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The Santa Clause (franchise)
''The Santa Clause'' is a media franchise that consists of three American holiday family-comedy theatrical feature films starring Tim Allen, and one limited series for Disney+. Based on an original story by Leo Benvenuti and Steve Rudnick, the plot centers around Scott Calvin's transformation into Santa Claus, and his adventures thereafter. ''The Santa Clause'' was met with mostly positive critical reviews, and was a box office success. In the years since its release, it has earned its status as a Christmas classic. The sequels experienced diminishing critical reception, but were still financial successes and are also now considered holiday cult classics. The franchise continued with a television series ''The Santa Clauses'', which premiered on November 16, 2022. Films ''The Santa Clause'' (1994) Divorced dad Scott Calvin (Tim Allen) has custody of his son Charlie (Eric Lloyd) on Christmas Eve. After he accidentally causes the death of Santa, they are magically transporte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tim Allen
Timothy Alan Dick (born June 13, 1953), known professionally as Tim Allen, is an American actor and comedian. He is known for playing Tim "The Toolman" Taylor on the ABC sitcom ''Home Improvement'' (1991–1999) and Mike Baxter on the ABC/Fox sitcom '' Last Man Standing'' (2011–2021). He voices Buzz Lightyear for the ''Toy Story'' franchise and played Scott Calvin and Santa Claus in ''The Santa Clause'' franchise (1994–present). Allen's other films include ''Tropical Snow'' (1988), ''Galaxy Quest'' (1999), ''Joe Somebody'' (2001), ''Zoom'' (2006), ''Wild Hogs'' (2007), ''The Six Wives of Henry Lefay'' (2009), ''Crazy on the Outside'' (2010), '' 3 Geezers!'' (2013), and '' El Camino Christmas'' (2017). Early life Allen was born in Denver, Colorado, on June 13, 1953. He is the third oldest of six children of Martha Katherine (née Fox), a community-service worker, and Gerald M. Dick, a real estate agent.Stated in interview on ''Inside the Actors Studio'' Allen has two ol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Classic
A classic is an outstanding example of a particular style; something of lasting worth or with a timeless quality; of the first or highest quality, class, or rank – something that exemplifies its class. The word can be an adjective (a ''classic'' car) or a noun (a ''classic'' of English literature). It denotes a particular quality in art, architecture, literature, design, technology, or other cultural artifacts. In commerce, products are named 'classic' to denote a long-standing popular version or model, to distinguish it from a newer variety. ''Classic'' is used to describe many major, long-standing sporting events. Colloquially, an everyday occurrence (e.g. a joke or mishap) may be described in some dialects of English as 'an absolute classic'. "Classic" should not be confused with ''classical'', which refers specifically to certain cultural styles, especially in music and architecture: styles generally taking inspiration from the Classical tradition, hence classicism. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Escape Clause
''The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause'' is a 2006 American Christmas comedy film directed by Michael Lembeck. It is the third installment in ''The Santa Clause'' franchise, following ''The Santa Clause'' (1994) and ''The Santa Clause 2'' (2002). The film features Tim Allen returning as Scott Calvin, who must find a way to reverse a spell cast by Jack Frost (Martin Short) that caused him to lose his title of Santa Claus. Allen and Short had previously worked together in the 1997 Disney comedy film, ''Jungle 2 Jungle''. Most of the supporting actors from the first two films reprise their roles, with the exception of David Krumholtz. As a result of his absence, Curtis (played by Spencer Breslin), who was previously the Assistant Head Elf, has now been promoted to Bernard's former position. This was Peter Boyle's final film to be released during his lifetime (2008's ''All Roads Lead Home'' was released posthumously). Its production was completed in February 2006. The film was rele ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John J
John is a common English name and surname: * John (given name) * John (surname) John may also refer to: New Testament Works * Gospel of John, a title often shortened to John * First Epistle of John, often shortened to 1 John * Second Epistle of John, often shortened to 2 John * Third Epistle of John, often shortened to 3 John People * John the Baptist (died c. AD 30), regarded as a prophet and the forerunner of Jesus Christ * John the Apostle (lived c. AD 30), one of the twelve apostles of Jesus * John the Evangelist, assigned author of the Fourth Gospel, once identified with the Apostle * John of Patmos, also known as John the Divine or John the Revelator, the author of the Book of Revelation, once identified with the Apostle * John the Presbyter, a figure either identified with or distinguished from the Apostle, the Evangelist and John of Patmos Other people with the given name Religious figures * John, father of Andrew the Apostle and Saint Peter * Pope Joh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ed Decter
Edward Ichabod "Ed" Decter (born May 19, 1959) is an American film director, producer and screenwriter. Early life and education Born in West Orange, New Jersey, Decter graduated from Wesleyan University in 1979. Career His credits include, ''There's Something About Mary'', ''The Santa Clause 2'', ''The Santa Clause 3'', ''The New Guy'', ''The Lizzie McGuire Movie'', and television series ''Boy Meets World'', ''In Plain Sight'', and ''Shadowhunters''. He frequently collaborates with fellow producer and writer John J. Strauss. His production company was Frontier Pictures. In 1998, he, along with Strauss took on the role for Barry Kemp as the showrunner for the new CBS Tom Selleck comedy ''The Closer ''The Closer'' is an Television in the United States, American television police procedural starring Kyra Sedgwick as Brenda Leigh Johnson, a Los Angeles Police Department Chief of police#United States, deputy chief. A CIA-trained interrogator o ...''. Filmography Film T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cinco Paul And Ken Daurio
Cinco Paul and Ken Daurio are American screenwriters. They are primarily known for writing screenplays for animated films, including '' Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who'', '' Despicable Me'', ''Dr. Seuss' The Lorax'', ''Despicable Me 2'', ''The Secret Life of Pets'' and ''Despicable Me 3''. Paul is also the creator, executive producer and songwriter for the 2021 Apple TV+ musical comedy series ''Schmigadoon!.'' Life and career Paul Paul was named after Cinco de Mayo, a celebration held on his birthday. After graduating from Yale University, Paul served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Tokyo. Shortly after returning from his mission he married his girlfriend whom he had met at Yale and to whom he was engaged just before leaving on his mission. He then won a short film competition and received a fellowship at the USC School of Cinematic Arts, where he graduated in 1993 from the Graduate Screenwriting Program. The following year, he sold his first scree ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Don Rhymer
Don Rhymer (February 23, 1961 – November 28, 2012) was an American screenwriter and film producer. He graduated from James Madison University in 1982. He wrote movies such as ''Big Momma's House'', ''The Santa Clause 2'', '' Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London'', ''The Honeymooners'', ''Deck the Halls'', and '' Surf's Up''. Career Rhymer also enjoyed a successful TV career, and wrote and produced episodes of ''The Hogan Family'', ''Coach'', '' Bagdad Café'', ''Evening Shade'', ''Hearts Afire'', '' Caroline in the City'', ''Chicago Sons'', and '' Fired Up'' and ''Fish Police''. In addition, he wrote the telefilms ''Banner Times'', ''Past the Bleachers'', and '' Under Wraps''. He co-wrote the film ''Rio'' for Blue Sky Studios and wrote the script for the sequel, released in April 2014. Death In 2009, Rhymer was diagnosed with head and neck cancer, and died on November 28, 2012 at 51 years old, due to the disease. ''Rio 2 ''Rio 2'' is a 2014 American 3D computer-animate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Lembeck
Michael Lembeck (born June 25, 1948) is an American actor and television and film director. Best known as Max Horvath in '' One Day at a Time'' (1979-1984). Life and career Lembeck was born in Brooklyn, New York, the son of Caroline Dubs and Harvey Lembeck, an actor and comedian. His parents practiced the Jewish faith. He began acting in the late 1960s and directing in the 1970s. His most notable acting role was as Julie Cooper ( Mackenzie Phillips)'s husband, Max Horvath, on the sitcom '' One Day at a Time''. He played newscaster Clete Meizenheimer on the series ''Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman''. In 1975, he appeared on ''Barney Miller'' in the episode "Hair" as Officer Guardeno. He also played Kaptain Kool of the fictional band Kaptain Kool and the Kongs on ''The Krofft Supershow'' from 1976 to 1978. He is also known for his role as Vinnie Fazio in ''The Boys in Company C'' in 1978. He was a member of the cast of the 1985–1986 situation comedy ''Foley Square''. He appeared ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Santa Clause 2
''The Santa Clause 2'' is a 2002 American Christmas comedy film directed by Michael Lembeck in his directorial debut. It is a sequel to ''The Santa Clause'' (1994) and the second installment in ''The Santa Clause'' franchise. All of the principal actors from the first film, including Tim Allen, Eric Lloyd, Judge Reinhold, Wendy Crewson, and David Krumholtz, reprise their roles, and are joined by Elizabeth Mitchell, Spencer Breslin, and Liliana Mumy. Released on November 1, 2002, the film received mixed reviews from critics and grossed $172 million worldwide on a $65 million budget. It was followed by another sequel, '' The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause'', released in 2006. Plot Eight years have passed since Scott Calvin took on the mantle of Santa Claus. Head Elf Bernard and Curtis, the Keeper of the ''Handbook of Christmas'', inform Scott that there is another clause — the " Mrs. Clause". Scott is now pressed to get married before the next Christmas Eve or the clause wil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brian Reilly
Brian Patrick Reilly (12 December 1901 in Menton, France – 29 December 1991 in Hastings, England) was an Irish chess Master, writer and magazine editor. He was born at Menton on the French Riviera. The Irish connection goes back to his paternal grandfather, who came from Kells in County Meath. When in his early twenties, Reilly joined his father's firm in the pharmaceutical business. The company did very well, but was hit hard when Britain left the Gold standard system in the early 1930s. Reilly was interned in Vichy France during World War II. He returned to England after the war ended, and became a full-time chess editor and writer. Reilly won the Nice Club championship in 1924. He shared 5th place at Hyères 1927 ( Wilhelm Orbach won). He took 10th at Nice 1930 (Savielly Tartakower won). In 1931, Reilly won in Nice, and took 5th at Nice (Pentangular, Alexander Alekhine won). He tied for 4-6th at Margate 1935 (Samuel Reshevsky won). In 1935, he took 5th in Barcelona (Salo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Newmyer
Robert F. Newmyer (May 30, 1956 – December 12, 2005) was an American film producer, both commercial and independent. Biography Robert Frederick Newmyer (Bobby) was born on May 30, 1956 in Washington, DC to James and Virginia Newmyer. He graduated from Sidwell Friends School in 1974, and received a bachelor's degree in economics from Swarthmore College in 1978 and afterward worked as a real estate developer in Telluride, Colorado. In 1982 he received a master's degree in business administration from Harvard Business School in 1982. According to long-time friend, documentary filmmaker Eames Yates, "Just before he graduated, he saw Spielberg's ''E.T. and he came out and said, 'That's what I want to do'." Newmyer went on to hold a variety of positions at Columbia Pictures, before becoming a vice president of production and acquisitions. Newmyer and Jeffrey Silver formed "Outlaw Productions", the name derived from Newmyer's favorite Clint Eastwood character, the outlaw Josey Wal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Pasquin
John Pasquin (born November 30, 1944) is an American director of film, television and theatre. Film Reference Career An alumnus of and , Pasquin began directing plays in the early 1980s. He moved on to television, directing episodes of the series '' |
