HALLMARK CHANNEL AND HALLMARK MOVIES & MYSTERIES OFFER VIEWERS ALL-NEW ORIGINAL MOVIE PREMIERES IN AUGUST

Hallmark Channel offers viewers four all-new original movie premieres in August. With the continuation of the network's Summer Nights programming event, viewers can treat themselves to feel-good summer love stories that will transport them to a seaside music festival, the African savanna for a romantic safari, a beautiful winery in Napa Valley and a 30th birthday celebration like they've never seen before.

Meanwhile, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries brings fans two exciting new movies with the follow-up to last year's "Big Sky River" as well as an inspiring story of growth and self-discovery.

PREMIERING IN AUGUST ON HALLMARK CHANNEL:

'MAKING WAVES'
Saturday, August 5 (8 p.m. ET/PT)
Starring: Holland Roden, Corey Cott
Music executive Amelia (Roden) goes to a festival on the Outer Banks to beat out the competition for an elusive new band and discovers that the group is fronted by Will (Cott), her childhood summer sweetheart. Over the course of the week, as Amelia tries to convince Will that her company is the better choice for his musical vision, she realizes there might be a conflict of interest... her feeling for him.

'WHEN CALLS THE HEART' - Season 10, Episode 1002 - "Hope Springs Eternal"
Sunday, August 6 (9 p.m. ET/PT)
Starring: Erin Krakow, Pascale Hutton, Jack Wagner, Kavan Smith, Chris McNally, Kevin McGarry, Andrea Brooks, Martin Cummins, Kayla Wallace, Loretta Walsh, Viv Leacock, Amanda Wong, Johannah Newmarch, Natasha Burnett, Ben Rosenbaum, Hrothgar Mathews
Everyone is buzzing with talk of the Hot Springs and how it will help the town. Meanwhile, Elizabeth (Krakow) and Lucas (McNally) host Aunt Agatha and Julie on an interesting visit to Hope Valley.

'A SAFARI ROMANCE'
Saturday, August 12 (8 p.m. ET/PT)
Starring: Brittany Bristow, Andrew Walker
Megan (Bristow) is a research scientist living her dream in South Africa pursuing a Ph.D. in Ethology, while working as a ranger on a nature reserve. When Tim (Walker), an American theme park designer arrives to capture footage for an immersive, safari-themed attraction, Megan serves as his guide. As they spend time together exploring the savanna to observe giraffes, elephants and lions in their natural habitats, romance develops. Knowing that Tim will soon return home, Megan is afraid of giving her heart to someone who lives half a world away.

'WHEN CALLS THE HEART' - Season 10, Episode 1003 - "Oh, Baby"
Sunday, August 13 (9 p.m. ET/PT)
Starring: Erin Krakow, Pascale Hutton, Jack Wagner, Kavan Smith, Chris McNally, Kevin McGarry, Andrea Brooks, Martin Cummins, Kayla Wallace, Loretta Walsh, Viv Leacock, Amanda Wong, Johannah Newmarch, Natasha Burnett, Ben Rosenbaum, Hrothgar Mathews
Tourists start arriving, including the St. Johns, who may prove to be trouble for Bill (Wagner). Meanwhile, Elizabeth (Krakow) rallies all Rosemary's (Hutton) friends to plan the perfect baby shower.

'NEVER TOO LATE TO CELEBRATE'
Saturday, August 19 (8 p.m. ET/PT)
Starring: Alexa PenaVega, Carlos PenaVega, Sherry Miller
Camila's (Alexa PenaVega) busy schedule at the dental practice where she works has left her exhausted and with little time for a life outside of her patient load. When she meets Javi (Carlos PenaVega), a substitute teacher at the school where Camila's mother Sherri (Miller) works, she takes him up on his offer to join the Spanish class he teaches on the side so she can finally learn the language of her late father. Sparks fly as Javi helps Camila connect with her Mexican roots and, with her 30th birthday around the corner, Javi encourages Camila to mark this milestone with a "double quinceañera" to honor her Hispanic heritage. Not one for big parties, she's hesitant at first but ultimately decides to take the plunge and celebrate in style.

'WHEN CALLS THE HEART' - Season 10, Episode 1004 - "Great Expectations"
Sunday, August 20 (9 p.m. ET/PT)
Starring: Erin Krakow, Pascale Hutton, Jack Wagner, Kavan Smith, Chris McNally, Kevin McGarry, Andrea Brooks, Martin Cummins, Kayla Wallace, Loretta Walsh, Viv Leacock, Amanda Wong, Johannah Newmarch, Natasha Burnett, Ben Rosenbaum, Hrothgar Mathews
The Coulter baby is late, but Faith (Brooks) assures them everything is fine. By the time Rosemary (Hutton) goes into labor, the entire town is there to support her. Madeline tries to stay in Hope Valley.

'NAPA EVER AFTER'
Saturday, August 26 (8 p.m. ET/PT)
Starring: Denise Boutté, Colin Lawrence
After inheriting her estranged grandmother's winery in Napa Valley, Cassandra (Boutté), a high-powered attorney, takes a sabbatical from her job to renovate the property that was the source of the fractures within her family. With the help of handsome local Alec (Lawrence), she learns more about the grandmother she hardly knew and is able to reconcile the past, while finally opening herself up to a love like she's never known.

'WHEN CALLS THE HEART' - Season 10, Episode 1005 - "Life is But a Dream"
Sunday, August 27 (8 p.m. ET/PT)
Starring: Erin Krakow, Pascale Hutton, Jack Wagner, Kavan Smith, Chris McNally, Kevin McGarry, Andrea Brooks, Martin Cummins, Kayla Wallace, Loretta Walsh, Viv Leacock, Amanda Wong, Johannah Newmarch, Natasha Burnett, Ben Rosenbaum, Hrothgar Mathews
Rosemary (Hutton) and Lee (Smith) are still adjusting to parenthood. Lucas (McNally) reveals the surprise he's been working on to Elizabeth (Krakow) Nathan (McGarry) has a camping trip planned for just him and Allie.

PREMIERING IN AUGUST ON HALLMARK MOVIES & MYSTERIES:

'BIG SKY RIVER: THE BRIDAL PATH'
Friday, August 11 (9 p.m. ET/PT)
Starring: Emmanuelle Vaugier, Kavan Smith
Tara (Vaugier), now settled in Montana and dating Cowboy Boone (Smith), works to bring their family lives together but tensions arise, as blending their families will be more of a challenge than anticipated.

'THE MORE LOVE GROWS'
Friday, August 18, (9 p.m. ET/PT)
Starring: Rachel Boston, Warren Christie
When Helen's (Boston) husband unexpectedly asks for a separation just after they've dropped off their daughter at college, she struggles to navigate her new-found single status. Thanks to a stray dog who enters her life and the friendship of a helpful veterinarian (Christie), Helen rediscovers her strength and begins to forge a new path.

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