Hallmark Channel Heats Up with Original Movie Premieres That Travel the World During "Summer Nights"

Hallmark Channel Heats Up with Original Movie Premieres That Travel the World During "Summer Nights"
Viewers with wanderlust will be able to travel to exotic locations including South Africa, the Caribbean and the South Pacific beaches of Fiji from the comfort of their own homes.

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[via press release from The Hallmark Channel] HALLMARK CHANNEL HELPS VIEWERS TRAVEL THE WORLD WITH ORIGINAL MOVIE PREMIERES PART OF 'SUMMER NIGHTS' PROGRAMMING EVENT WEEKLY DEPARTURES BEGIN EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH AUGUST 25

Caribbean Ports O' Call, South Pacific Beaches and Home Sweet Home Await Viewers
This summer, Hallmark Channel takes viewers on an exciting trip around the world with its annual Summer Nights programming event celebrating the sun-drenched days of leisure and love. Viewers with wanderlust will be able to travel to exotic locations including South Africa, the Caribbean and the South Pacific beaches of Fiji from the comfort of their own homes.

For viewers who dream of vacationing on the beaches of a tropical island, a trip to the South Pacific is next on the itinerary with two original movies. "A Summer to Remember" stars Catherine Bell ("JAG," "Army Wives" and Cameron Mathison ("All My Children," "Entertainment Tonight") and premieres Saturday, August 4 (9 p.m. ET/PT). Shot on location in Fiji, Bell stars as an ER doctor who retreats to the island with her teen daughter so they can reconnect and hopes to recapture the tranquility she found there years ago with her late husband. During the trip, hiking through picturesque jungles, paddle boarding, horseback riding - and possibly love - are on the agenda.
Next, an exciting voyage is in store for viewers with "Love at Sea," premiering Saturday, August 11 (9 p.m. ET/PT). Real-life husband and wife Alexa PenaVega (Spy Kids) and Carlos PenaVega ("Big Time Rush") head out on the high seas aboard Royal Caribbean's Harmony of the Seas as it cruises to exciting ports o' call including Jamaica, Nassau, St. Thomas and Cozumel. Alexa stars as an event planner organizing a multifaceted event on board the ship and thinks she has everything set to the last detail... until she learns she'll be dealing with the rookie, substitute cruise director, portrayed by Carlos, who has his own way of doing things that puts a wrench in her carefully thought out plans.
Also jetting off to Fiji are Jill Wagner ("Wipeout") and Kristoffer Polaha ("Ballers," "Get Shorty") for "Pearl in Paradise" premiering Saturday, August 18 (9 p.m. ET/PT). Wagner stars as a photographer for a nature magazine who hopes to become its new creative director but first, she must come up with a winning angle for the cover of their 30th anniversary issue. She enlists the help of a romance novelist (Polaha), who she's convinced will help her locate a rare blue pearl buried somewhere on Fiji that was the subject of one of his bestselling books. Their adventure leads them from the comfort of a luxurious resort through the rugged yet lush jungles of the island, punctuated by cool streams and awe-inspiring waterfalls.

Another destination this summer is home sweet home in "Season for Love" premiering Saturday, August 25 (9 p.m. ET/PT). After her divorce, Tyler (Autumn Reeser, ("The Arrangement," "The O.C.") returns to her hometown to spend the summer with her daughter and mother. Her mother owns and operates a local, once-popular BBQ restaurant. At her daughter's urging, Tyler signs up for the town's famous, annual BBQ competition, where she soon realizes her high-school sweetheart (Marc Blucas, "Underground," "Miss Christmas"), now a celebrity chef, is back in town and part of the contest. As the two are forced to spend time together, old feelings resurface but Tyler convinces herself she has no room for distractions, especially when there is a competition to win.
Hallmark Channel has your travel plans booked for summer 2018, without the need to worry about packing or booking a flight. Viewers just need to sit back, relax and spend Saturday nights with all-new, original movie premieres. 

ALEXA AND CARLOS PENAVEGA SET A COURSE FOR ROMANCE IN ‘LOVE AT SEA,’ A NEW ORIGINAL MOVIE PREMIERING SATURDAY, AUGUST 11 ON HALLMARK CHANNEL

ALEXA AND CARLOS PENAVEGA SET A COURSE FOR ROMANCE IN ‘LOVE AT SEA,’  A NEW ORIGINAL MOVIE PREMIERING SATURDAY, AUGUST 11 ON HALLMARK CHANNEL 

Part of Network’s Annual Summer Nights Programming Event

 STUDIO CITY, CA –May 22, 2018 — Real-life couple Alexa PenaVega ( S p y Kid s
 franchise) and Carlos PenaVega (“Big Time Rush”) star in “Love at Sea,” a new, original movie premiering Saturday, August 11 (9 p.m. ET/PT) on Hallmark Channel.  Based on Barbara Oliverio’s book “Love on the Lido Deck,” the film airs as part of the network’s annual Summer Nights programming event celebrating the fun of the season.  

It’s been a year since Olivia Grayham (Alexa PenaVega), a child of the hotel business, struck out on her own as an event planner.  It’s been a struggle but she’s finally poised for a major career boost thanks to her best friend Alexandra (Melissa Caracache), who is taking her wildly popular YouTube lifestyle series onto the high seas for a Caribbean cruise.  Tasked with organizing a multifaceted event for the fans onboard and online, Olivia has plotted the journey down to the last detail and planned for every possible contingency, or so she believes.  She’s no sooner onboard than she faces her first curveball: the ship’s longtime cruise director has been reassigned and instead she will be working with his second-in-command, Tony Rieves (Carlos PenaVega), who has already begun putting his stamp on the ship’s activities.  With no option but to adjust to each unexpected development that comes her way, Olivia realizes that there are some things that simply can’t be planned or anticipated – like falling love.

“Love at Sea” is a Ship’s Ahoy Productions LLC film. Beth Grossbard and Lisa Demberg are the executive producers.  Mel Damski directed from a script by Nina Weinman, based on the book “Love on the Lido Deck” by Barbara Oliverio.

Hallmark Channel Helps Viewers Travel the World with Four Original Movie Premieres Part of "Summer Nights" Programming Event

Hallmark Channel Helps Viewers Travel the World with Four Original Movie Premieres Part of "Summer Nights" Programming Event
First stop on the world tour is South Africa, the setting for "Love on Safari," premiering Saturday, July 28.

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[via press release from The Hallmark Channel] HALLMARK CHANNEL HELPS VIEWERS TRAVEL THE WORLD WITH FOUR ORIGINAL MOVIE PREMIERES PART OF "SUMMER NIGHTS" PROGRAMMING EVENT
WEEKLY DEPARTURES BEGIN EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT STARTING JULY 28
Sultry South African Vistas, Caribbean Ports O' Call, South Pacific Beaches and Home Sweet Home Await Viewers

This summer, Hallmark Channel takes viewers on an exciting trip around the world with its annual Summer Nights programming event celebrating the sun-drenched days of leisure and love. Viewers with wanderlust will be able to travel to exotic locations including South Africa, the Caribbean and the South Pacific beaches of Fiji from the comfort of their own homes.

First stop on the world tour is South Africa, the setting for "Love on Safari," premiering Saturday, July 28, (9:00 p.m. ET/PT). Shot on location in Johannesburg, Lacey Chabert ("Party of Five," "Moonlight in Vermont") stars as a web designer who finds plans for her trip to Scottsdale derailed when she learns she's inherited an animal reserve in South Africa and must travel there for the reading of the will. Faced with the decision to sell, she meets the no-nonsense ranger played by Jon Cor ("Lost in Space"), who takes her on a safari in hopes that she will fall in love with the land, the animals and hopefully him. Viewers will be captivated by the breathtaking Sub-Saharan scenery of the reserve featuring tranquil grasslands and populated with majestic wildlife including zebras, elephants, lions, giraffes and more.

Next, an exciting voyage is in store for viewers with "Love at Sea," premiering Saturday, August 4 (9:00 p.m. ET/PT). Real-life husband and wife Alexa PenaVega (Spy Kids) and Carlos PenaVega ("Big Time Rush") head out on the high seas aboard Royal Caribbean's Harmony of the Seas as it cruises to exciting ports o' call including Jamaica, Nassau, St. Thomas and Cozumel. Alexa stars as an event planner organizing a multifaceted event on board the ship and thinks she has everything set to the last detail... until she learns she'll be dealing with the rookie, substitute cruise director, portrayed by Carlos, who has his own way of doing things that puts a wrench in her carefully thought out plans.

For viewers who dream of vacationing on the beaches of a tropical island, a trip to the South Pacific is next on the itinerary with two original movies. "A Summer to Remember" stars Catherine Bell ("JAG," "Army Wives" and Cameron Mathison ("All My Children," "Entertainment Tonight") and premieres Saturday, August 11 (9 p.m. ET/PT). Shot on location in Fiji, Bell stars as an ER doctor who retreats to the island with her teen daughter so they can reconnect and hopes to recapture the tranquility she found there years ago with her late husband. During the trip, hiking through picturesque jungles, paddle boarding, horseback riding - and possibly love - are on the agenda.
Also jetting off to Fiji are Jill Wagner ("Wipeout") and Kristoffer Polaha ("Ballers," "Get Shorty") for "Pearl in Paradise" (working title) premiering Saturday, August 18 (9 p.m. ET/PT). Wagner stars as a photographer for a nature magazine who hopes to become its new creative director but first, she must come up with a winning angle for the cover of their 30th anniversary issue. She enlists the help of a romance novelist (Polaha), who she's convinced will help her locate a rare blue pearl buried somewhere on Fiji that was the subject of one of his bestselling books. Their adventure leads them from the comfort of a luxurious resort through the rugged yet lush jungles of the island, punctuated by cool streams and awe-inspiring waterfalls.

Another destination this summer is home sweet home in "A Sweet Taste of Love" (working title) premiering Saturday, August 25 (9 p.m. ET/PT). After her divorce, Tyler returns to her hometown to spend the summer with her daughter and mother. Her mother owns and operates a local, once-popular BBQ restaurant. At her daughter's urging, Tyler signs up for the town's famous, annual BBQ competition, where she soon realizes her high-school sweetheart (Marc Blucas, "Underground," "Miss Christmas"), now a celebrity chef, is back in town and part of the contest. As the two are forced to spend time together, old feelings resurface but Tyler convinces herself she has no room for distractions, especially when there is a competition to win.

Hallmark Channel has your travel plans booked for summer 2018, without the need to worry about packing or booking a flight. Viewers just need to sit back, relax and spend Saturday nights with all-new, original movie premieres. 

Alexa PenaVega and Carlos PenaVega Sail Through the Caribbean in Hallmark Channel Original Movie "Love at Sea"

Alexa PenaVega and Carlos PenaVega Sail Through the Caribbean in Hallmark Channel Original Movie "Love at Sea"
Based on Barbara Oliverio's book "Love on the Lido Deck," "Love at Sea" is the network's second collaboration with the PenaVegas, who also serve as first-time executive producers on the film.

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[via press release from The Hallmark Channel] AGAINST THE MAGNIFICENT CARRIBEAN, ALEXA PENAVEGA AND HUSBAND CARLOS PENAVEGA SET A COURSE FOR ROMANCE IN 'LOVE AT SEA'

Set on the Royal Caribbean International's Harmony of the Seas Part of the Network's Annual Summer Nights Programming Event

STUDIO CITY, CA - May 22, 2018-Amidst the glittering sea and sky of the Caribbean, real life cruise enthusiasts Alexa PenaVega (Spy Kids franchise) and her husband Carlos PenaVega ("Big Time Rush") star in 'Love at Sea,' a new, original movie airing on Hallmark Channel as part of the network's annual "Summer Nights" programming event. Based on Barbara Oliverio's book "Love on the Lido Deck," 'Love at Sea' is the networks second collaboration with the PenaVegas, who also serve as first-time executive producers on the film.

Sweeping viewers away on a dream vacation, 'Love at Sea' spans the vast and breathtaking Caribbean, sailing through exotic locales including Nassau, Bahamas and Basseterre, St. Kitts onboard Royal Caribbean's Harmony of the Seas.

"We are thrilled to expand our flourishing partnership with Alexa and Carlos PenaVega with 'Love at Sea.' They are already treasured members of the Hallmark family, and their warmth, charm and authenticity exemplifies our brand," said Michelle Vicary, Executive Vice President, Programming and Network Publicity, Crown Media Family Networks. "Alexa and Carlos' real-life chemistry lights up the screen, and we are delighted to take our viewers along with them on their romantic summer journey through the Caribbean."

While on the set of their new movie, Royal Caribbean aficionados Alexa and Carlos, along with their 17-month old son, Ocean, were surprised with a splashy proposal: In the presence of 'Love at Sea' cast and crew along with guests and crew from Harmony of the Seas, the cruise line asked the PenaVegas to be the first ever Godfamily to their newest ship, Symphony of the Seas. It's a fitting honor for the couple, who have celebrated momentous occasions on Oasis Class ships: they got engaged on Oasis of the Seas and spent their babymoon on Allure of the Seas.

"We have always found great joy celebrating some of our most memorable moments on cruise ships, and 'Love at Sea' is truly a labor of love where we get to include our entire family," said Carlos and Alexa PenaVega. "The opportunity to work simultaneously with two of our favorite partners, Hallmark Channel and Royal Caribbean, is a synergistic dream come true. We look forward to many more exciting adventures: both as Hallmark family members and as the Godfamily to Symphony of the Seas."

'Love at Sea' follows Olivia Grayham (Alexa PenaVega), a child of the hotel business, striking out on her own as an event planner. Tasked with organizing a multifaceted event for the fans onboard and online, Olivia has plotted the journey down to the last detail and planned for every possible contingency, or so she believes. She's no sooner onboard when she faces her first curveball: the ship's longtime cruise director has been reassigned and instead she will be working with his second-in-command, Tony Rieves (Carlos PenaVega), who has already begun putting his stamp on the ship's activities. With no option but to adjust to each unexpected development that comes her way, Olivia realizes that there are some things that simply can't be planned or anticipated - like falling love.
"Love at Sea" is a Ships Ahoy Productions LLC film. Beth Grossbard and Lisa Demberg are executive producers. Mel Damski directed from a script by Nina Weinman, based on the book "Love on the Lido Deck" by Barbara Oliverio.

ABOUT HALLMARK CHANNEL
Hallmark Channel is Crown Media Family Networks' flagship 24-hour cable television network, distributed nationwide in high definition (HD) and standard definition (SD) to 88.5 million homes. As the country's leading destination for quality family entertainment, Hallmark Channel delivers on the 100-year legacy of the Hallmark brand. In addition to its signature new, original movies, the network features an ambitious lineup of other new, original content, including scripted primetime series, such as "Good Witch," "When Calls the Heart" and "Chesapeake Shores"; annual specials including "Kitten Bowl" and "Hero Dog Awards"; and a daily, two-hour lifestyle show, "Home & Family." Additionally, Hallmark Channel is the exclusive home to world premiere presentations of the acclaimed Hallmark Hall of Fame franchise. Dedicated to helping viewers celebrate life's special moments, Hallmark Channel also offers annual holiday programming franchises, including "Countdown to Christmas," "Countdown to Valentine's Day," "Summer Nights," "Fall Harvest" and "Winterfest." Rounding out the network's diverse slate are some of television's most beloved comedies and series, including "The Golden Girls," "The Middle," "Last Man Standing" and "Frasier."

ABOUT ROYAL CARRIBEAN INTERNATIONAL
Royal Caribbean International is an award-winning global cruise brand with a 49-year legacy of innovation and introducing industry "firsts" never before seen at sea. The cruise line features an expansive and unmatched array of features and amenities only found on Royal Caribbean, including jaw-dropping, Broadway-style entertainment and industry-acclaimed programming that appeals to families and adventurous vacationers alike. On board, guests are catered to with the cruise line's world-renowned friendly and engaging service by every staff and crew member. Royal Caribbean has been voted "Best Cruise Line Overall" for 15 consecutive years in the Travel Weekly Readers Choice Awards. The cruise line sails 25 of the world's most innovative cruise ships to the most popular destinations in Bermuda, The Bahamas, the Caribbean, Europe, Canada and New England, Alaska, South America, Asia, and Australia and New Zealand. Media can stay up to date by following @RoyalCaribPR on Twitter, and visiting RoyalCaribbeanPressCenter.com. For additional information or to make reservations, vacationers should call their travel agent; visit RoyalCaribbean.com; or call (800) ROYAL-CARIBBEAN.