Hallmark Just Signed Two Major Stars After Candace Cameron Bure's Exit to GAC (2024)
As GAC Media continues to strike deals with Hallmark's biggest stars, including the Queen of Christmas herself Candace Cameron Bure, the Hallmark Channel is making big moves of its own.
Not long after news broke that the Aurora Teagarden Mysteries actress had signed a deal with GAC to act, produce and star in movies and TV shows for the network, the parent company of the Hallmark Channel, Crown Media Family Networks, announced that it has negotiated exclusive deals with two actresses — Aimee Teegarden and Taylor Cole.
Aimee, who is most recognizable for her portrayal of Julie Taylor on Friday Night Lightsand has previously starred in Hallmark originals like My Christmas Family Tree and A New Year's Resolution, is set to star in several upcoming movies for the Hallmark Channel, including the Hallmark Movies and Mysteries original Heart of the Matter. Meanwhile, Taylor is also set to appear in several upcoming Hallmark projects, too. Hallmark fans might already recognize Taylor for her work in the 2021 films Making Spirits Bright and South Beach Love.
Online, fans of the two actresses are celebrating the big news. "Yyeessss!!! Just watched you in Making Spirits Bright. Love every movie you're in. Can't wait for more! ❤️👏," one fan wrote to Taylor on her recent Instagram. "Aimee is incredibly talented - love her!❤️," another said on Instagram.
Aimee and Taylor are staying put at Hallmark as several fan favorites from the network have moved over to GAC in the past few months. Paradenotes that in addition to Candace, Danica McKellar, Jen Lilley, Jessica Lowndes and Trevor Donovan have all signed multi-picture deals with GAC. Not only that, but GAC has even picked up some of Hallmark's content, as well. After season 1 of When Hope Callswrapped up, GAC promptly swooped in to pick up season 2. What's more, the network aired a holiday-themed When Hope Calls: A Country Christmas movie last year and picked up the rights to The Kitten Bowl.
What does this mean for the future of Hallmark? Time will tell, but with the most recent Taylor and Aimee announcements, it looks like the network is retaining some of its top talent ahead of its 2022 holiday movie season.
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, Crown Media Family Networks, announced that it has negotiated exclusive deals with two actresses — Aimee Teegarden
Aimee Teegarden
Aimee Teegarden (born October 10, 1989) is an American actress, model, and producer. She starred as Julie Taylor in the NBC drama Friday Night Lights (2006–2011). In 2014, Teegarden starred as Emery Whitehill in The CW's short-lived science fiction romantic drama Star-Crossed.
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Aimee and Taylor are staying put at Hallmark as several fan favorites from the network have moved over to GAC in the past few months. Parade notes that in addition to Candace, Danica McKellar, Jen Lilley, Jessica Lowndes and Trevor Donovan have all signed multi-picture deals with GAC.
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The Great American Family Channel finished strong in 2022!
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On top of the salary that The Wedding Veil star makes for starring in the television movies, she will also be bringing in tens of thousands for her producing role; a salary that is estimated to be over $60,000.
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Jessica Lowndes signed a multi-picture deal with Great American Family in early 2022, giving her the opportunity to star in, write, direct and executive produce four movies for the network.
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President and CEO at Hallmark Media Wonya Lucas speaks onstage during Hallmark Media's star-studded kickoff of 'Countdown To Christmas' with a special screening of “A Holiday Spectacular” featuring the world famous Rockettes at Radio City Music Hall on October 20, 2022 in New York City.
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