MarVista Expands TV Movie Slate

LOS ANGELES: MarVista Entertainment has added to its distribution portfolio 14 new movies, including several that are slated to air in the U.S. on Lifetime, Hallmark and UP.

“With a continued increase in both acquired and original productions, we are furthering our commitment to offer media partners oversees a broad range of content to appeal to practically every demographic from co-viewing family content to romantic comedies and thrillers, we have something for everyone,” said Vanessa Shapiro, executive VP of distribution at MarVista. “We are in a fantastic position to meet buyers’ demands time and time again, and this slate is no exception.”

From Hallmark are the romantic comedy A Time to Dance with Jennie Garth and the holiday romance Love Always, Santa. From UP TV there are two additional holiday movies, Married by Christmas and A Puppy for Christmas.

MarVista’s slate of Lifetime thrillers includes The Legend of Alice Flagg, Her Last Will, Hidden Truth, Killer Assistant and The Watcher.

Rounding out MarVista’s new TV movie lineup are the teen comedy Miss India America, the family film All Hallow’s Eve, the rom-com Cup of Love and two thrillers, Twisted Sisters and Unwanted Guest.