Hallmark Movies & Mysteries to Celebrate Christmas in July

Bright House Networks and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries invite viewers to get a head start on the holidays this season and celebrate the most special time of the year this summer. All Bright House Networks Premier TV customers will now have full access to the network with a free preview through July 30, just in time to enjoy Hallmark Movies & Mysteries' special Gold Crown Christmas programming event. The festive lineup, which culminates on July 12, will include an array of inspirational holiday films as well as award-winning HALLMARK HALL OF FAME classics, such as Silver Bells; Fallen Angel; Anne Tyler's Saint Maybe; A Dog Named Christmas; A Season for Miracles; and November Christmas.

Following the free preview, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries will remain available to Bright House Networks Premier TV customers on the following channel numbers:

· Bakersfield: 643 in Standard Definition;1390 and 1643 in High Definition

· Birmingham and Indianapolis: 601 in Standard Definition;1601 and 1623 in High Definition

· Elmore: 420 in Standard Definition;783,1601 and 1623 in High Definition

· Cantonment: 783 and 1623 in High Definition

· Detroit: 590 in Standard Definition;690 and 890 in High Definition

· Central Florida and Tampa Bay: 385 in Standard Definition;1374 and 1385 in High Definition

For more information about Hallmark Movies & Mysteries and all of Bright House Networks programming, visit brighthouse.com.

About Bright House Networks

Bright House Networks is the sixth largest owner and operator of cable systems in the U.S. and the second largest in Florida, with technologically advanced systems located in five states including Florida, Alabama, Indiana, Michigan and California and two of the top 20 DMAs. Bright House Networks serves approximately 2.5 million customers who subscribe to one or more of its video, high-speed data, home security and automation and voice services. Bright House Networks Business Solutions offers a strong portfolio of video, voice, data, and cloud-based solutions to the small and medium business segments. In addition, Bright House Networks Enterprise Solutions provides advanced, fiber-based telecommunication services to key industry verticals in the mid-market and carrier segments, including cloud-based hosted voice, managed security, and cell backhaul to wireless carriers. The company is Cisco(R) Master Service Provider-certified under the Cisco Cloud and Managed Service Program, the first cable operator in the United States to achieve this designation. Bright House Networks also owns and operates exclusive, award-winning, local news and sports channels in its Florida markets. For more information about Bright House Networks, or our products and services, visit brighthouse.com.

About Hallmark Movies & Mysteries

Along with sister network Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries is the second 24-hour linear channel under the Crown Media Family Networks umbrella. Distributed in both (HD) and standard definition (SD) in 56 million homes across the United States and one of the fastest growing networks in cable, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries is a leading destination for quality family friendly entertainment. Launched in 2008 as Hallmark Movie Channel, the network underwent a brand evolution in fall of 2014 when it transitioned to become Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. True to its name, the channel brings the lighter side of the suspense and mystery genres into focus with rich, dramatic, and thought-provoking storytelling. The network's programming lineup features a unique mix of original movies, presentations from the acclaimed HALLMARK HALL OF FAME library, and such time-honored acquired series as Murder She Wrote, Matlock, Hart to Hart, and Diagnosis Murder. The channel is also home to annual 8-week holiday programming event, The Most Wonderful Movies of Christmas, which helps viewers celebrate the season with new original movies and all-time classics like A Christmas Carol; Holiday Affair; Babes in Toyland; and Christmas in Connecticut.

Crown Media Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRWN) owns and operates Crown Media Family Networks. HALLMARK MOVIES & MYSTERIES @HALLMARKMOVIE