Hallmark Channel (international)

Hallmark Channel
FormerlyHallmark Entertainment Network, Inc.
Company typePrivate company
Founded1995; 29 years ago (1995)
FateMerged out
SuccessorUniversal Networks International
ProductsCable channel
Brands
  • Diva TV
  • Hallmark Channel
  • Kermit Channel
  • Movies 24
Owners
Parent
SubsidiariesKidsCo (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
LaunchedJune 1995; 29 years ago (1995-06)
ClosedJuly 2011; 13 years ago (2011-07) [1]
Replaced by
Former namesHallmark Entertainment Network (1995–2001)
Websitewww.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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