The Year Without a Santa Claus (2006 film)

The Year Without a Santa Claus is a 90minute 2006 liveaction remake of the RankinBass classic The Year Without a Santa Claus which premiered on NBC December 11, 2006. A widescreen DVD was released on December 12, 2006 UPC 085391115120.

They face setbacks both in South Town, which is celebrating its annual Winter Festival, and in their dealings with the jealous, competitive Miser Brothers, who refuse to compromise long enough to permit a Christmas snow in the southern town. Finally, Santas faith in children is renewed with the help of the boy Iggy Thistlewhite.The most obvious differences are in the setting, which is moved to the 21st century present day, and the music, which is all but gone. Only the iconic Miser songs are retained though they are mixed together and instead of being sung when the Misers are approached, the song is sung during their feud. ........

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