Long live King Calvin (Dale Wilson [5/10/50 - 1/6/25])! • Even in the coldest places on Earth, the spirit of Christmas can warm the heart. Join penguin princesses Crystal & Lucinda on the adventure of a lifetime in the first feature-length original CGI holiday movie. When a sleigh bells mysteriously falls from the sky, pure-hearted Crystal is determined to prove it came from one of Santa's reindeer [Blitzen]. Together, she and her sister, Lucinda, set off on a daring journey to the North Pole to search for Santa City [guarded only by an invisible wall; they must be "true believers" to make it appear]. Along the way, the total duo must work together to outrun hungry, wild beasts [they adopted a Seal Pup], outwit greedy pirates [the Pirates of the Blubber Belly] and try to keep three sneaky court penguins [the Terribly Deep Thinkers] from sterling their parents (Queen Penelope and King Calvin)' throne. featuring delightful characters and a heartwarming story, it celebrates friendship, family and the most wonderful time of the year. starring the voices of Kathleen Barr, Dale Wilson, Nicole Bouma*, Scott McNeil, Garry Chalk, Tabitha St. Germain*, Jason Michas, Cathy Weseluck, Lee Tockar, and French Tickner [in his titular role]; the Prologue was narrated by Richard Newman (* - Additional characters). in 2004, the main voices of Princess Crystal and Lucinda were recasted to Hilary Duff and Haylie Duff [who made their animated debut]. William R. Kowalchuk directs from the script by Michael Aschner. Produced by Kowalchuk and Louis Sek; Executive Producer: Seth Willenson. Music Composed & Performed on Yamaha e-Pianos by Michael Lloyd and Keith Heffner; Lyrics: Aschner; Music Supervisor: Michael Lloyd, Jr.. Produced by Colorland Animation [ch]/Tundra Productions, Ltd. [the first of its kind in CGI]. Presented in 2004 by Miramax Home Entertainment; International Distribution by Paramount Pictures. Developed from 1998-2001; Produced from 2002-2003 Recasted version debut: 11/23/04