Holiday season kicks off with Disney's pricey 'Christmas Carol'

Nov 5th, 2009 - Los Angeles Times

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We just got past Halloween. Thanksgiving is still three weeks away. You know what that means. Christmas baby!

A long life in theaters and a strong performance overseas will be key to the picture's ultimate success. "A Christmas Carol" debuts simultaneously this weekend in Australia, Britain, German-speaking Europe, Mexico, Brazil and Scandinavia. It will open in other countries by the end of November.

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