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[05/23/16 - 02:41 PM]
Mariah Carey Partners with Hallmark Channel for a Three-Picture Development Deal
Carey is set to develop, executive produce, direct and co-star in the movies, with the first slated to debut as part of Hallmark Channel's 2017 "Countdown to Valentine's Day" programming event.

[12/22/15 - 12:25 PM]
Hallmark Channel Is Home for the Holidays; Network Is Tops Among Women 25-54 and Total Viewer Delivery Since Launch of "Countdown to Christmas"
The Hallmark Channel spins the numbers for the week of December 14-20.

[11/05/15 - 10:39 AM]
"A Christmas Melody" Directed by and Starring Mariah Carey to Premiere December 19 on Hallmark Channel
Lacey Chabert, Brennan Elliot, Kathy Najimy and 10-year-old Broadway sensation singer/actress Fina Strazza also star in the project.

[10/07/15 - 09:48 AM]
Hallmark Channel's #1-Rated "Countdown to Christmas" Programming Event Starts Saturday, October 31
In 2014, "Countdown to Christmas" brought 74 million viewers to the network in November and December, making Hallmark Channel #1 among households and key demos.







CHRISTMAS MELODY, A (HALLMARK)
BROADCAST HISTORY:
12/19/15
STATUS:
telefilm/mini-series in the can
DESCRIPTION:
(from Hallmark's press release, November 2015) Hallmark Channel's original movie "A Christmas Melody," directed by and starring musical legend and Grammy(R) award-winning superstar Mariah Carey, is set to debut Saturday, December 19 at 8pm ET/PT as the network's finale feature for its Countdown to Christmas programming event. Mariah Carey stars alongside Lacey Chabert ("Mean Girls," "Party of Five), Brennan Elliot ("Debbie Macomber's Cedar Cove"), Kathy Najimy ("Hocus Pocus," "Sister Act") and 10-year-old Broadway sensation singer/actress Fina Strazza ("Matilda" on Broadway, "A Little Game") in this seasonal musical film spectacular. "A Christmas Melody" revolves around Kristin (Chabert), a beautiful, stylish divorcee who is a talented clothing designer and her young daughter, Emily (Strazza). Kristin has just had to close her small Manhattan boutique to return to her Ohio home town and live in her parents' former home. It's an adjustment for Kristin and Emily - especially when she runs into her former high school rival Melissa (Carey). Melissa is president of the PTA and tries to make Kristen feel as unwelcome as possible. Kristen and Emily struggle to find their new normal with the help of the hunky local music teacher Danny (Elliott) and coffee shop owner Sarah (Najimy).
PRINCIPAL CAST INFORMATION:
· Brennan Elliot as Danny
· Fina Strazza as Emily
· Kathy Najimy as Sarah
· Lacey Chabert as Kristin
· Mariah Carey as Melissa
CREW INFORMATION:
· Alan Ett as EP
· Brad Krevoy as EP
· Eric Jarboe as EP
· Jennifer Notas Shapiro as WRTR
· Jonathan Axelrod as EP
· Karri O'Reilly as PROD
· Kevin Connor as EP
· Mariah Carey as DIR
· Stella Bulochnikov as EP
GENRE(S):
· mow
STUDIO INFORMATION:
· Brad Krevoy Television