The HALLMARK CHANNEL Returns to AT&T U-VERSE!

AT&T U-Verse and the Hallmark Channel

+ Hallmark Movies & Mysteries are Reunited!

(AND IT FEELS SO GOOD!!!)

* See ALL the Details below! *

Via "Press Release" from Hallmark:

CROWN MEDIA FAMILY NETWORKS AND AT&T U-VERSE TV TO LAUNCH HALLMARK CHANNEL AND HALLMARK MOVIES & MYSTERIES

Both Networks Will Launch in High Definition and on the U-verse App for Tablets and Smartphones

NEW YORK AND DALLAS, JULY 22, 2015 - It's "Christmas in July" for AT&T* U-verse(R) TV customers. Tomorrow, (Thursday, July 23, 2015) Crown Media Family Networks and AT&T* launch Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries on AT&T U-verse TV.


"This agreement is a winning deal for AT&T U-verse customers," said Bill Abbott, president & CEO, Crown Media Family Networks. "They now have access to our two distinct channels and some of the best, most compelling family entertainment on television. We look forward to a long and fruitful relationship with AT&T."

Hallmark Channel will be on channels 365 and 1365 in HD in the U-family and U200 and above packages. Hallmark Movies & Mysteries will be on Channels 366 and 1366 in HD in the U-family and U300 and above packages. And in the next week, the channels will also be on the U-verse App for tablets and smartphones and on Uverse.com. With the U-verse App, customers will be able to catch live Hallmark content on their mobile devices even when they're on the go.

"We are thrilled to work with Crown Media to bring Hallmark to our U-verse TV customers," said Eric Boyer, senior vice president, AT&T U-verse. "Our customers will be able to watch the Hallmark programming they love on U-verse TV, as well as on their mobile devices with our U-verse App."

The agreement comes at a pivotal time in Crown Media's evolution. Both networks are registering unprecedented growth. Additionally, both networks are rapidly expanding their lineup of original shows. Hallmark Channel will feature a diverse and extensive slate of original programs in 2015. The channel will offer 40 world premiere movies, three original prime-time scripted series and three annual pet-related specials. Plus, Hallmark extended its daily lifestyle series, Home & Family, to 52 weeks a year.

Starting Saturday, Oct. 31, Hallmark Channel's signature holiday event, Countdown to Christmas, will feature an unprecedented lineup of 16 original movies. That includes five back-to-back nights of world premiere originals over Thanksgiving weekend.

Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, formerly Hallmark Movie Channel, is rolling out its biggest slate of new programs ever, with 17 original movies this year. The channel will also offer fresh installments of its Mystery Wheel franchises - Murder She Baked, Gourmet Detective, Aurora Teagarden and Garage Sale Mystery.

Like Hallmark Channel, the network will also boost the lineup for its holiday initiative, The Most Wonderful Movies of Christmas, with five new original movies in 2015.

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About Crown Media Family Networks:

Crown Media Family Networks is the umbrella unit of Crown Media Holdings, Inc. housing cable's leading family friendly networks, Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, as well as their corresponding digital extensions HallmarkChannel.com and HallmarkMoviesandMysteries.com. The company operates and distributes both channels in high definition (HD) and standard definition (SD) with Hallmark Channel available to 85 million subscribers and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries in 56 million homes in the United States. Hallmark Channel features an ambitious slate of original content, including movies; scripted series, such as Cedar Cove, When Calls the Heart, and Good Witch; annual specials like Hero Dog Awards and Kitten Bowl; world premieres of Hallmark Hall of Fame presentations, and a daily 2-hour lifestyle show, Home & Family. Hallmark Channel is also home to annual holiday franchise, Countdown to Christmas, featuring a lineup of 24/7 holiday programming, including The 12 New Movies of Christmas. Rounding out the networks' lineup are television's most beloved sitcoms and series, including The Golden Girls, The Middle, Little House on the Prairie, and Frasier. Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, recently rebranded from Hallmark Movie Channel, is a 24-hour digital cable network featuring a unique mix of original movies and acquired series focused on the lighter side of the suspense and mystery genres. The network also features its own annual holiday programming franchise, the Most Wonderful Movies of Christmas, as well as presentations from the award-winning Hallmark Hall of Fame library.

*Logos above used for promotional use only. Hallmark Channel + Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Logo via Crown Media Networks. AT&T U-verse Logo via AT&T.


MY THOUGHTS...

 

I am so HAPPY for ALL of the AT&T U-verse Customers who have been wanting and waiting so long (5 YEARS!) for this agreement to come to fruition and here it is! Like the Press Release above says... it certainly is "Christmas in July" for AT&T customers and this is a spectacular gift, just months before "Countdown to Christmas" begins!

We also learn in the above press release that there will be officially 16 New Christmas Movies on the Hallmark Channel and 5 New Christmas Movies on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries!

Enjoy all the Wonderful Movies ahead,... and hopefully AT&T U-verse customers, you can also catch up on some past ones - you've missed over the years!

By the way, if you would like to look back on some past Movie titles, just visit my "MADE FOR TV" MOVIES page and you'll have the complete list!

Hallmark Movies & Mysteries - New Look! New Name!

Today "Hallmark Movie Channel"

 

official changes it's name and becomes

 

"Hallmark Movies & Mysteries"!

 

image via: Hallmark Movies & Mysteries



via Hallmark: "Get ready for Hallmark Movies & Mysteries! On September 29th (2014) Hallmark Movie Channel becomes Hallmark Movies and Mysteries, with more original movie premieres and mysteries that will keep you guessing!"

Watch this Video Clip...

which highlights what is to come for

Hallmark Movies & Mysteries -

with stars Candace Cameron Bure, Lori Loughlin, Dylan Neal, and more...

(click here to watch this clip on You Tube)

I am hoping this change of name will make this station more widely available to all cable and satellite providers!

If you do not have Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, please join me in calling our cable/satellite providers and asking them for the newly named Hallmark Movies & Mysteries channel!

• Call DirecTV at 1-800-531-5000. Please ask them to make Hallmark Movies & Mysteries available in SD, standard definition, like the DISH network does.

• Call AT&T u-verse at 1-800.288.2020. Please ask them to give you the Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries.

Perhaps, with this change of name, more cable providers will "get a clue" and give its customers the channels they are seeking!

My take...
In any given Mystery, when a character disguises or changes his or her name, he may have something to hide... however,  Hallmark is just the opposite... I believe this new development - the recent changing of name, will make the newly branded Hallmark Movies & Mysteries shine even brighter, from out of the shadows, and eventually gain it's way into more of our homes!

Congratulations to...
Everyone at Hallmark, for this newly branded name and direction for your channel. It looks like many exciting adventures lie ahead for Hallmark Movies & Mysteries!

The Hallmark Channel and AT&T U-Verse

I received an e-mail from Amy, one of my blog followers, in regard to AT&T U-verse not carrying the Hallmark Channel. Even though I do not personally have this cable provider, I long to help her and others with their mission to encourage U-verse to carry the Hallmark Channel again.


Here is the e-mail I received:

"Hi Net,

Thank you for your fun, wholesome blog!

But, many of us don't get to watch all the great movies and shows on the Hallmark Channel because we have U-Verse, and it is very, very frustrating!   I spoke with a nice lady from the Hallmark Channel last week, and she said that getting back onto U-Verse is their #1 goal this year.  I am so glad to hear that!

She suggested that I try to get everyone I can to click on the link below and fill out the very short channel survey, which lets people request the Hallmark Channel on U-Verse:
http://uversechannels.att.com/channel-survey
Anyone can take the survey it appears - even those who don't subscribe to U-Verse.

Anything you can do to help publicize/support/get the word out about this would be so appreciated!!

The more people who contact AT&T and take the survey, the better.   I also emailed the CEO, randall.stephenson@att.com and think that is another great thing for people to do to voice their desire for them to carry the Hallmark Channel.
Thank you, thank you.  God bless you! Amy"



Here is a statement from the Hallmark Channel, regarding this issue:

"Attention AT&T U-verse customers, we are stunned AT&T has dropped our networks and has been misleading its customers by telling you they are fighting for you. We want everyone to be able to see our family friendly programming. We would never deny our loyal viewers the chance to enjoy our original movies, series and specials. AT&T needs to hear directly from their customers that they care about family friendly programming. They need to hear your voice on the phone!" (The Phone Number to call is: 1-888-MADE-4-FAMILY)


I hope this is helpful information for all of you who are hoping to have the Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movie Channel return to U-verse.

Please be certain, to take the survey, here: http://uversechannels.att.com/channel-survey and take a few minutes to give them a call at 1-888-MADE-4-FAMILY, and share with them that you want family programming back... you want the Hallmark Channel to return to AT&T U-verse.

Hope this helps you, Amy, and many other AT&T U-verse Subscribers, in your endeavor!


*UPDATE - Merger News: AT&T has agreed to buy DirecTV for $48.5 million. I hope this means we will get to keep the Hallmark Channel on DirecTV, too!