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Hallmark Channel spoilers tease that Scholastic Entertainment, connected to the Scholastic Publishing Group who publishes Scholastic Magazines and Scholastic books for students, will be developing three movies for The Hallmark Channel.
Scholastic Entertainment Is Basing The Movies On Three Of Its Most Popular Children’s Books
Scholastic Entertainment is basing the movies on three of its most popular children’s books, hoping to broaden its appeal and influence. They plan to adapt “The Angel Tree”, written by Daphne Benedis-Grab, “You’re Bacon Me Crazy!” written by Suzanne Nelson, and “Playing Cupid” written by Jenny Meyerhoff for television. Co-developing the three made for television films will be the film production and distribution company Basset Hound Distribution.
They will be executive produced by the company’s founders, Alexandre Coscas and Michael R. Goldstein, working in concert with Scholastic Entertainment President Iole Lucchese, Senior Vice President, and General Manager Catilin Friedman and Vice President of TV development, Jef Kaminsky. “The Angel Tree” is a Christmas mystery and friendship story. “You’re Bacon Me Crazy” is a love story centered on Cleo, a spunky young chef with a popular food truck. “Playing Cupid” follows Clara Martinez, who has a knack for knowing when two people are right for each other.
Scholastic Entertainment Is Impressed With Hallmark
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Caitlin Friedman, in a prepared statement, said that “Hallmark’s commitment to presenting what its audience wants, year after year, is incredibly impressive and we’ve long had the company on our radar as an ideal partner for Scholastic Entertainment.” She continued to say that “We are thrilled to be working with Basset Hound Distribution to create movies for Hallmark’s slate, which includes a compelling storyline for younger viewers that incorporates elements of adult romance, ensuring enjoyable viewing for all ages.”
Crown Media Family Network’s President And CEO Is Supportive Of The Scholastic Entertainment Project
Bill Abbott, President & CEO, Crown Media Family Networks, the Hallmark Channel’s parent company said as follows: “Heartwarming romances, emotional storytelling, and feel-good messages about family and tradition is a winning proposition for Hallmark Channel Original Movies. Novels to original movies have expanded our original movie lineup and the success of the Hallmark brand on TV, and we look forward to partnering with Scholastic and Basset Hound to create three new, soon-to-be-classic rom-com (romantic comedy) films.”
Other Scholastic Entertainment Projects
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Scholastic also recently announced it would develop the young-adult book “The Trail,” about a 12-year-old boy who sets off on an adventure after the death of his best friend, with Imagine Entertainment’s kids’ division. The company has expressed a desire to use its library to develop content for theatrical, streaming and broadcast outlets that seek to cultivate family audiences. Hallmark and the Crown Media Family sounds like the perfect fit for this project also!
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