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Hallmark Channel has begun expanding the scope of its programming with plans to air eight ice-skating specials on the network over the next six months.

Featuring past Olympic medalists like Nancy Kerrigan and Kristi Yamaguchi as well as past and present pop culture heroes like Jordin Sparks and Smokey Robinson, the series of acquisitions from Disson Skating will kick off Oct. 30 with "Halloween on Ice."

"This acquisition is part of our goal to broaden our programming variety while making sure that we continue to provide entertaining content that is true to our brand," said Michelle Vicary, Hallmark senior veep of acquisitions and scheduling.

Kerrigan will appear in "Halloween on Ice" along with Todd Eldredge, Elvis Stojko and the band Mannheim Steamroller. Future specials will feature skater Brian Boitano along with Ashley Tisdale, Rick Springfield, REO Speedwagon and Chicago.