A Light In The Forest
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Short filmTranscript
00:00:00 (music)
00:00:10 In a place called Hollywood, at Highland High, it's Christmas time.
00:00:14 Tell us what you think you're going to be getting for Christmas.
00:00:17 And there's a special book about the Christmas spirit.
00:00:20 The Legend of Hollywood.
00:00:22 This Christmas, experience the magic.
00:00:26 Enter a world of mystery and spells.
00:00:29 Put my weapons into this mixture and strike him.
00:00:33 But be warned, upon this spell, there is a curse.
00:00:39 (music)
00:00:41 What's this?
00:00:42 A world of fantasy.
00:00:44 Enchantment.
00:00:46 Evil witches.
00:00:48 Beautiful princesses.
00:00:50 Transformations.
00:00:52 Holy boy.
00:00:53 Adventure.
00:00:54 (singing)
00:00:56 And high school pageants.
00:00:58 (laughing)
00:00:59 Where the struggle of good and evil hang in the balance, only to be decided by the winner of a competition.
00:01:05 (sneezing)
00:01:06 You may be changed by the experience.
00:01:09 Not always for the better.
00:01:11 What are you doing here?
00:01:13 Christmas will never be the same.
00:01:17 What have I done?
00:01:20 What the heck am I doing here?
00:01:22 (thunder)
00:01:32 Wow.
00:01:35 Your dreams will take flight.
00:01:38 And you will be changed forever.
00:01:42 In a mythical land called Hollywood.
00:01:45 It's a miracle.
00:01:48 (laughing)
00:01:50 Experience the magic from RGH Lion's Share Pictures.
00:01:57 Light in the Forest. The Legend of Hollywood.
00:02:01 (music)
00:02:05 (music)
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00:02:12 (music)
00:02:40 Once upon a time, long, long ago, when the world was young and magic was everywhere.
00:02:46 The evil King Otto and the Darkling Elf Hymen had finally succeeded in capturing several of the spirits of Christmas.
00:02:54 Miss Mistletoe. The Pine Queen. And Poinsettia Patty.
00:02:59 (music)
00:03:06 Know this, all you who seek joy and hope and happiness.
00:03:11 Now begins a new age of witchcraft and black magic.
00:03:17 And ye sprites who seek hope and happiness shall burn tonight.
00:03:23 (music)
00:03:27 (yells)
00:03:29 (music)
00:03:36 Death to Christmas and all of the children.
00:03:40 (laughing)
00:03:42 Death to Christmas. Death to Christmas.
00:03:45 Death to Christmas. Death to Christmas.
00:03:48 (laughing)
00:03:51 Death to Christmas. Death to Christmas.
00:03:53 What's this?
00:03:55 (music)
00:03:58 No.
00:04:00 (music)
00:04:02 It's Holly Boy.
00:04:04 We are the spirits of Christmas, Otto. And we cannot be stopped.
00:04:07 Get him.
00:04:09 You come down from there, you brat.
00:04:12 Who are you to survive the day?
00:04:14 Hymen. Sinister. Your poisonous personalities cannot harm us.
00:04:18 Well, gotta go. Happy holidays.
00:04:23 (music)
00:04:29 (yells)
00:04:32 King Otto hated Holly Boy all the more.
00:04:36 (music)
00:04:39 He must be stopped.
00:04:41 Yes, sire.
00:04:43 I want him dead.
00:04:45 (music)
00:04:46 Yes, sire.
00:04:48 (music)
00:04:55 King Otto, the dark forest elf Hymen and his band journeyed to the fabled land of Dyer
00:05:01 to find the dreaded witch Hazel, the poisoned witch.
00:05:05 (music)
00:05:11 (laughing)
00:05:19 (music)
00:05:27 To the potion of hemlock, rose hips, and a single nut shell.
00:05:35 It's a power derived from the barrels of hell.
00:05:39 Will it kill him?
00:05:41 Holly Boy is eternal, evergreen, and blessed by the angels.
00:05:46 One such as he cannot die.
00:05:49 His poisons can but harden his heart and hold him in stillness forever.
00:05:56 Forever?
00:05:57 Or until such time that he is summoned by a great sadness.
00:06:00 (laughing)
00:06:04 Dip thy weapons into this mixture and strike him.
00:06:09 You will be staking for a tie.
00:06:12 Yes!
00:06:13 (laughing)
00:06:21 And so it was that King Otto and his minions set out to find Holly Boy and strike him down.
00:06:29 It's been said that King Otto succeeded and in his way destroyed one of the spirits of Christmas for a time.
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00:08:25 (music)
00:08:33 These woods are all that remains of Edith Barrow's estate.
00:08:37 She lived on a big ranch and there was nobody else around.
00:08:41 Later when movies started coming here and people started building homes,
00:08:45 a real estate firm used the name of her ranch in advertising.
00:08:50 Do you know what the name of her ranch was?
00:08:53 Hollywood?
00:08:55 Right, these are the Hollywoods.
00:08:57 Oh, beautiful isn't it?
00:08:59 No one would ever guess that we're in the middle of Tinseltown would they?
00:09:03 Of course back home we're more beautiful.
00:09:06 (music)
00:09:13 And maybe so, but these little woods have charms all of their own.
00:09:19 Do you know what grows wild all over the place here?
00:09:23 No.
00:09:24 Hollies.
00:09:25 What, like the Christmas decorations?
00:09:27 Yes, the stuff that we use to make wreaths and garlands.
00:09:32 Oh yeah, it's an awful custom you know.
00:09:34 They're butchering innocent plants and then taking those shredded remains,
00:09:37 tying them up into bunches and sticking them up on a wall like a trophy.
00:09:41 Greta, are you alright honey?
00:09:45 What, no, sorry, it's nothing.
00:09:48 Well no, come on, you can talk to me.
00:09:53 It just doesn't feel like Christmas around here, you know.
00:09:57 (music)
00:10:15 Oh honey, cheer up.
00:10:18 Tomorrow's the first day of school.
00:10:20 Oh yeah, that'll be great.
00:10:23 What is this?
00:10:25 That's Holly boy, he's one of the spirits of Christmas.
00:10:29 What's he doing out here in the middle of all this?
00:10:32 As I understand it, Edith Barrow placed him here over a hundred years ago.
00:10:37 She brought him back from Europe I think.
00:10:40 He's very old.
00:10:43 He just seems so, I don't know, out of place, you know like--
00:10:47 Like what?
00:10:51 Like me.
00:10:53 Oh honey.
00:10:56 Don't talk like that.
00:10:58 This is your home now.
00:11:01 Everything's going to be alright.
00:11:03 Promise.
00:11:07 Well maybe he does look at home here.
00:11:09 Well, what better place for Holly boy than the Hollywoods, hmm?
00:11:19 Alright, what's the story with this guy, Graham?
00:11:22 Well, I think that I have a book about him at home.
00:11:26 What do you say we head back, grab a bite for dinner, and see if we can find him, huh?
00:11:31 Alright, that sounds like a good idea.
00:11:40 Found it.
00:11:41 Oh great, where was it?
00:11:43 In the attic.
00:11:44 Under some old games your mommy used to play with.
00:11:52 Anyway, here it is.
00:11:56 The Legend of Holly Boy.
00:11:59 I love this old book.
00:12:01 Did my mom like it too?
00:12:05 Yes she did, sweetheart.
00:12:08 I used to read it to her all the time.
00:12:13 Then will you read it to me too?
00:12:16 Absolutely.
00:12:18 There are a lot of different stories about Holly Boy, but this one was your mom's favorite.
00:12:24 Is that him?
00:12:26 Holly Boy?
00:12:28 Mm-hmm.
00:12:30 He's kind of cute.
00:12:31 Yeah, he's cute.
00:12:35 Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Linda who was sad.
00:12:42 Although it was the eve before Christmas when everyone and everything should be happy, she
00:12:47 felt empty inside.
00:12:49 That is until she met Holly Boy.
00:12:54 [music]
00:13:22 Good, you're up.
00:13:24 I've got some pancakes ready for you in the kitchen.
00:13:26 Now come on, today's the big day.
00:13:28 Morning, Gran.
00:13:30 Morning, kiddo.
00:13:31 Now shake a leg.
00:13:32 You've got 55 minutes to eat your breakfast, shower, get dressed, and make it to school.
00:13:40 School.
00:13:44 [music]
00:13:48 It looks nice.
00:13:50 Wasn't the first word that came to mind.
00:13:57 Are you going to be okay?
00:14:00 Yeah, I'll be fine.
00:14:02 I grew up in the circus, remember?
00:14:04 This should be like home.
00:14:07 Okay.
00:14:08 You want me to pick you up at three?
00:14:10 No, Gran, I'll find my own way back.
00:14:11 I'll be fine.
00:14:14 Here, don't forget your lunch.
00:14:17 Go get 'em, kid.
00:14:24 Well, looks like you've changed schools a few times, haven't you?
00:14:29 Too many times.
00:14:32 Excuse me.
00:14:34 Hmm?
00:14:35 What is this about bilingual education?
00:14:39 Oh, well, I wouldn't worry about that if I were you.
00:14:42 You see, that is only if you possess second language skills, which you see, many children here have the ability to speak Spanish as well as English.
00:14:52 I'm sure you don't qualify.
00:14:54 Right, because I only speak Italian, French, German, and English.
00:15:01 [laughs]
00:15:04 [laughs]
00:15:05 Well, let me know when you're done.
00:15:08 I will be in the next room.
00:15:10 I have Xeroxes to run.
00:15:17 New kid on the block, huh?
00:15:23 Yeah.
00:15:25 From out of town?
00:15:26 Uh-huh.
00:15:27 Transfer student.
00:15:30 What about you?
00:15:31 I'm a local homeboy.
00:15:33 Ah, you'd say proud product of L.A. Unified, huh?
00:15:38 Only because I got kicked out of a bunch of private schools.
00:15:41 See, I've been sent to the principal's office.
00:15:43 I've got a bad attitude.
00:15:46 Really?
00:15:47 Oh, yeah.
00:15:49 But they let me get away with a lot because I'm a good gymnast.
00:15:52 Really?
00:15:53 Miss Sanchez, remember, we have a tight budget, so be creative.
00:15:57 Use stuff we already have here at school.
00:16:00 Penelope has some great ideas.
00:16:02 We were hoping to expand our little Christmas show this year.
00:16:06 No, no, no, no, no, we can't.
00:16:08 Costume rentals and props last year killed us.
00:16:11 We've got to be original.
00:16:14 Blair!
00:16:16 [laughs]
00:16:19 What a surprise to see you here.
00:16:21 Again.
00:16:23 And, uh, who's this?
00:16:25 Uh, it's a new student, Miss--
00:16:27 Yeah, uh, Miss Reingelt.
00:16:30 Fresh from Europe.
00:16:32 Yes, I've heard a lot about you.
00:16:34 Don't tell me.
00:16:36 Britta, right?
00:16:37 Yes.
00:16:38 Sorry to hear about your parents.
00:16:40 Thank you.
00:16:47 I'm Kurt Kemmel, principal,
00:16:50 and I see you've already met our favorite troublemaker, Blair.
00:16:55 Don't teach her any bad habits, Mr. Ridgewell, okay?
00:16:59 Welcome to Highland High, Miss Reingelt.
00:17:01 Hope you like it here.
00:17:03 Oh, and by "here," I hope you realize
00:17:06 I don't mean the principal's office.
00:17:08 Yes, sir.
00:17:10 Miss Audrey, Miss Sanchez,
00:17:12 let's try to get a handle on this Christmas pageant.
00:17:15 Now, how much is this thing gonna cost us?
00:17:17 [bell rings]
00:17:18 [music playing]
00:17:21 [music playing]
00:17:24 Yo, you got a pass?
00:17:40 What?
00:17:41 A pass, you know.
00:17:42 You got a pass?
00:17:44 My pass.
00:17:45 Your pass.
00:17:46 You got a pass, right?
00:17:47 What are you talking about?
00:17:48 I must pass by you and go to my class.
00:17:51 Are you dissing me?
00:17:52 What?
00:17:53 Look, I don't understand you.
00:17:55 I am supposed to be in Mrs. Linkletter's math class.
00:18:00 You're new here, aren't you?
00:18:06 Okay, here's the deal.
00:18:08 See, I'll let you go this time,
00:18:09 seeing as how you're new and all,
00:18:11 but anyone who walks through campus between classes
00:18:14 has got to have passes.
00:18:16 You can go.
00:18:18 Okay, let's try it again.
00:18:21 We can say 4 plus 4, that's 8,
00:18:24 plus 4, that's 12,
00:18:26 plus 4, that's 16,
00:18:28 or we can simply say 4 times 4,
00:18:32 or 4 squared, and that's 16.
00:18:36 Right?
00:18:38 [door creaks]
00:18:40 Yes?
00:18:42 Hi.
00:18:44 Hi.
00:18:46 I'm new.
00:18:48 Come in.
00:18:50 Are those papers for me?
00:18:52 Oh.
00:18:53 It says here you're from Switzerland.
00:19:00 Well, most recently, yeah.
00:19:04 Actually, I was born in Germany.
00:19:06 I've sort of lived all over.
00:19:08 Well, at least your English is decent.
00:19:10 Okay, class, this is Britta Reingold.
00:19:12 She's going to be joining us.
00:19:14 Britta, you can go ahead and take a seat now.
00:19:18 All right, I hope you all got that down.
00:19:22 Sorry, sorry, sorry.
00:19:25 [sighs]
00:19:27 Gone, liquid just fell off the boat.
00:19:33 [laughter]
00:19:35 Really?
00:19:37 Hey, kid,
00:19:40 don't let those jokes get to you.
00:19:42 I mean, to everyone.
00:19:44 I'm Gabe.
00:19:49 Hi.
00:19:51 Switzerland.
00:19:53 [phone rings]
00:19:58 Da, da, da, ich lieb dich nicht, du liebst mich nicht.
00:20:01 Aha!
00:20:03 Was ist los mit dir, mein Schatz?
00:20:06 Aha!
00:20:08 Da, da, da, ich liebe dieses Lied, ich habe es dir gesagt, ich weiß es.
00:20:12 Also, wie ich schon sagte, Sanchez ist nett.
00:20:16 Aber Frau Audrey arbeitet mit Kindern, die mit Akteuren arbeiten wollen.
00:20:20 Als ich in Deutschland war, als ich ein Kind war,
00:20:23 habe ich immer Frank auf dem Kanal gehört.
00:20:26 Deshalb will ich ein Schauspieler sein.
00:20:28 Und das ist Hollywood, also glaube ich, ich habe einen Schuss.
00:20:32 Okay, warte, also willst du ein Schauspieler sein?
00:20:35 Nein, ich will es alles, ich kann es alles.
00:20:38 Hey, ich bin gut, genau wie mein Idol, Frank Sinatra.
00:20:42 Hey, Baby Doll.
00:20:45 [laughter]
00:20:47 Ja, okay, gut.
00:20:49 Ich werde noch einen Trinken trinken. Willst du einen?
00:20:52 Nein, ich bin gut, danke.
00:20:54 Okay, ich bin gleich zurück.
00:20:56 [footsteps]
00:21:01 [sigh]
00:21:03 [music]
00:21:09 [music]
00:21:36 [laughter]
00:21:39 So, I hear Blair is during detention.
00:21:42 Again.
00:21:43 Like that's really going to help.
00:21:45 That kid's scary.
00:21:47 So what's up with the new girl?
00:21:50 Guess she thinks she's better than the rest of us.
00:21:52 'Cause she's from Europe.
00:21:54 Yeah, you're a trash.
00:21:56 She's probably just another rich knob kid.
00:21:58 Salaming it.
00:22:00 Like Blair.
00:22:03 Wonder what his old man's getting him this Christmas.
00:22:06 Wonder what her old man's getting her.
00:22:08 Um, how about some new clothes?
00:22:10 Check out what she's wearing.
00:22:12 Wanna find out?
00:22:14 Hi, mind if we join you?
00:22:23 Uh, no, no, please.
00:22:25 So, your name's Brittany, right?
00:22:28 Uh, Britta.
00:22:30 Right, whatever.
00:22:32 I'm Kelly, and this is Heather.
00:22:34 And Mae.
00:22:35 And Danielle.
00:22:36 And Tiffany.
00:22:37 Just thought we'd come over and say hello.
00:22:39 Hi, pleased to meet you, all of you.
00:22:42 So, what'll you be doing for Christmas?
00:22:46 Oh, uh, you don't know yet.
00:22:49 I haven't really thought about it.
00:22:51 Right.
00:22:52 So, Kel, tell us what you think you're going to be getting for Christmas from your mom and dad.
00:22:56 Well, I'll probably be getting that new tennis racket that I wanted.
00:23:00 And maybe a new few CDs.
00:23:02 Cool.
00:23:03 How about you?
00:23:05 Well, you know, the usual boring parent stuff.
00:23:08 My family is so disgustingly cute, it makes me want to barf.
00:23:12 You're so pepto.
00:23:13 They completely go all out for me.
00:23:15 I mean, being the only child has its perks.
00:23:19 They love their little girl.
00:23:21 I expect a lot of cash.
00:23:25 So, Britta, what about you?
00:23:30 What are you and your parents be doing for Christmas?
00:23:33 What kind of presents do you think you're going to get?
00:23:36 I...
00:23:39 Well, my, uh...
00:23:41 I'm sorry.
00:23:46 I'm sorry.
00:23:47 Please excuse me.
00:23:48 Excuse me.
00:23:49 Sorry.
00:23:50 Sorry.
00:23:51 Well, excuse me!
00:23:54 What is her problem?
00:23:56 She's such a snob.
00:23:58 God.
00:23:59 God.
00:24:00 What happened to Britta?
00:24:09 That girl's weird.
00:24:11 Yeah, like you.
00:24:13 Your cheeks are twisted.
00:24:16 Excuse me.
00:24:17 [laughing]
00:24:19 [music]
00:24:22 [music]
00:24:24 [music]
00:24:26 Are you okay?
00:24:54 Yeah, I'm...
00:24:56 I'm fine.
00:24:58 This isn't exactly school property, you know.
00:25:01 I know.
00:25:02 I just, um...
00:25:03 I just wanted a minute in the living room.
00:25:06 You like talking about it?
00:25:08 You're Miss Audrey, right?
00:25:12 Yes.
00:25:13 Yes, I...
00:25:14 I saw you this morning in the office.
00:25:18 This is your first day here, isn't it?
00:25:21 You know, um...
00:25:23 A lot of people around here
00:25:25 seem to get depressed this time of year.
00:25:27 Truth is, a lot of people around here aren't from here.
00:25:30 Yeah, well...
00:25:32 I'm from Europe.
00:25:34 Well, hmm...
00:25:35 Christmas in Los Angeles is a very different animal
00:25:38 than it is in Europe.
00:25:39 I mean, we have no snow.
00:25:41 We have, um...
00:25:42 palm trees, 90-degree weather.
00:25:45 Very, very different.
00:25:47 Yes, it is.
00:25:49 But you can still keep the spirit of Christmas alive.
00:25:52 It's not always so easy.
00:25:54 Oh, there's so many things.
00:25:56 Like being extra nice, even, or...
00:25:59 or, uh, little acts of kindness.
00:26:02 Letting your friends and your family know that you love them.
00:26:06 I'm sorry.
00:26:10 Honey, what is it?
00:26:12 My...
00:26:17 My...
00:26:18 My parents died.
00:26:22 I am so sorry.
00:26:25 Last...
00:26:27 Last summer, there was...
00:26:30 There was an accident.
00:26:32 So...
00:26:35 Now I live here with my grandmother.
00:26:38 I just want to be happy again.
00:26:46 [sobbing]
00:26:48 [cell phone ringing]
00:26:50 Maybe you should answer that.
00:26:56 Yeah.
00:26:59 [cell phone ringing]
00:27:01 Yeah.
00:27:02 Okay.
00:27:06 Yeah, I'll be right there.
00:27:09 Miss Sanchez wants me to come and make some signs for her next class.
00:27:14 You've got a job to do.
00:27:17 It's okay.
00:27:18 You go.
00:27:20 And what about you?
00:27:23 I'll be fine.
00:27:25 I gotta get back to school in a minute anyway.
00:27:29 Okay.
00:27:30 Oh, hey, you know, when you go back,
00:27:36 you really ought to check out...
00:27:37 There's a statue in the woods here.
00:27:39 Oh, uh...
00:27:40 Holy Boy.
00:27:41 Yeah, you know about it?
00:27:43 Yeah, yeah.
00:27:44 My grandmother and I saw it yesterday.
00:27:46 It's a beautiful workmanship.
00:27:48 Oh, it's a lot more than that.
00:27:50 Oh, gosh, he's surrounded by all these beautiful woods.
00:27:53 I mean, sometimes when I am down,
00:27:55 I just go and look at him, and it lifts my spirit, and...
00:27:58 I...
00:27:59 It's like magic, I swear.
00:28:02 You ought to try it.
00:28:03 Maybe I will.
00:28:05 Good.
00:28:06 I'll see you later.
00:28:09 [leaves rustling]
00:28:11 [birds chirping]
00:28:17 [soft music]
00:28:22 ♪ ♪
00:28:29 Holy Boy.
00:28:49 I want to be happy again.
00:28:52 ♪ ♪
00:28:59 [eerie music]
00:29:12 ♪ ♪
00:29:19 Britta.
00:29:26 ♪ ♪
00:29:33 [bell ringing]
00:29:42 Okay, okay, okay.
00:29:43 Let me get this straight.
00:29:45 You say you have some generous benefactor
00:29:48 who wants to give this school a whole truckload of money?
00:29:51 Yes.
00:29:52 Why?
00:29:53 I mean, I don't want to look a gift towards him in the mouth,
00:29:56 but why?
00:29:57 And more importantly, how?
00:29:59 You just can't give money to one school.
00:30:01 A gift like that has to go through the district
00:30:04 and then be allocated by the board.
00:30:06 Let's just say we found a few loopholes.
00:30:08 Loopholes?
00:30:09 I understand you're planning a little variety show
00:30:12 for this year's school pageant.
00:30:14 Yeah.
00:30:15 Let's say this little variety show
00:30:17 took on the form of a competition,
00:30:20 and let's say our benefactor decided to award the winner
00:30:25 with a generous prize.
00:30:27 What kind of prize?
00:30:29 In the form of a scholarship,
00:30:31 which, of course, can be cashed in.
00:30:33 And that winner, a student here,
00:30:35 decided to donate it all back to the school?
00:30:39 Who is this generous benefactor?
00:30:42 He would prefer to remain anonymous.
00:30:45 Okay.
00:30:47 Who is this generous student?
00:30:49 Blair Ridgewell, Jr.
00:30:52 [laughs]
00:30:54 Okay.
00:30:55 All right.
00:30:56 So what's this old man up to?
00:30:58 As you may know, Mr. Ridgewell
00:31:01 is a very well-respected, powerful,
00:31:04 and influential businessman.
00:31:06 Cut the crap.
00:31:07 What's he want?
00:31:08 The woods adjacent to the school.
00:31:11 Hollywoods?
00:31:13 [laughs]
00:31:14 Is he nuts?
00:31:15 I mean, even if I wanted to,
00:31:17 I don't have the power to fork over
00:31:19 the most naturally beautiful spot
00:31:21 left in this toilet bowl of a city.
00:31:23 No, but your influence and support
00:31:25 at the council meeting
00:31:27 can help sway some of the voters.
00:31:30 [sighs]
00:31:32 How much fun are we talking about?
00:31:37 [magical music]
00:31:40 You can have a stand-up comedy routine,
00:31:46 you can sing, dance,
00:31:48 you can do reader's theater.
00:31:50 It's all performing.
00:31:52 Hi.
00:31:58 I, uh, I think I'm supposed to be in here.
00:32:01 You must be Britta.
00:32:02 Well, come on in and take a seat anywhere.
00:32:05 You're a little late.
00:32:07 Yeah, sorry, I'm kind of new.
00:32:10 Hey, it's no problem.
00:32:11 I've been here three years,
00:32:12 I'm still getting lost.
00:32:14 Anyway, regarding the pageant,
00:32:17 we've come up with a few ideas.
00:32:19 Where have you been?
00:32:21 Mr. Brown, I think Miss Sanchez has the floor.
00:32:24 As you know, this year's Christmas pageant
00:32:27 is this Saturday,
00:32:28 and there's still a few openings.
00:32:30 Final auditions are being held tomorrow after school.
00:32:34 We're looking for all kinds of talent,
00:32:36 and we want to see every one of you there.
00:32:38 Yes, Gabriel.
00:32:40 So, um, it's okay if you can both sing
00:32:43 and dance and act too, right?
00:32:45 You've already been cast in the show game.
00:32:48 Anyway, we're still looking for a proper title
00:32:52 for this year's variety show.
00:32:54 We've come up with a few choices,
00:32:56 one of them being...
00:32:59 Christmas Jubilee.
00:33:02 Hmm?
00:33:03 Holiday Fanfare.
00:33:06 And another concept we've come up with is...
00:33:13 Holly Jolly Jubilee.
00:33:17 What do you think?
00:33:19 Uh, what about you?
00:33:22 Brita, is it?
00:33:24 Which one do you prefer?
00:33:27 I don't know.
00:33:31 I think Christmas Jubilee is pretty.
00:33:33 That's a good title.
00:33:34 Thank you.
00:33:35 That's so lame.
00:33:37 That's a good title.
00:33:38 Oh, okay.
00:33:39 Is that all right with everyone?
00:33:41 Should we put it to a vote?
00:33:43 Holly Jolly Jubilee!
00:33:46 Yes!
00:33:48 Holly Jolly Jubilee rocks!
00:33:50 That's awesome!
00:33:51 I vote for that one.
00:33:52 I vote for that one.
00:33:54 Holly Jolly Jubilee, that's a great idea.
00:33:56 I vote for that one.
00:33:57 Yeah!
00:33:58 I like that.
00:33:59 I like that.
00:34:00 Alrighty then, Holly Jolly Jubilee it is.
00:34:03 Our fifth period class votes for Holly Jolly Jubilee.
00:34:06 Did you see that?
00:34:08 She's like totally brainwashed the whole class.
00:34:10 Who she thinks she is.
00:34:12 Good.
00:34:13 Well, that's decided then.
00:34:15 Whatever the name of this year's Christmas pageant,
00:34:18 we hope to see every one of you there at tryouts
00:34:20 tomorrow afternoon after school.
00:34:23 [school bell rings]
00:34:25 Go quietly, please.
00:34:27 What are you doing?
00:34:33 [sizzling]
00:34:45 [laughter]
00:34:49 Oh, Kimmel.
00:34:52 What happened?
00:34:53 I'm fine.
00:34:55 Did you trip on something?
00:34:56 No, I couldn't have.
00:34:58 You got this around your ankle.
00:35:03 Where'd that come from?
00:35:06 Looks like a garland of holly.
00:35:09 Attention, ladies and gentlemen.
00:35:14 This is Principal Kimmel.
00:35:16 We're all looking forward to the upcoming Christmas pageant,
00:35:20 and today I have a special announcement.
00:35:23 We're going to structure the show as a competition.
00:35:26 So anyone and everyone is invited to audition
00:35:29 their special talents.
00:35:31 Competition?
00:35:32 What is he talking about?
00:35:34 Traditionally, our little variety shows have showcased
00:35:36 some of the best new and upcoming young talent in the world.
00:35:40 And this year, fathers at Everhart College
00:35:44 have generously donated a $75,000 scholarship
00:35:49 to the winners of this year's competition.
00:35:52 Where did that come from?
00:35:54 He never told me anything about it.
00:35:56 $75,000?
00:35:58 Gee, that's a whole lot of green.
00:36:01 Oh, that's really generous.
00:36:02 You bet.
00:36:03 Everhart's got a great drama department.
00:36:05 Who the hell do you know that?
00:36:06 So tryouts will be held at the auditorium.
00:36:09 Those of you interested should check with Miss Audrey
00:36:11 or Miss Sanchez.
00:36:13 So good luck to you all, and thank you.
00:36:17 That's all for now.
00:36:19 What are you looking at?
00:36:28 Competition, huh?
00:36:31 Sounds cool.
00:36:34 [music playing]
00:36:37 I would say your little bombshell was dropped quite nicely.
00:36:49 I think every student is going to audition for the show,
00:36:51 you know?
00:36:53 Yeah, so I wonder who's on the decorations committee this year.
00:36:56 You know, I don't know, but I mean,
00:36:58 they did a great job doing it.
00:36:59 Look at all these decorations.
00:37:02 [laughter]
00:37:03 What?
00:37:04 I don't know.
00:37:05 They made me feel a little giddy.
00:37:07 I can't help it.
00:37:09 You're right.
00:37:10 I think it's a little contagious, huh?
00:37:12 No, it's a little weird.
00:37:14 [laughter]
00:37:17 Never been through these woods before.
00:37:19 Really?
00:37:20 I'm surprised it's so close.
00:37:21 It's all the way home for me.
00:37:22 Come on, Jerry.
00:37:23 Come on.
00:37:24 It's kind of nice here.
00:37:25 Oh, there's something over here I want you to see.
00:37:26 Cool.
00:37:27 Oh, no.
00:37:28 What's the matter?
00:37:29 He's-- he's missing.
00:37:31 What?
00:37:32 The-- the statue, the Holly Boy statue.
00:37:34 It was right here.
00:37:35 Now it's-- it's missing.
00:37:36 It's gone.
00:37:37 There was a statue up there?
00:37:38 Yeah, it was a beautiful stone sculpture,
00:37:40 and it was right here, and now it's gone.
00:37:44 What could have happened to it?
00:37:47 Could have got ripped off.
00:37:49 Stolen?
00:37:50 Who would steal that?
00:37:51 Why?
00:37:53 Don't know.
00:37:54 Welcome to LA, kid, the ripoff capital of the world.
00:37:59 [music playing]
00:38:02 [birds chirping]
00:38:07 Oh, my goodness.
00:38:10 [music playing]
00:38:25 [gasps]
00:38:27 Gram?
00:38:30 Oh, hi, honey.
00:38:33 How was your first day of school, huh?
00:38:35 Well, fine.
00:38:36 Uh, you decorated.
00:38:39 Well, no, actually, I didn't.
00:38:42 I went shopping this afternoon, and when I came back,
00:38:44 I found all of this.
00:38:45 Isn't it great?
00:38:46 Who did this?
00:38:48 Well, you know, I'm not at all sure.
00:38:50 My guess is that Becky Libarger from the bridge club
00:38:54 came back and did it.
00:38:57 Why?
00:38:58 Well, she's always doing nice things for me,
00:39:00 baking me cookies, taking me to the movies.
00:39:02 This is just like her.
00:39:04 Now, why don't you freshen up, and I'll get
00:39:06 you something nice to drink.
00:39:07 Milk?
00:39:09 Sure.
00:39:10 Got it.
00:39:11 (SINGING) We wish you a merry Christmas.
00:39:13 We wish you a merry Christmas.
00:39:15 We wish you a merry Christmas.
00:39:16 [music playing]
00:39:19 I know, but why would anyone want to steal
00:39:23 a beautiful Christmas tree?
00:39:25 Well, Britta, honey, maybe the statue wasn't stolen.
00:39:28 Maybe the people who run the park moved it.
00:39:31 Would they do that?
00:39:32 It's possible.
00:39:33 Maybe it's been cleaned or something.
00:39:36 You think so?
00:39:37 Sure.
00:39:39 Hey, I'm going to make our supper.
00:39:41 You sit down, read a book, relax.
00:39:44 Warring won't accomplish a thing.
00:39:47 OK?
00:39:48 OK.
00:39:49 Good.
00:39:50 I'll go get some posters and stuff.
00:39:53 (SINGING) There's a woman--
00:39:55 [humming]
00:39:57 [thud]
00:40:05 Gram?
00:40:17 I thought I left the Harley boy book in the bedroom.
00:40:19 Mm-hmm.
00:40:20 Well, it's out here now.
00:40:22 That's nice, sweetie.
00:40:24 [music playing]
00:40:46 Dip thy weapons into this mixture and strike him.
00:40:51 But be warned, upon this spell there is a curse.
00:40:57 Those who cause his downfall will suffer a worse.
00:41:02 Are we to die, witch?
00:41:05 Ay, dead to the world, to live in hell.
00:41:11 Thus I devise another spell.
00:41:15 Another spell?
00:41:17 To manipulate fate with magic's black key.
00:41:22 To do this for you, what's in it for me?
00:41:27 [laughing]
00:41:29 Witch, name thy price.
00:41:33 I'm scorned by all and live here alone.
00:41:37 Scorn me not and I'll befriend the throne.
00:41:43 Yea, yea, from henceforth thou shalt be friend
00:41:47 and sorceress to the throne.
00:41:49 Have we a bargain?
00:41:50 Aye.
00:41:53 To be reborn each new generation.
00:41:56 To revisit triumph without hesitation.
00:42:00 So then we are to die, to be reborn again and again
00:42:06 until the joy of Christmas is erased season after season.
00:42:12 Yes, yea!
00:42:15 [laughing]
00:42:27 Boy, come down here and fight.
00:42:32 You're wasting your time, Otto.
00:42:33 I don't have to fight with you.
00:42:35 Bring her!
00:42:41 Holy boy, help me.
00:42:43 My queen!
00:42:44 Yes, boy.
00:42:46 Come and save her, royal highness.
00:42:49 Before I clip her branches.
00:42:51 I don't know how you were able to get your hands on her,
00:42:53 but you better let her go.
00:42:54 [laughing]
00:42:57 My axe is thirsty for her blood.
00:43:00 No!
00:43:08 Are you okay?
00:43:09 Yes, boy, I am.
00:43:11 Ow!
00:43:15 Why did you do that?
00:43:16 Because I am not your precious queen.
00:43:22 I am the poisoned witch Hazel!
00:43:26 [laughing]
00:43:32 I am dead.
00:43:35 Foolish!
00:43:40 I cannot die.
00:43:42 I'm evergreen, blessed by the angels.
00:43:44 Hear me, O lad of evergreen.
00:43:47 You may live, but you will be hardened as stone.
00:43:54 As eternal as a mountain made of granite you'll be.
00:43:59 And soon you will become forever encased.
00:44:04 This cannot be.
00:44:06 Ay, 'tis so, and 'twill never be changed,
00:44:09 lest some great sadness doth awaken thee.
00:44:13 Then awaken I will.
00:44:15 For I shall forever bring joy to those who need it.
00:44:19 The spirit cannot die.
00:44:21 It will always inspire.
00:44:24 Ay, lad, for as you now expire,
00:44:28 so do we, to rise again when you are set free.
00:44:37 Do we die now?
00:44:39 Only to be reborn.
00:44:41 We shall see what my handiwork has wrought today.
00:44:45 Is this a good thing or a bad thing?
00:44:48 [laughing]
00:45:04 Witness, is this really?
00:45:32 [music]
00:45:42 Upon my resurrection, I return.
00:45:47 Beneath the moon, where's great concern?
00:45:52 Into a world soon filled with joy.
00:45:57 Let us see the return of Holly Boy.
00:46:01 [laughing]
00:46:04 [music]
00:46:33 [music]
00:46:36 [music]
00:47:00 [music]
00:47:15 Good evening, Larry.
00:47:16 [gasp]
00:47:20 Who are you?
00:47:22 How did you get in here?
00:47:24 And how do you know my name?
00:47:26 Oh, Larry, please.
00:47:29 Let's not pretend.
00:47:31 You know that I am Blair Senior's special friend.
00:47:37 Special friend?
00:47:40 He's behind the door working late and you are here.
00:47:43 It's almost eight.
00:47:48 Go home, Larry.
00:47:51 Watch some TV.
00:47:53 Let Blair and I have a little privacy.
00:47:59 Yeah.
00:48:01 Yeah, you're right.
00:48:03 It's getting late.
00:48:05 I should go home.
00:48:07 Um, good night.
00:48:18 Now, Mr. Ridgewell.
00:48:22 The prophecy has stated that you shall be my Otto,
00:48:28 reincarnated.
00:48:31 [laughing]
00:48:33 [music]
00:48:38 [music]
00:48:39 How about glow-bits?
00:48:41 Yeah, what do you mean by glow-bits?
00:48:42 Glow-bits are glow-bits, you say?
00:48:44 No, no, no, no.
00:48:46 They're stories about statues that come to life.
00:48:48 Come on.
00:48:49 We're not going to start on that again.
00:48:51 You statues don't just up and walk off.
00:48:53 I know, I know, but...
00:48:56 Gosh, have you ever seen so many decorations?
00:48:59 So much holly?
00:49:01 It's Christmas.
00:49:02 There's supposed to be decorations.
00:49:04 Come on.
00:49:06 We'll go check out my competition.
00:49:10 So, did you hear about the fly on the toilet seat?
00:49:16 I got pissed off.
00:49:22 But seriously, you know, my sister,
00:49:25 she is never on time for anything.
00:49:27 She's always late.
00:49:29 When she was born, she was so late,
00:49:31 my mom actually qualified for the hospital's pension plan.
00:49:39 Hey, guys, you know, this is funny stuff.
00:49:42 It's okay, Arnold.
00:49:43 I think we get the idea.
00:49:45 There's more I can do.
00:49:46 Sure, you do.
00:49:47 It's just that we need to give the other kids a chance.
00:49:51 So did I make it or what?
00:49:53 We'll let you know.
00:49:55 Next.
00:50:10 Hi, Kelly, Heather.
00:50:12 What will you be doing today?
00:50:13 We have a tap dancing routine.
00:50:15 That's nice.
00:50:16 What music will you be using?
00:50:19 "Bloody Murder" by the Razor Slits.
00:50:23 Hit it.
00:50:25 [music]
00:50:51 I think my scholarship is pretty much in the bag.
00:50:54 [laughter]
00:50:56 Say, girl, you gonna try on?
00:50:58 Um, I don't think so.
00:51:01 [music]
00:51:17 So you guys gonna try out?
00:51:19 Already did.
00:51:20 I haven't cast.
00:51:22 Really?
00:51:23 How come?
00:51:24 Uh, because I'm great and I'm gonna win this scholarship.
00:51:28 Yeah, right.
00:51:30 So, uh, how about you?
00:51:36 That's probably for the best.
00:51:38 'Cause I'm gonna blow everyone away.
00:51:40 Oh, yeah, really?
00:51:41 You think so, huh?
00:51:42 No doubt about it.
00:51:43 Ooh, you're that good.
00:51:44 It's not that I'm that good.
00:51:45 It's just that everyone else is so lame.
00:51:48 Oh, well, you better hurry up and try out then.
00:51:51 There's only a couple of slots left, unless maybe you're afraid you might not get picked.
00:51:58 Thank you, Kelly, Heather.
00:52:02 Who's next?
00:52:04 That'd be me.
00:52:08 Ooh, you're bad.
00:52:10 Yep.
00:52:11 Told you I got a bad attitude.
00:52:23 Why, Blair, you trying out for this show?
00:52:25 Yeah.
00:52:28 Is there a problem?
00:52:29 No, no, not at all.
00:52:31 It's just that, well, I'm surprised to see you taking such interest.
00:52:37 You kidding me?
00:52:38 I love this stuff.
00:52:40 Shall I start?
00:52:41 Yes, of course.
00:52:43 What'll you be doing today?
00:52:45 Just gonna do a few moves.
00:52:48 You need musical accompaniment?
00:52:52 Gets me in the mood.
00:52:57 Gets me in the mood.
00:53:00 (music)
00:53:04 (music)
00:53:08 (music)
00:53:11 (music)
00:53:20 (music)
00:53:30 (music)
00:53:33 (phone ringing)
00:53:39 I'm sorry.
00:53:45 Hello?
00:53:46 Yeah.
00:53:49 (music)
00:53:52 Oh, no, no, no.
00:53:58 (music)
00:54:01 Well, no, we'll see about that.
00:54:07 No, of course.
00:54:09 No, I'll see you at the meeting.
00:54:13 (music)
00:54:16 Guess who was trying to buy the Hollywoods?
00:54:26 (music)
00:54:29 Any questions?
00:54:38 I'm doing this for the kids.
00:54:40 Sure you are.
00:54:43 Oh, man, he's gonna be hard to beat.
00:54:46 That Blair kid is good.
00:54:48 So you will be, too.
00:54:50 Yeah, but I'm gonna need to come up with an edge.
00:54:53 Oh, I got it.
00:54:55 I'm gonna dress up my act, put in a little razzle-dazzle.
00:54:58 All right, see, that sounds good.
00:55:00 Hey, and you could help me.
00:55:03 How?
00:55:04 I don't know.
00:55:06 Hey, all chicks know how to sing and dance.
00:55:09 You could be my back-up, my eye candy.
00:55:11 No.
00:55:12 Come on, together we could beat him, it'll be great.
00:55:14 No, Gabe, look, don't ask me, all right?
00:55:16 I'm not gonna go in front of an audience.
00:55:17 Britta, come on, don't be shy.
00:55:18 I'm not shy, okay?
00:55:20 I just, I...
00:55:21 What are you--
00:55:22 I can't do it, all right?
00:55:23 I won't--
00:55:24 Just get it through your stupid head, all right?
00:55:26 It's not gonna happen, just leave me alone!
00:55:28 What did I say?
00:55:35 [somber music]
00:55:39 [birds chirping]
00:56:05 [whimsical music]
00:56:08 [birds chirping]
00:56:11 [whimsical music]
00:56:39 You're sad again.
00:56:42 Just who are you?
00:56:44 What do you want from me?
00:56:46 I want you to be happy.
00:56:48 It's Christmas time, everybody's happy.
00:56:50 Oh, well, I'm not.
00:56:52 You should be performing.
00:56:55 No!
00:56:56 Never again.
00:56:58 Look, it wasn't your fault.
00:57:02 What do you know about it?
00:57:04 More than you.
00:57:08 [whimsical music]
00:57:12 [birds chirping]
00:57:38 What the?
00:57:41 I'm in Germany, this is the circus.
00:57:45 These are but the echoes of last summer.
00:57:48 [whimsical music]
00:57:51 There's a trailer over there.
00:57:54 [whimsical music]
00:57:57 Your muscles are really tight.
00:58:00 I know, I know.
00:58:02 You know, I tried it three times, I keep missing.
00:58:05 [whimsical music]
00:58:08 That's my mother.
00:58:14 That's me, Mom, Mom, Mom, Mom, I'm over here, Mom!
00:58:18 Shh, shh, shh, she can neither see nor hear you.
00:58:22 Let's just listen.
00:58:25 It's okay, sweetheart, don't be nervous.
00:58:28 Yeah, but what if my timing's off, you know?
00:58:34 What's the matter?
00:58:36 She's a little concerned about the new bit.
00:58:39 Rita, you're very strong, you can do this.
00:58:43 All you have to do is focus.
00:58:45 But this whole thing, I can't focus, I'm afraid.
00:58:49 You shouldn't be.
00:58:51 If you keep your concentration, you should never be afraid.
00:58:55 I just can't.
00:58:57 I think she needs the word.
00:59:00 I think you might be right.
00:59:03 The word could help her a lot, and I think she's old enough now.
00:59:07 What word, what are you talking about?
00:59:09 Your mother and I have a magic word.
00:59:11 It helps us focus and concentrate.
00:59:14 What is it?
00:59:15 We'll have to keep it secret.
00:59:17 Nobody should know it but your mama and me.
00:59:19 You say it, and you're relaxed, focused, and you can do anything.
00:59:24 What is it?
00:59:25 Promise to keep it a secret?
00:59:27 All right, all right, I promise, what is it?
00:59:30 Avenir.
00:59:34 That's it, that's the word.
00:59:37 Mm-hmm.
00:59:38 Come on, and that's supposed to work?
00:59:40 Every time, just take a breath, close your eyes, and whisper silently to yourself.
00:59:48 Try it.
00:59:51 Now, gently, quietly.
00:59:58 Try it.
01:00:06 Well, I can't believe it.
01:00:11 It worked.
01:00:14 I feel like I can do anything.
01:00:24 No, no, I can't look.
01:00:26 This is when it happened.
01:00:28 It was all my fault.
01:00:29 My timing was completely off.
01:00:30 No, no, that's not what happened.
01:00:34 The loop holding the fabric slipped.
01:00:37 They were unable to compensate.
01:00:39 It wasn't my fault.
01:01:08 You feel a little better now?
01:01:13 Yeah, I guess, but still not happy.
01:01:20 Did you ever stop to think that making others happy will make you happy, too?
01:01:24 That's what Holly Boy said in the book.
01:01:28 How did you--
01:01:45 Under consideration is Mr. Ridgewell's generous proposal for a small plot of land known as the Holly Woods.
01:01:53 We are hearing arguments for Ridgewell Investments.
01:01:59 The chair recognizes Mr. Schnell, attorney for Ridgewell Investments.
01:02:05 Thank you, Chairman Churchill, council persons, and concerned citizens.
01:02:11 Our proposal is simple and direct.
01:02:15 We intend to purchase what is currently a relatively small, unused piece of property and convert it into a business enterprise,
01:02:25 which will provide a much-needed service for the community, as well as create jobs for the local people in the area.
01:02:33 Our offer is generous and should provide the city with additional revenue, which I'm sure could be put to good use.
01:02:41 Ridgewell Investments has a long history of profitable businesses,
01:02:47 and we think it would be in the city's best interest to see things our way and bring further prosperity to the people of Hollywood.
01:02:57 [applause]
01:03:08 The chair recognizes Miss Audrey from the Conservation Committee of Los Angeles.
01:03:15 Thank you, Chairman Churchill, council persons, distinguished guests.
01:03:20 I would hardly call the Holly Woods an unused piece of property.
01:03:25 It is a valued landmark.
01:03:27 It's a park, and it has been designated as such ever since Edith Burroughs donated it to the citizens of this city.
01:03:33 It's a beautiful park.
01:03:35 It's adjacent to Highland High.
01:03:37 The students go there all the time.
01:03:39 Other members of the community, old and young alike, enjoy this place.
01:03:43 It's also one of the last remaining vestiges of old Hollywood, and I think it should be preserved.
01:03:50 We can do without one more shopping mall.
01:03:54 Please, please don't let this beautiful park be destroyed.
01:04:01 [applause]
01:04:05 Thank you, thank you, thank you, Miss Audrey.
01:04:08 Are there any other comments?
01:04:16 I'd like to say a few words, please.
01:04:19 The chair recognizes Councilman Trevor.
01:04:24 Thank you, Chairman Churchill.
01:04:27 Friends, while I can understand Miss Audrey's point of view, I believe we have to put this offering into proper perspective.
01:04:38 The city needs additional funding.
01:04:41 The recent tax cuts have created a bureaucratic and administrative nightmare.
01:04:48 There has been tremendous suffering and sacrifice.
01:04:53 City employees and administrators alike may well have to do without a Christmas bonus this year.
01:05:04 I believe we should put our nostalgic attachments to an all but obscure piece of land behind us
01:05:12 and move forward on Mr. Ridgewell's generous proposal.
01:05:18 The chair recognizes Mr. Kimmel, principal of Highland High.
01:05:23 Thank you, thank you, Mr. Chairman.
01:05:27 I really have to confess I originally came here today to vote in favor of Mr. Ridgewell's proposal.
01:05:35 But after hearing all these arguments, both pro and con, I feel we really need to study this proposition further.
01:05:46 Therefore, I move that we table these discussions and bring it to a vote at our next meeting in, what, five days' time?
01:05:55 I second.
01:05:57 Those opposed?
01:06:00 Motion carried.
01:06:02 Let the record show that the committee is to study the proposition further and put it to a vote in next week's meeting.
01:06:12 And I think Miss Audrey has a very good point.
01:06:16 Can you excuse us, please?
01:06:19 Mr. Kimmel, can I talk to you for a sec?
01:06:22 Sure.
01:06:35 What the hell were you trying to pull in there?
01:06:38 Look, Trevor, I'm not your boot-licking pony boy.
01:06:41 I'm also nobody's fool.
01:06:43 You want me to use my powers of persuasion on the council? Fine.
01:06:47 But first, I want to see some money in my hands.
01:06:49 It's as good as in the bank.
01:06:51 The judges are paid off and the kid is good.
01:06:54 What more do you want?
01:06:56 I don't work on credit, pal.
01:06:58 The pageant is over in five days.
01:07:00 And if everything goes the way you say, I'll perform.
01:07:03 But until then, I'll be waiting.
01:07:07 Mr. Ridgewell.
01:07:17 Those woods will be mine, little man.
01:07:21 Ow!
01:07:27 Mark!
01:07:42 Take him!
01:07:45 This one cannot be trusted.
01:07:47 Witch!
01:07:52 Yes, sire!
01:07:55 I cannot get this creature to do my bidding.
01:07:57 I need assurances, so work your magics on these people so they will see things my way.
01:08:03 Assurances are not easily met as future events are not yet set.
01:08:09 As I can see what is to be, I cannot shape our destiny.
01:08:17 Witch, surely there must be a way.
01:08:21 If we knew the future, my royal king, we could do most anything.
01:08:28 If you wish thy schemes to work out well, then I'll devise a mystic spell.
01:08:36 A potion now will I mix.
01:08:40 That will surely do the fix.
01:08:50 Mr. Ridgewell?
01:08:52 Did they have you on punch duty?
01:08:54 Indeed they do. Here, have a drink. It's delicious.
01:08:57 You're welcome. Listen, there's plenty for everybody. Can I offer you two some?
01:09:00 What are you trying to do, Mr. Ridgewell, bribe us?
01:09:02 Absolutely.
01:09:03 Um, Miss Audrey, can I offer you some punch, please?
01:09:06 I think you know I'm on my way to a meeting. Thank you.
01:09:20 I've been waiting all of the year for this Christmas and Christmas cheer.
01:09:35 This is the best time.
01:09:41 Hey.
01:09:43 What are you doing here this afternoon?
01:09:45 Well, I just, I was thinking that, Gabe, I'm really sorry about what happened the other day.
01:09:52 It's okay.
01:09:53 And I was also thinking that, well, shouldn't we be rehearsing or something?
01:10:02 What? You and me, kid?
01:10:05 Yeah. You and me, kid.
01:10:10 Come on, baby doll. We've got lots of work to do.
01:10:13 All right.
01:10:15 [singing]
01:10:40 [singing]
01:10:59 [singing]
01:11:24 [music]
01:11:34 Excuse me.
01:11:38 I have to go to the bathroom.
01:11:42 I guess you better go then.
01:11:45 Hey, Gabe, do you want to go get something to eat before the show?
01:11:54 I can't. Too many butterflies.
01:12:05 Sounds like you're happy.
01:12:11 Yeah, I am.
01:12:14 Making others happy makes you happy too.
01:12:17 Like you said, are you him?
01:12:23 I mean, are you who I think you are?
01:12:28 That depends. Do you believe in miracles?
01:12:33 Well, that all depends on the miracle.
01:12:37 I mean, if it snowed in L.A., that, that would be a miracle.
01:12:42 Yes, it would.
01:12:47 What is it?
01:12:49 Someone else you can make happy too.
01:12:54 [music]
01:13:18 Miss Audrey?
01:13:20 Oh, I'm sorry, honey. I shouldn't be here.
01:13:22 What's wrong?
01:13:24 I'm not supposed to be here.
01:13:27 Why?
01:13:29 Because Mr. Kimmel fired me.
01:13:33 Why?
01:13:34 It was really strange.
01:13:38 No, that's not possible.
01:13:41 You're great. Everybody loves you.
01:13:43 Apparently not him.
01:13:45 I mean, he has really changed.
01:13:47 It's like, it's like he's not even himself anymore.
01:13:50 You might be right.
01:13:52 Maybe he's not himself.
01:13:56 I don't think this will do any good.
01:13:58 He's probably not even in his office.
01:14:00 The pageant's in a couple of hours. He might still be in.
01:14:03 Right.
01:14:04 Where's he going?
01:14:05 Old friend of the family.
01:14:06 Okay, it's locked.
01:14:07 I told you it's locked.
01:14:09 It's not locked.
01:14:13 Well, it seemed to be locked.
01:14:16 You have to remember, things aren't always what they seem to be.
01:14:20 What do you want to bet that one's unlocked, too?
01:14:23 Um, I think you ought to knock first.
01:14:25 Oh, yeah.
01:14:27 Hello?
01:14:28 Anybody home?
01:14:29 Whoa.
01:14:31 Maybe we should go back and get ready for the show.
01:14:36 This is the joining of two worlds, the old and the new.
01:14:43 What are you doing here?
01:14:45 Oh, I'm Mr. Kimmel.
01:14:47 Or should I say, Hoyman.
01:14:49 Where's your holiday spirit?
01:14:52 [screams]
01:14:54 Let's go bring him back in here and talk to him.
01:14:56 What?
01:14:58 We're going to catch a full-grown man, knock him down, and drag him back in here?
01:15:02 No.
01:15:04 We shouldn't have to knock him down.
01:15:06 Come on.
01:15:07 [groans]
01:15:11 Well, well, well.
01:15:13 He's wrapped up in a garland of holly.
01:15:16 What do you say we drag him back into the office now?
01:15:18 King Otto's back.
01:15:20 He'll get you for this.
01:15:22 [groans]
01:15:24 [screams]
01:15:32 King Otto's coming back.
01:15:34 He's going to kill you again.
01:15:36 Oh, yeah?
01:15:37 Yeah.
01:15:38 Then this calls for more serious measures.
01:15:41 You're going to torture him?
01:15:43 Or worse.
01:15:44 We're going to fill him up with the Christmas spirit.
01:15:47 It's like torture to him.
01:15:51 You want to go for it?
01:15:54 Go for what?
01:15:59 What are you doing?
01:16:02 It's hard to be full of hate when you're happy.
01:16:06 Sure.
01:16:07 Why not?
01:16:09 [laughs]
01:16:14 Stop!
01:16:17 Would one of you ladies oblige?
01:16:19 Oh, you're kidding.
01:16:21 Trust me.
01:16:22 [laughs]
01:16:24 Trust me.
01:16:26 You realize this is really gross.
01:16:29 Just kiss him, and do it in the spirit of holiday joy.
01:16:32 No.
01:16:34 Try.
01:16:35 No.
01:16:36 No, don't, don't let her.
01:16:38 No!
01:16:39 [screams]
01:16:45 Ouch.
01:16:46 That had to hurt.
01:16:47 I've got to sit down.
01:16:48 [groans]
01:16:57 It's okay.
01:16:58 You can stop tickling me now.
01:16:59 I'm okay.
01:17:00 I'm okay.
01:17:01 I'm back.
01:17:04 Here.
01:17:05 Thank you.
01:17:06 I don't know who you are, son, but thank you.
01:17:08 You saved my life.
01:17:11 Miss Saudry Penelope, I'm sorry.
01:17:13 It wasn't me.
01:17:14 It was that, that, that, that thing.
01:17:17 What is going on?
01:17:18 Well, I'm afraid that it looks like old King Otto
01:17:21 is up to his old tricks again.
01:17:23 That's far worse than you can imagine.
01:17:25 Now listen to me.
01:17:26 This is very important.
01:17:27 Ridgewell is going to destroy the Hollywoods
01:17:30 and all the adjacent lands.
01:17:32 He's, he's going to level the school.
01:17:34 He can't do that.
01:17:36 The council hasn't voted.
01:17:37 The school's not even on the agenda.
01:17:39 No, no, no.
01:17:40 You don't understand.
01:17:41 He's got them under a spell.
01:17:42 They'll do anything he asks.
01:17:43 No, no, not even he and his witch can alter the future.
01:17:48 Yes, they can.
01:17:49 I'm not sure how exactly, but it's all tied to the pageant.
01:17:53 If Blair Ridgewell, Jr. wins the competition,
01:17:56 then he gets everything, and he's going to win.
01:18:00 The judges have been paid off.
01:18:02 The whole thing is fixed?
01:18:03 What's he talking about?
01:18:05 All hail King Otto, Druid King, and Killer of Christmas!
01:18:19 Surrender, holy boy, or I'll slaughter all your friends.
01:18:24 Stand behind me.
01:18:31 The wound is of the mortal kind, even for such as you.
01:18:34 Again, you shall be transformed to stone,
01:18:37 and your heart will harden.
01:18:39 Run! Save yourselves!
01:18:41 No, no, please, somebody help him!
01:18:43 What the heck is going on around here?
01:18:45 Be still, lad, and quiet thy wretched noise.
01:18:49 Begone thy words, and cease thy voice.
01:18:54 [♪♪♪]
01:18:57 [GASPS]
01:19:03 [SCREAMS]
01:19:05 This isn't the last of it, Otto.
01:19:07 This one comes with me.
01:19:17 No, no!
01:19:19 To the wood!
01:19:20 No!
01:19:21 Pathetic humans to their fate.
01:19:23 No, no!
01:19:25 And now, introducing the incredible, fabulous Foxy Five Girls.
01:19:33 [♪♪♪]
01:19:36 [♪♪♪]
01:19:39 [SOBS]
01:19:46 How?
01:20:03 Your sadness brought me back.
01:20:06 He took Miss Audrey, and he took Gabriel's voice away.
01:20:10 Then she must be saved, and your voice retrieved.
01:20:14 We'll go with you.
01:20:15 No. No, leave that for me.
01:20:18 You have a task.
01:20:19 Blair Jr. must not win that contest,
01:20:21 or Otto will surely destroy this place and all those around it.
01:20:25 Well, how can we stop it? The contest is fixed.
01:20:28 People can be swayed. Talent speaks for itself.
01:20:33 Britta, you can win this.
01:20:36 You do believe in miracles, don't you?
01:20:38 I've never seen it snow in L.A.
01:20:41 Wow.
01:20:47 All right, let's go.
01:20:51 We've got a contest to win.
01:20:53 Guys, get ready. I'll go to work on the judges.
01:20:58 All right.
01:21:00 [THUD]
01:21:01 Gabriel, I've got to find a costume.
01:21:05 It's sort of like a leotard, but not quite.
01:21:07 Just look for something.
01:21:09 No, this is not going to work.
01:21:11 No, no, no, it's too flashy.
01:21:13 Thou still knowest not who thou art, nor shall I tell thee.
01:21:21 But I will say that on this night you see the end of Holly Boy.
01:21:25 You see the beginning of a new era of decadence which will bridge the millennia.
01:21:30 Witch.
01:21:32 Witch!
01:21:34 I'm... I'm my lead.
01:21:35 Everything you said has come to pass.
01:21:37 The decline of joy and happiness, the rise of petty commercialism.
01:21:41 Ready the portal.
01:21:44 A... a sacrifice.
01:21:47 Yes.
01:21:48 Sacrifice.
01:21:52 Hit it!
01:21:55 Whoo!
01:21:56 [CLICK]
01:21:57 [CLICK]
01:21:58 Ha, ha, ha, ha!
01:22:01 Chaos!
01:22:04 [LAUGHS]
01:22:05 Black magic, thy time is at hand!
01:22:08 Open hell, portal!
01:22:15 Thou portal!
01:22:17 Blasphemy!
01:22:19 Horror shall be thine to command!
01:22:23 And what better sacrifice than this generation's incarnation of the Pine Tree Queen?
01:22:32 Oh!
01:22:38 [GASPS]
01:22:39 Oh.
01:22:42 Oops.
01:22:44 Where do you think you're going, witch?
01:22:46 Away from me.
01:22:47 You've stolen Alad's voice, and I'll have it back!
01:22:50 Ah!
01:22:51 I've taken you down before, and I'll do it again.
01:22:57 Pardon me.
01:22:59 [GRUNTS]
01:23:01 [SINGING IN SPANISH]
01:23:05 [SINGING IN SPANISH]
01:23:08 Witch, I am need of thee!
01:23:15 We must retreat, my liege!
01:23:17 Ye!
01:23:18 Use your potions on me, for divine me!
01:23:21 Enhance my skills, give me the dark power to break him.
01:23:25 What you ask will destroy you, will forever poison thy soul.
01:23:30 You'll become a boorish brute, but with one goal.
01:23:35 So be it.
01:23:36 What are they doing?
01:23:38 Black magic.
01:23:40 Let the dark power grow inside.
01:23:43 Transform ye now.
01:23:46 Remove thy pride.
01:23:48 Let the evil within begin to soar.
01:23:52 Until you are at last a hulking boar!
01:23:57 [SCREAMS]
01:23:59 [ROARING]
01:24:02 [SCREAMING]
01:24:06 [SCREAMING]
01:24:12 [SCREAMING]
01:24:15 [SCREAMING]
01:24:19 [APPLAUSE]
01:24:28 The newspapers already smell a rat.
01:24:31 Old Man Ridgewell can be traced directly to Everhart College
01:24:33 and the 75 grand.
01:24:34 Now, if this kid wins--
01:24:35 Oh, jeez, keep it down, will you?
01:24:37 [APPLAUSE]
01:24:40 So what do you want me to do?
01:24:44 I've already been paid.
01:24:45 We all have.
01:24:46 Look, all I'm saying is be careful.
01:24:48 Whomever you vote the winner, better
01:24:49 be the hands down winner.
01:24:51 You kidding?
01:24:52 Well, look at this kid.
01:24:53 He's great.
01:24:54 Heck, even if I wasn't paid, he'd have my vote.
01:24:57 [APPLAUSE]
01:25:00 Look, Chester, I'm talking to you as a friend.
01:25:04 I hear there's a ringer coming in, and she's incredible.
01:25:08 There's a sting operation going down.
01:25:10 [MUSIC PLAYING]
01:25:13 Yeah!
01:25:16 [MUSIC PLAYING]
01:25:26 Wow, that black kid's really good.
01:25:29 [LAUGHTER]
01:25:32 [APPLAUSE]
01:25:44 Wow, do we have some talent here tonight.
01:25:50 Woo!
01:25:51 [APPLAUSE]
01:25:55 [LAUGHTER]
01:25:58 Now for our final entry.
01:26:00 There's been a slight change.
01:26:01 Apparently, Gabriel Brown has lost his voice.
01:26:04 But his partner, Britta Reingelt,
01:26:07 has decided the show must go on.
01:26:10 So I'd like to introduce Miss Britta Reingelt.
01:26:15 [APPLAUSE]
01:26:18 Here she is, the one I was talking about.
01:26:21 [APPLAUSE]
01:26:24 What's a spaz going to do?
01:26:33 Don't ask me.
01:26:34 [LAUGHTER]
01:26:37 Avanya.
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01:27:18 [APPLAUSE]
01:27:21 [MUSIC PLAYING]
01:27:46 Listen, dark minions, and hear me well.
01:27:50 I channel all the powers of hell.
01:27:56 Infuse this axe of Otto's hate with one cold strike
01:28:05 to eliminate all those who stand within its way.
01:28:15 What are we going to do?
01:28:17 Let the fires of evil burn themselves out, my queen.
01:28:20 [APPLAUSE]
01:28:27 Oh, my god.
01:28:28 I can't believe she's so good.
01:28:30 Yeah, Britta.
01:28:31 [APPLAUSE]
01:28:34 Let darkness seek to kill the light.
01:28:38 And I must struggle with the force of might.
01:28:41 This ends now.
01:28:43 I raise this axe in the name of hate
01:28:47 to strike down all that steal our fate.
01:28:52 What have I done?
01:29:00 [APPLAUSE]
01:29:11 Yes.
01:29:12 [APPLAUSE]
01:29:15 Yes, yes, yes.
01:29:24 The heck was Richboud?
01:29:28 This girl deserves the prize.
01:29:31 [ROARING]
01:29:40 [MUSIC PLAYING]
01:29:43 That pig is stoned.
01:29:46 [SCREAMING]
01:29:52 Larry, what are you doing here?
01:30:08 What the heck am I doing here?
01:30:11 What was that?
01:30:13 Sounds like it's coming from over there.
01:30:14 Yes, Mr. Ridgewell.
01:30:21 Are you all right?
01:30:23 What happened?
01:30:26 Where am I?
01:30:27 On behalf of the faculty and staff at Highland High,
01:30:31 I'd like to present you with this, a full scholarship
01:30:35 to Eberhardt College.
01:30:37 [APPLAUSE]
01:30:40 Hey!
01:30:48 My voice.
01:30:53 My voice is back.
01:30:54 Yes, Britta!
01:30:55 All right!
01:30:56 [APPLAUSE]
01:31:00 [MUSIC PLAYING]
01:31:03 They're here.
01:31:23 Hi.
01:31:24 Merry Christmas.
01:31:25 Merry Christmas.
01:31:26 Merry Christmas, Mrs. Spafford.
01:31:28 Merry Christmas.
01:31:29 Thank you so much.
01:31:30 Let me help you with the packages, OK?
01:31:32 There's some fucking snacks in here.
01:31:34 Merry Christmas, Britta.
01:31:39 Merry Christmas to you too, Gabe.
01:31:43 I'm coming.
01:31:44 Thank you.
01:31:56 My dad has your present in the other room.
01:31:58 It's OK.
01:31:59 Just open this one now.
01:32:02 All right.
01:32:03 What is it?
01:32:12 It's half the scholarship.
01:32:14 Wow.
01:32:20 Britta, I can't take this.
01:32:22 Yes, you can.
01:32:23 I talked to my gram.
01:32:24 She said it was OK.
01:32:25 Gabe, look, if--
01:32:27 if it wasn't for you, I wouldn't have been in the contest
01:32:29 in the first place.
01:32:30 Besides, you're my partner, right?
01:32:35 Britta, I don't know what to say.
01:32:42 Just say you'll take it.
01:32:43 Thank you.
01:32:50 Thank you.
01:32:51 Look.
01:32:57 Is that snow?
01:33:05 There's snow in LA.
01:33:08 Yeah.
01:33:09 It's a miracle.
01:33:14 [MUSIC - "CHRISTMAS FAMILY"]
01:33:15 I'm almost home.
01:33:17 No more all alone.
01:33:23 There'll be mistletoe and plenty of cheese.
01:33:37 'Cause Christmas family, they're all here.
01:33:44 I've been waiting all of the year for this Christmas
01:34:00 and Christmas cheer.
01:34:04 This is the best time for family and friends.
01:34:12 I'm glad Merry Christmas is here.
01:34:18 [MUSIC PLAYING]
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