THE EVER-ENCHANTING CATHERINE BELL STARTS PRODUCTION WITH BAILEE MADISON AND JAMES DENTON ON "GOOD WITCH" SEASON TWO, HALLMARK CHANNEL'S #1 PRIMETIME ORIGINAL SERIES

Special Two-Hour Sneak Preview of "Good Witch" Season Two Premieres October 2015; Based on One of the Network's Most Successful Original Movie Franchises

The magic returns! Hallmark Channel announces Season Two of its highly rated Original Primetime Series "Good Witch," starring Catherine Bell ("Army Wives," "JAG", "Bruce Almighty"), Bailee Madison ("Northpole," "Just Go With It," "Trophy Wife") and Golden Globe(R) winner James Denton ("Desperate Housewives") starts production on August 12th in Toronto. In a Halloween treat for viewers, Hallmark Channel will premiere the first two hours of Season Two in a Special Sneak Peek Preview, airing October 2015. The first season of the bewitching family drama, which premiered in February 2015, quickly spellbound viewers, making the series the #1 primetime drama Saturday nights at 8 p.m.

"We can't wait to bring Cassie Nightingale's magical journey back in a second season of this series, which cast an undeniable spell on our viewers," said Michelle Vicary, EVP, Programming and Publicity, Crown Media Family Networks. "Catherine Bell, James Denton and Bailee Madison return for one of Hallmark Channel's most beloved franchises and we are so excited to premiere a special sneak peek of Cassie's newest adventures in the Fall--the perfect time of year for the Good Witch to make her return!"

"Good Witch" captivated audiences in its first season as the bewitching Cassie Nightingale (Bell), everyone's favorite raven-haired enchantress, used her intuitive magical touch to keep viewers guessing. In her small town of Middleton, Cassie continues to conjure up her special brand of magic but even she can't predict the excitement that will brew in her life with her enchanting daughter Grace (Madison) and handsome next-door neighbor, Dr. Sam Radford (Denton) by her side. One thing is certain: Cassie takes on all the fun and romance one day - or one spell - at a time. "Good Witch," an Original Primetime Series, is based on Bell's beloved character from one of Hallmark Channel's longest-running and highest-rated original movie franchises of all-time.

"Good Witch" is produced by Good Witch II Productions Inc, in association with Whizbang Films. Orly Adelson, Jonathan Eskenas, Frank Siracusa, Craig Pryce and Sue Tenney are the executive producers. Catherine Bell is co-executive producer. Andrea Raffaghello is producer. Janina Barrett is Supervising Producer and Julie Lawrence is Associate Producer. ITV Studios America controls distribution rights in the world for "Good Witch" outside of North America.

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