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Power couple Maria Menounos and Keven Undergaro launch holiday movie production company
A festive dream come true
Maria Menounos and Keven Undergaro, a dynamic duo both in life and in the entertainment industry, are diving headfirst into the holiday spirit with their latest venture: We Heart Holidays. This new holiday movie production company aims to create high-quality films that capture the magic of the holiday season. With a treasure trove of ideas, scripts, and talent ready to go, the couple plans to start production on several titles as early as next year.
Their first feature, “Christmas at Plumhill Manor,” has already been completed, starring Menounos and directed by Brian Herzlinger. You can catch a glimpse of the festive magic by watching the trailer here.
A love story rooted in filmmaking
“If you know my story with my now husband, you know we share a love of filmmaking and a love of Christmas,” says Menounos. “We met making a movie over 20 years ago and, since then, our films have played the likes of Tribeca and South by Southwest. We’ve also hosted an annual screening of ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ for the past two decades. It is our lifelong dream to announce the launch of our very own holiday movie production company, We Heart Holidays! to make the kind of movies we love around the holidays we love.”
Undergaro adds, “With Maria now being a proven talent in the holiday movie space, our collective assets in terms of scripts, talent, cost-effective production, and wide-ranging promotional platforms, as well as a high consumer need for more inspirational content, it makes so much sense to cofound We Heart Holidays. The goal for WHH is to produce holiday scripts that are not just watched once but viewed every season a la ‘Elf,’ ‘It’s a Wonderful Life,’ ‘A Christmas Story,’ etc. in a means both audiences and investors are enriched.”
Building an empire of holiday cheer
The couple’s journey in the media world has been nothing short of impressive. They launched AfterBuzzTV in 2012, producing after shows for various hit series. Menounos currently hosts the daytime health talk series, Heal Squad, and is the face of Noovie and Noovie Trivia, which are seen daily in 65% of America’s theaters, reaching 750 million viewers annually. Undergaro has developed a robust marketing arm to promote their products, including their upcoming holiday movies.
Their latest ventures include the development and sale of “Maria: Discover More,” a lifestyle talk show, and “Maria At the Airport Trivia,” both with Reach TV. These series will be shown daily at 2,400 gates at 90 airports and in 500,000 hotel rooms, ensuring that their content reaches a vast audience.
The magic of holiday movies
Holiday movies have a unique charm that resonates with audiences year after year. Classics like “Elf,” “It’s a Wonderful Life,” and “A Christmas Story” have become staples of the holiday season, watched and re-watched by families around the world. Menounos and Undergaro aim to create films that will join this cherished lineup, offering stories that inspire and uplift.
Their passion for the holiday season and filmmaking is evident in every project they undertake. By combining their talents and resources, they are poised to make a significant impact in the world of holiday entertainment.
A festive future
As Menounos and Undergaro embark on this new journey with We Heart Holidays, the future looks bright and full of festive cheer. Their dedication to creating memorable holiday films is sure to bring joy to audiences for years to come. Whether you’re a fan of heartwarming tales or simply love the magic of the holiday season, keep an eye out for their upcoming releases.
In the meantime, you can explore more about their work and watch trailers for their projects by visiting here.
The holiday season is a time for love, joy, and togetherness, and with Menounos and Undergaro at the helm of We Heart Holidays, we can look forward to a future filled with enchanting stories that capture the true spirit of the holidays.
