SPENCER — “The Polar Express” has captured the imaginations of children everywhere since it was first published as a picture book in 1985 and made into a film in 2004. Now, the North Carolina ...

The 2004 movie brings Van Allsburg’s pages to life and Hanks plays six of the author’s characters. At the 2004 press conference for The Polar Express, Hanks recalled meeting Van Allsburg. Tom Hanks ...

Those interested in going on The Polar Express this year but haven’t yet bought tickets should consider doing so soon — limited spots remain for the seasonal train ride that runs through Dec. 30.

A Wyoming ranch where the children’s book “The Polar Express” is thought to have been written hit the market last week for $17.5 million. Sitting on nearly 7 acres in Jackson, Wyoming, the Polar X ...

At Christmas, I love curling up with my kids to read "The Polar Express" or watching Tom Hanks tell the story in the animated version of the now classic book. But, here in North Carolina, you have ...

Deep in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado, a train rumbles down a rugged valley. A steam engine leads the way, pulling train cars filled with children anxious to see Santa and get “the first gift of ...

When Tom Hanks pitched a screen version of Chris Van Allsburg's beloved picture book, "The Polar Express," the author-illustrator drew a friendly line in the sand. Van Allsburg wanted no razzle-dazzle ...

The Polar Express is a very popular animated movie based on a book of the same name. The film, which stars Tom Hanks and was released in October 2004, tells the story of a young boy who enjoys the ...