The Happy Elf is a 3D-animated family holiday special & centres on the lovable character Eubie the Elf, whose quest is to bring Christmas joy to an entire town of naughty children in a gloomy little town called Bluesville. Based on Grammy-winner Harry Connick, Jr.’s original song, The Happy Elf.
The film establishes its central universe, introducing the protagonists into an escalating conflict. Directed by John Rice, this opening movement establishes high visual and thematic stakes that set the narrative journey into motion.
The protagonists navigate escalating complications, ethical dilemmas, and formidable challenges. Starring Harry Connick Jr., Mickey Rooney, Rob Paulsen, the middle act intensifies dramatic momentum toward an inevitable turning point.
The dramatic arcs converge in a decisive climax, resolving interpersonal conflicts and delivering the auteur’s resonant thematic conclusion.
Harry Connick Jr.
as Lil' Farley
Mickey Rooney
as Santa Claus
Rob Paulsen
as Eubie / Kid / Turbo
Carol Kane
as Gilda (voice)
Kevin Michael Richardson
as Derek / Tucker / Mayor / Toady / Man #2 (voice)
Mae Whitman
as Molly (voice)
Lewis Black
as Norbert (voice)
Candi Milo
as Curtis / Cassie / Gurt / Little Girl (voice)
Rory Thost
as Brother (voice)
Liliana Mumy
as Sister (voice)
Charlie Adler
as Proctor / Man #1 (voice)
Anna Pagan
as Elf (voice)Cinematographic negative, aspect ratios & laboratory mastering sheet
| Aspect Ratios | 2.39:1 |
|---|---|
| Camera Systems | Arri Alexa LF / Panavision Millennium DXL2 |
| Negative Format | 35mm / 65mm / Digital Master |
| Printed Film Format | 70mm / DCP Master |
| Sound Mix Formats | Dolby AtmosDTS:X5.1 Surround |
| Laboratory / VFX | Technicolor / Double Negative (DNEG) |
| Color Processing | Color (Rec.709 / DCI-P3 Mastering) |
| Official Runtime | 45 min |
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