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Hallmark’s “Chicken Sisters” Serves Up Season 2: Dive into New Drama This Summer
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Hallmark Channel spoilers and updates reveal it’s time to get hungry, because The Chicken Sisters Season two is in the cooker!

The second season of the family drama series will debut on Sunday, August 10 at 8/7c on Hallmark Channel and will be available for streaming the next day on Hallmark+.

Here’s What Happened In Season One Of The Finger Lickin’ Drama

Stars Schuyler Fisk, Genevieve Angelson, Lea Thompson, and Wendie Malick are set to return, stirring up more family competition.

“Amanda Moore-Hiller (Fisk) teamed up with her sister Mae Moore (Angelson), their mother Gus Moore (Malick), and her mother-in-law Nancy Hiller (Thompson) to confront her husband Frank Hiller Jr. (James Kot).

This was in the ultimate Kitchen Clash finale, leaving him to fend for himself,” states the official synopsis for Season One.

“Labeled the underdog by Mr. Chicken (Clifton Murray), a prominent restaurant chain owner responsible for casting the pivotal vote,...
See full article at Celebrating The Soaps
  • 6/28/2025
  • by Rita Ryan
  • Celebrating The Soaps
‘The Chicken Sisters’ Renewed For Season 2 At Hallmark Channel
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“The Chicken Sisters” has been renewed for a second season, Hallmark Channel recently announced.

With production currently underway in Vancouver, former “Jag” star David James Elliott has joined the show’s cast in a recurring role.

Based on the novel of the same name by author Kj Dell’Antonia and a selection by Reese’s Witherspoon‘s book club, the series stars Schuyler Fisk and Genevieve Angelson as sisters Amanda and Mae, respectively, who are reunited when the reality show, “Kitchen Clash,” comes to their town, escalating competition between their two feuding restaurants.

The series also stars Lea Thompson as Nancy, Wendie Malick as Gus, James Kot as Frank Jr., Rukiya Bernard as Sabrina and Ektor Rivera as Sergio. Margo Martindale narrates.

Elliot will portray a newcomer to town connected to Gus’ past, reports Deadline. Meanwhile, Erin Gibson has been upped to showrunner and executive producer after previously working as one of the show’s writers.
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  • 4/12/2025
  • by Errol Lewis
  • Soap Opera Network
Get Ready, Hallmark The Chicken Sisters Season Two Is Coming!
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Hallmark Channel spoilers and updates reveal “The Chicken Sisters” has been renewed so season two is coming! Read on to see all the exciting details to come, including a new male character!

The Show Is Based On the K.J. Dell’Antonia Novel

The show featuring two competing chicken restaurants in the quirky town of Merinac is returning for more chicken rivalries and a wedding!

It is inspired by K.J. Dell’Antonia’s novel of the same name and stars Lea Thompson (Nancy Hiller), Wendie Malick (Augusta “Gus” Moore), Schuyler Fisk (Amanda Moore), and Genevieve Angelson (Mae Moore).

The announcement also reveals a new cast member, a fresh showrunner, and some exciting plot details for fans.

Filming began on Monday as Amanda, Mae, Nancy, and Gus work to make The Chicken Sisters restaurant thrive.

Meanwhile, Frank Jr. (James Kot) is still on Main Street, but now he’s involved with a new competitor,...
See full article at Celebrating The Soaps
  • 4/9/2025
  • by Rita Ryan
  • Celebrating The Soaps
The Fate of Hallmark’s ‘The Chicken Sisters’ Has Been Decided
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This delightful original Hallmark+ series, which launched on the same day as the streamerlast fall, will officially be back for another run. It’s with great pleasure that Hallmark announced that The Chicken Sistershas been renewed for Season 2, and, as TVLine reported, the new chapter has already made an addition. David James Elliott, popularly known for portraying the lead character Harmon Rabb Jr. in Jag from 1995 to 2005, will recur in the upcoming season as someone who resurfaces from Gus’ (Wendie Malick) past.

The Chicken Sisters Season 2 is scheduled to premiere later this year on Hallmark Channel, while new episodes will still stream the next day on Hallmark+. Production begins today under the direction of new showrunner and executive producer Erin Gibson (Throwing Shade), who was promoted from the writers' room. Viewers should also expect to see fan-favorites; Schuyler Fisk, Genevieve Angelson, Lea Thompson, and Malick return in this exciting sophomore season.
See full article at Collider.com
  • 4/7/2025
  • by Lade Omotade
  • Collider.com
The Chicken Sisters (2024)
Hallmark Channel’s The Chicken Sisters Renewed for Season 2, David James Elliott Joins Cast
The Chicken Sisters (2024)
The Chicken Sisters has been renewed for a second season by Hallmark Channel, following its debut on Hallmark+ in 2024. Production on the sophomore season has begun in Vancouver, with new episodes expected to air later this year on Hallmark Channel. These episodes will still be available for streaming the following day on Hallmark+.

Based on K.J. Dell’Antonia’s novel, The Chicken Sisters explores the rivalry between two family-owned chicken restaurants in the small town of Merinac. The series centers on Amanda (Schuyler Fisk), Mae (Genevieve Angelson), Nancy (Lea Thompson), and Gus (Wendie Malick), who are caught in the midst of a multi-generational family feud. Season 2 will continue this storyline, with Amanda and Mae working to end the feud while Frank Jr. (James Kot) opens a competing restaurant down the street.

David James Elliott, known for his role in Jag, will join the cast in a recurring role. His character, who...
See full article at Gazettely
  • 4/7/2025
  • by Naser Nahandian
  • Gazettely
‘The Chicken Sisters’ Renewed For Season 2 By Hallmark; David James Elliott To Join Cast
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The Hallmark Channel has renewed The Chicken Sisters for a second season.

Production begins today in Vancouver on the series that stars Schuyler Fisk (Amanda), Genevieve Angelson (Mae), Lea Thompson (Nancy) and Wendie Malick (Gus). The series about a restaurant rivalry is an adaptation of Kj Dell’Antonia’s novel of the same name and was a Reese Witherspoon book club selection.

David James Elliott (Jag) is joining the series in a recurring role. He plays someone who shows up to town from Gus’ past.

For Season 2, Erin Gibson (Throwing Shade) was upped from the writers room to take over as showrunner and EP.

“We’re grateful to Annie Mebane for creating the series for television and expertly bringing to life the town of Merinac and its colorful characters in K.J. Dell’Antonia’s beloved book,” began Samantha Dipippo, Senior Vice President, Programming, Hallmark Media. “The show is in great hands with...
See full article at Deadline Film + TV
  • 4/7/2025
  • by Lynette Rice
  • Deadline Film + TV
‘The Chicken Sisters’ Cast Talks Family Drama & Their Dream Hallmark Guest Stars (Video)
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The Chicken Sisters is taking sibling rivalry to a new level. The show, which debuted on Hallmark+ in 2024, will make its broadcast debut on March 30. The series follows sisters Amanda (Schuyler Fisk) and Mae (Genevieve Angelson) as they go head-to-head in the ultimate kitchen clash. These siblings are amping up the long-standing bad blood between their feuding fried chicken restaurants, Mimi’s and Frannie’s. Amanda is the daughter of Gus (Wendie Malick), who owns Mimi’s restaurant. When Amanda married Frank Jr. (James Kot) from the Frannie’s family, she was forced to choose between her mom and her love. After years of being estranged from her mother, does Amanda secretly wish she was back on Mimi’s turf? “I think she loves being a Frannie’s girl,” Fisk told TV Insider. “She grew up being a Mimi’s girl and that’s her family. I think that there’s a pull for sure.
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  • 3/30/2025
  • TV Insider
What Happens When Hallmark The Chicken Sisters Fill When Calls he Heart’s Time Slot?
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Hallmark Channel spoilers and updates recently announced the Chicken Sisters series will take over When Calls The Heart’s time slot after the season finale of that show.

The Chicken Sisters is transitioning from streaming to the cable TV channel, and the first season of this delightful series is set to premiere on the most exciting night of the week.

Making Waves, It’s Good News For The Show

The Chicken Sisters is making waves; the drama has already captured attention on Hallmark+, and the network is taking notice—and that’s fantastic news.

Starring Lea Thompson (Nancy Hiller), Wendie Malick (Augusta “Gus” Moore), Schuyler Fisk (Amanda Moore-Hiller), and Genevieve Angelson (Mae Moore), this multi-generational drama debuted on Hallmark+ in September.

The cast also includes Ektor Rivera (Sergio), James Kot (Frank Jr.), and Rukiya Bernard (Sabrina), with Margo Martindale lending her voice as the narrator.

The network had assured viewers...
See full article at Celebrating The Soaps
  • 3/13/2025
  • by Rita Ryan
  • Celebrating The Soaps
Hallmark Channel Chicken Sisters Cable Premiere Season 1 Announced-What About Season 2?
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Hallmark Channel spoilers and updates reveal the network made a big announcement recently. At the end of March, “The Chicken Sisters” Season One will take “When Calls The Heart’s” time slot until it’s new season happens.

About The Series

Hallmark made an important announcement on Saturday; the network revealed that The Chicken Sisters Season 1 will debut on the cable channel.

The show features Lea Thompson (Nancy Hiller), Wendie Malick (Augusta “Gus” Moore), Schuyler Fisk (Amanda Moore-Hiller), and Genevieve Angelson (Mae Moore). This multi-generational drama first launched on Hallmark+ the streaming channel in September.

Additionally, Ektor Rivera (Sergio), James Kot (Frank Jr.), and Rukiya Bernard (Sabrina) are part of the cast, with Margo Martindale serving as the narrator.

The network had promised that original streaming shows would eventually be available on the cable channel, and they have kept that promise.

Season One Cable Premiere Date

The Chicken Sisters Season 1 will debut on Sunday,...
See full article at Celebrating The Soaps
  • 3/10/2025
  • by Rita Ryan
  • Celebrating The Soaps
Hallmark+: The Chicken Sisters’ Soundtrack, Every Song From The Show
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Photo: Lea Thompson, Schuyler Fisk, Genevieve Angelson, Wendie Malick

Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Kailey Schwerman

Fans of the Hallmark+ series The Chicken Sisters have taken note of the soundtrack to the show and want to know more.

Now, a soundtrack list has been published on Spotify with the help of music supervisor, Angela Asistio. Read on to find out more about the music from the show and how to access the Spotify page.

Every song you’ll hear in Hallmark+ series The Chicken Sisters

Often, while watching a TV series or movie, the background music grabs your interest, or sparks nostalgia. It turns out the music supervisor of the Hallmark+ series, The Chicken Sisters, realized that and has put together a Spotify list of every song from the show so far.

Among the songs on the soundtrack list are popular songs from Linda Ronstadt, Boygenius, Wild Rivers, The Lumineers and more.
See full article at Celebrating The Soaps
  • 2/21/2025
  • by Anne King
  • Celebrating The Soaps
Everything You Need To Know About Hallmark’s ‘The Chicken Sisters’ Season 2 And If It’s Happening
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Hallmark Channel spoilers and updates reveal everything you need to know about ‘The Chicken Sisters’ second season, and if it’s happening. Read on for all the latest news.

Hallmark Channel Spoilers – The Latest News On Hallmark+ ‘The Chicken Sisters’ Season 2

The Hallmark+ series The Chicken Sisters wrapped up its first season’s run in October. Adapted from Kj Dell’Antonia’s book of the same title, the show featured a talented cast including Lea Thompson, Wendie Malick, Genevieve Angelson, Rukiya Bernard, and Schuyler Fisk. It proudly marked the inaugural series on the newly rebranded streaming platform.

It was previously called Hallmark Movies Now and changed to Hallmark Plus. Eager fans have been on the lookout for updates, and thanks to insights from an industry publication, it seems we might have some clues about the possibility of a Season 2.

Hallmark Channel Spoilers – Has The Chicken Sisters Been Renewed For A Second Season?...
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  • 1/14/2025
  • by Rita Ryan
  • Celebrating The Soaps
‘The Chicken Sisters’ Hallmark+ Series Creator Talks Season Finale And “Planting Seeds” For a Second Season
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Spoiler Alert: This post contains spoilers for The Chicken Sisters finale.

Adapted from Kj Dell’Antonia’s book, The Chicken Sisters, which was a Reese’s Book Club pick in December 2020, Hallmark’s eight-part series of the same name aired its finale on Hallmark+, becoming one of the first complete shows that helped launch the streaming app for the network.

Set in the fictional town of Merinac, the series follows two dueling dynasties behind warring fried chicken restaurants — Mimi’s and Frannie’s — which dived the town in terms of loyalty. Complications within the Mimi’s family line add to tension between the businesses, especially when daughter of Mimi’s owner Amanda Moore Hiliard (Schuyler Fisk), who is married to a Frannie’s boy, reaches out to Kitchen Clash, a reality food competition show, to consider the feud for their new special. This brings Mae Moore (Genevieve Angelson), the other daughter...
See full article at Deadline Film + TV
  • 10/24/2024
  • by Dessi Gomez
  • Deadline Film + TV
‘The Chicken Sisters’ Release Schedule: When Do New Episodes Stream On Hallmark+?
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Kj Dell’Antonia’s best-selling book The Chicken Sisters, which was a Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick in December 2020, has become an eight-part series that premiered with the launch of Hallmark’s streamer Hallmark+.

Annie Mebane serves as executive producer on the series, which is set in Kansas just like in Dell’Antonia’s novel. Generous with y’alls and Southern hospitality, the show fits in perfectly to Hallmark’s slate.

Find more details on the release rollout for The Chicken Sisters below:

When did The Chicken Sisters premiere?

The Chicken Sisters premiered Thursday, Sept. 12 with one episode, coinciding with the launch of Hallmark+ on Sept. 10.

How many episodes are in this first season of The Chicken Sisters?

The series has eight episodes.

Are new episodes streaming weekly or all at once? When do they arrive on Hallmark+?

New episodes arrive weekly on Hallmark+, one per week through Oct.
See full article at Deadline Film + TV
  • 10/19/2024
  • by Dessi Gomez
  • Deadline Film + TV
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The Chicken Sisters: Not the Hydrangeas, Y’all
The Chicken Sisters (2024)
In the fifth episode of Hallmark’s original series, The Chicken Sisters, streaming on October 3, 2024, on Hallmark+, tensions rise and sisterly bonds are tested. Amanda (Schuyler Fisk) finds herself in a dilemma as she grapples with new information about Frank Jr. (James Kot). Seeking space, she attempts to fly under the radar, only to […]

The Chicken Sisters: Not the Hydrangeas, Y’all...
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  • 10/1/2024
  • by Riley Avery
  • MemorableTV
Amanda And Mae Have A Sisterly Sleepover In The Chicken Sisters On Hallmark+
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Photo: Lea Thompson, Wendie Malick

Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Kailey Schwerman

The sisterly sleepover found Amanda and Mae rekindling their bond in the next episode of The Chicken Sisters on Hallmark+ Meanwhile, Nancy and Gus exchange words and water. Titled “Not the Hydrangeas Y’all,” sees mothers face off.

In the next episode of The Chicken Sisters on Hallmark+ The Chicken Sisters 105, Day 10 of 15, Juli 2, 2024, Langley, BC, Canada Photo Credit: Bettina Strauss

According to the press release, the next episode of The Chicken Sisters will stream on Thursday, October 3 on Hallmark+, the network’s reimagined streaming channel. As Amanda (Schuyler Fisk) grapples with what she learned about Frank Jr. (James Kot) during ”The Drop,” she flies the coop to get some personal space.

Photo: Lea Thompson, Wendie Malick

Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Kailey Schwerman

However, when there is no room, Mae (Genevieve Angelson) invites Amanda to bunk with her. While...
See full article at Celebrating The Soaps
  • 9/29/2024
  • by Anne King
  • Celebrating The Soaps
The Chicken Sisters Sees All Is Fair In War And Chicken On Hallmark+
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Photo: Lea Thompson, Schuyler Fisk, Genevieve Angelson, Wendie Malick Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Kailey Schwerman

The next episode of the Hallmark+ series The Chicken Sisters sees things heating up inside and out of the kitchen. Titled, “This is War, Y’all” the episode airs on Thursday, September 19 on the company’s reimagined streaming service, Hallmark+.

The Chicken Sisters on Hallmark+ Newly painted sign at Mimi’s Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Kailey Schwerman

As noted by the press release, the drama heats up in and out of the kitchen in the next episode of The Chicken Sisters, dubbed “This is War, Y’all.” Airing on Thursday, September 19, the episode will see Amanda (Schuyler Fisk) getting madder than a wet hen after Mae (Genevieve Angelson) paints over her artwork on the sign for Mimi’s.

With Frank Jr. (James Kot) egging Amanda on, the two hatch a plan to get back at...
See full article at Celebrating The Soaps
  • 9/18/2024
  • by Anne King
  • Celebrating The Soaps
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Lea Thompson, Genevieve Angelson, Schuyler Fisk & Wendie Malick Attend 'The Chicken Sisters' Screening Ahead of Premiere
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Lea Thompson, Genevieve Angelson, Schuyler Fisk and Wendie Malick snap group photos while attending a premiere screening of their new series The Chicken Sisters held at NeueHouse Hollywood on Monday (September 9) in Los Angeles.

The four stars lead the cast of the show, which premiered its first episode the next day on Hallmark+ launch day (September 10).

Also in attendance was their co-star Ektor Rivera and author Kj Dell’Antonia, who penned the book the series is based on.

Keep reading to find out more…

The Chicken Sisters is set in “the fictional town of Merinac, where a generations-old rift between dueling fried chicken restaurants – Mimi’s and Frannie’s – has left the founders’ families fractured and the locals taking sides. When the popular cooking competition show Ultimate Kitchen Clash comes to town, it could be the recipe for ending this feud once and for all. But things are fixing to heat...
See full article at Just Jared
  • 9/11/2024
  • by Just Jared
  • Just Jared
The Chicken Sisters review: Down home mess that struggles to delight
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The Chicken Sisters, Hallmark+'s first original scripted series, has made its debut and, while Hallmark's core audience may give the show a chance, it's not an immediate winner.

The drama, based on the novel by Kj Dell’Antonia, follows two feuding chicken restaurants. There's Frannie's, a polished establishment that has the makings for a franchise if they just had the capital. And Mimi's, comparatively a hole in the wall that's referred to as a "shack." Some mighty good chicken is served there but the restaurant hasn't modernized.

The crux of the story centers on what happens after Amanda Moore Hillier (Schuyler Fisk) decides to apply for Ultimate Kitchen Clash, a cooking competition that pits two rival eateries against each other in a fight for $100,000. Amanda does so on a whim after yet another night being dismissed by her husband Frank Hillier Jr. (James Kot). To her surprise, Frannie's and...
See full article at Hidden Remote
  • 9/10/2024
  • by Sabrina Reed
  • Hidden Remote
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The Chicken Sisters Premiering on Hallmark Plus on Tuesday, September 10
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The Chicken Sisters, a new original series from Hallmark, is set to premiere on the Hallmark+ streaming service on Tuesday, September 10. The show stars Schuyler Fisk, Genevieve Angelson, Lea Thompson, and Wendie Malick, with a supporting cast including James Kot, Rukiya Bernard, Ektor Rivera, and Jake Foy, and a narration by Margo Martindale. The […]

The Chicken Sisters Premiering on Hallmark Plus on Tuesday, September 10...
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  • 9/9/2024
  • by Riley Avery
  • MemorableTV
Hallmark+: ‘The Chicken Sisters’ S1, E1 ‘Welcome To Merinac, Y’all’
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It is time for Rival Family Food Wars! The highly anticipated new Hallmark+ series The Chicken Sisters is about to premiere with the first episode. This latest dramatic series stars Wendie Malick, Lea Thompson, Schuyler Fisk, and Genevieve Angelson as two rival chicken restaurants, Mimi’s and Frannie’s, go head-to-head on a food television restaurant battle. Margo Martinadale is the narrator.

This is based on the Reese’s Book Club section by K.J. Dell’Antonia. In this series, there is romance, long-kept secrets, family baggage, and a whole lot of chicken. What happens when Kitchen Clash comes to Merinac where the townsfolk are split between the two chicken meccas? Could this feud finally end?

The premiere episode is entitled “Welcome to Merinac, Y’all.” What is this episode about? Here are all the details.

The Chicken Sisters Hallmark+ Photo Credit: Bettina Strauss

What Is Hallmark+’s The Chicken Sisters S1, E1 ‘Welcome To Merinac,...
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  • 9/8/2024
  • by Georgia Makitalo
  • TV Shows Ace
Lifelong Rivalry Reaches New Heights In The Chicken Sisters On Hallmark+
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Photo: Wendie Malick, Genevieve Angelson, James Kot, Lea Thompson, Cassandra Sawtell, Schuyler Fisk Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Bettina Strauss

Adapted from New York Times Bestseller and Reese’s Book Club Selection, The Chicken Sisters by Kj Dell’Antonia, the new series of the same name is coming soon to Hallmark+.

Meanwhile, Emmy award winner Margo Martindale lends her voice talent as the narrator in the series. Read on to learn more about the new, upcoming series, set to premiere on September 10 on Hallmark+.

The Chicken Sisters is coming to Hallmark+ Photo: Genevieve Angelson, Brad Harder Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Kailey Schwerman

According to the official synopsis, a generations-old feud that has divided a small town may finally be settled once and for all when Schuyler Fisk, Genevieve Angelson, Lea Thompson and Wendie Malick star in Hallmark’s all-new original series The Chicken Sisters.

Photo: Cassandra Sawtell, Kelcey Mawema Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Kailey Schwerman

Meanwhile,...
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  • 9/6/2024
  • by Anne King
  • Celebrating The Soaps
Hallmark+ Announces Premiere Of ‘The Chicken’ Sisters’
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Hallmark+ has announced the premiere dates for the highly-anticipated series The Chicken Sisters. This series is based on the bestselling Kj Dell’Antonia novel.

According to TV Line, the new series will premiere on Tuesday, September 10, the Hallmark+ launch date. Then, starting on Thursday, September 12, new episodes will drop every Thursday.

Chicken Sisters, Hallmark, Wendie Malick, Lea Thompson – Instagram What Is The Hallmark+ Series The Chicken Sisters About?

Hallmark+ has announced the premiere of its new series The Chicken Sisters. What is this new series about. This is what the synopsis reveals.

“The Chicken Sisters is a family drama dipped in Southern charm and served up with a saucy side of romance. The setting is the fictional town of Merinac, where a generations-old rift between dueling fried chicken restaurants – Mimi’s and Frannie’s – has left the founders’ families fractured and the locals taking sides. When popular cooking competition show Kitchen Clash comes to town,...
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  • 8/16/2024
  • by Georgia Makitalo
  • TV Shows Ace
Hallmark+ To Kick Off In September With Premiere of ‘The Chicken Sisters’ & ‘Celebrations With Lacey Chabert’
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Hallmark+ will jump into the streaming battles Sept. 10 by launching the original series The Chicken Sisters and the new unscripted series Celebrations with Lacey Chabert.

Additional premieres will drop through the month, with three new installments of The Jane Mysteries starring Jodie Sweetin (Fuller House) and Stephen Huszar (Navigating Christmas), and a Love on the Danube movie trilogy featuring Nazneen Contractor (Charmed), Wes Brown (Haul Out the Holly: Lit Up), Jessica Sipos (Betty’s Bad Luck in Love), Dan Jeannotte (Sense and Sensibility), Sarah Power (Good Witch), Brendan Penny (Chesapeake Shores) and Catherine Disher (Good Witch).

Hallmark Media announced the launch of the service in July. The new platform will cost $80 a year and offer the “very best of Hallmark with new exclusive content and membership benefits program,” said President and CEO Mike Perry at the time. That price includes e-cards and “surprising gifts.”

Created for television and executive produced by Annie Mebane, The Chicken Sisters is an eight-episode family drama starring Schuyler Fisk (Sam & Kate), Genevieve Angelson (The Handmaid’s Tale), Lea Thompson (Back to the Future) and Wendie Malick (Just Shoot Me!) as the women at the heart of the restaurant rivalry. James Kot (Virgin River), Margo Martindale (Justified) narrates. It’s based on the NY Times Bestseller and Reese’s Book Club selection The Chicken Sisters.

Following the first episode, new episodes premiere every Thursday starting on September 12.

As previously reported, Celebrations with Lacey Chabert is a new aspirational series executive produced and hosted by Chabert. Known for her multitude of starring roles in Hallmark movies over the years, Chabert will bring her passion for celebrating everyday heroes to this 10-episode series. The show follows Chabert as she surprises deserving individuals who are making a positive impact in their communities with the celebration of a lifetime. Following the first episode, new episodes premiere every Thursday.

Other series planned for the service include holiday limited series Holidazed and Mistletoe Murders; the reality competition series Finding Mr. Christmas; a docu-style dating series hosted by Ashley Williams; a home renovation show hosted by Luke Macfarlane; and new movie trilogy called Groomsmen that’s inspired by the success of The Wedding Veil.
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  • 8/14/2024
  • by Lynette Rice
  • Deadline Film + TV
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Hallmark+ Sets Official Launch Date and Pricing — Plus, Get Release Dates for The Chicken Sisters, Lacey Chabert Series and More
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Hallmark Media’s on-demand streaming service is getting a facelift: Hallmark Movies Now is being rebranded as Hallmark+ starting Sept. 10, and will incorporate ad-free viewing with retail and product benefits, TVLine has learned.

Currently, plans for on-demand service Hallmark Movies Now begin at $5.99 a month or $59.99 for a year; Hallmark+ plans will start at $7.99 per month or $79.99 per year. According to the report, the membership includes exclusive benefits and rewards, including monthly $5 Hallmark Gold Crown Store coupons, free unlimited eCards, rewards for shopping and surprise gifts.

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  • 8/14/2024
  • by Nick Caruso
  • TVLine.com
Hallmark+ To Release The Chicken Sisters With Lea Thompson, Wendie Malick & More
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Lea Thompson [Image @HallmarkMoviesNow on YouTube]

A new, original series is set to premiere on Hallmark, based on the bestselling 2020 novel by Kj Dell’Antonia, The Chicken Sisters.

The eight-episode series is a family drama with southern charm and romance, set in the fictional town of Merinac. Read on to find out more about the new series and watch a teaser trailer for The Chicken Sisters.

The Chicken Sisters On Hallmark+

According to Hallmark’s description, Merinac is the town “where a generations-old rift between dueling fried chicken restaurants – Mimi’s and Frannie’s – has left the founders’ families fractured and the locals taking sides.”

When popular cooking competition show Kitchen Clash comes to town, this could be the recipe for ending this feud once and for all. But things are fixing to heat up both inside and outside of the kitchen as the reality show spotlight causes sparks to fly as secrets are spilled and feathers get ruffled.
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  • 7/19/2024
  • by Anne King
  • Celebrating The Soaps
First Look At Hallmark’s Adaptation Of ‘The Chicken Sisters’
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Hallmark Channel spoilers and updates reveal Hallmark Channel is famous for their Christmas movies, but they also have many series.-some have ended like Chesapeake Shores, Cedar Cove, and Ride.

When Calls the Heart is their longest-running series, filming Season 12; The Way Home, has been renewed for Season 3-The Chicken Sisters will soon be added to Hallmark’s lineup.

Hallmark Channel Spoilers – About ‘The Chicken Sisters’

Get ready for a sizzling Southern tale with The Chicken Sisters! In the charming town of Merinac, two fried chicken restaurants have been at odds for generations, dividing the community. But when Kitchen Clash rolls into town, the rivalry reaches new heights.

Can this cooking competition finally bring peace between Mimi’s and Frannie’s? Or will the pressure of the spotlight lead to even more drama, secrets, and chaos; get ready for a clash of flavors and emotions in this family drama!
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  • 7/15/2024
  • by Rita Ryan
  • Celebrating The Soaps
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Hallmark+ Releases First Look Video For ‘The Chicken Sisters’
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Hallmark+ has released The Chicken Sisters First Look Video. This is the new series based on the 2020 bestselling novel by Kj Dell’Antonia. In addition, this was a Reese’s Book Club selection, which means it has a huge fan base who can’t wait to watch this series.

What does the video show about the new series?

Lea Thompson Hallmark – Instagram What Is The Chicken Sisters About?

What is the Hallmark+ new series The Chicken Sisters about? According to TV Line, this series is set in Merinac, “where a generations-old rift between dueling friend chicken restaurants – Mimi’s and Frannie’s – has left the founders’ families fractured and the locals taking sides.”

When popular cooking competition show Kitchen Clash comes to town, this could be the recipe for ending this feud once and for all. But things are fixing to heat up both inside and outside of the kitchen as...
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  • 7/13/2024
  • by Georgia Makitalo
  • TV Shows Ace
Hallmark Movies Now to Become Hallmark+ This Fall; Price Hike, Original Content, Unique Benefits Coming
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Hallmark will rebrand and reimagine its streaming service in September, just in time for the network’s annual Countdown to Christmas festivities.

It might just be July, but fans of Hallmark movies and TV shows are getting a present anyway. On Thursday, it was announced that the streaming service currently known as Hallmark Movies Now will undergo a rebrand and will become Hallmark+ in September. While the platform has been home to a handful of streaming exclusives in the past, the reimagined streamer will see an influx of original content, including Hallmark’s first slate of unscripted series, the network’s first holiday limited series, and more original shows and movies. Of course, as is always the case with streamers adding to their libraries, Hallmark+ will see a price increase from its current incarnation’s rates.

Key Details: Hallmark Movies Now will be rebranded as Hallmark+ in September. Along with original shows and movies,...
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  • 7/11/2024
  • by Matt Tamanini
  • The Streamable
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Hallmark Streaming Service Gets New Name, Price Hike
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Hallmark Media’s on-demand streaming service is getting a facelift: Hallmark Movies Now is being rebranded as Hallmark+ starting this September, and will incorporate ad-free viewing with retail and product benefits, according to a report from our sister site Variety.

Currently, plans for on-demand service Hallmark Movies Now begin at $5.99 a month or $59.99 for a year; Hallmark+ plans will start at $7.99 per month or $79.99 per year. According to the report, the membership includes exclusive benefits and rewards, including monthly $5 Hallmark Gold Crown Store coupons, free unlimited eCards, rewards for shopping and surprise gifts.

More from TVLineHallmark Sets The Groomsmen Movie Trilogy,...
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  • 7/11/2024
  • by Nick Caruso
  • TVLine.com
Hallmark+ Streaming Service to Launch in Fall, Will Include First Holiday Limited Series, Original Movies and More
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Hallmark Movies Now is undergoing a transformation. The on-demand service will be rebranded as Hallmark+, a new streaming service set to launch in mid-September, which will incorporate ad-free viewing with retail and product benefits.

“Hallmark+ marks a seminal moment for Hallmark,” says Mike Perry, president and CEO, Hallmark. “By intertwining new, rich content experiences with tangible rewards and premium Hallmark gifts, we are delivering a unique, new program that reflects our commitment to spreading joy through our deeply beloved brand touchpoints.”

Currently, Hallmark Movies Now plans begin at $5.99 a month or $59.99 for a year; Hallmark+ plans will start at $7.99 per month or $79.99 per year. The membership includes exclusive benefits and rewards, including monthly $5 Hallmark Gold Crown Store coupons, free unlimited eCards, rewards for shopping, and surprise gifts.

This fall, Hallmark+ will debut their first movie trilogy told from the male’s point of view. Inspired by “The Wedding Veil” trilogy,...
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  • 7/11/2024
  • by Emily Longeretta
  • Variety Film + TV
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Lea Thompson and Wendie Malick to Head The Chicken Sisters Adaptation at Hallmark
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Kj Dell’Antonia’s best-selling 2020 novel The Chicken Sisters is being adapted into a new original TV series at Hallmark, TVLine has learned.

A family drama with southern charm and romance, the eight-episode Chicken Sisters series is set in the fictional town of Merinac, “where a generations-old rift between dueling fried chicken restaurants — Mimi’s and Frannie’s — has left the founders’ families fractured and the locals taking sides,” reads its official description. “When popular cooking competition show Kitchen Clash comes to town, this could be the recipe for ending this feud once and for all. But things are fixing to...
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  • 5/13/2024
  • by Nick Caruso
  • TVLine.com
‘When Calls the Heart’ Aftershow: Elizabeth’s Blast from the Past & What’s Next With Nathan (Video)
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[Warning: The below contains Major spoilers for When Calls the Heart Season 11 Episode 6 “Believe.”] Elizabeth (Erin Krakow) has some unfinished business to take care of in the latest When Calls the Heart, in the form of a very unwanted blast from her past. Remember Higgins (now played by James Kot) and his advances that she had to fight off? Well, he comes back, as the superintendent with the school board evaluating her, and he’s just as awful as ever. He wants to discuss business over dinner, despite her multiple refusals. “This was an opportunity to go deeper into that story and for her to really close the chapter that was this open wound from Season 4,” explains showrunner and executive producer Lindsay Sturman as part of TV Insider’s weekly When Calls the Heart aftershow, Heart Beats. This comes as Elizabeth and Nathan (Kevin McGarry) are tentatively taking steps towards a relationship, and she does ultimately turn...
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  • 5/13/2024
  • TV Insider
Kevin McGarry and Erin Krakow in Le cœur a ses raisons (2014)
When Calls the Heart Season 11 Episode 6 Review: Believe
Kevin McGarry and Erin Krakow in Le cœur a ses raisons (2014)
Usually, it's exciting when an old character returns, but Thomas Higgins only brought back uncomfortable feelings.

On When Calls the Heart, Season 11 Episode 6, Thomas Higgins returned, only this time he was portrayed by James Kot as the head of the Valley District School Board.

He still had one goal -- to make Elizabeth Thorton's life miserable.

Thomas: Good morning, Mrs. Thornton. Thomas Higgins.

Elizabeth: I could hardly forget. What are you doing here?

Permalink: I could hardly forget. What are you doing here? Added: May 12, 2024

Thomas Higgins was a classic sexual harasser. He knew he held the power, especially since he wanted to change some testing standards, and Elizabeth hated adhering to those standards.

She always wanted to teach with her own methods, partly because she fought so hard to teach Angela in a regular classroom. Now, she uses other methods to assist Toby with learning math.

Higgins refused to...
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  • 5/13/2024
  • by Laura Nowak
  • TVfanatic
Elizabeth Faces Past With Nathan’s Help In ‘Wcth’ Season 11, Episode 6 ‘Believe’
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In the upcoming Wcth episode untitled “Believe,” Elizabeth (Erin Krakow) gets some help from Nathan (Kevin McGarry). “Elizabeth confronts an unlikely figure from her past. ” With this episode, the season is at the halfway point. What sort of obstacle is the Hope Valley school teacher facing now?

Hearties, are you ready to learn more about When Calls The Heart Season 11, Episode 6?

Wcth Photo: Kadence Kendall Roach, James Kot Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Ricardo Hubbs What Is The Wcth Episode ‘Believe’ About?

In the upcoming Wcth Season 11, Episode 6 entitled “Believe,” “With Nathan’s support and encouragement, Elizabeth is able to navigate a difficult situation.” What else is happening in this upcoming episode?

According to the synopsis, “Elizabeth confronts an imposing figure from her past with Nathan’s support. Rosemary (Pascale Hutton) helps Lee navigate a new leadership role. Lucas (Chris McNally) struggles to find bidders for his resort project.”

Although there...
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  • 5/1/2024
  • by Georgia Makitalo
  • TV Shows Ace
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