The Side Show Christmas is a 2008 English-language Animation motion picture. As Christmas approaches, JASON SHANKS watches his father's side show hit rock bottom. Jason's father SANDWELL, driven to desperate measures, kidnaps Santa Clause and hypnotizes him to be the new headline act. To save Christmas, Jason must get Santa back in his sleigh, reconcile with Sandwell, and revolutionize the Most Unbelievable Show on Earth. Written by Martel, Jeff. The side show christmas stars Kathleen Barr, Kelly Metzger, Colin Murdock, Richard Newman, Jody Peters, William Samples and Cathy Weseluck.