Crown Media 10-K 2007 FY Annual report

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Exhibit 10.45

INTERCOMPANY SERVICES EXTENSION AGREEMENT

        This Extension Agreement dated as of January 1, 2008 is by and between Hallmark Cards, Incorporated ("Hallmark") and Crown Media Holdings, Inc. (Crown Holdings").

        WHEREAS, Crown Holdings and Hallmark have previously entered into that certain Intercompany Services Agreement between the parties dated as of December 23, 2002 (the "Services Agreement") as extended on January 1, 2006 and January 1, 2007; and

        WHEREAS, the parties desire to further extend the term of the Services Agreement;

        NOW, THEREFORE, Crown Holdings and Hallmark hereby agree as follows:

        The term of the License Agreement shall be extended for an additional period terminating on January 1, 2009, subject to any earlier termination pursuant to the terms of the Services Agreement.

        All other terms and conditions of the Services Agreement will remain unchanged and in full force and effect.

        IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Extension Agreement as of the date set forth above.

HALLMARK CARDS, INCORPORATED
By:	/s/BRIAN GARDNER
Title:	Executive V.P.
CROWN MEDIA HOLDINGS. INC.
By:	/s/CHARLES STANFORD
Title:	EVP, Legal & Business Affairs & General Counsel

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Exhibit 10.45

INTERCOMPANY SERVICES EXTENSION AGREEMENT