 21, 2023 – On “When Calls the Heart,” the whole town of Hope Valley supports the Coulters in “Great Expectations,” premiering Sunday, August 20 (9 p.m. ET/PT), on Hallmark Channel.

The series stars Erin Krakow (“The Wedding Cottage”), Pascale Hutton (“We Wish You a Married Christmas”), Jack Wagner (“A Big Fat Family Christmas”), Kavan Smith (“Big Sky River”), Chris McNally (“Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies”), Kevin McGarry (“The Wedding Veil Expectations”), Andrea Brooks (“Romance to the Rescue”), Martin Cummins (“Riverdale”), Loretta Walsh (“Love on Fire”), Amanda Wong (“Raise a Glass to Love”), Johannah Newmarch (“Gabby Duran & The Unsittables”), Viv Leacock (“Cruel Instruction”), Natasha Burnett (“The Journey Ahead”), Ben Rosenbaum (“It Was Always You”), Hrothgar Mathews (“Motherland: Fort Salem”), Jaeda Lily Miller (“Starbeam”) and Hyland Goodrich (“When Calls the Heart”).

The Coulter baby is late, but Faith (Brooks) assures them it’s fine. By the time Rosemary (Hutton) goes into labor, the entire town is there to support her. Madeline (Stefanie von Pfetten, “DC’s Legends of Tomorrow”) tries to stay in Hope Valley.

“When Calls the Heart” is from WCTH 10 Productions Inc. Erin Krakow, Susie Belzberg, Michael Shepard, Eric Jarboe, Jimmy Townsend, Brad Krevoy, Brian Bird, Michael Landon Jr., Vicki Sotheran and Greg Malcolm are executive producers. Peter DeLuise, Neill Fearnley, Paul Redford, Derek Thompson, Elizabeth Stewart and Amanda Phillips serve as co-executive producers. Heather Nevin, Shelley Matheson, Doran S. Chandler and Vince Balzano are associate producers. Vicki Sotheran and Greg Malcom serve as producers. Peter DeLuise directed from a script by Paul Redford. Based on the novel When Calls the Heart, by Janette Oke.

ARIELLE KEBBEL AND ZACH ROERIG DIG UP MORE THAN JUST THE PAST IN ‘LOVE IN THE GREAT SMOKY MOUTAINS: A NATIONAL PARK ROMANCE’ A NEW, ORIGINAL MOVIE PREMIERING SEPTEMBER 2, ON HALLMARK CHANNEL

Part of the Network’s Annual Fall into Love Programming Event

STUDIO CITY, CA – July 20, 2023 – Arielle Kebbel (“A Brush with Love,” “9-1-1”) and Zach Roerig (“Vampire Diaries,” “Step Up: High Water”) star in “Love in the Great Smoky Mountains: A National Park Romance,” a new, original movie premiering Saturday, September 2 (8 p.m. ET/PT), on Hallmark Channel, as part of the network’s annual Fall into Love programming event.

Former high school sweethearts, Haley (Kebbel) and Rob (Roerig), bump into each other while at an excavation site for an archeological research team, currently in the field at Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Rob immediately tries to reconnect with Haley and rekindle their romance, but Haley isn’t quite over Rob’s betrayal. During their senior year, Haley had applied for a research grant that was awarded to Rob instead of her. The two have not spoken since, but now Haley is determined to remain professional as she and Rob work together at this exciting excavation site. The two eventually reconnect over their common love of nature and history, spending time together exploring the park. But when Haley finds pictographs in a cave that may lead to the existence of a mythical Cherokee diamond, Rob struggles to keep up with her adventurous nature. And to complicate their relationship even more, they discover they are once again competing for the same research grant. They work together and finally find the cave, and slowly realize that the journey is perhaps more important than the destination – and love is more valuable than any research grant.

Love in the Great Smoky Mountains: A National Parks Romance is from Johnson Production Group. Timothy O. Johnson and Joseph Wilka are executive producers. Robert Ballo and Robin Conly are producers. Kebbel serves as co-producer. Danny J. Boyle directed from a script by Bruce D. Johnson.

ANDREW WALKER AND BRITTANY BRISTOW STAR IN ‘A SAFARI ROMANCE,’ A NEW, ORIGINAL MOVIE PREMIERING AUGUST 12, ON HALLMARK CHANNEL

Part of the Network’s Annual Summer Nights Programming Event

STUDIO CITY, CA – July 17, 2023 – Andrew Walker (“Three Wise Men and a Baby,” “Bottled with Love”) and Brittany Bristow (“Holiday Date,” “Love, Romance & Chocolate”) star in “A Safari Romance,” a new, original movie premiering Saturday, August 12 (8 p.m. ET/PT), on Hallmark Channel as part of the network’s annual Summer Nights programming event.

Megan (Bristow) is a research scientist living her dream in South Africa pursuing a Ph.D. in Ethology, while working as a ranger on a nature reserve. When Tim (Walker), an American theme park designer, arrives to capture footage for an immersive, safari-themed attraction, Megan serves as his guide. As they explore the savanna and observe giraffes, elephants and lions in their natural habitats, they open up to each other about their dreams and begin to grow close. Things are going well until Amy (Simoné Pretorius, “Hotel”), a woman from Tim’s past, arrives to take over the project. Amy’s reckless disregard for rules puts Megan’s job at risk and threatens Megan and Tim’s budding romance. Megan, knowing that Tim will soon return home, is also wary of giving her heart to someone who lives half a world away – but she may find that love is an adventure worth taking.

“A Safari Romance” is from Leif Films Media and RHP International. Leif Bristow, Stephen Hays, Peter Graham, Rick Garman, Michael McLaughlin, Josh Rous and Meren Reddy are executive producers. Borga Dorter, Agnes Bristow and Luke Rous are producers. Leif Bristow directed from a script by Agnes Bristow.

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HOPE VALLEY IS BUZZING WITH BUSINESS IN EPISODE THREE OF ‘WHEN CALLS THE HEART,’ PREMIERING AUGUST 13, ON HALLMARK CHANNEL

STUDIO CITY – July 14, 2023 – On “When Calls the Heart,” Hope Valley is buzzing with tourists in “Oh, Baby,” premiering Sunday, August 13 (9 p.m. ET/PT), on Hallmark Channel.

The series stars Erin Krakow (“The Wedding Cottage”), Pascale Hutton (“We Wish You a Married Christmas”), Jack Wagner (“A Big Fat Family Christmas”), Kavan Smith (“Big Sky River”), Chris McNally (“Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies”), Kevin McGarry (“The Wedding Veil Expectations”), Andrea Brooks (“Romance to the Rescue”), Martin Cummins (“Riverdale”), Kayla Wallace (“My Grown-Up Christmas List”), Loretta Walsh (“Love on Fire”), Amanda Wong (“Raise a Glass to Love”), Johannah Newmarch (“Gabby Duran & The Unsittables”), Natasha Burnett (“The Journey Ahead”), Ben Rosenbaum (“It Was Always You”), Hrothgar Mathews (“Motherland: Fort Salem”) and Jaeda Lily Miller (“Starbeam”).

Tourists start arriving, including the St. Johns, who may prove to be trouble for Bill (Wagner). Meanwhile, Elizabeth (Krakow) rallies all Rosemary’s (Hutton) friends to plan the perfect baby shower.

“When Calls the Heart” is from WCTH 10 Productions Inc. Erin Krakow, Susie Belzberg, Michael Shepard, Eric Jarboe, Jimmy Townsend, Brad Krevoy, Brian Bird, Michael Landon Jr., Vicki Sotheran and Greg Malcolm are executive producers. Peter DeLuise, Neill Fearnley, Paul Redford, Derek Thompson, Elizabeth Stewart and Amanda Phillips serve as co-executive producers. Heather Nevin, Shelley Matheson, Doran S. Chandler and Vince Balzano are associate producers. Vicki Sotheran and Greg Malcom serve as producers. Peter DeLuise directed from a script by Paul Redford. Based on the novel When Calls the Heart, by Janette Oke.

HOLLAND RODEN AND COREY COTT STAR IN ‘MAKING WAVES,’ A NEW, ORIGINAL MOVIE PREMIERING AUGUST 5, ON HALLMARK CHANNEL

Part of the Network’s Annual Summer Nights Programing Event

STUDIO CITY, CA – July 13, 2023 – Holland Roden (“Teen Wolf”) and Corey Cott (Newsies) star in “Making Waves,” a new, original movie premiering Saturday, August 5 (8 p.m. ET/PT), on Hallmark Channel as part of the network’s annual Summer Nights programming event.

Amelia (Roden) is a music executive who goes to a festival to beat out the competition for an elusive new band and discovers that the group is fronted by Will (Cott), her childhood summer sweetheart. Over the course of the week, as Amelia tries to convince Will that her company is the better choice for his musical vision, she realizes there might be a conflict of interest...her feelings for him.

“Making Waves” is from Hallmark Media. Marguerite Henry is executive producer. Charles Cooper is producer, and Allen Lewis serves as Supervising Producer. Terry Ingram directed from a script by Laura Streicher & Kate Schriver.

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ELIZABETH’S FAMILY VISITS HOPE VALLEY IN EPISODE TWO OF ‘WHEN CALLS THE HEART,’ PREMIERING AUGUST 6, ON HALLMARK CHANNEL

STUDIO CITY – July 7, 2023 – On “When Calls the Heart,” Elizabeth’s Aunt and sister arrive in Hope Valley in, “Hope Springs Eternal,” premiering Sunday, August 6 (9 p.m. ET/PT), on Hallmark Channel.

The series stars Erin Krakow (“The Wedding Cottage”), Pascale Hutton (“We Wish You a Married Christmas”), Jack Wagner (“A Big Fat Family Christmas”), Kavan Smith (“Big Sky River”), Chris McNally (“Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies”), Kevin McGarry (“The Wedding Veil Expectations”), Andrea Brooks (“Romance to the Rescue”), Martin Cummins (“Riverdale”), Kayla Wallace (“My Grown-Up Christmas List”), Loretta Walsh (“Love on Fire”), Viv Leacock (“Cruel Instruction”), Amanda Wong (“Raise a Glass to Love”), Johannah Newmarch (“Gabby Duran & The Unsittables”), Natasha Burnett (“The Journey Ahead”), Ben Rosenbaum (“It Was Always You”), Hrothgar Mathews (“Motherland: Fort Salem”) and Hyland Goodrich (“When Calls the Heart”).

The town is buzzing with talk of the Hot Springs and how it will help the town. Meanwhile, Elizabeth (Krakow) and Lucas host Aunt Agatha (Karin Konoval, “Schmigadoon”) and Julie (Charlotte Hegele, “Air Crash Investigation”), who make an interesting visit to Hope Valley.

“When Calls the Heart” is from WCTH 10 Productions Inc. Erin Krakow, Susie Belzberg, Michael Shepard, Eric Jarboe, Jimmy Townsend, Brad Krevoy, Brian Bird, Michael Landon Jr., Vicki Sotheran and Greg Malcolm are executive producers. Peter DeLuise, Neill Fearnley, Paul Redford, Derek Thompson, Elizabeth Stewart and Amanda Phillips serve as co-executive producers. Heather Nevin, Shelley Matheson, Doran S. Chandler and Vince Balzano are associate producers. Vicki Sotheran and Greg Malcom serve as producers. Neill Fearnley directed from a script by Derek Thompson. Based on the novel When Calls the Heart, by Janette Oke.