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From this Saturday at 12 AM Eastern—that’s 4 PM Saturday in NZ, 2 PM in Sydney, and 5 AM in the UK—and repeated every four hours throughout the day—we’re featuring the described movies All I Want for Christmas (1991), Surviving Christmas (2004), and Mickey’s Magical Christmas – Snowed in at the House of Mickey Mouse (2001).
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Movie 1: All I Want for Christmas (1991)
All I Want for Christmas (1991) is a warm, festive family comedy that captures the spirit of the holiday season with charm, humour, and heartfelt sentiment.
Directed by Robert Lieberman, the film centres on a pair of siblings who embark on a Christmas mission filled with mischief, hope, and seasonal magic.
Ethan and Hallie O’Fallon are determined to reunite their divorced parents for Christmas. With a little help from Santa, a few clever schemes, and a lot of Christmas cheer, the children set a plan in motion to rekindle the spark between their mum and dad. Their adventure unfolds against a backdrop of bustling
New York City during the holidays, complete with snow, tradition, and just the right amount of movie magic.
The film delivers a nostalgic festive atmosphere, offering a light-hearted and charming story that continues to delight families each holiday season.
Directed by: Robert Lieberman
Produced by: Marykay Powell
Starring: Harley Jane Kozak, Jamey Sheridan, Ethan Randall, Thora Birch, Leslie Nielsen
Written by: Thom Eberhardt, Richard Kramer
Cinematography: Thomas Burstyn
Edited by: Eric A. Sears
Music by: Bruce Broughton
Distributed by: Paramount Pictures
Release date: 8 November 1991 (USA)
File length: 87 minutes
Country: United States
Language: English
Budget: $12 million
Box office: $14.8 million
Movie 2: Surviving Christmas (2004)
Surviving Christmas (2004) is a festive comedy that blends outrageous humour with a quirky holiday premise. Directed by Mike Mitchell, the film follows a lonely, wealthy executive who decides to outsource his Christmas cheer—by renting a family for the holidays.
Ben Affleck stars as Drew Latham, a man who dreads spending Christmas alone. In a humour-filled twist, he offers a generous sum of money to the Valcos, the current residents of his childhood home, in exchange for pretending to be his family during the holidays. What begins as an awkward arrangement quickly
spirals into chaos, misadventure, and unexpected emotional revelations.
With a lively cast, slapstick moments, and a heart that emerges beneath the comedy, Surviving Christmas is a light, fun, and offbeat addition to seasonal viewing.
Directed by: Mike Mitchell
Produced by: Betty Thomas, Jenno Topping
Starring: Ben Affleck, James Gandolfini, Christina Applegate, Catherine O’Hara, Josh Zuckerman
Written by: Dan Jinks, Debroah Kaplan, Harry Elfont
Cinematography: Peter Lyons Collister
Edited by: Craig Wood
Music by: Randy Edelman
Distributed by: DreamWorks Pictures
Release date: 22 October 2004 (USA)
File length: 87 minutes
Country: United States
Language: English
Budget: $45 million
Box office: $15.1 million
Movie 3: Mickey’s Magical Christmas – Snowed in at the House of Mickey Mouse (2001)
Mickey’s Magical Christmas – Snowed in at the House of Mickey Mouse (2001) is a cheerful, heartwarming animated Christmas special featuring Disney’s most
beloved characters. Combining classic shorts, original animation, and musical moments, the film celebrates friendship, kindness, and the true meaning of
Christmas.
After a Christmas Eve snowstorm leaves everyone trapped inside the House of Mouse, Mickey, and his friends—including Minnie, Donald, Goofy, and dozens of familiar faces—come together to create a magical holiday celebration. Through stories, songs, and heartfelt sharing, the group aims to lift Donald’s spirits and remind one another what Christmas is all about.
Bright, festive, and filled with Disney charm, this special is perfect for audiences of all ages and a delightful addition to any holiday programme.
Directed by: Tony Craig, Roberts Gannaway
Produced by: Melinda Rediger
Starring: Wayne Allwine, Russi Taylor, Tony Anselmo, Bill Farmer, Tress MacNeille
Written by: Roberts Gannaway, Bill Motz, Bob Roth
Edited by: Julie Rogers
Music by: Chris Boardman
Distributed by: Walt Disney Home Entertainment
Release date: 6 November 2001 (USA)
File length: 61 minutes
Country: United States
Language: English