or


[03/13/14 - 01:01 PM]
Hallmark Channel Greenlights Production on "Chesapeake Shores" the Network's Newest Primetime Original Scripted Series Set to Premiere in 2015
The series would be the fourth original primetime series for the network, following the network's other original series, "Cedar Cove," "When Calls the Heart" and "Signed, Sealed, Delivered."

[via press release from The Hallmark Channel]

HALLMARK CHANNEL GREENLIGHTS PRODUCTION ON "CHESAPEAKE SHORES" THE NETWORK'S NEWEST PRIMETIME ORIGINAL SCRIPTED SERIES SET TO PREMIERE IN 2015

Series Will Be Based On The Beloved Novels By New York Times Bestselling Author Sherryl Woods

Hallmark Channel announces its newest primetime original scripted series in development, "Chesapeake Shores," has been greenlit to start production. Based on New York Times bestselling author Sherryl Woods' cherished 10-part book series of the same name, "Chesapeake Shores" follows the heartfelt story of the O'Brien family. A sprawling, multi-generational clan, the O'Briens reunite in their charming hometown on the banks of the Chesapeake Bay to face the painful memories from the past and learn the importance of reconciliation. The pilot is scheduled for its World Premiere on Hallmark Channel in 2015. The series would be the fourth original primetime series for the network, following the network's other original series, "Cedar Cove," "When Calls the Heart" and "Signed, Sealed, Delivered."

"We have had tremendous success partnering with bestselling authors to bring to life their beloved stories and we are so excited to extend that partnership with revered author Sherryl Woods," said Michelle Vicary, EVP, Programming for Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movie Channel. "We know our audience will be captivated by the breadth of storylines and characters that Sherryl weaves throughout her books and we are thrilled for 'Chesapeake Shores' to join our lineup of successful primetime series," Vicary concluded.

Woods started writing the Chesapeake Shores book series in 2009, and is a successful romance writer of over 100 romance and mystery novels since 1982. She is frequently on the New York Times and USA Today bestseller lists with her stories that feature heartfelt family sagas. "Chesapeake Shores" marks her first partnership with Hallmark Channel, building on the network's previous success with bringing bestselling authors' stories to the screen.

"Chesapeake Shores" tells the story of architect and urban planner Mick O'Brien, who has built the community of Chesapeake Shores from scratch on land once owned by his ancestors. But the process of developing the town on the banks of the Chesapeake Bay created dissension among Mick and his brothers. His workaholic lifestyle created problems in his marriage as well, especially when his success took him away from his family for longer and longer periods of time. When his wife left him, Mick convinced her to leave their five children with him in Chesapeake Shores, and then turned them over to his mother Nell to raise. Now, one by one, those children - now adults - are returning to Chesapeake Shores to make peace with their uninvolved father and with the mother they believe abandoned them. Mick's brothers, too, must find a way to make amends and move on. And at the heart of it all is Nell, the glue that holds this entire family - sons, brothers, sisters, wives and cousins - together. "Chesapeake Shores" is about family, but it's also about community and heartfelt emotions - the kind that can tear families apart, and the kind that can make them heal.

Hallmark Channel, owned and operated by Crown Media Holdings, Inc., is a 24-hour basic cable network that provides a diverse slate of high-quality entertainment programming available in high definition (HD) and standard definition (SD) to a national audience of 86 million subscribers. Hallmark Channel is the nation's leading destination for quality family programming with an ambitious slate of TV movies; original scripted series, including Cedar Cove and When Calls the Heart; specials such as Kitten Bowl; as well as some of television's most beloved sitcoms and series, including The Golden Girls, The Waltons, Little House on the Prairie, and Frasier. The channel is also home to Daytime Emmy-nominated lifestyle program, Home & Family, a daily two-hour live show shot in a fully functional house located on the Universal Studios lot. Hallmark Channel's sibling network, Hallmark Movie Channel, available in HD and SD, focuses on family-friendly movies with a mix of original films, classic theatrical releases, and presentations from the acclaimed Hallmark Hall of Fame library.

Crown Media Family Networks is the umbrella unit of Crown Media Holdings, Inc., which houses Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movie Channel. The company operates and distributes both channels in high definition (HD) and standard definition (SD) with Hallmark Channel available to 86 million subscribers in the U.S. and Hallmark Movie Channel in 53 million homes. Hallmark Channel is the nation's leading destination for quality family programming with an ambitious slate of original TV movies, specials such as Kitten Bowl, as well as some of television's most beloved sitcoms and series, including The Golden Girls, The Waltons, Little House on the Prairie, and Frasier. Hallmark Channel is also home to original scripted series, including Cedar Cove and When Calls the Heart, and Daytime Emmy-nominated lifestyle program, Home & Family, a daily two-hour live show shot in a fully functional house located on the Universal Studios California lot. Hallmark Movie Channel is one of America's fastest-growing cable networks and provides family-friendly movies with a mix of original films, classic theatrical releases, and presentations from the acclaimed Hallmark Hall of Fame library. In addition, Crown Media Family Networks includes the online offerings of HallmarkChannel.com and HallmarkMovieChannel.com.

TWITTER: @HallmarkChannel, #ChesapeakeShores

Hallmark Channel on Social Media: Facebook, Twitter (Join the conversation at #HeartofTV), Pinterest, GetGlue, YouTube





  [march 2014]  
S
M
T
W
T
F
S
      


· CEDAR COVE (HALLMARK)
· CHESAPEAKE SHORES (HALLMARK)
· SIGNED, SEALED, DELIVERED (HALLMARK)
· WHEN CALLS THE HEART (HALLMARK)





[05/16/25 - 11:48 AM]
"American Idol" Sunday and Monday "Disney" Nights Tower Over the Competition
Sunday's episode of "American Idol" earned 5.27 million Total Viewers and a 0.62 rating in Adults 18-49.

[05/16/25 - 11:26 AM]
Video: "Death Valley" - BritBox Original Trailer
A retired actor. A struggling young detective. They're the perfect crime-fighting duo - when they get along.

[05/16/25 - 11:02 AM]
NBC to Air Encore of "SNL50: The Anniversary Special" on Sunday, June 8
The special, which originally aired February 16 live on NBC and Peacock, has garnered 22 million viewers across all platforms.

[05/16/25 - 11:02 AM]
Video: BET+ Original Movie - Official Trailer - "To Get Her"
In a foreign country, a mother, her sister, and her friend must take matters into their own hands to rescue her missing daughter.

[05/16/25 - 10:00 AM]
Prime Video Announces Multi-Title Licensing Deal with Glitch Productions, Starting with Fan-Favorite Indie Web Series "Murder Drones"
The fan-favorite series has garnered over 270 million views on YouTube captivating audiences with its unique blend of humor, horror, and survival in a frozen post-apocalyptic world with hormonal (and sometimes murderous) robots.

[05/16/25 - 09:16 AM]
2025 NBA Western Conference Finals: Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Oklahoma City Thunder or Denver Nuggets Exclusively on ESPN Platforms
ESPN's lead NBA broadcast team - Mike Breen, analysts Doris Burke and Richard Jefferson and reporter Lisa Salters will provide commentary.

[05/16/25 - 09:01 AM]
Video: HBO Releases Official Trailer and Key Art for the Original Film "Mountainhead," Written and Directed by Jesse Armstrong, Debuting May 31
A group of billionaire friends get together against the backdrop of a rolling international crisis.

[05/16/25 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "The Heart Knows" - Official Trailer - Netflix
After a heart transplant, Manuel feels a personality shift and explores his donor's life, leading him to meet the widowed Vale and her community.

[05/16/25 - 08:00 AM]
"Mickey 17" Begins Streaming Exclusively on Max May 23
From the Academy Award-winning writer/director of "Parasite," Bong Joon Ho, comes his next groundbreaking cinematic experience.

[05/16/25 - 06:01 AM]
Lady Gaga Takes the Stage at Netflix Tudum 2025: The Live Event
Tudum LIVE is Netflix's global fan event, named after the iconic sound that plays at the start of every Netflix movie, series or event.

[05/16/25 - 06:00 AM]
Starz Adds Shameik Moore to Cast of "Power Book III: Raising Kanan" as "Breeze," A Pivotal Character in the "Power" Universe
Moore will join the cast as a series regular in the prequel series' upcoming fifth season, which has also been confirmed as the final season.

[05/15/25 - 03:30 PM]
CNN to Exclusively Air Live George Clooney's Five-Time Tony Nominated Broadway Play "Good Night, and Good Luck" on Saturday, June 7 at 7pm ET Across CNN Platforms
Clooney commented, "I can't tell you how exciting it is to do something that's never been done. CNN is the perfect place to bring this story of courage to so many more people than we could have ever hoped. Live TV. No net. Buckle up everyone."

[05/15/25 - 02:07 PM]
"9-1-1" Hits Six-Month High as Show Builds Toward Season Finale
Standing as the No. 1 non-sports telecast of the night in the key Adult demo, "9-1-1" delivered 6.48 million Total Viewers and a 0.63 rating among Adults 18-49 on linear.

[05/15/25 - 01:59 PM]
Max Original Documentary "Bloody Trophy" Debuts May 16
A hard-hitting journalistic investigation into the illegal rhino horn trade leads straight to Poland and exposes the shadowy involvement of the Vietnamese mafia.

[05/15/25 - 01:05 PM]
ABC News Studios Announces "Hey Beautiful: Anatomy of a Romance Scam" Begins Streaming May 20, Only on Hulu
There's big money in the lonely-hearts business with online scammers primed to take advantage of vulnerable women around the world.