Scott Calvin has been a humble Santa Claus for nearly ten years, but it might come to an end if he doesn't find a Mrs. Claus.
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Scott Calvin has been Santa Claus for the past eight years, and his loyal elves consider him the best Santa ever. But Santa's got problems (he's even mysteriously losing weight) and things quickly go south when he finds out that his son, Charlie, has landed on this year's "naughty" list. Desperate to help his son, Scott heads back home, leaving a substitute Claus to watch over things at the Pole. But when the substitute institutes some strange redefinitions of naughty and nice, putting Christmas at risk, it's up to Scott to return with a new bag of magic to try to save Christmas.
Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Tim Allen | - | Scott Calvin / Santa / Toy Santa | |
Elizabeth Mitchell | - | Carol | |
David Krumholtz | - | Bernard | |
Eric Lloyd | - | Charlie Calvin | |
Judge Reinhold | - | Neil Miller | |
Wendy Crewson | - | Laura Miller | |
Spencer Breslin | - | Curtis | |
Liliana Mumy | - | Lucy Miller | |
Danielle Woodman | - | Abby | |
Art LaFleur | - | Tooth Fairy (as Art Lafleur) | |
Aisha Tyler | - | Mother Nature | |
Kevin Pollak | - | Cupid | |
Jay Thomas | - | Easter Bunny | |
Michael Dorn | - | Sandman | |
Christopher Attadia | - | Engineer Elf #1 |
Toy Santa's line, "You are a sad, strange little man," is also used by Tim Allen as Buzz Lightyear in Žaislu istorija (1995) Also when the Toy Santa says "I think Santa feels a little Buzz!" is from him being "Buzz Lightyear" in Toy Story.
Peter Boyle, who played Father Time in this, previously played Mr. Whittle (Calvin's Boss) in Kaledu senelis (1994).
When Santa is on his first date with the aspiring singer/songwriter if you look at her shirt the face of Santa is that of Tim Allen.
Hidden Mickey: In Santa's room before he gets the news from the Elves.
In the restaurant scene, you can hear extras in the background repeatedly saying the same thing, such as "Oh my God", "I'll drink to that", and "Cheers".
Scott Calvin starts talking about cars and engines while talking to Carol Newman, and while walking through the toyshop, Santa picks up and tries on a tool belt. These reference to Tim Taylor, Tim Allen's character on Auksarankis (1991).
A very early teaser trailer reveals that at one point, this movie had the subtitle "The Escape Clause" and was scheduled for release in November 2001. Ironically, this would later be used as the subtitle for the third film.
Whether intentional or not, Carol Newman is very similar to Jessica from Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town (1970). Like Jessica, she works at a school, is given a doll by Santa, and even shares the same hairstyle and blue eyes.
When Scott is trying to explain to Carol that he is Santa, she says "Well, so far so good. You don't wear socks with sandals, and you've never been to prison." Scott replies "Well....." Tim Allen did spend time in prison before his acting career on drug charges.
The line "Quit the chit-chat-Chet" comes directly off a season 1 episode of Tim Allen's Auksarankis (1991) where a man named Chet on the phone babbles too much during a game of "Stump The Tool Man."
The fiberglass "tin soldier" costumes weighed over 50 pounds and, according to the actors who wore them, were uncomfortable and hard to move in.
When Scott captures the Tooth Fairy and tells him he is Santa, The Tooth Fairy, doubting that Scott is Santa Claus, tells him "I know Santa. Santa is a friend of mine, and you sir, are no Santa." This is a parody of Lloyd Bentsen's famous retort to Dan Quayle during the 1988 US Vice Presidential debate.
Kelly Preston, Jennifer Connelly, and Brooke Shields were considered for the role of Carol Newman.
In the opening credits, several Jack-in-the-Boxes pop open. The last one to open is the same type of Jack-in-the-Box that is seen numerous times in Elfas (2003).
Both Tim Allen and Molly Shannon, who are featured in the restaurant date scene, also appear in other Christmas movies apart from this franchise. Tim Allen starred in Christmas with the Kranks (2004), and Molly Shannon had a supporting role as one of the Whos in How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000).
This is the first The Santa Clause film to be rated G by the MPAA, unlike the original film was rated PG..
Madonna were considered for the role of Carol Newman.
Matthew Broderick were considered for the role of Bernard the Elf.
Drew Carey were considered for the role of Bernard the Elf.
Sharon Stone were considered for the role of Carol Newman.
Jamie Kennedy were considered for the role of Bernard the Elf.
Catherine O'Hara were considered for the role of Carol Newman.
Liv Tyler were considered for the role of Carol Newman.
This is the longest film in the "Santa Clause" franchise, with a runtime of 104 minutes. The first film and the third film in "The Santa Clause" trilogy have a run time of 97 minutes.
In the scene where the tooth fairy goes to collect Lucy's tooth, there is a poster of Disney's Drąsuole Kim (2002) on her wall.
This is the first time someone (in this case Scott's son Charlie) is on the naughty list.
As of this film Scott and Carol are now married and have a baby in the third one.
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