
Prep & Landing(2009)
Wayne gets a new rookie partner, Lanny, after his previous partner got the promotion he wanted. Lanny has to remind Wayne of the Spirit of Christmas and the importance of being an elf in Santa's Prep and Landing elite unit.


“Dropping in for the holidays!”
Christmas elves Lanny and Wayne panic when their holiday missions go awry, leaving Wayne thinking he's in BIG trouble with Santa and accidentally revealing other merry mishaps.

Dave Foley
Wayne (voice)

Derek Richardson
Lanny (voice)

Sarah Chalke
Magee (voice)

Debi Derryberry
Nog (voice)
Colleen Evanson
GBM Voice (voice)

Manny Jacinto
Renato (voice)

Danny Pudi
Chef Geoff (voice)

Dulcé Sloan
Janice (voice)

Christopher Swindle
The Big Guy (Santa) (voice)

Joy Regullano
A Whisper on the Wind (voice)
Prep & Landing: The Snowball Protocol is a animation, comedy, fantasy, family film released in 2025 exploring themes of hijinks, buddy comedy, told in flashback, christmas, christmas special, elf. Directed by Shane Zalvin, it stars Dave Foley, Derek Richardson, Sarah Chalke. Christmas elves Lanny and Wayne panic when their holiday missions go awry, leaving Wayne thinking he's in BIG trouble with Santa and accidentally revealing other merry mishaps.
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