Kimberly J. Brown, Daniel Kountz Bring Halloweentown Film to Hallmark

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Fans are freaking out over this Halloweentown reunion.

It’s been revealed that Hallmark is creating a new chapter in their Christmas movie series titled “Haul Out the Holly,” but with a twist! This time, they’re giving it a creepier theme and calling it “Haul Out the Halloween.

One of the most exciting aspects of this movie is that it brings back the beloved actors from Halloweentown, specifically Kimberly J. Brown and her real-life partner Daniel Kountz.

The new residents on Evergreen Lane are big fans of Halloween, as stated by the actress on TikTok on June 6. “#ikyk”, she added. In autumn, expect some spooktacular Halloween shows on the Hallmark Channel!

In 2024, Kimberly and Daniel will appear together in a movie for the first time since they acted as Marnie Piper and her adversary Kal in the 2001 Disney Channel Original Movie, “Halloweentown II: Kalabar’s Revenge.

They started dating in the year 2016, as they worked together on a Halloweentown parody video. Their relationship became public knowledge through Instagram in 2018, when they posted a picture of themselves kissing.

6 years down the line, Kimberly and David announced on Instagram that they had gotten married at the Spanish Hills Club in Camarillo, California. They labeled a picture from their wedding day as, “This Love Will Last Forever… Mr. & Mrs. Kountz. Established on 4.19.24.

And the pair paid tribute to Halloweentown at their wedding.

In a special interview with TopMob News, Kimberly shared an interesting detail about their wedding at Spanish Hills Country Club during fall. She mentioned there was a corridor adorned with large photographs leading from the ceremony area to the reception room. One of their favorite pictures featuring Marnie and Kal from the shoot on that day was enlarged and placed beside one of their engagement photos, symbolizing the journey they’ve been through.

She clarified that a subtle tribute was included because it’s the factor that brought us together initially and continues to allow us to interact with fans up until now, as well as collaborate. To have leisure time and work alongside my partner is an incredible gift, truly the best.

Read on to find out 15 magical secrets about Halloweentown…

What sparked the concept behind Halloweentown? Here’s the story: Creator Sheri Singer’s stepdaughter inquired, “What happens to all the Halloween creatures after October 31st? Where do they reside for the rest of the year?

2. Initially, NBC intended to air the concept as a prime-time movie at 9 p.m., but ultimately decided not to use it because they believed it was too juvenile for their mature viewer demographic.

3. Several years down the line, Singer and Steve White presented it to Disney Channel, but at first, Disney declined. However, following the success of their debut original movie, “Under Wraps” in 1997, they reevaluated their decision.

4. With Disney taking over the production, the film underwent some adjustments to make it more appealing to a younger audience. As director, Singer explained, “We had the freedom to be quite imaginative. We aimed to create intriguing characters,” which were delightful yet not too intimidating.

5. Initially, the producers envisioned a blonde for the young witch’s role (Marnie), but Singer stated that 13-year-old Kimberly J. Brown outshone all other contenders and secured the part.

Who was the initial performer selected for the role in the project? The renowned actress Debbie Reynolds, portraying the magical grandmother figure named Aggie, whom everyone secretly desired to have in their lives.

Debbie expressed her desire to venture into television work. Upon seeing the list, our reaction was astonishment, exclaiming something like, “Wow, could that really be her?” according to the singer’s recollection. This suggestion for casting was incredibly unexpected and wonderful. And indeed, she went through with it. We never considered any other candidates.

7. Instead of choosing any location, Production opted for St. Helens, a quaint town situated beyond Portland, Oregon, as the site for Halloweentown. The reason being, due to the Mount St. Helens volcano eruption in 1980, it had been largely deserted and thus was referred to as a “ghost town” by Singer. As a result, the locals were quite hospitable towards the film crew.

They appreciated our presence immensely, found us effortless to collaborate with. Our team was outstanding, and we managed to meet the film’s requirements perfectly. We constructed numerous shop fronts, it was an enjoyable experience that ultimately turned iconic.

8. On occasion, Brown dons an outfit reminiscent of a movie character for Halloween, a custom that was handed down to her by Debbie, who sadly passed away in 2016.

Debbie was the one who came up with the idea, but she was wearing Aggie’s cape and a purple dress when she greeted trick-or-treaters on Halloween. Brown revealed that he followed suit for one or two years, donning Marnie’s costume and handing out candy.

9. In the last movie of the series released in 2006, a new actress, Sara Paxton, stepped into the character previously played by Marnie, portraying the mystical role instead.

Brown expressed his clear disappointment, while Singer clarified, “We didn’t want to take such an action. The terms we were offered didn’t seem reasonable to us. Unfortunately, we couldn’t find a way to agree on them. Consequently, the agreement fell through.

10. St. Helens takes great pride in being the hometown of Halloweentown; since 1998, it has devoted the entire month of October to this beloved movie by organizing a festival that welcomes both residents and visitors.

According to a communications officer from St. Helens, about 40,000-50,000 people visited in 2017.

11. For the first time since Halloweentown High, the original actors from the Piper-Cromwell series gathered at the 2017 festival.

Brown expressed his pleasure at returning to honor Debbie, stating that it’s a great privilege for folks to visit and enjoy the filming location. He never thought in his wildest imaginings that our activities would turn out like this.

12. Although no formal intentions have been announced for another installment, Singer expressed her desire to make a fifth film if the demand arises.

She expressed her desire to collaborate with Disney Channel, saying, “I’d love to work with them on this idea I have, but so far, we haven’t been able to secure their agreement. There were discussions about it around a year and a half ago, but unfortunately, the project didn’t materialize.

13. If it becomes a reality, Singer imagined a musical. He also mentioned that there are possibilities for a prequel. This concept isn’t new to him.

14. Are you prepared for a flood of memories from DCOM days? It turns out that the seller of Halloween Town-themed items on Etsy, Brown, is now engaged to Daniel Kountz, who was her adversary in Halloweentown II: Kalabar’s Revenge. They rekindled their connection in May 2016 to collaborate on a few improv sketches together.

Over the years, it has been quite amusing for us to see how the fans have responded to our relationship, as Brown shared with TopMob News. It never fails to make us laugh.

15. Don’t you recall Finn Wittrock, Marnie’s boyfriend in Halloweentown High, who was the witch in that series – it was his final performance? That role was notably taken by Finn Wittrock from American Horror Story and Judy.

15. Aren’t you familiar with Finn Wittrock, the actor who played Marnie’s boyfriend in Halloweentown High, where he portrayed a witch? That was his last performance in that series, which happened to be American Horror Story and Judy.

In simpler terms, Brown said, “He quickly became friends with everyone, and I’m sure it’s fascinating to join a cast that has such a rich history, essentially becoming part of our group,” Brown shared with Seventeen about the new cast member. “He was terrific.

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2025-06-08 01:17