"Elf" was the ninth feature-length film that Deschanel had appeared ... second choice for the role and ultimately starred in the movie as Jovie when the film's first choice dropped out.

As families across the U.S. settle in to celebrate the festive season, many will be gathering around TV screens to rewatch classic Christmas-themed movies—and popular comedy Elf is sure to be on ...

The beloved holiday movie "Elf" was released in 2003 ... "Elf" was the ninth feature-length film that Deschanel had appeared in since launching her acting career in 1998. At the time "Elf ...