Crown Media DEFA14A Additional proxy soliciting materials

UNITED STATES
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SCHEDULE 14A

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CROWN MEDIA HOLDINGS, INC.
12700 Ventura Boulevard
Studio City, California 91604

SUPPLEMENT NO. 1 DATED JULY 6, 2009 TO THE
PROXY STATEMENT DATED JUNE 12, 2009 FOR THE
ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS TO BE HELD ON JULY 23, 2009

Change in Location of the Meeting

        Pursuant to this Supplement, we are changing the location of the 2009 Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of Crown Media Holdings, Inc. (the "Meeting") from our office located at 1325 Avenue of the Americas, 22nd Floor, New York, New York 10019 to the Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers located at 811 Seventh Avenue, New York, New York 10019. As previously stated, the Meeting will take place at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time.

Explanatory Note

        This Supplement updates and amends all references to the location of the Meeting contained in (1) the notice of internet availability of proxy materials, which we mailed to all stockholders entitled to vote at the Meeting on or about June 12, 2009, (2) the first paragraph of the Notice of Annual Meeting of Stockholders dated June 12, 2009, (3) the first paragraph of our Proxy Statement dated June 12, 2009 (the "Proxy Statement"), and (4) the proxy voting form for the Meeting. Except as specifically amended by the information contained in this Supplement, all information set forth in the Proxy Statement and the notices remains accurate and should be considered in voting your shares.

        As used in this Supplement, unless the context otherwise requires, the terms "we" and "our" refer to Crown Media Holdings, Inc.

BRIAN E. GARDNER
Secretary
Crown Media Holdings, Inc.

July 6, 2009

BARCODE You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the above named company. This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at www.proxyvote.com or easily request a paper copy (see reverse side). We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting. *** Exercise Your Right to Vote *** IMPORTANT NOTICE Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials Meeting Information Meeting Type: For holders as of: Date: Time: Location: See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions. BROKER LOGO HERE 1 OF 2 12 15 Broadridge Internal Use Only Job # Envelope # Sequence # # of # Sequence # 0000027746_1 R2.09.03.17 CROWN MEDIA HOLDINGS, INC. Annual Meeting July 23, 2009 11:00 AM EDT June 02, 2009 *REVISED MEETING LOCATION* Sheraton New York Hotel and Towers 811 Sevetnth Avenue New York, New York, 10019 Return Address Line 1 Return Address Line 2 Return Address Line 3 51 MERCEDES WAY EDGEWOOD NY 11717 Investor Address Line 1 Investor Address Line 2 Investor Address Line 3 Investor Address Line 4 Investor Address Line 5 John Sample 1234 ANYWHERE STREET ANY CITY, ON A1A 1A1

How To Vote Please Choose One of The Following Voting Methods Vote In Person: If you choose to vote these shares in person at the meeting, you must request a "legal proxy." To do so, please follow the instructions at www.proxyvote.com or request a paper copy of the materials, which will contain the appropriate instructions. Many shareholder meetings have attendance requirements including, but not limited to, the possession of an attendance ticket issued by the entity holding the meeting. Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance. Vote By Internet: To vote now by Internet, go to www.proxyvote.com. Have the 12 Digit Control Number available and follow the instructions. Vote By Mail: You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a voting instruction form. Internal Use Only Before You Vote How to Access the Proxy Materials Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE: How to View Online: Have the 12-Digit Control Number available (located on the following page) and visit: www.proxyvote.com. How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy: If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is NO charge for requesting a copy. Please choose one of the following methods to make your request: 1) BY INTERNET: www.proxyvote.com 2) BY TELEPHONE: 1-800-579-1639 3) BY E-MAIL*: sendmaterial@proxyvote.com * If requesting materials by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the 12-Digit Control Number (located on the following page) in the subject line. 0000027746_2 R2.09.03.17 1. Notice & Proxy Statement 2. Annual Report / 10k 3. Supplement No. 1 to Proxy Statement Requests, instructions and other inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT be forwarded to your investment advisor. Please make the request as instructed above on or before July 09, 2009 to facilitate timely delivery.

BARCODE Broadridge Internal Use Only xxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxx Cusip Job # Envelope # Sequence # # of # Sequence # 0000 0000 0000 . Voting items 0000027746_3 R2.09.03.17 The Board of Directors recommends that you vote FOR the following: 1. Election of Directors Nominees 01 William J. Abbott 02 Dwight C. Arn 03 Robert C. Bloss 04 William Cella 05 Glenn Curtis 06 Steve Doyal 07 Brian E. Gardner 08 Herbert A. Granath 09 Donald J. Hall, Jr. 10 Irvine O. Hockaday, Jr. 11 A. Drue Jennings 12 Peter A. Lund 13 Brad R. Moore 14 Deanne R. Stedem NOTE: Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.

THIS SPACE RESERVED FOR LANGUAGE PERTAINING TO BANKS AND BROKERS AS REQUIRED BY THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE Voting Instructions THIS SPACE RESERVED FOR SIGNATURES IF APPLICABLE Reserved for Broadridge Internal Control Information Broadridge Internal Use Only Job # Envelope # Sequence # # of # Sequence # 0000027746_4 R2.09.03.17

Dear Crown Media Shareholders: The location of the 2009 Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Crown Media Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) has been changed from the Company’s office located at 1325 Avenue of the Americas, 22nd Floor, New York, New York 10019, to the Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers located at 811 Seventh Avenue, New York, New York 10019. Proposals to be considered at the Annual Meeting: (1) to elect 14 Directors to serve until the 2010 annual meeting of stockholders of the Company; (2) to consider and act upon any other business that may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment(s) thereof. Management recommends a vote “FOR” Item 1. The Board of Directors has fixed the close of business on June 2, 2009 as the record date (the “Record Date”) for the determination of stockholders entitled to receive notice of and to vote at the Annual Meeting or any adjournment(s) thereof. CROWN MEDIA HOLDINGS, INC. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting. If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is no charge to you for requesting a copy. Please make your request for a copy as instructed below on or before July 9, 2009 to facilitate timely delivery. CROWN MEDIA HOLDINGS, INC. 12700 Ventura Boulevard, Studio City, California 91604 Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Supplement to Proxy Materials for the Stockholder Meeting to Be Held on Thursday, July 23, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. (local time) The Proxy Statement, Supplement No. 1 to the Proxy Statement, Annual Report and other proxy materials are available at: http://www.hallmarkchannel.com/2009annualmeeting.html You may vote your proxy when you view the materials on the Internet. You will be asked to enter this 11-digit control number CONTROL NUMBER 55131

The Proxy Materials for Crown Media Holdings, Inc. are available to review at: http://www.hallmarkchannel.com/2009annualmeeting.html Have this notice available when you request a PAPER copy of the Proxy Materials, when you want to view your proxy materials online OR WHEN YOU WANT TO VOTE YOUR PROXY ELECTRONICALLY VOTE BY INTERNET Use the Internet to vote your shares. Have this card in hand when you access the above website. On the top right hand side of the website click on “Vote Now” to access the electronic proxy card and vote your shares 55131 Stockholders of record as of the Record Date are encouraged and cordially invited to attend the Annual Meeting. Meeting Location: Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers, 811 Seventh Avenue, New York, New York 10019 The following materials are available for you to review online: • the Company’s 2009 Proxy Statement (including all attachments thereto); • Supplement No. 1 to the Proxy Statement; • the Company Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 2008 (which is not deemed to be part of the official proxy soliciting materials); and • any amendments to the foregoing materials that are required to be furnished to stockholders. To request a paper copy of the Proxy Materials, (you must reference your 11 digit control number) Telephone: 1-888-313-0164 (outside of the U.S. and Canada call 201-680-6688) Email: shrrelations@bnymellon.com Internet http://www.hallmarkchannel.com/2009annualmeeting.html ACCESSING YOUR PROXY MATERIALS ONLINE YOU MUST REFERENCE YOUR 11-DIGIT CONTROL NUMBER WHEN YOU REQUEST A PAPER COPY OF THE PROXY MATERIALS OR TO VOTE YOUR PROXY ELECTRONICALLY.