Rankin/Bass Productions released their final film, Santa Baby!, in 2001, marking the year they effectively ceased making new movies.
The pioneering animation company, renowned for its stop-motion and cel-animated holiday specials, began a period of dissolution around the late 1990s. Despite this gradual winding down, they managed to produce one last feature that embodied their enduring legacy.
The Final Production
Santa Baby! served as the last animated production associated with the Rankin/Bass name. This film continued a signature practice of the company: transforming the lyrics of a classic Christmas song into a longer animated story.
Key Details of Their Final Production:
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Film Title | Santa Baby! |
| Release Year | 2001 |
| Produced by | Fox |
| Animated by | Pacific Animation Corporation |
The release of Santa Baby! in 2001 concluded decades of memorable animated works, leaving behind a rich catalog of beloved holiday classics.
