Caillous Holiday Movie
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Duration Language English | Director Nick Rijgersberg Country Canada | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Release date October 7, 2003 (2003-10-07) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Caillous Holiday Movie is a 2003 Canadian direct-to-video animated Christmas film directed by Nick Rijgersberg. The movie is based on the Canadian TV series Caillou. It was released on VHS and DVD in October 7, 2003.
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- Caillou s holiday movie part 1 of 5 english
- Plot
- Caillou s holiday movie part 2 of 5 english
- Production
- Cast
- Soundtrack
- Reception
- DVD
- References
This is the first time that Caillou is voiced by Annie Bovaird who would later voice him in the rest of the TV series run. Bovaird replaced original voice actress Jaclyn Linetsky who died in a car crash a month before the films release. It is the only movie based on the TV series.
Plot
Its a very special holiday for Caillou when he learns about Christmas traditions around the world and the importance of giving and sharing. When Caillou wonders just how many days there are left until Christmas, his Daddy gives him a Christmas calendar featuring holiday traditions from countries around the world in every window. Caillou also goes tobogganing, learns how to ski and plays Hanukkah games with his friend Leo. Caillou also gives away some of his toys when he learns about children around the world that are in need of toys such as his old ones he no longer plays with. Caillous little sister Rosie also gets in on the Christmas fun. When Mom offers to help Rosie with making gifts, Rosie decides to try it on her own. The Movie Features several songs performed by the cast of the movie including "Where Christmas is Not The Same" and "Eight Days to Go" and "Everyday" performed by French artist Marilou.
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Production
Caillous Holiday Movie was produced at Special 1 Productions Inc. Annie Bovaird takes over as the English voice of Caillou because the previous English voice of Caillou, Jaclyn Linetsky, who played Megan in the TV show "15/Love", died at the age of 17 in 2003, not long before the production was released. The film was directed by Nick Rijgersberg, written by Peter Svatek and produced by Evelyn Anyosz, Andre Auger, Diane Dallaire, Natalie Dumoulin, Louis Fournier, Julie Lovelock, Lesley Taylor and Steven Valin.
Cast
Soundtrack
The Soundtrack features 18 songs. The Score was Composed by Jeffrey Zahn, but wasnt featured in the soundtrack. It was released in Canada on December 14, 2010, and is Available on the Canadian iTunes Store.
Reception
The movie received deeply mixed reviews. Judge Mark Van Hook started his review on November 27, 2003 on DVD Verdict and concluded "I cant find it in my heart to convict Caillous Holiday Movie on any counts, as its so inoffensive that I cant seem to find any grounds for conviction. But its also so bland that an acquittal is equally difficult to issue, leaving me with no choice but to declare a hung jury. Fans of Caillou as well as most kids six and under will probably find enough here to enjoy, but everyone else is advised to steer clear. Case dismissed."
DVD
On October 7, 2003 (the same day the VHS tape was released), a DVD for the movie was released. The DVD contains a few special features, including:
The film is presented in full screen and is in 2.0 Dolby Surround audio.