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Home Alone - Chris Columbus Cover Art

Home Alone

Home Alone

Eight-year-old Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin) has become the man of the house, overnight! Accidentally left behind when his family rushes off on a Christmas vacation, Kevin gets busy decorating the house for the holidays. But he's not decking the halls with tinsel and holly. Two bumbling burglars are trying to break in, and Kevin's rigging a bewildering battery of booby traps to welcome them!

© 1990 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation.

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Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas - Ron Howard Cover Art

Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Discover the magic of the Mean One this holiday season! Oscar-winning director Ron Howard and Oscar®-winning producer Brian Grazer bring Christmas' best-loved grump to life with the help of the irrepressible Jim Carrey as The Grinch. The Grinch is a celebration of the holiday spirit no home should be without! Why is The Grinch (Carrey) such a grouch? No one seems to know, until little Cindy Lou Who (Taylor Momsen) takes matters into her own hands and turns both Whoville and The Grinch's world upside down, inside out…and funny side up in her search for the true meaning of Christmas.

© 2000 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.

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Trading Places - John Landis Cover Art

Trading Places

Trading Places

The fun begins when the rich and greedy Duke Brothers (Don Ameche and Ralph Bellamy) wager a bet over whether born loser Valentine (Eddie Murphy) could become as successful as the priggish Winthorpe (Dan Akroyd) if circumstances were reversed. The Dukes have the money to make this happen, but when Valentine and Winthorpe catch on they arrange for a rich and riotous payback!

TM & Copyright © 1983 by Paramount Pictures. All Rights Reserved.

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The Nightmare Before Christmas - Henry Selick Cover Art

The Nightmare Before Christmas

The Nightmare Before Christmas

Enter an extraordinary world filled with magic and wonder -- where every holiday has its own special land... and imaginative, one-of-a-kind characters! The Nightmare Before Christmas tells the heartfelt tale of Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town, and all things that go bump in the night. Bored with the same old tricks and treats, he yearns for something more, and soon stumbles upon the glorious magic of Christmas Town! Jack decides to bring this joyful holiday back to Halloween Town. But as his dream to fill Santa's shoes unravels, it's up to Sally, the rag doll who loves him, to stitch things back together. This critically acclaimed movie milestone captured the heart and imagination of audiences everywhere with its Academy Award-nominated stop-motion effects, engaging Grammy-nominated music, and the genius of Tim Burton (Batman, Planet of the Apes). The Nightmare Before Christmas -- a delightful treat the whole family will enjoy!

© 1993 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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Planes, Trains and Automobiles - John Hughes Cover Art

Planes, Trains and Automobiles

Planes, Trains and Automobiles

Neal Page is an advertising executive who just wants to fly home to Chicago to spend Thanksgiving with his family. But all Neal Page gets is misery. Misery named Del Griffith — a loud mouthed, but nevertheless lovable, salesman who leads Neal on a cross-country, wild goose chase that keeps Neal from tasting his turkey. Steve Martin (Neal) and John Candy (Del) are absolutely wonderful as two guys with a knack for making the worst of a bad situation. If it's painful, funny, or just plain crazy, it happens to Neal and Del in "Planes, Trains and Automobiles." Every traveller's nightmare in a comedy-come-true!

© 1987 BY PARAMOUNT PICTURES CORPORATION. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

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Almost Christmas - David E. Talbert Cover Art

Almost Christmas

Almost Christmas

Oh, the joy of family. A new comedy from writer/director David E. Talbert (Baggage Claim) and producer Will Packer (Ride along, Think Like a Man series), Almost Christmas tells the festive story of a beloved patriarch who asks his family for one gift this holiday season: to get along. If they can honor that wish and spend five days under the same roof without killing one another, it will be a Christmas miracle. Share the holiday love, laughs, and charm with an all-star cast including Danny Glover, Mo’Nique, JB Smoove, Gabrielle Union, and Omar Epps.

© 2016 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.

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Meet Me In St. Louis - Vincente Minnelli Cover Art

Meet Me In St. Louis

Meet Me In St. Louis

St. Louis 1903. The well-off Smith family has four beautiful daughters, including Esther and little Tootie. 17-year old Esther has fallen in love with the boy next door who has just moved in, John. He however, barely notices her at first. The family is shocked when Mr. Smith reveals that he has been transfered to a nice position in New York, which means that the family has to leave St. Louis and the St. Louis Fair.

© 1944 A Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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Genie (2023) - Sam Boyd Cover Art

Genie (2023)

Genie (2023)

From Oscar®-nominated screenwriter Richard Curtis comes Genie, a holiday fairytale comedy about a genie, a man, and landing one last chance to fix the mess you've made of your life. With his job, life and family unraveling around him, a despondent Bernard (Paapa Essiedu) dusts off a jewelry box and unintentionally releases genie Flora (Melissa McCarthy), who just might be able to help him. Maybe. It's a longshot, frankly. In the process, Flora and Bernard will discover that love, and an unexpected friendship, can unleash a special holiday magic all its own.

© 2023 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.

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Barbie in the Nutcracker - Owen Hurley Cover Art

Barbie in the Nutcracker

Barbie in the Nutcracker

Barbie magically comes to life in this modern adaptation of the E.T.A. Hoffmann classic. The tale begins when Barbie, playing the role of Clara, receives a beautiful wooden Nutcracker as a gift from her favorite Aunt. That night, while Clara sleeps, the Nutcracker springs to life to ward off the evil Mouse King who has invaded Clara’s parlor. She awakes and aids the Nutcracker, but the Mouse King shrinks her by casting an evil spell. Clara and the Nutcracker set off on a spectacular adventure to find the Sugarplum Princess, the only one who can break the Mouse King’s evil enchantment. The tale is enhanced with spectacular dance scenes created by the acclaimed choreographer Peter Martins, and features the beloved music by Tchaikovsky. The real-life movements of dancers from the New York City Ballet bring the beauty of ballet to the screen in a way never seen before. Barbie in The Nutcracker shows that, if you are kind, clever and brave, anything is possible…

© 2001 Mattel, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas - Todd Strauss-Schulson Cover Art

A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas

A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas

The new "Harold & Kumar" comedy picks up six years after the duo's last adventure. After years of growing apart, Harold Lee (John Cho) and Kumar Patel (Kal Penn) have replaced each other with new friends and are preparing for their respective Yuletide celebrations. But when a mysterious package mistakenly arrives at Kumar's door on Christmas Eve, his attempt to redirect it to Harold's house ends with the "high grade" contents-and Harold's father-in-law's prize Christmas tree- going up in smoke. Reluctantly embarking on another ill-advised journey with Kumar through New York City, their search for the perfect tree almost blows Christmas Eve sky high.

© 2011 NEW LINE PRODUCTIONS, INC.

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Last Holiday - Wayne Wang Cover Art

Last Holiday

Last Holiday

Enjoy yourself ... it's later than you think! It's advice to follow for shy New Orleans cookware salesclerk Georgia Byrd (Oscar nominee Queen Latifah) when her doctor informs her that she has less than a month to live. With news like that, it's time to give your life a serious makeover! So Georgia jets off on a dream vacation to live life like there's no tomorrow. Enjoy hearty laughs and rollicking comedic misadventures when Georgia shakes up a glamorous European resort spa while enthusiastically embracing a new look ... new moves ... and a new attitude! LL Cool J is the handsome suitor back home who's not about to let Georgia slip away. And Timothy Hutton, Gerard Depardieu, Alicia Witt and Giancarlo Esposito also star in this comedy hit that makes the good times last forever.

© 2005 Paramount Pictures. All Rights Reserved.

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Trolls: Holiday in Harmony - Sean Charmatz & Tim Heitz Cover Art

Trolls: Holiday in Harmony

Trolls: Holiday in Harmony

Poppy is planning a "secret gift swap" for all of Trolls Kingdom. When both Poppy and Branch end up drawing each other's name, things take an unexpected turn. Both are at a loss finding the perfect gift for the most important troll in their lives. Meanwhile, Tiny Diamond comes down with a bad case of writer's block while trying to think of a holiday rap for his dad, Guy Diamond. On the journey to get his flow back, Tiny will meet new friends that guide him to look through the clutter. Will Poppy and Branch finally come up with the perfect gift idea for one another? DreamWorks' Trolls: Holiday in Harmony will light-up the holiday season with festive traditions, musical moments and heartfelt humor for audiences around the world!

© 2021 DreamWorks Animation LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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How the Grinch Stole Christmas: The Ultimate Edition - Chuck Jones Cover Art

How the Grinch Stole Christmas: The Ultimate Edition

How the Grinch Stole Christmas: The Ultimate Edition

Dr. Seuss’ timeless classic comes to life in a shiny all-new Ultimate Edition of How the Grinch Stole Christmas, now with 2 newly remastered Grinch Specials: The Grinch Grinches the Cat in the Hat and Halloween is Grinch Night! With Who-ville brimming with joyful anticipation of Christmas, high above in the chilly mountains, the Grinch shares no such warmth for the holiday. Why this green meanie has hatched a plan to do away with Christmas once and for all! Featuring animation by the legendary Chuck Jones, bring home this heartfelt reason for the Yul-tide season.

© 2018 Turner Entertainment Co. and Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

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It's a Wonderful Life - Frank Capra Cover Art

It's a Wonderful Life

It's a Wonderful Life

George Bailey has so many problems he is thinking about ending it all – and it’s Christmas! As the angels discuss George, we see his life in flashback. As George is about to jump from a bridge, he ends up rescuing his guardian angel, Clarence. Clarence then shows George what his town would have looked like if it hadn’t been for all of his good deeds over the years. Will Clarence be able to convince George to return to his family and forget suicide?

© 1947 Republic Entertainment Inc.

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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer - Larry Roemer Cover Art

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

Have a holly jolly Christmas with the most famous reindeer of all in the original holiday special, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer! After being told he could not play in any Reindeer Games due to his glowing nose, Rudolph sets out on a fantastic journey where he meets Hermey the elf, prospector Yukon Cornelius and a host of Misfit Toys, all while trying to hide from the Abominable Snow Monster. It's a race against time as his family and Clarice try to find him during a big snowstorm that threatens to cancel Christmas. Based on the timeless story and song, the Rankin/Bass production of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer features groundbreaking "Animagic" stop-motion animation, narration by Burl Ives and unforgettable songs including "A Holly Jolly Christmas," "Silver and Gold" and "We're a Couple of Misfits." It's pure holiday magic for the entire family!

© 1964 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.

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Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas - Unknown Cover Art

Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas

Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas

George and The Man with The Yellow Hat are having a very merry time counting down the days until Christmas. There's only one puzzle: neither of them can figure out what to give the other for a present. The Man is having trouble reading George’s wish list and George doesn't have a clue about what to get for The Man who has everything. Will they be able to find the answers before Christmas morning?

® and © 2009 Universal Studios and/or HMH. All Rights Reserved.

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Jingle All the Way - Brian Levant Cover Art

Jingle All the Way

Jingle All the Way

High powered businessman Howard Langston (Arnold Schwarzenegger), is hard at work taking last-minute orders from customers to whom he just can't say no, including his son, Jamie (Jake Lloyd), who asked for the hottest action figure of the season -- Turbo Man! Unfortunately, Howard is facing one BIG problem. It's Christmas Eve and Turbo Man has been sold out since Thanksgiving! Howard's down-to-the-wire trek to find Turbo Man quickly turns into an odyssey wilder than he could have ever imagined. In the course of his seemingly endless Yuletide misadventures, he finds himself in a no-holds-barred fight-to-the-finish with a crazed postman named Myron (Sinbad), who is out to claim the last Turbo Man for his kid. It's enough to scare away even the bravest of men. But to Howard, this is war -- and he's determined to win...no matter what!

© 1996 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation.

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National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie's Big Island Adventure - Nick Marck Cover Art

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie's Big Island Adventure

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie's Big Island Adventure

Golden Globe-winner Randy Quaid ("Not Another Teen Movie," "Independence Day") reprises his role as the eternal loser Cousin Eddie who gets his own adventure in this newest chapter in the hilarious National Lampoon franchise. After getting bitten by a lab monkey, Eddie's boss sends him and his family on a South Pacific Christmas vacation in the hopes that Eddie won't sue. When the family winds up trapped with their guide on a tropical island, it's Eddie to the rescue when he finally gets a chance to prove himself to be a real man. Also starring Emmy and Golden Globe-winner Ed Asner ("Elf," TV's "The Mary Tyler Moore Show"), Miriam Flynn ("National Lampoon's Vacation" movies), Dana Barron ("National Lampoon's Vacation") and Jake Thomas ("The Lizzie McGuire Movie," "A.I.: Artificial Intelligence").

© 2003 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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SpongeBob SquarePants: It's a SpongeBob Christmas - Unknown Cover Art

SpongeBob SquarePants: It's a SpongeBob Christmas

SpongeBob SquarePants: It's a SpongeBob Christmas

It's the SpongeBob Christmas Special, ‘Tis the Season to be Jerky! At Christmastime in Bikini Bottom, everyone's excited except Plankton, who always gets a lump of coal from Santa. But he vows this year he'll finally get his wish – the Krabby Patty formula! And it won't be by being good. He's gonna make everyone in Bikini Bottom bad!

© 2012 Viacom Inc.

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Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas In July - Arthur Rankin Jr. & Jules Bass Cover Art

Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas In July

Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas In July

An all-star cast creates the voices for this delightful holiday story featuring everyone's favorite reindeer and snowman. Rudolph and Frosty are pitted against Winterbolt, an icy wizard who plots to make the North Pole his own evil domain, and enlist the help of Jack Frost and many others to fight the evil Winterbolt. Songs include the perennial favorites "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer," "Frosty the Snowman," "Rockin" Around the Christmas Tree" and many others. Filmed using stop-motion animated puppets.

© 1979 Rankin/Bass Productions Inc. Package Design 2007 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

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The Nutcracker (1993) - Emile Ardolino Cover Art

The Nutcracker (1993)

The Nutcracker (1993)

On Christmas Eve a young girl named Clara wants to stay up to play with her Nutcracker doll, but she must go to bed. After everyone has retired, she sneaks downstairs to be with her doll, falls asleep and dreams a magical dream: Clara is kidnapped by a Mouse King, but her Nutcracker doll--now a dashing prince--rescues her.

© 1993 Elektra Entertainment, a div. of Warner Communications, Inc., Embassy International Pictures, N.V. All rights reserved.

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Dora's Ice Skating Spectacular (Dora the Explorer) - Allan Jacobsen, Henry Lenardin-Madden & George Chialtas Cover Art

Dora's Ice Skating Spectacular (Dora the Explorer)

Dora's Ice Skating Spectacular (Dora the Explorer)

Get ready for a spectacular ice-skating adventure in Snowy Forest! Dora and Boots skate to the rescue of the Snow Princess, Snow Fairy, and all their Snowy Forest friends when they learn that a mean Ice Witch has taken everyone's ice skates! Dora must defeat the Ice Witch in an ice skating contest at Snowflake Lake to win back the skates, but she can only do it with your help! After that, get set for more exciting adventure in two bonus episodes. Join Dora and Boots as they jump into a sticker book world to help their friend Círculo – he needs to catch the runaway Shape Train before it reaches the Big Turn so he can steer the train to safety. Then team up with Dora, her talking Scooter, and her brave puppy Perrito to fish Boots out of the Big River before he goes over a waterfall! Ready to skate into adventure in three exciting episodes? ¡Vámonos!

© 2013 Viacom International Inc

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Angels Sing - Tim McCanlies Cover Art

Angels Sing

Angels Sing

During the holidays, a mysterious stranger (Willie Nelson) tries to help a man (Harry Connick Jr.) overcome his tragic past and find the Christmas spirit he lost many years ago.

© 2013 When Angels Sing Productions, LP. All Rights Reserved.

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To Grandmother's House We Go - Jeff Franklin Cover Art

To Grandmother's House We Go

To Grandmother's House We Go

Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen star in this lighthearted, action-packed, romantic comedy. Running away to visit their grandmother at Christmastime, the adventurous twins find themselves on the journey of a lifetime when they become entangled with madcap gangsters.

© 1992 Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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My Grown-Up Christmas List - Andrew Cymek Cover Art

My Grown-Up Christmas List

My Grown-Up Christmas List

A Hallmark Channel original movie. Taylor (Kayla Wallace), a journalist, and Luke (Kevin McGarry), in the military, share a special bond that grows between them over the course of several Christmases that they spend together and apart.

© 2021 MMXXI Grown Up Xmas Productions Inc.

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Merry In-Laws - Leslie Hope Cover Art

Merry In-Laws

Merry In-Laws

Raised by an astrophysicist father and psychologist mother, ALEX SMITH was taught the "realities" of life from a very young age. Doing what they felt was best, her parents crushed her belief in all things magical…from the Easter Bunny to the Tooth Fairy and of course Santa Claus. But, as life would have it, she discovers her in-laws are non other than Mr. and Mrs. Clause (George Wendt, Shelley Long. )

© 2012 Merry in Laws Productions, Inc.

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Christmas Cookies - James Head Cover Art

Christmas Cookies

Christmas Cookies

When Hannah Harper is sent to a Christmas-themed town called Cookie Jar to negotiate the sale of the town's famous cookie company, she gets more than she bargained for with the company's charming owner Jake. A Hallmark Channel original movie.

© 2016 Crown Media Productions, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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Santa Clause 2: The Mrs. Claus - Michael Lembeck Cover Art

Santa Clause 2: The Mrs. Claus

Santa Clause 2: The Mrs. Claus

Walt Disney Pictures presents an all-new comedy adventure overflowing with holiday cheer. Tim Allen reappears in Santa Clause 2, the hilarious sequel to everybody's holiday favorite. Scott Calvin (Allen) has been Santa Claus for the past eight years, and his loyal elves consider him the best one ever. But Scott's got problems. His son Charlie has landed on this year's "naughty" list, and if Scott doesn’t marry by Christmas Eve -- one very, very short month away -- he'll stop being Santa forever. Embracing Christmas and the magic of family with heart, warmth, fun, and charm, Santa Clause 2 is classic holiday entertainment everybody will enjoy again and again.

© 2002 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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Tyler Perry's a Madea Christmas: The Movie - Tyler Perry Cover Art

Tyler Perry's a Madea Christmas: The Movie

Tyler Perry's a Madea Christmas: The Movie

She knows who's been naughty, and you better act nice, because Madea (Tyler Perry) is coming with a hilarious holiday comedy! Madea and her friend Eileen (Anna Maria Horsford) pay a surprise visit to Eileen's daughter, Lacey (Tika Sumpter). But the surprise is on them - Lacey has secretly married, and her oddball in-laws (Larry the Cable Guy and Kathy Najimy) are Eileen's worst nightmare! With everyone's tinsel in a tangle, Madea must use her wickedly funny wiles to restore holiday cheer.

© 2013 Tyler Perry's A Madea Christmas

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One Royal Holiday - Dustin Rikert Cover Art

One Royal Holiday

One Royal Holiday

A Hallmark Channel original movie. When Anna offers a stranded mother and son shelter in a blizzard, she learns that they are the Royal Family of Galwick. Anna shows the Prince how they do Christmas in her hometown of Kentsbury.

© 2020 Crown Media Productions Inc.

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White Christmas - Unknown Cover Art

White Christmas

White Christmas

After leaving the Army after W.W.II, Bob Wallace and Phil Davis team up to become a top song-and-dance act. Davis plays matchmaker and introduces Wallace to a pair of beautiful sisters (Betty and Judy) who also have a song-and-dance act. When Betty and Judy travel to a Vermont lodge to perform a Christmas show, Wallace and Davis follow, only to find their former commander, General Waverly, is the lodge owner. A series of romantic mix-ups ensue as the performers try to help the General.

© 1954, Renewed 1982 Paramount Pictures. All Rights Reserved.

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Violent Night - Tommy Wirkola Cover Art

Violent Night

Violent Night

From the producers of Nobody and John Wick comes a bare-knuckle, coal-dark holiday action-comedy that says you should always bet on red. When a team of mercenaries breaks into a wealthy family compound taking everyone inside hostage, they are not prepared for a surprise combatant: Santa Claus. David Harbour (Stranger Things) stars as St. Nick, delivering some serious season's beatings to save the family and the spirit of Christmas.

© 2022 Universal Pictures. All Rights Reserved.

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Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed In At the House of Mouse - Burny Mattinson, Roberts Gannaway & Tony Craig Cover Art

Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed In At the House of Mouse

Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed In At the House of Mouse

Join Mickey and all of your favorite Disney animated superstars -- together for the first time ever -- as they share a heartwarming holiday celebration and sing a special song, "The Best Christmas Of All," that captures this wondrous occasion. When a huge snowstorm leaves everyone stranded, Mickey and all of his guests at The House of Mouse, including Pooh, Piglet, Belle, Snow White, Ariel, and many more of his old and new friends, break out the cookies and hot chocolate to help Donald mend his tattered Christmas spirit. The fun starts when Minnie pulls out their favorite holiday home movies and everyone starts to reminisce. Their magical memories soon put everyone in the Christmas mood -- even grumpy Donald, who ultimately becomes the star of the evening. As everybody lifts their voice in joyful song, they realize that the "Best Christmas Of All" is the one you share with all of your friends!

© 2001 Disney Enterprises, Inc.

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Spookley the Square Pumpkin - Bernie Denk Cover Art

Spookley the Square Pumpkin

Spookley the Square Pumpkin

In a world where the only good pumpkins are round pumpkins, Spookley the Square Pumpkin is a mistake, an outcast, a weed! Shunned by the other pumpkins because of his odd shape, Spookley is befriended by Edgar, Allan, and Poe, three hilarious spiders, who convince Spookley that square or not, he is a pumpkin and every pumpkin has a right to be the Pick of the Patch on Halloween. A square pumpkin the Pick of the Patch? Not if Big Tom and Little Tom can help it. These two pumpkin-bullies use every trick imaginable to cause Spookley to suffer one humiliating defeat after another. Encouraged to continue by kindly Jack Scarecrow and his bat side-kicks, Boris and Bella, Spookley continues on his quest, but isn't sure he has what it takes until a mighty storm threatens to destroy the entire patch. As the storm rages, Spookley watches the round pumpkins blow uncontrollably across the patch towards a raging river, and realizes - It's fine to be round while the weather is fair, but there are times it's better to be a square!

© 2004 Holiday Hill Enterprises, LLC

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Jack Frost (1998) - Troy Miller Cover Art

Jack Frost (1998)

Jack Frost (1998)

A heartwarming story for the whole family! Following the death of his father, a young boy is befriended by a magical snowman who turns out to be his reincarnated father. Christmas fantasy-adventure stars Michael Keaton ("Batman," "Jackie Brown"), Kelly Preston ("Jerry Maguire"), Mark Addy ("The Full Monty"), Henry Rollins ("Heat") and pop-personality, Dweezil Zappa.

© 1998 A Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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Feast of the Seven Fishes - Robert Tinnell Cover Art

Feast of the Seven Fishes

Feast of the Seven Fishes

Just days before Christmas, 1983, the Oliverio family readies their Feast of the Seven Fishes, an Italian tradition stretching back to the old country. Amidst the festivities, Tony Oliverio, a young man with big dreams and an even bigger heart, is yearning to find love. When he meets the gorgeous Ivy Leaguer Beth, romance blossoms, and it looks like Tony’s holiday might make a turn for the better! But their budding romance faces some serious obstacles, including his Great Grandma Nonnie, who thinks Beth isn’t good enough for him, Tony’s determined and dramatic ex-girlfriend, and Beth's ex-suitor, who is out to steal back her heart!

© 2019 FOSF, LLC under exclusive license to Shout! Factory LLC

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The Light Before Christmas - Nate Smith Cover Art

The Light Before Christmas

The Light Before Christmas

After losing their way on a cold, blustery Christmas eve, two children, Katie and Makean are rescued by their friend, the Candleman, an old sage who imparts wisdom, hot chocolate, and stories. Opening a weathered book, he begins reading the classic tale, “The Night Before Christmas”. Magically, Katie and Makean become characters in the beloved poem where they embark on a great adventure. This classic stop-motion animated film is filled with nostalgic Christmas carols and will excite the imaginations of both young and old leaving everyone with the spirit of Christmas.

© 2006 Christmas Partners

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The Christmas Contest - Paula Elle Cover Art

The Christmas Contest

The Christmas Contest

A Hallmark Channel original movie. Exes Lara (Candace Cameron Bure) and Ben (John Brotherton) compete in a Christmas contest to win money for the charity of their choosing. The city watches them battle and choose what is more important, victory or love.

© 2021 Christmas Contest Productions (VAN) Inc.

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The Santa Clause - John Pasquin Cover Art

The Santa Clause

The Santa Clause

Scott Calvin, is a divorced father whose strained relationship with his son Charlie, begins to mend only after a bizarre twist of fate transforms him into the new Santa. When the current Mr. Claus falls off the roof on Christmas eve, Scott dons Santa's suit, and he and his son are whisked off to the North Pole. There he meets Bernard the head elf, who tells him about the clause, a contract stating that whoever puts on the santa suit must also take on all the responsibilities that go with the position. Scott isn't too thrilled about his sudden career change. Charlie, however, is overjoyed. Over the next 12 months Scott gains an enormous amount of weight and sprouts a full white beard. Though he fights the inevitable, when Christmas eve arrives Scott and Charlie, eight reindeer and the Elf Swat Team strive to make believers of all of us, and in the events that follow, it becomes clear that Scott indeed is the real Santa.

© 1994 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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Scrooged - Unknown Cover Art

Scrooged

Scrooged

A network TV president is perhaps the most cold-hearted man ever, but his holiday spirit is given a painful booster shot by three vengeful ghosts. In this darkly comic updating of Charles Dicken's Christmas classic "A Christmas Carol," Bill Murray portrays Frank Cross, an evil, crass, executive who caters to the lowest-of-the-lowest common denominators, firing people whenever he wants to and for the flimsiest of reasons. Therefore, to change his cruel and tasteless ways, Cross is taken on a trip through his past to his future, accompanied by ghosts David Johansen and Carol Kane, so that he can achieve redemption.

© 1988 Paramount Pictures Corporation

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A Christmas Story (1983) - Bob Clark Cover Art

A Christmas Story (1983)

A Christmas Story (1983)

It's the final days before Christmas in early 1940s Cleveland, and 9-year-old Ralphie wants one thing from Santa Clause more than anything else: a Red Ryder Carbine Action Air Rifle. As he trudges through the snow to school, faces the neighborhood bully and visits a malevolent department store Santa Clause, Ralphie connives, conspires and campaigns for the most fabulous Christmas present ever in this heartwarming, hysterical and sweetly nostalgic holiday film.

© "1983 Turner Entertainment Co., A Time Warner Company All Rights Reserved."

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Deck the Halls - John Whitesell Cover Art

Deck the Halls

Deck the Halls

Matthew Broderick and Danny DeVito star in this hilarious holiday comedy as two competitive neighbors who try to put the "win" in "winter!" Determined to unseat Steve Finch (Broderick) as the town's holiday season king, Buddy Hall (DeVito) plasters his house with so many decorative lights that it'll be visible from space! When their wives (Kristin Davis and Kristin Chenoweth) bond, and their kids follow suit, the two men only escalate their rivalry, and their decorating. It's anybody's guess whether the holidays will wind up jolly or jostled in this wild laugh-fest the whole family will love!

© 2006 Twentieth Century Fox.

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Christmas In Connecticut (1945) - Peter Godfrey Cover Art

Christmas In Connecticut (1945)

Christmas In Connecticut (1945)

Journalist Elizabeth Lane is one of the country's most famous food writer. In her columns, she describes herself as a hard working farm woman, taking care of her children and being an excellent cook. But this is all lies. In reality she is an unmarried New Yorker who can't even boil an egg. The recipes come from her good friend Felix. The owner of the magazine she works for has decided that a heroic sailor will spend his Christmas on 'her' farm. Miss Lane knows that her career is over if the truth comes out, but what can she do?

© 1945 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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The Easter Bunny Is Comin' to Town - Arthur Rankin Jr. & Jules Bass Cover Art

The Easter Bunny Is Comin' to Town

The Easter Bunny Is Comin' to Town

Fred Astaire narrates the story of Easter, which actually began in the village of Kidville. The town was run and inhabited only by children, and one Easter morning the children found a sad baby bunny among them. They named him Sunny, and he grew up happily but liked to venture to a nearby town where only grown-ups lived--except for 7-year-old King Bruce. As a gesture of friendship, Sunny started bringing Bruce lovely painted eggs--the first Easter eggs ever. And every Easter thereafter, the rabbit would invent another Easter tradition--egg rolling, jellybeans, chocolate bunnies.

© 1977 Warner Bros. All Rights Reserved.

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A Dennis the Menace Christmas - Ron Oliver Cover Art

A Dennis the Menace Christmas

A Dennis the Menace Christmas

Hank Ketcham's world-famous comic character, Dennis Mitchell - aka Dennis the Menace - returns to screen, just in time for the holidays. A curious, mischievous, but never malicious boy, Dennis is always happy to embark on a new adventure, or help out a friend in need. It's not Dennis' fault that, more often than not, his actions lead to comic misfortune for those around him, especially his retired neighbor, Mr. Wilson. This time, in Dennis' version of "A Christmas Carol," Dennis tries to give the Scrooge-like Mr. Wilson the Christmas spirit, but causes havoc during his attempt as he tries to deal with a bully. As a result, Mr. Wilson ends up breaking Dennis' Christmas spirit. Fortunately, an angel of Christmas Past, Present, and Future makes a visit to save Christmas for everyone. Directed by Emmy Award-nominee Ron Oliver (TV's "Goosebumps," TV's "The Chris Issac Show").

© 2007 A Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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Noel - Chazz Palminteri Cover Art

Noel

Noel

Joy is just around the corner when Susan Sarandon, Penelope Cruz, Paul Walker, and Alan Arkin fill out an all-star cast in this holiday classic. As five strangers come together on Christmas Eve, a story of peace, companionship, comfort, love, and healing unfolds against the backdrop of New York City. Noel, with its stunning cast and inspirational story, proves miracles are closer than you think.

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The Most Wonderful Time of the Year - Michael Scott Cover Art

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

The overwhelming tasks that go along with Christmas have taken the joy out of the holidays for busy single mom Jennifer Cullen. Then her Uncle Ralph arrives at her home with the young, handsome Morgan Derby. Morgan's love of Christmas, and life, is contagious and as Jennifer glumly navigates through the holidays, she soon realizes that what she needs most is right under her nose. Stars Henry Winkler, Brooke Burns and Warren Christie.

© 2008 Dan Wigutow Productions / KZ Productions

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Black Christmas - Bob Clark Cover Art

Black Christmas

Black Christmas

The college town of Bedford is receiving an unwelcome guest this Christmas. As the residents of sorority house Pi Kappa Sigma prepare for the festive season, a stranger begins to stalk the house.

© 2016 Vision IV under exclusive license to Shout! Factory, LLC

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I Heard the Bells - Joshua Enck Cover Art

I Heard the Bells

I Heard the Bells

I Heard the Bells tells the inspiring true story behind the beloved Christmas carol and its author, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Known as America's Poet, Henry leads an idyllic life—until the day his world is shattered by tragedy. With a nation divided by Civil War and his family torn apart, Henry puts down his pen, silenced by grief. But it's the sound of Christmas morning that reignites the poet's lost voice as he discovers the resounding hope of rekindled faith.

© 2022 Pinnacle Peak Pictures, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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Elf Pets: A Fox Cub's Christmas Tale - Chanda A. Bell Cover Art

Elf Pets: A Fox Cub's Christmas Tale

Elf Pets: A Fox Cub's Christmas Tale

How does Santa Claus travel the whole world in one night? In this musical adventure, set against the backdrop of the Northern Lights, Scout Elf Newsey Noel investigates the mystery of Santa's once-a-year flight! Join her, a little boy named Michael, the Scout Elves and loads of adorable arctic fox cubs as they find out the top-secret answer and discover for themselves that nothing is more powerful than hope—not even Santa!