--------------------------------------------------------------------- The Evening Bridge - April 17, 2006 --------------------------------------------------------------------- TOP STORY - Crown Media Holdings, owner and operator of Hallmark Channel, said that after an extensive review of strategic alternatives, including a possible sale, its board has elected to terminate the process of looking for a buyer. Instead, Crown Media has committed its resources to continuing the operation of its channels and its VOD and HD programming services, the company said.
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