🏈 Hallmark Media Announces "HOLIDAY TOUCHDOWN: A BEARS LOVE STORY"

Hallmark Media is kicking off some exciting Christmas movie news today as we celebrate being just six months away from Christmas!

The network has officially announced a third movie in its popular NFL-inspired holiday movie series - Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story!

Following Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story, starring Hunter King and Tyler Hynes, and Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story, starring Holland Roden and Matthew Daddario, Hallmark is ready to celebrate Christmas with another football romance.

Unfortunately, Hallmark hasn't revealed the starring cast for this new movie just yet, so we're still waiting for that news! Until then, I'd love to hear your guesses. Which actors do you think should lead this next holiday touchdown? Share your casting picks in the comments below!

In the meantime, check out Hallmark's press release below for all the details...


Press Release:

HALLMARK MEDIA, NFL

AND SKYDANCE SPORTS 

PARTNER WITH

THE CHICAGO BEARS FOR

HOLIDAY TOUCHDOWN: 

A BEARS LOVE STORY

SET TO PREMIERE DURING

HALLMARK CHANNEL’S 17TH ANNUAL

COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS

PROGRAMMING EVENT

The Third Installment of the Hit Holiday Touchdown Movie Franchise Follows 2024’s Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story and Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story in 2025

Both films ranked among the top cable movies of the year with Total Viewers*

BURBANK, CA and CHICAGO, IL – June, 25, 2026 –– Hallmark Media, NFL and Skydance Sports today announced that the Chicago Bears have been drafted for Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story, the third all-new original movie in the successful franchise, set to premiere later in 2026 during Hallmark Channel’s 17th annual Countdown to Christmas programming event. The announcement was made through a video featuring Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson and Tight End Colston Loveland. Production kicks off this summer and will film entirely at locations in and around Chicago, showcasing iconic locations, beloved traditions and the passion that surrounds one of NFL’s most storied franchises. The talent draft (aka cast) will be announced at a later date.

“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,” began Darren Abbott, President, Hallmark Media. “We can’t wait for audiences to experience this story and celebrate the passion and spirit that bring Bears fans together."

“We are honored, grateful and excited to join forces with Hallmark Media, Skydance Sports and NFL Films on this special project. As we continually look for ways to further the connection with our passionate Chicago Bears fans and amplify our global brand in creative ways, we will provide our club and our fans with the opportunity to grow together by creating a special, meaningful movie,” said Kevin Warren, President and CEO, Chicago Bears. “We look forward to the work ahead alongside Hallmark Media, Skydance Sports and NFL Films, and we are energized for the product we will create together, celebrating football, family, the Chicago Bears and the holiday season."

“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.”

Skydance Sports serves as the Executive Producer of Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story. As the exclusive content partner of the NFL, Skydance Sports is designed to create a top-end sports content studio and expand multi-platform sports programming across a broad range of formats.

ABOUT HALLMARK CHANNEL
Hallmark Channel is Hallmark Media’s flagship 24-hour cable television network. As the country’s leading destination for quality, feel-good entertainment, Hallmark Channel delivers on the 100-year legacy of the Hallmark brand. The network’s lineup of signature original content includes movies, primetime scripted series, and specials. Dedicated to helping viewers celebrate holidays, seasons, and life’s special moments, Hallmark Channel is home to a host of annual programming events, including the highly successful Countdown to Christmas, which has become a pop culture phenomenon and a beloved holiday tradition for millions of viewers. Rounding out the network’s slate are some of television’s most classic comedies and series, including The Golden Girls, Reba, and Gilmore Girls. For more information, please visit press.hallmarkmedia.com/

ABOUT THE CHICAGO BEARS
The Chicago Bears were established in 1920 as one of the founding franchises of the National Football League. As one of the most storied franchises in all of sports, the Chicago Bears boast nine NFL Championships, including one Super Bowl, and 37 Hall of Famers — the most of any NFL team. A pillar in the community for more than a century, the Bears strive for excellence and impact on and off the field by supporting initiatives focused on social justice, youth and high school football, girls’ flag football, health equity, education, volunteerism and civic involvement. The Chicago Bears were most recently featured on The Pick is In: Season 2 and Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Chicago Bears. Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story marks the first scripted film of its kind for the organization and will give fans a glimpse into the tradition, spirit, and love that flow through its devoted fan base and the City of Chicago year-round, but especially during the holiday season.

ABOUT SKYDANCE SPORTS
Skydance Sports is the industry-leading sports content studio behind critically acclaimed films and series including the Golden Globe-nominated Air (Amazon), America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys (Netflix), Hard Knocks: Offseason with the New York Giants (HBO), and Rafa (Netflix). Upcoming projects include docuseries The Dynasty: UConn Huskies (Apple TV), Hulu drama series The Land from Dan Fogelman, and Mr. Irrelevant, a theatrical film with Paramount Pictures.

*Source: Nielsen L+SD Big Data+Panel. Ranked on P2+ (000s) among Feature Films that aired on Ad-Supported Cable in 2024 and in 2025.

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🏈Touchdown, Hallmark!🎄 Which 3 Christmas Movies Topped The Ratings Over The Holiday Season?

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Hallmark has released a press release that states the three Christmas movies that earned the reigning achievement of being the most watched movies over the 2024 holiday season.

Have you seen all three movies? Two of them? One? Or none?

See the 3 movies that topped the charts in Hallmark's press release below:


Press Release via Hallmark Media:

HALLMARK CHANNEL 

FINISHES 2024 

AS THE #1 MOST-WATCHED

ENTERTAINMENT CABLE NETWORK 

OF THE YEAR

NETWORK DELIVERS TOP 3 

MOST-WATCHED CABLE MOVIES 

OF THE YEAR

COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS 

ELEVATES HALLMARK CHANNEL 

TO BE FOURTH QUARTER’S

#1 ENTERTAINMENT CABLE NETWORK 

AMONG WOMEN 

FOR 11TH STRAIGHT YEAR

January 7, 2025, NEW YORK –– Hallmark Channel was crowned the #1 most-watched entertainment cable network of 2024 among key demographics! Holiday programming mainstay Countdown to Christmas continued Hallmark Channel's reign as the #1 most-watched entertainment cable network in Q4 among Women 18+ for 11 years running. Countdown to Christmas original movie premieres delivered the Top 3 most-watched cable movies of the year among key demos: Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story at #1, Three Wiser Men and a Boy at #2, and Santa Tell Me at #3.

Hallmark Channel’s original series also delivered ratings victories throughout the year, as the network had 2 of the Top 10 most-watched original programs on entertainment cable in 2024 among Women 18+ with When Calls the Heart and The Way Home. Both series returned over the weekend, as The Way Home Season 3 premieres new episodes at 9pm E.T. on Fridays and When Calls the Heart Season 12 premieres new episodes at 9pm E.T. on Sundays, streaming the next day on Hallmark+.

Hallmark Channel Full Year 2024 Entertainment Cable Highlights include (L+SD):

• Hallmark Channel was the #1 most-watched network of the year in:
o Total Day with Households; Total Viewers; Persons 18+; Women 18+
▪ *4
th year in a row among those demos
▪ Sister network Hallmark Mystery was the #4 most-watched network of the year with Women 18+ in Total Day Primetime with Households; Total Viewers; Persons 18+; Women 18+ Weekend Total Day with Households; Total Viewers; Persons 18+; Women 18+ and 25- 54
o Weekend Prime with Households; Total Viewers; Persons 18+; Women 18+
• 2 of the Top 10 most-watched original series of the year among Women 18+ with When Calls the Heart Season 11 at #2 and The Way Home Season 2 at #7

Hallmark Channel Countdown to Christmas and Fourth Quarter 2024 Entertainment Cable Highlights include (L+SD):
• Hallmark Channel was the #1 most-watched network in Q4 in:
Total Day with Households; Total Viewers; Persons 18+; Women 18+ and 25-54
▪ *11th year in a row among Women 18+
o Hallmark Mystery was the #3 most-watched network with Women 18+ in Q4
o Primetime with Households; Total Viewers; Persons 18+; Women 18+
o Weekend Prime with Households; Total Viewers; Persons 18+; Women 18+
o Weekend Total Day with Households; Total Viewers; Persons 18+; Women 18+ and 25- 54

• Top 3 most-watched cable movies of the year among Households; Total Viewers; Persons 18+; and Women 18+
o #1 Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story starring Hunter King and Tyler Hynes
o #2 Three Wiser Men and a Boy starring Paul Campbell, Tyler Hynes, and Andrew Walker
o #3 Santa Tell Me starring Erin Krakow and Daniel Lissing
• Countdown to Christmas’ 32 all-new original movies were the #1 most-watched program among Women 18+ throughout Holiday
• Combined, Hallmark Channel’s Countdown to Christmas and Hallmark Mystery’s Miracles of Christmas reached 36 million Unduplicated Total Viewers during Holiday

*Source: Nielsen Big Data+Panel, L+SD. 1/1/24-12/29/24. M-Su & Sa-Su 6a-6a & 8p-11p. All ranks exclude news and sports networks and programming. 2 of the Top 10 Original Programs/Series of the Year excludes Repeat airings and Programs with 5 Premiere airings. #1 Program among Women 18+ during Holiday from 10/18-12/29/24. Unduplicated P2+ Reach, HALL+HMYS combined network reach from 10/18-12/29/24, 6 min audience qualifier.

ABOUT HALLMARK CHANNEL
Hallmark Channel is Hallmark Media’s flagship 24-hour cable television network. As the country’s leading destination for quality, feel-good entertainment, Hallmark Channel delivers on the 100-year legacy of the Hallmark brand. The network’s lineup of signature original content includes movies, primetime scripted series, and specials. Dedicated to helping viewers celebrate holidays, seasons, and life’s special moments, Hallmark Channel is home to a host of annual programming events, including the highly successful Countdown to Christmas, which has become a pop culture phenomenon and a beloved holiday tradition for millions of viewers. Rounding out the network’s slate are some of television’s most classic comedies and series, including The Golden Girls, Frasier, and Reba.

For more information, please visit press.hallmarkmedia.com/
To visit the network website, please visit www.hallmarkchannel.com
Hallmark Channel on Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube, TikTok

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So... did you watch any of these Christmas movies over the holiday season?

My pick of these three Christmas movies is Santa Tell Me since it's a true romantic-comedy. It's lighthearted and hilarious, with a great cast of supporting characters. Was it my #1 pick of ALL the Christmas movies for the 2024 holiday season? No, but it was still an enjoyable watch; it's one that I would watch again when I need a good laugh-out-loud laugh!

I'd love to know your thoughts on these movies, as well. Ratings, of course, do not equate whether a movie was likeable. So, did you like/love/dislike these three movies? Do you have a favorite of the three?

Please share your thoughts in comments below.

Happy movie-watching!

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🎄🏈 Hallmark Announces Premiere Date For Football Themed Christmas Movie 🏈🎄

image: Hallmark Media

Hallmark Media announces to their Christmas Movie fans on the first day of the NFL football season...

Save the date for kickoff! 🏈 🎄

"Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story," starring Tyler Hynes and Hunter King, will premiere Saturday, Nov 30 at 8/7c on Hallmark Channel as part of Countdown To Christmas!

Storyline: “Hunter King plays Alana Higman, who’s sure that her family’s lifelong history as Kansas City Chiefs superfans makes them a frontrunner to win the team’s ‘Fan of the Year’ contest. Tyler Hynes stars as Derrick (Hynes), Director of Fan Engagement, who is tasked with evaluating how Alana and her family stack up against the other two finalists. As the pair spends time together, it’s clear there’s a spark between them but when her grandfather’s (Ed Begley Jr.) vintage Chiefs, good luck winter hat goes missing, Alana begins to doubt everything she believed about fate, destiny and even questions her future with Derrick – unless, that is, a little Christmas magic can throw a Hail Mary.”

Trailer - "Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story" :

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for more Christmas movie news!

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🎄🏈 Hallmark Announces Countdown To Christmas Movie Starring Tyler Hynes and Hunter King 🎄🏈 SEE HERE:

Happy Leon Day... halfway to Christmas!

The Hallmark Channel has released some exciting Christmas movie news today that you football fans are especially going to love!

See all of the details in the press release below.

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Press Release via Hallmark Media:

HALLMARK MEDIA, NFL, 

SKYDANCE SPORTS & 

THE WORLD CHAMPION 

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS 

TEAM UP FOR NEW 

CHRISTMAS MOVIE 

"HOLIDAY TOUCHDOWN: 

A CHIEFS LOVE STORY"

TYLER HYNES, HUNTER KING AND ED BEGLEY JR. STAR IN MOVIE SET TO PREMIERE ON HALLMARK CHANNEL DURING THE 15TH ANNUAL COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS PROGRAMMING EVENT

STUDIO CITY, Calif. and KANSAS CITY, Mo., June 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Are you ready for some football? It's game time on Hallmark Channel this holiday season when two renowned Kansas City institutions - the Kansas City Chiefs and Hallmark - team up with the NFL and Skydance Sports for a holiday movie and partnership that will have audiences everywhere cheering - TOUCHDOWN! Tyler Hynes (Shifting Gears, Three Wise Men and a Baby), Hunter King (Two Scoops Of Italy, The Santa Summit) and Ed Begley Jr. (Young Sheldon, Better Call Saul) star in the new, original movie, Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story. The movie begins production next month and will film entirely in Kansas City, Missouri locations, including the iconic GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, marking the first time the loudest stadium in the world has been used as a filming location in a Hallmark movie.

"With Hallmark and the Kansas City Chiefs both homegrown, rooted in values, tradition and community, there is a special alchemy between these two iconic organizations," said Darren Abbott, Chief Brand Officer, Hallmark. "By blending the warmth of Hallmark storytelling with the excitement of professional football, we are thrilled to give audiences a front-row seat to this community's spirit, rich traditions and passionate fans that define Kansas City, all wrapped up in the comforting and uplifting Hallmark way."

"We are honored to partner with Hallmark on a project as unique as this," Chiefs President Mark Donovan said. "As a club, we pride ourselves on exploring new ways to grow our brand, as well as connect with new audiences. This partnership unites two passionate fanbases and gives us an opportunity to show Chiefs Kingdom's energy and tradition on one of the most-watched channels during the holiday season."

In Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story, Alana Higman (King) is sure that her family's lifelong history as Kansas City Chiefs superfans makes them a frontrunner to win the team's "Fan of the Year" contest. Derrick (Hynes), Director of Fan Engagement, is tasked with evaluating how Alana and her family stack up against the other two finalists. As the pair spends time together, it's clear there's a spark between them but when her grandfathers (Begley Jr.) vintage Chiefs, good luck winter hat goes missing, Alana begins to doubt everything she believed about fate, destiny and even questions her future with Derrick – unless, that is, a little Christmas magic can throw a Hail Mary.

This film marks the ultimate celebration of a longstanding collaboration between the two pioneering KC-based brands, officially uniting the Hallmarkies and Chiefs Kingdom like never before. With planning underway for game-day activations, unique co-branded merchandise, and on-air, social, and digital promotion, the multifaceted partnership will engage widespread audiences both on and off the field, with more details to be announced later this year. What's more, this film will fuel the proven track record of viewership crossover between Countdown to Christmas enthusiasts and sports fans. In fact, over 50% of Hallmark Channel viewers also watched sports while the Countdown to Christmas was on air in 2023, making this film the perfect holiday occasion.*

Skydance Sports serves as the Executive Producer of Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story. A newly formed venture between Skydance Media and the NFL, Skydance Sports is designed to create a top-end sports content studio and expand multi-platform sports programming across a broad range of formats.

To celebrate the uniquely local partnership between the two organizations, Kansas City's downtown skyline will be lit purple and red tonight beginning at sunset.

ABOUT HALLMARK MEDIA
Owned and operated by Hallmark, Hallmark Media is entertainment’s leading destination for feel-good content. Hallmark Channel features an ambitious slate of new, original movies, scripted series, and the popular annual holiday franchise, Countdown to Christmas. Hallmark Mystery features a unique mix of movies and acquired series focused on the lighter side of the suspense and mystery genres, as well as its own seasonal programming event, Miracles of Christmas. Hallmark Family showcases timeless storytelling for the whole family centered around faith, love, and community. Hallmark Movies Now, the company’s subscription streaming service, offers commercial-free movies and series from Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Mystery, and more, including exclusive content you can’t find anywhere else.

ABOUT KANSAS CITY CHIEFS:
Founded as the Dallas Texans in 1960 as a charter member of the American Football League (AFL) by sports pioneer Lamar Hunt, the franchise moved to Kansas City in 1963 and became known as the Kansas City Chiefs. The team currently competes in the West Division of the American Football Conference (AFC) in the National Football League (NFL). Under the guidance of the Hunt Family and the leadership of Chairman and CEO Clark Hunt, the mission of the Kansas City Chiefs is to Win with Character, Unite our Community, Inspire our Fans and Honor Tradition. For information about the Kansas City Chiefs, visit chiefs.com.

ABOUT SKYDANCE SPORTS
Skydance Sports, the joint venture between the NFL and Skydance, has quickly become the preeminent studio for leagues, teams, elite athletes and A-List Hollywood talent seeking to produce premium, sports-related entertainment. Initially launched in 2021, the studio's first two projects include the Sports Emmy-nominated docuseries Good Rivals and the critically acclaimed film Air which received two Golden Globe Award nominations including "Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy." In 2022, Skydance partnered with the NFL and NFL Films on a joint venture to significantly expand multi-platform programming across sports in a broad range of formats for partners, fans, and viewers around the world. The partnership's first projects include an upcoming docuseries chronicling the Dallas Cowboys' dynasty and franchise owner Jerry Jones for Netflix and Hard Knocks: Offseason with the New York Giants for HBO, as well as the Sports Emmy-nominated NFL Draft: The Pick Is In which for The Roku Channel and Kelce for Prime Video which both broke records on their respective streamers upon release.

*Source: M-Su 6a-6a, P2+, 10/20-12/31/23. Duplication between Hallmark Channel and ESPN. All data is program-based and L+SD.

SOURCE Hallmark

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*Touchdown* Hallmark! I think you've scored a winner with Christmas movie and football fans with this one!

Whether you are a sports fan or not, I hope you enjoyed this Christmas movie news!

Don't forget: Christmas in July begins THIS FRIDAY on the Hallmark Channel and Great American Family, while Merry Movie Week continues on Hallmark Mystery. See the movies playing in the Christmas Schedule!

Have a Merry Day!

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