Caillou's Holiday Movie
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Caillou's Holiday Movie is a 2003 G-Rated animated kids and Christmas
movie directed by Nick Rijgersberg. The movie is based on the Canadian TV Series
"Caillou". It was released on VHS
and DVD
in October 7, 2003 and aired on Discovery Kids
in America and Mexico.
Unlike Caillou being voiced by Jaclyn Linetsky
, Caillou was voice by Annie Bovaird
and was in the rest of the TV Series. Caillou's Holiday Movie is the only movie based on the TV Series.
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, who played Megan in the TV show "15/Love
", died at the age of 17 in 2003, not long before the production was released. The film was directed by Nick Rijgersberg, Written by Peter Svatek and produced by Evelyn Anyosz, Andre Auger, Diane Dallaire, Natalie Dumoulin, Louis Fournier, Julie Lovelock, Lesley Taylor and Steven Valin.
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and concluded "I can't find it in my heart to convict Caillou's Holiday Movie on any counts, as it's so inoffensive that I can't seem to find any grounds for conviction. But it's also so bland that an acquittal is equally difficult to issue, leaving me with no choice but to declare a hung jury. Fans of Caillou as well as most kids six and under will probably find enough here to enjoy, but everyone else is advised to steer clear. Case dismissed."
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Christmas
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movie directed by Nick Rijgersberg. The movie is based on the Canadian TV Series
Caillou
Caillou is a Canadian children's television show based on the books by author Christine L'Heureux and illustrator Hélène Desputeaux. Many of the stories in the animated version began with a grandmother introducing the story to her grandchildren, then reading the story about the book...
"Caillou". It was released on VHS
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and DVD
DVD
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in October 7, 2003 and aired on Discovery Kids
Discovery Kids
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in America and Mexico.
Unlike Caillou being voiced by Jaclyn Linetsky
Jaclyn Linetsky
Jaclyn Michelle Linetsky was a Canadian actress who voiced Caillou from 2000-2003. She also provided the voices for Bitzi in the 2002 animated series Daft Planet, Lori Mackney in What's With Andy? , and Meg in Mega Babies...
, Caillou was voice by Annie Bovaird
Annie Bovaird
Lindsay Anne Bovaird is a Canadian actress who voiced Caillou in the animated TV Series. She began in the role in Caillou's Holiday Movie due to Jaclyn Linetsky's death in a car crash. She also voiced Elsa in Creepschool, Zaza in Dragon Hunters, Denim Farqueson in The Tournament and was in other...
and was in the rest of the TV Series. Caillou's Holiday Movie is the only movie based on the TV Series.
Plot
It's a very special holiday for Caillou when he learns about Christmas traditions around the world and the importance of giving and sharing. When Caillou wonders just how many days there are left until Christmas, his Daddy gives him a Christmas calendar featuring holiday traditions from countries around the world in every window. Caillou also goes tobogganing, learns how to ski and plays Hanukah games with his friend Leo. Caillou also gives away some of his toys when he learns about children around the world that are in need of toys such as his old ones he no longer plays with. Caillou's little sister Rosie also gets in on the Christmas fun. When Mom offers to help Rosie with making gifts, Rosie decides to try it on her own. The Movie Features several songs performed by the cast of the movie including "Where Santa Has a Different Name" and "Eight Days to Go" and "Everyday" performed by hit French artist MarilouMarilou
-Background/Early Life:Marilou was born on September 20, 1990 in Longueuil, Quebec, Canada. She developed interest in the musical world starting at the age of eight when she started dance, music and theater courses. Her first show was made in several of several hundreds of spectators at an annual...
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Production
Caillou's Holiday Movie was set under production at Special 1 Productions Inc. Annie Bovaird takes over as the English voice of Caillou because the previous English voice of Caillou, Jaclyn LinetskyJaclyn Linetsky
Jaclyn Michelle Linetsky was a Canadian actress who voiced Caillou from 2000-2003. She also provided the voices for Bitzi in the 2002 animated series Daft Planet, Lori Mackney in What's With Andy? , and Meg in Mega Babies...
, who played Megan in the TV show "15/Love
15/Love
15/Love is a Canadian-produced television series that revolves around the lives of aspiring young tennis players at the Cascadia Tennis Academy. The show was created by Karen Troubetzkoy and Derek Schreyer, and was filmed in the city of Montreal during the summer. 15/Love first aired on the...
", died at the age of 17 in 2003, not long before the production was released. The film was directed by Nick Rijgersberg, Written by Peter Svatek and produced by Evelyn Anyosz, Andre Auger, Diane Dallaire, Natalie Dumoulin, Louis Fournier, Julie Lovelock, Lesley Taylor and Steven Valin.
Cast
- Annie BovairdAnnie BovairdLindsay Anne Bovaird is a Canadian actress who voiced Caillou in the animated TV Series. She began in the role in Caillou's Holiday Movie due to Jaclyn Linetsky's death in a car crash. She also voiced Elsa in Creepschool, Zaza in Dragon Hunters, Denim Farqueson in The Tournament and was in other...
as Caillou - Merlee Shapiro as the Narrator
- Jennifer Sequin as Doris (Caillou's Mother)
- Pat Fry as Boris (Caillou's Father)
- Brigid Tierney as Clementine
- Jesse Vinet as Rosie and a Kid Elf
- Pauline Little as Grandma and Elderly Woman
- George MorrisGeorge MorrisGeorge Morris may refer to:*George H. Morris, American hunter/jumper trainer* George Franklin Morris , U.S. federal judge*Sir George Lockwood Morris, ironfounder and Wales international rugby player...
as Grandpa - Jason Szimmer as Elf (as Jason Szwimer)
- Amanda Tilson as Sarah (As Amanda Tilson)
- Vince Davies as Leo
- Dean Patrick Fleming as Firerman Eric
- Liz MacRae as Leo's Mother
- Walter Massey as Santa
- Jennifer Morehouse as Firewoman Stacie and Elderly Woman
Soundtrack
The Soundtrack features 18 songs. The Score was Composed by Jeffrey Zahn, but wasn't featured in the soundtrack. It was released in Canada on December 14, 2010, and is Available on the Canadian iTunes StoreITunes Store
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Track listing
Reception
The Movie did receive some Positive Reviews. Judge Mark Van Hook started his review on November 27, 2003 on DVD VerdictDVD Verdict
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and concluded "I can't find it in my heart to convict Caillou's Holiday Movie on any counts, as it's so inoffensive that I can't seem to find any grounds for conviction. But it's also so bland that an acquittal is equally difficult to issue, leaving me with no choice but to declare a hung jury. Fans of Caillou as well as most kids six and under will probably find enough here to enjoy, but everyone else is advised to steer clear. Case dismissed."
DVD
On October 7, 2003 (the Same Day the VHS tape was released), a DVD and for the movie was released. The DVD contains a few special features, including an animated interview with Caillou, a couple Holiday Songs, a Christmas story called "Twas the night before Christmas" and 6 Caillou Challenges. The movie can played in English, French or Spanish. The ratio is 1.33:1 and can be played in 2.0 audio.,