The Christmas Star

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The Christmas Star (1986)

94 min - Drama, Family - 14 December 1986
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Horace McNickle (Edward Asner) is a two-time felon serving prison time for counterfeiting. On the week before Christmas, he escapes from prison dressed as Santa Claus due to his uncanny resemblence to St. Nick resulting from his long white beard and heavyset features. McNickle hides out from the police in a nearby suburban neighborhood where he is befriended and helped by two local children who think he is the real Santa Claus. McNickle takes advantage of the kids naive ness to help him get his counterfeit money hidden somewhere in a local department store while he develops kind-hearted feelings for his two con victims that make him slowly understand the true nature of Christmas.

Director:  Alan Shapiro
Writers:  Alan Shapiro, Carol Dysinger

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Horace McNickle (Edward Asner) is a two-time felon serving prison time for counterfeiting. On the week before Christmas, he escapes from prison dressed as Santa Claus due to his uncanny resemblence to St. Nick resulting from his long white beard and heavyset features. McNickle hides out from the police in a nearby suburban neighborhood where he is befriended and helped by two local children who think he is the real Santa Claus. McNickle takes advantage of the kids naive ness to help him get his counterfeit money hidden somewhere in a local department store while he develops kind-hearted feelings for his two con victims that make him slowly understand the true nature of Christmas.


Collections: Alan Shapiro

Tagline: Two kids made a believer out of him.

Genres: Drama, Family

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Country:   United States of America
Language:  English
Release Date:  14 December 1986

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Company Credits

Production Companies:  Walt Disney Pictures, Walt Disney Television, Lake Walloon Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:  1 h 34 min

Planes: Fire & Rescue

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Planes: Fire & Rescue (2014)

PG 83 min - Animation, Comedy, Adventure, Family - 17 July 2014
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When world-famous air racer Dusty learns that his engine is damaged and he may never race again, he must shift gears and is launched into the world of aerial firefighting. Dusty joins forces with veteran fire and rescue helicopter Blade Ranger and his team, a bunch of all-terrain vehicles known as The Smokejumpers. Together, the fearless team battles a massive wildfire, and Dusty learns what it takes to become a true hero.

Director:  Roberts Gannaway

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When world-famous air racer Dusty learns that his engine is damaged and he may never race again, he must shift gears and is launched into the world of aerial firefighting. Dusty joins forces with veteran fire and rescue helicopter Blade Ranger and his team, a bunch of all-terrain vehicles known as The Smokejumpers. Together, the fearless team battles a massive wildfire, and Dusty learns what it takes to become a true hero.


Collections: Roberts Gannaway

Tagline: When others fly out, heroes fly in.

Details

Country:   United States of America
Language:  English
Release Date:  17 July 2014

Box Office

Budget:  $50,000,000
Revenue:  $151,165,787

Company Credits

Production Companies:  Walt Disney Pictures, DisneyToon Studios, Prana Studios, Prana Animation Studios

Technical Specs

Runtime:  1 h 23 min

The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea

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The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea (2000)

PG 75 min - Animation, Adventure, Family, Comedy - 23 January 2000
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Set several years after the first film, Ariel and Prince Eric are happily married with a daughter, Melody. In order to protect Melody from the Sea Witch, Morgana, they have not told her about her mermaid heritage. Melody is curious and ventures into the sea, where she meets new friends. But will she become a pawn in Morgana's quest to take control of the ocean from King Triton?

Director:  Jim Kammerud

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Set several years after the first film, Ariel and Prince Eric are happily married with a daughter, Melody. In order to protect Melody from the Sea Witch, Morgana, they have not told her about her mermaid heritage. Melody is curious and ventures into the sea, where she meets new friends. But will she become a pawn in Morgana's quest to take control of the ocean from King Triton?


Collections: Jim Kammerud

Tagline: Return to the sea.

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Country:   Australia,   Canada,   United States of America
Language:  English
Release Date:  23 January 2000

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Company Credits

Production Companies:  Disney Television Animation, DisneyToon Studios

Technical Specs

Runtime:  1 h 15 min

Geppetto

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Geppetto (2000)

89 min - Comedy, Drama, Family, Fantasy, Music - 7 May 2000
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When a man wishes for a son, he learns what it means to be a father.

Director:  Tom Moore

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When a man wishes for a son, he learns what it means to be a father.


Collections: Tom Moore

Tagline: When a man wishes for a son, he learns what it means to be a father.

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Country:   United States of America
Language:  English
Release Date:  7 May 2000

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Company Credits

Production Companies:  Walt Disney Television, Karz Entertainment, James Pentecost Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:  1 h 29 min

Inspector Gadget

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Inspector Gadget (1999)

PG 78 min - Action, Adventure, Comedy, Family - 23 July 1999
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John Brown is a bumbling but well-intentioned security guard who is badly injured in an explosion planned by an evil mastermind. He is taken to a laboratory, where Brenda, a leading robotics surgeon, replaces his damaged limbs with state-of-the-art gadgets and tools. Named "Inspector Gadget" by the press, John -- along with his niece, Penny, and her trusty dog, Brain -- uses his new powers to discover who was behind the explosion.

Director:  David Kellogg

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John Brown is a bumbling but well-intentioned security guard who is badly injured in an explosion planned by an evil mastermind. He is taken to a laboratory, where Brenda, a leading robotics surgeon, replaces his damaged limbs with state-of-the-art gadgets and tools. Named "Inspector Gadget" by the press, John -- along with his niece, Penny, and her trusty dog, Brain -- uses his new powers to discover who was behind the explosion.


Collections: David Kellogg

Tagline: The greatest hero ever assembled.

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Country:   United States of America
Language:  English, Norwegian, French, Spanish
Release Date:  23 July 1999

Box Office

Budget:  $75,000,000

Company Credits

Production Companies:  Walt Disney Pictures, Caravan Pictures, DiC Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:  1 h 18 min

The Little Mermaid

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The Little Mermaid (1989)

G 83 min - Animation, Family, Fantasy - 17 November 1989
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This colorful adventure tells the story of an impetuous mermaid princess named Ariel who falls in love with the very human Prince Eric and puts everything on the line for the chance to be with him. Memorable songs and characters -- including the villainous sea witch Ursula.

Director:  Ron Clements, John Musker
Writers:  Ron Clements, John Musker

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This colorful adventure tells the story of an impetuous mermaid princess named Ariel who falls in love with the very human Prince Eric and puts everything on the line for the chance to be with him. Memorable songs and characters -- including the villainous sea witch Ursula.


Collections: John Musker, Ron Clements

Tagline: Somewhere under the sea and beyond your imagination is an adventure in fantasy.

Details

Country:   United States of America
Language:  English, French
Release Date:  17 November 1989

Box Office

Budget:  $40,000,000
Revenue:  $211,343,479

Company Credits

Production Companies:  Walt Disney Pictures, Silver Screen Partners IV, Walt Disney Feature Animation

Technical Specs

Runtime:  1 h 23 min