Hollywood calls on Clooney for holiday movie cheer

Hollywood calls on Clooney for holiday movie cheer

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. And judging by what's in theaters this holiday movie season, his name is George Clooney.

Disney's release of the animated "A Christmas Carol" on Friday begins eight weeks of holiday moviegoing that brings a bag full of movies to theaters, from family friendly fare to Oscar hopefuls and this year, a lot of Clooney thrown in.

Absent from the silver screen are many other A-list stars audiences have come to expect over the holidays -- Will Smith, Angelina Jolie, Adam Sandler and Reese Witherspoon.

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