Jared Padalecki’s “Christmas Cottage” on DVD
November 20, 2008 by Arieanna
Last year, Jared Padalecki signed on to a trilogy of films based on the life of Thomas Kinkade. The first movie in that trilogy has now come out on DVD. Thomas Kinkade’s Christmas Cottage (First titled Christmas Cottage, then Home for Christmas), came out on November 11th.
Jared Padalecki co-stars with Peter O’Toole, Marcia Gay Harden, Aaron Ashmore and Richard Burgi in this film. Jared plays the title role of Thomas Kinkade, a young artist looking forwrd to an idyllic holiday in his hometown of Placerville, CA.
This small rustic town is struggling, the tourist industry failing and Tom’s mother is close to losing the family cottage due to foreclosure. Inspired by neighbor and mentor Glen (Peter O’Toole), a famous artist, Thom accepts a job to paint a mural of his hometown. With Glen’s help, Thom finds his true calling and helps the town discover the spirit of Christmas.
The film looks at the history that inspired the famous Kinkade painting of The Christmas Cottage.
You can buy Thomas Kinkade’s Christmas Cottage at Amazon or your local retailer.
“Christmas Cottage” Photos
Photo credit: Diyah Pera, Lions Gate Entertainment Hat tip to Lisa!
The Christmas Cottage is not part of a trilogy.