HOLIDAY TOUCHDOWN: A BEARS LOVE STORY will kick off Hallmark’s annual lineup of Christmas movies.
“🏈🎄 It’s official — we’re kicking off Christmas! We had an absolute blast producing HOLIDAY TOUCHDOWN: A BEARS LOVE STORY in Chicago, and we can’t wait for everyone to finally see it,” Synthetic Cinema said on Instagram.
The movie comes out on Oct. 17 and was entirely filmed in and near Chicago, Hallmark reported.
It follows a Chicago firefighter, Matt, who wants the newspaper to feature his Grandma’s 500th visit to a Bears game. When a reporter covers the story, she uncovers new love along the way.
The movie stars Lyndsy Fonseca and Robert Buckley. Other cast members are Marsha Mason, Barbara Alyn Woods, Khary Payton Tamera Mowry-Housley, Marilu Henner, Jake Connelly and Dyon “Mojo” Brooks. Bears coach Ben Johnson and players Cole Kmet and Colston Loveland, along with former Bears stars Mike Singletary, Charles “Peanut” Tillman and Dan Hampton and Connie Payton, the wife of Bears legend Walter Payton, will also make appearances, The Hollywood Reporter said.
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The movie is made through Hallmark, Skydance Sports, the NFL and Synthetic Cinema.
“After the tremendous success of our first two HOLIDAY TOUCHDOWN movies, we knew we wanted to continue the tradition by partnering with another iconic NFL franchise and fan base. The Chicago Bears have a rich history, passionate supporters, and a culture that extends far beyond the football field, making them a perfect fit for a heartwarming holiday story,” said Darren Abbott, President and Chief Brand Officer, Hallmark Media. “We can’t wait for audiences to experience this story and celebrate the passion and spirit that bring Bears fans together.”
The Bears are the third NFL team to be highlighted in a Hallmark Holiday movie, following the Kansas City Chiefs and the Buffalo Bills. The NFL partnership began back in 2024, the NFL reported.
“Skydance Sports was built on the idea that the best sports stories live as much with the fans as with the athletes,” said Jessica Matthews, SVP of Film and TV at Skydance Sports. “Few fan bases carry their team’s history the way Chicago carries the Bears, a devotion that has been passed down from generation to generation. It’s a privilege to once again partner with Hallmark Media and the NFL on another exciting holiday film.”
The movie will be the first of many movies in Hallmark’s holiday lineup, which will wrap up after Christmas. Another upcoming movie in the lineup, HOLIDAY EVER AFTER: A DISNEY WORLD WISH COME TRUE, stars Lacey Chabert and Travis Van Winkle and comes out on Nov. 28.
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