Hallmark Channel (international)

Hallmark Channel
Formerly	Hallmark Entertainment Network, Inc.
Company type	Private company
Founded	1995; 29 years ago
Fate	Merged out
Successor	Universal Networks International
Products	Cable channel
Brands	Diva TV; Hallmark Channel; Kermit Channel; Movies 24;
Owners	Providence Equity Partners; 3i; David Elstein (2005–2007);
Parent	Hallmark Entertainment (1995–2000); Crown Media Holdings (2000–2005);
Subsidiaries	KidsCo (Joint venture)
Ownership
Sister channels	Diva TV; Kermit Channel (1998–2002); KidsCo (2009–2011); Movies 24 (2009–2011); CNBC International (2007–2011); Sci Fi Channel (2007–2011);
History
Launched	June 1995; 29 years ago
Closed	July 2011; 13 years ago
Replaced by	13th Street Universal; Diva Universal; Universal Channel; Studio Universal;
Former names	Hallmark Entertainment Network (1995–2001)
Website	www.hallmarkchannelint.com

Hallmark Channel, formerly Hallmark Entertainment Network, in international markets was owned by several media companies. Over their history, the various channels were operated by Hallmark Entertainment Networks, Inc. (1995–2005), Sparrowhawk Media, Limited (2005–2007) and Universal Networks International (2007–2011). Universal Networks International rebranded or discontinued the channels by July 2011. Hallmark Entertainment Networks, Inc. was owned by Crown Media Holdings, Inc. Sparrowhawk Media was owned by venture capital companies and Universal Networks International is owned by NBCUniversal.

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