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A new survey conducted by Comparitech used data from IMDB and Google trends to determine the most popular Christmas movie in each state. Overall, Home Alone proved the most popular Christmas film in the country. Despite its nebulous status as a true Christmas film, Die Hard was ranked the nationโs second most popular Christmas movie. Less popular Christmas classics included Christmas Vacation, Miracle on 34th Street, The Nightmare Before Christmas and How the Grinch Stole Christmas. ----Is Home Alone your favorite Christmas movie?
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It took almost a year, but a new owner paid $1.585 million in 2012 for the right to slide down the foyer stairs of the red-brick Winnetka Georgian immortalized in "Home Alone." Almost 30 years later, Winnetka residents say the movie changed the neighborhood โ but theyโre OK with it. Read more here.
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It took almost a year, but a new owner paid $1.585 million in 2012 for the right to slide down the foyer stairs of the red-brick Winnetka Georgian immortalized in "Home Alone." Almost 30 years later, Winnetka residents say the movie changed the neighborhood โ but theyโre OK with it. Read more here.
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It took almost a year, but a new owner paid $1.585 million in 2012 for the right to slide down the foyer stairs of the red-brick Winnetka Georgian immortalized in "Home Alone." Almost 30 years later, Winnetka residents say the movie changed the neighborhood โ but theyโre OK with it. Read more here.
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It took almost a year, but a new owner paid $1.585 million in 2012 for the right to slide down the foyer stairs of the red-brick Winnetka Georgian immortalized in "Home Alone." Almost 30 years later, Winnetka residents say the movie changed the neighborhood โ but theyโre OK with it. Read more here.
chicagotribune.comโHome Aloneโ-themed Airbnb in Texas available for the holidays
One Airbnb host is providing a once-in-a-lifetime chance to bring the classic picture to life. The two-bedroom home in Dallas is available to rent in January 2021. The home can accommodate up to six guests with four bedrooms and one bathroom, according to the Airbnb listing. The Airbnb listing features some of the iconic moments of the movie. Plus, a free cheese pizza is delivered during the stay, according to the Airbnb listing.
25 Days of Christmas schedule on Freeform includes 'Rudolph,' 'Frosty'
It's not the holiday season until you've watched 25 Days of Christmas on Freeform! This year's lineup includes Christmas classics like "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" and "Frosty the Snowman," as well as a few fan-favorite films like "The Santa Clause" and "Home Alone. "Here's the schedule for 25 Days of Christmas. Freeform premieres are in bold.7am/6c Richie Rich's Christmas Wish9:05am/8:05c Deck the Halls (2006)11:10am/10:10c Arthur Christmas1:15pm/12:15c The Simpsons Holiday-thon2:45pm/1:45c The Santa Clause4:50pm/3:50c The Santa Clause 26:55pm/5:55c The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause9pm/8c Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)11:30pm/10:30c Home Alone: The Holiday Heist1:30am/12:30c The Little Drummer Boy (1968)7am/6c The Little Drummer Boy (1968)7:30am/6:30c The Muppet Christmas Carol11am/10c Wrap Battle12pm/11c Home Alone: The Holiday Heist2:05pm/1:05c Richie Rich's Christmas Wish4:15pm/3:15c Deck the Halls (2006)6:20pm/5:20c Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)New Episodes 9pm/8c Wrap Battle7:30am/6:30c Santa Baby11am/10c The Preacher's Wife1:40pm/12:40c Decorating Disney: Holiday Magic2:40pm/1:40c Rise of the Guardians4:45pm/3:45c Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town5:50pm/4:50c Home Alone8:20pm/7:20c Home Alone 2: Lost in New York12am/11c The Simpsons Holiday-thon7:30am/6:30c Santa Baby 2: Christmas Maybe11am/10c Rise of the Guardians1pm/12c Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town2pm/1c The Simpsons Holiday-thon4pm/3c Home Alone6:30pm/5:30c Home Alone 2: Lost in New YorkFreeform Premiere 9pm/8c Ghosting: The Spirit of Christmas12am/11c Deck the Halls (2006)7:30am/6:30c Holiday in Handcuffs11am/10c Wrap Battle12pm/11c Kung Fu Panda Holiday12:30pm/11:30c Unaccompanied Minors2:30pm/1:30c Deck the Halls (2006)4:35pm/3:35c Arthur Christmas6:40pm/5:40c Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas8:20pm/7:20c Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)12am/11c Unaccompanied Minors7:30am/6:30c Richie Rich's Christmas Wish11am/10c Kung Fu Panda Holiday11:30am/10:30c Home Alone 31:35pm/12:35c Arthur Christmas3:40pm/2:40c Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas5:20pm/4:20c Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)9:30pm/8:30c The Santa Clause11:30pm/10:30c The Santa Clause 21:30am/12:30c The Little Drummer Boy (1968)7am/6c Cricket on the Hearth8am/7c Home Alone 310am/9c Home Alone 4: Taking Back the House12pm/11c The Santa Clause2:05pm/1:05c The Santa Clause 24:10pm/3:10c The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause6:15pm/5:15c Frosty the Snowman6:45pm/5:45c Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer7:50pm/6:50c Home Alone10:20pm/9:20c Home Alone 2: Lost in New York1am/12c Wrap Battle7am/6c Wrap Battle8am/7c Home Alone 4: Taking Back the House10am/9c I'll Be Home for Christmas (1998)2:05pm/1:05c The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause4:10pm/3:10c Home Alone6:40pm/5:40c Home Alone 2: Lost in New York9:20pm/8:20c Despicable Me 211:25pm/10:25c Shrek1:30am/12:30c Kung Fu Panda Holiday7:30am/6:30c I'll Be Home for Christmas (1998)11am/10c Decorating Disney: Holiday Magic12pm/11c Home Alone 32:10pm/1:10c Home Alone: The Holiday Heist4:20pm/3:20c Kung Fu Panda Holiday4:50pm/3:50c Shrek6:55pm/5:55c Despicable Me 2Season Finale Episodes 9pm/8c Wrap Battle7:30am/6:30c Home Alone: The Holiday Heist11am/10c Wrap Battle12pm/11c The Mistle-Tones2:05pm/1:05c Ghosting: The Spirit of Christmas4:10pm/3:10c Deck the Halls (2006)6:15pm/5:15c Arthur Christmas8:20pm/7:20c Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)12am/11c The Simpsons Holiday-thon7:30am/6:30c 12 Dates of Christmas11am/10c Deck the Halls (2006)1:10pm/12:10c Arthur Christmas3:20pm/2:20c The Simpsons Holiday-thon5:20pm/4:20c Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)10pm/9c Decorating Disney: Holiday Magic12am/11c Life-Size 2: A Christmas Eve7am/6c The Preacher's Wife11am/10c This Christmas3:35pm/2:35c The Holiday6:50pm/5:50c The Santa Clause8:55pm/7:55c The Santa Clause 212am/11c Snow7am/6c Love the Coopers12:30pm/11:30c The Santa Clause2:35pm/1:35c The Santa Clause 24:40pm/3:40c The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause6:45pm/5:45c Home Alone9:15pm/8:15c Home Alone 2: Lost in New York11:55pm/10:55c Home Alone: The Holiday Heist7am/6c Home Alone: The Holiday Heist9am/8c Arthur Christmas11am/10c The Simpsons Holiday-thon2pm/1c The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause4:05pm/3:05c Home Alone6:35pm/5:35c Home Alone 2: Lost in New York9:15pm/8:15c Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)11:55pm/10:55c Richie Rich's Christmas Wish7am/6c Arthur Christmas9:05am/8:05c Richie Rich's Christmas Wish11:10am/10:10c Unaccompanied Minors1:20pm/12:20c Deck the Halls (2006)3:25pm/2:25c Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas5:05pm/4:05c Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)7:45pm/6:45c The Santa Clause9:50pm/8:50c The Santa Clause 211:55pm/10:55c The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause7am/6c Deck the Halls (2006)9am/8c Disney's Prep & Landing: Naughty vs. Nice11am/10c The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause1:05pm/12:05c Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Ch
abc13.comFreeform's '25 Days Of Christmas' Schedule: Lea Michele, 'Frosty the
Ahead of the most wonderful time of the year, the network announced its plans for its 25 Days of Christmas programming. On top of that, Freeform will air the cable premieres of Christmas classics Frosty the Snowman and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Fans can also expect to watch holiday film favorites, including The Santa Claus, The Holiday, Home Alone and more. Keep reading for a breakdown of what to expect from Freeform's 25 Days of Christmas. Same Time, Next ChristmasMario Perez via Getty ImagesStarring: Lea Michele, Charles Michael Davis and Bryan GreenbergPremieres: Wednesday, Dec. 11 at 8 p.m.
25 Days of Christmas schedule on Freeform includes 'Rudolph,' 'Frosty'
Here's a sign that the holiday season is upon us: Freeform has shared its annual 25 Days of Christmas schedule.This year's lineup includes Christmas classics like "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" and "Frosty the Snowman," as well as a few fan-favorite films like "The Santa Clause" and "Home Alone. "But, the fun begins even earlier with a Kickoff to Christmas lineup throughout November.Here's the schedule for 25 Days of Christmas. Freeform premieres are in bold.7am/6c Richie Rich's Christmas Wish9:05am/8:05c Deck the Halls (2006)11:10am/10:10c Arthur Christmas1:15pm/12:15c The Simpsons Holiday-thon2:45pm/1:45c The Santa Clause4:50pm/3:50c The Santa Clause 26:55pm/5:55c The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause9pm/8c Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)11:30pm/10:30c Home Alone: The Holiday Heist1:30am/12:30c The Little Drummer Boy (1968)7am/6c The Little Drummer Boy (1968)7:30am/6:30c The Muppet Christmas Carol11am/10c Wrap Battle12pm/11c Home Alone: The Holiday Heist2:05pm/1:05c Richie Rich's Christmas Wish4:15pm/3:15c Deck the Halls (2006)6:20pm/5:20c Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)New Episodes 9pm/8c Wrap Battle7:30am/6:30c Santa Baby11am/10c The Preacher's Wife1:40pm/12:40c Decorating Disney: Holiday Magic2:40pm/1:40c Rise of the Guardians4:45pm/3:45c Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town5:50pm/4:50c Home Alone8:20pm/7:20c Home Alone 2: Lost in New York12am/11c The Simpsons Holiday-thon7:30am/6:30c Santa Baby 2: Christmas Maybe11am/10c Rise of the Guardians1pm/12c Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town2pm/1c The Simpsons Holiday-thon4pm/3c Home Alone6:30pm/5:30c Home Alone 2: Lost in New YorkFreeform Premiere 9pm/8c Ghosting: The Spirit of Christmas12am/11c Deck the Halls (2006)7:30am/6:30c Holiday in Handcuffs11am/10c Wrap Battle12pm/11c Kung Fu Panda Holiday12:30pm/11:30c Unaccompanied Minors2:30pm/1:30c Deck the Halls (2006)4:35pm/3:35c Arthur Christmas6:40pm/5:40c Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas8:20pm/7:20c Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)12am/11c Unaccompanied Minors7:30am/6:30c Richie Rich's Christmas Wish11am/10c Kung Fu Panda Holiday11:30am/10:30c Home Alone 31:35pm/12:35c Arthur Christmas3:40pm/2:40c Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas5:20pm/4:20c Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)9:30pm/8:30c The Santa Clause11:30pm/10:30c The Santa Clause 21:30am/12:30c The Little Drummer Boy (1968)7am/6c Cricket on the Hearth8am/7c Home Alone 310am/9c Home Alone 4: Taking Back the House12pm/11c The Santa Clause2:05pm/1:05c The Santa Clause 24:10pm/3:10c The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause6:15pm/5:15c Frosty the Snowman6:45pm/5:45c Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer7:50pm/6:50c Home Alone10:20pm/9:20c Home Alone 2: Lost in New York1am/12c Wrap Battle7am/6c Wrap Battle8am/7c Home Alone 4: Taking Back the House10am/9c I'll Be Home for Christmas (1998)2:05pm/1:05c The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause4:10pm/3:10c Home Alone6:40pm/5:40c Home Alone 2: Lost in New York9:20pm/8:20c Despicable Me 211:25pm/10:25c Shrek1:30am/12:30c Kung Fu Panda Holiday7:30am/6:30c I'll Be Home for Christmas (1998)11am/10c Decorating Disney: Holiday Magic12pm/11c Home Alone 32:10pm/1:10c Home Alone: The Holiday Heist4:20pm/3:20c Kung Fu Panda Holiday4:50pm/3:50c Shrek6:55pm/5:55c Despicable Me 2Season Finale Episodes 9pm/8c Wrap Battle7:30am/6:30c Home Alone: The Holiday Heist11am/10c Wrap Battle12pm/11c The Mistle-Tones2:05pm/1:05c Ghosting: The Spirit of Christmas4:10pm/3:10c Deck the Halls (2006)6:15pm/5:15c Arthur Christmas8:20pm/7:20c Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)12am/11c The Simpsons Holiday-thon7:30am/6:30c 12 Dates of Christmas11am/10c Deck the Halls (2006)1:10pm/12:10c Arthur Christmas3:20pm/2:20c The Simpsons Holiday-thon5:20pm/4:20c Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)10pm/9c Decorating Disney: Holiday Magic12am/11c Life-Size 2: A Christmas Eve7am/6c The Preacher's Wife11am/10c This Christmas3:35pm/2:35c The Holiday6:50pm/5:50c The Santa Clause8:55pm/7:55c The Santa Clause 212am/11c Snow7am/6c Love the Coopers12:30pm/11:30c The Santa Clause2:35pm/1:35c The Santa Clause 24:40pm/3:40c The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause6:45pm/5:45c Home Alone9:15pm/8:15c Home Alone 2: Lost in New York11:55pm/10:55c Home Alone: The Holiday Heist7am/6c Home Alone: The Holiday Heist9am/8c Arthur Christmas11am/10c The Simpsons Holiday-thon2pm/1c The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause4:05pm/3:05c Home Alone6:35pm/5:35c Home Alone 2: Lost in New York9:15pm/8:15c Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)11:55pm/10:55c Richie Rich's Christmas Wish7am/6c Arthur Christmas9:05am/8:05c Richie Rich's Christmas Wish11:10am/10:10c Unaccompanied Minors1:20pm/12:20c Deck the Halls (2006)3:25pm/2:25c Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas5:05pm/4:05c Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)7:45pm/6:45c The Santa Clause9:50pm/8:50c The Santa Clause 211:55pm/10:55c The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause7am/6c Deck the Halls (2006)9am/8c Disney's Prep & Landi
abc13.com'Kickoff to Christmas' coming back to Freeform this November with holiday classics, originals
Get ready to deck the halls all November long with "Kickoff to Christmas" on Freeform! As soon as the network wraps up its 31 Nights of Halloween , Freeform will gear up for a month full of holiday fun.During its second annual " Kickoff to Christmas ," the network will air fan-favorite winter and holiday movies like "Frozen," "Home Alone," "Miracle on 34th Street" and "The Holiday" as well as holiday episodes of "The Simpsons" and two new Freeform originals: "Wrap Battle" and "Turkey Drop. "Turkey Drop" focuses on Lucy Jacobs, a small-town girl who has started her freshman year at a big-city university. When Lucy returns home for Thanksgiving break, she suspects she's about to get turkey dropped (dumped by her high school sweetheart) during their holiday visit. The movie stars Olivia Holt, Cheryl Hines, Ben Levine and Tyler Perez.Here's the full lineup of "Kickoff To Christmas" programming as it was announced on Oct. 4.
abc13.comMacaulay Culkin Reacts to 'Home Alone' Reboot Coming to Disney+
Macaulay Culkin has an epic response to news that Disney+ is rebooting Home Alone! Culkin, now 38, took to Twitter on Wednesday, sharing a hilarious photo of himself sitting on the couch with a laptop. pic.twitter.com/sGj86933LA Macaulay Culkin (@IncredibleCulk) August 7, 2019"Hey @Disney, call me!" He, too, was featured in the original movie (along with the 1992 sequel, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York), portraying the role of Fuller. RELATED CONTENT:'Home Alone' Reboot In the Works at DisneyMacaulay Culkin Recreates Iconic 'Home Alone' ScenesMacaulay Culkin Shares What It's Like to Watch 'Home Alone' With Him
Disney to remake 'Home Alone' for its streaming service
Disney CEO Bob Iger said "Home Alone" would be "reimagined" for its Disney+ service, along with "Night at the Museum," "Cheaper by the Dozen" and "Diary of a Wimpy Kid." (CNN) - Merry Christmas, ya filthy animal -- a Disney remake of "Home Alone" is on its way. In a conference call with investors, Disney CEO Bob Iger said the company would be "reimagining" the 1990s Christmas classic film for its long-awaited streaming service, Disney+, along with "Night at the Museum," "Cheaper by the Dozen" and "Diary of a Wimpy Kid." Disney has provided no details about how or when the film will be remade, or who will be cast. In April, the company unveiled its Disney+ streaming service, which will launch in North America in November.
Disney Plus reboots: 'Home Alone,' 'Night at the Museum' and more to get 're-imagined' Disney+ versions
BURBANK, Calif. -- The Disney+ announcements just keep coming, and the latest one will have you saying, "Merry Christmas, You Filthy Animal. "The upcoming streaming service plans to release "re-imagined" versions of "Home Alone," "Cheaper By the Dozen," "Night at the Museum," and "Diary of the Wimpy Kid." Bob Iger made the announcement Tuesday at The Walt Disney Company's investor meeting.All four movies were originally produced by 20th Century Fox, which Disney bought last year . Their original release dates span from 1990 to 2010.These are just the latest in a long line of new movies announced to premiere on the streaming service. It was previously announced that new films for Disney+ will include a live-action "Lady and the Tramp," a Christmas movie called "Noelle," and a film adaption of the young adult novel "Stargirl.
abc13.comDisney to remake 'Home Alone' for its streaming service
Disney CEO Bob Iger said "Home Alone" would be "reimagined" for its Disney+ service, along with "Night at the Museum," "Cheaper by the Dozen" and "Diary of a Wimpy Kid." (CNN) - Merry Christmas, ya filthy animal -- a Disney remake of "Home Alone" is on its way. In a conference call with investors, Disney CEO Bob Iger said the company would be "reimagining" the 1990s Christmas classic film for its long-awaited streaming service, Disney+, along with "Night at the Museum," "Cheaper by the Dozen" and "Diary of a Wimpy Kid." Disney has provided no details about how or when the film will be remade, or who will be cast. In April, the company unveiled its Disney+ streaming service, which will launch in North America in November.
'Home Alone' Reboot In the Works at Disney
Home Alone is getting a reboot. The beloved Christmas movie, starring Macaulay Culkin as mischievous Kevin McCallister, is getting a modern version, set to premiere on Disney's forthcoming streaming service, Disney+. The news was confirmed by Disney head Bob Iger during Walt Disney Company's earnings call that was made public on Tuesday. Home Alone was followed by sequel, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, which dropped two years after. RELATED CONTENT:Macaulay Culkin Recreates Iconic 'Home Alone' ScenesMacaulay Culkin Shares What It's Like to Watch 'Home Alone' With HimMacaulay Culkin Stays Indoors at Christmastime to Avoid Home Alone Fans