Hallmark fans are well aware of all the media offered by their favorite content producers.
We have three cable television networks including Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Mystery and Hallmark Drama. There’s also a separate service, Hallmark Movies Now.
Last month, it was revealed that Hallmark Movies Now will be rebranded as Hallmark+ this fall, and with the change, Hallmarks will be hungry for more content.
With all the other major players in the industry on track, this seems like the perfect time for Hallmark Media to embrace change.
But what will the new service look like?
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First, prices will increase slightly. HMN Factory starts at $5.99 per month or $59.99 per year, and Hallmark+ starts at $7.99 per month or $79.99 per year.
Is modest growth worth it? When you see this lineup, you can decide.
First up, in addition to great content, you’ll get exclusive perks and rewards, including $5 a month in Hallmark Gold Crown stores, free unlimited gift cards, shopping bonuses, and other surprise gifts (exclusive Christmas ornaments, anyone?).
There is also the possibility that these benefits will be transferred to other avenues, including the Hallmark Christmas Parade and other in-person events. If they offer wine discounts outside of the wine club, I’m all for it!
I can’t think of another streaming service that offers this kind of perk.
When it comes to content, Hallmark+ will feature exclusive content you won’t find anywhere else.
A new film trilogy in the vein of “The Wedding Dress” will follow three good friends who support each other in “The Best Man.” The lifelong friends will be played by Taylor Hines, Jonathan Bennett and BJ Britt.
It’s right there and worth the price of admission!
Other shows include a holiday limited series called “Holidazed,” which tells the story of six different families coming together for the holidays.
The cast includes Dennis Haysbert, Erin Cahill, Holland Rosen, John C. McGinley, Ian Harding and others to be revealed later.
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Jonathan Bennett, who has become a well-versed competition show host elsewhere, will lend his talents to hosting “Finding Mr. Christmas,” which will draw viewers in to see Hallmark’s next leading man. Searching process. Melissa Peterman joins him on this particular search.
According to the New York Times , you can expect the competition to be fierce… including some topless ones. We rarely see these on Hallmark, but we won’t complain!
Lacey Chabert’s celebration will pay tribute to real-life hero, while Wes Brown will try to host, you guessed it, Ready, Set, Glow , in which he takes a look at some of the festival’s most impressive displays and the people who make them come to life.
Ashley Williams will host Small Town Set in 2025, in which parents play matchmaker for their adult children, while Luke Macfarlane will help with home renovations The precious room in “Home Is Where the Heart Is”.
The already announced Chicken Sisters adaptation will launch on Hallmark+ in mid-September, with an expanded cast.
Margot Martindale will narrate the film, with James Lott, Lucia Bernard, Héctor Rivera and Jack Foy also participating.
Today, it was revealed that The Chicken Sisters and Celebrations with Lacey Chabert will release their first episode on September 10th.
Hallmark+ members will be able to enjoy additional premieres throughout the month, including three new films from the hit series Jane, starring Jodie Sweeting and Stephen Hussar.
In September, the Danube Love film trilogy will also premiere on Hallmark+. The trilogy consists of three romantic stories set on picturesque European river cruises.
Danube Love: Kiss – Premiering Thursday, September 26 – Sarah Power and Brendan Penny follow a publicist and a rising celebrity The story of a movie star whose professional collaboration on a cruise ship blossoms into an unexpected romance.
Danube Love: Love Songs – Premiering Tuesday, September 10 – Nazneen Contractor and Wes Brown are passengers on a cruise ship who grieve for their widowed, Music-loving parents play matchmaker.
Danube Love: A Royal Escape – Premiering Thursday, September 19 – Jessica Sipos and Dan Jeannott star in this romantic story about a heartbroken art gallery The story of a manager who goes on a honeymoon river cruise alone and befriends an anonymous prince.
Three new films in the Mysteries of Jane film series will give fans of suspense dramas plenty to enjoy in September. The new movie follows singer-turned-detective Jane (Jodie Sweetin) and detective John Cameron (Stephen Hezzar) as they solve intriguing cases and keep fans guessing along the way.
“Jane: The Deadly Prescription” premieres on Tuesday, September 10th.
Jane Mystery: The Mosby Murders premieres Thursday, September 19. Jane returns to her college alma mater to solve a long-standing mystery.
“Jane: So Much Is Lost” premieres on Thursday, September 26.
Hosted by Tamera Mowry-Housley, Hallmark VIP Movie Pass features favorite Hallmark movie stars sharing behind-the-scenes stories and personal anecdotes and participating in fun activities, trivia and games.
Ten of Hallmark’s beloved films are in the spotlight, including “Blind Date,” “The Branch,” “The Wedding Veil,” “The Curious Caterer: Deadly Vows,” “Bridesmaids,” “Girlfriends” ”, “Notes from Autumn”, “Drag Out the Holly Tree”, “My Christmas Family Tree” and “The Gift of Peace”.
Of course, the app also offers a wealth of historical content, but don’t expect to find current Hallmark favorites in the lineup like you do with HBO on Max.
This will be a standalone service with its own content, so you’ll still need cable, a streaming package, Peacock or FrndlyTV to watch content on linear channels.
“The short answer is no,” Hallmark President and CEO Mike Perry told the New York Times. “Some things will be launched exclusively on linear cable, but then we’ll roll them out into the service.”
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If someone else has played a longer game, don’t expect to stream the game to Hallmark Media. While people are cutting back on such services across the board, the fan base says there’s always room for more in Hallmark.
Will it be so? It looked like they were about to find out.
