Prep & Landing 2 - Premieres Tonight after A Charlie Brown Christmas

December 5, 2011 Monday


A Charlie Brown Christmas ... ABC ... 8 PM

Prep & Landing 2: Naughty Vs. Nice ... ABC ... 8:30 PM *NEW


First of all, Charlie Brown has to be one of the very best Cartoons ever - and the Christmas Special is by far (in my opinion) the absolute Greatest Peanuts Episode Ever with Charlie Brown and the precious little tree, Snoopy decorating his house with lights, Linus telling the true Christmas Story and all the Peanuts Gang coming together at the end to decorate that sweet little tree... that just needed love! And, the joy of hearing them all sing Hark the Herald Angels Sing at the end! Oh, it's just beautiful!

Watch with your family, and enjoy the true meaning of Christmas all over again!





Prep & Landing has become a wonderful new Cartoon...
with all the fun, fantasy, and excitement of Elves working at the North Pole.

In case you are wondering, the original Prep & Landing special is available on DVD, along with the animation short of Prep & Landing's Operation Secret Santa.

Enjoy the New Premiere - Prep & Landing 2: Naughty Vs. Nice... Tonight!

See the Christmas TV Schedule for Much More Tonight... including a repeat airing of The Heart of Christmas - on GMC, The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause - on Disney Channel, the 1994 version of Miracle on 34th Street - on FMC, and many more...

Enjoy....
Merry Christmas!

The Elf on the Shelf: An Elf's Story - New Cartoon Animation!

MOVIE REVIEW


The Elf on the Shelf: An Elf's Story

Network: CBS

Original Air Date: November 25, 2011

*Available on DVD: November 26, 2011

*A new animated feature based on the best-selling holiday children's book!



CAST:

unknown voices





*Image from CBS - Click to Enlarge



PLOT:


From http://elfontheshelf.com:

Nine-year-old Taylor McTuttle has reached a crossroads. Does he believe Santa Claus really knows who is naughty or nice? Does he even believe in Santa Claus anymore?

An Elf’s Story is the inspirational tale of Chippey, the young scout elf who is assigned by Santa to restore Taylor’s belief in Christmas magic. When the boy breaks the number one Elf on the Shelf rule, Chippey loses his Christmas magic; the entire McTuttle family loses its scout elf, and both Taylor and Chippey lose their self-respect. Through the power of love and forgiveness, both of them learn that true belief cannot be taught.

Destined to be a beloved family Christmas classic, An Elf’s Story is filled with fun, music and the timeless message that Christmas is something we carry in our hearts.



from CBS Press Release:

The CBS Television Network will present THE ELF ON THE SHELF: AN ELF'S STORY, a new animated feature based on the best-selling holiday children's book The Elf on the Shelf, to be broadcast on CBS as a special presentation on Friday, Nov. 25 (8:30 - 9:00 PM, ET/PT).

THE ELF ON THE SHELF: AN ELF'S STORY follows one of the many scout elves from the North Pole who helps Santa Claus determine who to put on the naughty and nice lists. Named "Chippey" by his adoptive family, the elf is assigned to help a young boy, Taylor McTuttle, who struggles to believe in the magic of Christmas.

The Elf on the Shelf is a popular children's storybook created by Carol Aebersold and her daughters, Chanda Bell and Christa Pitts, who self-published the book through their company CCA and B. The story was inspired by an Aebersold family tradition featuring their own pixie elf, Fisbee, who appeared in their home every holiday season. Since 2005, The Elf on the Shelf has sold nearly two million copies.



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Hoops and YoYo Ruin Christmas - Cartoon Animation

MOVIE REVIEW



Hoops and YoYo Ruin Christmas


Network: CBS

(*will also air on the Hallmark Channel)

Original Air Date: November 25, 2011


CAST:

Dave Parke ... Santa
Mike Adair ... Hoops
Bev Carlson ... Piddles
Bob Holt ... Yoyo

PLOT:

from CBS Press Release:

"Hoops and YoYo Ruin Christmas," A NEW ANIMATED HOLIDAY SPECIAL PRESENTED BY HALLMARK, WILL BE BROADCAST FRIDAY, NOV. 25 AT 8:00-8:30 PM, ET/PT, ON THE CBS TELEVISION NETWORK.

Hoops and YoYo Ruin Christmas, a new animated special presented by Hallmark, follows the unexpected adventure of the comical pink kitty and green bunny team, Hoops & Yoyo, after they become accidental stowaways on Santa's sleigh. This holiday program will be broadcast Friday, Nov. 25 (8:00-8:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

When Hoops & Yoyo - and their little friend, Piddles - wait up on Christmas Eve to catch a glimpse of Santa, their curiosity lands them in his sleigh shortly after he goes down their chimney. Unable to exit the sleigh before takeoff without being spotted by Santa, they soon find themselves caught in the time-space continuum that allows him to travel the world in one night.

When turbulence jostles the trio from the sleigh, they fall through a wormhole and end up going back in time with a young Kris Kringle. After realizing they have disrupted Kris's journey to fulfilling his destiny, Hoops & Yoyo and piddles race to set things right so the world will have its Santa Claus.

Will Christmas ever be the same? Will Santa ever be the same? Only time - and perhaps a little time travel - will tell.

HOOPS & YOYO RUIN CHRISTMAS is a Hallmark presentation.

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NEW Christmas DVD Releases for Tuesday, October 4th - What are your Favorites?

This list of Christmas DVD Releases for October 4th, 2011 includes mostly Christmas Cartoon Animations, that you cherished as a child - and today your children will love! Some are a re-release with a new cover. Some are new on Blu-ray and Some are simply, NEW!

For anyone who is... "A child, at heart!" You may love them all!


Little Drummer Boy 2011 - October 4, 2011




Mr Magoos Christmas Carol - October 4, 2011




Nickelodeon Favorites: Merry Christmas - October 4, 2011




Veggie Tales: Veggie Christmas Favorites - October 4, 2011




Max & Ruby: Max & Ruby's Christmas / A Merry Bunny Christmas - October 4, 2011




Frosty the Snowman [Blu-ray] - October 4, 2011




Frosty's Winter Wonderland - October 4, 2011




WordWorld: Happy Holiday Word Friends - October 4, 2011




Wonder Pets: Save The Raindeer/Save The Nutcracker - October 4, 2011




Santa's Magical Stories - October 4, 2011




The Original Christmas Classics - October 4, 2011




Wiggles: It's Always Christmas With You - October 4, 2011




Veggie Tales: The Little Drummer Boy - October 4, 2011




The New Christmas Classics - October 4, 2011




Santa Claus Is Comin - October 4, 2011




Smurfs Holiday Celebration - October 4, 2011




'Twas the Night Before Christmas (Deluxe Edition) [Blu-ray] - October 4, 2011




Peanuts Holiday Collection [Blu-ray] - October 4, 2011




Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause [Blu-ray] - October 4, 2011




12 Dogs of Christmas [Blu-ray] - October 4, 2011




Holiday Collector's Set V.4 - October 4, 2011




Holiday Collector's Set V.5 - October 4, 2011




Classic TV Christmas V.1 - October 4, 2011






My Favorites are:
The Original Christmas Classics ,
Max & Ruby: Max & Ruby's Christmas / A Merry Bunny Christmas ,
12 Dogs of Christmas [Blu-ray] ,
Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause [Blu-ray] ,
Peanuts Holiday Collection [Blu-ray] , and
'Twas the Night Before Christmas (Deluxe Edition) [Blu-ray] .


Which ones do you love?

If you enjoyed looking at this list, be sure to visit the:
 Complete 2011 Christmas DVD Release Guide.

*Includes over 100 DVD choices now!

"Happiness Is a Warm Blanket Charlie Brown" to Premiere on FOX - Thanksgiving Night

MOVIE REVIEW


Happiness Is a Warm Blanket Charlie Brown

Network: FOX

Original Air Date: November 24, 2011


CAST:

Trenton Rogers ... Charlie Brown / Schroeder Shane Baumel
Austin Lux ... LINUS
Grace Rolek ... LUCY
Andy Beall ... Snoopy and Woodstock
Bill Melendez ... voice clips
Blesst Bowden
Ciara Bravo
Amanda Pace
Andy Pessoa


PLOT:

The Peanuts gang is back and ready to help LINUS (Austin Lux)
break away from his childhood security blanket. The stakes are high as
Linus learns his grandmother is coming to visit, and he must decide
whether or not to dispose of his most cherished possession. In an
effort to help Linus kick his habit, CHARLIE BROWN (Trenton Rogers),
LUCY (Grace Rolek) and even SNOOPY pitch in to help. Lucy is quick to
attempt her amateur psychiatric skills, while Snoopy employs the age
old drag-and-run method. Despite all attempts, Linus eventually learns
that security is a valuable quality in life and everyone is entitled
to their own version of a security blanket.


Video Clip - Official Trailer:




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"Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas" to Premiere on FOX - Thanksgiving Night

MOVIE REVIEW

Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas

Network: FOX

Original Air Date: November 24, 2011


CAST:

John Leguizamo ... SID
Ray Romano ... MANNY
Seann William Scott ... CRASH
Josh Peck ... EDDIE
Ciara Bravo ... PEACHES
Billy Gardell ... SANTA
Queen Latifah ... ELLIE
Denis Leary ... DIEGO
Chris Wedge
T.J. Miller
Judah Friedlander
Jennifer Lopez
Keke Palmer
Drake


PLOT:

America’s favorite arctic herd is busy decorating for the holiday season. In his rush to help, SID (John Leguizamo) destroys MANNY’s (Ray Romano)
favorite decorations. Manny is so upset he convinces Sid he is now on
Santa’s naughty list. Sid, CRASH (Seann William Scott), EDDIE (Josh
Peck) and PEACHES (Ciara Bravo) take off for the North Pole to plead
their case to SANTA (Billy Gardell). Meanwhile, Manny, ELLIE (Queen
Latifah) and DIEGO (Denis Leary), worry over Peaches’ safety and race
to find her. Back at the North Pole, Sid and his crew accidentally
destroy Santa’s Workshop on Christmas Eve, and it’s up to these
newfound friends to orchestrate a Christmas miracle.


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Arthur Christmas - In Theaters for Christmas 2011 Season

MOVIE REVIEW

Arthur Christmas

3D Animation Movie

Original Air Date: November 23, 2011 In Theaters




Pictures from arthurchristmas.com


CAST:

James McAvoy ... Arthur
Bill Nighy ... Grandsanta
Jim Broadbent ... Santa
Hugh Laurie ... Steve
Imelda Staunton ... Mrs. Santa
Matt Lucas ... Santa Elf #1
Johnny Brennan ... Santa Elf #2
Ashley Jensen ... Bryony
Will Sasso ... American James
Ramona Marquez ... Gwen
Kevin Eldon ... Various
Iain McKee ... Thomas Jack
Miggie Donahoe ... Pedro




Pictures from arthurchristmas.com



PLOT:

ARTHUR CHRISTMAS is an animated family comedy in 3D that reveals Santa’s secret high-tech operations at the North Pole.

'So how does Santa deliver all those presents in one night?' The answer: Santa's exhilarating, ultra-high-tech operation hidden beneath the North Pole. But this year, Santa's son Arthur has an urgent mission that must be completed before Christmas morning dawns.




Pictures from arthurchristmas.com



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