HALLMARK CHANNEL ANNOUNCES FAN FAVORITE AND NETWORK'S MOST SOCIAL ORIGINAL SERIES OF ALL-TIME, "WHEN CALLS THE HEART," IS RENEWED FOR SEASON THREE

Lori Loughlin, Erin Krakow, Daniel Lissing, Jack Wagner And Kristina Wagner Return To Star, February 2016; Sneak Peek of Episodes 1 & 2 To Premiere in Holiday 2015

The sweeping frontier drama that captured the hearts of millions and became a network's most social series of all-time, Hallmark Channel's Original Primetime Series "When Calls the Heart," returns for a third season. Hallmark Channel has ordered 10-hours of the season, with a special 2-hour sneak peek premiering Holiday 2015. Season 3 will premiere Sundays at 8pm ET/PT, 7C in February 2016. The enchanting romance, adventure and drama stars Lori Loughlin ("Fuller House," "90210"), Erin Krakow ("Army Wives"), Daniel Lissing ("Last Resort"), Jack Wagner ("The Bold and the Beautiful") and Kristina Wagner ("General Hospital"). "When Calls The Heart," which galvanized millions of fans and became a social phenomenon among the #Hearties, is based on the bestselling series of books by Janette Oke.

"'When Calls The Heart' has a passionate loyal fan base in the television landscape and their devotion to the captivating storylines and characters has made this series grow with outstanding ratings and top social media engagement," said Michelle Vicary, Executive Vice President, Programming, Crown Media Family Networks. "We are incredibly proud of the series' success and look forward to bringing families back together on Sunday nights in its new day and time period."

Hallmark Channel's Original Primetime Series "When Calls the Heart" is a Believe Pictures and Brad Krevoy Television production. Brad Krevoy, Tony Blake, Robin Bernheim, Brian Bird, Michael Landon, Jr., and Michael Shepard are executive producers. Eric Jarboe and Neill Fearnley are co-executive producers. Based on the novel by Janette Oke.

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