The movie 'Scrooged', a modern retelling of Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol', was released to the public.
Frank Cross, a cynical TV executive, ignores Christmas greetings and plans to cancel the live broadcast of 'A Christmas Carol'.
The Ghost of Christmas Past visits Frank, showing him scenes from his own lonely and troubled childhood contributing to his bitterness.
The Ghost of Christmas Present reveals to Frank how others in his life, including his employees and love interest Claire, celebrate Christmas and how his actions affect them.
The Ghost of Christmas Future shows Frank a grim outcome if he continues down his current path, including his own demise and the lonely fate of his assistant.
Frank has a change of heart, mends his relationship with Claire and employees, and decides to go ahead with broadcasting 'A Christmas Carol'.
Frank hosts the live broadcast of the classic story, which is a success and brings the community together.
