When Santa Claus decides to retire, he enlists the aid of an assortment of characters, including Ernest P. Worrell. Along the way, Santa and Ernest help a cynical teen experience the season's spirit like never before.
Even film executives know there are some titles that shouldn’t be touched. For many movie fans, “The Wizard of Oz” falls into that category. Yes, we’ve had a musical spin on the tale (1978’s “The Wiz”) and various prequels and spinoffs (1985’s “Return to Oz,” 2013’s “Oz the Great and Powerful”).