Hallmark Channel Press Release:
HALLMARK CHANNEL’S
ANNUAL ‘SUMMER NIGHTS’
FEATURES FIVE SIX
ALL-NEW ORIGINAL MOVIES
Network’s Annual Programming Event Starts July 27
This summer, Hallmark Channel celebrates the sun-drenched days of leisure and love with its annual Summer Nights programming event.
“Summer Nights” features a slate of five all-new original movies, starting with
“Rome in Love” on Saturday, July 27 (9 p.m. ET/PT), followed by
“Love and Sunshine” on Saturday, August 3 (9 p.m. ET/PT),
“A Taste of Summer” on Saturday, August 10 (9 p.m. ET/PT),
“A Summer Romance” on Saturday, August 17 (9 p.m. ET/PT) and
“All Summer Long” on Saturday, August 24 (9 p.m. ET/PT).
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‘ROME IN LOVE’
A Hallmark Channel Original Movie World Premiere
Saturday, July 27 (9 p.m. ET/PT)
Stars: Italia Ricci, Peter Porte, Vincent Riotta
Amelia Tate’s (Ricci) world is turned upside down when she is plucked from obscurity in Bend, Oregon to star in a remake of the classic film Roman Holiday. After being flown to the Eternal City for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, Amelia is obliged to spend time with American reporter Philip Hamilton (Porte), who has been assigned by an Italian magazine to write the story that will introduce her to the world.
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‘A TASTE OF SUMMER’
A Hallmark Channel Original Movie World Premiere
Saturday, August 3 (9 p.m. ET/PT)
NEW PREMIERE DATE: Saturday, August 10 (9 p.m. ET/PT)
Stars: Roselyn Sanchez, Eric Winter
Sous-chef Gabby (Sanchez) opens a restaurant and must contend with former high school baseball hero Caleb (Winter), the competitive owner of a popular eatery. A star in culinary school, Gabby is unconcerned until opening night, when her restaurant has few customers due to Caleb’s wings promotion. Deciding to enter the Taste of Summer to win $10,000 and stellar reviews, Gabby is stunned when Caleb enters a similar dish, but heartened when he helps after her sous-chef burns himself. With the contest winner still unnamed, there’s lots of competitiveness in the air, but now it’s mixed with a hint of romance.
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‘LOVE AND SUNSHINE’ (working title)
A Hallmark Channel Original Movie World Premiere
Saturday, August 10 (9 p.m. ET/PT)
NEW PREMIERE DATE: Saturday, August 3 (9 p.m. ET/PT)
Stars: Danica McKellar, Mark Deklin
Recently retired military dog Sunshine has been living with American Rescue volunteer Ally Craig (McKellar) and helping her to put her life back together after a dissolved engagement. When her military partner Jake Terry (Deklin) returns to claim her, he and Ally discover that loving Sunshine is not the only thing they have in common.
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‘A SUMMER ROMANCE’
A Hallmark Channel Original Movie World Premiere
Saturday, August 17 (9 p.m. ET/PT)
Stars: Erin Krakow, Ryan Paevey
Samantha “Sam” Walker (Krakow), the owner of her family’s picturesque ranch in Bighorn, Montana must decide whether to sell her land to wealthy developers or risk losing it in foreclosure. When New York real estate developer Richard Belmont (Paevey) arrives at the ranch to convince her to sell, he learns some life-changing lessons from Sam about the country lifestyle and the importance of home. Despite the budding romance that develops between them, the pressure on Richard from his colleagues to close the deal grows and threatens to undermine everything he’s come to love since arriving in Bighorn.
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‘ALL SUMMER LONG’
A Hallmark Channel Original Movie World Premiere
Saturday, August 24 (9 p.m. ET/PT)
Stars: Autumn Reeser, Brennan Elliott
Tia’s (Reeser) dream job of captaining a dining cruise hits rough water when her ex Jake (Elliott) is hired as the restaurant’s chef. Will they be able to open a new business, navigate the sea, and each other?
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*UPDATE - July 2, 2019: This is the official press release, above, sent out on July 1st from Hallmark. The TV promos are saying there will be SIX new Summer Nights movies, which would include: (unless further changes occur) Love on the Ranch, on August 31st. Also, the premiere dates for A Taste of Summer and Sunshine & Summertime are different on the Hallmark Channel web-site. These two movies may be, or may not be, switching dates with one another. Be sure to stay tuned for further updates!
*UPDATE - July 5, 2019: The premiere dates for A Taste of Summer and Sunshine have been updated above!
*UPDATE - July 10, 2019: The last Summer Nights movie is...
‘MY ONE & ONLY’ (Love on the Ranch)
A Hallmark Channel Original Movie World Premiere
Premieres Saturday August 31 9pm/8c
Starring: Pascale Hutton and Sam Page
After being passed up for a promotion at work - and learning of her ex-fiance’s approaching nuptials to his best friend - Stephanie reluctantly agrees to be a contestant on the popular reality dating TV show “The One.” Arriving on set in the gorgeous Wyoming mountains, Stephanie immediately bumps heads with the handsome ranch owner Alex before beginning her courtship with her fellow contestant - and supposed perfect match - Oliver. Against a backdrop of fun summer “dates” for which Alex is the guide, Stephanie and Oliver try to determine if they’re fated to be together. But while Stephanie and Oliver hit it off, sparks fly between Stephanie and Alex as they challenge one another to face their fears and ask for what they want. Yet the complexities mount as Stephanie questions if Alex has feelings for his best friend Kelly and if, like with her ex-fiance, history will repeat itself. With a ticking clock towards the show’s grand finale, Stephanie must decide between Alex and Oliver - but who is “The One?”
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