Frontier Launches Hallmark Channel and
Hallmark Movies & Mysteries in both High Definition (HD) and Standard
Definition (SD)
STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Frontier Communications Corporation (NASDAQ:FTR) today announced the
launch of two new channels to the company’s Connecticut lineup: Hallmark
Channel and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. The channels are available
throughout Connecticut to residential and business customers of
FrontierTV. These new networks follow the recent addition of the beIN
SPORTS Network to the FrontierTV lineup.
The addition of the networks to FrontierTV’s platform comes just in time
for Hallmark Channel’s top-rated annual holiday 24/7 programming
franchise, "Countdown to Christmas," which features more than 1300 hours
of holiday content, including 12 new original movies – more holiday
programming than any other network on television. The network’s “12 New
Movies of Christmas” will be showcased on an interactive clock with
links to each movie’s microsite at the hour marks. The clock is
available at Frontier’s Facebook
page at the “Countdown to Christmas” tab.
Frontier customers will also have access to Hallmark Movies & Mysteries’
own unique holiday initiative, including a mix of cherished Hallmark
Channel original Christmas movies from years past, classic theatrical
releases, and titles from the acclaimed Hallmark Hall of Fame library.
"We are thrilled to bring the Hallmark Channel and its cherished,
family-friendly programming to our Connecticut customers,” said Paul
Quick, Senior Vice President and General Manager for Frontier
Connecticut. “For many, the holidays start with Hallmark Channel’s
`Countdown to Christmas’ and continue throughout the year with
television’s most beloved sitcoms and series. The addition of Hallmark
Movies & Mysteries offers customers a great mix of original content as
well as classic titles.” Quick added, “Frontier is proud to deliver
premier networks that ensure our Connecticut customers have outstanding
viewing choices 24/7.”
"This agreement is a wonderful opportunity to bring Crown Media Family
Networks’ unique brand of family entertainment to Frontier
Communications’ Connecticut subscribers,” said Laura Lee, executive vice
president distribution. “The launch of our highly popular holiday
programming for Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries is
truly a cause for celebration, and we look forward to a great
partnership with Frontier throughout the season and beyond.”
Available in the UFamily TV package and above, Hallmark Channel will air
on channel #117 (standard definition) and channel #1117 (high
definition). Hallmark Movies & Mysteries will be available in Frontier’s
U200 TV package and above and can be viewed on channel #133 (standard
definition) and channel #1333 (high definition).
For more information about FrontierTV call 1.888.376.6843 or visit www.frontier.com/GETCONN.
ABOUT FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS
Frontier Communications Corporation (NASDAQ:FTR) offers broadband,
voice, satellite video, wireless Internet data access, data security
solutions, bundled offerings, specialized bundles for residential
customers, small businesses and home offices and advanced communications
for medium and large businesses in 28 states. Frontier's approximately
17,000 employees are based entirely in the United States. More
information is available at www.frontier.com.
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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 55 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.
For more information, please visit www.crownmediapress.com.
Hallmark
Channel on Social Media: Facebook,
Twitter
(Join the conversation at #HeartofTV), Pinterest,
GetGlue,
YouTube
Hallmark
Movies & Mysteries on Social Media: Facebook,
Twitter,
Pinterest
Frontier Communications Corporation
Jo Montgomery, 203-771-1888
Sr.
Communications Specialist, Connecticut
Cell: 203-500-2836
Jo.montgomery@ftr.com
Source: Frontier Communications Corporation