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Need to find some cool itmes to get yourself into the holiday sprit???? We here at
HollywoodFYI.com have found some new Holiday favorites to help you get that
spring in your step for holiday season!
Olivia Newton John's
The Christmas Album
Olivia Newton-John's very first Christmas release! This collection of Holiday favorites,
mixed with Olivia originals as well as guest appearances from fellow artists - Vince Gill,
Clint Black and Kenny Loggins. The CD
beautifully done, and you don't even have to be a for die-hard Olivia fan to enjoy Olivia's
voice. The CD has "Christmas Never Felt Like This Before,"
"The First Noel," "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas," "Silver Bells,"
"Away In A Manger," plus so much more.
Garth Brooks
& The Magic of Christmas
songs from "Call Me Claus"
Garth Brooks has re-released his 1999 Christmas CD with new music. Brooks re-makes Louis Armstrong's song "Zat You, Santa Claus?"
"Call Me Claus," and a moving gospel hymn he wrote titled, "Ready For Jesus," sung by Vicki Hampton. The CD also offers up
holiday classics as "Winter Wonderland," Sleigh Ride" and "Have Your Self A Merry Little Christmas."
Barbara Streisand's
Christmas Memories
After 34 years Barbra Streisand has a new Christmas CD out! Christmas Memories, showcases
this legendary singer performing inspirational music for all the season. The CD is filled to the rim with holiday music, "A Christmas Love Song," "Christmas Lullaby," "Snowbound"
"What Are You Doing New Years Eve?," "Ave Maria" plus many more.
American Christmas Classics
American Christmas Classics has three CDs with 47 traditional carol favorites and holiday classics,
many from America's "Golden Age of Christmas Music," the 1934 to 1958 period. Performed by
famous soloists and choirs, including a number of HISTORIC RECORDINGS by original artists,
such as Bing Crosby and Nat "King" Cole.
American Christmas Classics also comes with a lavishly ILLUSTRATED HISTORY book
of the finest anthologies of American Christmas music whose pages are lit up by the nostalgic
works of Norman Rockwell, Grandma Moses, N.C. Wyeth, Henry Ossawa Tanner, Currier & Ives,
and other great American artists. American Christmas Classics is a wonderful and thoughtful
gift for anyone on your list holiday list! Visit their website at:
Christmas Classics.com
Santa Who?
Disney has just released
a new soon-to-be classic film, Santa Who? which stars
Leslie Nielson (The Naked Gun). Santa Claus finds himself on the night before Christmas gets into
a terriable sleigh crash and develops amnesia. As a reporter finds
a interesting holiday angle, he decides to find "Santa's" real family before Christmas eve.
But it's a little boys faith in Santa
Claus which brings back Santa's memory and
saves Christmas.
Santa Who? is a feel good Holiday film
in true Disney tradition with giving viewers a heartwarming film.
Mickey's Magical Christmas
Snowed in at the House of Mouse
Disney has also released Mickey's Magical Christmas which showcase about
every well known Disney animated character. After a freak snow storm
everyone is stuck in the "House of the Mouse." Mickey entertains his friends with numerous
holiday stories. This holiday special captures the warm holiday sprit of friendship.
The DVD also includes extra bonus material such as sing along with "Deck the Halls" and "Sleigh Ride." It also includes the
"Sounds of Christmas" and the Premier episode of "House of Mouse." Mickey's Magical Christmas is perfect for
for the hole family!
Recess Christmas: Miracle On Third Street
The hole "Recess" gang is getting in touch with the Holiday sprit in this new Disney release.
The DVD even features the
"Recess" gang rendition of "Jingle Bells," plus the gang's Holiday Tradition
Reports, by Spinelli, Gus and Mikey.
There is a Mirale On Thrid Street, after Principal Prickly's car gets stuck in the snow, he blames the "Recess" gang. His passengers Miss
Finster and Miss Grotke realize that the kids are really are more nice than naughty.
It's a Wonderful Life
What is the holiday's with It's a Wonderful Life???? It sure is a wonderful life with
this classic film now available on DVD! The story is of a man how decides that is own life is not worth living and tries
to kill himself. But his guarding angel is sent to show him that
his life was all worth it!
After 50 years
It's A Wonderful Life remains as powerful and moving as the day it was made. Digitally
re-mastered, this American classic, now on DVD contains exclusive
documentary footage of the making of the film and a special tribute
to Frank Capra from Frank Capra, Jr.
Barbie in the Nutcracker
Barbie in the Nutcracker is the uniquely adapted
classic fairytale casts Mattel's Barbie in two roles - as Clara and
as the Sugarplum Princess.
From reality to fantasy, the story
is enhanced with magical ballet sequences choreographed by the New
York City Ballet's ballet master-in-chief, Peter Martins, and set to
the original score by Tchaikovsky, performed by the London Symphony
Orchestra.
Barbie in the Nutcracker is sure to become a classic for young girls.
Rudolph: The Red-Nosed Reindeer
The Island of Misfit Toys
It's hard not to love this new animated holiday musical sequel to Rudolph The Red-Nose Reindeer.
The new adventures starts with the evil Toy Taker taking all the boy and girls toys around the world. After the
Toy Taker visits the North Pole and leaves with all the Christmas toys, Rudolph, Hermey, Yukon Cornelius and
the Bumble set out to capture the Toy Taker on the Island of Misfit Toys.
If you remember the original feature, you will be amazed of how perfect the classic characters
come to life once again! The film features the voices of Jamie Lee Curtis, Richard Dreyfuss, Rick Moranis,
and has Tony Bennett singing the title song! This is sure to be come a family favorite!
Call Me Claus
Lucy Cullins, a slick and cynical producer at the Shop-A-Lot home shopping network. Lucy hires a man named Nick to play Santa Claus, but she
gets more than what she bargains for as she has hired the real Santa Claus. Yet, Santa Claus is facing mandatory retirement after 200 years on the
job. He wants Lucy to be his replacement, but will he be able to convince her to take the job?
Now Playing on TNT Network:
Sunday, December 2nd @ 8pm(ET)
Sunday, December 2nd @ 10pm(ET)
Monday, December 3rd @ 12am(ET)
Saturday, December 8th @ 11:30am(ET)
Friday, December 14th @ 9pm(ET)
Saturday, December 15th @ 2pm(ET)
Sunday, December 16th @ 6pm(ET)
Monday, December 17th @ 8pm(ET)
Call Me Claus will be available to buy the Video and DVD December 11th!
Prancer Returns
b>Prancer Returns is the sequel to the tremendously successful holiday live-action feature
Prancer. Told through the eyes of an adventurous eight-year-old, "Charlie Holton," this
wholesome family tale tells the amazing story of a family brought back together through
the magical appearance of a reindeer. Charlie's determination to return Prancer by
Christmas Eve brings about a transformation in the lives of the little boy and his
shattered family. Love and unity are suddenly restored by Prancer's presence. Prancer Returns stars
John Corbett, Jack Palance, Stacy Edwards, Michael O'Keefe, and introduces Gavin Fink.
Now Playing on the USA Network:
November 25 at 4:00 PM
November 26 at 2:00 PM
December 2 at 3:30 PM
December 24 at 9:00 PM and 1:00 AM
December 25 at 5:00 AM (all times ET/PT)
Prancer Returns is also on sale on VHS and DVD in stores now!
Three Days
 Ten years ago, Andrew married
his childhood sweetheart, Beth. Now Andrew's a high-powered literary agent, but his relationship with his wife has not fared as well. When Beth is tragically killed just days
before Christmas, an angel gives Andrew the chance to relive the
last three days his wife was alive. But he can't change fate and
Beth will still lose her life. However, Andrew can still discover
the gift Beth needs most from him. Starring: Kristin Davis, Tim Meadows, and Reed Diamond.
Premieres: on abcFamily Channel:
Sunday, December 9 8pm, 10pm e/p
Wednesday, December 12 9pm e/p
Saturday, December 15 9pm e/p
Sunday, December 16 6pm e/p
25 Days of Christmas
To find all your favorite holiday specials just turn on abcFamily's 25 Days of Christmas.
The 25 Days is snowed over with 250 hours of original movies, specials,
animated favorites, and more.
Many classic to be seen are Miracle on 34th Street, The Little
Drummer Boy, 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, Santa Claus is Comin' to Town, The Munsters' Scary Little Christmas ...just to name a few!
For the full schedule check out abcFamily.com
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