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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:children's_literature
gptkb:book
gptkb:film
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gptkbp:adaptation
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gptkb:musical
gptkb:television_special
gptkb:video_game
gptkb:theater
gptkb:animated_film
gptkb:film
gptkb:stage_play
The Polar Express (film)
The Polar Express (children's book)
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gptkbp:adaptation_year
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gptkb:2004
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gptkbp:animation_style
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motion capture
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gptkbp:art_style
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realistic
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gptkbp:artistic_legacy
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influential children's book
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gptkbp:author
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gptkb:Chris_Van_Allsburg
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gptkbp:awards
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gptkb:Annie_Award_for_Outstanding_Achievement_in_an_Animated_Feature
gptkb:medal
gptkb:Academy_Award_nomination
gptkb:Annie_Awards
Golden Globe nomination
New York Times Best Seller
Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song
BAFTA nomination
BAFTA nomination for Best Animated Film
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gptkbp:based_on
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gptkb:children's_literature
gptkb:book
The Polar Express (book)
book by Chris Van Allsburg
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gptkbp:book_adaptation_awards
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gptkb:Annie_Awards
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gptkbp:book_binding
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library binding
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gptkbp:book_cover
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dust jacket
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gptkbp:book_cultural_context
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American Christmas traditions
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gptkbp:book_format
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gptkb:audiobook
gptkb:e_Book
hardcover
paperback
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gptkbp:book_illustration_style
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whimsical
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gptkbp:book_illustration_technique
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watercolor
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gptkbp:book_narrative_voice
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child's perspective
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gptkbp:book_series
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gptkb:none
standalone
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gptkbp:book_weight
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1.2 pounds
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gptkbp:box_office
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$314 million
$314.2 million
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gptkbp:budget
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$165 million
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gptkbp:character
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gptkb:Billy
gptkb:Father
gptkb:The_Girl
gptkb:Ghost_of_Christmas_Past
gptkb:Ghost_of_Christmas_Present
gptkb:Santa_Claus
gptkb:Ghost_of_Christmas_Future
gptkb:Elves
gptkb:conductor
gptkb:The_Conductor
gptkb:The_Boy
gptkb:The_Know-It-All
gptkb:Mother
gptkb:Scrooge
Know-It-All
the girl
Hero Boy
Hero Girl
The Hobo
the boy's friend
journey to the North Pole
the conductor
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gptkbp:character_development
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the boy's journey to belief
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gptkbp:character_voice
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gptkb:Tom_Hanks
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gptkbp:cinematography_by
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gptkb:Robert_Zemeckis
gptkb:Robert_Presley
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gptkbp:country
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gptkb:United_States
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gptkbp:cover_artist
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gptkb:Chris_Van_Allsburg
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gptkbp:critical_reception
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positive
mixed reviews
positive reviews
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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gptkb:musical_adaptation
gptkb:amusement_park
gptkb:tradition
holiday classic
inspired merchandise
inspired stage adaptations
inspired theme park attractions
popular Christmas story
holiday film classic
popular Christmas film
popular children's book adaptation
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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gptkb:tradition
holiday storytelling
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gptkbp:directed_by
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gptkb:Robert_Zemeckis
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gptkbp:director
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gptkb:Robert_Zemeckis
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gptkbp:distributor
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gptkb:Warner_Bros._Pictures
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gptkbp:edited_by
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gptkb:Jeremiah_S._O'_Driscoll
gptkb:Jeremiah_S._O'_Connor
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gptkbp:features
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gptkb:Nona_Gaye
gptkb:Santa_Claus
gptkb:Tom_Hanks
gptkb:Daryl_Sabara
gptkb:Michael_J._Fox
the North Pole
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gptkbp:features_song
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gptkb:Lindsey_Buckingham
gptkb:Alan_Silvestri
gptkb:Josh_Groban
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gptkbp:features_voice_actors
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gptkb:Nona_Gaye
gptkb:Josh_Hutcherson
gptkb:Tom_Hanks
gptkb:Daryl_Sabara
gptkb:Michael_J._Fox
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gptkbp:film_awards
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gptkb:Academy_Award_nomination
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gptkbp:film_series
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gptkb:The_Polar_Express_franchise
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gptkbp:filming_location
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gptkb:California
gptkb:New_Mexico
gptkb:New_York
gptkb:Oregon
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gptkbp:first_edition
|
first edition
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gptkbp:first_published
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toys and games
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gptkbp:follows
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a young boy
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gptkbp:format
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gptkb:book
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gptkbp:genre
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gptkb:children's_literature
gptkb:animated_film
gptkb:adventure
gptkb:fantasy
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gptkbp:has_cameo
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various actors
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gptkbp:has_cultural_impact
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holiday traditions
family viewing traditions
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gptkbp:has_fan_base
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animation enthusiasts
holiday movie fans
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gptkbp:has_merchandise
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gptkb:video_games
gptkb:books
gptkb:clothing
gptkb:soundtrack
gptkb:toys
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gptkbp:has_sequel
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gptkb:The_Polar_Express:_The_Musical
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gptkbp:has_soundtrack
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gptkb:The_Polar_Express_(soundtrack)
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gptkbp:home_media_release
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gptkb:DVD
gptkb:Blu-ray
gptkb:digital_media
Digital download
2005-03-01
March 1, 2005
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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The Polar Express
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gptkbp:illustrator
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gptkb:Chris_Van_Allsburg
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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gptkb:folklore
gptkb:C._S._Lewis
gptkb:The_Gift_of_the_Magi
gptkb:A_Christmas_Carol
gptkb:The_Little_Engine_That_Could
gptkb:Charles_Dickens
gptkb:The_Nutcracker
gptkb:L._Frank_Baum
gptkb:The_Little_Match_Girl
gptkb:The_Snowman
gptkb:The_Night_Before_Christmas
gptkb:The_Velveteen_Rabbit
holiday traditions
The Polar Express (book)
The Polar Express book
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gptkbp:influences
|
gptkb:The_Grinch_Who_Stole_Christmas
gptkb:A_Christmas_Carol
gptkb:The_Little_Engine_That_Could
gptkb:The_Snowman
gptkb:The_Night_Before_Christmas
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gptkbp:inspiration
|
personal experiences of the author
the author's childhood experiences
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gptkbp:is_available_on
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gptkb:DVD
gptkb:Blu-ray
streaming services
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gptkbp:is_considered
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a modern classic
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gptkbp:is_distributed_by
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gptkb:Warner_Bros._Pictures
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gptkbp:is_known_for
|
its music
its animation style
its holiday theme
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gptkbp:is_popular_in
|
Christmas season
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gptkbp:is_set_in
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a fictional train
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gptkbp:isbn
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978-0395402871
978-0395389492
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gptkbp:language
|
English
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gptkbp:level
|
ages 5-8
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gptkbp:main_character
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gptkb:Santa_Claus
gptkb:The_Conductor
a young boy
Hero Boy
Hero Girl
The Hobo
the boy
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gptkbp:merchandise
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gptkb:clothing
gptkb:decorative_arts
gptkb:toys
games
toys and games
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gptkbp:moral
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importance of believing
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gptkbp:music_by
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gptkb:Alan_Silvestri
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gptkbp:music_composer
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gptkb:Alan_Silvestri
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gptkbp:narrated_by
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gptkb:Tom_Hanks
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gptkbp:narrative_style
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first-person
third-person narrative
illustrated story
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gptkbp:narrative_theme
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childhood innocence
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gptkbp:number_of_books
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32 pages
10.5 x 8.5 inches
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gptkbp:page_count
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gptkb:32
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gptkbp:pages
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gptkb:32
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gptkbp:plot
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A boy embarks on a magical train ride to the North Pole.
a magical train ride to the North Pole
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gptkbp:popularity
|
widely read during Christmas season
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gptkbp:premiere
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gptkb:New_York_City
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gptkbp:produced_by
|
gptkb:Castle_Rock_Entertainment
gptkb:Robert_Zemeckis
gptkb:Tom_Hanks
gptkb:Steve_Starkey
gptkb:Gary_Goetzman
gptkb:Image_Movers
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gptkbp:production_company
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gptkb:Warner_Bros._Pictures
gptkb:Castle_Rock_Entertainment
gptkb:Image_Movers
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gptkbp:publication_year
|
gptkb:1985
October 1985
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gptkbp:published_by
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gptkb:Houghton_Mifflin
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gptkbp:published_in
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gptkb:United_States
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gptkbp:published_year
|
gptkb:1985
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gptkbp:publisher
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gptkb:Houghton_Mifflin
gptkb:Boston
gptkb:Houghton_Mifflin_Harcourt
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gptkbp:rating
|
gptkb:G
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gptkbp:received
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Academy Award nominations
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gptkbp:release_country
|
gptkb:United_States
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gptkbp:release_date
|
November 10, 2004
2004-11-10
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gptkbp:release_format
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gptkb:IMAX
3 D
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gptkbp:release_year
|
gptkb:2004
gptkb:2010
gptkb:2013
November 10, 2004
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gptkbp:released_in
|
gptkb:2004
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gptkbp:released_on
|
November 10, 2004
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gptkbp:runtime
|
100 minutes
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gptkbp:sales
|
over 6 million copies
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gptkbp:screenplay_by
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gptkb:Robert_Zemeckis
gptkb:Gale_Anne_Hurd
gptkb:William_Broyles_Jr.
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gptkbp:sequel
|
gptkb:The_Polar_Express:_The_Journey_Home
gptkb:The_Polar_Express:_The_Movie
The Polar Express 2
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gptkbp:series
|
gptkb:none
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gptkbp:set_in
|
Christmas Eve
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gptkbp:setting
|
gptkb:North_Pole
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gptkbp:soundtrack
|
gptkb:The_Polar_Express_(soundtrack)
gptkb:The_Polar_Express:_Original_Motion_Picture_Soundtrack
released in 2004
features songs by various artists
includes ' Believe' by Josh Groban
includes ' The Polar Express' by Tom Hanks
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gptkbp:starring
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gptkb:Nona_Gaye
gptkb:Jimmy_Bennett
gptkb:Tom_Hanks
gptkb:Daryl_Sabara
gptkb:Michael_J._Fox
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gptkbp:studio
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gptkb:Warner_Bros._Pictures
gptkb:Castle_Rock_Entertainment
gptkb:Image_Movers
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gptkbp:symbolism
|
train as a symbol of adventure
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gptkbp:target_audience
|
gptkb:children
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gptkbp:thematic_element
|
gptkb:magic
gptkb:adventure
gptkb:friendship
imagination
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gptkbp:theme
|
gptkb:Christmas
gptkb:Believe
gptkb:adventure
gptkb:friendship
childhood innocence
belief in magic
belief in Santa Claus
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gptkbp:tourist_attraction
|
The Polar Express Experience
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gptkbp:visual_effects
|
gptkb:Image_Movers_Digital
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|
gptkbp:voice_actor
|
gptkb:Nona_Gaye
gptkb:Peter_Scolari
gptkb:Tom_Hanks
gptkb:Daryl_Sabara
gptkb:Michael_J._Fox
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gptkbp:voice_cast
|
gptkb:Tom_Hanks
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gptkbp:won
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gptkb:Annie_Awards
|
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gptkbp:won_award
|
gptkb:Academy_Award_nomination
|
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gptkbp:written_by
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gptkb:Chris_Van_Allsburg
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gptkbp:bfsParent
|
gptkb:Steven_Spielberg
gptkb:Tinashe
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
|
3
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