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[08/02/12 - 12:01 PM]
Annie Potts and Richard Thomas Lead a Talented Ensemble Cast in Hallmark Channel's First Movie Musical Drama, "The Music Teacher" a Hallmark Channel Original Movie World Premiere August 11
"The Music Teacher" features original songs and lyrics composed by Alan Ett.

[10/20/11 - 10:25 AM]
Billy Ray Cyrus Gives TV Viewers the Gift of Music This Holiday Season in "Christmas Comes Home to Canaan," A Hallmark Channel Original Movie World Premiere December 17
The sequel to 2009's "Christmas in Canaan" also stars Liam James, Matt Ward, Gina Holden, Emily Tennant and Julian D. Christopher.

[07/27/11 - 11:07 AM]
Billy Ray Cyrus Stars in "Christmas Returns to Canaan," A Hallmark Channel Original Movie World Premiere Coming Holiday 2011
"Christmas Returns to Canaan" is the sequel to the network's highly-rated "Christmas in Canaan."

[07/27/11 - 11:07 AM]
Billy Ray Cyrus Stars in "Christmas Returns to Canaan," A Hallmark Channel Original Movie World Premiere Coming Holiday 2011
"Christmas Returns to Canaan" is the sequel to the network's highly-rated "Christmas in Canaan."

[07/27/11 - 10:41 AM]
If It's Time for Christmas, It's Time for Hallmark Channel! America's Favorite Family Network Launches Its Most Anticipated Seasonal Event, "Countdown to Christmas," Beginning November 12
Said programming slate includes 14 original movies and one-of-a-kind original animated specials.

[03/23/11 - 09:44 AM]
Crown Media Networks Presents Its Original Programs to Advertisers for 2011-2012, Including 25 Original Movies to Premiere on Hallmark Channel
Wendie Malick, Catherine Bell, Kim Delaney, Sir Roger Moore, Martin Mull, Judd Nelson, Adrian Pasdar, Rhea Perlman, Teri Polo, James Patrick Stuart, Billy Ray Cyrus, Cheryl Ladd, Bruce Boxleitner and Nancy McKeon are among the featured talent.

[01/13/11 - 03:57 PM]
Jane Espenson and Drew Z. Greenberg to Write New Syfy Pilot "Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased)" from ITV Studios America and Universal Cable Productions
Howard Braunstein of Jaffe/Braunstein Entertainment also serves as an executive producer.

[10/06/10 - 06:09 AM]
Hallmark Channel's 'Christmas in Canaan' Wins 'Best Show or Series: Family Friendly' at CableFAX Program Awards
Plus: Billy Ray Cyrus has signed on to star in the sequel which will premiere in 2011.

[05/10/10 - 08:27 AM]
Syfy Acquires Rights to the Classic British Detective Series Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased) from ITV Studios
Josh Bycel and Jonathan Fener are penning the project, which is based on the popular British detective series from the late 1960s.

[01/05/10 - 08:58 AM]
Hallmark Channel's Popular Holiday Schedule Drives Network to Highest-Rated Month in Its History
The Hallmark Channel spins the numbers for the month of December.

[12/22/09 - 12:00 PM]
Hallmark Channel Original Movie 'The Three Gifts' Top-Rated Movie of Week on Ad-Supported Cable
The Hallmark Channel spins the numbers for Saturday, December 19.

[12/15/09 - 11:10 AM]
Hallmark Channel Original Movie 'Christmas in Canaan' Powers Network to Highest Weekly Rating in Network's History
The Hallmark Channel spins the numbers for Saturday, December 12.

[12/08/09 - 11:06 AM]
Hallmark Channel Original Movie 'Debbie Macomber's MrS. Miracle' #1 Ad-Supported Cable Movie of Week
The Hallmark Channel spins the numbers for Saturday, December 5.

[11/23/09 - 09:26 AM]
Hallmark Channel's 'Countdown to Christmas' Puts Other Networks Down for the Count!
Programming includes four new original movies: "The National Tree," "Debbie Macomber's Mrs. Miracle," "Christmas in Canaan" and "The Three Gifts."

[09/18/09 - 06:05 AM]
Grammy(R) Award-Nominated Billy Ray Cyrus Stars in "Christmas in Canaan," a Hallmark Channel Original Movie Which Has Begun Production for Air in 2009 on Hallmark Channel
The film revolves around "the unlikely friendship that develops between two boys - one white and one black -- in 1960s Texas, and how they bond over concern for a wounded puppy."

[03/24/09 - 01:05 PM]
Hallmark Channel Increases Programming to 35 Original Movies for '09-'10 Upfront Season
Projects in production include "Mrs. Miracle," "The National Tree," "A Soldier's Love Story" and "Uncorked."







CHRISTMAS IN CANAAN (HALLMARK)
BROADCAST HISTORY:
12/12/09
STATUS:
telefilm/mini-series in the can
DESCRIPTION:
(from Hallmark's press release, September 2009) Grammy Award-nominated artist and actor Billy Ray Cyrus ("Hannah Montana") is set to star in "Christmas in Canaan," a Hallmark Channel Original Movie about the unlikely friendship that develops between two boys one white and one black -- in 1960s Texas, and how they bond over concern for a wounded puppy. It's amidst the magic of Christmas that the boys learn about family, hope and love despite living in the shadow of racism. The holiday movie, which is based upon the book Christmas in Canaan by Grammy Award winner Kenny Rogers and Donald Davenport, has begun production in Vancouver, Canada and will premiere on Hallmark Channel in December of 2009.
PRINCIPAL CAST INFORMATION:
· Billy Ray Cyrus as Daniel Burton
· Jaishon Fisher as Rodney
· Zak Ludwig as DJ
CREW INFORMATION:
· Dan Angel as EP
· Donald Davenport as WRTR/BOOK
· Howard Braunstein as EP
· Kenny Rogers as STORY/BOOK
· Margaret Loesch as EP
· Michael Jaffe as EP
· Randy Cheveldave as DIR
· Randy Cheveldave as PROD
· Ted Bauman as EP
GENRE(S):
· based on a book
· mow
STUDIO INFORMATION:
· Bauman Entertainment
· Hatchery, The
· Jaffe-Braunstein Films