More About Prep & Landing (2009)
I'm sure Lindsay's writing something about this, too, but I'm going to say my piece all the same. Prep & Landing is a new addition to the holidays, but it's already claimed a spot. I know most of you have never seen this - have probably never heard of it - but that has to change. This is one of the best Christmas specials ever produced. It can hold its own with just about anything out there. First, let me give you some background. A few years back, Disney "bought" Pixar. The word "bought" is in quotes for the simple reason that, as part of the deal, Disney more or less handed the reins of their entire corporation over to Pixar's leaders. In other words, Disney paid Pixar a large amount of money to take control of Disney. This is, incidentally, why Disney suddenly started producing films that don't suck again. It also left John Lasseter in the position to green light things like Prep & Landing, a half hour Christmas spec