'Lost' character a mystery for actor Mar 5, 2008
Mitchell began her TV career in 1994 on the daytime soap "Loving," and won acclaim four years later opposite Angelina Jolie in the HBO film "Gia." She had the title role in the 2000 TV film "The Linda McCartney Story," and played Mrs. Claus in the two "Santa Clause" sequels. Other films included "Frequency" and "Nurse Betty." She had a continuing role on "ER" during the 2000-01 season. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Allen Goes Crazy Mar 4, 2008
UK, March 3, 2008 - Tim Allen, star of The Santa Clause films as well as TV's Home Improvement, is set to venture behind the camera to direct his first feature film. According to Variety, Crazy on the Outside will be an adult-themed comedy about a parolee who finds out that life outside his prison cell is much more complicated than he was expecting, especially when he starts spending time with his eccentric sister. (IGN FilmForce)
Dwayne Johnson to play 'Tooth Fairy' Feb 27, 2008
Michael Lembeck, who helmed the second and third installments of "The Santa Clause," will direct. Johnson will play an ordinary man who's brought in to try to save the tooth fairy kingdom. (Variety)
the season's big event. Jan 27, 2008
Spotted at the Governor's Club downtown WPB for lunch Wednesday: Hollywood actor Judge Reinhold (The Santa Clause 1, 2 and 3), who was raised in Stuart, breaking bread with Palm Beach Atlantic U. Provost Joe Kloba. Cable's Turner Classic Movies' historian Robert Osborne, along with 1950s screen siren Arlene Dahl (also Lorenzo Lamas' mom) and actress Sally Ann Howes (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang) are expected at the 50th anniversary of the Royal Poinciana Playhouse in Palm Beach. (The Palm Beach Post)
You tell us: Is late-night TV funny? Jan 17, 2008
Letterman wanted to look like Tim Allen in The Santa Clause. 4. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Looking for answers Jan 14, 2008
Trent wrote on Jan 13, 2008 9:40 AM:" Well, I think we all know how Patches feels. Of course, he supports a new temple-like free-standing library. Of course, he would support holding workshops with information from only one side of an issue. His side. Of course, Patches would argue for increasing taxes every year for needed expansion of government programs. Of course, he believes the government should be even larger and more involved in every aspect of our lives. Of course, Patches sees us... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Newell, in tears, sentenced to maximum 5 years in prison Jan 13, 2008
Dear Santa Clause, Easter Bunny, Tooth Fairy and anyone else that brings good tidings to the good citizens of WPB.. please let Lois Frankle be next. (The Palm Beach Post)
99Xers get the boot Jan 12, 2008
7, Fram & Craig out at 99X, Regular Guys back. Ask radio writer about what's new around metro Atlanta. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
ABC Family's merry ratings season Jan 3, 2008
Two original movies and theatrical hits "Santa Clause 2," "The Incredibles" and "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" drove ABC Family's annual primetime-programming stunt "25 Days of Christmas" to its best Nielsen performance ever in key demos as well as total viewers ... 56 million viewers on Dec. 15, to come in third behind "Handcuffs" and "Santa Clause 2," which harvested 5. (Variety)
Networks win with football Dec 29, 2007
01m), while ABC was paced by a repeat of holiday theatrical "The Santa Clause 2" on Sunday (2. 7/8, 8. (Variety)
Football tops TV ratings Dec 29, 2007
(X) Movie: ''The Santa Clause 2,'' ABC, 8. 71 million viewers. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Tinseltown decorations recycled Dec 24, 2007
Common themes range from stranded children (Home Alone, 1990) to harried lawyers and advertising executives - the modern definitions of a money-grubbing scrooge needing a not-so-gentle reminder 'tis the season to be jolly (Tim Allen in the Santa Clause trilogy or Bill Murray in Scrooged, 1998). Special mentions also go to criminals mending their wicked ways (Billy Bob Thornton in Bad Santa, 2003) and genuine tear-jerkers (Joyeux Noel, 2005). (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
US Airways, other carriers race to upgrade in-flight entertainment Dec 24, 2007
Nancy Drew and The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause. Those are the only movies showing on most US Airways domestic flights this holiday season. (AZCentral -- Business)
Drunk Santas raid NZ cinema complex Dec 24, 2007
A man dressed in Santa Clause Suit is drinking ... BEIJING, Dec. 24 (Xinhuanet)-- A gang of about 50 drunken Santa Clauses raided a New Zealand cinema complex on Dec 22, the cinema's manager said. (Xinhuanet, China)
test your Christmas movie smarts Dec 23, 2007
In "The Santa Clause" (1994), how does the very old elf Judy rebuff Santa (Tim Allen) after he compliments her on her youthful appearance. 6. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Students express their wants to ‘the man in red’ Dec 22, 2007
How are you doing Santa Clause ... How have you bin Santa Clause. (Demotte Kankakee Valley Post News, IN)
Dame Distraction Dec 22, 2007
Santa Clause go straight to the Ghetto ... Oh Christmas tree oh Christmas treeeeeee how lovely are thy branches Santa Clause, doop doop go skrait to the ghetto. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Holiday films for the family Dec 21, 2007
The Santa Clause - With Santa injured, a toy company executive delivers Christmas gifts only to find out he's inherited the job of chief toymaker. He doesn't want the job, and there are plenty of jokes as he morphs into the jolly elf. (AZ Central.com)
Live blog: Share your holiday traditions Dec 21, 2007
With little ones I like doing the presents christmas morning (so they think santa clause came the night before). As they get older we will probably change to christmas eve. (Florida Today)
New on DVD: 'Blade Runner' is finally back Dec 21, 2007
The Bourne Ultimatum2. Harry Potter And the Order of the Phoenix4. (USA Today -- Life)
Anchor gets another try after on-air flub Dec 20, 2007
Ask radio writer about what's new around metro Atlanta. The entry titled "12/19: Cari Champion gets a 2nd chance," and any of the comments about it. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Dating Mr. Scrooge? Dec 18, 2007
Does your man turn into Mr. Scrooge. Sound off about the holidays. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
The ratings race: ABC's great ex-Speck-tations rewarded Dec 17, 2007
What Australia watched, Sunday Description Total Sydney Melbourne Brisbane Adelaide Perth 1 SPICKS AND SPECKS: A VERY SPECKY CHRISTMAS ABC 1,607,000 455,000 518,000 262,000 179,000 194,000 2 M-THE SANTA CLAUSE 2 Seven 1,273,000 350,000 395,000 206,000 157,000 166,000 3 SEVEN NEWS - SUN Seven 1,216,000 350,000 291,000 232,000 119,000 224,000 4 NINE NEWS SUNDAY Nine 1,207,000 377,000 400,000 168,000 142,000 119,000 5 WILD VETS Seven 1,160,000 319,000 355,000 211,000 136,000 139,000 6 WHACKED OUT... (Sydney Morning Herald)
'Life' is beautiful Dec 17, 2007
com - Movies - 'Life' is beautiful. Monday December 17 2007. (Winnipeg Sun)
10 things to do for 10 days till Christmas Dec 16, 2007
- "The Santa Clause" - that Tim Allen romp will be on the Disney Channel at 7 p.m. Wednesday and again at 5 p.m. Christmas Eve. Cars and Carols - The Tupelo Automobile Museum will come alive with the sounds of the season from 5 to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Seen the holiday films? Dec 15, 2007
The Montana Standard. The Montana Standard. (Montana Standard, MT)
Make sure you catch Santa before it's too late Dec 15, 2007
The Rhinelander District Library is showing the full-length children's movie Santa Clause 3, the Escape Clause (rated G) after school on Tuesday starting at 3:15 to 4:45. Call the library at 365-1050 for more info. (Rhinelander Daily News, WI)
Letters to Santa Dec 15, 2007
Santa, you work so hard to make all the toys for a terrific Christmas, and I only want one big thing from you for Christmas, I want the American girl doll Nicki's horse Bye-bye Santa Clause ... I like a remote control monster truck, A plastic drum and the santa clause 3. (Madison County Record, AL)
Magorium's Wonder Emporium Dec 14, 2007
For as is now mandatory in almost every post- Santa Clause fantasy-based, family-friendly holiday film, into the frame steps a real-world party pooper. In this case it's an accountant named Henry (Jason Bateman) who is eager to inspect Magorium's receipt books. (The Age)
New on DVD: 'Bourne' is the ultimate summer thriller Dec 14, 2007
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End3. Live Free Or Die Hard4. (USA Today -- Life)
Falcons have hit rock bottom Dec 14, 2007
I would rather read stories from a kindergarten class on santa clause than read his posts. By VICKFAN. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
This Weekend Dec 14, 2007
Santa Clause 3' Free Friday Film Free Friday Family Night at the Movies returns to the Moriarty Community Center this week. This month's feature is the G-rated "Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause." The show runs from 6 to 7:30 p.m., and drinks and snacks are sold. (Cedar Crest East Mountain Telegraph, NM)
Multichannel Newswire Dec 13, 2007
With the Dec. 9 debut of Holiday in Handcuffs becoming the networks most-watched ever program and The Santa Clause 2 Dec. 8 and The Polar Express also performing well, ABC Family averaged a 1. 9 household rating in primetime, fourth for the week in all of basic cable, and 2. (Multichannel News)
ESPN Punts Off Ratings Competition Dec 13, 2007
55 million viewers, thanks in part to its presentation of The Santa Clause 2 (5. 11 million) and a new episode of Hannah Montana (4. (MediaWeek.com)
Library offers programs for young children Dec 12, 2007
The full-length children's movie The Santa Clause 3 the Escape Clause (G) will be shown on the big-screen TV in the Rhinelander District Library meeting room from 3:15 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday, December 18. No admission is charged. (Forest Republican, WI)
Family Affairs Dec 9, 2007
From "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" (1989) to Macaulay Culkin's December-night catastrophes in "Home Alone" (1990) to Tim Allen's pratfall-laden turns in "The Santa Clause" (1994) and its two sequels and "Christmas With the Kranks" (2004), Christmas has become an occasion for assorted breakdowns of the domestic order. The calm of "Silent Night" and cheeriness of "Jingle Bells" have been blown away by the cacophony of family feuds, personal torment, mall madness, trashed decorations and... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Fort Hood Medic Helps Stepfather Ship Trees To Troops Dec 9, 2007
(December 8, 2007)--A laid-off trucker in Maryland doesn't look like Santa Clause as he reclines in his La-Z-Boy after three days of nearly nonstop work. But James Ward is making Christmas brighter for thousands of U.S. service members in Iraq and Afghanistan. (KWTX.com, TX)
Current DVD Releases Dec 8, 2007
The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause. Two good things can be said about this poorly written dull movie: It's appropriate for children and it doesn't set up another sequel. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Look who's laughing Dec 7, 2007
If Jones will stop coming to training camp looking like Tim Allen in the Santa Clause and lay off the donuts and cakes, he might get back to form. Or he can pack on the LBS and hit. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
More of this story Dec 6, 2007
And, of course, Santa Clause will be the star of the show Saturday ... Santa Clause will arrive on a fire truck at 5 p.m. and he is bringing his elves. (Atmore Advance, AL)
Helio Huge, But No Record-Setter Nov 30, 2007
A Disney Channel broadcast of Allen's 2002 The Santa Clause 2 averaged 6 ... In theory, if every Santa Clause 2 viewer bought a full-priced ticket at $6. (E! Online)
The Santa Clause Nov 30, 2007
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Scott Murray, reviewerNovember 29, 2007. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Tune into Christmas TV Nov 30, 2007
"The Santa Clause 2" (6 p.m. ABC Family) -- Tim Allen returns as Santa. "Lost Holiday: The Jim and Suzanne Shemwell Story" (8 p.m. Lifetime) -- A woman and her estranged husband get caught in a blizzard and have to work together to survive. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
New on DVD: 'Waitress' is a bittersweet treat Nov 30, 2007
Live Free Or Die Hard2. I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry3. (USA Today -- Life)
Nathan Bedford begins holiday season with lighting of the knob Nov 29, 2007
There were carolers and a special appearance by Santa Clause. All the young and young at heart were given the opportunity to have their picture taken with Santa. (Camden Chronicle, TN)
Do you use the Santa Threat? Nov 29, 2007
I can dress up as Santa Clause. By CeeJay. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
"Die Hard" lives again on DVD charts Nov 29, 2007
The other new-to-DVD theatrical release, Disney's "The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause," debuted at No. 5 on the DVD sales chart and No. 9 on the rental chart with 4. 7 million. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Christmas parade hits streets Saturday Nov 29, 2007
Following the parade, the Altavista Fire Company will present "Santa Clause 3." The movie will be shown at the fire company, located on Main Street across from the Town and Country Shopping Center. It starts at 7 p.m.. (Altivista Journal, VA)
Stop right there Nov 28, 2007
Where you'll find me on a Friday night: cooking and playing cards with friends, dining at a new restaurant or. A 34 year-old transplant to metro Atlanta who has found her dating experience here. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Could the best movie Santa be from 1947? Nov 27, 2007
I love Tim Allen in the Santa Clause movies- he is surprisingly good ... Best Santa ever Kris Kringle (Mickey Rooney)Santa Clause is coming to town ... Best Santa ever Kris Kringle (Mickey Rooney)Santa Clause is coming to town. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Small-town merchants offer less hectic shopping Nov 26, 2007
The theatre also will hold free 10 a.m. showings of The Santa Clause, It s a Wonderful Life, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, and Miracle on 34th Street on coming Saturdays. In the big city, shoppers often battle an anonymous mass of consumers. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Fountain Square Tree Lighting Nov 24, 2007
Thousands of Tri-state families gathered on the square for a night of ice skating, fireworks and a special entrance by Santa Clause. This is the tallest Christmas tree ever on Fountain Square at 41-feet tall. (WKRC.com, OH)
Holiday specials Nov 23, 2007
"The Santa Clause," DIS, 8 p.m. ... "The Santa Clause," TBS, 10 p.m. ... "The Santa Clause," TBS, 6 p.m.. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Communiy Calendar Nov 22, 2007
The feature film is "Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause." The movie is rated G. Running time is 98 minutes. Seating is limited. (DeRidder Beauregard Daily News, LA)
Disney's Enchanted Holiday Formula Nov 22, 2007
It has been a staple of the holidays for years. As the leaves turn brown and the holidays beckon, Walt Disney () greets kids and their parents with a family movie that does tons of business and, if the stars are aligned (as they often are), the hit plays straight through New Year's Day. (BusinessWeek)
Talk about Ready Freddy at library Nov 21, 2007
If you love Christmas and you love the Santa Clause movies, then come to the library on Saturday, Dec. 1 at 2 p.m. for a viewing of the newly released third part. Moviegoers of all ages can share some cocoa and cookies and get in the holiday spirit. (Holbrook Sun, MA)
If you want some more 'Hairspray' Nov 20, 2007
David James, xx"Hairspray," starring John Travolta, left, and Nikki Blonsky, bops onto DVD in a two-disc "Shake y Edition." The movie musical is available, as are the newest 'Die Hard' and 'Santa Clause,' plus a two-disc 'The Lady Vanishes ... Tim Allen dons the padding and Santa suit one more time in "The Santa Clause 3 -- The Escape Clause" (Disney, $30), a wan entry in the popular comedy franchise. (Los Angeles Times)
Watch 'Hairspray' Nov 20, 2007
Nov. 20 Movies "" "" "" "" "The Santa Clause 3 - The Escape Clause" "Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse" "Bad Santa" "Katt Williams: The Movie". Television "C.S.I. - Season 7" "Little Britain: The Complete Collection" "Ice Road Truckers -- The Complete Season 1" "Teen Titans - The Complete Fourth Season" "Queer as Folk - The Complete Series" "Mission Impossible - Season 3 ". (SunSpot.net)
7 Thanksgiving films Nov 17, 2007
For the silly-minded: "The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause" with Tim Allen. For the survival-minded: "Rescue Dawn" with Christian Bale. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Movie review: Not much to ‘ho, ho, ho’ about ‘Fred Claus’ Nov 15, 2007
Much of Fred Claus feels borrowed from other movies such as The Santa Clause, parts 1 and 2 (the advanced technology and the reality of other holiday figures, such as the Easter Bunny and the Tooth Fairy), The Year without a Santa Claus (Santa being too ill and incapacitated to make his yearly rounds) and even Miracle on 34th Street (wherein a child led to believe Santa doesn t exist gets proof to the contrary in the form of a specific and somewhat unusual gift). One again, Vince Vaughn plays... (Lompoc Record, CA)
Family Christmas Movies Nov 15, 2007
There s also the Tim Allen Santa Clause trio of movies, Elf with Will Ferrell, and Jack Frost with Michael Keaton that are all fun as well. Although oftentimes there is a great selection of holiday movies on tv, why sit through the commercials or have to wait for a certain time to see a movie. (Suite101.com)
ESPN Sits Atop Ratings Pile With Strong MNF Nov 15, 2007
83 million viewers in prime, thanks to its blend of acquired movie titles (The Santa Clause) and its original series lineup (Hannah Montana, The Suite Life of Zach & Cody, The Wizards of Waverly Place. On Saturday night, a new episode of Hannah Montana delivered 5. (MediaWeek.com)
Box Office Analysis, Nov. 12: 'Bee Movie' Creates Bigger Buzz Nov 15, 2007
2 million in 2,566 theaters, averaging $11,017 per theater; Buena Vista's The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause, which stayed in second place in its second week with $16. 9 million in 3,458 theaters, averaging $4,895 per theater; and Paramount's Flushed Away, which stayed in third place in its second week with $16. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Ho Ho Horrible! Fred Claus: Another Failed Christmas Movie Nov 14, 2007
From The Santa Clause trilogy to Jingle All The Way, Schwarzenegger and Sinbads flop, these movies are simply atrocious. This is a studio exec. (Recorder)
`Bee Movie' controls box-office hive with $26 million weekend Nov 14, 2007
5 million debut of Tim Allen's holiday tale ``The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause. Cruise's ``Lions for Lambs,'' co-starring Robert Redford and Meryl Streep in a drama interlocking three stories in the war on terror, premiered at No. 4 with 6. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
