The Happy Elf
- Studio
- IDT Entertainment, HC Productions
- Distributor
- Anchor Bay Entertainment, IDT Entertainment
Synopsis
The adventurous story of Eubie the Elf, one of Santa's helpers whose overly enthusiastic, rose-colored view of the holiday is put to the test when he decides to bring Christmas joy to a sad little town called Bluesville. Will Eubie's unbridled enthusiasm be too much for the town's austere authority?
Characters
Eubie the Elf, The Happy Elf/Narrator
Credits
Directing
- Director
- John Rice
Producing
- Producer
- Scott Greenberg
- Executive Producers
- Harry Connick Jr, Ann Marie Wilkins, Scott Landis, Steve Brown, Morris Berger, John W. Hyde
Writing
- Writer
- Andrew Fishman
Voices
- Voice
- Harry Connick Jr (The Happy Elf/Narrator), Carol Kane, Lewis Black, Rob Paulsen (Eubie the Elf), Mickey Rooney, Charlie Adler
Music
- Music
- Harry Connick Jr
Animation
- Animator
- Vanessa Arsen
- Layout
- Vanessa Arsen
Art Department
- Storyboard
- Oreste Canestrelli
- Graphics
- Stew Burris
Editing
- Editor
- Yoel Frohlich
Sound
- Sound
- Mission Post
Crew
- Scenery
- Gary Egglestan, Elgene Mahos
Production notes
3D CG animation.
Based on the original song from Harry Connick Jr.'s platinum hit Christmas album "Harry for the Holidays." Connick wrote two new songs for this TV special.
Based on the original song from Harry Connick Jr.'s platinum hit Christmas album "Harry for the Holidays." Connick wrote two new songs for this TV special.
Awards
Nominee, Annie Award, Voice Acting in an Animated Television Production, Rob Paulsen, Voice of Eubie, 2005
Reviews
A Great Christmas Story for the Whole Family
If you liked The Polar Express, then you will enjoy this movie. Featuring computer-generated "claymation" characters, this film will delight kids young and old. Also, the dvd has lots of cheerful extras, among them printable elf games, a coloring book, and holiday cards. The Happy Elf is sure to become the new holiday classic.