Past Malice: An Emma Fielding Mystery: Hallmark Movies & Mysteries

Courtney Thorne-Smith and James Tupper star in “Past Malice: An Emma Fielding Mystery,” a new, original premiering tonight Sunday, January14, (9 p.m. ET/PT) on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries.

The movie is the second installment in Hallmark Movies & Mysteries’ “Emma Fielding Mystery” franchise. Archaeologist Emma Fielding (Thorne-Smith) is hired to consult on the acquisition of a castle-like estate that local legend states is cursed. But she finds herself in the middle of a murder case after discovering the body of the archaeologist she was hired to shadow in a secret chamber in the bowels of the huge building. Assisted by her friend, FBI special agent Jim Conner (Tupper), Fielding must sift through clues and a long list of suspects, each of whom has their own reason for wanting the man dead, to determine who is the killer.

“Past Malice: An Emma Fielding Mystery” is a Muse Entertainment Production. Courtney Thorne-Smith, Dana Cameron, Kellie Martin, Michael Prupas, Joel S. Rice and Allen Lewis serve as executive producers. Harvey Kahn is producer. Kevin Fair directs from a script by Phoef Sutton, based on the book by Dana Cameron.

Way to go, Dana!!!

Dana Cameron's Emma Fielding on TV!

SITE UNSEEN: AN EMMA FIELDING MYSTERY

A HALLMARK MOVIES & MYSTERIES ORIGINAL WORLD PREMIERE MAY 21

New Mystery Series Based on Dana Cameron’s Best-Selling Novels

Hallmark Movies & Mysteries announced the World Premiere of the first installment of the network’s newest mystery movie franchise “Emma Fielding Mysteries” based on the series of novels by famed historical archeologist turned mystery writer Dana Cameron. 

Courtney Thorne-Smith stars as Emma Fielding in “Site Unseen: An Emma Fielding Mystery,” a Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Original World Premiere, Sunday, May 21 (9 p.m. ET/PT).
 
In “Site Unseen: An Emma Fielding Mystery,” Emma is a brilliant, dedicated, and driven archaeologist who discovers artifacts that have been lost for hundreds of years--and she's very, very good at it.  Emma has recently unearthed evidence of a possible 17th century coastal Maine settlement that predates Jamestown, one of the most significant archaeological finds in years.  But the dead body she uncovers on the site pushes Emma into a different kind of exploration.  Her dig site is suddenly in jeopardy of being shut down, due to the meddling of local treasure-hunters and a second suspicious murder.  Emma must team with the handsome FBI Agent investigating the case to dig up dirt on the killer, before Emma and her excavation are ancient history.

Harvey Kahn will produce from a screenplay adapted by Suzette Couture, based on the series of novels by author Dana Cameron.

Congratulations, Dana!

Death al Dente: A Gourmet Detective Mystery on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries

Death al Dente: A Gourmet Detective Mystery premieres Sunday, October 9 (9 p.m. ET/PT) on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. San Francisco homicide detective Maggie Price (Brooke Burns, “The Chase”) and former, world-class chef Henry Ross (Dylan Neal, 50 Shades of Grey, “Debbie Macomber’s Cedar Cove”) are on the case once again. 

The crime-solving odd couple investigates the murder of Henry’s friend, a well-known local chef found dead in his kitchen.  As they begin to unravel an old family secret, Maggie has to stay one step ahead of a mysterious man in the shadows who appears to be stalking her.  Meanwhile, her blossoming relationship with Henry is threatened by the arrival of an ex-love from Maggie’s past.
     
Terry Ingram directs from a script by Becky Southwell and Dylan Neal based on The Gourmet Detective series of books by Peter King.

Real Murders: An Aurora Teagarden Mystery: July 26

Candace Cameron Bure is back on the case as a librarian investigating small town murders in “Real Murders: An Aurora Teagarden Mystery,” a Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Original World Premiere Sunday, July 26 (9pm ET/PT, 8C).

“Real Murders” is the second movie in the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries “Aurora Teagarden” Mystery Movie franchise, which is based on the books by author Charlaine Harris.  Along with Bure, five-time Golden Globe® nominee Marilu Henner headlines an ensemble cast that includes Lexa Doig, Bruce Dawson, Robin Dunne, Peter Benson, and Miranda Frigon.

“This exciting adaptation of Charlaine Harris’ book will have loyal Aurora Teagarden fans and new viewers alike on the edges of their seats,” said Michelle Vicary, Executive Vice President of Programming & Publicity, Crown Media Family Networks.  “The incredible talent in this film – lead by Crown Media Family darling Candace Cameron Bure and award-winning actress Marilu Henner – has transformed another Harris page turner into a must-watch television event.”

A mystery hits close to home for Aurora Teagarden (Bure) when a member of the Real Murders Club she presides over is found dead. Aurora realizes the crime mirrors a case discussed by the club and fears that one of her members could either be the next target or even the murderer!  Much to the chagrin of her protective mother, Aida (Henner), Aurora investigates this murder and the killing spree that follows with the help of visiting mystery writer – and love interest – Robin Daniels (Dunne).  Aurora must use her sleuthing skills to solve the mystery before she, herself, is targeted for real murder.

Martin Wood directs from a teleplay by Teena Booth, based on the book by Charlaine Harris.