Trivia

George Clooney was originally attached to the project. When he left to do Batman & Robin (1997), Michael Keaton, who originated the Batman role in live action eight years earlier, was cast into the lead role. Before Keaton took over, Jim Henson's Creature Shop had already designed their snowman animatronic specifically to Clooney's facial features and acting style.

Michael Keaton co-wrote two of the songs on the soundtrack.

Was released one year after Jack Frost (1997), a horror film featuring a mutant killer snowman.

Sam Raimi was once attached to the film as director, and even wrote a draft of the script with his brother Ivan.

Darren Criss auditioned for the role of Charlie Frost. It was his first movie audition ever.

Trevor Rabin: This movie's composer as the lead guitarist in the Jack Frost Band.

Moon Unit Zappa: A school teacher, early in the film, who says "No running, feet are for walking." Her brothers Dweezil Zappa and Ahmet Zappa are also in the film.