Hallmark licenses 99 Walt Disney films

[merlinjones]

http://sev.prnewswire.com/entertainm...6032008-1.html

>>NEW YORK, March 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Hallmark Channel has acquired the rights to 99 family-friendly movies from Disney-ABC Domestic Television, some of the greatest family films of all time. The deal was announced today by Michelle Vicary, Senior Vice President, Acquisitions and Scheduling.

The newly acquired movies will play on Hallmark Channel and on its sibling channel, Hallmark Movie Channel -- a new 24-hour channel which airs the greatest family movies of all time. The expansive list of baby boomer favorites includes Disney's "The Shaggy Dog," "Flubber," "Old Yeller," "The Parent Trap," "The Incredible Journey," "The Princess Diaries," "Freaky Friday," "The Santa Clause," "Bedknobs and Broomsticks," "That Darn Cat," "The Love Bug," "The Shaggy Dog," "Mighty Joe Young," "Babes in Toyland," "The Cat from Outer Space," "Gus," "Return to Snowy River," "Snowball Express," "White Fang," "The Apple Dumpling Gang" and "Swiss Family Robinson."

"We are thrilled about this deal, one of our most ambitious ever," said Vicary. "This acquisition is another big step in our growth. It will help us expand our library of programming, drive ratings and lower our demos. Most of all, these movies are perfectly suited for the Hallmark brand of family-friendly programming and for the boomer generation, and will therefore help us attract advertisers and spur distribution for both Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movie Channel." (snip) <<

[Mr. Toad]

There is hope for the Incredible Journey. Yes, yes, yes.

I couldnt get Merlins link to work, this one is working for me

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On second thought these appear to be for broadcast rights only and not home video. Pink elephants retracted.

[UmbrellaFish]

On second thought these appear to be for broadcast rights only and not home video. Pink elephants retracted.

You thought Disney would relinquish distributing rights?

[JiminyCrick91]

On second thought these appear to be for broadcast rights only and not home video. Pink elephants retracted.

You thought Disney would relinquish distributing rights?

They did for Anchor Bay.

[UmbrellaFish]

Now, that is surprising. Despite being old news, I'm sure.

[Mr. Toad]

On second thought these appear to be for broadcast rights only and not home video. Pink elephants retracted.

You thought Disney would relinquish distributing rights?

Why not. They are not releasing any vault movies.

[Flanger-Hanger]

It's official. Hallmark Movie Channel is the new Disney Channel. Too bad I don't get it.

[UmbrellaFish]

It's official. Hallmark Movie Channel is the new Disney Channel. Too bad I don't get it.

Same with me. But I get regular Hallmark. Do you?

[Flanger-Hanger]

No, is it a US only channel?

[musicradio77]

Woo Hoo! Nice to see those old live action Disney classics back to the Hallmark Channel since "Vault Disney" pulled the plug from the Disney Channel back in 2002. I would like to see "Pollyanna", "The Moon-Spinners", and many other old Disney classics on the Hallmark Channel. Can't wait!

This past weekend, the original "Parent Trap" was on the Hallmark Channel which is still a favorite, but sometimes Ray Glasser's least favorite film.

[disneyfella]

Is there a full list of all of the movies that they acquired? It would be nice to know which titles I want to be on the lookout for......

[jediliz]

I get regular Hallmark Channel, but not the movie channel. By the time my cable company adds it, the price of full basic will be $70 (they always raise the rate every year and add maybe one or two new channels at the most)