Hallmark Channel Increases Original Movie Slate

LOS ANGELES, July 13: Hallmark Channel is embarking on its
largest-ever development slate of original movies, with more than 30 due to air
on the network next year.

Hallmark Channel currently has development and/or production
deals with several award-winning producers, including Gerald Abrams (Nuremberg),
Orly Adelson (Ruffian) and Dan Wigutow (Fatal Vision). The movie When You Listen is currently in pre-production and is scheduled to
premiere Saturday, January 5, 2008. Abrams is currently executive producing the
movie, which stars Tom Bosley (Happy Days).

“The movies range from love stories to mysteries to
westerns, but all have a singular distinguishing characteristic—family
friendly,” said Henry Schleiff, the president and CEO of Hallmark Channel and
Hallmark Movie Channel. “Hallmark Channel’s strong brand appeal in this genre
is evidenced by its consistent top ten ratings. In partnering with this
prominent list of producers, we provide our audience with a variety of quality,
emotionally connecting movies.”