Calling all Chiefs fans! The Hallmark Channel has something special in store for you this holiday season.
“Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story”, featuring Tyler Hynes and Hunter King, is all set to premiere on Nov. 30 at 8 p.m. ET, marking the 15th iteration of the famed Countdown to Christmas series.
The much-anticipated announcement was made during “The World’s Largest Tailgate: Tailgate Games” held at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, right before the Kansas City Chiefs took on the Baltimore Ravens.
In this heartwarming film, King plays Alana Higman, a woman convinced that her family’s staunch support for the Kansas City Chiefs throughout their lives makes them the prime candidate for the team’s esteemed ‘Fan of the Year’ title. Hynes, on the other hand, steps into the shoes of Derrick, the director of fan engagement, tasked with determining whether Alana’s family measures up against the contest’s other two front-runners.
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The movie also features a star-studded cast, including Jenna Bush Hager, Donna Kelce, Diedrich Bader, Megyn Price, Richard Riehle, Christine Ebersole, Richard Christie, Coach Andy Reid, and a slate of renowned Kansas City Chiefs players. Scenes for the movie were extensively shot at Arrowhead.
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Speaking on the occasion, Darren Abbott, Chief Brand Officer, Hallmark, stated “This holiday season, Hallmark is all about bringing joy to the world. Our fresh partnership with the NFL and Chiefs is designed precisely to achieve this – to discover unique paths to generate joy, weave heartwarming narratives and cultivate enthusiasm for our cherished hometown brands during this extraordinary festive season.”
Promotions for the upcoming film will adorn the stadium throughout the year, peppered with custom Hallmark Channel holiday-themed LED screen displays, handouts, and interactive activities.
In a twist to the traditional “Kiss Cam”, Hallmark introduces its “Star Cam,” aligning fans in the audience with their unique Hallmark holiday movie distinctions during home games. Additionally, there will be a distinct tailgating experience replete with joyful photo sessions and free hot chocolate. On entering the stadium for the home game on Nov. 29, the movie’s premiere weekend, fans will receive an exclusive Chiefs x Hallmark Channel-themed pennant. Additionally, new featured merchandise will soon hit the stores.
“We greatly appreciate the entire Hallmark team and the distinctive hometown alliance that was forged around our mutual brands and this film,” said Kansas City Chiefs President Mark Donovan. “With the exhilaration of the start of football season, and the festive season approaching, there is no better platform to celebrate this collaboration and reveal the premiere date than by capitalizing one of Kansas City’s grandest events – Chiefs gameday!”
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