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Tis the time of the year, the Holidays and Christmas are coming. And ABC Family has 25 days to Christmas in store for us.
With the anticipation of the holiday season steadily approaching, ABC Family launches the thirteenth year of its must see “25 Days of Christmas” event featuring over 200 hours of holiday-themed entertainment for the whole family from December 1-25 – the biggest cable programming event of the year. Viewers will celebrate the season with an all-new original movie, specials and, of course, the return of Christmas favorites during primetime as well as a full week of all day holiday programming from Saturday, December 18 – Saturday, December 25.
This year, ABC Family proudly presents the new original movie, “Christmas Cupid,” starring Christina Milian, Chad Michael Murray and Ashley Benson, premiering Sunday, December 12 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT). Milian stars as high powered Hollywood publicist, Sloane, who finds herself haunted by the ghost of her recently departed infamous client Caitlin, played by Benson. With just days away from Christmas, Caitlin takes Sloane on a journey to meet the ghosts of her ex-boyfriends from the past, present and future to try and guide her to true love, in a modern day take on Charles Dickens’ holiday classic story of A Christmas Carol.
In addition, in an ABC Family Premiere, “The Santa Clause,” starring Tim Allen, will air on Thursday, December 2 (7:00-9:00 PM ET/PT), and the Academy Award®-winning animated film (Best Animated Feature Film) “WALL•E” will air on Monday, December 17 (8:30-10:30 PM ET/PT).
Harry Potter movie madness ensues during the network’s annual holiday marathon running on Saturday, December 4 and Sunday, December 5. The marathon features the first five installments of the “Harry Potter” film franchise. Other franchise marathons include “The Santa Clause” franchise on Saturday, December 11, including all three installments, as well as “Toy Story” and “Toy Story 2,” airing back-to-back on Sunday, December 19.
25 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS day-by-day programming highlights include:
Thursday, December 16 – 25 Days of Christmas ABC Family Schedule
(6:00–8:30 PM ET/PT) DISNEY?PIXAR’S FINDING NEMO – (*See Wednesday, December 15, for description)
(8:30–11:00 PM ET/PT) DISNEY?PIXAR’S THE INCREDIBLES
Disney?Pixar’s 2004 Academy Award®-winning THE INCREDIBLES (Best Animated Feature Film) is an action-packed animated adventure about the mundane and incredible lives of a house full of superheroes. Bob Parr (Craig T. Nelson) and his wife Helen (Holly Hunter) used to be among the world’s greatest crime fighters, saving lives and battling evil on a daily basis. Fifteen years later, they have been forced to adopt civilian identities and retreat to the suburbs where they live “normal” lives with their three kids, Violet, Dash, and Jack-Jack. Itching to get back into action, Bob gets his chance when a mysterious communication summons him to a remote island for a top secret assignment. He soon discovers that it will take a super family effort to rescue the world from total destruction. (Animated)
Friday, December 17 – 25 Days of Christmas ABC Family Schedule
(6:00–8:30 PM ET/PT) DISNEY?PIXAR’S THE INCREDIBLES – (*See Thursday, December 16, for description)
(8:30–10:30 PM ET/PT) DISNEY?PIXAR’S WALL•E
Set in a galaxy not so very far away, “WALL•E” is an original and exciting comedy about a determined robot. After hundreds of lonely years doing what he was built for, WALL•E (Waste Allocation Load Lifter Earth-Class) discovers a new purpose in life (besides collecting knickknacks) when he meets a sleek search robot named EVE (Extra-terrestrial Vegetation Evaluator). EVE comes to realize that WALL•E has inadvertently stumbled upon the key to the planet’s future and races back to space to report her findings to the humans who have been eagerly waiting aboard the luxury spaceship Axiom for news that it is safe to return home. Meanwhile, WALL•E chases EVE across the galaxy and sets into motion one of the most incredible comedy adventures ever brought to the big screen. (Animated)
(10:30–11:00 PM ET/PT) MICKEY’S CHRISTMAS SPECIAL – (*See Tuesday, December 7, for description.)
Saturday, December 18- 25 Days of Christmas ABC Family Schedule
(7:00–7:30 AM ET/PT) THE LITTLE DRUMMER BOY
Based on the Christmas song, the “Little Drummer Boy” tells the story of Aaron, a young poor boy who cannot afford to buy a present for baby Jesus and instead plays a special song for him on his drums. Amazingly, baby Jesus seems to understand and gives Aaron a smile of gratitude. This animated classic stars the voices of Greer Garson as “Our Storyteller” and features the singing of the Vienna Boys’ Choir. (Animated)
(7:30–8:00 AM ET/PT) THE LITTLE DRUMMER BOY BOOK II
In this sequel to the famous Christmas tale, the drummer boy and a wise man set out in search of a set of pure silver bells to present to the baby Jesus. The bells, made twenty years earlier, have been repossessed by tax collectors and it’s up to the little boy to recover them. The special features the Christmas classics “Do You Hear What I Hear?” and “The Little Drummer Boy” performed by the Vienna Boys Choir. Filmed using stop-motion animated puppets. (Animated)
(8:00–8:30 AM ET/PT) NESTOR, THE LONG-EARED CHRISTMAS DONKEY
“Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey” was the name given to the donkey that carried Mary to Bethlehem. Burdened with oversized ears, he was ridiculed and friendless, and soon orphaned when his mother perished in a blinding snowstorm. Leaving home, he traveled south and his life changed forever when he encountered Mary, heavy with child, who desperately needed his help. Nestor carried her across the desert under a guiding star, bringing her to Bethlehem and witnessing the birth of Baby Jesus. Filmed using a technique called animagic (stop-motion animated puppets). (Animated)
(8:30–9:00 AM ET/PT) ‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS – (*See Sunday, December 12, for description)
(9:00–10:00 AM ET/PT) PINOCCHIO’S CHRISTMAS
Carlo Collodi’s most famous puppet creation stars in a musical tale that finds the poor lad Pinocchio conned out of money intended for Papa Geppetto’s Christmas gift. The Christmas special was filmed using slow-motion animated puppets and features holiday classic songs. (Animated)
(10:00–11:00 PM ET/PT) JACK FROST – (*See Monday, December 6, for description.)
(11:00–11:30 AM ET/PT) FROSTY’S WINTER WONDERLAND – (*Tuesday, December 7, for description.)
(11:30 AM–12:00 Noon ET/PT) CRANBERRY CHRISTMAS – (*Tuesday, December 7, for description.)
(12:00 Noon–2:00 PM ET/PT) RUDOLPH & FROSTY’S CHRISTMAS IN JULY
Rudolph’s magical glowing nose is not only helpful at Christmas but also in the heat of summer when Rudolph and his friend, Frosty the Snowman, are called in to rescue a struggling circus at a special July 4th benefit. But big-time trouble comes to their big-top act when Winterbolt appears and is intent on stealing Frosty’s magic hat and extinguish Rudolph’s legendary nose! This fun-filled fable is a must-see for all seasons, featuring the voices of Mickey Rooney, Ethel Merman, Red Buttons and Shelley Winters. (Animated)
(2:00–3:00 PM ET/PT) RUDOLPH’S SHINY NEW YEAR – (*See Thursday, December 9, for description.)
(3:00–4:00 PM ET/PT) THE YEAR WITHOUT A SANTA CLAUS – (*See Thursday, December 9, for description.)
(4:00–5:00 PM ET/PT) A MISER BROTHERS’ CHRISTMAS – (*See Thursday, December 9, for description.)
(5:00–6:00 PM ET/PT) SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN’ TO TOWN – (*See Thursday, December 9, for description.)
(6:00–8:00 PM ET/PT) DISNEY?PIXAR’S WALL•E – (*See Friday, December 17, for description.)
(8:00–10:00 PM ET/PT) DISNEY?PIXAR’S TOY STORY
Disney?Pixar’s “Toy Story” tells the story of a fantastic, fun-filled journey, viewed mostly through the eyes of two rival toys— Woody (voice of Tom Hanks), the lanky, likable cowboy, and Buzz Lightyear (voice of Tim Allen), the fearless space ranger. The comically-mismatched duo eventually learn to put aside their differences when circumstances separate them from their owner Andy and they find themselves on a hilarious adventure-filled mission where the only way they can survive is to form an uneasy alliance. (Animated)
(10:00–11:00 PM ET/PT) SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN’ TO TOWN – (*See Thursday, December 9, for description.)
(11:00 PM–1:30 AM ET/PT) HAPPY FEET
In the great nation of Emperor Penguins you’re nobody unless you can sing – which is unfortunate for Mumble (Elijah Wood), who can’t sing a note. He was born dancing to his own tune…tap dancing. His one friend, Gloria (Brittany Murphy), happens to be the best singer around and she struggles with his strange “hippity-hoppity” ways. Mumble is just too different – especially for Noah the Elder (Hugo Weaving), the stern leader of Emperor Land, who ultimately casts him out of the community. Away from home for the first time, Mumble meets the Adelie Amigos. Led by Ramon (Robin Williams), the Adelies instantly embrace Mumble’s cool dance moves. In Adelie Land, Mumble seeks the counsel of Lovelace the Guru (also voiced by Robin Williams), a crazy-feathered Rockhopper penguin who will answer any of life’s questions for the price of a pebble. Together with Lovelace and the Amigos, Mumble sets out across vast landscapes and, after some epic encounters, proves that by being true to yourself, you can make all the difference in the world. (Animated)
Sunday, December 19 – 25 Days of Christmas ABC Family Schedule
(7:00-7:30 PM ET/PT) WINNIE THE POOH AND THE BLUSTERY DAY – (*See Tuesday, December 7, for description.)
(7:30–9:30 AM ET/PT) RICHIE RICH’S CHRISTMAS WISH
America’s richest kid is back with more fantastic toys and incredible adventures. When Richie Rich’s nasty cousin Reggie Van Dough causes Richie’s sleigh full of orphans’ Christmas gifts to run down pedestrians, attack neighborhood homes and fly past the orphanage, Richie (David Gallagher) wishes he was never born. But he gets more than he bargained for when Professor Keanbean (Eugene Levy) invents a wishing machine that magically transports Richie to an alternate universe where Reggie rules with an iron fist, Richie’s personal valet Cadbury is a heavy-metal roadie, his robot-servant Irona is a fire-breathing cyborg and Richie’s loveable dog Dollar is forlorn. Through an action-packed chase and museum heist, Richie and his friends race against time to outwit Reggie and find the wishing machine so Richie can return to reality and save Christmas. (Live Action)
(9:30–11:30 AM ET/PT) A DENNIS THE MENACE CHRISTMAS
Comic mayhem ensues when one of the world’s most benevolently mischievous imps takes on a beloved holiday. Trouble follows Dennis Mitchell (Maxwell Perry Cotton) wherever he goes. Despite his good intentions, Dennis seems to always wreak havoc at the expense of his grumpy neighbor Mr. Wilson (Robert Wagner). With the gingerbread cookies baking and the eggnog brewing, everyone in the neighborhood is gearing up for the Christmas season except, that is, Mr. Wilson. Convinced he can get Mr. Wilson in the holiday spirit, Dennis concocts a plan to give him the ultimate gift—the gift of Christmas Spirit. (Live Action)
(11:30 AM–2:00 PM ET/PT) HOME ALONE 2: LOST IN NEW YORK – (*See Tuesday, December 7, for description.)
(2:00–4:00 PM ET/PT) HOME ALONE 4
In the fourth film of the “Home Alone” series, Kevin McCallister (Mike Weinberg) has to save his family from more home invaders. This holiday season, Kevin decides to spend Christmas with his father Peter (Jason Beghe) and his new girlfriend Natalie (Joanna Going) in her multi-million dollar mansion. At the mansion, Kevin spots some uninvited visitors lurking around the premises. He becomes suspicious but Natalie and his father think his imagination is getting the best of him. Kevin sticks to his instincts and decides to prepare for the burglars with a creative set of booby traps. The stakes are raised even higher when Kevin discovers one of the burglars is Marv (French Stewart), a thief he apprehended years ago. In addition to getting his hands on the money hidden in the mansion, Marv is out for revenge. Kevin must use his resources and his wits if he wants to stop Marv and save Christmas! (Live Action)
(4:00–5:00 PM ET/PT) THE YEAR WITHOUT A SANTA CLAUS – (*See Thursday, December 9, for description.)
(5:00–6:00 PM ET/PT) SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN’ TO TOWN – (*See Thursday, December 9, for description.)
(6:00–8:00 PM ET/PT) TOY STORY – (*See Saturday, December 18, for description)
(8:00–10:00 PM ET/PT) TOY STORY 2
Disney•Pixar’s “Toy Story 2” picks up as Andy heads off to Cowboy Camp, leaving his toys to their own devices. Things shift into high gear when an obsessive toy collector named Al McWhiggin (voice of Wayne Knight), owner of Al’s Toy Barn, kidnaps Woody (voice of Tom Hanks). At Al’s apartment, Woody discovers that he is a highly valued collectible from a 1950s TV show called “Woody’s Roundup,” and he meets the other prized toys from that show – Jessie the cowgirl (voice of Joan Cusack), Bullseye the horse and Stinky Pete the Prospector (voice of Kelsey Grammer). Back at the scene of the crime, Buzz Lightyear (voice of Tim Allen) and the gang from Andy’s room – Mr. Potato Head (voice of Don Rickles), Slinky Dog (voice of Jim Varney), Rex (voice of Wallace Shawn) and Hamm (voice of John Ratzenberger) – spring into action to rescue their pal from winding up as a museum piece. The toys get into one predicament after another in their daring race to get Woody home before Andy returns. (Animated)
(10:00 PM–12:00 Midnight ET/PT) TOY STORY 2 – Encore Presentation
Monday, December 20 – 25 Days of Christmas ABC Family Schedule
(7:00 – 9:00 AM ET/PT) CHRISTMAS DO-OVER
This holiday movie, starring Jay Mohr (“Jerry Maguire”) and Daphne Zuniga (“Beautiful People”), tells the story of Kevin (Mohr), who unwittingly gets a chance to go back and do things differently when he is forced to relive one terrible Christmas over and over again. Kevin slowly realizes this might be his last chance to get Christmas right and get back what he lost – and what he most needed all along – his family. (Live Action)
(9:00–9:30 AM ET/PT) THAT ‘70s SHOW
“The Best Christmas Ever” – Instead of buying a tree with the money his father gave him, Eric cuts down a tree along the interstate so the gang can use the money to buy beer for a Christmas party in his basement.
(11:00–11:30 AM ET/PT) THAT ‘70s SHOW
“An Eric Forman Christmas” – Kitty suggests that Eric get into the Christmas spirit by directing the annual Christmas pageant, but artistic differences with the gang fill him with anything but holiday cheer.
(11:30 AM–12:00 Noon ET/PT) THAT ‘70s SHOW
“Christmas” – Eric meets some cute girls at a dance. When one calls Donna at the radio station to dedicate a song to him, Donna flips out. Red dispenses his own brand of Christmas cheer as a mall Santa.
(12:00 Noon–2:00 PM ET/PT) A CAROL CHRISTMAS
This holiday special puts a twist on the classic Dickens’ tale, with Tori Spelling cast as a conceited modern-day talk show host who is haunted by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future. The film also stars William Shatner, Dinah Manoff and Gary Coleman. (Live Action)
(2:00–4:00 PM ET/PT) SNOW – (*See Saturday, December 11, for description)
(4:00–6:00 AM ET/PT) SNOW 2 BRAIN FREEZE – (*See Saturday, December 11, for description)
(6:00–6:30 PM ET/PT) WINNIE THE POOH AND THE BLUSTERY DAY – (*See Tuesday, December 7, for description)
(6:30–7:00 PM ET/PT) WINNIE THE POOH AND CHRISTMAS TOO
In this Christmas classic, Winnie the Pooh and Piglet rush to get Christopher Robin’s letter to Santa before it’s too late. With many obstacles before them, they learn the true meaning of Christmas. (Animated)
(7:00–7:30 PM ET/PT) PHINEAS AND FERB CHRISTMAS VACATION
Phineas and Ferb want to show Santa how grateful they are for the work that he does every year at Christmas time by transforming the city of Danville into a giant shimmering thank you card and building a rest stop for Santa to relax in between delivering presents. However, when Dr. Doofenshmirtz develops a Naughty-inator that coats the entire Tri-state area in a cloud of naughtiness, Christmas is threatened to be cancelled, so it’s up to Phineas and Ferb to convince Santa’s elves that they really have been nice and save Christmas. (Animated)
(7:30–8:00 PM ET/PT) DISNEY’S PREP & LANDING – (*See Wednesday, December 15, for description)
(8:00–10:00 PM ET/PT) SANTA BUDDIES – ABC Family Premiere Event
Disney’s irresistible talking puppies return in an all-new heartwarming holiday adventure! Take a fantastic journey with your beloved Buddies to the magical world of the North Pole! Join Budderball, B-Dawg, Rosebud, Buddha, and Mudbud in a touching twist on a Christmas classic. When Puppy Paws, the feisty son of Santa Paws, forgets the true meaning of the season, it’s up to the Buddies to remind him that Christmas is not about what you get; it’s about what you give. Unleash a stocking full of Christmas cheer for you and your family with this fun-filled film. It’s sure to be a holiday classic for years to come! (Live Action)
(10:00 PM–12:00 Midnight ET/PT) SANTA BUDDIES – Encore Presentation
Will you watch ABC Family 25 days to Christmas? Let me know in the comments section.
Will you be showing the Best Christmas Pageant Ever, with Loretta Swit (spelling?)? It was made in the 1980’s.
Please advise and thx for doing the 25 Days of Christmas again this year!