In fact, it sold out in 48 hours, just like last year. For the sixth consecutive year, fullertons maverick theater has unfurled its. For 14 years and counting, the maverick theater in fullerton, california has staged a production of santa claus conquers the martians, the 1964 scifi movie that has a reputation for being not great. The musical premiered in 1993 at the factory theatre in chicago, adapted and directed by sean abley. The mystery science theater 3000 collection the essentials manos, the hands of fate santa claus conquers the martians by rhino theatrical by harold p. The film opened yesterday at the palace, embassy and other theaters. Santa claus conquers the martians also titled santa claus defeats the aliens is a 1964 science fiction film in which martians, trying to cure the malaise of their children, kidnap the santa claus and a couple of earth kids that got mixed up in the plot and take him to mars to create the first martian christmas. Claus is hit with the martians blaster, santa remarks hes never known her to be quiet for that long harsher in hindsight. Santa claus conquers the martians pop culture wiki fandom. The 11th annual run of the maverick theaters live production of santa claus conquers the martians has been sold out for weeks. Santa clause conquers the martians internet archive.
Santa claus conquers the martians has a big heart and teaches a clear message that children need to be allowed to play and have fun. In 2006, a second theatrical production premiered at the maverick theater in fullerton, california, this version was adapted by brian newell and nick mcgee. But did you know that there was also a comic book and record adaptation. The 40 years later aspect allows girmar to make references to people like larry king and david bowie in the asides.
The maverick theater presents its 5th annual production of their original and hysterical stage adaption of. In 2006 a second theatrical production premiered at the maverick theater in fullerton, california, this version was adapted by brian newell and nick mcgee. Called physically painful by contemporary critics, the bizarre christmas tale has repeatedly been hailed one of the worst movies ever made. Santa claus conquers the martians free speech wiki fandom. Santa claus conquers the martians at the maverick theater posts. Pia zadora eight years old plays the part of one of the martian children in this exciting tale of santa against the universe. Will the children on earth have no toys on christmas day. Santa claus conquers the martians public domain movies. The biggest, most brightlywrapped gift under the colorful christmas tree is a new digital restoration of the unforgettable 1964 bmovie santa claus conquers the martians, best known as the screen. Without question santa claus conquers the martians is entertaining for the whole family. Santa takes the whole thing surprisingly well and is only too happy to help. Santa claus conquers the martians is outlandish fun in fullerton. Santa claus conquers martians, tramples christmas spirit. Santa claus conquers the martians is outlandish fun in.
Without the context of the film, this book will fall flat. Santa claus conquers the martians was made in 1964, as some injokes will hint to. Santa claus conquers the martians internet archive. In 2006, a second theatrical production premiered at the maverick theater in fullerton, california. Scctm is a bizarre cocktail of american excitement about the space program, a warning against watching too much television, and loving santa. A short scene from santa claus conquers the martians at the maverick theater in fullerton. This holiday season join santa on a madcap adventure in outer space. You know, just your typical heartwarming holiday story. Maverick theater news newspapers books scholar jstor july 2010 learn how and when to remove this template message. In 1964, the classic bmovie santa claus conquers the martians was released, and the world has never been the same. Viewed asis, santa claus conquers the martians takes a strong will or some strong drink to make it through in one. Santa claus conquers the martians 1964 directed by. The martians are irked that their children spend so much time watching tv shows from earth that sing the praises of santa claus, so they decide to make a trek to the planet to capture mr. Under the direction of brian newell, the maverick theater has unearthed this creatures saccharine bones and rebuilt it into a retrocool slapstick show.
Science fair quality sets, dgrade community theater costumes, dialogue so wooden you could carve a cup out of it. Santa claus conquers the martians kino lorber theatrical. Even for those unfamiliar with the 1964 kiddie flick on which its based, maverick theaters annual staging of santa claus conquers the martians has become a holiday tradition. Santa claus conquers the martians an annual christmas production. Santa claus conquers the martians is a 1964 american science fiction comedy film directed by. Joe sanders, robert nunez, nathan makaryk and nick mcgee in santa claus conquers the martians at fullertons maverick theater. There, santa shows the dour martians how to have fun. It was directed by nicholas webster, and it stars john call as santa claus. Young betty donna conforti and billy victor stiles are not alarmed, listening to their transistor, about reports of martians, when kimar leonard hicks and voldar vincent beck appear, in santa claus conquers the martians, 1965. Many have forgotten or choose to forget the santamartian wars of 1964.
The ending sees idiot dropo as the new martian santa claus, while santa and the kids return to earth. With john call, leonard hicks, vincent beck, bill mccutcheon. Finding a large m cemented into the floor, newell arrived at maverick as the name of the. In 1993, a theatrical production of santa claus conquers the martians, the musical premiered at the factory theatre in chicago, adapted and directed by sean abley.
Produced by dell as a comic book storyteller companion piece to the 1964 childrens film, this is a. Santa claus conquers the martians is aimed straight at the very small fry, who probably will eat it up. Although its a close tie with their lampooning of the mexicanlensed christmas catastrophe, santa claus. Santa claus conquers the martians is a 1964 science fiction comedy film that regularly appears on lists of the worst films ever made. Before the credits roll, we are treated again to a truly insipid theme song with the redundant lyrics spelled out on screen so the slower kids can follow along.
If you havent seen the campy cult classic film santa claus conquers the martians, you probably shouldnt read this book. Maverick theater hits a bullseye with its parody of the 1964 kiddie fantasy, routinely ranked as one of the worst films of all time. Needing a venue to run his elvis presley musical the king, newell rented a space at the block at orange, formerly occupied by mars music. Santa claus conquers the martians is a 1964 science fiction film that. Santa claus conquers the martians 1964 rotten tomatoes. Mavericks santa claus delivers the cheeriest parody of. Burnetts beloved childrens novel is one of chance theaters holiday literature series. Santa claus conquers the martians at the maverick theater, fullerton, ca. Santa claus conquers the martians bravely attempts to set the record straight. A single issue comic book adaptation of the film was published by dell comics in march 1966. Renowned as a holiday cult classic, santa claus conquers the martians tells the story of the depressed children of mars. If you live anywhere near southern california, i highly recommend visiting the maverick theater in fullerton and seeing brian newells adaptation of santa claus conquers the martians. Santa claus, martians, demons, and more the weirdest.
Santa claus conquers the martians also titled santa claus defeats the aliens is a 1964 science fiction film that regularly appears on lists of the worst films ever made. Santa claus conquers the martians 1964 film christmas. Santa claus conquers the martians maverick theater. All puppet players production of santa claus conquers the martians runs through december 19th, 2015, at playhouse on the park, 1850 n. But you cant manufacture happiness, and santa must teach his alien overseers the true meaning of christmas. Martians worried their kids arent happy try to bring santa to mars. The production sells out every year so if you want to get tickets sign up for the maverick theater s email notification list. Santa claus conquers the martians film, science fiction. The production values are more in line with tv shows such as lost in space and pufnstuf than with what i am accustomed to in movies, but that just adds to the films camp value.
Only hollywood could cook up such an absurd story and only the maverick theater would want to adapt it to the stage. To bring them out of their funk, the martian leaders travel to earth and kidnap two local kids and santa himself, forcibly installing them in a factory to make toys. This book is about as good as a novelization of santa claus conquers the martians can be. The maverick theater is a storefront theater in the city of fullerton, california, in orange county. Here are some of the christmas and holidayoriented theater. In 1993, a theatrical production of santa claus conquers the martians, the musical premiered at the factory theatre in chicago, illinois, adapted and directed by sean abley. In 1993 a theatrical production of santa claus conquers the martians, the musical premiered at the factory theatre in chicago, adapted and directed by sean abley. Santa claus conquers the martians dvd kino lorber home. The book follows the plot of the movie exactly, but with little asides where girmar acknowledges the silliness of some aspects of the movie. It is regularly featured in the bottom 100 list on the internet movie database, and was featured in an episode of the 1986 syndicated series, the canned film festival.
Santa claus conquers the martians at the maverick theater 110 e walnut ave, fullerton, california 92832 rated 4. For the sixth consecutive year, fullertons maverick theater has unfurled its signature christmas show, a parody of the 1964 bmovie santa claus conquers the martians. One of their number doesnt believe their kids need santa and undermines them at every turn. The martians then take santa and the two children back to mars with them.
Santa claus conquers the martians at the maverick theater. This version was adapted by brian newell and nick mcgee. A single issue comic book adaptation of the film was published by dell comics. Martians, upset that their children have become obsessed with tv shows from earth which extol the virtues of santa claus, start an expedition to earth to kidnap the one and only santa. Netflixs plot synopsis reads, the martians are irked that their children spend so much time watching tv shows from earth about santa claus, so they decide to capture mr. However if you have seen the movie, this book is a great companion. Santa claus conquers the martians is a wacky, silly film, and it perfectly lends itself to the rifftrax style of humor. While on earth, they kidnap two lively children that lead the group of martians to the north pole and santa.
Martian parents kimar and momar become concerned that their children bomar and girmar are you picking up the mar theme. And the best part is that you can have a beer to get you through. Santa claus conquers the martians santa meets momar. This show has been a huge, holiday hit for the maverick theater located in fullerton, ca. Santa claus has safely returned to earth after being kidnapped by martians.
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