Elf [DVD]

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Michael Lerner as Fulton Greenway, Walter Hobbs' controlling and uncaring boss and the CEO of Greenway Press. Arnold, Jeremy (2018). Christmas in the Movies: 30 Classics to Celebrate the Season. Arnold. ISBN 9780786486946. Favorite Christmas Movies". Huffington Post. December 24, 2012. Archived from the original on February 6, 2016 . Retrieved April 4, 2016. The film was released on DVD and VHS on November 16, 2004, and on Blu-ray on October 28, 2008. The film was subsequently released on 4K Blu-ray on November 1, 2022. [30] It is also available for the PlayStation Portable with Universal Media Disc. This is one of the only few DVDs to be PG rated under the Infinifilm label.

Jon Favreau as the Baby Walrus (uncredited), Mr. Narwhal (uncredited) and the Arctic Puffin (uncredited) [ citation needed] The score to the film, composed and conducted by John Debney and performed by the Hollywood Studio Symphony, was released by Varèse Sarabande. [29] Release [ edit ] Home media [ edit ] Buddy is accepted by the elf community and grows up to adulthood believing he is an elf, despite being twice the size of every other elf and inept at toymaking, but soon overhears that he is a human. Papa Elf explains to him that he was born to Walter Hobbs and the late Susan Wells, and that Susan put him up for adoption prior to her death. Walter is now the Executive Vice President at Greenway Press, a book publisher at the Empire State Building in New York City, unaware of Buddy's existence. Santa reveals that Walter is on the Naughty List due to his selfishness, but suggests Buddy could help redeem him with some Christmas spirit. Elf: Buddy's Musical Christmas is an hour-long stop-motion animated musical television special based on the film and the musical of the same name. While Edward Asner was the only cast member from the film to reprise his role, the rest of the cast included Jim Parsons as Buddy, Mark Hamill as Walter Hobbs, Kate Micucci as Jovie, Rachael MacFarlane as Emily Hobbs, Max Charles as Michael Hobbs, and Gilbert Gottfried as Mr. Greenway. It was produced by Warner Bros. Animation and first aired on NBC on December 16, 2014. It features songs from the musical.

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The film makes heavy use of forced perspective to exaggerate the size of Buddy compared to all the other elves. Stop motion animation was employed for certain sequences. [19] CGI usage was kept to a minimum due to Favreau's own preference, something that he would later note he "had to fight very hard" for. [19] Nashawaty, Chris (December 26, 2011). "These are the top 20 Christmas movies ever". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on December 18, 2010. Scott, A. O. (November 7, 2003). "Film Review; For One Lad, Pointy Shoes Turn Out to Be Hard to Fill". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331 . Retrieved July 4, 2020. Explanation of the sound effect". Archived from the original on July 15, 2011 . Retrieved October 9, 2014. Couch, Aaron; Nordyke, Kimberly; Ford, Rebecca. "Ho Ho Hollywood! Tinseltown's 30 Best Christmas-Themed Movies". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on February 6, 2015 . Retrieved December 21, 2013.

Elf is a 2003 American Christmas comedy film directed by Jon Favreau and written by David Berenbaum. It stars Will Ferrell as Buddy, a human raised by Santa's elves, who learns about his origins and heads to New York City to meet his biological father. James Caan, Zooey Deschanel, Mary Steenburgen, Edward Asner, and Bob Newhart appear in supporting roles. Unfortunately Unfinished Films". Mentalfloss.com. September 18, 2013. Archived from the original on December 8, 2017 . Retrieved January 13, 2018. Zooey Deschanel singing was not in the original script, and Favreau added it when he learned she was a singer. [19] When Buddy starts singing in the middle of Santaland at Gimbels, the lyrics were not scripted, and Will Ferrell improvised the song on the spot. [23] Post-production [ edit ] a b c d e f Susman, Gary (December 24, 2020). " 'Elf' at 10: Jon Favreau Reflects on Buddy's Magical Legacy". Rolling Stone . Retrieved March 1, 2021.Apart from snow, most of the computer-generated imagery (CGI) in the film was created by Rhythm & Hues Studios. [24] Buddy's belch after drinking a two-liter bottle of Coca-Cola was dubbed by voice actor Maurice LaMarche. [6] Music [ edit ] If you're wondering where you can watch Elf right now, we've got you covered with an up-to-date guide for 2023 below. Where to Stream Elf Online Right Now A Christmas Story Voted Greatest Holiday Movie of All Time". Newsday.com. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Holson, Laura (November 10, 2003). "An Elf and a Bear Trip Up the Final 'Matrix' ". The New York Times. Archived from the original on July 9, 2015 . Retrieved July 6, 2015. James Caan Says There's No 'Elf 2' Because Will Ferrell and Jon Favreau 'Didn't Get Along' ". Yahoo! Entertainment. September 18, 2020. Archived from the original on September 19, 2020 . Retrieved September 19, 2020.

American certifications – Elf: Music from the Major Motion Picture". Recording Industry Association of America . Retrieved December 7, 2014. The 50 Best Christmas Movies of All Time". Archived from the original on January 4, 2021 . Retrieved December 11, 2018. It's a Wonderful Life tops favourite Christmas film poll". HanMan. November 29, 2011. Archived from the original on February 17, 2017 . Retrieved December 11, 2016. Holiday Movies' explores origins of 'Elf,' 'Nightmare Before Christmas' ". Archived from the original on October 1, 2021 . Retrieved September 12, 2021.

Will Ferrell Says 'Bah Humbug' to 'Elf 2' ". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on December 8, 2017 . Retrieved January 13, 2018. AT THE BOX OFFICE". November 12, 2003. Archived from the original on November 22, 2022 . Retrieved November 22, 2022. a b "Maurice LaMarche interview on Talk Radio Meltdown - Explanation of Buddy the Elf's belch at 21:52". Talk Radio Meltdown . Retrieved May 27, 2011. Snipes, Stephanie (November 7, 2003). "How to create an 'Elf' ". CNN.com. CNN. Archived from the original on September 1, 2016 . Retrieved December 25, 2020. Principal photography began on December 9, 2002, and wrapped on March 7, 2003. [20] Filming took place in New York City, as well as in Vancouver and at Riverview Hospital in Coquitlam, British Columbia. [19] [21]