Crown Media Holdings, Inc. is a United States media

Mass media

Mass media refers collectively to all media technologies which are intended to reach a large audience via mass communication. Broadcast media transmit their information electronically and comprise of television, film and radio, movies, CDs, DVDs and some other gadgets like cameras or video consoles...

 production company with corporate headquarters located in Studio City, California, and is controlled by Hallmark Cards

Hallmark Cards

Hallmark Cards is a privately owned American company based in Kansas City, Missouri. Founded in 1910 by Joyce C. Hall, Hallmark is the largest manufacturer of greeting cards in the United States. In 1985, the company was awarded the National Medal of Arts....

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Crown Media operates the Hallmark Channel

Hallmark Channel

The Hallmark Channel is a cable television network that broadcasts across the United States. Their programming includes a mix of television movies/miniseries, syndicated series, and lifestyle shows that are appropriate for the whole family...

 and its spin-off Hallmark Movie Channel

Hallmark Movie Channel

Hallmark Movie Channel is a digital cable channel that is a spin-off of its sister network Hallmark Channel that airs family friendly movies and other television programming.-Hallmark Movie Channel HD:...

 in the United States, while it licenses the brand to NBC Universal Global Networks

NBC Universal Global Networks

Universal Networks International, formerly NBC Universal Global Networks, is a part of NBC Universal.When NBC Universal was formed, it owned entertainment television channels in Europe and Latin America...

 for the British channel of the same name

Hallmark Channel (UK)

The Universal Channel is a television channel owned by NBCUniversal.The channel mainly broadcasts United States imports including drama series and TV movies such as House MD and Law & Order. However the channel also screens British dramas including Hustle and Spooks, and Australian series like Sea...

. In 2003, Crown Media acquired The Jim Henson Company

The Jim Henson Company

The Jim Henson Company, an American entertainment organization, traces its origins to the founding of Muppets, Inc. in 1958 by puppeteer Jim Henson, creator of The Muppets. The Muppets helped the company gain worldwide acclaim in family entertainment for more than four decades...

's half of Hallmark Channel in the UK, discontinuing all syndicated programming from Jim Henson Television

Jim Henson Television

Jim Henson Television is the television production arm of The Jim Henson Company. It was originally founded as Henson Associates then named Jim Henson Productions in 1989 than its present name in 1997....

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In the United Kingdom, Crown Media LLP, is a company offering media simultation, training and consultancy. http://www.crown-media.co.uk It works with government, blue-light emergency services and corporations, managing issues ranging from product launches to crisis management, and the protection and development of reputation through the media.

Simulation involves providing TV, radio and print news services from the inquiries and interviews, through to output of real broadcasts and other media to show the effect and contribute to a dynamic exercise or other scenario. Crown Media supports clients across Europe, Asia and North America and has won awards for its work. http://www.crown-media.co.uk/feedback.htm