Dr. Who: The highly anticipated Christmas special “The Snowmen” will air on BBC on Christmas. With his companion Clara (Jenna-Louise Coleman), Doctor Who (Matt Smith), comes up against the evil villain Doctor Simeon (Richard E. Grant), who wishes to destroy all of humanity. He creates an army of snowmen to fight against the protagonist, Doctor Who. The mysterious and action-filled television special also includes romance and comedy. Thrilling and suspenseful, “The Snowmen” is an off-beat addition to holiday viewing.
The Polar Express: The motion-capture computer-animated film, “Polar Express,” is coming back for the holidays. In this seasonal film, a young boy boards the Polar Express in hopes of finding the true spirit of Christmas. On his journey to the North Pole, the boy experiences thrilling adventures, meets unique individuals with similar wishes to see Santa and realizes the secret of the Christmas spirit. Despite being released in 2004, many still view the “Polar Express,” with over 75,000 DVD copies sold per year. This inspiring movie will air on ABC Family numerous times over the next two weeks.
Disney’s “A Christmas Carol”: Disney’s “A Chrismas Carol,” is a heartwarming classic that will certainly bring in the Christmas spirit. The fantasy comedy-drama film, featuring Jim Carrey, is based on Charles Dickens’ tale of loan shark Ebenezer Scrooge. Scrooge is a very greedy and stingy moneylender who refuses to find joy in Christmas. However, his malicious character takes a sudden spin as he is visited by ghosts of the past, present and future. These turns of events teach Scrooge the value of generosity. The time-traveling film will be shown on ABC Family at various times over the next two weeks.
