By Rick Gables
Eloise Mumford and Brant Daugherty star in The Baker’s Son, a new original movie premiering Saturday, June 12, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Hallmark Channel, as part of the network’s annual Summer Nights programming event. When a ballet dancer visits the small island of Windward, local baker Matt (Daugherty) is enamored. His passion for her somehow finds its way into his baking, transforming Matt’s bread from bland to brilliant. His wondrous new success attracts tourists, boosting the fortunes of the small island community. When the dancer leaves, Matt is heartbroken and his bread promptly loses its magic. The townsfolk immediately set about trying to find him a new muse but in the process, everyone, including Matt, overlooks the most obvious choice — Annie (Mumford), the owner of the local café and Matt’s best friend and confidant who supported and loved him all along.
The highly anticipated second season of Motherland: Fort Salem premieres Tuesday, June 22, at 10 p.m ET/PT on Freeform. Raelle, Tally and Abigail confront higher stakes, dangerous magic and a new threat from The Camarilla, an ancient group of witch hunters. In the first season, we saw our trio of young witches follow in the footsteps of their foremothers, defending the nation from The Spree as part of the United States Army. Their training is intensified when they are promoted to attend War College, where their magic, relationships and beliefs will be pushed to the limits. While General Alder seeks out new witches to join the wars to come, The Spree and the Army learn their fight may no longer be with one another. But how can two enemies work together to thwart a hatred that won’t stop until all witches are exterminated? The series stars Taylor Hickson, Jessica Sutton, Ashley Nicole Williams, Amalia Holm, Demetria McKinney and Lyne Renée.
Celebrating one of the most iconic bands of all time, A&E will air its new definitive documentary film, Biography: KISStory, on Sunday, June 27 and Monday, June 28, at 9 p.m. ET/PT. This 4-hour 2-night event tells the stories behind the phenomenon of KISS, chronicling the band’s five decades, as founders Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons reflect on their historic career. After 50 years of rocking and rolling all night and partying every day, this #1 Gold Record selling band of all time shares their story of success. Our backstage pass will also include current members Tommy Thayer and Eric Singer as well as guests Dave Grohl (Nirvana, Foo Fighters) and more.
