Prep & Landing

"No one does stealth like an Elf."

2009 0h 22m EN

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7.6

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★6.9TMDB · 161★7.6IMDB · 4,731

AnimationFantasyFamily

Synopsis

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Wayne gets a new rookie partner, Lanny, after his previous partner got the promotion he wanted. Lanny has to remind Wayne of the Spirit of Christmas and the importance of being an elf in Santa's Prep and Landing elite unit.

“No one does stealth like an Elf.”

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Cast

Dave Foley
Wayne (voice)
Sarah Chalke
Magee (voice)
Derek Richardson
Lanny (voice)
Mason Cotton
Timmy Terwelp (voice)
David DeLuise
Dancer (voice)
Peter Jacobson
Waterkotte (voice)
Lino DiSalvo
Gristletoe Joe (voice)
William Morgan Sheppard
Big Guy (voice)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Kevin Deters
Writers: Nicole Mitchell, Kevin Deters, Stevie Wermers-Skelton
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 22-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 17 years ago.

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CINEMA

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Part of the "Prep & Landing Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Michael Giacchino. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor William J. Caparella shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Dave Foley and Sarah Chalke and Derek Richardson carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "No one does stealth like an Elf.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1474311 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Kevin Deters directs. Michael Giacchino scores. William J. Caparella cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 22-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 17 years ago.
3Part of the "Prep & Landing Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
4Original score by Michael Giacchino. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor William J. Caparella shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Dave Foley and Sarah Chalke and Derek Richardson carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "No one does stealth like an Elf.".
8IMDB entry: tt1474311 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Original score: Michael Giacchino
Editing: William J. Caparella
Production design: Mac George
VFX supervisor: Scott Kersavage
Sound: Dane A. Davis
Runtime: 22 min · 0h 22m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: EN
Certification (US): G
IMDB: Prep & Landing (2009)
IMDB rating: 7.6/10 · 4,731 votes
MPAA: TV-G

Awards

Won 4 Primetime Emmys. 8 wins & 8 nominations total

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Animated Program

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Part of

Prep & Landing Collection

Disney Prep & Landing is a computer animated television special, based on an idea by Chris Williams at Walt Disney Animation Studios and developed by Kevin Deters and Stevie Wermers-Skelton into a half-hour Christmas special. It first aired December 8, 2009 on ABC. A sequel, Operation: Secret Santa, aired on December 7, 2010, reprising the original cast with the addition of Betty White as Mrs. Claus. The second half-hour Christmas TV special, Prep & Landing: Naughty vs. Nice aired on December 5, 2011, on ABC.