Business Wars Christmas Movie Wars | A Season Like No Other | 5
Dec 15, 2021
The pandemic drastically reshapes the Christmas movie landscape for Hallmark and Lifetime. Hallmark navigates scandals while introducing a new CEO to restore faith in its productions. Both networks race against time with health protocols to deliver that beloved holiday cheer. The competition heats up as new players enter the festive fray, and diverse storytelling takes center stage. Amid the chaos, the podcast highlights the need for self-care and the enduring charm of cheesy Christmas films, setting the stage for future battles in holiday entertainment.
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Production Shutdown
- In March 2020, Melissa Joan Hart was directing Feliz Navidad for Lifetime.
- Production was shut down two days before filming due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hallmark's COVID Protocols
- Hallmark's VP, Michelle Vickery, discusses COVID-19 protocols with her team.
- They planned to create bubbles, increase testing, and implement zones to limit interactions.
Plexiglass Kisses and Bubble Romances
- Filming for Feliz Navidad resumes with strict safety measures, including plexiglass for kissing scenes.
- Multiple couples formed among the crew due to the isolating "bubble" environment.