The Kansas City Chiefs Expand into Entertainment

 

The Kansas City Chiefs are making significant strides into the entertainment sector by launching a new production company just in time for Super Bowl LIX.

Introducing Foolish Club Studios

 

The newly established venture, Foolish Club Studios, aims to create both scripted and unscripted content for various platforms, including shortform and longform formats. The Chiefs have already dipped their toes into this arena, producing last year’s Hallmark Channel film Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story and the online claymation short A Kingdom Christmas Story: Hail Merry.

Expanding the Brand

 

Foolish Club Studios is set to further develop the Chiefs’ brand by venturing beyond traditional football content. While the team already has an in-house production team, the 65 Toss Power Trap Production group, dedicated to football-related projects, Foolish Club will focus on broader entertainment offerings that push the limits of the team’s current initiatives.

A Tribute to Lamar Hunt

 

The name Foolish Club pays homage to Lamar Hunt, the founder of the team and the American Football League, who embraced the “foolish” challenge of competing against the National Football League.

Vision and Inspiration

 

“Foolish Club Studios is a tribute to my father in so many ways,” stated Clark Hunt, chairman and CEO of the Kansas City Chiefs. “He consistently pushed boundaries and inspired innovative thinking, which is the ethos we expect this new studio to embody as we broaden our storytelling ambitions and enhance accessibility for our fans.”

Connecting Through Storytelling

 

“We are excited to launch Foolish Club Studios and eager to explore incredible stories that highlight hard work, innovation, perseverance, humility, sportsmanship, and fandom,” added Mark Donovan, team President. “Lamar was captivated by storytelling around sports, and we believe this studio will capture the essence of his vision, allowing us to connect with audiences globally in fresh and unique ways, regardless of their team allegiance.”

The NFL’s Entertainment Endeavors

 

The NFL is also making its mark in the entertainment industry, having partnered with David Ellison’s Skydance to launch Skydance Sports, a venture focused on sports-themed entertainment.

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Persons

Clark Hunt, Mark Donovan

Company Names

Foolish Club Studios, Hallmark Channel, Skydance Sports

Titles

Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story, A Kingdom Christmas Story: Hail Merry

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