What noted actor provided the voice of the conductor in 2004's animated film, The Polar Express?
(Tom Hanks) He was actually the voice of the conductor, the gown-up hero boy, the father, Hobo, scroogie, and Santa Claus.
In the 1994 film, The Santa Clause, what was the restaurant that Scott Calvin, Tim Allen's character, took his son to after burning the Christmas turkey?
(Denny's) Tim Allen went on to become part of another, even bigger Disney comedy-adventure trilogy. 1995 saw the debut of Toy Story, and animated film that had the comedian lend his voice to a spaceman toy known as Buzz Lightyear.
In the 2006 comedy release, Deck the Halls, what is the profession of Steve Finch, Matthew Broderick's character?
(Optometrist) Alternate titles for the film included "All Lit Up" and "Wreck the Halls."
In the 1954 film, White Christmas, what was the name of the inn that Bing Crosby's and Danny Kaye's characters were trying to save?
(The Columbia Inn) where much of the latter half of the movie takes place, is actually a remodeled version of the inn from Holiday Inn, a film featuring Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire. White Christmas was originally intended to reunite Crosby and Astaire and capitalize on the success of Holiday Inn, but Astaire turned the film down.
In the 2006 film, The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause, which member of the Counsel of Legendary Figures was the villain of the film?
The films villain was Jack Frost.
What is the guardian angel of George Bailey named in "It's a Wonderful Life"?
(Clarence) It's a Wonderful Life was considered such a flop by the studio that they let its copyright lapse. This meant that, by the Seventies, there was a festive Frank Capra film available for networks to screen for free.
In the 1989 comedy, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, what had Clark Griswold been planning to buy with the Christmas bonus he expected from work?
(A swimming pool) If the Griswold’s neighbor’s house looks familiar that’s because it’s the house Murtaugh lived in throughout the Lethal Weapon movies.
In the 2004 animated feature, The Polar Express, what letters did the conductor punch into the main character Billy's Polar Express ticket when he punched it?
(B & E) Billy ("Lonely Boy") is the only person - passenger or crew member - aboard the Polar Express who is identified by name.
According to the 2002 film, The Santa Clause 2, how many days did Santa have to find a wife when he was first told he had to marry?
Just 28 days before Christmas, Santa discovers that his contract -- who knew he had a contract? --requires that he come up with a Mrs. Claus or lose his job.
Referring to the 1994 film, The Santa Clause, what was the name of the dark-haired, head elf that Scott Calvin met when he first arrived at the North Pole?
(Bernard) was the head elf being a stickler for getting things done that are necessary. He can tend to be very grumpy, and less cheerful than the other elves, but he acts how he does to keep the other elves working.
In the 1983 film, A Christmas Story, what was the Christmas gift that Ralphie wanted so badly?
Ralphie wanted a Daisy "Red Ryder", carbine-action, two-hundred shot, Range Model Air Rifle.
In the 2009 animated version of the film, A Christmas Carol, featuring Jim Carrey, according to the death certificate shown in the film, in what year did Jacob Marley die?
(1836) In life, Marley, like Scrooge, was a bitter, greedy and selfish man. When he died, he was damned to eternally wander the earth as a decrepit spirit, forever burdened by a mass of chains that represent his accumulated sins.
In what city did the 1947 film, Miracle on 34th Street, take place?
(New York) The sequence with Edmund riding in the sleigh and waving to the cheering crowd, were real-life moments in the 1946 Macy's parade. It was a scrabble to get all the shots, and those scenes where done in one shot.
Referring to the 1996 Christmas comedy, Jingle All the Way, what was the name of the action figure the father in the film is desperately trying to obtain?
(Turbo Man) 200,000 were originally produced and sold at 2,300 Walmart shops for $25. They would have made more, but there were only six and a half months to produce and promote Turbo Man toys, and it usually takes "well over a year."
In the 2008 film, Four Christmases, what were the first names of the central couple, played by Vince Vaughn and Reese Witherspoon?
(Kate and Brad) have been a smug, happy and unmarried couple for a few years. Prior to this particular holiday season, they had always managed to vacation during the holidays, in order to avoid spending time with their fractured families.
In 1989's National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, how long has Cousin Eddie been unemployed?
(7 years) Cousin Eddie is based on a real guy. Quaid borrowed many of Cousin Eddie’s mannerisms from a guy he knew growing up in Texas, most notably his tendency toward tongue-clicking.
In the 2009 version of A Christmas Carol, with Jim Carrey, how many years passed between Jacob Marley's death and his ghostly visit to Scrooge?
(7 years) Gary Oldman as Bob Cratchit and the Ghost of Jacob Marley. Oldman also performed motion capture for Tiny Tim, whose voice was dubbed over by child actor Ryan Ochoa.
What book does angel Clarence have with him when he comes to help George in It's a Wonderful Life?
(The Adventures of Tom Sawyer) It may be an iconic Christmas movie, but It’s a Wonderful Life was actually shot in the summer of 1946—in the midst of a heat wave, no less.
In the 1985 Christmas film, Santa Claus: The Movie, what was the other name given for the elves in the film?
(The Vendequm) Santa Claus: The Movie shows the origins of Santa as a man rescued from freezing to death by the Vendequm, or rather magical elves who make toys. He is gifted immortality because he loves children as much as the elves.
According to the 1985 film, Santa Claus: The Movie, what were the names of the two (only two) reindeer who pulled Claus' sleigh before he became Santa?
(Donner & Blitzen) Animal Rights activists protested at the premier about the use of reindeer for the 'loop the loop' section, thinking the production used real reindeer on a big dipper. Of course it was done with animation. What they didn't know was that 10 reindeer were saved from slaughter in Norway to be used in the film.
In the 1983 family film, A Christmas Story, what was the name of the department store that had the item in its window that Ralphie wanted?
(Higbee's) "A Christmas Story” Inspired the creation of “The Wonder Years” television show.
In Jingle All the Way, a 1996 Christmas comedy, the hero whose action figure the father was seeking had a saber-toothed tiger sidekick. What was the tiger's name?
(Booster) Eight children attending the parade attack Booster after he falls off the float. Because nobody likes Booster.
In the 2003 Christmas comedy, Elf, what was the first rule of The Code of Elves?
In the 1988 Christmas film, Scrooged, what was the name of the dead executive who visited Bill Murray's character to warn him of the visit of the three Christmas ghosts?
(Lew Hayward) The decomposing corpse of his mentor, media mogul Lew Hayward who had died of a heart attack seven years prior, comes back to visit to tell him the error of his ways, or as Lew puts it "All my success and prestige ended on the 14th hole when I dropped dead"
Referring to the 1942 film, Holiday Inn, in what city and state was the Holiday Inn located?
(Midville, Connecticut) The composer, Irving Berlin, wrote twelve songs specifically for the film, the best known being "White Christmas."
In the 2004 Christmas comedy, Christmas with the Kranks, what country did the Krank's daughter leave for on the day after Thanksgiving, causing them to decide to forego Christmas festivities?
(Peru) Julie Gonzalo, who plays Blair Krank, and Jamie Lee Curtis also star together in Freaky Friday (2003) in which Gonzalo plays the nemesis of Curtis's daughter.
In the 1993 Tim Burton animated feature, The Nightmare Before Christmas, what was the name of the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town?
(Jack Skellington) Because of the dark and deeply weird nature of Burton's Nightmare Before Christmas, Walt Disney Studios decided it was too off-brand to be released under their banner. So the film was made through their branch Touchstone Pictures.
In the 2000, feature film, version of How the Grinch Stole Christmas, what was the name of the mountain range where Whoville was located?
(The Pontoos) The original storybook Grinch was black and white with pink eyes. However, the live-action Grinch we know and love is green. This decision was made by animator and director Chuck Jones when he created the original, animated film.
Referring to the 1954 film, White Christmas, in what city and state was the inn that Bing Crosby's and Danny Kaye's characters were trying to save?
(Pine Tree, Vermont) General Waverly's Columbia Inn in fictional Pine Tree, Vermont, made it's debut a decade before, in Holiday Inn. The set on the Paramount lot was refurbished for the next Christmas classic.
In the 2006 comedy, Deck the Halls, how much money did Buddy Hall, Danny DeVito's character, win by selling a car lot owner one of his own cars?
($3,000) This film, about neighbors competing to have the most garishly decorated house, was first titled "All Lit Up" and then "Wreck the Halls" before finally arriving at its final title, "Deck the Halls.
In the 2003 film, Elf, what was the name given to the human child Santa accidentally carried to the North Pole?
(Buddy) Will Ferrell turned down $29 million for a sequel to the smash hit. Ferrell said it would look slightly pathetic if he tried to squeeze back in the elf tights: Buddy the middle-aged elf.
In the 2002 film, The Santa Clause 2, what appropriate number is Santa wearing in his sweater during the football game with the elves?
(25) Santa's sweater had the number 25 on it.
In the 2003 film, Elf, what was the make and model number of the "500 reindeer-powered", jet turbine, engine that powered Santa's sleigh?
(The Kringle 3000) The best way to spread Christmas Cheer is singing loud for all to hear. But, Santa has to use the the Kringle 3000 when Christmas spirit is too low.
In the 1964 cult film, Santa Claus Conquers the Martians, what were the names of the boy and girl the Martians kidnapped while trying to find Santa?
(Billy & Betty) Interestingly, it was the first motion picture to ever depict Mrs Claus. Old Kris Kringle has been starring in films and shorts since the late 1890s, whereas the missus wouldn’t make her cinematic debut until Doris Rich played her in Santa Claus Conquers the Martians.
In 1985's film, Santa Claus: The Movie, what was the name of the elf played by Dudley Moore?
(Patch) The film was a financial failure and received mostly negative reviews from critics at the time of release. Despite this, the movie has earned a cult following in later years and has become one of the most watched Christmas movies of all time.
Referring to the 1988 comedy film, Scrooged, what was the name of star Bill Murray's character in the film?
(Frank Cross) Though seeing one of Bill Murray’s brothers in one of his films is nothing new, Scrooged features all three of them—John, Joel, and Brian Doyle-Murray.
In the 1946 film, It's a Wonderful Life, what was the name of the town that George Bailey lived in?
(Bedford Falls) The fictional town was located somewhere in upstate New York—the region is identifiable thanks to various references to neighboring communities like Buffalo and Elmira throughout the movie—but what they may not know is that one town in particular bears an uncanny resemblance to Bedford Falls; Seneca Falls, NY.
In the 1988 comedy, Ernest Saves Christmas, the film opens with Santa Claus on a plane landing in what city?
(Orlando) Ernest Saves Christmas was the first feature film shot and produced almost entirely in Orlando, FL. Locations included the then-unfinished Disney-MGM Studios (also a film first) while all the other exterior locations were in the greater Orlando area.
In the 1942 classic, Holiday Inn, what is the name of the nightclub the movie opens at on Christmas Eve?
(The Midnight Club) Holiday Inn was filmed at the original Holiday Inn in Monte Rio, California, and in Sonoma County, California. The Monte Rio Holiday Inn is still in business today, operating under the name Village Inn & Restaurant.
In the 2008 comedy, Four Christmases, what island were Vince's and Reese's characters planning to go to before they had to visit their families?
(Fiji) Brad & Kate told their families they were planning on going to Burma, but they were really going to Fiji.
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