The Nutcracker and the Mouseking (2004)

“Based on E.T.A. Hoffman’s classic story, “The Nutcracker and the Mouseking” is the tale of a spoiled prince who lives in a magnificent palace with his magician uncle, Drosselmeier.”
-Anonymous, IMDB

The Nutcracker and the Mouseking is a German animated direct-to-video film loosely based on E.T.A Hoffman’s original story. The film was redubbed into English for North America, and features the voice talents of Leslie Nielsen, Fred Willard, and Eric Idle.

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A Snow White Christmas (Filmation, 1980)

“The wicked queen creates an ice storm meant to get rid of the younger Snow White, but instead freezes the whole village just barely missing her. Snow White travels to the land of the Seven Friendly Giants and makes friends with them. Snow White is never safe from the wicked queen because she’ll always be able to find her. Can the giants save Snow White from her vengeance, or will she end up an icicle like her parents?”
– John Nickolaus, IMDB.

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Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas (1997)

“Belle prepares the castle for Christmas against Beast’s wishes, trying to bring him happiness for the season. Forte, a pipe organ, fears that Belle’s plans may eventually bring about an end to the curse… the curse that brought him more importance in the Master’s life. Forte uses Fife, a flute who desperately wants a solo, to destroy Belle’s plans and get rid of her.”
– R. John Berggren, IMDB.

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