The Salvation Military’s Purple Kettle Marketing campaign has been a staple of the vacation season for over a century and might be entrance and heart within the upcoming Unique film, “Love on the Kettle” (working title), this Christmas.
The movie, which is able to star Carlos and Alexa PenaVega, tells the story of two highschool buddies who reunite over the vacations in some sudden methods, and find yourself discovering love and objective whereas volunteering at The Salvation Military’s Purple Kettle.
The PenaVegas are longtime supporters of The Salvation Military and have personally participated in numerous initiatives with the charity. Along with serving as bell ringers within the Purple Kettle Marketing campaign, the Christian couple, who notably left Hollywood behind to place God and household first, has helped serve meals bins to households impacted by hurricanes in Florida, and most lately, helped coordinate Christmas items for households who misplaced all the pieces within the devastating fires of their hometown of Lahaina, Hawaii.
“We additionally really feel lucky to have labored with The Salvation Military for various years, and we sit up for representing the genuine goodness behind the model and mission,” Carlos stated in a latest interview.
In line with its web site, the mission of The Salvation Military is “to evangelise the gospel of Jesus Christ and to fulfill human wants in His identify with out discrimination.” And whereas the Purple Kettle Marketing campaign has grow to be synonymous with the Christmas season, the charity works year-round to assist those that would in any other case be forgotten.
“We’re extremely enthusiastic about this movie and the partnerships which have made it potential,” stated Nice American Media President & CEO, Invoice Abbott. “The collaboration with The Salvation Military not solely enhances the story but in addition underscores the significance of giving to and supporting our neighbors.”
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And it’s not the one partnership that’s certain to make “Love On the Kettle” a Christmas movie to recollect. Among the most enjoyable scenes have been filmed inside the enduring AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, which offered a surprising backdrop to a movie that blends the thrill of Christmas, soccer, and the heartfelt message of the Salvation Military’s mission.
The truth is, the filming marks Carlos’ return to AT&T Stadium the place he joined his band Large Time Rush in performing the nationwide anthem on Thanksgiving Day in 2011. And to make his return much more significant, the stadium will function the backdrop whereas Carlos sings an unique tune penned completely for the film – “Get Him Again (For Christmas).”
“We’re right here within the empty stadium… I needed to get yet another video,” Carlos stated in a latest video posted on his Instagram after filming wrapped. “Guys, that is surreal. I can’t wait so that you can see [the film] … Thanks Cowboys and AT&T for having us as a result of this was such a deal with. God is sweet!”
The movie will premiere as a part of Nice American Christmas 2024.
