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Pub. Date
c2005
Language
English
Description
A light-hearted update of the Dickens classic. Carol Cartman (Spelling) says "Bah, humbug" to the cliches of her fellow talk-show host, Dr. Bob (Shatner), and especially to a live Christmas Eve show her producer has planned. But during a pre-show nap, her late Aunt Marla (Manoff) takes Carol on a holiday journey, complete with Ghosts of Christmas Past (Coleman) and Present (Shatner again). Soon, this Scrooge-like celebrity is shown the life she should...
Pub. Date
2007
Language
English
Description
A man is sent a Christmas card while in Afghanistan from a stranger in California, which sets him on a path of trying to find the woman who unknowingly helped him get through the war. Packaging for this product turns into a Christmas card
"Heartwarming drama..."--Life Magazine
"A wartime love story wrapped in holiday greetings. "--Washington Post
3) Blizzard
Pub. Date
2003
Language
English
Description
A young girl, sad when her best friend moves away, rekindles her holiday spirit as her aunt tells her a tale of a young ice skater, an enchanted reindeer, and their heartwarming story of friendship
"An instant holiday classic overflowing with the true spirit of Christmas that will bring as much joy on subsequent holiday viewings as it does the first time around."--Jam! Movies
"A solid bundle of modest charm."--Globe And Mail
Pub. Date
2005
Language
English
Description
A classic comedy of mistaken identity and romance set during the holiday season at a ski resort that is owned and operated by a Native American Nation. The first contemporary romantic comedy to feature an almost entirely American Indian cast
"Uplifting."--USA Today
"A delightful romantic comedy."--Daily Variety
Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
Description
When happily unmarried San Francisco couple Kate and Brad find themselves socked in by fog on Christmas morning, their exotic vacation plans morph into the family-centric holiday they had, until now, gleefully avoided. Out of obligation, and unable to escape, they trudge to not one, not two, but four relative-choked festivities
"You'll scream with laughter."--Fox-TV
"Refreshingly tart..."--New York Times
"...laugh-out-loud funny..."--Portland Oregonian...
Pub. Date
2006
Language
English
Description
Santa, aka Scott Calvin, juggles a full house of family and the mischievous Jack Frost, who is scheming to take over the 'big guy's' holiday
"...capable of giving even the grinchiest moviegoers a brief attack of the warm-and-fuzzies."--Variety
"...contagious..."--New York Daily News
Pub. Date
1988
Language
English
Description
A widower not wanting to face her first Christmas alone responds to an ad for 'social introductions.' He meets a woman who is happy to celebrate the holidays with him. She bid him not to ask about her personal life that could change both of their lives
"A treasure of the Christmas season. "--USA Today
"Heartwarming, romantic and filled with holiday joy."--Washington Times
14) Fred Claus
Pub. Date
2008
Language
English
Description
Fred Claus has lived in his little brother's shadow for most of his life. Fred is in jail and Nicholas has to bail him out on the condition he come to the North Pole and repay his debt
"There are some scattered big laughs and a sweet message here, so I'm giving it a mild recommendation."--Richard Roeper
"'Fred Claus' sells you something you didn't know you wanted."--Boston Globe
"Deftly blending disrespect and good nature, 'Fred Claus' is a gas."--LA...
Pub. Date
2008
Language
English
Description
After a divorce, a mother's children decide to play matchmaker by fixing their mom up with the Santa at the local department store
"...played with high spirits and good cheer..."--Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
"...easygoing and heartwarming."--Chicago Tribune
"...charming..."--Entertainment Weekly
17) Santa buddies
Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
Description
Disney's irresistible talking puppies star in a heartwarming holiday adventure. Take a fantastic journey with The Buddies to the magical world of the North Pole. Features never-before-seen bonus material
18) This Christmas
Pub. Date
2008
Language
English
Description
For the first time in years, the entire Whitfield clan comes home to celebrate Christmas and learn through the drama and emotional baggage how to be a family once again
"Two thumbs up!"--Roeper & Michael Phillips
"It's warm, witty and alive, with a fantastic cast and a belief in its characters that transcends its formulaic tendencies."--San Francisco Chronicles
"A rare holiday treat, a package that's both thoughtfully selected and sure to please...
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