About Santa Buddies: The Legend of Santa Paws

"Santa Buddies: The Legend of Santa Paws" is a heartwarming adventure film directed by Robert Vince released in 2009. It's the fourth installment of the Air Buddies franchise. The plot revolves around Puppy Paws, the fun-loving son of Santa Paws, who is tired of the routine life at the North Pole. Wishing for something different, Puppy Paws finds himself heading to the real world to spend time with the Buddies - Budderball, B-Dawg, Rosebud, Buddha, and MudBud. Together, they try to save the spirit of Christmas and remind people about the true meaning of the Holiday.

Making / Production

The movie was produced by Walt Disney Studios and Keystone Entertainment. Directed by Robert Vince, who has been at the helm of all the movies in the franchise, the movie was filmed in various locations across British Columbia, Canada, including Vancouver and Ladner.

Actors

• George Wendt as Santa Claus: Wendt does a superb job in playing the jolly old Saint Nick whose main goal is to spread the festive cheer.
• Christopher Lloyd as Stan Cruge: Lloyd is exceptional in his role as a dog catcher who learns a valuable lesson about friendship and the spirit of Christmas.
• Zachary Gordon as Paws: Gordon voices Paws, the adventurous son of Santa Paws, delivering the character's youthful energy and sense of wonder.
• Tom Bosley as Santa Paws: Bosley provides the voice for Santa Paws, bringing a soothing, fatherly voice to the character.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• "Santa Buddies: The Legend of Santa Paws" was Tom Bosley's last film before his death in 2010.
• Despite being a part of the Air Buddies series, the film feels like a standalone movie due to its Christmas-centric storyline.

Quotes

• "The true spirit of Christmas is about giving not getting." - Santa Paws
• "Christmas can't happen without me." - Paws
• "We make Christmas wishes come true." - Budderball

Music, Soundtrack

• "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" - Performed by Disney Studio Chorus
• "Santa Paws Is Coming to Town" - Performed by Mitchell Musso
• "Deck the Halls" - Performed by Ali Dee Theodore, Zach Danziger and Vincent Alfieri