Hallmark+ to Launch Sept. 10 withThe Chicken Sisters, Celebrations with Lacey Chabertand a Bunch of Movies!

Mar. 15, 2025

Celebrations with Lacey Chabert.Photo:Kim Nunneley/Hallmark Media

Celebrations with Lacey Chabert; Hallmark

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Hallmarkis expanding!

The network announced on Wednesday, Aug. 14, that its new streaming service, Hallmark+, will launch on Tuesday, Sept. 10. Hallmark first revealed the new platform at itsTCA Summer Press Tour presentationin July.

Members will have access to exclusive benefits, rewards and retail product offerings, including free greeting cards monthly and unlimited free eCards. They can earn rewards points including a $5 coupon each month and free annual membership gifts.

The membership fees will be $79.99 annually and $7.99 monthly.

On the day of the launch, Hallmark will premiere several new original series on its new platform, including the scripted seriesThe Chicken Sistersand the unscripted seriesCelebrations withLacey Chabert.

The former is based on KJ Dell’Antonia’sNew York Timesbestselling novel about two families who own rival restaurants in the Deep South as they compete for the title of the best fried chicken in town. The show starsLea Thompson,Genevieve Angelson,Schuyler Fisk, Wendie Malick, James Kot, Rukiya Bernard, Ektor Rivera,Jake FoyandMargo Martindaleas the narrator.

The Chicken Sisters.Kailey Schwerman/Hallmark Media

The Chicken Sisters

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Meanwhile, Hallmark favorite Chabert, 41, will hostCelebrations, which spotlights unrecognized heroes who are positively impacting their communities. The 10-episode series will follow Chabert as she works with professional party planners, celebrity friends and volunteers, to plan an unforgettable event in just three days for all of the deserving honorees.

Both series debut on Sept. 10, and new episodes will premiere every Thursday beginning Sept. 12.

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Later that month, theLove on the Danubemovie trilogy will premiere and take audiences “on a breathtaking river cruise stopping in picturesque European ports,” per the press release.

It will begin withLove on the Danube: Love Song’s premiere on Sept. 10. Then,Love on the Danube: Royal Getawaywill debut on Thursday, Sept. 19, beforeLove on the Danube: Kissing Starsrounds out the trilogy on Sept. 26.

Jodie SweetinandStephen Huszar’sThe Jane Mysterieswill return with three new installments, beginning on Sept. 10 withThe Jane Mysteries: A Deadly Prescription, following Sweetin’s Jane and Huszar’s John as they work to clear a teenager’s name.

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Tamera Mowry Housley attends the 16th annual A Pink Pump Affair at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel on May 19, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California.

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Additionally, members will be able to watchTamera Mowry-Housleyhost Hallmark VIP Movie Pass with the inside scoop from fan-favorite stars. Throughout her show, she’ll speak with stars fromBlind Date Book Club, Branching Out, The Wedding Veil, Curious Caterer: Fatal Vows, The Professional Bridesmaid, Girlfriendship, Notes of Autumn, Haul Out the Holly, My Christmas Family TreeandThe Gift of Peace.

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source: people.com