HALLMARK CHANNEL ANNOUNCES: "NEW YEAR NEW MOVIES" FOR 2021!

Five all-new movies to debut as part of the network's newly refreshed January programming event

NEW YORK - December 7, 2020 - Get ready for 2021 with Hallmark Channel's programming event - New Year New Movies! - kicking off January 2nd to celebrate a month of fresh starts and new adventures. As part of the newly rebranded event, Hallmark Channel unveils five movie premieres: "Taking a Shot at Love," "A New Year's Resolution," "Two for the Win," "Love in the Alps" and "Snowkissed."

PREMIERING ON HALLMARK CHANNEL:

'TAKING A SHOT AT LOVE'
A Hallmark Channel Original Movie World Premiere
Saturday, January 2 (9 p.m. ET/PT)
Starring: Alexa PenaVega, Luke Macfarlane

Jenna (PenaVega) is a former professional dancer who now teaches ballet to children in her Connecticut town. Jenna's sports agent cousin convinces her to take on his NHL client Ryan "Coop" Cooper (Macfarlane), a star player for the NY Rangers, who has been nursing the same injury that sidelined Jenna's dance career years before. At first, Coop doesn't embrace the ballet-as-therapy plan but ultimately agrees to it as it's his best chance to get back out on the ice and do what he loves. Likewise, Jenna isn't sold on her cousin's proposal but her dance school is struggling and the money from this job would allow her to continue to follow her passion and spread her love of dance. So, Ryan takes up temporary residence in the cozy guest house on her farm and the two get to work. After a bumpy start, Ryan begins to listen to her instruction and when he fully buys in, begins to make progress in his recovery. As Jenna and Ryan spend more time together outside of ballet class - taking in the local Winterfest Arts Fair, enjoying game night with her neighbors and best friends during a power outage on a snowy night - it's clear there's a growing attraction between them. But when it's time for Ryan to go back to New York and lace up his skates again it's a bittersweet return. Jenna and Ryan must each consider the paths they want to take and just maybe, love will find its way.

'A NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION'
A Hallmark Channel Original Movie World Premiere
Saturday, January 9 (9 p.m. ET/PT)
Starring: Aimee Teegarden, Michael Rady

When a morning show producer makes a New Year's resolution to say yes more, she crosses paths with a confirmed Yes man who just might hold the key to her biggest story and to her heart.

'TWO FOR THE WIN'
A Hallmark Channel Original Movie World Premiere
Saturday, January 16 (9 p.m. ET/PT)
Starring: Charlotte Sullivan, Trevor Donovan

A world champion ski racer and local ski instructor find romance on the slopes as he returns home and prepares for the biggest race of his life.

'LOVE IN THE ALPS'
A Hallmark Channel Original Movie World Premiere
Saturday, January 23 (9 p.m. ET/PT)
Starring: Nazneen Contractor, Brooks Darnell

When an average guy is gifted a luxury trip, he is mistaken for a millionaire. He and the concierge who is making this once in a lifetime trip happen end up hitting it off after spending time together. Will she feel the same way about him when she learns the truth?

'SNOWKISSED'
A Hallmark Channel Original Movie World Premiere
Saturday, January 30 (9 p.m. ET/PT)
Starring: Jen Lilley, Chris McNally

New Yorker Kate, who never leaves Manhattan, travels to Canada for a writing assignment where she unwillingly finds herself on a tour of the great outdoors with an adventurous tour guide, Noah.

ABOUT HALLMARK CHANNEL

Hallmark Channel, owned by Hallmark Cards, Inc., is Crown Media Family Networks' flagship 24-hour cable television network. As the country's leading destination for quality family entertainment, Hallmark Channel delivers on the 100-year legacy of the Hallmark brand. The network features an ambitious lineup of original content, including movies, scripted primetime series, and a daily, two-hour lifestyle show, "Home & Family." Additionally, Hallmark Channel is the exclusive home to world premiere presentations of the acclaimed Hallmark Hall of Fame franchise. Dedicated to helping viewers celebrate life's special moments, Hallmark Channel also offers annual holiday programming franchises including "Countdown to Christmas" and many other seasonal offerings. Rounding out the network's diverse slate are some of television's most beloved comedies and series, including "The Golden Girls" and "Frasier."

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