Hallmark steps up 'Mystery Movie' slate

NEW YORK, March 24 (UPI) -- The Hallmark Channel's recent mystery movies have been so successful, Hallmark has rush-ordered six more movies.

The Hollywood Reporter said Hallmark has ordered two each of the three "Friday Night Mystery Movie" dramas that it began airing in January.

"Mystery Woman" stars Kellie Martin, "McBride" stars John Larroquette and "Jane Doe" stars Lea Thompson.

The six new movies will begin airing in prime time on Fridays in June, with repeats on Sundays. Original plans called for the new mystery movies to be added to the Hallmark schedule next January.