HALLMARK CHANNEL DUBS FEBRUARY 'UNCONDITIONAL LOVE' MONTH

Network Shows Fans Love With Four All-New Original Movies, The Return of Two Beloved Original Series, and Three Heartwarming Animal-Themed Specials

February is UNCONDITIONAL LOVE month on Hallmark Channel, celebrating the month of devotion with four all-new movies, the return of two beloved original series, and three pet-centered specials highlighting the network's corporate pet initiative, Adoption Ever After - an effort committed to educating the public about the rewards of pet adoption, inspiring viewers to open their homes and hearts to shelter pets.

All New Movies: Celebrate Valentine's Day with Hallmark Channel's four all-new romance-themed movies premiering every Saturday night, starting with "Valentine in the Vineyard" (Saturday, February 2, 8 p.m. ET/PT), followed by "The Story of Us" (Saturday, February 9, 8 p.m. ET/PT), "Love, Romance & Chocolate" (Saturday, February 16, 8 p.m. ET/PT), and "Love on the Menu" (Saturday, February 23, 8 p.m. ET/PT). If it's Saturday, It's Hallmark Channel!

Adoption Ever After Specials: Watch heartwarming pet rescue shows with Hallmark Channel's 1st Annual "Cat Bowl" (Saturday, February 2, 10 p.m. ET/PT), "Kitten Bowl VI" (Sunday, February 3, 2 p.m. ET/PT) and "2019 American Rescue Dog Show" two-night special event (Sunday, February 17 and Monday, February 18, 8 p.m. ET/PT).

Return of Hit Series: "When Calls the Heart" (Sunday, February 24, 8 p.m. ET/PT) and "Meet the Peetes" (Sunday, February 24, 9 p.m. ET/PT).

'VALENTINE IN THE VINEYARD'

A Hallmark Channel Original Movie World Premiere

Saturday, February 2, (8 p.m. ET/PT)

Starring: Rachael Leigh Cook, Brendan Penny, Marcus Rosner, Tegan Moss

As partners in life and professional winemaking, Frankie Baldwin (Cook) and Nate DeLuca (Penny) have different personality types and styles that combine to make them a formidable team. They've just gotten engaged when Frankie's cousin Lexi (Tegan Moss, "The Good Doctor") and Nate's brother Marco (Marcus Rosner, "UnREAL") spring the news that they are getting married - and on Valentine's Day, a mere four weeks away. Agreeing to keep their plans a secret, Frankie and Nate offer to host Lexi and Marco's big day. As they juggle wedding planning with a high-stakes winery expansion, Frankie and Nate begin to wonder if their differences are more of a hindrance than they realized.

'THE STORY OF US'

A Hallmark Channel Original Movie World Premiere

Saturday, February 9, 8 p.m. ET/PT

Starring: Maggie Lawson, Sam Page

Small town Oregon bookstore owner Jamie Vaughn (Lawson) learns that hers and other struggling local businesses face closure by a powerful Portland property developer, led by architect and former flame Sawyer O'Dell (Page). As Valentine's Day approaches and closure seems imminent, Jamie must not only hatch a heartfelt plan to save her beloved bookstore, but she must also sort out her past feelings for Sawyer when her most recent boyfriend Matt returns to town, and she discovers that true love doesn't have to be perfect; it just has to be true.

'LOVE, ROMANCE & CHOCOLATE'

A Hallmark Channel Original Movie World Premiere

Saturday, February 16, 8 p.m. ET/PT

Starring: Lacey Chabert, Will Kemp, Brittany Bristow

New York accountant Emma Colvin (Chabert) is heartbroken when her boyfriend leaves her before their planned romantic getaway to Belgium for Valentine's Day. Convinced by a friend to go alone on the trip, Emma has the adventure of a lifetime when her Belgian innkeeper Marie (Bristow) introduces her to renowned chocolatier, Luc Simon (Kemp). Luc and his fellow chocolatiers are in the midst of a competition to create the most romantic chocolate in Belgium for the upcoming Belgian royal wedding. He discovers her kitchen skills and soon she's immersed in the competition and a budding romance develops.

'LOVE ON THE MENU'

A Hallmark Channel Original Movie World Premiere

Saturday, February 23, 8 p.m. ET/PT

Starring: Autumn Reeser, Kavan Smith, Barbara Niven

When chef Hank (Kavan Smith) makes a deal with frozen food executive Maggie (Autumn Reeser) in order to save his restaurant, their unexpected attraction complicates matters, leaving Maggie conflicted: Does she choose her allegiance to her cut-throat boss or does she partner -both in work and in love - with Hank?

'1st ANNUAL CAT BOWL'

A Hallmark Channel Original Special World Premiere

Saturday, February 2, (10 p.m. ET/PT)

Starring: Beth Stern, Alison Sweeney, Cameron Mathison

"Cat Bowl" is a one-hour special featuring adult cats from Kitten Bowls' past coming together for an all-star game. Featuring 'where are they now' segments with fun and heartwarming profile pieces. Presented in association with North Shore Animal League America (the nation's largest no-kill shelter and animal adoption organization) and Last Hope Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation. Announcers of the game are Alison Sweeney and Cameron Mathison. Hosted by Beth Stern, TV personality and national spokesperson for North Shore Animal League America.

'KITTEN BOWL VI'

A Hallmark Channel Original Special World Premiere

Sunday, February 3, 2 p.m. ET/PT

Starring: Beth Stern, Dean Cain, Rodney Peete, Rashad Jennings and Boomer Esiason

"Kitten Bowl" is a feline catstravaganza presented in association with North Shore Animal League America (the nation's largest no-kill shelter and animal adoption organization) and Last Hope Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation. Hosted by Beth Stern, TV personality and national spokesperson for North Shore Animal League America and NFL stars and Hallmark favorites; Dean Cain, Rodney Peete, Rashad Jennings and Boomer Esiason as announcers for the big game.

'2019 AMERICAN RESCUE DOG SHOW' TWO NIGHT SPECIAL EVENT

A Hallmark Channel Original Special World Premiere

Sunday, February 17 and Monday, February 18, 8 p.m. ET/PT

Starring: Rebecca Romijn, Jerry O'Connell, Lisa Vanderpump, Debbie Gibson, Mike Rowe, Bill Berloni, Brandon McMillan, Ross Mathews, Larissa Wohl

"2019 American Rescue Dog Show" features shelter dogs of various breeds from across the country vying for top dog in the world's most adorable categories. The goal of the show is to inspire viewers to adopt their next dog from their local shelter or rescue organization. The two-night event special is hosted by Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O'Connell with celebrity judges Lisa Vanderpump, Debbie Gibson, Mike Rowe, Bill Berloni and Brandon McMillan. Ross Mathews and Larissa Wohl cover all the action ringside.

'WHEN CALLS THE HEART' SEASON 6

A Hallmark Channel Original Series World Premiere

Sunday, February 24, 8 p.m. ET/PT

Starring: Stars: Lori Loughlin, Erin Krakow, Jack Wagner, Pascale Hutton, Kavan Smith

In the season six premiere, the town of Hope Valley adjusts to the changing times - while still maintaining the small-town bonds that connect them. After taking time off to care for her new baby, Elizabeth (Erin Krakow) returns to teaching but soon realizes she needs more support than she could have imagined. Abigail (Lori Loughlin) prepares for the arrival of the telephone to Hope Valley. Bill (Jack Wagner) and Gowen (Martin Cummins) enter a bidding war for the town saloon. Rosemary (Pascale Hutton) senses a spark between Faith (Andrea Brooks) and Carson (Paul Greene).

'MEET THE PEETES' SEASON 2

A Hallmark Channel Original Series World Premiere

Sunday, February 24 (9 p.m. ET/PT)

Stars: Holly Robinson Peete, Rodney Peete, Dolores Robinson, Ryan Elizabeth Peete, Rodney "R.J." Jackson Peete, Robinson James Peete, Roman Matthew Peete

A new house means one thing - housewarming party! Now the only challenge? Getting the Peetes' schedules to line up - despite summer vacation for the kids, their over scheduled lives still run amuck and Holly's ideal plans for quality family time starts to crumble - even Dolores is too busy with her new fabulous life in the desert. With Rodney's help - the family shows up and celebrates big time - surprising Holly.