TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) -- 'Tis the season for festive decorations, drinks and DVDs!
WTXL Sunrise is back with another themed movie challenge - Holiday Hoopla. Every day, you can vote for your favorite film to make sure it makes it through to the next round.
The bracket shows 16 holiday favorites, broken down into categories: animated, comedy, classics & "stocking stuffers" - a little bit of everything! Be sure to watch WTXL Sunrise every weekday morning from 5 a.m. - 7 a.m. to see which movies are going head-to-head that day.
Here's the lineup:
A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965) -- The musical television special deals with a depressed Charlie Brown during the holiday season, and how the Peanuts gang come together to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas.
Frosty the Snowman (1969) -- This television special tells the story of a magic top hat that brings Frosty the Snowman to life. The program, based on the song of the same name, launched four spin-offs.
How The Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966) -- Another television special, this bring the Dr. Seuss story to life. It takes place in Whoville, and introduces you to The Grinch, who is trying to take Christmas away from the townspeople. There was also a live-action film version starring comedian Jim Carey.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964) -- The stop-motion animated television special brings the legend of Rudolph to life, as narrated by the famed Burl Ives. It's been aired every year since 1964, making it the longest running Christmas TV special in history.
It's A Wonderful Life (1946) -- This film, directed by Frank Capra, follows George Bailey and his guardian angel Clarence, who helps George realize all the lives he's touched. It was nominated for five Academy Awards including Best Picture and has been recognized by the American Film Institute as one of the 100 best American films ever made.
The Year Without A Santa Claus (1974) -- The stop-action animation shows us what happens when Santa gets a cold. It features a cast of memorable characters, including the Heat Miser, the Snow Miser, and Jingle & Jangle the elves. In 2006, there was a 90-minute live-action remake, followed by a 2008 sequel, "A Miser Brothers' Christmas."
Miracle on 34th Street (1947) -- This story, which takes place in New York City between Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, shows a department store Santa who claims to be the real Mr. Claus. The film was nominated for Best Picture, and won Academy Awards for Best Actor in a Supporting Role, Best Writing, Original Story and Best Writing Screenplay. It's spawned four remakes and a Broadway musical.
A Christmas Story (1983) -- This comedy follows the trials and tribulations of nine-year old Ralphie, who just wants a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas, but the reaction is always the same: "You'll shoot your eye out." In 2012, the film was selected for preservation in the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress for being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant." It's often aired for 24-hours straight on Christmas.
Love Actually (2003) -- This ensemble story follows several story lines, mainly playing out in London, and how people's lives sometimes unknowingly intersect. The film features many well-known actors, including Colin Firth, Liam Neeson, Hugh Grant, Emma Thompson and Keira Knightly. Worldwide, it grossed $247,472,278 in 2003.
The Muppets' Christmas Carol (1992) -- The adaptation of Charles Dickens' story mixes Muppets and actors, including Michael Caine as Ebeneezer Scrooge. The movie faced tough theater competition, like "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York," but has been found a strong following.
Frozen (2013) -- Though not technically a Christmas movie, it certainly gets up in the winter mood! Disney's massive hit is based on Hans Christian Andersen's "The Snow Queen." With nearly $1.3 billion in worldwide box office revenue, "Frozen" is highest-grossing animated film of all time, the fifth highest-grossing film of all time, and the highest-grossing film of 2013. It won two Academy Awards for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song. An animated short film, "Frozen Fever", will be released in March.
Polar Express (2004) -- On the night of Christmas Eve in the late-1950s, a boy witnesses a train called the Polar Express, that is about to embark to the North Pole. The film features human characters animated using the live action performance capture technique.
Ef (2003) -- Buddy the Elf, played by comedian Will Ferrell, learns of his true identity as a human and goes to New York City to meet his biological father, spreading Christmas cheer in a world of cynics as he goes. The film was nominated for nine awards and won two. An animated special will premiere this holiday season.
The Santa Clause (1994) -- Scott Calvin, an ordinary man who accidentally causes Santa Claus to fall from his roof on Christmas Eve. Scott learns that he must become the new Santa and convince those he loves that he is indeed Father Christmas. The reindeer used in the film were all from the Toronto Zoo.
Christmas Vacation (1989) -- With Christmas only a few weeks away, Chicago resident Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase) deals with choosing a tree, putting up decorations, and having family over for the holidays. It is the third installment in National Lampoon's Vacation film series, based on his short story in National Lampoon magazine, "Christmas '59".
Home Alone (1990) -- The film stars Macaulay Culkin as Kevin McCallister, an eight-year-old boy who is mistakenly left behind when his family flies to Paris for their Christmas vacation. It was the No. 1 film at the box office for 12 straight weeks, from its release weekend of November 16-18, 1990 through the weekend of February 1-3, 1991.
