As a seasoned gamer who has spent countless hours immersed in virtual worlds, I can’t help but draw parallels between our shared love for Christmas movies and my own passion for gaming. Just like some of us eagerly await the release of the latest expansion pack or DLC, fans of Hallmark movies anticipate the network’s holiday slate with equal fervor.
As the holiday season draws closer, viewers are eagerly anticipating watching both classic and new Christmas movies on Hallmark’s upcoming winter schedule. True to form, the network is set to release several festive films, and it’s quite remarkable to think that when many of these movies were filmed, the weather was far from cold. Hallmark stalwart Alison Sweeney has spoken about the difficulties of shooting a Christmas movie in warm weather during an interview with TopMob. However, one of Hallmark’s other stars offered a contrasting perspective on this topic.
In October, Sweeney’s latest Christmas film, titled “This Time Each Year“, made its debut on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, well ahead of the actual holiday season. However, the production took place much earlier in the year. Interestingly, the actress has admitted that she doesn’t particularly enjoy filming Christmas scenes during July, despite her love for the holiday. For her, the most challenging aspect was having to pretend to be cold when it wasn’t actually cold, a sentiment shared by many other actors who have worked on Christmas movies.
Surprisingly, actor Andrew Walker from “Three Wiser Men and a Boy” shared with TV Guide that he finds early festivities quite appealing, which took me by surprise.
Indulging in opulence, I’m set to film another Christmas movie for the Hallmark Channel (Jingle Bell Run) in June – galloping on horseback while wearing three layers in sweltering 100-degree heat – this is child’s play for me.
It’s fascinating to discover behind-the-scenes details about how Christmas movies are made, but as a viewer, I wouldn’t have guessed that it wasn’t actually freezing cold on set. The actors in these films certainly do an excellent job of making the holiday spirit feel authentic. For Walker, it seems that he finds immense pleasure in sharing the Christmas cheer. He filmed his latest Christmas movie in April, which isn’t too unpleasant since the temperature can still be cool, depending on where the filming takes place.
He continued to explain the numerous benefits he finds in making several Christmas films annually, and his perspective contrasts significantly with Sweeney’s.
You find yourself surrounded by Balsam Hill Christmas trees and decorations, making it hard not to feel festive. That’s one of the reasons I adore filming Hallmark movies – they let me experience a touch of Christmas as many as three times a year.
As a gamer, I must admit that I was taken aback by the contrasting views on this subject among actors. However, upon reflection, I can understand why both arguments hold water. The idea of celebrating Christmas three times a year certainly sounds appealing, but at the same time, it seems challenging to portray a chilly character when it isn’t cold in reality. So, I find myself empathizing with Alison Sweeney’s perspective.
In the art of creating Christmas movies, there are various techniques used to create the illusion of cold weather even when it’s not, kudos to the actors for their convincing performances and to the crew for transforming the scene into a winter wonderland, whether real or artificial snow is involved. Being from the Midwest myself, I find it hard to envision Christmas in 90-degree weather, but I suppose decorations can help set the mood. Wishing all Hallmark actors a joyful holiday season, regardless of when they celebrate.
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2024-11-29 22:08