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⚫ {{Infobox Film
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⚫ | name = Santa Buddies
⚫ | image = Santa Buddies.jpg
| caption = The UK cover of the DVD
⚫ | director = Robert Vince
⚫ | producer = Robert Vince Anna McRoberts
| writer =
⚫ | starring = ]<br/>]<br/>]<br/>]<br/>]<br/>]<br/>]<br/>]<br/>]<br/>]<br/>]<br/>]<br/>]<br/>]
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| music = Brahm Wenger
⚫ | distributor = ]
| released = {{flagicon|UK}} November 2, 2009<br />{{flagicon|USA}} November 24, 2009
⚫ | runtime = 89 minutes
| country = {{FilmUS}}<br /> {{FilmUK}}
⚫ | language = ]
| status = Completed
| budget =
| preceded_by = '']''
| followed_by = '']''
}} }}
⚫ {{Infobox film
'''''Santa Buddies: The Legend of Santa Paws'''''<ref></ref> and simply titled '''''Santa Buddies''''' as shown in the movie's opening credits is a 2009 ] in the Buddies series, and the fourth installment of the '']'' film series. It was released on November 24, 2009.
⚫ | name = Santa Buddies
⚫ | image = Santa Buddies.jpg
⚫ | director = ]
⚫ | producer = Robert Vince <br /> Anna McRoberts
| writer = Robert Vince <br /> Anna McRoberts
| based_on = {{basedon|Characters|Paul Tamasy <br /> Aaron Mendelsohn <br /> Kevin DiCicco <br /> Robert Vince <br /> Anna McRoberts}}
⚫ | starring = ] <br /> ] <br /> ] <br /> ] <br /> ] <br /> ] <br /> ] <br /> ] <br /> ] <br /> ] <br /> ] <br /> ] <br /> ] <br /> ]
⚫ | music = Brahm Wenger
| cinematography = Kamal Derkaoui
| caption = ] cover art
| editing = Kelly Herron
| studio = Keystone Entertainment <br /> Key Pix Productions
⚫ | distributor = ]
| released = {{Film date|2009|11|24}}
⚫ | runtime = 88 minutes
| country = United States
⚫ | language = English
}}
'''''Santa Buddies''''', also known as '''''Santa Buddies: The Legend of Santa Paws''''', is a 2009 American ] ]. It is the fourth installment of the '']'' spin-off series as well as the ninth film in the '']'' franchise. It was released on ] and ] on November 24, 2009. ]'s appearance in the film was his final role before his death in 2010.<ref>, ] via '']'', October 19, 2010.</ref>

==Plot== ==Plot==
The movie begins at the ] with ] (]) and his dog Santa Paws (]) taking a look at the magical Christmas Icicle, which is melting because of nobody believing in Christmas anymore; if it continues to melt, Christmas will be gone forever. At the ], ] (]) and his dog Santa Paws (]), a gentle and loyal all-white ], go outside to examine the magical ] Icicle, which is melting because nobody believes in Christmas anymore; if it continues to melt, Christmas will be gone forever.


Puppy Paws (]) is the fun-loving son of Santa Paws who gets tired of the North Pole and finds Budderball (]) on Santa's naughty list for eating the thanksgiving turkey and figures he's just the dog to show him how to be an ordinary puppy. After causing mayhem in ] and getting exiled for it, Puppy Paws (]), the fun-loving son of Santa Paws, stares at the Icicle and states "I wish Christmas would just disappear", which causes it to crack. He finds Budderball (]) on Santa's naughty list for eating the ] turkey and figures he's just the dog to show him how to be an ordinary puppy. Meanwhile, the Christmas Icicle makes a big crack, shuts off the power at the North Pole, and makes the ] weak and powerless.


The film then moves forward to Budderball and the other Buddies (], ], ], ]) in Fernfield, who also don't have any Christmas spirit, believe that their father is Santa Paws and that the naughty list is a way to scare them to behave. However, Sniffer (]) replies that Christmas is about giving and a holiday they must learn to respect. Budderball and the other Buddies (], ], ], ]), also lacking in Christmas spirit, believe that their father is Santa Paws in disguise, and that the naughty list is a way to scare them to behave. Sniffer (]) however replies that Christmas is about giving and a holiday they must learn to respect.


⚫ Puppy Paws makes it to Fernfield, Washington to find Budderball in his home. Budderball introduces Puppy Paws to his brothers and sister. The North Pole puppy ends up being a nuisance to each of the Buddies: Budderball is framed for eating the ] ] as he tries to get back on the nice list; B-Dawg gets beaten at ] by Puppy Paws, who even accidentally breaks a ]; Puppy Paws, unaware not to do so, shakes dirt out of his fur in the living room after Mudbud gives him lessons on how to roll in the dirt, creating holiday shapes of the dirt spots which results in Mudbud being put in a cover-up coat for the rest of the day; Rosebud gets an extreme Christmas makeover, and Buddha's meditation statue is turned into a ] as Puppy Paws explains that the snowman is "what citizens of the North Pole meditate in front of".
The Christmas Icicle makes a big crack and shuts off the power at the North Pole and makes the ] weak and powerless (earlier before he left the North Pole, Puppy Paws stares at the icicle stating "I wish Christmas would just disappear" causing it to crack).


⚫ Fed up with Puppy Paws' antics, the Buddies lose their patience and eject him from their house. They soon learn that Puppy Paws isn't hurting them as they are hurting themselves and decide to treat him with compassion. Puppy Paws gets taken away by dog catcher Stan Cruge (]), who takes him to the ]. There, Puppy Paws meets a puppy named Tiny (]) who is wishing for a Christmas miracle and sings a song about miracles, which teaches Puppy Paws about the true meaning of Christmas.
⚫ Puppy Paws makes it to Fernfield to find Budderball in his home and Budderball himself introduces Puppy Paws to his brothers and sister and the North Pole puppy causes trouble to each of the Buddies: Budderball gets framed for eating the ] ] as he tries to get back on the nice list, B-Dawg gets beaten by Puppy Paws at dancing who even breaks a ], Mudbud teaches Puppy Paws to roll in the dirt, and unaware not to shake dirt out of his fur in the living room, he makes holiday shapes of the dirt spots causing Mudbud to wear a cover-up coat for the rest of the day, Rosebud gets an extreme Christmas makeover, and Buddha's meditation statue gets turned into a ] as Puppy Paws explains that the snowman is "what citizens of the North Pole meditate in front of".


⚫ The Buddies, along with an ] ] named Eddy (]), come to the rescue. Eddy tells Cruge that he knows the dog catcher always wanted a puppy for Christmas, but his mother was allergic to dogs and never got one, which made Cruge hate Christmas and become a dog catcher.
⚫ Therefore, due to the incidents, the Buddies want Puppy Paws to leave. But, they learn that Puppy Paws isn't hurting them as they are hurting themselves and decide to treat him with compassion. Suddenly, Puppy Paws gets ] by a dog catcher named Mr. Stan Cruge (]) and takes him to the ]. There, Puppy Paws meets a puppy named Tiny (]) who is wishing for a Christmas miracle and sings a song about miracles, which teaches Puppy Paws himself about the true meaning of Christmas.


⚫ With help from an elf named Eli (]), Christmas spirit returns, the Christmas Icicle stops melting, and the North Pole is back in business. Puppy Paws and the Buddies make it to the North Pole. The reindeer are unable to fly, and Puppy Paws and the Buddies volunteer to save Christmas with their uncanny abilities (]). A changed Mr. Cruge brings Tiny over to the child who has been asking for a puppy as a Christmas present. Tiny says her goodbyes to the Buddies and Puppy Paws. After their last delivery, Santa Claus and Santa Paws arrive in Fernfield. Santa puts the Buddies (including Budderball) on top of the nice list, Puppy Paws becomes part of Santa's family, and the Buddies bid him farewell.
⚫ The Buddies, along with an ] ] named Eddy (]), have come to the rescue. With Tiny and Eddy still in the pound, the elf dog speaks to Cruge that he knows the dog catcher always wanted a puppy for Christmas, but his mother was allergic to dogs and never got one, which made Cruge hate Christmas and become a dog catcher. Eddy becomes free from the pound and changes Cruge.


⚫ Mr. Cruge is invited to dinner with Tiny's new family. The film ends with the entire town (including the Buddies and Deputy Sniffer), led by Cruge, singing "]" in front of Fernfield's ].
⚫ With help fom an elf named Eli (]), Christmas spirit returns, the Christmas Icicle stops melting, and the North Pole is back in business, with Puppy Paws and the Buddies making it to the North Pole. The reindeer are not able to fly, and Puppy Paws and the Buddies volunteer to save Christmas with their uncanny abilities (it is revealed ]). A changed Mr. Cruge brings Tiny over to the child who has been asking for a puppy as a Christmas present and Tiny herself says her goodbye to the Buddies and Puppy Paws. After their last delivery, Santa Claus and Santa Paws arrive in Fernfield and Santa makes the Buddies (including Budderball) on top of the nice list, Puppy Paws becomes part of Santa's family, and the Buddies say farewell.

⚫ Mr. Cruge gets invited to dinner with Tiny's new family and the movie ends with the entire town, led by Cruge, singing "]" in front of Fernfield's ].


==Cast== ==Cast==
*] as Santa Claus * ] as ]
*] as Sam * ] as Stan Cruge
*] as Stan Cruge * ] as Eli
*] as Eli * ] as Pete
* Ryan Grantham as Sam
* Andrew Astor as Mikey
* Sophia Ludwig as Alice
* ] as Billy
* ] as Bob
* Michael Teigen as Sheriff Dan


==Voice cast== ===Voice cast===
*] as Puppy Paws * ] as Puppy Paws, Santa Paws' son
*] as Santa Paws * ] as Santa Paws, a ]
*] as Sniffer * ] as Sniffer
*] as Budderball * ] as Budderball
*] as Rosebud * ] as Rosebud
*] as Mudbud * ] as Mudbud (] when singing)
*] as Buddha * ] as Buddha
*] as B-Dawg * ] as B-Dawg
*] as Eddy * ] as Eddy, a ]
*] as Tiny * ] as Tiny, a ]
*] as Comet * ] as Comet, a ]


==Sequel== ==Sequels==
Another in this series of films, '''''''''' with ] as the orphan ''Quinn'' was released on November 23, 2010.<ref> imdb webpage</ref><ref> plot summary; trailer</ref> Several user reviews are posted on Amazon.<ref></ref> A prequel called '']'' was released on November 23, 2010.<ref></ref>


'']'' was released on September 20, 2011, as a ] film, featuring the Buddies in a new adventure filled with curses, ghosts, and mayhem, and an attempt to stop Warwick the Warlock and the Halloween Hound. '']'' was released on January 31, 2012, as an '']''-like film, featuring the Buddies in another new adventure trying to stop Cleocatra in ].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thesuburbanmom.com/2012/02/13/disneys-treasure-buddies-review/|title=Disney's Treasure Buddies Review|publisher=The Suburban Mom|date=February 13, 2012|access-date=April 21, 2019}}</ref>
==Trivia==

*Just like in '']'', Buddy, Molly, and the Framms do not make an appearance.
==See also==
*This marks the first Buddies film to show the talking animals and the humans speaking to each to other.
* ]
*Sniffer, who has appeared in the first Buddies film and returns in this film, has been voiced by ] replacing the late ]. Conway and Knotts had both appeared in the Disney film '']'' and its sequel.
* ]
*At first, fans of the Buddies franchise believed that ]'s character Mr. Cruge was a reference to ] from ]'s '']''; this was based on a mistaken belief that his name was spelled as "Crooge."
*This is the second ''Buddies'' film involving ]; the first was '']''.
*The children who own the Buddies appear younger in this film than in the previous Buddies films due to being played by different actors.
*Originally, ] was expected to reprise his role as Buddha; the role was recast with Field Cate after scheduling conflicts came up with another of Kay's jobs.
*] was the voice of Mudbud in the movies '']'' and '']''. He did not reprise his role and was replaced by ].


==References== ==References==
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==External links== ==External links==
* {{Official website|http://buddies.disney.com/santa-buddies}}
* {{imdb title|title=Santa Buddies|id=1328875}}
* {{Amg movie|220525|Santa Buddies}} * {{IMDb title|1328875}}
* {{rotten-tomatoes|id=santa_buddies|title=Santa Buddies}}


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2009 American film
Santa Buddies
DVD cover art
Directed byRobert Vince
Written byRobert Vince
Anna McRoberts
Based onCharacters
by Paul Tamasy
Aaron Mendelsohn
Kevin DiCicco
Robert Vince
Anna McRoberts
Produced byRobert Vince
Anna McRoberts
StarringZachary Gordon
Josh Flitter
Tom Bosley
George Wendt
Quinn Lord
Christopher Lloyd
Danny Woodburn
Tim Conway
Liliana Mumy
Ty Panitz
Field Cate
Skyler Gisondo
Richard Kind
Kaitlyn Maher
CinematographyKamal Derkaoui
Edited byKelly Herron
Music byBrahm Wenger
Production
companies		Keystone Entertainment
Key Pix Productions
Distributed byWalt Disney Studios Home Entertainment
Release date
  • November 24, 2009 (2009-11-24)
Running time88 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Santa Buddies, also known as Santa Buddies: The Legend of Santa Paws, is a 2009 American Christmas comedy film. It is the fourth installment of the Air Buddies spin-off series as well as the ninth film in the Air Bud franchise. It was released on DVD and Blu-ray on November 24, 2009. Tom Bosley's appearance in the film was his final role before his death in 2010.

Plot

At the North Pole, Santa Claus (George Wendt) and his dog Santa Paws (Tom Bosley), a gentle and loyal all-white Great Pyrenees, go outside to examine the magical Christmas Icicle, which is melting because nobody believes in Christmas anymore; if it continues to melt, Christmas will be gone forever.

After causing mayhem in Santa's workshop and getting exiled for it, Puppy Paws (Zachary Gordon), the fun-loving son of Santa Paws, stares at the Icicle and states "I wish Christmas would just disappear", which causes it to crack. He finds Budderball (Josh Flitter) on Santa's naughty list for eating the Thanksgiving turkey and figures he's just the dog to show him how to be an ordinary puppy. Meanwhile, the Christmas Icicle makes a big crack, shuts off the power at the North Pole, and makes the reindeer weak and powerless.

Budderball and the other Buddies (Field Cate, Liliana Mumy, Skyler Gisondo, Ty Panitz), also lacking in Christmas spirit, believe that their father is Santa Paws in disguise, and that the naughty list is a way to scare them to behave. Sniffer (Tim Conway) however replies that Christmas is about giving and a holiday they must learn to respect.

Puppy Paws makes it to Fernfield, Washington to find Budderball in his home. Budderball introduces Puppy Paws to his brothers and sister. The North Pole puppy ends up being a nuisance to each of the Buddies: Budderball is framed for eating the shortbread cookies as he tries to get back on the nice list; B-Dawg gets beaten at breakdancing by Puppy Paws, who even accidentally breaks a vase; Puppy Paws, unaware not to do so, shakes dirt out of his fur in the living room after Mudbud gives him lessons on how to roll in the dirt, creating holiday shapes of the dirt spots which results in Mudbud being put in a cover-up coat for the rest of the day; Rosebud gets an extreme Christmas makeover, and Buddha's meditation statue is turned into a snowman as Puppy Paws explains that the snowman is "what citizens of the North Pole meditate in front of".

Fed up with Puppy Paws' antics, the Buddies lose their patience and eject him from their house. They soon learn that Puppy Paws isn't hurting them as they are hurting themselves and decide to treat him with compassion. Puppy Paws gets taken away by dog catcher Stan Cruge (Christopher Lloyd), who takes him to the pound. There, Puppy Paws meets a puppy named Tiny (Kaitlyn Maher) who is wishing for a Christmas miracle and sings a song about miracles, which teaches Puppy Paws about the true meaning of Christmas.

The Buddies, along with an elf dog named Eddy (Richard Kind), come to the rescue. Eddy tells Cruge that he knows the dog catcher always wanted a puppy for Christmas, but his mother was allergic to dogs and never got one, which made Cruge hate Christmas and become a dog catcher.

With help from an elf named Eli (Danny Woodburn), Christmas spirit returns, the Christmas Icicle stops melting, and the North Pole is back in business. Puppy Paws and the Buddies make it to the North Pole. The reindeer are unable to fly, and Puppy Paws and the Buddies volunteer to save Christmas with their uncanny abilities (the Buddies remembered what Shasta taught them). A changed Mr. Cruge brings Tiny over to the child who has been asking for a puppy as a Christmas present. Tiny says her goodbyes to the Buddies and Puppy Paws. After their last delivery, Santa Claus and Santa Paws arrive in Fernfield. Santa puts the Buddies (including Budderball) on top of the nice list, Puppy Paws becomes part of Santa's family, and the Buddies bid him farewell.

Mr. Cruge is invited to dinner with Tiny's new family. The film ends with the entire town (including the Buddies and Deputy Sniffer), led by Cruge, singing "Silent Night" in front of Fernfield's Christmas tree.

Cast

Voice cast

Sequels

A prequel called The Search for Santa Paws was released on November 23, 2010.

Spooky Buddies was released on September 20, 2011, as a Halloween film, featuring the Buddies in a new adventure filled with curses, ghosts, and mayhem, and an attempt to stop Warwick the Warlock and the Halloween Hound. Treasure Buddies was released on January 31, 2012, as an Indiana Jones-like film, featuring the Buddies in another new adventure trying to stop Cleocatra in Egypt.

See also

References

  1. "Tom Bosley, Father on 'Happy Days', Dies at 83", Associated Press via The New York Times, October 19, 2010.
  2. The Search for Santa Paws at disneydvd
  3. "Disney's Treasure Buddies Review". The Suburban Mom. February 13, 2012. Retrieved April 21, 2019.

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