Bears and Hallmark Collaborate for Unique Holiday Film Experience

WHO:

NY Post - The stars of Hallmark's latest collaboration include Robert Buckley, Lyndsy Fonseca, Marsha Mason, and Bears coach Ben Johnson.

chicagobears.com - The winners of the auction for walk-on roles were Carrie May-Borich and Phillip Salamone.

chicagobears.com - Bears Care is the charitable arm of the Chicago Bears organization.

WHAT:

chicagobears.com - Hallmark partnered with Bears Care to auction two walk-on roles in the film "Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story," with proceeds benefiting the Chicagoland community.

chicagobears.com - The film features various Bears players, front office staff, alumni, and head coach Ben Johnson.

chicagobears.com - The film premiered as part of Hallmark Channel's 17th annual Countdown to Christmas.

chicagobears.com - The filming took place at iconic locations including Soldier Field, a Christkindlmarket, and Halas Hall.

chicagobears.com - The filming at Soldier Field began on July 7, with multiple scenes shot over several days.

WHERE:

chicagobears.com - Filming locations included Soldier Field, Halas Hall, and a makeshift Christkindlmarket in downtown Chicago.

chicagobears.com - The filming at Halas Hall took place inside the Walter Payton Center.

WHEN:

chicagobears.com - The auction for walk-on roles occurred over the summer.

chicagobears.com - Filming at Halas Hall took place on July 17.

chicagobears.com - The film premiered at 7 p.m. (CT) on Saturday.

WHY:

chicagobears.com - The collaboration aimed to benefit Bears Care, which supports programs for those less fortunate and those battling cancer.

chicagobears.com - Hallmark sought to integrate community engagement into the film's storyline.

HOW:

chicagobears.com - The auction winners participated in a full day of filming, including hair and makeup, and filming scenes that mimic the Bears Care Gala.

chicagobears.com - The film's production involved creating winter scenes in July, including fake snow and holiday decorations.

In an exciting collaboration, Hallmark has teamed up with Bears Care to auction two walk-on roles in the upcoming film "Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story," featuring stars like Robert Buckley, Lyndsy Fonseca, and Bears coach Ben Johnson, with proceeds going to support the Chicagoland community. The film, which includes appearances by various Bears players and staff, was filmed at iconic locations such as Soldier Field and Halas Hall, with the auction winners enjoying a full day of filming that included hair and makeup. This heartwarming project premiered at 7 p.m. on Saturday as part of Hallmark Channel's 17th annual Countdown to Christmas, showcasing a storyline that emphasizes community engagement and support for those in need.