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Prep & Landing

Prep & Landing

No one does stealth like an Elf.

20097.00h 22m

Overview

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.

Directed by Kevin Deters
Written by Nicole Mitchell, Kevin Deters, Stevie Wermers-Skelton
Produced by Dorothy McKim
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Top Cast

Dave Foley

Dave Foley

Wayne (voice)

Sarah Chalke

Sarah Chalke

Magee (voice)

Derek Richardson

Derek Richardson

Lanny (voice)

Mason Cotton

Mason Cotton

Timmy Terwelp (voice)

David DeLuise

David DeLuise

Dancer (voice)

Peter Jacobson

Peter Jacobson

Waterkotte (voice)

Lino DiSalvo

Lino DiSalvo

Gristletoe Joe (voice)

William Morgan Sheppard

William Morgan Sheppard

Big Guy (voice)

Nathan Greno

Nathan Greno

Dasher (voice)

Hayes MacArthur

Hayes MacArthur

Thrasher (voice)

Themes & Keywords

holidaysanta clauschristmasshort film

About Prep & Landing

Prep & Landing is a animation, fantasy, family film released in 2009 exploring themes of holiday, santa claus, christmas, short film. Directed by Kevin Deters, it stars Dave Foley, Sarah Chalke, Derek Richardson. 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.

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