Christmas Is Here Again facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Christmas Is Here Again |
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| Directed by | Robert Zappia |
| Produced by | Robert Zappia Jim Praytor |
| Written by | Robert Zappia Marco Zappia |
| Narrated by | Jay Leno |
| Starring | Edward Asner Kathy Bates Madison Davenport Brad Garrett Andy Griffith Shirley Jones Norm Macdonald |
| Music by | John Van Tongeren |
| Editing by | Michael D'Ambrosio |
| Studio | Easy to Dream Productions Renegade Animation |
| Distributed by | Screen Media Films |
| Release date(s) | October 20, 2007 (Heartland Film Festival) |
| Running time | 74 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Christmas Is Here Again is a fun animated Christmas movie from 2007. It's a musical comedy that went straight to video. Sometimes, it's also called Who Stole Santa's Sack?. This film was the first big movie made by Renegade Animation studio. It was directed and co-written by Robert Zappia. Famous voices like Jay Leno, Kathy Bates, and Andy Griffith bring the characters to life.
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The Story of a Missing Sack
The movie tells the exciting story of a young orphan girl named Sophiana. She uses a cane to help her walk. Sophiana goes on a big adventure to find Santa's magical toy sack. This special sack is the source of all toys! It was made from the baby Jesus' swaddling clothes, giving it its magic.
Why the Sack Was Stolen
Thirty years before the story begins, a character named Krad stole the sack. Krad's name is "dark" spelled backward. He took the sack because Santa stopped giving out Krad's coal to naughty children. Krad wanted revenge!
Sophiana's Quest
Sophiana doesn't go alone on her quest. She gets help from some amazing friends. Her team includes Paul Rocco, one of Santa's elves, and Dart, a young reindeer. They are also joined by Buster the fox and his friend, Charlee the polar bear. Together, they try to get Santa's sack back and save Christmas!
Meet the Voice Actors
Many talented actors lent their voices to the characters in Christmas Is Here Again.
- Madison Davenport as Sophiana
- Daniel Roebuck as Paul Rocco/Jacque
- Colin Ford as Dart
- Norm Macdonald as Buster
- Brad Garrett as Charlee
- Ed Asner as Krad
- Michael Norris as the Selves
- Kathy Bates as Miss Dowdy
- Andy Griffith as Santa Claus
- Shirley Jones as Victoria/Mrs. Claus
- Jay Leno as the Narrator
From Screen to Stage
Did you know that Christmas Is Here Again was also turned into a play? The Pacific Conservatory Theatre put on the first stage version. This play was adapted by Brad Carroll and Jeremy Mann. It premiered in November and December of 2014.
