For ImmedCrown Media Holdings Announces Renewal of Distribution Agreement with Comcast Corporation iate Release

Exhibit 99.1

For Immediate Release

Crown Media Holdings Announces Renewal of Distribution

Agreement with Comcast Corporation

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STUDIO CITY, CA - November 29, 2007 -- Crown Media Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRWN), owner and operator of Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movie Channel, today announced it has renewed its distribution agreement for Hallmark Channel with Comcast Corporation for a multi-year term. Under the new deal, Comcast systems will have the right to distribute Hallmark Channel and both the standard definition and high definition versions of Hallmark Movie Channel. Hallmark Movie Channel plans to launch an HD version in March 2008.

"We are delighted to announce this early renewal of our affiliation agreement with Comcast because, as the nation's largest cable distributor, they are one of Hallmark Channel's most important partners in contributing to our ability to continue to provide quality family friendly programming," said Henry Schleiff, President and CEO, Crown Media Holdings, Inc. "Clearly, this agreement reflects both Comcast's and Hallmark Channel's emphasis on quality, fair price and service to our respective subscribers and viewers. On a personal note, I would add that our ability to reach a mutually satisfactory agreement should indicate that regardless of size or other factors, parties who operate in good faith can reach fair agreements without outside help or intervention."

"Comcast is pleased to announce that it has renewed its affiliation agreement with one of the nation's leading providers of family friendly programming," said Madison Bond, Executive Vice President of Content Acquisition, Comcast Corporation.  "Hallmark Channel is a highly-rated network with original movies and classic series all delivered at a fair and reasonable price.  Our goal is to serve the best interests of our subscribers and there are few networks that offer them better programming or value than Hallmark Channel." 

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