Christmas movies from TV Derana
In keeping with the Christmas spirit,
TV Derana presents a series
of great Christmas movies for this
festive season.
'The Santa Clause 3:
 The
Escape Clause' - December 25 at 3.30
p.m.
Holiday magic mixes with comical chaos at the North Pole in 'Santa
Clause 3: The Escape Clause'. Tim Allen reprises his role of Scott
Calvin - AKA Santa - as he juggles a full house of family and the
mischievous Jack Frost (Martin Short), who is trying to take over the
"big guy's" holiday. At the risk of giving away the secret location of
the North Pole, Scott invited his in-laws (Ann-Margret & Alan Arkin) to
share in the holiday festivities, and upcoming birth of baby Claus with
expectant wife, Carol - aka Mrs. Claus (Elizabeth Mitchell).
Along for the adventure are Scott's extended family, son Charlie
(Eric Lloyd), ex-wife Laura Miller (Wendy Crewson), her husband, Neil
Miller (Judge Reinhold) and their daughter, Lucy (Liliana Mumy) who,
together with head elf Curtis (Spencer Breslin), foil Jack Frost's
crafty scheme to control the North Pole.
'12 Dogs of Christmas'
December 25 at 10.00 a.m.
 Upon
being sent to live with her aunt in the small town of Doverville,
12-year-old Emma O'Conner finds herself in the middle of a 'dog-fight'
with the Mayor and the town dogcatcher. In order to strike down their
'no-dogs' law, Emma must bring together a group of schoolmates,
grown-ups and adorable dogs of all shapes and sizes in a spectacular
holiday pageant.
The Cast comprises Mindy Sterling, Eric Lutes, Richard Riehle.
'Surviving Christmas'
December
24 at 10.30 p.m.
Drew Latham (Ben Affleck) is a wealthy advertising executive, driven
by money, which results in him living a shallow, pointless life. After
being dumped by his girlfriend, he faces the prospect of another
Christmas alone, so he decides to visit his childhood home to rekindle
his old holiday memories. Once there, he discovers that the house is now
owned by another family, the Valcos. Not to be deterred, Latham offers
them $250,000 if they will allow him to spend Christmas with them and
pretend to be a member of their family. They accept and then have to put
up with his annoying insistence upon doing traditional Christmas
activities. After awhile, Latham starts to care about the Valcos, and he
attempts to repair their marriage. He also develops an attraction for
the Valcos's daughter.
The movie was directed by Mike Mitchell and included stars such as
James Gandolfini, Christina Applegate, Catherine O/Hara, Josh Zuckerman
etc.
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