Christmas in Wonderland
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Christmas in Wonderland is a 2007 comedy film
about three children who move with their father from Los Angeles
to Edmonton, Alberta
, where they catch a group of counterfeit
ers while Christmas shopping. The film was directed by James Orr
, and stars Patrick Swayze
, Matthew Knight
, Preston Lacy
, Chris Kattan
, Tim Curry
and Carmen Electra
.
Christmas in Wonderland was exhibited theatrically in Canada
in 2007, but in the United States
it premiered on television in 2008 as part of ABC Family
's 25 Days of Christmas programming block.
The film is largely set in, and was mostly filmed at, West Edmonton Mall
. Secrecy before the film was announced led many Edmontonians to wonder why Christmas decorations in the mall were still in place long after the Christmas season had passed.
Comedy film
Comedy film is a genre of film in which the main emphasis is on humour. They are designed to elicit laughter from the audience. Comedies are mostly light-hearted dramas and are made to amuse and entertain the audiences...
about three children who move with their father from Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
to Edmonton, Alberta
Edmonton
Edmonton is the capital of the Canadian province of Alberta and is the province's second-largest city. Edmonton is located on the North Saskatchewan River and is the centre of the Edmonton Capital Region, which is surrounded by the central region of the province.The city and its census...
, where they catch a group of counterfeit
Counterfeit
To counterfeit means to illegally imitate something. Counterfeit products are often produced with the intent to take advantage of the superior value of the imitated product...
ers while Christmas shopping. The film was directed by James Orr
James Orr (filmmaker)
James Orr is an Canadian writer, director and producer of motion pictures. Orr's screenplay credits include Three Men and a Baby, Tough Guys and Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit, whilst his director credits include Mr...
, and stars Patrick Swayze
Patrick Swayze
Patrick Wayne Swayze was an American actor, dancer and singer-songwriter. He was best known for his tough-guy roles, as romantic leading men in the hit films Dirty Dancing and Ghost, and as Orry Main in the North and South television miniseries. He was named by People magazine as its "Sexiest...
, Matthew Knight
Matthew Knight
- External links :...
, Preston Lacy
Preston Lacy
Preston Lacy is an American daredevil, actor and writer for the television show and companion movies, Jackass.- Jackass :...
, Chris Kattan
Chris Kattan
Christopher Lee "Chris" Kattan is an American actor/comedian, best known for his work on Saturday Night Live.-Early life:Kattan was born in Sherman Oaks, California. His father, Kip King, was an actor and voice actor who appeared on the series Reno 911! as Larrie Plum. His mother, Hajnalka E....
, Tim Curry
Tim Curry
Timothy James "Tim" Curry is a British actor, singer, composer and voice actor, known for his work in a diverse range of theatre, film and television productions. He currently resides in Los Angeles, California....
and Carmen Electra
Carmen Electra
Tara Leigh Patrick , professionally known as Carmen Electra, is an American glamour model, actress, television personality, singer, and dancer...
.
Christmas in Wonderland was exhibited theatrically in Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
in 2007, but in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
it premiered on television in 2008 as part of ABC Family
ABC Family
ABC Family, stylized as abc family, is an American television network, owned by ABC Family Worldwide Inc., a subsidiary of the Disney-ABC Television Group division of The Walt Disney Company...
's 25 Days of Christmas programming block.
The film is largely set in, and was mostly filmed at, West Edmonton Mall
West Edmonton Mall
West Edmonton Mall , located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, is the largest shopping mall in North America and the fifth largest in the world. The mall was founded by the Ghermezian brothers, who emigrated from Iran in 1959. It was the world's largest mall until 2004.West Edmonton Mall covers a gross...
. Secrecy before the film was announced led many Edmontonians to wonder why Christmas decorations in the mall were still in place long after the Christmas season had passed.
Cast
- Matthew KnightMatthew Knight- External links :...
as Brian Saunders - Chris KattanChris KattanChristopher Lee "Chris" Kattan is an American actor/comedian, best known for his work on Saturday Night Live.-Early life:Kattan was born in Sherman Oaks, California. His father, Kip King, was an actor and voice actor who appeared on the series Reno 911! as Larrie Plum. His mother, Hajnalka E....
as Leo Cardoza - Amy Schlagel and Zoe Schlagel as Mary Saunders
- Cameron BrightCameron BrightCameron Bright is a Canadian actor. He has appeared in the films Godsend, Birth, Running Scared, Ultraviolet, X-Men: The Last Stand, Thank You for Smoking and three installments of The Twilight Saga.-Life and career:Bright was born in Victoria, British Columbia; he was given his middle name,...
as Danny Saunders - MacKenzie Porter as Shane
- Tim CurryTim CurryTimothy James "Tim" Curry is a British actor, singer, composer and voice actor, known for his work in a diverse range of theatre, film and television productions. He currently resides in Los Angeles, California....
as Gordon McLoosh - Preston LacyPreston LacyPreston Lacy is an American daredevil, actor and writer for the television show and companion movies, Jackass.- Jackass :...
as Sheldon Cardoza - Carmen ElectraCarmen ElectraTara Leigh Patrick , professionally known as Carmen Electra, is an American glamour model, actress, television personality, singer, and dancer...
as Ginger Peachum - Patrick SwayzePatrick SwayzePatrick Wayne Swayze was an American actor, dancer and singer-songwriter. He was best known for his tough-guy roles, as romantic leading men in the hit films Dirty Dancing and Ghost, and as Orry Main in the North and South television miniseries. He was named by People magazine as its "Sexiest...
as Wayne Saunders - Matthew WalkerMatthew Walker (Canadian actor)Matthew Walker is a film and television actor. He appeared in many Canadian television productions in the 1990s and 2000s. He played Father Mac in 22 episodes of the television series Hope Island, and Max Asher in 11 episodes of MythQuest...
as Santa, Mr. Nicholas, Mall Ghost, Kristopher Kringle and The Old Man With The Walker. - Marty Atonini as Elliot Block
- Rachel HaywardRachel HaywardRachel Hayward is a Canadian actress. Born and raised in Toronto, Rachel began pursuing a serious acting career in her early twenties. As a child and teen, she was involved in modeling and commercials but always thought she would become a doctor. She graduated from the Ontario College of Art,...
as Judy Saunders