Hallmark Channel said Monday that it has acquired a slate of 39 feature films, including the network TV premiere of the Oscar-winning documentary March of the Penguins, from Warner Bros. Domestic Cable Distribution. The acquisition deal, which Hallmark called its most ambitious ever, gives the channel a group of more contemporary titles to air alongside such acquired series as Walker, Texas Ranger, M*A*S*H and Diagnosis Murder and original movies including the Mystery Movie franchises. In addition to Penguins, the deal includes the network television premieres of Troy and The Phantom of the Opera as well as rights to Miss Congeniality, The In-Laws, Hearts in Atlantis, Kangaroo Jack, New York Minute, Felicity: An American Girl Adventure and Samantha: An American Girl Holiday. Other titles in the package include The Bridges of Madison County, Michael, Jack Frost, City Slickers, Forever Young, Little Giants and Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.
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